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IRIENDLINESS without Famili- arity” is one of the outstanding features of McAlpin Service —the highest type of Hotel Service in the world. Tt's something you can't buy and don't pay for at the McAlpin—where and economy are combined to render every visit comfortable, carefree and pleasant. And the only reward we ever seck is the pleasure of a second visit. comfortable, inviting rooms 1700 5330 to 812.00 per day Luzurious Suites $12.00 to $30.00 per day Arthur L. Lee M, (awaging Dirsctor HOTEL MFALPI ~"Where the White Way Begins " BROADWAY AT 34™ STREET NEW YORK chi N BEGUM ABDICATES India’s Only Woman Ruler Gives Up Throne—Had Love of People. 1By the Assouted Press. LONDON, May 1S.—India’s only woman ruler, her highness the Begum of Bhopa', has abdicated her throne in favor of her son, Nawab Zuda Hami dulla. For a long time she had con- tended for the Islamic right to name her successor, who, under ordinary procedure, should have been the son of her deceased eldest son, Nawab Nasrulla Khan. The British ment finally acceded to her desires. The abdication of the Begum brings to an end 25 years of female rule in the little state of Central Indla, of 6,902 square miles, with a population of about 700,000. She had ruled Bho- pal with vigor and statesmanship. Al- though now 68 years old, sha still is and physically vigorous. eless she long had wished to only son established as her ssor before her powers falled. Brought Son to Londoa. ardingly, she came to London ember with her son and his young daughters to arrange h the British governmern sity for the special arrang in the fact that two eld of whom died in 1 left =ons, and the eldest son of h dest son stood next in the line of suc sion according to the laws of primo- geniture. SWAT THE FLY Take advantage of an early start by an aggres- sive war on the fly at the beginning of the season. The Star has for free distribution wire-handle fly swatters. Ask for one at the main office of The Star, or at any of the Branch Agen- owab Zada Hamidulla is now 31 cears old. He has been trained in Statesmanship under his mother's di- rection. He was on the staff of the les during the prince’s and also served in the He has a splendid rep- utation. Tt is understood that if the govern- ment had not gianted the Begum's re- quest as to name her successor she ould have remained on the throne 1 turn over the rule of hopal to a minor. Having succeeded in her efforts, she retires happily from the_cares of government. She is still in England with her family, but will return to India during the week. Is Beloved by People. The Begum always has had the hap- piness of her people at heart, and is Asking for “coffee” doesn’t mean Wilkins; but asking for “Wilkins” means the best wo'ld coffee! o ‘ j "WILKINS BREAKFAST Reasted RIGHT e in COFFEE Washington R0t L \ Spring Suit Season is over—with us! While the demand for light-weight Spring Suits is now at its height (with most men)—we frankly admit—OUR customers are already purchasing Summer clothing and fancy light sport trousers. They are what merchants term “style-customers,” anticipat- ing their apparel needs in advance of the season.. As far as they are concerned, the Spring buying season is at an end—WE ARE THEREFORE CLOSING OUT OUR SPRING SUITS IN LINE WITH THIS THOUGHT!! ~ | beloved by them. She adheres stri to the rule of Islam, calling for w to conceal their faces. When she c: to London last plea with the Hritish government ompanied by a large entou red ministers. Her face al- concealed by a veil. When the Prince of Wales visited India, the quiet, dignified and wholly i le princess met him at the rail- tation_and later In the sunny d_of her palace formally in- troduced the visitor amid a scene of spiendor resembling the Arabian nights. ‘Among the Begum's noted gifts was 35,000 for a