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The Washington times., 1929-07-15
BLAcKSBURG GETS HONOR

MANASsAs. Va, July 15.--At the
conference Of Vocational Teachers
held recently at BIacksburg. Va. the
agricultural department. Of the Ma.
nassas High School placed eighth
out Of 81 schools. The average Of
the Manassas department was s2.s7.
while the average of the winner was
o567
The Washington times., 1929-07-15
BOYS SNATCH PURSE

Two colored boys yester day
snatched the pocketbook OF Mrs.
Sadie Courtney, 400 Seventh ST.,
S. W., as she was walking on Sew
enth st. 8. W.. near the Vir-
ginia Ave. viaduct, she told Fifth
Precinct Police. The purse con-
The Washington times., 1929-07-15
Great Falls Body Will
Revise Constitution

FALLS CHURCH, Va, July IS
The Great Falls Street Civic As
sociation has decided to revise Its
constitution and admit 10 member
ship residents OF all the West Fails
Church section OF the corporation
The committee appointed to re-
wise the bylaws includes Charles
Gage, Bowie Roberts, Major l..
p. Daniel. John Bowen and Miss
Josephine Stambaugh.
The annual election of officers
resulted in the reelection OF Major
l.. p. Daniel as president; r. r.
Kendrick, vice president; Charles
Gage, secretary; Joseph Lovedav.
treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-11
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Furniture Specially Priced
Living Room Suites, $245

Part of manufacturers sample line and
some lovely suites from our own stock in this
specially priced group. Plain mohairs, beat
tiful damasks and antique velours are included
in this selection
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-11
Drapery Section Values
Are Unusual

RUFFLED CURTAINS, with loop,
in dotted and figured marquisette.
Pair, SOS.
RUFFLED CURTAINS, of plain
marquisette with loops to match. Pair,
CSC.
MARQUlSETTE TAILORED CUR
TAINS. cream or beige; best quality.
Pair, $32S.
TAILORED MARQUISETTE CUR
TAINS, with hens on side and bot
tom. Pair, $1A5.
DAMASK; 50-inch, in wanted colors,
figures and stripes. Yard, $1A0.
1000 YARDS CRETONNE. Yard, &c.
FRENCH MARQUISETTE. Yard.
SLIP COVERS TO ORDEP of Rel,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-11
Bedroom Suites, $50

This specially priced suite proves that beauty.
is not always costly A handsome Apiece set,
graceful and simple in line-the mark of good
taste. The finest construction and careful
craftsmanship has gone into every small detail.
Made of walnut and gumwood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-11
Living Room Suites, S195

There are a dozen handsome living room
suites, some with solid mahogany frames
others overstuffed. Two and three piece sets
including some with davenport beds. All of
them are of excellent construction and graceful
design. Rare values for Founders Week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-11
Silk Underwear, Special, $l.95, 1895

This selection offers remarkable
values. French panties, step-ins,
chemise, gowns, dance sets, boomers
and briefs of heavy crepe de chine,
crepe-back satin and georgette. sos.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-11
St. Dennis Bath Salts
or busting Powder, 3oc

Specially priced The bath salts are in odors of
chypre, rose, jasmine and narcisse-and the
busting powder in the same odors. An unusual
opportunity.
Toilet Goods Section, First Floor
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Colorful Frocks Specially Priced
Piqaes
Cotton Prints
Sizes ii to ~
$4.95

others. Long sleeves, short sleeves
and some with no sleeves at all. And
one of the smartest features is the
broadc1oth ensemble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-11

Priced far below what they are regu-
lar1y. Extraordinary variety. includ-
ing short skirts, slips, dance sets,
step-ins, panties, boomers and briefs
of crepe de chine. $l.05.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-11
Handkerchief Linens
Dotted Swiss
BrOddclOths

Values that are truly extraordinary
in this lovely selection of dresses. You
will love all the dainty dctails-such
as-faggoting, gay applique designs, bits
of contrasting color and oh, so many
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-11
$1,000 Worth of Fancy Linen
Greatly Below Regular Prices

An extraordinary selling of large banquet cloths napkins
towels scarfs table and fact that
smart in fancy linens prices greatly below usual ones
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-11
Bedroom Suites, S225

The clear, slender lines, the simple dignity,
the beautiful figured walnut veneers Of this A.
piece suite will make your bedroom restfu
attractive place to be in. 1t combines the quiet
appeal of older times with the spirit of today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-11
In the Linen Shop

