Evening Star Newspaper, October 18, 1927, Page 25

THE EVENING STAR, WASHING' ON, D. €. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, ————————— e e e e e FAMOUS GOLD SCALES ARE STILL BEING USED ‘Correspondence of the Assoclated Press. DENVER, Colo.—The oldest gold icales in Colorado, in use since before the Civil War, still are weighing and Yudging gold nuggets brought in from the hills surrounding Central City. Of delicate but true mech: which has years of hard usage, the scales now are among the fixtures of the Central City Bank, on- of the few still buying gold directly from the men who garner it from the earth. Be- cause the scales were the only visible assets of the bank when it started business during the present owners are reluctant to shelve hem. Civil War, the The scales, according to old-timers , once the greatest gold- n of the State, were Purchase an Extra Suit, Overcoat or Mackinaw For Your Boy For Only Buy one gar- ment from this group at $10.75 and select any other from the same price group for only $1 more. Mak- ing the price of the two articles only $11.75. Four-piece Suits of strong woolen mixtures, tweeds and cas- simeres. Single or double breasted coats. Choice of one pair of long trousers and onme pair of knickers or two pairs of knickers. Sizes 6 to 17. ‘The Mackinaws of rich plaid woolens in dark or bright col- ors. Double breasted. Sizes The Overcoats of woolen mixtures in grays or tans. Well made and lined. Sizes 8 to 17. % Street Floor—King's Palace tress Covers Twin and dou- ble bed size Made of unbleached mus- lin. Practical, and sani- tary. 19¢ Dress Ging- hams, 8 yds. for 32 inches wide. Very pretty checks in new color combinations. Checks and plaids. $1.49 Velour Cushions Samples and one-of-a- kind patterns, in_ lovely Sofa Cushions. Just 100 in the group. Various desirable colors, and combinations of tapestry and 79¢ Oil Mops 2 for Large size, ready Oiled Mop; packed in a metal container. Window Shades, 2 for Seconds of $1 Oil Opaque Shades, with per- fect, easy working rollers, ecru and white. Plaid Blankets Usual $1.25 and $1.50 single cut, Cotton Plaid Blankets; also wool with cotton blankets, in tan 50c Felt-base Coverings 3 sq. yds. for Perfect quality, cut from the roll. A variety of attractive pat- terns. $1.50 Hat Boxes Large, black-enameled Hat Boxes. Substantially constructed, with sewn handles. 75¢ Rag Rugs 2 for $ 24x48 Hit-and-miss De- sign Rugs, with fringed ends. Crowfoot borders. All fast colors. 29¢ Cretonnes 6 yds. for $ Light and dark grounds, with floral or figured designs. 36 inches wide. Splendid drapery patterns. 79¢ Terry Cloth 2 yds. for $ . 36-inch duplex, revers- ible Terry, in modernistic designs. ~ Exceptionally beautiful for living rooms and dens. Third Floor $1.50 Silk Hosiery Women's Full-fashion- s ed Service-weight Silk Stockings, with a short lisle welt. Slightly ir- regular. All smart shades. Also rib top, extra size hosiery, with seamed back at this price. Women’s Fine Hosiery 2 prs. for Perfect and irregulars of Silk or Silk with Rayon Stockings. Point- ed and square heels in the group. Also regular and extra sizes, All new shades. Included are also per- fect, black heel stockings in all colors. Children’s Hosiery 5 prs. for Buster Brown Long Stockings, in plain or derby rib. Black, white, cordo- van, Russian calf, tanbark, grain, gray, camel, beige and champagne. Perfect and irregular. All size QTS e Ddgits Children’s S0c Hosiery S 3 prs. for Derby Ribbed Mercerized beige, tanl,nrk_ and grain, Infants’ Silk and Wool Hosiery, s Slightly irregular. : ‘White only, in sizes 4 to 6%. Splendid savings. Hosiery, 4 prs. for s Women's mercerized stockings, in regular and extra sizes. All col- ings in regular and extra sizes. Irregulars. Misses’ §1 Hosiery $ 1 . Silk-with-rayon