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Evening star., 1928-10-21

81 Creepers, 69c
Linene in blue. pink and tan
combinations. Hand embroidery
trimmed. Sizes to years.
Bargain Aisle.
S1.79 Birdeye, S1.@ Doz.
27x27 inch perfect hemmed
diaper cloths. Dozen in package.
Sc Women's Raincoats, SS
Leatherette, suedeine lined. Blue
and green. Sizes 18 to AZ.
Second Floor.
25c Washable Prints
19c I'd.
36-inch. fast color novelty print
ed cottons. Exceptionally smart
for women's and children's Fall
frocks.
S1.25 Mattress Covers, 99c
Twin and double bed size. Un-
bleached cotton. Clean and san1-
tary. Easily laundered.
81 English Longcloth
$1.29 Piece
10 yards of splendid quality, soft
finish longcloth in one piece. 36
inches wide.
25c Unbieached Cotton
16c Yard
36-inch heavy cotton that will
bleach easily. Splendid for max
ing scanned sheets. mattress covers,
etc.
SOC to 79c Rayons, ACC Yd.
Plain and brocaded patterns in
36-inch width. Many smart colors
and combinations for draperies,
frocks and Innings.
Street Floor.
Boys Two-PantS Suits
$500
Former $3.50 and SO suits in
single and double breasted coat
style with vest. Choice of pair
each long and short pants or two
pairs of knickerS. Tan, brown and
gray woolen mixtures. Sizes z to
Is.
Boys Knickers, S1.O9
Formerly $1.39 and $l.6s. Woolen
mixtures. Light and dark colors.
Lined. Also unlined brown cor
duroys. Sizes to II.
Boys $1.25 Pajamas, CSC
Muslin and hannelette. One and
two piece styles with rayon frogs.
Sizes to 18.
Boys Raincoats, $3.50
Black rubber with snap fasteners.
Turn down collar. Sizes to l8.
Hat to match. 69c.
Street Floor.
Evening star., 1928-10-21
AuToIsTs IN Police RACE
DENY LIQUOR CASE GUILT
Samuel Watchinsky and Wife De-
mand Jury Trial on Transport
ing and Possession.

1nG anu K EOSESSeIUus
Samuel A. Watchinsky. q. of Balti-
more and his wife, Mrs. Yetta Watch
insky, who. with their two young sons,
we're captured after an exciting chase
through downtown streets Friday, plead
ed not guilty to charges of illegal trans
portation and possession of liquor and
demanded trial by jury when arraigned
before Judge John P. Mcmahon In
Police Court yesterday. They are rep
resented by Attorney Denny Hughes.
They are at liberty under $500 bond
each
Watchinsky also was charged with
reckless driving and operating with
dead tags. He pleaded guilty to both
charges before Judge Robert E. Mat
tt11gly in Traffic Court and received
fines totaling SIS.
The entire Watchinsky family was in
the automobile when Sergt. George M
Little's squadron started chasing them
al Tenth and N streets. The pursuit
led through several downtown streets
and ended when the Watchinsky car
was blocked by truck on New York
avenue between Sixth and Seventh
Police said at times the speed of both
cars reached SIS miles an hour. In the
rear Of the machine $40 quarts of al
legged alcohol we're found.
Many new auto bus lines are being
started in .JaUan
Evening star., 1928-10-21

Cluny Lace, 10c Yd.
Two-and-a-half and three inch
widths LII cream or ecrli. Imported.
For scarf trimmings.
49, - Street EIOOF.
Evening star., 1928-10-21

Women's S1.50 Hosiery, 79c
Slightly imperfect. Full fashioned
pure silk with a short Isle welt, or
bemberg, with a Isle welt. All
smart shades.
Women's Soc Burson
Hosiery, 2oc
Mercerized. Irregulars. Light
and dark shades.
Street Floor.
69c to 81 Novelty
Jewelry, 47c
A large assortment of very chic
chokers and necklaces in crystals
and imitation pearls, brooches,
earrings. fancy pins, etc.
81 Alarm Clocks, 79c
Guaranteed clocks, heavily nickel
plated.
Street Floor.
Women's Umbrellas, S1.49
Bradford cloth. guaranteed rain
proof, perfect. 10-rib frame, red,
green, navy, purple and black with
pretty handles.
Street Floor.
Mems S1.69 Union Suits
S1.3S
Heavy. cotton ribbed suits. with
long sleeves and ankle length.
Ecru and random gray. Sizes So
to 46.
Mems ST Work Shirts, 73c
Blue chambray. good quality,
washable and made with triple
stitched seams. Two pockets. Well
cut. Sizes 1412 to II.
Mems S1.49 Pajamas, S1.15
New striped fiannelettes in all
sizes. Nicely made and finished
with rayon frogs. Sizes A to D.
Mems Work Pants, 81 1.W
Usually s1.39 and s1.49. Medium
and heavy weight dark striped,
cottons. Belt loops. widely cut
legs, cuff bottoms. 80 to a. inch
waist measure.
Street Floor.
Evening star., 1928-10-21

