Evening Star Newspaper, August 22, 1927, Page 7

HUNDREDS ARE HIT INARKANSAS FLOOD White River Rise Drives Refugees Into Red Cross Camp—Town Deserted. By the Associated Pr COTTON PLANK, Ark., August 22 ~Crooning a tune of the flooded | Southland — “Muddy Water” — refu- | gees who have reached camp here have had their hunger appeased and their thirst for pure water slaked by the Red Cross for the fourth time in a year. Their stock has been saved, except in remote cases, and the glowing campfires wafting swamp- ward the cdors of fried meat and corn | cakes speakes for the happiness of | the refugees. Interest in the present flood situ- ation centered today in two widely meparted sections. The White River Das driven hundreds from their hom: in this, Woodruff County, while the situation caused by the rise of th Arkansas River was considerably lieved with the tion of the rise in Desha Coun McLelland, in Woodruff County, was practically deserted today, the ma- jority of its 500 inhabitants having &ought refuge at the Red Cross camp here. The crest of the White flood has passed Newport and should reach Georgetown tomorrow, Red Cross offi- cials said last night, Dead Sea Fruit. NGEVI KIRK was passing the hall table when an unusual | impulse made her turn back to{ look at the mail lying there in two neat piles, papers and magazines one place, letters another. It was seldom she received a letter, for she wrote none. In fact, there was nobody to write to any mor And yet there was a letter directed herself! Without recognizing the ‘handw ng she tore it open and read it, while through an open door some- where the odors of the dinner being prepared by Mrs. Newton and Bessie gathered in intensity. She smiled scornfully as her glance flew from word to word, then she laughed. She laughed again after she had reached her room upstairs, where she reread the letter. Minnie Sprague hed written to her—Minnie Sprague of all people. What is more, Minnie Sprague had asked her back to Westmore for a week end visit! She crushed the letter in her hand and tossed it into the wastebasket, but the phrases lingered in her mind as she brushed her hair and changed her office uniform for a soft crepe. Minnie would not have written if she did not really want her. *“Must have got my address from Mrs. Piper,” An- ‘gevine thought. Mrs. Piper was stor- ing a few things that belonged to . Angevine against that time when too old to work she might set up a home for herself. An old maid’s paradise, of course. Minnie'had the man she 1 and cream. dence of money everywhere, from the late Mrs. Aaron Ward roses in the cut glass bowl to the soft fire in the grate. : Sprague is out of town,” Min- xplained. “1 am expecting him home tonight, though.” After supper they ‘had a pleasant evening alone together before the fire- place. Minnie laughed a good deal but veered off from personalities. She was interested in Angevine, but not curious, | “You look successful and satisfled,” | she said. | Angevine produced her finest speci- | men of Dead Sea frui “I am. Nothing to wish for, really. We are like one family at Mrs. New- . where I have been seems il And you »ok as sleek and contented | cat that has been fed on chicken | o | “Oh, Frank is a great money | maker,” Minnie replied lightly. The next morning as Angevine, dressed in a trim serge with charming touches of scarlet. came down stairs, | a door opened and Frank Sprague ap- peared before her. He stared at her | unbelievingly, then came forward with outstretched hand. | “How do you do, Angevine? Sorry | I couldn't be here last night to see you." Angevine replied in kind. But her thoughts whirled. He had not changed ave for a line or two of silver in his £old hair and his manner, which was | more assured. er o deceive as she 1k to the dining room, where the radiant Minnie waited. Paul red. ed the cercal stage and were beginning on the waffles when Paul entered. Well son,” Frank said. “What did T tell you about being late for break- | fast? " Looks as if you and I would | have to have a dittle settlement.” “I'm sure there's no harm in Paul's a_little longer than usual, Minnie said quickly. “Es: when he is tired.” d! Tired at his age!” Frank “What has he done to get tired. No son of mine shall grow up to be another Roger Preston.” Roger Preston was Minnie's brother and Angevine knew just how worthless he had been as a boy. She heard Min- nie give a gasp, saw her flush and | swallow hard. “You needn't always be throwing | poor unfortunate Roger up to me, Frank,” she said. “I'm not throwing him up to yvou, my dear. I'm only trying to impress 1pon you that one example of that kind in our immediate family is enough.” A perfect storm of angry, unpardon- able words followed.. No sense or con- trol and no regard for the amazed guest. Paul sprang up and flung out of the room. His mother followed him, Angevine was left alone with Frank, but he scarcely aware of her presence. Presently she, too, withdrew and went to her room. There Minnie found her. “I want to apologize for what hap- pened, Angevine,” she said. ‘But it is no unusual occurrance, Frank never lets up on the boy. It's too bad. Paul's all right.” And sitting down ked at length, blaming her hus- band, extenuationg Paul and herself. “Frank has one obsession that darling Paul is like my-poor brother used to be.” she sighed. “'And that he'll come to the same end unless he gets a lot of trimming now. Of course it is all unreasonable and childish. It makes me miserable. And it sets Paul against his father.” 