Evening Star Newspaper, August 18, 1927, Page 20

THE EVENING STORY The Point of View. ANE MILLER mt at her perfect- ly appointed desk and nibbled her pencil thoughtfully. She was up her grocery spend the time between trains with her dear Cousin Jane. Well, thank goodness, she would be gone before James cgme home. “Now, she said she had some shop- ping to do and would lunch down- JTHE EVENING man to be proud of—still in his thirties, yet his beautifully designed boards graced practically every vacant lot in the vicinity of Chicage! Cousin Bertha must know that her ordinary carpenter husband could never hope to attain the social heights which Jane's talented helpmate had achieved. But she really did want to impress Cousin Bertha just a bit! Poor thing, it must be such a trial to be married to a clod like that! How could she do it! A common carpenter! Well, the blue would be better she decided; it STAR, WASHINGTON, —Cousin _Bertha's—own monstrous house in Rossville. During a lull in the conversation Jane .asked curiousiy: “Whatever became of Cousin Dora? You have never mentioned her in any of your 7letters, Bertha?" “Poor Dora! Really, Jane, I do feel so sorry for that girl. You remember what a proud, happy thing she used to be? Well, I wouldn't call her ex- actly unhappy now, of course, but D. ¢, THURSDAY. AUGUST 18. 1927. e e e glanced at her wrist watch and rose to her heel with a gasp of dismay. “My dear, I must fly or I will miss my train. That taxi man was to call for me at 3—oh, there he {3 now,” as the bell tinkled. “Do come to see me —you know I would love to have you, and bring your husband, if he can get away. 1 would like so much to meet him." Jane promised to make a visit soon, but her voice lacked warmth. She kissed Cousin Bertha's plump cheek the car, and as they drove off John remarked: “I must stop a minute at the office, Bertha. Some important blue prints came in just as I left and I want to look them over after dinner. Their course took them down Main street and Bertha gazed with rather absent eyes at shop windows while John talked jerkily of contracts, blue prints, and a new architect he had discovered recently. Bertha followed his remarks with very little attention —it ‘wa G i A A R R EOOO—D—_——= were surrounded by well ke and large shade trees. down her veil. “I didn’t want to be bothered talk- | she explained, ing to Dora just now,” answering John's questioni; He nodded undsrstandingly. ‘A few nue they turned in at their o Bertha breathed a dee ving. blocks down the broad pt lawns | own fair figure complacently. A nattily | course T had to ask her to visit us— dressed woman was crossing one of | and I really would like to fatten her the lawns and Bertha Abbott pulled The End. (Copyrizht. 1027.) LAUNDRY RATES SOAR. ng look ave- wn drive p sigh of up—but T would die of shame if she brought her husband! You see, John she married a common sign-painter"" | Shanghai Washermen Boost Prices Owing to High Costs. Correspondence of the Associated Press. SHANGHAL — The bili for th week’s washing has been increased in China, original home of the laundry man and the undecipherable launZry ticket. The Guill of Shanghal Laundry men, made up of Shanghai's thou sands of washermen, has issued no. tice to customers that, due to in town, so she can’t possibly get here before 1:30. Then her train leaves at 3:30—oh, well, that isn’t so bad. I will have her on my hands only two hours—a little less. If only none of my friends drop in unexpectedly I will be all right.” About 1 o'clock Jane, with a last glance around the living room to see that everything was spotless, betook herself to her bedroom to dress. She bathed quickly, slipped into