Evening Star Newspaper, May 31, 1923, Page 15

FEAREX-L.S, AGENT VICTIM OF CHINESE Consuls Seek Joseph Peak, Ay " Terror of Drug Ring, Miss- ing in Canton. JUNIUS B. WOOD. By Wireless to The Star and Chicago -Daily ws. Copyright, 1923 31.—Joseph | | Peak.,! Sates as a former government nar cotic agent and later as a P!‘ohll)illon’ cnforcement offcial, has disappeared | into China's great unknown under- | world and all American consuls in the orient have been notified in hopes | 1 securing trace of his whereabouts. In the cou of his law enforce ties Peak has placed more | Chinese violators of the drug law in American it 1s now_feared that the Chinese under- £round drug ring has finally enmesh-, ©d the diminutive American officer. | Peak arrived in Canton a fort- night ago and registered at the Asia Hotel as “Joseph Mc He con- | fided to Ar 1 Consul Raymond | P, Tenney he was in China| seeking the ost daughter of a| wealthy American client. He showed | Cqnsul Te a Memphis police | \dgntifi burcau picture of an | Oklahoma City man who, he as serted, was the kidnaper of the girl. Disappears at Night. That night he started on a tour of Canton's “flower boats” Since then he has been missing. His bag- xage and confidential papers remain t the hotel 1" revenue bur Treasury partment. His _princi- pal flelds of operations were New York, Chicago and Washington. At time he was central figure in the | arthing of a big opium theft from | vaults of the Treasury Depart- Later Peak operated in Chica- g the days of Dr. William S. Nutt. record also shows many sensa- | 2ional raids and_ arrests in govern- ment cases in Boston, Philadelphia, | St. Lout: Francisco, Atlanta, | Savannah, Memphis, lie, Bir- | mingham, Wheeling' and Tampa. LEFT SERVICE IN 1919. Peak Rated One of Most Emcientl Operatives. ., has been out of .the feder: > service sinces 1919, but wher s going good w one of the most efficient men in th ederal service and turned up some of | the big: cases on record, according | to Col. Levi G. Nutt, in charge of this work for the government Joseph Tea weighing Nutt first met him in Tampa, Fla.. and found him an | unusually suc agent. | In 1919 he t south” in the ce. Tt was alleged that he was | sing government transportation for his own private trips which he had not been authorized to make for th federal service. He used this trans portation from Chic legns, from New Ol géles and from Los Angeles to San | Diego, it is said. | Convicted In West., When he had trailed him to San Dicgo Col. Nutt found Peak in Jjail, charged with violation of some locai | law. He had hi rested, charged with - misuse of government trans- vortation, and he was sentenced to a | day in the federal peni- 7 McNeal Island, state of Thomas_Glyd Washington After he got out of that Col. Nutt heard _of the Whitc tlety, narcotic so v. an anti- | h helped to en- | Nutt_heard of him was | through the State Department, when lie was reported to be in jail in Cal- cutta for impersonating a govern- ment officer. 1 FLEET SURGEON NAMED. Dr. G. W. Warren in Charge Dur- ing Shrine Water Festivities. Special provision for taking care of sick ones during the water festi H ties of the Shrine celebration has een made. Dr. G. W. Warren has| appointed fleet surgeon, and his | cht, the Allababa, has been assigned | the official hospital ship. It will be | v _equipped to take care of any | emergency during the celebrations on “the water. and a spectal visual | call will be arranged, which it will | answer promptly. —_— pewriters which are painted whit. over are said to improve the | users’ output. while causing less eye | strain. % Evefifody Needs Y