Evening Star Newspaper, October 13, 1927, Page 31

THE EVENING STA e T e e ————— = TRAFFIC HELD UP BY HIGH WATER | Bladensburg Flood Detours Many Government Work- ers on Way to D. C. Epecial Dispatch to The Star. BLADENSBURG, Md., October 13. —Damage was not heavy but hun-| dreds of motorists, including Govern ment workers, on their way to Wash ington were tied up or delayed by de- | tours as a result of a rainstorm last | night. The Eastern Branch, which leaves its banks anpually, was overflowing when day broke, and by 8 o'clock the high water was spreading alarm along the Washington-Baltimore boulevard and environs. The watér rapidly receded, however, and by noon muddy walks and mussy flower beds or gardens in the lower MRS: ANNA W. CARRINGTON. night caused the death of two persons sections were all the evidences of it]anq injured four others, besides doing that remained. Last year the loss from high water in the Bladensburg section was con- siderable. The stream is a source of considerable anxiety to the county commissioners, and steps may be| taken to build a breakwater to pre- vent it overflowing. FARM DAMAGE HEAVY. | 400,000 Acres of Corn Flattened in Hagerstown Section. Special Dispatch to The Star. HAGERSTOWN, Md., October 13.— Four hundred thousand acres of ¢orn were laid flat by a nstorm in this section last night, the damage amount- ing to many thousands of dollars in labor, which farmers must hire above noreaal in cutting. tured and was ready to be cut. Farms throughout the county were struck. Rain fell in torrents, swelling many |r of the streams and re; ring 2 inches rstown. There were no serious in traffic or interruption of tel- ephone or telegraph service. TWO DEATHS IN STORM. Bailey’s Quarters, were forter. marriage by Brands heavy property damage. atrick Brown, 92, died today from a fractured skull suffered when he was rossing a street and was struck by a rolley car. Henry Kafer, of Balti- killed by a falling tree at Baltimore County. None of the injured, all of whom knocked down in_ Baltimore streets by automobiles during the blinding downpour, was seriously hurt. CANDLER TAKES BRIDE. Atlanta Man Weds Miss Brandon, Richmond Society Girl. RICHMOND, Va., October 13 (#).— Miss Elizabeth Louise Brandon, popu- The corn had ma- | jar Richmond soclety girl, and John Howard Candler of Atlanta, grandson of Asa Candler, were married here last night in the Church of the Holy Com- Miss Brandon was given in her father George C. of Richmond. The wedding, uniting two of the South’s well known families, followed a romance of school days. Miss Bran- CARRINGTON WEDS BROTHER'S EX-WIFE Cane Duel Episode During Divorce Suit Is Recalled. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, October 13.—The New York Sun says today that Campbell _Carrington was married here on Wednesday to' Mrs. Anna Walsh Carrington, the divorced wife ot his brother, Col. Edward C. Car- rington. The brothers gained notoriety last March when the colonel was arrested on a-charge of beating Campbell WASHINGTO) with a cane. Later the colonel's wife obtained a divorce from him. Cane Fight Recalled. Col; Carrington, & wealthy Chi- cagoah, who acquired his title as a membor of the staff of Gov. Golds- borough of Maryland in 1911, had filed a suit in Chicago for alienation of his wife's affections against his brother, at the time of the sensa- tional “cane duel” episode here. The colonel, who is 55 years old, waited at night outside of his wife’s apartment in Seventy-fourth street, and when his brother Campbell, aged 