Evening Star Newspaper, February 14, 1926, Page 31

MONTE By E. IMILLIPS OPPENHEIM - . SYNOPSIS. Sir Hargrave Wendever. country gentle man and financier, calls ofi & famous L gon physician for examination. Dr tells he cannot_live for more o eight vendever takes standing, plans for th ened. whom 1 he finds one s to be a delicate looking mar Violet Martin. who serves him re P e pean vacation of twe Monte Ca Phillip Gorse ieer. and Tord o, tice i another part of th o The Hon xidenily hee e e financial rval and - ene rriv Mo arcrave's Andrea’ Trentin il n attorney. One of ‘hr-m anmant wn ‘miakes an wtiac (Continued from Yésterdas's Star) INS' Al.l,)ll*lNT LVL One Up for Trentino. Mr. Wegges piloted Sir Hargrave | toward the waiting automobile. and they commenced to climb out of Monte Carlo | ‘Where are we going t ma m.h d e . Wegges produced a cigar and lit held the match Hargrave | 3 * he begged sort of business is rather out of iy line. “You keep within the law as a rule,” ce suggested dryly. ’ en't stepped dutside it vet in t instance,” was the earnest “My client 18 all for a friendly settlement. 1f that can't be arrived at—well. so far as I'm coneerned, T step right out. When it comes to law- breaking, I'm through. That's clearly | understood between Trentino and my “m nice girl like Sadie shouldn't | compensation of the Hos THE SUND. FEBRUARY 14, 1926—PART 1. CARLO Reg. U. 8. Patent Ofice. “And is that Mr. Wegges ] see in there?” Violet went on. “Mr. Wegges, I am ashamed of you. The father of tell | iies.” Wegges wiped his forehe fore he ceuld reply. however doors were rolled back. Ha turned to his chair. Vell,” he said deliberately, *“up till now I think 1 have been holding the cards against you, Trentino. At the present moment I must admit that you are one up. What guarantee have I, supposing 1 sign this order to sell, that we shall be allowed to depart without molestation? hat's where 1 ¢ ges affirmed eagerly. tee that You o ri moment that paper’s signed—you ana the voung lady and the young man Be- the rETave re me in," M !s | upstairs, (Copyright. 1926, by E Phillins Oppenheim.) 1r'onnnum tomorrow.) GOV. GORE ILL HERE. West Vn'giniun. However, Leaves Sanitorium for Home Tomorrow. v. Howard M. Gore of West Vir- inia, is undergoing treatment here in the Washington Sanitoriumn, but he id vesterday that he expected to e today to return home. The West Virginia Governor h beem here four days and is being glven, he said, a general physical overhauling. He added that there is no need for any alarm over hi dition. DELAY FINAL ACTION. Compzusntwn Bill Choice Put Off for Two Weeks. The subcommittee on workmen's District committee in executive m vester- day delayed final action as between the Underhill and Fitzgerald bills for two weeks. In the meantime the he: ings on the subject during the Sixi seventh and Sixty-eighth Congre: are to be reprinted for study b members. Both Representa gerald of Ohio and U Massachusetts, sponsors of the rival easures, are members of the sub- S iwill e very diffe What Tomorrow Means to You BY MARY BLAKE. row’s aspects are not very favorable. On the other hand, they do mot denote any very adverse conditions. There will, apparently, be | sensed a feeling of lassitude, quite in | compatible with any energetic effort Under these condifions it would be advisable to do us little as possible of anything that amounts to a departure our usual work or customary You must, however, determin our utmost along these line: vield to the impulse to po Indifference musl of in the family and 8¢ Children born tomorrow : 5 to the ions that 'y »se_Infantile disabili quire. in later s, heaulth In_temperament the boy: nt from the gir The former will develop stubbornness, which, if not properly guided, may de- generate into obstinacy. The ear trait of stubbornness, however, can be converted into will power and strength of character in afterlife. He promises to be both studious and ambitious, although rather untidy in his habit The git] will be winsome, attrac land rather frivolous. Unles: inculcated in her mind the 8 of work