Nutra-Vin in the Spring After the strain of the win- ter and you feel all run down —Maybe the influenza has had you for a victim—you need a tonic—not only a re- storative tonic, but a nutri- tive tonic as well i that will build ti: normalize the whole system. NUTRA-VIN does just that. It's a sensible and scientific composition of in- gredients that will not up- set the stomach, but will put “new life in you.” Pleasant to the taste—and quick to act. NOW is the time to take NUTRA-VIN. At all Peoples and other good Drug Stores Graham Remedy Co. SUPRUSS e ey N K S Nl Ml S S5 N TO~NIGHT Tomorrow Alright KEEPING WELL—Aa MR Tablet (s vegetable sperient) taken at night will help keep you weil, by toning and strengthening your di- N _JUNIORS—Little Nis One-third the regular dose. of the same ingredients, then candy coated. For children "and adults. OPEN 9:15 A M. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, Woodwarn &7 10th, 11th, F and G Streets MAY 31, 1923. p: 15 nthrop CLOSE 6 P.M. | A Clearance of a Limited Number Men’s Spring Suits Mostly With 2 Trousers Greatly Reduced to $24 Single-breasted Suits, in this Spring’s desirable styles, taficen from regular stock and radically reduced for quick sale. Cassimeres, durable worsteds and fine cheviots. The colors are brown, tan and gray—now very popu- lar—and mixtures. The patterns—Stripes, which so many men are wearing, checks and overplaids. Mostly regular sizes, a few stouts, longs and shorts. At this very low price, it will be a good investment to buy one of these suits now for wear next fall and winter. Men's Clothes Section, Second floor. 18 Brushed Wool g . . Men’s Furnishings Reduced s o 46 Men's High-grade Silk 34 pairs Men's Fine White Four-in-hand Ties, $1.55 each; Madras Pajamas, $2.15 pair; Greatly Reduced, $2.95 each were $250. Figured and striped were s, With seli-woven Htalbior Cavinmn e er patterns. stripes; slightly mussed; all fi Eatss e 72 Men's Imported Silk Four- it ghtly ront and patch pockets: navy, black and brown; sizes 38 to 44. 14 Wool or Fiber-and-wool Slip-on Sweaters.* gri in-Hand Ties, greatly reduced 51 pairs Men's Fine Cotton to 65c each. Light weight; Socks, 35c pair, 3 pairs, $1; wei plain and fancy colors. 75c pair. Full fashioned, Eng- = duced to 85c each. ® Some with 15 pieces Scotch Shirtings, 50c lish make; cordovan only. Sizes {Woctone —combinations: round vard; were $1. Short ends, 255 10, 1034, 11 R e maon Ve n- tur back cuffs; na; black, white and black., navy ‘and gray, to- mato and jade: sizes 36, 38, 40, 44 ® Wool Slip-on Swenters, $2.95 38 Men's Fine Silk-finished Crepe Shirts, greatly reduced to $1.95 each. Pronounced colored and 3 yard lengths. 77 Men’s Union Suits, special, 85c each. Checked nainsook: closed crotch; knee length; stripes; soft fold cuffs attach- ~ Shemt Were 8395 High turn- oteHs b E I tol over collars; finished with ‘(I"‘filf,ff -P'usr'nzisl?m‘zt to J‘ou s ed; sizes 144, 15, 1542, stripes of fiber and wool around bottom, collar and cuffs: narrow belt; brown and gold, biack and Men’s Golf and et Sports Oxfords ' and pockets; sizes 36 and 38. Greatly Reduced to $2.75 pair Sweater Section, Third floor. 2 r _Girls” Sweaters 71 pairs of White Buck, Canvas, White Nu-Buck with Reduced to $2.95 black trim amd Smoked Horse Golf and Sports Oxfords; 20\ Sweaters:. all iwool:: élin. odds and ends, broken sizes which have been grouped to- over and button-down iro{:t gether and marked extremely low to dispose of them quickly Get a good pair of high-grade shoes at this low price, if your models; plain or fancy striped colors: sizes 8 to 14 years size is here. Sizes 6%,7,8 A;6,6%,7,7%,8B; 6,64, 7, 815,10 D. 25 Slip-on Play Aprons, hoe Sectlon, Seccond floor. greatly reftuced to 75c each. Boys’ Caps, 25¢ Peggy cloth, in tan, navy and A fraction of the original price green; sizes 8, 12, 14 years. 