Evening Star Newspaper, March 21, 1923, Page 12

12 - WIFE QUICK TORESENT [Féiisis, 25o¢| Postal Curvency, | ATTACK ON CHARACTER Mrs. Ambrose Smsll, Seeking Ac- tion on Husband’s Estate, Takes Attorney to Task: Ty the Assoctated Press. TORONTO, March 21.—Mrs. Am- brose Small, wife of the adian theatrical magnate, who disappeared more than three years ago yester- day, was questioned by counsel for his sisters regarding “unhappy dif- ferences,” she has had with her hus- band in 1917. Mrs. Small appeared in nurrng:l(o court in connection with her applica- tion to_hav 1l declared dead in order that 2,000,000 estate might be settled. In this connection she exhibited a Jetter dated 3 919, written ry Small to J er, a theatri- wal friend in York, in which the impressario pressed an intenticn “to drop out within the next year or two.” Sought to Question Wife. With Mrs. Small in the witness band. When she appeared at a loss to understand what he meant, he added: “Regarding a_man.” s At these words Mrs. Small jumped to_her feet and cried in a loud voice: “Mr. Slaght, if you are attempting to cast any reflections on my good name, I will face the whole world and go before any tribunal in the land. More than that, if my husband were alive now, he would horse whip any scoundrel that circvlated those stories.” Says Small Dend. Mrs. Small then added that she had had only one difference with her hus- band in 1917. “My husband was in the power of a designing woman who passed as Mrs, Kelso,” she said, “and there was a diabolical plot afoot so that she might stay in the city. “In 1917 my husband made a con- ion ‘and then after that we were DY, Detective Austin P. Mitchell, who had made a_ world-wide the missing theatrical man fied that he was positive Sma dead and that he knew within an cres the spot where refused to re the body could be found and he was upheld by Judge Coatsworth, who ruled the witness was not obliged to answer. reveal The average yield of a cork tree is about forty-five pounds each “har- t is to say, every eight or Commonin:1862, May Be Revived, “Postage currency,” Which was com- mon enough in 1862, may come back | agair, if agitation for it return con-; tinues. Postmaster General Mew has re- celved “postage currerjcy” to the amount of $13, recently turned in at a post office iif Syracuse, N. Y. The yellow slips of paper bore the legend, “Receivable for postage stamps at any post office.” Certain business assoclations today are urging the revival 'of this old “postal currency” as a substitute for unredeemable gummed wstamps used for small payments sent through the mails, Syracuse postal officials sent the “currency” to the Post Offfice Depart- ment, and the latter semt it to the Treasury, which redeenved it to full value. It is declared to be inconvenient to have purchasers make out checks or money orders for small amounts. _— Brown and White Taxl. Main 431. Easter Bunnies Toy Dept. 4th Floor Easter Candies First Floor LANSBURGH & BROTHER March 22, 1923 430 Seventh Street Northwest Washington—New York—Paris _ = STORE NEWS for Thursday, Sports Styles in Spring Footwear, $8.50 Sports shoes this season are a delightiul compromise between the mannish oxford and the footwear of super- feminine design. The model illustrated, for in- stance—a tongue pump, with comfortable Cuban heel, that may grace al- most any Easter costume and still not lose its sporty g Shown in gray suede, beige suede™ or brown to carry out the A. G. Slaght, representing th Lower rates—Advertisement. l g prevailing note of one's outfit, it is surely a fitting finishing touch. Many other interesting styles at $8.50. —second Floor. All-Wool Serge, Yar(i, $1.19 Ready sponged and shrunk. A popular Spring fabric. 44 inches wide. Scarcely a wardrobe is complete without it. Shown in tan, copen, seal, navy, garnet, white, scarlet and black. All-Wool Crepes Special, $1.59 Yard A Spring dress fabric that rivals silks in its at- tractive colorings and its adaptability to all needs. All wool and 44 inches wide. Many colors, in- cluding navy, black and white. Poiret Twill and Tricotine, $2.69 Yard FFor suits, tailored coat: and smart street dresses. Two excellent all-wool fabrics, 54 inches wide. Brown, gray, navy and black. A brand-new showing of Paris favored models, including many whose originality is exclusive. $12.50 It is not necessary to go to enormous expense to have hats that are “different.”” We have secured a number of striking new hats, models for the early Springtime and for Midsummer as well, each showing a touch of individuality that you would hardly expect at such a reasonable price. Imported milans, real horsehair, straw and lace combinations and others that show their smartness in various ways. From the tiny turban and saucy poke to the large Gainsboro and garden hats, there are many styles to choose from. Some are dark colors for the uncertain days of early Spring, while others have a Midsummer brilliance. Other high-grade hats, $15.00 to $25.00. —Third Floor. Boys” All-Wool Easter Suits Keep Service in Mind with Two Pairs of Pants $9.75 First thought on “How well he loc! But ever-after satisfaction depends upon how well the suit holds its good looks and hiow dependably it wears—service. New model Norfolk suits, in all-wool tweed and cassimere or fast-color blue serge, have the clean-cut style to cause pride at Easter and the lasting qualities to eye with satisfaction through their long wear. Mixtures come in sizes 7 to 17, serges 8to17. Easter morn 15 —Second