Evening Star Newspaper, February 18, 1926, Page 22

‘DESCENDANT OF KEY [on. coverment petien 2 it IS DESTITUTE HERE iouvic o e s e tute circumstances. : | Mrs. McBlair recently was forced Mrs. Mary Key McBlair, for Whom |, seij some valuable heirlooms of Pension Is Asked, Uaable her fllustrious grandfather to obtain the necessities of life. She is 72 years to Work. old, and has no means of support. The bill providing for the pension was written by William Tyler Page, clerk e : of the House. Mrs. Mary Key McBlair, grand | "y McBlair was employed in the hter of Francls Scott Key, author | Department of Labor, & position ob: r Spangled Banner,” for tained for her by friends through terl Women’s Dresses! Many Remarkable Values in This Quarterly Stock - Taking! 18—Women’s $25 to $39.50 Dresses, $15 Satins, crepes and tweeds in charming one and two piece models in a diversity o yles for every daytime occ. Included are tunic yles, trimmed with braiding and embroidery. Sizes 10—Women’s $35 to $49.50 Dresses, $20 Afternoon Dresses in crepe Elizabeth, handsome Brocades, Geor- gette Crepes and Crepe de Chine:. In soft and lo with Bandings of rose. The Brocades in Palmetto green or fuchsia with bandings of fur and embroideries of metal thread. Sizes 36 to 4. 35—Women’s $35 to $59.50 Dresses, $25 Stunning models that are entirely desirable for Spring and two piece fashions for all daytime, af d Silks in lovely shades of beige, Bokha ¥, bo and black. gome dresses trimmed in m: i Sizes 36 to 10—Women’s $49.50 and $59.50 Dresses, $30 Rich Lustrous Satin Dresses, so smart for now and Spring wear. Deep pile velvets in navy blue, black, royal blue and taupe, that will grace luncheon and theater occasions. Sizes 36 to 4—Women’s $79.50 Dresses, $45 Including 1 Pann: Velvet Dress of azure bl color; size 38. 1 Metallic_fabric and Satin Combil fternoon Dress in size 36. 2-in-one Combinations of crepe and tin in bisque and vermilion shades. Sizes 36 and 38. ‘Women’s Shop—Second Floor Misses’ Dresses! Quarterly Stocktaking! Lovely fashions in frocks to grace every occasion for months ahead, for all are late-season models. Sizes 14, 16 and 18 well represented. 6—Misses’ $25 Dresses, $10 Filmy Gecrq;uo and the smart flat crepe silks In afternoon and dance ‘models. Two-pisce and tiered skirts. Poncil blus, tea rose, white. 8—Misses’ $29.50 Dresses, $15 Charming Afternoon Frocks in youthful two-piece, princess and tiered effects. Trimmed in lace and embroidery. Black, white, pencil blue, flesh. 6—Misses’ $35 Dresses, $18.75 Frocks for the dance; chiffons mainly, in fashionable two-piece and straightline models featuring allover beading and ribbon trim- ming. American beauty, maize and coco 10—Misses’ 539.50 to $49.50 Dresses, $22.75 Afternoon and evening models in lovely I Chiffon Velvets and Crepe Roma models. Paneled, tiered and ch models, handsomely beaded and trimmed with handmade flowers and ribbon 3 . 8—Misses’ $55 to $65 Dresses, $29.5 One-of-a-kind models of Crepe Roma, Chiffon n. In par- ticularly lovely models featuring the Basque, two. d Princess styles. Some with fur panels, beading, handmade flowers. In pencil blue, cocoa, maize, black. Junior Frocks! 4—Junior $16.50 Frocks, $7.50 of excellent quality Jersey in the ever-desirable enna and tan. 4—Junior $25 Frocks, $10 Of fine velveteen in tailored models appropriate for school or oc- casion wear. Straightiine and two-piece models. 6—Junior $25 and $29.50 Frocks, $15 Popular two-piece, cape-back and chemise models of twillcloth, in the preferred shades, navy or cocoa; some with belts of suede, some braid and button trimmed. Third Floor Sweaters! Jumper Frocks! 