Evening Star Newspaper, February 28, 1927, Page 26

GROUND RADIO DIRECTS SEARCH ! FOR BURIED LOUISIANA TREASURE SALE GF BIG MINE REVEALS MERGERS West Vlrgmla Coal Deal Fore- | . runner of Mammoth Pro- ; ducing Combine. Sale of the Rachel mine of the Bertha- | Consumers’ Co. at Hachel, W.| Va. to the Cosgrove-Meehan Coal| Corporation, with offic 3 New York and Johnstown, mines in Pennsylvania and Illinc the forerunner of two “sub: nd the formation of a nization, accordi dent of the Be nnouncement of sumers’ b sale of the R: night by Jon: uld when the plan completed, would have the marketing of about 1.000.000 tons of coal monthly from its own mines as well as addi (‘ tional tonnage from other mine inj ©Ohio, West Virginia, K Pennsylvania The Bert > head said he eould not of the mer- known that and eastern uld be con announce- §ers, but he did northern West Kentucky _interests cerned. He sa ment would be make sh The Rachel mine prod from | §0,000 to 60,000 tons of coal nth and employs about 300 men. The price paid for it was not made public, but was reported to be about $1,500,000. MAN DEAD, DEPUTY SHOT | - IN LIQUOR CHARGE DUEL | \ Above: One of Maher's treasure finds. Below: George 0. Maher and his Second Occupant of Auto Stopped | son Tommy, with the ground radio maci by XKentucky Marshal Is Sought by Police. l By the Associated Prees. SMING, Ky., Febr Wright of l)unlmm a littl town of Lecher County and Charles Lawson shal, is in a serious condition tod as the result of a pistol duel which the two men engaged S u:dm wson, according to reports here .mppod an automobile in l Wright and Martin and charged the m liquor in their posses into the hills. but rvevolver and shot it ou son. The officer was wounded i the chest, while Wright jwice through the heart. arching for Craft. . ia., February 28 | —The spirit of Jean Lafitte should be lnlml"“ guard if it values the (.l.uhm. in | treasures the bold pirate of Old Louis a is \nmmcml to have buried some- | chs | wer | ment. in addition to jewels, the many nations. The latest dated mn 1806 and the earliest aher, a radio fan, got the idea his machine in 1918, quite by > he and a companion g with a w less” instru- were in Maher's back- . n undue humming in the hine which al- noticed. They soon buried gold, | observed the noise was audible only a long list | When the instrument was over a cer- of treasure fitte's coves of Y| George Osmona 3 round radio” as unearthed and found an old relates. “After we in the receivers nd also is seel idden wealth. An old ju | coppe; 0 in &old | Femov set to work on his machine »und it would record the presence |of all non-magnetic metals, each of | which produced a different and dis- he came back | tinctive sound in the oarphonos g with a - ' The peasants of Italy go about on er and jewelry worth | Miss Florence L. Silvertson, the New Year eve In disguise. All sorts | 10,000, believed 1o have been buried | first woman to be admitted to the of practical jokes are in evidence, | during the Civil W | Tilinois Society of Certified Public Ac- #ome of which not infrequently lead last trove, unearthed near Pas- | countants, earns about $30,000 a year to hard knocks. ss., was the richest of all, | as an accountant. ing out, but Né@ Westclox Bev Hur SAEAISIIIRLI IS IO IG BEN and the rest of the Westclox family have a new brother—his rtame is Ben Hur. You'll like Ben Hur for his handsome design. 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Broadcloth Wash Dresses $1.33 3 $3.75 nomy-interest will buy several st; lutely cols to 52, Genuine Linen Wash Dresses Of Pure Irish T offered in Wanted shades of brown and lavender. green, Sizes 36 to 46. copen, Rich Appearance and Exceptional Wear in These All-Silk Full- Fashioned Hose Clear Chi[f'ans $1 . 