52, emerged, struck him with a cane, inflicting injuries that necessitated re- moval to a hospital. The colonel said his brother ‘struck at him first. He declared he had waited to “get evi- dence” in his suit. The colonel's wife issued a state- ment later saying that Campbell had called merely to congratulate her upon becoming a grandmother, and she as- sailed her husband for his conduct. Couple on Honeymoon. Counsel for Campbell Carrington, who confirmed the news of the mar- would not give further details D. C. except to say that the couple were now on their honeymoon. George L. Schien, Campbell Car- rington’s lawyer, would not comment on published reports that Mrs. Car- rington had cast aside a fund of $25 000, which was established at the time of the divorce in Chicago with the provision that she would not marry Campbell. . Army Officer to Speak. Lieut. Col. Thomas J. Dickson will deliver an address, ‘‘America and Verdun,” before Hope Lodge, No., 20, F. A. A. M, and its guests, at Masonic Temple on New York avenue tomorrow night at 8 o'clock. After the address there will be a critique and discussion of great troop movements and momentous situations. be an open forum and discussion of the errors which Chaplain Gen. Dick- son says exist in the histories used in the Washington schools. The meeting is open to all Masons. . Sufficient leather of all kinds to supply the whole needs of the world could be obtained from sharks. UNITED o> STORES INCORPORATED _ Howling Success Our stores have all made long strides in the marketing business, and each store has enjoyed and operated. success, individually owned ' Now we are organized together into a strong, well managed body of firmly. established mar- There will | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1927. 1SCHOOL RACIAL BAN LAW BEFORE SUPREME COURT Right of States to Bar Children of Other Races to Be Determined. By the Associated Press. " Whether States can prohibit chil- dren of other races from attending public schools provided for white chil- dren will be decided by the Supreme Court. The controversy reached the court in a case from the Rosedale School District in Bolivar County, Miss., where the school authorities required a child of Chinese descent to attend public school provided for negroes. It was submitted for decision without oral arguments. Counsel representing Martha Lum, daughter of Gong Lum, an American citizen of Chinese descent, contended Hoodmard & DOWN STAIRS STORE Friday is Remnant Day Remnant Day Merchandise is not returnable or exchangeable; not sent C. O. D. or on approval; Phone or Mail Orders not accepted Dresses——aReduced 50 Afternoon Dresses, special, $5. Satin, flat crepe and georgette crepe. Good col- ors. Sizes 14 to 20, 36 to 44. 3 Evening Dresses, $16.75; were $29.50. Gros de Londres and Pompadour Taffeta. Evening shades; sizes 14, 16, 18. Mussed. DOWN STAIRS STORE Coats v Crepe Dresses, $7.50; were $16.50. “Slightly muss- sizes 15, 16, 18. 20 Jersey Dresses, special, $3.65. One-piece models, in sizes 14 to 20, and 36 to 42 5 Afternoon Dresses, $5.75; were $10. Straightline mod- els in large sizes, 44, 46, 48 and 50. specat $95 20 Women’s and Misses’ Tweed and Plald Mixture Coats. in tans and_grays. sateen. Sizes 14 to 46. collars. 