A famous brand-you will recognize
it when you see the stockings. Perfect,
full fashioned and shown in fashion.
able service. chiffon weight. Pure silk
with a short Isle welt All sizes and
a remarkable array of beautiful shades
as shown for Fall and Winter.
Street FloOr-King's Palace
Evening star., 1928-10-21

Many new auto bus lines are being
started in Japan.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08
Curators Battle for
Heart Of Queen

Nantes, France. disputed posses.
sion Of queens heart has started
feud between the scholarly curators
of the museums of the city of Mantle
and the Loire Inferieur.
1t Is a heart of gold, containing sup
posedly, the vital organ of Anne of
Brittany, queen of France, born in
Nantes in 1477. She willed it to the
city of her birth in medieval fashion.
The quarrel arises over which mu-
scum most truly represents Nantes, the
capital city of the department of Loire
Inferieur.
There are many examples of great
and near great French men, and won,-
en- who are separated from their hearts
in their last rest. Often, as In Anne's
case, the heart was returned TO the
city Of childhood. Sometimes, as in
the case of st. Louis, king of France.
the heart is buried in holy ground.
The heart Of Richard the Lion Hearted
is buried at Rouen.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08
Perfect Crystal Orb


Misunderstanding on. its circu-
lar base, the worlds most perfect crys-
tai stands ready TO reveal whatever
secrets of the future may. be desired.
Appropriately enough, this rare globe
of glass, nearly IA inches in diameter
and weighing 10 pounds, is in Wash
ington's National museum.
TO this perfect orb come thousands
to gaze. and. If possible. obtain q mes
sage from the mystic future or a
warning based on events of the past
Here. too. might be found The an
swer to political hopes and legisIa-
tive ambitions.
The largest crystal ball In the world,
guarded closely, came originally from
China. where it was said TO possess
mystic powers and unusual accuracy
in foretellins the future.
Two hundred years ago Emperor
Chieng Lung received a massive block
of crystal. mined In ancient Burma.
II must havei weighed thousand
pounds. and been. at least four feet
square.
The emperor gave orders that the
mass be used to make a crystal ball
OF the largest possible sise To do
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08

fer releasing them from control o; the
dreaded dragon.
Thus, II is believed In the Orient
that the crystal ball is the abiding
place OF ones ancestors. It is be-
iieved to possess the power of fore
telling evil, since any evil spirit en-
tering the house will first attempt to
hide In the ball. When trouble Inn
ponds. the ball is placed at night out
side the home. The cold morning dew
clouds and dulls the luster. Care
fully. then, and gently the surface IS
rubbed. and, If the dew vanishes and
the ball Is restored to perfect purity.
the evil has been vanauished; II not
woe betide.
Crystal gazing has long appealed to
humanity. Congressman are not the
only illustrious persons who find SOL
ace and comfort in its visions. Roger
Bacon has told in his writings of the
crystals possessed by the friars In
which events happening at far dis
tant places were mirrored.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08

this the most skillful craftsman of
the old empire was chosen. This took
more than year Of effort. 1t was
then taken to Japan for repoiishing.
This work consumed about six months
under Japanese artisans. the most
skilrful known in this work. The
crystal, then in all its luster and scin-
tillatIng brilliance, was given to the
emperor, and II was one of his most
valued possessions.
It is said that, for special service. a
mandarin was told that he might have
any wish fulfilled and the reward
chosen was the great crystal. For al
most two centuries It remained in the
possession If the mandarin's descend
ants, until financial troubles compelled
Its sale.
s it-is not hard to imagine the hands,
both wrinkied and smooth that rave
caressed this polished surface. What
hands have drawn back, as eyes have
seer mirrored the events of the future !
ALI the mysticism and hypnotic power
ascribed to crystals in allsages and all
Countries leaps to the Imagination as
one gazes on this perfect specimen.
Long, long ago. In China, II is said.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08

