Evening Star Newspaper, August 25, 1927, Page 16

~ o 16 . SOM CASH PAD OUTOVERVRE Telegraph Since January Shows Business Speed. | ) BY J. C. ROYLE. £300,000,000 has been transferred ph in the United January 1 to date. This - a record, and there is small that the total will be over $400 10,000 by the end of the year. This total has heen made up of sums of om 1 cent up. ctor in the growth adio transmission. | The extent of that growth was illus- ed hy announcement today of the he Mackay Cos. of the graph system, with ontrolled by the latter. | its inauguration in 18 | spite the fact that th 3 A { town or village in the United States | which has not some banking facilities | the more routine transfer of | money by check or draft. sained During War. d its greatest im- , when the emer- s from the move; t of hundreds of thousands of from their homes t nt item was carried in| i 1 card sen mp attached communica- with only a one-sent which brought a ca i tinon from the re . The neces- | sary messages in the transfer of the nt cost in the neighborhood of 5 to close the transaction. Twe cents frequently are sent by telegrap! to make up insufficient postage, Dy traveling men and others constan on the road. They request that their | mail be forwarded to them and then ! |desire to have br ing send money home for the support of | their families. Tourists account for a large volume of this business A larger part of the total money orders handled in the larger cit passed through the| branch telegraph offices in the princi- | | pal hotels. ' | The automobile tourist also uses the | ervice extensively, since many carry only a limited amount of cash because | of danger of robbery. Christmas, | Mother's day and other holidays are | productive of a huge amount of money order business. Millions of Messages. 00,000 messages will | litted by Ameri « January 1, a e estimates, s More than have been tr companies of cases where other nationalities are content to use the mails and spe- clalized uses have been developed in | American business which other na- | tions have yet to adopt. These include | b | sales campaigna conducted entirely by telegraph, daily reports from branches, | agencies and salesman, and tele graphic collection of accounts. SOUTHERN RADIO BAN_ DENIED BY BULLARD Chairman of Commission Answers| Complaint of Alleged Discrimination. By the Associated Press. Complaints th the South whole has been discriminated from dio Comm ct that compa are now loc: nterest among ing the establ ing when the com- ence was a ctiiamot the;sontrollsdl * the letter ission is not in st the inter- | in their | t y manner acti ts of any South and the commission cannot accept the the South is being is- and not one “It s & find that part of it is held for insuffi- ";’tfl - cient postage. The average amount of the usual cannot be telegraph money order is about $66.00, but for cable money orders this in-| creases to about $100. Cable Business by Tourists. | The cable money order business is heaviest during the Summer, when the tourist traffic is at its heighth, but considerable sums are transferred all the yvear round. In this country one of the largest sources of business is trom workingmen employed away from | home. One company has organized a | special department to solicit and care for this. On pay day scores of work- ingmen seek the telegraph offices to dne J state of affairs, because if the people of the South do not want broadcs ing stations and do not make applica tion for them, t take any action Bad Parrot Reprieved. “Polly,” an Amazon parrot in the Pearson Park aviary at Hull, Eng- land, has been saved from death as the result of a petition signed by scores of parrot lovers. *“Polly” had been blamed for biting the fingers of | a number of children when they of- | fered it dainty edible: 04, Close-cutting for Clearance— This is the time when every considera- tion is abandoned—and prices are at their lowest. Look through your wardrobe— nm‘l_ fill in the outs at these important savings. Spring-weight Suits , All Fashion Park and Mode 3- Spring Suits. Were $35 to $65 All Fashion Park Tropical Suits. 