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MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 1924. ROANOKE CITIZENS HUNT BOY’S SLAYER Man Seen Twice After Robah Thomas Brown, 14, Was Beaten to Death. Girls’ $1.50 and $1.98 Pajamas, $1.25 Girls' Pajamas, one and two piece; also “Billle Burke" styles, of light blue and pink soisette, with white frog trimmings; sizes in the lot up to 16 years. $1.69 Girdles, $1.25 L. C. C. Girdles or Wrap-around Corsets, pink, light-weight, sllk- striped material and elastic side; 14-inch length flat back; models for ;l;etulzzr;der and average figures; sizes o 34. ON THO ROBBERS One Man Believed Killed, An- other in Hospital, 280 Bird- shot in Hip. BOTH SIDES OF 7™ AT K ST. “THE DEPENDABg STORE" By the Associated Press. ROANOKE, Va., August 25—A posse of 60 men was searching the || city last night for the assailant of Robah Thomas Brown, 14-year-old youth, who died of a fractured skull Friday afternoon. The alleged slayer had been seen by citizens twice during the day and is reported to be armed, according to information recelved from the police. No further details about the ¢rime were made public by the* police. Marks on the boy’s body show that he put up a hard fight before he was felled by a stone. -_— Martha and Elizabeth Theakstone, twin sisters, died recently in England on the same day, after having lived August Sale of Blankets At Worth-While Savings This is the logical time to buy blan- kets. Savings are greater now than can be offered later on. This sale is the result of a special purchase made at a big price concession and consists of high- grade part-wool blankets, with soft Women’s $20 and $25 New Fall Dresses $14.75 Special Dispatch to The St v, ILLE, Md., August 25.— Salazer of Baltimore is in Hospital, Washington, suf- fering from the effects of about 280 birdshot in his left hip. According to Constable Thomas H. Garrison, Salazer was shot by Gordon Collins at Collins’ store, Beltsville, v morning. It is stated that automobile stop in fro: and two men enter. ran down the back to the front of the 4 later identified as Salazer came out, Collins opened fizs and the man ran to his automobile. Another man emerged from the store and Collins fired at him. This one sta companions were seen to ¢ ng. store his gun he Lem Beasley's wife walked out on him t'day, leavin’ two idle cars in th’ garage. Who don’t remember when a together for 92 years. Plenty of Sizes—16 to 36—Extra Sizes Up to 48 fleece finish that will not become knotty when laundered. Choice of plaids of various colors, also This is the second day of our remarkable sale of Women’s New Fall Dresses—a sale that will rank among the most important of plain white and gray. double-bed size. All are full into the machine as it speed Later an automobile w abandoned near M tery, Blandensburg Studebaker, and, according to Con- stable Garrison, was a stolen ma- chine. rrison believ: man who was shot and dr: d, and that his 1 be found on the Washing. tl.w season. All high-grade, popular mate- rials are employed in the make-up of the stylish frocks, and one needs only to glance at them to recognize their superiority, both as to the charm and value. Cleverly designed frocks of Canton Crepe, Satin-back Canton, Combination Satin and Canton and heavy, rich, lustrous Satin Mes- — = ! saline. Colors of Black, Brown, Navy Blue e e e b i and Cocoa, all the reigning favorites for all. jfi;fl““‘;@ | Smart styles with"Persian bandings, fancy B open-work silk braid, handsome embroid- Keep That Roof Over Your Head o kg tined SR s —in A-1 condition by ap- plying a coat of Reilly’s fringe and stylish