50 All pure unk‘gleamlng and rich—from top_ to toe, that will wear exceptionally and is of a clear, even weave. The fashion-right shades are offered, too, rose-beige, gun metal, shadow, nude, flesh, muscade, parchment and almond. Sizes 82 to 10. Genuine Leather Handbags, $1.95 In New Shapes and Colors for Spring Costumes Pouch and underarm Bags of genuine leather expressed in fashion's favored shapes and colors are surprisingly low priced here. The leathers include calf, suede, pin seal, snake calf, alligator calf and lizard calf. All Spring colors to match or blend with new costumes. Smart, Durable, Enameled Hat Boxes, $1.25 Vacation time will soon be upon us, and this special offering of Hat Boxes offers substantial savings. Black meritas attrac- tively lined and bound with brown fabri- koid, with two strong fasteners. Girls’ Light Wool Sweaters Slipovers $2.9 5 Coat Styles All-wool Sweaters of a weight light enough for Spring and early Summer wear. New light colors and several new combinations of colors characterize these new models. Vee and square neck models; also some with collars. Growing Girls’ Crocheted Visca Hats, $3.95 Now growing girls can re crocheted Hats, which are proving so very ot with their older sisters and mothers, in models especially adaptable to them. Stunning new shapes and all new shades. Also hats in felt, felt-and-straw and silk, or silk and straw combination. All shown in new shapes, colors and sizes. New Shipment—Bright Colored Bath Mats 75¢ to $2.25 In various attractive designs and color combinations. New bordered and two- tone effects. Shades of blue, rose, gold, and tan. Excellent for Overdrapes Rayon Drapes 55c yd. Soft, lovely and in the new Spring colors, these Rayon Draperies are show! n\ln rose, green and blue. 36-inch width, DOWN STAIRS STORE First Time Shown in Washington New Silk Regalia (Washable) Dresses $13.90 Silk Regalia lends the smart appearance to a frock which only silk crepe can—and in addition, is washable and very long-wearing. After repeated washings it comes from the tub just as bright and crisp as the day you first purchased the dress. In the newer styles—many in new two-piece effects. Delightfully trimmed. Some in eton and cpat effects and straightline models. The price is very special. Sizes 36 to 44. DOWN STAIRS STORE Crocheted Visca Hats and Ear-Lap Turbans $4.95 Fashion’s Newest in Millinery Also the very new Helmet-shaped hats. These three charming hat modes have created quite a furore in Fashion circles—all tending to- ward the closely-fitting models. They are de- lightfully new, and will be seen on fashionable women and misses this Spring. Also—Milan hemps, painted and crackled felts, silks, straw-and-silk, felts and straws in hosts of new models, new colors and new shapes. Plenty of large headsizes. DOWN STAIRS STORE An Extra Special Selling—200 Candlewick Bedspreads $2.95 it ‘We were extremely fortunate in securing this small lot of Candlewick Bedspreads, the numerous virtues of which, every homekeeper knows. Select from beautiful swinging basket and lily designs. Of fine quality unbleached muslin, and with deep crinkles that requires no ironing. DOWN STAIRS STORE 81x105—72x105 Deep Crinkle Fashion Prefers Black and White Coats (Kashmere-Satin) 525 Foremost Fashion combines with our best possible value in Coats. 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DOWN STAIRS STORE Washable All-Silk Flat Crepes, $1.65 A Very Popular Value Of excellent quality and of a heavy xceptional value at $1.65. Flat Crepes of highly lustrous sheen, in the season’s smartest shades. Peach Tan Rose Brown Coral White Orchid Navy Honeydew Black Turquoise Nile Light Blue Pink 23 Spring Shades in Silk ' Georgette £1.35 yd. Splendid_quality sheer, filmy Georgettes, one of Spring's most favored silks, in a very wide color ment. Very much underpriced. Imported and Lace-Trimmed Voile Step-ins, $1 New Voile Stepins just received—made of imported fine quality voile, daintily lace- trimmed. Several styles. Select from the preferred pastel.tints. Sizes 19, 21 and 23. Pastel ‘Shades—Sleeveless Voile Gowns, £1 Vee and round neck sleeveless model Voile Gowns, in an assortment of pastel tints. Trimmed with tiny pleats, also trimmed with lace and net. Sizes 16 and 17. Rayon Step-ins, $1 of Dotted Seco (Rayon) Very attractively trimmed with net and lace. Sizes 19, 21 and 23. 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New Floor and Junior Lamps §7.95 $8.95 Sturdy polychrome weighted bases, and silk georgette~ shades, in popular col- ors complete these beautiful lamps. Shades are trimmed with artistic metal lace, braid and fringe. What Kind of Scatter Rugs Do You Prefer Nationally-known All-wool Che: in popular shades—at our Le: 18x36, $2.45 and 36x72, $8.75. Axminster Rugs, ln Oriental Chinese and Colonial _effects. hard-spun all-wool yarns. 27x54, un, 36x63, $6.75. Reversible Cotton Chenille Rugs, beauti- ful effects. 24x36, $3.25, 27x54, ?5 DOWN STAIRS STORE Prices. o Rugs, (f'