Floor. Little Queen Hats for Girls, $2.75 All aglow with Easter, the Little Queen Hats array themselves for the proud selection of their young wearers. There are hats with long streamers, hats fluffy with feathers or gay with flowers, and some that are so neat and practical they are just the thing for school hats. Light colors that match the Easter flowers or dark shades that go with every coat and frock a little miss may own. All sorts of shapes that are becoming to girls of school age, every one with the well known “Little Queen” smartness. Girls’ Better Hats Up to $15.00 ‘—Second Floor. N N\ —Fourth Floor. Odd Corsets, $1.95 These have been reduced from prices several dollars higher, many of them just the proper models for the Spring vogue. n R & G, American Lady, Madame Lyra, W ner’s Rustproof, La Grecque and Lansburgh Special models. A limited number from our regular stock. Sizes 20 to 34, but not in every make. ~—Third Floor. “Memel,” $65 “Uruguay,” $45 “Raymond,” $69.50 Dashing and Distinctive Peau de Peche Sport Coats Brought from Over Seas and Offered at Special Introductory Prices Showing Varied Whims of an Easter Suit Screen Your Home g A perky little affair with side-closing SR sl Rt Before Flies Get In! FASHION opportunity, indeed, is this new S — jacket, a box coat that flares from the importation of (Ilstincgive Paris-created Sport I i i shoulder, a long slim coat with tailored ) Coats. You .cannot fail to heed the style and lines—an Easter suit may be any of quality . appeal—it is outstanding. ‘And the close these and still be entirely correct. margin at which we have priced them makes a saving And any one of these fashion-favored styles rerv o3 s s s may be chosen from our showing at $29.50— on every garment truly irresistible. suits of fine navy blue poiret twills and trico- tines, in navy blue, black and Springlike tans in camelore. Some are tailored simplicity, while others indulge in embroidery and other trimmings. =/ Peau de Peche, a new fabric Paris has had another charming inspiration—top coats of Peau de Peche, a fabric as soft and caressing = : as peach skin, and shown in all the marvelous color- E i ings that springtime herself could conceive. Colors |} i that dominate the mode of gay Paree. g === Suits of Twill or Camel’s Hair, $39.50 There's a newness in a ‘sportslike suit of camel’s hair that makes it atcharming part of the Spring mode. Then-there are many twill suits, in black, navy and tan, to appeal to every taste. Plenty of sizes for the young miss, for the woman of medium build, and even for the stylish stout. B i Much easier to keep flies out—by screening the home now—than to get rid of these disease carriers later. Large stocks here of sturdy quality screen doors and window screens. Some special prices to those who buy now. All are strongly made, in standard sizes. Easy to hang. No. 3 Door—Frame 74x3 inches, covered with 12- mesh black wire cloth, walnut stain finish. Sizes 2.6x6.6 and $1.79 2.8x6.8, each Following Screen Doors in Six Standard Sizes 2.8x7 2.10x6.10 Hand-Tailored Throughout livery one of these coats is hand-tailored, and the most perfect finish is given the smallest detail. Their styles interpret the ultra-smart in sport wear, with pleatings, tuckings and other unobtrusive trimmings. Or perhaps a novel sleeve with an unusual cuff, pockets placed in new ways, collars that roll up, spread open, or end in a long flowing scarf. Distinctive Spring Suits, $59.50 A splendid selection of styles, many of them with a quiet dignity that shows their quality to the best advantage, and others with a slightly bizarre effect ghat gives them ° a greater individuality.. Fine poiret twill in navy blue or black or the popular tan camel’s hair. 2.6x6.6 2.1Ix7 2.8x6.8 .Other Spring Suits, $25.00 to $110.00. There are deep chocolate browns, copen blue, and a full range of those colors that might be found at the smartest French race tracks or golf courses. Rose, mouse, mimosa, delft blue, henna and many others. And large daring plaids, too, in black and white and other effective combinations. 4N—Frame 7%x4 inches, natural pin finish, covered with 12-mesh black wi 20G— Fancy 3-panel door; all corners braced: frame 7x4 inches, natural finish, with two coats of varnish; covered with 12- 3x7 9G—A high-grade door of selected pine; frame 124x4 inches; semi-flush mitered molding; 14-mesh galva nli zed wire cloth. 9B—Made of high-grade selected pine; 1Jgx4 molding; covered with 14-mesh bronze wire | | I | | | | | —Second Floor. 100 Jersey Silk Petticoats We would have taken many times this quantity if we could ‘mesh galvanized $3.25 wire cloth. Each Each - Window Screen Specials Adjustable length screen, made of selected soft pine. covered with 12-mesh black wire cloth. .49¢ 28x33, each...... 28x37, each... Galvanized Wire Screens Well made; length adjustable. 12x33, e....45C 28x33, each..... 15x33, -S0c 24x37, 28x37, 30x37, 30x45, iriches; semi-flush mitered ‘} I li | | have gotten them, but the values are so spe- cial, we had to be sat- isfied with a few. Petticoats of high- grade Silkk Jersey, fashioned on slim lines and trimmed in various effective ways. Many styles to choose from at two low prices. ~Third Floer. $45 to $98.50 ~Second Floor. LANSBURGH & BROTHER 420-430 SEVENTH ST. N.W. Purple, copen, gray, henna, sandalwood and green, some combined with Egyptian prints. Lovely quality jer- sey. Bright shades of purple, American beauty, gray, henna and sandalwood. Some with insets of Paisley 22x33, 24x33,