Evening Star Newspaper, October 4, 1928, Page 24

DAYLIGHT HOLD-UPS NET §112.000 L0OT Bank Robbers and Gem| | Wallace Streater, chairman of the Ar- Thieves Make Two Forays in Minneapolis. B the Associated Press. MINNEAPOLIS, October 4.—Bank tobbers and jewel thieves descended on Minneapolis yesterday and in two dar- | Mrs. | Willard Hotel in conjunction with the | ARMISTICE DAY PLANS PROGRESSING Churches Will Be Asked to Include Observance in Services—Ball to Be Held. Plans for celebrating Armistice day under the auspices of local veterans’ organizations are going forward rapidly. mistice day celebration committee of the American Legion, announced today that all the churches of the District have been requested to observe specially the 11 o'clock service on Sunday, Novem ber 11, in honor of the tenth anniver- sary of the signing of the armistice. A special box for the President and Coolidge will be reserved at the Armistice ball, and the several Ameri- I THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON. D. C. — special boxes can Legion and Veterans' of Forel Wars vosts will have draped in post colors. A meeting of the . joint committee arranging the | event will be held Tuesday afternoon at the Willard Hotel. Art school students have been in- | vited to participate in the competition | for cash prizes for the best designs for | Armistice day posters, which the joint | committee of the American Legion and | Veterans of Forelgn Wars have an-| nounced. Elevator Conductor Hnrt. Clyde Wallace, colored. 1407 W street, employed as elevator conductor at the Riverside Apartments, 2145 W street, ught his head in the door of the ele- vator while at work yesterday afternoon and received a painful injury to his; neck. He was treated at Emergency Hospi- tal, where it was reported that his con- dition was not serious. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 4. 1978. WooDwWARD & LOTHROP 10™ 11™ F axnD G STREETS Remnant Day Savings %, %—and More Remnant Day Merchandise is not returnable or exchangeable, not sent C . 0. D.'or on approval; mail or phone orders not nccepted ing daylight hold-ups escaped with| $12,000 in cash and gems estimated to be worth $100,000. The victims were the Penn Avenue State Bank. which lost the money. and Ernest H. Porter of Chicago. repre- senting the Sohn & Prins Co.. who Jost the gems. Three men were in- volved in each robbery, but it was not believed that mu were the same gang. | Flourishing ols and uttering threats of death, the bandits held six persons at bay in the bank while they seized the cash Th the_ jewel robbery, the bandits| e raided an intercity bus which was car- | FIED” Heating Plant by a member rying Porte. and a guard from St. Paul | of this Association is not only guar- to Minneapolis, and carried both men | anteed to give you lasting satisfac- away in their own car. The guard was | tion by the contractor, but his work slugged when he hesitated to obey the | is also guaranteed by the Associa- bandits' commands, but was found later | tion. Be sure to know the many wandering in a daze near the scene of \ advantages of “CERTIFIED HEAT" the hold-up. BEFORE placing a contract — the Porter also was carried away by the | booklets will tell you, and they are robbers, but they threw him from the | free. car after a few blocks' ride, during | which they searched