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PHLADELPHIA GAN THE_EVENING ' STAR. WASHINGTON, D. €. THURSDAY. ' Statue Is Found 1 By the Associated Press. LONDON, August 23.—The children | of London are deeply resentful over the indignity inflicted upon one of their MURDERS PROBED Grand Ju iry E\ammcs B0OKS | dearest friends—the statue of Peier Pan cof Investment Company in Kensington Gardens—which, ring | unidentified vandals The youngsters who daily gather with their nurses and school teachers about the figure of James Barries immortal boy hero wept upon seeing the bronze body disfigured. When at 9 o'clock last night some of ung_acquaintances said in Inquiry. the night, was tarred and feathered by | in Tar a,nd Feathers| | ®ood-by to him, he was in his usual | postition atop of the rugged tree trunk, around the base of which tiny fairies, | rabbits and mice peep shyly in response | | to the call of Peter's pipes. But this | { morning he was hardly recognizable. | When park keepers endeavored to re- move Peter's ugly covering the chil- | pplauded 10 probably shares with the Liberty the honor of being | (l\r most nM( d monum: It was modeled in 1912 by the late S mpton, president of of Sculptors, inspire Lsilon Ohililvan Wesp When Beter Bin |1 | l t in the world. | Secret Radio Talk Possible. Secret radio talk without the use of <trict | codes is possible. according to the in- 1 fee] | Ventor of a reflector for radio waves which is being tried out at a Nauen, Germany, transmitting station. Experi- ments in “pointing” a radio beam at one particular receiving station are said to have been successful. Differing from other radio stations where the reflector | is a curved row of vertical wires be- | nd the transmitting aerial, the Nauen ation stretches the reflecting wires | over a horizontal frame Edmonston Grade of e month” and we are i for Sat- open for Saturday ftraction, g =t e in Higher fldred Frank- Smith, Billy Lee Hickman g chorus of 1s. OPPORTUNITIES e Was a "‘vn<°d the pro- EEEEEEEEEEEE}E owner was a this ples. For | 1 a license | e, but in the end this | authorities cqn- 612 13th Street Lansbur h & Bro. FAMOUS FOR QUALITY SINCE [860—Franklin 7400 7th to Sth to E— Home of the Original Foot Form Boots for Everybody, and the Famous Physical Culture Style Comfort Shoes for Women Open 'Til 2 O’Clock Saturday It is an unusual price for the Edmonston Footwear, liable to cut prices to any ridiculous figure. Pumps, Strapsfand Oxfords in the line and while the sizes are broken, wide variety of styles. Two Other Special Lines $7.85 ° EdmonstonsTo. INCORPORATED == No Branch Stores CARL M. BETZ, Mgr. Firemen Fight Wasps. Battling a blaze and fighting wasps | at the same time gave firemen of Hove, England, a busy two hours when a fire | recently ‘broke out in a railway cutting | 60 feet deep. Started in the trees by | sparks from an engine, the biaze at times presented a wall of flames 150 | | feet long. To get to the flames the fire fighters were let down the face of the cuttin ropes. Then the swarms asps, disturbed by the heat, swarmed around the men, stinging some of them severely & Co., Inc. - Plus but this is an “off there is a Gr‘ades at $10.85 ARE PLENTIFUL West Side Bet. F & G Sts. @ | | fl. | fl fl The First Department Store in WashingtonOffering the New G-E Vacuum Cleaner STANDARD MobpgL These Low-Priced Cleaners Have 14 outstanding quality-points We believe that quality — at very low these Electric Cleaners offer excey genuine General ionally high You prices. save money by purchasing them yourself at our store. It is this fact and big production which make these prices possible. The finest of materials—and only the finest ~—have been used in these cleaners, Every point that makes for ease of use, comfort of handling and lasting efficiency, has heen incorporated in them. We shall be glad 10 show y y - points which Prs, the fourteen nguish these And we wish to call your atten- tion particularly to point number four- teen which is the important faet that &e——x=="General Electric guarantees them Two sizes—exceptionally low in price ("24 50 and ‘T’35 00 While the the price, and a $10. attachmentys These Iwo sels are attachn a not i available at ts have spe- cial swivel joints which make them larly easy to use. without removing any Come in tomorrow, or And they are ¢ part of the cleaner. at any time, and let us show you these splendid cleaners. Try one yourself. Only in this Junior their lightness. their e MobEL €24 -y way can you realize f'eieney, Sixth Floor See Them in Our 8th St*Window Tonight. g AUGUST 23, 1928, P xmmz Continued Friday & Saturday Only GENUINE TORIC FAR AND NEAR INVISIBLE BIFOCAL LENSES KRYPTOK’S BEST AND ONLY QUALITY MADE POSITIVELY SOLD REGULARLY FOR $12 & §15 Each Examination Made by Dr. Foright FORIGHT OPTICAL CO. 907 G Street NW. i Equipment WHY Exclusive Optics 1214 F St. Ready Tomorrow The Great Final Clean Up! 0dd lots, one-of-a-kind . . . broken assort- ments and sizes. . .Nevertheless the prices have undergone a tremendous reduction, and you’ll lose no time in getting here tomorrow. Due to the smallness of some quantities, the sale is for Friday only, and it’s a real bargain day. We advise you to shop early as we ex- pect Fnday to be one of the largest selling days we’ve had. All sales final—no returns. DRESSES and pastel shades. rmerly $12.95 up to (15) Navy s 1420, F $33.00. \n“ . Sizes 14.2 Formerly (14) Light blue and tan flat crepes. Sizes merly up to $29.75. Now Jlack flat <rrp.