Evening Star Newspaper, January 16, 1925, Page 20

20 BRTAI S NEW " NAVY ALXILIRES Formidable Types of Flying i Crafts Announced Suc- 3 cessfully Tested. espondence ¢ e Star and New York Some formid- the British Reindeer Steaks Soon May Grace Every U. S. Table Spee to The Star. , January 16.—Rein- 1 Dispatch W YOR! eak m dish on Americ; F. Starr of Juneau, Ala Mr. Starr, in the service in Alaska for y who is here on a visit, some of the wonders of that land. Great herds of reindeer are belng developed and may provide a meat supply for the States. The flesh tastes like mutton of beef. Alaska also has wonderful strawberries, so large that five or six make a quart. Rhubarb grows seven feet high and as thick as a man’s arm. This is due to the a most continuous sunlight in June. “Tin Plate King” Better. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1925. NOTED ENGINEER DIES. Samuel Whinery Was Big in Early Railroad Work. EAST ORANGE, N. J.,, January 16. —Samuel Whinery, civil engineer, who played an important part in the con- struction of rallroads In the Mlddle West, 1s dead at his home here. He was born near Salem, Ohio, 80 years ago. In 18€8 he helped lay out_the route of the Indianapolls and Vin- cennes Rallroad, now a part of the Pennsylvania system. He was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the American Institute of Consulting Engineers. 5,726 IN STATE ASYLUMS. Maryland Incarcerates 1 in 235 Citizens for Insanity Treatment. Special Dispateh to The Star. BANDIT, 17, ASKS MERCY; GETS 10 TO 20 YEARS Time to Make Example of Some One, Court Says in $48 Hold-Up Case. Special Dispatch to The Star, NEW YORK, January 16.—Charles Friscle, 17, asked County Judge Tay- lor in Brooklyn for mercy yesterday after pleading gullty to first degrec robbery and possession of a revolver. Ho was sentenced to serve 10 to 20 years in Sing Sing prison. “I am only 17, he pleaded. “It is little rellef for the family of a victim to know that he wag, shot by a boy 17, Instead of 21,” replied Judge Taylor. “Most of the present day robberies are committed by youths between 17 and 21, all of whom are generally armed with revolvers. It is time an example was made of one.” Frascle was charged with holding up Solomon Vein, a tallor, in his sl in Brooklyn December 27. He s s TARDY PUPIL FLEES. Runs Away Rather Than Tell of Being Late. PITTSBURGH, Pa., January 16.— Reports of the kidnaping of 15-year- old Charles Cottage, son of J. D. Cot- tage, a constable of Conway, were dispelled today when the lad was lo- cated in Youngstown, Ohlo. The boy explained that when he discovered he was late for school yesterday he feared to return homé and tell his parents. So he boarded a train for Youngstown, and upon his arrival there he was taken in by the police. The disappearance of the boy brought reports that he had been ab- ducted by two men in an automobile. The father, believing the lad had been kidnaped, sald he thought it was the work of persons he had prosecuted under the prohibition laws. | Eskimo signifies “eater of raw -at,” but these people eat uncooked meat only when the absence of fuel MILLIONS HEAR ALDA IN VICTOR BROADCAST Hook-Up of Stations Carries Prima Donna’s Voice All Over East. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, January 16.—For the second time vast numbers heard the tones of a world-famous grand opera star over the radio last night. This time it was Mme. Frances Alda, prima donna soprano of the Metropolitan Opera House, who made her first ap- pearance before the microphone. Her voice was broadcast in four songs from the studio of WEAF, New York, under the auspices of the Vie- tor Talking Machine Co. It was re- layed by telephone lines through seven other radlo stations In Eastern clties. These were WCAP, Washing- ton; WJAR, Providence; WFI, Phila- delphia; WDBH, Worcester; WGR, o Plttsburgh, and The other artists who performed for the invisible audience were Frank La Forge, composer-planist; the Vic- tor Concert Orchestra, Rosario Bour- don, conductor, and the Florentine Quartet. Following the precedent established at the first star radlo concert given recently by John McCormack and Lucrezia Borl, the audlence was re- quested to communicate its wishes concerning the continuance of these recitals by famous artists of the opera and concert stage. Virginia Farm Brings $50,000. Special Dispatch to The Star. STER, Va., January 16.