Evening Star Newspaper, November 22, 1922, Page 18

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A g m.w"\“, “i‘i‘flp dHIS A Variety of LAMPS at attractive markings ®VERY occasion and purse %) has been congidered, bringing to this as- = sortment every con- ceivable adaptation in floor, read- ing, junior, table and boudoir lamps. These two values are typical of the attractive markings: Above is pictured a com- plete Floor Lamp; exactly as' illustrated, in a variety of shades and finishes of d Until Monday. = 1 IFARM DUTIES T HALL-MILLS JURY Members Must - Catch 'Upl | With Work and Case Halts | { HEAR MRS. GIBSON THENi | Thirty Witnesses Have Testifled in Mysterious Double Slay- _ing in Jersey. i { | i i { By the Associnted Press. { SOMERVILLE, N. J., November 22.| ——The grand jury which is investi-| {gating the Hall-Mills murder mys- tery is expected to adjourn tonight until Monday. Most of the jurors are farmers and | ithey decided that they wanted at| |least three days of the week on the | | farms. b Witnesses were called today in an! | effort to show the motive for the murders. Barbara Tough and Louise | | Geist, domestics in the Hall home, and | | James Mills, widower of the murdered | {\oman, were among those summoned. | Mrs. Jane Gibson, who says she| isaw the murders, is scheduled to tell | ‘her story next Monday. It is be- i lieved that the jury wiil be ready to! | vote on indictments by next Tuesday. Thirty witnesses had told their sto- < i . THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. O, WEDNESDAY, Washington, Novembet 23, 1922 e Store of Practical [SBURGH 8-BROTHE Gifts THURSDAY STORE NEWS 420-30 Seventh Street N.W. Sl A thought for the home on the threshold of the holidays An exceptional three-day Thanksgiving . event in Homefurnishings ‘N’ ITH Thanksgiving day less than two weeks away, and Christmas only a month in the offing, now is the time to get your home in readiness for these great occasions. Itisa matter of great pride and satisfaction to the housewife and hostess to have the home fur nished so that it fairly breathes hospitality and cordiality. And the pride and satisfaction arc¢ especially emphasized at holiday time, when the children come home, when guests are t. be invited—and when there is such a supreme desire to make a good impression. We will devote the week-end, Thursday, Friday and Saturday to featuring and special pricing just the things to create the proper holiday home atmosphere. stands. $30. when the grand jury fnished its The grand Jury hag lesened fhsl the | minister and the choir leader were | . . s murdered; that the:rector was shot | i is pictured £ cnce through the head; that the At the "ght Es) pretun « | woman was shot three times; that| the shots Room Size Seamless Velvet Rugs $32.95 UGS of excellent quality, 8.3x10.6, and so nearly the size of 9x12 rugs that they can be used for the same rooms—hénce, at this low price, value of con- siderable importance. There are many beautiful colors, many splendid patterns—and you will re- ceive many years of good service from every one of these rugs. : e fired by an expert t the cholr singer went rolley’ and afoot to a trystng| e with the minister. { i Killing Under Tree | TtMs learned that the prosecutor helieved Mr. liail and Mrs. Mills were killed under the lonely crabapple tree | on Phillips farm where their bodies | were found i S he pig farmer, who case after his wife innocent of any complete Bridge Lamp. A most unusual value at $20. A SPECIAL VALUE—lvory ¢ or Gold Boudoir Lamp—with a 5 variety of appropriate shades. . been ordered before | babllity | opportu- | is a real- pig-raising | vith Mrs. June Gibson. the star s, and has talked about the = iy ot nurders. Sipel avoided detectives and | e T | reporters alike. H o { The jury heard eighteen witnesses, s | tone of whom had any really impor- x l On u S tant story to give. They heard doc- ’ ® tell how Mrs. Mills’ throat was L] o e e e wets Consider Carefully the Low Price: 1215-17 F Street and 1214 to 1218 G Street Uilhuierea Tar dn autopey B Ga;fi.f; Hicher Buy Ny Hours—8:45 to 5:30 disinterred for an autopsy. Prosecu- tor Mott went even farther, and called two Somerville undertakers We feature these rugs at S100 because they are exceptional at this price. Made of fine worsted yarn. They are in beautiful rns and of very fine qual- and one from New Brunswick to tell what they saw Mrs. iHenry lust and Mrs. Leo | Harkins were the next witnesses. On ] re iful p: = and of the night of the murders those two | ity. With rug prices, advancing, it is well to make women, walking along Easton ave- ced Vil 5 N ek s N, told that they had seen Mrs, | needed Wilton rug purchases now. This assures sav- | Mills, followed by Mr. Hall. walking | ings and extra valuc. |slowly toward Phillips' farm. Mrs | Harkins' story has been that Mr. Hall | appeared troubled and, aithough he, knew her, did not appear to recognize | | her. Raymond Schnelder Called. Raymond Schneider was called when the afternoon session began, presumably to tell how he found the \d 1o corroborate Pearl story of mushroom hunt- ing and the accidental discovery beneath tne crabapple iree. Only two witnesses, Drs. Anderson d Armstrong. expert chemists from' local laboratory, were called after ! Schneider. They had examined the | dirt which wus near the bodies, and Small rugs to match the room size Wiltons are priced proportionately. Of the same good quality. SPECIALISTS IN PLAYER PIANOS 01 DEMOLLeco Chenille Rugs Are Attractive and Inexpensive Chenille rugs add much beauty to your bedroom. Thes are reversible, washable and lasting. in such colors as taup: rose, blue and gray, with plain band border. 