stock- ings in a wide variety of pleasing colors. Slightly irregular. ings in jaunty patterns. Shades of tan, blue and gray. $1.50 Rayon Bloomers $ Women’s well made rayon. Flatlock seams. Sizes 36 to 48. Pink, peach, nile, orchid and coral. Perfect quality. Children’s 2 for Waist-attachment suits, high neck, long sleeves and ankle length or Dutch neck, elbow Stockings, in champagne, camel, 3 prs. for SO0c Burson ors. Included are split-sole stock- 2 prs. for Misses’ Sport Hose, 3 prs. for $ Rayon and lisle stock- bloomers of heavy texture Union Suits sleeves and knee length, Sizes Scalloped and Hemstitched Sheets Scconds of $1.69 and $1.79 fancy, seamless Sheets, in 81x99 and 81x90 inch sizes. Splendid quality bleached. cotton. Imperfections are 2 very slight. Street Floor . OO OO Women’s Union Suits $ Fleeced suits. High neck, long sleeves, ankle length or low neck, sleeveless and knee length. Regular and extra sizes. $1.25 Linen $ 1 white Bridge Sets Pure linen, in with colored borders. Set consists of 36-inch square cloth and four napkins. § : § § salvaged from the first bank in Colo- rado—the Bank of Blackhawk. That village now is a small place down the gulch from Central City, but at the time the scales were put into operation Blackhawk was one of the largest and most prosperous cities of the State. Henry M. Stanley, the famous ex- plorer, was one of its residents. The bank was started by an East erner, but his ownership of both bank and scales was short lived, for a few Charge Your Purchases Take advantage of the convenience of your ac- count and purchase the nu- merous things you desire as advertised here. If you haven't an account, come in and open one now. Balcony Floor 29¢c Dresser Scarfs, 5 for White cotton, 50 inches long, with hem- stitched edge. $1.49 Georgette Crepe, yd. 3 inches wide, A o e- Sratle colors. including black. 25¢ Huck $ Good size for guest and hand use. White, $1.50 English Longcloth $ 36 inches wide. In two picces. Embroidered Scarfs, etc., 2 for linen-color cotton, em- broidered in colors. Towels, 6 for with colored, woven border. 10-yd. piece Soft finish for lingerie. Also buffet sets of 1 Street Floor $1.49 Rayon Sport Satin, yd. $ and black. Heavy quality with lustrous finish. For sport frocks and costume slips. Towels, 3 for S 22x44-Inch, double- thread Terry Towels. colored borders. 'C Linen Towels, 2 for $ All white or with colored borders. Hemstitched edge. 75¢ Baby Blankets, 2 for $ Plain colors or checks White, pink and blue. Measure 30x40 inches. 59¢ Baby s Dainty, sateen-covered pillows, filled with ka- pok. Blue or pink. Dresses, 2 for and yoke trimmed with lace and em- broidery. Also muslin gertrudes to match. Long or short lengths, Sheets, 2 for Firm white muslin top. Measure 30x40 inches. Infants’ Flannelette $ * Our usnal 49c quality. Kimo- warm, white fi lette. im- med with pink o blue T $1.50 Sweater $ All-wool Sacques, in white, nicely _trimmed with pink or blue. Extraordinary 40 inches wide. Colors Street Floor S0c Turkish Slightly irregular. White with Excellent for gifts, Street Floor with striped borders. Pillows, 2 for Infants’ $ 1 Bisho styles. VJ’hipe nainsook, S9¢ Crib $ 1 with hemstitched hem at Garments, 3 for nos, gertrudes and gowns of Sacques value. Second Floor months later he disappeared with the entire resources of the institution. In an attempt to salvage a part of the “wreckage” the sc.les were sold at auction and were purchased by the Central City Bank, the present owners. When the new administration of the an aericultural credits bank. Japan Plans AIRDROME FOR VISITORS. Field for Aerial Guests of Nation. Correspondence of the Associated Press. TOKIO.