Evening Star Newspaper, September 14, 1925, Page 19

RAIN BRINGS HAVOL IN SAVING CROPS One Killed by Lightning in Maryland—Downpour After Prayers. Br the Associated HAGERSTOWN, Md., September 14. —Rain that saved thousands of dol- lars in crops for farmers throughout Western Maryland took an equivalent toll in property damage when the downpour driven by a high wind and accompanied by a severe electrical Drought Brings Mosquito Plague To Maryland City Special Diepatch to The Star, CUMBERLAND, * Md., September 14.—Stagnation of streams and pools | left fow by the long drought has brought a plague of mosquitoes to this city and environs which officlals and citizens are battling with olls and lime. Rains are depended upon as a final weapon, since mosquitoes do not breed in fresh water, but the prospects of rain were not encouraging today. The health department will receive a carload of lme late today for use along the river bank, in Wills Creek and among other low places. Kero- sene is being used on catch basins and in manholes and sewer openings. _THE "EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. LOCAL LEGION UNIT YIELDS ITS CHARTER ‘Washington Post Auxiliery Dis- bands in Interest of Harmony, Mrs. Walker Announces. In the interest of harmonv. ac- cording to members, the George Washington Post unit of the American Legion Auxiliary has surrendered its charter to the national legion auxiliary organization and gone out of exist- ence. This action was taken last week, Mrs. Thacker V. Walker, presi- dent of the Washington department of the auxillary said, to promote harmony in the ranks of ‘-~ organi- zation and to remove a weapon from the opponents of the unit. Several members of George Washington Post are understood to be considering steps the formation of a new auxiliary unit with the sanction of the post. Antion’ of the auxillary in disband- ing and turning back its charter was entirely voluntary, according to Mrs. Walker. The auxillary was in ‘ood standing with the national body, and lt was explained that during its two- existence the unit has spent nurly $3,000 for welfare and relief work among former service men. Mrs. Walker, who was a mambcr of the George Washington auxiliary, has transferred her membership to the Robley D. Evans unit in order to avold thc ralsing of any question as to the legality of her presidency of the local auxiliary. e $100,000 Fire in Joplin, Mont. JOPLIN, Mont., September 14 (P).— Fire destroyed an entire block of this city terday, the loss being. estl- mated at $100,000. The post office, a hotel and a number of business houses were burned. FAIRFAX FAIR TO OPEN WITH ALEXANDRIA DAY |iis Automobile Caravan to Convey Business and Professional Men | and Families Wednesday. Special Dispatch to The Star. FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE. Va., September 14—Opening day at the | Fairfax fair will be ““Alexandria day,” Judge Clifton Laughlin, president of the Fairfax County Fair Association, announced today.” The fair begins Wednesday on the local fair grounds and will continue through Thursday. Business and professional men of Alexandria and their famiftes @and MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1925. friends will form a long automobfls caravan and journiey to the scene of the celebration over the new concrete hway connecting Alexandria direct with this town. The Alexandria Booster Ciub wil} have charge of the caravan and cere- monies at the fair. The object of the parade and subsequent festjvities will be the promotion of good will between Alexandria. and contjguous territory, | especially in the interest of trade. The . automobiles forminz the pro- { cession will be gaily decorated~with streamers and will bear banners ex- plaining the advantages of Alexandria as a commencial and merchandising center. The caravan will assemble at the Chamber of Commerce headquar- | ters in Alexandria at 11 o'clock and will start moving toward the fair grounds immediately. A general in- vitation has been extended to all Alexandrians to participate in “Alex- andria d A spectal program of addresses and | entertainment, with music by the Cul- | peper Band, has been arranged for | the sojourn of the visitors at the fair, | Judge Laughlin said. TIGER ‘%" NONE BETTER A. G. HERRMANN Tenth St. S.E. 'n--u--ll-,'l\nhudc-r Sickness promptly relieved. Expe rienced travelers all testify to its Pouitive action. 25 years in use. 7!‘ & $1.90 at Drug Scores irect on veceids of Price Ti. l.&mln Remedy Co.. Now V.