Evening Star Newspaper, April 5, 1923, Page 13

THINK SLAIN GIRL WED BEFORE DEATH Police Search Marriage Rec- ords, Seeking Husband of Chloroformed Model. i By the Assoriated Press. NEW YORK, April 5—Marriage records in nearby towns in New Jer- sey were scrutinized today by New | # York police to determine 1f Dorothy Keenan, slain model, had been secret- 1y married under an assumed name to & young man of wealth shortly befors she was chloroformed. The police were told that the model had confided to friends that she had eloped to New Jersey at the fag end of an all night party and gone through a marriage ceremony. When her friends pressed her for the name of her husband, according the story told the police, she cvaded a direct answer but named two men ¢ n seen in her company One of tlie men, whose name was not made public when questioned by reporter, admitted he had often rciated with the model, but denied | I 1 married her. man ing he wa intro- ame girl who ¢ Mitchell of 'Gotham Pupils Taught Lessons By Wireless By the Amaciated Press NEW YORK, April 5 — Readin’, ‘ritin’ and 'rithmetic, taught to the tune of the radlo, had its first trial when pupils of several city high schools took an accountancy exam- ination by wireless telephony. While officlals of the New York board of education listened, a radio station broadcast the voice of an in- structor dictating a series of ac- countancy problems. Pupils at their desks in several high schools simui- neously heard the problems, ered them and then heard the cor- act “answers transmitted by the pecially installed radio loud-speak- ing devices. GANNA WALSKA IN PARIS. PARIS, April 5. — Mme. Ganna Walska, wife of Harod ¥. McCormick | of Chicago, arrived in Parls yesterday | from New York. She brought much , baggage and several maids. At the station, surrounded by a group of admirers, Ganna Walska said that as eoon as she had appeared at the na- tional opera, where she expected to jing “Rigoletto” she was going to Mathilde McCormick’s determina- tion to marry Max Oser, the former Swiss riding master, is still unshaken, | jaccording to Ganna Walska. tempt had heen made to pawn some | of her stolen jewels. ited ve- | Atiantic | \ia last night to that a young n seen with a coat | e stolen from the that &n The woman with the coat was sald to have been seen on the boardwalk at Atlantic ity The attempt to pawn the jewels in Philadelphia was said to have been made by a man for | whom the polica have been search- ing ever since the murd, |LADY NORTHCLIFFE LOSES BIG INCOME Marriage Ends Annuity Al- lowed During Widowhood, Under Terms of Will. By the Associated Press. LONDON, April 5.—The newspapers assert that Lady Northcliffe, by marrying Sir Robert Arundell Hud- son, relinquishes a large fortune; however, there are no estimates of the amount. It 18 recalled that under the terms of the publisher's will, his widow was given an annuity of 25 per cent of the residuary trust “during her | widowhood.” Similarly, Lord North- !clift's London residence, Carlton Gar- dens, was bequeathed to her for the same period. Aside from this, Lady Northeliffe received an immediate | legacy of 10,000 pounds, as well as her husband’s personal effects. She also has possession of two country houses | which the viscount gave her before | his death. | _News of yesterday's wedding | Hartlebury came as a complete su | prise to every one except a few inti- | mate friends. ~Lady Northcliffe and Sir Robert had long been intimate and were closely associated in war work, especially in the organization of a | private hospital for sick and wounded soldiers Robert and Lord North- cliffe were also close friends. The bride is a popular host her wide circle of friends lating as to whether she w liberal soctety in view ¢ ot her husband's 1th that party, The Junk Pile Does a Rushing Business During Spring House-Cleaning PRING is the time 4o start a new deal all around. It calls for throwing away use- ‘vemences. 