Evening Star Newspaper, January 28, 1924, Page 11

THE EVENING STAR, \\'ASHJ\UT()X. D. €, MONDAY, JANUARY 28 USEFULNESS—the Keynote THRIFT—the Watchword Always QUALITY—at Genuine Low Prices o 1924, GOMPERS, 74, WORKS |2 FORD NOT PRESENT ’ HARD ON BIRTHDAY AT SHOALS HEARING vecne e st i Many Messages of Con- gratulation. { %]PAMS R@VAHL The Shopping Center—11th and G Sts.—Est. 1877—A. Lisner, President Tuesday---Basement Day The one day in the week when the Mother-Store steps aside and gives her Offspring the center of the stage. And that Lusty Youngster has to make good—to bring REAL VALUES of EX- CEPTIONAL MERIT to warrant this exploitation. Every Day is Thrift Day and Bargain Day in our Ever- Grow- ing Basement Store—BUT FOR TOMORROW-—-even our own Bargain Ideas have been set aside—in order to present ABSOLUTELY SENSATIONAL, SEASONABLE, WORTHY, USEFUL LOTS AT RIDICULOUSLY LOW PRICES. If you are not already acquainted with our Basement Store—here is your op- portunity. It’s YOUR Basement Store as well as ours. Make it SERVE YOU —HELP YOU—-SAVE FOR YOU. Has Not Yet Responded to Kahn’s Telegram Asking Him to Attend. Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor since its organization thirty-eight years ago, with the exception of one term. was seventy-four Still awaiting word from Henry d ord as to whether he will appear to he Alscuss his offer for Muscle Shoals, 3 another milestone the House military committee proceed- ‘ ¢ ey TenEr e ed today with its hearings on the sub- ntion of the ject under & program which called for veteran labor| their conclusion not later than Wed- leader. However, nesday. The fact that | was passing lie was reminded of the fact by the In a telegram sent by Chairman receipt of hun- Kabn Saturday, Mr. Ford was request- e e ed to testify before the committee e ssseuei either today or tomorrow. When the from friends in committee went in session today nu, all parts of the reply had been received to the message. | SORIREY: b The first witness heard today was friends in Thorndike Saville, associate professor i personally of hydraulic engineering, University 1 he appeared be- 1 interests and notwithstanding it was & industrial com- is in the be: - s, delivered | 0 con- ferences, written thousands of letters and handled the heavy run of busi- ness that daily comes to his desk reached my seventieth " Mr. Gomper d, Power compa s he belleved power developments of Muscle § should be fitted in with the en- lopment of the south. 1 companies locating in the he_sadod, dusized to poroiass)s - rather than develop it them- |statément that I and the Muscle Shoals power | than when I becan should be made avallable for such|age. I can say the ‘thing now. conomic development, So far as work werned, I really e 3 foel “that I accomplish more than I THE WEATHER [wnitifio! = "t =i wanted to —y, District of Columbia—Fair and warm- ~r tonight, lowest temperature about MRS. CATHERINE M. VEITCH | Maryland--Partly cloudy and much ” " warmer tonight and tomorrow: moder- | Widow of Robert R. Veitch Suc- cumbs Saturday at ato to fresh southerly winds Virginta—Falr and warmer tonight: tomorrow cloudy and warmer; fresh y i Barcroft, Va. 1 services for Mrs. Catherine , widow of Robert R. Veitch southerly winds. of Ballston. Va, who died Saturday West ~ Virginia—Cloudy tonight and tomorrow: at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Estler M. Palmer, Barcroft, Va and warmer possibly rain to- morrow. Records for Twenty-Four Hours. held Wednesday afterfioon at o'clock at Mrs. Palmer's residemc Thermometer—4 p.m., 28; 8 p.am., 24; 12 midnight, 21; 4 am. 19: 8 am., 20; noon, 34 Barometer— p.m., 30.60; 8 p.m., 30.68; 12 midnight, 30.69; 4 a.m 8am,|Interment will be in the Mount Ida 30.71; noon, 20.67. cemetery, Arlington county, emperaturs, 34, occurred at lowest temperature, 19, oc- toda F?lnp?rmurv s'mn— date Highest, 44; lowest, 34. Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of e water at 8 am.: Great Falls—Tem- perature, 32; condition, very muddy. Tide Tables. shed by United States coast mJl geodetic survi J tide, 7:01 tide, 12 last year— (Furni Today—Low p.ms high 2:51 p.m. T . and A son.’ Robert H. Veith, Taa just ed in Cuba on a tour when'ir of his moth h. H nmediate arra and is expecte he funeral not been seripusly v. and her death _=hoci ' to ives and | 1 Theodor and by Silk and Wool Hose Women stitch heather in only. 10. Sports hose. drop Suede Finish Gloves 2-button length with silk embroidered backs All the wanted ~lm(1(. in sizes 6 to Regularly 7 c At, pair Silk Mixed Hose long spliced new shades, brown, g black. M About 75 Fur-Trimmed Winter Coats Formerly $32.50 and $35.00 orrow—Low tide, 7:55 a.m i high tide, 1:11 am. and and v: Sre; Jamen W, Head { Palmer, both of | rs. L. Ray Nel- York « i sun sets Thread Silk Hose First quality. With silk fashioned boot, spliced heel. In tan, brown, gray or black. Sizes 9 to 10. Regu- larly $1.23. Pair $1.25 Union Suits Slight irregulars. Fleece- lined cotton, Dutch neck or high neck with short sleeves, ankle length. 36 and 38. Women’s 69c Hose \\on' m 7:19 am.; sun long high 98¢ Non-Lacing Girdles 12, 14 and 16 inch lengths. Combjnations of brocade or coutil with <1n - 1 Beautiful, Bolivia—large Moufflon in g terlined First quality Hose, Engli double he cl and toe‘ 00 s About 150 Smart New n of New 11 d <|m n Aummobue lhmpk (0 I)» lighted one- | APARTMENTS st | GREATLY RE- DUCED RENTS Conn. Ave. & Rodman St. 3618 Connecticut Avenue 3 and 4 Rooms and Bath Porches Some as low as $57.50 Representative on premises daily from 12to 5 'Sure Way Toiceit | Rid Of Dandruff Rain one sure way that| e -V, to remove dandruff Peondy and that is to dissolve Rain -stroys it entirely. To do this, just get about four ounces of plain, ordinary liquid arvor | apply it’at night when retirin | use enough to moisten the scalp | |and rub it in gently with the { finger tips. | By morning, most if not all, Stations, 2 are, Weather. { || your dandruff will be gone, London. England..... | two or three more applications : |will completely dissolve and en- tirely destroy every single sign Spain. . . no_matter how Hor (Fayaty: u may have, Fthuar | € gical elastic. For slender a av z’rA age figure: to 30. At uur +ineinnati i leveland . pas ”"“", | Children’s Warm Dresses Regularly: $3.98. Of wool serge, $2.98 trimmed with contrasting colors, with touches of hand work. 3 to 10 years, at Excellent Sheet Blankets Regularly $1.39 to $1.49. Sizes 64x76 and 68x80 inches. ity, but only one end stitched. Made to retail at much more. Dainty models— copies of high-grade imports—featuring the newest fashions of spring. Materials of heavy, flat crepe, satin and canton. All new shades and combinations. Sizes 16 to 44. 1 16c to 22¢ Muslins 4,000 yards, 36 to 39 inches wide. Bleached and unbleached. weight. Mill lengths of yards. Yard Philadel I'hoenix [ ry Clear Rain Includes nainsook gowns, jamas and costume s combinations with el. and white sateen bloom and reinforced. Sizes 4 to 1-piece pa- % In gray. First qual- Each Humiiton, Ruinia © )nndY‘ Part cloudy | AMUSEMENTS ALontmued from Tenth Page.) Crandall's Central Theater where it will remain through Wednesday. The story on the screen closely follows the action of the Dickens novel and the familiar characters are visualized with commendable accuracy and authenticity. “The Optimlst" featuring Lloyd Hamilton, one of the screen’'s drollest comedlans, provides two laughable reels that finally hard back to the days of the pilgrim fathers, naked savages and whistling arrows. The Kinograms and pipe organ music complete the bill. “Tea With a Kick.” Arandalln Theatar presents “Tea You will find, too, that all itch- | ing and digging of the scalp will | stop instantly, and your hair will || | be fluffy, lustrous, glossy, silky and soft, and look and feel a hun- | dred times better. | . You can get liquid arvon at any drug store and four ounces is all you will need. This simple rem- | edy has never heen known to fail. | —Advertisement. SEVERE RASH On Babys Face. ltched Badly. Would Lie Awake, “My hlby had a severe bmklnl outon her face. It was inthe form of| With a for the first three days of il weel, deploting the story of & group of bright young women who attempt to run a high class tea shop in spite of the activities of pro- hibition enforcement agents. Their <hop is alleged to be “innocent” of