Evening Star Newspaper, April 5, 1921, Page 13

\ Rich New York Widow Missing; _ Public Aid Is Asked in Search | NEW was enlisted today for Mrs. Annette Norton Rankine. wealthy widow, who has been m ing since she left her automobile at the Queensboro bridge approach last Friday afternoon. Mrs. Rankine's disappearance first became known last night, when her brother, Benjamin Norton, an official weeks ago on the charge of killing John Blair Staley here nine years ago, s life fm-! prisonment. There w woman in the case. Wilcox Home Destroyed. | MADISON. W The childhood | Ja Wheeler Wilcox, near cording to word received here of the Guaranty Trust Company, an- nounced that a search of hospitals he had conducted with the aid of | Ma police and private detectiv had failed to reveal a clue. Since the death of her husband. WiiYam Birch Rankine, lawyer and founder of the Niagara Fajls Power Company, Mrs. Rankine had been sub- ject, members of her famil 1o famting spells. Scouting theori of fow! playx they advanced the b lief that ghe became ill after leaving her automobile and is being cared for in some private residence. The chauffeur said that when M Rankine left the machine she him to walt for her. After waiti for some time he became alarmed and called the Rankine residence. Claim Teacher Adjudged Insane. TAMPA, Fla—T. A. Earl, assistant principal of the Port schools, said to be T. U. wanted in South Carolina, Vaughn was sentenced to be electro- cuted for criminal assault on four girls under fourteen years of age, was arrested yesterday and is being held pending arrival of authorities from Columbia. After Vaughn was sen- tenced to death at Columbia he was adjudged insane and sent to the state asylum at Columbia, from which he escaped two yeal o. Vaughn, Negroes Shoot Grocer Dead. CHATTANOOGA. Tenn—Three ne- groes walked into the grocery store P. Stoner. here, demanded } and, when he offered where with @ structure. a frame building, r wrot an-to. in wh Whe her first poem, was one of the oldest homes in the state. A movement was started recently to preserve the old homestead as [ Chicago Income Tax Dro CHICAGO.—Approximatel 000 less in income tax will be fed in the Governor Signs Dry Bills. LBANY, N. Y.< ined three bills ment of the fede amendment squarely police officers. FIRM ON BERGDOLL PROBE ' Representative Kahn to Demand Inquiry When Congress Opens. Chairman Kahn of the House mittee on mili affairs nounced that his resolution for in- vestigation of the escape of Ber: prohibit up to local com- e THE EVENING STAR, 'WASHINGTON, D. U, T'UESD'AY, APRID 5, 1921.° 5. Bavn Hovso. 'THE BUSY CORNER" PENNA.AVEAT 8 TH.ST. * To Be Individual Is.to Be Distinctive Let Us Trim Your Hat to Your Individual Taste Untrimmed Dress Hats Priced From $1.95 to $10.00 —The most attractive of the new shapes just brought out, and in such favored materials as— Milans, Milan Hemps, Lisere, China Piping, Row and Ro w Braid, Crinkled Straw, Italian Milans. ance, shot him to'dedth. The on g | will be introduced on the openi other persons in the place at the of the extra session, regardl —Trimmings are shown in great variety, including Fancy Feathers, Ostrich Novelties, Flowers, Coq time were a woman and girl, who were unmolested. Post Office Mystery. Unsolved. BISBEE. Ariz—City, county and federal authorities have worked with- out success in attempts to find two men, believed to be Mexicans, who, according to Postmaster L. R. Bail forced him, at the point of guns open the safe in the local post office | and turn over to them a package con- taining about £40,000 in currency and several thousand dollars in securities. No “Blue Law”: Prosecutions. PIERRE, S. D.