Evening Star Newspaper, March 4, 1924, Page 20

* 80 : ‘SUNRISE LAUNCHES i MARDI GRAS REVELS 3 . New Orleans Makes Meorry us Lent Is King. B the Assoclated Press. - NEW ORLEANS, La., March 4— Gras—Shrove Tuesday—the last ¥ay before the beginning of the Yenten period of forty days' abstl- Wence from galty for a major portion ‘of the city’s population, broke forth with the customary mad whirl of fun mnd frolic. As early as sunrise welrd- By garbed revelers appeared on the streots. As the hour advanced the eddying throngs of maskers swelled fantil 11 o'clock, the hour for the ap- carance of Rex, king of the carni- , the route over which he was fo @pass with a gorgeous pageant of & @ 8core of floats was a coforful mass of ®xuberant humanity. Throughout the day and until sunset when, under a police regulation, they were required discard their disguise, the maskers Bad their way. : Newspaper Man Is King. Breaking a long-established rule of ot announcing the name of the king of the carnival until he is crowned at tho Rex ball Tuesday night, one of Mardl Gras' “secrets” came out today, When it was publicly gazetted that Gustave B. Baldwin, president of A. Baldwin & Co., vice president of the ‘Times-Picayune Publishing Company, and a leader in the city's social life, was king of this year's carnival. Tonight Comus, the last of the car- pival pageants,’ will parade the streets, followed by the annual ball. Railroad, steamship lines and ho- %els report the largest attendance of earnival ore since the world war, re curtailed. B. & 0. EMPLOYES WIN PAY RAISE OF 5 PER CENT rainmen and Conductors Get Same * Increases Granted by New York t Central System. By the Assoclated Presd, * CLEVELAND, Ohlo, March 4.—Ne- gotlations between the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and committees of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen ®nd the Order of Railway Conductors bave led to a virtyal agreement on the wagé question, W, G. Lee, presi- dent of ‘the trainmen’s brotherhood, declared yesterday. The wage agree- ment will provide for the same in- crease as that granted by the New York Central—approximately b per Cent. .- It was pointed out by brotherhood ofiiclals today that for the first time in history train servicemen on east- ern and southern lines afe recelving more than those of western lines. An agreement similar to the New York Central also was signed by the South- ern railway. . Arrangements have been com- leted for the spring meeting of the National Association of Cotton Manu- Floor, Give Up Cash Speeial Dispated o The Star. WINCHESTER, Va., Mareh .= An sutomobdile party tendered last night by Newton Thompwon te &' number ¢f man and woman friends resulted in all hands—hdst and guests ' altke—being locked up early today by police and booked on a multipliclty of chafies. Thompson, who made the mv:- laint, alle that while on the {'n-pn;n: ofm guests “meade” him drink from a bottle containing liguor and that he was soon there- after robbed of a considérable sum, of toney. He charged also that when_the party returned to his house the guests went to bed and put him on the floor. VIRGINIA CREW SAVED. Lumber Ship Reported Sinking ‘When Relief Is Given. BALTIMORE, Md., March 4.—The schooner Preciila, bouhd from Madi- son, Va., to Baltimoré, With a cargo of lumber, was reported sinking off Sharp Island Light, Chesapeake bay, in a radio message received last night Says His Cuests Mode Him Drink, Sleep on at the Maritime Exchange frem the British_steamer Berwindmoor. ‘The Berwindmoor reflortafl she had picked up the crew, which, exchange officlals said, probably numbeted only about_three. IF CONSTIPATED SIGK, BILIOUS Harmless Laxative for. the Liver and Bowels Feel fine! No griping or incon- venienée follows a gentle livér and bowel cleansing with “Cascarets.” Sick Headache, Biliousness, Gases, In- digestion, and all such distress gone by morning. For Men, Womien and REFUSES EXTRADITION N MINE STOCK CASE Canadfan Court Denies Request Jrom Boston for X, B. Wills, Former Broker. By the Asmsciated Press, TORONTO, March 4.