10 Raincoats for miss: and green. Of rubb Of double-faced materials, and lined with Two have beaverette (dyed rabbit) nd women, $2.95; were $5.95. In red zed material, in raglan sleeve style. that the child bad excluded from a public school. Counsel for the authorities insisted in his brief State laws for the segregation of chil- dren by races in the public s were valid and that a child of Chihese parents must go to one provi for negro children. —_— New fallen snow ‘makes a blanket o: about one part of ice to 10 partsi 6t air. Belts, special, 25¢ 200 Patent Leather and Suede Belts. in 1 and 2 inch widths. Black pat- ent, and green, rose, orchid and gray suede. 50 Pearl (imitation) were $1. Graduated style, ored stone cla 100 Imitation Velveteen Bag and pouch sty Chokers, T5e: with col- Leather, Moire and $1: were more. Flat s, attractive colors. Sweaters, Blouses Were $1.95 and $2.95 ot. Damaged Sweaters in 50 in the 1 light shades. and broadcloth and lace blouses. Sizes 34 10 44. Merehandise, $1.95: 18 ersey " Dresses. iner 2 Silk Pleated Skirts, and Jacke! Silk Dr Broken sizes. DOWN STAIRS STORE kets, and the Washington public is assured of finding at the United Stores, at moderate prices, the finest in groceries, choice cuts of tender beef, veal, lamb and pork products, with quality always pre-eminent. CHIPSO Especially Priced Large e R 4 T Large Cans Cream of Wheat Bhios's T T8 Fears. Lengths _sultable 0 Pkg' 23c DOWN STAIRS STORE for slips, trimmings and dresses. = DOWN STAIRS STORE Meadow Gold Butter Sliced Pineapple w ome n’ S Pump s an d OXf ords 31,95 : Hp © One of the gl')od'reasuns for United Stores in- in Heavy Syrup creasing popularity. Plantation brand—known for quality. Greatly Reduced for Cl 300 pairs in many styles and leathers, only a few of each style. Every pair in an ex- Lb. 55c Large Can 25c cellent value. In the lot black and brown kid, patent leather, satin and tan cali Oxfords, Pumps and Strap Pumps. Broken sizes 3 to 8. b g co Children’s Pumps_and_Oxfords, e & ‘rd-'wfi;?. 3 ol gan B Maine Style ™m 2 Good quality stock priced low. 2 cans 25¢ | UNITED STORES FEATURE. HOME DELIVERY SERVICE don met Mr. Candler while attending school at Washington Seminary, fash- ionable school for girls at Atlanta, sev- eral years ago. Trolley Car in Baltimore Kills 92-Year- DOWN STAIRS STORE 01d Pedestrian. BALTIMORE, Md., October 13 (/P) — The te torm of wind and rain which ¥ ed over this region last ! Were $3.35 30 at this greatly reduced price for Friday’s clearance. 40 Hats, $1.25; were $1.85. 40-inch All-silk Silk Crepes Loz, 300 yards of 40-inch all-silk Flat _ Crepe of a smooth, lustrous quality. In the fashionable Fall shades. h SILKS, GREATLY The Althing of Iceland is the oldest national parliament in the world. Men’s Pajamas, *1 200, of fine Amoskeag cloth, slightly soiled. Plain and fancy patterns, coat and middy styles. Sizes A, B, C and D. Meya Shirts, 8125, Imporied Loh Brosdciow, in white d_ broad: Quaker Qats Extra value on this seasonable cereal. 2 Packages Men's Ties, 250: were 50, in knit style. more. Fancy stripes and checks. Boys' _ Stor Buy a dozen cans and keep the cow in your pantry. itonewall were $1_an: plain, and aunder. on styles: R g e izes 14 to 177In Tot. Men's Hose, 35¢: 3 pairs, $1: Were 50c and 7be pair. 50 irs. pure sk and ragon- %. (- . Boc: were $1. lot. Boys’ Play Suits, %5 Wnaki and bids. cloth Blay - suits, in sizes 4. 6 an Hose. 50c: were T3¢ years, 80 pairs. in faney ' Knlel checks. Sizes 3 . 98¢ raroy! el Gerfert: 1. 100 pairs in sev- Children’ oroien, fRigri A but o ganda New Pack Tomatoes New stock just arrived. No. 2 Cans 3 for 25¢ DOWN STAIRS STORE Silk Underwear—Greatly Reduced sl s sz.so Was $1.95 to $5.95 Silk underwear of fine quality in wanted shades, but broken sizes:= Fancy Maine Corn First quality—equal to the de- mand of the most exacting palate. Extra Quality fo\.