Evening Star Newspaper, February 25, 1923, Page 17

RAIN-MAKING TEST AT BOLLING FIELD wo Experts Confer With Army Officers in Effort to Perfect Device. SAND SHOT THROUGH AIR Shower Clears Away Fog—Air- planes Used in Successful Experiments. Development of the recently an- Tounced method of clearing away fog and precipitating rain by shooting electritied sand from airplanes prob- ably will take place at Bolling Fleld here in conjunction With the air ser- vice of the Army. L. Francis Warren ind Wilder D. Bancroft, physicists of Cornell University, who have proved that thelr theory is workable, are in Washington and are to hold confer- ences with Gen. Patrick, head of the Army air service, with a view to ubtaining the further co-operation of the Army in perfecting the system. Mr, Warren said last night that they have determined that the the- ory of shooting electrified sand into the atmosphere to dispel fog and maks rain is correct, but that further than that they know nothing, and they were hopeful of obtaining fur- ther ald from the Army in developing the method. So far, he said, they had proved that by charging grains of sand with 11,000 volts of electricity |, 23 it passed through a nozzle fog can be cleared und rainfall precipi-| tated. It is now a matter of con- ducting further experiments and per- fecting the method. It has been determined that sixty pounds of sand will wipe fog out of an area three miles long and a mile wide. In this experiment very large sand was used, and it is the belief that a large amount of it was wasted. Many of the grains, it is believed, passed out through the nozzle with- out being charged. By using finer sand and placing a tank on a plane that will hold about a ton of sand, and increasing the charge to 35,000 volts, it is hoped to make the clear- ing more effective, From what is known now, Mr. War- ren said that a ton of sand would keep London clear of its well-known fogs for a long time, §22,000 GAMPAIGN PATENT ATTORNEYS GATHER AT DNNER More than 150 patent attorneys, rep- resenting virtually every section of the country, attended a dinner given by the American Patent Law Asso- clation in honor of Judge John C. Rose of the United States court of ap- peals for the fourth circult and John W. Davis, president of the American Bar Association, last night at Rauscher's. Addresses were made by Wallace R. Lane, president of the American Patent Law Assoclation; Mr. Davis, Willlam Houston Ken- yon, president of the New York Pat- ent’ Law Assoclation; Judge Rose, Justices Sanford and Butler of United States Supreme Court, Bena- tor Stanley of Kentucky and Rep- resentative Davis of Tennessee, Business Meeting Held. At a business meeting held earlier in the day Willlam Barnett of Chi- cago discussed the revision of the patent and trade-mark law_ and William Dodge of this city spoke on revision of the copyright law. Charles 1. Brock, chairman of the patent sectfon,. also addressed the business meeting. Entertalnment” was furnished by u guartet composed of Jack Bowle, Mrs. Mary S. Bowfe, Miss Richie M Lean and Fred KEast, and Harry Thompson rendered several songs. Edward R, Walton, Jjr. chairman of the dinner commi List of Assoclation Guests. The guests of the association w Charles E. Brock, chairman p section, American’ Bar Association; Charles F. Brown, Boston Patent La Assoclation; Wesley G. Carr, dent Pittsburgh Patent Law ciation; Repres Louis Cramton of Mich Edwin L. Davis of ner of patents stant United States comm atents; 1. R. Fetherston the Canadian’ bdr, Maj. P don, president of ihe Bar of ‘the District of Columbia United States attorney; Charles H. Howson, Philadelphia™ Patent Law Association; William H. Kenyon president New York Patent L. sociation; Dr. William A. Kinnan, sistant United States commissioner of patents; Representative Fritz