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el RETIRES AFTER 36 YEARS.| Samuel Branzell, Street Car Bm-| ploye, to Get $30 Pension. After thirty-six years of service on the street car lines of the city Samuel Branzell was retired today ‘ashington Railway and “ompany with a pension of | nth. \ Mr. Branzell saw the street railway develop from the horse car which he drove in 18S5 to the modern elec- by the Electric 0 a SAMUEL BRANZELL. tric car of today. His first service was with the old Metropolitan Rail- way Company. For many years the veteran has done duty as a switchman at Wis- consin avenue and P street, and many R A3 e e AP 2 4 e A et S e .. At of the residents of the northwest i suburbs have missed him from his Post in the past few days. THE WEATHER. District of Columbia, partly cloudy and warmer tonight, followed by local thundershowers tomorrow; cooler to- morrow afternoon or night: moderate soutkwest shifting to west and north- | West winds. i Maryland. local thundershowers late tonight or Saturday: warmer tonight; | cooler tomorrow afternoon; moderate southwest, shifting to west and north- west winds. g Virginia, partly cloudy tonight: to- morrow unsettled. probably local thundershowers; cooler in north por- afternoon or night; ds. led weather to- . probably local thundershowers; cooler tomorrow and in west portion tonight. 446w Records for Twenty-Four Hours. Thermometer—4 pm., 74; § 2 midnight, 60; 4 am., 6s; noon today: temperature, 53, occurred at 5 a.m. today. Temperature same date last year— Highest, 86; lowest, 70. Condition of the Water. : Temperature and_condition of the water at 8 am.: Great Falls—Tem- perature, 68, condition 130. Tide Tables. (Furnished by United States coast and geodetic survey). Today—Low tide, 12:18 pm.; high 17 a.m. and am. andj The Sun and Moon. Today—Sun rose, 4:43 am.; sun sets, 7:29 pm. Tomorrow—Sun rises, 4:43 a.m.; sun sets, :29 p.m. Moon rises, 2:50 a.m.; sets, 4:45 pm. Automobile lamps to be lighted one- | half hour after sunset. H Weather 3 Abilene, Tex. 95 66 078 s e Clear Prcioudy | Toudy Clouds | Pt cloudy jear t.cloudy 00k Preloudy | 002 Kx i | | i iy | i i i i AN 414 Vg B A S L4 MRS. ELLA Y. WATERS DIES Widow of Dr. Charles Waters Suc- c\xmbs at Seventy-Four. Vates Waters, widow of | - Waters, and resident! for more than sixteen | years. died at the home of her son, Dr. Charles ters, 1503 Rhode Island | avenue, ' After o Dr. Waters the couple 1(lh(r<hurl( Md., where practiced his profession £ to Washington. Mrs. widely known for chari- T Wate ived by nine children, J. Lawn Thompson of this city. irs. Horace Maddox of Gaithersburg. : Mrs. Brent Clarke of Dallas, JPaw ¥, Waters of Baltimore. | Waters of Boston, William | ers of New York city and L. Waters and the Misses Eleanor Y. and Lucy G. Waters, who their home here. i Funeral services will be held at the residence of Dr. Waters tomorrow morning_at 10:30 o'clock. and inter- ment will be Beallsville, Mont- gomery county, $2,000,000 IN BUILDING. Permits Issued Show Extensive Operations in District. More than §2.000.000 is involved in building operations begun during the month_of May, according to the re- port of Building Inspector Healy. The actual expenditure involved in all permits issued during the month amounts to $2,274,561. Of that total $330.000 represents repair work and the balance new structures. { Permits were issued during May for i the erection of 137 dwellings and for 232 garages. BAD-CHECK BILL REPORTED. The so-called bad check bill, de- signed to punish persons issuing bad checks, was favorably reported from the Senate District committee yes- terday by Senator Pomerene of Ohio, the author of the bill. It now goes to the Senate calendar, Md. | £t i ’ » The new Van Heusen Soft Collar —the wiltless and wrinkless Soft Col- lar—in quarter sizes. 