Evening Star Newspaper, March 20, 1928, Page 18

T0 HOME BY AGE Tobaceo Mlanale 1l for More Than Year, Suit Over Es- tate Reveals. Br the Associated Press. | NEW YORK. March 20 —Benjamin N. Duke, wealthy tobacco manufacturer, fnancier and philanthropist, has been eonfined to his million-dollar home at | 1076 Fifth avenue by infirmities of age | for more than a vear. it has just been | lesrned. Occasionally Mr. Duke, who 18 73, sits at the big front window, look- ing out on the avenue, but most of the time he is confined te his bed The fact of his illness came out at the trial at Somerville, N. J, where a group of Texans are attempting ta ob- tain a share of the estate left by his brother an siness partner, James B Duke. It was later eonfirmed at his home here. Mr. Duke and his brother were left a fortune by their father. Washington Duke. who founded the tobaceo business which grew inte the American Tobacco B v gy s vigee METHODISTS OPEN BALTIMORE SESSION, had many other interests bestdes his tabacco | Tempnnnrr Prnhlbmnn and Pub- esncerns. Trinity Cellege. now known as Duke lic Morals Will Form Basis of Discussion. University. has been & recipient of his BENJAMIN N. DUKE. philanthropies as well as those of his brother. His Pifth avenye home is said ta be filled with a million dollars’ worth of art treasures. In 1915 and again in 1917 Mr. Duke was seriously Il with a nerveus dis-| erder. RS T T | Special Dispatch to The Star. ance. prohibition and public morals will ASSESSMENT HEARINGS PUSHED IN COUNTY be discussed by members of the Balti- more Conference of the Methodist Epis- Wew Prinee Georges Levy to Be copal Church at the annual meeting at Signed by Commissioners March 26. Special Dispatch to The Star UPPER MARLBORO, Md., March 20. | Georges County commissioners are now e in reviewing protests with Bishep Wijliam F. McDowell shington presiding The conference will continue until {March 26. General representatives from national Methodist _Episcopal Church assoeiations will address the conference on work heing undertaken THE FEVENTNG STAR. WASHINGT . D. 0. TUESDAY. MARCH 20, 1928. ansburgh & Bro. 7th to 8th to E-FAMOUS FOR QUALITY SINCE 1860—Franklin 7400 L] Maodes for Easter =, " Clothes and Labels As a rule the label in clothes is not in publiec view, Clothes themselves are a label though. The label that is hidden has a gnod deal to do with the kind of label the clothes make for the one who wears them. N N - Discriminating folk take pride in having the lLansburgh & Bro, label in their garments, SN Because they know that the correct style and excellent quality which the label stands for will be found in the service. Lanshurgh & Bro. e e N RN X = Rayon Costume Slips $1.95 It is tremendously im- portant that the shp he L\ BALTIMORE, March 20.—Temper- | lem Park Church. which opened to- | of taxpayers of Chillum election district | growing out of the recent general rea: sassment of real and personal propert Valuations in all other districts ha been set. As s00n as possible after as. sessments are fixed they are being| transferred to the new permanent books, this werk being under the direction of James C. Blackwell, clerk to the county The new March 26, vhan the tax levy for t , which will be based on Though a tabulation has not been made. it is mmm Ihs( the new nlunumm will eounty’s assessabl basis by oumm bringing it w areund $52,000.000. e i VETERANS’ ADVISERS WILL MEET IN APRIL Bureau Coeuneil te Consider Pend- ing Legislation for Medieal Corps. The Medh! Advisory Council of the | poAFonS the major considerations va measyre now pending in Congress for establishment of a bureau medieal | | by Methodists throughout the country | There will be discussions on education pension and relief, hospitals, homes and foreign missions well as problems | not directly concerned with the church. | A feature of the conference will by the election of delegates Conference at Kansas Cit and voting on eonstitu ments Among the speakers scheduled to take part in the conference are Dr.