—The communications de- state of Rio Grande de Norte, Brazil, | partment of the Japanese govern- takes office next January, it will build | ment is planning the construction Iis "and establish | of an “international airdrome” near | oo zew. Tolds, drill wells, an Susakl, on the Chiba side of Tolkin| et Satisfaction Since 1859 INGS) 810-818 Seventh St. N.W. Children’s 59¢ Flannelette Underwear, ‘1 2 for Gowns, sleepers, c_omhinations and petticoats of pink or blue stripe or checked flannelette. Warm and fleecy. Sizes 2 to 6 and 6 to 14. $2 Cap and Scarf Sets $ Girls’ wool cap and scarf, in red, copen and brown. 79¢ Costume Slips, 2 for. $ ‘Women’s Slips of plain or striped sateen, Strap top, bottom hemmed or with pleated ruffles. Black and colors. $1 Petticoats 2 for $ Sateen in copen, red, reen and purple. leated ruffles and elastic waist- band. Second Floor - 3 - kv s ) etae S W, me T, ( aD )Y — A Men’s 79¢ and $1 Shirts and J | Drawers, 2 for Slight irregulars. Medium- weight ribbed cotton and fleece- lined shirts, long sleeve style with high, collarette neck. Sizes 36 to 46. Drawers in ankle length. Reinforced seat; sateen facings. Sizes 30 to 44. Ecru and random. C Street Floor Men’s Sport Hose, 3 prs. for $ Reduced from 50c and 75c. Silk and rayon, with double heel and toe. Stripes, checks and plaids. Numerous col- or combinations. All sizes. ) . Men’s Pajamas Reduced from $1.50 and s $1.69. Plaza pongee and fleecy flannelette. Finish- ed with rayon frogs. All colors and ftr_incs. Sizes A to D. Men’s Lambsdown Shirts & Drawers, ea., Genuine quahty. The dye set by boiling pro- cess. Assures permanence and uniformity of color. Heavy, fleecy quality. All sizes. Strect Floor wirS (om0 W\ 1927. Bay, and for the purpose has in- serted an item of about $1,000,000 in next year's budget. The fleld would be 0 arranged that both landplanes and seaplanes could land and take off from it. The authorities believe that the next few years may bring many aerial visitors to Japan and it is hoped that ac- commodations for their comfort and nvenience can be provided. The e of the pronosed i ome fa 8o located that foreign aviators will not have to fly over Japanese fortifica- tions when visiting the empire. I T e Gen. Drum to Commanrd Division. Brig. Gen. Hugh A. Drum, com- manding ‘Wadsworth, N. Y., has been trans- ferred to Fort Hamilton, N. Y., to command the 1st Division. Heads Olympic Committee. Maj. Gen. Arthur MacArthur, con manding the Third Corps Area, & Baltimore, has been appointed chai man of the United States Olympic ternational athletic matches. nee ball nnd rennis, TR ORI Felt Hats Reduced! 2 for $1 A small group of $2 Felt Hats in numerous styles and all colors, including black. All head izes, too. Left from previous large sales and all in good condition. Street Floor—King's Palace qumen: s $2 Silk Hosiery Slightly irregular — but in pr. from top to toe, chiffon weight stockings in a beautiful array of colors. Included are also chiffon and service weight stockings with SHOHOHOHOHOHO OHCH Pointed-Heel pointed heels and the silk extending far above the knee to a short lisle garter welt. All best % weave only. Full fashioned, silk colors. $1 Chiffon Silk Hosiery 2 Prs. Perfect quality, pointed and up the back. Silk extends to a and all sizes. for ¥1 square heel stockings, seamed short lisle welt. Lovely colors Street Floor—King’s Palace en! 3600 Shirts! All New—All Perfect—All Correct These shirts have been in the store only two days, haven’t been dis- played, so patterns, selections and sizes are entirely complete in range. They are well made, generously full cut, with large armholes, full-length $ skirt, center pleat down the entire length of front, non-shrinkable neck- bands, ocean pearl buttons and guaranteed fast colors. Collar Attached Genuine Broadcloth Rayon Striped Imported Broad- cloth Neckband Style Collar-to-Match Rayon Striped Woven Madras Repp Cloth White, tan, blue, stripes, figures, shadow checks and novelty All sizes, 13Y; to 17 S9¢ Pillow $ Baby pillow size. All- over lace, lawn or dim- ity with hemstitched hem. Lace Infants’ $1.25 Robes Adorable Beacon Bath checked cloth. Shell edge, trim- med and finished with rayon cord and tassel. Creepers, 2 for $ Solid color chambrays or white dimity with collar and cuffs and embroidery add daintiness. Sizes 1 to 3. 