Evening Star Newspaper, October 15, 1924, Page 44

SAY “BAYER ASPIRIN” and INSIST! " on tablets you are When you see the “Ba proved safe by getting the genuine Aspirin, millions and prescribed by phy Colds Headache Pain Neuralgia Toothache Lumbago Neuritis Rheumatism | committee THE ‘EVENING STAR, WASHIfiGTOA . D. C, WEDNESDAY., OCTOBER 15, 1924 NOTED AUTHORESS HLLED N PLUNGE Mrs. Helen: Smith-Woodruff, Famed for Beauty, Long i Was Il By the Associated Press. 5 NEW YORK, October 15.—A leap or fall from a second-story window of her home yesterday took the life of Mrs. Helen Smith Woodruft, author and playwright, declared by Penrhyn Stanlaws, the artist, to have been one of the most beautiful women in the world. Lewlis B. Woodruff, her husband, is a noted lawyer and sclentist. . Mrs. Woodruff, who was born at Selma, Ala., 36 years ago, suffered several years from nervous disorders, and for two years was totally blind. It was while blind that she wrote “The Lady of the Lighthouse,” the best seller of 1923, and gave the royalties to the New York Association for the Blind. Later her “Mr. Doctor- Man” appeared and the proceeds went to the city of Birmingham, Ala., for ng of a children’s hospital. 918, .one of her plays, “Hurrah for the Girls” 'was produced in New | York, and the returns went to the | for decastated France. v, Kitty,” anfl “By Love's were produced in 1919 v, Kit dometer” and she collaborated in the libretto “Just Because” and produced “Cashes he realized that her ill- ness was serious, Mrs. Woodruff had always hoped to recover her health. She never gave her relatives and physician any reason to suspect that she contemplated ending her life. S 0DD FELLOWS, PARADE AT QUANTICO FRIDAY 4,000 Local and Virginia Members and Rebekahs to Participate in Display. Special Dispatch to The Star. FREDERICKSBURG, October 15.— Three thousand Odd Fellows from Virginia and the District of Columbia and 1,000 Rebekahs will participate in the parade at Quantico Friday afternoon at the fourth annual meet- ing of the Northern Virginia Odd Fel- lows' Association. A number of lodge notables expect to attend. The program includes sham battles by the marines, maneuvers by air- planes, parade and other features. The Rebekahs will march with the 0Odd Fellows. There will be three canh prizes awarded for the best ap- pearing lodge of Rebekahs, It is ex- pected that there will be ‘about 10 bands in the parade and the proces- sion will be headed by the Marine Band from Quantico. Distinguished guests expected in- clude Gov. E. Lee Trinkle of Virginia, Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune, Repre- sentative R. Walton Moore, Samuel D. Rodgers, Petersburg, grand master of 0dd Fellows in Virginia, and staff W. E, Lawson, Washington, grand master of Odd Fellows in'the District of Columbia, and staff; W. J. Wilken- son, Baltimore, grand master of Odd Fellows of Maryland, and staff; Mr: Minnie Martin, Alexandria, prexident /; Mrs. Clara Martin, Alexandria, triarchs Militant of WEST VIRGINIANS MEET. Special Dispatch to The Star. MARTINSBURG, W. Va. October 15.—Representatives from nearly 50 subordinate lodges and officers « the Grand Lodge of West Virginia ©0dd Fellows and of the State Assem- LIST YOUR RENTED AND | b1y of Rebekahs opened their fifty- ninth annual session here Monday morning. A. W. Martin of Haywood, W. Va., Is the retiring grand master of the 0Odd Fellows and Mrs. Lula D. Hood of Willlamstown, W. Va., retiring State president of the eRbekahs. COLLECT $200,000 FUND. La Follette Headquarters Report Contributions to Campaign. CHICAGO, October 15.