Evening Star Newspaper, August 18, 1926, Page 16

' 16 CLOTHES FEATURE YOUTHPEACENEE Boys in Short Trousers -and Girls Without Stockings at ! Parley in France. By the Associated Press. BOISSY LA RIVIERE, France. Au nst. 18.--The sixth International s i Peace Onnterencetopenet | 4ts informal cessions today with 5,000 | uthful delegates. representing 23 | untries, in attendance | i The conference, which is heing held | the wooded grounds of the Chateau | lle, 40 miles from Paris, has as | Sts purpose the bringing together of the vyouth of different nations to | sereate mutual understanding and to for world peace. The German delegates have defi. | itely hegun te dominate the confer- noe. Many Germans are presiding | @t the informal sessions already held | which world problems are dis. the German teurist's —ungartered socks, heavy shoes, trousers, open-collared shirts | no hat--1s being adopted by the | ther delegates fo such an extent that | oonferance has hegun to lnok like | hig outdoor picnic i A large proportion of the voung oman delegates have disearded | trakings and a few have even | nsed with shoes. A majority. how- find light sandals necessary. Tm Bngland the habit of gum chew- | ng is confined almost wholly | niners and industrial workers who | nnot smoke while at work | \ 829 7th St. N.W. @ 1\ | Screami) SHAREHOLDER PROTESTS SALE OF FLQUR MILLS Suit Claims $3,600,000 Offered by New York Bankers for Kansas Company Was Insafficient. By the Associated Press. KANSAS CITY. August 18- A suit to set aside the sale of the Kansas Flour Mills Co. to Spencer, Trask & Co., investment bankers and brokers of New York. was filed in Jackson County Circuit Court yesterday by Roger Rankin. Kansas City, owner of 583 shares in the flour mill company. Rankin alleged In his petition that the price of $3.600.000 was in- sufficient and that he and his brothers. Farl Rankin. New York Capt. George Rankin, New J v. who alse nwned 553 sharee f common stock In the company. rotested the sale. but that the ma- Jority of the stookholders adopted a resolution to sell. GYPSY WOMAN JAILED. Invokes Curses on Suffolk, Va. Following Arrest for Thett. SUFFOLK, Va.. August iR (#) 2 nd heating upon her breast, arter, member of a gvpsy band, invoked all the curses of the Romany race upon the police. Jistice Palmer and the populace of Suffolk, after she was ordered held for the grand jury. under $1.500 bafl. ¢charged with taking $200 from Eugene Hargrave, cashier of the National Rank of Suf folk. She was overpowered and taken to the jail. The cashier told the court approached his window he had before him a tray of bills in $50 and $100 denominations. She asked him. he testified. where she could find a den- tist. and he zave her . She insisted on siving i *rowding the cashier, placed her hands upon the money to “hless” that THE CAUSES FIVE DEATHS 12 Reported Injured as Path 100 Yards Wide Is Swept Through Plantations. By the Associatad Press. - WILSON, Ark.. August 18.—Five negroes were killed and twelve were injured when a tornado struck north- west of here last night. | The greater part of the propert; ‘damazn was confined to farm buf ings and tenant houses on planta- tions in the territory. With wire con- nections down, it was impossible to determine the exact extent of damage wrought by the storm and it was he- lieved that possibly more infured per- sons wenld he found when communi- cation was restored. The tornado’: mately 100 yar h. was approxi- wide. BLAST SCARE IN SUBWAY. Empty Cans Marked ‘‘Explosive” Found in Wéshroom. | NEW YORK, August 18 (®).—Twe |zubwar employes found two wrapped | parcels in a washroom vesterda | Examination revealed two cans heled “Danger—High Explosive. After soaking them in water a po- liceman opened them and found them empty Tospector Kreuger of the Bureau [of Combustibles said the cans had |once contained a United States Navv | explosive largely used and most dan- | gerous under water. Twins' Dads Are Veterinarians. GENESEO. N. Y., August 18 (#). The dads of all the twins in town |are horse doctors. One has twe palre of hoys, the other a pair of girl PEERLESS FURNITURE CO. very low priced in the August sale. NO INTEREST CHARGED FOR CREDIT ACCOMMODATIONS a few new pieces. R _._____—_l < . 