\(s cans ARE AWAY 200 Pairs—All-Silk Semi-Chiffon Hose Campbell’s Tomafip Seup Choice Grapefruit || [Fresh Hams 2 for 25¢ More of the same high quality we advertised last week. Lb. 27 Fancy Tokay Grapes Every Grape Sound. 3 cafis 25¢ 65¢ 200 pairs of a well-known brand, famous for its ‘wearing qualities. Shades of: Porcelain, Nude, French Nude. Cham- pagne, Pastelle, Shell Gray, Light Gun Metal and Black. Mock In lot: Chemise, step-ins, bloomers, pajamas and gowns. Slightly soiled. Costume Slips, $1.55 Schultz’s Homemade Mayonnaise A superior quality that has quickly gained the approval of seams. Sizes 8% to 10 in lot. Children's Rayon Plaited Hose, special, 25 pair. 96 pairs, in 74 length with cuff. Plain or ribbed styles. Tanbark shade, « size 9%. Also long stockings at the same price. Hose, reduced to 38¢c palrs Perte i 118l 100 palrs Service Full-Fashi “:,,,_Mm.:“ b e i aske w?'n:&d Teet. EGULARS of shades. Sizes in lot 8% to 10. A on. aizen 8 3%, 0 1018 jot. ere $1.50. Rayon ~Mixed lovers of rare palatableness. pales ‘Sl and- 109 pairs Black Full-Fashioned Silk S 8'0 . Jal'., 25c d rayon to top. Perfect: were $1.50. Gold Medal Flour Men’s Handkerchiefs Ceresota Flour s fol' 15C :Ino;'.u of experienced who enjoy best bak- ing results. s Bt 300 Men's Cotton Handkerchiefs with attractive colored horders. Women'’s Kid Gloves, s , $1 pair. 100 pairs, in white with black cuffs, or black with white cuffs. Sizes 6, 7, 7% and 7%. At All United Stores e e Es v Mueller’s M. ‘wd Saghels Reduced Nationally Accepted as Goods and Drapery Materi- the Best als. Greatly reduced for quick clearance. 22, in several materials, Good colors. Sizes 36 to 42. 65 Rayon Sports Bloomers, 65c. Dark shades; small sizes; rein- forced and flat locked seamed. Underwear, 50c. 53 pleces including Voile Gowns, Chemise and Step-ins, Broken sizes. ! Good colors. 90 Muslin Slips, special, Trimmed with real lace. hems. Sizes 36 to 42. Uniforms and Aprons Reduced to 95¢ 75 mussed from display. Few seconds. Broken sizes, mostly large. Hoover style aprons. Fresh Pork 2 Ibs,, 23c Shoulders United Meats are all of the first grade. ¥ Lb. 24¢ Choice Leg of Lamb For a genuinely economical and delightful meal. Special Lb F 38c Fountain Brand Hams They have gained the reputa- tion of being the best in flavor 4 Cans, 29¢ and goodness. Forget. Some Day”—sung by Me and My Shadow” ... Prince Piotti, Tenor. 3624—75¢ Bny —r - week Co‘fees “I'm Coming, Virginia”—piano f/ A solos by Lee Sims, pianist of AR Brizg: Sunshine Brand / Orienta 45c Maxwell radio fame. 3617—75¢ CEPRY All-pork Sausage Meat Yellow Bag 35¢ Grimes Golden Apples Grimes’ delicious Aavor—oh, 80 good! 3 Ibs. New Cranberries 2 Ibs. for 25¢ Log Cabin Syrup Medium size Aunt Jemima Pancake Flour 25¢ Best for a cool morn- ing’s breakfast. 2 pkgs.. Old Dutch Cleanser Chases Dirt! 50c. Fox Trot with Vocal Chorus. Played Deep by Ben Selvin and His Orchestra. 3610 Vocal. Sung by Chester Gaylord, “The ‘Whispering Serenader.” 3613—75¢ each QOut TODAY on’ Brunswick Records Electrically Recorded Also these and many others: “Mean Dog Blues” . . . “Corn- fed”—fox trots. Red Nichols and His Five Pennies, 3597—75¢ s s s “Just Another Day Wasted Away” . . . “I May Learn to Brassieres, 95¢ Were $2.95. 16 Garter Brassieres in flesh, fancy striped and bro- cade materials. Side fastening style, 4 hose supporters. Broken sizes. 