Evening Star Newspaper, March 24, 1926, Page 15

COWAN CONVICTED OF WOMAN'S DEATH Absconder Who Killed Her Through Jealousy to Die in Electric Chair. i weh 4.—Harry W. | 1 clerk’ and | self-inflieted | th in| | i | | killed herself as « result of de pact with him Tried to Kill Self. Cowan, who was estranged from red a_bullet into his head fiss Burton’s death. nly in destroying his 1 few davs be- th he had in- to institute di- . s that he might Cowan in 430 from bsconded with $12,- tel where Miss Burton was emj d as a stenographer. Cowan'’s v who left him after his wmbezzlemer testified Lo confessed ‘o giving §6,000 to “a girl who was wvlackmailing him.” * In an unmailed letter to Lewis, ‘ntroduced at the trial, Cowan referred ro Miss Burton as “my common law wife.” The letter warned Lewis that the woman was plotting to marry Lim, obtain possession of his fortune and then poison him, so that she inight use his money to extricate «lowan from his financial difficulties. Cowan testified that he and Miss 3urton had been drinking in a rented room before the shooting occurred, but in charging the jury the court said that voluntary drunkenness was no excuse for crime. Cowan said the etter to Lewis was a joke In which Miss Burton participated. EXPELS SON’S LOVE. Pangalos Objects to Affair—Youth, Piqued, Leaves, Too. By Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily News. PARIS, March 24.—Jugoslav news- papers report that the Greek dictator, Gen. Pangalos, a rigorous moralist, | who has lately forbidden short skirts| in Athens, has just expelled a Dalma- | tian girl, named Reta Principic, aged | i8 vears, from Greece. Greek police reports indicated that| the girl met the general's son, a young | naval officer, two vears ago at u fash- ionable ball and that an idyllic rela- tionship followed, which now has led | to her expuision by the irate father. | Young Pangalos, it is declared, after | vainly ~endeavoring to soften his| father’s heart, has gone abroad by! way of protest. 1 +Copyrizht, 1026, by Chicago Dally News Co.) —ae—ry; Personnel Bill Passed. { The Senate passed a bill yesterday | authorizing the President 1o desig- nate two emp.oyes of the Depart- ment of Labor as assistants to the Secretary to sign numerous routine papers now taking up much of the time of Secretary Davis. The meas- wure was reported from committee by Senator Reed of Pennsylvania. ISINFECTANT ! ! ! | | INSECTICIDE || DZoDoRIZER On sale at drug, hardware and department stores relieved with ANALGESIQUE (SAY BEN-GAY) " ls_different. Starting Feed made o e g, S S S Conkey’s Poultry Book Free P. Mann & Lo, 407 Seventh St. J. P. V. Ritter's Son 1003 B St. N.W. Wm. James & Son 1007 B St. N.W., Distributor N\ THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, CAPE COATS The outstanding success in Easter Coat fashions The cape line leads in the coat mode and the cape coat will lead in the Easter promenade. Capes long or shorter sway smartly from the shoulders—and identifv the - coat as Paris’ newest. Women's Cape Coats $69.50 to $150 From the Bois du Bologne and Fifth Avenue come these new cape coat fash- ions for Easter in Wash- ington. Fashioned of black Ottoman faille and collars with squirrel, the newest version of the cape coat— —sketched—swings a straight cape that falls in points over each sleeve. These corners are ex- quisitely embroidered in silver and black. $95. Other Cape Coats—are of satin, charmeen and tweeds —with braid-bound cape, mole-bound cape, short and full length capes—and are collared with Summer furs, ‘Women's Coat Section, Third floor. Gitls’ Cape Coats $16.75 t0$29.50 Smartly dsessed girls— from 8 to 14 will prome- nade in these smart little cape coats. The cape coat is a gracefully youthful fashion, and especially is this true when developed of rose mixed tweed in a circulat cape model. $15. Other Cape Coats are—of