ALL-LINEN DAMASK, in
5 floral patterns. yard, $50.
NAPKINS TO MATCH,
dozen, $3.50.
CANDLE WICK BED.
SPREADS, han d made, in
single or double sizes, S
colors, SOS.
RAYON BEDSPREADS,
solid colors. For twin beds,
each, $3.50. Double beds,
each, $4.cS.
BATH TOWELS, reduced
to I9c, 39c, SIC and &c.
FACE TOWELS, ali-linen,
reduced to Soc, DC, 81 and
$1.zS.
COLORED LUNCHEON
SETS, all-linen, reduced to
SIS. SITS, $3.7S and $lSa.
First FInor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-11
Houbigant's Face
Powder, SIC and S1.O5

The face powder so popular with many smart
women-at prices far below usual In odors of
Ideal and Quelque F1eurs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-11
Dining Room Suites, $275

1O-piece dining room suites that are replicas
of those used by our Early American forefa-
theirs. The graceful dignity and simplicity of
line makes them especially suitable for modern
use. Constructed of choice woods. This is
very special value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-11

FRENCH MARVUISETTE. Yard, Sc.
SLIP COVERS TO ORDER Of Belgian linen, for davenport
chairs, cushions; full cut to allow for shrnkage Sz75
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-11

The Opportunity shop. second floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-11

silk Underwear Section. second Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-11
Dining Room Suites, S165

A friendly 10-piece dining room suite, spe-
cially priced. Of beautiful figured walnut We
neer-in design that has achieved the delight
full informality and retained the simple dignity
that you desire in your dining room suite. The
perfect suite for the modern American home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-11
Fine Oriental Rugs
s73

very special purchase makes this remarkably low
price possible. Sem-anque and antique Oriental Rugs.
Exquisite designs and coors-and rich, durable quail
ity. The average size of these rugs is 4.6xs feet
Fourth Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-11

A very popular hose-at price greatly
reduced. Sheer chiffon weight, semi-fash-
Toned and silk to the top. A splendid Sc
lection of desirable shades At this price
there is also sheer service weight, semi
fashioned that is ideal for general wear
Silk to the hem.
In Washington Allen-A Hosiery is ex-
ciusively with this store.
Hosiery section, First Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-11
Complete Bed Outfits
.... $3.50

Simmons metal bed in the attractive cane
panel style. Complete with coil spring and
felted cotton mattress. Finished in ivory or
brown. In any size.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-12

able products 50 Us to eliminate I'm
fair practices"
The secretary OF Agriculture Arth-
ur M. Hyde. declared In a letter TO
Senator McNary Of Oregon. chair
man Of the agricultural committee,
that the bill presents u most, II not
the most, effective means OF dealing
with the evils TO be corrected"
The bill provides" said Secretary
Hyde. "for the licensing OF commits
sion merchants that receive fresh
fruits and vegetables Of any kind in
interstate or foreign commerce
brokers engaged in the business OF
negotiating asles and purchases In
such commerce. including producers
selling and retailers buying such
commodities in carload quantities OF
the equivalent thereof.
Under the terms OF the bill any
persons subject thereto that engage
in unfair or dishonest conduct, as
defined therein. in the business fol
which they are licensed. may have
their licenses suspended or re-
voked by the secretary of agricul-
ture, and the bill provides that any
person who shall at any time carry
on the business of q commission
merchant. dealer. or broker, with
out q license shall be liable TO a pen
atty of not more than $500 for each
such offenSe and not more than SOS
for each day it continues, which will
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-12

accrue to the United States and may
be recovered In n civil suit brought
thereby.
The department y OF the opinion
that the bill presents u most. II not
the most. effective means OF dealing
with the evils sought to be corrected.
such as unwarranted reflections BY
dealers and unfair and dishonest
practices by those subject thereto.
The highly perishable character of
most Of the fresh fruits and vege-
tables increases the opportunity for
unfair conduct on the part OF those
handling them and argues for the
NESTING OF the measure with respect
TO those handling such commodities
before expanding IL to include other
products From time to time COM
plants have been received indicat-
ing the need for legislation OF the
type in question.
The department has given careful
consideration TO the bill and believes
that the suppression of unfair prac-
tees and the reduction or losses IN
the marketing OF fresh fruits and
vegetables IS desirable. and. there
fore. endorses the general principles
of the bill"
The bill has also received a favor
able report from the bureau or the
budget A six-month period is given
70 those affected by the bin 10 OBJ
tain operating licenses.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-12
BAPTISTS CLEAR
MISSION BOARD
Move to Combine Home and
Foreign Governors Is
Defeated

