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THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. ©, THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 10o7. TAKOMA GLADIOLUS anw tomorrow night. Admission is free, The committee in charge includes WILL BE OPENED TONIGHT W Simmons, chairman; Mrs. E. H. Fairless, Mrs, E. L. Crandall, L. A. Hansen and R. G. Pierce. 22 Actress Loses Air ”TA GREY [:HAP”N Race With Deathy REFUSED §100Q ™ Reveme St LOS ANGELES, Madge Kennedy a race with de: ¥ from S‘d:! ¥ Children’s 73 Hose e — plain colors and Also poys’ Satisfaction Since 1859 810-818 Seventh St. ‘The judges will be Dr. H. R. Watkins of Somerset, Md., and Miss Margaret C. Lancaster of Takoma Park, president of the National Capital Federation of Garden Clubs. British Shipping Hit. CANTON, China, August 4 (@)= The British shipping trade here Is being badly hit by the strike of longshoremen. The workers are re- fusing to allow passengers or. Carso to be landed from British steamers. —_————— Perfect and fir- regulars of silk Women’s $1 Hosiery and rayon stock- ings in white and all fashion- able shades. Also perfect ray- on hosa with black heels in six new colors. Street Floor e Sale Men’s Furnishings! 79¢ Union Suits, 45¢ First quality athletic-style suits, of self-striped madras and 72x80 checked nainsook. Sizes 36 to 46. $1 Union Suits, 69¢ Tewis, Stadium and others Athletic’ styls, of self-striped and plald madras, also 72x80 checked nainsook. Sizes 38 to 46. 20c and 25¢ Arrow Soft Collars, 12%:0 ea. Stamped irregular, but we can find nothing wrong with them. Sizes 14% to 17. Teal, Tide, Roy and Mack. $3 and $4 Golf Knickers $1.98 Silghtly Irregular. _TImport- ed linen and crash. Piaid and plain colors. 30 to 43 walst. 25¢ and 35¢ Hose, 19¢ Slightly frregular. _ Faney and plain colors. Medium- weight lisle. _Sizes 913 to 12. S0c and 75¢ Neckwear 29¢ Second Floor—King's Palace e e i e et 2000000000000000(00000000000000000000000000000000000°% patterns. Street Floor ~.00000'0000000000“00000000“000000000000“00" Remarkable, This Offering of Full-Fashioned Silk Hosiery Horticultural Club to Stage Fifth Exhibit in Library—Growers Invited. bar patterns in white and a wide variety of color golf hose in striped or cross- attractive pat- terns. Al perfec August 4.— ss, who lost flew The fifth annual gladiolus show of |the Takoma Horticultural Club will lopen tonight at § o'clock in the Takoma Library, Fifth and Cedar streets. Entries are open to every one in the community and all fower ,growers are invited to attend and to |enter an’ exhibit. Many new : Attorney, Quitting Suit, Says Client Once Accepted Comedian’s Offer. ar planned to return | rn city today by . cady for & theater ap- tonight. was 3% vears old, g Qied while his nctress wife sp A southward to his bedside. She col- "\‘ August 4—An of- | psed when she found she had a approximately $1,000,000 failed | rived too late. Funeral services de Lita Grey Chaplin in her| Were last evening that she might her theater engage- nation for a finish fight in her| oIt MECE orce from Charles Chaplin,| Bolster, member of the New York m husband, Lyndol L.| banking firm of Bennett, Bolster & who until recently headed her | S 5l ieties of the gande- | | vensis and other tail spiked varieties | will be shown and there will he a large exhibit in the class of primulinus [ museums in schools and classes as a | hybrids, Awards are to be given for |means of engaging the interest of Il first prizes in the various classes. pupils studying forestry Is suggested » show continues until 9 o'clock by the United States Forest Service., Rolster. 