Evening Star Newspaper, June 17, 1926, Page 14

He has worked in the police stations of the city since 1877, the year that Mr. Zimmermann founded his broker- TWO MEN ACHIEVE %555 2 | SUCCESS AFTER 10 Broker “Comes Back” at 73 and Bootblack Retires Comfortably Fixed. By Consolidated Pross NEW YORK. June 17.-— lexicon of youth alwa; thorough workout in New and the folks back home neve of telling of little Willie's rise and fortune in the metropolis vecords of big business e fairly sparkle with the mete of young geniuses who skyrocketed from office boy to president in a few short years But whoever heard of a bréker or a bootblack past the age of 70 win- ning success in New York? Perhaps no one ever did until this week. The stories of the lives of two old men, at opposite extremes of the scale, cropped up strangely out of the hurry and s of New York’s teeming millions. The one told The bright | of a broker who failed at 70 and who| & succeeded in “coming back” at 73. The other concerned the career of a hootblack who had earned enough at 70 to retire to a farm of his own in| % the Catskills. Leopold Zimmermann, who came from Germany as a boy to seek his fortune in America. s the broker. Louis Williams, known tc men in the city as “the Sergeant,” is the bootblack. ! Mr. Zimmermann celebrated his| reventy-third birthday this week. The celebration took place at his desk where he works daily from & o'clock in the morning until 6 in the evening directing the business of the broker- age firm of Zimmermann & Forshay at 170 Broadway. Failed With Mark I)roll. "dealing in foreign | nd stocks, money us parts’ of the | world, and foreign currencles. But in | June, 1923, the firm went into re- ceivership due to the collapse of the German mark and to connected de- velopments. Its doors were closed for 11 months, while Mr. Zimmermann | toiled unceasingly to straighten out its affairs. | Then in May, 19! for busines: direction remittances to v the firm renpcnorfl and under the personal Zimmermann has s way back to a firm | old customers have re- | stored their accounts and the business | has been extended. Sults are being prosecuted for several millions of dol- lars said to be owing to the firm, in- cluding $1,500,000 from the Deutsche Bank of Berlin. Given good health for the next few vears, Mr. Zimmermann declares he is confident of paving off all claims against the firm, amounting to about $2.500.000. He says he expects to keep hie good health, which he ascribes to “‘good ,humor, simple life, work and | ben all police: | has made the shoes ands of* policement fit shined nearly all of them,” aid, proudly, on Ifis last d: duty at the Inited 1 polished the sth policeman who becarne. police com. oner—Richard k. Enright. And also shined the shpes of a_police- man who became a Jieutenant and died in the | chair—Charles Becker. Yes, ned the shoes |of anl Now| the age of nd his count d for. He thinks tf rewarded him at . s for his diligence and h must be served, faces. ROBERT VS ALBEE DIES. Funeral Will Be Held at Residence Saturday Afternoon. Itobert Sumner Albee, expert ac countant in the Department of Agri died at his residence, 4607 avenue, today after a long Funeral services will be conducted at the realdence Saturday afternoon k. Rev. Joseph Fletcher | Paul's Rock Creek Church, will | rsfl_v of Mx(‘hxl::\n iTe member ‘of the Phi ternity. e had worked in the 2dort Albee: a son, s mother, G. 8. , Mrs. Constance A. TRY LEMON JUICE TO WHITEN SKIN The only harm- less way to bleach the skin white is to mix the juice of two lemons with three ounces of Orchard White, which any druggist will supply for a few cents. Shake well in abot- tle, and you have a whole quarter-pint of the most won- derful skin whitener, softener and beautifi Massage this sweetly fragrant lemon bleach into the face, neck, arms and hands. It cannot irritate. Famous stage beauties use it to bring that clear, youthful skin and rosy-white com- tan bleach. You must mix this re- markable lotion yourself. It cannot be a happy married life.” Louis Williams. the bootblack, knows nothing about stocks and | honds, but_he did shine the shoes of | Theodore Roosevelt, and he has been | shining shoes for nearly ars. | W. & J. SLO: hought ready to use because it acts best immediately after it is prepared. Orchard White 709-711.713 TWELFTH ST., N. W. “The House with the Green Shutters” plexion;; also as a freckle, sunburn and | but there | arts bealing | con h d caredined | thers. Jast. Octaber v 1 | Hm-“— il THE EVENING STAR. Bleached Human Skull Found at Zoo “ When Plow Uncovers Grave in Slope A bleached human skull, a thi Tt is believeq that the original | aw bones were ow ex- | hefore Park | tion acing | cemeterles in that section had been vards | established. erance to the Zoo O S the Zoological Park's crea- south of the west e today. Policeman American Ship Aground. PARIS, June 17 (#).—A Ha o hotica The® hume | patch from Bizerta, Tunis, s es in the dirt turned up by the plow. “He stooped operations tem- | porarily while further search number A. Tabinski, in charge s grounded off Cape barca. The French s have dispatched a fui tug to help refloat the ship, tons of gr: ! whose condition was described as perilous. to the effect that the by been placed b e dead o URELY, there are 100,000 \ Washingtonians who will gladly send one dollar or more to honor the living and the dead of the 26,000 from the District of Columbia who served their country In the armed forces in the Great any sort, the bones. 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The range of sizes and qualities exceeds all previous showings. SEAMLESS VELVET 3 2.00 o WORSTED WILTON '8 5.00 - SEAMLESS AXMINSTER $ WOOL WILTON 65 (These prices are quoted on the 9 x 12 size) Charge Accounts Conveniently Arranged STORE OPEN FROM 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. DAILY SATURDAY UNTIL 12 NOON Sloane &ndorsed Merchandise Carrles An Assurance of Satisfaction NG X FREIGHT PAID TO ALL SHIPPING POINTS IN THE UNITED STATES WASHINGTON, graves had been placed there long | was dreamed of and before | an American ship transporting 8.000 | D. €. THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1926. —offer you theae opportumtles to effect substantial Savings. markable value! Every Item a re- Don’t miss this sale! A Fortunate Purchase Enables Us to Offer You SMART DRESSES At a Real 'Opportunity-to-Save Price All Popular Shades and Colors Sizes 18 to 36 36 to 44 42 to 52 s! Wonderful materials!! Gorgeous colors!!! impres: ion when you set your eyes on this collection of dresses. H Suitable for most ’s a combination you can’t beat. y occasion—street, sport or evening—and made of good quality washable broadcloth, flat crepe, crepe de chine, printed silk crepe in dots and designs, foulards, flowered georgette and new gingham and crepe de chine combinations. And all the popular colors. Come Early to This Sale—You'll Be Glad You Did! Children’s Sccks * First Quality Chil- drorsFins “Rib 14¢ Cotton Socks, with roll cuff top; colors tan, orange, green, brown or white. Sizes 47; to 7. 58-in. Cotton Damask A very fine quality figured cot- ton damask that will mot lint. For breakfact cloths, etc.'Lay in a good supply at this sale price. 200 Soiled Sample .*7 Bedspreads, Blankets, l Sheets and Cases gy All they need is laundering— otherwise perfect! Th real pportunity to save money. Just two hundred, so come earl WOMEN'S ATHLETIC UNION SUITS 39¢ For warm Sum- mer—white or col- ored figured crepe; low neck and sleeveless; knee length; sizes 36 to 44. BRASSIERES AND BANDEAUX 35¢ Excellent models of long lines, with side sections of elastic. Ban- deaux of fancy materials. Hook back or side fasten- ing. 32 to 48. 12-in. Squares of Rayon Spread Material, Per Sq. Beautiful pieces in 4 blue, rose and gold C for making doylies, scarfs, center pieces and cushion MILL LENGTH WASH 17 c able for aprons and Many attractive colors. 1,000 Women’s Rayon Envelope Chemise and Blr;omen Irregulars o $1.49 Grade, at 99 of plain, heavy weave, t, I\ntronu rlyou m plain and contrasti pink, peach, orclnd' l|.l|l blnc and maize. A Bné.