Evening Star Newspaper, December 21, 1923, Page 42

42 WIFE SALE STORY ISPROBEDBY LS. e ;Mrs. La Maie Says Husband! FOUR HAVE SKULLS | FRACTURED IN CRASH One Dead, Another Dying as Re- sult of Auto Running Into Freight Train. THE EVENING Steer Runs Amuck In T heater Crowd, Overturns Auto NEW YORK, December 21.—A steer ran amuck yesterday and threw crowds in the theater dis- trict into a panic. The steer had escaped 'from an abbatoir at 40th street and 11th avenue. Racing STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 193. “BOOM TOWN” FAILS TO ATTRACT BUYERS Sale of “New Detroit,” Which Was Promised Auto Plant, Called Gff When Interests Lags. Speciul Dispatch to Tho Star. STATION NAME CHANGED. 1 { Washington ~ Junction Becomes Point of Rocks. Special Dispatch to The Star. FREDERICK, Md.,, December 21.— | Washington Junction, the “half-wa; point between Frederick and Wash- ington on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, yesterday became Point of JAPAN’S FINANCES GOOD. U. S. Commercial ~Attache Says Wrong Idea Exists Here. NEW YORK, December 21.—James Francis Abbott of Denver, commercial attache to the American embassy at Tokjo, who has returned to this country to regain his health, declared that Ja- pan's financial condition was better than' was generally supposed in this BERMUDA WEST INDIES CARIBBEAN MEDITERRANEAN MINERS REFUSE STRIKE. Lehigh Valley Locals Submit Griev- ances to Leader. SCRANTON, Pa., December 21.—The general grievance committee of the Le« high Valley Coal Company colliery lo- cals, meeting in West Wyoming last night, voted a motion to strike out of order and referred their grievances to President Rinaldo Cappellini of Dis- Island—Cruises. VIA PANAMA CANAL Around the World—South Sea CALIFORNIA—ALL WATER Rocks by order of Prestdent Daniel OBER'S STEAMSHIP AND TOURS No. 1 Woodward Building Phone Main 1089 trict No. 1, United Mine Workers of in a very sound financial | America. The district president will at- lange of the junction name is he said. “Her major indus- |t'n 2 meeting of the anthracite board lin' keeping with the policy of | tri atively little affected by | of coneflfation in Philadelphia tomorrow e earthquake. The country can do|and upon his return will probably take sompany adopt uniform names | without forelgn loans, but may seek |up the Lehigh grievances with officials throughout the system. them to expedite matters.’ of the company. Special Dispateh to tar, RICHMOND, V December 21.— The condition of George Walker, one | of the men whose skull was fractured here when an automobile in which they were riding drove into a frefght and in which accident W kingship was | antly killed The man will not re- feared. Guerran and who red in the same e to be mak The fifth man in the ma- chine, Leon Solari, was the only one to escape having a fractured skull | Coroner Whitfield has not determined | GIVE SOMETHING ELECTRICAL 8 to datermining whether there {28 to whether he will hold an in-! Electric had been any infraction of the fed-| gt o BIDS FOR DESTROYERS. Christmas $ .98 WINCHESTER, Va., December 21— country. Efforts to sell immense tract of land known as w_Detroit,” r Ridgeway, W. ., where promo announced a year tomobile fact unavallin fter several % Told Her He Will Brand 2 Charge as Hoax. i —— "By the Assoclated Pross . Calif., December 21 ave begun an inves- the case of Eisler Laj wife, Helen, erday {instituted divorce ngs b charging him with having attempte to sell her to Lou Harris Baker, to be a negro character of the Juarez, | Mexico, underworld. Department of Justice officials said would confine their present in- the city to r found ar Putting his he he topple In falling the automobi down a woman pedestri was only slightly bruis As the steer was nearing Broad- way, & patrolman fired four bullets into the animal's shoulder and, with the help of several hundred men, forced him into the areaway of a theater where he was cap- tured. o 1 it over. al knocked € would huilt, w to 1wy or two ago, and all lots had been | to bldders the sale LT | R s Hurry For Gifts—-Santa Is Almost Here! Boxed Perfumery In High Favor for Giving $1.00 to $2.50 All kinds of combination sets— bearing such famous names Hudnut, Melb Mavis, Colgate, rowd was on hand, but 1 to be little dispositior It has been understood the promoters of the enterprise, long abandened, sold s tigation of Maie, whose L John | Darlington, tured skulls reported ir., Ernest also suffe - Baired > Ivory-Like Sets s.onwsizos | INGSPA] Du Barry, Gainsborough 810-818 Seventh Street Men’s $5 Silk Shirts and amber. Immense se- Just 150 of Them to Close Out to Lucky Gift Buyers re in this store— ite silk jersey, ped white silk j riped fiber silk. Mostly neck th collars to match. Sizes 14 to 17 in the lot, but h kind or color. Slightly mussed from display—but entirely Satisfaction First Since 1859 derence thar s Tree Sets story of the negro and the hait mil- i She said that ner hu: “somewhere in Long Beac he had engaged attorneys to rep to her complaint, She charged hi with forcing his way into her home vesterday and with removing a trunk. Mrs. La Maie said she had been married twice, her first husband, by whom she five children, having died in - married La Male in California in 1414 They had three one of whom died. e was prominent in business es of Boston and Dallas, Te according to C. E. Bush, attorn for Mrs. La Maie. Bush sald that la: year La ) produced a. motion pi . in which the daugh- lla Howe Holder co-respondent, was nd still h” and t ) Lamps ' 4 Bridge Floor Table Bed Boudoir | I Lai Desk Bargain Price on Fuery Lamp Shade in the . House. C. A. MUDDIMAN CO. 709 13th St. NW. MAIN /i3 6430 LT TR TR TR Service —is what we stress and it’s something fo which the Colbert or-Z ganization enjoys theZ widest sort of repute. New Roofs laid, Gut- tering and Downspouts installed—and Repair- ing at the most Rea- sonable Prices best work permits. In beautiful gift boxes. LU LT LR TRLEH T T L L R O T T T H starred. CANDIDATE FOR SENATE. By tho Associated Press. TON, W. SHIRTS, with neck- $1.95 MADHRAS CHRISTMAS NECKW g of fiber knit tie: combinations VIAURICE J. COLBERT Heating—Plumbing—Tinning £621 F Street Va, December and almost as m four-in-hands giving m E. Chilton of Charleston announced his candidacy fo nomination for the HHTTHIHTT One Door Above G St. gra. gh STRIPED of beautiful 4 workman- of popu- ¥ t seconds MONITO SOC! ed lisle, in hlack Kne heir fine L O T LT LR A EE E AT pairs for $1.00, pa of superb quality, 1 $1.00 of solid leat buckle, boxed fo Boys’ Suits, Overcoats and Mackinaws $8,95 0"0 Floor Lamps in many designs; To Delight Every Boy mahogany and polychrome ’ ; t pedestals; beautiful 24-inch silk Every garment is ALL WOOL.' Every garment is made up shades; two bulbs; make fine manner to match the excellence of the materials. el 2.PANTS SUITS in a wealth of high-grade all-wool 3 2.PANTS SUITS- come in a wealth of high-g beisw: velag- $10'95 fabris and. in four different models for the larger boys and the younger ones. Sizes 8 to 17. OVERCOATS come in sizes 3 to 10 and include chinchillas, mannish cloths and other splendid materials. The majority are all- wool lined. Dressy models in the popular colors. MACKINAWS come in_sizes 10 to 17. Handsome blanket p!nidy—Alhick, warm and serviceable. Made with four pockets, belt and large convertible collars. Plush-Collar Overcoats, $9.95 For little fellows of 3 to 10. Made of heavy mannish cloths with quilted lining. Four pockets. Large plush shawl collar. Juvenile Suits, $5.95 Dressy new Balkan, middy, Norfolk and Oliver Twist models, in_plain- and checked jersey and fine tweeds. Sizes 3 to 8. Boys’ Knit Ties, 49¢ 3 “Just like dad’s.” Boxed for giving. mense selection of patterns. Boys’ Blouses, 98¢ % Victor and Bell Blouses, put up in neat gift boxes. In stripes, checks and figures. Ideal gifts. Christmas Delivery Guaranteed Every purchase tomor- row will be delivered be- fore Christmas — you have our guarantee for that. Be one of the carly comers tomorrow morning! d hun- rns to O’Clock Saturday For Nachmanfurniture (0.Ine R your shopping convenience our store wil be open until 9 o'clock tomorrow night. Come early and often. B SS9 Wonderful Xmas Purchase! $ 600 Pairs Women’s Silk-and-Wool HOSE Irregulars of $1.75 and $2.00 Grades and Dolls % OFF With the Exception of Dolls’ Carriages and Wilkinson’s Safety Coaster Wagons TR Don't take the word “irregulars” too seriously—for these beautiful stockings are not in the least af- fected so far as service is cnnccrqed. You are perfectly safe in giving them or in buying them for your- self. Plain and clocked styles in black and all colors. Thrifty women who appre- ciate quality at a saving will be prompt to take advantage of Saturday’s opportunity. OFF EVERY PRICE! For a rousing big week, beginning Saturday morning, we have made a straight, legitimate reduction from every price! No ex= ceptions—every article in the house! All regular price tags are on the