—County Judge Coatesworth yesterday dlsmissed the applioation of the district attorney of Boston for the extradition of Ham- fiton B. Wills, Yormer mining broker, to answer sharges of haviig made a Talse entry In the books of the Boston-Montana intent to defraud. Coupsel for Wi Corporation with . requesting dis- the application, eald the Wittiemes oulled by the Hewtén aie- triot attorney had sevved only (o establish Wille innoesrics. IMases« chusetts, the attorney saidy had ai- lowed its lekal machinéry to be used for the pufpose of héunding Wills and (o assist interested partiés in endeavors to obtain monéy from him, The_Massachus that Wills, “n“vtv:m?.mt?:l":nt'é ": tana” Comporation: & corpor minigé & co nf gogsem, Chiained possesston of Bk 90 whares of the stock for iiten B Wille, Inc o Tudge Coatesworth said: & 18 that all the writin th 8, . . No effort has made_to find the original entry by Mr. Wills, presumably in his own handwriting MERCHANTS BANK & TRUST COMPANY 'Helpfulness Tt is our desire to help every depasitor in every way that we can, because we regard their interests and our own as wholly mutual. Peter A. Drury, President Rolfe E. Bolling, First Vice President L. E. Schreiner Vice President - Frank P. Harman, Jr. Vice President J. L. Sherwosd Vice President ‘Win. Henry White Secretary Edwin W. Popkins, Treasurer Frank E. Ghiselli Assistant Treasurer Henry S. Wattles Assistant Treasurcr ‘Wm. R. Nagel Assistant Treasurer B. Ashby Leavell Assistant Trust Officer W. G. Baden Assistant Treasurer E. J. Emrieh Assistant Treasurer E. Gerstenberg Assistant Treasurer J. D. Beveridge Mgr. Foreign Dept. Wade H. Ellis, Counsel Capital and Su Deposits, Cour Convenient Locations. - Main Office 15*&H Sts.NW. ‘Dupont Branch Dupont Circle lus, $1,250,000.00 000,000.00 Brookland Branch 17°6-Newton StsNE. CHARGES MRREGULARITY IN MINING AUTOISTS fined in counties threughout the state for violations of loca] laws in conflict tate laws, Automobile £om ¢ B, Austin Baughman has Maryland Commissioner Asks Pros- ¥ scution at Brunswick and Audit X . at Cumberland. Spécid] Dispiteh te The Star, BALTIMORE, March 4.—Déclarin that aufomobiilsts are being hel “The firs thing that strikes oné || Selected Oranges—basket COMING EVERY WEEK TILL -APRIL 15th Direct From Groves to Consumers Just as Natare Made Them—Fresh, Sweet and Juicy Oranges—25¢ per doz.; 50 in basket Grapefruit—3, 4, 5 and 6 for 13, 16, 20 and 25 in Basket, $1.00 Mixed Baskets—Oranges and Grapefruit Fresh, Sweet Tangerines—10c, 20c & 30c per doz. making proper returns to the state, ‘This action Is based on an invest gation conducted by Capt. Roger Williams, ohief of the state pol $1.00 $1.00 THE ORIGINAL ORANGE GROVE Corner 12th Street and New York Avenue N.W. Operated by same American Boys that were on 9th street last scason. 11th and G Sts.—Est. 1877—A. Lisner, President MEN! i The Big Sale is Now in Progress SALE! 2-Pant uits Every Suit Guar anteed Pure Wool or Worsted. Many are of long -wearing, staple, silk- mixed,smooth worsted; also plenty of the always want- urers, which I8 to be held in Bos- qh"dre"_:lOC boxca, &lo 25 and 60 April 30 and Ma. ed Blue Serges of a guaranteed quality. New, Spring 1924 Men’s and Young Men’s Two- Trouser Suits Actual $42.50 to $50.00 qualities in Newest Spring Styles, Patterns and Finest All-Wool Fabrics. i fa ton Penna. Ave. & 20*St. Branch o e o e g ot e e U Not Connected With Any Other Fruit Store in Washington OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL 11 O’CLOCK e PALAISROYAL The Shopping Center—11th and G Sts.—Est. 1877—A. Lisner, President 1316 to 1326 7th St. N.W. 36-Inch Pure Irish An Important Event from the Art Needlecraft Dept. for Wednesday Shrunk Linen This most desirable dress fabric, in a fine srade of imported linen; in a variety of the newest colors, for spring and summer wear; included are 2 shades of gréen, hello, orchid, corn, gray, nate ural, ‘tomata, tobacco, rose and brown. Fur Collar Astrachan Jacquettes, Neatly made, with fluffy, long bair; fur to mateh color of coat; lined with triped satinette, and button ¥i 11 sizes n & variety of new spring sha Great Values In This Dress Sale, * Neat, styllsh models, made in a big variety of colors and fine materials, of Jacquard silks, trico palsiey’s vella vella imitations and PURE knit, LINEN. All sizes up to 44, 57 .95 