25$2.95 and $3.95 Sweaters | 5—$8.95 to $11.50 Jumper at $1.95 All - wool Knitted Slip-on Sweaters, in plain and fancy | p weaves, with the smart “student” trimmed collars or collarless. Tan, blue, and 38; plaid rayon sl green, rust, gray. model Sports Stockings 200 Pairs $2 to $3 250 Pairs $1.75 to $3 Stockings at $1.50 Stockings at $1.15 ¢ or rayon and lisle, d, and ‘in handsome Wool and rayon and wool in d color combi- two-tone colors; attractive plain and fancy dro Not all sizes in every color. 66 Pairs Novelty Garters, 50c Box of 3 Pairs Quarterly Stock-Taking in Dresses—Downstairs 2—%$10.75 Tailored Satin Dresses; Size 16, $4 8—$15 to $25 Smart Dresses, $7 Street and afternoon models of satin, chiffon velvet, crepe silks One and two piece models in black, navy, me. 9—$29.50 Sports and Street Dresses, $10 Models of plaid and velveteen in combination and black satin dresses. One and two piece models. Sizes 36 d 38, 6—$25 Handsome Dresses, $15 Afternoon and evening models of brocaded velvet, metal cloth; with satin combinations. In vivid or pastel shades. Sizes 36 and 38. 9.50 Two-Piece Dresses, $19.50 Of velveteen; sizes 36 and 38. Simple ¥rock Shop—Downstairs A Great Sale of St. Denis Bath Crystals 300 bottles of these well known and well liked bath salts—at Special Reduced Prices! 75¢ and 95¢ Regularly $1 and $1.50 The makers have decided to chan =) q the style of their packages and to clo: & 2! d- Yl ‘ prices! ) ‘ ;’ Q) A 77 —at Z5¢ choose from among " ,.\Av.t cight odeurs S Lily of the Valley, Violet, B\ ‘& .QF 1 NS Rose, Verbena, é.avex}.filr. At you may have the Bouquet Odor; a combination you may 1 m rainbow colors. Also a Special Purchase of : St. Denis Combination Box at SLSO Of Bath Salts and Dusting Powder—Regularly $2.50. Highest grade of concentrated flower odors which develop & rich fragrance in the basin and bath. Soften the water and make the skin like velvet; soothing and refreshing. $1 Very Thin Loosepact, 59¢ Smiart in black enamel. Mury $1.00 Size French Face Powder, 56¢c Street Floor THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. President Wilson. Shortly after Presi- URGES LEADER ' dent Harding assumed offige he isaued an _executlve order makiflg the post- tion permanent. When Mrs McBlair enerted"the aurement use ot 1| ON AMERICAN LEGION President Coolidge extended her serv- lce for 2 years. i’ At the last Congress of the Daugh- [ Must Take Initiative in Communi- tere of the American Revolution Mre. payes rank_Foster Greenawalt, regent o airs, Drain, Ruth Brewster Chapter, introduced a £ 3 Says in, at Jasper resolution asking that the D. A. R. Post Banquet. petition Congress to pension the dnughter of Key's youngest son. The resojution was adopted, and in pre- | . ¢ fothux thio saatter 1o Both Eonens thols 10 Ammican Leglan is o gewiog soclety declared the petition was |Organization,” James A. Drain, past backed by 180,000 members. national commander, told members of ] A N AN A VAT @Y the Sergt. Jasper Post at their annual banquet at the City Cluh Tuesday night “The fraternai and civic bodies in more than 5,000 American towns and cities now look to the Legion to take the initiative in community affairs. The time will soon come when every man_ who is eligible and is not a member of the Legion will be looked upon with suspicion in the com- munity. “It the American Legion will com- plete the work it has started and now realizes it has the power to accom- plish, the thousands of Americans who died in France will not have C., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1926. poured out their lives in a frultless cause,” the speaker concluded. Gen. Frank L. Hines, director of the United States Veterans' Bureau, spoke of the dormant possibilities of of the American Legion in overcoming communistic tendencies in certain sections of our country. He urged a larger membership, stating that he could see no reason why at least as many men as were transported to and from J-ance shoull not be on the roll of the” Legion. Other speakers included Julius I. Peyser, department commander; Wat- son B. Miller, chalrman of the re- habilitation committee, und Robert N. For 21> Days, Beginning Friday Morning, Our Great 1216 F Street N.W. Friday—Saturday and ¥ day Monday, the final—the absolute last call on Winter apparel and accessories! This is the very end!