posed seat of the ancient Emmaus
toward which the two disciples were
trudging after the crucifixion. when
Jesus joined himself to them. II was
I'm exhaustfng walk through burn
ing sun for the most part, over roads
indescribably rough and up and down
hills which tried the strength and left
the travellers weak. Twelve hours
they were in making the journey, and
they wasted no time and even rode
part Of the way.
Elbow quickly can a native do It'll"
the speaker asked friend, for he
had heard something of the speed
and endurance of the 1.-THE Arabians.
"Well,p his friend replied. at de-
ponds onz the situation. At q critical
time when urged by necessity in half
the time or less than 1t took you.
When the urge is on. one can go fast"
Y Two days and a half. when mount.
ed on camels, the speaker said. 1t took
him and his friends to traverse tile
distance between Thor and Jerusalem,
and yet native on foot described the
distances "a hours, but he, course.
was In hurry and urged on BY I'm.
pending calamity.
If Preston's companions only want
ed badly to do SO. they could easily
head the list
f0l 1928 Western Newspaper Union,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08

at seems that with an increase In
age and size, a buzzing, beeIike flight
is replaced By a true soaring fight
and that the former Is very likely a
function of absolute size as are so
many larval Specifications.
"Flying fishes fly more freely in a
strong breeze and attain greater ele-
walton, speed and distance than in
calm weather. The conclusion Is al
most inevitable that they utilize the
wind to some extent to lift and pro-
pei them, even though 1t is difficult
to understand how this would be ac-
-eomplished."
The observations were based on the
collection of flying fishes gathered
BY William Beeb's Arcturus expedi-
ton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08

ton homes. where the yard is free
from the plowshare; the clothesiine
and the garbage pail. The model
homes have neat, clean front yards,
shrubbery covering unsightly outbuild-
ings. and plenty of trees for shade.
The buildings are all painted one color
or at least in colors that have some
relation to one another. The fences
are mended and outstanding, and chick
ems and live stock are kept behind
pens or wire fences and are not al.
lowed TO roam generally through all
parts of the yard and house."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08

DREST0N is at The head OF san Or
ganization whose members are not
doing well. 10 fact they are doing
very Ill and bid fair. If they do no,
Improve, to bring up at the lower
end Of the list of similar groups.
"What do you think is the matter
with our boys?" he asks me. 'srhey
certainly aren't dumbet than the
other fellows; they've had just as
good training. and our house is just
as well suited to study as are the
other houses. where the fellows are
getting on much better, We would
like to have good grades"
The explanation was quite easy.
They didn't ,have9 the. urge They
saw no especial reason for doing
well. They were NOT pushing them
selves mentally to reach any partic-
ular goal. They were not trying
their best.
Most people will recall that ten
years ago or SO when young fellows
were preparing themselves to enter
the active service, how quickly they
got ready. In some of the more tech.
meal branches of the service where a
knowledge of mathematics and me
chanics was necessary men did in
three months what II would oIdi-
nariIy have taken them ;as year or
more to accomplish. They were
eager to make the necessary prep
aration; they held their minds to the
work IN hand; the urge to reach a
certain perfection OF accomplishment
was on them, and we all maryeled
at what they were able In surpris
ingly short period to do. It was
equally true in all branches Of mil
itary preparation. we learned. When
we push ourselves to the utmost we
can go far In an amazingly short
time
The speaker at church this morning.
has Travelled frequently in Palestine,
and he was telling US Of a long walk
he and a companion had taken-4s
miles 1t was In ALL believe, there
and back-from Jerusalem to the sup
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08
Study Flying Fish

but at certain times and under Ger.
tain conditions a. definite wing mo-
tion may enter into and contribute to
1t. The enlarged pectoral fms or
wings are on anatomical grounds and
STANDARDIZATION an engineering
point Of yiew-ideal gliding planes, so
arranged as to be easily held rigid
at the proper angle.
( "The wings of large flying fishes
are sometimes seen to vibrate or fiut.
ter. a motion more reasonably refer
able to tension In setting them. or to
the wind. than to q definite function
In fight. In very small and young
fishes. on the other hand, the wings
yibrate to such an extent that they
blur, appearing like those Of a flying
insect.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08
g 2 Put Ban on Red 2 :,

