Evening Star Newspaper, February 28, 1929, Page 22

22 LD “HIDNAPED " TO ONE T oW :folored Man, Tel's: Judge He ;[ook Orphan From Woman Guardian. | desire to provide a suitable home for | /small colored child, an orphan, led | Oharles Cole, 28, colored, of the 100 block of H street southeast, to kidnap e infant, he told Judge John P. Mc- hon yesterday. ilPolice declared that after visiting the peime of Jeanette Sims, colored guardian gt the child, at 20 Second place, Cole pcame attached to the foundling and #eided to give it proper care. Breaking a panel in the door and émolishing_ articles of furniture, Cole dried a half-gallon jar containing Meged liquor at Vinola Wallace, police blim. He wrapped the infant in a| ihket and dashed from the establish- | pént, bearing’ the child in his arms, | police said. | Viater discovering that one of the| essary Teqfirements for the upbring- | f his newly acquired child was aring apparel, Cole rcturned to the Bims home and confiscated the baby's inthing, police charged. Charges of assault and destroying pri- e property. were preferred by the women, causing Cole’s arrest. | [{fTestifying that his regard for the ndling had been the cause of abduct- it. Cole was fined $10 on each charge Police Court. ¢ Assistant. District Attorney Irvin Goldstein declared that according to he laws of the District, Cole could not e: charged with kidnaping. BENEFIT CONCERT A SUCCESS. The large ballroom of the Willard $iotel was literally packed with the andience of hundreds, probably. num- laenng more than 1,000 in all, that at- fended the program given last night Jor the joint beneat of the Central Tnion Mission and the Children’s mergency Home. The first half of le program was punctuated, at tky ‘eiatrance end of the ballroom, with eflorts on the part of the ushers and pers to get chairs enough to seat Wery one,ra large number of people nding most of the evening. The xes and even the balcony were filled | their " limits. This program, spon- d by a list, of prominent patronesses led by Mrs: Coolidge, was received ith much enthusiasm and may well | said to have been an unqualified titcess even before a note of music was sounded. Mrs. Bennett, who was chair- man of the committee in charge of the event, is to be congratulated. .The music of the evening was pre- ruted by Wilbur Evans, youthful Amer- ean baritone, winner of first prize in the ‘original Atwater Kent radio audi- tion, who is a student under Emilio de Gogorza at the Curtis Institute of sic in Philadelphia; the Westbrook and the music “section of the levy Chase Women's Club, two local ups. {!Mr. Evans, who was accompanied by unusually gifted young pianist, Wil- Harms, who also is studying at Philadelphia school, sang three ups of songs and gave as his final re the popular number, “OI' Man r,” from “Showhoat.” Because he combating quite valiantly the re- ujt of a heavy cold Mr. Evans changed of hjs selections for his second ), tituting in their stead “The inting Horn,” by Flegler, and Rob- n’s “Water Boy.” with Messenger's long Afi‘:‘n‘ ‘Alcala” as the encore. bably his most e¢ffective number of AT THE WRIGHT CO. dds and Ends” ‘Marked at Tremendous Reductions for Quick Clearance — Former Prices Not Regarded the evening was the Moussorgsky “Seige | O Earan® e samg this very werl wich | exceptional interpretation and bril- | liancy. Mr. Harms shone, too, in the | excellent manner in which he played | the difficult accompaniment, alw: shadowing the singer's interpretat; with that artistry that is only possessed | by the most gifted accompanist. ‘The Westbrook Trio, Mrs. Frank West- brook, director, was a “duo” last night. Jean Westbrook, violinist and Emerson Meyers, pianist, played two number | most acceptably, although they could rot bs heard to advantage the full length of the room, so packed with the large audience. The music section of the Chevy | | Chase Women's Club appeared on thi: occasion for the first time in public. The