she will never be useful, : |though probably ornament: must be taught that * the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of her own ignorance.” . If tomorrow is your are liberally endowed with intelli and ability. This is no information to vou, as you are well aware of the fact, and never fail to impress it on others. “Concelt may puff a man up, but prop him . A little more ty would in: for yon greater ncere admiration . ou_value is to merit wh ade is to figures in a picture: it gives It strength and makes it stand o You are extremely careful about your ance, and very c our speech and c state of mind repels, 4 than invites, and vou could easily make hosts of friends if vou would more frequently displ: more Your does not make for in the home. Well known persons born on that date are: Charles L. Tiffany, mer- chant; Carter H. Harrison, ex-mayor of Chicago; Elihu Root, lawyer and sman; Charles B. Brush, civil er Charles P. Plunkett, admiral John Barry will outgrow ties und s nd vigor. Celebrating Home Sewing Week With Specially Priced Offerings in Materials, Trimmings and Findings— AT THE PALAIS ROYAL! FERODEHORDHDEOOBEDDD G Home Sewing Week Dlsplays of NEW SPRING SILKS An event of unusual importance coming at this opportune time when a wom- an's fancy turns toward thoughts of new Spring frocks and a new wardrobe in general. All the new silks are here! ments of the season’s fashions. . Specially Sllks Priced at (EXE 40 3 2 @ @ ch $1.98 Stripe @ @G Regularly $2.98 Vivid colors and pastel tints in striking color combinations and unusual art designs To mak: the event even more important we are showing the following items at very special prices! In plain colors and a wide range of designs and colorings in Complete lines designed to meet all the require $1.64 Yd. 40-inch $2.49 Printed Georgette Crepe. ch $1.98 Plain Georgette Crepe. 40-inch $1.98 Pure Dye Crepe de Chine. 40-inch $1.98 and $2.49 Printed Crepe de Chine. 30-inch $1.98 Printed Foulard. 40-inch $1.98 Satin Charmeuse in black and colors, ch $1.98 Plain and Changeable Taffeta. k Broadcloth. inch $1.98 Plain Silk Broadcloth. 40-inch $1.98 Silk-and-Wool Spiral Crepe. 40-inch $2.49 All-Silk Radium. 32-inch $1.98 Cheneys Kimono The Printed Silk Vogue for Spring! In Crepe de Chine orinted materials: A 36 ks $2.64 create an alluring atmosphere of radiant charm. This line of printed crepe de chine is taken from our regu- Rosewood Gray Orange Chinese Red Bow de Rose Black Prigce 40-Inch All-Silk Crepe Satin Regularly $2.49 Special, Yard, Regularly $4.49 Special, Yard, An attractive selection of the new lows—showing floral and conventional designs so desirable for Spring dresses. 40-In. Crepe Bengaline Special, Yard, Worthy of special mention, as it is an unusual valuc in Mallinson’s Printed Pussy Willow $ 3.94 SR Wil- printed Pussy NEAENTRTN Regularly $3.00 $1.64 It comes in all the new and desirable shades such as— Alice Blue Ashes of Roses Copen Blue Tan Black Cocoa Henna Woodbrown Navy Green Brown Fallow Plum Scarlet $1.94 e > IoX e o oy stde 3242 ey =ou mmittee and were present today. ““‘Abduction i 1o be an offen grave observed. “There has been no ahduction,” Mr. Wegges announced emphatically. he young epted with pleasure my invitation to a supper party. She went | of her own free will, and I guess she’ll | come away all right when we're £ o] Iar stock and the quality is very unusual. An assortment of fifty color combinations from which to choose. Extra heavy pure dve satin crepe with high lustrous ..sish—a silk of thoroughly dependable qualities. One of the <martest silks for this season’s frocks, and especially desir- able for lingerie and slips. Comes in an assortment of 33 shades, light and dark colors, including black. Linings 8 4 C Regularly 95¢ and 98c, Special, Well known A B C silk and cotton mixture in both plain and printed designs so suitable for linings, dresses, kimonos and children's garments. Consider vour fu- ture as well as your present needs when buying this very specially priced item. considered " Har- | generally the law ey From Our Woolen