him and found | the jewels. | GRS e . | Two Skaters Break Arms. i Paul Gross, 16 years old, 720 Twelfth street southeast, while on roller skates on Potomac_avenue between Seven- teenth and Eighteenth streets about 9 o'clock last night, fell and broke his left arm. He was given surgical aid at Cas- ualty Hospital. Carroll Ford, colored, 14 years old. of 411 Twenty-sixth street, sustained a broken arm when he fell while skating Fancy Ribbons 25¢ length A limited number of these short lengths that regularly sell far higher. Friday only. Rissons, First FLOOR, Men’s English Lounge Suits, $29-75 Were 565 and 575 Several different models are offered in this lot of 10 suits which includes sizes 35, 36 and 44 regular, 36 and 37 short, 37 and 40 long, 39, 42 and 44 stout. We will make TROUSERS ALTERA- TIONS ONLY. 9 English Gabardines: tan and oxfords; sizes 38, 40, 42, 44 and 46. Were $45 each. sizes 34, 36, 38, 30 and 40. Now Were $65. Now.......$30.75 THE ENGLISH SHor IN THE MEN'S STORE, SECOND FLOOR. Men’s Suits' $29.75 Were $45 and $50 20 Single and Double %“enud Suits l‘;\‘{‘nodleg ‘uyled :;erlx;lh Men and Young Men. e patterns an e fabrics are right for Fall and Winter wear. In the lot are these sizes—34 to 44 ;’,f;“v“‘u:'m';‘“g,’o“"“‘;“;’mw:‘l"zé regular; 35, 37, 39, 42 short; 40, 42 long; 38, 44, 46 stout. 5%, 6, 815 6%, V. Y Men’s Topcoats, $39-75 Were 855 Gtoves, First FLOOR. 15 finely tailored Topcoats of imported camelshair tweeds and cheviots. Styled in the English balmaccan and single and double Golf Irons’ 53; Were %6 These 10 irons are of the famous breasted models. All are shower-proofed for greater service. Sizes T. Stewart make. 34 to 44. Mex’s CLoTHES, THE MEN’S STORE, SECOND FLOOR. 14 Sweater Shirts: slightly solled. 2 $1; were $2.50. ’ P Men’s Rayon Socks, Special, 55¢ These are the fancy figures and clocked effects so popular for Fall wear. All are reinforced with lisle heels, toes and soles; siges 9% to 1175, Only a limited number at this very special marking. 22 Pairs Men's Gray Mocha 23 Men's Night Shirts; fine Gloves, with black embroid- cambric, sateen and soisette; ered backs; size 8. sizes 15, 16 and 17. Were $3.50. Now $1.8! $3 to $4. Now.........$185 24 Suits Athietic Underwear; 20 Suits Men's Pajamas; madras sizes 34 and 36. Were $1, and broadcloth; small and v .. .50c medium sizes. Were $3. Friday Millinery Values 15 Felt Hats, very greatly reduced to............85 MILLINERY SALON. THiRD FLoom. 6 White Felt and Pique Hats. Were $3.75, $5. Now. $1 .$2 8 Felt Hats, very greatly reduced to.... Grrrs’ AND JUNTORS” MILLINERY, FOURTH FLOOR. Handmade Cluny Lace Special, 15¢ yard At this unusually low price we only have a limited amount all in the 2-inch width. Early shopping is advizable. Laces, Fiast FLoon. Wool-Filled Comforts Special, $3-50 60 Silkoline (menerm‘d cotton) Comforts to sell at this price that is below their usual wholesale price The 72x78 size, covered in silkoline (mercerized cot- ton) and finished with plain borders. Linen Lunch Cloths 45x45 size, $1.65 54x54 size, $2.50 Half the Usual Price At these low prices we were only able to secure a limited number of these imported, cross-hemstitched linen lunch cloths; all in the ecru shade. Heating YOU ARE PROTECTED BY A DOUBLE GUARANTEE! The installation of a “CERTI- Plant.” 5 English Topcoats; box models in worsteds and cheviots: Women’s Gloves Special, $225 50 pairs of these Fancy-cuff Kid Gloves that if priced regularly Phone or write us to send these to vou, also list of members. Beating w7 G, Nirartgrs 8 at $1.50; were $2.50. 1 Tennis Net; IMPERFECT. Wa< $5. Now .. 1 Tennis Net. Was $16. Now. l! SrorTING Goops, FOURTH FLOOR. Baby Carriages Districtor@ohmbin Association Jnc. C. N. NICHOLS Suite 501 Secretary 710 14th St. N Mavrager Main 3163 at Twenty-first and I streets about 8:30 o'clock last night. He was treated at Emergency Hospital. THESE ]J. B. JON ES DRESSES have captured the town! And no small wonder. Wise shoppers have found that the happy combination of quality apparel at hitherto undreamed of prices is now a reality in Washington! Fall Frocks "2 At Left—Cocktail Model A most -striking combination of black and beige satin,’ in piquant two-piece effect, with pleated skirt for formal wear. Has jacket of satin and crepe combina- tion for street wear. Is converted at once into a sleeveless gown. At Right—Princess Model A charming model of Fall leaf satin. Has attractive cape back with circular godets and shirring. Altogether a creation as bewitching as it is distinctive. Materials! Flat crepes, satins, crepe and satin, Roman crepe and velvets, crepe and velvet com- binations. Styles! Circular at- and cuffs. glace, leaf, browns, Colors! Marron fall- ndependence, navy, black and wine. Dress Shop. 2nd Floor, SIZES 14 TO 44 Dress Shop—2nd Floor. THESE J. B. JONES COATS have made a name for themselves! And you would know why—if you could hear, as we do daily, the complimentary things women say about them! Richly Furred Models *58 Snugly warm, yet smartly attired, de- lighted wearers tell And no won- der! Imagine Paquin pointed collars, deep- ly furred sleeves, col- orful shades, ex- quisite tailoring—all the charm of genuine luxury at this truly . others. low price . too, will be sur- prised! These Luxurious Furs! Caracul! Fox! \Wolf! Marmot ! \utria! Hairseal! Manchurian Wolf! We are proud to show a fash- fon for every type of woman, with particular stress on the modern silhou- You, Coat Shop—2nd Floor. ette, J BJones & (o INCORPCRATED. 1219-21 G Street N.W. D A R ..$2.15 30 Men’s Silk Shirts; collar-at- tached and neckband cmea' sizes 14 to 167, 8.50 to $10. Now.. 40 Men's Four-i and wool. Were $1 and $1.50. Now 36 Silk Hand Ties. Were $2.50 and $3. Now ... $1.35 w:re $1 pulr 9 Pairs Men's Jean with elastic seam: size Were $1.25 pair. Now 2 Leather Necktie Cases. $8.50 each. Now. 8 Men's Imported Sweaters; coat style: sizes 36 to 42. Were 815. Now $6.85 ‘THE MEN's Store, Seconn Froor. Men’s Oxfords, $7-65 Were $13.50 and $14 At this feature reduction are offered 75 pairs of Tan and Black Calf and Tan Scotch Grain Oxfords in medium, wide and narrow toe lasts with straight or wlnl tins. Sizes in the lot—7 to 11 A: 6‘, tr':ol QDO’«. 105, 11 B; 6, 6'%, 7, 8, 814, 9, 915, 10, 10%, 11 Also 34 Pairs Tan and Black Calf Oxfords in a straight-lace nyle. & few pairs black vici kid in a blucher style. Sizes 8 A. B: 614, 715, 8. 