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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-25

Dutch bulbs win be scarce this
year. since II was the tulip grow
ing lowlands The Netherlands gov
eminent ordered flooded In q vain
effort 10 stem the German tide.
Orton said.
Citing state department Of
agriculture statistics. ortea
said, n h believed selection
viii be narrowed. with prices
shooting upward because Of
the scarcity.
Last January. orion said. the
association he heads protested the
trade treaties which encouraged
shipment Of Dutch bulbs TO this
country.
He said many daffodil and iris
bulbs were imported from The
Netherlands. Approximately 20 per
cent of the wholesale production
Of these plants are grown in the
Pacific Northwest. where. he said.
growers have invested approx
mately $4,000. 900 In the industry
The spring. now drawing to a
close, has been as good a growing
season for crops. from the weather
standpoint. as any in the history
Of Puyallup valley. oldtimers say.
All field crops, truck products,
berries and hops are in first-class
condition, virtually all growers
report.
Cultivated fields of wild rose
bushes in the valley now are sew
eral inches high.
A relatively new crop In this
locality in quantity. they are sold
by thousands. principally In the
East. They are used by rose cul-
tivstors who graft domestic plants
to them, so as to furnish sturdier
plants and stems for saleable
blooms and stocks.
Due to expected curtailment of
French and Belgian hop crops.
English interests are purchasing
Pacific coast hops at new high
prices, valley growers have been
informed.
Pierce county Is building a new
concrete sidewalk from the north
end of Soldiers Home bridge to
connect with the city walk.
Bert coe. orting fire chief, has
been elected vice president of Puget
Sound Firemen's association. The
association win hold its next meet
ing here in September.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-25

Orion estimated that approx
mateiy 15o,ooo,ooo tulip bulbs are
imported annually into the United
States by flower fanciers. But
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-25
WPA Improvement
AT Murray Planned

Additional facilities at Camp
Murray to take care Of the In
creased contingent Of men To he
trained this year would be con-
strueied by the wpA under a
project approved today by Carl
w. Smith. acting state wPA adj
ministrator. Smith informed Col.
A. w. Morris. national guard as
sistant adjutant general. the pre-
ject had been forwarded 10 wash
ington, ID. C.. for final consldera-
ton.
The proposed project calls for
the construction OF road and
ditch. the installation Of a water
system and the building of la
trines. 30 field Ice boxes. i52 mess
tables, 1875 tent platforms and ~
wash racks. WPA would ailo-
cate $i2.542 for labor on the pro-
jet and the state provide 5000
for materials and equipment.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-25
Shriners Go
To Portland
9-Cor Troin viii
Leave Saturday

Pagesntry. mystic ceremonial
rites, paradez. hanqusts and enter
tainment features are al . part
Of a gala program a. Al kadsr
temple Of Portland plays host to
1000 shriners In the Pacific
Northwest council meeting and
ceremonial to be held Saturday.
according 10 Edward J. Garrison.
potentate Of am temple. Morc
than $50 Tacoma and Afifi temple
shriners win leave the city On q
nine-car special train Saturday
morning.
Elaborate preparations have
been made for the Joint eere-
monials Of five temples which are
to conduct initiation rites. Ann
temple has Is candidates who viii
participate IN joint ceremonies
with new members OF Al KAder
temple. Tho entire divan win par
tieipate also In council sessions and
ceremonials
The influx Of shriners for the
council session and ceremonial
VIII tax the capacity Of several
Of the larger meeting places and
hotels In Portland. Afternoon
ceremonial Il to be held az the
Masonic temple, the banquet at
the armory and the evening eere-
moniai at the Ice coliseum.
Featuring the afternoon festivi-
ties In Portland Is q grand parade
IN which Afifi temple win be rep
resented by the hand and patrol.
the Yakima and Grays Harbor uni
formed bodies joining the Tacoma
units.
Edgar NJ. Densmore. past poten-
tate OF Ann temple and president
Of the Pacific Northwest council.
will be the presiding officer. He
was in Portland Friday assisting
Shrine officials In plans to greet
the visitors from II temples in
the Pacific Northwest. Temples
in the group include those from
Montana. Alberta. Canada: Idaho.
British Columbia, Washington and
Oregon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-25

