Evening Star Newspaper, August 18, 1926, Page 38

THE EVENING KTAR, 'WASHINGTON, D.” 0.” WEDNESDAY. TODAY'S AMUSEMENTS. National—"Applesauce.”” comedy, at |8:20 pm. Matinee at 2:20 p.m. Keith's—Bmma Halg, vaudeville, at | 2:15 and 8:15 p.m. Earle — “Maryland _Colleglates,” | vaudeville, continuous, 130 to 11 p.m. Strand—“Berlin and Liszt,” vaude- ville. continuous, 12:30 to 11 p.m. Palace—"The Waltz Dream.” H[l[]VER HOLDS .. RECOVERY GREAT Agriculture Is Only Industry at 11:20 a.m., 1:20, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30 and 9:45 pm. Not Completely Rehabili- |, Metropolitan - "Fix Leaves.’ 9:50 p.m. ! tated, He Says. Columbla—Diplomacy.” st 1033 210, 4:1 750 and TS Mocinad Prom. Rialto—"Laddie,” at 1 m., 135, CALDWELL, Idaho, August 1%. — America’s recovery from the World War has been complete, With the ex- ception of agriculture, Secretary of 13:35, 5:35. 7:35 and 9:35 p.m. olcano,” at 2:50, 4:40, 6:25, {8:15 and 10:05 p.m. Commerce Herbert Hoover declared| Ambassador—"Meet the Prince,” at yesterday in an address at Idaho's 6:35, 8:15 and 10 p.m. fourth apnual Egg day celebration.| (entral—'Born to the West,” at BN rias o Americns sconomic e |12:20, 2,330, 5, /6:80, S'and 9:40°p.m. tation, Secretary Hoover sa: : il “Tn no other nation and in no case in | _Wardman l’lr;‘? The Birth of a the history of the world has there (Nation,” at 7 and p.m. been such a measure of recovery as ours from as great a disaster. “Today, and for the whole of the last thres vears, all of our working GIRL ASKS ANNULMENT. people have been emploved at a higher | Bride, 17, Says W. L. Norris Forced | rea] wage than ever before witnessed" he said. ‘We have less poverty and we have grown to higher standards of Uving and comfort than even before the war. We have grown in national wealth by greater sums than ever in our history and to greater wealth and o an ever before e his 13;"‘,’%',!(;:‘2.,4,.' Delore RN e he says she was “It is true that our agricultural in- | only dustry lagged in recovery behind ’hr;*r\; ‘ our industrial population, but never- - theless agricullure has made sub, ini to her petition, he' had threatened | tial progress from the depths of its |0 take both their lives If she refused. demoralization. ncere men of our | Attorney D. Edward Clarke appears nation are struggling constantly to | for the petitioner. add to the measures already taken | which will overcome this final gap in | our recovery. And I am confident it | Her to Marry by Threats. Mrs. Hazel E. Norris, 17 vears old, | through her mother, Mrs. Margaret P. Schumacher, yesterday asked the Dis- trict Supreme Court to annul her marriage to Wiliiam L. Norris, 1014 e ceremony with when, accord .- Women of Brazil have just fallen in line with those of the rest of the will be ov: VL'flmfl 4 ‘\\ivfld in abandoning the corset, GRANDMGOTHER SEEKS CUSTODY OF 4-YEAR-OLD e Declares Father Took Boy During | on Carnival Equipment Mother's Funeral—Parents | GARRISON'S | Wholesale Toy and Novelty Co., Ine. 914 E Street N.W. .|I||Illml!