18—$249—13-Pe. “Kroehler” Overstuffed Living Room Groups——With Many Additional Pieces markahle sale for those in need of living room fur- niture respect. T all the new patterns. chairs apring hack and edzes. massive Iuxurious suites are high grade in every are upholstered In fine velour and jacquards in Includes large settee. large cluh and fireside All pieces have loose cushions that are sprinz filled, with Substantially made and fully guaranteed With every suite at this price von get, absolutely free. a mahogany end table. gilt picture twn scatter rugs, swinging pleture holder sweeper and twn sunburst velonr frame. bridge lamp and shade, Bissell's metal carpet cushions. Pay for it in small weekly or monthly payments at Peerless, 829 Tth Street “Peerless” August Furniture Sale Offers 18—$24.9—12-Pc. Bedroom Suites Reduced Hundreds of housewives will take advantage of our great August Sale and outfit their hedrooms with heautiful new suites at these subetantial savings. This heautiful outfit consists of Full Size Bow-end Red Mas- sive Dresser with extra large mirror, Roomy Chest of Drawers. 24rawer Semi-vanity Bench to match or Threequarter Guaranteed Link Spring. 2 Fine Pillows. Pretty Full Vanity. Cane-seat Earel Frame for dresser, two Scatter Rugs and pretty Electric Bed Lamp, all at this low price at the “'Peerless.” Pay for it in small weekly or monthly payments at Peerless. 829 Tth Street N Folks Who Live Out of Town Receive every privilega. We prepay all freight and allow vou our easy payment terms just as though you lived in ‘Washington. EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS TORNADO |STEWARD ON LEVIATHAN | - | Selak FINED AS RUM SMUGGLER Student, Recommended for Post by Senator, Was Carrfing Bottle Down Gangplank. By the Assncialed Press. NEW YORK. August 15.—A stu- dent. steward aboard the Leviathan, who had been recommended for the | position by a United States Senator.| pleaded guilty vesterday to an at-! tempt at smuggling liquor ashore and | was fined $20 The young man is J. C. McPharland, son of a prominent Tennessee attor- ney. According to Treasury agents, he obtained the job through a letter of introduction from Senator Ken- neth D. McKellar of Tennesses. He was stopped as he came down the gangplank with a bottle nnder his arm. Five other bottles were found in his statercom. DOG LEADS B.ALI(ED POSSE T0'BODY OF HANGED MAN Youths Confess Killing Rich Her- mit in Dispute Over Divi- sion Fence. By the Assnciated Press. HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS, Colo., August 18.—Across trackless moun- tains which for weeks have defled every effort of posses to locate Fred N. Selak, 75-vear-old hermit of Grand Lake, Colo.. & pointer dog vesterday led searchers to the body of the recluse. The body was found suspended from a tree near the wealthy hermit's cabin by authorities who began their hunt tollowing the confession Monday night of Ray Noakes and Arthur Osborne, voung cousins, that they had hanged July 21, According to Oshorne, the hanging was the culmination of a dispute over August-Sale -of FURNITURE You’ll Find August a Good Month to Save Mon New pieces coming in daily. Our fine regular stock, too, marked at special prices. no matter whether vou are outfitting a new home or require jt room sets, richly designed. beautifully made. y In What an epportunity to economize, Dining room, bedroom and living Single pieces of rare distinction” and charm. Al wonderful values—all a division fence % 829 7th St. N.W. Super Specials Simmons and Rome Day Bed and Pad $27 Value $15.75 Conceals a full size hed. Har ~on- tinuous posts ‘and cretonna.covered mat- trese pad. An attractive and practical plece of furniture. with round ends. $22.50. Without ends. $15.75. yours tomorrow. and save ! FASY PAYMENTS Select $29.00 Very Spacious Chifforobe $17.95 Lote of room and finished fo per. ection. _Your choice f nak or walnut nish. Better plan on gettng one at thix great eaving ‘EASY TERMS, 1 2 $27.50 “Simmons and Rome™ Bed, Spring and Mattress, Complete $15.75 are right on the threshold of the Summer Visiting season. EASY PAYMENTS AT PEERLESS, © 829 Tth N.W. Special Notice! Any furniture pur- chased during this Au- t Furniture Sale will held until wanted without extra charge. D. C. WEDNESDAY.. AUGUST 18 1926. 'LANSBURGH & BRO. 7th to 8th to E—FAMOUS FOR QUALITY SINCE 1860—Franklin 7400 . Always Special Volues for— Member of American Retailers’ Association, Inc. [BABYDAY Tiny New Frocks - Are Unusual at ... . . . . 