Evening Star Newspaper, July 5, 1923, Page 5

THE EVENING "STAR, 'S:liling ‘of Leviathan Recalls Like Event 63 Years Ago, When Great Eastern, Marvel of Its Day, Was Launched Other Liners at 24-Knot Speed Independence Day Celebration in Grand Salon Addressed by Secretary Davis, Senator Smoot and Lasker. Liner, Built fof South African Service,) Uther Ship ] | The departure of the Leviathan, the | W queen of the seas.” hich be- gun active service to Southampton and Cherbourg vesterday. recalls a similar n cal event in the same harbor, | w York. sixty-three vears ago. al- most to the day. the 28th of June, %60, when the Great Eastern, the Most magnificent conception and achievement. the great wonder of modern times in oceanic navigation made her appearance in the harbor of New York, reaching the lightship at half-past seven in the morning. There #he anchored; at 2 o'clock in the aft- &rnoon, high water, she crossed the Bar and proceeded to the city, arriv- tng at her dock at 6 p.m. The event arcated the greatest excitement throughout the ecity and country; Until 1901. | #as Never Equaled in Size by Any k | wonderful achievement of and skill from all_the pri the human ! rsion Dhrlleii ipal cities of | fon to view her iron, her stupendous m; marvelous internal arr and in due time opportunity was of- fered those who wished to witne: hy sailing qualities to be carried asure excursions to Cape May a where—a privilege which £an alled themselves of. includ- ing many persons eminent in nautical | and scientific matters. Became Cable Layer. Tn 1564 nesotlations were entered | into “with the Atlantic Telegraph | Company for the employment of the | Great Eastern as a cable-laying ship | and that service embraced the years | 1865-66: in 1867 she was converted , into a passenger ship in order to pro- vide for the travel to the Paris expo- rition, In 1868 a new arrangement \\34 made by which the ship was xl) be ywrm.momh chartered by inery and WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, JULY 5, 1923. Leviathan, Despite Fog, Passes « BY EDWARD PRICE BELL. By Wireless to The Star and Chicago Daily News. Copyright, 1923, ON BOARD THE LEVIATHAN, EAST BOUND FROM NEW YORK, July 5.—Black clouds, sharp flashes of lightning, peals of thunder and. heavy rain attended the Leviathan during the first hours after she had them most, slipped away from the stirring scenes and prolonged clamor that marked her departure from New York har- bor. Gradually, however, the skles cleared and a fresh breeze arose and what had been a mirror-like sea broke into white caps. Late in the (Continued on Page 10, Column 1.) getting ready for his va- cation, we are holding our annual sale of boys’ wash suits. [FOUR PIECE SPORT suu‘\s Four Ways to Save ona | Stommer Wardrobe QO~$4$50 3PECE SOOQTSUO(\\'ZS The First Way: Here you have 3-piece suits, coat, vest and long trousers, ideal for business, the street and for sports. The price is very low, due to a special purchasc. REGULARLY #4750 $5259 $5759 375° ‘business was generally suspended and multitudes of peoy ronged the wharves and roofs to get a glance at the monste Annual Just reversed. | i iecn 1869-1814 the Gre hip suc- cecsfully laid some of the most im- portant” telegraph cable: Atlantic, in the Mediterr the Red Sea; in 1884 she j ceal hulk in the harbor of G {in 1887 was soid to be broken up for o B 4 i s s Just when Sonny needs . when he is afterwards - to this countr as the most marvelous wo transatlantic service — toda most wonderful steamship of modern times, goes out from the metropoli- tan harbor bearing Same name- the sea queen of the nincteenth and twentieth ce Ofclals Are Jubilant. The history of the “Vaterland'—|1¥33 the directors the e oy Shich salls today—its | clusian that owing to the cost of |and a great cargo. The ides J ; e portions and recent re-|maintaining coaling stations on the . a ship that could e e et E ; 1 180 ‘:.hu:x e b& lunder the direction of { way such a ship route would not pay | ments at that fime. 1850-1580. The | size : American genius and snortsmansiiv, | e Women’s Prettiest I Summer ' l' €sses ping Board officials. who mnuuumh the trial boaid of the modern Levi