— “Red Gate’ farm of 250 acres in Clarke County has been sold by Mrs. B. F. O'Fallon of St. Louls to Percy Drewry, Rye, N. Y., hunt clubman and horseman, for $50,000, it became known today. It was sald Mr. Drewry will at once begin erection of modern stables and other build- ings for a horse-breeding establish- ment. IT STOPS THAT COUGH g o e JUNIPER TAR COMPOUND GIVES QUICK RELIEF FOR Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS USED 50 YEARS WITH WONDERFUL SUCCESS 35¢c A Bottle At All Druggists BON'T EXPERIMENT! This eid reliable medicine has relieved thousands——it will relieve you. Ask Grandma She Knows/ BALTIMORE, January 16.—One per- son of every 235 In Maryland goes to an insane asylum. No statistics have been compiled on lesser grades of insanity. Statistics issued by the State Board of Mental Hyglene show 5,726 pa- tients In the State's asylums. That is 164 more than during 1923. Eleven inmates killed themselves during the year. Orders have been issued to institution heads to keep closer watch on inmates with sulcidal tendencies, to have taken $48. | prohibits cooking, or as a side dish. NEW YORK, January 16.—The con- dition of Daniel Reid, “Tin Plate King” and finacier, who 1s ill with pneumonia, was reported as im- proved today. Members of his farh- aid they did not consider his con- fon serious. d is 67 years old. organizers of the e Company. . He was Ameri- Slander travels farther than com- ments. See Upstairs Store Advertisements on Pages 26 and 27. New Reds and Blonde in Silk and . | Yo Smers Touhhd ' Peter Pan” Sweaters Flannel Frocks 15 The very latest. Genuine “Peter Pan” (label in every gar- Brilliant new reds and the lovely soft ment) Sweaters in the flat and link_ weaves. These Sweaters are the exact style Marilyn Miller and Betty blonde are featured in this selling of new Spring Frocks. Time Grows Short! While you have the opportunity join our 1925 Christmas Savings Club Amounts Amounts Amounts Amounts Amounts Bronson wore when starring in “Peter Pan.” They arc destined, it seems, for immediate popularity, because they're so individual and captivating. Shades of cranberry, buff, rust, powder blue, black and Week Week Week Week Week Plus 3% Interest Tubular, flare, bedice, tunic and en- semble effects shown in crepe back satin and flat crepes. Frocks short in tailored women’s and misses’ navy. Sizes 34 to 42. DOWN STAIRS STORE Flannel with sleeves models. long or 1,200 Monogram Design Pure Irish Linen Huck Towels 40cEach 6 for*2% Irish Huck quality inches New Patterns Philippine Gowns and Chemise $ 1 .58 Another limited quantity of Genuine Philippine Underwear at_this absurdly low price. Gorgeous effects and de- signs, handmade. Gown sizes, 16 and 17; Chemise sizes, 36 to 44. DOWN STAIRS STORE Second National Bank “The Bank of Utmost Service” 509 Seventh Street N.W. 1333 G Street N.W. Dainty pastel shades in Evening Frocks of beaded and plain georgette. New Tub Silks in the modish broad stripes and plain dainty pinks and blue. A few of the shades—blonde, rust, rose, Gobelin blue, tan, brown, navy, black, peach, tangerine, green and gold. proved al observation — A very special purchase. I Linen Hemstitc sizes, Very specially priced Satur DOWN STAIRS STOR Modish Girls’ and Children’s Coats - 2 to 6 Years 5495 7 to 14 Years .