3 By the The establishment of small forest LOS fer of 30'0000‘OOOQO".QOOQ‘OO..QQO. 00000010000 0000000000000000000000000000004 Special! New Shipment Silk Taffeta Basque Dresses for Misses and Small Women. Styles that are delightfully pretty for Summer and will he equally smart throughout the Fall. Quaintly attractive basque effects, featuring the snugly fitting sleeveless bodice and full rippling skirt. Checked or fancy plaid patterns. Organdy or lace collars, wide sashes, inserts in skirts and tiny ribbon bows perched in dainty pockets. Several styles at only $4.79. 100 Linen Suits, $2-3° Sizes 16 to 20 in white, colors and striped linens. Jaunty vest blouse and skirt with pleats. Very smart and cool, easily laundered. star I k contracted an illness in | South America several months ago. ealed in support of | He came here from New York re for attorney’s fees. cently to complete his recovery. Boister married Miss Kennedy vepresenting the legal firm thdrew from the case as her | testified in court here yester about 10 years ago. 1t Mrs. Chaplin not only » cash settlement. but insistent upon naming THIEVES STEAL CASH | LTI IN CHINESE LAUNDRY re. re ', with whom she alleges Chaplin was + unduly familiar. Several ‘ name of the actress in question hasal- | most e to light, but legal compli-| Proprietor Scares Off Robbers at ions have intervened thus far. The | 3 Ko | 2 Work in Adjoining | Building. | se now is set for trial August 22. | times the | Settlement Once Accepted. The hearing was held in Superior & Court to determine the amount of | the firm of Young & withdrew from Mrs, | Ni 8 N ab: g s &lds of the case avowedlv a Chinese, discovered | §ind¢ once ‘tentatively | HiS iohsh ars had been robbed of cept the settlement offer | $10. While lamenting his loss he un- wittingly frightened off burglars, pre: sumably the same who robbed him, v were endeavoring to open the fe of Albert R. Sorenson’s sheet metal establishment in an adjoining Mrs. Chaplin’s children, and | building | f the settlement was in no|_ Detectives Waldron, Mansfield and ~ured.” | Walsh, who responded to Kan's report | & " | of the burglary, found that the thicves | Holds Offer Very Fair. | gained entrance into Sorenson’s estab- | He refused to reveal the amount of | lishment by cutting the wire mesh the “bulk of the settlement,” which | protecting a rear window. Employi has been reported as around a mil- [implements found on the pre lion dollars, but said a trust fund of | burglars left evidence of having tam- §100,000 was to have been created for | p vered with the safe without results. “ the two children. He said his niece | to his laundry late last WaIh absence of several 0000000000000 000000000000000000000000000 9000000000000 00000000 000000000004 00000000 Mrs. Chaplin's declared that the proposal to had been only verbal, and that “did not make adequate pro- CRUAAT A 60 A TS N N AVPRT IR IR AN A CHA TR VI AT CIARSNT A SIS T 1A 0D A YO 178 FATPR VTV AN PRt Sy TAKE “BAYER ASPIRIN" — Gpnuine Proved safe by millions and prescribed by physicians for Headache Colds Pain Toothache Ken also reported the loss of a yel- | offered a certain sum, with prom- | low coat with a red lining. Neuralgia Neuritis Lumbago Rheumatism DOES NOT AFFECT THE HEART $eesecsssscsssses .00000000000000000000000000000000‘0000'0000000‘ The new hat mode reveals felt as a leading . fashion for Fall. The hats in this