Evening Star Newspaper, August 23, 1927, Page 17

MG WAGE EVE S URGEDBYDAVS Retention of “Fat Pay Enve-; lopes” Advocated—Undesir- | able Aliens Rapped. By the Associated Pro PHILADELPHIA. August denunciation of undesirable a this country and a plea for the re- tention of high wages were high Jights in an ad- | dress delivered last night by Sec- retary of Labor James J. Davis, #peaking at the convention of the Loyal Order of Moose. Mr. Davis 18 director gene al of the ord A class of 5,000, said to be the largest ever ini tiated i ternal order one time, was ini- tiated last night “There isn’t an: room in this cour try for people who love other flags, and the soone hey get out the better it will t . Davis. Secretary Davis. | would be the most prosperous’—and we know their present condition. “If 1 wanted to start a panic in this country, and if 1 had the power, 1 would immediately close all factories manufacturing the things called lux- uries. A country is only prosperous when the toilers are prosperous. As scon as you stop the power to buy | Juxuries chasing pows we hav “When you cut the pay envelope you start a panic. There is prosperity only when the 42,000,000 workers i this country have fat pay envelopes. AMUSEMENTS NATIONAL—“The Donovan Affair.” “The Donovan Affair” is not the best, nor probably is it the worst, melodrama that has flowed from the fruitful pen of Owen Davis, but so: one has called it a “mystery pla; and young America simply “ate it u to take a liberty with the good old Anglo-Saxon tongue. It is a far reach from “The an,” Ferene Mol- nar's delightful play of last week, to “The Donovan Affair,” but Washing- ton made it with a single leap last night at the National Theater, where it gerved to give the Natiomal Players a perhaps needed rest from the art of acting, n though it kept them very busy mystifying the audience as t> who killed young Donovan. There were cold shivers, hectic coughs, hysterical giggles and ecven hilarious ha-has durin he quest, for | the murders a case of “but- ton, button, got the buttcn” through three acts, in which nearly every member of a large cast, r forced by Ruth Molyneu: R Clear, H. ols, Willi Laurens Gichner, 8 under suspicion for the death of two men, each with | a game knife buried in his chest, during periods w! the lights were turned off to inspect a mysterious cat’s-eye ring that was strangely lumi- nous in the dark. John McFarlane was the police in- spector who started out to unravel Kathryn Givney. Leona rney, Ruth Moly- neux and Eisie ichols women of varying temperaments, who were un- der suspicion; Romaine Callender a composed and well ordered butler, with Percy Winter as the venerable father of the young Donovan who was murdered and who was supposed to be a very good boy until the whole story was told. Except for an unruly door, which persisted in opening when it should have remained locked, the settings | were adequate, as usual, and those of | the company who did 1 did very | well, while those who were less for- | tunate gave their best. At any rate, a large audience seemed to enjoy the play thorbughly, and—well, what would you? NATURALIST KILLED. Louis Agassiz Fuertes Dies as Train Hits Auto. ‘ UNADILLA, N. Y., August 23 (P). | —Louis Agassiz Fuertes, teacher, nat- uralist and artist, was instantly killed and his wife was injured vesterday | when their roadster was hit by a train | at_Potters Crossing, near here. Prof. Fuertes was the author of several books on birds and executed the bird habitat groups in the Ameri- can Museum of Natural History, New York, and in the New York State Mu- meum, at Albany. He was an instruc- tor at Cornell University, from which he was graduated in 1897. He was 53 | years old and was born in Ithaca. top the greatest pur- | | Woman Justice Fines Man One Day, | {Marries Him Next i the Associated Press. (.,\l ESBURG, 11, August 23.— Miss Helen Carr, 2-year-old Gales- vurg justice of the peace, fined George Lewis $3 in her court on an intoxication charge and then mar- vied him the next day, it was re- vealed yesterday. The secret marriage took place last January 10 at Burlington Towa, the ceremony being pe formed by another justice of the peace, k. Miller, with Sherift Delbert Murtay as one of the witness: GRAND JURY ASSAILS | FLOGGINGS IN COUNTY» Officials Helpless as Jurors Con- demn Whippings and Deplore Lack of Evidence. By the Associated Press. W 1 . August 23.