Evening Star Newspaper, October 20, 1925, Page 18

T FMANVLLE 8 DIES I NEW YORK Millionaire ‘““Asbestos King” “Victim of Heart Attack in Hotel Room. By the Associated Press NEW YORK, October 20 Thomas F. Manville, “asbestos king.” whose fortine has been esiimated to exceed £10,000,000. is dead. An attack of heart disease proved fatal last night in his apartment at the Hotel Plaza, where he had lived alone for the last three years. He was 63 years old For 30 vears he was president of Johns Manville, Incorporated, and he changed his position about a year ago To Average Life By the Associated Press. ST. LOUIS, Mo., October 20.—Twen- ty vears can be added to the average lite through practice of hygiene, it was intimated at the American Pub- | lic Health Association’s fifty-fourth | annual convention here. Begun ves- terday, the sessions will continue through Thursday. | This morning’s meeting dealt largely with means of improving health edu- cational work. One means to this end was said to be the training of more ef. ficlent speakers. Dr. F. C. Blanck of Washington. D. C.. described a scientific study now being made of the danger resulting THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. Assert Twenty Years May Be Added by Hygiene Method trom the use of copper cooking uten- sils. Dr. Blanck, however, added: I am averse to spreading any scare over such vessels at this time, as copper and brass have heen used in the Orent for many years without noticeable ill effect.” Gearge W. Fuller, New York City, asserted that iodizing of drinking water was practical where the absence of lodine content led to goiter develop. ment. He declared the water supply in the Great Lakes district is notorl- ously deficient in fodine, and as a re- sult communities in_this section now resorting to the iodizing process in clude Virginia, Minn., Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.. and Rochester, v. ROBBED OF GEMS VALUED AT MORE THAN $50,000 New York Jeweler Reports Theft | been robbed of a portfolio containing jewelry and dlamonds valued at be- tween $50,000 and $55,000 while en route from New York. i Detectives made a check of "the the train during the trip bu; passengers to ascertain who Had left | this | ALEXANDRIA. ALEXANDRIA, Va., October 20 (Special).—An enthusiastic meeting was held in the Westminster. Building last night when the campaign to raise Alexandria’s quota of $23,000 to pur- chase land for the Shenandoah Na- tional Park was launched. Thomas R. Keith, central chairman presided, and talks were made by Representative R. Walton, Moore, Col. J.- Y. Willlams, a director of the Shenandoah National Park Association, and Willlam Gregg, vice chairman of the Appalachian Na- tional Park Comnfssion. A telegram was read from Char- lottesville, stating that the university city’s quota had been .oversubsecribed by $10,000, and it is predicted that Alexandria will more than subscribe the amount asked. A committee will be appointed tdoayv by Col. Williams, and it is expected that the actual work of soliciting subseriptions will begin tomorrow., J. T. Preston, secretary of the chamber of commerce, has received a telegram from Winchester to the ef- fect that Alexandria has heen selected as the mext meeting place of the Vir- ginla 'Real Estate ‘Association. This year's convention met in Winchester and was attended by a number of Alexandrians, including John G. Gra ham and John D. Normoyle. M. Preston said today that'a num ber of large conventions are expected to be helddhere next year owing (o the \ JPUESDAY.’ OCTOBER 20, 1925. fact that the George Mason, Alexan- dria’s new $500,000 hotel, will be com- pleted and opened before the end of this year, providing hotel accommo- dations second to no city of its size | in Virginia. ) ! What is known as “Christ Church | alley,” which connects ~Cameron street, hetween Washington and Co- ..|lumbus streets, will be opened today | {a% a two-way street. Work is about | to be completed in paving Cameron | [ strest north of Columbus street, which | First Time Offered 2010 to 2026 Third St. N.E. Open Daily to 9 P.M. Take G st. car to 4th and V sts. n.e., walk one sq. west Most_convenient location—one square south of R. I. avente. Houses-contain 6 large reoms, real tile bath, hardwood finish on first floor, white and mahogany on second: 74-inch oak floors: both rear porches screened; electric outlets and switches in all rooms; built-in refrigerator; hot-water heat. These houses were built by Mr. John T. Barrett, an expert e makes the thoroughfare available for |service of the Christian Mission will both-way traffic. be held tonight at the home of Mrs. The Tuesday night praver meeting | Thelma Simmons at Hume Springs. @Pe;[;‘es brug Stores Offer | To All Who Suffer Stomach Agony, Gas and Indigestion Money Back If One Bottle of D Mentha-Pepsin Doesn’t Do You More Good Than Anything You Ever Used You ean be so distressed with gas| With this wonderful medicine vou and fullness and bloating that you |can banish indigestion or dvspepsia, think your heart is going to stop|catarrh of stomach or any abnormai beating. | condition that keeps the stomach in constant rebellion, and one bottle will Your stomach may he so distended | "20%30! that your breathing is short and| zaspy. You cating. You relief And how happy you will be when think perhaps you are suffo- | vour stomach is as good as new, for | hen dizziness, nervousness, slaepless- are dizzv and pray for quick | ness. headache, dull eves and other ~what's 1o be done? a disordered contractor and builder. who has given his personal supervision o all branches of the work done and has made it his business to zee that the material and labor was of the best. Inspect these houses today. Three sold during construction FRED W. REEVES, Exclusive Agent 827 Upshur St. NW. Cel. 2228 {aiments caused by to chairman of the board of directors. He was a director of various other corporations Mr. Manville was divorced at Roise, Tdaho, in 1903, and Mrs. Manville was ywarded the custody a Vhomas F. Manville, j ix print on several oe It of marital ulties and dis- ments with his father there- RRXERXEX of Portfolio While He Was Traveling. vielded not clue and the |reported that they were still |without a trace of the missing jewelry, a good description of which lice | | stomach will disappear and you will Just one dessertspoonful of Dare's he.d |be your old happy, contented self zla:"‘d’:fa'n"”‘ o ’*f’:_";‘r‘."