group are all of fine felt in charming styles—nar- row and wide brims are noted. Tucks, pleats, cutouts, \'el\f'e( nb‘; bons and grosgrain are features a \ trimmings. Beautiful colors, also Slightly Irregular Nt black and white. Ijust A[;lctlure a 1 heautifully tes Soleil Velour tured, - servic weight stockii with the siln es to pay more in the future. i - — MeMurray said. He said counsel | i hoped to do this, naming ‘“another | trial. | Schrivener, local pastor, believes The settlement offered by Chaplin | “pre-war” prices for getting married, Action for the filing of an amended aint now may be accelerated, ground in addition to cruelty for the | Correspondence of The Star. . : divorce” before the case comes to| SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—Rev virtually a cash sum, Lyndol|and has set about corre ng the al- said later in reply to McMur- | leged high cost of marriages here. Accept only “Bayer” package atement. What was not paid at once guaranteed and adequately secu ), and would have drawn interest,” AAVANRILANENLIANAY AR AT ATRARO AN AL AN AN RN added. “I considered it a very offer.” Good Taste Distinguishes This Lifetime Dining Suite Seventh Street |~ Charging that the “courthouse com- was | bine” boosts the price of getting mar- ired | ried, Schrivener has announced he | he | will marry any and all couples at $1 | fair [a couple. The usual price, he says, | |is from $2.50 to $5. : which contains proven directions. Handy “Bayer” boxes of 12 tablets 5 '7 Also bottles of 24 and 100—Druggists. Asplirin is the trade mark of Bayer Mapufacture of Monoaceticacidester of Sallcylicactd Cugust Sale~ fetime (oniture DINING Room Suite of Early English in- fluence, with semi-closed china and good size buffet. Ten finely made pieces, with four side chairs and two armchairs upholstered in a good-looking tapestry. The table has a very convenient disappearing extension leaf and linen chest is very roomy. An exceptional value this month, Ten Pieces Complete, $265 MAYER & CO. Between D and E Closed all day Saturdays during August Clever, new models that indicate the popularity this me- dium will have for Fall. New Brims, vagabond, drooping, 5 off-the-face and close-fitting. head sizes, too. 0000000000000 000000000000000000000000000000 "000000000000.00000000‘ Rummage Feature! 59¢ Certainteed Floortex 27¢ Sq. Yd. 1,000 yards of slight seconds, $ full pieces and mill lengths, & featuring patterns for all € rooms—small tile, new Dutch o tile, carpet and others in de- # sirable colors and combina- tions. This splendid floor & covering with a felt base will @ wear longer than ordinary : coverings and is guaranteed & to give perfect satisfaction. @ Bring your measurements. $ This price is less than % of @ the regular one. i. Third Floor 3 00000000000000000000 000000000000000000000¢ Women’s Wearables! $1.25 Smocks, 88c Broadcloth, linene and prints. All colors and sizes. $3 Voile Gowns, $1.29 7 only. Flowered volle, in pink, peach and mals. Trim- med ‘with net and lace. $1.49 Bathing Suits, S1 8 Women's Cotton Suits, in onepiece atyle, with skirt. Red, tan and green. $6 Rayon Sweaters, Rayon, in tan, green, sand g and gray. Attractive styles. $2 Sweaters, 50c 9 All-wool Slip-on Sweaters, in brown, green and tan. $3 Kimonos, $1 Extra size, 4 only. Long serpentine crepe kimonos, in navy and rose. $4 to $7.75 Corsets, $1.95: 4 Nemo Corsets, in size 24 $ ™" Second Floor ”..".00“.0."‘.“.“ ‘““00.".“.000'00.0‘ 3 Children’s Apparel! 