All-Wool, Full-Length Spring Coat pring Coats, Your choice of two styles, In all-wool American olo, with pretty embroidered cuffs, bottom and ront. All sizes, 16 to 44, $3.98 Broad Jacquard Stripe Ripplette Bedspreads,$2 -85 Rose or Blue Jacquard Stripe Ripplette Bedspreads, sizo 72290 inches; hemmed ready to use. Thes8 spreads sell regularly for $3.50, Bolsters to go with at 85c. . Wednesday Special Bargains in Spring Oxfords and Pumps and “V-lnus An Extraordinary Offering and Sale of Imported Stamped Goods A wonderful group of Stamped Pieces—imported direct from Europe—comprising extra fine qualities, stamped in wonderful designs. The assortment is very large and with new Sprihg goods arriving, we will close them out at IIIl-IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII.Illill'llllll-.llll.llII.III.II.Ill..l..l.lllllll_v .15 E;rery Suit with an extra pair of Trousers to match, affording practically double wear. We consider it an unusual accomplishment to offer suits of the fine hand tailoring and pure all-wool fabrics at as low a price as $34.50. The models, single and double- breasted styles for young men. Also Conservative styles. Right up to the minute, the new, looser - fitting coats, looser trous- ers; new model vests. Patterns — pen- cil stripes, neat plaids, new Her- ringbone weaves. Many attractive mixtures, plain blues, browns, grays, light and dark. ‘Wrap-around Corsets, $1.95 | New spring models: [ k_ brocade; in ali arters attached. Neat check or plaid gingham: embroider yoke; sizes 1, 2 and years. 50c Cuff & Collar Set, 29¢ Pretty eyelet embroid. ery work; in several pat- terns; choice, 28c set. 55c Page Pillowcase, 40c Beconds of this heavy blesched case in size 42x 36 isches, with three-inch hem. e s Oxfords lack asd Ta; alf, Kid and Paten Low Walkls 3 7o Col.o:ll.l' fl“j:. including Patest Strap Pumps filnd Pll!sl!l.llhnllcg“%:fll,‘mmllck. Brown and_Airedale uede. . Spadlsh, ; panel Tronts and cut Sute, Bioes 8 to & DT Dol $2 CREPE GOWNS $1°9 AlL the beautiful lingerle colors, 1a & variety of Sizes for men Scarfs to match. Regular price, $1.95, and young men These fine.quality Suits with two pairs of trousers at this price are offered at con- siderably less than you will find equal grades selling with single trousers, and thé extra pair practically means two suits in one. A deposit will reserve any suit for later delivery. This week at $34.50, Palals Royal—Men's Shop—Main Floor, EsEsEENEEEEEEEEEEEENEENEN Turkish gy R R $2 Tapestry Coucl?aver $1.59 l'l&lll:?l.lfl ends. 3 MUCH BELOW COST Here are the prices and the details. Do not fail to be on hand EARLY for your share of these wonderful values. . Table Covers, beautiful designs, stamped on two-toned Y ray round thread linen. Size 54x5+ inches. Regular price, 2.50 §5 Sale price, ) Table Covers, size 36x36 inches. Regular price, $3.50. $1.59 Sale price, Sréarfs. to match, 18x46 inches. Regular price, $295. Sale $1 25 price, [ Pillow Tops, with back to match. Regular price, $1.95. Sale price, 95c Table Covers—Stamped on white round thread Belgian linen: 54x54-inch size. Regular price, $6.00. Sale price, Y $2 095 36x36-inch size. Regular price, $2.95. Sale price, $ 1 '39 Scarfs to match. Regular price, $2.95. Sale price, ! ]_ .39 Pillows to match. Regular price, $2.95. Sale price, S $ 1 .39 Table Covers, on heavy cream linen, all hemmed: 54x54-inch size. Regular price, $3.95. J Y A Sale price, & $2 025 s £ / 36x36-inch size. ' Regular price, $1.95. 5 i / Sale price, [ Sale price, 9sc Plllow Top and back to match. Regular price, $1.95. 89 Sale price, [ Table Covers, on white, ¢ream and ecru canvas. Scarfs and covers with ey (Rl hemstitched hems. : : 0 - " Table Covers, 54x54 inches. Regular price, $1.95. 5 100 Pairs Men's Striped . - Sdle eles; - 7 9c worsted P al‘lts @ % . Table Covers, 36x36 inches. Regular price, $1.25. 3 ; y > Sale price, c s 5 Scarfs, 18x46 inches. Regular price, $1.25, 39 - $2 Pattern 4 Pijlow Tops with backs. Regular price, $1.00. 9 Tablecloth, $1 [ ; . Sale price, 2 c Heary grade, lustrous sew wearing quality in nest stri d ; Palais Royal—Main Floor N satin finian, patters woven | o uality cotton worsted in e B e gz tg 42 walst well made for hard w , i EENSEEREESEN [