79¢ Flannelette $ Slip-over style with set-in sleeves. Pink or $1.25 Crepe Pajamas s . Women's dainty Pa- jamas of washable cotton crepe. White or pink trimmed with contrasting colors. Two- $2 Philippine Gowns Fine white nainsook, fully hand-embroidered in vine and flower patterns. Scalloped neck and sleeves. Kimonos $ Women's sizes 38 to 44. Striped flannelette. Finished with pocket. Second Floor S9¢ Under- $ 1 ins, bloomers and cos- tume slips of muslin, voile, crepe and dimity. Trimmed with lace Slips, 2 for or embroidery trimmed. g! Robes, in pink or blue 59¢ Baby colored bloomer. Contrasting Gowns, 2 for blue striped, fleecy flannelette. piece slip-on style. )1 handmade and beauti- $L50 Flannelette Side-tie model. Kimono sleeves. garments, 2 for and embro!ifler:y. Gowns, chemise, step- ain_ Alsle Street Floor—King's Palace 79¢ Cor: 2 for $ Side-hooked model of rayon - striped cotton. Elastic gores over hips. Two pairs hose supporters. Sizes 32 to 46. 39¢ Bandettes 3 for $ Hooked-back model of rayon-striped cotton. Elastic at back. Sizes 32 to 38. Second Floor Men’s $2 Sweaters $ Part-wool, heavy knit Sweaters, with large shawl collar. Blue, brown and dark oxford mixtures. Sizes 38 to 46. § Men’s 25¢ Linen Hand- $ kerchiefs, 6 for Imported, pure linen, full-size handkerchiefs, with narrow hems. Men’s $1.50 Overalls $ Heavy blue denim. Double stitched seams and Bartexed pockets. Widely cut legs. Sizes 38 to 46. Men’s Lisle Hose, 6 prs. for $ Our usual 29¢ and. 35¢ Lisle and Rayon Sport Hose. Plain colors and patterns. All sizes. Men’s Ties 2 for $ Cut silks that formerly sold for 79 and $1 each. New patterns and correct colors. Open ends and slip-easy band. Street Floor Men’s Union Suits Usual $1.39 and $1.69; medium and heavy- weight ribbed collar and fleece lined. Long sleeves, ankle length, fashioned sleeve and ankle cuffs. Flatlock seams. Sizes 36 to 46. Street Floor woven figures Men’s 35¢ Van Heusen Collars $ 4 for Perfect quality. Van {nck, Van Nord, Van Glow, Van Ince, Van Kissle and Van Wynne. Sizes 14 to 17. N Men’s Night Shirts $ Former $1.50 Fruit-of- the-loom and flannelette. Plain or trimmed with rayon frogs. Sizes 16 to 20. Men’s 79¢ Work Shirts, 2 for Firm blue chambray. Two pockets. Triple- stitched seams. Sizes 1434 to 17. y . Men’s Union Suits, 2 for $ Athletic style that usu- ally sells for 79c and $1. Seif-striped madras and checked nainsook, taped armholes. Sizes 36 to 46, generously proportioned. Street Floor Men’s Work Pants $ Usual $1.50 and $2 pants of medium-weight striped effect cotton. Wide-cut legs and cuff bottoms. 32 to 42 waist measure. Included are heavy khaki pants in sizes 30 to 46. Boys’ 79¢ Blouses and Shirts, 2 for Striped percale, white or tan broadcloth, white, self-striped madras. High neck, long sleeves. Sizes 6 to 15. Boys’ Pajamas Formerly $1.39 and s $159. One and two- piece styles of muslin or - flannelette. Rayon frogs. Sizes 4 to 8. y . Boys’ Pajamas 2 for $ Fleecy flannelette, in ink or blue striped. gize: 4 to 14, Regularly sold for 79¢ each. Street Floor Boys’ Knickers Regular $1.39 and $1.69 Knickers of woolen mix- tures, in dark and tweed 1 patterns or unlined Crompton corduroy. Sizes 7 to 17. Indian Suits Boys' Indian Chief Suits, firm khaki cloth. Includes a flowing head- piece with feathers. Sizes 4 to 12 years. Boys’ Wool Caps, 2 for $1 Regular 79c and $1 rades. Golf styles for fl!le and small boys. Splendid woolen patterns. Boys’ Wash Suits $ Button-on and middy styles, of chambray and Peggy cloth. Neatly trimmed with contrasting color fabrics. Long sleeves. Sizes 2 to 8. Boys’ Wool Sweaters $ Slip-on and lumberjack styles, regularly selling for $2. 