Capt v. NJ Hunt 10 represent pre-
cinet No ;. olx Harhos. ~ th<
County Democratic ennventinn II
Eagles hail. Tacoma. on June n
A. n. Richardson. ~ a. fsatchelof.
Harry Mslnnsy and Louss klsnn@ti-
Court ~ beessr
the Crescent Valley Roy Scout
Troop No. a. held court al honor
At the school house Monday sven.
Ing. Fred Waller. scoutmasssr of
the Vaughn troop and principals
~ tho Vaughn high school. ~As IN
charge. The following awards we're
given First class. John kinxsbury.
second class. Leo Horgrrt Lyle
Edwards. stephen Ieaiy. James
noiIwa. rrnderfeot, Clair Gambler.
Merit badge In music. Meivin Jain.
son. The troop served refresh
n.snts following the program.
The seventh grade Of the csss-
cent Valley school held a picnic ~
Horseshoe lake ON Thursday after
noon.
Tahoma Camp Of the Royal
Ncighbors viii hold = SPECIAL meet
ing on Monday At > p, N. ~ the
home Of Mra Harold Ruoxef.
shower II Had
Mas Eunice Moffatt was honor
guest at q shower on "Wednesday
evening with Mrs. Morris Carlson
r.. and Mrs. Keith udisn ssrg a.
hastesscs. Those present wns the
Misses Joey nm. jerry skrnsie.
Murisi and inex Paulson. chaslotte
Johnson. Edith kooisy, nernies
skansle, Katherine Br ,d~ro. Aes-
damsa Henry wennins, John sen-
sen, I'D. Goldman. Roy ksrtram.
Robert Thurston and nonor guest
and hostesses Rsfresnmeats were
served highiIghted by a biua and
pink showercake.
Mas Moffatt. who II teacher
AZ the Lincoln school, will leave
for her home In Spokane % Friday
where she wili be marrird ON May
30 To Ivan Mckenzie. son Of Mr..
and Mrs. J. w. Mci<ensis Of Gig
Harbor. The couple will establish
their home in Gig Haroor.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-25

HARTFORD. CeHn. - Cautious
driving BY Connecticut motorists
during 1889 resulted in = saving
Of $500. 900 in public liability
and property damage. according
to State Motor Vehicles Commits
sioner Col Michael A. connor.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-25
Mayor Tries New
Cure on Drunkord

HUNTINGTON Ind - Mayor
Foster u cutshail bsiisvss that h1
hnA ended tbs drinking u one man
who Nas halsd into his court on .
drunkenness charge The mayor
sent autographed photographs Of
the man 10 All liquor deAisra warn
lnK them against selling nam liquor
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-25
Gig Harbor Highs
Graduation May 70

GIG HARnOH Ths complets
program for dig Harbors high
school COZ .lnsncemsnt exercises ON
Tuesday. May ~. was announced
today a. follows.
Professional. conducted by Har-
vey E Maler. invocation BY Rev.
A. J. Knutxen. vocal solo BY Jor-
anne Midnatre, saintatory address.
Frances BuJaoioh. violin soio. An
ton Van Tuyi. valedictory address.
Alice Murphy. vocal solos. Jark
Jacobsen. commencement address.
Charles v. Ernst. presentation 81
elaas. John Wagner; presentation
of diplomas. Adolph sshmsi. bsns-
dictlon. Rev. A. J. knutzen.
The list Of graduates Includes
Jack FInnlgan. Melvin Johnson.
Floyd Lancaster. Donald LAsisrs.
Allen McKsnzls. Martin Norm.
Bert Perry. John Peterson. Glen
Perkins. Donald Raid. Roland Spa
doni. Elmer skahan. Lyls Thfail.
Christian waiIe. Gene Forsytbs.
James strsmms. John Spangisr.
Mary Ancieh. Dorothy boman.
Frank BuJaeich. Frances Bulaeieh.
Myrtle Garrison. Iva Nsii Hssiy.
Charlotte Hoover. Ann Jacobson.
Mile Lovrieh. Dorothy Lowe.
chriatins Mcdonnell. Jacks Miller,
Alice Murphy. Janis Peterson. Pa
sricia Reed. Eva Ross. Marian
noasl. Helen scharpsggs. Marian
secor. Camilla sehnasl. Lola I'd
denberg. Georgia Wagner. Pa
iricla whitmors. Llsclis Watson.
Monvilla wight. kathissn Winnsy.
f>ora Jean Gisnbam. Margaret Nd
a. ara fEfIsaf.sfh Turner
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-25

