Evening Star Newspaper, August 3, 1927, Page 20

DEATHHOLGE (A SGENE OF WEDDIG Prisoner Scheduled for Exe- cution Friday Marries to Make Child Heir. Br the Associu TRENTON death honse at the State prison, only & fow feet from the chamber in he is scheduled to be executed ¥ Salvatore Merra vesterday went through the ceremony of marriage. A tousle-headed boy of two and a halt 1 5 Me e was the wom: whom he lived for some time before he slew Theodore M. Con 1derly paymaster of the Public Se poration, in Newark more than a year | ago. | Merra reached through the bars of | his cell and clasped the woman's hand | while the ceremony formed. , Five inmates who occupy cells in the same tier in which Merra has lain for seven months while a desperate legal batle was waged for his life, heard the words of the priest as he intoned the ritual. Forntalities were waived by officials in order that the son of the doomed man might be given the rights of a legitimate heir to property in Italy. liis v mp) and his_accomplic much as a nstead of micolon sepa- rated the verdicts applied to the men. | with the recommendation appearing | as a last phrase. At a hearing before Federal Judge Runyon, however, the jury foreman testified that death’ was intended for Merra. CONSTANCE TALMADGE IN QUEST OF DIVORCE Reports of Actress’ Desire for Freedom Are Repeated by | | o i Newspaper. By the Associated Press, LOS ANG . August 3, Fxaminer says authoritative confi tion of reports that Constance madge, film actress, will seek a fc eign divorce from her husband, Capt. Alastair Mackintosh, has, been re- ceived here. When Miss Talmadge left Holly- wood recently for Europe she con- firmed, in part, the report, saving she “might get a divorce if she found time.” Today, however, it was disclosed that she already has made arra | ments to retain’ H. M. Young of the London firm of W. W. Young Sons & | Ward. Friends of Miss Talmadge said it was not yet decided whether the | actress would bring suit in London or Paris. The former is said to be urged by Sir Charles Russell, one of her husband's counsel, e’ Dudley Field Malone, also retained by Capt. Mackintosh, favors the French city Miss Talmadge bears instructions from her local attorneys to return to this country and bring suit here it any complications develop. The star s due to arrive in Paris August 8. g MISSING SINCE 1925, MINISTER IS LOCATED Former Virginian Disappeared on | Way to Church Session in Texas. Found at Uvalde. Special Dispatch to The Star. DANVILLE, Va, August 3.— Robert Lacy of Halifax County has | been informed that his €on, Rev. John | . Lacy, Presbyterian minister in Tex: who disappeared October 7, 192 under strange circumstances, has been found at Uvalde, Tex. The detalls have not been received by the father. The minister left his home to at- tend the meeting of the Brownsville Presbytery, having an engagement to meet_brother ministers at San An- tonio. He was not heard from after leaving home and he had been given up as dead. One report was that he had been killed by robbers. Another supposi- | tlon was that he was a victim of aphasia. The Texas Presbyterian organization spent freely of its means in_trying to locate him. The minister's wife before mar- riage was Miss Janie Bacon of Lex- ington, Va. -— PLANS INVESTIGATION OF STONE MOUNTAIN WORK Georgia State Senator Proposes to Probe Charges of “Waste and Ex- travagance” by Association. By the Associated Press. ATLANTA, Ga., August 3.—An in- quisitorial investigation of the Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial As-| sociation was asked vesterday in a resolution introduced in the Georgia | = Senate by Senator John I. Kelly. | The investigation would be in con- | nection with a pending bill which would grant the assoclation right of | o eniment domain to acquire a plot of | ground i front of the monument. The resolution stated that charges | of “waste, extravagance and mis- management” had been made against | the association and efforts to obtain the appearance of Hollins N. Ra dolph, president, and Rogers Wint public city director, for aquestioning about affairs of the association had failed. | Phoning Illustrated by Movies. Motlon pictures illustrating the cor- rect use of the telephone and the| functioning of the various branches | of the “central” offices were shown | under the direction of Risley G, Hunt, | publicity manager of the Chesapeake | & Potomao Telephone Co., at a luncheon of the Civitan Club in the | La Fayette Hotel yesterday. John Swartzell, president of the club, pre- sided. J., August 3.