davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1928-05-31
We're $3.50 and $3.50
Misses Coats, Ensembles
Greatly Reduced Sf3.75

Q Misses Coats In sports and tailored models.
OF tweed, csnelshair and twill, IN navy. tan,
black and mixtures Were so and sac 50.
Now =. Observation-Disclosures. .eI6.f5
Tweed and Twill Ensembles: some with
silk dresses others with silk blouses brown.
tan and navy. Were S35 each. Now. .S1S.15
MISSES CoATs, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Gowns--Special
78c and $1.25

Manufacturers Samples
A limited number of these
fine Nainsook Gowns. The
models, In pastel shades, are
trimmed with lace or ernbroid-
cry.
~ SILK Null Step ins; pink
onlv. Were So each. Now 95c
2 Rayon Paiamas Ensembles;
desirable colors. We're % each
NOW .....s.,t,t .'..-.' sIsSo
CoTT0n UHDERwELR
THIRD FLooa.
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Women's Pumps, s4's5

AZ pairs In this reduced lot. Gray kid. trim
med with patent leather. in the ons-strap
style. and patent leather step-in pumps with
lizard calf trimming, also black satin pumps
with cut-outs Sizes In the combined lots
are to Z AAA: Az to "A; to A: 31z.
4. Az. 5l2. 6iz and B: 3i2. 4I2, 612 c.
WoMEN's SHoEs. THIRD FLooR.
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Housewares Reduced
These slightly soed
il will be worth while

2 KTezmeT's White Enzmeled Flour
CaBisters: 2S-pound capacity. Were
1875 each, Now B..,......... .1I.75
500 Rolls Toilet Tissue: | 900 sheets
10 the roll Friday special per
o9zen rolls. ..,~st>.,<*<,..+4.s 13e
10 z-eHzEt "Ca&e0' Vacuum Zee
Cream Frsezera. Were ~ each.
NOV <s-ssss ts+#4st<tt<sssstse szs1o
"Deteeto" white Enameied Bath
room Gezse. Was &i4450. Kog ss.55
White Enzmeted Bathroom Cabinet,
with beyeled mirror and glass
siqelYes. Was ti3z5. Nov. 15.75
Serving Trays. with wood frame and
RisSs top. Were $3.50 each.
SfD~ s.sstett .ste*e sbtstS
Old Hickory Perch Rocker. Was
s!oT NOV ..t.t,<<<.t.tst tS,S5
perteisIp Table Tops: 2Szze irci1es.
We're 90 50 hoN oN,,t.s...,... eL5S
White EnamsIed Steel WasEsia nj.
resnpietA with mirror. pitcher ard
b9g3, Was 1850. K98. tS,73
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Costume Jewelry
Grpnffp Reduced

! Trench Marsastss Brace
! Freafh Msreasife I,ygrs.
isf, was fI06. Nos ge0
1 TEeneI, N0seIiy gsfo1eh.
! Tsp.,s To- sss. ana ss,sa.la. ss~ PIE s2s
1 Caledonia ana sIayeasIte
2 Amber aud EarneIian Pins.
l Fob Pfs: Dsafi lnaHnfsr-
Was sio Now 81
w. wssnss e ss,sA.'is ssw RI; II
1 FreneI, MaSeastfe ana To
pax Pin. Was s25
4 Freseb p.s,i tmssufsso. -
.gteaj Bar Pin. Was SO.
. rrsaeh cr,.,ai i;a, fis' H.
4 r,.sel' So.sit, rfa ~.
rtsrne,. Ma sis,.s.,is n,o..il,.
/ grsaeh - Ms,sa.st, AL. and r.. !.
gsy bar Pin. Was ~
4 si.yIIns silver mar pig..
s'ons sets. Were ~ ~
! Ms,essI,. srooeh vs..
1 Real csrns,ian srd On,s
tsr0oeb. was sfS
eE
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Rayon Underwear, SIS

WnS yI.V5
Broken sizes and styles
rs Pieces of Mefode. KayseF and
MunslngWear. Gtep-ing, Chemise,
BIoomefs and Etep-in Pants are
included In the lot. all slightly
soiIed. sizes 4 10 8.
q Wemen's Knit Camblnati0
Kayser and Rlchelieu make, In
wanted styles. slightly goiied.
sizes 4, s and Z. Were Bbc. 81 !,
AlstS. Nov w.,.5t.4...sa4., SIZE
D hay9n VfatSg Kayser, Nun
eiilgwear and FlayOn Maid
makes. slightly s0iied, sizes as,
~. 40 snd IA, Were Al Nov 6Be
KNIT URpEawEsa, THrap FLooa.
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Specially Priced
Guest Room, soc dozen