girls' school in Delhl. On isit to London she ordered $250 watches for her people in India. She is credited as being strongly for the enforcement of prohibition, and to have declared that in Bhopal men no longer beat their wives now that her country js dry Grandmother’s Blushing Days. From the Boston Transcript. From a church paper, dated 1867: “The latest style in prayer books is a looking s inside the cover. It is for the usive use of ladies in the INHERSONS FAVER THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, BAND CONCERT. Tomorrow, 7:30 p.m., at Chevy Chase Circle, by the United States Navy Band, Charles Benter leader, Charles Wise, e *"" Blankenburg Overture, “Oberon” ....Weber Cornet Solo, “The Rosary,” Nevin (Bandmaster G. De Glorglo.) Rhapsod. uthern,” Hosmer Nocturne, ery Bells.) Pomp and Cir- o Elgar “Czardas,” from the Warrior” Excerpts from Nanette” X Fox Trot, ald 1, 1 Certainly Could” . s soe mieis e BCTIOE “Star Spangled Banner.” rossmann No. o, Youmans Band concert at Walter Reed Generaf Hospital by the United States Army Band, Capt. W. T. Stannard, leader: Thomas . Darcy, second leader, this eve- ning &t 8:30 o'clack. PROGRAM / March, “Chamber of Commerce. Gell (Dedicated to lsaac Gans) 1 o % ....Nicolal “glems From Bollvia," Arr. by Schmohl Comman- ambers a_by z song, * Saxophone solo, £ Weber's Last’ Waltzs “High Jinks”. .Friml wvonic No. 3 Dvorak March, *‘Colonel Bogie"..Alford “The ‘Star Spangled Banner.” PRISON GETS LETHAL GAS FOR EXECUTING SLAYERS Last Hope for Murderers of Girl and Mother Lies in Board of Pardons. By the Associated Press. RENO, Nev., May 18.-—Hydrocyanic gas for the doubie executlon at ¢ son City Friday was received y day at the State penitenfary. Selectio Dance, MAY 18, 1926. D. C, TUESDAY, i | i | i | Unless || something unforeseen occurs before || Friday, Stanko Jukich and John H. Randolph will go their deaths simul-j} taneously in an Jukich, convic year-old sweeth that the United of Appeals at San denied his appeal for a v corpus. Randolph wa killing his aged mother. the board of pardons is be- received word Francisco had t of habed convicted of Only ght compartment. || d of killing his 16- tes Circult Court|! tween the men and death, and it was |/ sald at the Statehouse at Carson City the board is not likely to interfere. PREPARE FOR OUTING. Veterans’ Motor to Frederick Sunday. The first automobilé outing of the American War Veterans’ Club will be Club Members Willl| held Sunday at Frederick, Md., where | }| preparations are being made to wel- come the members and their friends. The automobile caravan will start from New York avenue and Thirteenth street at 11 o'clock Sunday morning. Dinner will be served at 1:15 o'cloc at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. After visiting the grave of Francis || Scott Key and placing a wreath on his monument, the club members will || ock for ut: Cur- 1s ave Frederick about 4 o turn to the Capital. L. Handley is in charge of det. Closing Out our entire stock of Kuppenheimer and Grosner Spring Suits—at sharp Reductions! Group No. 1—Kuppenheimer and GROSNER SUITS reduced to ........ Group No. 2—Kuppenheimer and GROSNER SUITS reduced t0 ..ccccomscescsaccs $7 775 166 Boys’ 79c to $1 Caps, Two for 1$1 Spring weight Caps, of light and dark suiting mix- tures; elght quarter and one- [)hsf"e crown styles. Sizes 6% to 7. 