—In accordance with our custom of clearing out at the close of each season everything bought for that season’s selling—we now mark down again all odd garments of all grades no matter what the original price in order that they may all be sold within the allotted 2/, days. Please understand that under these circumstances there can be no exchanges or credits. Every sale positively final! .Superb Winter Coats— Go Without Restrictions Final on Misses’ Coats! . A Few Sports Coats! 10—Women’s $29.50 and $32.50 Sports Coats, $19.50 Attractive models of fine blocked chinchilla, plain Polaires or checks, in gray, tan, brown or rust. Women’s $49.50 Sports Coats at $25 ] Imported mixtures in blue or deer, with fur collars. 2—Women’s $75 Sports Coats at $35 Of gray and rust plaid fabric with raccoon fur collar. Suitable for wear the ‘round. 1—Woman's $79.50 Sports Coat at $39.50 ‘Of brown diagenal sports woolen, with red fox collar. Every Dress Coat Included 2—Women’s $59.50 Dress Coats, $24.50 Of rich brown Suede cloth or gracklehead blue Lustrosa, with Korean or Jap. mink collar and cuffs. 3—Women’s $69.50 Dress Coats, $34.50 Of the luxurious Carmina and Lustrosa fabrics trimmed with fox or skunk fur. 1—Woman's $79.50 Dress Coat, $39.50 Of Green Carmjna with full-furred natural wolf collar and cuffs. 10—Women'’s $79.50 to $110 Dress Coats, $45 Handsome models of Lustrosa, Venice and Carmin n brown, wine, Qu rd, rust, or gray; trimmed with platinum ', squirrel, fox, beaver or fitch fur collar and cuffs. s 1-—Woman’s $125 Dress Coat, $59.50 Of wine Roulustra in flare coat model with Japanese mink shawl collar and cuffs. 10_Women’s $95 Dress Coats, $65 Superb coats of rich black pile fabrics in the that assure their being correct for next Winter. Ti fox, natural or Viatka squirrel collar and cuffs. Six .Women’s $125 to $145 Coats, $65 Of the unsurpassed Needlepoint, Roulustra, Vivette, Fortuna, in handsol combination with beaver, silver fitch, cocoa or black fox and platinum wolf. In wine, gracklehead. gray and cuckeo. Women’s Evening Capes—also! 3—Women’s $65 Capes at $35 Of beautiful chiffon ith shirred yokes and fur collars. Of rose color chiffon velvet with exquisitely fashioned self collar, or an American beauty evening coat with white fur collar and cuffs. 1—Woman’s $95 Evening Coat, $65 Of black velvet with white hare fox collar in handsome shawi effect and deep cuffs of the fur. Were $39.50 to $3: orly Stock-taking Event these all-ye: cluded. Made of 1007 pure Virgin wool nd plain colors. Stunning belted and pa with lange patch pockets. Gray stone, bluejay, roseate, tan bark and maple. Sizes 36 to 44, Women’s Raincoats! Tomorrow! More needed in February, March and April than ever! This spells opportunity! 8 Women's $5 Raincoats, $3.95; full, swagger styles in red and green with lange rne pockets. 4 Women's $10.76 Raincoats, $7.95; with hats to match; In purple, red, green or blue. Women's $10.75 Raincoats, $8.95; English made, in cambric oilskin; full backs, raglan sleeves. Tan, green, gray, purple, blye. loor “Little Women’s” Coats! Models of special design- ing to fit perfectly the woman of petite stature. 3—“Little Women's” $35 Coats, $16.50 Dreasy models of fine fabrics in gray and gracklehead blue, with self-fabric collars, braid trimmed. 