527.75 Were $45 to $65 All Mode Tropical Worsteds, Flan- nel and Shantung Suits. All Mode Glenkirk Tweed, Linen, Mohair Suits. Werel-su.s:!o 32215'.;“ $10'75 Tropical Suits Imported Linen Knickers. Were $4t0 $6........... Wool, Flannel and Knickers. Were $8, $10 and $15 $2.95 Best White and Striped Flannel Trousers. $7.75 Were $10, $12, $13.50 Topcoats—Fashion Park, Mode, Richard Austin (English). All alterations on Were $30 522.75 Clothing at cost. How About Your Supply of— Shirts Mode Shirts, madras, percale, etc, collar at- tached and separate col- lars to match. Were $1.19 3 for $3.50 Imported madras, etc., collar attached and sepa- rate collars to match. $3.50, Imported English broad- cloth, white and plain shades, neckband and col- lar attached. Were $7.89 $250 . aee 3 for $5.35 Best grade English broadcloth, cocoon cloth. White only. Neckband and collar at- 53.15 3 for $9.00 Pinest Silk Shirts, ra- dium, etc. Were 35-35 $8.75 to $12 3 for $15.00 Neckwear Cut Silk Scarfs. Were' §1 49c 3 for $1.25 Cut Silk Scarfs. Were $1.50, $2... . 79c 3 tor 52.25 Finest Cut Silk and Knit Scarfs. Were' $250, §1.39 - $3, $3.50, 34 3 for §4.00 Summer Robes Terry Cloth, English Crepe, etc. Were $5 $Q.59 and $7.50... Imported Flannel, ete. Were $9, $10 and 35.95 Silk, Silk and Flannel and Pongee. Were $15, $18, 510-95 $20 . Fine Silk Robes. Were $25, $30, $1L£.95 $35 .. . The Mode—F at Eleventh AT EVERING STAR. WASHINGTON, D. U. THURSDAY. AUGUST 25. 1527 Inquire About QOur Deferred Payment Plan WD, Moses & Sons Main 3770 Thirty- Third Established 1861 All Furniture is from regular stock and not merchandise purchased for special selling—Every Article is reduced 10%, and in many instances discounts are much higher : Cogswell Chair, upholstered in cut velour; coil spring construction. . . Mahogany-finish Frame Wing Chair, upholstered in taupe and rose patterned velour; loose spring cushion. ... Comfortable Club Chair, upholstered in all mohair, including outside arms and back. Color, taupe. Loose spring cushion, reversible . Solid Mahogany Duco Spinet Desk Tudor Finished Mahogany and Gum Writing Desk. . . Telephone Stand and Stool, finished mahogany ..... Eighteenth Century Finish Mahog- any and Gum Bookcase (double door) . . Claremont Finish Mahogany and Gum China Cabinet (period design). .. Davenport Table, solid mahogany antique finish (half-rounded style) Lady’s Writing Desk of solid mahog- any with satinwood inlay. One-drawer style (asis)......... Finished Gate-Leg Tables Mahogany and Gum or Walnut and Gum $17.50 to $56.00 Chairs to Match, $4.50 to $18.00 (/ First Floor Shops | | Handbags Reduction Sale of High-grade Leather Hand- bags, in popular colors and black and white | combinations, in 3 interesting groups, taken from our regular stock—a variety of styles and leathers, ranging in price from— . { $18.50 to $23.50 ( $15.00 to $16.50 Values Special, §15.00 | Special, $10.00 | $9.00 to $11.50 Values Special, $6.50 Gloves Washable Doeskin Gloves, slip-on styles, in colors of natural, gray and white. $ 1 95 | Sizes are broken. Special, pair.. . Fabric Gloves, in novelty cuff and slip-on styles, good Fall shades. Sizes 5% to 73, but not in every style. Regular value 95C $1.30. Special, per pair Hosiery Allen A Silk Stockings, sold exclusively here, famous for their wonderful wearing qualities. Full-fashioned clear chiffon weave. $1.50 and $1.65 pr. Jewelry French Baroque Pearl (Imi- tation) Chokers, soft, creamy $ ! luster. Special at. o o l 075 Rhinestone Br: $2.95. Special Canari Crystal Drops, on 30-inch strands of ‘:;Z‘rhl (imitation). Were §. ‘J‘ $5.95 Amber (Imitation) Hat Pins, $5.45 Underwear Very smart for the Fall hats. Special Nightgowns, of crepe de chine, trimmed in filet Margot and Baby Irish laces. Regularly $7.95 and $8.95. | cial for Friday. | Teddies, Step-ins and Bloomers, of crepe de | chine, some trimmed in lace, others plain, in flesh, peach, orchid, rose and Nile Regularly $3.95 to $4.95. . for Friday..... Special $2 b 95 § $75.00 to $45.00 $40.00 to $28.00 $95.00 to $60.00 $75.00 to $55.00 $59.00 to $38.00 $14.00 to $9.50 $58.00 to $45.00 $105.00 to $75.00 $100.00 to $70.00 Vanity Dresser with full-length mir- ror. Walnut and gumwood in light Walnut and Gumwood Dresser, large size. Crotch walnut front with floral decoration . . o Walnut and Gumwood Dressing Table, forty-eight-inch length with one large and two small drawers........... Chaise Lounge, upholstered blac] sateen, piped red. .. ... $15).00 to $75.00 $98.00 to $60.00 $60.00 to $45.00 $110.00 to $75.00 . Ivory Enamel Dresser with full-size mirror Full-size Bed tomatch............. Mahogany-finish End Table, half- round style. ............ Mahogany and Gum Fernery Stands. Mahogany Frame Console Mirror, star mitered. .. .. % Solid Mahogany Frame Ha Adam design; mohair upholstered seat. . Mahogany Nest of Three Kidney- shaped Tables...................... $40.00 to $25.00 Venetian Buffet Mirrors. .......... $26.00 to $13.75 $105.00 to $55.00 $60.00 to $35.00 $6.00 to $3.75 $32.00 to $17.50 $46.00 to $28.00 $90.00 to $45.00 Final Clearance OF Summer Rugs Rattania Rugs Regular price $2.73 Regular price $3.30. Sale price.. Regular price $7.30. Sale price.. Regular price $10.50. Sale price. . Regular price $14.75. Sale price. . Regular price $16.50. Sale price Size 30x60 inches. Size 36x72 inches. Size 4.6x7.6 feet. Size 6x9 feet. Size 7.6x10.6 feet. Size 9x12 feet. Kimlark and .Delar't Rugs Size 27x54 inches. Size 36x72 inches. Size 4.6x7.6 feet. Size 6x9 feet. Size 8x10 feet. Size 9x12 feet. Size 9x15 feet. Sale price.. 31.85 $2.95 . $6.50 #$9.00 $12.00 . $13.35 Regular price $2.95. Sale price.. Regular price $3.75. Sale price Regular price $9.75. Sale price.... Regular price $13.50. Sale price Regular price $18.00. Sale price Regular price $20.00. Sale price. . Regular price $27.50. Sale price Crex Herringbone Size 27x54 inches. Size 9x15 feet. Size 12x15 feet. Weave Rugs Regular price $2.00. Regular price $24.75. Regular price $37.00. LINOLEUMS Genuine Cork Inlaid Linoleums, solid colors through to back of cloth. Tile and marble patterns. Discontinued patterns, but in sufficient quan- tities for the average kitchen, pantry and bathroom. ... $17.50 ... $27.00 Sale price Sale price. . Regular price Clearance .... $1.65 Sq. Yd. i English and Domestic Inlaid Linoleum. $2.15 and $2.50 3 Extra Quality English and Domestic Inlaid Linoleum. Regular price $2.90...... $2.20Sq. Yd. / Special for Friday N 75 Dresses Materials are Crepes, Georgettes, plain and printed, and Printed Chiffons. Colors, Black Navy and Pastel shades. Sizes 14 to 42. " The Linen Shop Sheets and Cases Size 45x36 inches. Size 63x99 inches. Reduced to $1.42 Ea. | Size 81x99 inches. Reduced to $1.69 Ea. | Lunch Sets, $1.59 All-linen Colored Border Lunch- eon or Breakfast Sets (cloth and ] 6 napkins to match). The set, $1.59. 7 Pequot Cases Reduced to 38c Pequot Sheets | Pequot Sheets Special, 50c ea. Moses’ “De Luxe” Cotton Hem- stitched Pillowcases. Size 45x36 inches. Reduced to 50c Ea. Inquire About Our Deferred Payment Plan F Street & Eleventh Annual September Furniture Sale Py _— Secretary Des in Mahogany Priced From $35-00 to $135:00 Mahogany Humidor Smoking Cabinet. Has one drawer and porcelain-lined com- partment Antique Walnut Hall Chair. Cane seat and back Verona Mahogany Hall Chair. Cane seat and back Tea Wagons In Mahogany and Gum or Walnut and Gum $977.50 Anzllll?!mf-d Special Values in Lamps and Shades From 25%, to 509, Junior and Bridge Lamps in two finishes—Spanish brass and old gold. Bridge Lamp with Spanish type arm. adjustable ball socket. Special, $12.00 each. Table Lamps. Prices up to §22.50. Special, $10.00. Colonial Glass Lamps. cial, $1.00. Junior and Bridge Lamps. Close-outs. Special, $4.00 and $7.50. g Closing out all Summer Chintz Shades, also a few parchment and silk, for immediate clearance. All sizes, $2.00. All Other Shades 25% Discount Spe- " Cushions Covered in waterproof fabric, dur- able and good in colors, at the fol- lowing reductions, plain or figured. 10 Seat and Back Sets. Reg. $6.00. Special, $4.00 per set. ¥ 25 Seat and Back Sets. Special, $2.00 per set. 25 Seats only. Reg. $2.00. ial, $125 each. : e 25 Kapock-filled Waterproof Pillows, suitable for house or lawn. Reg. $2.25, $275 and $3.00. Choice $1.75 each. 100 Pillows, covered in cretonne, | choice, S0c each; good selection. Reg. $1.00 to $1.75 each. Cretonne 1,500 Yards New Cretonne Full bolts bright, cheerful colors on excellent materials. Reg. price, 63¢ per yard. Reg. $3.75 \\ Choice, 39c yard / $50.00 to $30.00