| W. 8. Bovard, Dr. N. E. Davis, Dr. Chlrlfi J. Galpin, Dr. John R. Ed- Dr. E. D_Kohistedt, Dr. L. E ejoy. Bishop Wallace E. Brown, Dr C. R. Oaten, Dr. George Mecklenberg lnd Dr. F. Scott "McBride Mattona Flat Wall Finish Main 7889 WALTER MoRrGAN COMPANY mnc Astists’ Materials, Sign Makers' Supplies. Paings, Varnishes. Brushes. Glass 421 Tenth Street, N W LR g L/ BURNISHINE POLISHES ALL Franchette Dresses Display the Bows and Frills of the More Feminine Mode Always $ 39. 50 There's a subtle air of quality combined with their chic that makes Franchette frocks the choice the woman of good taste. For every Easter festivity flwrr is a dress. The last word in Spring smartness, Only the hest and mm\ authentic styles are in this selection, so you may be assured they're the right thing. The Models Sketched— A. The heige lace model shows the chie of pleated lace. Blousing and cape effects B. The faggoting design on the bodice of this chiffen irock is unique, New pleated tiered skirt Second Flosr—Lanshureh & Bro, Not modes that are established — but modes that are absolutely new, that will be “taken up” by fash. ionable women inevitably! You may have the delightful satisfac- tion of being the first to wear the very latest thing—and what true woman doesn't desire that. It's Franchette fashions we're talking about, of course—for that spells trim, attractive with the new sheer Spring frocks. You will like these, for they are fashioned of the lustrous, smonth quality rayon that makes such an excellent foundation * for every dress. Pastel shades and white. Sizes 36 to 44. = S — 74 Also Crepe de Chine Slips at §3.95 Third Flosr—Lanshursh & Bre. For Business Women and Housewives - spite of its apparent Franchette Shoes $12 . change with the vogue. Their workmanship and comfert are can- cuperior. Two smart styles sketched A Clever Strap Slipper A new plaza gray or heige suede, with strap of gray silk kid overlaid on the quarter, A New Patent Pump Featuring the new hasket effect cut out on each side. Trimmed with dull kid. Recond Floar—Ilanshurzh & Rro. Franchette Hose All Silk and Full Fashioned Always $ 1,65 Fashionahle women choose Franchette Hose hecause they know it's the smart weight, he- cause they know that they may find the up- to-the-minute shades—hecause this hose, sheerness, wears excep tionally well! The daimty chiffon weight, of course, with lisle interlinings in garter hem and soles. Sizes 84 to 10, Street Floor—Lanshurgh & Rro, Their styles qualits sistent! . workmanship. \ =0 Franchette Coats Show the Clever Styling of Parisian Fashions Always $45 Selected by several leading stylists for their individuality, dis- tinction and style! Tt is only he- canse these coats are purchased by a group of stores that we can offer them at a price that is far below the usual cnst of a coat of this type. They combine Parisian style with American quality and N=EEN 2\ Two Models llustrated— C. Rlack upstanding, collar edged with jalvac fur The standing shoulder cape col- far is the distinctive feature of this coat. Of heavy ille Second Floar——Lanshursh & Bre. [ hroadcloth =0 N7 W\ R ?S NI N N \\\‘s-‘afi £4 = —— \ N Crisp New Smocks $1.95 No longer the artists’ monopely! Business girls and housewives have adopted it, too—for they reahle what an attractive utility freck n makes. Gay broadcloths, colorful cretonnes, prints! Trimly tailored—with roomy packets and smart novelty collars. lLong-sleeved models in small, medium and large sizes. Third Floor—lansharsh & Bro. s W ednesday Special! 200 New Sport Skirts, $2.95 The vogue for the twe piece calls for many smart skirts. And here are skirts pleated in all sorts of attractive wavs—gayly animated! Smart Fabrics for Present and Summer Wear Flannel tweeds, silk and wool crepe fashions them —made in bodice tops. METALS zlmhm-luummnu. ' o AR N ARTRRTILTS service in the Werld War. T}:e Selection of Worthy Furniture ~is a simple matter at Hender- son's, for our stocks are as- sembled with since rd for value, artistie merit and honest craftamanship. A vieit to our store will in no way Hliete you. JAMES B. HENDERSON Fine Furniture, Lo Uphelstery, Paperhanging, Painting 1108 G Street————Phones Main 1675 Main 7636 JuLius GARFINCKEL& Co. WASHINGTON PARIS We solve your Parking Prob. lem while shopping