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STAR, WASHINGTON, PROBE CONVICT’S DEATH. T 1923. special committee of five representa- tives; « HURSDAY, APRIL 5, taken. Senators sald they would awalit the pleasure of the house, and, Florida Legislators Investigate The report was to center on a re: lution asking investigation intro- duced in the lower branch yesterday by Fred 8. Davis of Leon. It was Charge of Brutality. passed by the mgeneral assembly ef if the committee recommended ap- pointment of a committee to Inves- tigate the death of Tabert, the senate would concur in the resolution and also would appoint a committee that Lecture Tour. CONAN DOYLE IN U. S. Noted English Author Arrives for|, |tatity wint do more 1o cure the the world than internationalism bolshevisin Malcolr Bird c A nena and exhib tion of the Florida legislature in in- vestigating ‘Tabert of Munich, N, D., have died fn a convict camp In Dixle jcounty as the result of brutal treat- j ment. TALLAHASSEE, Fla., April §.—Ac- | North Dakota. the death of Martin|the issue in the house when alleged to tee for vecommendations. today awaited a report of a Heated oppostilon developed over r. Davis presented the resolution, but a roll call vote carried adoption by 73 to 3. It then went to the speclal commit- In the upper branch no action was it might functien jointly. —_— NEW YORK, April 5.—8ir Arthur Co- | ited an uncanny nan Doyle arrived on the Olymplo today | G Which t with s second revelation” o pey A rhenomenl and to take part In scie: iflo_tests to Getermine the manifesta- | tions he has described. ! The annual ¢ He sald he firmly belleved that re-|ral Cia ligion combined with faith in fmmor- | o ph of himsel Teadn were, visible. 1 nd three children a Women {in Massachusetts should = not be lable for jury service, nelther ahould they pay @ poll tax, accord- Ing to the reports of two committeen of the legislature. Iy SILVER ANNlVERSARY 1216 F St. N.W. uch Some of the biggest placed on sale! And in all the Anniversary g “plums” Haven’t you heard people telling of the wonderful values that they have secured? See These Popular Anniversary Values in, Women’s %73%:° Twillcord No longer need there be any huuznon about a chic suit at a very small price! Make your selections from navy, tan and gray, in the strictly tailored, long slashed panel styles or the modish semi-tailleurs, which offer bloused, wrap-around, loose box and double-breasted box jackets—ornamented with self cord- ings, self strappings and hand-embroidered finishes. Genuine Camel’s Hair %32 Have you noticed how very smart they are? Is 100% pure wool, which you'll ind In these suits! For style choice you'll find a model which best become: For now and for months to come a constant, agreeable companion! Compelling, NEW for FRIDAY $35.00 to $45.00 Fine Fabric Women’s Coats, Capes & An unbelievable assortment of values—one of the great in- stances of making the Anniversary Sale memorable. Silk Velvay Capes in ripple pointed shoulder yoke and panel styles. iy Cord twill in ri ipple capes and braid-embroidered Mondaine Wraps of Delysia, Mondaine and Bolivia, in blouse, kimono and wrap-over styles. Sports Coats of fleeced overplaids. mixtures. camel's hair swagger topcoats in loose backs, straightline and belted Anniversary Means Opportunity to Select Women’s*uu° Dressy Coats, $60.00 Sash tied wrap-around models, kimono blouse and belted mox charm of these pronounced fashions. Soft tile fabrics an of navy. of quality. Another Anniversary Feature, $60.00 and $75.00 Coats, Capes and Wraps, $49.50 Just arriving for Friday—chinch greater zest to the variety of beautiful texture, in_hand-embroidered and bra trimmed. In navy, black, cocoa, batw dels at $49.50. -embroidered styles, g and tan. Why Not Have a Dress Skirt $8.50 and $9.50 Skirts, $5.25 Knife.plaited wool crepes, box-plaited crepe checks. wrap-around Sports Skirts of polalre and homespun checks and plalds. Striped prunella, velour checks, Walstbands, 26 to 36 inches. $11.50 to $13.50 Skirts, $9.25 eponge checks and plaids, mixtures, velour checks, wool crepe, wool Canton flan- i's halr overplaids and novelty woven