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LEBOUEF MURDER TRIAL NEAR CLOSE Wife's and Physician’s De- fense in Slaying Expected to End Tonight. August 4.—An trial for Mrs. ef, Dr. Thomas : mes Beadle for the murder was seen fense ent t it, Jamese R. Parkerson, chief couns ending Mrs. Lebouef Dr. Dreher, in pleading that no sssion bo held last night.. promised he would end his part of the case to- night. Defense of Beadle was expect- ed to be short. Court attaches said they expected the case to go to the jury either tomorrow night or Satur. | siatent morning. s, Lebouef n(u(k to the ‘‘news- |3 paper confession” she gave several THE EVENING Summer Home of Turkish Sultan Is Now Gambling Casino of Constantinople By the Associated Press. YILDIZ, Turkey, August 4.—The click of ivory balls on roulette tables now is heard in the great reception hall of the Palace of Yildiz, where Sultan Abdul Hamid often held court when he came in Summer with the women of his harem and a vast ret- nue. Safeguarded by two high walls in closing beautiful grounds, the palace nople’s gambling casino. It i3 a few miles up the Bosporus, at the top of | A hill, where short-skirted, unveiled has been transformed into Constanti- | women dance in the cool breeze that blows on the hottest nights. Tall black enuchs, who last their Jjobs when the Sultan lost his, bow the patrons in and out. Roulette, baccarat and chemin-de-fer h Turkish casino crowds, and the crou- piers work at half the speed, or less, than In other countries, On the floor of the gambling room, where admission is gained by the po- lite fiction of a *“membership” card, is what is described as (ho largest rug in the world, about 50 feot wide { of many rooms, once (l\e bedchambers lof Abdul Hamid's wive: *|LEAK INQUIRY REPORTED. Examination of 0il Case Witness' Tax Returns Disclosed. By the Associated Press. The Bureau of Internal Revenue re- fused yesterday to comment on per- pports that it is investigating t! days ago throughout the ordeal. Sheja P 0ld of the meeting between her hus- band and Dr. Dreher which she had urged so they might settle in a friend 1y way the trouble caused by gossip her alleged love affair with the he ain charged Beadle with firin | POWDER HOUSES PLANNED Navy to Construct 77 Concrete Buildings at Yorktown. are new to the | sel STAR, WASHINGTON, BLUE LAWS ARGUED. Decision Reserved in South Caro- lina Sunday Sales of Gasoline. COLUMBIA, 8. C., August 4 (®).— Opposing views of the South Cnl‘ollnu blue laws forbidding the sale of gas line on Sunday were argued belol‘e !he State Supreme Court at a special se: sion here yesterday. Decision was re rved. Cordie Hage, assistant attorney gen- eral, and Mendel L. Smith, former cir- cuit’ judge, upheld Gov. Richards’ in- terpretation of the law under which gasoline and motor oll were sold only in_emergencles, to be determined by officers of the law. The opposite posi- tion—that gasoline is a necessity with- in the meaning of the statute and can s | lawfully be sold at any hour and to all persons on Sunday—was defended by Harry L. Erckmann of Charleston, attorney for the (‘hurle!(nn Oll Co. The case grew out of flJunLllon issued by Circult Jndge Wllllnm H. Grimball upon petition of the company, restraining State and county officers from interfering with the sale of mo- tor D. C, THURSDAY, AUGUST & 1927." W. B, Yoses& Sons F Street & Eleventh The August Sale of Domestic Floor Coverings We firmly believe that nowhere can there be found Main 3770 Established 1861 (| s [depot at Yorktown, Va. The last Con- The Navy Department today began advertising for bids for the construc- tion of 77 reinforced concrete build- gs and earth barricades for the age of explosives at the Navy mine gress appropriated $580,000 for the construction. e tgmoe, Glasgow will erect 2.500 dwelling g140 Coun Avec houses. BALL. LARD OIL HEA' ING 0. Furniture Sharply Reduced Mahogany Finish Frame Davenport Bed, upholstered back and seat. Blue, taupe NEIOUE oo i siastoisiiteriin sisiseuee D EOND Mahogany Finish Frame Davenport Bed, upholstered back and seat. Taupe cut velour Mahogany Frame Extension Settees, all- $92.00 to $90.00 to $59.00 $57.00 such values in Rugs, Carpets high-grade and Lin- oleums that are found in this great event. hensive stock, A compre- courteous and efficient service and, of l‘m fatal shots. Lodge Holds Beach Outing. e Forest Lodge, No, 41, Independent Krassin's Daughter to Wed Count.