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VIRGINIAN CHOSEN EPISCOPAL BISHOP Alexandria Resident, Right Rev. Henry St. George Tucker, to Head Florida Diocese. By the Associated Press, JACKSONVILLE, ¥la., May 23.—The Right Rev. Henry St. George Tucker, a member of the faculty of the Virginia Theolbgical Seminary and former mis- onary bishop in Japan, was elected Prolestant Episcopal Church at yester- dar's session of the eighty-first annual council of the diocese. Bishop Tucker wag clected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Rt. Rev. Edwin Gardner Weed, bishop of the diocese from 1886 to 1923, Bishop Tucker’s election came on the fi(1h ballot over seven other candidates. At the conclusion of the balloting the vote was made unanimous. The new bishop was immediately noti- ied ‘of his election, and his answer, re- ved some time later, was to the ef- that he “would consider” the offer. egates attending the council ex- prossed the opinion that Bishop Tucker would accept the call. Member of Old Family. Pishop Tucker is a member of an old. Virginia family, and was grad- ated from the school at which he is oW teaching. His father and three others are active in the Episcopal ¢hureh. His father is the Rt. Rev. 1uvérly Dandridge Tucker, D. D, 3 of South Virginia. elected bishop was con- ionary bishop, on March , and was_statiofied for a ber of years at Kyoto, Japan. He a Japanese cli- ate affected his wife's health, and 1o resigned in 1923, shortly before the Jupanese earthquake, and returned to the United States. Bishop Tucker will be formally no- tified of his election by a _committee composed of the Rev. V. W. Shields o Jacksonville, president of the coun- <1; the Rev. R. E. Boykin of Talla- Jiissee and Judge B. A. McGinnis of Tallahassee, Fla. This committee will lcave within the next two or three cays for Alexandria. Va., where Bish- ©p Tucker is now living. Following the election of the new bishop, the council disposed of a mass of routine business, including the wlection of the standing committee of the diocese and the finance commit- tee. U. 8. Party Leaves Haiti. ‘Jeft at noon yesterday for Washing- ton by way of Santiago, Cuba. ———— Mrs. Kathleen Wheeler, Louisville artist, has been commissioned by the LOVE CHARGES DENIED. F. J. Minott Testifies Against $100,000 Claim of Miss Levy. NEW YORK, May 23.—Frederick J. Minott, Princeton graduate and for- mer president of the Goodyear Rub- ber Insulating Company, appeared be- fore Supreme Court Justice Burr and a jury here yesterday to defend a $100,000 breach of promise suit by Miss Belle Levy, his former secretary. Miss Levy testified that shortiy after leaving the empjoy of the Good- year company Mr. Minott met her in this city and told her he was deeply interested in her. He later called at her apartment and made love to her, according to the witness. Replying to questions asked by his attorney, Clarence B. Mitchell, Mr. Minott testified he had been subject to recurrent fits of insanity. He ad- mitted having called on Miss Levy, but denied he had made advances to her or asked her to marry him. Corns ri_ Pain Stops Instantly ere's instant relief from that burne ing com! Blue-jay will stop the pain instantly. Then the corn loosens and comes out. Does away with dangerous paring. Get Blue-jay at ©B&B1S Blue-jay Kentucky Jockey Club to make a model in bronze of the winner of this vear's Kentucky Derby. Quarter Million Dollar Lifetime Furniture Repricing If We Were Governed By Our Prices Instead of Our Policy We'd Call This a Sale . MAYER ‘\ ‘Seventh St. & CO. THE EVENING STAR, Funk’s Son on O%ympic Team. Representative Fraak H. Funk of Bloomington, Ill, & iwember of the subcommittes which d¥afts the Dis- trict appropriation bill, fa' much elated today because his son, Bea: Funk, cap- tain of the Yale Univensity boxing' team, made the Olympic taam in con~ tests at Boston last night Funk won the 160-pound class bouts e e ph Opportunities _are often outlined through Star Want Ads—ewry day grasenh new chances, added possi-|h 1lities. [Douglas 56,7 & '8 SHOES Boys at $4.00 & $4.50 W. L. Douglas shoes actually demanded year after year by more people than any other ghoes in this country. STAMPING THE RETAIL IPRICE AT THE FACTORY Amwkmswhg style inBlackVelour Calf ona popular F-rench last. New pattem with stitched effects. A high-grade shoe at a popular price. #7.00 WHY PAY HIGH PRICES for shoes? W. L. Dougfas shoes are ex- ceptionally good values. The quality, styleand workmanship compare favorably with shoes selling at higher prices. Our exclusive, smart models, designed especially to meet the demands of young men, are leaders in the fashion centers of America. W. L. DOUGLAS shoes are put into all of our stores at factory cost. ‘We make no profit until the shoes are sold to you. It is to your ad- vantage to know that the