Evening Star Newspaper, November 16, 1925, Page 21

Window Shades| AN K. HILLERS, 2, Our ability 13 make Good Window Shades a ory, pri v 19 qgder at factory prices gives 321 i 'l!su'!nw 1 for Estimates & Martin Blds. CALLED BY DEATH SHOPS & OFFICES For Lease 818 17th St. Near H St. 2 Large Rooms in This Important Business Locaticn 900 sq. ft. on ground floor | | 1,200 sq. ft. on main floor %Rem’ly for Occupancy | Dec. 1st Thumas J. Fisher & Co. Inc. 738 15th St. Main 6830 Pioneer Photographer, U. S. Geological Survey, and Union || Veteran of Civil War. John K. Hillers, 82 years old. pio- photographer of the United with which Ivil War veteran and inventor of photos hic processes, dled at his residence, | | after a long illness. | | survivor of the first body of men to traverse the Colorado River In row- boats. making a s ¢ of the sur. rounding country addition, he was the first man to take photographs of various Indlun tribes, und for his work with ** r transparencies” he LUNCHEON SODA CANDIES ch the best of its Washington. High quality, reasonable kind in prices—and served in a store whose atmosphere of refinement vou will Music daily. twelve Personalized Christmas Greeting Cards HAND-PAINTED cards are here in pro- fusion; there are parchment effects, the highly and woodc are offered in rich distinctiveness. LEvery one of th i beautiful, work of artistry. . engrave grecting cards, too. Have us use your personal card plate, or at moderate cost we will cngrave a special plate for you. 7 early shopper has t “opportunity to fy his tastes. Come now and choose from our delightful collection. This vear the prices of our cards are exceptionally The National REMEMBRANCE Shop Mr. Foster's Skop 14th St. at Pa. Ave. Also 1229 Pa. Ave. Give them PERTUSSIN at ence. It will soothe the cough quickly, loosen the sticky, germ- laden phlegm that often clogs the air passages. Itisabsolutely harm- less and free from “dope” (such as narcotics, chloroform, cannabis or otherinjarious drugs). Children like its taste, and it will not up- set tho digestion. For over 20 years PERTUSSIN has been the mcst widely used remedy for whooping cough. Itis good for any cough of any mem- ber of the family —and it lessens the severity of baby’s croup. Beid by all druggista in large and small botties h ‘A Raw, Sore Throat Eases Quickly When You Apply a Little Musterole Musterole won't blister like the old- fashioned mustard plaster. Spread it on with your fingers. It penetrates to the sore spot with a gentle tingle, loosens the congestion and draws out the soreness and pain. Musterole is a clean, white oint- ment made with oil of mustard. Brings quick relief from sore throat, bronchitis, tonsillitis, croup, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, headache, congestion, _ pleurisy, rheumatism, | {umbago, pains and aches of the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles, oruises, chilblains, frosted feet, cnlds on ghe chest. Keep it handy for in- stant use. To Mothers: Musterole is also made in milder form for babies and small children. As for Children’s Musterole. Jars & Tubes STER( oY 8L N o /ST _Bener than a mustard planer JOHN K. HILLERS, has been awarded medals and other- 1 by many governments. He was retired as a photographer of the United States Geological Survey in 1900, since which time he had done much work toward the development of photographic p and was the inventor of a method of coloring trans- parencies so that they would not fade. Was Native of Germany. Born in 1843, in Hanover, Germany, Mr. Hillers was brought to this coun !try when he 9 ye: d. He en listed in the val Brigade vil War, and | at unit declined to be transferred as a body to Army duty, he and 4 number of his companions withdrew, entered the Army, saw serv- ice at Petersburg, Cold Harbor, and in other engagements. At the close of the war Mr. Hillers again enlisted and remained in the Army until 1870, when he went to] San Francisco. After this enlistment he stopped at Salt Lake City, where he the second expedition of the . John Wesley Powell, one of | ant men who traversed the Colorado River in rowboats, making the first survey of the river country. Mr. Hillers took the first photographs in the Grand Canyon and became the expedition’s photographer, after two men taken along for that purpose had | ed. In this expedition Mal.