3 Angevine said nothing as she listen- ed. She saw the whole thing clearly. Minnie stood by her boy undoing all his father tried to do. And Frank was hasty and unsympathetic, not much more right in his method than was Minnie in hers. She wondered how it would all end. Not happily for the boy, she was certain, if Minnie went had always wanted. Irony for Minnie | On pampering him on the sly and his to ask her to come back after 14 years | father scolded him in public. and see how happy she was with Frank, The day passed. Church, an after- noon motor ride and two exquisite “She wants a-chance to sample my | meals. Paul was sullen to his father, Dead Sea fruit,” Angevine thought,|and barely. tolerant to his mother. as she ate the chicken, Maryland style His father thundered at him, his ~—Mrs. Newton was a fine cook—laugh- | mother shielded him. It was all very ed at a joke of Mr. Everson’s and en- joyed the table decoration of zinnias captured from the first frost. Her thoughts were busy with the subject of her invitation, doubtful, curious, yet tempted. By the time the cream pie came she had decided to take Min- nie at her word. “If she thinks I'm afraid to come I'll show her that she is mistaken. Even if I haven’t got over the fact that Frank Sprague threw me over for my dearest friend, I think I can mystfy her a little. And if I must take my Dead Sea fruit along for her to inspect I'll take only the finest specimens and pretend I prefer them to all others.” Three days later Angevine packed a suit case with her choicest wearing apparel and began her journey of 80 miles. Very composed and charming in her black tailored suit, sable stole and black and white hat, she stepped from the train at the Westmore station and found Minnie Sprague's chauffeur ‘waiting for her. She entered the com- fortable sedan and was rapidly driven to the old Sprague home, where once she had hoped to enjoy a lifetime of usefulness as the wife of the man she Joved. As she mounted the steps, Min- nie came out to receive her. Accom- panying her was her son, a lad of 13. ‘““Angie, dearest! I'm so glad to see you. Come right in. Paul, please take her suit case to the west chamber. ‘Would you like to-go up at once, Angevine? Angevine went upstairs. The room was lovely in its buff and white with a touch of blue. She sighed as she opened her suit case and took out her gray crepe, her gray hose and strap- ped pumps. Gray became her. But how pretty Minnie was! Fair, plump, white-skinned after 14 vears. Sud- denly her Dead a fruit seemed to crumble and show their ashen con- tent. They dined alone, Minnie, Paul and Angevine. There was a maid, ev unpleasant and Angevine was glad when it was over. She left by the early train Monday morning. Minnie Kissed her good-by, Frank saw her upon the train. They both begged her to come again. She reached her own room at noon. Such a sweet, pretty room! Her books and pictures welcomed her. Luncheon would be ready in ten minutes. She was hungry. Oh, home was good, her job was good, her own money good. Had she really loved. Frank Sprague or en- vied Minnie? Better a thousand times to be an old maid than to live like that! Then suddenly she found herself laughing with real joy. Her poor Dead Sea fruit! It did not seem pos- sible but—they had changed to peaches! The End. GINGER TIGE ALE! NONE BETTER A. G. HERRMANN 50 Tenth St. 8.E. When Children Cough PERTUSSIN btin%s sa e relief / Cathedral Mansions—South 2900 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Corner Conn. and Cathedral Aves. Always Comfortable OU can locate in Cathedral Mansions, SOUTH, as- sured of being comfort- A Special Sale of Reg. $2.49 “Berkshire” & “Rex” Folding Card Tables $1.95 Ea. "—Every one knows these splendid makes of card tables and every one knows what a bargain they are getting when they can buy them for $1.95 each—so our advice is to be here_ early, as there are only 385 tables in the sale. They are well-built tables, with leatherette tops, metal corners and wooden frames supported by wooden cross pieces. Kann's—Fourth Floor. Stamped Card Playing Cards Table Covers Special at 29¢ 29¢ —Smooth surfaced cards with red or blue backs and in regular or the narrow bridge sizes. Very specially priced, a at twenty-nine —Attractive but simple designs, stamped on good quality white ma- terial. Each cover completely made, and Y bound with red binding. P2¢ cents. Kann's—Fourth Floor. Kann's—Street Floor. Brooch Pins . P2 —Every smart woman knows that it is the accessories that make the costume —and here at this price you will find the newest and smartest brooch pins—of cornelian, lapis, onyx and chrysoprase stones, set in engraved sterling silver mountings. Each with a safety clasp. A special purchase on our part is the only reason we can offer them for so little. Kann's—Street Floor. SR ! S W% In the August Sale of Blankets and | Comforts s i —72x80-in. Comforts, . covered with floral and Oriental designed mercerized sateen with plain sateen borders—some with plain backs, other figured effects. Colors, rose, blue, gold, heliotropé and green. North Star Plaid All-Wool Blankets $14'95 Pr' —Superior Wool Blankets, woven in large block