25 Palrs Girlw Bloomers, Mixtures and plain colors; in a good assortment of*~ fabrics; sizes 63§ to 714. 4 Boys’ Automobile Dusters Zreatly reduced to 65c each. With waistband; in navy and tan greatly reduced to $1.25. Dark colors: size 10 years only; suit- Peggy Cloth; sizes 12 to 14 years. able for boys or girls. Girle’ Taffeta Dresses, 55 10 Boys’ Wash Suits, $1 each; each; were $10. Attractive styles: trimmed with ruffies, ribbon and wool embroidery and lace berthas; blue and brown; sizes 8 to 14 years. 2 Girl® Knicker Suits, $12.50 each; were $19.75. Brown mixed tweed, with linen collars and cuffs; size 12 years. 30 Boys’ Black Leather Belts, 25c each; were 50c. Slightly 4 Juniors’ ‘White Georgette shopworn; sizes 30, 32. S pairs Boys' Wash Knickers, Suitawie for svaquotss, sives 13, §1 each; were $2. Sizes 15,17, 18 13‘.‘ .1110 Sl R were $L65. Sizes 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 years only. “.1: eflrln" ln“ic x-t-:w )r“"" years only; button-on style. 9 Small Boys' High-grade b B g ench. apey 12 Boys’ Play Suits, 50c each; Suits greatly reduced to $395 jions and leghorns, red, bime tan, were $I. Blue, blue trimmed in each. Wash and wool and navy and brown. red; low neck, short sleeves; other combinations. Sizes 3 Girls' Section, Fourth floor. sizes 2 and 3 years only. and 4 years. Housewatres Greatly Reduced Small Boys” Wash Hats Greatly reduced to 25¢ each H = 2, 0 S t] damaged o - 120 Hats, various colors, white 26 Boys' Shirts and Blouses, w.,'S",L( remarkable vrnl-:-":t greatly 'reduced to 50c each. the prices quoted. included; slightly 'mussed. Shirts, 123 to_14 neck; blouses. 7.8, 11 years. White a; E <lightly mussed. HEacivee: 2 Gibsom Hardwood Case Re- frigerators, $39.75 each; were $42. Three-door style, seamless orcelain lining; 65 lbs. ice ca- Boys® Section, Fourth fioor. 50 Brassieres, Special, 65¢ each Single garter Brassieres of eity. 1 Gibson Hardwood Case Re- 30 Brassieres, 55c each: were celain lining; 100 Ibs. ice ca- fine stri Bl e 2 much higher. Different makes Daclty. i '“ triped material; sizes 32 and styles: satin, lace trimmed 1 Napanee White Kitchen Cab- g and_embroldery trimmed: sizes '50: was 865. With 25x40- 7 Binner amd B. & J. Co 32, 34. 38, 40. mch white porcel aliding greatly reduced to $5 5 C-B, Bon Ton and P. N. Cor- table top. Treco, satin and French ba sets, $2.50 each: were $4 and $5. 15 Dust-No Garment Bags, $1: low and walstline; sizes 22, 2 White coutil; high bust; sizes 24, were $2. Moth and dust proof; 26, 30. 3 25. 26, sise 27x60x4 inches. 15 Corsets, greatly reduced to 18 Large Size Potato Ricers, $1_each. Odds and ends of dif- 50c each; were $1. ferent makes and styles that 4 Metal Spice Cabinets, $1.25 were much higher priced. each; were $2.25, ® Cemetery Vases, 65c each: were $1.25. With glass contain- ers. 4 4-ft. Stepladders, 95¢ each; were $1.80. @ Maternity Corsets. $2.50 each; were $5. Bertha May and Ferris: sizes 23, 26, 27, 29, 36. Corset Section, Third floor. 2 Sanitary White Kitchen Gar- :;.l- Palls, $1.95 each; were Women’s Silk Gloves Special, ¢1.15 pair — wREEEEEESRE Unfin; ‘Wood Kitchen Tables, with drayger, $3.75 each; were $5.50. Size 26x42 inches. 