—Prosecutions for violations of the South Dakota “blue | laws” Sunday failed to materialize vesterday. accordin, orts ceived here from of the state. Attaches of the attorney gen- eral's office declared there will be no day observance laws until their con-| day observation laws until their con- | stitutionality had finally been deter- mined by the state supreme court. to re 1 Socialists to Retain Seats. ALBANY. N. Y—The state assembly last night quashed attempts to un- seat Assemblymen Charles Solomon and Samuel Orr, the only socialist members of the lower house. A motion to discharge the judiciary committee from further consideration 6f a reso- lution demanding the expulsion of Orr | was lost by a voice vote Negro Slayer Lynched. JACKSON. Miss—Sandy Thompson, A negro, was lynched yesterday near Brandon. Miss.. according to_reports of persons arriving in Jackson. Thompson. last Friday, shot and kill- efforts by the American govern to have him sent back here to serve his term in prison. i While the inquiry wil} relate sp. cally to the manner in which Be: eluded - his guards at Philad, Mr. Kahn declared the resolution ould be broadened to find out. if possible, how the military conv t out of the country and found a haven in Germany. ASSIGNED TO SEA DUTY. Lieut. Commander Joseph R. Phelps, | FFeathers and many other effects. 95c to $6.95. Hats Trimmed Free of Charge If the Shape, the Trimmings and Lining Are Purchased Here Kann's—Second Floor. Do Not Miss Our Exhibit of Lace Hosiery —Showing hosiery from the dawn of the 19th Century to the present. —Also a Sale of New Spring Lace Hosiery. Kann's—Street Floor. FAST COLOR Apron Ginghams In Blue Checks of Various Sizes and T'weedies —For children’s little aprons and 21/ women’s bungalow aprons. —AIll fast colors, an excellent quality ; tomorrow’s price, a yard, Kann’s—Street Floor. . . . Semi-Made Skirtings . of Beautiful White Net —Confirmation and graduation dresses will shortly be needed—these are the ideal materials to make them of, and require little work in the making up. White Brussels-Net, two styles —One style is made with three | —White Brussels net, with wide pleated ruffles, the other | pleated ruffle, forming a panel, S e ioaed car $5 00 | or with ruffles, tucks and val fle. A yard 5 | yard —’}'(l_ld.(ed Whit:‘ Net—lmcke from Séu;rcs,hmak;;!g a \(“ery effective skirting; another style is ornamented with ruffles an facks, A vards:o.: $3.50 —Tucked Net, wit $3.00 tion of embroidered net. A yard $5.25 —Tucked Net, with two wide ruffles and insertion of imitation filet lace. A yard... $6.50 Special Net Skirting—five styles —Some with pleated ruffles, others with wide $1 65 . tucks and puffings. $200 and $239 values. A yard Kann's—Pleating Store—Street Floor. 5. BavvHonsCo "THE BUSY CORNER" PENNA.AVEAT 8 TH.ST. W;e Have Secured Additional Lots of High-Class Blouses For Another Big Sale Which ]ncl.udes Values From $5.98 to $12.95 —The styles are plain tailored, tie-back, regulation, and frill models. —They are in combination effects with trimming of silk and wool embroidery, chenille, embroidery, bugle and crystal beading, eyelet embroidery braiding, fringe and ribbon trimming. —The materials are Georgette, pussy mignonette, satin and taffeta. —The colors are navy, black, brown, taupe, Jap blue, Copenhagen, Aztec, honey-dew, peach, white, flesh, jade, rose, orchid, Pekin, Marion blue and hisque. —The $3.49 Blouses at the Bargain Table— Street Floor. —The $4.49 Blouses on the Second Floor. Make Your Home Comfortable This Summer By Having Plenty of the Right Kind of Screens, Awnings, Couch Hammocks, Floor Covering, Etc. Select From This List Tomorrow Screens and Awning Material| Inlaid Linoleums at Lowered Prices 3-Panel ‘““Continental” Screen Doors —Filled with rustproof galva- nized wire. Wednesday —Strongly- constructed doors of seasoned lumber in sizes 30x78 inches, 32x80) inches and 32x84 inches. 