Evening Star Newspaper, December 28, 1928, Page 28

WOMAN, 70, LEAVES 100 BOXES COSMETICS : oS Operator, First Reporting Shenan- floah Disaster, Concealed Wealth, iclothing and Candy in Home. + ST. CLAIRESVILLE, Ohio. December -Appraisers of the estate of Miss 70, telephone operator at who sent out the first word of the disaster of the Navy dirigible Shenandoah near here several ago, have found so much con- ealth in her home that it will take them all this week to put a value @n the property. s The aged night Barnesville, year. ceal operator -of thel THE FEVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, D. C. FRIDAY.' DECEMBER 28, 1928 Barnesville Exchange, who never seemed to have any money and lived alone in a little one-story four-room house, actually had $5709 on deposit ¢in Barnesville banks, and dividend checks, valued at $1,000, were found in the house. Last week Miss Hayes was reported missing. Neighbors broke into the house and found her dead. Authorities said she died of exposure. After the funeral appraisers began their work and, to their amazement, found concealed about the house 20 suits of underwear, dre , handkerchiefs, 20 yards of fine | silks, 100 boxes of face powder, a dozen bottles of choice perfumes and 14 pounds of chocolate bars, MEXICO IS PLANNING TO LIQUIDATE DEBTS @il Authorized to Negotiate for Settlement of Foreign Claims for “Revolutionary Damages.” By the Associated Press. MEXICO CITY, December 28.—A law has been passed authorizing Presi- dent Portes Gil to negotiate with fo eign governments for aggregate settl ments covering all claims of their na |tionals against the Mexican govern Corn grown in the United States is ment for revolutionary damages. The | being sold in large quantities for ex- |law is intended to fix Mexico's internal port through the Gulf ports, according |indebtedness. to press dispatches. | The bill provides for the appointment of a committee to study and fix the to- tal internal obligations, after which the President will issue a law regulating the payments. All obligations will be funded into a single issue redeemable in not less than 45 years and bearing 5 per cent interest. The bonds will be secured by such revenues as the govern- ment may des te. “The National Railways are not in- cluded in the arrangement, but will be subject to independent negotiations with their creditors. . Newfoundland Premier to Rest. SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, December 28 (P)—Sir Richard Squires, recently iel:cted premier of Newfoundland, left |last night for New York for a rest. He declined to discuss politics and had nothing to announce regarding _his plans except that he was going to New York for a rest after the rigors of the campaign. BOY KING MICHAEL DELUGED WITH TOYS Mother Is Obliged to Give Half of Them Away to Poor Children, By the Associated Press. BUCHAREST, Rumania, December 28 —King Michael received so many toys for Christmas that his mother, Princess Helen, was obliged to give half of them away to poor children in the hospitals and orphanages. The gift which gave the 7-year-old ruler the greatest delight was a huge model of Col. Lindbergh's transatlantic air- plane, the Spirit of St. Louis. This w-psumhd G. Buzd , & mem- ber of t.mn:e’nc!.ln of the its. rfl‘ Michael also received a large model elephant, two polar bears, many other playthings and games and an electric automobile enough members of the regency, recited several Christmas verses in Rumanian and then sang a Christmas folk song, called “Kolinde.” . Train Kills Two in Auto. STATESVILLE, N. C.. December 28 () —Deputy Sheriff C. Baxter Privette, 28, of Iredell Couty, and Mrs. Vera Hartness of this section were killed late yesterday when a passenger train crashed into their automobile at an East Statesville grade crossing. AUTHOR-PRISONER ELIGIBLE FOR PAROLE John L. Murphy Wins Commuta- tion of Sentence From Ohio Penitentiary by Governor. By the Associated Press. COLUMBUS, Ohio, December —John L. Murphy, author-prisoner in the Ohio State Penitentiary, was made eligible for parole yesterday when his sentence was commuted by Gov. Donahy Murphy, sentenced from Marion County, was serving a term from 10 to 15 years for burglary. He was ad- established a tion for him fiction writer. It is said that hls“tn‘- come from his stories amounted to $7.000 last year. A New York maga- zine editor was ame those who rec- ommended . that Mu; ’s sentence be commuted. — RECOGNIZES RECORD. 98, Federation Says Graf Flew 3,064 Miles on Return Trig BERLIN, December 28 (#).