Washington. Through the ministra-
tions of the home demonstration
agents OF the Department of Agricul-
ture, farm women have put the ban
on unsightly homes. -
The lavish use Of red paint, associ-
ated in the past with farms, is
frowned upon by her field agents. says
Miss Grace Frysinger. head Of the
home demonstration work Ia the Cen
trial states.
Federal employees are trying to
point out to the farmers wives tina.
even the slightly lower price of red
paint cannot make. up for the land
scape-blotting qualities it has when
daubed informally upon all buildings
on the property.
Glasses are being conducted in all
the states, with the cooperation Of
county agents, state universities, and
their departments of agriculture, in
methods of identifying the farm home,
both internally and externally.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08

New York. -That troublesome Ques-
tion. "How do flying fishes fiy?" Is
still Fostering scientists, although
many attempts to solve the mystery
lave been made.
J. T. Nichols, curator of recent
fishes at the American Museum OF
Natural History. and 9. NJ. Breeder,
Jr, research associate Of the New
York aquarium, find. some truth In
both sides of the argument as to.
whether these fishes sustain their
flight BY tapping OF the wings, or
pectoral fms. or whether they merely
soar as gliders.
Weiting in Natural History. the
museums journal, the ichthyologists
say:
"The flight is largely planning one,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08
Expensive Upkeep

There are houses in England the
windows Of which have never been
counted. These include Windsor castle
and Wentworth Woodhouse, the York
shire home of Earl Fitzwilliam. A
former duke of Marlborough said that
putty for repairing the windows Of
Blenheinl palace cost him $500 ($2,-
500) a year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08

The photograph shows Fred Miller,
captain of the Notre Dame football
team Of 1928. who Is the millionaire
member of the Knute Rockne Olympic
and European tour which the famous
coach is conducting the coming sum-
mer. The football which Roekne's
overseas team will display is bound
to astound the Europeans who have
probably never seen such speed in
either football or rugby.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08
Back Seat Driving Is
Not Divorce Ground

Des M0ines. Iowa. Back seat
driving by husband is insult.
cient evidence for the granting
Of divorce, Judge ]. 3. Meyer
in Polk County District court
ruled in dismissing divorce pc
tition filed by Mrs. Blanche Low
enberg, wife of Judson Lowen.
berg, Iowa grand master of the
Ancient Order of United Work
ers. Mrs. Lowenberg testified
that her husband found contin-
ual fault with her driving.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08
DIPPING INTO
SCIENCE


Can you believe that the chalk
with which you write on the
blackboard or slate is made of
the remains of living creaturesl
This Is true. 1t is the calcium
carbonate from the bodies OF
tiny animals that once lived in
the sea. This substance drift
ed to the ocean bed and, piIing
up. formed the chalk cliffs.
ta 1928. Western Newspaper Union,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08
Help Plants to Breathe

Are your palms spotted with scales!
If SO. wash the fronds with whale oil
soap, says Nature Magazine. AT the
same time sponge the leaves of all
house plants to remove accumulated
dust and help them to breathe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08

the crystal ball was found in a drag
on's lair. The emperor of that early
period, gazing into the ball, saw re-.
flected the spirits of his bygone an
cestors, praising and clarifying him
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08

aThis present campaign, we hope"
Miss Frysinger says, will result in
unity Of color in the buildings, and
also the clearing up Of the front
yards.
women are being shown demonstra-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08
One Advantage

"After all, clay pipe has an ad-
vantage over all others, said the man
who was born tired.
slows that?" replied his friend.
swell, if you drop it on the pave
ment you needn't trouble to pick it
up.n-Boston Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08
Lipstick

little chap, three and half years
old. on seeing the coloring being ap
piled to oleomargarine, for the first
time. exclaimed: "Oh. buffers got
lipstick !"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08

Errors hidden side is truth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-06-08
JZ4

That Nero was q
fiddler instead of a
saxophone PLAYER
IN ust have been
some satisfaction to
the Romans.
Evening star., 1928-05-09

Vests. bioomrrS. stepsins and
gowns OF fine quality, Daintily
trimmed and here lh fesh and
mink. sizes Ah 20 A..
Evening star., 1928-05-09
ROYALTY HONORS
AMERICAN GROUP.
|
Visitors Presented to King
and Queen Amid Bucking-
ham Palace SpIendorS.
Rr The Assnciated Prcss.