ne Aaaoyanoe and embarrassment
eaAaed b = hnass ~ sMbbiv dental
eiate afs = ssnst4Ht so5fes u soffy
Lofas riatea often fftt4t4 tender
yum tissues Thousands apftnk6
thslr Plates Nttn FAHfEETH -
gives shsfn : soxadeffoi senss -
seetIr1ss ard added cOsnfdFt FAb.
TEETH hOidn fAiAe t9eth firlDsf. ana
being nikaiine fnon-acf9J eflec4a
gum ne4tDeas and Irritation dua ~
l1e chatting 81 . ls,oes plate o. -
excessive acid mouth. No Eu1DIny,
so1%y. pasty tAsts o. fssling Oct
FAbIEETh Today ~ anr drug store,
s1s.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-25
College Has Quote
OF Radio Amateurs

TUSCALOOSA. Ala. - The air
waves are humming at the Univer-
sity OF Alabama this season. There
are so radio hams" on the campus.
Operators include students of en-
cheering, commerce. arts and SCI
ences and law. as well as Prof. @.
M. Carmichael, w4GCA.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-25

Friday and Saturday ore
Poppy doys IN Toconno with
both Americon Legion ond v
r. w. posts and ouxiliorics tok.
ING port. The above picture
wos posed by Many Martin.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-25
Would Bar Communists
And Naxis From WPA

WARRINGTON - TIE heuseI
thursday adopted - amendment
10 re feai rellsf I'll banning
communists ard memsers - Ma.
eunAz from employment o WA
rrcjects.
TIE amendment. sponsored -
Rep. Francis walter. q. p. siso
would remcvs such r<Fsnns roe
on ths roll. ard sisa require thst
persons applying fer wfA iohs
fiie sffid.vits n ths sfreet they
are not commanists o. members
a. q Man hund.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-25
lrmine Army
er 10 Move

.rshur L Warren. =. A..
heen professor II military
nd tactics At Bsiisrmins
vol \. o. T. c. since Sap
1855, rs hen ordered
"a 10 Feft stevens. Ore,
sept. - Il was an
Friday. Ne wsil - re-
here BY Capt n Miller.
Eort RraEr. n. C
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-25
Destruction Of Dutch Tulip
Lands to Aid Valley Growers
Orion Expects Better Prices. As Result;
Crop Growing Season One Of Best

ORTING. Wash.-The flooding
the Dutch lowlands-may boost ..
bulbs grown in the Pacific North
This prediction is made by C. W
Orion. Of Alderton, president OF
Northwest Bulb Growers associa-
ton.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-25

n yours rot ussnx u. ssll u via
Fast Action Tsmss Want Al
phone Main sisi.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-25

. vas a native 81 Norway
lived IN the United states
% az which In Buckley.
AZ are hls wife. Anna q
me. two daughters. Mira.
! sehmits 81 Tacoma and
sslaag whippie Of Dayton.
land three granddaughter.
Clsrsce and Nancy whip
Dayton. Funeral services
held sunday At . p. N from
Ahitmore chapel IN Buckley,
he Rev. Ar. Fs<iersca off
I. Burial viii follow IN
~ cemetery.
ANNA MARIE AMMASS
eral services for Mrs. Anns
Amman. u. Who was found
Thursday At her home. 7sol
nd st, win be held SATURDAY
e -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-29
Park Policeman Finds !
He's Not BurqIor-Proof

Park Policeman Earl williams
reached his home at 1925 Eighteenth
street. NE. yesterday to find that q
burglar had stolen:
His service revolver, holster and
Sam Browne belt; the gold buttons
that belong on his uniform; his
traffic whistle; keys to a patrol box
and to various other locks on PARK
police lodges. and a number of other
bits Of property, such as a radio
and some cash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-29
Poore Burial Rites
AT Arlington Saturday