'Fancy patterns, in sizes 28 to 36. Washable Cuff Gloves, 2 prs. for $ Fancy cuff styles of chamoisuede, with em- broidered backs to match cuffs. Also 2-button lined, chamoisuede gloves. All perfect. New shades and all sizes. $1 Listerine & 60c Forhan’s Tooth Scconas of $2 and $2.5 panels of Nottingham and filet mesh laces. Edged with bullion or plain silk fringe. Ecru only, but shown in one to three of a single pattern. Very attractive motifs. Bargain Aisle $1 Toilet Water and Lb. Dusting Powder, Both for Bouton’s, Jasmin or Narcisse odors. Powder has large velour puff. Street Floor Stamped Linen Sets $ Former $125 and $1.50 Luncheon Sets of oyster linen, Consists of 36-inch center and four napkins. Street Floor Men’s Shirts and Drawers, each Heavy ribbed cotton, spring needle stitch. long sleeve shirts with sateen facings ond collarette neck, sizes 38 to 50. Also ankle-length drawers with fashioned cuff, in sizes 32 to 50. Ecru only. “Eagle” Crepe Silk Mufflers Slight irregulars. All bear original labels. Printed patterns on white, gray, beige and blue grounds, Street Floor 69c Sanitary Step-ins 2 o $1 Splendid quality flesh gum rubber with fancy net top. Lace trimmed. This is lowest price this particular number has been offer- ed for here. Street Floor Coney Fur, yd. One - inch, reve e coney, unlined for chil- dren’s coats or dress trimmings. Black, brown, cocoa, white, gray and tan. Heavy Laces 20 yds. for Cream, Cluny, torchon and filet mesh patterns. Mer- cerized and linen finishes. ecru and white. Street Floor. Pillowcases, 4 for Hemstitched and plain cases in 45x36 - inch size. Slight seconds. $1.25 Bedspreads 80x90 Krinkled Spreads in blue, s rose and gold. g Wide stripes. Street Floor $1.39 Stamped Pillowcases, pr. $ Beautiful patterns. 42- inch, good quality tubing. 59¢ Stamped ; Rompers, 2 for $ Made up. White cotton stamped with animal motif, Stamped Dresses _ Women’s usual $1.39 s and $1.59 dresses of un- bleached cotton, linene with gingham. Blue and rose trimmed. One and two-piece styles. Simple embroidery pat- tern and easily made up. $1.75 Electric Toaster $ Perforated drop sides, cord and two-piece plug. Guaranteed heating element. $1.25 Brief Cases Plain or with outside s pocket. Imitation leather in black, brown and tan. Strap or handle. Bill Folds Usual $125 and $1.50 grades. Three-fold, with one or two identification windows. Genuine pin seal and morocco leather in black. Street Floor $2 Silk Scarfs Georgette and silk s crepe in plain colors or artistic printed patterns. 134 and 1% yards long with fringed or hemmed ends. Handkerchiefs 20 for $ Men’s, women's and children’s patterns. Solid colors, plain white, embroidered corners and corded, colored edges. Pure Candies 2 boxes for $ Pure food quality. Cherries, nut and fruit and assorted chocolates. 1 pound in each box. Umbrellas : Men’s, women’s and s children’s styles. Per- fect quality. Fancy handles. Various colors. Street Floor Children’s Felt Slippers $ 2 prs. for Bootee and low-cut styles, in all colors. Sizes 8% to 11. Women’s Juliettes Ribbon trimmed, all colors and all sizes. Leather heel and sole. House Slippers Women's black kid, one-strap pumps, in all sizes. Women’s Shoes, pr. Pumps, straps and ox- fords, in scores of styles. All :i:es‘ 2% to 8 in the group, but not in every style. Various colors and leathers. Second Floor committee arranging for the next ir He has the 1st Brigade at Fort |been interested in amateur athletics for years and while a cadet at the Military Academy was designated a man for his skill in foot