Evening Star Newspaper, July 30, 1925, Page 24

Valuable Collection of Costa Blue Spruce at Home of Dr. Sterling TINY MUSICIAN WINS HARMONICA CONTEST Wart Championship Goes Begging at Outing for Needy Children at Arlington Beach. An excellent rendition of “Onward, Christian Soldiers,” played on a 10- cent mouth organ, won for Gus Da Ros, harmonica artist of Schotts alley, TRADE PROBE STUDIED. Legality of Expenditure for Power Inquiry Is Taken Up. Although the Fed$ral Trade Com- mission has asked for a_formal opinion on the legality of spending money for the prosecution of two inquiries which it was directed to undertake by the last Congress, the Attorney General's office has not yet rendered a declsion, although the request is said to have been transmitted through the Presi- dent to the legal arm of the Govern- ment. [ one involving monopoly, and that an- other inquiry on the advisabilty of which the commission split should not be undertaken. The Senate ordered at the last session that the commis- sion should not undertake economic investigations unless monopoly was in- volved or in case the resolution direct- ing the inquiry was a concurrent one. Labor Backs Textile Workers. The executive council of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor yesterday unanimously approved the protest by President Willlam Green against re- duction of wages in the-textile indus- JULY 30, 1925. I’s Easy to Pay The g,rc,vuon Is Easy to Pay The Grayson Way Open Until 9 P.M. Saturday V. Mead Is Unexceiled in United States—Other Evergreens Are There. the title of champion player of Wash: ington’'s “Main street” at the Gospel Mission outing for underprivileged children at Arlington Beach Park yes- terday afternoon. His reward was a_handsome, shiny harmonica, donated by Manager Jesse Thomas of the park and presented by | L. Strickland, conductor of the beach orchestra, who acted as chair- man of the beard of judges. Gus, wh is but 8 years old, stood high above the shoulders of the other members of the mission’s mouth organ band, as far as manufacturing music was con- cerned, although he could scarcely be discerned in the group of 12 players. John Kendrick of Linworth place was awarded a league base ball bat for his proficiency at eating huckle- berry pie without, the aid of his hands. He ‘came home ahead of 13 com- petitors, winning by a good mouthful, although It was necessary to beat him on the back at the finish to prevent him choking on a piece of crust. The much-heralded wart contest fell flat for want of warts of the bigger and better sort. Half a dozen children tied, with three warts each, so the champlonship still goes begging. The rides and amusements were turned over to the youngsters, free of charge, for the afternoon. The swim- ming events were the opening feature, some 150 children taking their first plunge of the year at a beach resort Free pop by the case and .ice cream cones were given away by Mr. Thoy Frank Nelson and several concessionnaires The children were carried to and try. The council decided to indorse whatever steps Mr. Green proposed to take In handling the matter, and also ordered an investigation of profits made by textile corporations. The commission was advised several weeks ago by its counsel and its eco- nomic advisers that one phase of the electric power industry investigation requested by Senator Norris was not e Still Time ~_ Take Advantage of Our Midsummer Sale OF FINE WEARING APPAREL MEN and WOMEN ON PAYMENTS New Summer Dresses $l loo $l 495 These are all new Summer Dresses—taken from our regular $20, $25, $30 and $40 stock. New styles, new colors and all sizes. MEN’S NEW Summer Suits $42§ Mohairs and Palm Beach Wonderful Values—All Sizes Many New Patterns THE GRAYSON WAY, Pay a Small Amount Down AND THE BALANCE Better Hurry to make reservations for our next tour that starts tomorrow— July 31st 12-DAY BOAT AND LAND ROUND-TRIP TOUR OF FLORIDA A Chance to Realize the Wonderful Investment \ Opportunities Awaiting You (,‘ Every Expense Is Included *99 Next Boat Tour August 7th An exceptional group of blue spruce trees in front of Dr. Mead’s home. NO. V. A collection of probably States the grounds, Dr. Mead said, without seeing more than one rabbit disap-|from the p pearing under the hedge or heuring | Junm \éf.h'nflik Rl the whir of a quail as it rises from s SN * the shrubbery. HURT IN TRAIN WRECK. Woman Is Not Expected to Live. blue spruce the United red on the erling V. Mead, Thirty- third and Rittenhouse streets. his tree, which is the most valu. able and beau bery, grows the more tha owned by I Leave Washington by bus to Baltimore—mak- ing connection with Merchants and Miners' Steam- ship to Jacksonville. Fla. At Jacksonville the tour continues along the east coast of Florida in one of the company's palatial White Motor Busses. affording inspection of ST. AUGUSTINE. DAYTONA, COCOA, ROCKLEDGE. STUART. PALM BEACH, INDIAN RIVER ORANGE BELT, MIAMI. CORAL GABLES. and arriving in HOL- LYWOOD. The return trip is made by rail Search Warrant Quashed. Because the officer ‘swearing out a search warrant for the prohibition unit Other Passengers Injured. | failed to designate the particular house| URBANA, TIL, July 30 (P)—One at Giesboro occupied by George A. WOMAN was probably fatally injured Lo W et 2 and several persons sustained broken Day, who