Funeral services with full military
honors for Maj. Gen. Benjamin A.
Poore. II, World War hero, who died
Tuesday at Fitchburg, Mass, will
be held at 1890 am. Saturday in
Arlington National Cemetery. Serv-
ices were held in Fitchburg today
The honorary pallbearers will be
Maj. Gen. Mason M. Patrick, re-
tired; Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Reese,
retired; 1t. Col. Henry Terrell, jr.;
1t. Col. Charles S. Kilburn, Maj.
Nathan F. Twining and Maj.
Charles H. Karlstad.
At the time of his retirement in
1927 Gen. Poore was in command
of the 7th Corps Area. He received
the Distinguished Service Cross, the
Legion of Honor Medal and the
CroiX de Guerre.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-29
Flyer Gets Scientific Preyiew
OF 35,0OO-Ft. Parachute Leap

into the chamber to produce the
physical effect which would be ex-
perienced in falling at 75o miles
an hour, or greatly exceeding the
velocity of a falling object. Mr.
Starnes merged from the drum ap-
parently without suffering i'll ef-
fects.
During the experiment instru-
ments registered the rate and char
acter of Mr.. Starnes' breathing and
the impulses of his heart action.
Mr. Starnes wore an oxygen mask
and talked by radio to a half dozen
scientists who witnessed the test.
When Mr.. Starnes makes his para
chute leap he will use specially
designed parachute, a short-wave
radio transmitter, oxygen mask,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-29

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Aug. 29.-Arthur H.
StarneS, 35-year-old aviator who will
make a 35,000-foot parachute leap
in the interests of science, already
has a rough idea of what it's like.
Except for the sensation of fall
ing and the temperature, Mr.. Starnes
underwent the effects that will be
produced by a leap from the Strato-
sphere when he was subjected to a
test last night at Northwestern Uni
versity Medical School.
AS Mr.. Starnes sat in a low-pres-
sure steel chamber a motor ex-
hausted the air until the pressure
equaled that at an altitude Of $4,000
feet
Then air was permitted to rush
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-29
Trimmings
Notions

g Hangers for mems coats.
Black enameled; slightly
marred. Were SOC ca. - 9c
30 "Slim Min" Two-way
Stretch Girdles of cotton las
tex. Medium and large sizes.
Were $1.29 --- CSC
Remnants Rubber Sheet
ing, all kinds. Choice --15c
-Bamboo Dryers. Were 10c
ca. B for 15c
-Percale Covered Chair
Pads. Mostly red. Were Csc
ca. ----2 for Csc
-Children's Utility Boxes.
Pink and blue; 3 in a set.
Were 89c ------- 50c
10 Hosiery Boxes. IL sec
tions. Were Csc .----10c
Rubber Rain Capes. As
sorted colors. Seconds of 75c
grade BIC
* n o m ark White Shoe
Soap. Was 25c 10c
KAnn's-street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-29
, decade ago when he was accused

a decade ago when he was accused
of the murder of Arnold Rothstein.
Forty-eight years old, he died Of a
heart attack after q six months
illness.
McManus had scrupulously avoided
publicity since his acquittal in 1929
Of the mysterious Rothstein Staying,
a prohibition era crime which still
remains unsolved.
known as one of New York's most
imperturbable gamblers during the
heyday Of Manhattan betting, Nc
Manus was the son of a well-known
police officer, the late Detective
Sergt. Charles McManus, one of the
forty immortals" of New York
police fame.
Broadway legend has 1t that Nc
Manus, even from knee pants days,
acquired a taste for chance, began as
a runner for gambling establishments
in Harlem, and was so successful
that he opened his own chain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-29
Infants Wear

Infants and Tots Cotton
Dresses, sun suits, creepers,
toddler dresses, jackets and
sport shirts. Were $1.15, Sic
Cotton Play Suits and sun
suits. Were $1.99 99c
Handmade Cotton Sun
Suits. White and pastels.
For boys and girls. Sizes 1
to 8. Were S1.15 6Sc
Odd Lot of infants and
tots wear. Cotton polo shirts,
overalls, sun suits, rayon
panties and sleepers. Were
soc to $1.15 - 09c
Boys and Girls Cotton
Union Suits. Broken sizes,
2 to II. Were 3sc ca. l9c
--Rayon Panties, boomers
and vests. Broken sizes. 4
to Is. Were acc lie
Wool Flannel Cape and
Skirt Sets. Sizes 3 to 6.
Were $2.e9 -S1.49
-T0ddler's Wool Coat Sets.
sizes l to 3. Were
$500, -- $500
Kann'SFourth Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-29
risking thousands on the flip Of q

risking thousands on the flip OF q
card or the roll of dice.
He was arrested in connection
with the Rothstein murder in 1928.
The notorious gambler had stumbled
out of a theatrical district hotel,
mortally shot, and died without dis
closing his assailant.
A coat left in the hotel room was
identified as that of McManus.
The State attempted to prove that
McManus lured Rothstein into the
hotel and shot him during a dispute
over a gambling debt involving sew
eral hundred thousand dollars.
McManus was acquitted December
S, 1929, less than three weeks after
his arrest.
Rothstein and McManus had long
been friends and gambling con-
fidantes. They shared the title:
Gambling king of Broadway"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-29
Linens

