Evening Star Newspaper, September 8, 1928, Page 5

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D. . MARKSMEN | SECOND IN SHooT Led by Only Washington State in Camp Perry Rifle Matches. Special Dispatch to The CAMP PERRY. Ohio, September 8§.- Placing in two out of the three team Matches fired yesterday, the District of Columbia National Guard ran second only to Washington State Militia, which won top Guard honors in all three matches, The 12Ist Engineers, c « Capt. Just C. Jensen, Ordnar ment, State Staff, took sixt among the 54 entries in the champion- ship regimental team match, with a total of 555 p of a possible 600. The 1st Regiment, United States Marine Co repeated ance of last year, winning first honors, silver medals and the Rumbold trophy yhich wa nted in 1910 by Brig mbold, St. Louis. Mo. on for the A. E. phy, which was pr team of Rouma: rallied_shootin France in 1919, the United fantry trounced the Marines for the first, time at this tournament. The United States Navy, taking second, shot | 568. one pomt behind the Infantry and three ahead of the Marines. Washi n e National Guard was fourth Militia 59 en- Local teams failed to place in either the enlisted men’s team match or the Port Clinton trophy event, top honors in the former going to the United States Navy with 570 po and the latter to *' the Kansas civilians with 556, Perfect Tally All the matches were affairs and called for 10 shot At the 200-vard, 10-inch bull’ 10 shots prone, at the 600-y inch bull's-eve. A big factor m the Navy victory in the enlisted men's team match was 8 perfect score in both the standing and | prone stages made by Gunners Mate E. | S. Peterson. Oldtimers here cannot re- | ¥ call this phenomenal score ever having | been made before ¢ The itemized scores of the local money winners are as follows | Championship re —121st Engine Alternates—Sergt. Willilam R. Lane, Company E, and Pvt. (First Class) Eu ¢ gene A. Ross, Company C. A. E. F. Rumanian trophy maich District National Guard: 69 o1 0 Alternate—Sergt. George B. Campbell, | Company C. The official bulletin shows seven Capi- tal experts landed in the famous Pre: dent’s Hundred and were awarded a 7 brassard which is worn on eve of one’s shooting coat. Those so favored are: David S. McDougal, 1746 K stree clvilian team, third brassard, score 144: Ensign Charies C. Pa 1715 Eight- eenth street, seventh, same score: Gui nery Sergt. Morris Fisher, United St Marine Corps, 1415 T street southeast, t rc 142; Coxswain Harold E. Jenkins, chief storckeeper of th | President’s yachi Mayflower |, twenty- | second, score 141; First Lieut. Richard M. Cutts, United Siates Marine Corps, 3101 Thir h sireet, thirtiech, Thaddeus A. Riley, X t Engineers, fort; ore 139 and Sergt. George B. Company C. same regiment, ninety-eighth, score 137, New Line-up. In the National Rifle Association in- dividual free rific match, which is fired &t 300 meters on an internation target, Arthur N. Thomas, 717 Massa- chuseits avenue northeast, won ninth ¢ bronze medal and fifth money prize among 28 civ; to governmental e y. the tnited scrvice team match, consisting of teams of 20 men each from th> va- rious branches of the service, was made an aggregate of the P N. R. A- rapid-fire events instead the actual firing of sccres by 20 picked men. This new method puts t Regulars at a distinct disadvantage b ise there are at least five time s as there are Regula stom, the Marines won first place with 4,648 points out of 5.000. Gunnery Sergt. Morris Fisher of the President’s Hundred was ninth man on his team with a total of 233 out p 250 points. time in many years the jonal Guard and civilians ran sec- and third, leaving fourth. fifth and sixth places to the Regular Army vy and United States Coast Guard respec- tively. First Licut. Edward A, McMahon Headquarters and Service Company 121st Emmi °r's. scoring 232 for the firly Team. That Capit McDougal, whose se to bob up e me a rifle competition team with a score of 2 points behind tr The best the R ‘0ast Guards first debut in the uni SUBMARINE VICTIMS BURIED IN ENGLAND One Who Lost Lives Aboard L-55 in 1319 Are Given Full Honors at Funeral and, September ceremony, the 41 officers and men of the L-55. which was sunk by ans in_ihe Baltic in June buried in the naval ceme- vesterday ry branch of th eral 1cpresentatives of g powers 'd the coffins as they * were bornc through streets lined with thousands of spectat lors from the warship I volley over buglers sounded taps The bodies were brought here Wed- nesday night on the cruiser Champion TThe vessel received them at Reval Fsthonia, to which port they were fransported from Russian waters on a merchantman. __THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. D. (.. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1928, WooDwARD & [LOTHROP 10™ 11™ F axnpD G STREETS The Semi-Annual Selling Ends Next Saturday Six more days to shop for these and other homefurnishings values Genuine Almco Lamps Specially Priced ' Brilges $29'50 Juniors These are the Tamps that have won such favor New Seamless AXInInStCI‘ Rugs Far below regular in the Semi-Annual Selling 9xt2 sise 1.616.6 size These are values you $45 $13.75 This special lot of the very finest quality 83106 size 1 Focn $43.50 because they are hetter made and finer looking. Almco Lamps are made as a unit. These are special prices that you can find only in this Semi-Annual Lvent should sce carly Monday. P $6.75 showmg of the approved Fall patterns and 6 619 size colors. After this next week, these will he 27 x54 sis $28.50 far more, so you will prfv(il by buying now. $3.95 Axminster Rugs contains comprehensive Wool Wilton Rugs Specially Priced These high-grade rugs. so noted for their long-wearing qualities, are priced much below regular. In this lot are a variety of the new patterns for Fall. Axminster Rugs Specially Priced New Persian and Chinese effects, patterns that are heing shown in domestic rugs for the first tinw this season appear in this group of Fine Axminster Rugs. $63.75 4.6x7.6 1 9x12 /.. ...$36.75 4.6x66 :.....$12.75 8.3x10.6 .....$61.50 63: . : 3106 . $34.50 oo wiodeiu'ers OES0 0x9 te0ee...$39.50 27x54 GxON o ol NSRS . $3.75 High Grade Chinese Rugs At Remarkable Savings in This Event 9x12 size 147 size zg;g :g;g I'hese are the fine rugs that you have always %85 wanted to have in your home, and now, dur- ing this last weck of the Semi-Annual Selling. 3x6 size $55 810 size ; q an buy them at remarkable reductions 2.6x5 size $ vou can buy ; i . = 3215 to 3250 from their usual selling prices. All are choice $42.50 Si0csr qualities in an extensive assortment of colors Living R Suites,*250 iving Room Muites, The three pieces shown above are splendidly done in the popular exposed frame design and are covered with fine mohair. The reverse side of the cushions are in fricze. A truly notable feature is the comfortable Cogswell Chair in cach suite. 2xd size $165 $22:50 OnmirNTAL AND Domrstic Rues, Firti Froor. Framed Pictures N.w Console Twenty Different Subjects $ 3 Mirrors, 35 Only the Semi-Annual Selling permits such an Specially Priced The only way to rcalize that these pictures are very special is to see them. All are at- tractively mounted in high-grade frames. clear plate glasses. You should certamly see the wide variety mounted in gilt or silver of subjects offered—landscape motifs, Ve- fesmies with netian scenes, garden subjects—are hut a Dining Room Suites,*250 " " suite, “The Martha Washington,” is executed in a charmingly simple manner that is characteristic of Sheraton influence. ‘The ten picces - are of combination mahogany. China cabinet, server, buffet, table, armchair and five side Cloisonne Lamps <= unusual price on mirrors of this quality. Fine, top orna- Services Shade, priced Of Special Interest Now , $12.50. extra, $ DEFERRED PAYMENT Convenient terms of pay ment may be arranged if vou do not wish te make the Sketched at the right is one of the eight different styles offer- ed at this special price. All are softly inlaid with lovely colors that accent their design. - chase. entire outlay at time of pur- FREE SHIPMENT Junior and Bridge Por ables, $4 Savings are offered during the Semi-Annual Selling on these istically-shaped portables, in antique finish. Several styles in hoth Junior and Bridge lamps from which to select. Lamps Anp Snspes, SEVENTH PLooR. We will pack, crate and . free of charge, any purchases you may make to any shipping point in the continental United States. Bedroom Suites, 250 Rare charm that is achieved by simplicity is outstandis this suite, “The Barvale,” sketched above. ‘The broad, surfaces are of walnut vencers with panels of maple burls. This suite with twin beds is $300 FUrNITURE, S1xTH FLOOR. Petit Point Luncheon Sets *10 The 54x3+ cloth and six 13x13 napkins that com- prise cach of these sets are decidedly new. Colored embroidery — that popular feature of Fall decoration— is splendidly exccuted in these. Linens, Seconp Froor. Imported Italian Book Covers Beautifully colored These lovely leather covers have hand-sewn edges and unusual raised designs, the latter colored in soft tints of handsome combinations. Phone Book Covers, $7.50 Book Covers, $3.50 Photograph Covers, $15, $16.50 STATIONERY, FIRST FLOOR, Decorative Needs for Fall Hemes In making over your home for the coming social season vou will find that these needs here will assist you greatly in achieving an air of comfort. Silk Brocade Pillows; rose, gold, green. garnet, copper Rayon Flower - Trimmed Pillows; round, oval, oblong and crescent shapes $2.95 each Cut Velour Pillows; in attractive color combinations Scrap Baskets; covered in con- ventional rep patterns Brocade Scrap Baskets; oval or round shapes i ...$3.50 ART EMBROIDERY, SEVENTH FLOOR. Make Your Lamp Shades Here We have just received a new line of rosebud trimming, silk and metal braids, pleated silk edging, fancy and plain georgettes and taffeta silks. Free Instruction if you buy materials here ART EMBROIDERY, SEVENTH FLOOR. L) o

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