Evening Star Newspaper, August 29, 1926, Page 13

- ATLANTIC FLYERS public buildings and public parks, is fairly convinced that the elements and not vandals are responsible for the loss of a thumb and finger from the hands of Abraham Lincoln's stat- ue in front of the courthouse. Following reports that some one probably had knocked off the thumb and finger, Maj. Grant ordered an in- vestigation and believes that sul- phuric acid in the air coupled With rain, heat, cold and smoke are re- sponsible for the disintegration of the | stone at these delicately chiseled points. | In support of his conclusions, Maj. Grant pointed to the photograph of a statue of Science before the College !| of France, which showed « thumb missing from the ri - | beautiful . The French inves ®led the case and scientists dec] on one square meter of sur sment there were found to be | ms of pure sulphuric acid. ie, it was held by the Frenc tlcoutd e e for the disin- cone. Phnmzmphw Preparations Going Forward | for Trip as Dispute Is Cleared Up. re ' THE SUNDAY STAR, Acid in Atmosphere and Not D. C. Vandals Blamed for meoln Statue Thumb Loss ing how the actd had eaten hundreds of tiny holes into the stone also are in possession of Maj. Grant. DONOVANTO STUDY GAS TAX DECISON 3 Records of Revenue De- rived From U. S. A carcful study of the ruling of Controller General McCarl that Gov. ernment departments in Washington are entitled to a refund from the Dis- trict of Columbia of the gasoline tax will be undertaken this week by Maj Daniel J. Donovan, District auditor, with a view to reporting the effects of the decision to the Commissioners. Corporation Counsel Stephens al- ready has voiced the belief informally that no District official would be jus- tified in refunding any gasoline tax money to a Government departm:nt without sanction of Congres The District has no rec depended on to replace celestial ob- ns in case of bad weather. sloth backed, to de- > or deletion by wetness. Test Flights Made. Test flights were made yesterday . | from Roosevelt Field by Capt. Fonck and Lieut. Snody, and will be con- - [ tinued tomorrow, if the weather per- mits, they said. On these test flights . | the weight the plane carries is being vs | eraa increased. Yesterday she velt | took with 16,000 ]m\l ds total char; s na additional men will two pilots, Capt. ber of the crew, Inc., Miss Mary B. off Fort Vermilipn, anc Jewelry Co. 627 7th St [ f supreme value- 1 to Satury sheuld attend ause new items In this sale, a convenient be 4 IL"wmnhh 1wl the balance as 50c each Monday to Saturday, inclusive Any Article 6¢c With Purchase Q} or More Any Article 6c With Purchase 25 or More Knife and Ch, Hot or Cold Jar solid gold arrings, Watch Silver irfax Pear co It and Pepper \v.'t ((fl 24 or 30 nches. . ..o ' rsol SPARKLING - DIAMOND A large, single in 18kt solid @] white or green gold Pay 50c a Week [ ILLINOIS WATCH The wateh for successful men. jewel, S0-year guaranteed case; justed {o temperature. | Drequet nair- spring. reliable and always accu- S atch, $34.50 ol 4 e I = working. Special. & You are always wel- come to credit at Franc's. Buy now— pay as you get paid. ——|nje———jolc—— E== the outcome of the test flights will decide whether or mnot one or more Homer Berry was originally announced as a third mem- by the Argonauts, the company backing the flight. Woman Trapper in Far North. woman trapper to record in the Peace River countyy of Canada. a northern outpost, e of supplies. Any Article 6c With Purchase ‘50 or More 18-kt. Solid Gold Wedding Ring ............ 