G. Lanham of Texas, James T. Newton, former United States issioner of patents; John H. Lee, president Chicago Patent Law Association: C. Paul, former chairman of patent section, American Bar Assocration: Representative Randolph Perkins of Ne Thomas 2. Robertson, Smith, United States Court of ¢ Appeals; Charles E. Townsend, Cali- fornia Patent Law Association, and Representative Albert H. Vestal of Indiana, B 50c Black Sateen, 29c Yard Purchase of yard-wide Black Sateen, beautiful mer- cerized quality for bloomers, aprons and many other uses. O LT LTI LT (LT LT L Important to Charge Customers- All purchases charged dur- ing the remainder of this month will be placed on March bill, payable in April. - : THE . SUNDAY' B'l'ég- ‘WASHINGTON, D. 0, FEBRUARY 25 1928—PART 1. Tomorrow we throw open the gateway to Spring—invite you into a glorious bower of the new, the beautiful and the authentic in the world of millinery modes. The King’s Palace assemblage reflects the genius of famous designers at home and abroad—the inspiration of Paris and the clever adaptations of Fifth Avenue. And, as always, the gathering is a triumph of value as well as style, enhancing our reputation for smart millinery at low prices. season. Hundreds and hundreds of them—every type and phase of the spring modes, a hat to_grace and delight every womarn. Millinery as distinctive in quality as in style. from this assortment de luxe tomorrow? Washington’s Largest and Best Showing of Charming Trimmed Hats - Famous for over half a century—and better than ever this ‘Why not select Hundreds of Trimmeéd Hats, $6.95, $9.95 and $12.00 $1.50 Flower Just Write to MARION WHITE ~ Our Expert Shopper —whenever you find it incon- venient to visit the store in person. She is always at your service. Weaves Actually Worth $2.00 and $2.50 Yard Fancy silks—rich with oriental inspiration— and plain weaves of superfine quality. Nov- elties include striking Egyptian, Caravart and Paisley patterns in Radium silk and Bamboo * pongee. Plain weaves in a full range of light and dark colors and black and white........ A sale as remarkable in fashion and variety as it i$ in value. Choice of: 36-Inch Printed Radium Silk 36-Inch Printed Bamboo Pongee Silk 32-Inch Plain Pongee Silk 39-Inch Box Loom Crepe De Chine 35-Inch Plain Satin Messaline 35-Inch Plain Chiffon Taffeta Silk 36-Inch Heavy Black Satin Duchesse $2.75 Paisley Silks, $1.95 Yard The height of fashion—the new and colorful Paisley designs reign supreme. Offered at a spe- cial price in 40-inch Crepe de Chine, 36-inch Radium Silk and 40-inch Georgette Crepe. Weaves of superfine quality. ] Crepe, $1.98 Yard : ™ = Window Shades, 49¢ $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 OIl Opaque Shades, slight sec- onds, but not hurt. Light and dark colors, also Duplex style, white on one side, ecru’ or green on the other. 3x§ and 3x7 1t. sizes. SALE $2.50 Canton xtra heavy quality, brocaded and plain, that assures superior service as well as beauty to a rare degree. Newest colors, such as cinder, gray, jade, cocoa, Pekin, toast, navy, marine, castor, mocha, beige and black. > inches wide. 40c Yard-Wide Striped Shirting Madras, 29¢ Yard Beautiful quality—firm, smooth and close-textured. of neat, fast-color stripes, suitable for men’s shirts and women’s house dresses, aprons, blouses, etc, 25¢c Percale, 5 Yards for 88c Standard Quality, Yard-wide Percale, in light and dark checks, stripes, dots and figures. 