30 45-In. Bates Rayon
Table Cloths with wide coll
ored borders. Were ST. SOC
-10 Pairs Embroidered Pill
low Cases. Slightly soiled.
Were 81 -------7 5c Dr.
rs Cotton and Rayon Ia
BILE Cloths; 49-in. size; COL
ored plaid patterns 29c ca.
-6 63x83-In. Hand -embroi-
dered Linen Table Sets.
Cloth and 8 napkins. Were
$685. set ------S6,
- Dozen lain. Linen Hem
stitched Napkins. Were 1896
doz. ------SI.29
so Cotton and Rayon Face
Towels. Were SOC -25c ca.
KAnn's-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-29
SiIreruare

- Ape. Chrome Plated Tea
or Coffee Sets. Slightly
scratc he'd. We're
1898 ----------S6.98
Holmes e. Edward Danish
Princess Pattern S O'Clock
Teaspoons. Were $3.50,
4 for 81
3 Silver-Plated Baby Cups.
Slightly SCARED. Were
S1.9S to s2.49------S1.49
- Silver-Plated and Glass
Relish Dishes. Slightly scar
red. Were s6.98 S2.99
Novelty Candy Boxes with
covers. Slightly SCARED.
Were 81 ----49c
. Silver-Piated Rou n d
Grape Border Serving Trays.
Slightly AIRED. Were
s2.98 S1.99
Sterling Silver Cocktail
Cups. Slightly dented. Were
s2.ss -----------S 1.99 ca.
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-29
Stationery

odd Lot Upper Gases and
School Bags. AS is. Were
81 to $3.50 --1 ~ Price
odd Lot Pencil Boxes.
Were 10c to 81. AS is.
sc to 19c
so Desk Pads. Leather
corners. AS is -- 25c
Odd Lot Scrapbooks and
Photo Albums. Were SOC to
81 -------1 9c to 39c
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-29
HandkerchiefS

-186 Handkerchiefs. Odds
and ends, linens and cottons.
rayon bemberg for women.
Were Csc lac
900 Cards Girls White
Cotton and Novelty Hand
kerchiefs. 3 on a card! 15c
SO Mems Large-size Hand
kerchiefs. Hand-rolled linen
and cotton mixture. Were
soc ca. 29C
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-29
Upholstery

Cotton Curtain Material
Remnants. Were 19c to 39c
yard ------------------ &C
Cotton Curtain Material
Remnants. Were Acc to soc
yard ----------------lSC
-Rayon and Cotton Curtain
Drapery Material Remnants.
Were 79c to s1.2e yard 28c
Us Pairs Rayon Damask
Pinch pleated Grapes. Were
s7.e5 to 1895 pair --S4.88
rs Pairs Glazed Chintz
and Crash Grapes. Were
S1.49 pair SOC
--125 Upholstery Squares.
Were soc TO 89c ca. 39c
-35 Wa h a bic Cretonne
Pinch-pleated Grapes and
Bedspreads. Were 1898
ca. --- ST SO
SIS Pairs Mesh Lace Cur
tains. Were s2.95
pair -------S1.50
-27 Venetian Blind Slated
Three Folding Screens. Were
S4.95 ca. ------------S $3.50
Il Lane Cedar Chest. AS is.
Was s24.95 ----S15.00
II Bunting Glider. As is.
Was s17.95 -------S12.O0
II Set of Glider Cushions.
As is. Was s12.95----S6.00
81 Venetian Blinds. "a"
to az. Were S3.4s-- S1.99
So Venetian Blinds. "a"
to go. Were s2.95 S1.69
SIS Glazed Chintz Boudoir
Chair Covers, Were $l.49 to
S1.69 ca. ------------ ySc
II Three Folding Burlap
Screen. Was S4.98. AS
is ----------S1.55
- Glider Cushions. As. Is.
Were sl.O0 ea.--------S &c
% Screen Doors. Were
s2.25 to $3.50. As Is --S1.29
SO Bar Harbor CUSHION
Sets. Were $1.00 and
-125 Prs. Priscilla Curtains.
Were $1.00 pair-------4Sc
Kann's-Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-29

pneumograph to measure his breath
ing, and an automatic camera max
ing pictorial record of the fall.
The results Of the leap are ex-
pected to provide the answer to
two questions relating to sub
stratosphere flying, whether leap
from $4,000 feet will cause per-
manent impairment Of the Jumpers
faculties and how far jumper
must fall before opening the para
chute to avoid asphyxiation in the
rarefied and below zero atmos-
phere.
Scientists of the University of
Chicago and Northwestern Univer-
sity will supervise the parachute
tests to be conducted within two
weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-29
Umbrellas