stripes. navy, black and color com- Ratine boucle, nel, ca Gray, tan, beige, cocoa, binations. $16.50 Silk Sports Skirts, $13.75 cheniile striped Can- solid-color crepe de Noveity striped Roshanara, ton, brocaded Canton, Paisley, chine and satin back Canton. Anniversary Brings These! $40.00 and $45.00 Fur Scarfs $27.50 A very wide choice of the f: tonable furs—the Important acc sory for spring. Stone Marten Two-skin Dark Mink Platinum Wolf Blue Dyed Wolt Foxes—Gray and Brown Real Lace-Trimmed NECKWEAR Half Price and Less Hand-embroidered. daintily tucked and trimmed very beautifully, with rcal Irish, filet and Valenciennes laces. Guipmes with bib, pancl and Tuxedo collars. Frilled guimpes, bateau and Bertha collars. Vestees—some very unusual effects. $150 to $10.50 Neckwear, 75¢, $1.00, S50, $2.50, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00. Anniversary Silk Hosiery $2.00 to $3.00 Silk Stockings $1.35 Full-fashioned, Arriving for Friday More Fiber Silk Sweaters, $9.85 Lovely and like pure silk, In a block weave and In the Tuxedo model so universally becoming— the best fiber sweaters money can buy. For Color Choice Navy, black, cocoa, white, gray and radle, ll-silk_or mer- Black, white, cordovan, brown, light gray, medium gray, otter, camel, fawn, taupe, champagne, nude ani gun metal. $2.25 Chiffon Silk Stockings $1.65 Very remarkable special—every ct, even weave—mercer- opa—in black, cinnamon, $1.50 16-button-length French Chaimosette Olov”—whlte, bisque and siive! $2.00 Novelty Chamolsette Gauntiet Glo b .l:;:"see these prices on the famous Centemeri Fr $3.00 to $4.50 French Kid Gloves, one and two‘ p and SI 95 Ist s “r.p‘:.’;fl' 12.button French Kid and Suede Glo: 75c New for Friday Pumps and Oxfords Only $3.25 Pr. Street and sport styles, patent {eather and tan calf strap pumps, with low heels; aiso black kid and brown calf oxfords. New 51000 and $11.00 Pumps, $7.50 Pair e twe.otrep pumpey oot xford, yet very dreesy. pumps, cut-out effect, with Cuban heels and p New $9.00 and $10.00 Pumps and Oxfords, $6.50 Pair Gray suede one-strap pumps, with low, flat heels and hand-turned soles; gray suede dressy one- p pumps In two-button effect; black oxfords, with Cuban heels and welt soles, and black or t pumps, one strap, with weit soles and Cuban heels. All at $6.50 a pair. $7.00 Pumps and Oxfords, $5.00 Pair Black kid one-strap pumps, with welit soles and Cuban heels; black and brown calf oxfords, with medium round toes, miiitary heels and welt 2oles, and tan calf sport oxfords, with round toes and flat heels, for all- otma “outdoor service, Splondid shoes, all of them. will fall tomorrow! roups vou will find varicty and attractivenes because so many manufacturers have co- operated with us to celebrate our S Suits, $33.50 Especlally lovely In color when the fabric you—the loose box of jaunty grace, the double-breasted box or the longer, more tailored slashed panel Jacket. and chinchil 1d twills, with a c tan, pecan, gray and black. Unparallcled for smart style and excellence la satin capes with caracul collars, giving still Here are fabrics of lovely seli or cffectively tasscl Celebrating 25 Years of Progress Good Anniversary News for Friday! 1216 F St. N.W. New merchandise at popular prices will be and values that are possible only ver Anniversary in a fitting way! Suits Suits 29 A’ Great Day Friday for Dresses 5.00 Women’s 33 " Dresses $19.50 You'll want to choose them quickly while all the lovely colors are intact and when you have your pick of the surpris- ingly choice lot. Canton” Crepes. Satin-faced Canton, Printed Crepes, Tricolaine—with all the high points of style to attract you and to make you happy in any selection! Straightline little dresses as clever as can be and in highest favor with fashion. Draped modcls that never forsake the slender sithouette, panels that flutter and fall with the fascination of soft silken s , and lovely beadings in the very newest effects, $10.00 to $18.50 ery $7.50 & $10.00 When you realize that only fine in- dividualized hats are ever in our hat shops you'll appreciate the Anniversary Values here for you! Sports, Street and Dress Hats! At $10.00 many rcally wonderful hats, in moire ribbon, in straws with silk combina- tion with artful embroidery applied in clever ways and the colors which one likes to try on and choose from At $750—Finc felts in the close-fitting, smart shapes, with roll or mushroom brims, in orchid, gray, blue and tar Wraps $2 5.00 $39. 