3-Panel Hardwood Screen Doors Filled with rustproof gal —Extra heavy quality. cial, Wednesday, at nised wire Spe- $6.35 makes in their contracts. Because of Two Carload Purchases From the - Armstrong Linoleum Mills—Nairn Linolenm Mills —Mills that are noted for the q’ual'it . linoleums—many large users specifying these of their willow, 4 | $2.95 % —Highly varnished, made of 4x1%- inch lumber with mortised corners and mitered mountings. Sizes 32x84 inches, 34x8 inches, 34x84 inchés —1In buying these linoleums you buy patterns and colors that go through to the back of the fabric. __THIS MEANS long life and an always bright and —EC—EEEEEE:—EEfiEEEEE_E ed E. B. Dobson, wealthy farmer re- and 36x84 inches. siding three miles north of Brandon. fresh floor covering, the design and color lasting as long as there is a bit of the linoleum. ' It is certainly economy. therefore to buy.it—AND particularly so at tomorrow’s sale prices. —Buy These Linoleums for Offices, Living Rooms, Bedrooms, Dining £ Rooms, Kitchens, Nurseries, Halls, etc. “My little girl of six years caught a severe cold, which | was afraid would turn into whooping cough, but after giv- ing her Father John's Medicine for a few days the cough dis- appeared and she is now very well. She gained weight while taking the medicine and is now back at school looking wonder- fully heaithy, with her rosy cheeks back again. | really couldn’t resist the temptation to write you of how glad | am that baby is better.” (Signed) Mrs. Julienne Eppler, 127 Stanley Ave., Yonkers, N. Y. Bables thrive on Father John’s Medicine. It contains no alcohol or dangerous drugs. Will Aake Plea. AUSTIN, Tex.—Gov. Pat M. Neff in commenting on the resolution adopted by citizens of west Texas counties, advocating a division of the state un- less that part of the state was given representation in proportion to its population. said that he would call this question to the attention of the #pecial session of the legislature this summer. [T weerages | Trackfor sliding —The Big Lot Is That at —Inlaid Linoleums a Square Yard ... Originally $1.95 Value —The patterns include carpet, tile, wood and conventional effects. —-Henvyp.l nlaid Linoleums, l —*A"grade Parquetry and Jaspe, I —“A" Grade Plain Brown Lino- t | gt 61 47 | wetarei §1.97 | EhrVae" ¢ 74 “Miami”’ Rush Rugs : | day, a sq. yd....... Are New and Delightfully Summery S P __Made of a heavy Japanese rush straw, woven in one piece, In revcrs;ble-’ patterns. Size 9x12 ft. at $15.95 | Size 6x12 ft. Size 8x10 ft. at $14.95 | Size 6x9 ft. at $8.95 $8.95 to $9.95 TRUNKS + —Slat Protected—Dress or Steamer Styles —Variety of Sizes. Wednesday . = = $12.95 to $16.95 Fiber Covered Dress and Steamer Trunks —Neatiy lined; one tray, corners protected with brassed hardware. Complete : Kills Assallant. GHAM. Ala,—Shooting, he ng to officers. in self-de- fense, after his throat had been cut, J. W. Jordan instantly killed Luther Reeves, thirty-five, at the store of Jordan on the 24th street road. Hardwood Extension Windqw Screens —Regularly 79c. 63c Special, Wednes- day,at ......... —Varnished frames with metal center brace and fine black wire filling. Size 24 inches high, extending to 33 inches wide. Heavy Painted Awning Duck Full Bolts, Special Wednesday, yard —Heavy quality; painted dark green on one side and plain white on the other. Also heavy 3l-inch woven striped duck, in blue and white and tan and white stripes. Murderer Free e Years. KNOXVILLE, Tenn.—Donald MclIn- tesh, arrested in Pittsburgh, Pa., six EEEEEEIEEIEEI This Beautiful Granby Plays All Makes of Records —So Much Better Delivered to Your Home on Payment of ake Your Own Sliding Window Screens —We furnish the materials —beading, sliding strips, nails, etc.—all ready to fit and nail together. Size 30x30 - inches, in clear, white sea- Stzes 1ALI R IReeR (0] 26 3 —Other grades in duck, priced, e 44C :':‘h“' 59c 2 51.49 a yard, 29, 39c and 59c , 29c, a 3 cial, Wednesday. . Sale Sample Couch Hammocks —9 Fine Hammocks, each one different, some show handling, others soiled or- slightly discolored. _ ! ; —Some have mattress made of three cushions; some with arm rest ends, similar to chairs, others with patent adjustable backs, and still others with upholstered backs, etc. —2 Englander Couch Hammocks, $34.95 value; reduced to $26.28. —1 Englander Couch Hammock, $4495 value; reduced ta $37.50. —2 Davenport Couch Hammocks, $39.95 value; reduced to $29.95. S_dl Kgretomle