are jubilant over the capture ’ npio: \I\‘;\ one held by R:nhnes, Vailes, Tub Silks, Linens, Lawns Worth to $10.00 Reducing small lots of our prettiest wash dresses, some having sold to $10.00, Beautiful dotted and fig- ured designs. Paisley pat- terns and all_the wanted plain colors. Newest nov- clty models as well as tailored styles in 16 to 46 sizes. KEYSTONE VIEW. Upper—Arrival of the Steamship ¢ireat Eastetn, at New York. From an old print in “Our First Century"—Devens. Lower—The Leviathau, the worli's greatext passencer ship of toda arviviag at Boston Harber from Newpert News, Va.. after being recond tioned. shores r of the h Sale of Boys’ Wash Suits 1, Off $2.25 $2.95 $3.50 $4.50 in the Eastern Steam Naviga- { tion Company was formed to maintain an ocean steam »und the Cape o 3 the construction of thel called the Lev mn.i 't equaled in size an unless the ship could carry coai|result ugh voyage out and ho tides a large number of pass $1.56 $2.12 $2.63 $2.97 suits suits suits suits now, now, now, now, The Second Way: This combination gives you coat, vest, long trousers and golf knickers of English and American fabrics at a price 'way below par. ampton Great ¥ Vine Hall. nar patched to New June 1560, ule of Our entire stock of American’ and English wash suits is included, in such splendid materials as Shantungs, reps, nglish broadcloth, pongees and Dev- ()rshlres in a medley of effective color- ings—and in the newest styles that mothers prefer for their boys. |- $40-$45-$50 PORT SUITS WITH) $O WHHTE FLA(\){\)E ROUSERS 720—22*24 "Hh Si’.. N W '$5.00 Blouses &%, ¢ /% O Georgette Exquisitely lace and medallion trim- med georgette blouses and fashion- able hip blouses, side tie and jackettes and exquisite Paisley and embroidered 1 designs. Real $5.00 blouses. Silk Sk Knife Pleated S Skirts Compare With $9.98 Sklrts 95 Fashionable Knife Pleated Skirts, in pretty ° pleated and made of silk striped crepe, silk and wool mixture crepe. Faille silk, ete. Sizes for misses and women. “put achen at last that eve it was witnessed by te of enthusiastic spect: every available spot—, the scene & one of the grandest| e e eenied to the human eve. | As the vessel neared the clty fnterest of the occasion became. if} possible, more and more manifest Hundreds of little craft shot into the | stream and fell in the ‘wake of the Great Bastern | ted Excursion Parties. | cat Eastern | § w: housands of H “ons, who gladly paid the admis- | Seotic structure, a ship twice as long| Tsix hundred and eighty feet) as the| TUnited States frigate Nlagara and five; world. took plac of thou tors cove The Avenue at Ninth Open Saturdays until 2 P.M. of crisp crepe de chine in plain shades chades of gray, tan, black and blue. Finely he 10! 1560, ' $he had accommo- dati for four thousand na-«'nflir:‘ and could carry instead, if need \t(::‘ ten thousand (n[(ll‘o|~dn\ addition 1 er crew of four hun red. 5 overal weeks this grandest of | tructures was the _chief ittraction in the United; as pronounced by all the | conception—the mn&ll A Summer Hose Value Worth Coming Miles for, 98 $l 25 Sheerest Chiffon : Hose See Our Other Ad on Page 44 Other “Big Doings™ Friday at Hahn's LAWN FETE TO BE GIVEN | FOR BENEFIT OF NURSERY TUrsuline Sisters to Entertain July 11 and 12 at Home Run on Non- Sectarian Basis. The Third Way: g One of these specially priced 3-pieced sport suits, with a pair of white flannels, gives you the founda- tion of a complete summer outfit. $40-$95-$50 SPORT SUITS \)U(TH_J' { | Jino Sisters will hold a u<\l the Holy Family Day Nursery, 519 4th street northwest, July il and 12. The affair will be for the benefit of the nursery, which cares for children during the day for mothers who have to work. The home is conducted on a mon- sectarian basis and_children are re- 1 Seived as early as 7 oclock am. Aj substantial dinner is served at /moon. And accommedations for an afternoon sleep for the younger children are provided. 