stamped price guarantees the value and that you pay only one profit when buying shoes inour stores. OUR TRADE-MARK, W. L. Douglas’ name and portrait, is the best known shoe trade-mark in standard of quality and dependable value. For economy and satisfactory &ervice, wear shoes that bear this trade-mark. wREVER YOU LIVE, W. L. Douglas shoes are within your They are sold in 120 of our own stores in the principal cities and by over 5,000 shoe dealers. If they are not for sale in your vicinity, write for Illustrated Catalog, showing how to buy shoes by mail. W. L. Douglas Shoe Co., 210 Spark St., Brockton, Mass. DOUGLAS STORE IN WASHINGTON 905 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE N. W, OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS LEGION OFFICIAL QUITS. Commander of Post in Paris Re- signs as Bonus Protest. PARIS, May 23.—H. C. Hauffer, jr., has resigned as commander of Paris Post, No. 1, American Legion. In his letter of resignation he s that he <annot continue to_ uphol cles of the national headquarters of the legion, now that the bonus bill assed over the veto of oolidge. ' the world. It stands for a high gdhering steadfastly to its but two sales a year, Mayer & Co. holds sales only in gust—even though takes place at some other time. Yet, with a repricing of a quarter of a mil- lion dollars’ worth of genuine Lifetime Furniture that has made values NOW commensurate with sale-time prices, we feel that you should know about it. Coming in between Feburary and August Sales and distinctly different from them, the Mayer & Co. repricing does not include everything in stock. -Yet, there are hundreds of fine suites and single pieces at prices as low as any sale has ever offered. Linly in the great sales of February and August is it possible to choose from such a large and varied assortment at the same price advantage. With such suljusted prices refurnishing should be - considered NOW. policy of February and Au- something unusual WASHINGTON, D. C. SIS NN NN E NN S NI SN NN NS SN SN NN ENENEREEENEN t RIDAY, MAY 23 7o PALAISROVAL Service and Conrtesy G & 116 Sts. 1924 Extrdurdinary Clearance of SUITS More, Clearance Price, '26.50 Men’s and Young Men’s All-Wool Sell Regularly for $35, $40 and Every one of these suits is from our regular stock, anl reduced to this low price. Materials are fine, strictly all-wool cheviots, cassimeres, tweeds, velours, unfinished worsteds, also the staple, long-wearing, smooth worsteds. The best spring.and summer styles, powder Special Note— Extra trousers to match these suits, if desired, at the low price of $5.00. Would sell regularly at $8 and $10. Will be sold only to pur- chasers of the suits or will be re- served for later delivery. This special clearance does not include blue serge or blue unfin- ished worsteds. “Driving Off” With This Very Special Offering of Four-Piece Golf Suits Coat, Vest, Knickers and Trousers At the Very Low o Price $34.50 blues, dusk shades, weat mixtures, stripe effects, etc. Sizes in regulars, stouts, longs and shorts. Usual $40 to $45 values. Tailored of fine allswool fabrics, in the newest imported The smartest Golf Ten different patterns and domestic weaves. Suits worn today. i to select from. Sizes 35 to 42. BOYS’ About 100 all-wool suits, of ch: = Palais Roya—Men’s Shop—Main Floor Special Clearance of High-Grade Two-Pants Suits Boys® $9.95 to $14.50 Grade Two-Pants Suits Reduced to s, tweeds and cassimeres. Coats alpaca or ¥7.95 twill lined, both knickers full lined. Sizes 7 to 18. Many of these suits are less than Grade Two-Pants Suits in smartest one pair regular knickers. -Most of wholesale cost. Of excellent 5 $10.9 models and pat- them have belts to match. Sizes 8 Boys’ $15 to $17.50 all-wool fabrics, terns. Comprise one pair golf and to 18 Boys® $20 to $25 Grade Two-Trousers Suits Including the very finest in 17 50 stock. Import- $ o ed English and . extra quality, fine domestic woolens in the very smartest patterns and models. Sizes 8 to 20. Reduced to $17.50. Boys’ $2.75 and $2.95 Allwool Knickers, All-wool Tweeds, Cheviots and Cassnmeres.$1.95 Every pair full lindd. Sizes 7 to 18. Palais Royal—Main Floor. Faultless Fitting Footwear “Tosca” A charming Dorothy Dodd black satin 1-strap pump, with a medium, covered wood heel and flexible sole, correct for the season, place or occasion. "1.90 Correct—for All Times and Places Madame X Reducing To heighten the effect of correct dress Dorothy Dodd provides in the new season’s ofierings the right styles for the time, the place and the wearer—faultlessly fitting, oppropriate, moderately priced, assuring you lasting samg:cuon in every respect. lais Royal—Second Floor. Girdle Eight Weeks’ Experience [Fitting Mme. “X” Para Rubber Girdles —makes it possible for us to offer a very distinct service in assuring you the proper corset for best results, as our