|IIIIIIII!IH|l|I||I|lIII|IIIIlI|llIlillll!llllllllllllllfllll Open at 8:30 A.M. Daily Were Separated. Suit to secure custody of her year-old grandson, John Joseph “n son, was filed Wednesday in the Dis. | trict Supreme Court by Mrs, Kathryn | Lerch, 68-A Bates street, the hov's ma | ternal grandmother, against her son- | tn-law, Joseph Ira Wilson, 1417 Morse | street northeast recently | 0 The child’s mother died and while the funeral was in progre the grandmother declares, the father on on took the child away and refuses to 5 3 return it to her Savings Time The parents were separated and the | 5 child was living with the mother at | Accounts Deposits the grandmother’s home. Mrs. Lerch asserts that she has supported the | child and clothed it from infancy and has become attached to it. She de. | nlaw is not a fit per. | son to have charge of the child. At torney L. N. Coe appears for v'wj grandmother. D. C. CONTRACTS ARE LET. | Nicholson Street Grading to Be | Done by Benson B. Allen. Whatever the Size of Your Account vou'll he made to feel that your wking business is fully appreciated ranklin National.” Every facil- ity for serving vou efficiently. no dearth of parking T I"se your car- space hereahout. FRANKLIN NATIONAL BANK Tenth St. at Pa. Ave. N.W. 1111 Connecticut Avenue OHN B, COCHRAN. THOS, P. HICKMAN, g President V. T. and Cashier L ATERTALTEEATETAN NN SARERN Contract for the grading of Nichol- | son street from Seventh street to Con cord avenue was awarded by the Jommlissioners vesterday to Benson B. Allen, who quoted a price of 43 cents a _cubic yard The Commissioners also awarded a contract to the W. L. Gary Co. for the installation of a steam heating system in the Bowen School, at Third | and K streets southwest The company bid $5.925 project. on the Ends 30 Years' Service. Master Sergt. Edward C. Kuhn, De- tached Enlisted Men's Service, on duty in the office of the chief of Coast Ar- tilley, War Department, has been placed on the retired list of the Army on his own mp!uaum after more than 30 years’ servic Ordered to Achve Duty. Maj. Wyatt G. Franks, Signal Corps | Reserve, of this ¢ has been ordered to Fort' Monmou for active duty in training, 53 A YEAR WILL (1Fl'56‘50ll Gk Expert Fittings The ahility to fit trusses, elas. tie hosiery and abdominal sup- porters perfectly cannot be ace quired except by long experi- ence. Gibson's fitting staff have heen doing this work faithfully and skillfully for many vears. Onr service has heen available to the public of Washington for the last 20 years. Avall your- self of this great opportunity if # von need any artificlal a»- i) planca toes | ' THEGIBSON WEWltch m mo.._—m Repairing 917 G St. N.W. “\‘\\\\\\S\S\\\\\\\‘\\i&!‘\\\\\\\&\\\\\\\\“\\ Oppenheimer & Shah 907 F St. N.W. 800000000000 0000000000009000000000000000000009¢/, EVERY Kuppenheimer or Grosner TROPICAL WORSTED SUIT in the house $19.95 Formerly $30 to $40 All No Charges Sizes for Alterations G oshner. ' 1328 F STREET l House of Kuppenheimer Good Clothes 0000000000000000000000000000600000000000% ) 000000000000 0000000000000000 0é: S— 00060000000 00000000000030000000060030884 0000000000000 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000: 1 » ATLRAATATALHTLAAAAARECERLATHRALAA RN RRRNR NN {GETS 240 DAYS IN JAIL when she went - | [ FOR CONCEALED WEAPON Taxioab Driver Leads to Arrest and Conviction of Elmer F. Neale, Colored. Charged with carrying a concealed weapon, Elmer F. Neale, colored, was Sentenced to 340 days in jail by Judge George H. Macdonald in Police Court yesterday, Kurts Brandenburg, driver, told the court t Jumped into his