815, 9, 915, 10 C; 6, 615, 7, 7T 8, Were $7 to $12 a pair. Now.... “esrene Men's SHors, THE MEN’s STORE, SECOND FLOOR. Boys’ 4-Piece Suits, $11-75 Were $15.75 to $22.50 2'6 of these Fine Wool Suits, in weights suitable for Fall and Winter Both 2 and 3 button single-breasted styles, in good serv- lc able shades. Reduced from regular stock for Friday selling. Sizes from 8 to 16 in the Iot, but make an early choice. pé Overcoats Reduced Overcoats Reduced $3.95 $9.75 These 25 Overcoats for Smaller 30 Youths' Fall and Winter Boys were in regular stock at Weight Overcoats, in smart much higher prices. Serviceable double-breasted models. Lined shades, well uflor:d styles and with wool and finished with a fully lined with vool and asatin satin yoke. Sizes from 11 to 20 yoke. Sizes 3 to at this great Priday reduction. 11 Xdeal w-l-u. nlm 4 and 6;: 18 Winter Hats; small sizes. slightly _ solled. Reduced to . ... 25¢ elc‘hA Now 10 Suits Underwear Bovs’ APPAREL, Reduced to . Boys Oxfords, $395 Were 55 to 57.50 15 pairs Tan Grain Leather 12 pairs Youths’ Tan EI Oxfords, in a broad toe last. Blucher Oxfords with ()om!vu‘lE ;vltll; (e}ngdyinrzw;lt 8’:&“ ‘S:zlu welt sole. Sizes 11, 1115, lll ) Y 1,2 Y i'l/:. l"?. : 3, BD 2. 11 B ll 12, 131 C; 11, 11% 50 pairs Boys’ Two-tone Oxf d Stres 11153 3154, 413 BTy 10 xslr/;r s, wl!h crepe rubber sole. Bovys' 8nors, Fourta FLoOR. 5 » : Boys’ Stories, 25¢ Were 50c and 75¢ Various titles, all of them ul: of 22 books offered on Friday at 256 each oo In this group 1 Older Child's Was $1.76. Now %091 4 Fairy Storles. Were 81 each. S5 i 508 Was $2.50. K Bible. 5 ABC Game Books. Were s1 $2 each. Now 2 Books of Fairy Tales: illus- trated by Brock. Were $3 each. Now 3 Mother Goose Rhymes. Were $2.50. Now 1 Gulliver's Travels: Was $2. Now.... 1 Wl\fl“ I..I|le" Now . 3 Teddy Bear and Other Son From When We Were Young, Were $3. Now... e Recent Fiction, 25¢ Was 75c This feature-value group contains 25 volumes and, so great is the reduction, you will be wise to shop very promptly. 5 Boys Then and Now, by Wil- 1 Panchatantra, transiated by liam Allen White. Were $1.25 Ryder. Was $4. No $2 each. 2 Synopsis of English Tiction. Were 84, Now. . 2 1 Pride and Prejudi ten. Was $1.60. Now.. 1 Go She Must, Were $3 each. Now. nett. Was $2.50. Now....$1 1 Rarnum’s Own Stery. Books, First FLOOR, $3. Now.. 4 Race or Nation, by S 2-Piece Living Room Suite, $325 Was $500 The Sofa and Kidney-shaped Chair comprising this Suite are well uphlostered in frieze. 1In the popular exposed frame design. A great Friday saving. Remnant Day Furniture Offerings are sold “as is,” subject to scars, damages and imperfections. Phone Stand and Stool. 1 Fiber Living Room Rocker; $17.50. Now .........$1L.30 cretonne uphomery Was End ‘Table with mogazine $17.50. Now .. ..812.50 x. Was $7.50. Now..$s. 3 sretonine tDe et et T 1 Sohl:tl,::yh‘s::'fl’l S0, Now $25 Moy Shell Was a6 1 Console Table. Was 814 Card Table, o Was 84, Now Martha Washi Cabinet: solid 75, N Walnut-| Was $25. Now. Priscllla_Sewing Living ‘Room Was $40, Now. Table, with Not single size: d vmh sllls W0= Now 822 nr o metal edge. Was $32. Now.... $30. Furnirure, S1xtH FLOOR. English Porcelain Plates, 15¢ Very Specially Priced These 200 plates are manufacturer's samples in a great variety of sizes and patterns. Regularly they would be far more, so make an early cholce Priday. 4 23-plece Tea Sets: SLIGHTLY 28 Luncheon Plates IMPERFECT. Special....