MEMPHIS Tenn. May 1i.-tP)-
The home mission board Of the
Southern Baptist church today
stood indicated Of charges of loss
Of confidence following the defal-
cation Of more than 5000. 900 by its
treasurer and started another year
as an independent unit.
An attempt TO abolish the board
by combining it with the foreign
mission board and forming the
Southern Baptist board OF missions
was defeated yesterday by church
members in convention here.
Clinton S. CarneS. the treasurer,
Is in prison for the theft. The
The question OF combining the
boards would not have come I'D If
i hadn't been for the big steal
the Rev. J.. j. Wicker, Of Richmond.
Va. said.
The home mission boards report
was adopted after a motion by DR..
Frank III Trip. Of St. Joseph. Mo.
suggesting that the merger be made,
was defeated. Moves to liuuidate
the assets Of the board also were
defeated.
The 1880 convention will be held
at New Orleans starting May IA.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-12
Tom Stevenson To
Inspect Chevrolet
Plant In Michigan

On special invitation Of G. p.
Simpson, zone sales manager for
the Chevrolet Motor company. Tom
Stevenson, local Chevrolet dealer.
leaves Monday on an inspection trip
Of the extensive Chevrolet motor
and assembly plants in Flint. Mich,
and General Motors proving
grounds at Milford, Mich.
MI. Stevenson, in discussing the
trip, stated that he would be away
approximately a week. He will
join In Dallas $50 other Chevrolet
dealers from the Southwest and 90
to Flint via st. Louis in a special
train. Prior to his return he will
also attend a banquet given in
honor Of the visiting dealers by
the Chevrolet Motor company at
the Statler hotel in Detroit. The
dealers will be addressed there by
the general sales manager, Mr.. II.
j. Klingler. and other executives
Of Chevrolet.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-12
Members of 0. E.. s.
Hear Officials In
Instruction Class


SAN BENITO, May I1.-Members
OF the Eastern Star organization
from all Valley points were here
Thursday TO attend the school Of
instruction conducted by state or
ficialS.
The officials here we're Mrs. Birdie
j. Easterling. Del Rio: worthy grand
matron Of the state: w. Gregory
Hatcher. Austin. worthy grand pa
tron; Mrs. Matte Mitchell. San Ar
tonic. district deputy grand matron:
Mrs Fay Stevenson, Junction. grand
examiner: Mrs. Ora +. Goolsby. San
Benito. deputy grand matron: and
Mrs. Emma Agar. San Benito. grand
representative Of the grand chapter
OF Ohio.
San Benito's total of grand offices
was raised to three when Mrs. Ella
Grimsell. past worthy matron OF the
local chapter. was given the office
Of grand representative Of the grand
chapter Of North Dakota.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-12
McAllen Firm VII.
Move Into New And
Larger Home, May lis


MERCEDES. May ll.-BAum ard
Westerman Saturday. May is wlIl
move into their new home at Mrr-
cedeS.
The first Baum and weSterman
store was opened in Mercedes in
1924 by "A. Baum and IA. WestermMn.
AT that time the two had cunter
space Tim On building ard engaged ln a
music and novelty business They
grandual. branched into mems fur
nishinEs and in 1876. opened thntr
McAllen store as a mems shcn.
Since that time their business hns
undergone IN EratInl growth unit
today II Is one O. the outxfandH ~
stores WI IT'S kind in the Valley 49,
caters 90 a clientele drawn from mii
sections.
I'VE have always c~nhemvurrd .D
combine quality with sound mer-
chandiSe values" Mr.. Baum sad
Our lines or merchandise mrr CON-
posed Of nationally known products
Despite the quality of the stock. wr
have such IN wide price range that
our merchandise Is within the reach
or every purse.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-12
M.NARY BILL
TOAD FARMER
Measure Would Suppress
Fraudulent Practices
I'm Marketing

WASHINGTON. May ia favor
able report on the Borah bill to sup
press unfair and fraudulent prac-
tees in the marketing OF perishable
agricultural commodities was order
ed unanimously by the senate COM
mittee on agriculture and forestry.
This measure was proposed by
Senator Borah. OF Idaho. to reduce
the spread in prices between the
producer and the consumer, or, as
the senator stated II, to keep the
farmer from being robbed on the
way TO market" 1t was referred 10
by President Hoover in his message
to congress when he recommended
appropriations ito provide for IL
censing Of handlers Of some perish
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-12
MOODY REVEALS
X y y
INCLINATION TO
X X X
APE SILENT A