twills and tweeds in navy, rose, powder blue, tan and plaids. Girls' Coat Section, Fourth floor. Misses’ Cape Coats $39.50 to $79.50 The cape coat that will swing its debonair way into hearts of the best dressed Miss—sketched— is of Amerella charmeen. Straight wrap-around coat with a five-eighth-length cape and a matching dyed collar of Summer fur. $79.50. Other Cape Coats—are of imported fabrics, charmeen and tweeds, with detach- able capes, full-length capes, sleeveless capes and short capes. Misses' Coat Section, Fourth fisor. Junior Misses’® Cape Coats $27.50 to $49.50 Charmingly youthful is the cape coat sketched. Navy charmeen— fashion’s smartestcolor—emphasizes the youthful grace of the cape bordered with inserts and applique. $49.50. Other cape coats are—of twills, tweeds and char- meen—with smart scalloped capes, metal trimmed and fur collared. Many are laids and each is a charm- ing version of a becoming style. Junior Misses' Section, Fourth floor. Cape Coats for Little Girls 2 to 6 $10, $15 and $25 Infants’ Section, Fourth foor. Woodmard &lfifitfimn D. O, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 1926. 10th, 11th, F and G Streets Girls’ and Junior Misses’ Smart Easter Hats $3-75 t0 $15 Chic hats that Spring has inspired—smartly trimmed—follow these four distinct types, but vary them in any number of ways. The Close-fitting Hat Which is one of the most popular models ior young girls—and is particularly becoming when fashioned o1 novelty straw in a soft beige with bright colors smartly woven in crown and brim. $3.75. Other delightful models of novelty straws, to wear with one’s new Easter coat. The Robin Hood Hat Which is a charming fashion for youth and much liked by them—finds itself very smart in henna straw, with a jaunty quill on the side. $5. This popular mode! may be had in many other colors. The Tam Which is really an interpretation ol tlie smart new beret—but more youthful and charming for junior misses when of red straw with a clever plaid quill. $10. Every lovely Spring color to match your Easter costume. ‘The Poke-Bonnet Hat Is ever a charming shape for young girls—and espe cially so when of Milan and ribbon streamers. $5. ‘Many other lovely variations in felts and suedes follow these styles. Children's Millinery Section, Fourth floor. Black Satin Pumps, $12-50 The Shoe Mode for Easter The coming Easter finds feminine footwear dainty in design, with decided preferences for one-strap effects and step-in pumps with large tongues—both of black satin. ‘The rapidl. owing vogue for the large tongued pump is epiu?mizyegrin angexqgi‘;itely graceful model of black satin which presents a high-pointed tongue applique with an attractive design of suede—beautifully hand- turned with high spike heel. -$12.50. The latest conceit from the Parisian boulevards is « semi-sandal model, with a single-braided strap—of hlack satin—turned sole, and high spike heel. $12.50. Women's Shoe Section, Third fioor. For Lenten Reading “The Man Nobody Knows,” by Bruce Barton—a new interpretation of the life of Jesus. $2.50. “Personal Religion and Life of Fellowship,” by Wil liam Temple—with an introduction by the Bishop o1 London. $1. “The Crystal Pointers,” by F. W. Boreham. $1.75. “The King’s Cross,” by Angus Don—meditations on the Seven Last Words. $1. “The Soul’s Sincere Desire,” by Glenn Clark—a per- sonal record of a man who has learned to pray as naturally as to breathe and whose every prayer is answered. $2. . Book Section, Fifth floor. The Famous Cherry Blossom Pictures An Appropriate Easter and Out-of-town Gift The beautiful Japanese cherry trees in bloom have been photographed and artistically hand-colored in oils, making lovely pictures—just the gift for an out-of- town friend or as an Easter remembrance. Two views of these world-famous cherry trees have been made—one with the Washington Monument, the other