Goods Department 54-Inch All-Wool Dress Flannel Regularly $3.49 $2.84 Special All-wool flannel continues to remain the most active of the dress goods ma- terial. This is an exceptionally fine quality at a remarkably low price. In the sea- son's newest shades. Gray Orchid Copen Blue Nary TR 4 Y3 How Our System Protects You On Our 25th Anniversary And the Gratitude of Thousands and Thousands of Satisfied Patients in Washington, Surround- ing Cities and Towns upon his arm soothingly. “I wouldn't do anything rash, it T 25 Years of Good, Honest Dentistry he begged earnestly “Andre Trentino’s a dangerous m nl Is Our Record 1t times, but he's a tiger tonight. When I first concelved the idea of special- al e e e 2 e ote | K (Be varions branches of Dentiatry, my ring any trouble | § princinal object was {o so reduce the EX- k. >—that I could also redu t COST TO YOU e the T can imagine whe we're Roing ave remarked. glanc- ing through the window. He leaned a littde forward, his hm;:‘ frame tense. Wegges divined his half- | formed intentfon, and laid his hand | {4t 9 Eas R Lucille Green Jade Green Tan Tum Alice Blue Black & Cocoa Palais Royal—Second Floor 29 SETE daughter of vyour own. 't vou, Mr. Wegges?” Hargrave |nt|u|rP4l “T have, sir, and don’t you think I'm in any plot to bring harm upon your ward,” was the earnest reply. “My| job 13 to smooth things over so that | no trouble comes to any one. That's why I'm in this busines They turned off the main road up the avenue. “1 thought to himself. never forgive. The door of the villa was opened | almost as the car came to a standstill. | A man who might have been a servant but who wore no livery ushered them in. Hargrave caught a glimpse of two more men in the background. Will you step right in here,” Mr. Wegges invited, opening the door. guess we'll find Trentino waiting. The room was one used by Nino di Bieni as a houdoir, fantastic in its decorations and filled with feminine trifles. Trentino was seated at a table upon which were writing materials and several documents. He looked up as Hargrave entered, but neither rose to his feet nor offered any form of salutation. Nothing but a black eyes betraved his satisfaction. “You in time, Sir Har- grave,” d, “to sign your name to this document Hargrave selected a comfortable chair, took the document into his hand and read it through. 1 see.”” he murmured. consent to sell you 60,000 the O. P. Trust at today’s price. A little severe, that, isn't it? I cave a great deal more for them Trentino smiled coldly. You could have had better terms sterday,” he said. “I offered you far better terms last week. Condi- tions now are a little changed.” “In what respect?” Hargrave de- manded. oughly sterilized before uning. Trentino’s hand toved drawer of the writing table. Dr. Freiot and Staff “Do T understand your threat to be Of expert, careful, skilled, graduate and t that if I decide not to let vou have g "l Tegistered dentists with years of experience the shares, you Intend to inflict some 407—SEVENTH ST. N.W. 7 personal harm upon Miss Martin?” Entrance Next to Kay's Jewelry Store Hargrave inquired. i st o . bul The attorney rose to his fee Cleanlinoss Tr One of Our Maay Striking | Vory ial Attention to Nervo: Trentino waved him back to sllerice. “Mr. Wegges,” he explatned, “is not arge (ur f“ncun. Whan Other W, PAYMENT < Sundays: P an¥ANorp in this particular business. Between Look for the Name DR. FREIOT and Address you and me there need be nothing but Be Sure You Get Into the Right Office al items entering Into action are TIME and MA- Many Aids to Good Sewing Specially Priced! Non-Adjustable $3.25 Complete Dress Form, made with steel band skirt and heavy iron stand. Can be raised or lowered to any desired height. Playing an Important Part in Spring Sewers’ Plans! Smart Trimmings Tailored Braids Plgin‘-R«l’gzularl,\-I i . i $ c vard; $1.65 doz. yds. l 35 . $1.65 Special, 12c yd.; doz. yds., Folded—Regularly 18c yard; $2 doz. y Special, 15¢ yd.; doz. )ds., Plain and folded silk tailored braids, in all the leading colors for