- dresses Now " . (6) Dots, printed georgettes, navy, 14-18. Formeriy $20.50. Now (12) Flat crepes—white, 16-44. Formerly $29.50. Now (17) Flat crepe and geor, Sizes 18-46. Formerly up to § (36) For v Sizes 14-20. black and red flesh .m.l pastel shades (. tan and light biue. . $14.95 in light and dark tan Now e SHEUN 1418 $16.75 $9.75 up o $16.75 Formerly $20.50. Now $12.95 Flat crepe and g te, up to ) Sizes 14-16. Navy gettes, Sizes Formerly Now . (45) Navy orgettes, Sizes $29.50. Now (12) Black flat crepe dresses ENSEMBLES ette ensembles; sizes 16-18. 16-18 Formerly Full length $16.75 Formerly $16.75 Formerly $. (16) Flat crepe, navy and black. Sizes 14-20. £39.50. Now (12) Navy Now georgettes, misses' gizes In flannel, satin shades. Price SUMMER COATS in pastel shades, Misses sizes 10) Sport Misses sives Formerly $8.95 coats, For- (12) Flannel, up to $1675. Now 3 v s (6) Georgette and satin unlined Summer merly 00, Now $9.75 (5) Velvet coats, all lined, sizes 14-16, Formerly $2075 Price 5 . -$16.75 EVENING DRESSES Pastel Formerly $3500. 3 $19.75 Formerly $19.75 Formerly $19.75 £39.50, $19.75 trimming. For $19.73 chiffon; misses’ sizes Pastel shates Taffeta. Misses' sizes $3050. N (4) Blac $20.75. Now Black k chiffon with rhinestones, Sizes 18-40. Reorgette Sizes 16-44 Formerly Black ening dresses, rhinestone merly $20.50. Now Main Floor Items at Bargain Prices Buy Now end Save les and color in varions of the hetter grade ome of the most expensive ba Summier Slips, white and color lips, varion ers, 1o close ont (19 Da s (2-pe), all ec (64) Step-ins, lacey and tailo (56) lvrhlu in colors. Al s (10) Teddies to close out (20) Philippine Gowns, genuine (28) Silk Gowns, various colors and styl Siltk Pajamas, limited sizes Scarfs, in many n Sweaters, smaller and Waol 8 styles and color design r fabries es to cle Sum Washington’s Premier Collection of New Fall Frocks Fur-Trimmed Fur Coats Gorgeous Woven Cloth Coats At Special August Discount $ 5 PAY MORE? a ‘\§\“\\_\‘\\‘\\\_\}\5\\\\\\\\\\S\\\\\\\\\\\‘\\\\\ W. M. Moses & Sons Public Confidence Since 1561 Main 3770 School Information Free catalogs and expert advice on all boys’ schools in the United States. or girls’ Call, phone or write— American Schools Association Braneh First Floor Balcony New Necklaces, $1.2 Pearl* penda erystalline necklac necklaces of rondels and lovel fes of pink and blue; pearl* chokers in flat and round style combined with colors, s in various shades, “Imitation. Jewelry Section, First Floor New Fall Shades in Allen-A Hosiery 5] New arrivals in this very $1 silk hose include the fiv new shades i hose, like all anteed against \Hm A hos garter runs F Street at Eleventh To C’Ieame ana' Bled(fl Because it is a scientific blend ot the oils of Oriental limes and wholesome flowers and herbs Quinlan Cleansing Ol thoroughly cleanses, refines and whitens the skin. Especially bene- ficial to a dry sensitive skin. 1.00 and 2.00. Quinlan Preparations ire exclusve with our Toilet Goods Department. Grege Cedar Marron Glace Beach Tan Light Gunmetal Ex ve Washington Representatives for Allem-A Hosiery —Just a Step to the Hosiery Section—F Street Entrance. Jantzen Bathing Suits %6 and *6*° Because they are beautifully knitted, Suits fit without a wrinkle and all-wool, Jantzen retain their shape. The charming colors creat ed by Jantzen will harmonize with your type—blonde, bru- nette or titian. Sizes 34 to 38 Bathing Suit Section, First Floor The September Sale of Lamps - New Fall Bags are Here - Newness has a beauty all its own—and these bags vividly reflect the spirit of Fall, the coming new season. All the new Fall colors and styles in leather bags, top and back strap, some with shell tops and covered frames. Handba Displaying Charming New Styles at Low Sale Prices When you see their g leaming beauty, you will want to transfer it to your own home. A charming lamp can help so much to enrich the heauty of a room. The September Sale prices are what they would regularly be that no to select the lamips you need for Fall so much below the time The Lamp and Shade Ilustrated. qIR 50 Matching Floor Lamp and Shade, $27.50 A Dozen Others gt Special Sale Prices Lamp Seetion, First Floor Four Low-Priced Items in the Linen Shop Needs for now and later tomorrow Huck Towels 23¢ Part Linen Huck Towel cially priced Pillowcases 39¢ Pequot Pillowcases, size 45x36 inches. are offered at very low prices I.unch Cloths $1.75 cloths l anch Sets $1.25 Consisting four napkins; i a var colors The Linen Shov. First Fisor