Davenport Couch Hammock, $54.95 value; reduced to 4.95. —1 Cretonne Davenport Couch Hammock, $52.95 value; with lock. Spec- Doy e 2\ Englander Couch Hammock, $79.95 value; reduced to $6495. $8.97 | saer Speciat $14.97 1 Englander Couch Hammock, i duced to $49.95. : ial Wednesday. . Wednesday A fw Couch Hammocks at 3“’3‘:-,:'55-‘(’; and S109s.. y A Limited Quantity of High-Grade “Belber” Wardrobe Trunks—Samples “Palmer’s” and Hohlfield Swinging Hammocks —$12995 value, Wednes- . —$65.00 value, Wedne: —Made of plain white khaki and fancy striped weaves, with and without headrests. Strong rope day 53 ggg'gg 549'95 it B supports at head and foot; strong wooden spreaders. Wide variety of designs to select from. —$75.00 value, Wednes- At $2.49, $3.49, $3.98, $4.98 and $5.98 Tey : “Hartmann” Wardrobe Trunks, $52.95 $12.95 to $19.95 / —Made of 3-ply veneer wood, covered with' fiber; rein: Traveling Bags and Cases forced edges, corners protected with brassed hardware. $ I O OO Raisgd cushion top, dustproof curtain and laundry bag [ J combined; shoe box. Other’side hag drawer section and —Black Enameled Suit Cases, —Women’s Overnight or Week- hat compartment. with 1_0243 uzuslsideh leather endkCase;. h tray a(;xdI to‘g straps, in to inch sizes. pocket; double, brasse ocl —Tan Cowhide " Suit Cases, | in 16 of 18 inch sizes. “Hartmann” Wardrobe Trunks, $72.95 with short or long outside —Women’s Tourist Travelin, % 2 5 4 straps, 24 or 26 inch sizes. Bags, in genuine cowhidfi —With the “locking-bar.”. Full size, raised cushion top —Black or Tan _Suit Cases, leather; crepe grained. 14 and and secret locking bar device. Complete with 10 garment hangers, shoe box, laundry bag, 3 drawers and large re- versible hat drawer. $29.95 to $32.45 Tan or . craftsman’s quality; crepe 16 inch sizes. grained, short outside - straps. —Women’s Patent Leather Brown Fiber Suit Cases, $1.59 Black Suit Cases —Women’s Cowhide Cases, in Tourist Traveling Bags, 14 and 18, 20 and 22 inch sizes. 16 inch sizes. —Two long straps; 24- inch size; neatly lined; TRAVELING BAGS Originally $29.95 and $39.95 corners protected with metal,” brassed catches, b Wedn%day’ $2 3°50 lock and leather handle. —Heavy Cowhide Bags, in 20- —Women’s Tourist Traveling inch size, with double leather | Bags, genuine cowhide; leather | Cloth Covered Suit Cases, $1.97 handles. Patent Teathc | o silk lined, 16-inch size. —Lock corner frame, with leather corners; neatly lined; 16, 18 or 20 inch sizes. —Women's Kann’s—Third Floor. - ——— other Window Screens. at $10.95 | Size 414x7Y; ft. at $5.95 Size 36x72 in. at $2.95 $20.95 and $21.95 Cloth Lined and Fiber Covered Dress Trunks —Two-tray style; top tray has large hat compartment. Heavy brassed bumpers, snap lock; reduced to 32 and 36 inch ? —$50.00 value, Wednes- 10 Selections FREE Six Latest Records My Mammy 4z {3 e he Days Don’t Care Blues Sam from Wednesday, —Black Traveling Bags, leather lined, in 18 to 20 inch sizes. —Tan Traveling' Bags, leather lined, in 18 to 20 inch sizes. —Genuine Walrus Bags, silk lined, in 16-inch size. —Fitted Overnight or Week- end Cases, with six toilet fit- tings. 2 Hat a3 (PO Alabam’ ungo Land—Ray Millers' Melody Men )J 4357 YUnderneath the Dixie Moon—Ray Millers' Melody 1 Men “Mellow as Southern 5 1 Used to Love You Moonlipht —Orlando's Orch. < Pitter Patter —Hager's Orchestra. Little Bird — Some Rega Dance Orches- ed; tra. 4256 Dance —Enamel Boxes that will hold one or two hafs. . Found a Rose— Raderman's Jazz Garanteed for S Years Easy Terms to Suit You. Orchestra. stra. Do You Ever Think of Me—Selvin's Dance Orchestra. 4155 t Bird—Selvin's Wednesday, $23.50 ‘/ —Tan Suit Cases—With heavy outside leather A straps; 24 or 26 inch sizes. = “~—~Women’s Cowhide Cases—Silk lined; double lock; L7 French sewn edges, in 18, 20 and 22inch sizes. & —3 to large 4Y; ounce leather, in or medium shapes for —Hand-boarded Bags, heavy men or women. cowhide, in 18 or 20 inch sizes. Bags, silk lined, in 14 to 16 inch sizes. ~ S =——Jolc——jal———lolc—=lcll