Evening Star Newspaper, August 18, 1924, Page 12

MARYLAND BLOCKS VIRGINIA FISHERMEN Armed Power Boat Sent to Bay for Patrol Duty Against Inva- sion of Waters. BALTIMORE, Md., August 18— Police_powers of the State Conserva- tion Department were called into ac- tion yesterday to halt an-wileged il- legal invesion of Maryland waters by Virginia fishermen. The State power boat Somerset, errying a one-pound gun and rifles, was rodered to go into the bay through the Kedges Straits today to- arrest or put to flight the offending boats. This afternoon or tomorrow Swep- son Earle, State conservation com- missioner, plans to join the Somerset in the State straits. Together the boats will patrol the bay waters north of the Maryland-Virginia line in an effort to break up the alleged intru- sion which is believed to have been in_progress for several weeks. The encroachers are said to be fish- ing for menhadon in direct violation of the Maryland law. Menhadon are important as food for other fish and have been protected in Maryland waters since 1917. They rarely are taken for' food but are used exten- sively in the manufacture, of oils. ARLINGTON COUNTY. . August 18 (Spe- cial).—In to the great demand for modern sewerage in the thickly settled areas of the county. the board of supervisors at its meet- ing at the court house, on motion of Supervisor William J. Ingram, au- thorized Commonwealth Attorney | Gloth to prepare a petition for an election on a bond is $100,000 to sewer sanitary zone No. 6. In taking this action, it is pointed out, the board opens the way for the citizens to reaize on a long-Telt need. There has been doubt in the minds of some of the leading civie workers of the county that the proposed de- velopment can be put through with- out amending the present Jesse sani- tary law. The board in requesting a bond election, it is pointed out, starts something that will bring about a clear understanding of- all legal mat- ters in connection with the proposal. at least. It wiil result in a friendly suit to test the utionality of the 5a v Ja remodeling of the pr into an offtee building and Leating plant, pr wealth Attorne. ; d by the board and ordered submitted 0 Judge Samuel G. Brent for his sig- nature authorizing a special election. | Speed of Busses Limited. An brdinance adopted Ly the board Timits the speed of motor busses run- ning over county roads 1o 13 miles per hour and requires them to display stop signals in the rear. An- other ordinance adopted by the board makes it unlawful for any firm or corporation to manufacture, sell or display fireworks within the count The attention of the board having | been called to a lack of lights on some of the Government roads in the county, Capt. John T. Talman, county superintendent of roads, was instruct- ed to take the matter up With the War Department. Appointment of Dr. Richard N. Sut- ton and Dr. Ralph A. Quick as mem- Dbers of the county board of healtlh is announced. The new appointees fill the vacancies caused by the retire- ment of Drs. H. C. Corbett and R. J Yates. That the citizens of the county may become enlightened on what is being done to improve morals of wayward children and disordered home life, and impressed with the importance of the | work. the county board of public wel- fare plans to hold a welfare confer- | ence in_the Cherrydale torium Wednesday. September 3 conference will open with a business | segsion at 3 o'clock, to be followed by | dinner served at 6 o'clock. at which addresses will be made by persons prominently identified with welfare work both in the county and State. At 8 o'clock the conference will again convene, and other speakers expert in this line of work will be heard. Miss Emma Ward, recently engaged for the position of county superin- tendent of public weifare, will be present to tell of conditions in the| county. { The welfare board announces that Miss Ward can be reached at the office . Sutton, and urges all citi- ate with her there ome in contact with any cases uire the attention of a wel- fare worker. i Sunday School Meeting. | The committees of the different Sinday schools of Arhington will meet at the Arlington Presbyterian | Church Tuesday evening to complefe ! plans for a course in teacher train-| ing. The primary department of Ar- lington Presbyterian Sunday schoel will picnic turday in sbury’s o pike and Brooksiae avenue. Democrats of the county held a meeting Friday night in the office of | R. Bleakle mes and organized al Davis-Bryan Club. W. Thomas French was elected president and Emer: Hosmer secretary-treasurer. William L. Bragg, chairman of the Arlington County Democratic Club, assisted in the organization. Announcement w made that the club would make strenuous campaign in the county i interests of the Democratic pre: tial ticket. The Arlington County School Board has awarded the contract for the con- struction of a new elementary school building at Leeway to the H. W. Cauffman Construction Company. local builders, on bid of $19,541. No ble N. Thomas of Arlington, being the lowest bidder. was awarded the contract for the erection of a school building at Halls Hill. To the American Heating and Ven- tilation Company of Richmond went the contracts for heating of the two buildings and sanitation. The com- pany’s bid was: $2,135 for heating and $630 for sanitation, Leeway School; $2,286 for -heating and $655 for sanitation. Halls Hill School. MASONS PLAN TRIP. ‘Will Hear Virginia Grand Master at Pohick Church. i Special Dispatch to Tke Sta FREDERICKSBURG, Va. August 18.