group, composed of about 50 wom- en, is under the direction of Herndon Morsell, who has long been one of the most distinguished members of local music circleg and has an established reputation as a leader. of choral gpoups Last night this fact again was evinced in the artistic manner in which the club made 1ts initial attacks in new | phrases, the even balance of tonal | juality, wiht no single vonce ever obtrud- | ing frgm thé ensemble; .the matural, vet controlled, tonal volume, and the nicely | spun final notes. These qualities sl | were evinced particularly satisfactorily | in the second group of songs. Mz, Mor- | sell also appeared as a composef, with his “‘Sing We of Love” as the charm | final number of the first group of sol | Mrs. Willlam Lyles Offutt is section leader of this chorus, and Mrs. Dawson | Olmstead is the able lcn:um)):mls(‘,l | == i In a recent month the British Isles exported nearly 380,000 tons of iron and steel products. TELO 1115 1117 F STREET Closed All Day Monday—Inauguration Day - Spring New and Unique in Their Designing—and Consistent With Louvre $]16.50 to In cach of the assortments—in each grade—~street, sports, find wide variety for selection—in exclusive effects—and exceptional value. You'll find a review of the new fashions interesting — and the And Also New Millinery It speaks a new fashion word—and be- speaks your approval—for its decidedly charming expressions—in shapes and colors ~—Sports and Dress. In, Felt, Balibuntal, Baku, Paris Meme, and combinations of B 00 to $22.50 T e THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 28, 1929.° SENATOR GLENN GUEST OF ILLINOIS SOCIETY! State Group Here Plans Reception | Sunday for Gov. | Emmerson. | Secretary of the Interior Roy O. West | was the principal speaker at the recep- ' tion held at the Willard Hotel last night | by the Dlinois State Society in honor | of Scnator Otis F. Glenn of Illinois. | Brief talks also were made by Senator | Glenn and _Representative Carl R. | Chindblom of Illinois. Senator Charles | S. Deneen, president of the soclety, and | Mrs.-Deneen were -assisted in_receiving | v a number of members of the or- ganization. | It was announced at the meeting that | the_soelety will be host to Gov. Louis | L. Emmerson of Tllinois, who will repre- sent the State at the inauguration, at a | reception at the Mayflower Hotel Sun- | day afternoon from 4 until 6 o'clock. | The 60 members of the Glee Club of thé Hamilton Club of Chicago will at- | tend. the reception in a body. | Reserve Association Installation to ! Be Held Tonight. Newly elected officers of the Wash- | ington department. Reserve Officers’ As- sociation. will be installed tonight at 8 o'clock at the monthly meeting of the | department in the Interior Department Building, Eighteenth and F streets. | Representative Fitzgerald of Ohio will make the principal address. | VRE Dresses Quality. $]125.00 afternoon, etc., you'll creations captivating. With the aku and Felt. $95 Six-Pc. Dinette Suite, walnut (1 to sell) $22 Spinet Desks, brown mahogany (2 to sell) vi. g Siats $22.50 Fibre Chaise Lounge, cretonne (1 to $24 Slumber Chairs, denim (3 toscll)...... $8.50 White Enameled Metal Crib (1 to scll) $19.50 Nest of Tables, mahogany (1 to scll) $75 Genuine Mahogany China Cabinet (1 $59.00 . $15.75 $12.50 This Store Will Be Closed All Day Next Monday —Inauguration Day Three of the 10 New Styles! Patents and Satins Merry Maid Shoes At $5.00 pr. —Merry Maid Shoes are richly endowed with that first essential to all modern stylish- ness—comfort, They are made according to our specifications, of patent leathers and satins—in ten smart styles and sizes 3 to 8. Priced within reach of every woman. 