cab Mond a_ taxicab Neale had night at Ninth strest and New York avenue and ordered him to drive fast, since he had just shot a man and wanted to make a getaway. Brandenburg, in- stead, headed for the second precinct, but before reaching there sighted Po- llceman Otto Hallett a few blocks from the station house at Seventh and M streats. He hafled Hallett, who boarded the rab and arrested the colored man, after he had found a pis- tol fn the taxicab between the folding seats, according to the testimony. The police were never able to establish that Neale had shot eny one. Assistant Unlted States Attorney E. | Russel Kelly appeared for the Gov- | ernment in the case. | e Rayon I8 in such demand in France (hkt milis are honoked far ahead on orders and prices are_mountin Mount Vernon and | Alexandria, Va.g! Car leaves Tm......lg O C | 12th & Pa. Ave. N.W., | | every hour on the houy Round Trip 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. week days Mount Vernon Electric g Railway Phone Main 397 % : £ % | WIVES CHARGE CRUELTY. Mrs. E. 8. Butscher and Mrs. S. R. ‘Winchester Sue for Divorce. Mrs. May E. Butscher, 4507 Argyle Terrace, yesterday flled suit for a limited divorce from Edward 8. Buts- cher, 618 F street northeast. They were married in 1913 and have two children. The wife charges cruelty, declaring her husband beat her and threatened to kill her. Attorneys New- myer, King and Jacobson appear for the wife, Limited divorce and allmony asked in a suit filed by Mrs. Winchester, 900 M street, againat Sid- ney R. Winchester, who conducts a | garage in rear of 914 Twelfth street. They were marrfed in Colorado in child. The wife are have one her husband knocked and ges _that her to the floor and kicked her as| she lay prostrate. He also threatened her life, she stated, and has fafled properly to support his family. Wi chester. she says, owns a taxi serv- ice netting him $800 a month and has personal property worth $12,000. She is represented by Attorney Cedric F. Johnson. During Alterations to Building ] Start that savings account with us now. 8% interest. ANK OF COMMERCE AND SAVINGS Cor. 7th and E Sts. Stella | WIVES ASK ALIMONY. Mrs. Edward Dean, Jr., and Mrs. George R. Reed Want Money Due. Mrs. Mabel J. Dean yesterday asked the District Supreme Court to ad- Judge her husband, Edward B. Dean. Jr.. in contempt of court for alleged fallure to keep up his alimony pay- ts. The wife says he owes her $174.80 altmony and alao owes $410 for room rent for herself and children at & hotel which he selected. Dean is in Atlantic City, the wife states, while | she and the children are destitute. She | is represented by Attornevs Wiiton .J. | | Lambert, Rudolph H. Yeatman and Austin F. Canfleld. Mra.- Mary W. Reed filed a similar | complaint against George R. Reed. | He owes more than $100 alimony. she | | states. Attorney Jacob Friend repre. sents her. The Coolest Location in Washingtorr Because these ‘Life-time” Homes are built on one of the highest elevations in Pretty Petworth—overlooking 16th St. Farragut at 7th St. —and one of the best Buys in Washington They are Homes of exceptional character—at an extraordinary price— $8,950—$75 a month 6 big rooms; 3 porches; tile bath; breakfast and sleeping porches screened; hardwood floorl, big ward- robe closets; big, spacious