2—“Little Women’s” $49.50 Coats, $23.50 Sports models of gray or oxford mixture cloth, with appropriate collar of opossum fur. 1—“Little Woman’s” $59.50 Coat, $24.50 Of Veloria, a rich fabric, with black fur collar and cuffs. 1—“Little Woman’s” $110 Coa Of green Veloria, a smart, rich fabric, with fine natural muskrat collar, cuffs and bor —“Little Women's” $79.50 to $125 Coats, $45 Of Roulustra or Lustrosa, trimmed with kit fox fur, beaver or skunk, in distinctive and unusual manner. Cuckoo, black, Queenbird or wine shades. Just 101 Hats at $1 and $2 26 hats at $1.00; 75 hats at $2.00. Our quarterly stock-taking price reduction on these one-of-a-kind hats of various desirable materials. Satin, satin and straw combinations. New Spring Hats, $3.95 Charming, just created millinery to transform the familiar Winter costume with a note of Spring smartness. Faille silk, felts, straws, satins and straw combinations. Tailored styles and others with an air of dressiness. Every new pastel shade and the smarter than ever black! Hat Shop—Third Floor 250 Pairs Boudoir Slippers, $1.45 Re%mlarly $2, $2.25 and $2.50 Pair This lot includes satin, suede and kidskin in all the wanted colors and in a splendid range of sizes. Many will wisely buy several pairs! 8 Misses’ $95 Coats, $35 Youthfully styled models of the superbly fine Carmina, Suede cloth or Pinpoint; with Tuxedo or muffler collars and deep cuffs of Krimmer, Brown Wolf or Kit Fox. black. In lipstick, wine, Queenbird or 6—Misses’ $110 Coats, $39.50 Coats of superior type in the very fine Carmina or Pinpoint: with muffler or Queen Anne collars of Krimmer or kit fox. Lipstick, Brown duve and black. 10—Misses’ $110 to $125 Coats, $45 Superb mod. of Pinpoint, Carmina or Mosulera, finest pile fabrics. With handsome Tuxedo, shawl or Queen Anne collars and deep cuffs of skunk, platinum wolf or fitch. In Queenbird, wine, lipstick or black. 8—Misses’ $125 and $135 Superb Coats, $55 Of Roulustra or Mosulera, in flared and wrappy models of smart- est type, some with edgings and borders of fur; skunk, fitch, beaver or fox of choicest quality. In Cotinga, lipstick, brown dove, black. 3—Misses’ $135 Finest Type Coats, $59.50 -In the smartest models of the season. Of Carmina or Needlepoint elaborately trim with beaver, fitch or fox fur collar and cuffs. 4—Misses’ $145 Magnificent Coats, $65 Models of Needlepoint, Roulustra or Carmina, flared or wrappy in styles of great beauty, with luxurious Queen Anne or Tuxedo collars and deep cuffs of platinum fox. GCotinga, brown dove or black. Speak Quickly for Sports Coats 6—Misses’ $25 to $45 Coats, $15 High-grade tweeds or id woolens in practical single and double breasted models and in excellent shades of blue, tan or brown. 5—~Misses’ $55 Coats, $19.50 The famous Strook’s Camel’'s Hair in straightline sports models desirable for all-year-'round town, travel and resort wear. All Evening Capes—One Price! $35 Superb Ev-niw Capes of Chiffon Velvet, with irred yokes, g upstanding or mu r callars of fur and self material. A Few Misses’ Suits! 3—Misses” $39.50 Suits, $19.50 Of fine quality tweed in fashionable box jacket model, double- breasted, and with skirt in kick pleats. Tan and brown. 1—Misses’ $145 Ensemble Suit, $69.50 Of the beautiful Carmina in black, with collar of mink squirrel fur; the frock of brown satin. A Few Coats for Juniors! 2—Junior $25 Sport Coats, $10 In fine quality tweeds, brown or tan, with collars of suitable 3—Junior $39.50 Dress Coats, $15 sports fur. Of ¢l shionable Pinpoint in fur; wine and tan shades. youthful styles with edgings of 3—Junior $59.50 Dress Coats, $19.50 tive models of the fine Pinpoint or Deerona, in straight- with Tuxedo collars of fur; gracklehead blue or cuckoo. Misses' and Juniors’ Shop—Third floor Women’s Fine Suits! 