18x36, $1.95 27x54, $3.95 A special offering of Seamless Wilton Velvet Rugs- —in which the quantity 1s limited, but value and savings are u"rest"a""fd. it was on the r imony that Prose- i cutor Mott reli to prove the mur- e dura were committed where the bodies 847.50 24x36, $2.45 30x60, $4.75 were found. i = i “The pr 1tion expressed _satisf: 24x48. $2.95 tion with e prog made tod but predicted the fus { week would end to) ow night and that the bigegst part of its work ! ! wou'd then be over. 1 widower of the siain Silk Rag Rugs Add a Touch of Comfor: You'll like one of these heavy weave hit-and-miss pat . We counsel promptness, for these rugs are by inspec- tion values to be taken advantage of. Of heavy and lustrous today was served in q e e 5 w k with a grand jury, pile and heavy fringe. Each portrays a pleasing pattern tern rag rugs on your bedroom floor. And vou won’t mind was found busily stok- in lovely coloring. There is a size for most any need— the price a bit—it’s so small i aces in the basement o F ot = 3 here he Is assistant Jani- and a saving on every rug. tor and took the paper fust »s non. 24x36. {chalantly as he has taken most o 2 e ithe other developments since the W 27x54. murder of his wife became Known. 9x12 ool and Fiber Rugs, $13.95 36x72 The detectives declined to say | whether Charlott daughter, would be d, or whether !they would subpoena Charloite’s wom- 'an lawyer. but it was indicated that Loth would appear before tomorrow's session ends. e GRANTED COMMISSIONS. Commissions In the Reserve Corpy {of the Army have been granted to | | Brower V. York, 1825 F street, as first lieutenant, military intelligence: | John H. Anderson, 233 B street north- east, as second lieutenant, cavalry; | Ralph P. West, 2827 28th street, as first lleutenant, staff service, and i William S. Bassler, Takoma Park, | Md.. as second lieutenant, infantry. | Md. _as second lieuténant, Infantry. | i i i - = ) | ™Y T ¥ =0f = As these rugs are of better than ordinary quality, the beauty vies with the economy, which is great, because these are reversible rugs and have double wear. They are attractive yet serviceable colors, and we vouch for the value Small Axminster Rugs at $3.75 and $4.75 As small rugs seem always to be needed, such an offer- ing will be welcomed. These are size 27x54, in good, heavy quality and many choice patterns. Clearance of Genuine Gold Seal Congoleum, Sq. Yd. 48c Every piece cut from full rolls and many choice pat terns to select from. If you want to make your kitchen brighter, cleaner, more comfortable, use this opportunity to do so and save at the same time. Bring measurements of space or room to be covered. | Shakespeare Said: E is well pald that i “H In well satisfled.” | An investment that ylelds high * returns in satis- | factory operation is guaranteed { to the bullder who employs the i services of Heat Engineers of i established efficiency. G < H Heating Co. Previously BIGGS HEATING CO. —Tuscan Panels, iringed, 2¥%; yvards long; Mar Three groups of lovely Draperies, special ' at $1.00 gt im0 i long: Scotch Madras Curtains, 274 yards long. High Quality Voile and Marquisette Curtains, at $200 214 yards long; Heavy Tuscan Panels, beauti fully fringed, 274 yards long; Fine Filet Curtains. tains and Filet Curtains, all of beautiful qual at $4.0 ity, that will enhance the loveliness of any room in the home. Every curtain in the three groups has been spe-i cially priced, and the values are most inviting. d i Beautiful Embossed $28 50 ; Velour Portieres, Pair, . 7 Nothing handsomer than these curtains in all-over and borde: embossed velour. Many wonderiul color combinations to choose— supreme values all. - PIANOLA “It Is Perfection”—I. J. PADEREWSKI 4950 A superior instrument-manufacturcd by the great Acolian Company who originated the Pianola and whose name assures you a player - piano of unusual quality and tone. The following features place this real Pianola far above the usual low priced player-pianos : The Cases are of choice mahogany, rich in coloring and finish. They are made by the skil!:d craftsmen who make the famous Weber and Steck cases. % Keys—This Pianola has keys of carefully selected genuine ivory, though many low- priced pianos have keys of artificial ivory. 2 Piano Actions That Last—It is estimated that a Pianola has five times the usage of a plain piano. Pianola repeating actions are extremely durable, made from finest materials and regulated by expert workmen. —Ruffled Grenadine Curtains, 274 yards lm)’z‘ At the Very Moderate Price For a Very High-Grade Instrument —Irish Point Curtains, Tuscan Panels, Net Cur = '(g 7 { { ) ) ! ( { \,!l Remnants of Drapery and Covering Fabrics = 1/2 price s ._t The Player Piano You Buy Today Must Last for Years . Gentlemen: Please scnd without eny obligation ea my part particulars of yeur Planola. ‘Address. WHEN HATURE WONT PLUTO WILL "r = —— S Embossed Velour Dra- $3 68 peries, Special Value, Set U The set.consists of side draperies and val- ance in beautiful colors. The quality is ex- cellent, the draperies exquisite and most extraordinary values. As illustrated. We have carefully selected all short lengths, marked the yardage and price upon each one, and arranged them to start tomorrow and continue until sold at exactly one-half former price. Included are velours, tapestries, silks, poplins, repps, nets, damasks and cretonnes. Special opportunity for those having pillows to cover or one door or window to drape. . SRS —Fifth Floor.

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