garage. There is nothing to compare with them in Wash- ington. ATGUST 18, 1926, S —at Morrison's your blank book needs. and Al E. Morrison Paper Co. 1009 Pa. Ave. MT. VERNON STEAMER Charles Macalester Leaves “th St. Whart Dally 10 AM. and 2:30 P.M. | IIIIIIIIII'IIIIlIIIIIIIIIIlIIII... Round Trip, 85¢ Admission, 25¢ Open for Inspection 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. Take th St. Cars to Farragut—Or We Will Send Auto g flAFRITz 9080 | Owner and Builder of Communities W. & ]J. SLOANE “The House with the Green Shutters” 709-711-713 Twelfth St. N.W. Summer Sale of HOME FURNISHINGS continues with stocks unimpaired—with values still remarkable even in this period of widely advertised offerings. Furniture—Oriental and Domestic Rugs Carpetings— Draperies—Decorative Accessories Lamps—Mirrors will be found in a profusion and of a character to be expected only in an establishment which devotes all its resources, knowledge and experience to Home Furnishings exclusively. This Sale is not composed of a few specially purchased Sale items, but includes a full representation of our merchandise. Carpetings SEAMLESS BROADLOOM VELVET CARPET $ In9and 12 feet widths .00 Regularly per $8.00 per Iwd square yard The complete color range comprises: Rose Taupe, Apple een, Tan, Light Taupe, Gray, Dark Green, Bei e, Dark Taupe, Gray Taupe, Raisin, Sand, Medium Blue, Wisteria, Plum, Black, Burro, Mulberry, Dark Gray, Crimson. A seamless 9 x 12 rug of this material ready for use costs but $76.00 Upbholstered BEDFORD SOFA and CHAIR Comfortable living room suite of small propor- tions, suitable for rooms where small sized fur- niture is a necessity. Reversible down cushions —upholstered entirely in hair. In Denim Sofa Chintz o Tapestry Mohair “« “« $120 147 156 181 Chair $54 & 69 74 89 “« WENTWORTH CHAIR Low, broad, comfortable chair—open arm type + —solid mahogany frame. Upholstered seat and back—small pad upholstery on arms. In your own cov Tapestry . Leather o o . $38 Mohalr £ 5Q | Frieze . . . $35 52, 58 er . . . STORE OPEN FROM 9.00 A. M. to 5.00 P. M. DAILY CLOSED ALL DAY SATURDAY Sloane Endorsed Merchandise (arries eAn eAssurance of Satisfaction ~ Washington, D. C. SEAMLESS IMPORTED LASCONY CARPET 12= Regularly $15.00 per square yard Beige, Prune, Wisteria, Rose, Black, Dark Blue, Rose Taupe, Apple Green, Crimson, Gray Blue, Gray Taupe, Sage, Tan, Gold, Dull Violet, French Gray, Dark Brown. Several of these colors made 18 feet wide Furniture BERKLEY SOFA and CHAIR Sofa and chair of larger proportions. Uphol- stered in hair—loose down reversible cushions —spring upholstered roll arm. In Denim Sofa $165 Chair $110 Chintz 200 « 125 Tapestry 215 130 Mohair 245 145 In9,12,and 15 $ feet widths “ PORTSMOUTH CHAIR Comfortable and handsome wing chair uphol- stered entirely with hair—Iqose seat cushion of real down. $55 Denim or your own cover Chintz 70 Tapestry . 