59¢ Rompers, 25¢ Linene, in blue and copen trimmed with tan collar and cuffs. Sizes 5 and 6. $1 Panty Dresses, 69¢ Plain-color chambray and prints, trimmed with white or contrasting color. Sizes 2, 3 and 4. $1.50 Dresses, 89 Girls® sizes, 8 to 14, Stripes and plain colors with stripes Nicely styled and trimmed. $1 Bloomers, 59¢ Pink lingette, trimmed with lace. Sizes 6 to 14. 69c Shirts, 35¢ Intfants Summer-welght Shirts, in button-front style, with short or long sleeves. Second Floor 0000000000000000000000 000000000000 000 9000000000000 00000000000000000000 0000000000000 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 900000000000 00000000 0000000000000 000000000000000009 * * 0000000000000 00 0090000000004 000000000000000000 g .’000000000000000"0000‘ ¢ Toilet Goods Special : $1 Nymfaun Face Cream, 32c. $1 Nymfaun Face Powder, 2¢. 25c Peter Rabbit Talcum, c. 30c Castile Soap, 19¢ Ib. bar. 75c Aubrey Sisters Beauti- fier, 32c. 75c Aubrey Sisters Vanish- ing Cream, 32c. - 50c Luxor Cold Cream, 32c. 15c Nail Brushes, 8c. 50c Ivory Handle Cuticle Knives, 2Ic. 15¢ Toothbrushes, 9c. $1 Amber Bud Vases, 21c. 50c Dressing Combs, 19c. 50c Auto-Strop Razor, 39c. 50c Orphos Tooth Paste, 28¢. WP O000000000000300000000000 000 ® @ Fall Hats $3. All col- ors, including black and white. Street Floor—King's Palace '000000000000000000000000‘000000000000000000000‘ 90000000000 000000000000000000000 98 All 9000000000000 0000000000000000000000000000000 extending well above the knee at this low price. Beauti- 0000000000000 00000000000000000000000000000 tul colors, including plenty of white and black. Also a perfect quality all-silk chiffon stocking in black and gun metal in the same group. We advise quantity purchases for future use. : Street Floor—King's Palace ’00"000’"00“00'“000“00.000“0“0000.0.00. "0“0000000‘00000000000000000000000000000“000{ entirely perfect. best manufacturers trade name, see these undergarments. Drawers of— rayon stripe, Sizes 26 to 50 waist. Shirts of— Pure Irish linen, rayon Really Sensational! Men’s $1, $1. Separate Shirts & Drawers 69c - 240 pieces are slightly ir- regular and 390 garments are A famous quality—made by one of the in the country. We cannot use the but you will readily recognize it when you 50 and $2.50 Pure Irish linen, soisette, broadcloth prints, imported English broadcloth, fine plaid and self-striped madras, rayon-striped madras, printed rfx.adras in regular drawer, gym. and track pants styles. stripe, soisette, high-count nainsook and self-striped madras. Well tailored and finished with taped armholes. Sizes 34 to 50. Street Floor—King's Palace 7000004000000000000000000000000000000000000000 000000000000 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 200000000 * ot V0000000000000 000000000000000000000000000600 4 b : * i $ b4 $ $ o $ Boys’ Furnishings! 50c to $1 Group, 25¢ Special assortment of Sweat- ers, Sleepers, Caps, Play Suits, Knee Pants, lats and Vests. All small Jots. ) 79¢ to $1.50 Group, 50¢ Pa/ Base Ball Suits, khaki and Crash , Shirts, Play Suits and Lumberjacks. 