dainty silk underthings, but hesitated when it came to donning a frock. The blue canton or the gray crepe de chine? She wanted to look her best—not that Jane wished to create a feeling of envy in Cousin Bertha's ample bosom! Perish the thought! Poor Cousin Bertha, married to a common carpen- ter, would know better than to be envious of her, the wife of the chief designer in the Chicago plant of the Bigby Sign Co. Her husband was the personification of perfection—a order for the and she could not decide whether to have string beans or new peas for dinner. “Let me see, which did we have last?" Bhe began turning back the leaves of her order book, but stopped abruptly as the telephone at her elbow rang shrilly. Several minutes later Jane hung up $he recelver. An exasperaed frown formed on her brow and her eyes be- came a cold gray. Cousin Bertha Ab- dott! Of all people! That's what eomes of being the least bit friendly with one's relatives! She and Cousin Bertha had carried on a desultory correspondence for years, but they had net seen each other since their girl- hood in Rossville. She recalled Bertha as a fat, somewhat sloppy girl with a maddening, placid countenance. And mow that girl, or rather woman, was to be in town for a few hours on her way home from a visit to her mother- inlaw in Michigan and had elected to still, Jane, Dora married a plumber! evident that something was Think of it! His name is George ! Lane and he is a nice enough fellow personally, but a plumber is simply too much! They have quite a nice house in Rossville, but I see very little of them!” Cousin Bertha folded her plump hands resignedly and pursed her lips. Jane shook her head sadly as it in agreement. However, her eyes held the ghost of a twinkle. The idea of Bertha belng ashamed of having a plumber for a cousininlaw! Why, a carpenter is just as vulgar as a plumber! “I must be careful, though. not to let my friends know that I have such relatives! It would be fatal.” The cousins chatted on for some time, but neither seemed to take much interest in the conversation. It was plain to be seen that their minds were elsewhere. Finally, Cousin Bertha and closed the door with a sigh of relief. “Thank the Lord, that's over! ‘What {{ James had come home early And her nerve in asking my husband to visit a common carpenter! That evening Cousin Bertha de- scended from a parlor car at the sta- tion of Rossville. A large, well groomed man, standing beside an ex pensive automobile, awaited her ‘‘Hello, honey!” he exclaimed, as he Kissed her warmly. s good to have you home again: it scems months since you went y. How was mother when you left?"” She is looking wonderfully well, John. She was mighty glad to see me and we had a splendid t. But|a broad trea-lined it is nice to be home.” They entered | sides of tha strect bi Woodward & Lothrop Down Stairs Store Remnant Day—A Weekly Economy Event Remnant Day Merchandise is not returnable or exchangeable; not sent C. O. D. or on approval. Phone or Mail Orders not accepted. Items below on sale tomorrow—Friday—only. Other items than those advertised Ready-to-wear—at Friday Clearance Prices 6 Skirts, $250; were $5. Flat crepes, flan- nel and crepe de chine. On bodices or belts, in white, tan, green, and blue; small sizes for women and misses. $5.95; were $10 to $16.50. misses’, in good styles and colors. (Slightly soiled). ; were $15. Edging of 25 All-wool Bathing Suits, $1.95; were nd trimmed with braid .95, One-plece styles, in wanted and buttons. Sizes 36 and 38. shades, and sizes 36 to 40. Linen Blouses, $2.50; were $5.95. 1 in 20 Children’s Bathing Suits, $1; were $1.95. blue, size 12 years, and 1 in green, size All wool, in size 3 years only. Blue, 38, green and orange stripes. 