22 Small-size Garter Brassieres, 50c; were $1. Side-fastening style, soiled, and reduced for clearance. DOWN STAIRS STORE Girls’ Dresses, $2 Were $5.95, $10.75 and $16.75. Girle' Silk Dresses in broken sizes. Desirable styles and col- ors. Tots’ Bonnets, 50c; were $1.95 and $2.95. ' 13, reduced for clear- anci es Infants’ Shirts, Bands 30 and Binders, 28c; were much more. Lamp Specials Bridge Shades, Domestics Ruffled Curtains, 75¢ pair. 100 pairs of sheer voile, cross- bar and splash effects, Comn- plete with tie-backs. Sheets, $1. 150 in 81x90 dou- ble bed size. Good quality, geamless bleached sheeting Pillowcases, 28c each. 200 bleached muslin cases, free from dressing. Two sizes, Assorted colored borders. 36x42 and 36x45 inches. Soft and absorbent quality. DOWN STAIRS STORE RUGS REDUCED 11 8.3x10.6 Heavy-quality Axminster Rugs, Seconds of $42.50 525 8 6x9 Seamless Velvet Rugs. grade ......c..... Seconds of 810 75 3 9x12 Axminster Rugs. $17.50 grade, i w $3. 10 8.3x10.6 Seamless Velvet Ri . Second: T e 920 10_9x12 sselm;eu'Velvet Rugs. jeconds of $290.76 grade....... szo 1 4.6x6.8 Colonial Velvet Rug. Reduced from ‘12 LEE SIMS The Favorite Radio Pianist Turkish Towels, special, 20c. SLIGHT IRREGULARS OF HIGHER PRICED GRADE. CORBY'S SPECIAL for this week Old Fashioned Walnut Layer Its delicious tempting rich: iime B/NT, LERYTS richoess wil Each, 25¢ “Don’t Play Aloha Oe When 1 Go”... “The Hula Blues”"— Hawaiian instrumental with vocal chorus. Royal Hawaiians. i 3620—75¢ To try it is to always buy it. At All Our Stores, 35¢ “Hike, Notre Dame!” ... “Down the Line” —sung by University of Notre Dame Glee Club (male :olt.:ea)‘ 3571—175¢ Jones”—sung by Al Bernard, with fiddle, guitar, banjo and traps. 178—75¢ “Sax-o-trix” . . . "In the Orient”—saxophone solos by Rudy Wiedoeft. 3395—75¢ 10 36x63_Axminster Rugs; were $5.95, re- 53'9 duced to.. “Highways Are Happy Ways” ... “I'd Walk a Million Miles” —fox trots with vocal chorus. Frank Black and His Orches- tra. 3619—75¢ FIND THE U. S. STORE IN YOUR NABORHOOD Address. 3321 Georgia Ave. 14th and A Sts. N.E. 2312 R. 1. Ave. N. 1401 E St. S.E. Brentwood, Md. Address 4700 14th St. N.W. " o> Member 18 WIDMAYER MKT. 19 DAYLGHT MKT. 20 EAST GATE MKT. 22 T. HIMMELBERG 23 BRENTWOOD MKT. 24 GEO. SCHEELE 25 A. BONDAREFF REISKIN f 29 MAYHUGH MKT. G A 31 SOL GELFAND 33 SUNLIGHT MKT. 34 P. KATZ 36 WALL'S MARKET 37 JOHN BRAYSHAW WA 6 18-inch Parchment Jr. Lamp Shades, 85¢; reduced from $1.50. 2 20-inch Chintz Shades, pleated, | $2.95; were $5. 4 Georgette Junior Shades, $2.95; were $6. skin Efféct Shades, 16-inch size, $1.95; were $2.95. 11 _Polychrome Bridge Bases, $3.95; were $5.95. 8 Polychrome Junior Bases, $3.95, ware $6.95. e 100 Tallow Candles, 3¢; were 10c. Junior _and Bridge : Bases, $3.95; were $6.95. 10 Serving Trays, 50c; were $1 Store No. ‘Member 1 H. SCHWEITZ 2 N. T. CHACONAS 3 F. A. DODGE & BRO. 4 KRAFT BROS. 5 FREEMAN BROS, 6 CHEVY CHASE SUP. 7 D. ABRAHAM 8 J. RIEHL 9 W. M. HORNSTEIN. 10 E. SPAHN f 11 J. F. ERRTER 12 BRADLEY HILLS [MKT. 13 M. LENKIN & SO} 14 C. HARBIN i 15 YOUR DAILY MKT. | 16 QUALITY MKT., INC. * s “Blue Heaven”. .. “Bamboola” —fox trots with vocal chorus. “Kenn” Sisson and His Or- chestra, 3595—175¢ Always Something New on Brunswick Records 100 yards 27-inch Deroleum Runner. Specially priced, yard........ 50c zonaxu Import panese ugs, very spe- cially priced. ... sl’so 50 l%Axu Chen‘lé ‘Washable $18.76 grade....... ugs, were $2.55; 10 9x12 Gold Seal Con- reduced to...... sl' “ goleum Rugs. Discon- 1 6x9 Heavy quality Axmin- tinued design: s1 15 ster Rug. ‘Were $9.75. Now - Second of $25 slg 15 Wool Chenille SR o lat inster Russ. Seconds of $15 s’ 4