16-button length, white; sizes 30 prs. Women's Strap-wrist 6%, 7, 7%, 8. Only 100 pairs. Fabric_Gloves, 75c pair; were 1 Unfinished Settee Table, 80 pairs Women’s 2-clasp Silk $1.50. White, beaver and gray; $8.75; was $16.50. Sises 30x60 Gloves, 45c pair; were much sizes 54, 6. e it Top Kitchen Ta- higher. White, black, beaver, prs. Women’s Strap-wrist ble, with drawer, $9.95; was white embroidered in black, Chamois Gloves, $1 pr.; were $16.50. Sise 27x42 inches. black embroidered in white; $1.65. White and natural color; 3 White Kitchen Stools, §1.45 ench; were 82.15. 24 inches high. sizes 5%, 5%. ‘Housewares Section, Fifth floor. sizes 5, 534, 6. Women's Glove Section, First fioor. Women's Undermuslins Special, 68c 125 pieces, consisting of en- velope chemise, gowns, corset covers, camisoles and drawers. Of nainsook and batiste; white and flesh; tailored, lace and em- broidery trimmed. Muslin Underwear Section, Third fior. Women’s Umbrellas Special, $3.25 25 22-inch sun and rain um- brellas; colors are red, green, brown and purple; assorted wood, bakelite-trimmed han- dles, with leather thongs or side straps. 10 Women's Black Plece-dyed Cloth _ Umbrellas, $2.45 each; were $4.50. Assorted wood, bak- elite-trimmed handles. 7 Men's 28-inch Tape-edge Piece-dyed Cloth Umbrellas, $3.45 eachs were $7. Assorted wood handles, sterling silver trimmed; slightly marred. Umbrella Section, First fioor. Women’s Coats 1% Price 1 $29.75; was $59.50. 4 $24.75 each; were $49.50. 6 $39.75 each; were $69.50. Some of the most fashion- able effects of the season are represented in this interesting group of pile fabric coats. Col- ors, navy and black; sizes 36 to 4. Women's Coat Section, Third floor. Women’s Suits $16.75; were $25 The outstanding charm of this group of suits is the sim- plicity of design and the re- fined color combinations. 8 Tweed Suits, 2 Blue Checked Homespun Suits. smartly tai- lored. $16.75 each. 2 Women's Suit Section. Third fioor. Daniel Green Satin Boudoir Slippers Reduced to $1.50 Very seldom’that we have the opportunity to offer these well known slippers at other than the regular price, but this is a special lot in just three colors, light blue, lavender and gray. that we have marked at this very low price for quick re- moval. All of them are newly arrived, perfect in every way. Sizes 1 to 8. Women’s White Pumps and Oxfords Greatly Reduced $2.75 Odd lots taken from our regu- lar stock and greatly reduced because of broken size range. 27 pairs White Canvas and Black-and-white Combination Oxfords: sizes 4%, 5, 5%, 6, 6,8 AAA; 4,414, 5 AA; 3, 3) 4 B; 3 3% C. 76 pairs White Canvas and Black-and-white Combination Pumps; sizes 5 to 8 AAA: 5, 5%, 6 AA; 3y, 4, 4%, 5, 5%, 6%, 7, 7% and 8 A; 3, 31, 4, 4y, 5, 5%, 6, 6%, 7 and 8 B; 2%, 3, 3%, 4, 415, 514, 6 C. Women's 8hoe Section, Third fioor. Odds and Ends Basketware Very Low Priced . Useful items; some slightly imperfect; others perfect; all at very low prices. Basketware Section, Fifth floor. Traveling Goods Slightly Rubbed, Damaged or Soiled 2 Women's 16-inch Five-piece Traveling Bags; genuine pigskin; slightly soiled. $8.50 eachi were 815. 1 18-inch Three-piece Travel- ing' Bag; hand sewed-In frame; leather lined. $7; was $12.50. wood bo¥X, black .enamel cove ing; leather binding; grade box, $11.50; was $22.50. 1 Woman's 18x12-inch Round Hat Box; black enamel, russet leather binding. Greatly Re- duced to $4.50. 2 Black Enamel Suit Cases: wood frame; double locks; 1 18- inch, 1 20-inch. $5 each; were *® 16-inch Three-pocket Genu- ine Walrus Brief Case. $5.50; was s11. China, Pottery Fancy Pieces Very Much Less Odds and ends of desirable fect at greatly reduced prices. China Section, Fifth floor. 50 Serving Trays Special, *1 each Mahogany-finished trays, 10x16 inches; inlaid effect in center; glass covered; handles. A very special value at $1. Colonial Glass 35 Colonial Glass Ice Tea Pitchers........ 