AUSTIN. Tex. May 1i.-CP-
Governor Dan Moody may follow
in the steps Of former presidents
and write after his term expires.
He has not exposed it to many.
but his secret ambition Is to be-
come q newspaper man.
There isn't anything I had
rather do than write editorials"
he said the other day over q cup
Of coffee. You know. If / could
afford II ! would own q news
paper"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-12

Lake Shore drive. the home stretch
for scores Of millionaires, with its
mansions. clubs and motors. its ben
efits and assemblies. It is another
world that revolves about the Dill
Pickle club. the soap box rostrums
Of Washington square or the shop
Of Romano. the barber
But they all make up the mile
square area that is Chicago's near
northside.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-09-21

iWhen Tribe III Equatorial Africa is born,
her lips In this slit disc inserted gradually
lips distende larger discs forced in the open
Ing finally find themselves with lips that are
u inches long must be task indeed to assmae food thru
this Equatorial Africa where these sara
women natives bought and sold at One Dollar piece
They cattle Herbert Photos New YORK;
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-09-21
By Albert 7. Reid

unlike aipne engine instaa
locomotive diesel After heig vi
d record eco over the Cona-
$1,000
spec ca C 100 n though It's average speea
Git minutes
ar,gi G. oo miles Present. day steam
10 must stop three times
around Cd h. Railway
rerd ht Gil burning diesel to
ere, = odd elcctrica:ca
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-09-21

Y Hasxisqm Johnston of St Pu Inn.
Eone.s place king Of United States collie
baye, defeating Or Oscar Willing Po1ad Ore. mist
xun Of the championship tournament Pebble Beach CAL and Re-
that neither cord claim
the distinction having beaten the dethroned champion Jones
Round his d the hands of Johnny Goodman young
ser iron Qmata Nfhs who went the i
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-20
Today in
Washington History
BY DONALD A. CRAIG.

August 20, 1863.-Eforts to slip
whisky from this city to Alexandria
and thence to the Army Of the Potomac
in Virginia are being continued, it was
learned today, despite the activity Of
the Federal authorities against such
trafic. Some of these Spectators"
may be succeeding, but the great ma
jority of them are foiled by Lieut.. d. F.
Stiles Of the LIST District OF Columbia
Regiment, who Is on duty at the wharf
at Alexandria.
This week IS barrels Of whisky were
landed at Alexandria from the steamer
Antietam and a permit for that number
Of barrels of cider was presented TO
the guards on the wharf by Frendenthal
81 Weakening Of Alexandria. Lieut..
Stiles at once examined the contents
Of the barrels, and found bad whisky,
which he confiscated.
A few hours afterward an ambulance
passed up the wharf, filled with vege-
tables for one Of the Army hospitals.
On examining the contents Lieut.. Stiles
discovered three demijohns Of whisky
packed in barrels of potatoes and
onions. The owner was sent to the
slave pen, where he will have time to
reflect on the improperly Of supplying
sick soldiers with bad liquor.
MOI long a1Cer TINS incident ana on
the same day two barrels Of whisky
were landed on permit purporting to
be signed bv Lieut.. Col. Wells, provost
general of the defenses south of the
Potomac River. The permit proved to
be forgery. The property was con-
fiscated and the owner sent to the slave
pen.
One Of the Alexandria mercantile
firms got into trouble through a propen-
sity to deal rather extensively in the
forbidden article. A large, suspicious
looking box was brought out Of the
store and placed on a wagon under cir
cumStanceS that caused Lieut.. Stiles to
demand, politely but firmly, permission
to examine its contents. Inside he
found two boxes, each containing keg
of whisky.
An examination Of the establishment
afforded undoubted evidence of an ex-
tenSive trade in whisky. A soldier was
placed on guard over the store, and was
offered a bride by the owners to have
the matter hushed up. He reported the
offer to Lieut.. Stiles, and the man Of
fering the bride was fined 500 and
sentenced to six months in Jail, while
his business partner was fined 500.
The Government is determined to
break up the whisky traffic between
Washington and Alexandria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-20
Refurbishing at Close Of Season
BY MARY MARSHALL.

