Evening Star Newspaper, January 18, 1921, Page 18

‘18 SENTRY OFF HiS POST WHEN HE SHOT LANGDON 3 Official Advices, With Japanese Soldier's Statement, on tho Xill- . ing of U. S. Lieutenant. ©ffictal advices to the State Depart- ment from Viadivostok indicated that the Japanese sentry who killed Licut. W, H. Langdon of the U. S. 8. Albau “jeft his post and molested an ofli.or i uniform who was proceedi oft the sentry,” 2 :gon of the investigating b eived by the State Department. aBided. “made after a thorousgh inter- rogation by the Japanese board of investigation and court of inquiry, was that the seniry left his post, ran aeross the street, three times called * and that Lie did not halt. The sentry ,r‘nid lhe (hor; position three paces in front o Lt P with his mfle . hetd at the position harge bayonets. 1ieut. Langdon then stopped. according to the sentry's story, and shifted the electric pocket lamp to his left hand, groping with right hand into the pockets of his overcoat. The sentry asserted that he himself then took the position ‘for action,’ and queried that he was d. but protested that he did to “shoot his purpos it that R Lieut. Langdon’s electric flash lamp and compel him to accompany him to the guard in order that he might as- certain who the lieutenant was. He declared that he then discharged his rifle by accident and wounded Lieut. Langdon in the breast. Lieut. Lang- dan fired two or three revolver shots || at him.” oy The State Depdrtment’s report said that all the high Japanese army offi- cers at Vladivostok had visited the eruiser Albany. Lieut. Lansdon’s ship, to’ express their regret and sorrow. and the Japanese minister of war had telegraphéd condolence. To Cure a Cold in One Dny Take Grove's LANATIVE BROMO QUININE ! BENSON WARNS SAILORS. Sa'ys Operating Expenses Must Be ¥ Cut to Minimum. Warned by Chairman Benson of the Shipping Board that expenses must, bé cut down if the Ameriean mer- chant marine is to be kept on_the seas, the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association today resumed considera- tion, in executive session at the Eb- bitt House, of matters affecting the | welfare of its 23.000 members. The convention will continue | through the week. | Admiral Benson told the delezates | yesterday he intended to stand be- | Tind the ships' crews in seeing that | they et a square deal. but urged | them to keep down repairs, conserve fuel and make the expense from qver- | ORDERED TO: NEW MEXICO. Lieut. Cdl. Sydney H. Hopson, Qua: e aster Corps, at Camp Meade, M been assigned to duty at Colum bus, N. M. time and extras as small as pouma,i N | - BEFORE. INVENTORY SALE! + Every small lot and some brand new lots, selling on a new basis ’, cut to ‘the quick for full and complete riddance, before stock taking. ery item advertised is at @ big reduction. &0 higher! e INCORPORATED 1316 1324. 72 ST.N.W. 2 $25 to $. - Suits, Coats, Dresses e $ are “Serges, Poplins, Velours, etc. o~ -SAVINGS ARE HUGE. BUY NOW Every garment in this lot sold at more than today’s clear- ance price. all new and no ‘ better values have ever bee Coats are of plush and cloth. Dresset satim, tricoti lour. Saits Polly Prim APRONS Made fa good qual . in piaids or trimmed with Men’s & Boys’ Wear Reduced 65 Pairs Men’s Pants, sizes 28 to 42, $3.65 sizes 6 to 17, 21 Boys’ Mackinaws, sizes 8 to 17, $5.50 14 Men’s Mackinaws, sizes 36 to 44, $9.85 61 Boys’ Sweaters, sizes 30 to 36; $1.79 78 Boys’ Suits, 92 Men’s Flannelette Shirts, Men’s Fleece Underwear, ’s Ribbed Underwear, Men’s Gray Ribbed Union Suits, $1.59 Boys’ Ribbed Union Suits, YARD-WIDE OUTING FLANNEL Heavy Grade Outing Flannel, in neat pink or blue This is the grade that sold stripes on light grounds. at 59c in early fall. Values to $1 in ‘Women’s Muslin UNDERWEAR - 50c Gowns, _skirts, en- welope chemise, bloom-/in ers, drawers, sil camisoles, corset covers, fregh, Short L0ne, fres . Langdon | ® 69c |Resss $1.39 Beautifol Plaid Ging . Sizes 7 to 14 Jol Yard-Wide . PERCALES 9c Close woven quality, neat stripes, figures and plaids, lengths, es matching. EXPECT NEW ARREST IN ANNAPOLIS CASE Detectives Decline to Make Public ' New Evidence—Negro Released. Special Dispatch to The Star. NAPOLIS, Md., January 18.