Spring—black, white, red, tan, gray, brown, green, copen, na and orange. So attractive for trimming and bind- ing silk and woolen dresses and suits. o TR ble time by the varlous keeping th Specials for Home-Sewing Week! ew Wash Fabrics for Spring Presented At Lowered Prices 54-In. Bordered Rayon Prints $2.49 Yd. Selected patterns of lovely prints that come in light. medium and dark shades for new Spring dresses. Tt will require but 1% yards of this very economical material for the average dress. New Dress I 36-Inch Silk and ‘Ginghams Cotton Prints Special Special 29¢ Yd. $1.04 Yd. These ginghams are very de- Attractive new patterns in sirable for Spring wear and in light and dark shades. Floral a good variety of checks, plaids effects that are particularly and solid colors. 32 inches suitable for every day or dressy wide. frocks. White Outing Flannel and Checked Pajama Cloth Specially Priced, 26C White outing flannel of a fine quality, softness and durability that every mother will recognize and be anxious to purchase for gowns and children's things. All white pajama cloth that is of extra good quality is fea- tured at this same low price—indeed, this is the best value in checked pajama cloth that we have been able to offer this season! 36-inches wide. Koko Crepe Special 79c Yd. Especially attractive and most practical for dresses and many other things. In all the new figured patterns and shades. 36 inches wide. Palais Royal—Second Floor R | Samples of . Imported Metal Laces At Prices Less Than V3 the Wholesaie Cost! Mostly Y, Yard in Width 25¢, 50c, 75c and $1 ea. Gold, silver, steel, antique and colored faces in bands from 2 to 18 inches wide, flouncings and edgings 4 to 54 inches wide— and all-over patterns that are so suitable for evening gowns, blouses, bodice, lamp shades, pillows, etc. Palais Royal—Main Floor. e In This Office the Operating Dentists Attend to You Personally And anl crown. bridge «l x ' Hargrave muttered These damned women el v (the otherwise fmev! % 18 and 24 earat g which save every par- art of cach case it is pos- welgh the g g TR TR Handmade Plates our specialty, $10, 815, $20. Other plates in gold, aluminum, silver and all-porcelain. Guaranteed. Good Quality Sew- ing Silk—Black, white and colors— 3 Spools, 12¢ ng but alxo furn! fdentification card- Years I can tell you just whem we worked your mouth, which teeth we treated— what we did and the exact cost. Thix In of itself a substantial guarantee ot e R better materinl— o tingl wuarantee with all work Oriental Embroideries Regularly 65c to S1. Special, 50c and 75c¢ Oriental embroidery bands for the tailored frock. Bright Oriental colors embroidered on net. Roman stripes and silk and metal braids from 11} to 2 inches wide. All Our Instruments Are Sterilized by Heat Clarks’ O. N. T. After Each Use All equipment is kept in the cleanest THESE SANITARY MEASURES TA d Mercerized Cotton, in assorted colors. 3 spools, 12¢ Clark’s O. N. T. Cotton, white and black, assorted numbers. 12 spools, 45¢ ine Lawn Bias Seam Tape, 6 yards to piece, white and colors. 2 pieces, 18¢ Delong Silk Pins, of the best brass, 1 pound to box. 25¢ box Wilsnaps, in white, black. Rust proof and one dozen to card. 3 cards, 21¢ Best Quality Sewing Needles, in assorted sizes. 2 papers, 15¢ Hook-Eye Tape, rust proof. In black and white. 16c yard \Veigh(ed Tape, in black and white—can be used in the hems of curtains, skirt panets, baby carriage covers, etc. 12¢ yard English Twilled Tape, in white only. As- sorted widths. 2 rolls, 18¢ Three-in-One Oil. Small size bottles. 12¢ bottle Large Spools of Black Machine Silk. 85¢ spool Steel Scissors. Assorted Every pair guaranteed. 49¢ Guaranteed Shears, in assorted sizes, 6, 7 and 8 inches. 69¢ Tape Measures, 60 inches long. 4c, 8c, 12 Spring Tape Measures, in assorted colors. 2lc to 39 Celluloid Thimbles, assorted colors. 2 for 8¢ Various sizes. 