1f parents are not able to pay for the accommodations, a note from their pastors or ministers to that effect will enable them to have Otherwise can afford. s asked for those who can afford no more. Those who are old_enough or near enough to attend school, if Protestants, are sent to a school of the parents' choice, and if Catholics, to a parish School. They may return for din- ner. and after school are kept at thel hursery until the parents call for them, BRITISH WRECK TOLL 5. Leeds-Manchester Express Crashes Into Freight Train. By the Associated Press. HUDDERSFIELD, England, July 5. ~—Five persons are reported to have Deen killed and several others in- jured in a train wreck today near here. “he Leeds-Manchester express. which was being drawn by two engines, col- Jided with a freight train. The U lawn To Our Patrons with and Beginning next Saturday, on every Saturday in July and August, we close at 2 P.M. The Avenue at Ninth Value to $5. 98 Wool Bathing Suits Wool suits of Bradley make, for women who appreciate a garment of better make. Maroon, green. navy, oxford and seal, combined with other shades. One-piece I style. All sizes to 46. designs. Commencing to clear our stock of all white Included in this lot are one and two strap styles, in flat and military heels. Values .95. All go at $1.69. shoes. up to Attractive Bathing Suits for women, one- piece California style; solld_colors, with con- trasting stripes. All sizes. Just received for gray and white. and soles. Children’s Roll-Top Sox New, pretty assortment of fancy colored striped top sox for boys and girls. 7 to 10 sizes. $ 3.98 Plain July Sale of $1.29 Japanese Pongee Pure silk, imported. 12-momie wejght. Silk Mixed Skirting 36-mch' pretty jacquard effects, yard, ite onet Satin 40-inch, beautiful_lustrous quality, White Silk Homespun 40-irch, handsome ‘iorl material, White Brocaded Crepe 40-inch, heavy quality, $3.00 White Matelasse 40-inch, beautiful brocaded patterns, $2.25 Silk Canton Crepe 40-inch, in white only, and $3.75 White Sierre Crepe. 87¢ dozen sheerest shirred cob-web- biest fiber silk hose, in tans, black, Made with reinforced heels, toes Each pair sealed in separate envelope 25¢ About 200 Women’s and Misses’ Sweaters that Sold to $4.98 For sport or dress wear this is an opportunity to buy high- class sweaters at but a fraction of their real value. shades, novelty all-over striped patterns and dressy bordered Every novelty style in lot in every wanted color. . White Shoes Reduced Women’s Pumps $1.79 White Sport Sllks this sale 50 $2.25 $1.98 $1.98 $3.98 White Rhapsody (;‘{epe 52.98 “Wi-Mo-Dau-Sis” Oxfords, in black or brown $5 PECIAL Sale women'’s soft, comfortable Black Kid Ox- fords or One-Strap Shppcrs with turn soles and rub- ber heels, for strect or House wear. All $2 25 S PECIAL “July Clcarance" Misses’, Children’s and Growing SPECIAL Sale of some of our women’s famous kidskin; flexible Goodyear welt soles, and medium or low rubber heels. All sizes........... Girls’_Patent Leather, Gunmetal Calf, White Eve Cloth, and White Nubuck One and Two Strap Pumps and Buck Sports Oxfords; Patent Leather and Tan “Sally” Sandals and other attractive Low Shoes. Sizes fairly com- plete, but not in cach and every style. 8% to 11, $9 45 uy; to 6 $9.85 Elk Leather Barefoot Sandals and Play Oxtords. Built substantially with strictly solid leather $1 soles. All sizes from 834 t0 2. ....uuvvevuennnnns SPECI‘\L Sale Boys' and Girls’ good-wearing Tan “KEDS,” Tennis Oxfords and Girls’ “Pinafore” Cross-Strap Pumps. Also Boys’ Brown Canvas leather-trim, high-cut Tennis Shoes. All with good- wearing rubber soles. Plenty of all sizes. 51'19 Friday at...... SPECIAL Sale Boys’ and Girls’ Brown or White Cor. 7th & K Sts. 414 9th St. 1914-16 Pa. Ave. 392 Pa. Ave. S.E. Members Better Business Bureau $5 LINEN KNVICKERS ~ NOW 35 The Fourth Way: A sport suit and a pmr of white linen knickers, and you're set for golf or the country club at night. A practical combination, excep- tionally reasonable. The four summer saving combinations pictured are the result of a special purchase from one of Rochester’s leading makers. The sport suits are hand-tailored of English and American tweeds, overplaids and chevmls, and may be worn in the fall as well as now. To say that they are $40, $45 and $50 values is putting it conservatively. Sizes, 34 to 46; all builds! The Avenue at Ninth Open Saturdays THI 2 P.M.