corsetieres have been personally trained by the Madame X demonstrators. The New Kind of Girdle Reduces Waist and Hips This_triumph of scientific corset- ing- gives you at once the slim, straight, boyish lines you want and the vogue demands! It actually slenderizes your fiEure the moment you put it on—makes you look thin - while getting thin. ith every lit- tle motion it gently massages away the disfiguring fat on waist and hips and gives you a supple, graceful- figure. Makes you look and feel younger. The special cut-away front insures perfect comfort while you sit, work or play. And & » . ably durable. . the special back lacing makes it easy to adjust as you become Once you have worn the Madame X Reducing_Girdle you will not want to be without it. It is wonder- fully comfortable, and you will find yourself using it for wafiu’ng, riding, golfing—any time you want an ade- uate support against fatigue and a slim,” charming figure. It is remark- ‘Women everywhere are enthusiastic about it, and cannot 3ay enough in its praise. We carry no substitute for Madame X Now on Sale in Our Corset Poker Chips paper. Assorted colors. At 59¢ Palals Royal — Main Floor. Excellent Values in Kid, Suede and Silk GLOVES Fine Freach Gloves, from Trefousse and Perrin, glace kid and suede, nov- clty styles, French cuff, turn-back lace frill effects, etc. Strap-wrist, 8, 12 and 16 button lengths. Plain and new embroidered stitchings, in all wanted shades. At $2.95 to $6.50 pair. Silk Gloves from Kayser and Van Raalte. Novelty styles in cuff, gaunt- let and elbow lengths. All-over em- broidered frill, hemstitched, tucked and ruffled effects, in all the best col- orings. At $2.00 to $3.50 pair. Wear-Right Novelty Gloves, of finc chamois suede fabric; fancy cuff, turn- back; one French cuff style showing a flower spray, embroidered on back instegd of the regulation stitching; also an all-over embroidered, 8-button length, in pongee, beige, mode, new gray, etc. At $225 and to $2.75. Chamoisette and Suede Fabric Gloves, short cuff, medium-length strap-wrist styles and elbow lengths: wanted colorings, stitchings and styles. At $1.50 and $1.95. SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY Kayser and Wear-Right Silk Gloves At $1.45 Pair .12 and 16 batton lengths; double tipped, Paris point stitchings, in mas- tic, silver, almond, mode, beige, gray, black and white. All perfect gloves. At $145 pair. Also Novelty Silk Cuff Gloves, broken sizes. At $L43 pair. Suede Fabric Gloves, 85¢ Pr. Elbow length and strap-wrist styles, plain and embroidered stitch- ings in good colors. Palais Royal—Main Floor. Princess Slips and Petticoats 500 Princess Slips Eashioned of Radius and G Q8 tub silk. Straightline model, with camisole top and 20-inch sunproof hip hem. White, black, tan, gray, blue, pink and orchid. 1,000 Petticoats at Of silk radium and jer- sey. in a variety of lovely $3.98 styles, with flat-pleated “flounce or scalloped bottom, Black and colors. Regular and extra sizes. For Your Leisure Hours Kimonos, $5.00 Of imported voiles, soft colors, with touches of cream, lace down the front and around the bottom. All just unpacked. Others up to $8.98. Heavier Kimonos, $5.98 Lovely models_in box-loom crepe. These are beautifully hand-embroid- ered in vines, flowers and birds, and are finished with ribbon ruffles. These are copies of French models. Bloomers at 79¢ Made of striped English sateen and dotted Seco, full cut, with reinforced gusset, in pink, blue, orchid, peach and white. Regular $1 value. Palais Royal—Third Floor. Ribbons Roman Striped Ribbons, 6} inches wide. All the wanted combinations for scarfs, girdles, ctc. At $L00 to $2.25 yard. Loop Girdles, picot edge, two-tone effects, in all colors and combinations. Finished with ends. At $159 and $L98. Ribbon Scarfs, Roman and fancy stripes, polka dot, plain colors with Roman striped borders. 2 to 24 vards wide, including the fringe. At $2.29, Ribbon Garters, two-tone combina- tions, finished with knotted bows ribbon, flower and ostrich.. At 98¢ to $2.50 pair. Two-tone Satin Ribbons, 5 inches wide, in ali the new spring combina- tions, also black and white, for girdles, millinery, etc. At $125 yard. Palais Royai—Maln Floor. We feature the well known Marinello Preparations —in our Toilet Goods Department. The Jollowing are a few of their excellen: Creams and Powders: Tissme Oream, jars, at 60c, $1.00 sad $2.50. Tissue 3 Arvel Face Powder st $1.00. Compact in “G.IM youthglow sad medium Twin Compests at $1.50, Triple Compacts at $1.75, Palals Royal—Main Floor. 100 in box of bone or I R R N R R R R R R R R R R E R R R R (R R CRRRE ssnaasucttlltiierEr { R A R R R R NRERERRENRNRRNRRRRERRIRERERERERERERERNERRER(E RN RENENENRRERERE RN RIRN NN NN R RERNER RN EEN RN ERERRRENRNERNRNRRRNERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRERRRRERRERRERRERRERRRRREEH]