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ol FIND “BLUE BOOK" 1 OFBODTLEGTRADE Discovery Renews Vigor of| Philadelphia Liquor ¥ Br the As ed Pr PHILADELPHIA, September 10.— | Discovery of a “bootleggers’ blue book” caused District Attorney Monaghan | today to press with renewed vigor his; drive against bootleggers, hi-jackers and | gangsters, who, he declares, have | | operated in this city on an enormous | scale through the connivance of the police. The drive is now in its fourth | al witnesses who, Mr. Monaghan e expected would strengthen hie | of police bribery were under | subpena to appear before a special | grand jury. | Has Police Names, ‘The “blue hook.” alleged to contain | the names of bootlegge their wives and lawyers, with the n: of certain | 1 ¥ N/ . Pennsylvania and Middle Western and Pacific citie [he book Teported that the picture of a v_bootlegger, whose name has been mentioned in this and other liquor inquiries involving huge sums of money, | has vanished from the rogues’ galler This report will be the subject of ugh investigation, Mr. Monaghan | These matters,” trict attorney, wind has been blowing for the last few years. Buf, striking as they are, evidence has been gathered concerning actual existing conditions in police di: tricts in Philadelphia which are very | ! bad—the toleration of saloons and fous resorts—and the evidence is con clusive in case under immediate con- sideration that the policemen and the | police officials know they exist. In fact, | they admit they know it Tells of Probe. 1 “The in nto evidence of police connivance with bottlegge saloon keepers and proprietors of orts will be carried as far as possible. If police officials permit Jaw violations, the grand Il want to know the reason why. have been ordered to let places he grand jury will find out who ch orders, o technicalities wil be permitted to interefere with this investigation, and we are handling it in such a manner that no culprit can figure on an munity bath’ because of his having testimony before the special granz i “I am not free to stats what turns the grand jury investigation likely to take during the coming week. ! but I look forward to some important | developments, particul in linking up men alrcady frequently named with still larger operations in cohol to bootleg purpos:s.” | Several raids were mde by the city X Sma'l quantities of d and & half a dozen | declared the dis- persons arrested. Jumper suits for women were seen recently. THINKING PEOPLE Send it to FOOTER’S For Sanitary Reasons AMERICA’S GREATEST AND BEST CLEANERS AND DYERS 1332G St. N.W. ’'Phone M. 2343 1784 Col. Rd. ’Phone Col. 720 Don’t Endure Slipping FALSE TEETH r false teeth drop or slip when 1k, eat. laugh or sneeze? Don't be d and embarrassed a minute long- h. a new powder to sprinkle tes. holds teeth firm Save Money on Your Entire List! FOUNDATION TOROOF ROCK-BOTTOM PRICES 3—Branches—3 MAIN OFFICE-6™ & C.Sts. S.W. CAMP MEIGS-5™ & Fla. Ave.N.E. BRIGHTWOOD-592! Ga.Ave.N.W. US.TIRES oV CREDIT No Red Tape No Embarrassment Bring Your Car Registration Card Get Your Tires on the Spot NG STAR. WASHINGTON. D. C. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1928.° - OODWARD & [LOTHROP 10" 11™ F aAxD G STREETS New Fall Shades in Onyx Pointex Hosiery in these well-liked weights Semi-sheer Service Silk Hose, $1.65 Pair 3 Pairs, $4.50 Cuban Sand — Reveree. Burnt Beige—Tan San and Rose Morn are love- Iy in this semi-sheer shades in this lovely hose, weight, with lisle garter with lisle garter hem and hems and soles. soles. Service-weight Silk Hose, $1.95 Pair 3 Pairs, $5.70 Grain—Tan San—Beech- nut—Cuban Sand are a few of the new and smart All-silk Chiffon Hose, $1.95; 3 pairs, $5.70 In Pecan—Beechnut—Burnt Beige Cuban Sand—Seasan Other Pointex Silk Hose, $1.65 to $2 Hostery, First Froom. Brown Kid Pumps, $15 are worn by smart women This is an unusually smart brown kid model, with an inlay of real brown lizard and with quarter of brown suede. The graceful spike heel makes it a lovely afternoon pump. Brown kid center strap pump, trimmed gemuine snakeskin, $12.50. A brown kid pump with broad strap of lizard ealf and buckle; Cuban heel, $10. Others $10, $12.50 WoNEN’s SHOES THIRD FLOOR. Crepe de Chine Gowns, $4-95 Tailored or lace trimmed In delicate new pastels There is a distinct tendency to more simple lingerie— with simple hemstitching—just a bit of lace and fine lace yokes. Added to the dainty styles are the delicate new shades that are utterly irresistible—lilac—mint— flesh and peach. You will realize that these are unusu- ally fine quality gowns at this price. SiLk UNDERWEAR, THIRD FLOOR. Cowboy Suits, ¥5 Are Play Suits for active boys These cowboy suits—with plaid flannel shirt, necker- chief, lasso, pistol holder, large hat and trousers, trimmed with leather cloth and corduroy—are warm enough for Fall wear—and will keep your hoy out doors playing. Policeman Suits, $3.50 Made of dark blue material, with shirt, trousers, cap and club. Sizes 4 to 10 years. Toys, Fourre FLOOR. HartmannWardrobe T runks *50 These trunks offer more than you could expect at this price. Their basic construction on a three-ply bass- wood frame with two-ply vulcanized fiber makes for sturdiness. They also have the famous Gibralterized construction that insures strength to the corners and the cushion top holds the clothes firmly in place. Other featu washable lining, shoe box and laundry bag, hat box - and 10 hangers. Full size. Others, $39-50 to $200 TRUNKS Fourts FLOOR Hand Luggage for School and College Tourist Cases, in enamel and Fabrico on basswood frames. Fitted with tray. Sizes 24, 26, 28 and 30 HRCRISIPES: ... ovnvmsaans Sl $11.95 Hat Boxes to match teseseianess..$5 and $7.50 Black and Tan Blouse Cases, in 16, 18,20 22 and 24 inch sizes,each....ccov0 PO HAND Luccace, First FLOOR, Sketched—Printed silk square, $10. Bor- dered printed silk scarf, $16.50. Hand- tooled underarm b $8.50. Liberty ha kerchief, $2. Me tie, $2.25. ed hand purse, $%. Elephant from India, $6. Scissors from Japan, $2.50. Liberty of London Sends Many New Fall Imports See Them Now One does not have to make a trip to London for these rare silks and novelties (though they are worth the trip) for the iden- tical beauties seen at Liberty House in London are found at Woodward & Lothrop exclu- sively in Washington. Silk-and-wool Sungleam Fabric —a double-faced material used for distinctive evening wraps. $6 to $8 the yard. § Plush Rugs of unusual beauty are in two tones, $25 to $85. Hanshee Rugs, $100. Kashmir Embroidered Bed- spreads, $25 to $85. Table Scar{s to match, $6 to $12. India Print Bedspreads, $9 to $12. LiBerTy SHoP, SEVENTH FLOOR. Men's Lounging Robes, $32.50 to §55 Silk Paisley Shawls, $45 to $100 Figured Silk Scarfs, $3.75 to $65 Chiffon and Georgette Figured Secarfs, $4 to $10 Printed Silk Handker- chiefs, $1.50 to $3. Men's Neckties, $2.25 to $3 Leather Cushions, $22.50 Underarm Bags, $8.50 to $10 Hand Purses, $5 Change Purses, $3 Sunset Spreads, $9 Table Covers, §2 Printed Silk Crepe, $6 yard Rani Satin, $5.95 yard Figured Tyrian, $4.50 yard Plain Tyrian, $3.50 yard Wm:‘I Silk, $3.50 Crepe, $5 yard i Silk, $3 yard The Fabrics of Fall Velvets Woolens are Lovelier than Transparent Velvet, $7.50 This most wanted and fash- ionable fabric—transparent velvet—comes from one of our best -manufacturers—at this most attractive price. It is wonderfully soft and sheer—and unusual quality, that drapes beautifully. In new and lovely colors as well as black and white. S1Lks, Seconp Froor. Ibis, $5 yard (Silk-and-W ool ) A new wool and silk printed crepe—that is as popular as it is new. In a variety of patterns. :39 inches wide. Silk-and-Wool Tweeds, $3.50 yd. Tweed was never more fash- ionable than this season— especially this light-weight silk-and-wool tweed. 