Evening Star Newspaper, May 25, 1926, Page 11

STAR., WASHINGTO D. C. TUESDAY, MAY 25 INSPECTOR FORCE | . : ol Iy pdward & Lothrop ures in D. C. Difficult, Con- 10th, 11th, F and G Streets ference Is Told. NSUSSSSSNSK Pathex Motion Picture Camera Special $25 Makes motion pictures as casily and at no greater cost than taking snapshots. Photographs anything’ from five feet upwards. versal focus, anastigmat lens with iris diaphragm. Complete with tripod and leather case. Victrola Galleries, Fourth floor, Mandicaped by a shortage of in- spectors. the office of the inspector of weights and measures of the Dis- trict of Columbia is unable to accom- plish the work it could do if sufficient men were available, George M. Roh- erts, superintendent of weights, meas- ures and markets, told the opening sesslon of the Nineteenth National Conference on Weights and Measures at the Bureau of Standards today. “The Distriet of Columbia is put- ting forth its best efforts to show progress in weights and measurcs work,” Mr. Roberts said. “But a shortage of inspectors handicaps the work. We expect to make every ef- fort next year to increase the number of experienced men.” More than 40 per cent of §6 gaso- line filling stations in St. Louls, from which samples were obtained by use of a decoy automobile, showed short measure in gasoline sales, Clifford . Haley, superintendent of weights and measures of St. Louis, told the con- ference. “The cost of such short 25 Famous Hartmann Wardrobe Trunks Special $39.75 The well known “Gibraltarized” construction that will give all kinds of hard service. With ten compart- ments, six hangers and all the desir- able features—always conspicuous with Hartmann Trunks. A most exceptional value. Special | Popular Oval Rush Rugs Serence. vo the omsumer.” he sald. Much below former selling prices “is estimated at between $135,000 and glsn,m.,lo a,b:ea‘l;..“'" A i T I 9x12 feet...........$3650 6x12 feet...........$23.50 Trouble With Chain Stores. : Y. 8x10 feet...........$29.50 6x9 feet...........$19.50 AMr. Haley also sald St. Lowis had Wardrobe Trunks Ideal for inside or outside porch eonsiderable trouble with chain stores use, not affected by moisture, selling food packages prepared in ad- and are reversible. In addition, Rigid. tested-—construction trunks. Pana- vance of a period of brisk business. About 18 per cent of the packages snld in this manner were corvect. he said, The prac stopped when one store proprietor was fined $100 e . i they are most durable. Shown in a Jgrge range of multi-color combinations. ma opening, lined in striking blue caratol. “It offers chance for fraud and T 9 s the pubiie likes to see what It gets.” T'hree large steel-bound drawers and hat Mr. Schwartz said sale of laundry box. Locking bar from top to bottom. service by weight is a subject for se- ) i 5 Flons LoRGern 4R Jersey because 10 hangers and shoe box included. of fraudulent practices of laundry | Traveling Goods Section, Second Seor. A special purchase of beantiful- Iy Braided Oval Rush Rugs that offers an unusual oppor- tunity. A most timely offering when you consider that it is just thé geason that Rush Rugs are needed. May Sale Specials in Bed Sheets and Pillowcases tioned below are taken beifore The visible zasoline pump, while atill in the experimental stage, has atruck the public fancy and with im- provement seems destined to become standard station equipment, A. W. Sche of New Jersey said. Auto Vacuum Ice Cream Freezers l1deal for the picnic or camping trip. Imagine, ice cream many miles from no- where. No tiresome cranking—it makes “Special quality—and specially ards, was devoted almost exc 1o a resume of the national legi situation with re i measures ent Congi before it touc extended hc: fore committees of hoth houses . Burg . of wihch 1 fundamenta the metric ablish in the I'nited States the metrie em of mea ‘onzress scale in Chicagy -dization of commod tity units and a ol ary of Commerce Hoover will the conference tomorrow: Col. 5 folle i director of traffic ~of the Distri will talk on Friday M s the same day at noon the will be received by President White Hous weights and measures for the Disivict, will s morning. rintendent tomorrow EGYPTIAN MUST DIE. | CAIRO, dny was sentenced 1o death. other men. charged with complicity, were acquitted. | Trial of the men was the outcome | jes of political erimes of re- qa in the Stack in | The Interior of your home can SUPERIOR by purchasing for your floors . Armstrong and Certainteed Linoleum Superior Linoleum Co. Main 10293 Donohue’s Pharmacy Wis. Ave. and O St. Is a Star Branch You can leave your Classified ads for The Star at any authorized Branch with surety of the same prompt in- sertion as if brought direct to the main office. One of the George- town Branches is in Donohue’s Pharmacy, Wisconsin Avenue and O Street. No fees for Branch office service —only regular rates are charged. . The Star_ prints MORE Classified ads every day tham all the other papers here® combined. Depend on Star Classified ads for results. “Around the Corner” is a Star Branch Office. velvety smooth cream in 30 to 45 minutes. Willow Furniture Armchairs, of flexible, vielding wil- low $4.50 to $32.50 Arm Rockers, roomy and well made priced ..