—The 8er- man air board announced here it had been informed by the International Aeronautical Federation that the return flight of the Graf Zeppelin from Lake- hurst to Friedrichshafen, October 29 to mitted to the institution in September, | November 1. was over a route of 6384.5 1923. kilometers (3,964.8 miles). The federa- Since his incarceration Murphy has | tion has recognized this as a world rec- written many war stories that have lord flight for class B airships. Year-End Saturday With Savings Galore! T TS T LA e opportunity for you to buy at savings during this holiday time when everybody needs the most possible number of things to wear! clear our stocks! Fashions that are fashionable now . . . from our own stocks plus apparel we bought at big L - 3 Tomorrow—A Big g J The last Saturday of the year! Another opportunity for us to show you how decided we are to give fashion with value! Another /.;' FASHION INSTITUTION Year-end reductions to Paris Yashington _ Newlork A Great Year-End Offering of % k] . Misses’ Coats | o \ \ Y 4 Regularly $165 to $195 $ With Most Beautiful Furs Last Saturday of the year...and something good saved for misses. Stunning coats, smartly straight and slightly flared...with shawl, pouch, Paquin, or upstanding collars of such high-cost furs as beaver, kolinsky, black fox, lynx, and krimmer. . .and fur cuffs spiral or to the elbow. All are of fine kashmir fabrics ...the wanted blacks and falleaf tans in the majority ...but slate blue and green for those who wish them. Sizes 14 to 18 years . . . but quantity limited and early choice advisable. “Juniors’ Coats Year-End Sale of $ 2 9 ; 50 $49.50 and $59.50 Coats Out of school. . .bring the young girls down tomorrow. Fur-trimmed sports models of imported tweeds and plaids. . .straightline and belted models with shawl and muffler collars of raccoon, beaver, skunk, and opossum. . .sizes 13 to 19 years. L Women’s $98.50 to §110 Coats— $89.50 Missey’ Tuzu- rious black majora _ coat with lovely fox collar and matehing spival cuffs... 3125, Just 30 lovely coats...black with skunk, lynx, black fox or kit fox shawl collars and deep cuffs! And tan, grey, brown, and black coats with beaver, krimmer, fitch, and wolf trim- mings. They are the kind of coats that are fashion leaders this Winter. The season grows late, so they must go! Sizes 36 to 44. Women’s $135 to §165 Coats— $12 5 Year-end savings for tomorrow! Only 25 coats—and black ones in good measure. Smart flare front with collar, cuffs, and borders of black fox! Tucked side panel coats with large bolster shawl collars and pointed elbow cuffs of Jap mink... and tan and black coats with'kit fox, beaver, and skunk shawl collars and cuffs. Sizes 36 to 44. Year-End Sale of Gloves Nearly 1,000 pairs—$3 to $3.95 Novelty Cuff and Slip-on $2 .35 Gloves at, pair, Sale Begins at 10:30 Saturday Morning as these gloves are in transit from the factory Nru\'e]i)' cuffs are finest capeskin, while the slip-ons include street, driving, sports gloves in cape, calf and goatskin...all first quality...good colors. .. and when the sale opens in complete size assortments. A year-end offering extraordinary! Glove Shop—Street Floor h .‘ u. .. .oF ' The Silk Stockings Beautiful for New Year’s Parties! All silk from top to toe, with or without French clocks—$2.50 pair—in lovely shades for evening! Yes, and despite the fact they look as delicate as Dresden china, they are Gold Stripe quality through and through. ..which means service and wear. : . —Let your complexion determine the color Atmosphere—is the correct shade if you're a blonde with very fair skin. Peach Glow—a bit more coloriul and just right for the titian type. Grain—darker tan . . . the shade for brunettes . . . and all who have been able to preserve their tan. “Phantom”—the new Gold Stripe shade for January—in pointed or square heels. Other Gold Stripe. Silk Stockings—$1.65 pair upward. Gold Stripe Silk Stockings—Street Floor—and at Our Commecticut Avenue Shop in Stoneleigh Court Year-E Missey' smart modsrne "blue cetvet " Troek H % with 1a :c! :’V “? m B{'I d raped ‘oilar T concessions! You'll profit by shopping tomorrow! nd Misses’Frocks And here it is in the midst of holiday time .. ... parties galore . . . . girls getting ready to go back to school . ... business women replenishing their wardrobes! We're glad of it! These are such marvelous values to give to shoppers. Note These Three Groups— $3875 For Misses’ $49.50 to $65 Frocks Daytime frocks meant to make maids as modern as today! Satin, canton crepe frocks smartly tailored. . .afternoon frocks of chiffon dainty with lace...velvet combined with lace! For evening rhinestone studded velvet...velvet and chiffon... chiffon with sequin jackets...taffeta too! Frocks smart enough for any one! $2375 Misses’ $29.50 to $59.50 Frocks