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—_—— WHEELER ASSALS TINKHAM CHARCES AIm to Detract Public Atten- | tion From Wets, Says Anti- i Saloon Counsel. Replying to the demand of Repre sentative Tinkman, Republican of | Massachusetts, that the Department | of Justice prosecute the Anti-Saloon | League under the corrupt practices | act, Wayne B. Wheeler, general coun sel of the league, has issued a state ment_declaring that for four vears Mr. Tinkham has tried vainly to get some one to take his charges against the league seriously ““These charges are as groundless @s the wet cause is hopeless ‘Mr. Tinkham vells ‘Stop thief! to hide the corrupt, lawless activities of the wets who back him. The Anti Baloon League has told the truth about its income and dishursements. If the wets were as frank. their bhud- get would make the monev spent hy the league look like 30 cents. Oniy a small part of the league’s income 15 spent for political purposes. and the law does not require that money spent for other purposes he reported. | ‘e have been complying with the | Federal élection laws longer than any | other organization, “The national league alone filed its report until 1925, when the law was changed, requiring State organ!- | zations to do likewise The State | leagues will comply | with the law.| upreme Court | to report | the Federal | vequired by the Constitu- | Both by, law and by decision it {s not nec primary expenses u statute. This cany law without ame: tion. “In the meantime, tinue to tinkle to de tention from his law who are shooting hoje am will con t publi~ at. supporters. | the Consti tution in order to get : on liquor.” CHARGES FILED AGAINST | TWO FLORIDA BROKERS | Complaints Seeking Revocation of | Licenses Accuse Miami Men of | i Misrepresentation. i Br the Assoclated Press | ORLANDO, Fla., August 18 —Com- | plaints seeking revocation of the real estate brokers’ licenses of Robert | Marshall, formerly of Philadelphia, | and Martin J. Golden. formerly of | New York, both of Miami, have been | filed by the Florida Real FEstate Commission, with Judge W. F. Blan- | ton of Dade County, the commissipn announced yesterday. Hearings have been set for Sep- tember 2 and 3. respectively | Marshall charged with making | false promises and with being un- worthy to act as a real estate broker. Golden is cha with having rep- | resented lots { negro suhdivision | as “high and dry” when, as a matter of fact, the property was inundated | and said to have been worthless. The | commission said Golden forfeited a | bond at Miami last May after his | arreston a charge of ohtaining money | is he- | under false pretenses. He lteved to be in Ne | DOG DERBY PLANNED. | - | York. Greyhounds Will Race September 11 for Purse of $5.000. CHICAGO, August 18 (). —The | first _American dog derhy was an- | nounced last night for running on | September 11 at the. Thornton grev- | hound racing track, just outside Chi- | cago. The purse for the American | greyhound derby will be $5.000, the | largest in the history of the sport, | and officials anticipate a field of half | A hundred | The largest hotel In the world fs | nearing completion in Chicago. It | will be °9 stories high and will eon- tain 3000 guest chambers. i Barber & Ross ine. The Big Hardware and Hovsetwrnishing 11th AND G STS. We Are Exclusive Agents for Bathroom Fixtures fixtures play a very important part n the comiort and health of your home. That is why we selected SEARLS Fix- tures—they are ideal! our sample room :ird floor_and cee our display ew SEARLS Fix tures. i contractors are interested in them! Barber & Ross ne. The Biy Hardware and Houseturmishimg Store 11th AND G STS. Mais 623 THE _EVENING . ¢.”'WEDNESDAY. MWoodmard & Lothrop " 10th, 11th, F and G Streets . STAR., - WASHINGTON, Fall Hats Introduce Autumn Chic to o August Wardrobes $ 3875 Very smart, new models include the supremely chic high crown-—soft adaptable felts and velours—clever Casquettes—and wide-brimmed “flop” hats of moire and velvet. In the New Shades for Autumn. Felt Soleille Velour Velvet Moire Taffeta Satin Milhners Sectian. Third finor. Co Tub Frocks Special, $5 For the Warmest Days The sun at its hottest can’t keép vou from feeling and looking enviably cool in these gheer frocks, charm- ingly styled—many hand tailored and hand drawn, with hand embroidery and smocking. Long and short sleeves. Voiles Tissue Ginghams Rayons Plain Colors Smart Combinations of Colors Homa Frack Section, Third flanr. ’ [ . . . Underthings at $1 with Hand-made Lace Trimmings Here's everything vou'll want—Gowns, 6f soft nainsook, beautifully lace trimmed and of colorful crepes; with round or vee-shaped necks—Step-in Drawers, Chemise and Bloomers. of fine nainsook. trimmed with dainty handmade Irish and .filet laces. And every garment is only $1. These cool. well made undergarments appeal as much for their daintiness as for their practicability-—so to choose them at such a very low price means values out of the ordinary—and really unusual savings. Fvery garment is carefully sewn and finished with special care, Cotton Underwear Saotion. Third ficor. Glove Silk Panties, $2.50 Fine quality and workmanship characterize these ador- able step-in panties of glove