OF these much-in demand soaps
gs.
So Imported Powder Bowls-ls at
81 that there So: 10 at 75e that
were Sis; II at soc that were
81 so.
IS Kaiserin Farina Cologne. Were
soc each. Now. .35c
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Rugs Reduced Friday

Some discontinued others slightly mued or sod
but at the Generous reductions they values
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Juvenile Needs Reduced

2s Hand embroidered Nainsook Gowns.
Were So Now Observation-Disclosures. Si.5e
Is silk Bloomer Dresses; good assortment
of coors and sizes Were sl2,S0 to SIS each.
NOW OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .......>..s..&....S -
IL Chiidren's Dimity Dresses. Specially
priced ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .Sl.sS
II Boys Suits. Special ...............s5 s5c
JUVENILE APPAREL. FOURTH FLoos.
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Pearl Jewelry
Reduced

All tbese pearls are
manufactured.
Nsekiafs With pHgz and
gesri siasp Vas w,
. .,sirand Nsekisrs elib
fanfs @t5sp Was =
. a,,.srae4 ssfkiaes. 9ps
$50 &nw e, 929
( Cbaksy. WAs 90. Now %
1 s.eeLisef. Was t35
. sssatsss. was st. NV
4 Necklace. wss 42
\ absl.,.. cI'a wey. ss s eaaa.
nysestei, Was W ssow ss
i IIFass'et; IMPKRFE EC'T
Wa $50, Nov $40
4 IsTaesisfs IMPERFECT
We 60, n hgs al AZ
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Home Frocks, S1.s5
TU c10S L

were y2.95 each
25 of these Novelty Plaid
Frocks of tissue gingham In
the basque style. trimmed with
organdy; small sizes only.
10 Tailored Straiehtline Frocks
of novelty prints; attractive
models in sizes AZ to 46 Were
$2.95 each. Now . S1.95
Q Frocks of tub silk. printed
Liberty lawn and novelty rayon
in one and two piece styles;
straightline models in sizes 36.
38, 30. AZ and as. Were $7.95
each. Now ........,.. S5.93
straightline Frocks Of printed
pongette with slanttng wee
neckline: 2-piece effects with
long sleeves; sizes 36 to A.
Were s3o5 each Now. 1895
IL Tailored Linen Frocks. in
lavender and yellow Sizes 36
to 46. Were 1895 Now. s2.35
HOME FRocKs, THIRD FLOOR.
Ripp1ette Spreads, s1.S5
Specially Priced
40 Of these white Ripplette
Spreads with cutouts. scalloped
corners at this unusual price.
Ali 72x90-inch size.
Rayon Spreads, s.
Were $3.50
8 blue rose or orchid Rayon
Spreads In the 50xl06 size.
Friday only.
SPREADS, SECOND FLOOR.
Gloves Reduced
"a Pairs Women's 1-button
Twoplex Fabric Gloves, saddle
sewn: natural color only In
sizes 5ta. 6la and Z. Were 50.
NOW ...s........s..... 81
"a Pairs Women's 1-button
Twopiex Fabric Gloves In gray
only: sizes to ia. Were 81 so.
NOW g.. toc
20 Pairs Women's Fancy Cuff
Giace Gloves: sizes 6. 81. 7.
ia. Were $3.50 a pair.
NOW .s.ss...s.ss... SA.S0
GLOVES, FrHsT FLOOR
Evening star., 1928-05-31
2-Piece Dresses. S. We're $40

Q of these lightweight Wool Dresses at this
reduction. Tan in sizes 10. 10 and 20: blue
in size IA gray in size Is and green In sizes
is and 20.
/ Blue Striped Georgette Dress: size IA. Was
$40. Now. ................:. 80
3 Dark Red Crepe de Chine Dresses; size Il.
Were $40 each. Now. 80
2 1-Piece Wool Dresses: tan. size 20; rose,
size 16 Were $40. Now. ......... ...- -
2-Piece Linen Ensemble; white dress WITH
rose and white coat: size lS. Was Sl65O.
9 Novelty Printed Cotton Ensembles: match
ing dress and coat: sizes is and ID. Were
SIS Now :. -. : .sIs
Q 2-Piece r. X. Dresses: white skirts ana
each Now w................... 80
IrssER PRICED DRESSES. THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1928-05-31

