Evening Star Newspaper, November 29, 1928, Page 10

10 BIG LUMBER FIRE HITS PURGELLVILLE Second of Kind This Year Wipes Out Case Bros. Plant at $60,000 Loss. Epecial Dispatch to The Star. PURCELLVILLE, Va., November 29. —Fire of unknown origin, discovered about 10:45 o’'clock last night, destroy- ed the Case Bros. lumber plant here at a loss of between $60,000 and $70,- 000, partly covered by insurance. Under similar circumstances, and about the same hour of the night the Popkins lumber plant was destroyed January 8, this year, at a loss of $40,- 000, only a small quantity of lumber being saved. A storage warehouse, 50 by 220 feet; & lumber shed, 18 by 150, and the office building and planing mill of the Case plant were destroyed in the fire last night, which attracted hundreds of per- sons and was stubbornly fought for two hours. Three Homes Saved. Firemen of Leesburg aided the Pur- cellville department and nearby homes were saved, including cottages of Mrs. G. F. Taylor, Walter Good and Arthur | Davis. The lumber establishment was | on the north side of the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad, and thus was separated from the business sec-| tion of the town, which probably re- duced the extent of damage many thousands of dollars. Two carloads of fine lumber and a new delivery truck arrived but a few days ago at the lumber yard and were consumed by the flames. The insur- ance, said by John Case, a member of the firm, to approximate 75 per cent | of the damage, did not cover the new | truck and newly unloaded lumber. Plant to Be Rebuilt. Without delay, it is said, the Case Bros. will rebuild the plant, a large | volume of business being on the books, much of which, however, may be lost because of the lateness of the season. The Popkins plant was rebuilt shortly after the fire of last January. The Case plant covered three acres. Little evidence of the buildings was to be seen there this morning. Around the charred ruins hundreds gathered, this being 2 holiday with few persons at work. Furniture which had been Play Built Around Lindbergh Is Ready For Presentation By the Assoclated Press. PARIS, November 29.—A dra- matic apotheosis of Col. Charles A. Lindbergh from the pen of the versatile French writer, Sacha Guitry, was given a dress re- hearsal at the Chatelet Theater last night. President Domergue, Pierre Marraud, minister of pub- lic instruction, and M. Laurent- Eynac, minister of aviation, were present. A number of prominent Americans were also in the audi- ence, and the novel entertain- ment seemed to be greatly to their taste. President Doumergue was much amused at the performance of his stage double when he received Col. Lindbergh at the Elysee Pal- ace. The play will be given its first public performance tonight. BUSINESS MARKS DAY Banks and Stores Thanksgiving and Schools Qut Until Monday. Special Dispatch to The Star. —Thanksgiving day is being observed in Prince Georges County by the closing of banks and suspension of business generally. Schools closed yesterday and will not reopen until Monday. Special services are being held in many churches and there will be numerous public dinners, dances and other functions in addition to the usual family reunions. In Hyattsville there was a union service this morning in the First Methodist Episcopal Church South, in which the congregations of that church, the First Presbyterian, the First Bap- tist and Memorial Methodist Episcopal Churches took part. There was special music by the combined choirs of the various churches. The Rev. D. Hobart Evans, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, delivered the sermon. The offering will go to the Associated Charities of Hyattsville and vicinity, which was formed at the union services participated in by the same churches last year and which has done much to relieve distress among the poor in the community during the past year. A report was given of hte work of Jake Tebeleff of the 3200 block of M IN PRINCE GEORGES | street woe convicted by a juey under Closed for Dossession. Assistant United States At- HYATTSVILLE, Md., November 29.|he visited the home of Marris W. Odell THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. JURY CONVICTS TWO ON LIQUOR CHARGES G. H. Toombs and F. M. Rowley Found Guilty in Police Court. Glenroy H. Toombs, 28 years old, accused of second offense illegal pos- session of liquor, and Frank Milton Rowley, 23 years old, charged with first {ofle'nse, were each found guilty by a Police Court jury under Judge John P. McMahon in Police Court. They will be sentenced Saturday. The men were arrested by Sergt. George M. Little and his vice squad as they were making a “delivery” in Ball's court on October 22. On October 29 Rowley was again arrested on a posses- sion char-:, and will be tried on that offense December 4. Toombs was first | convicted on May 15. The men were prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney R. F. Camalier. |Judge Isaac R. Hitt of illegal sale and torney Walter M. Shea, who prosecuted the case, produced evidence to show that on September 4 Policeman Mostyn of the first precinct made a “buy” from Tebeleff at his residence, The testimony of a police officer that {in the 1400 block of Sixteenth street and bought liquor there caused Judge McMahon yesterday to overrule a mo- tion to suppress the evidence charging Odell with second offense sale and possession. The motion to suppress, argued by Attorneys Whalen and O'Connell, was based on the contention that the prem- ises were raided without a warrant, and that no “buy” was obtained by the police. It was Odell’s wife, who was acquitted by United States Commissioner Need- ham C. Turnage, that led to the arrest of Marion F. Lee, the police informer used against her, on a charge of per- jury. FREED IN “KIDNAPING.” Edwin Carroll and Mr. and Mrs. Barr Dismissed. Special Dispatch to The Star. HYATTSVILLE, Md., November 20.— Because Mrs, L. S. Perkins of 110 Madi- son avenue, Riverdale, chief witness for the prosecution, was not present, the case of Edwin Carroll, 19 years old, of Hyattsville, who was charged with kid- naping Miss Elvira Ann Perkins, 16- C., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER' 29, 1928 We Will Gladly Cash Your Christmas Savings Checks M-BRWKS & CO G ~-STREET BETWEEN 11th & 12th Now! Another Great Savings Event: No C. 0. D.’s No Refunds No Exchanges No Madil Orders All Sales Final Face Wintry Winds With Chic and Warmth in a Lavishly Fur-Trimmed Winter COAT Sensational Values in This Great Brooks “End-of -the-Month” Reduction Event ‘46 Especial Attention to the Sizes for Women Who Are Not Slender Charge Accounts Encouraged each month every department con- Once tributes its share of brand-new items at sharp reductions—a visit to M. Brooks tomorrow will be more than repaid in savings on just the articles that you have noted on your shopping list. Repeating One of Our Most Successful Millinery Events 500 Stunning, New SPORTS FELTS taken out of the homes near the lumber | the organization _during the year.|year-old daughter of Mrs. Perkins, and vard was replaced early in the morn- | There was a special Thanksgiving serv- | Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Barr, friends of ing. ‘The possibility that carelessly |ice in Pinkney Memorial Protestant | Carroll, charged with aiding and abet- thrown cigarettes caused both lumber | priscopal Church with a sermon by the | ting the alleged kidnaping, dis- fires is the most accepted of several| Rey Clyde Brown, rector. The offering | missed yesterday by Judge J. Chew theories as to origin. will go to the hurricane fund. Sheriff in the Prince Georges County . Sell*vicgs v{:r:m helduln lg‘;lnlty‘ fiplésl; Police Court- L\el"!e.m ing with a capital of $1.50 near- | copal Churc] jper Marlboro, af : The case ha n postponed from lvssbartvegrs ago, & %n.n devoted most | a.m. Young people of St. Thomas' par- | last Wednesday because Mrs. Perkins of his life to peeling onions and at his | ish at Croome will give a dance in the | did not appear. Miss Perkins has been death in England recently left more | parish hall of htat church tomorrow |sent to the House of Good Shepherd, than $30,000. evening. Baltimore. ] EERLESS FURNITURE CO. we're willing to take such losses —our main object is to keep our stocks clean Here is what we have done to make this a great Coat Day . .. We’ve taken lots of coats from cur Regular $58 Stock, a few from our $69 Stock, and we’ve purchased a special lot. We’re selling them all tomcrrow at the phenomenally low price of $46. ! Then we took Coats from our Regular $69 and $79 ITEMS THAT WE CANNOT SELL IN THE REGULAR WAY!!! 0dd lots, discontinued styles, floor samples that have been on display over 30 days and released goods that have been held on deposit. We haven’t room for any of them! TOMORROW THEY GO! THESE PRICES WILL SEE THAT THEY GO QUICK!! imagine a well made hat box for traveling or for your bedroom. In a All of First Quality Lustrous Felt A Deposit Here tomorrow you choose from one of the most complete assem- blages of hats we've ever had in $ our department . . . hats that in You Select every instance were made to sell for far more than tomorrow's Sale Actually Choose Your Coat NOW! | There are fory individual ssles (ortn o choose from . .. Every conceiv- an . . ble close-ftti d . bri In This Great Brooks Savings Event oo rerymsdon e VARG R Brims, Eyebrow effects, Two-piece Crowns, and Novelty . effects. Featuring new trims and ornaments. SEE OUR Lidox Sand . . . Marron . . . Slate . . . 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Frankly it is one of the greatest Winter Coat events wide range of sizes and shapes and in a particularly early and get the box and the hat you want! Millinery Fourth Winter Coats, Second Floor Floor N2 % Friday only........e $29.50 Four-poster Colonial Bed— hardwood n‘fin:edprl‘n 95 Huguenot walnut. k= day only....eceeencce $14" $45.00 3-pc. Reed Fibre Sulte— loose cushion settee, chair and rocker. 