wrongdoing, but the complications of comedy and breezy action keep the plot moving at a rapid pace. ‘A large cast of well known players, headed by Doris May, Loulse Fazenda, Stuart Holmes and Creighton Hale, put their best into the dramatic action, which is relieved throughout Wwith amusing incidents. Cabaret acenes show the diverting capers of a large cast of lively dancers. Ben Turpin is featured in the com- edy, “The Daredevil” a burlesque fully up to the comical Turpin standard, News reels and a pipe or- gan musical setting complete the bill. WOULD ADOPT CHILD. Mrs. Annie M. Oakley today asked the District Supreme Court for per- mission to adopt Ashley Bateman Smith, born September 27, 1919. The ehild is the son of her granddaugh- ter, the petitioner states, whose hus- hand died September 12, 1920. The boy will retain hig father's name, de- apite the adoption, it is sald. Attor- ney Nathan Cayton appears for the petitioner. g Sl arashand itched badly making her cross and fretful. The irritation caused her to lie awake| nights and keep me awake. Iused otherrem-. edies to no avail. gan using Cuticura Soap and Ointment and in a short time she was completely healed, after using one cake of Cuticura Soap and one box of Cuticura Ointment.” (Signed) Mrs. W. J. Johnson, ‘Weathers, Arkansas. Use Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Talcum regularly for every-day toilet purposes. Pres by Mail Address: “Outiewrs Laver- EEEasIR Try our mew Shaviag S T S/w Csoushs 50's—this prescription quickly u'er‘::lllevu cl'n'ldm and Idlfi‘ ‘Apleasant syrup. No P S3candGOcsisessold everhere. Burson Stockings First quality. Fine ribbed black hose, seamless and fashioned. Regulars and out sizes for stout women— 2prs., 69c Satine Aprons Trimmed with cretonne and rickrack braid. Regu- far and extra sizes. All black. At— $1.49 32-Inch Pongee 1,200 yards Natural-color Silk-like Pongee, for men's shirts and women's sports dresses. Good quality. 7 38¢ Juvenile Union Suits First quality. Boys’ sil- ver gray fleeced. high neck, long sleeves, ankle length. Girls’ white fleeced, short sleeves, drop seat and knee length. Suit— 85¢ Women’s Nightgowns Of striped flannelette, with double yokes, braid trimmed. Regular and ex- tra sizes. At— 93¢ 1,600 Yards Longcloth Sof!-fimsh English Cloth, for women'’s and children’s garments; 10 yards to piece. Special, piece— $1.98 Women’s 29c Vests First quality. Fine ribbed cotton, low neck, sleevel built-up or bodice style. Regular and extra sizes. 49c Women’s Petticoats Of striped flannelette, neatly tailored, with scal- loped bottoms., Regular and extra sizes. = Regularly 59c. At— 30c 1,000 Yards 79c Shirtings 36-inch Broadcloth Shirt- ings, in blue, pink, laven- der, gold and black pin stripes. Extra heavy qual- ity. Yard— 59¢ Women’s Union Suits Irregulars of $3 grade. Wool mixed, low neck, sleeveless, Dutch neck or high neck with sleeves, ankle length. Sizes 36 and 38. At, suit— $1.69 Women’s Nightgowns Flesh and and nainsook, lored, some with touches of hand-embroidery. Regu- lar sizes. Regularly 39c. 50c 1,200 Yards 30-Inch Crepes “Japanese Crepes, in all the now popular floral and Japanese designs. Yard— white crepe neatly tai- ALL THE ABOVE ITEMS ON SALE IN THE BASEMENT STORL. " 59c¢ Blobmers and Step-Ins Women's. Of plain and figured crepe, nainsook. shadow striped batiste and barred muslin. _Cut full and well made. Regular and extra sizes. At— 50c Dress Aprons Of percale and gingham, in checks, floral and two- toned combinations, pretty colors, trimmed with rick- rack and contrasting colors. Medium and large sizes. " 89 1,000 Yards 32-Inch Ginghams Imported Creation Zephyr Ginghams, in good range of fast colors—sun- proof. Cut from full bolt. Regularly 39c. Yard— 34c Well ma der arm. " 69c Children’s Sweaters Coat and slip-over styles. Plain and two-toned effects. Sizes 8 to 14 years. At $2.50 700 Yards 30-Inch Crepes Plain Colored Plisse Crepe, blue, gold and white. For women’s undergar- ments. Regularly 69c. A\l. 49 Sizes 36 to 46. lflfigill.IIIIIIIIEIIIIIlIfllIlllll-lllllIllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIEIIIIHIIUIIIIIIIIIIIlllll'llllllllllllll.lllll.l.lnlllllllllllllllll.lllllll