79c Blouses, 39¢ Low neck, short sleeves or 900000000000 * 900000 . Madras, broadcloth and other cottons. Sizes 6 to 15. Wash Pants, 3% Gray crash, tan or gray stripes and khaki color. Formerly 69¢ and 89c. ° Sizes 7 to 15. Shirts and Blouses, 69¢ Formerly $1 and $1.50 Sport Shirts and Blouses. Imported broadcloth, woven madras, & pongee, rayon striped madras, & soisette and self striped ma- Fast colors, stripes, and plain shades. $ Blouses sizes 7 to 16 and o shirts 1215 to 14 neckband. $ $1.25 and $1.69 Knickers 98¢ Large block patterned crash, plain Panama cloth, covert and khakl. Sizes 8 to 17. Street Floor 00000000000 0000 000000Q0000000000000000000.0000000000’00"000000000000“00 § i 3 $ 3 3 H 1000000000000000000000‘ PO00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000§ Stamped Goods Scarfs and Centers, 25c. White and ecru. Good de- signs. Formerly 59c and 85c. Children’s Dresses, 35c. Formerly 59¢ and 85c. Shadow lawn in 6 to 12 year sizes. Gingham and chambray in 2 to 6 year sizes. Women's Dresses, 59c. Linene, Formerly $1. White, tangerine and peach. Neat patterns. §1.69 Luncheon Sets, 98c. Four napkins and 54 inch cloth. Unbleached cotton. Ecru_Fringe, 5c yd. For- merly 25¢ to 50c. \Vide and narrow. 65c Tie Silk, Plain colors and 250-yard spools. 4c Glossila and Sylex Rope, 2c skein. lHeavy rayon em- broidery floss. Various col- ors. 15¢ spool. mixtures. 090000000000 0000000000000000000000000000090 000000000000 0000000000000000000000000000000 Street Floor 20000000000000000000008 $000000000000000000004; Notions Reduced 10c Tapes, 3 pcs. for 10c. Bias, stickeri and rickrack. 3 to 6 yard picces. Sc Invisible Hair Pins, 5 - packs for Sc. Stocking Feet, white size 9 only, 2 for 5c. 25¢c Sport Visors, 10c. $1 Rubber Coverall Aprons, $1 Sanitary Aprons, 39c. Large size with garter at- tachment. 29¢ Dress Shields, 15c. 10c Twilled Tape, 12 yds. for 6c. 10c Enameled Darning Balls, Sc Q P & 10c Papers of Needles, 3 for c 10c Baby Bibs, 3 for 10c. 25c and 35c Bathing Caps, 19c. P O0000000000¢00000000000000000000000 = & 0000006965000 0000000000000000000000 :0“00000000000000000000000 for present and future use. folk in the family. weaves. 1215¢ Yd. 82nch ginghams, percale, bleached and nainsook. 900000000000 0000000000000000000000000000000 4c yd. All col- For- @ _Trimming Braids, 74 and 1 inch wi; ors and combinations. merly 19¢ to 25c. 6c Laces, 3%c yd. Cluny and torchon. White only. 1 to 174 inch widths. 10c to 15¢ Ribbons, 3¢ yd. Assorted colors and patterns. 14 to 3 inch widths. Dress Buckles, 12%c. slides. _ Pearl, metal ivory. Formerly 25c. Handkerchiefs, 7c. Men’s fine cotton handkerchiefs. Not all initials. Formerly 18c. Scarfs, $1.89. Formerly $2.50 and $298. Figured and plain patterns. Fringed or hemmed ends. Ostrich Boas, '3 Price. Rose, orchid, henna, jungle, gray, orange and periwinkle. Formerly $3.50 to fon Street Floor *0000 00 Also and Remnants of 29¢ and 39¢ Summer Wash Fabrics 19¢ Prudent home dressmakers will buy many of these lengths The saving is so great it is truly worth while to invest in enough lengths for all the women- Printed voiles, printed linens and other desirable wash Lengths from 32 to § yards, Wash Goods Remnants 36-inch un- bleached cottons, longeloth and to $2. Street Floor—King's Palace ‘0000“000000000000000““00““00000“00000“ .0“00000”000000000000.’ 0000000000000 000000 9006000000000 000000000000000000 Silk Remnants 98¢ Yd. Crepe de chine, flat crepe. printed foulard, georgette and other silks. Formerly $1.49 PO000000000000000000000000000000000000000000- s+ Shoes Special! $1 Tennis Shoes, 7% Clearing all white and brown, high and low tennis :hoe:'. Children’s Shoes, $1.49 Play Oxfords and Strap Slippers. Formerly $2. Sizes 5to 2 Boys' Shoes, $1.95 Heavy, Crepe Sole, Tan & ather Oxfords. Formerly § Sizes 9 to 13%4. omen’s $3 to $6 0000000000000000 g2 72} -4 o o @ All heel styles and all col- Sizes 27; to 8. 000000000000 000000000000 222222222 Women's One-strap Black Kid House Slippers. Very 121212 o r 2 frary