plaids of rose, blue, tan, orchid, gold and green, with wide colored satinette bind- ing. Size 70x84 inches, Camels’ Hair : $5.95 Ea. Blankets at... —These are 75% camel’s hair and 25% wool, which makes them exceptionally durable and warm. They are in the natural tan color with fancy border. Size 66x80 in. Part Wool Beacon Blankets at $2'95 Ea- —66x80-in. Blankets, in two-tone plaid pat- terns and in solid colors of rose, tan, blue and- orchid. Single blankets with the weight of a pair. All with colored sateen bindings. Kann’s—Street Floor. I Under McKeever & Goss Management Rentals from $40 to $165 able the year around. The size and arrangement of the rooms, and the outlook from every Suite, large and small, gives wonderful light and air. - And the service—we want to stress that, for it’s being main- tained at the highest point of efficiency under the resident management of Mrs. Simpson. From one room and bath to six rooms and two baths. Twenty-four-hour " switchboard and elevator service. See Mrs. Simpson in charge at Cathedral Mansions, SOUTH—or M‘KEEVER«‘% 1415 K Street $ain 4752 New Georgette SCARFS $1.95 —Bright colored scarfs, some with painted ends, others attractive printed designs, to wear with your new Fall costumes. Kann’s—Street Floor. C.. MONDAY. AUGUST 22, 1927. Is Conspicious A Revelation in Bathing “Milk Bath” Perfumed and Aromatic at $1, $1.75 Among These New Dresses at $16.95 —This trend is decidedly noticeable and and $3.50 —This is a new preparation, originated by Denney’s, the noted beauty specialists of Philadelphia. It contains pure concentrated milk com- bined with other ingredients. It is truly a revelation in modern baby care—as it soothes and relieves irrita- tion from prickly heat. And vou will enjoy your own bath as never before. The milk bath was well known to the ancients and now you may enjoy it too! which trim many of the new m novel departure are the new materials are— Crepe Satins —Fall colors feature New many new Autumn browns, navy. Kann’s—Street Floor. among the many “straws” w! way the wind of fashion is blowing are the rippling circular skirts, the ever-popular tuck- ing, which has taken on new ways of fascina- tion; metallic stitching, and bands of velvet hich point the 1odels. Quite a diagonal yoke effects and many néw neck lines. Among the Flat Crepe Canton Crepe Balsam Green, Malaga Red, Newport Blue, Copper Leaf and also black and Misses’ and Women's Sizes Kann’s—Second Floor. Smartly Filling the Popular Demand for Large Head Size &, Thirty New Styles Ready Now at Only —The mode sponsors felt for sports and general wear—and these at the low price of One Dollar and Ninety-five cents meet every requirement for style. They are simple, they are smart, with grosgrain ribbon trimmings, silk linings and new brims Shown in all the new colors, including— . Sand Flame Brown Almond Chanel Red Monkey Atmosphere Gray Copenhagen Navy And Black Napoleon Blue Kann's—Second Floor. A Very Special Offering in the August Fur Sale— ~ Trimmed £ Sealine Coats lk\~ v (Dyed Rabbit) ¢ - $125 —These coats are made of fine quality buckskins and they are trimmed with squirrel, skunk, mink tail and fitch. They are unusually rich looking coats. In ad- dition to the “Sealines” this group also offers: Fine Natural Opossum and Kid Caracul Coats (September Prices Will Be $175 to $225) —There are only thirty coats in this special group, so make your selection early. No spe- cial orders will be taken. Kann’s—Second Floor. 'Ask About Our Special Repairing and Remodeling Service. A 32-Piece Set of Blue Willow Dinner Ware With Any A Tendency Towards Less Severity Eagle Bedding Co.s Surplus Stock. $15 Layer Felt MATTRESSES $9.95 —These mattresses are of new, white cotton felt, are guaranteed not to lump or separate, are covered with art or striped tickings, and can be had in all sizes. Springs, $3.95 —Regular $7.95 guaranteed all- metal Link Springs, in full. three-quarter and single sizes. Day Beds, $14.75 —Double-bed size, each complete with a cretonne-covered mat- o tress and guaranteed link springs. Kann's—Third Floor. First Showing Quality Seamless Fringed VELVET RUGS —This is the first time we have shown this particular brand of rug, and as we only have fifty of them we would advise that you shop early. Every. rug is perfect, very closely woven of a lustrous pile fabric and in un- usually pretty patterns and harmonious colorings. Kann's—Third Floor. $77.50 Room-Size Wilton Rugs $59.50 —Genuine Wilton Rugs, noted for long wear and attractive- ness. The colorings are rich and harmonious, and the pat- terns reproductions of oriental designs. Sizes 9x12 and 8%x10% ft. 2 $40 Seamless Axminster Rugs $28.88 —9x12 and 8%x10% ft. Rugs, in attractive patterns and lovely colorings. Every rug perfect, and at the sale price a bargain that every one needing new rugs for Fall should take advantage of. Kann’s—Third Floor. Detroit-Jewel” Gas Range Including the Model Sketched At the Low Price of $52.50 —You may choose from this and twelve other models, many in beautiful enameled finishes! Every model will stand the famous test of baking with the oven door wide open! In addi- tion to the free set of dishes this sale offers you— —1. A Liberal Allowance for Your Old Range! —2. Your New Range Connected Free of Charge! —3. Convenient Terms, With as Little as $1.00 Down! Kann’s—Third Floor.