—Offi- | cials he were helpless to move | against perpetrators of | floggings after report by the Randolph County |in which the inve: clared that “intol xisted in the count; < for these elf unable lence on which to indict obedience to e, the grand jury has diligently 3 arnestly investigated the | alleged kidnaping and flogging of citi- zens of this county. The investiga- veals most _intolerable condi- Svidence developed disclosed persons have been whipped. ach the victims of these criminal activ have been whipped in the late hours of the night by or- ganized mobs of men wearing white robes and white masks over their | faces, who traveled in automobiles | ith tags covered. Most of them | were lashed on the naked skin with instruments of torture that in some cases left wounds, scars and bruises that the victims will apparently carry through life. — Molly Malone Held Divorced. LOS ANGELES August 23 (#).— The Times says Molly Malone, screen actress, has been granted a divorce from William Crothers, former cast- ing director at a film studio here. Cruelty and incompatibility were named as grounds for the suit, Corn Misery Just three minutes—and lhe ltoughci( most painful hard or | soft corn or callous is out—root | | and all. | Shur-off is an entirely new rem- | edy which stops all pain the in. stant it is applied; is positively guaranteed not to irritate or affect | ‘hefl]lh) skin, but so quickly soft- | ens the corn or callous that in a | ’fe“ minutes you can remove it rensll) W] use old-time prepara- [uuns which often irritate and re- quire several days treatment? Get Shur-off at Peoples Drug Stores @ll over town) or of any othe good druggist, follow the sim. | ple directions and end foot misery ;Bt once.—Advertisement. INSURE Your Furmmu -nd Property J. Leo Kolb 923 N. Y. Ave. Main 5027 '! 3 Minutes Ends 1 $3.50 Philadelphia $3.25 Chester $3.00 Wilmington AND RETURN SUNDAY AUGUST 28 Special Train East Teavia e o Standard Time. n Similar Exeursion September 11, Pennsylvania Railroad Read the page advertisement in today’s Times for Clean Sweep Sale Savings at— THE HECHT THE EVENING- STAR, . WASHINGTON, D. C. TUESDAY. AUGUST 23, 1927. Womdmard & Lothrop 10th, 11th, F and G Streets The Semi-Annual Selling of Drapery Fabrics Offers Substantial Savings 45-inch Duplex Rayon Special 1% Yard Tn the popular 45-inch width, this attractive duplex rayon is one of the most beautifully finished of all drapery fabrics. and will retain its luster after long wear. 45-in, Stripe Rayon Taffeta Special $ 1 25 Yard The stripes in this rayon taffeta are woven in such a variety of color combinations that you may choose shades that will blend with the simplest or the most elabora seven striped combinations. e color scheme. You may choose irom 1t will hang smooth In seven lovely shades. Other Drapery Fabrics in Semi-Annual Selling Soft, Sheer Voile, that is colorful, yet light in weight, In a variety of pleasing shades. 3 40 inches wide. Special, yard .. Plain and Figured Filet Net is used to best advantage on French doors and casement windows, shirred at top and bottom. In ecru and ivory. Special, yard Rayon Damask, in patterns that show broken stripe ef- fects, is 50 inches wide. In rose and blue, mulberry and blue, red and taupe, green, black. Special, yard.. DRAPERY SECTION, SIXTH FLOOR VELVET Decidedly Smart for Accessories The shoulder bow—the tailored belt of velvet—the flat envelope purse of- velvet are smart notes that lend added chic to the late Summer frock and the early Autumn dresses. Here, you will find rich, lustrous velvet ribbons, in the most izscmatmg new Fall colors—with which you may make bows, belts and purses. Velvet Ribbons, ¥; to 4 Inches Wide 20c to $1.50 a yard. In Fall Shades of Napoleon Blue Black Scarlet Rose Emerald - Beige RigeoN SecTioN, FIRST FLOOR. Demonstration of Boncilla Toiletries Face Powder. . Lo s GG Sl Dusting Powder (wit! pufi) Compacts, single. . .Sl Compacts, double. X .$1 Rouge ..50c Lipsticks .. Sl)c, $1 Cleansing Cream. .60c, $l and $1.75 Cold Cream ....35¢, 50c, 75¢ Vanishing Cream. .....35c, 50c, 75c Beautifier Skin Food ... Lemon Cream.... Skin Lotion. . Cosmetique - Eyebrow Pencil.... Nail Polish Beauty Soap.. Toilet Water. Beautifiers (wee end sets).. SOc, $1 Bath Salts $1 Tower Gooos § New Stamped Art EmbroideryPieces Now is the time to make lovely Christmas giits at leisure hours— during your vacation. Unbleached Aprons, bound with col- ored braids, 3 styles ...51 Bridge Sets, cover and 4 napkins Stenciled Linen Cloth and 4 napkins Tan Linen Scarf Bed Quilts, stamped for quilting Pillow to match. . ART EMBROIDERY SECTION, SEVENTH FLOOR design. ..81.95 CLEARANCE Women’s Jantzen Bathing Suits Were §6 Now $4.50 At this price, it is worth while to buy a suit for the rest of the Sum- mer and next year. Make your selections early, for JANTZENS will sell quickly at this reduced price. Sizes 36 to 44 Black Navy Red Green Gray Orange Plain Colors, with Striped Border SPORTSWEAR SECTION, THIRD FLOOR. Silk Slips Reduced Were $5.95 Now $2.95 One of our very best makes of silk costume slips has been radically re- duced. Of a heavy quality crepe de chine, with a shadowproof