4y BOTH SIDES OF 7™ AT K ST “THE DEPENDAB TORE"® 60 Boys’ $1.39 Overall Suits ($1 4 One-piece style, with long sleeves; ankle length. Tdeal for play. Sizes 1010 15 years. Imitated—But Never Equaled! Goldenberg’s Original In the Boys’ D Our May Dollar Day in the our Monthly Dollar D: == € One Day Only—Tomorrow, Wednesd‘ay, May 19th A Double Feature Event—W ashington’s Greatest Sale for Boys Combined With Our Challenge Sale! Boys' Department offers the greatest values in the history of these popular sales. Hundreds of Washington mothers wait ior ; for boys—for past experience has proved that they can stretch their dollars to the limit on this bargain day. For tomorrow—all this season’s new and desirable merchandise offered in many instances at less than actuai cost of production. See window display of Dollar Day Specials. Quantities are listed before each item and we cannot provide more when sold out. No mail or phone orders fill 277 Boys’ Part-Wool Collegiate Sweaters (Slight Irregulars of $2.45 Grade) Spring weight Collegiate Sweaters, pullpver style with V shaped neck, heather mixtures in gray, tan, pink, brown, ete, with fancy trimmed collar and cuffs; cuff knit bottom s 26 to 34 in the assortment. 86 Junior Base Ball Suits $1 These suits sell regularly at $1.39 each—well made of striped base ball cloth, button on suit, with belt and cap to match; sizes 4 to 8 yea 244 Boys’ $1.45 to $2 Cotton Pajamas $1 Stadium and Uriiversal brands, perfect quality and slight irregu- ; one and two plece styles, in tan, pink, blue and lavender; sizes 2 to 18 years. 5 Boys’ Pert ‘Well known * Shirts, foremost makes that will be instantly of highest standard. Sport col- lar models, with short sleeves, others of madras and broadcloth. Double “ 121 :’o 14 neck. s 164 “Bell” Brand Shirts These are classed as factory irregulars because of a small spot here and there; made of genuine imported Eng- lish broadcloth, collar attached; others of khaki slosette in sport collar style; sizes 1214 to 14 neck. 500 Boys’ $1.39 to $1.50 Flapper Suits $1 Flapper Suits, also “Home Run” Flapper Suits, of blue chambray, both ideal play suits, made with sport collar, flap pocket, butten on wide bottom pants and separate belt. 3 to 10 years. Every suit washable. 0Odd Lots of Boys’ Wearables 2 for $1 Values Worth 79 to $1.50 The lot includes Tops of Boys® Wash Suits and Oddments of Boys' Pajamas, in broken sizes. Tomorrow at TWO for $1. The majority are perfect—some are slight irregulars. Khaki 1,000 Boys’ 79c¢ to $1.25 _ School Blouses Perfect Quality and Slight Irregulars Famous Blouses ed for Dollar Day off erings. e AT e e e e morrow’s Dollar Sale! All suits are well tailored with one and two pairs pants, others with golf pants, and a good variety with two pairs of pants—long years in the lot B A T Y L L e T e o to $2 Odd Lot of “_» . Boys’ Tw%fifrts Wearables ect Quality and Slight $ 1 Each Irregular * brand Former $245 one of the country’s 16 Lumberjacks. to $4 grades. 6 Tan Raincoats, size 4 only. Former $5 grade. 6 0dd Coats, sizes 5 to 10 years. Former $3 to $5 grades. 24 Junior Wool Coats, sizes 4 to 8 years. 24 Junior Pants to match, sizes 4 to 8 years. Lol ol recognized as that in collar-attached style, yoke backs. Slzes i$1 o ol 1600 Boys’ $1.39 £l P Sizes 3 to 10 Years ) 1’ A wonderful assortment of High- %grade Wash Suits, purchased expressly 9 for this great event. The lot comprises manufacturers’ samples and close-outs. All the newest Spring and Summer models in Middy, Oliver Twist, Dutch Daddy, Vestee and Flapper styles. Plain white, white and blue trimmed, ¢ tan, gray, green, blue, plain and coml’.:ina- (3 tion trimmed. Of peggy cloth, linen, y jeans, Daytona cloth, etc. Made with long or ; short sleeves, some with two pairs of pants, one ¢ pair long and one pair short. Every suit war- ¢ ranted fast color. 480:Boys’ 69¢ and 79¢ Blue Denim Overalls TWO for $1 Blue Dénim Overalls, good qual- ity, fast-color denim, made with bib front and shoulder straps; an- kle length. Sizes 3 to 16 years. Ideal for play.wear. Regular 69c and 79¢ grades. TWO for $1. Two for e Brand in collar-attached, neckband and sport styles, well made of materials in white, blue, tan and fancy blouse made yoke sleeve: 6 to 16 years. «Bell” Brand Blouses 0t English broadcloth, in collar-attached and neckband styles; white, tan and blue; others of khaki-color solsette; sizes 5 to 16 years. Perfect quality and slight {rregulars. . 