2—Women's $45 Sports Suits, $29.50 Of fine Tweed woolen in attractive tan shade; box jacket model, with raccaon or squirrel collar. 2—Women’s $265 Ensemble Costumes, $89.50 A Hickson model of blaok velvet in 'rir!nll and distinctive style. And an Ensemble Costume of bluebsll col muskrat collar and cuffs. or Fawnskin, with silver 1—Woman’s $165 Ensemble Costume, $59.50 Of gracklehead blue Carmina with handsome platinum wolf fur collar. Blouses and Suede Jackets! 15—$2.95 Tailored Blouses at $1 Of English broadcloth in white or Copenhagen blue, sty that will be very desirable with hy lored suit. 15—$5.95 to $8.95 Silk Blouses at $2.85 Of crepe de chine or printed silk, in overbl tyle, with roll collai es. . 11—$18.50 Suede Jacke! at Suede leath with knitted worsted sleeves in matching color; red, cocoa, blus, gold. Sizes 36 and 38 only. 25—$10 to $13.50 Silk Blouses at $4.85 Handsome models of crepe de chine, satin, duvetyne, printed silk and georgette crepe. Over- blouse fashions in styles and colors that will find their place in smartly completing the new season’s tailormad in this roup, als few Black Radium ilk Blouses in tuck-in style. 13—$22.50 and $25 Suede Coats at $10 Of finest s leather, with plain coler worsted trimmings of eollar, cuffs ai ip band. Also a few with trimmings of alli- gfi.bs’é printed worsted. Sizes 34, , 38, Sports Shop—Street Floor 1,100 Pairs Sorosis Shoes In This Quarterly Stock Clearance! Regul : $7.50 10 g?z’tso 2 Pairs for $5.45 . The season’s discontinuod lines and groups no longer in complete size range. A splendid variety of styles, both pumps and oxfords. Suede—Patent Leather—Kidskin—Calfskin—Satin Including black, brown, tan, buff, gray, blonde. Heels " high, medium or low. All sales are final. Harper, chairman of the citizens’ com mittee of the American Legion En- dowment Fund. Entertainment was furnished by Miss Amy Steinmetz, soloist; Joseph F. Beattie, monologist, and the Sergt. Jasper Post Quartet. J. Thad Baker acted as toastmaster. Self-Evidsnt. From the Utah Humbug. “Pardon, me, professor. Last night your daughter accepted my proposil of marriage. I have called to see if there is any Insanity in your family.” ‘““There must be.” Stock Clearing Quarterly Stock-Taking! PRINCE VISITS POOR. Mingles With Drawers of Dole in London. LONDON, February 13 UP).—The Prince of Wales mingled yesterda: with the drawers of the government's unemployment dole. He visited .he East End Labor Fxchange and othe: similar institutions, talked with the men and asked sympathetic question- of many “down and outs,” who werr visibly touched by his tact and goo feelings. 2 =D DIEONS ETpee Fur Coats These Are Examples of the Rare Values to Be Obtained 1—$165 32-inch Bronze B'tail, 1—$195 50-inch Fine Bay Seal Cape, 42 size... .$62.50 1—$150 32-inch French S Collar o 1—$129.50 Full Length Beaverette Coat. . . 1—$250 Silver Muskrat, Brown Fox Collar. .. 1—$165 Bay Seal Coat, Dyed lar (Misses’ Model) .. 10--Short Fur Coats Were $195 to $250 You mayv choose tomorrow from these varieties, all of excellent workmanship and selected pelts. Hudson Seal (dyed muskrat), Nutria, American Tomorrow! Brown Fox Collar, $62.50 =T eal, Black Fox =% B’tail (processed lamb), Leopard Cat. Remember—early choice obtains best values. 2—$2! 1—$25. 2—$29.50 Fine Red Fox Scarfs, n ow. ... 259% OfF Original Prices Balance of Our Fur Coats ver — $5.95 Golf Coat Sweaters, $2.95 Special! Of fine knitted worsted, bru smart, plain tones and striped di will find desirable all four seasons Street Fl Negligees! Robes! Quarterly Stock-Taking! 6—$7.50 Terry Cloth Robes at $5.85 Tailored, side-fastening models in maize, Copenhagen, or Nile gre with collar and cuffs of contrasting colors. 