throw tie. Simple lace frilled models, others with lace collar and Roof Paint every season. That’ll forestall little de- cuffs, or gorgeous high—colored and tinsel- embroidered medallions. ~ Still others in black with orange trimming, finished with fects becoming trouble- pearl buttons. Some with fancy crystal and some ones—save you the cost of roofers’ visits. A1l Roof and other brass buttons, or smart black and white em- broidered bandings and insets. All finished Paints of PROVEN DE- PENDABILITY. with narrow belts. Priced Specially Complete range of sizes 16 to 36 and extra Low sizes up to 48. == Window Glass Cut to Order family usedst’ die off one at a ; [time instead o' bein’ wiped out in a group? (Copyright, John F. Dille Co.) Svery vear thousands of devout Imans make a pilgrimage to the reputed tomb of Eve, mother of all mankind, near the little town of e - Itsville and hetwoen Bolovine and on the Arabian coast of the Cemetery. Garrison s: two mem- bers of the ty stole a Ford car near Washington and returned to Baltimore. LOST 6 DAYS IN JUNGLE. Brothers Give Story of Experience in West Virginia. Spectal Dispatch to The Star. ELKINS, W. Va, August 25.—De- claring they were lost in the Alle- gheny Mountains for six days, Samuel Tedesco, 25 years old, and Willian Tedesco, 23, brothers, appeared here for food and gave a tale of wandering in the mountain fastness. They were employed by a pulp and paper company at a camp, and after earning sufficient funds they left for Whitmer, W. Va. They were soon lost in the Alleghenies and wandered in search for a sign of habitation. Signals from their guns failed to at- tract attention. Berrles were their only food and for several days they had no water. The young men left for Fairmont, where they said their father was a leading resiednt. e Reward for Store Robbers. Special Dispatch to The Star. FREDERICKSBURG, Va, August 25.—A reward of $50 has been offered by authorities of Manassas, Va., for the capture and conviction of the parties who broke into Hynson & Co. store Friday night and made off with a large quantity of mer- chandise. The thieves escaped in a stolen auto. FLOOR STAINS WAX AND VARNISHES U. S. N. DECK PAINT FOR PORCH FLOORS Women’s $4 to $6 Oxfords and Pumps, $1.85 Some are classed as factory checks, on account of some slight imperfection, which does not interfere with wear nor appearance. Choice of Patent Leather, Tan Calf, Suede, Satin, Black Kid and Dull Leathers. Welted, turn and McKay sewed soles, Louis, Spanish, military and low heels. All sizes in the assortment from 214 to 7. Former $4.00 to $6.00 grades, tomorrow at $1.85. Goldenberg's—First Floor. Con'tinuing the Alex. Smith Auction Sale of High-Grade Wool Rugs At Savings of 4 and More Chinese Ironing Wax, muslin The prices are far below those of last season and which will be : asked latper on; so with this in mind we feel confident that those Arrt] e mae .. 5S¢ anticipating purchasing rugs will surely avail themselves of this i Puritan Rubber Sheeting, yard ST e Conted white hoeting. The patterns shown are among the most exclusive and em- brace all that could be desired to make the home cheerful and cozy. The colorings are very beautiful and will harmonize with any color scheme. GARAGE AND AUTO PAINTS PAINTS AND GLASS 1334 N. Y. Ave. Phone Main 1703 W-& J-SLOANE 1508 H STREET WASHINGTON, D. C. (Opposite The Shoreham) Regular $6.00 Grade at Regular $7.50 Grade at Regular $10 Grade at $4.65 $5.95 $7.95 Goldenberg’s—Fourth Floor. $1.39 Seamless Bleached Sheets Seldom are sheets of this quality offered underprice—this sale is the result of a purchase made months ago under