—The man- agement of the indopendent presiden- tial campaign being waged by Sena- tor Robert M. La Folletto thus far has collected about $200,000 in cam- paign contributions, national head- quarters here has announced. According to John M. Nelson, na- tioral campalgn manager, national headquarters here has received about $104,000 and the Washington head- quarters upward of $100,000. There have been 4,675 donors to Senator La Follotte’'s campaign, according to campaign bocks, but it was explained that this included $25,000 advanced by W. T. Rawleigh of Freeport, 1il., of the national finance committee. and also included collections taken at La Follette meetings listed as individual contributions. E:.:tra Size Sealine Coats £89.75 PROFIT BY ADVERTISING. Increased » Consumption Enables Gas Companies to Cut Rates. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.,, October 15. —Through properly applied news- paper advertising, many gas com- panies have been able to reduce rates of their cwn volition because of the resultant increased consumption, a special committee reported to the board of directors of the Public Utilities Advertising Association, in convention here with the American Gas Assoclation. Though public service companles engaged In the distribution of gas this year thus far have spent ap- proximately $11,060,000 for advertis- ing purposes, the reports set forth, firms engaged in other private enter- prises annually set aside for the same purpose sums six times as great Glasses Fitted M Cormick Medical "College Eyes Examined Graduate Dr. CLAUDE S. SEMONES Eyesight Specialist Phone Main 721 409410 McLachlen_ Bldg. 10th and G Sts. N.W. FFull furred sealine (dyed coney) coats in extra sizes, all 48 inches long. 43 to 54, and An extraordi- nary value at the beginning of the . Silk lined. Second’ Floor. season. USED CAR SALE On the White Lot 1706 14th St Studebaker, 1922 Spec. 6 Tour. Studebaker Light Six......... Star Sedan, 1923............ Dodge, in great shape. .. s .$475 Buick, runs like new...... ..$750 Durant at.......$450 Chevrolet at. . Oakland -’20 Sedan. .$250 ...$750 31 Others to Choose From. Stutz at..... Such Values Were Never Offered Before UDEBAKER “Just Drive It—That’s All”’ 14th and R Streets ..$700 .$595 -$395 I Trimmed Sealine Coats £129.00 In regular sizes Beautiful matched ekin sealine (dyed coney) coats trimmed with co s and cuffs of squirrel or skunk. ¥ able value. Silk lined Second Floor. - New Coats of Unusual Smartness Emphasize the Importanée of Fur Trimming These are Winter’s dress-up coats, for those occasions when vou want to look your best. Fabrics are rich and warm, effec- tively complemented by the lavish use of furs; each a gem of the mode reflecting some little difference that make them unusually attractive and appealing. The Bothersome Part. From the London Tit-Bits. > At an examination a master asked: “Does the question embarrass you?” Not at all, sir,” replied the student; | “not at al. It is quite clear. It is the answer that bothers me. VACANT REAL ESTATE WITH J. LEO KOLB 923 N. Y. Ave. 1237 Wis. Ave. Main 5027 3 VAcceEt only ‘Bayer” package which contains proven directions. Handy “Bayer” boxes of 12 tablets Aleo bottles of 24 and 100—Druggists. Aspirin is the trade mark of Bayer Manufacture of Monoaceticacidester of Salicylicacld Bunny Oxblood Penny Cinnibar Velo-Suede Orlando Lustre Bolivia Velour de Laine of Merit” Seventh and Eye Streets. HESE are days for putting the home in order for the winter—and these are some of the many opportunities you will find here. Such delightful fabrics and colors featured together with numerous others. Fur trimmings of sealine, moufflon, squirrel, wolf or lynx in the Always sure we're lowest in pricHnd sound in quality. Cl\arg- n S guise of collars, cuffs, borders and bands. Sizes 16 to 44. ing it is only a matter of “request for credit.” Second Floor—King's Paiace Every Stunning Model Hat Reduced A Group That Sells for $12.50 to $15.00, Now $9°95 | , Fashion and savings join hands here and the result is an event oi incomparable excellence. The finer modes as depicted by fashionable milliners, each individual in line and medium. All present season styles in diversified colors with unusual trimmings. Large, small and me- dium shapes for all requirements. $ I 5 .00 A Group That Sells for One-of-a-kind model creations, cach telling a story of smartness, $17.50 to $27.50, Now with new fascinating details. - Hats of such remarkable beauty are a rarity at $15, and especially so early in the season. e advise early selection. Varied fabrics, colors, trimmings and chic modes for misses and matrons. | It’s most attractive in its effect—being admirably designed; with the exposed surfaces of fine figured Burl Walnut Veneer. There are four pieces—Dresser and Vanity Dresser—both with excellent mirrors; Double Bed and roomy Chest of Drawers. The con- [ 00 struction is good; the finish high class and the price—appealing. SPECIAL 315'——— $1.59 Black Silk Messaline $1.29 Yd. Lustrous black dress quality in f}ll—silk weave. Exceptionally smart for Fall zmd_\\ inter. A new low price for this caliber silk. 35 inches wide. $2.50 Charmeuse £1.95 Yd. 40-inch satin-faced black satin charmeuse. Rich, lustrous qual- ity, if hty, supple draping weave. Firm, closely textured and a genuine xalue at this price. New and Novel Handbags In Under-Arm and Vanity Styles *1.88 Many new variations of the swagger under-arm styles are featured in a collection replete with all that’s new. Polished and buffed imitation alligator leather and fancy grained leather stress the importance of novelty effects. Square and rectangular shapes predominate. The “Pan- dora” vanity box is neatly fitted and lined. Each a remark- able value at $1.88. Street Floor—King's Palace HEKIoDsES KORNER $5.98 Brushed Wool Sets $5.00 For the cooler days of Fall an inviting set consisting of sweater, leggings, cap and mittens_is the acme of good taste in common sense outer weaf for the tot. Of brushed wool in buff, peacock and cocoa. Special, tomor- row only, $5.00. Knitted Helmets, 59¢ Navy, brown and red in in- fants’ sizes. Crochet Bootees, 29¢ White with pink or blue trim- ming. Knitted Sacques, 79¢ White wool yarn trimmed with pink or blue. Flannelette Kimonos 49¢ Finished with shell edge. Dainty Dresses, 59¢ Infants’ long or short styles in bishop or yoke models.” Lace Pink or bluc excellent quality and embroidery trimmed covering. Attractive Rocker Armehair to Match at Same Price Mahogany -finished frame; of graceful de- sign—and roomy propor- tions — spring upholster- ed seat, covered with at- tractive Velour. SPE- CIAL, $18.75 Colonial Beds Real Colonial design— the panel at the head is veneer Mahogany, the posts and cross rail at foot ' of Gumwood, fin- ished in Mahogany. SPE- CIAL, . D et $2.00 Satin Duchess £1.69 Yd. 33-inch all-silk superior grade black satin Duchess. For.cor- rect frocks and tunics for Fall. A typical King's Palace value. Street Floor—King's Palace Fine Silk Stockings In Fashion’s Favored Colors *1.00 A splendid quality of firmly woven, fine gauge all-silk thread stockings. We purchased plentifully and advan- tageously, and are passing them on to _ our customers at a worth-while saving. New Fall tones—cocoa, bunny, jack &3 rabbit, tan, beaver, russet, original, beige, French nude, Russia calf and black: ¢ Mercerized garter tops reach slightly lower than usual —thdt is the only obvious reason for reduction in price. Strget Floor—King's Palace. A Second Floor—King's Palace E Combination mahogany—with top ‘71 inches long and of half oval shape. Heppelwhite de- sign, with the familiar fluted and tapered leg of that period. A Grand Rapids production. SPECIAL, $58.50 Special Values in Flannelette Gertrudes 49¢ Long or shortdength. White only. Blankets, 69¢ Blue or pink plaid patterns. Carriage Sets, $4.98 Silk crepe de chine with scal- loped edge and design in pink or bluc. Crib Sheets, 69¢ Muslin with two-inch Strong washable quality Infants’ Pillows, 39¢ Seamless Axminster Rugs 27x54 inches .....c.ceecene....:$4.50 36x70 inches ........ .$7.65 4Yox6Ys feet oveceanncene......$15.75 6x9-feets s niiiiiinesssedes 292925 8V,x10Y, feet .................$45.00 $49.50 pink or bluc hem.