—1In the | W | sidering the feasi 0 ET. MONROE TRAINING | Corps as second lieutenants. Fifty-five 5 Franct—a~ Prepares l | For U. S. Influx | | With Good Water | B s | Par Ia sur when they ce this summer. if they prefer rful lest the laclk | of a purified <upply of “I'eau potable™ uld interfere with the influx of erican dollars from the pockets of | wrticipants in the great summer ex- odus now embarked on the high seas, resorts and watering places on the coast have put in plants to render water fit for drinking. lectricity is the favored agent for rilizing the water in most lo- , especially in those sections where neighboring waterfalls ar cheap source of power. The ty bacilll and other water-borne ‘germs | are not eletrocuted but are done to | death by the liberation of ozone, a | super-powerful form of oxvgen. The method is said to be so efficient and cheap that the city ot is con- ty of introducing the system. EXAMINATIONS HELD 55 Campers of Virginia, Maryland | and Pennsylvania Are Eligible for Commissions. Special Dispatch to The Star, RT MONROE, Va., August 3.— Examinations began here vesterday of the Citizens' Milita candidates who' ar sions in the Coast A Training Camp | eeking commis- | tillery Reserve members of the 1927 student body of 00 Pennsylvanians, Marylanders and Virginians here are eligible for ap- pointment as commissioned officers of the Reserve. The candidates eligible for commis- sions_are graduates of the final or “hlue” course of the Citizens’ Military | Training Camp “red. white and blue” | training period. xaminations will begin today for promotions of red can- didates to white course and white course candidates to blue; | ieut. Col. Cocheu, commanding the «d that the students that the tes of (he 3d Corps Area nt to Fort Monroe “represent such a_splendid type of young American citizenship that I deem it an honor to be their commander and I am confl- dent that they will return to their homes better qualified as strong -and patriotic young Americans.” Wednesday afternoon the students will be addressed by Gen. Douglas Arthur, commanding the 3d Corps | rea, and Thur morning they | will learn who received promotions, commissia trophies and | school scholarships—one from the Uni- £ Pittsburgh and the other ashington and Lee. The camp began July 5 and will end August 5. The period has heen spent in intensive artillery instruction. Morning periods also were devoted 1o infantry drill and a large share of each day was turned over to athletic and recreation features under direc- tion of Lieut. Charles M. Myers, ath- letic and recreation officer, Pennsyl- vania has the largest representation here, about 450 of the 600 students being from the Keystone State. OIL MONOPOLY OPPOSED. | Importers at Border Protest Royal Spanish Decree. HENDAYE, Franco-Spanish Border, Aug 3 _U®.—Opposition 1o the projected Spanish oil monopoly, au- thorized by royal decree in Juune, is increasing. A committes comprising members of the Assoclation of Im- porters of Lubricating Oils visited the editors of all the papers in Madrid, to whom they handed a manifesto declaring themselves opposed to the introduction of a monopoly. After- ward they conferred with the secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, whose co-operation they requested, and with the ministers of labor and public works. The latter reiterated the decision of the government to proceed with for- | mation of the monopoly. without | further delay, but the members of the 0il men's commission assert that inauguration of the scheme will be | held up in consequence of the cam- | paign against it. JEN— BANK CLOSES DOORS. WEBSTER, Pa., August 3 (@).