5—$10 Silk Negligees at $8.85 Of brocaded crepe de chine or taffeta, trimmed with self ruch- ing. In_maize, flesh, orchid or black. Desirable the year 'round. 22—$10.85 and $12.50 Silk Negligees at $9.85 Lovely models of silk, crepe de chine, trimmed with full self ruching or wide laces. In draj sty Also Terry' Rob stunning floral patterns at this price. Underwear Shop—Third Floor Bags and Umbrellas! 15—$2.95 Pouch Bags at $1.65 Embroidered styles in effective color combinations, fitted with purse and mirror. 8—$1.75 Moire Silk Purses at $1 Change or Card Purses of fine quality black moire; silk lined. 1.00. 7—$5 Leather Underarm Bags, $3.75 Of black morocco, saffian or patent leather; leather or moire lined; fitted ~with purse and mirror. 23—$5 Silk Umbrellas at $3.95 10-rib style on Paragon frames, with effective carved wood handles, tips and ferrules in color to match. Blue, brown, black, green, purple. Street Floor Slips! Bloomers! Quarterly Stock-Taking! 40—$2.95 Silk Slips and Bloomers, $1.95 The Bloomers are of jersey silk, with double shirred cuffs. In black, emerald, Copenhagen, purple. The Slips ‘are of radium silk, crepe de chine, jersey; in tailored styles with hematitched top and seif straps; deep shadow hem. Choose among black, cocoa, white, purple, navy. 42—$4.85 Costume Slips at $3.85 radiym silk or satin, tailored and em- oidered styles. Cocoa, navy, emerald, Copenhagen, black. < treet Floor Fine Handkerchiefs Quarterly Stock-Taking! 75c Fine Linen Handkerchiefs at 50c White, with attractive em- broidered corners. Also a few Men's Linen Handkerchiefs in the lot. i 50c Novelty Linen Handkerchiefs at 35c 3 for §1 White and colored, in solid effects; lovely prints and in am- broidered designs. sey knit wool in s that every one of the yea loor $12.50 to $25 Novelty Necklaces In a Great Jewelry Close Out at .. ss Lengths from 25 inch to 60 inch...no two alike many imported French made pearls. Debutante Style Pearls 49c Very small creamy made pearls $3.50 Necklaces at $2.75 Pearls and Colored Stone Necklaces, in choker and 24-inch_lengths. Street Floor Silk and Cotton Underwear Quarterly Stock-Taking! 40—$2.95 Hand-made Chemise at $1.85 Philippine made, of fine nain- sook, in strap or built-up shoul- der style, with dainty hand- scalloped and hand-embroidered tops. Slightly mussed. 20—$5 Silk Undergarments $3.85 Gowns and Chemise, of radium silk or silk c o chine, in tai- lored and la mmed styles, of particular loveliness. Slightly mussed. 25-$10 to $16.40 Silk Undergarments $7.85 and $12.85 pattern laces. Slightly mus 38—$3.85 Lovely Voile Gowns, $2.85 French voile, trimmed with real Filet and Irish lace: whits, maize, light blu Radium Silk Chem white, flesh or te lored or lace trimmed styles. Corsets! Brassieres! Quarterly Stock-Taking! 30 $2 Corsettes at $1.50. Medium length modsls, of pink broche, boned back and front; sizes 32, Of pink Sizes 24 to 27, 32 to 36. 9 $5 Rubber Reducing Bras- res, $9.95. Long length, side- g; sizes 36, 42, 44, 46. 48 $3.50 Corsettes at $3. Me- dium or long length models, side fastening, boned back and front; detachable shoulder straps. Women’s New Tailored Coats of distinct importance in the mode! Because they are of the smart twill...because they a.e tailored with little feminine details of cross-tucking, pleating and cording. Be- cause they are in the approved new shades: Thistledown, corniche, navy, black, sandal. Sizes 36 to 44. ‘Women's Shop—Second Floor Smart Spring Dresses $95 For the Larger Woman. With the dainty feminine det: flattering to the larger figure. ails of line that are especially Models of flat crepe or Geor- gette in soft new shades of gray, trimmed with old blue; tan or navy blue; all black or black 403% to 52345. with touches of color. Sizes Larger Woinan's Shop—Second Floor