Evening Star Newspaper, April 21, 1925, Page 20

20 CHALIAPIN CONGERT HERE STARTS SUIT Basso Enjoined by Chicago Opera Company Now De- mands $25,000 Damages. n ted Press. CHICAGO, April 21.—Feodor Chal- o last season with the o Civic Opera Company, yester- filed suit for §25,000 in damages against the opera company. His lawt vers sald the suit was the result of an injunction obtained by the company against the appearance of Chaliapin in a concert in Washington previous to his appearance there with the The injunction was Chaliapin_ to ert if his appearance ised. mpany. appear in were not ad Attorneys also explained that the opera company contracted with Chal- iapin to appear in 30 performances last season at $3,500 a performance performances were v having also enter- ed into a contract with Chaliapin's Mule Opens Gate, Taking Ice Wagon Herd Upon Spree Bpecis] Dispatch to The Star. ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 21.— Twenty-one mules went back to work delivering ice yesterday morn- ing after aSunday spent in revelry. One of the animals opened the gate to the Mutual Ice Co.'s stable yes- terday and the entire group made straight for the open country. The last two of the truants were picked up shortly after 9 o'clock last night placidly grazing on the tender grass surrounding the Ma- sonic Temple on Shooters Hill. Several were captured far out in Fairfax County, GOLDWYN TO WED SOON. Will Take Actress, as Bride. NEW YORK, April 21.—Samuel Goldwyn, film producer, in 10 days is to marry Frances Howard, the ac- tress. who played the part of the flap- per in “The Best People,” and who has appeared in “The Swan,” and with Richard Dix in ‘“Foo Many Kisses,” it was learned yesterday after the marriage license was ob- tained in Jersey City. The couple first met at a dinner given by Conde Frances Howard, THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., EMPLOYMENT FOUND FOR 29,586 VETERANS Only 414 Rehabilitated Ex-Service Men Now Out of Work, Bureau Reports. Improvement in employment condi- tions as they affect rehabilitated ex- service men was reported last night by the Veterans' Bureau, which said the situation was “decidedly better” than one year ago. For the month of January, 493 re- habilitated disabled ex-service men were shown out of employment, as against 1,424 in January, 1924, while for February this year there. were only 414, as against 1,812 for the same month last year, according to figures received here from the 76 bureau offices throughout the United States. More than 30,000 veterans finished training between February, 1924, and February of this year, it was said, and all of them were placed in em- ployment or given the necessary as- sistance except the 414, “While the bureau feels that much of its success in finding ‘employment for its thousands of rehabilitated men,” said a statement, “is due to improved industrial conditions, it recognizes and Appreciates the large part_in this success that is due to the fine spirit of co-operation shown Buy Your Summer Rugs Now and Save G & 11th Sts. TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 1925. “he PALAIS DOYAL Established 1877 Service and Courtesy Selections May Be Made Now and Reserved for Later Delivery A Great Purchase and Sale of Thousands of De Luxe Co. Grass Rugs Marked Far Under Regular Prices These Rugs can be obtained only at the Palais Royal in Washington. Eleven handsome designs shown. In colorings of green, rose, blue, tan, taupe and com- bination shades. Designs and colorings to suit any room in the home. and original. All made of specially selected stocks. Grass Rug. All Guaranteed Perfect Goods Patterns are artistic A durable and sanitary by the great employing public.” giving the latter the power e the a_company from liapin claims this contract. HAYNES LEAVES NO WILL. Son Named Administrator of Auto Inventor’s Estate. KOKOMO, Ind., April 21.—March W. Haynes yesterday was appointed administrator of the estate of his father, the late Elwood Haynes, auto- mobile inventor and manufacturer. bond in the sum of $500,000. ynes left no will, The heirs- re the widow, Mrs. Bertha the son, and a daughter, Mrs. Bernie Hillis, About one year ago, it was said, Mr. Haynes made a division s estate among members of his Nast four weeks ago. “It all has happened so quickly,” Miss Howard said. “We decided to get married the first evening we had been together.” $16.45 Rugs 9x12-ft., Each $9.95 Rugs 6x9-ft., Each $14.95 Rugs $9.85| sion.sen $8.25 $5.65 | 1inip s $3.85 Save on the Smaller Sizes as Well $295 Rugs, 36x72:in., Each, $1.85 $195 Rugs, 27x54-in., Each, $]1.25 90c Rugs, 18x36-in., Each, S5¢c - Palals Royal—Second Floor. Montgomery, now the capital of Ala- bama, had a population of 43,464, in the Jast census in 1920. Mortgage Loans FOR SALE BY J. LEO KOLB TELEPHONE MAIN 5027 923 NEW YORK AVENUE 1237 WISCONSIN AVENUE Rugs in smart new colorings and designs, also the desired staple and conventional