Evening Star Newspaper, October 15, 1923, Page 5

MYSTERY IN DEATH OF G.A.R. VETERANS Had Been Dead Week When'! Found—Many Clues Un- earthed by Police. Associated Pre 0. October 15.— civil war veterans, eventy-six, and n, seventy-seven, n a house near the iers and Sailors' Home, at ¥, vesterday. They had been 4 since last Monday or Tuesday, ccording to Dr. §. J. Lablicq, cor- wner of Erle county. Mystery surrounds the death of the an ording to word rece irie county authorities hat death might have ulted from strangulation, asphyx- 1 or poison Leblica, tion, after a prelim- advanced these murdered b age boa t the room. May Have Been Poisoned. That they might have been polsoned A small quantity of what the coroner was found in the en for been he bodie: Douglass, > composed 5 shanties of the inmates as sleep- d to the home Upson was ad- d 8, RARE DIAMOND COLLECTION SHOWN Gems Valued at More Than Million Displayed in Schwartz Window. 19 ling to its exhibite $1,000,000, d on dis- ¢ window of make the disp tractive, said to mond § white crystals " OFFICERS TO BE GUESTS. | ‘Will Be Entertained at Chamber of Commerce Meeting. With officers of the 3d Corps Area v the and the Marine Corps ts the W gton Chamber Commeree will hold its fall meet- ing tomorrow night at & c'clock at the N otel. lent of the cham- | d reports will be i ived from ces, water system and the commiitt ng in charge the question of the ! oposed bond issue for funds with | hich to purchase necessary _im- ovements for the city. Bishop Free- man is scheduled to speak. _A¥éc;l:d—c rowth y, America c Chtis Columbus sought her shor =#d sailed the trackless seas an gught with mutineers and other res. Columbus found an empty i, a long wide stretch of sand ‘ oam; there wasn't e'en a pea- stand to give. the sailor Wel- rhe Home. Some savages were on el beach whose looks brought | rbbns to Chris’ brow; in all their | | THE EVENING WASHINGTON, D. C, | constder the report of two geologlsts, | from Washington, it was decldea not !b’cclety of the school tonight at 8 BEFORE COMMITTEE| ra—— | other week at least. There will be| Officers of the society thls year are Teapot Dome naval oil reserve . H. | doors, another raeeting next Monday and |J. inkler, president; C. A. Bur- Today's session was behind closed begin later a series of public hearings meantime the plan for public hear- [ner, W. F. Roeser and G. K. Lxédwlg, but the committee plans to | PES Will be held in abevance. vice presidents: L. M. Hammond, sec to inquire into the lease of the Teapot | Dome reserve to the Sinclair oil in- % retary; Phil Rodier, tressurer, and ENGINEERS TO MEET. | terests. The lease has been criticized i R. H. Brauner, executive committee- |by Senator La Follette, republican, | W- U. Faculty Members to Ad- man. Wisconsin, and others, who are ex- ol pected to take a prominent part in the dress School Soclety. Chairman Smoot of the Senate pub- | investigation. Talks by members of the faculty of the Englneering School of George 2 ! No progress was made at the meet- lic lands committee called members || Washington University will feature g today and, because of the ab- of the committee together today to'sence of several committee members 'the first meoting of the Kngineering Manufacturer’s Sale STAR, MONDAY, Senate Investigation of 0il Land Sale Begins Behind Closed Doors. —— e Another course in public speaking will begin at the Y. M. C. A. College October 25, it was announced today by J. A. Bell, director of educatfon of ""A. The public speaking students will be eligible to compete in a prize contest at the conclusion of the course. i 1 i OCTOBER 15, 1923, Feel Repaid for Your Inspection If you'll come out and see these Massachu- setts Avenue Heights Homes of ours—four of them—on Edmunds at 36th Street—'you will have found exactly what'll p]ease you—in type—size —construction—equipment—finish. For women who want comfort with style Inlays of black suede add a touch of smart style to this two-strap pump of black kid. It is Princess Pat, the That !hey are Kite Homes means they are thoroughly well built; of the best materials—plan- ned with care and in good taste—equipped with the latest in heating. lig}:ting and bath fixtures. But more than that—each of the four designs is a distinctive Home full of unusual features that are new even in Kite Homes. With each Home—is a double garage of con- sistent design. Round about is foundation plant- ing. Solid Gold Jewelry —Includis Brooches, Bar Pins, Rings, Scarf Pins, Cuff Battons, - - = Your Choice Chains, Knives, Vest Chains, Lavallieres and many other solid gold 22 articles. That Sell Regularly At $5 to $10 Over 2,000 pieces of solid gold jewelry were closed oué to us by a N. Y. manufacturer last week at a great reduction in regular prices and this sale of them at $2.95 constitutes