Evening Star Newspaper, August 17, 1921, Page 4

Fz- Quic_:ik Service mwm's mi=:507 13 NW. Call, write or phome for free esti- of cost, PLI ING We are prepared, to take care of an, work of this kind. = FRE SWEEPS FIE PMTEATIRES Plants and Two Blocks of Buildings Destroyed. Loss, $700,000. By the Associated Press. NORFOLK, Va.. August 17.—Fire at Smithfield, Isle of Wight cou 1y this morning destroyed five pesiut factories and swept two entire blocks of_every building. The loss is estimated at $700,000, in- cluding bulldings, contents and stock. The entire holdings of the American Peanut Corporation, one of the largest operators in the field, were wiped out. The fire startéd in the main factory of the Ameriean Corporation near the docks of the Smithfield, Newport News and Norfolk Steamb Company. It was discovered at 6:15 o'oclock, and was fanned by a wind which swept the flames back from the water front after burning the steamboat docks. ‘The bulldings destroyed were: The Imdebendent and Alllance peanut fac- tories of the American Peanut Corpo- ration and a storage factory owned bty the company, the docks and ware- houses of the Smithfield, Newport Niews and Norfolk Steamship Com- storage factory of P. L. Gwalt- . factory of the Farmers' Union inc.; livery stable of J. s, woodworking plant tation of Smithfield ed out to assist the volunteer fire artment of «the town. ‘and calls for nce were sent to Newport News jand Suffolk. An engine and a pumper veire dispatched from Suffolk, and a tug’, with emergency fire apparatus and'a detail of firemen made a quick SERVICE . You may not nced a New Roof for some -time to come, if the present roaf is properly repaired. Get our advice and estimate. CoMbert Service is quick service as well as satisfactory and ° econorvical service. Maurice J. Colbert 621 F St. Main 3016-3017 tionpl - fire«fighting force arrived at the height of the fire, and were able to get the blase under control at the light and power plant and the store of Joyner & Jones. ‘The loss on buildings is estimated at more tham $100,000, and that on equipment and stock at from $500,000 *to $600,000. The Car You Want The Price You Want Commencing Thursday, Aug. 18 (TOMORROW) We will offer our complete stock of Used Automobiles without reservation at prices,cut so deep that they do not even'vaguely réflect:the values offered. : Those who have been recently looking at some of these cars, but not yet decided which to buy, will please take notice that first-comers at this Used-Car Sale get first choice. No cars will be reserveéd or withheld. Our entire’ Used-Car Stock goes into this sale Thursday morning. - ol THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1921, Poker Pertraits—Ever Wonder How —By Webster. "How's YouR RHEUMATIZ .CLARE ? NO! '/'RHEUMAT\Z-! trip from Newport News. The addi-|: NASHVILLE, Tenn. .Avgust 17— Will Allen and ‘Chesley :Gtabam. negroes, convicted of the murder of Harry Allen, a country merghant in Hardin county, and Hamp {Gholson, 2 negro, convicted of, the .murder o Isaac Levy, a Memphis jewelry deal- er, were electrocuted atith¢ state prison here this moraing. * , The triple execution was: the first at the prison since the adontion by Tennessee of the elegtric dhair. The negroes went to thelr. quietly, Graham and Allen their fnnocence to the 3 on the eve of death, offer, All Cars Being Shown on Our Salesroom Floor. " Open Evenings, All Day Saturday and Sunda, From 9 A. M. Until 3 P. M. : The Trew Motor Co. 14th Street at P Telephone Main 4173 , +\ See Our Ad tn the Classificd Section. prayer for the fatherless the men he had killed. Prison Chap- lain J. C. Meyers said that' Gholson during the night practically admit- ted killing six, mengasking this.ques- ton of m-uzm :“:i o {on up- pose that will fobgivg & man who has kililetsixtmen?” s Gov. Taylor had made last-minute inquiries of the trigl court officials as to the guilt of the two' ‘Hardin county negroes, ‘and the afficials had expressed the belief that they were gullty of the murder for which they pald the penalty. . —_—— At Mesa, Ariz., in the heart of the Great American Desert, the Mormons plan to erect a temple that will be second in size and magnificence only to the great tabernacle in Salt Lake rsday at our 7th:St. Store. Th &K 235PaAveSE City. ; Women's Children’s Open at 8 A.M. tomor- w, for final “Clean-Up” of the summer’s broken sizes and discontinued styles. Regardless of for- mer prices they go— " At $1 Pair: WOMEN'S ‘White Low Shoes. 