}'5.95 $6.95 chil- Coats for dren and girls 2 to 14 years, are fashioned in po- laire and novelty weaves. Self ma* terial or fur col- lars may be but- DOWN STAIRS STORE Men’s Wool Overcoats Are Greatly Underpriced $17.95 Coats, of his better grade, that a manufacturer let us have at a great price concession. We don’t believe you can get bet- ter coats at this price. Women’s English Broadcloth Overblouses s 1 75 Sizes 34 to 44 Unusual values. Genuine English Broad- cloth Overblauses in white with color com- binations—the newest vogue. Chanel and other styles including club collar, derby cal- lars, boyish collars, Marilyn Miller and bobbie styles. These overblouses are par- ticularly “striking when combined with Winnie Winkle Skirts. DOWN STAIRS STORE Saturday Specials Imported Face Powder, 18c Very specially priced. Adhesive. This new Cold Cream Powder may be obtained in several wanted = odors. These All-wool Overcoats are full cut, quarter lined and in the desirable box-coat style, with detachable belts. Light and dark grays, dark oxfords and overplaids and mixtures. Sizes 34 to 40 DOWN STAIRS STORE toned around the neck Shades of brown, blue, tan, rust, copen and green. Lemon Juice Soap, 15¢ $1.50 dozen cakes.. The regular price is much higher. But this lot of 300 cakes is_offered far below regular. Bead Chokers, 50c and $1 Special sellin% Novelty Bead Chokers and Opera-length Beads. Sclect from many colors and combinations tomorrow. Filigree Link Necklaces, 85c Filigree links of antique metal combined with colored stones and imitation pearls. Colors: Em- erald, jet, amethyst and sapphire. New Sports Belts, 50c and $1 New Sports Belts in suede, kid and patent leather. New sports colors. DOWN STAIRS STORE Women’s Silk-and-Wool Hose, °1 Pair Irregulars of $1.95 Grade 1,000 Pairs of Women's High-grade Silk-and-Wool Hose. Of a grade that will afford long service. Only the most wanted shades of black, cordovan, black and silver, brown and black, beige and silver and pongee and silver combinations. Both regular and extra size tops Sizes 815 to 10 DOWN STAIRS STORE Handdrawn Broadcloth_ g) . Frocks 4\ é\/g I & Spebatl-Bale T $9:95 A special purchase of Women's Broad- cloth’ Frocks, of fine quality. Some have touches of handdrawn work and embroidery. Others are elaborately trim- med with bindings and popular mono- .gram embroidery. The delightful Springtime shades of blue, . tan, orchid and .peach. These frocks are in styles appropriate to wear shopping when the days get warmer, and to wear now. The price is very low. Sizes 36 to 46 DOWN STAIRS STORE These are exceptional values, and mothers should see them if their youngsters are in need of another-coat. DOWN STAIRS STORE Special, *3% Proxaline New Spring Hats Splendid values at this price. lar off-the-face hats are fashionably top The popu- High crowns predominate. 7 x J A crowns and the new airplane braid. and side trimmed. The cloche and medium size brims are garnished with flowers, perky bows or in tailored styles. Models for miss or matron. { The most striking hats that will be seen most this Spring will be close-fitting with high crowns. DOWN STAIRS STORE Clearance Sale 500 Pairs Shoes at Fraction of Their Former Prices '3 This is our 8-page furniture broadside which has just come off the press. It illustrates many of the excellent suites and odd pieces that are to be had this year in our half-yearly furniture sale---an event that we have been working on for over six months. As you come into the store this week it will be handed to you---or, if you wish, we will be pleased to mail you a copy. . A Real Clearance —of popular style foot- wear, including step-in pumps and oxfords, at a —in the lot. Patent leath- er, tan leather, brown and black kid. Black and brown satin, brown and gray suede. Qur half-yearly furniture sale begsns Monday, January 19th. You will find it worth waiting for. The Hecht Co. F Slr“eet at 7th DOWN STAIRS STORE (L