Not many of each, but a This season’s successful modes! Transparerit 'velvet en- glorious assortment all together. sembles and frocks. . .flat crepe frocks, velvet trimmed. . .laze frocks...wool frocks...evening dr s of chiffon and trans- parent velvet in exquisite pastels...can you imagine a more comprehensive group? You'll be happy with two or three from this collection. Misses’ Frock Shop——Third Floor $1875 For $29.50 Tweed Dresses Sportive tweed dresses.. .sprightly coat styles...smart one or two piece styles with silk or pique collars and vests. . .plain tweed. . .ombre stripes...there’s a great collection of these woolens you'll enjoy all Winter and then wear coatless in the Spring. Women’s sizes as well as misses'—14 to 42. Sports Shop—Fourth Floor Extraordinary Purchase of 150 Beautiful Handbags —Stunning simulated shell frames —Bags with polished fra —Bags with self-covered —Passport bags with simulated shell frames mes frames —Smooth calf . . . crocodile calf .+ . moOrocco . . . goat—tan, brown, black, grey, green and red! Not one would ordinarily be less than $5 We chose the psychological mo- ment right after Chri istmas . . . bought 500 bags...and that’s how we got such perfec bags for $3! tly beautiful popular styles— Tailored back-strap a nd top-handle pouches. ..smooth calf envelopes. . little clasps...crocodile grained leather... smooth calf...and pin morocco...some of the bags have polished frames. Some polished, and the wide simulated shell frames are too’good looking for words. Some have rigid handle: shell, too! Beautifully made s of simulated .. .inside and out! Three dollars is certainly an astonishing price for these bags...surely you must see them tomorrow! Handbag Shop—Street Floor Less T han . mure as a flower . . . Fur Coats On the 10-Payment Plan! Will you let an opportunity like this go by? You have felt per- haps you never could afford a fur coat...now you can. Just one- tenth when you get your coat and the rest a tenth each month! And now furs are substantially reduced ...the reliable Jelleff furs that are certain to give satisfaction. Note these three representative groups. $235 to $550 Hudson Seal* Coats—Now $195 to $450 *Dyed Muskrat Stunning coats that women like so much! And in slim, youthful modes! Standing or shawl self collars. ..others trimmed with fitch, kolinsky, Jap mink and nat- ural mink. $295 to $345 Raccoon Coats Now $265 to $295 Young things at college wear them and so do sportswomen and slim, young matrons! And they are hardy...lots of wear from these sturdy, warm coats...with shawl collars and standing collars. $195 to $695 Flat Caracul Coats—Now $165 to $595 The very modish coats this season have been flat furs. Here's a col- lection in grey, black, cocoa . . . trimmed with fitch, skunk, ko- linsky. Remember the 10-Payment Privilege applies on these Coats Fur Salon—Fourth Floor Aust alian 1 Just Arrived . . . Priced Like a Markdown! 200 Wonderful Quality Silk Crepe $1 O 3 Dresses They're really a great surprise ...smart flat crepe dresses for misses and women . . ..in ever so many different styles ... one and two-piece models... smartly tailored with plain or plaited skirts . . . some have detachable collars and cuffs or white or contrasting color silk . «» there are peasant styles with smocking + 4 - Roman striped blouse frocks. In beau- tiful colors, green ... beige ... polo red ., . marine blue . .. and black . . . in sizes 14, 16 and 18 for misses and 36 to 42 for women. Morning Frock Shop—Fourth Floor only $10." T R RIS e College girls . . . here are Sprightly Sweaters, $5 Dashingly colorful .. .. strkingly striped ..... de- . such are the sweaters in this group! Pull-ons of course .. vee line or crew necks .....and every color you could thigk of. Business women like them, too. Sizes 14 to 42, Sportswear Shop—Fourth Floor Half Price for Footwear—ZTomorrow Although the size ranges are broken, you'll find a won- derful selection . . . and look at the money you can save! $10 to $12.50 Sorosis and Other High-Grade Footwear $7.50 Pumps ... Ties....Evening Slippers ....in an assortment that’s too varied for description . ., . for you'll find calf, kid, patent leather, satin, and gold and silver slippers ... yes, practically every type of footwear you can think of all collected together to this year-end clearance at $7.50.. dollars! Seorosis Shop—Street Floor $7.50 to $10 Footwear in Another Unusual Group at $4.95 Even Sorosis and other makes foot- wear at $4.95, so you know the values are remarkable! and incomplete assortments in foot- wear for street and afternoon. not buy two pairs tomorrow at $4.95 a piece that would be less than ten Broken size ranges ‘Why