goods—make your own reductions—take One-Fourth Off Every Price!! Note the Follov!nng Examples of How the Entire Stock Is Underpriced! See How Little You Pay When We Take the Big Discount Off! And We’'ll Gladly Charge Your Purchases, Too! Remember That! Hurry here tomorrow for just the tovs you want—at ex FOURTH OFF ORIG- INAL PRICES. We sell toys only during the Christmas sea- son, <o are reducing prices all along the line to effect an immediate clearance. Big toys, little togs—for girls and boys-— at one-fourth less than former marking Children’s Apparel For Christmas Giving ~ Children's First Floor, in the Rear. LU LT R LT LT TR SWEATER S beautifully knitted ing of cap, sweater all wool; 'tan, red light blue, pink Wbl oonoritae ots, consist- o and leggins; with belt: trimmed brown . LLHHITHL Gift Buyers’ Opportunity! Women’s Gloves 51 ’ Imported Kid Gloves Smart Cape Gloves Dressy Suede Gloves % Xmas Sale of Handbags $5.00 BEADED BAGS—im- ported—and richly colored. Some have drawstring, others have shell frames, All are silk lined. LEATHER POUCH BAGS, in a number of at- tractive styles and shades. VANITY BOXES, in as- sorted shapes, richly lined and fitted with toilet re- quisites. MESH BAGS, with strong links, as durable as they are attractive. VELVET BAGS, number of attractive sty These are gifts to please any woman, And a complete line of Beaded Bags and other fine bags up to $10.00. ets, in trimmed brushed w . I m\‘hlm - H buff only; sweater, with knitted bands SCARF SETS—Girls' brusheid wool sets consisting of large fringed scarf and sport hat to match. In rose snd tan. Also $2 98 . cap, Choose from Many Beautiful Bridge Lamps brushed wool tam and scarf sets for little children— these in tan, peach, white and combinations....... seens . RORBES, of Beacon cloth, in richl colored Indi n Indian patterns, plalds d figures; trimmed with cording and satin; sizes 6 to 14 Fine Willow Armchair, with $3.50 and $3.98 Famous McDougall Kitchen sqlm!rated cushion seat and up- : i i i in holstere A laire, velour and mixtures; in a range of p; every cons 45 stylen ’ : $4.98 to $16.98 We planned far ahead to N ) ) have this unusual glove sale to come right before Christ- mas—when thousands of folks are selecting gloves for giv- ing. Every glove in the sale is perfect and of excellent quality—made for faultless fit and superior service. CHILDREN'S BATH sizes 2 to 6 S GIRLS' BATH ROBES, of Beacon cloth, in CHILDREN'S COATS, of broadcloth, po- venience; not $60, but.. Brown, tan, wmode, beaver, black, white, white with black, and black with white. All sizes. MEN'S KID GLOVES, $§1.39 0 $4.50. WOMEN'S CHAMOISETTE GLOVES, 59%c to $3.00. CHILDREN'S GAUNTLETS, 59¢ to $250. LT LT A Davenport Bed you'll be Dainty and pretty Spinet proud to owa; opeus to full size Desks, all _new bed; per cent $16.75 25 patterns. Price ff puts now down to..... down to. Off All 5% RuUGs Entire stock of fine Rugs is in the big discount week’s sale—mostly fine sample rugs—Wiltons, Axminsters, etc. All sizes. Why not a nice rug for the home for Christmas? Children’s Hose SCHOOL HOSE—Plain ribbed and derby-ribbed hose, in black and brown. C Slight irregulars. SPORT H 0SE— Children’s part-wool heather hose, with fancy cuff tops. 3 C 3 pairs for §1. Pair.. oYs* HOSE—Medalia and Drummer Boy Brands, in 1ight and heavy ribbed styles; knit for extra wear. Sizes 10% to 11% are 39e; sizes 81 29(: to 10 are 33e; sizes 7 to § are . CHILDREN'S BUSTER BROWN AND ONYX HOSE, In brown and white. for girls and boys. to 10 are 29C ':. to 8 lmllIullilllllllll!ilillllllllIIIlIllllmlllillififlfl!lllimIllllllllllllllll lllllllllllllII||IIIIlIIAIlIII“llllIlIll|llllllll]llIIlIIIlllIllllllII||Ill|IIII|IIIIIIIIlllmllllilllllllllllill Gifts at 50c Bargain Table of acceptable articles, including boudoir caps in many styles and colors, col- lar and cuff sets that represent the most recent novelties, boxes of three gift handker- chiefs, boxes of six women's initial handkerchiefs and boxes of three men's colored border handkerchiefs, Boxed Neckwear 89c¢ Reduced from $1.00, §1.2 $1.50. Collar and cuff s separate collars, in bertha and tuxedo styles. of satin, linen, organdie and lace. Gifts in high Im- ‘White Ename’ed Bassinettes; hiih sides; extra sizes; large rubber-tired wheels, not smait wheels; very strong construce tion; one-fourth off brings the . $4.95 5 and Beautiful Secretary Bookcase, in mahogany; nicely arranged interior; spacious shelves and 537.50 drawers; at 25% off.... favor. &> RN T T R a