99C Tumblers, $1 d 25 2-qt. Water Pitchers; wide 10c each;. . oz mouth; ice lip. 5 ‘Well made, clear glass. 20 Colonial Glass Water Sets, 58c Set. Clear.glass; wide mouth; jug and six tumblers constitute set. Glassware Section, Fitth floor. 48 Dresses in checked or plain gingham; colors are peach, blue, brown and green; low -neck and signs on pockets; sizes 2 to 6 years. 38 Children’s Checked Ging- ham 7S¢ each; were $1.35 and $1.50. Blue, pink, yel- low, green, tan; turn-over coll and cuffs of contrasting shades; sizes 3 to 5 years. and ).‘m Or“hllld-lflllnvlfl‘. Children’ Children’s Bloomer Dresses Special, $1 24 Children's Dresses, Special, $1.85 each. High waist 1line, high neck, short sleeves; finished with smockin and fancy stitching around necl and . sleeves; sizes 2 to 6 years. 15 ‘hildren’s hr“. 5e’ enchs were $1.95. Madras, pop- lin, black sateen, gingham and chimbray, =~ with _ white _turn- over collar and cuffs, trimmed With fancy stitching; sizes 2 to 5 years. Long, Handmade, Nainsook Skirts, §3.95 each: were B‘o’nom of skirts finished with hem or ruffle; edged with 's and Infants’ Section, Fourth floor. 2} Pretty design. Friday Remnant Day Savings Savings are always notable on Friday—Remnant Day — for staple merchandise is greatly reduced or specially priced. Wise shoppers come early in the day. s | Remnant Day Merchandise is not returnable or exchangeable; not sent C. O. D. or on approval; no mail or phone orders accepted. Final Clearance Misses’ Suits }5 Price $1975 $04.75 $)9.75 i Including our handsomest costume suits, as well as 2-piece suits, of the i season’s best materials—Poiret twill, twill cords, Raye twill, traversine, I velour check, real camel’s hair. Suits for afternoon, for street wear, for sports wear—tailored suits, dressy suits—in the season’s smartest colors—navy, tan and checks. In addition there are Many One-of-a-Kind Suits 32.50 to *82.50 Just Half the Former Prices | For first choice early inspection is suggested. ’ Misses’ Suit Section, Fourth floor. \ 25 Wool Skirts Reduced to *3.95 and °*8 Plaids, stripes, checks; pleated, gathered and around models; in a good assortment of colors. Skirt Section, Third Soor. Handmade Gowns and Chemise Reduced Gowns, $1.95; were $2.75 Chemise; $1.95; were $3.50 and- more 44 Handmade Gowns, of fine 40 Envelope Chemise, French . . . and Philippine; of French percale nainsook, trimmed with real apd nainsook; armhole and cami- Women’s Sport Hats, $1 35 Hats in red, orange, rose, copen and black and white. Greatly reduced to $1 each. Millinery Section, Third fioor. Cutlery Reduced 6 Setx Kitchen Knives and Forks, $1.75 set. Were $3.50. 2 dos. Stainless Steel Steak Knives. $3.50 dos.; were §7. G Stainless Steel Carving Sets. Special, $3 Set. With stag handles. Cutlery Section, First fioor. wrap House and Porch Dresses, $2.95 A Saving of Almost 1% A special 1ot of House and ] nsoo Poreh Dresses of checked ging- filet lace; low, square neck; sole styles; hand embroidered in han. figured lawn, white dotted sleavelbas: sizes 15 BLI7 SIS o A S e swiss gnd colored voiles; in many 85, s 5,16, 17. $1 some hand hemstitched; sizes 35, attractive models, with roll col- each. 40, 42. $1.95 each. lar and cuffs; some vest effect or collarless; sash and adjustable belt;_in .pink, light blue, orchid, orange, lavender, red, brown, white, and black and white; sizes 36 to 46. House Dress Section, Third floor. Negliges Reduced 4 Flesh Negliges, 310.95 each: ‘were $18. In loose, kimono, slip- over and breakfast coat styles: crepe de chine, finished with fancy stitching. 