$8.75 to $19.50 Settees, new les. 4 and 6 foot 5 .$17.50 to $52.50 Sixth floor. For The Porch and Lawn Coolness and freshness are the requisites for the perfect Sum- mer home. Willow furniture fulfills these requirements so ad- mirably that it isfast becoming the national. Summer, furniture. It may be stained to match any room or. other piece. Chaise Longes, for real laxation priced ......i... ..$29.50 to $34.50 Day Beds, useful all the time priced . $42.50 Round Willow Tables, as illustrated, LT B e $15.50 Kiddies’ Sand and Seashore ‘Toys 7Sc and $1.28 .18¢, 28¢, 30c $1.50 to $2.28 .25¢ and 45¢ ....$350 ..80c and 75¢ 35¢ and 50c Sandy Andy Sand Sets Sand Pail and Shovel Sand Mould Sets..... 4 Toy Sprinkling Cans. Sand Trays.... Sand in bags Metal Sand Shovels. ...... Toy Section, Fourth floor. American Flags for Decoration Day Children's Garden Sets. ... Miniature Steam Shovel Sturditoy Gondola Dump Truck. “Buddy” Dump Truck...... “Sturditoy” Truck Mechanical Boats Colored Rubber Balls Water Balls Made of high-grade silk, mounted on staffs 2x3-inch Silk Flag. ... ...5¢ 4xé-inch Silk Fla; Sc Ix10-inch Silk Flag. ¢ 2x3-foot Standard Wool Bunting 20 3x8-foot Standard Wool Bunting Flag Holders. .....25c and Soc. 10-foot Flag Poles. Muslin Flags . Flag Section, Fourth floor. Camp Cots---Vacation Necessities " With Attached Mattress $8.95 $3.95 ust as necessary as the tcnt——t.h: camp cot. Offered here in two dis- tinct styles, with or without mat- tress. All-metal frames. Collapsible, very easy to transport. Sporting Goods Section, Second floor, Without 11x15-inch Silk Flag. 16x24-inch Silk Flag. 24x36-inch Sitk Fla; .80c. 12-foot Flag Poles. ....................... ve...5c to 35c ©One-quart size.......... Two-quart size. . 9 Three-quart size... Four-quart size Housewates Section, Fifth flor Vacuum Water Sets S[w('ial $ 7.50 Vacuum water set, pint size, consisting In shades of blue, rose and yellow. Excellent for the Summer porch or lawn or the of pitcher. tray and one glas boudoir. Quart Vacuum Bottles Special, $1.75 Keeps liquids cold 24 hours, hot 12 hours. Vacuum Water Sets, quart size, four pieces i : Pint Vacuum Bottles ...... . Gallon Aladdin Jugs for food or liquid Quart Vacuum Pitchers ...... ... Stanley Unbreakable Quart Bottle: Stanley Unbreakable Pint Bottles.. .. .. St 'y Unbi kable Two-quart Bottles.. Thermios Section, First floor, The Only Shade Made With A Ventilator A “‘Vudor" Porch ‘Means Real Comfort Summer will'prove an endless number of comfortable days and delightfylly cool , evenings.if your porch is equipped with Vudor, Shades. Glaring heat is kept out without: cutting off light rays. Beautiful and durable.” - ] With 7-Foot- With 6-Foot 6-Inch Drop ' Drop 3-foot width.. $3 4-foot width.. s-foot width.. $5.40 6-foot width.. $6.40 -7-foot width.. $7.50 8-foot width.. $8.50 9-foot width. .glo 12-foot width.. 3-foot width.. 4-foot width.. $3.60 5-foot width.. 6-foot width.. 7-foot width. . 8-foot width.. 9-foot width.. 11 10-foot width.. 13.50 12-foot width. . Upholstery Section. Sixth floor. priced” should be sufficient in- ducement to bring you down tomorrow. Undressed muslin, not too heavy to wash, and still heavy enough to be of real wearing quality. Sizes men- hemming. The pillowcases are also special, being of a good quality muslin, well made. Be- fore hemming size given here, too. Single Bed Sheets $1.10 63x90 Three-Quarter Bed Sheets 72x90-inch size $1.30 72x99-inch size $1.50 $1.20 63x99 Double Bed Sheets 81x90-inch size 81x99-inch size Muslin Pillowcases, 45x36 inch, each, 40c Bedwear Section, Sacond floor. Pure Linen Huck Towels, 50c A Very Special Value Hemstitched with damask border—a far better towel than this low price usually buys. They are all pure linen. Linen Section, Second flor. Capitol-make Lawn Swings $13.75 Four-passenger lawn swings made of well seasoned hard wood. The irame is three-quarters holted; the seats are adjustable. The swing is natural finish with red frame. Small Awning for Lawn Swing, $6.50. Other Lawn Swings, $7.50 and $10.75, Hammock Section, Fourth floor, Portable Phonographs Special $I 7'50 As large as a hat boy. Tmagine anything more convenient than tak- ing a phonograph along on that picnic or camping trip. And taking it with no more trouble than you would have carrying an ordinary hat box. Plays both 10 and 12 inch records. Y Victrola Galleries, Fourth floor. CouchHammocks $38.75 Couch hammocks equipped with soft tufted reversible mattress. Thickly padded with adjustable back rest. Non-rustable link spring, ad- justable headrest, with coil spring on hanging chains. Removable arm rest. Covered in green and orange striped duck. Cretonne Pillows $1 to ¥3 New, sparkling with color and com- fortably soft are these new Cretonne Pillows. .A Targe variety of the more popular cretonnes have been used in making these pillows, which appear in any number of neat and attractive shapes. . Art Embroidery Section, Sixth floor.