50c Pennsylvania Avenue THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 1%L Sakz & (Tompany Sterling Silver Belt Buckles, either tracery or engine turn finish; with panel for initialing. $1.00 Seventh Street A Collection of Special Features Men’s and Boys’ Wardrobery Just Arrived—More of the Men’s Blue Serge Suits at $40.00 Most versatile of Suits—for its good form everywhere; on every occasion. To the very superior weave oi which they are made are the added advantages of Saks modelling and tailoring. Once again we can supply all sizes—in all models—Young Men’s 2 and 4 Button Single-breasted, Double-breasted, Sport designs—and the Conservative models for those who have con- servative ideas in matters of dress. No matter how big yvou are— and regulars, stouts, longs and short regulars. With each of these Blue Serge Suits vou can add a pair of White Flannel Trousers—for $5.00. It's a great combination—Blue Serge Coat and White Flannel Trousers—and the price is a feature of the combination. Third Floor. The Popular Sennit Straws < —at a price that’s popular, too— $2.45 By now you know there isn’t a Straw Hat in \Vashmcrton to compare with this one of ours at $2.45. Took some plannmg to get it—and some begging to get enough of them. Saw and Cable edge; narrow brim, high crown, or moderate brim and moderate crown—silk bands and silk tips. All sizes—in proper proportions. First Floor. A Special Value in Men’s Union Suits $1.10 3 for 83.00 Made of Madras and Check Nainsook—cut with the roominess that means comfort; and without sleeves and short legs, which mean more comfort. All sizes. First Floor, S A Remarkable Value in Men’s Neglige Shirts $1.85 —that’s not the value, however— You’'ll find more than a score of different patterns—in imported and domestic shirtings of the highest type. Very smart effects, and others that are more moderate designs. Carefully cut and made—to the most minute detail. All sizes up to 17. First Floor. Boys’ Khaki Knickers $1.95 Made with double seat and knees. Sizes 7 to 18 years. Boys’ Middy Blouses $1.19 Plain White and White with Blue collars; full cut. Sizes 4 to 16 years. Boys’ Blouse Waists 49¢ Many fancy striped patterns, with Sport or regular collars attached. Sizes 6 to 16 years. Boys’ Union Suits 95¢ Barred Nainsook—avith web belt in back: Sport All sizes 26 to 34. neck. Boys’ Three-Quarter Hose 49¢ In Black, Tan, Navy and Harding Blue—with roll rib tops. Sizes 7 to 10. : Boys’ Neckwear 35¢ Four - in - Hands, with French and open-ends— new stripes and new color combinations. Boys’ Shoes $2.95 Elk Leather—for Scout wear; solid leather soles. Sizes 10 to 13} and 1 to 6. Youngsiers’ Summer Shoes $1.39 Boys’ and Girls’ Bare- foot Sandals, Play Ox- fords and Play Shoes— Nature lasts; solid leath- er soles. Every pair warranted. Sizes 5 to 8; 874 to 11 and 1135 to 2. Boys’ Fancy Caps $1.39 Many patterns to choose from—and all made in the new model the boys like. Children’s Wash Hats 89c¢ Made of White/Duck; with - stitched brims; natty shapes; all sizes. Some $20, $22.50 and $25 Grades of Boys’ 2-Pants Suits Reduced to $17.75 Very smart Suits, these—in Herringbones, Checks and Gray and Brown mixtures. With each Suit two pairs of pants, both full lined. Sizes from 8 to 18 years. D — _Another group of Boys’ Fancy Cheviot Suits—some with two pairs of pants, others with double seats and knees—and still others are Right Posture Suits. Sizes from 7 to 18. $9.75 A Special Value in Boys’ Wash Suits $1.69 ‘We have combined many lots—Middy and Oliver Twist models —Dark Blue, Steel Gray, All-White, White and Blue Collars; Light Blue, Tan and Green. Sizes 3 to 8 vears. Second Floor. Second Floor. Special Traveling Bags $5.95 Genuine Cowhide Bags—Brown and Black; strongly made: light- weight frame, and durably lined. First Floor. Men’s Silk Hose 95¢ Pure Thread Silk and full-fash- ioned; in Black only. All sizes—and all perfect. First Floor. Twenty Different Styles of Men’s Low Shoes —Marked at a Special Price— $7.95 Cordovan, Brown, Tan and Mahogany Russia Calf—Gun- metal, Velour Cali—Brown and Black Kid—Scotch and Nor- wegian Grain Leather—Patent Leather. When we tell you most of them are “Delta” you know what to expect in the way of value and effective shapes. English, Semi- English, Brogue, Wing-tip, Ball Straps, Conservative models and Sport Oxfords. Sizes from 5 to 11—AA to D widths. First Floor. Men’s and Boys’ Bathing Suits $5.00 One and two piece models—plain colors, or with cross stripes in all the college and contrasting colors. These are Wool Suits and of fast Reduced Price for Junior High Suits —were up to $40.00— $29.75 These are Two-trousers Suits—of our special Junior High designs— color. All sizes for men and for Pencil Stripes, Herringbones and boys. Fancy Mixtures. Sizes 32 to 36. First Floor. Second Floor. 1 Economy Floor ) Men’s Suits —$35 and $40 grades— $24.75 Both Single and Double Breasted models—in deslgm that will appeal to Young Meii and Men of Conservative taste. Cheviots, Cassimeres, Worsteds and Shepherd Checks. There are not all sizes in every lot—but among them all you can surely be fitted. Fourth Floor. I e —————