—In- St in the of the murder of Harriet f nurse, w B val Academy reservation last Fri- day evening, centers in the probable apprehension of another suspect in is a w The secret service men have not ured. act that Miss Kavanaugh's containing some money in coins and a silver pencil e had just had engraved, and ticles were taken makes the theory almost certain. Iso thought that the murder- s frightened away by Mate Riley, who found Miss Kavanaugh, and did not have time to take the small diamond ring from her finger. Nothing to support any theory but robbery has been discovered. The ne sted in Baltimore has er w FILIPINO CLUB ELECTS. {Agaton R. Yaranon Chosen Presi- dent of Incorporated Body. R. Yaranon was elected of the Filipino Club of hinzton, Inc. an orzanization of . Peralta, treasurer. club was founded by Manuel L. Quezon. former Philippine resident commissioner to the United States Congress and now president of the senate of the Philippines. INSPECT PHONE PLANT. More than one hundred members of the Federation of Women's Clubs were taken through the main office of the Chesapeake and Potomac Tele- phone Company, on 13th street, last night. Officials of the company, headed A. E. Berry, president, gave the vi; tors a glimpse of the switchboa rooms, the cable conduits and other interesting departments of the tele- phone plant. A buffet supper was Wanted Houses to Sell We have demand for all classes residential and busi- ness properties. Phone or mail us full de- scription of your. property. Harry Wardman 1430 K Street N.W. _Phone Main 4190 1170 177 P77 AT LS PO A e Take full advantage before 40 were the prices on these $10 to $25 They ‘are smart and n offered. 8 are serge, ine and ve- .| Take 33%% discount i |from_the original price all _ muffs, capes, stoles, stc. ity stripes.| fast colors and_belt rickrack{sash in back. years. b Immediate Clearance TRIMMED HATS That Sold Up to $6.98 $9.39 Wonderful values in all silk velvet hats, with ostrich band and feather trimmings, in very desirable large and small shapes. Small Lots of Women’s $6.50 and $5.50 shoes and oxfords $3.95 BT . 19¢ Narrow beits, patent lea. ther finish, in several widths, D Full ten-yard picce Chamois finish English longeloth, in close woven quality. ComFoRTS $2.6 with good quality in neat floral pat- re cotion flling. 23 $6.95 $1.95 79¢ 79¢ Cover silkoline, ter 59¢ A wonderful lot of dots,gowns, skirts and en- in| velope chemise, in a big variety of pretty em- ~TANY| broidered and iace pat- terns. given out the evidence which they l m _ THE EVENING BTAR, TUESDAY, The Greatest Silk Sale We Have Ever Held / Now Going On 40-inch Pure 8ilk Georgette Crepe, 40-inch Pure Silk Crepe de Chint Plain and Fancy Silks in 36 to 40 incnes wide—Chiffon Dress Satin, feta, Wash Satin, Novel(¥ Silks, in great variety. nch High-grade Silks, Heavy Lib- erty Satin, Satin CI At $1.15 ed shades. At $1.49 36 to 40 At $1.98 lards, in self. day’s market value. $1.25 Opdque Shades, $1.50 Oil Opaque Shades, $2.25 Duplex Color Shades, $225 American Hollapd Shades, §2.75 Sunfast Holland Shades, Sample Drapery Displays. About 30 in all, made in velours, poplin, rep, cretonne, or silk. These are