$3 gold. Special 11 Ivory -and - Gold Dinner 10 Tea Clpl and Saucers ivory-and-gold. Special...35¢ Pmn with fluted edm Special 2 Bavarian sul:l Bowls. Re- CHINA, nnn Froof duepn 0., vieeees 1 Ruffled Curtains, Special, 95¢ pair 50 pairs of thuil Marquisette Curtains that would regularly sell for far more 1 21/ yards long. ivory-and- B assortment with 1, 2 & kind. Greatly Muuced for Friday. Currains, Sixtn Froon, Furniture Reduced 1 Large Crib with spring and drop side; ivory finish. Was $35. NOW ....oovvnnns ceirenen. 522,50 1 Large Crib and Spring, walnut finish. Was $29. Now $21.50 1 Desk and Chair, roll top, mahog- any finish. Was $18. Now...$12 1 Roll-top Desk and Chair, golden oak finish. Was $12. Now..$8.95 1 Large 4-drawer Dresser and Mir- ror, ivory finish. Was 825. Now . $17.50 2 Baby Strollers, tan and ecru finishes. Were $21.75 ench Now .. 2! 2 Large Baby Strollers. vl(!h roomy seats; ecru finish. Were $12. 75 each. Now .. .$9.2. 1 Large Baby Clrrll‘e. fully llned with corduroy; lrly Was $38.75. Now ...... weee 1 Large Englisl llyle Perambula- tor, with spoke wheels, rubber tires and wood body. Was $65. Now ..$48.75 1 Large English-style Pmmbnll- tor, complete with cushions and safety strap: smoke finish. Was $67.50. Now ........ cesees +.850 Basy Carriaces, Fourte FLOOR. Turkish Wash Cloths Special, 15¢c each At this special Friday price, we offer fine quality Wash Cloths in the large size, assorted colors. Regularly these would be much more. Other Savings in Toilet Goods 74 St. Denis Bath Saits; assorted odors. Very special. . 50 Tourist Bags; uumed colors. Specially priced 24 Hairbrushes; fine quality. very specially priced 3¢ 12 Quince Lotion. Now A limited l\llmber Kaiser Plrln:. Cologne. with rubber sponge. Were 50c each. NoOW....... 3 8 St. Denis Pine Needle Ixtrnt for Bath. Were $1.50. Now....$1 2 St. Denis Bath Salts in floral odors. Were $2 jar. Now...$1.50 3 Denny & Denny Finishing Cream. Werc 75¢ each. Now......... +50¢ ToiLer Goops, Fmst FLOOR. Gift Pads Reduced, 35¢ 3 for $1 Were 50c In this lot are 424 pads of various kinds, suitable for prizes and small gifts. It includes telephone pads, memo pads, score pads and en- gagement pads. Girr Suor, SEVENTH FLOOR. Feather Fans Reduced half, nearly one-half and more than half price at $10: were $20. ‘at $25; was $40. at $5: were $10. at $10; were $18. at $5; were $12. 1 at $1.. was $4.50. FaNs, FLOOR. Auto Rugs Reduced These are greatly reduced from regullr nmk because they are was at ’l.!' was 322 50. Luceace—Frst FLOOR. 1 1 1 1 1 1 Leather Belts Special, 45¢ All the new shades are included in this special purchase of leather helts with metal buckles. Regu- larly these would be far more, 0 d\oppmg tomorrow is saving greatly, LeatHER Goons, First FLoor. Week-End Candy Special, 2 pounds, 95¢ Regularly we sell these delicious creams, bonbons, nuts and choco- “lates for much more. Buy a 2- r‘oznd box Friday for the week end. Canvy, Prast Froon. 1 8.3x10.6 Wool wnmn Rug. BEDDING AND LINENS, SECOND FLOOR. Hoo? , ¢ Juveniles’ Sweaters, $4 Were 56.50 8 of these Brushed Wool Sweaters in a good assortment of colors. Make an early selection. 7 3-Piece Sweater Suits. Were $6.50. Now . 6 Little Girls' J 2 Jersey Sweaters. Were $1.50. Were §3 to . Now 50e 1 Child’s Silk Coat, wool lll\ed . Was $65. Now Juventie Wash Dress Fabrics Reduced 25%, and more These 200 Remnant Lengths contain from 1 to 3 yards. Outing flannel, percales, ginghams, broadcloths, zephyrs, taf- fetas, rayons, crepes and charmeusettes are m(lurlcd Corrox Dress Goos, SEcond FLOOR. Vienna Bronze Lamp, 100 Was $245 ‘This fine lamp is a study of “Rebecca at the Well.” reduction. 