1 DOZ. RED STAR DIAPERS, size 27x27 inches; all hemmed ready for use. Offered in a sealed package oty ... $2.50 only .. Some Obvious Bargains in LARGE IVORY BAS- SINETTE, size 22x44 inches: with pelychrome trimming _and National apring. Regular $16.50 ... $9.75 for TOILET BASKETS, in ivory, pink or blue, with dainty Dresden trim- mings An attractive gift, priced Girls’ Wash Frocks Which Boast of the Name ““Lucette’! $1.98 And well they may be proud of that name —and well may Lucette be proud to well made. so sturdy in quality and so girlishly smart for 7 to 14 year old,girls. Shown in a pleasing array of plain shades. prints, plaids, stripes, etc.—that tubbing will not harm. Charm- ingly trimmed. but not over-trimmed—ideal school With or without bloomers. frocks, in fact. Fresh, dainty little long or short models, with .embroidered yokes, fine tucks, lace edgings and deep hems. Well made and of fine, soft quality. 36x52 SHEETS of a splendid grade of mus- lin that is free from dressing. Nicely hemmed, only WHITE RUBBER PANTS, in medium and large sizes. The venti- lated kind: very low 1. 2 and 3 years: a priced. 5 pair, Pair only 39C Furniture! NURSERY CHAIR. ivory finished and deco- rated. Complete with count beads, tray and vessel For oty $2.98 BABY BATH TUBS, of roomy size, heavily enameled in white. An excellent buy at this spe- cial Tow $2.98 price of .. " FINE RIBBED COT- TON HOSE of durable quality, with double knee. Sizes 4 to 61j. DIAPER DRAWERS of excellent quality, with embroidery edge.. Sizes IVORY BASSI- NETTE, size 20x40 inches; with four deco- rated cane panels, rub- ber-tired wheels and Na- tional spring. Remark- $ 7 4 5 0 able at.. DROPSIDE CRIB, ivory finished, with plain panels and swivel wheels. Size 27x52 inches. A umal $12.50 value for $ l 0 FOURTH FLOOR, LANSRURGH & RRO. claim them—they are so0 FOURTH FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BRO. A Large, Low Priced Selection of Cool, Dainty Undergarments Slips, Step-ins and Gowns— As Cool as They Are Pretty! $1.00 The value-giving price, the worthwhile quality and the attractive stvles and colors—all urge vou to bhuy these garments in large quantities! STEP-IN DRAWERS in charming models. are made of nainsook, batiste or sheer voile, in white or pastels. NIGHTGOWNS of crepe. voile. nainsook and batiste, are in many cases. lace trimmed; in oth- ers, simply tailored. COSTUME SLIPS, of fine. soft nainsook. are well made and daintily trimmed with lace. Sizes 36 to 44. zZ Wash Frocks Formerly $5.98 to $10.98, Now $3.95 An important clearance of. fering for you! Many pleas- ing models in voile, broad- cloth, linen and flock dot voiles; sizes 36 to 46, in one style or another. THIRD FLOOR Just this greatly redue- ed down payment to give vou freedom from clean- ing toil! Think what it will mean to you to own the “Positive Agitation” Hoover—131% more effi- cient in ordinary cleaning time than the previous “world’s standard.” For a limited time it is * offered complete with dusting tools at a down payment far helow the usual amount. Balance, too, in easy monthly pay- ments. Phone today for a free home demonstration. STREET FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BRO. I'"ERY NEWU"! Glass Boutonnieres 59c and $1 Fashion's latest whim —these dainty import- ed glass boutonnieres. in_beautiful, sparkling colors. You will love them — on vour new Fall costumes! CARNATIONS are also very' smart _hontonnieres at present. Chocse them in ite and lovely rolors at e and $1.50, NEW GARDENIAS are now to he had in white and colors, ranging in price from 3% 1o $1.50. STREET FLOOR Caraco Shampoo The Usual 50¢ Size —a One-Day Special! 18c This ereamy cocoa- nut oil shampoo is delightful to use— and exceptionally heneficial. Leaves vour hair glossy, soft and full of life. This is tomorrow's price only. remem- er! STREET FLOOR Argosy”’ This exquisite new design in Rogers 1847 silver plate may he pur: chased on our club plan. Very reasonably priced! 6 Teaspoons ........ 6 Dessert Spoons. 6 Dessert Forks. . 6 Dinner Porke 6 Dinner Knives (stain. less steel blade! X Other Pieces Priced Proportionatelv STREET FLOOR Selling Le Contour and DeBevoise Corselettes That Are Regularly $5.00 and $7.50, for only— $3.29 is a real sacrifice! Par. ticularly as each model i as smart. and fresh as de- sirable as ¢he day it was first put into our stock. Just another of the val. ues by which we intend to prove that there is no need for Angust to be a dull month! Made of fine brocade, lightly boned to give a trim lige over the ahdomen and in the back. Side fastening, with six strong hose supporters. Flesh only. SECOND FLOOR