was charged with Violating | limbe and minor hurts last night when !the national prohibition act, Judge|a westbound Wabash passenger train | c R. Hitt, in Police Court, quashed | was derailed at Tolono, near here. the se: 'h warrant at the request of Maggie Keokalo of Decatur was blue spruce trees, | Attorneys John P. Mullen and Jesse taken to a hospital here with her skull is inestimable because | . Wilson, representing the accused. red. Doctors said she had no able. Even % new | A charge of selling against Day was | chance of recovery. The other injured x[p“h;‘ bmitted to the jury, which acquitted o 15 in XhE size and ope. Each of three dozen specimens Mead was imported either from and or Norway. The American variety of blue spruce, which grows in" some of the Rocl 8-Day Round-Trip Tours by Rail and Bus Allul( Mi and August llth we start our next Rail same BUS trip along the Dixie Highway as in the water trip—PULLMAN SERV- HOME SEEKERS REALTY COMPANY Agents for the ICE tituting the water way. All ex- rubbery. The trees penses are included........... are all about 20 feet high. forming most perfect cones, with foliage of a deep steel blue, which makes them ects for a considerable dis- tance from the house Variety of Valuable Specimens. They are valuable coll and spersed in notable o LANSBURGH & BRO. 7th to 8th to E—~FAMOUS FOR QUALITY SINCE 1860—Fr. 7400 he midst of a very | of other American and ¢ Waler Co. Hollywood, Fla. J. W. Young, Pres. Hyman N. Levy, Dist. Manager 1426 N. Y. Ave. Call Main 347—6755—6756 R AR AR AR AR A AR PR AN AN N s exceptional in | e i of | - Ee———c———oc——[eho[e——[c[——e[=—l ts the notice of au Rittenhouse street | | { the 56 apple| aight rows from | ¢ - ! o. Interspersed | R h . pear, plum | © 7th to 8th to E—FAMOUS FOR QUALITY SINCE 1860—Fr. 7400 ' B A s E M > E N T s T O R E 7 Entrances 8th St. and E St.—Stairway 8th St. Entrance Nearest E St. Clearance! Beautiful Silk DRESSES Prettiest of All Wanted Sale Ho! Men’s bushes, a is some one from early When the other bus| ording to Dr. Mead, there »ssom all the time April to late November. ves have fallen from the ter the first snowfall, the blue spr trees give an exceptionally rich iVinter effect, standing out as brilliant touches of rwise barren land- vith the apples a and qu The Rittenhouse street side of the estate is lined with a high barberry hedge, while on the Thirty- ninth street side there is a privet hedge planted when the grounds were | set out and now more than 10 feet| high, but kept perfectly trimmed at all times. Adding to Unique Shrubbery. The unique shrubber was the work among whom was former head of the F | : Avoid Summer’s Worst seoi e, ARG : Drudgery With This ‘ Wonderful “1900” Cataract Junior rence Wiggly Co. | re adding to it| re, but they are ief landscaping at 1 garden in the rear of the ho\me in the shadow of the high privet dge. Behind the house is another\unique feature for 2 Washington home, a “more than 50 stately oal cornstalks from the are believed to be a century old. The whole e effect of one of the old Eng- rderbrush of American parks. though it rapidly is being sur- nded by new houses the estate now much frequented by rabbits and | He never takes a Imported English Broadcloth This great sale continues for another day. All on deck for the last chance at this wonder- fully low price. Pure white only, in collar- attached and neckband styles. Sizes 1315 to 17. 1,000 Men’s Athletic Union Suits “Rockinchair” Union Suits— in check nainsook, side opening style . 1 Other Union Suits, in genuine soisette and Pride of the West Nainsook, closed crotch style. STREET FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BRO. Women’s Full-Fashioned Silk Stockings, 99¢ Peach, Bran, Airdale, Bunny Tortoise, Beige, Tanbark Atmosphere, Black, W hite Wilkins Coffee Is Not A Blend Originated Twenty-five Or Fifty Years Ago! R o It Is The Result Of Twenty-five Years of Experience Plus Improvement! The penalty of wearing Summer clothes is much hard drudgery at the washboard. Avoid this by letting the 1900 Cataract Junior free you. You have always wanted to own a 1900. Here is your opportunity. Not until this 1900 Junior was built has such washing machine value been offered, and never hefore has it been possible to buy a 1900 at this low price and small payments. Phone your order today, as stock is limited. The above offér is for two weeks only. $5 First Payment $L.75 per week for 79 weeks. This covers all carrymg charges and interest. SIXTH FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BRO. M aterials ° Flat Crepes Canton Crepes Georgettes Sport Silks Flowered Georgettes (With Slips) Pure Silk Broadcloths A group of the season’s dain- tiest frocks drastically reduced for this clearance sale. The most favored styles, with fash- ion’s cleverest touches, are to be had for almost the cost of the material. Sizes for Misses and Women. Clearance! Boys’ Tan OXFORDS 13 All sizes, a variety of wanted shades and finest silk. What more can one desire? And at this low price women can well afford to stock their wardrobes and save at the same time. STREET FLOOR, LANSBURGH & IIO: PRPPPPPPDETDTDPTD inle———aisle——9alnle——xm o [0 I—— ——2 o lc——09la g u} — 5| v Out toxilorrow New \fictorRecords Crepe rubber and leather soles. All sizes, 81 to 2. Ideal shoes for sport or dress wear.