_(f"r‘";“‘,": i:: |again. Peoples Drug Stores and every heart ceases and vou chn breathe | [eEUIAr pharmacist guarantee one || Pt bottle of Dare’s Mentha-Pepsin to i " | show the way to stomach comfort. Richmond Has Frost. Special Dispatch to The Star. RICHMOND, Va., October Richmond experienced a real cold wave this morning. and many of those who were up early had a chance to mee frost. The weather has been Ret- ting a little eolder all day, the lowest temperature for the Fall season being experienced. . By the Associated Press. 20.— PITTSBURGH, Pa. October 20.— Upon arvival in Pittsburgh vesterday, Harry rber, a member of the firm of hsman & Serher, 171 Broadway, New York. reported to railroad and city police that he had was furnished. They expressed the opinion that the robbery had heen carefully planned. the thief probably having hoarded the same train after |learning that Serber was coming to this eity with samples to canvas for holiday trade. S~ sions as the £.000 hottles =old in one small v town jast year—ask ||| zether? 1|/ tio: a Furniture Days at The Hec An Annual Event heralded by tremendous purchases of fumittu;e-’—the styles and finishes most in demand—offered to you at savings of from Y4 to 5. For seven days only, just 5 of which remain. Price isn’t the only factor in this sale, though we’re mighty proud of the savings we've made possible for you. We're prouder of the furni- ture assembled here. Sample bedroom, living room and dining room suites built by master furniture makers for the showrooms of Chicago and Grand Rapids. Decorative period suites following faithfully the patterns of the old master-cabinet makers. All the newest wood finishes— and upholsterings, sumptuously beautiful. Offered to you for only five days more at savings that warrant instant purchase. Ten Pieces to Complete Your Living Room? °169 Were you to purchase each of these pieces separately the entire group would cost $241. If purchased during this week you save $72. PSS e TH I TITITITITITIT A decorator couldn’t choose a more effectivé grotp. The large 3-picce suite is upholstered in Baker's cut velour. Accompanying it are two end tables.a daven- port or library table (whichever you prefer), a Wind- sor chair, a bridge lamp and shade. a floor lamp and shade and a wrought iron smoking stand. A perfect ¥ /) B b By ) A ] B oY %/ 2X 2 Y| A £y B4 ol B ) b 8| | 8y # ensemble that radiates welcome-home. And Many Other Fine Values Such As These In the Drapery Department 512 Gay Rayon Drapery Fabrics 69<Yd. Brand new striped and novelty effects in 36 - inch widths & Carloads of Superior Western Furniture 1 Carload of Martha Washingtofi Sewing Cabinets 35 Manufacturers’ Sample Living Room Suites 25 Four-piece Walnut Bedroom Suites........ e 75 Complete Outfits, Bed. Mattress and Spring .... S b | 200 Cane-back Chairs for the Living Room ... 85 Guaranteed Poole Electric Washers ... .- There's something ahout tHis raven fabric, g s perhaps it is the rich sheen. that adds gaiety and brightness to any room in which it is used. And the patterns are so prettily colored. What is more, since this was specially purchased, you get it almost at half price. 51.65 Figured Silk Damask g 51.19 ' Shimmering plain colored and two-toned silk damask, with attractive floral patterns. In a splendid range of wanted colors and a full yard wide. Silk Fringed Panels 5] -85 250 Boudoir Lamps with shades 300 Decorative Polychrome Junior Lamp Bases ... 350 Separate Matching Bedroom Pieces A Special 7-Day Selling of Wool Mixed Blankets and Wool Filled Comfortables ! $4.89 Woolytex Double Blankets, 81x90 Silkoline Covered Comforts, 81x90 The warm, cotton' and wool mixed blan kets are in plaids of rose. blue, tan, gray and orchid. bound with sateen to match. The wool-filled comfortables are covered with figured sateen, with plain colored borders to match. Navajo Blankets 33.95 Single, cotton and wool mixed Navajo blankets, in double bed sizes. Brilliantly col- ored block patterns, bound with sateen. A splendid gift for the college hoy or girl and very inexpensive. : All Wool Blankets 58.69 Warm double blankets, pure wool through- out. In pretty block plaids of rose, blue, tan,: “gray or red-and-black. Made with matching overlocked edges. . Sea_mless Fringed W’ilton RugS 9x12 and : 573,85_ 8.3x10.6 The velvety softness to the tread—the rich colorings and every other attribute of the quality Wilton rugs—with the assurance of long, even wear that comes with knowing they are seamless. Unusually beautiful patterns in mulberry, taupe, rose, tan or blue—particularly those with Chinese motifs. Room-Size =~ Seamless Axminsters -~ Fringed $29-75 Velvets, $33.85 g A Splendid rug for the More than a dozen dif- room most in use. De+ ferent patterns to choose < : pendable for years to from in rugs, sizes 9x12 come. All size 9x12. i or 83x106. : Seldom less Iilet net arrd shadow lace panels in many, than $100 many styles. Cream colored or ecru, and weighted with deep -silk - bullion fringe. Average window width and 214 vards long. (Sixth Floor, The Hecht Co.) HKEREREREXEFXEXFXEXEXEXEIXEXXEXEXE EEXEEXERETEEETETEY - TheHecht Co. F Street at 7th “(Sixth Floor, The Hecht Co.) (Sixth Fioor, The Hecht Co.)