thoroughly cleaned. There are several
preparations-both dry and nquid--by
means Of which this may be done. A
new band may be added to the simply
shaped hat.
One of the shops is showing attrac-
tive bands made by braiding three
strands Of differently colored velvet rib
bon, with the ends forming a small tas-
sci at one side. A new scarf to match
the hat will work wonders in ones, ap-
pearance, and there are all sorts of
accessory collars. berthas and frills that
may be added to the dress to give it
freshness.
A diagram pattern with working d.
rections and sketch Of one of the smart
new berets, and q number Of dress lists
for the college or school girl, showing
just Epw her dress allowance may be
sna.zto best advantage. These are the
circulars that we have ready for you
this week, and We will be glad to send
either or both to you If you will send
your stamped, self addressed envelope to
Mary Marshall, care Of this paper.
Copyright. 1921
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-20

Ills similarity III
names Of post offices is one of the most
difficult problems confronting officials of
the Post Office Department whose duty
1t is to see that the mail is dispatched
with the greatest speed.
Mail Is constantly being missent to
the post offices named. Under the guild
ance of Arch Coleman, First Assistant
Postmaster General, the attention of the
postal service employees is constantly
called to this similarity in names.
Every employe handling mail is fur
nished from time to time with lists of
similar post office names and admon-
iShed that great care is to be exercised
in the distribution to. these offices in
order that the misSending of and re-
sultant delay may be eliminated.
But still it persists. Letters intended
for Little Rock, Ark, often wind up at
Little Falls, Mimi, and those addressed
to Santa Maria, Calf, have way of
winding up at Santa Monica.
Letters addressed to Walden, Colo,
frequently are found either at Weldona,
Walsen or Valdez Colo, and Indianola,
Iowa, mail is detoured to Independence,
Iowa.
Buffalo, Kans., is a source of trouble.
For there Is a Buffalo in each of the
States of Kentucky, New York, Okla
homa and Wyoming, as well as Buffalo
Center out in Iowa.
Rockford, lockwood and Rockland,
Mich, are mistaken for Rock, Mich, and
Z when a letter Is addressed in none too
/. clear handwriting the chances are that
! 1t will wind up in Boch, Miss.
Standish, Mich, and Stanwood, Mich,
E are often mistaken. So are Baldwin,
. N. Y, and Baldwin, Md.
!. Claremont, N. H., is confused with
. Charlemont, Mass; Clarendon, VT, and
Clermont, N. Y.
There is Ridgeheld Park, Nj;
Ridgeheld. N. j.; Ridgewood, N. j.;
Richfield Springs, N. Y; Richleid, N. Y;
Richland, N. Y, and Rochelle Park,
/, N. j., that are confused. ,.,sa.
Middleport, Middletown, Middle Point,
Millersport and Millport, Ohio, have the
same difficulty.
A careful record is kept by the Post
Once Department of mail so missent.
There's bronze statue in the plaza
of the Army War College-the first
think to attract the eye of the visitor
TO this place.
1t stands 10 feet high, mounted on a
pedestal. From its location on the
beautiful terrace it looks out over the
SAnacostia River.
The statue is that of Frederick the
Great of Prussia. Kaiser Wilhelm pre-
sented it to this country in 1904, and
it was the first to be erected In the
plaza.
Until little more than a year ago this
statue adorned the cellar Of the war
college. It was torn down by order
Of the President Of the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-20
A WASHINGTON DAYBOOK
BY HERBERT PLUMMER.

in 1918 and was not restored to its
original position until November of 1927.
1t was the second time in history
that statue was ordered removed by
formal order from the War Department.
The first time was during the Revo-
lutionary War when the statue of
George III, King of England, was torn
down in New York, the metal melted
and nodded into bullets for use by the
American forces.
There were suggestions at the time
that the statue of Frederick the Great
other proposal was that slit be made in
it and that it be used to receive do
nations for war work. such as the Red
Cross, the Y. M. C. A. and the like.
But neither suggestion was followed.
The statue was removed without oSten-
tation and quietly stored in the cellar.
Prior to its removal, 1t Is said, several
sticks of dynamite were found under
the coat tail of the statue.
When bitter feeling subsidized the
statue was replaced.
The statue Is one Of the IL to
foreigners scattered throughout the Ma
tional Capital.
Where Vermont avenue, M and Four
tenth streets intersect, a memorial to
Martin Luther stands. The founder
cine, DR.. Samuel Christian Hahne-
mann. has statue erected to his men,
DRY just below Scott Circle at Six
tenth street.
Christopher Columbus statue stands
in the Union Station plaza, and the
American Society of Photographers has
perpetuated the memory OF the French