275 pairs White Canvas, id and Nubuck Oxfords and Pumps. Broken sizes, 2 to 4%, ‘Band C; 4to 7, A and AA. WOMEN'S Oxfords and Pumps. 450 pairs black and calf, patent leather, me tans:and others. Origi-. hally $5 to $12. Brokert sizes' 2to 4, Band C; 4t0 7, A id AA. G OWING Girls’ White'Low : Shoes. '75 pairs Pumps and Oxfords. Broken sizes 214 to "4, AA to C. ’SMALL Boys’ and Girls’ “Fabs” and other Rubber- soled Tennls High and Low Shoes, Brown and Black. 75 pairs. Broken sizes 7 fo L. | CHILDREN'S White Low Shoes. 100 pairs White Canvas and Kid Strap Pumps. Broken sizes 8 to 11. A FEW 'pairs Misses’ and +% Children's Black and Pat- ent Leather Low Shoées, in va- rlous styles. Badly broken sizes—all at $1 a pair. i " On Bargan Tables— Try Them on, But * All Sales Final! 191416 Ra.Ave. .f Canvas Pumps and Oxfords with Cuban, Louls +} and low heels, rubber and leather soles. Sises|peatly made ] ~ INCORPORATED MAN 1318 101324. 7% ST.N.W. " Closing Out At Bargain Prices 59¢ Perfect quality ;| black _or _cordovan;| dropstitch all around. 330 AND $35 FINE SAMPLE | $4.98t0 $9.98 WASH P eocr: DRESSES AN ¥EORGETTE | . D D = Dotted Swiss, coin dot organdy # and plain color organdy, in a neat ar»;::l two x:mt(;'e 1;;-!& variety of _utyle- and colors and ‘I: Dot 2 mEly made | sizes for misses and women 10. to 40. Bioh ciats hevery re.| Buy One or Two to Finish 50c 40-INCH4 VOILES 36-IN. PAJAMA 5 25¢| CHECKS 36-INCH RAMIE I;INF.N g Firm, close-woven qual- | ] ?f{;‘!’;;ggyi C,;JU:E s}'i ans:s S4-IN. TABLE UNBLEACHED SHEETING aTeone®. i Do Wasninge: o $2_COUTIL AND BROCADE | $6 AND $12 FINE SATIN ‘ slg $4.29856.29 All white.and faney col- dl:fl":o:d v;l::l“b::t"::::l’l.‘; ora at 9438 and geniny White or pink. Sizes 20 to 36 | Baronet. in colors. Begular at this low price. and a few extra sises, Broken Lots of Women’s Pink Mesh $3.00 TO $4.50 WHITE | BANDEAUX OXFORDS & PUMPS| 19c¢ ‘Well made, good, frmly :fi':;':.lofll: elastic insert, Long Crepe KIMONOS 98¢ Plain or flowered; full cut: " White Sea Island Duck, Eve Cloth, Poplin and 3% to 8. plain_styl BOYS’ BELL BRAND BLOUSES 55¢ Special purchase and sale of Any Man’s Summer Suit in the House Men’s Guaranteed About 75 Suits in sizes 33 to 4 in young me_n's and conservative ' models. Kool, Kenny, Kool Kloth ahd a few Mohai Every | suit a bz{- = alues to : 1 [ Price 55¢ each or 6 for $3.00. RAINCOATS: $5.00 ELKS PICK OFFICERS AT-TODAY'S SESSION Washington Lodge at Ha- gerstown Wins Trophy for Best Appearance. Sreclal Dispatch to The Star. HAGERSTOWN, Md., August 17.— Election and installation of officers will be the outstanding feature of to- day’s session of the annual meeting of the Elks’ Assoclation of the Dis- trict of Columbia, Maryland and Delaware. A spirited contest in the election nticipated in view of the fact that William N. French of An- napolis, and Mayor A. Church Stew- art of Frostburg, past exalted ruler, have announced their intentiens of entering the race for the presidency. The meeting will come to a close to- night with & grand ball et tite Ha- gerstown Country Club. ‘Wins Two Trophies. The Washington Lodge of Elps dis- tinguished itself here yesterday afternoon by winning two trophies presented for the finest appearance in the parade and for having the best band in the band contest. The W ingtonians also won a tug of with the Hagerstown team and whi washed the Baltimore Elks’ nine in a base ball game by a score of 21 to 0. The business session of the conven- tion yesterday was called off, due to the lack of & quorum. Consequently the Elks devoted the day wholly to participation in social evi th. letic contests, a street D: band concerts.’ Geverner Reviews Parade. Perhaps the salient event on yester- day's program was the street parade, in which the 200 Washington Elks dis- tinguished themselves, The proces- sion marched through the principal streets and was reviewed from a stand in the public square by Gov. Ritchie of Maryland, Mayor Broening of Baltimore, Representative Zihiman of Maryland, officers of the state Elks’ Assoclation, Mayor John Ankeney and other Hagersiown officials. ‘The parade, which formed at Wi ington Square, was in three divisio In the procession were squads state police, Washington Lodge, ‘Washington Elks’ Band and Washing- ton's Clown Band, riding on a farm- er's float. A pretty effect was created Furniture Carpets f 2 ‘when the paradars passed the review- ing stand relezsing lavender balloons IN CHARGE OF théy were carrying. '| _ Lieut. cor ‘The program yesterday was con- cluded with a dinner at the country club, given in honor of Gov. Ritchie, under the auspices of the executive committes. A number of Washington Elks attended. ———— $1,000,000 FIRE IN BROOKLYN. By the Associated Press. NEW BURRAV. 2, VS partment, w( ed in charge of the medical : o the new veteran ; an L] EYEGLASSES THAT FIT fitted glasses are just as important the = "rlntm-tuu‘u of leps. For eyeglasses BERNARD A. BAER OPTOMETRIST AND OPTICIAN 217-218 EVANS BUILDING 1420 New York Avenue NEW YORK, August 17.—Ten fac- tory_buildings, occupying a block in the Williamsburg_ sectlon of Brooklyn, were destroyed by fire today T loss was estimated at $1,000,000. One building was of brick. The others were small frame structures. District National Bank 1406 G Street The “Hum” of Cordiality —Instead of the “Hush” of Formality. You'll like the “atmosphere” here—it breathes of cordiality and co-operation. There’s a friendliness in it that makes you feel at home, and realize that we recognize that our success de- pends upon the measure of our service—and the manner of its rendering. You don’t have to put on the “soft pedal,” for there are no slumbering traditions here. We are wide-awake—looking for business—and doing our utmost to take care of it after we get it. Come in and meet our execu- tives. You'll appreciate the fervor of the handshake. President R. N. Harper Vice Presidents W. P. Lipscomb Lewis Holmes C. J. Gockeler N. L. Sansbury Cashier H. L. Offutt, jr. Safety Deposit Boxes—$3 to $25 per Year, Established, 1861 W. B. Noses & Sons F and "Eleventh Sts. August Sale of Rugs nens Upholstery Is making it possible to secure your floor coverings at very sub- stantial reductions. The reductions apply generally throughout the stock, and in the event that you do not care to have your purchase delivered at once, we will make delivery later. Axminster Rugs . . Seamless Velvet . . Wilton Rugs Reversible Smyrna Wool Art Rugs Linoleum—Inlaid Quality Drapery Dept. Stenciled Portieres, 38 inx23 yds.; natural tan ground with col- ored border both sides. Regularly $800. To close out, $3.95 Pair. 36-in. Drapery Net, white, ivory and ecru, small figure and cathedral designs. Regularly 65c and 75c. Special, 35¢ Yard. Voile Curtains, 25 yds. long, white, ivory and ecru, hemstitched edges, hand-drawn work designs and real lace motifs. Regularly, $5.75 to $7.00. Special, $3.50 Pair. Marie Antoinette Curtains, white, 214 yds. long, beautiful border de- signs; double net edges. Regularly $8.00 to $10.50. Special, $5.00 Pair. 8.3x10.6 9 xI12 A X {9 x12 { 9 xI2 ° | 8.3x10.6 6 x9 8.3x10.6 9 xI2 $1.35 yd. $1.85 yd. $2.15 yd. $2.35 yd. The Linen Shop Four Remarkable Values From This Shop Women’s Madeira Hand-embroid- ered Pure Linen Handkerchiefs. Hemstitched or scalloped edge— sheer fine linen—elaborate designs. Former values, $1.25 to $2.50 each. Special, 7Sc Each. Lace - trimmed Cotton Pillow- cases, Fruit of the Loom muslin, 45 x36 inches, scalloped or plain edged with lace of superior grade. cial 85c and $1.00 Each. Pepperell Bleached Cotton Sheets and Pillowcases, torn size of sheets, 72x99 inches. $1.32 Each. Torn size of Eillowase, 42x36 inches. 3le $33.00 $36.00 $42.50 $45.00 $85.00 $65.00 $55.00 $12.00 $16.00 $18.00 Embroidered Patchwork Bed- spreads, colored floral designs on unbleached Pequot muslin, for single beds. $8.00 and $8.75 spreads em- broidered to cover pillows or bol- sters, cut-out corners—handsome designs. $6.75