6¢c 26-piece Rogers Flat Ware Set . 5 Well Built Smoking Stand, 30 nuh(s high.. Sheffield Reproduction Silver Platter Sheffield Reproduction Silver Vegetable Dish 6c Any Article 6c With Purchase 5100 or More Sterling Silver Candlesticks, pair.... Sterling Silver Sherbet Sets, case of 6.. \1(3r1m<r Silver Sugar and Creamer \cts Genuine Diamond Scarf Pin, solid gold 14- l\t 6¢c Genuine Diamond _ELGIN WATCH Famous Elgin movement. the well known Keystone case. the watch for the man who does not want to wear an expensive watch whils 15 "ds would show separately the amount o revenue collected from the gasolinc used in all of Uncle Sam’s vehicle: in Washington, because the Di; colle he tax from the import all e Donoyan from the v accompany the decision of M. Me Hallett is the only | with the language of the gas tax law *and with prior decisions on qu B involving claims & t the Di: She uses before fnrmmg an opinion as to the Her trap line Franc Jewelry Co. 627 7th St. Sale We want 1,000 new cus- It won’t be hard tomers. for us to reach that quota judging from the remark- able values and the unusual " tempting low terms. If you need a watch, or a ring, come in to Franc’s. ole————aje———ale————1|nj———n Jar Pin, solid gold 14-kt. . .6¢c $100 \ Diamond ¢ of___real Value. e 18-kt white gold mount- ing. or you may lect_the mount- ing you desire from ‘a large as- sortment. Open an account at Franc’s. Start buying your holiday gifts now, you have them paid for by then. [ojc——Ja|c———|o|c———|o|——— 0| ———| 0] :E&EEEEEEE: WASHINGTON, D. C., Auciitor Says District Has No leocectateecatcncacrsarasansanrecccnmens. ¥0. 1—With This Coupon Only. 51 Embroidery Yoke 77 c Extra Size Gowns white muslin gowns, extr “4ne —With This Coupon Only infants’ 50c TqylorMade Silk Stripe Bands Perfect_quality, diaper_tab: _ —With This Coupon Only, * 0" Hand-Embroidered :LINGERIE GOWNS quality, hemstitched and colored YXOOOO0O000K % nll_ lIzv- n _.——" hand 43c|: 32 full cut; 89¢ Wlnle Mus n HlP l_'lvEM SLIPS h This Coupon Only. *Sl 49 Crepe de Chine % SILK TEDDIES No. !I——\\nhn (.ovillull Oub' 19¢ Lace-Trimmed » Bloomers or Step-ins vl-. Crepe Bloomers or itep Ins: * as- —With This Counon Only. Is* 59c Gowns e Muslin, neat! i Thix Coiipon Only 50c White Nainsook Infants Dresses yoke, neatly x» * is Coupon Onl; 7‘}&: Kiddies’ Washable » Rompers & Creepers ood nd materials, hand embroidered; sizes 1, * This Coupo 1. 19 Elastic Inset iCORSELETTES 99(: (Fine coutil: elastic or taped shoulder straps, 4 garters n . 4c 17¢ assorted styles, So. TI—With 7Th's Coupon, Oy, Women's 79c Extra Size Bloomers & Step-Ins Gaood_onality_crene. in_nssorted colors. No, 172 With This Comlol) Only. 39¢ Infants’ X Rubber Pants * Pink, blue or white. L‘i()rf!‘i' r~|7rn *\n 14—With This Coupon Only *Women 's Striped *Broadcloth Frocks oin_ dots, strines and polka dots, colors and elzes No. 14—With This Coupon O ‘Women’s 59¢ % MUSLIN GOWNS * Full_cut. od_front: nink. 1 No. 16—With This Coupon Only. Et * Charleston Dresses * Blue_white. JE The New ! i eI e o, 10 Wish Thin Coilpan Only: X Women's Striped Sateen 4 X*COSTUME SLIPS __White, Al mn-! No. 17—With This Conpon Only. *fic Kapok and Silk ;BABY PlLLOWS pink_and_peach,_also_dark_colors. 