—Members of Masonic lodges will attend the annual pilgrimage to Po- hick Church Labor day, and hear Charles H. Callahan, grand master of Masons of Virginia, deliver an ad- dress. 2 Washington, an "honored member of the craft, was chairman of the committee that selected the site upon which the church is built, and was one of the first wardens of the church and intimately connected with its management for more than 22 years. For thirty-six years George Mason was a vestryman of this church. = — Shenandoah Baptists to Meet. Special Dispatch to The Star. *MARTINSBURG, W. Va., August 18. =The annual session of the Shenandoah Baptist Association, embracing ter- ritory in West Virginia and Virginia, will open here August 27 and con- tinue two days. A feature will be the return for the sessions of all. former pastors of the First Baptist this city. FEAR VIRGINIAN SLAIN. Relatives Not. Satisfied With Sui- cide Verdict for Colfelt. Special Dispatch to The Star. WINCHESTER, Va. August 1S.— Although a coroner’s jury gave a ver- dict of sulcide, many friends of thn late Luther Colfelt’ of Shenandoah County, are by no means convincen he took his own life. Colfelt was said. to have arrived from Pennsyi- vania with a large amount of money He was found with a builet hole above his right ear, a pistol with three empty shells was found near. There were said to have been mno| powder marks. A bruise over, the heart and evidence that Coifelt ha. been struck on the head were said to have been discovered. Apparen:l: there was no motive for xuicid Colfelt was last seen at a festival at Columbia Furnace the evening pre- ceding the finding of the body, and was at the time in good spirits. VICTIM OF AMNESIA THIRD IN 3 DAYS Virginian Roves, Three Counties, Lost and Unable to Tell His Own Name. Special Dispatch to The Star. WINCHESTER, Va. August 18.-— The third case of amnesia to occur within Frederick County in ten days was reported yesterday. Howard Stot- tler, 55, roved over three counties in Virginia and West Virginia without knowing where he was going.© He had gone to the home of a friend to spend the day and while talking excused himself. Forty-eight hours later he found. It was learned from vari- families that he had been seen in Jefterson County. W. Va.. 20 miles away. Sottler could give no con- nected story of his wanderings and did not remember name until last evening. Charles L. Nicodemus, a wealthy apple and peach grower of Lenore, was another amnesia victim, but his © is thought to have been caused by a team of horses running away and injuring him. He was unable to tell how he was hurt. Lawrence Dorsey, a neighbor, walk- ed into the kitchen of his home, wash- ed his face and hands and said he had been hurt. but was unable to tell how it happened, declaring his mind was a blank in that regard. Relatives were of the opinion that he had been charged by a ferocious bull after seeing Mr. Dorsey lead a calf away trom its mother. Upward of § ployed in_food manufacturing indus. tries in New York City and its sub-| urbs Automatic 0il Burner —spells comfort in homes, churches, apartment houses, ete. Fully approved by the National Board of Under- writers. w Completely automatic and quiet in operation. Kleen-Heet Sales Co. vAssociated With WM. CONRADIS CO. Plumbing & Heating - 1013 & 1015 12th St. N.W. Phones Main 7888 Frank. 6835 Kann’s Third Floor Silks and Wash Goods At These Low Prices Should Interest Every Woman $2.69 to $4.50 Printed Crepe de $ 2 OO ° Chine, Special Tuesday at —A wonderful assortment to choose from, con scroll effects, floral patterns and all-over designs inches wide and very desirable for dainty frocks isting of beautiful They are 40 nd blouses. $1.95 All-Silk Crepe de Chine and $ 1 50 All-Silk Georgette Crepe, Special . —These are shown in a hundred shades, suitable for street and evening wear. These silks are 39 inches wide, and the cost will be a very moderate one, should you decide to make several new frocks of crepe de chine or georgette. 32.dnch Regular $2.00 Striped $1 69 Washable Broadcloth, Special at 0 —Anq assortment of many patterns to select from. For instance, there are the fine hairline stripes which appeal to some very smart women, while others prefer the wide awning-like stripes. These are really beautiful tub silks. Darbrook “Baroda” Crepe Tub $2 69 Silk, Regular $3 Quality, Special at ° — Beautiful striped fabrics. shown in many color combinations. There are various width tu-tone stripes, all of which are very attractive. 33 inches wide. The Wash Fabrics Regular 35¢ Dress Ginghams; 32 Inches 2 8 c Wide—Special, yard —Fine quality ginghams, shown in many new fall patterns of plaids, checks and stripes, also plain colors. All are fast colors. 