still on display in our deparment and have served their purpose. We have been get- ting $10 to $35 each for the various styles made to order. Choice of any in the lot at $3.50 and $6.50 each. Sash Curtains, only 300 to sell at this price; all are made with neat lace edge fronts and finish- ed hem, top, ready for rod. ‘White or ecru, at 39c pair. 39c to 69c Colored Border Cur- tain Scrims and Marquisettes, left over from a recent sale. Part and fult bolts. To close out at 20c yard. Palais Royal—Second Floor, of these values. . or half the regular price. and more. 2 ‘harmeuse, White Sports Satin, Jersey Mignonette, Satin Duchesse, New Silk Fou- Palais Royai—S Fl Sale of 1,150 Imported Kid Gloves The Kind That Should Sell for $3.50, $3.75, $4.00 and $4.50 $1.50 Holland Shades, seconds, in green, S9c each . Gem Mnttress,éléflgd Superlors't’).u:ll:t%u otton t— Diamond Mattresses, $9.95 Should Sell for $15.00—Save $5.05 shown in want- Chiffon Taf- . Don’t miss this opportunity for In‘p-orted Kid Gloves of this superior make and quality. regular way would sell for $3.50, $3.75, $4.00 and $4.50. Offered at $2.19 pair. Values of Interest to Homelovers Curtains, Portieres, Window Shades, Drapery Fabrics of Every Description Greatly Reduced We have gone through our entire drapery stocks and re-marked every item based on to- Prices in many instances far below retail quotations. The below list will give you a hint of the savings. . Guaranteed Perfect Window Shades Various Kinds of Portieres 69c each | §39.75 Velour Portieres, at $24.50 pr. “ o9 each | $1975 Chenille Portieres, at $1225 pr. $1.29 each | $1250 Rep and Poplin Portieres, at $8.95 pr. $1.69 each | $1250 Chenille Rope Portieres, at $8.75- pr. $1350 Band Style Rope Portieres, at $9.35 pr. Drapery Materials , Our Regular $149 2 i oper 514 89¢°Yd 100 bolts of various kinds. for door and window hangings. In all the desirable shades. Figured Terry Cloth Sunfast Madras, plain Sunfast Madran, fiured Casement Cloth, plain Basket Weave rics Shiki Weave Fine Grade Pq ins Natural Moscow Crash Heavy Grade Cretonnes Natural Color Madras ‘White Figured Madras $395 and $495 Drapery Ve- lours, $2.85 yard—In all the de- sirable shades, 45 to 54 inches wide, in various lengths. $395 to $595 Marquisette and Voile Curtains, in_various styles, two and three pair lots, at $2.69 pair. $6.50 to $8.95 Curtains, in lace, net, marquisette, voile and Irish points, two and three pair lots, at $4.29 pair. $950 to $1395 Cluny, Marie Antoinettes, Lacet Arabians and various novelties. ‘In two and three pair lots, at r. Hemstitched Marquisette Curtains, §1.65. . 49c to 65c Cretonnes, full 36 inches wide, mostly in light col- orings. large range of neat patterns to close out at 29c yard. $1.95 Hemstitched Voile Cur- tains, very fine grades, in white only. $1.25. B et S L —— g Now in Progress—A Wonderful Value-Giving Sale of ] Conscience Brand Mattresses—Savings of About 259% Hotel and rooming-house owners and managers of institutions should take advantage Paris Mattress, $22.95 Should Sell for $30.00 50-Lb. Cotton Mattress, $7.75 Save $3.75 3 Palais Royal—Fourth Floor. In;:omplete Dinnerware at About Half Former Famously Moderate Palais Royal Prices Incomplete Dinner Sets and discontinued dinnerware patterns, taken from our regular stock. Featured for Household Day, this one sale, at about one- Many have only a cup or two missing, a dish or a few soup plates It will pay our patrons who have bought dinnerware here to attend this sale, as they may find just the matchings they most desire and save one-half Formerly $7.95 to $50—Household Day at $4.95 to $35 . sweciaiy 1ow Pries | Complete Dinner Sets e WL g Forn Dishes—Heavy _cutting. ly Priced for Wednesday - ',,'m,,, W ;:ln”';:f:e':fy'?:%m 2,75| 48-piece set, pretty decorations; $10 95 b ‘ly.:ehl’:l.“,d‘w m. ey ":'n‘ Sots, 2 ‘°f0"6f']y $15.50, 5 Sk o -n:'!f:?v-’;':?;hd Setay ap 9%“: styles pes; for- piece set, American Porcelain, 4 i . i e et e | goldline decorated; formerly $18.00, $12‘95 solnd"l‘o'm:;y (;;‘:::;“'mln china: $2.50| Si-piece set, Semi-vitrious Porcelain, coin formerly $1.98, 5 38::.-‘--:,'"__"“-&-&' gold decorated -border pattern; for- $17 98 "Gups and Beuoers; odd S ey o5 89 e &, 1 Loughlin, Empress | Sty brees mane 92 Vases—18 only. In. Ine -piece et, omer oughhn. .mpress 1 4 shapes and designs, €3 95 shape, conventional border pattern $3l"95 Jecorations, formerly $1.50 £ from open stock, J *79 | Household Day Specials Every-Day A:](D-Aplece ;cl, lpyeny pink Fbord;r pattern, Underpriced L erican 'orcelain on a rencl 5 Necessities shape; formerly $35.00, at_ o $21'w Dand desoraied, st of 09 5:49 ;Iloldlnll l;:flwmh 32-piece set, plain white Princess $5.25 Vegstable nh[.n., &in. 5. s e Gty 89 Porcelain from open stock, e Roa Ty dacerated St < Chinese with resd handies, 79C Tabls Tin * blown, Dostart Flates, Gin. decorated e A d9e r 49c Barbect Beta Bakers, family sise; JQ by Byrip Pitoheray clear 25¢ Butter Jars—Oicar gidss, 4Qc metal covers, "fiflfl?"m’%l 25 Plo Bakew, brown, beet- {()c Bipvy sonaesting, dos, 3 39, Oven Glass Theoss Jum," 25 anly, 95¢ merly 78e 5 < o p Wednesday, cholce, Genuine Pyrex, 11-piece Good House- $7 J0() | Bsuoe Boats, fast stands; 19 keepers’ Set; Wednesday, A S R C Casserole, 8-inch size; polished $3 .50 u,,"..'.‘_,,‘ ety 19¢ o ni;l;el mounting; Wednesday, 11.-'1._11: end 3 49¢ e e tes, Pyrex; guaranteed heat- o * Do T 75¢ | proof, : ] Pc|rl nwvae | @ < JANUARY 18, 19f. All sizes. Irish Points, ) Our buyer, while in New York last week, made this unusually fortunate purchase. These Gloves were made by a manufacturer of the highest repute—one who makes dependable, perfect-fitting, fashionable gloves, and now these Gloves are featyred at savings of about }4 and more. This assortment includes one and two clasp gloves, in the popular shades, such as tan, gray, mode, mastic, brown, beaver, champagne, ivory and white. Some with Paris points, others with four-row embroidered backs; in self and contrasting colors. good collection of sizes, in black, of which there has been a scarcity. Also natural Coral Wash Chamois ASII;m Gloves, one clasp. Some have contrast embroidery stitching, others Paris point, sizes. And think of it! A If bought in the French Imported All-Over Beaded misses, at $12.95. gilt frame: many beautiful col from; neatly lined. hair and other novelties, New Webbings, other novelties. designs and colors. Used for draping, etc. novelty weave visca cloth, celophane and straw and 16 and 18 inches wide, in all the new Bags, $12.95 and ith ball fringe, large -and ’ ¥ cmirre ) 00 | Sfik-lined, fitted with * purse medlum size Dags; very pretty designs, for women and/ -AZI:NER Change Purses, all-over be; Eleventh.and G Streets r:?d. in Il(dhl and dark beads; rings and desi Formerly $1.25, at 79¢ <r-ipting o Palais Royal—Main Floor. Just Received-New Straw Braids, Webbings, Ornaments and Flowers. FOR THE HOME MILLINER Silk Hat Braids, $1.50 to $6 Piece All 10-yard pieces, and included are the satin-finish visca, celophane and celophane combined with straw, in-all the new spring colors. $2.75 to $7.95 Yard Included are all the new Ornaments and Pins, 50c, $1, $1.50 and $1.98 A new assortment of ornaments, including pins and buckles, in the new oriental colorings, coral, jet, etc., and many beaded combinations, in all the new colorings. Flowers and Wreaths, 49c to $3.98 All the beautiful new spring styles. Included are fruits and flower combinations, in short and long wreaths, small flower and fruit clusters, and every kind of flower and color represented. Since fashion has de- creed flowers for spring they are here in abundance. Palais Royal—Main Floor. Palais Royal—Second Floor. Special Feature For Household Day Our Regular $13.50 and $15 Wool Blankets at $9.95 Fine California-wool Blankets, pink and blue borders, with silk binding. These blankets are firmly woven and are noted for their service-giving qualities. Just sufficient quantity of cot- ton to prevent shrinking. Quantities limited. Only for Household Day at $9.95.« Palats Royal—Second Floor. Floor Coverings at Substantial Savings Much of this merchandise was bought some time ago, under very favorable conditions, which- enables us to offer for Household Day some substantial savings. ’ Clearance Rag Rugs The choicest of quality and colors, Chenille borders, plain centers, in pinks, blues, tans and grays. 3x6 feet, regularly $5.85, at $4.95 25x5 feet, regularly $4.75, at }53.95 2Y4x4Y. feet, regularly $3.75. at $2.95 - Alexander Smith & Sons Seam- less Axminster Rugs, the kind that if bought at today’s market price would sell for $57.50. Size 9x12 feet. Household $4475 Day at i 11%,x12 Feet Smith Axminster Rugs, the kind that if bought in today’s market would sell for $95.00. We have two patterns in neat figures. Neutral colors. Household Day at 73 Oriental Rugs rang- ing in size from 26x26 in. to 6x9 ft. At 25% ofi. Linoleum—Laid With- out Charge for Household Day In order to keep our work- room busy and for one day only (Wednesday) we will lay any pattern of our entire stock of Blabon Best Printed Linoleum or Neponset Floor Covering at . $1.00 square yard. Material and workmanship guaranteed. L S. Sanford & Sons make, the today’s market price would sell for $79.50 feet. $62,50 kind that if bought at Size 814x10% Household Day only at Gas Je“fle-ler, 3 Special, 69c Agate Tea Ket- tlen. No. 6 or 7, regular S8¢ and 98e. Alexander Smith Wiltons, 9x12, 50c. Special, 39c Special, $159 Galvanised Hardwood Knife wash Tub,, Boxes, regularly j5rge sises regularly $1.98. 12x15 Feet- Stenciled Deltox s $1.39 89c % | Bob White Toflet Paper, 10 rolls, 43¢ iy e e $8.49 6-cup Percolator, 98c "% Bread Mixer, & laborsaviag $1.39 Re:i;;m B 9& device, o T 79 Bathroom Fittings ] as ) 1 Sale of White Enamel p 19 Oneburmer Gas Stoves v 8O R e el $4.98 Eleotrio s3065 Includes Wall Stand and Faucet Soa) ‘Toasters. Holders, Sponge Racks, Toothbrush Hold- $3.08 Cast-iron Dutoh Ovens $2‘25 ers, l’a:' Holders, Towel Bars. Choice, or Roasters, each, u‘:;i” S4-inch Ironing Board on Rare Values in Housefurnishings Liquid Veneer Products $2.00 L-V Polishing Mop, $3.25 $1.25 L-V Polish, 60c L-V Polish, for single room, $3.60 Stepladder, chair, 88¢c Belf-wringing (98 Waffle 5 $10.98 Oil Heating 39¢ $1.25 Extra Polish Mop Heads, 98c 48c Dustpan sad Brush, $1.48 Gas Jet Heaters, suitable 90 Galvanized Coal $L69 Soe 79%c $1.89 59¢ $1.29 59¢ $7.98 0°Cedar Mop ' All Table Lamps in Metal, Finish and Porcelain, at % and 12-ounce bottle OCe- dar polish. Value, $2.10, ‘Universal Food Mahogany Ohopver, No. 2. - $2.49 Combination, 1 $159 American ' Beauty Irom. Un- ® wversal or Hot Point. Re- 57.45 sular 3850 to §10 value, A Perco- Iator, $15.00 value, $12.98 o seamless; the kind that if bought |Grass Rugs, regularly $35. House- in today’s market would sell for | hold Day $97.50. Household Day $79 .50 at . $22.50 at Palais Royal—Second Floor. Alumizum Tes Keottle, with faset. * $3.98. Spe- Illl.lllllilll..l Wl T ."-“-un-u.u-uu t i awbns I.“J"l.’illl'llll+ Al ~ nessavasassecr-doas ftUnesdnrasnnneniwren (3 L} . = nida