2Ic each Royal—Main Floor 13 nible conditfon. » "D EFFORT. But eur reciate them, judging by our Buttons Values 15c to 18c, card 1(Qc Values 25c to 65c, card 18c¢ Most necessary to Spring sewing—white pearl al nclence, on! FREIOT'S office: givi Testimonl A, > nnen and Appliam with the button on cards, in various sizes, suitable for men’s shirts, children's apparel and lingerie. Palais Royal—Main Floor MAIDS N ATTEND- No Hours In the Height of Vogue and Loveliness! Plain Crepe $1.59 Yd. Chiffon, In the beautiful new shades for evening wear. Just the right fabric to use in creating an evening gown or afternoon frock. TERMS oF * Hampton Crepe 54c Yd. . A practical fabric, famous for its wearing quality. Suitable for children's dresses and many other seasonable purposes. 36 inches wide and in all the lead- ing shades. 2etisiiatiiotassestisiiasiisstdinasstidizanaatiszaaiaiteatantiniaatianiadadiiiiiaiiaspasniiiesec et i aite i iiti e et et e il plain words. If I can't get those ghares from vou I am broke. And if I go broke I shall qualify for the little cemetery vou know of down below. That being so, what does it matter what T do before I depart? I should take good care not to leave the whole game in your hands.” HARMLESS LAXATIVE MBI For Sick, Feverish, Bilious R = Children The monosyllable was full of men: | ace. " Hargrave considered the situa- | tion. Trentino’s hand resting inside | {he drawer was probably grasping the | butt of an unseen weapon and Tren- tino in wilder days had possessed the reputation of belng a quick man with @ gun. Hargrave himself was natu- rally unarmed. Standing on duty by the door was the muscular servant who had let them in, and outside were at least two men. Actual resist- | ance was out of the question. | “Where is the young lady?” Har. | grave demanded. “In the next room,” Trentino re. “You can see her if you wish Phone Main 19 s 4o An Importer’s Close Out of His Entire Stock of Real Cluny Lace Edges— Bands—Medallions—at a Fraction of Their Real Value Real Cluny Medallions 10c Each Medallions and inserts in lovely designs to trim lingerie, curtains, table runners, summer frocks and for many other purposes. Real Cluny Insertions and Edges, 50c Yard In 3 and 4 inch widths that clever women find Mother! When Child is Consiated [§ ~== . The Palais Give [13 Ca]ifornia Fig Syl’llp ” Satin-Back Velvet Ls. ;::: Ca. Ml(mge Department S tore: Good Quality sizes. o Sterling Silver Thimbles. Palai For Those Fascinating Finishing Touches! Velvet Ribbons Taffeta-Back Velvet Ribbons 89c to $1.75 Fashion has declared that vel- “I do wish to’ At a sign from servant drew aside a threw back the communicating door, Qlsclostng the interior of a smail sa-| lon. There was a table laid for sup- per, at which the marchesa and Violet were seated, with a maid in attend- ance. Viol waved her hand as she; cecognized llargrave ©“Isn't it too absurd?” sheexclaimed. “All the same, I'm glad to see vou. Do let's get back as soon as we can. “We'll Lo off in a few minutes,” Har- grave promised. “You're all right, are vo )f course T am.” she replied. “The marchesa is too good a hostess, ihough. I am afraid I shall have no appetite for our supper when we get back. By-thebye, where’s Robert “Your brother,” the marchesa ex plained. turning half around in her Shalr, “was a little uniuly. We had {0 ask him to walt upstairs. Presently «e will send @@d have him down.” Trentino the man- curtain _and \RLaatosisatiinssiiaseasinantansasamdancasanatitiasissasiasinasistinadidiesiasssnindss Ribbon vet ribbon will be in great de- mand for Spring—especially in Children love the pleasant taste of |out cramping or overacting. 15¢ to 69c Yard eyl mhfi:‘s"l" “" e “California Fig Syrup? and gladly [ Tell your druggist you want only In all the wanted shades for s ¢ . take it even when bilious, feverish, ff,‘lfmfi“,‘,‘a“:‘f,m‘i“‘:g“:“‘g FigiSyrup dress trimmings and many other sick, or constipated. No other laxa- | children of all ages printed on hottle. uses. Y to 2 inches wide. tive regulates the tender little bowels | Mother! You must say “California” Palais Royal—Main Floor so nicely. It sweetens the stomach - ) i or you may get an imitation and starts the liver and bowels with- | syrup. LU inch widths that are so suitable w girdles, bows and millinery trimmings. for the