advantageous $ conditions. Thrifty housewives will quickly avail themselves of this bt offer and lay in a generous supply. All are perfect quality, made of heavy, close-woven sheeting cotton, hand torn and ironed, finished with deep hem. 81x90 full double-bed size. $1.59 Bleached Sheets, $1.25 $3.00 Bedspreads, $2.49 $1x90 Seamless Bleached Sheets, full dou- Crochet Bedspreads, single-bed size; in ble-bed size; free from starch or dressing; | heavy raised Marseilles patterns. perfect quality. $4m B X edspreads, $3.39 $1.25 Bleached Sheets, 98¢ Crochet. Bedspreadg, extra large size for 63x90 Scamless Bleached Sheets, single- | double beds; in heavy raised Marseilles bed size; heavy, fim-woven quality; free | designs. trom dressing. 5 356 Pill 18¢ Bleached Muslin, 14c 11lowcases, 25¢ 36-inch Bleached Muslin, a close-woven, 45x36 Bleached Pillowcases, large size; | soft-fnish quallty. hand torn and {roned; perfect quality. . = °'s“0 P'l;e e 25c Indian Head, 16¢ c Pillowcases, 35¢ 36-lnch Unbleached Indian Head, extra 45x36 Bleached Pillowcases, made of | heavy, round thread quality; 2 to 10 vard heavy quality pillowcase cotton. lengths. Towel Sale W s Chiffon Stocki : omen's trron dtoc mngs 50c Turkish Towels, 39¢ . (150 doz.) Fine-grade Turkish Silk Irregu- Towels, fancy jacquard weave, also colored borders; assorted lars Of colors $2 and $2.25 25¢ Huck Towels, 18c Grades (200 doz.) Soft-finish double A Ty e Because it is our policy to tell our patrons the truth e s e about merchandise, we state that these are slight 5 & irregulars. Excepting for this statement, we doubt if %fnflcdofltf?rt\ggnfilséo%gg you would even notice the defects. o Full fashioned, double sole, heel and toe; some with lisle garter top, others silk all the way up. In black and assorted shades, but no whites. Towels. heavy, quick drying weave for hand or kitchen use; fast color; red border. Notions John J. Clark’s Sewing Basting Cotton, in white black; 100-yd. spools. Two spools for New Fall Art Goods At Economy Prices 75c Stamped Nightgowns, new and pretty designs; soft- g finished white nainsook.. $1 Stamped Pillowcase Tubing, assorted pretty designs, 79¢ for scalloping. Pair $1 Stamped Housc Dresses, good quality fast color linene; various Dreasmakers’ Pins; paper. Three papers 400 designs .. 3 $1.50 Stamped House Dresses, fast-color check ginghams; in blue, green, lavender and $1 black; four pretty patterns.. $1.25 Stamped Pillowcase Tubing, hemstitched for crochet; a vari- ~99¢ ety of attractive eas: $1 Stamped Nightgowns, of go«:d n Hickory Hose Supporters, sew- on style; rubber buttons. g, ‘Wash Cloths, assorted styles; slight seconds of the resgular 10c grade. C All-Rubber Household Aprons, assorted colors; large size; well made. At 29c Nickel Safety Pins, dozen on card; assorted sizes. Two » cards for 2 4C Dr. Parker's Skeleton Waists for boys and girls; a correctly made suspender waist, with hose: supporter attache sizes. At Bias Seam Tape, g00d quality white lawn; assored widths; 7 6-yard pieces. 4c The “Flapper” Electric Curling Irons, simple and easy to operate; guaranteed one year. Reg- ular $1.00 grade. 79c Alluria Hair Nets, double mesh, all shades except black and white; perfect quality; Tl At tour dorn. 20C Quilted Baby Pads, suitable for carriage or go-cart; size lsc 12x17 ins.; neatly made. At. “Sure-Fit®> Mattress Covers Single and Double Bed Sizes 1.79 A wonderful protection for the mattress, keeps the dust out and helps hold its shape. Made of heavy close-woven sheeting cotton, generously cut to allow for shrinkage. Finished with patent snap fasteners. Single and double bed sizes. First Floor—Domestio Department. Careful Buyers Are Profiting by the Entirely New Combination of Beauty, Quality and Price Moderation found in Our Mid-Summer Sale Which is Still Under Way in All Departments This sale is as remarkable for its scope as for its rare values. It extends throughout our complete stock of distinctive Rugs purchased in this sale will be held for later delivery upon pay- ment of a reasonable deposit. Charge customers may arrange to have pur- chases of rugs charged on bill rendered October 1. 