49c| 79c lor flounces, in navy, black, brown, hpmm Womens $1 Fancy Flounce ‘;:SA'I_‘_EEN SLIPS *“ With Thm “Counon Onlv 39c Women's %*BRASSIERES orted pink eloths. Al sizes, 24 to 44 No. 20—With This f(flbnll Only X $1 Women's Windsor | %*CREPE GOWNS A Jubel fn every carment: Jenny meck. round neck This ( ‘oupon (!nl\ 50c Girls’ Reinforced » Sateen | Bloomers fouble_stitched. th This Coupon Only. S.. 98 W en’s Broadcloth ,‘,Street Dresses o dm% urn\xnxdi full cut. fast colors: wizes 36 to_ __Sizes 2 to 12 vears, 0 o0, X198 White Checked % CRASH KNICKERS $1 19 rounds with hlack or tan plaids. Sizes 12 to 18 »-Xo This Coupon Only. 39 *(iirls 89c Gingham DRESSES " Fast_colors, neat_styles, sizes 7 and 8 years. No. 26—With This Coupon Only. *54.95 Imported French .69 Dotted Swiss Dresses = Several models. lace trimmed. Broken sizes. “No, nly o 27—With This Coupon Only. | 3 Women's $3.95 Butterfield’s $1 79 Normandy Voile Dresses fine quality prints: lace and ruflle | *szqs ‘Women’s Fancy 3q "’RAYON DRESSES 1 (‘um] quality in assorted colors and patterns, ncxlly 16 to 42, ith This Coupon Only, 5595 Fine Quality » Irish Linen Dresses * Handdrawn. finely tucked ‘lnd well mada; color Broken_sizes. With This Coupon Onlv % 5140 Girls' Khaki ;chkers & Middies, each ith ’l‘hu s Coupon omly. ‘assorted it AUGUST 29, 1926—PART 1. MR N I NN KN X OR YO *Star Bargain Items at Prices and Savings lcous eecee. Lesenesse s orb st esianreetaeeretnetetisansss,psssenseasisaserel o v sem————rrr Open a Charge Account 1316-1326 Seventh St. N.W. FLOORTEX RUGS No. 3&—-“]|)| This Coupon Only. 3 Bicycle-shape l“hN"‘ chain and sprocket, large balloon HOLith This Coupon Ol Heavy \"lIMv‘r h.fllmml tires, all-stecl disc wheels, l“ A i $15 9x10%4-Foot tervice and compiete xatistaction: No. 37——With This Coupon Only. $2.95 Certainteed 3x9-ft. $1 Choice _of several patterns_and_colors. $15.00 Ball-Bearing $10.98 SIDEWALK BIKE ring _sadd] €5 Large Size .35 | Ball-Bearing Scooters steel_frame, _rubber_ma ith This Coupon On! 95 Waltona Art Rugs = v l\\l ality Felt Base Rugs, in assorted tlrn(llls This Couw ©c Dunoleum Felt- Floor Covering, sq. yd. Yard and . in assorted lengthe _that n No. 42 With Thia Coupon OFly. $1 Opaque DUPLEX SHADES Classed _as mill seconds: n Only. < 47¢ perfect rollers: sreen ....n ecru or green and white: size 3x5 C I*************** Wonder Values in Small-Profit Sales $5 NEW FALL} DRESSES: Regular and extra size Wool Baibrs Milo-sheen Diennen: ‘neat sivles for oar 43*4444"44444 Fal wear. * Sizes for misscs and women. 16 to 3 - - ol $10 New Satin Dresses, $4.98 High luster eatin in a va riety Fall_models. 4444444*44444444»‘444 **************** b3 $1 .59 $2.49 Fine China 17-pc. Breakfast Set, -.ih:g;?lv plates. 4 me- $1 & $1.25 Heavy Gauge ALUMINUM WARE, 59C urers aium plates. 1 Gold- band Plece perfect: preserve kettle, water pail. dieh auce r._et No. a4—With “Gupon Only. cepan_sct. water. 3 With This Coupon Only. Sl Genuine Opaque Window Shades Ecru, tan: complete with fixtures: slight econds’ nerfect. No. 44 his_Coupon Only. _G | WOOLEN SUITS 13 NORNN NN AAOOOOOOOORR K Unequaled at Any Other Time!¥ ...-..w...-o....—-.an......«-..—.--.-mm--......—.---...-.