828-75 Friday only. % $39 Simmons’ Bed Outfit— complete with “Simmons’ ” metal bed, in walnut; guaranteed coll spring and felt mattress; all sizes. Friday 319‘75 WW/WW,WWWW $249 End Tables—semi- round. Friday only. 89¢ $3.95 Ferneries—of reed fibre, brown and gray. Friday $1.98 $19.50 Ferlide ?enchu—in mohair and velour. Fri- day only 38'95 $39.50 Colonial mahogany fin! - day only.. $19.95 $19.75 Day - Bed — “Simmons’ make,” complete with cretonne pad and valance. Fridsy @13 75 $2.95 Smoking Sl«lndl—l':f wrought iron in it I Friday only . ¥ 98¢ $59.00 Governor Winthrop Style Desk — grained mahogany veneer, with 3 drawers. Friday $29 85 only . $39 Large Vanity Dresser— walnut veneered. Fri- 319.75 day only. $49.50 Chifforobé—American wal- nut veneer, from $200 319'50 suite. Priday only.... $129 3-pe. Velour Overstuffed Liv- ing Room Suite—Fri- 359.75 day only $12.50 Davenport Tables—48 inch, period style. Friday i $5.75 10 pieces in the suite. t$119.50 $49.00 Coil Spring Day-Bed— “Englander” Friday only Friay §19.95 $24.75 Coxwell Chairs—chojce I00m _suites. Close-Out Specials! $79 Overstuffed ke. ‘Wi Chairs — Left e $28~75 ovel;‘lmm e;'pen.sive living Fr- $27.85 209 Bed-Davenj Suite—with o K fine loose spring-filled cushions, . s uality Jacquard covering. Cholce o', riay ony. - 90-95 aly iacuit, regnt S $8.95 Bridge Lamp—of wrought chajr Friday only.. . iron, complete with silk shade. Friday only. $14 Simmons’ Coil Spring— | that will give you “restful rest.” 99 fine ofl-tempered coils that are fully guaranteed. For all size beds. Friday $6.95 $39.50 Hall Chair—covered in fine tapestry. only $12.00 Occlllc:’nlw‘.-l‘lflnl Room Tables -— mi ny veneered. Friday only.. 36' 5 $29.50 Chifforobe—in oak, with and “Simmons” makes, walnut fin- - ish, 2-inch continuous post, double S A $16-95 or single size. Friday $6 95 wardrobe. Friday only. $16.50 "l.llu"‘ hcdl(r Chest — guaranteed moth proof. Friday only $8'95 $29.00 Ffléh ”P-;:;nu — Imperial, four-row sti ay four $13.95 $3.95 M—Cfldverzd in mohair or Jacquar velour. Friday only. $1'69 $5.95 Cabinet Smoker, with in- double or single Priday $2-89 Friday only closed humidor. only .. $8.95 , extra shelf pieces, beautifully made of fine cabi- net hardwoods and veneered in below; gumwood, nicely finished in mahogany. $4 75 H Friday only. ) 7th St. NW mahogany, Washington style. Fri- $14_95 R 9x12, finest quality. Friday only.. $29.75 and Stool. Friday only... hardwood frames, makes sleeping Frida? £39,95 bed: finished in mahogany, uphol stered with Jacquard velour. Friday only.. %9'75 $24.50 Sewing Cabinet—of solid Martha ay only, $59.00 Fringed Velvet Rugs—size 5495 Telephone Stand @] Qg ' $129 3-pc. Bed-Davenport Suite— $12.50 Metal Beds. “Foster Ideal” $15 Mattresses—a pure white cotton, 50-lb., with roll edge, in fine quality ticking; for all size beds. $8.75 Banded Link Springs— $198 Bedroom Suite, of four large uguenot walnut. H and Eye % Over F ive Hundred SMART FROCK For Every Holiday Need Are Specially Grouped and Specially Priced in This Great “End-of-the-Month” Event (By All Means Try to Attend Early!) 11 Sizes for Misses 14 to 20 ‘Women 36 to 46 Larger Women Yol from 401} to 5015 323 Frocks % 189 Frocks Formerly Selling From $15 to $19.75 No matter what you de during the gay Holiday season you'll find a new Frock or two will make you feel so much happier. And when you can get Frocks like these, for street, busi- ness, afternoon, and even party wear, at only $11, why there's no excuse for your not being beautifully dressed. So come in early for very best choice. Dresses, Third Floor F. qrmerly Selling From $29.75 to $49.75 Just imagine . . . trans- parent Velvets in rich shades of Brown, Blue, Red, and Blac_:k dcsigned with the simple elegancc of imported froct(s. Flatter- ing Chiffons, Crepes and Satins, too. And we place muchemphasison the group of DANCE and DIN- NER frocks at this price. You'll look so beautiful in any one of them. Dresses, Third. Floor “Fine Feathers” SILK HOSIERY Specially Priced for This “End-of- the-Month” Sale Event 90c Pam Rather exciting, isn't it? A pure silk hose with pointed or square heels, ankle fitted, reinforced foot and garter top, in 25 newest shades, at a price like this. Splendid range of sizes, too. Hurry! MARVELRAY VESTS and BLOOMERS C These hardly need an introduction and the price speaks for itself. They're better quality and look it. So hurry and get yours while there is still a good assortment of sizes and colors. Imported Fabric Gloves 'Thuedare of genuine washable cham- ois suede in the popular pull-on styl cither PX. or saddle sewn. In the de- C sxrlb!é shades. A most exceptional buy at this price, 79¢. Accessories, Main Floor