o noudoir and bath tugs
.ASdu We're va, ,fS. Now xa.ta
i a7xAi Were Si07h Now .a4,fh
> l6xtia Were $3.50, Now, xa.ya
! lmpVftfd oval IiFHlded itag Hugs
Yhxda. We're SH.7A Now A3.9A
LYNN, Were NA.Th Nav al. .0S
Va. 'so' No% @"'''sa M'1..'1s'i 1sisgs sds
I a,dsa lifoadlaam Iarpet hua,- Was
s3n Nav ~. .a.,,, evt 50
as0 Hook Ras, was sac. so. '
| asS klsaifiss Linen Ror, ,anps
ltilur. Was &aH Now ,nll.3S
! aisa9~-liaak Etas, Was sic
4 pnsaa oval ha,taaIa Nus. Wers s1
*A Zach Nov af k9ia
! nNi1 Seamless Mtit0n HuR. Was
Slas, Now .,.t,tt..t..., eAl 30
Evening star., 1928-05-31

u lsasket Weave Fiber Hugs
Dxlg size. We're 800. Now Nt3.1h
Z hxlU stzst We're $IA. Now kia.t3
Dxg SIZE Were BiB,bt Now SD.f3
i,As0.u Administer hugsi heavy quail.
lty .Wers Ni45h Sow nD.J5
~ Usat Chenille Hugs
4 aTAh4. We're NTgA Now Ma.1A
I abx41 Ware Ah9h. Nav saiA
/ 3Ox3N, Were AIah. Nnw sg.oA
ess6 a,,aii,y "oystsa .. Miligse .s' .!,s,, .:.,
NxIs tres anaka Grass haEs. sne.
sasas Administer Ras,s wsifs 800
Il dsD Asm.treas,s psintsa i.lnelsu.u,a
nBss We're &1 80, Now ka,Ha
nsia .ssesnlfss Marsted Milion Mas.
1 aAs1.a Iiber Rus lmperfect, wsA
r. 10 hnN t..tyts4,t4 III s, kAsIa
Rnea, PfgTH FLooa.
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Marquisette Curtains, Csc pair

s. PAWS n 'be g,g psoa Aep'se ,osel. Friday
p1e. Az @fe ~ .srds 1oag
Evening star., 1928-05-31

COSTUME JEWELEY
FfFsT IFIA1UE.
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Dresses, $3.50 We're $3.50 and So

Dresses, $I4.ou We're s2'.SO and s5S
OF these Jersey and silk Sports Dresses
In tan. gray rose and green; sizes H. 10
and 18.
Sllk and Jersey Sports Dresses: blue, red
and tan In sizes IA l6 and H. Were $3.50.
Now :. $50
2-piece sports Frocks with silk skirts and
angora tops blue, rose and green in sizes
is is and 3B. Were $35 each. Now. S1S1S
I Gray Tweed Riding Habit; sire Is. Was
SZH.9u. NOW tSAo-tS
10 Wool Bathing Suits; white tops with COLI
ored trunks: sizes 81. 36 and 80. Were IS
each. Now OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .SsSo
20 Wool Bathing Suits; navy green, red and
blue in sizes from "a to 38 Were s2.9S
each, Now ............%... .Sl.Sa
Triangle and Square Scarfs. Were s2.s5
and 0p0 NOW ....s........ts....ss.S use
SPoRrsWRAR. THIRD Floor.
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Misses Dresses
s14.5o s18.75

We're yZ1.5U to S31.5O
10 Afternoon and Evening Frocks,
of taffeta, crepe and georgette.
Shades of red, beige. coral, navy
and gray.
3 Misses Printed an
black and navy. v
MISSES DRESSES, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Children's Hats. s.