1 Fleah Neglige, $22.50; wan #£38. Slip-over style, with loose flowing sleeves of georgette, fin- ished with crystal beading. G Summer Negliges, $3.95 each; were $6. Cross-barred novelty oat and loose fancy collar trimmed with val lace insertion and edging; white only. Neglige Section, Third fioor. Ruffled Checked Marquisette Curtains 20 Philippine Skirts, $245 each; were $4 and $5. Fine lingerie cloth, with and without double front; attractively hand-embroid- ered; finished with hand scalloping. Lengths 36, 38, 40 inches. Silk Underwear Section, Third fioor. 300 Remnants of Silks and Crepe One-half to five yards at 74 to 15 off. 120 yds. Heavy Natural Pongee, 95¢c yd., was $1.25. 45 yds. Cambridge Crepe, silk and wool, black and sapphire. $2.65 yd.; was $4. 25 dress-length foulards and printed crepes, $2 yd.; were - $2.50 and $3. Small neat designs; light and dark grounds. Stlk Section, Second floor. 300 Remnants Wash Dress Goods Lengths of 142 ito 4 yards 31-inch Embroidered Swiss. . Special, $1.48 Pr. 40-inch Embroidered Organdie Wl ,$ i | agilndh NovitiGeper 25 pairs; with tie-backs; 30-inch Japanese Crepe good quality; white. 20 yds. 350 ch Plain Crepe.. long. 30-inch Lingerie Crepe 3 prs. Fine Quality Embroid- ered Brussels Curtains. $4.35 pr. were $850. 1 pr. mis- matched; 1 pr. soiled. 2% yds. long. 2 prs. Fine Embroidered Brus- sels Net Curtains. $5 pr. were #8.50. Effective designs; white. 1 pr. soiled. 3l-inch Plisse Crepe... S Remnants of plain and printed voiles, ginghams, percales, kiddie kloth, kindergarten cloth, Indian Head suiting—at reduced prices. Cotton Dress Goods Section, Second floor. st B E e % 500 White Sateen Petticoats Wit S e 1 pr. Fine Weave Domestic Net Curtaine. $6.25 pr.; were $12.50. Special, *1 each They are shadowproof, scalloped and hemstitched. At this low price many women will buy several. Petticoat Section, Third foor. Sample Sale Women’s Combination Suits Special, 68c and $1.00 Just 30 dozen of a maker’s samples of fine ribbed lisle combination suits, slightly soiled from display, but perfect in other respects; many different styles. These identical qual- ities sell in regular stock at $1 and $1.50. ‘Women's Knit Underwear Section, Third floor. ‘White Satin Scalloped Bedspreads With Shams to Match Reduced to $10 Set Extra quality and extra width, for double beds. The spreads measure 88x98 inches. You make a saving of $6 on a set. Each set perfect in quality and “boxed. more. Bedwear Section, Second floor. 3 Doz. 1847 Rogers Medium Forks $4 Doz.; were $8 . 3 doz. 10-year plate Dessert 3 Silver Bread Trays, $2 each; Spoons. $4 doz., were $7. were $3.50. Slightly damaged. : Cold meat forks, gravy ladles, tomato servers, SM at 60c salad spoons, all with mother of pearl handles set in sterling silver. Silverware Section, First Soor. Heavy Drawnwork Serim $3 pr. were 84, , slightly soiled; 2% yds. $2 pr.; were tion Remnants ai Greatly Red ance. “Many uses now for these lengths. 4 Sets Slip Covers for Ford Touring Cars, $5.75 Set; were $9. Well made of durable material; cover seats, back, arms and doors; 1920, *21 and '22 models. Curtain Section, Fifth floor. 20 Handmade Blouses Greatly Reduced $1.85 Voile, striped” dimity and ba- tiste; V and Peter Pan collars; also a few in square neck. 21 Georgette and Crepe de Chine Suit Blouses, $3.95 each; were $5.75 and $6.75. Brown, black, navy and gray. 1 size 34; 6, 36; 4, 40; 6, 42; 4, 44. 14 Tail 8 eachs a ‘White, habutal and stripe crepe de chine shirts; sizes 36 to 46 in the lot. 14 Colored Check Gingham Tallored Blouses, 8185 each MV-netl:k mo?lfl' some have white pique co 4 size 34; 3, 36; 4, 38; 2, 42; 1, 46. » 16 'Colored Dimity and Cham- Greatly Redu, 1