| o qer of 0dd Fellows, of Forestville, LONDON, August 4 () —The Daily | Md., is holding its twent- memh ! Sketch says that Ludmilla Krassin, |annual chicken dinner at Chy Qaughter of Leonid Krassin, former | Beach today. Three thousand y rsons, Soviet representative in London, is to | mostly farmers, are attending. y marry Duke de Rochefoucald of |Odd Fellows from the District, -1l France. land and Virginia are in the number. coil spring construction, loose cushion, cane-paneled back and sides From $195.00 to $115.00 Walnut Finish Metal Twin Folding Day Bed, all-coil spring construction, panel ends. Upholstered in Colomy cloth. From : course, mom Quality,” all combine to make this the greatest of our Annual Rug Sales. W. B. Moses & Sons Main 3770 Est. 1861 F Street & Eleventh $79.00 to $55.00 | . | w x m05¢5 6? 50115 ‘ fi The Entire Stock F Street & Eleventh S TR A W HA TS & for Misses and Matrons Ivory Enamel Child’s Bed and Spring. Poster G R C R P sio vie0 BEOTY $35.00 $42.00 $56.00 to $75.00 to Carpets in the August Sale 27 Inches Wide Now $245 Yd. $2.50 Yd. Walnut and Gum Chest of Drawers. From Main 3770 Established 1861 First Floor Shops Walnut and Gum Chest of Drawers, cabinet From $120.00 to Green and Gold Decorated From $100.00 to Walnut and Gum Decorated Large Storage $65.00 Formerly $3.40 yd. $3.50 yd. Black Enamel, Dressing Table $50.00 End of the Week Specials Silk Hose Delicate Clnfion and Service Sheer Allen A Brand In Washington ex- clusively at W. B. Moses & Sons. Especially Made for Short Skirts Per Pair $1-50 Pure silk of clear- est weave where it shows—with an in- visibly reinforced lisle foot for extra wear. In all the smartest shades. Per Pair $1.65 ¥ Handbags - “Sangha” Bags, in white and colors, specially reduced— 84.95 values at $4.45 $8.50 values at $7.50 Large Fabric Bags, embroidered in col- ors, reduced. from $16.50 to $10.50. Washable White Calfskin Bags, iri- descent shades. For- merly priced from $10.00 to $16.50. Re- duced to $6.50 to $10.00. Special assortment of Leather Hand- bags, pouch and en- velope styles; assort- ed colors. Regular $4.95 and $5.95 val- ues. Special at $3.95. Handkerchiefs Women’s Novelty Hand-painted Col- ored Silk Handker- chiefs. Special, 15¢ each. i Toiletries Winx, for darken- ing the lashes; also waterproof. 73c size. Special, 65c. Ashes of Roses Rouge. 75¢ size. Spe- cial, 69c. Elcaya Cream. 60c size. Special, 49c. Java Rice Powder. 50c size. Special, 35¢ Rosine’s Perfume. $2 00 size. Special, Jewelry Pearl and Crystal (imitation) N e ¢ k- laces. Festoon style of lovely luster pearls. Were $9.00. Special for Friday, $6.95. Drop Earrings of Pearl and Crystal (imitation). Were $2.95. Special for Friday, $1.50. Dainty Pins of Emerald (imitation) and Rhinestones. Nicely made, with ;afetv clasps. Were 2.95. Special for F; iday, $1.95. Silk Gloves 300 pairs of $1.50 Novelty Cuff Silk Gloves, with guaran- teed double finger tips. Shades of gray, mode and tan. Broken line of sizes. Special for Friday, per pair, $1.00. Fancy Silk Underwear Dance Sets, Step- ins, Chemise and Gowns of Crepe de Chine and Radium, in the newest shades, plain and lace trim- med. Regular val- ues, $3.95 and $4.75. Special for. Friday, $3.45. Gowns and Neg- ligees, plain and fancy. Regular val- ues, $7.95 to $10.95. Special for Friday, $6.50. for Friday Jeweled Compacts. $1.95 size. Special, 95¢ Hy-gi-naps (sani- tary napkins). 50c size. Special, 25¢. 12 to a Pkg. Gibsow'’s Tooth Paste. 25c size. Spe- cial, 15¢. Mavwis Talcum. 25¢ size. Special, 17c¢. Pert (waterproof rouge). 