15 of these Fe1t ard Lfstb
FF Hats for GiFia and
Juniors. Formerly So, 50
anf ~ 50 each
GIRLS AND JUNIORS
MILLINERY, FOURTH FLoos,
Evening star., 1928-05-31
We're $3.50 to $3.50

IL Afternoon and Street Frocks;
ensembles are included In the lot.
Navy, blue and black for selection.
ain Ensembles, green.
$3.50. Now. $3.50.
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Books Reduced

4 Rowing Critic. by Carl var
Doren. Was So Now 1Sr
? As You Like IL, 3d seriss
- william Lyon Phelus.
Was 81 Now Kfle
I Weary isiues. by f.nirfiSra,
Hughes, Was 80. Nov 15r
2 FROM Mstbeurne TO Mos
row. Were - each. Wow III
TABLE CHILnREN'S
FRIDAY GREATLv REDTjcED
Books, FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Children's Dresses
Specia1. 25c
Misses Shoes, 81
We're s6.s0 and So

In the IS pairs comprising this group
are included opera. bow. buckle and
strap pumps and ties OF patent
leather blonde and other leather COM
binations Sizes 5. 6 AAA: 5. SIP AA;
az. Az. S. 5i2. Z A: 3 TO Az. 6, 6Ia
3: g. 3ia. 4. S, 5Ia. 6, ga. &c.
MISSES SHOES, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Umbrellas Reduced

: Womsn's Self BardeTed silk Umbrellas;
mounted On l6-rtD frana~s pfth handles
~ amber ard quartz effect Choice Of
ray Ereen brown. red and purple. Were
z. : +. n M
wosnsna SIJk Umbrellas: mounted on q
ara matching tips and ferruIes Choice
~ ht0wn. navy and purple We're Afn
Meas 2s.ineh Biark SIX t:mhSsIlss
Wiz sssorted wood handles the Primo
oI wales shape. Were SIC. Nov. SO
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Boys Oxfords
Special, s3.ss

IS pairs Of these tan or black calf or
combination leather Oxfords with
crepe or leather soies These are
manufacturers samples, regularly a
great deal more. Sizes 1917. i3, az
and c.
BOYS SHOES, FOURTH Floor
Evening star., 1928-05-31

RLs' AND JUn1oss APPAREL. FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1928-05-31

Is Hats from the Millinery Salon trimmed and
sports styles reduced to 81. 50 we're SIS and $3.50
Is Trimmed and Sports Hats IS; were SIS.
IS Hats at fraction OF the original prices now
3 each
MILLINERY, THIRD FLoos.
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Jr. Misses Oxfords, s3.'s

10 pairs Of these two-tone calf OK
fords with plain toes and welt soles:
sizes ga. AZ A; 2lz, 3, 4 B: ga. 3i2.
5h c.
4 Pairs Junior Girls Two-tone OK
fords with leather soles: sizes 1iI2.
IL. 1919 B; u c. Were IS pair.
WV $3.50
"a Pairs Children's Oxfords: tan calf
and two-t tone combinations with
leather soies: sizes eiz TO II 3: 815
to 10 and IL C.: Siz, Q. 10ka D. Were
81 a pair. Now. .s2.95
CHILDHEn's SHoEs. FouaTH FLooE.
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Outsize Silk Hose
Special. S1.35 Pair

80 Pairs of Women's Outsize Silk
Hose with lisle garter hens and soles
Cruiser shade in sizes 81, and 1917:
whippet shade in sizes 9ia, 10 and
1917
Q Pairs Women's Novelty Lisle Sports
Hose. Reduced to. to..............5 SOC
12 Pairs Wcmen's Novelty Lisle Sports
Hose. in broken assortment. Reduced
to 81
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Printed Celanese
Vas $50 yard 81 ward

so Remnant Pieces with fir,
Evening star., 1928-05-31

Only limited number of these fancy pearl
buttons for dresses, to sell at this special
Friday marking
BUTTONS FIRST FLOOR
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Ripp1ette Spreads, $1.aS
.SbecfalIv Priced

40 Of these white Ripplette
Spreads with cutouts. scalloped
corners at this unusual price.
All 72x90-inch size.
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Gloves Reduced
Girdles and Belts, $3.50

GLOVES, FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Rayon Spreads, s.