30c Sheeting Cotlor‘l, A variety 35c Dress Gingham, 25¢ Yard 32-inch Fast-color Dress Ging- ham, in a wealth of new checks, stripes and plaids of all colors. $2.50 Yard-Wide Longcloth, AR R RO R R TR R R T R R N T 89c : Untrimmed ar‘lgaltiseady-to-Wear . $1.98 to $4.95 CHILDREN'S SPRING HATS, $§149 to 5 Yards for 98c Yard-wide Unbleached Sheeting Cotton, extra heavy and durable; soon washes white; for making sheets and pillowcases. . $1.98 Yard Yard-wide Longcloth of super- fine, soft texture, for making un- derwear; 10-yard piece. Specially priced for Monday. The only =% fan sttached. Wreaths, A Wonderful Opening Speclal! Sale of beautiful quality, full length wreaths at a surprise price. Imported wreaths of roses, FORY.W..A.PENS Ministers Today Will Appeal for Aid From Pulpits of District. Importance and value of the Y. W. C. A. to the business, social work and churches of the community were stressed at the supper last night at the administration building, on F treet, openi the ‘Budget week.” during difference for Mrs Day. pr - f the associatiol making the address of welcome, Today is * tion Sund. with ministers speaking on the aid the Y. W. C. A offers the girls. supper last night Isaac Gans, president of the Chamber of Com- merce, spoke of the association’s con- tributions to the business world: Maj. A. H. Parker, executive secre- tary of the national conference of soclal workers, told 2 teams that the firsi was to be thord the worth-while: The close connectior association d the brought out br. W. L. executive sec between tl ehairch instrumental in est yers for munition g France during the war, and turned over her chateau in Savoie mountains for the use of wounded soldiers, was also a guest of honor. Teame will begin work tomorrow morning, and the first day's resulty will be reported at a tea tomorrow afternoon. ~These teas will be held each day of the drive, and a prize will be given the team which brings in the most money. organization's | which time ! 00 is 1o be raised, the budget Herbert E.| | IRz A Good Reputation —is a great obligation, and must be zealously cuarded. That explains the thor- oughness and care we be stow upon every Plumb- ing job. The ColbertE reputation is too highl valued to permit of care- less work or service. {Ready to serve you any tims, E MAURICE J. COLBERT z Heafing—l’lumbill‘,:"hud;‘ s o £ 621 F Street Fipie s T azZ=-m=Crv nnnannnm SPECIAL LOW PRICES ON MONUMENTS AND MARKERS To Encourage Early Buying in Preparation for Memorial Day Large Selection Ready Famous Bethesda Blue Granite Monuments The early buyer thus not only enjoys a large saving, but is certain to have monu tion day, avoiding the dis ment erected before Decora- appointment that comes to many each year. The prices include building foundations and erecting monuments, Open Today The Monument Shop Oppoaite Soldiers’ Home Gate 109 Upshur St. N.W. L O L T T OO O LT TR price. TR roses. Sizes 16 to #. 3=-Day Notion Sale - John J. Clark’s SPOOL COTTON, 29c dozen. Regular finish, 3-cord spool cotton, 100 yards to the spool; for hand or machine sewing. White and black. Limit, one dozen to a buyer. Rubber Baby Pants, 19c Safety Pins, with guarded spring, 6 cards for 2Zc. Collarbands for men’s and boys’ shirts, 6 for 22c. Sanitary Elastic Belts, 19c. Elona Real Hair Nets, cap or_fringe, 6 shades, dozen, 29c. Mercerized Thread, for em- broidering bedspreads; lead- ing shades, 3 balls for 22c. | Colorite Hat Dye, 17c. I Cotton Twill Tape, 12-yard piece, 7c. Rickrack Braid, assorted widths, 3 pieces for 22c. Lingerie Tape, white, pink and blue, 3 pieces for 22c. Paper Pins, 3 papers for 12c. . Stickerei Edging, 2 pieces for 10c. Pure Gtim Sanitary Aprons, 39c. Sanitary Napkins, one dozen in package, 19c. Stamped Centers, linen color or white, each, 28¢c, dress or underwear, 2 for 28c. Dress Shields, double- ;::gred, rubbed-lined, pair, Sew-on Hose Supporters, white or flesh, pair, 10¢c, LTI T Tintex for redyeing‘ the * blossoms, berries, grapes and fruits in bril- llant combinations. Heaping high the measure of value—another command- ing King's Palace sale of beautiful dresses at a surprise Frocks of quality and distinction, in new styles as varied as they are