75c size. Spe- cial, 65¢. AW ELNE At the Final Reduction 5.00 £ Formerly up to 25.00 All of these Straw Hats are from our regular stock— you'll find just the hat to " finish the season with. Rizik Brothers Specials in Our Great Clearance A Charming Array of Smart Attire at Reduced Prices 12 Printed Crepe Voile Dresses. Formerly 18.50 to 32.50—NOW 3 Flowered Chiffon Dinner Frocks. Formerly Priced at 67.50—NOW 10 Dainty Organdie Dresses, in as- sorted colors. Formerly 57.50 to 79.50—NOW 8 Handsome Embroidered Net and Georgette Gowns, suitable for Afternoon or Dinner Wear. Formerly 98.50 to 165.00—NOW 5 Smart Tailleured Suits of Im- ported Materials. Formerly Priced at 69.50—NOW 6 Charming Tailleur Coats, with Fine Fur Collars of Squirrel. Formerly Priced at 69.50—NOW 1 Imported Ensemble with Calf Collar and Cuffs. Formerly Priced at 185.00—NOW 1 Black and White Chiffon En- semble. Formerly Priced at 155.00—NOW 59.50 1 Dark Blue and White Ensemble of semi-sport character. Formerly Priced at 165.00—NOW 69-50 1 Tmported Canary Wool Crepe Ensemble, Embroidered in Beau- tiful Colors. i Formerly Priced at 225.00—NOW 98.50 1 Rose Wool Crepe Ensemble. Formerly Priced at 225.00—NOW 98.50 For Friday Sale Only Store Closed All Day Saturday THIRTEEN. . F Walnut Combination Dresser .From $136.00 to $47.00 to $65.00 $32.00 Walnut Combination Single Size Poster Beds (to match) $33.00 to $20.00 Walnut Combination Vanity Table (to Walnut Combination Double Size Bow-foot B Mahogany Full Size Vanity Dresser. $42.00 to $28.00 $37.00 to From $140.00 to $23.00 $75.00 Armchair, upholstered back and seat, brown SEOEEH . sciaainaonts ocoiefelatoiacasscoce INEOTHN $35.00 to $17.50 Colonial Red Mahogany Dressing Table From $94.00 to $55.00 Blue and Red Decorated Breakfast Room Suite, consisting drop-leaf table (wood top and fibre-bound legs) and four fibre side chairs. Five pieces....... e onies PO $82.00 to $49.00 Putty Color, Blue Decorated Breakfast Room Suite, consisting drop-leaf table and four Windsor type chairs. Five pieces.. .From $39.50 $65.00 to High-back Wing Chair, upholstered in cut sislaivioisideioraosio BEOM $66.00 to $35.00 Grouping of Discontinued and Odd Floor Samples of Metal Beds—Reduced Prices The Linen Shop Tablecloths, $3.65 Slightly soiled tablecloths, sold regularly from $6.25 to $8.75 ca. Sizes range from 2x2 yds. to 2x3 yds. Final Close-out price, $3.65 ea. Special, $1.59 Set All-linen, colored-bordered luncheon sets (set consists of cloth and six napkins to match), in blue, green and gold. The set, $1.59. Bath Towels, 32c ea. Slightly soiled bath towels, in white and colors. Sold regularly up to 85c ea. Spe- cial, 32¢ ea. All-Linen Cases, $1.75 pr. Regular $2.75 all - linen hemstitched pillowcases re- duced to $1.75 pr. Sheets and Cases Pequot Cases, size 45x36 inches. Reduced to 38c ‘ea. Pequot Sheets, size 63x£99 inches. Reduced to $1.40 ea. Pequot Sheets, size 72499 inches. Reduced to $1.52 ea. Draperies Ruffled Marquisette and Voile curtains, 2Y4 wyards long, with tie backs. Figured and block patterns, colors, wory and white. Reg. $1.50. Special, J‘lg.00 pair 2Y4-yard Ruffled Organdy, Marquisette and Voile cur- tains, white, 1vory and ecru. Reg. $2.00. Special, $§125 36-inch and 40-inch fancy Filet Net, in ecru, ivory and gold color Net. Special, 30c per yard Water-proof Cretonne Bar Harbor seat and back cush- ions, colors, green, red and blue. Seat Cushions, 82.00. Back, $1.00 Lamp and Art Gift Shoppe 21-pe. tea sets. Reg. $8.00. Special, $6.00 6 lemonade sets, in various colors. Reg. $5.50. Special, $4.00 Special line of pictures. Y, Price Flower bowls, in green, gold and rose, with figure holder. Reg. $5.00. Special, $4.00 Wall vases, in various col- ors and shapes. Special, 31.00 $4.50 'yd. $3.25 yd. $5.00 yd. $3.65 yd. 9 and 12 ft. Wide (Plsin colors only) * Formerly Now $7258q. Yd. $595 Sq. Yd. A 9x12 rug of this heavy carpet g?sng%letely finished would cost but Linoleums in the August Sale “"All of our exclusive designs and qualities are greatly re- duced. Marble Tile Designs Formerly $325Sq. Yd. $2.90 Sq. Yd. $2758q. Yd. $2558Sq. Yd. Dutch Tile Designs Now $255Sq. Yd. * $2.25 Sq. Yd. $1.55 Sq. Yd. Now Formerly $2.90 Sq. Yd. $2.50 Sq. Yd. $1.75 Sq. Yd. Rugs Worsted Wilton Rugs Size Regularly 9x12 $130.00 8.3x106 $120.00 6x9 $83.50 4.6x7.6 $46.50 36x63 $21.75 27x54 $14.00 Wool Wilton Rugs Sale Price $70.50 $66.00 $45.00 $19.50 $11.75 $7.00 Sale Price $93.00 $86.25 $58.50 $32.75 $16.00 $10.00 Size Regularly 9x12 $94.00 $88.00 $60.00 $26.50 " §15.75 $10.50 ‘A Special Group of Wilton Rugs Greatly Reduced in Price Sale Price $53.75 Size Regularly 9x12 only $77.50 Seamless A xminster Rugs Size Salé Price 9x12 8.3x10.6 6x9 4.6x7.6 36x63 27x54