— The First National Bank of Webster, | with " resources of $430.245 and de. | posits of $317,796, was in the hands of a national bank examiner today. The bank was closed by resolution | of the board of directors and its af- fairs turned over to A. T. Whipple, | bank examiner, who bega: 8 of the books. Gl The resolution of the directors gave | no reason for the closing and Whip- ple declined to comment on reports that * n_lonns were i Exceplionally desirable or zirls’ pri from ‘Wi Aotive, Drices a: . W. Moare, 92 Washington. Lactobacillus Acidophilus Call our product “L. A" Milk (Trade Mark) For iotestinal disorders Ask your physician about It NATIONAL VACCINE AND ANTITOXIN INSTITUTE 1513 U St. N, & Hook, Inc., trading as BECKER PAINT & GLASS CO. 1239 Wisconsin Ave. West 67 — = " THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, D. € August Brings Notable Reductions on SummER FURNITURE Besides the feature values mentioned below, you will find the floor of our Summer Furniture Section replete with desirable reed, fiber and willow picces—all priced far less than regular. Bar Harbor Chairs, $3-60 Were $4.50 Each An exceptional group of these imported, finely braced willow chairs, reinforced with steel seat braces. The reduction warrants purchasing several before the sup- ply is limited. Reed Ferneries, $3.95 7 —_ Were $4.75 each A good selection of Reed Fernerics, attractively- fin- ished in tones of pearl, brown or cafe. Very well made and suitable ior vear ‘round use. The number we have to offer is limited—vou will find carly selec- tion hoth wise and profitable. Other Outstanding Values ane Porch Furniture. er Suites. Were $185 eacl Willow Furhiture, Chairs, Longues, etc. 4 Cogswell Chairs. Were $37.50 each. w $28.75 Black and Yellow Stick Reed Settees. $27.50. .$18 Imported SuMMER FURNITURE SECTION, SIXTH FLOOR. Auto Vacuum Freezers At 15 Price We were able to purchase another small quantity of these Auto Vacuum Freezers at the same low prices as before, but the number is limited. a4 HOUSEWARES SECTION FirTH FLOOR. Freshen Your Frock With Lace or Swiss Embroidered Collars and Collar-and-Cuff Sets s‘;::,‘:’,l 50C Set At the end of the Summer when your wardrobe needs freshening—these crisp collars and cuffs will restore its smartness. At this special price vou can afford to get several. NECKWEAR SECTION, FIRST FLOOR. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3. 1557, omdward & Lnthrop 10th, 11th, F and G Streets \ (T M il A ,, A = Fur Coats of Distinction Specially Priced During This Advance Offering A different kind of Summer Fur Offering at Woodward's. The quality and character in this collection are typical of the quality and character of our Fur Coats throughout the season. Our Summer offering includes the best furs obtainable in the fine peltries, as well as the more inexpensiy and popular. furs—identical in quality with those we will have this Fall—only lower in price for Summer selling. Our Finer Fur Coats at Lowered Summer Prices Hudson Seal (dyed muskrat) Coats, $365 and $475 Squirrel Coats............8550 Sjlver Fitch Coat.........$675 Beaver Coats. . ...$600 Kolinsk Mink- Biack Caracul Coate, " e $395 to $650 Pereian Lamb: Coats.,....$650, Alaska:Seal Coat.........$850 Chinese and Jap Mink Caracul Coats...$335 to $1,000 Coats . veeirr....$650 Mink Coats......$1,700, $1,850 Other Fur Coats at Lowered Summer Prices, $295 to $500 Fur SEcTION, THIRD FLOOR. Smart Felts —to wear with early Fall Frocks now $7.50 Light and flexible, these chic little Autumn felts are chosen by fash- ionables for wear now on their vacations—and later this Fall. The newer Autumn millinery fashions are noted—tiny tucks—patches of felt—slashed grosgrain bands and many have wider brims. 