‘:iltl Wuk End $2 98 $3.98 Value Save a Dollar Black Enameled, protected with heavy leather corners; lined with figured cretonne, with brass snaps and lock. Large, medium or small sizes— and waterproof. Exquisite Voile Underthings Gowns, Chemise 85 l n d Step-ins of C voile tailored models with set on motifs and pipings of contrasting colors. In soft shades of Nile, Peach, Orchid and Canary. + An Amazing Sale! Summer Sporh and Hats, $l 95 Cleverly designed hats—trim- med and simple—for sports and dress occasions, in a wide of new colors and head Hemp and ribbon com- irresistibly appealing s is the price! Come nrly—(beu won't last long! Surplus Floor Stock of One of the Country’s Largest Jobbers 1,500 Pairs of New Summer Smart Oxfords, Strap Pumps, sl 89 Novelties in white, black, patent, or colored leathers. Some welted, some turned, some flexible soles. All sizes but not in every style. Closing Out a Wonderful Group of Gossard Front-Lace CORSETS r e markable price 49c This is truly an o pporte- ] nity sale. AN perfect and sold at this sacrifice price because they are small orders or exchanges. 1,000 Mill Lengths of Pure Silks length, 2 Zc Worth Double the Price 20 and 28 inch lengths of ffi and 40 inch mate- ral. You can find a thousand uses for these attractive mill lengths—children’s dresses from matching pieces, lamp shades, boudoir pillows, scarfs, trimmings, eteé. Full-cut Ki- monos with Japanese floral pat- terns. Made of the finest pentine crepe. All sizes. 300 Attractive Princess SLIPS 59¢ I3 Made of soft: finish muslin with trimmings of various laces and embroid- ery. Camisole top with deep | shadow - proof hem. 1,000 Yards Lengths of 36-Inch Many of the wanted col- ors in this assortment of georgettes, crepe de chines and some striped broadcloth. This is a real bargain offering— don’t fail to see them! 120 New Summer Were $10 & $35 Now Here is an op- portunity that is seldom of- fered — even at sales! Take advantage of it!! You're sure to find just the becoming coat tr ti so call early before the best models are taken. Sizes 16 to 44. A Wonderful Sale! Women’s Full-Fashioned SILK HOSE 'l’llwwmmH Mrveguiare of $1.75 Grade the silk boot, measures 27-inches, with a 4-mch lisle garter hem, spliced heel, and, belng full? hwned, lhey are perfect fitting. Colors, nude, opal, grey, blond, piping rock and white. Sizes 87 to $ 4.75 Buy Two or Three At This Price 125 PAIRS OF MARQUISETTE CURTAINS 58¢ a Pair Ruffled Curtains, 21; yards long. Now the time to change your window curtains for these lighter-weight ones. Useful on glass doors. too. 600 PURE LINEN GLASS TOWELS 25¢ Regularly 35¢ Sale, each 18x30-in. Crash Linen Glass Towels, with the word “Glass” woven in the center. A very good and absorbent quality. Colors blue and red JEWELRY Less than half 29 price. New York’s C foremost importer of jewelry sends us for this sale a wonderful lot of bracelets, necklaces, brooch pins, bar pins, ear drops, crystal bead necklaces, in all colors. 'Women’s and Misses’ Dainty Step-lns Pretty styles and 39c voile, nainsook batiste trimmed with lace. In white and colors. 59c Children’s Pajamas 49c One piece cross bar muslin pajamas. In white only. Sizes 6 to 12 years. Palais Royal—Bargain Basement 1,000 YDS. UNBLEACHED MUSLIN, YD., 6c 36-in. fine quality untleached muslin for curtains, mattress covers, etc. In lengths of 2 to 4 yards. N Mill K Lengths S 12 a length—worth C double th e price Plain and novelty pieces for cushion ‘tops, patch werk, scarfs, tri s and for lin. a wonderful 1,000 Pure Linen Bridge Sets and Lunch Cloths -inch cloth with ;:n:‘nlpl(in: x: match. 96(: And at the same low price we are offering a 44-inch linen crash breakfast. cloth. IRREGULAR SILK AND RAYON STOCKINGS Imperfections are slight; made with 49C long shaped boot, with seam up the back, high spliced heel and lisle gar- ter hem; in gray, nude, sunset, peach, white, nickel, moonlight and black. Sizes 81 to 10. Special Purchase of White Hoover Uniforms & Bungalow Aprons Our Usual Price Is $1.29. Friday 97c Attractive and serviceable aprons in medium, small and large sizes. Costume Slips s Sizes 36 lo.fz is very speci lot ncludes models 90C with strap or builtup shoulder, neatly made of soft muslin, with various lace or embroidery trim- ming. 'In white only. Deep hip hem.