here by taking charge of your car, In our Infants’ Department on Fifth Floor we are showing now exquisite New Spring Oulfils FOR THE, BABY, FOR THE SMALL BOY AND GIRL. V. are prepared ith the most un al thangs, man moderate outhtting of the P al or prices, for the Jittle folk smart ing miker ith ¢ ability in NLY designing children’s clothes have contributed 10 this showing Coats Dresses Hats Boys’ Suits Rompers ursery Furniture Caps Sweaters Toys F Streer Corner oF 13™ AT 300 Pairs Ruffled Curtains Regularly $2.65 $1.64 PAIR The dainty yufiled style of splash and plain voile curtains with attractive colored ruffies. All blue and gold blend harmoniously with practically every decorative scheme, Franchette Modes Real curtain values—just when you want them! voile with colored figures with valances and tie-backs to match. There are rose, Order Awnings, Window Shades xmd Slip Coy cnz‘ Now Spring ! from which to Franklin 7400 ay and give you an € Iu-: are cc s 5 \H vou need da is call our representative will call timate of the cost terns covers, inches Fifth Floor—Lanshurgh & Mo, $27.50 Imported and Domestic Dinner Sets 100 picces service for Twelve Reduced ‘/0 $22 SO Women of di a daint seriminating taste almost mvariably chanse a neat border design or the smurt Nasturtinm pattern for ther dinner ice, The floral denign is Lile the itreon flaval pattern Sery of imported transparent china handsome hordey pattern s of domestic gold handles, Three et china, with coin popular seyvices that arve rare hargain Other 50 1o 100 Piece Sets, $17.50 to $47 50 wiath Floo—dansburch & Wen 1,500 Yards Crash Crectonne ik It yesembles dehghtfully artistic color combinations and pat Suitable for drapes and wide. Are Exclusive With Us in Washington AR SEEREN ~colors that will Some plain, others a ed with red green horders . black 38¢ Yard (s v cocoanut fiber linen shown in the mo for doorstey slip eovers, cushion Fifth Floor other decorative purposes. 30 Jane Stuart Will Shop for You Hand-Embroidered i g i men i s Card . Table Covers 98c each Mude of a splendid quality eream-colored — lmen--attracs tively embroidered. Many have neat hemstitched hems, let Jane Stuart shop for you Promp! service is aseured FRANKLIN 7400 SL98 Pepperell Mattress Covers, $1.59 Roxed on sides large enough 1o sheinkage. A heavy quality thit will e a splendid pro tection o your mattress Twin and full sizes 40-Inch Unbleached Cotton, 14¢ Yard Suitahle for all sorts of do mestic usew. A desirahle weight, Free from spots. 40 mches wide and made allow for 59¢Jacquard Towels, 39¢ Allover JTacquard Farkish Towels Spanky alsorhent tawels i« sorted coloved horders An unisually good qual iy for this low price Size 20558 inches ally ventent ! with soft leath i oved, gree W owill be ama ted o when tolded PN Flaor). Third Floor \ ,S_S)\// Imported India Cocoa Door Mats, $1.25 In natural « tively dec Made of hrush I8 24 inch size (0o busv to come downtown, Special! Folding Card Tables Folding Bridge Chairs, $2.95 comiortahle - at Cable N Tan, green, blue, Copen- hagen and navy in the grnu‘v Sizes 14 to 20 and 36 to 42 Second Flanr—1 t& N burgh & Rro. = Armstrong’s Block and Tile Inlaid Lmoleum $1,50 SQUARE YARD The patterns are sa attractive they would he e for any roam in the se! Green, hlack, hrown and tan comnina: — tions. It has the new “Accolac” finish which makes cleaning so much easier and preserves thel or pattern, 6 feet wide. 36x72-Inch Crex Grass Rugs Now $3 There's a Spring-like air ahout the Crex rug th makes it ideal for the sun parlor-—the porch—and quite suitable for the hall and living room, 1 You will he more lhau satisfied with the v long service it will Rose, blue and gree which to choose are rally give v« n from I\reh:w.l ir PN Ploor—law r stock . Special Offer March19to31on 2.45 hev will not wabble an noyvingly as von play, ta they are well braced and sturdy ! Green or hlack oire top with atiractive mahagany trim, + constroeted that vou canld vae ot for more than a cared talle Soowell “Wear-Ever” ALUMINUM 8-qt. Straight Kettle o $ 1 lmhv Peice .l " p" set of three saucepans at rette ar ma ed at e they may be fit Anshureh & Bre