7 New Autumn Colors Napoleon Blue—Black—Wood Port—Orleans—Tan MILLINERY SECTION, THIRD FLOOR. Girls’ Frocks Exceptional Values $ 1 .95 Through a very special purchase we are able to offer these lovely cool and summery frocks at this low price—$195. There are all the smart prints—so popular this season—the cherry pattern, stripes and floral designs. Beautifully fin- ished with smocking and hand-em- broidery. Dimity—Prints—Plain-colored Voiles Gris’ SECTION, FOURTH FLOOR. Motion Picture Cameras and Ukuleles—Reduced Reductions on Misses’ Finer Coats Every coat offers exceptional savings at these greatly reduced prices. This group includes only our finer one-of-a-kind coats. $49-50 1 Tan Coat with Mink collar. Was $115. Now............... FIRIR e 1 Mink-trimmed Tan Coat. Was $115. Black Kasha Coat with Monkey Fur. NCRBIGEIN. NOWS. .. _.oc.occonsonnscssssnsses Black Satin and Crepe Coat. Was $79.50. Novelty Worsted Coat with Beaver. 359.50 Black Jorella Coat with Ermine. Was $79.50. Navy Coat with Ermine. Was $79.50. Now. Black Satin Coat wit Was $19.50. Black Satin and Crepe Coat. Was $19.50. Now. Black Kasha an Was $69.50. Now Misses’ Coar SecTioN, THIRD FLOOR. Misses’ Dresses Reduced 35 One and Two Piece Dresses, of georgette, crepe de chine and tub silk. Were $16.50. Now $13.78 28 Crepe de Chine and Chiffon Dresses, in pastel prints and navy. Were $25 to $42.50. Now. ... .$19.50 Misses’ Dress SectjoN, THIRD FLOOR. ! Reductions in Sportswear 10 Two-piece Knit Jumper Sports Dresses, in light shades. Were $10.75. $8.78 50 Summer Sports Dresses, in one and two piece stvies, of crepe de chine, tub silk, rajah and boucle knit. Were $16.50. Now SPORTSWEAR SECTION, THIRD FLOOR. WA, NOWE. . -coi.ooicoovuscuesssasss Kasha Coat with Mink collar. .50 Was $79.50. 359 $59.50 Tan Suede Cloth Coat, Fox collar. 359.50 Was $89.50. S .50 Was $79.50. 59 Cocoa Coat with Fitch collar. Blue Coat with broadtail collar. 359.50 SRRSO Nowe. oo .. Uesns il vovasins 359.50 559.50 .359.50 Special Stationery Offer For Young Folks—School-bound A Box of Stationery Stamped With New Die—in Color Special * $ 4.50 Letters home will be almost assured if one or several boxes of this fine stationery is tucked away in the lug- gage. The box contains 50 sheets ofi paper and 30 envelopes, lined in blue, gray, orange or purple. Choice of these new dies illustrated, made up with 1, 2 or 3 initials. STATIONERY SECTION, First FrLOOR, r All-Wool Blankets 2 Pathex Motion Picture Cameras. .. ... were $25; now $20 3 Pathex Moticn Picture Camera, with Automatic DEVE ... .o ivivivnennnssesssvnsssess. Was $40; now $30 1 Pathex Projector..........................was $50; now $40 1 Pathex Projector, with Electric Drive. .......was $65; now $50 10 Banjo Ukuleles. .......................were $1.95; now $1.75 2BanjoUkuleles.........cooevvveeeenne ... . were $15; now $10 1 Banjo Ukulele. ......... ...was $16.50; now $11.50 2 Colored Banjo Ukuleles......................were $10; now $6 1 Colored Banjo Ukulele....................was $I2; now $7,50 25 Ukulele Cases. .......coovveneneennene....Were $1; now 75¢ VicTrRoLA GALLERIES, FOoURTH FLooR. Special $9'95 Pair A Special August Value Double size Blankets, 70x82 inches, in an as- sortment of rose, tan or blue with sateen-bound edges. Surely you will recognize what a fine saving this opportunity provides. We advise an early sclection. Initialed Turkish Bath Towels 62C A Special Economy Opportunity Soft, fluffy, absorbent towels with blue, rose or gold borders. In the group is a full assortment of initials, but we suggest that you make your choice before the initial range is depleted. LINEN SECTION, SecoND Froor. Tomorrow at 9:15 A.M. Closing Out Eighty-six Georgette RESSES At $9.85 White—TPastel Shades—Navy Sizes 14 tp 40 All Sales Final Boys’ Bathing Suits All-Wool Special $2~85 The styles boys like—one-piece models, in stripes” and plain colors and two-piece styles with white jersey tops and blue trunks. Get a new swit—at this special price—for your vacation. Sizes 4 to 16 years Bovs' Section, ForrtH FLOOR. D THE NEW FOUNTAIN ROOM Is Serving Daily Dellcious Homemade Ice Cream, Cakes. Ples, Sindwiches, Tempting Sodas Sundaes and Cool Drinks FouNTAIN RooM, AnJors: Dowx STAIRS STORE 1316 G Street City Club Building