50 the v lor cho Pretty Gathered In for Anniversary Handmade Flowers Charming, artistically made nosegays, wreaths, garlands and single flowers, many of silk, to complete a dance frock, for the street corsage, for a colorful ap- plique, for the spring hat! 1 to 4 Less at 50c, 75¢, $1, $1.50, $2, $2.50 Also other lovely flowers in the fash- ionable garden blooms—a splendid lot! English Attention—$4.00 to $10.00 Handmade Blouses Real lace trimmed Batiste and Dim- ity, Tuxedo _and Peter Tan'....... $2.85 Pine Voiles, Tux- edo and Peter Pan, roll col- g3 85 lars ; e Voiles, ves. tees, roll €4 .85 collars, frills Wide Irish and Fllet Laces on Fi h Voles....... $7.85 New Hand.draun_Frilled Voile Blouses, just arrived, $2.75. There’s No Place More Busy Than the MISSES’ SHOP Styles for Young Women And They Surely Do Like the Anniversary Prices! Dozens of Lovely New Silk Dresses $19.50 Enchanting in youthful effects, in ruffies, with ribbons and sashes—flat crepes, cantons and taffetas—a merry company ready to greet you! Coats Suits $27.50 to $35.00 Sports ’ $49.50 and $55..00 Coats and Capes, $37.50 Suits, $22.50 Homespuns and tweeds In tan, in Street Coats and Capes—models the lovely soft b . | of pre-eminent styling in Mandalay, geay/and 'y 90ft blue 80 be- | V\gyne, Velveratte: and Twli. coming to youth. In box Jackets | plouse, straightiine and belted styles that are fascinating whether worn | In navy, black, tan, gray and Sor- rento. $59.50 and $69.50 Wraps, Capes and Coats, $47.50 Straightline Wraps, Side-draped Wraps and Full Circular Capes in the most fashlonable fabrics—Ara beila, Veldyne, Fashona and Lus- trosa—in lovely shades of Sorrento, rust, fallow, navy and biack $95.00 to $125 Dress Coats, Wraps and Capes, $67.50 Lovely Marvella, Veldyne and Gerona, Canton crepe and crepe faille—slender straightiine coats or blouse-effect wraps, many all-over embroidered or bralded, some fur- collared; Sorrento, rust, tan and navy for your cholce, as well as black. Every New Glowing Spring Color in Costume Blouses $6.95 to $7.50 Styles $4.85 Printed Siik Jacquette and Silp- over styles. Handmade Georgett Crepe Overblouses, daintily b and embroidered In the lovely light shai that make a costume of the two-plece suit. Tallored Sports Blouses In white radium silks with Tuxedo or Peter Pan collars. i | J fastened or casually open to display | a pretty blouse. : $49.50 to $69.50 Tailored Suits, $37.50 All the style that talloring art can | suggest—the smartest of new Ideas in Jackets and skirts that wrap- around in_the slender, approved | manner. Twill cords In navy, tan or greystone. | $65.00 to $85.00 Dressy Suits $47.50 | Tan, navy and greystone, in the | amartest of thres-plece box mogels | with prettlly topped frocks—and in two-plece costumes. All with lovely .‘ Jackets embroidered or ribbon trim- med and wrap-around skirts. Do Not Miss the Lovely Silk Underwear Beautiful crepe-back satins, crepe de chines and radium « ~—the rich, heavy qualities that inspire all the beauty that can be put into silken underthings—with real laces and dai $10.00 to $18.00 Nightgowns and Pajamas, $3.85 to $12.85 $5.00 Envelope Chemise, $3.85 Dozens of lovely lace-trimmed, hand-embroldered stylos; coiors as well as white, pink, Speclal for the Anniversary... o Silk Petticoats and hemstitched fleach and orchid. °5$3.85 Sflk Negligees Regular $5.00 and $6.00 Silk Jersey | Lovely little robes of crepe de chine, in flowing kimono style, in and Radlum S8ilk Psnlcoau. with Copenhagen blue, rose, red, tur- pretty new flounces $3 85 quolse and navy. A‘!vu straightline with em- 1 a few -Satin Breakfast 38.9 broldered scallops. .