silk. A quality that usually sells much higher. In flesh. Sitk Underwear Section, First floor Glove Silk Vests, $1.50 Tashioned of fine quality glove silk, this vest- well reinforced at armholes and full cut—offers a remark- able value. Flesh color, Tailored Shirts and Blouses Combine Smartness and Value Special, $1.95 Trim and tailored, these cotton shirts and blowses offer exceptional values. With plain or tucked front, link cuffs, open neck or mannich collar. Dotted Swiss Negligees That Are Cool and Restful Special, $5 It is refreshing on a warm Summer’s day to slip into one of these cool, white dotted swiss negli- gees, attractively lace trimmed. l.aunders heau- tifully. Negligea Seotion, Third foor. Rlonaa Seation, Third flaor. Women’s Fine All-Silk Chiffon Hose Buy a supply for college and wear here—at this very Girls’ Annette Kellermann Bathing Suits And other well known makes—in the smartest new style:\. Special $ I .50 Special - §.95 o Price Heavy ribbed and worsted all-wool bathing suits- - with Peter Pan collars, stripes, border stripes, in plain colors and Jacquard weaves. Sizes 6 to 18 Years Givle' Furnishings Saction, Fourth finer. Sheer all-silk chiffon hose, with lisle-lined garter hem, in these smart shades he- sides White - Moonlight, Nude, Light Pink. Cham- pagne. Atmosphere, Grain and Piping Rock. Sizes 81, to 10 Homiary Saction, Firat finor. Housewares at Great Saving It Will Pay You to Buy Now for Future = $1.35 Use at. These Very Low Prices Pl ; White Japanned Bread 6 Rolls Woodward & Boxes, roll-top style: Lothrop Toilet Tissue, medium size. S 2000 sheets to roll. Special, 75¢. Dozen INSECTICIDE DISINPECTANT DeonomizER % s o White Enameled Kitch- ) en Garbage Pails, 4!.- gallon capacity. Spe- cial Universal Kitchen Scales, 20-pound limit. Spe- cial 45¢c White Mountain Ice Cream Freezers, 2- quart capacity. Spe- Hair Dust Brushes, fin- ished “with white han- dles. Special “Sani-can” Garbage Re- ceiver, foot-raising cover. Special ..$2.65 Polaris Ice Cream Freez- ers, 2-quart capacity. Speciall ..ol 95¢c 1-quart can “Bono,” the liquid insecticide. Spe- cial ..78¢c “Bono” Liquid Sprayers, ideal insecticide spray. Special «..........35¢ 25-pound White Japan- ned Flour Cans, two handles. Special ..65¢ White Japanned Dust Pans, heavy service- able quality. Spe- $2.65 Housewares Section, Fifth floor. AUGUST 18. 1926. - Fine 10-Piece Dining Room Suite Semi-Annual Sale Price $345 A new design of staunch and sturdy characteristics and soit, dull finish; patterned on such “different” lines that it carries an instant appeal to younger home-makers. The Suite includes the two major pieces shown above, Server, enclosed China Closet, Armchair and five Side Chairs, wrought in a beautiful comhina tion of walnut and gumwood. These Other Suites and Pieces Are Special Sale Features A most unusual 3-Piece Living value at this low Room Smtc' $150 Semi-Annual Sale price. Upholstered in high-grade jacquard velour of taupe and rose shades: reversible cushions, resting on a web spring base. Windsor Chairs These fir $8 75 provide just the proper amount of Farly American atmosphere that is so nec- essary now to be in keeping with the vogue. Finished in a delightful shade of brown mahogany. Spinct Desk Tlarticularly graceful $25 I{v\r: make this charming little desk one that fits well into a living or bed room: especially appreciated by the vounger .girl. Ruilt of combination brown mahogany and gum- wood, Living Room and Oceasional Furmitura Ssetion. Sixth flaor Dining and Bedroom Furmiture Section, Seventh floor. fine chairs The skillful use of 4-Piece BCd- figured walnut room Suite, $225 (cieers that are well matched and laid make this an unusual Iv attractive chamber snite. Comprised of Toilet Table, Dresser. Chest of Drawers and Double Red. Armchair The artistic. quiet dignity of his fine Armchair brings $19.75 | comfort and repose to the modern living room. Pierced back. tap- estry-covered seat and frame of combina- tion walnut and gumwood. End Table Fxcellent lines and charm- ing proportions render this SOVITR fiiitak e ablowcapecidlh appropriate for use with vour faverite chair or comfortable davenport. Its simple heauty is shown well in combination brown mahogany. Tomorrow We Begin the August Special Sale 300 PAIRS BLANKETS i $11.95 Per Pair 31365 \ Our August Sale of Blankets offers an excellent opportunity to secure fine ALL WOOIL Blankets—at prices that mean real sav- ings. Every blanket is standard Woodward & Lothrop quality. The prices quoted represent considerable reduction from the usual prices at which these blankets would regularly sell. 70x80-Inch Size, $11.95 Pair Fine in quality—of all wool—=soft in texture—the kind of blankets that cold winter nights demand. Attractive com- binations that harmonize with yvour color scheme. In plaids with bindings to match. ; Rose Blue Yellow '70x80-Inch Size, $13.65 Pair High-grade all-wool, soft, warm blan- kets in colorful plaid designs, Rlan- kets at this price cut and hound sepa- rately so that they may be used singlv. Thick and fluffy without excessive weight. Orchid Brown Each Boxed Separately So They May Be Stored for Summer ‘Buy During August Sale—and Save Greatly Blanket Section. Second floer.