with the Lincoln Memorial—in all sizes, appro- priately framed. Prices, $1.50 to $18. Picture Section, Fitth foor. buys. —the smart Home Frock . prices that are lowest for Now on Sale New Tub Frocks Special, $2-% Far better, smarter, more attractive dresses than this low price regularly These frocks strike all the ‘essen- tially smart notes of the new mode two-piece effects, clever pleats, chic trimming—such that you would expect to find in more expensive frocks. Each frock has distinctive touches —lovely color combinations—re- markable wearability — and is decidedly low priced. Excellence of Fabrics. Careful Workmanship. Lasting Colors. - Prints, Plain Colors, Plaids Voiles, Ginghams, Chambrays Section, Third Sioor. - Special Sale of Women's Easter Dresses $2 4.75 A sale that combines both styles that are newest and such unusual quality. Presented at this very low price are— Georgettes , Crepe de Chine Georgette Veiled Printed Silks Style Features— Embroidered Net Insets Groups of Pleats Jabots and Tucks Flared Overskirt Applique and Cutouts Two-Color Combinations Ribbon Medallions In These Colors— Navy, Cocoa, White Palmetto, Tan, Black Gray, Bois de Rose Vomen's Dress Section, Thisd floo: Exceptional Values Women’s Tailored Suits $)5 0 35950 Suits in the leading fabrics of Spring, in the newest colors, the smartest styles and at remarkably low prices—offer a wide choice to the voung woman and the more mature woman. Fabrics— Tweeds Broken Checks Mixtures Twills Charmeen Two Fabrics Combined Styles— Single and Double Breasted Coats Straight and Side- Pleated Skirts Link-Button Coats Short Coats Braid-Bound Coats Double Pockets Colors— Navy, Sand, Gray Pastel Shades in Tweeds [a) Two-piece Jumper Suits Spring’s Sports Frock $ 12.75 to $ 1 6.75 [he smartest type of frock for the Sprin 5 both town and country wear—is a simply cut and per- fectly tailored jumper suit of knitted wool and rayon. jersey and Rag-Rag, in a variety of charming colors. Tuxedo, student and convertible collars give a smart sportslike air and inverted pleats give the desired ireedom for sports. Sweater Section, Third floor. Feminine Golfers” Wear These New Sweatérs $5.75 to $13.75 The 1926 goli sweaters combine the smartness of the new mode with a comfort that lets you play your game in top form. Coat and slip-on golf sweaters, of novelty weaves and in Jacquard patterns, of plain wools and in combina- tion with rayon, have the popular V-neck. Every New Spring Shade Sweater Soction, Third floor. e e 8.5 et P e AP e e et e Al SR S P———ee e e oW From the Paris Exposition Come Kid Gardenias The latest specic of this flower—destined to blossom on the lapel of the tailored suit. Made of . thest boutonnieres have white petals with tinted silk ings—or colored petals wi gold center & and $1. Nacre Flowers Unknown to seed or plant and unconcerned with * Spring flowers that bloom —except that it is Spring's smartest fashion for hat or gown. re—vhich is rq Iy a mother-of-pearl —gives these flowers lovel; opal and irridescent tint- $1 to $10. Huge Velvet Pansies And glorified morning gl ries—are smarter as they arc larger. Fashion's newest conceit for hat or frock., $1 to $10. Colored Mother- of-Pearl Pins In every smart design—geo- metric figures, futuristic de signs, and some with rhine stones —make chic the Spring- hat. Rhinestone in sects, mother-of-pear] bird~ and erystal fru a vie for first place mode, $2 to $10. Millinery Section, Thind floor Two-Toned Dolly Madison Spreads Combine the elegance of Dolly Madison’s day and the newness of today of all-over floral reversible brocade—in blue and gold, orchid and green, and gold and burnt orange— with scalloped edge stitched to match— these spreads give just the right touch of color to your room. Size 90x108, $20. 1 4] U —————— S e —— B S P S—————T———— S e n————————r T R 407185 -t N A Rt A s, S, ANt b .l s .