«--1 s Couron Only 2- Wuh Sl .00 Silk-Emb. Scarf & Buffet Set silk_embrol 10_beautiful_p: No. 6:3—With This Coupon Only 75c¢ Sanitas Stenciled TABLE COVERS C"‘ X assortad ~ desiims on Just me 48 inches square white grounds. Slight seconds. thing for the camp No. m—mm Thia Coupon Only $2.00 Colored Stripe Krinkle Bedspreads 1 Double bed size. Choice of rose, 1“1\" alml gold stripe: No. 65—With This Coupon Only 25¢ 32-Inch Amoskeag Choice of 50 new Fall patterns: every yanl g loed fast. Cut from full pieces. every_one fast color and permanent Dress Gingham, yd., 17(:* 3 'rm. Coupon Only. 390* Cheese Cloth 8 yds., rom_full_pleces, unbleached: w 67—With This Coupon Only $1.69 81x90 Seamless Mohawk Sheets __ Stamped_Empire—this sheet_i_nationalle known.. No. 68—With This Coupon Only. Irregulars of $1.65 and $1.95 Onyx Full-Fash’d Silk Hose i white and all < imperfeet _for_household uge, $1 19* 1* h This Counon Only. $1.00 Flock Frock DRESSES A\ lress in 20 mis d m; $2.00 Yard-Wlde Flesh NAINSOOK, 10 $ .29« YDS. == "N‘F"‘Irn‘:-r.:n:’t‘dfsr).\‘::‘r "rj'n:fl woven and fast color. lnr* No. 71—With This Counon Only $1.39 18x18-Inch Red Star Hemmed Diapers, 1 dz Soft finish: made of excellent quality bird ready _for use. L & No. ith This Coupon Only. 50c Alida Cloth Printed Pongee, Yd. Sc-k 32 inches wide. in a large selection of new Summer Jg patterne; fast colors. No. 73—With This Coupon Only 39c 32-inch Rayon Mixed WOVEN TISSUE woEYers sard fast color in a b cut_from_full pie: —With This Counon Or Sl 25 81x90 Bleached ve: hemmed ¥ $250 Ten Yards, 22-Inch Red Star Blrdeye h_piece_in original package. Per: 78—With This Counon Only. 3 for A1l colors and numbers in_stock. _ 79—With This Coupon Only 50c Yard-Wide Imported English Broadcloth White and eolors: high 1 derwear, children'a’ wea I\o White, Black and Colors 0. N. T. Cotton, Free from dressing: Linch hem: made of Lieavy round K Good_Abhsorhent € $ ] .69 % threaa_cotton No. 45—\hlh ‘This Coupon Onlv * 12%:c Red-Bordered : 5 v 35¢E No. 76—With Thix C 69c Women's Tailored Top Knit * Summer Union Suits c* R <t_and_full length IOc* | 49cz x Cx children’s n Seamless Sheets Crash Towelmgr ._Regular and extra sizes. permanent finish; for uy $2.50 Large Size Travelmg Hat Case $1 99* Bright T aggmpartment. ln..u " Sige 1851 $1,00 Mercerized Damask TABLECLOTHS ize 54x60. P! cloth_for_the & No. 81—With 59c Yard-Wide SILK PONGEE, yd., Silk and _cotton pongee for women's and ps_and other uses: all colors. No. itk This Coupon Only retonne ol s Coupon Only e Y —i Mohawk Pillowcases Stamned Empire. Substandards of this noted r.n..u l9c 32-Inch Dress Gmgham, Yd. 1 11/2C¥ 26 patternn. in_checks, plaids and and overplaids: 9K 1lengths’ fast_colors. N ith This Coupon Only Men’s $1 and $1.50 MOHAIR CAPS T 1010 Great for the machine, and far under price: sizes k . Men’s $20 6% to 7 Wool Topcoats $1 No. 86—With This Coupon Only New_ Fall Topeoats in the ‘wanted eliades sizes 34 to Get No. 87 Men’s 79¢ BLUE SHIRTS his Luh'! Amoskene Shirts, with collar attached and pockel: perfact: mzes 15 to 17 No. SB—With D Men’s $35 to $45 $18 90* mall lots of fine suits for men and Youns men ,\n $5.00% ool and serviceatls: No. sn—vhm Thm Couon Only. Men’s $10 and $12.50 SUMMFR SUITS N Vith Tllul—l.oluum Only. o o Men 's 25¢ Lisle Hose. pairs, 67(:‘k Fine_quality hose: black and_colors: all_sizes Men’s $5 and $5.50 Many ame from suits. and fts a real chance 1o ave: WOOLEN PANTS cfi Mens $1 Fancy Interwoven Hose Perfect quality, fancy silc hose, standard make: -u* slzes. No. 93—With This