\ storm, broke over this section late 0 yesterday Property damage estimated at $250.000 was reported from Chambers- Jpurg, Pa.. where the tempest, sweep- ing along a narrow path, wrecked buildings, tore down hundreds of trees and left a tangled mass of telephone and telezraph wires in its wake. Ina single wood north of Hagerstown hun dreds of trees were uprooted. The repair shop of the Western Maryland Rajlway Company here was destroved with valuable equipment by fire caused by a bolt of lightning. G ~STREET BETWEEN 11th & 12 th Ample Oil Supply to Heat Tuesday’ sati Your Home sday’s Sensational Sale New! Fall Dresses Astonishingly Low Priced One man was killed by lightning and much damage done to electric lines during the storm that broke the | &rip of an extended drought in Alle- gany and Washington counties, where the temperature at times during the past two dave reached the 100 degree | mark, breaking ail September records for a quarter century. RAIN FOLLOWS PRAYERS. You can be sure of ample, prompt and convenient deliveries of Furnace Oil or Distillate Fuel Oil. ‘ The Standard Oil Company (N. J.) has prepared for the increased demand by the erection of a large storage plant on the water front and the purchase of new motor truck equipment. A stunning group of Fall dresses full of unusualities. Graceful modeled frocks of soft lustrous crepes, glistening satins and other high-type materials, Whatever your tastes just the dresses to suit them will be found in this group. The pleasant duty of looking one’s best Richmond, Va., and Shenandoah Val- ley Are Visited. RICHMOND. Va., September 14 (). As if in answer to prayers through- eut Virginia yesterday, in accordance with the proclamation of Gov. E. Lee Trinkle, Richmond was visited last night by its first rain in 10 days. Throughout the churches of the ity prayers were sald. the Episcopal | Churches invoking “moderate rains and showers,” and these were an- swered with a thunderstorm which hit the city at 8 o'clock tonight, bringing at first a light shower and then a| generous rain. The city had swel- tered during the day under a sun| which sent the thermometer to 95. Other parts of the Stats are under- | stood to have been visited by rain, the Shenandoah Valley rfponlng‘ showers in the morning which failed | to bring much relief from the heat, | while last night’s rain is said to have reached the western section. A new and finer type of beauty service is now available to parti- cular women. The skillful sym- pathetic operators in our Beauty Salon will keep you looking young and smartly groomed. They are directed by an expert who keeps abreast of the newest methods of Beauty Culture and the latest coiffure styles. In all sizes and in the newest colorings. Contracts now being made to cover Ready for Your the heating season of 1925-26. Come in soon and learn from first hand experience what this newer, finer type of Beauty Salon has to offer you personally. Selection Tomorrow New! Fall Frocks of Silk or Cloth % @ ¥ A R T s Dy s et o $ 2 5 occasion. Specially Priced at Remarkable Savings Tomorrow New! Fall Coats Unparalleled Values 1t required three weeks' telephoning | every day and at least 20 letters to | gain Thon\.w Hardy's consent to a al of “Tess of the D'Crbervilles” | 3 don September 1 In addition to hair cutting which harmonizes with your per- sonality, .thc Salon specializes in hair dyeing, scalp treatments and permanent waving. Beauty Salon Mezzanine Floor. Third Floor M. Brooks & Co. New! Silk Gowns Smart, Roomy Night Gowns of fine quality crepe de chine. Trimmed with Irish lace and net footings. In pastel shades. sfiec;'d 35 First Floor New! Silk Hose A pure, thread silk hose. SILK FROM TOP TO TOE. . Triply reinforced at knee. In all the new Fall shades. Un- conditionally guaranteed. - Specral Price Concessions To Move MounTains oF HEesitancy 1f price has been the barrier to ownership of good furniture in your home, the present dlsplays of Lifetime Furniture will Je'firute’y remove 1t from consideration. Everything that is new in coats is here. Flared, straight, and wrap styles. Workmanship is of Brooks required high quality. Both new pile and smooth fabrics. Trimmed in new 4 $2 ways with luxurious furs. The color- ings this season are beautiful, Never i SRS Floor . before were we better prepared to offer Fall Gloves a more complete selection. In @ New Fabric For a very little outlay now, you may replenish your sleeping room or dining room in a right royal manner or make your living room a Georgian drawing room, carried on a magic carpet from the green swards of Old England. Exceptionally Low Priced $59.75 ‘ M. Brooks & Co. We are proud of the displays which distinguish the present showing It has the character that is typical of this house and yet shows an advance over previous years in all-around beauty, practi- cablllty and nearness to the rcquu’ements of our Surah suede—an en- patrons. tirely new note in fash- ionable gloves. made by Van Raalte. These gloves are washable. In all sizes and colors. Special ! First Floor Second Floor The Jlow prices are possible only by the pains- taking efforts of Mayer & Co. to search for the fine at little prices. New! Navajo Indian Sport Coats Brightly hlied coats in Navajo blanket patterns. Spe- $ 1 2 50 Your presence at the current showing will be cially adapted for early Fall wear. - Smart as well as practical. well worth a rearrangement of domestic affairs to New Fall MllllneI y Specially Priced N S T 8 3 | M - Sldflfuliy-made and cleverly developed in the new, rich Fall col- orings. This collection reveals all the most distinctive shapes in MAYER & CO. their most flattering moods. ‘In velours, hatter’s plush, satin, velvet Between D & E We also announce the presentation and special exhibit of lamps—bridge. floor and table lamps— new. tasteful creations. and felt combinations, large and small shapes. > Special for Tomorrow Little Shapes $ 9 5 Big Shapes Fourth Floor * ; 7' s M. Brooks & Co. Seventh Street