8 blue rose or orchid Rayon
Spreads In the S0xl06 size.
Friday only.
SPREADS, SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Day Offers Savings Of 25% ane
lot hmga hnd sent c. or on mpph nail udas doamd

c. 0. D. or on approval, mail orders not accepted
The Washington times., 1928-05-03
FLORIDA B 0 D NJ
DROP BRINGS
TAX SNAG

Tax litigations. involving millions
OF dollars. as ii result Of the Florida
land boom and subsequent defla-
ton of values. Is pending before
the Bureau of Internal Revenue. It
was learned today. The Govern.
ment Is confronted by Oi1e Of the
most complicated problems since
enactment of the income tax laws.
The sensational boom HI land
values, with profit taking that
rivaled any real estate movement in
history. and the aftermath when
the bottom dropped out Of prices,
has a tax reaction that Involves
small investors in every part Of
the country and hundreds Of large
corporations and insurance COM
panies which hold Florida mort
cages.
'.The year OF 1924 witnessed large
advances in the price Of Florida
real estate. but this was only n
prelude to the phenomenal rise
which occurred I'm 1926, said Edgar
Graham. field audit expert Of the
bureau. ",rhe decline began in the
early part OF 1926. 1t is the tax
returns for these three years that
afford the problem.
The Washington times., 1928-05-03
Are You Keeping
Up With Tnnes?|
-- Let's See!

II you can GnssOer the following
questions, you are certainly keep
ina M NTH the times. If the old
brain doesn't click right off, you
can still keep up NTH the tines
br turning To the pages indicated
wfere The unsWers sOiu be found.
Let's 90!
who wrote Les PreIudes'?
Radio Page.)
who said: prosperity Is feeble
reed?
Editorial Page.)
Who Is the star Of The
Moose?
Theatrical Page.l
On what traditional date did
Noah enter the arli7
lFicti0n Page
How many museums and art
galleries has London?
magazine Page.l
The Washington times., 1928-05-03
BREMEN GREW FLIES BACK To
MANHATTAN FOR MORE FETES

cept as many invitations as they
would like because 'Messrs. Koehl,
Fitzmaurice and Huenefeld desire to
return home to receive the welcome
from the people of Germany and
Ireland and this makes a limitation
of their sojourn in the United States
Imperative
The itinerary follows:
Wednesday, May Exception in
Philadelphia.
Thursday. May 1O-Flight TO CHI
cage.
Chicago.
saturday, May 12--Rest.
Sunday, May 13-Visit to Mil
waukee.
Monday. May 14Flisht to St.
Louis.
Tuesday, May.ls Reception in It.
Louis.
wednesday, May e Flight t.
Thursday May 17-Reception in
Detroit.
Friday, May 1s-Flight to Boston
Saturday, May 1s--Reception In
Boston.
The Washington times., 1928-05-03
Evanston Fire Truck
AbIaze Firemen
Stumped
~ InfarDatienal news Service

EVANSTON. III, May J.
Evanston firemen know how TO-
fight other peoples fires. but
when their own hook ana ladder
truck. en- route to 4 fire. broke
out IL flames. they were frankly
stumped.
Keep cool. quoted someone
from the book Of rules. But the
fire kept right on burning. Just
then FIRE Chief A. u. Hcfstetter
happened along.
what you fellows need, he
began, ~ the ire department D
Whereupon other equipment was
summoned to the scene. With
their private tire out, the depart
ment proceeded to answer the
first alarm
The Washington times., 1928-05-03
CHILD KILLED
IN CAR CRASH

Clare Prather,3 years old, is
dead, her father, mother and step
brother are in Emergency Hospital
seriously injured.
An automobile driven by the
father ran from the road near
Old Germantown, Md. and plunged
90 feet over an embankment, strik-
ing a post, early today.
Roger Prather, the father, suf
fered severe cuts on the head and
BODY. his wife, Lena, had both legs
broken and William Brown, step
son, was cut badly by flying glass.
The accident occurred, according
to witnesses, when Prather lost
control of his machine on a grade.
The car hurtled from the road
throwing the child out and pinning
the other occupants under the
debris.
DR.. William Barker, of Gathers
burg, Md, called an ambulance
and rushed the injured to Elmer
gency Hospital.
The Washington times., 1928-05-03
Bremen Fliers Plan
Aerial Tour to Include
Exceptions in 6 Cities

Out hundreds OF invitations TO
visit cities, large and small, in vari-
Gus parts II he country, the Bremen
transatlantic filters have decided upon
q Today aerial tour which will in.
clude receptions in but half a dozen
cities in addition to New York and
Washington, already visited.
The trip will be made in the F.13,
q. sister ship OF the Bremen, in case
1t is impossible to get the Bremen to
New York from Greenly Island by
May 3, when the trip begins.
The announcement of the tour
from the German embassy said 1t
was impossible for the filters to &C.
The Washington times., 1928-05-03
5000 KIDDIES s.
IN BLOSSOM
PARADE
CONTINUED from First Page.l

4AxUAANAAihNu AANA4I &sAkSp@ ~
trescu. Of the HandIey High School
faculty. More than 300 students of
tho high school, costumed in keep.
ing with the sprfngtime note of the.
festival took part. The Navy Band
and the high school orchestra fur
nished the music.
The coronation Of pretty Miss
Mary Wise Boxley. of Roanoke, as.
Queen Shenandoah "" will be the.
principal event OF the program late
today. Governor Byrd is to place
upon the Virginia beauty's head the
crown Of gold and L. to invest her
with the blossom scebter and other
symbols OF her regal office. Cadets
OF the stanton Military Academy
will act as guard Of honor
The coronation was to have been
performed by Comdr. Richard j..
Byrd, distinguished brother OF the
governor. but the famous flier, in
mourning for the death Of his close
friend, Floyd Bennett. asked to be
relieved of the duty.
For Boys and Girls
Miss Adair Childress. princess for
the District of Columbia, and the
JULIET gDhtlly ptluNCF5C9 1GAVSNF8A 49,
the festival. were accorded all the
homage due to those of the royal
blood upon their arrival in Win.
chester today. Each was CARRIED In
the traditional frocks of festival
princesses. with subtle differences
which only fashion writer's know.
A kite-flying contest and a hand
contest and concert in the Handlsy
stadium were also in the afternoon
events. The Handley faculty play,
Nothing But the Truth" will be
given at the high school tonight.
Apple Blossom balls will be held at
the George Washington and Jordan
Spring Hotels.
Tomorrow's program is to begin
at 8 q. m. with the arrival of special
trains from all parts of the Shenan-
doah Valley and adjoining territory.
AirpIane stunts. a second pageant
at the stadium, and a grand feature
parade will occupy the greater part
of the day. Daylight fireworks and
salutes to the opening OF the apple
blossoms will have prominent part
in the afternoons arrangements.
The festival will conclude with
ball in honor of Queen Shenandoah
V at the Shenandoah Valley Acad-
envy. and final apple blossom balls
at the principal hotels.
The Washington times., 1928-05-03
Keep Away From Jurors,
Doran Warns Dry Agents

Prohibition administrators were
instructed today by Commissioner
j. M. Doran not to make iffvesti-
cations of jurors who might be
called to try dry cases.
The action followed Congress
sional criticism OF Administrator
John ID. Pennington, Of Pittsburgh,
who sent out QUESTIONABLE to
determine the character, wealth,
religion and political affiliations
OF prospective jurors.
This is a matter entirely for
the United States" said Doran.
The Washington times., 1928-05-03
GOING TO AFRICA

LONDON, May 3.-The Prince OF
Wales is planning an African tour
next autumn. He expects to visit
Egypt, going thence to Kenya
Colony and Capetown.
The Washington times., 1928-05-03
CONTINUED tom First Page.)

rs Tfs rs
savoy served 13 years as general
fixer about the cavernous State,
war and Navy Building before he
attained the rank Of assistant mes
sengef fiji 1884 Fourteen years
more and he rose to messenger.
In 1898 he Was sent to Francs as
chief messenger To the Paris Peace
Commission. and upon his return In
1901, took up his present post at the
inquiry desk outside the office Of the
secretary OF State. His IL the job 70
survey every person who steps from
the private diplomatic elevator into
the guarded sanctum cf the state
DEPARTMENT. business floor. He ts
famous for an uncanny memory TOR
faces.
Tradition has also conferred upon
him the duty OF providing new pens
for the signing Of all treaties ana
conventions. and Of carrying the
great seal OF the United States when
Il III taken from its sealed vailg FOR
official use.
Egg-NOg Expert
Prior to the era Of Willianr aJeri-s
nings Bryan. Eddie was also fire.
Qnently pressed into extra-territorial
duty as egg-nog mixer pienipo-
Tertiary 1T the New Year receptions
of long list sof secretaries.
The folklore OF Washington has
it that Eddie has never violated his
conscience so far as to reveal the
name OF any caller in the Secre-
tary's office: but there is also
story OF how close he
came to ii once in early 1917.
Relations had been severed with
Germany and the world awaited
for the flash from
Washington that Ambassador Won
Bernstorff had been handed his
passports-which meant war.
Al rumor swept through newspa-
per circles early one morning that
Won Bernstorff had left the EN-
bassy to call on Secretary Lansing.
newspapermen soon We're
gathered in the corridor outside
Lansing's office, but they had come