what we believe to be the biggest value-offer- ing ever made. We say values $5 to $10, some even worth more. Consider what an opportunity this presents to buy Chrisf gifts, for you really get three of them for less than the usual price of one. Sale lasts only 5 days, after which &oods will be stocked at regular prices. Bear in mind—every piece is solid gold. Solid gold scarf pins—an assort- ment of patterns, $2.95. Solid gold Waldemar vest cha Solid gold charms—all nice present for men, $5.96. —a great variety, §2.95. A SMALL DEPOSIT WILL RESERVE ANY ARTICLE e fraternitics Solid gold lavalllers, with solid geid 3 neck chaln, §2.95. Walk-Over wonder shoe for women, with thestraightinside line and narrow heel fitting thae give such match- Z5 less comfort. Also carried in brown kid. Wolf’s Lath-Coer 929 F St. NW I—— ol ol ——}o[——= oS le—o 5| Philipsborn 608 to 614 ELEVENTH ST. The prices are very moderate—and the terms of payment will be arranged to suit your conven- ience. Open for inspection every day and evening. Motor out Massachusetts Avenue to 36th Street —turning one block south to Edmunds; or using Wisconsin Avenue cars—get off at Mass. Ave.— walking east to 36th Street. Harry A. Kite (Incorporated) Member Washington Real Estate Board 1514 K Street Phone Main 4846 Open a Charge Account---Your Credit Is Good SELINGER’S 820 F STREET CORNER NINTH ““Look for the Big Clock” e lole=—=lol——=lol——olo]a|———=lol—=|al—=]afa]——= o] c—]a[—=] "] ?b ilipsborn & 608 to 614 ELEVENTH ST, A Mid-Month Value-Demonstration in Fdshionable C oats It’s our privilege to offer these unusual values —made possible by production facilities which we enjoy—and invoke to your benefit. $55.00 The fur used in both groups include Fox, Beaver, Viatka and Natural Squirrel, etec. Plain and Fur-trim- med Coats—made up in the soft and deep- pile fabrics—of new and impressive models —elaborately tailored. Pranics there was no peach like those whp haunt the seashore now. There wege no up-to-date hotels, as far as | haman eye could gaze, no realtors wede wearing bells or selling lots | tg jeasy jays. No oil ‘promoters | tironged the strand to touch him idri his good long green, and selli hipd options on the land that fairly' reeked with kerosine. If Christo- phdr could come again and see the ..}r:ry as it is, and mark its store on men, he’d doubtless yell and | whiz!” He well might a Spanish oath or cuss a le in Portuguese, if he beheld 1 solid growth since he first found | n the seas. No other country is great, and nothing can our utowth retard; we're first in oil and real estate, in liberty and law and WALT MAS AR UNABLE TO SUPPLY THE DEMAND ~from prospective purchasers for well situ- nted business and investment properties. 1t you Lave for sale business or other in- e-producing property and will communieate b us, either by letter or telephone, we will ure you most energetic action looking to ts quick sale. ARNOLD AND COMPANY 1418 Eye Btroet Main 2434 | TYPEWRITERS Rented, Sold, R:rmred General Typewriter Co. 616 11th St. V.W.—1123 F St. W e S e I = el e i e i e i In the asortment are the finer fabrics— still more elaborate in design and finish—in- cluding unique styles that are supremely dressy. Both plain and with fur collars and col- lars and cuffs. $79.50 Handsome Velvet Dresses Responsive to pronounced demand .we have provided for $ 3 5 your choosing a splendid lot of Velvet Dresses—plain tailored, EE@EEEEEEEEEE,EEEEEE or in tier designs—basqud effects, flounced models—beaded and embroidered. In all Ladies' and Misses' sizes. ol ——o[alc——=|a|——"o|s]e——c]o|—— = ol e——|ole—D|— o] —Fa]a]—F|a| e—— o[ ——] m i m | | ! | fl | @ m [ol——lol———=lc——Jo|——=}allal—=al—=ol—23 It's our pleasure to be able to continue this sale of § N . Hats -——through the addition of several hundred new models—each a faithful reproduction of a Parisian masterpicce. Small Shapes Medium Shapes Large Shapes Helmets Turbans Costume Panne and Lyons Velvet—the Metallic Cloths and Brocades—are the foundation—upon which have been lavished a great variety of decoration in flowers, feathers and ornaments. Brilliant in conception—and superb in ex- ecution. M;SSES. afld MB‘TOHS. styles—for street, aftemoon. sport and dress wear. —Fourth Floor— <97 b Tuesclay—A Mihty Sale of 1,200 Pairs Women's‘ ~ Oilk Hose EVERY PAIR PERFECT AND FULL FASHIONED-- SPECIALLY PRICED FOR THIS SALE ONLY AT (o]c—=]o|—= o] e=——ajc——— 0| c—H o] —=|o|c——= o] c—=lc——S|ajc——2 | 0| —=| 0| —=| 0} . ;i Colors of Black, Chiffons Brown, Beige, Thread Silks 79 Glove Silks ° s Sizes 8V, to 10 All Are Popular Bra: ls E White, Gray, Log Cabin. Gun Metal A sale that will attract hundreds of value-wise women here tomorrow, fo r seldom have such sensational values of nationally known brands been offered at such a low price. =—Street Floor— o] c—=|o|—c——=lo]c—=2]