9x12-ft Size Rugs 2 . Seamless Brussels Rugs . Seamless Velvet Rugs.. Seamless Brussels Rugs.. . Heavy Axminster Rugs . Seamless Axminster Rugs . Seamless Axminster Rugs. .. Iton Velvet embroider designs. quality colored ‘nalnsogk; peach, lavender an Tai SR . 79c 75¢ Stamped Lunch Cloths, stamped on even thread 50c white linen 25¢ Stamped Tea Towels, good quality Checked Glass Towels, Cotton Crash and All-linen Crash Towels, assorted neat pat- terns. Each 19¢ Geldenberg’s—First Floor, Children’s $§1.25 Middies, $1 Children's White Jean Middies, with sailor collar and short e sleeves; well tallored, sizes 6 to 6x9-ft. Seamless Axminster Rugs. 16 years. 6x9-ft. Seamless Axminster Rugs 89c Imported White Beautiful Printed Voiles Chiffon Voile, 59¢ 2 2 oy ¢ yd. Full 40-inch Imported White Chiffon Voile, an extra fine two-ply ‘quality, with the desirable soft, clinging chiffon finish, so desirable for charm- i ing and dainty summer frocks for women and This assortment embraces all the most superb color- ings and weaves together with sheer quality, making this announcement doubly interesting. Full 38 and 40 inches wide, in fanciful prints, dots and jacquard designs, in many children. $1.50 White Brocade Skirting, 8¢ beautiful patterns distinguish our voiles from those shown elsewhere. All are absolutely fast color. 36-inch White Brocade Skirtings, a lovely white Fine, sheer, two-ply quality, in popular light and dark $19.65 $22.50 $25.75 $24.98 $29.50 $38.75 Seamless Brussels Rugs... Seamless Brussels Rugs. Seamless Velvet Rugs Heavy Axminster Rug: Seamless Axminster Rug: Seamless Wilton Velvet Rugs. Seamless Axminster Rugs.. $4450 | Seamless Wilton Velvet Rugs $44.50 | Seamless Axminster Rugs... 5x9-ft. Size Rugs 6x9-ft. Seamless Brussels Rugs... 6x9-ft. Seamless Brussels Rugs. 6x9-ft. Seamless Velvet Rugs... Furniture, Carpetings, Oriental and - Domestic Rugs and Linoleums. —floor after floor of superb home furnishings with-each article representing an unparalleled buying opportunity, regardless of whether it may be an Oriental Rug, a plain Carpet, a handsome Domestic Rug or Draperies for your windows that may interest you at this time. The importance and advantages of this sale are well indicated by our collection of Sold Formerly wash material for sport skirts. Handsome white fiber (glos) silk brocade designs in eponge grounds. 39c White Ratine, 25¢ 36-inch White Ratine, a fine, close-woven qual- Bed Room, Dining Room and Living “Room FURNITURE It should be remembered that all of this merchandise is of the traditional Sloane quality. Only the price tag has been changed. Evéry piece of furni. ture displayed has earned itsfplace in the collection on sheer merit,— on Distinction of Design, Integrity of Workmanship and Enduring Beauty of Finish This provides the broadest sweep of selection, with assared knowledge that the merits so obr:i:misat time of p':rcbale w:;ll be increasingly appre- ciated as the years pass. It is seldom indeed that fine furniture of such character is coupled with such marked attractiveness in price. (onsider the Opportunities that cAwait You in such Remarkable Furniture “Ualues as These! FREIGHT PAID TO ALL SHIPPING POINTS IN-‘THE UNITED STATES STORE HOURS FROM 8 A. M. TO S P. M. SATURDAYS, CLOSED Sloane Endorsed Merchandise Carries an Assurance of Satz'sfa‘di::e ity, with stylish wool finish. 