Rv the Associated Press,
LONDON. MAY 9.-Amid all the regal
splendor of Buckingham Palace several
more Americans will be presented 10
King George and Queen Mary tonight
a. the second Of a series Of five courts.
The presentations will be enacted
among the same scenes of splendor
which characterized the first court and
those who come 10 the second one will
lose nothing Of tho glamour The King
and Queen will receive the guests IN
the throne room, brilliant with costly
gowns and dazzling uniforms. New
flowers will decorate the supper tables
which viii glitter with gold plate and
costly china.
zoo Presentations at First Court.
At the first court Of the season last
night there were 700 presentations. The
Queen wore a dress OF cream and eoid
lace. hand embroidered III cut crystal
and diaments with a train of irish
point lace, lined with gold chiffon It's
sue with a design of gold leaf; she wore
= diamond crown with the lesser star
Of Africa and her diamond ornaments
incmded the famous Kohinoor.
The Duchess Of York wore white
f1eur de sole gown embroidered with
diamcnte and an embroidered satin
train.
The King appeared in the uniform Of
a field marshal and the Prince Of Wales
in that Of q colonel in the Welsh
Guards. Other members of the royal
family present we're Princess Mary, the
Duke of York and Prince George.
List Scheduled Tonight.
Americans to be presented tonight
are Mrs. John 5. StetSon, lr., wife OF
the American Minister to Poland; Mrs.
Alfred J. 0. Brousseau of Washington,
Miss Virginia Booth Of Detroit, Miss
Katherine Bullock of Denver, Miss
Evelyn 3. Clark of New York City and
Miss Diana. lockwood OF Indianapolis.
Evening star., 1928-05-09

by The makers of "Stonewall Jackson
shoes. Fine quality calf uppers with genu-
life crepe soiea. In tan only-~sizes To 2
painel
Evening star., 1928-05-09
FACES LIFE PRISON TERM
IN EACH OF TWO STATES
Convict Who Fled Crime Penalty in
Michigan Identif in Minnesota
as Attempted Slayer.
b the Associsted Press,

Ey the Associated Press
DULUTH, Mimi, Mary 9.--It is six OF
one and half a dozen Of another 70
Joseph Perrin, alias The Wolverine,
whether he is held by Minnesota police
or sent back 10 Michigan. Life i'm
prisonment is the probable answer in
either case.
Perrin, who escaped last November
from the Michigan State branch prison
a. Marquette, where he was serving
long sentence for the robbery Of the
Republic (a1ich) State Bank, was ar
rested Saturday. He was identified by
Louis Danielson. special 500 Line agent,
as the man who in 1914 shot him
tuice when resisting arrest on charges
Of robhing railroad stations.
Robert Donaldson. chief OF Duluth
detectives. said that whether Periins
fate Is decided by Minnesota or Miehi-
g7n courts. life imprisonment is his
most likely lot.
Evening star., 1928-05-09
So ACCUSED OF PLOTTING
PLEAD GUILTY IN MOSCOW
Former Mine Owners and Engi-
neers. Charged with countsr.Hey.
olution Conspiracy, Held for Trial.

b. ths Associated Prcss.
MOSCOW. May 9.--Fifty-three per-
sens. Including three German citizens
sna comprising former mine owners
mining engineers tecE1nicians and head
miners charged with being implicated
Il countRr-Tevolu oluttOraTy plot in the
Doaetz coal basin, have pleaced guilty
before a special commission Of the
Supreme Court.
A summary Of the inquiry. which was
published yesterday. said the accused
persons we're engaged for eight years In
sappilg the DoTletZ mine industry. Dur
ing this times1saey received regular sala-
TfeE through former mine owners living
abroad. as well as through agents of
several German fTma and offlcial repre-
sentatives OF certain powers In Russia.
Two German firms. Knapp and A. E..
O. we're mentioned frequently during
ff9e investigation.
Evening star., 1928-05-09

Dress, sport and afternoon
styles-high, medium and low
heels -- light, medium and
dark shades and every imag-
Unable style from which TO Sc
lect. Fine quality materials
In sizes ; to q,
Evening star., 1928-05-09

Authentic Spring styles In
crochet, braid and combinn-
tions. A variety Of large and
small shapes, All head sizes.
Choose from the smartest new
shades.
Evening star., 1928-05-09

Cut large and full-se-
curely sewn and shown
in colorful ginghams,
prints and sateens. Dain-
tily trimmed with or
candle rufies, cretonne
and contrasting bands.
Round, square and wee
necks.
Evening star., 1928-05-09

New twiils, velours and some
hroadcloths: some lined with crepe
de chine, others with rayon. Smart
new STYLES. flares, straightIines and
cape effects. In tan. navy and black.
Sizes IA 10 20--56 10 ~.