40 inches. ‘WooLENs, SECOND FLOOR. October Vogue, Butterick and McCall Patterns Are Ready Butterick Fall Quarterly, 10c. Vogue Pattern Book, 35c. McCall Fall Quarterly, 25c. McCall “Dressmaking Made Easy,” by Laura 1. Baldt, 25c. PATTERNS, Seconp FLOOR. Cottons Ever New Patterned Cottons Printed Zephyrs 45¢ yard Sturdy, yet finely woven, quickly made up into frocks for yourself or children’s school clothes. Easily laundered—always fresh. Fast colors. 32'inches wide. Charmeusette and Tik-Tak Prints 58¢ yard Permanent satiny luster and soft finish distinguish Char- meusette. In dozens of charming designs, quaint patterns, colorful and new. For women’s frocks and children’s clothes. Printed Percale 28c yard Fine quality, that will make up into the smartest kind of school dresses. In many new designs. 36 inches wide. CotTONS, SECOND FLOOR. The Cutting and Fitting Service Opens Today Miss Jonreau is here Fur Coats of 1928 $395 are tailored of these furs Hudson Seal Muskrat Leopard Seal (Seal-dyed Muskrat) Raccoon Ocelot Caracul Leopard Cat A coat of any of these smart furs assures one of a fach- ionable coat for the coming season. Any of these coats from Woodward & Lothrop assures you of-—not only a fashionable fur—but a well tailored coat of fine pelts—beautifully made and finished—and of unexcelled quality for this very attractive price. $395. The New 1928 Styles Notched Shawl Collars Johnny Collars Mushroom Collars Shawl Collars Round, Pointed or Spiral Cuffs Other Fur Coats, $295 to $750 Funs, Tuirp FLoOR. New Overblouses of Fall Of Metallic Cloth Embroidered Georgette $19-75 This exquisite blouse of gold metal cloth, with its vee neckline, that wears a jeweled pin is typical of this lovely collection of overblouses—inspired by the famous Paris design- ers. Others of silk cloth, black georgette embroidered in gold and silver and colorful printed georgette embroidered in “tinsel.” Also lace blouses. $11.75 to $19.75. g Buovuses, TRIRp FLOOR. Velvet and Lace Are New Fashions in @ Frocks for Women $ 4 2.50 Exclusively Here Lace is one of the new and important fashion notes this Fall; and Jane Wandl frocks—especially those of plain and printed transparent velvet—find that a touch of fine Alen- con lace at the neck or wrist adds immeasurable charm and femininity. This printed velvet frock with the swathed hip- line—the bloused waist and tiered skirt has a small lace insert at the neck that ends ‘n a smart tie. $42.50. WoMEN's Frocks, THIRD FLOOR. Women’s Tweed Sports Coats find often it is smartest to have Fur Only on the Cuffs $7 9.50 This model is a striking example of the new-styled sports coat—of tan tweed mixture, with a long throw scarf, that gives a smartly tailored line at the neck, and flat Otter fur cuffs. The modern- istic applique is a distinc- tive note. Other models in this group —some with collars of fur as well as cuffs—are trimmed with skunk, Jap raccoon and wolverine cross fox. Others $59.50 to $125 WoMEN's Coats, THIRD FLOOR. THE NEW IN SMOCKS “Bob ‘Evans” Aviation Smocks, $1-95 These smocks are found exclusively here in Washing- ton, as is all “Bob Evans” merchandise. They are fitted at the waist, with large wing cuffs and vee neckline. Of excellent quality broadcloth. These new smocks in blue, green, tan, orchid and rose. Home Frocks, Tump Froor.