38-Inch Plain Colored Voile — Special 2 8 C at, yard _. —Dainty pastel colors as well as the staple colors are in this assortment for your choosing. Buy this material for lingerie and for dresses. Regular 58c Normandy Voiles, 38 Inches Wide—Special at, yard —A splendid assortment of patterns, in navy, black and brown grounds with white patterns. ~Also grounds with small white dots. Regular 25¢ Printed Batiste, 38 Inches Wide—Special at, yard —This lot is limited in the number of yards offered, so come carly. Choose from light and tinted grounds, with small designs. Kann's—Street Floor. Smart Fall Hats of Velour and Felt at $3.00 —Now come the days when Velour or Felt Hats are so smart and such favorites. Es- pecially, if selected from the cighteen chic models we are showing at $5.00. The velours are in taupe, green and tan. The felts arc black. Come and sec them, you'll find every model stunning. Kann’s—Second Floor. Splendid Values in Linens 70-Inch Silver Bleached Linen Damask, Special $2.10 Yd. —This i3 closely woven and has™ a soft finish. In three attrac- tive patterns. Just what you want for your “best” cloth. 59¢ Double Thread Turkish Bath Towels 45¢ Each —Size 22x45 inches. These are very closely woven, and ideal bath towels, because they are so absorbent. Will Reserve Your This Is Unusual! 9x12 Wool-Faced " Tapestry Rugs for $15.00 At Third Less Than the Regular Price —This is another story of “needed cash” and what sacrifices are sometimes made to get it. A prominent Philadelphia jobber had a large quantity of these fine Tapestry Rugs on hand. He needed somw ready.cash; sacrificed these rugs in order to get it, and thus we are given {fe opportunity to offer them at one-third less than the regular price. At any other time we would sell these rugs for $22.45. Tomorrow, on account of the special purchase we made, they’re only $15.00. Every rug is seamless, and there are 300 of Selection for Later Delivcry them. Every rug is perfect. In good designs and colors. A Clearance Sale of Skirts and Blouses -Brings These Big Savings! $5.00 to $7.95 Skirts Grouped Now at —This is “ $3.99 Four Leaf Clover” luck—a clearance of smart skirts at the height of summer sports and vacations, when "costumes consisting of a smart skirt and blouse are so very popular. Roshanara crepe, canton crepe, satin-striped crepe. chenille stripes and Pompom cloth, these in Lanvin green, brown, gray, tan and poudre bleu models. Also gray and tan flannel skirts. and a_few brown and black broadcloths. 27 to 32 waistbands. We also have a few white pleated skirts with $3.95 to $5.95 Silk and Cotton Blouses, J —So many styles, materials and colors from which to choose, you'll be captivated by several of the blouses in this clearance assortment. But that, too, will be good luck; these are splendid values—all of them. Crepe de chine, pongec. a few satins and tuck-in models of Radium silk comprise the group oi silk blouses. variously 36-inch waistbands. styled and in many colors. Sizes 36 to 46 in the lot. —Washable Broadcloth, plain and embroidered voile and trim dimitics make up the group of cotton blouses, the majority in the tailored tuck-in style. tractive colors, trimmings and short and long sleeves. White and a Sizes 36 to 44 in the lot. The Last Word in Corsets Is— And the Price Is $10 —Women find the Reduc-O-let the safest and most pleasant reducing garment. It gives the wearer a thinner appearance while actually making her more slender. The most suc- cessful way to reduce is by massaging away excess flesh. This is the action of the Reduc- O-let. ase #AR" Maintain the Symmetry of Your Figure —Reduc-O-let fits unbrokenly from shoulder line to thigh. It reduces the figure evenly all the way down. Slender women, too, may wear the Reduc- O-let to give an casy grace to the figure. Kann’s—Second Floor.. Extra- Special! Regular $1.50 Boncilla* Compacts Tomeorrow for Only 79¢ —AA neat and attractive gold color case con- tains this powder and rouge compact. Every one .knows how popular Boncilla toilet pre];- arations are, and this is a real bargain, to be able to buy a regular $1.50 powder and rouge compact for 79¢. : —Come early tomorrow so that you will be sure to get one. E Kann’s—Street Floor. In the August Blanket Sale Tomorrow —In addition to the many specials, we announce for the first day of this special annual August sale —each day will bring forth some new and worth- while savings. Tomorrow’s special feature will he All-Wool Single Blankets Size 70x80 In. $6.95 Each —These blankets are made of long staple wools. closely woven and extra hea In solid colors of copen, rose, orchid and tan, with sateen binding to match. We've made this attractive price just for the “August Sale” feature for tomorrow. Size 66x80 Inch for $6.45 Each Esmond Indian Blankets $3 .75 Size 64x78 Inches = —These warm and durable blankets are splendidly made, and are shown in many new patterns and colors—all of them fast. = Rayon Ripple Spreads = § 5 95 For Single Beds = “Besmaid” brand Rayon Ripple Spreads for single beds. In charming combinations of “ue or taupe stripes, on white ground, and a few comgina- tions of which we only have one spread. Also, all gold effects. Kach spread is matched with a bolster throw. And this sale price is only about one-half their real value. Kann's—Street Floor. Penna. Ave. 8th and D