captivating. Alltyme Crepe Frocks Poiret Twill Frocks Canton Crepe Frocks Wool Crepe Frocks Taffeta Silk Frocks Satin Frocks Novel trimmings of wonderful diversity; circular velvet bands, rosettes, ribbon streamers and bows, embriodered scrolls and flowers, colorful motifs, ornaments, lace Berthas, puffings and rufflings. Black, brown, navy, copen, buff, gray, tan, almond and ashes of $495—trimmed and tailored styles in won- derful variety. Sale! Spring Frocks Hundreds of Them—Aglow With the Newness and Charm of the New Season—Underpriced at Women’s New Spring Suits featured at.. .. .omseesescees . $29.75 to $59.75 Women’s Spring Coats, Capes and Wraps. . cecomsaseesesss « . $16.75 to $69.75 Women’s New Spring Frocks featured at.....eeemmmeswe on.o . $16.75 to $65.00 1,000 Apron Frocks In a Wonderful Economy Sale Of Percale —Every Frock New and Perfect— Fresh From the Factory , 12 Pretty Styles—4 Illustrated Crisp, charming Apron Frocks—as attractive as they are practical—developed in quality materials with a degree of work- manship seldom associated with such garments. stripes, figures, plaids and dots—also solid-color skirts, with fancy tops and solid-color tops with fancy .skirts. Note the clever styles pictured—the others are equally fetching. Thrifty, women will buy them by the half dozen, All have belt and pocket, Square necks, round necks and V necks, with and without collars, Organdy and pique-trimmed or piped at neck, sleeves, pocket and belt in colors. Light, medium and dark patterns. \ any style you prefer. -complete, Checks, Medium and Large Sizes ~you're certain.to find your size in This is a genuine economy occasion, and will be the signal for extensive buying. Select yours while patterns are Y AT m i m AR TG ECONOGRAMS eSNE=Say Turkish Bath Towels 4 for 79¢ 25c_17x36 kind, heavy and absorbent. . Hemmed Tablecloths, 39c 50x50 white mercerized cot- ton cloths, ready for use, 10c Turknit Wash Cloths 3 for 10c Hemmed Napkins, 59c Doz. Mercerized Cotton Napkins, suitable for lunchrooms and boarding houses; 17x17. 35¢c Pillowcases, 25¢ Each 2x36; perfect quality cases; free from starch. Limit, 6 to a buyer. Stenciled Grass Rugs, $5.00 9x12 Durable Grass Rugs, in blue and green stencilings. Bureau Scarfs, 59¢ Lace borders and cut lace centers; sizes 45x18 and 50x18. ‘Worth up to $1.00. Children’s Silk Hose, 95¢ Pure Silk Hose of beautiful ru‘lfl': sizes 6% to 10, Slight rregulars of $1.50 kind. Fiber Silk Hose, 35c ‘Women's Black Fiber Silk Hose, slight irregulars of 5% kind. 3 pairs for $1.00. Mercerized Hose, 35¢ ‘Women's Mercerized Black Cotton Hose, with three-seam back; slight irregulars. 3 pairs for $1.00, Extra Size Vests, 12J5c Women's Bxtra Size Gauzo Vests, with V neck: slight ir- regulars. Limit, 6 to a buyer. ,Women's Union Suits, 39c Fitrite Union Suits, perfect quality; band top, tight or shell knees. Extra sizes, 48ec; regular sizes, 3%c. Kayser Chamoisette Gloves, 59¢ Two-clasp style, in black, white, brown, mode, gray and mastic, Kid Gloves, 95c ‘Women's Imported Kid Gloves, perfect quality; in black, white, brown, tan, gray, etc. Men’s Cape Gloves, 95c Dressy and Serviceable Tan Capeskin Gloves, with spear point backs. Sold for $1.75. Boys’ Overalls, 69c Casey Jones, Jr. Blue Denim Bib Overalls, with four pocke gu l-l;z riveted buttons, Sizes to 16. Juvenile Suits, $149 Two-plece Suits with cordu- roy pants and Latona suiting or galatea wash tops. Blue, brown and tan, Sizes 3 to 8. Men’s Socks, 6 Pairs, $1.19 New shipment Reliablo Barnesknit Bg‘aks. every pair te. T T T T T T T T O T T O TR LU T L L T T T T T LT T brown, navy, Men’s Work Shirts, 79¢ Casey Jones and other good makes of heavy blue shirts with- collar and pocket, Dou- ble sewed. Men’s Nightshirts, 98c “Universal” brand, now-and erfect. Cut full and excel- ently made. (TR T LT LT T é