-Woman's Oil Silk Raincoat
with hood attached. Was
IS ------------.- S2.25
lis Women's 16-Rib Rayon
Umbrellas with long handles.
Were So ------ S1.00
II Mans 10-Rib Rayon
Umbrella. Was 81 SO. 20
-3 Women's 16-Rib Rayon
Umbrellas. Were SO 81 60
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-29
Gambler McManus,
Acquitted in Murder
OF Rothstein, Dies
Gambling King of
Broadway Avoided All
Publicity After 70 Trial
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. 29.-"Big
George" McManus, the husky
Broadway gambler who always
smiled when he paid off his debts,
died at his summer home in Sea
Girt, N. j., last night, still clustered
from the limelight thrust upon him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-29

-120 Prs. Non-Run Chit
fons. Broken colors. Were
Sl.f5 -------- 59c
ga Terry Cloth Cotton
Anklets. Were Ice --1Oc
AZ Prs. Budget Hose. Odd
colors. Chiffon and service
weights. Were 69c 47c
-115 Prs. Kayser Discontin-
ued Hose. $1.15 and 81
values 69c
-73 Prs. Boys and Mems
Rayon and Cotton Socks.
Pastel colors ------15c
--240 Prs. Mock Seam Run
Resist Stockings. Perfects
and irregulars. Were SOC, 39c
200 Prs. Knee-High Chit
fons. Some irregulars. Some :
mock seam lie
SO Prs. Business Chiffons.
Silk tops and Isle feet. A.
thread, perfect grade 43c
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-29
Bedding

- Inner-Spring Mattresses,
floor IMPLIES. Were
$40 ----------S5.88
Il Occasional Chair. Was
1895 -------------S5.99
-6 Inner Spring Mat
tresses. Were sl2.s5 $500
II 4-Foot Poster Bed. Was
SIS -----------S7.88
s. Inner Spring Mat
tresses. Were s16.e5 1888
5 Inner Spring Mat
tresses. Reduced to $1,000
. Maple Finish Double
Deck Beds. Were $40, S11.99
Il Walnut Veneer Vanity.
Was s24.s5 ----SI2.99
Il Solid Maple Vanity.
Was s27.s5 ---- $3.50
Il Single Inner Spring Mat
tress. Was SIS -S14.95
Il Single Gold Bond Box
Spring, for metal bed. Was
$3.50 -------S $4,000
II Studio Couch, floor sam
pie. Was s35 S2l,99
4 Studio Couches. Were
$685. ----- $500
Il Studio Couch, floor sam
pie. Was $3.50 - S32,99
Kann's-Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-29
Lingerie

Printed Batiste Gowns and
Pajamas; rayon slips. undies.
petticoats. Were 79c and
81 6t1C
Cotton Crepe Gowns and
Pajamas. Were sl.95, S1.00
Gowns and Slips. Broken
sizes. Were S3.95 and
Ss.95 ----S2 So
Bed Jacket Samples, Host
ess Robes. Were sl.69 and
50 -----S1.OO
Muslin Slips and Rayon
Panties. Were acc and
sec CSc
Cotton ostess Robes.
Were sa.99 and $685., S1.55
-1-Pc. Rayon Lounging Pa
jamas. Were s10.s5 1897
Kann'-Second Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-29

Sunlight penetrates water only a
few hundred feet. leaving the bulk
of the oceans depths in darkness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-29
Girls Wear

8 Wool and Rayon Lastex
Bathing, Suits. Were
s1.ss ---- 99c
is All-wool Bathing Suits.
Were $1.15 --- SEC
--150 Su m mer Cotton
Dresses. Were $1.15---.4 8c
&c Teen Miss Rayon Party
Dresses. Were $7.S8 S2.97
-l0 Wool and Rayon Lastex
Bathing Suits. Were
$2.s9 ---S1.99
Kann's-Fourth Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-29

There are more than $500 va
rieties of American apples.