1 Vienna Bronze Lamp, “Wind M’fll" subject. Was ‘225 4 Cryml Trees. Were 821 :o A very great 5 Real Marcasite and Stone Hat Pins. Were $12. Now $4 6 French Hat Pins. Wm “ Novelty Hat o".uunu Were $1 each. Now.....35¢ Mesh Girdles: gold plated. Were $3.50. Now..,...... $1 Man's Dress Set. Wl! 810 Now ach. . 1 l-‘rench Neckhu. Was 5!5 Now $6 “'Was nn 3 Was flb ] oo afl 1 Freneh "Buckle. ow 1 French Necklace. Now . Bracelet to llllull. Now Novery Jeweiay, Finst Fioon. 2 Packs Playing Cards In case Special 51 These sptcull\ priced sets will make fine hndnc prizes. Each of the imitation ecru leather cases contains 2 packs of gilt- edge playing cards. 1 Assortment Attractively Decorated Telephone Indexes, Memo Pads and Bridge Score Pldl. gold p.per covered. Specially T TR R T R ...35¢ each, 3 for S1 Canvas and Tmitation Leather Schoo! Bnp. containing pencil, eraser and scratch pad. Special, each.............. veeena 65¢ StationERY, FIRST FLOOR. ] Now 3 \nnltv Bracelets. Were 92 Silk Short Lengths $2 yard Were 3 This one lot contains 300 vards of Colored Crepe de Chine and Satin Crepe: each piece having from 1 to 4 yards. Friday only at these savings. 200 yards Natural Color .l-pneu Pongee. Was 75c a yard. N 55¢ 30 Remnant Pieces Colored llonnn Pongee. Was sl 26 a yard. Now yard. Now .... 90 _yards Canton Crepe. black, ‘navy lnd brown shades. spechuv priced. a yard $2.50 30 yards Black Velveteen. Special, a . StLKS, SECOND FLOOR. -Axminster Rugs, %2395 were 535 Only a limited number of these 9x12 Seamless Axminster Rugs at this low Friday price. All are’of a well known make and are shown In fine colorings and good patterns. 2 9x12 Scotch Weave Rugs; 1 9x12 Worsted Wilton Rug: seamless and reversible. Were t\nefl quality. Was $132.50. $24.50. Now st veeee. . 886,50 2 1x¢ Axminster lnn. Were $8.50. Now. .$5.50 15 Oval Chenille Rugs. 3 3x6, $13.75. Were $8.75. Were $9.75. Were $7.75. ). Were $4.25. 2 25x40, $3.45. Were $5.25. 6x9 Wool Wilton Rugs; high Were $47 each. Was $90 $62.50 1 8.3x10.6 Wflrl(ed Wilton Rug: finest quality. Was $127.50. Now . .$84.50 2 9x12 Seamless Velvet Rugs. Were $45 each . Now..$29.75 1 6x19 Seamless Worsted Wil- Was $87.50. .$62.50 Short Lengths Lin i con- taining up to six square yards. Reduced Rucs AND LiNoLeTMS, F1rTH FLOOR. Housewares Reduced Some of these offerings may be slightly soiled or shopworn, but they are all great values. 1 Metal Clothes Hamper, per- 1 Garden Arbor, unpainted. forated: fl:‘l‘g m‘\;;r' green $5.05 5| Now Meat ‘and Vegetable <-'e. wln- screened. Was $10.75. Now Chlld’! Book Rack, unpnmed Was $5.50. N Kitchen len unpaln'ed Were §1. enamel Mutschier Laflat . top Kitchen Table, 25!‘0 Was $11.50. Now. -$6.7! Mutschler 48-inch Oak- flnllh Kitchen Cabinet, with porce- lain table top. Was 880, 2 Childre Chlh unpllnltd Now “l.“ Were $4.75. Now..... .. S195 Kitchen Stools, white enam- eled. Were $1.95. Now...$1 No. 3 Gold Gem Radiator Shields. 11-inch top, adjust- able. Were $5. Now...$3.45 6 No. 1 Gold Gem Radiator Shields, 6-inch top. adjust- able. Were $4. ow. .$2.45 Housewares, Frern FLoOR. ators with drop door lnd re- wovlbh shelf. Were 33 ?5 Colonial * Cedarized Pul Boxes, moth and dust proof. Were $1.50. Now........75¢ ? Cretonne Garment Bags: 1 At $2.25. Was $4.50. 1 at SL.75. Was §3.50.