1oved her coat in the long Suddenly her glance was averted as| hall and stood pulling off her gloves they passed a four-story brick build- | slowly, her fleshy form reflected in ing. A sign at the very top of the|the fulllength mirror of the hall structure read: closet. John, having taken the car to JEORGE R. LANE. the garage, breezed in whistling Wholesals Plumbing Supplies. | Dlithely. He paused and watched his | wife with a little frown of perplexity. hing wrong, brings out the blue in the eyes. Sricher miadt Jane manicured her nails slowly, :ifting her eyes now and then for an- other complacent glance at her trim reflection in the dressing table mir- ror.. She certainly did not look her 35 vears. "It surely pays to watch my diet. Poor Cousin Bertha, I suppose ghe is fatter than ever.” The buzz of the doorbell caused her to hasten down the hall and a mo- ment later she was welcoming Cousin Bertha. The latter was undeniably stout, but she carried her bulk well. She was tall, handsome in a rather florid way, and the very antithesis of her Cousin Jane. Questions, answers, and exclama- tions flew back and forth for more than an hour. Jane had to show off her apartment, of course, although she knew that Cousin Bertha could not help but envy her in comparing the beautiful compactness of it to her Farther down the street. they drew up at a beautifully modeled minia- | 11, 10, not ture Dutch colonial house. A neat|slowly. Then Rold lettered sign o the door con-| words sho poured out her m veyed this information: | “You see, J creased costs of livi o Salio today In Chicago for a few hours and | have been raised a I e b JOHN K. ABBOTT 1 thought 1 really ought to look up | contract rates 30 per cent. Contractor and Builder. G el R LG o iy LR Ga) s host of forelgn residents, so sorry for that poor girl! She is | fq ready with higher living ex cooped up in the dinkiest little flat| penses in other directions, have ne imaginable—and thin! John, she is|recourse but to pay the washermen " Bertha viewed her | the wages they demand a little rush of isgivings. Several minutes later they entered venie. On both imbling houses positively ekin RerorTs FrRoM PaRries ' Attractive 23 Dresses, $6.25; were $16.50. Flat crepes, Sizes 46, georgettes and wash crepes, slightly shopworn. Sizes in group 14 to 20 and 36 to 44. . 20 Silk Pongee Dresses, $2.25. With smart square necks and short sleeves. Sizes 16, 18 and 36. 20 Navy Georgette Dress Satin-trimmed styles, in 38 and 40. 4 Dresses, $9.95; were $19.75. Georgettes and flat crepes. Blue, beige and two in prints Sizes 16, 38 and 42. 5 Dresses, $4.50; were $10. flat crepes with long sleeves. 48 and 52. Imported Linen Dres: $7.50. With long sleeves, of green, orchid and copen. to 44. Twill Coats, $7. fur on collar Sizes 38 special, $7.75. zes 14, 16, 20, OfF AutumN Mopes IN FOOTWEAR DOWN STAIRS STORE Selling of our Exclusive GRANITE Silk Hose g 79 Mandmade Muslin 600 pairs—Full-Fashioned s e ol Granite Silk Hose, $115 | 50 Dresses f‘“‘ t'lmet is clm:t 'and lo:e:y.ln , GOWHS Special 78c ranite ol ose, *1- eminine raiment! 2 o Oy s g e, 2 g SECONDS OF OUR $1.75 GRADE $7.65 Were 5250 .wonu;n 0 stro L ) 16 “;‘,""“‘I‘, M i, s Very slight imperfections that are mostly unnoticeable and $2.95 down the rue de La Paix, the rue ; SRS oS i N | and wil not impair wear. A new shipment of shades; G Saint - Honore or the avenue white, black and light colors. Sizes in lot 8% to 1034. 'é"!‘l)eadcl]oolmcoa;x;tug?; gfgs“o:\'; dresses, in regular and extra {ro Broken sizes. S}E“:‘f’wh% and take note Granite Lisle Hose, 50c Pair sizes. Priced for clearance. 