| well, the one-armed leader, drowned and was rescued by Hillers. Mountain Named for Him. In southeastern Utah is Mount Hill- ers, named for Mr. Hillers by MaJ. Powell. Mr. Hillers took the first pictures of Glen Canyon, Marble Canyon and of Mokl Indian tribes in the days before the dry plate or the film, and although his photographs were taken by the old “wet-plate” process, and developed in the field, many of them still are| used as the best portrayals of the wild | scenery of those regio He was noted for his daring and adventurous | First street southeast, Satur nu,m,' || Mr. Hillers was =aid to be the last | spirit, and climbed to places believed | inaccessible to obtain the views h His work in the field compelled him not_only to . 1o become ver v and woodcraft, and he n expert oar: A monument 1« the memory Powell, Hiller: and other of the (ol River expedition stands on a of the Grand Canyon, in Arizona. | His notable work in photographing | Indian tribes not only won him high | commendation from the Governmen, ! bnt the Indians gave him a name | which, translated, means elf in | the Water,” their idea being that a | photograph in which they could see | themselves must be a reflection. | His Largest Transparency. i The biggest of the transparencles | he made was for the Chicago world, fair, on a glass 4 by 7 feet, which | showed a map of the United States and the location of the ofl fields and efineries. 1lis Indian photography ed from tribes of the North | to the Rio Grande, and the | | collection of these photographs he | took for the Government numbered | 20,000 Many of these are | d as being the flrst pho. Yu).ln)lhs ken of some tribes the only ones of costumes and sc which have passed with the int : tion of the white man's zation. | | Mr. Hillers also placed in Govern ment_archives first the “Bad Lands” of the temples in Zion where he | was with the first party to enter; of | |the Merced River, the Canon de Chelly and the Canon del Muerte. | ribute is paid his work in k! . Dellenbaugh’s epic of ea ern exploration, “The Romance uq the Colorado River. s @ member of Kit Carson Grand Army h the Geologic: this city. His Surviving Family. | Ife is survived by a_son, John K. | Hillers, and three grandchildren, Misw | v E. Hillers, John K. Hillers, 3d, and Richard C. Hillers. John K rs, jr., has done valuable photo. work with the Bureau of | Public Roads, and is secretary of | Cathedral Lodge, F. A. A. M i | Funeral ser onducted at the residence tomorrow morning at | 11 o'clock. Rev. Dr. John Weidley of | the Church of the Reformation will officiate. Iifterment will be in Arling- John Ei . v ll. James Sellers, Burnes C. Downey and E. B. ‘White. FOOD PRICES INCREASE. R 1 | Gain 1.5 Per Cent in Month, 8.5 I Per Cent in Past Year. | Studies of retail food prices by Labor Department showed today an average increase of 1.5 per cent be- | tween_ September 15 and October 15 d of 8.5 per cent during the 12| months ending on the latter date. aking the 1913 level of food prices fas 100, the department placed it 161. b, |in Octover, 1925, and 159 in Septem- | ber. During the month, 20 articles | entering into the cost compllation, in- I cluding eggs, butter, potatoes, oranges, ‘lmnk and cheese, increased in price, {while 20 others, including cabbage, pork chops, sirloin steak other beef ents, baked bean: decreased, THE EVENING STAR, $125— Black Velvet Coat, shawl collar, skunk trimmed. FOR TOMORROW An Unusual Coat FEvent Women’s Handsome Furred Coats Specially Low Priced . o ey ¥ It is not hard to sce the fine points of the coats sketched.