3 Kann's—Fourth Floor. A Special Sale=—600 Pcs. of Soft Silk Lingerie Gowns, Chemise, Step-ins, Slips, Chemiloons and Bloomers ° $1.95 —One of the most attractive and daintiest collections of un- derthings we have offeréd in a long while. Tailored and lace- trimmed styles of heavy flat crepe and of crepe de chine, in the pretty pastel colors. Beau- tifully made and most attrac- tively priced. Many of them sample garments. Sizes for misses and women. Kann’s—Second Floor, In New High Shades $1.59 \ —Sweaters have a very important SN place in the youthful Spring styles; and deservedly so when they are made of such lovely soft wools and rayons, in attractive figured and estbury” opcoats 10 AM. to —In qrder that you may clearly see and fully appreciate the high degree of style and good taste which distinguish Westbury Coats, we have arranged this special living model showing, The coats shown will in- clude more than twenty exclusive styles for sports, for dress and for general wear! Even their fabrics are exclusive. The Three Styles Sketched: —(@) Blue invisible —(b) Tan mixture —(c) Green besket ke oat johamy With Jap fox collar. weave cost, with crepe collar, slit pockets. With revers, belt, and de chine scarf, self Used with or with- 0.t ¢ $2075 ‘nPet $59.50 belt ... ets, at... Kann's—Second Floor. Smart Daytime t T Fh S S S 2.2 s;lriged1 dles(ligns.d zlhe new high . . . shades include red, ue, green, tan, $45 Kitchen Cabinets, white enamel (3 to sell)............ i rose{, uglhld,mhteigf, or:gmge and . . . = maize. zes 0 42. $6.50 Windsor Armchairs, mahogany finish (5 to scll)...... ¢ i Kann's—Second Floor. $12.50 Dropleaf Breakfast Table, mahogany stained... . . ... $45 Chest of Drawers, figured walnut or birdseye le. o $39 W:lnut-ve::: ;ulhu, ;a.:::l:l sizer(Z to :1}; ) map i New Hand.Palnted Triangles and Scarfs $35 Royal Easy Reclining Chair, imitation leather. . . .. oo $1.95 $28 Dropleaf Tea Carts, mahogany (2 toscll)............ $2.95 Windsor Type Chairs, mahogany stained (6 to scll). . $15 Occasional Tables, butt walnut top (2 toscll)....... $9.75 Davenport Tables, mahogany finish (3 toscll)....... $25 Buffet Mirrors, extra large size (3 to scll).. ... Al o . . — eautiful new collection $169 Two-piece Overstuffed Suite, tapestry ......... $85.00 i e g sell at this modest price. Hand-painted triangles of crepe de chine; hand-painted scarfs of crepe de chine, and $110 Bed Davenports, jacquard velcur (2 toscll)........... $65.00 $15 All-Layer Felt Mattresses, doutble size (3 toscll)....... $9.75 $9 Cotton Mattresses, art ticking (5 to sell)......... $5.00 $45 Double Day Beds, cretonne covered (3 to scll). . ... $25.00 R $35 Extension Gateleg Tables, mahogany (2 to scll) . .. $22.50 R T tan, white and peach grounds. All new, all smart and most economically priced at $1.95 each. DRESSES In the Newest Prints and Spring Colors $10 —The smart frock illustrated, with its novel long blouse of printed material and its pleated skirt of black with insets of the print, is one of the new styles in this special collection. There are others with new flares, new ties, pretty side drapes, capes, scarfs, jabots and lace colors, with new necklines. In colorful subdued tones and vivid colorings. Juniors’, Misses’ and Women’s Sizes Kann's—Second Floor, $235 Four-Pc. Bedroom Suite, with high boy, figured walnut $139 Four-Pc. Bedrcom Suites, walnut (2 to ceev.. $88.50 | $39 Dressers, walnut veneer (4toscll)..... $21.60 $4.50 Mahogany-finish Night Tables (4 to TR SRR S s eswmanverens " $1.75 All-F eather Pillows (15 toscll). ..... $1.00 me WRIGHT ¢ 905-907 7th St. N.W. “OF COURSE YOU CAN CHARGE IT” Kann's—Street Floor. Beautiful Fox Scarfs Formerly $19.75 to $25.00. Now Reduced to Lace Ne¢kwear —A most unusually comprehen- sive assortment of lace neck- wear in varied shapes and pat- 4 terns, including vestees, panel $ _Thm good-looking mrfs are in the red md brown natural shades, with large brush tail. The saving is decidedly worth while considering, if you have been wanting a new fur piece. Kann's—Second Floor. collars, “Sweetheart” sets, collar and cuff sets, in Pt. Venise and combination laces, also Bertha's and large round collars of em- broidered net. Kann's—Street Floor.