21 $1.5: 48 Unlon Sults, 38c: were 58¢ to Summer weight, in flesh and worn by Full-fashioned IRREGULARS OF OUR $1 GRADE. In e P A i eoum the smart Parisienne herself! black, nude, gray and tan. Sizes 8% to 10 in lot. Be. e e AL Pose kneo. SHERLY trimmed with contrasting colors. ) My impressions of the Paris sz 75 L h H db $1 lnfants Shoes,75C e in advance fall footwear, - eather Han ags, 100 genuine Leather Handbags, in pouch and underarm soiled from display. Volle Chemise and _Step-ins. 30c: sod ‘Were $1.25 to $1.95. 14 pairs. of soft leather. good lmv.e been followed by Nisley shapes, in shades of tan, gray, green, red and black. Some stylists almost to the letter. in color combinations. were §1 and $1.05. Slightly mus: Allsizes and pastel shades. 11 infants’ Bonnets and Girls' Hats, BOg: were $1.95 to $4.50. 1 Silkc Quilt, $2.95; was 85.95 from Nisl :l\oes (n:w br:mg ove ty ewelry, special, Z0C ey 200 pieces in the newer styles. Included in the selling are Slips, $2.75; were more and Infants’ presented in all Nisley stores). chokers, bracelets, pins and hat ornaments. 46 slips. of radium, sham.i-sofe and Gi Uothing: " reduced o ~5e. DOWN STAIRS STORE Men's Flannel Pants, $3.95; were much more. crepe de chine, in tel tints of Large Hats, 95 W tl\eworddwc:r tions are mine, and I sincerely 11 pairs of a very fine grade. Splendidly orchid. peach. flesh and maize. Sports Skirts, $1.6! $2.93. 1 2.45 3. 1. large b i g oo el trust you will like them. tailored. Striped in g and tans, blacks and white. Sizes 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 and 36. were Flesh shade 'crepe de chine —and I sizes. 40 Artificial Flowers, for boutton- | Small-size Terry Robe, was $3.95, reduced satin-finish material. Smal nieres or_hat trimming. Were 50¢ Now Be. to $1.95. BOYS' MUSLIN PAJAMAS, 56c. 30 suits Ruvon_Alpaca Sports Skirts. 13 $1. 35 in flesh and white. to $1. DOWN STAIRS STORE. slightly soiled. 2-piece models, in blue, white,” tan and lavender. All with rayon For wear with sweater or blouse. frogs. Sizes 8 to 16 years. in roken sizes. DOWN STAIRS STORE. Very MEN—Athletic Underwear =, 200 Union Suits of 72x80 pajama checked nainsook, reinforced with strong back webbing. Sizes 34 to 46. Splendid values. 200 Pairs Men's Sports Hose, 35¢c; 3 pairs, $1. Hose of rayon-and-lisle, in checks and stripes. Sizes 10 to 11%. Men’s Shirts, $1.35; were more. 50, of fancy broadcloth and madras. Collar-attached and Garter Brassieres, 75¢ Handkerchiefs Were $2.05. $3.95 and $5. 40, fancy brocades. - elastic shoui straps. and some With inner bel 300 Handkerchiefs in full-cut Of nice, soft quality. the true Taileur of French oxfords. Its high ““waist” and Paris heels give it a dressiness beyond the usual scope of the ordinary oxford. Developed in hazel brown calf with chevron trimming. s “Dauphin” is a Frenchy little welt oxford fhat mey be had in either tan calf or patent leather. An underlsy of sauterne peeps fimflhfluopmwrl:onflu tan c-lfmodcl as do.’ .“nmlll on d‘ blnck patent. Cuben heels. ““Jeanne” reflects the spirit of France with its high Paris heel and extremely short vamp. The quarter and tip are in rose blush calf end the saddle in a contrasting shade of tan. “ Alexandre,” like the Paris pont from which it takes its name, is a real treat in artistic qualip). Itis e front gore pump of patent lesther adorned with a lovely imported French buckle. Cuben heels. “Pavillon” is the oxford choice of the junior Parisienne for Autumn wear. With its smart square toe and low flat heel it is sure to ap- to Americen juniors too. real “school-girl” welt. “Triomphe”isall thatits nemeimplies when spesking of smart reptilian crestions. You may have it in either tan or black alligator