de- .signs. Of excellent quality, made from the very remarkable Wisconsin wire grass by the De Luxe Rug Co. at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. These Rugs will instantly appeal to those appreciating quality, which is assured by the use of extreme care during their process of manufacture, from selection of materials to stenciling the design. An April Sale of Beds and Bedding Rosa Ponselle Ill of Vaccination. ATLANTA, Ga., April Ponselle, who was to havi title role in “La Gioconda” night, opening a week of performances by the Metropolitan Opera Co., was confined to her hotel by indisposition and was unable to appear. Frances Peralta replaced her in the cast. A high temperature was said to have been caused by a recent vaccination. .:Doyoulquw 1.—Rosa sung the here last Four Special Savings in Linens and Domestics for Household Day $1.69 Sheets, $1.49 Each Sise 81x90 inches The “Wear-well” brand, dressing. It will pay you to buy several dozens of these Sheets at this low price. 18¢c Bleached Muslin, 8 Yards $1 36 inches wide. Good, soft quality, suitable for fine needlework. $3.95 Pure Linen Lunch Napkins $3.49 Dozen Size 16x16 inches. Unhemmed; blocked pattern. $5.25 Pure Linen Pattern Cloths $4.69 Each Size 70x88 inches. In good assortment of patterns. Palais Royal—Second Floor well known free from Simmons Bed and Spring Complete Specially Priced, $10.85 Two-inch-post Beds, in walnut, white and ivory finishes. Double and single sizes. Palais S0 many food authorities GIVE PRUNES FIRST CHOICE . Jor breakfast You’ll understand why, once you realize just what the requiremeats of a breakfast-fruit arc. 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CALIFORNIA PRUNE AND APRICOT GROWERS ASSOCIATION 11,319 Grower Mambers—San Jose, California SUNSWEET lforig Double-Coil Couch Day-Bed $87.50 Complete with layer felt mattress, over steel tempered coil springs. Opens in a single motion to a full size bed. Very com- fortable and attractive. Grand Rapids make. Palais Royal—Fourth Floor Royal—Fourth Floor NG Cable Steel Cot A New Folding Cot ¢z ~) With Many Perfections All-steel frame—tempered steel— U. B. tubing. Sturdily designed and braced, no wood and not squeaky Built for lifetime service — thickiy enameled in two coats of green. Frame automatically adjusts itself to uneven surfaces. Rubber-tipped legs. Palais Royal—Fourth Floor Simmons Steel Bed Specially Priced $16.75 Two-inch Continuous-post Metal Bed—Cane panels in head and foot. In walnut and ivory finishes. Double size. Palais Royal—Fourth Floor A Quics War 70 Coox Proves Wash Smewerr Provm, cover with hot waeer and al- low to soak one hour. Bring to the boiling point in the same watce 10 which Now! * Before the Rush D Season Starts | \ With Summer just over the horizon, it is time to think of R Slip Covers and Draperies. Covers for every sort of fur- niture to keep out the Sum- mer dust and dirt—or Cov- ers of gayly colored cretonne to add a_touch of charm to the furniture that is worn. New hangings to brighten up the home. Estimates cheerfully furnished on Slip Covers or Hangings. A New Cretonne Value 28¢c and 38c Yard New color and pattern combinations that are espe- cially pleasing. Ruffled Curtains Voile, marquisette and dotted grenadine, with e ruffles and tie-backs. ion with many uses. Pair, $1.69 | Each, $1.25 Palais Royal—Second Floor [ ing. Tfa thicki dosired, T dish whea tender, and borl the Hquid el i is of the Englander Couch-Bed Complete With Mattress $24.75 ‘With a single motion opens to a double couch. A very com- fortable couch. %+ Palais Royal—Fourth Floor. Cretonne Cushions Round, diamond and square shapes. A Cush- Keep the Baby Cool This Sum- mer With This Simmons Bassinette As Pictured, $19.50 Ivory-finished Bassinette, inclosed in wire netting. Complete with soft mattress. Palais Royal—Fourth Floor Specially Priced Household Items for Convenience Comfort Colored Glass i S A— L-ll Flower Bowl, com- 7 =7 | 7 % ) = — | 18pc Ted Tea 1] plete with black base [NFA A — Set, consisting of 6 ter. In attractive Chiness coral. ggc sippers and @ Special 3 pes. glase coasters. 89¢ g Special, the set Imported China Tea Cups and Saucers, very fine quality, neatly decorated with floral pattern and #old traced handles. 8 clal set of six.. $1.38 100-pe. Crystal Glass Table Ware. fine quality American i it et | i el TR T sherbets, * fruit uua."7 matt gold handles. ¢, : Glaeg Spaso Savo, . Dish for refrigerator use, transparent and sanitary, style as il- lustrated: 4- pe. set. Specia SOC 7-pc. Water Set, tankard jug, 6 blown glass tumblers of thin quality, in plain crystal. Spe- cal the sotrs 79€ ‘or 1n the NEW 21b \ CARTON Screen Door, 3%- P\ inch stiles. %-inch thick, wathut * stain finish, &11 mitered mountings and mor- tised corners. In sizes 30x78 an 32x80. - 42-pc. Cottage Set, decorated with blue scroll and pink rose buds, blue line edges and fine quality porcelain. Special, a set American __Porcelain L e $18.98