700 Boys’ $3.50 and $4 Part-Wool Novelty Suits >~ b"4 Rt e ¥ od quality 110 Boys’ $2 Cloth Long Pants atterns. Every with double- fong or short k, by 3 in the ot from s, Sizes (Slight Irregulars) Long Pants, of suiting mixtures, made with cuff bottoms; an as- sortment of desirable colorings; sizes 4 to 16 years. 800 Boys’ $1.50 to $2 Lined Pants 1$1 Full-cut knickerbocker Pants, of light and dark tweeds and suiting mixtures, in sizes 7 to 17 years; others of all-wool blue serge knickerbocker style, in sizes 5 to 7 years, Every pair fully lined, 600 Boys’ $1.39 to 200 Boys’ Three and Four Piece Vest Suits With Long or Short Pants¢ Here’s the plan: Pay $10.00 for the First Suit—Select Another— Any Style or Size—for.... Both Suits for $11 What wonderful values mothers will find in to- 200 Boys New Spring Suits, of all-wool and wool mixture fabrics, in the newest single and double breasted models, and a choice selec- tion of neat mixtures in the most serviceable colors. to $2 NewSprmg Wash Suits % 200 Boys’ $1.50 and $2 | Base Ball Suits and made for service. Suits of pants. Some with long These are the regulation big team models, of striped flannel and cotton; complete outfit con- sisting of cap, shirt, pants and many with belt; sizes 4 to 16 years. U BN N LU S and knickers. Sizes 7 to 18 € 300 Boys’ $4 to $6 Summer Wash Norfolk Suits With the Purchase of One of These Suits at the Special Price of $3.95 You May Se- lect Another Suit, Any Size, Any Style, for Both Suits for $4.95 Beautifully Talored Norfolk Suits, with full-cut knickerbockers or golf pants. Of khaki cloth, beach cloth and white duck. Ideal for Summer dress wear_or for outings and sports. Sizes 7 to 14 years. Every suit washable. 788 Boys’ 79¢ to $1 Wash Suits Two for $1 One-piece style, of peggy cloth in tan, blue and , made with sallor collar and short sleeves, trimmed with contrasting eolor soutache braid. Also khaki Flap- per Buits, with sport collar and short sleeves, two top pockets and belt; sizes 2 to 6 years. 140 Boys' $1.39 to $1.50 White Pants $1 . Boys' Long White Sailor Pants, Jjust the kind all boys want during the Summer. Made with wide bottoms and lace back; sizes 6 to 16 years. Also a lot of khaki pants, subject to slight imperfections. —— ' ” (53 AP ST e SN RO S RS ) 360 Boys’ & Girls’ $1.15 | to $1.39 KOVERALLS These are the genuine Koveralls, made by Levi-Strauss Company, each bearing the original trade mark ticket. Made with long or short sleeves, ankle-length pants. Buttoned front or back. Of khaki cloth, blue denim and Bullet cloth. Each guaranteed not to rlp in seams—a new suit for any that do not prove satis- factory. Sizes 1 to 14 years. 300 Boys’ 69c Play Suits Two fos $ : lmx.th: riveted !m_wnu down front, drop } 1 One-piece Play Togs of dark blue, khaki cloth and blue and white striped material. Short sleeve and sleeveless styles, ankle 1,200 Boys’ 69c to $1 School Pants, Two Prs. ‘Wash Pants, of khakl cloth, gray crash, Day- tona cloth, in khaki $ l color; flapper and knick- erbocker style; sizes 8 to Two-piece Suits, with button knee pants and separate belt, sport $1 collar and two flap pockets. Sixty per cent wool materials in neat brown checks, plain blue and brown. Some in the lot with mercerized waist and corduroy pants. Sizes 3.to 8 years. - $1.50 Wash Pants 16 $ 1 Cloth Pants, in knickerbocker style, Of heavy weight khaki oloth, lght and dark mixtures; in sizes § to °‘}'x"’.'& cflvert Cht’;:h' ua.ni gray and 17 years. oxfol nen, others of tan and The above lots represent manufac- black check linen, also white duck ‘turer’s close outs, perfect qualities golt pants; full cut and well made. Every pair washable. Sizes 7 to 18 @nd slight irregulars, a few with small holes or rip, easily mended. A 1325 F STREET House of Kuppenheimer Good Clothes