calf with the tip, tongue and top in plain uh:l:' black lesther to harmonize. Cuben ISLEY’S Beautiful Shoes Real Parisian Chiffons in full fashioned Silk Stockings— Correct shades, $150. New Cut Steel Buckles, imported direct from Paris, $1.50 to $5. In Washington — 1339 F Street, N. W. size. Men’s Colored Border Handkerchiefs, 2 for 25¢ 300 in the popular fancy-bor- dered styles. Nearly all col- ors. Medium-sized hems. DOWN STAIRS STORE Silks—Reduced 1/ to /3 for Clearance—Friday Only Lot of Short Lengths—Flat Crepes, Printed Crepes, Printed Georgettes, Plain-color Georgettes, Silk Baby Broadcloth, Pongees, Radiums; also Sports Satin (rayon), Silk-and-Rayon Alpacas; in lengths suitable for dresses, lingerie and trimming. Desirable colors and combinations. 81x90 Double-bed Size Special Selling—New 80 pairs—Dainty Ruffled Frida 1 1 Sheets, ¥1%: | Voile Curtains | Cretomnes, 15¢ yd. 110 bleached and’ Seamless Sheets made of 75c pair tonne for innumerable uses—pillows, heavy round thread—entirely free from draperies, seat covers and several Cross-bar and Splash-dot Voile Curtains, Iressing. . = Three-quarter bed size Sheets, 78c; were oltll'xerf. dIn“hnght stripes, floral and in white and of good quality. Complete | 2/ OVEr designs. with tie backs. $118, 72x90 size, ot seamless, bleached This price is much below the figure that sheeting. All-linen Tea Toweling, 6 yards, $1; was these curtains usually sell, so buy curtains for all windows in your home. 0w 25c yard. Red or blue borders, soft and AIRS STORE 120 Women’s Pumps and Oxfords, reduced 55 Room-size Were . $1 95 pair Seamless Velvet Much More 120 pairs Black Patent Leather, Satin and Kid Pumps and Oxfords in many styles. All excellent SLIGHT SECONDS. 9x12, 8.3x10.6 (§20), am! 6x9 ($12) values: Styles only a few of a kind. Many turned and Goodyear welt soles in lot. Sizes 3 to 8. room size rugs in patterns Women’s White Pumps and Oxfords for bedrooms, dining rooms Reduced to $1.35 or living rooms. 10 36x70 Axminster and Vel- vet Rugs, $4.95; were $9.75. SECONDS OF HIGHER- PRICED GRADE. 100 pairs White Canvas and Kid Pumps and Oxfords, in gnalr))' desirable styles. Some are soiled. Sizes 3 to 8 in lot. Women's Slippers, 95c; were $1.45 and $1.95 pair. 40 pairs of satin and felt slippers, slightly mussed from display. Broken sizes. DOWN STAIRS STORE neckband styles, in sizes 14 to 17 in lot. Men's Flat Knit Undershirts, 36c; 3 for éi. IRREGULARS OF MUCH HIGHER-PRICED GRADE. Soft, smooth quality, in sleeveless athletic e. Sizes 38 to 44. Mefi’s Tropical Worsted Suits; were $19.75; now $11 Two-piece, single-breasted styles, partially hand tailored. Most desirable patterns in pin and pencil striped shades of gray. S izes34—1,38—2, 39—2, 40—3,42—1and 44—2. DOWN STAIRS STORE Fxcellen! quality, but the prints are slightly irregular, which are not perceivable unless closely scrutinized. DOWN STAIRS STORE Children’s Pumps and Oxfords $l .95 :1;.;;5 45 pairs of Shoes, mostly with Goodyear welt soles. All styles are sturdy and very at- tractive. Sizes 1174 to 2. Boys’ Shoes, $1.95 35 pairs Boys’ black and tan leather Oxfords, with Goed- vear welt soles and rubber! heels. Sizes 3% to 5. Children’s “Keds,” 85¢ Were much more. 20 pairs in several styles and broken sizes. Reduced for quick clearance. ! . DOWN STAIRS STORE Lamp Specials 3 Metal Table Lamps, $1.95: were $1.95. Complete with georgette Seventy Styles Sizes 2Y2t0 9 — AAA to D Special Styles in AAAA shades. G Perfume Burners or Night Lamos, ere $1.50. ery Table Bases, $1.50; were, mp_Shades, $1 e With bindings. in “assorted colors. 4 Open-top Bridge Parchment den. Dhe: we 0" Polvehirome Drldke Bases. $2.05: ‘were $3.05, DOWN STAIRS STORB