75¢ White Organdy, 59¢ 54-inch Imported White Organdy, a very fine, sheer, transparent, permanent-finish quality. $2.00 Longcloth, $1.59 36-toh Longcloth, a olose-woven, soft-finish qual- 1ty; 10 yards In each plece. 25¢ Pajama Checks, 18c 36-inch White Pajama Checks, a fine, soft-finish grade for making undergarments. 35c India Linon, 25¢ 40-inch White India Linon, an extra sheer qual- ity; snow-white bleached. Leather Handbags Former $1.98 ~} $1 . 29 Kinds, at This assortment of handbags embraces all the most popular kinds and shapes, all of which have the stamp of approval from Dame Fashion. Smart pouch, swagger, vanity and under-the-arm styles, of black and colored leathers; plain, embossed and 22-karat gold inlaid effects. All well made practical effects. Goldenberg’s—First Floor. $2 Silk Gloves, $1.49 Extra Quality Milanese Silk Gloves, in the popular sixteen-button length, with double- tipped’ fingers and heavily embroidered backs. In pongee, mode, beaver, gray, mauve, black and white. Sizes 5% to 8%. Goldsnberg’s—First Floor. grounds. 58¢c Flock Voiles, 35¢ 88-inch Fine Flock Voiles, the assortment includes high-grads qualities, in neat staple designs, as well as pin dots, in old rose, copenhagen, tan, tomato, tan- gerine, navy blue, orchid, honey- dew, garnet, brown and red. $1.19 Glow Sheen Crepe, 79 36-inch Glow Sheen Crepe, a close-woven fiber (glos) silk quality, that has the appearance of the most expensive silk crepe; also self-colored Jacquard effects. 85c Irish Dress Linen, 49c 36-inch Irish Dress Linen, a pure linen quality, shrunk from 40% to 36 inches. The colors are tan, reseda, orchid, linen and gray. 59¢c Printed Pongee, 39¢ 36-inch Printed Pongee, & silk- and-cotton fabric, with rich lus- trous finish, in a variety of neat printings on colbred grounds. 69¢c Chiffon Voile, 55¢ 40-inch Imported Chiffon Voiles, triple-ply quality, with beauti- ful chiffon finish, soft clinging texture that gives the appear- ance of finest georgette. 69c Swiss Organdy, 29¢ 45 and b4 'inch Imported Swiss Organdy, a very fine, sheer, transparent, permanent finish quality, in pink, peach, orchid, maize, tan, apricot and flesh; slight seconds. $2 Silk Crepe de Chine 40 Inches Wide All Wanted Shades 1$1.39 A beautiful, rich lustrous all-silk quality, in a complete assortment of wanted street and evening shades including: Pink, Coral, Orchid, Old Rose, Light Blue, Gray, Silver, Reseda, Canary, Mode, Pine Bark, Caramel, King’s Blue, China Blue, Mais, Jade, Tan, Brown, Navy, White, Black, etc. Full 39 inches wide. Tomorrow at $1.39 yard. 58¢ Tissue Ginghams 32 and 36 35C Inches Wide This assortment includes such sought after ginghams as Gaze Marvel and other high- grade qualities. Superior close-woven grade in a beautiful assortment of plaids and checks with fiber silk (glos) stripes. All wanted col- orings. Percales, 19¢ 36 inches wide, light grounds showing printed checks, stripes, dots, plaids and neat figures; close woven, soft-finish grade. 35¢ Dress Ginghams, 25¢ 32 inches wide, fine domestic grades, in a large assortment of plaids, checks, stripes and plain colors. 35¢ Madras, 25¢ 36-inch Shirting Madras, white grounds, ‘with colored woven stripes; close woven, soft- finish quality, for men's and boys’ shirts. 25¢ Dress Ginghams, 16c Mill ends of 32-inch Dress Ginghams, in lengths from 2 to 10 yards; pretty checks and plaids; all fast colors. Goldenberg’s—First Floor,