hem. Trimmed at top and bottom with net, CostuME Suip SectioN, THIRD FLOOR. Little Tots’ Sweaters For the Coo! Fall Days $1.50 to $5 A splendid assortment of soft, warm wool sweaters in plain colors and novelty mixtures. Slip-over and coat styles. Ideal for Wear Now and Kindergarten Later INFANTS’ SecTiON, FourTH FLOOR. Some of the Most Popular Novels Reprinted at 75¢ Books that have proved so popular that the publishers have issued re- print volumes. Take a copy or two with you on your vacation or to camp. A few of the August titles: We ‘Must March By Honore Morrow Singing Waters By Elizabeth Payne Here Comes the Bride By Irvin Cobb The Imperfect Imposter By Venner Book SgctioN, FirtH FLOOR. A Balanced Diet for Your Dog 1f you have a dog, you want him to be a fine, healthy animal. These foods, scientifically combined to give a perfectly balanced ration, will keep your dog in fine condition. Chappel’s Supreme Dog Fiood Ken-L-Ration 18¢c a Can Hemo-Ration : 6 Cans for Kit-E-Ration ’ $1 Pup-E-Ration. . ....20c can Maro-Meat. . . .2 /z-pound clns. 45¢ Kib-L-Biskit S-pound bag, 95¢ Pet-Soap 14-pint can, 35¢ We Carry a Complete Line of Sergeant’s Dog Remedies SporTING GoODS SECTION, FOURTH FLOOR. ecru; 38 inches wide. Sheer Marquisette, with a dainty one-inch checked Woven of durable cotton yarn; in white or Special, yard Plain-weave French Marquisette, of the finest combed yarn, that gives a very clean appearance. In ecru, ivory and white. 40-inch width, 38c; 50-inch width English Cretonnes, of our own importation, printed on the warp, giving a soft tone to the well blended, two-side colorings; 30 inches wide. Special, yard The Occasional Gift of Silver A gracious gift to your Summer hostess—a birthday gift—an anni- versary gift are more appreciated if they are Sterling Silver. Flower Holders Candlesticks Engraved Candlesticks....$12 pair Bud Vases. . .$1.25 to $2 Sugar and Cream Sets.$11.50 to $55 Bonbon Dishes $5.50 to $22 Sandwich Plates $15.50 to $45 Salt and Peppers, set of 6.$3.50 to $5 Salt and Peppers $7 to $20 pair Sherbets, set of six....$12.50 to $50 Coffee Sets $45.50 to $60 SILVERWARE SECTION, First FLoor. Silk Underwear for wear now on vacations Glove silk and crepe de chine.gowns and chemise prove most comfort- able and are easily laundered—and are, therefore, ideal for vacations. .$20 to $65 $10.50 pair Tailored and Lace-trimmed Crepe de Chine Models Tailored Glove Silk Styles Gowns, $4.95, $7.95; Chemise, $2.95 SiLK UNDERWEAR SECTION, FIRST FLOOR. You May Build Your Own Model Airplanes 's with a_longing to build their own m\s~and what boy doesn’t want to— will ‘be delighted with these airplanes. Each one is furnished complete with an instruction chart, and, if you need help, we will be only too glad to assist you in assembling yours. Ideal Airplanes........ Fokker Planes. Curtis Planes. . De Haviland Planes. . ... New York to Paris Planes. $7.50 Also—We have a new arrival of imported Sail Boats, built along trim lines. Low Priced. Tox SectioN, FourTH FLOOR. Announcing The Premier, Exclusive Showing of SHAGMOOR Top Coats For the Fall and Winter Seasons Perhaps you have already seen some of the fasci- nating advance “Shagmoor” styles featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazar and other authoritative fashion publications. These and many additional “Shagmoor” models are here, ready for your Autumn and Winter wardrobes—for sports, travel, motoring, coun- try wear, and for all but the most formal oc- casions in town. “Shagmoors” are famous for their specially con- structed pure-wool fabric—in the tweed like weaves—that are so fashionable this Fall. Women’s Shagmoor Top Coats With and Without Fur $35 t0 $175 Larger Women’s Shagmoor Top Coats $39.50 to $79.50 Women's Coar SecrioN, THIRD FLOOR. Smart Fall Felts 1 nterestmgly $ .50 priced Clever little felts—decidedly new in the interesting, modern geometric tucks, patches and seaming—and de- cidedly youthful, too. They have that smart snug fitting line at the back of the neck—and unusual treat- ment of simple, but effective trimming. Only through a Special Purchase are we able to offer such splendid felts at this exceptionally low price, $7.50. In All the Wanted Fall Colors MiLLINERY SectioN, THIRD FLOOR. G Presents Three New Jersey Sports Frocks $ I 6.50 One-piece Frock with fan-shaped pleats Two-piece Frock with a new round neckline Three-piece Frock in a new tweed-knit ~ jersey Every one of these three models will fill a special need in your Autumn wardrobe. The one-piece for general wear—the two-piece for golf—the three-piece for traveling and country club wear. The Three-piece Frock in- cludes a skirt, striped slip- over and cardigan, $1650" SK ET C H E D—One-piecs Frock of jersey with fan- shaped pleats, $16.50. SPORTSWEAR SECTION TrIRD FLOOR.