Coupon Only Men's 50c P. & F. Suspenders 29 nd_Firem uspenders. strong_and durable. wnfi This Coupon Only $2 95 :sizes R to 18 * Boys’ §1 SPORT BLOUSES JCE Broadcloth_Blouses, ful! cut and well made: sizes 6 to 15 * Boys' $5. LINEN SUITS Last call, 30 left: tan and eray. real b No. 95—With This Coupon Only. 0—With This (nuvon OHLY "’MISSES' DRESSES * ’Lhu' xh‘lhle mategials, for the hard to m *\u Vi‘x}. This Coupon Only. M-51.98 Girls' New $1 49 % SCHOOL DRESSES ‘,rw ms_and prints: well made; sizes 7 to 14 years. ith This Coupon Only. ‘Women’s and Misses’ $ 75 "’NEW FALL COATS Neat, atyl\sh garments: full-lined, fur-edge mllnn Sizes 16 to *‘vo .;;—-Vhlh This Coupon Only. Women'’s $5.95 Moire-sheen $3.98 X% Extra Size Silk Dresses e | Fall_stsles and colors: sizes 40 to 50. | Mo, 34— Wiih This Coupon Only. [ X 0dd Lot Women’s | % Felt & Velvet Hats * Just an odd lot, if you find something to your liking. 1 it will _be a haregain. *\« 35—With This Cuupon Guly. . Women's $249 $1 .48 VELVET HATS —_— * Velvet and velvet and silk combinations, Fall flower "l E With This Coupon Only. *SOC Felt-Base Bordered )0»24=]nch Hall Runner Choice of several patterns and colors; I"‘rh«l grade. full” pieces, —W 19¢ and 25¢ Yd.-Wide 1 1 Cretonne & Percale 2C 45c Meritas 2 1 Table Oilcloth C 48—With This Coupon Only. . Domestic Broadcloth 18c Assorted ctrines,_dote and_figures: fast col 15c Fancy Edge, 8-=Inch 12 yds. Plain_white_and_tile_pattern No. 50—With This Coupon On $ .09 STRAP SLIPPERS . b —\hlll Thls “Coupon Only. $ 98 DRESS OXFORDS 1 and rubber heels: excellent_school shoes: sizes 13 to d No. 52—With This Coupon Only. TAN O 980 an, mule ‘uh o T T T ATHLETIC BALS 990 Made with the finest Sea Island canv: §—With This Coupon On Y. $ .98 Novelty Footwear many other wanted styles. Sizes No. B5>—With This Coupon Or Pointed Heel Hose to_toe; all sizes. 59c¢ Yard-Wide STORM SERGE, Yd.JJ)C _from_full pieces_ Lr_cmm n's schoo] elothes, _ \n 57—With This Coupon Only. $ 45 BEDSPREADS 2—-__ round, choice of blue, rose and gold; perfect quality, No. 58—With This Coupon Only. Heavy School Hose . B9—With This Coupon Only. $159 Double-Bed $1 .10 Size 84x76—choice nl tan or gray, with pink or blue 'No. 60—With This Cnupon Dnl\ 25¢ Striped Outing ra\‘ at I:HD?’ on l|lh| (rflundl double faced, 10 20 vufvnm This Coupon Only. 3 GEORGETTE, Yd. 25 ol lhe ne‘~il. Fall shades, perfect quality: Cretonnes for drapes, etc.: percales for dresses, waists. No. 47—With This Coupon Ouly. Inches wide. white, tile or mosaic. _Seconds. __ 29c Yard-Wide Fo. 40—With This Coupon Only. Shelf Oilcioth, 5 9C Women'’s $150. pen black kid with durable leather soles and rvl\er Boys' $3.00 In the latest Fall stsles with genuine prime oak soles In t b ve Boys’ and Girls’ $1.50 and White. with pateh bals and cros Ll T Ly Ladies’ $3 and $3.50 In patent leather. whito canvas, white kid, Dl $125 All-Over Siflk Every pair perfect, every new shade, silk from top No. 56—With This Coupon Only. o Yars. copen, brown, black and eream; mrxm qual- $5.00 Jacquard Krinkle Somolete Wiih, Lolster. sizo 81x105. scalloped ‘al 39c Children’s 112X2 ribbed. ‘fast black, for boya and girls; sizes 8 1o Single Blankets stripe_borders. whipped eds $1.69 40-Inch All-Silk trom cut Cricket Sweaters Boys $2.00 qpliauitul colorings, perfect quality ; &reat valle: nzu* ******************************* *******t************