75 Mohair 90 Y 3 FREIGHT PAID TO ALL SHIPPING POINTS IN THE UNITED STATES l\ll SEMENTS. AMUSEMENTS. CRANDALL. METROPOLITAN F ST. AT 10TH TODAY—11 A. M. to 11 P. M. CONTINUOUS ORCHESTRA MUSIC FIG LEAVES A Rollicking Comedy-Drama Played by OLIVE BORDEN---GEO. O'BRIEN TRIUMPHANT RETURN LOOMIS TWINS 7130, 9140 P. M. ‘s Finest Orehestra METI POLITII RAMBLERS Milton Davis Oonduef DIRECI'ION STANLEY COMPANY OF. AMERICA Koith Pop. T " amence PERFECY 13th St—Below F TODAY—1130 to 11 P, M. MLLE DE LIRIO AND COMPANY Asatated by Fidel Ramad Senorita Victoria Arbella the Argentine Players tn & NOVELTY SPANISH REVUE TILLIS AND LA RUE CO. “FANCIFUL CAPERS" 8 Other Great Aots § ON THE SCREEN VERA REYNOLDS Fdmund Burns & Geas o Arthur in SUNNY SIDE UP STANLEY-CRANDALL GREATER M OVIE SEASON THE FINBST HOUSES—THE BEST BILLS CRANDALL’S,},, Ve L c 'EL! COR’ F Ambassador . llllnrl“&lnl LRA.NW CRANDALL'S DAY HY DE _VORE OROT! OCTAL HIGHWAY- nd Garden in CRANDALL'S Snrny “Theater SOLDIER CRANDALLVS “Avenue ('Illll" 7277770700 NOW PLAYING The Gripping Screen Version of Gene Stratton-Porter’s Greatest Not “LADDIE” With JOEN BOWERS and Notable Cast. — EXTRA— RIALTO VOCALISTS o Tiore, contrs RICHARD LORLEBERG CELLO_VIRTUQSO. Presentations by OUIERSON. conducting Washington's best orchestrs. Ovartu “Rose-Marie.” International Other hits. MISCHA Hows. 22, ATIONAL TONIGHT $1.10, 75¢, 50c AT 8:20 // ONAL THEATIR PLAYED Dirantion Clifford Brooke. Off Gomedy of Cheerful Optimiem Firet Time ' Washisgton NEXT WEEK “QUINNEYS" erAT8 RELY.'NG 7777777777777 Ninth Main GAYETY Near F 4800 Ladios’ Club Theater. Smoking Permitted. OPEN SAT. MAT., ATG. 21 Ed. F. Daley's “BROADWAY BREVITIES" MIKE 8, With ACKS. FIRST TIME OX ANY 8TAGE. Box Office Now Oven. TONITE Dennis and Garrison Tr's possible you wen't go into hrwteries, but s N_YOU'RE AFTER Ty T rIND IT AT FREE Anlxluol AMUSE T PARK [ Au’vlnfllfl INCLI)DING DANCING MARSHALL HALL Located on the Beautiful Potomac Steamer Chas. Macalester Leaves 7th St. Whart l)i" Y 10 a 10 3 "aomdfiixnm"’!flandfll5 KOUND TRIP. 50¢ | TOLL HOUSE TAVERN Colesville Pike, Md. Dining and Dancing Every Nite, 10—1 Saturday, 9—12 | PHIL HAYDEN Entertaining with ' MAURICE HARMON | And His Toll House Orchestra 40-MILE MOONLIGHT TRIP Tonight 7:15 And every evening except Sat_ & Sun. ST. JOHNS h St Wharf REE DANCING Aund oo Sundays. holidass adu! Trains leave Distr Shndarsn 50 1030 11 * Other days—10. 11 30, 2. quent trains returnisg. 4 Theater d Garden ACHS “PADS CRANDALL’S GARE Tlr\lnRR(\\\ LOCKED. ook ME © & VR and LLOYD LE KYNE'S F Street at ith NOW PLAYING You Liked Tho Merry Widow" You'll Love— THE WALTZ IIIIEAM Story of gay Viewna from the oretto—a Metro- Mayer Picture. at 12th AVING Paramount Presents DIPLOMACY Marsholl Nedan's acreen version of Karah Bernhardta atags Mtl WITH BLANCHE SWEET VEIL umuron--y;n MOORE Ty A% KEITH-ALBEE N VAUDEVILLE A SUMPTULOUS ARRAY EMMA HAIG & OLIN HOWLAND ] and Sheppard's_Orchestra THE HEMSTREET SINGERS Film Keatures EMP[RE 911 H Street N.E. CLARA BOW and RALPH E_SHADOW OF TH COMEDY. MotoR G TR N_Ew STANTON 6th & € St . L DANIFLS. L \“nr\ HE PALM RFEA = H Olive Presents PRINCESS 1119 H st. NE CORINNE GRIFFITH in MLLF. MODISTE CAPITOL 9th & O Sts. N.W. JACK HOLT in THE BLIND GODDESS W ‘THE_LITTLE Ist St & R. L Ave. AMERICAN 5t ¥ & [t 1, A THE, MILLION DOLLAR HANT CAP. CAROLINA TAKOMA .‘.rh':’fi’: Y E. uARR\RA BE[’WURM CIRCLE T MOANA Ho . Azht unde: PARK THEATER 18 11th N.w. CECIL B. DE MILLE'S “THE VOLGA BOATMAN" NEY 1. SID! ST'S H"’PODROME I\ near 9th “The Palm F St. and COMPSON | i “PALACE Behe Daniel ELITE 'Y sesn oW PLEAST'RE OLYMPIC You St. Bet. 11th & 15 EARLY To wER T and ATHRYN FeRRy Wardman Park Theater TOPAY— GLORIA S®ANSON in THE_HUMMING BIRD." MOORE in Ave. GRI, TOM “GooD