- These are only two concrete ex- amples of the many, many beautiful and smart coats at these extremely modest prices. The season’s newest colors and most fashion- able materials are herc and furs such as Beaver. Squirrel. Iitch, Skunk, Fox. g Flaring Coats Straightline Coats Women's Coat Section, Third floo $79.50— Black _Needlepoint - Coat, flared model, squirrel trimmed. WASHINGTON, D. C MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1925. Moodward & Lothrop Annual Red Cross Roll Call—Now is the time to subscribe. $1 enrolls you. Join today. — Annual November Silk Sale The Silk Event Women Wait For Emphasizing new materials, superior quality and lower prices, this event offers the looked- for opportunity to secure the season’s most popular silks at a minimum cost. Flat Crepe, $2.45 A very heavy quality, in the newest Winter shades. Satin Crepe, $3 The finest crepe of this type. exceedingly popular this year. Crepe de Chine, $2 Attractive in price and color, but particularly at- tractive because it washes faultlessly. Silkk Goods Section, Second floor. A Permanent Wave For Thanksgiving Add to the cheer of the Thanksgiving holiday by knowing your hair is perfectly groomed with a beautiful and satisfactory Nestle Lanoil permanent wave given by competent operators. Bobbed Heads. . . . Long Hair (front). Hair Dressing Scction, Sccond floor .$15 and $20 You'll Want A Heavy Sweater For Winter Sports For the many college women who are going away over the Thanksgiving holi- days, and for countless women who enjoy sports more in the crisp weather of November, these Heavy Knit Sweaters were especially purchased Jumbo Knit Sweaters, in striped slip-on model, $12.75. At this price, also, are jumbo knit coat styles. Plain slip-on and coat models, in maroon, navy, tan and white, $10.75. Women's Sweater Section, Third floor. Tailored and Sports Overblouses $5.75 $10 Ihese blouses have favorite necklines: Student. Peter Pan. fTigh Chanel and \ shape. They are trimmed artistically with clustes tucking, box pleats, buttons, French bind- ing and vestees. 2 Materials: Radium, cre; 1e. haby broadcloth- Blouse Section, Third floo: For Early G Liugers 5,000 Cretonne Boxes Writing Paper \ present that will serve a double purpose is indeed a welcome giit. This is the case in this selection of Cretonne Boxed Writ- ing Paper which will be appreciated by any one—not alone for the linen-finish paper and envelopes it contains, but for the perfectly beautiful boxes of unusual shapes and varying sizes that are divided into compartments and drawers. 50c to $5 One particularly popular box comes in the form of a desk box, top fitted with a desk blotter. The drawer below contains 48 sheets of the large, popular kind. Stationery Sectioa, First fSoor. Flat Crepe, $2 Also an exceptional value, in 25 lovely Black Silk Velvet, $3.85 A very unusual offer in a 40-inch pure silk. Lustrous Satin Radiance, $1.95 A very soft, high-grade fabric of satin luster. Pastel Silk Radium, $1.45 An outstanding valve, used especially for lingetie. shades. Annual November Clearance Women’s Pumps and Oxfords Greatly Reduced $6'75 Women's afternoon, street and evening footwear, 1(‘)1rr~cl1t'11" models that have been among the most popular carried in our regular stock—reduced now for clearance hecans: f hroke: lines and sizes. Oxfords—Black and brown kid and calfskin. Combination models in blonde and gray kid. Pumps—Patent leather, black kid and calfskin. Dress Pumps—Black and blonde satin. Silver and gold broca Shoe Section, Third floor. $19.75— Semi-fitting _Flared Twill Dress, in navy blue. $29.50— Satin Crepe Two- piece style with me- tallic buckles. Specially Priced A Remarkable Girc i Silk and Cloth Dresses $I9.75 and $99:50 Two ggawier wroups show close adherence to the more distine tive f, m; acies.” Long sleeves are used in all one and w rvM e, outstanding—the materials of crepe satin crepe dc chlnc satin, as well as charmeen and twill are of ex- cellent quality. All Fashionable Fall Colors Are Included Women's Dress Section, Third floor.