Evening Star Newspaper, April 19, 1929, Page 20

2 HENRY L DOHERTY | REVEALS WEDDING Utility Magnate Wed New‘ r Eve to Widow Who Nursed Him. the Assoclated Press. EW YORK, April 19.—Henry L. jherty, one of the country’s wealthiest helors and nationally known as & public utility leader, has announced his marraige last New Year eve to Mrs. Percy Frank Eames, a Wwidow, who nursed him during a two s’ illness. Mr, Doherty, whose wealth is vari- ously estimated from $25,000,000 to $200,000,000, is 58 years old. His wife is 40. News of the wedding came as a surprise to his business associates, to m he often had said he would re- in a bachelor all his life. The announcement was made at the offics of Henry L. Doherty & Co., where it was said Mr. and Mrs.. Doherty were on a belated wedding trip to Atlantic City. The wedding took place at the home of Canon Lawrence E. Skey, rec- tor of St. Anne’s Anglican Church, at ‘Toronto. ‘The former Mrs, Eames is a native of Kentucky but spent the greater part of her adult life abroad, where she studied music under some of the mas- ters. Her husband, who died in Paris in 1920, was an official in the foreign service of the International Harvester Co. She has an 18-year-old daughter, who will receive her degree this Spring from the University of Madrid. Mr. Doherty, whose boast is that he never had a day’s schooling in his life, camr to New York from Columbus, Oh'%, and built up the billion-dollar Cities Service Co. and Henry L. Do- herty & Co., an oil producing and dis- tributing enterprise. The Dohertys have made no plans where they will reside and it is ex- pected they will travel extensively for a time. USURY IS CHARGED IN OIL FIRM CRASH Los Angeles Officers Attack New Angle Resulting From Julian Petroleum Financing. ; By the Assoclated Press. 10S ANGELES, April 19.—Armed with “John Doe” warrants, officers started out today to arrest 43 persons charged with usury in connection with the financial meneuvering which pre- ceded the Julian Petroleum Corporation collapse here two years ago. Samuel Goodman, retired contractor; Arthur Katz, merchant, and E. M. Hackel, clothing manufacturer, were ar- Tested last night. Two were arrested last week. The City Council yesterday granted an appropriation of $20,000 for the prosecution of the case. The oil company failed after it had been learned that stock with a face value of more than $100.000,000 had been irregularly issued and sold to in- vestors. Several prominent Los Angeles citi- gens last year were charged with hav- ing loaned money at usurious rates to interested in the affairs of the corporation. No convictions resulted, however. MRS. OUIMET INJURED. ‘Wife of Noted Golfer in Auto Acci- dent at Arlington, Mass. ARLINGTON, Mass., April 19 (#).— Mrs. Francis Ouimet, wife of the noted golfer, was seriously injured here last night in an automobile accident. The car in which she was riding with Mrs. John Bolinger struck a trolley car. It was feared Mrs. Ouimet had suf- fered a fracture of the skull. ATURDAY PECIALS $1 Opens a Charge Account THE _EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, But a'Hint of the M_afi’y Values Arranged for Saiurday of This Thrilling Event It’s a gala day when the newest and smartest Summer fash- ions are offered at Sale Prices! .Already hundreds of value- wise, fashion-wise women have been down to the Spring Sales, astonished at the marvelous selection and low prices, buying complete outfits at tremendous savings! We have prepared for another important day. tomorrow! The Furred or Unfurred Coats So Very Smart Actual $25.00 Values Included in These Sales 518 A collection of tailored, ensemble and dressy coats, of which we are justly proud! Subtle re- strained flares, capes and scarfs, copied from the season’s successes; long shawl collars softly draped, bows and clever inserts—every conceit of Fashion is used on these smart coats. Some are furred—with monkey and broadtail the favorite— others are self-trimmed. Choice of light-weight woolens or luxurious silks. Sizes for Misses or Women We have made it a point to provide sizes for every woman—regardless of the size she takes! Misses’ 14 to 20, women’s 36 to 46, and a splendid selection for the extra size women, 4075 to 50%4. Coat Shop—Second Floor ‘ A Spring Sales Event for the Sports Women WashableCrepe Sports Frocks and Ensembles $10.95 Every One Worth $16.50 Not the ordinary $1095 frocks—but regular $16.50 value—their wide hems, heavy lustrous qual- ity flat crepe, their generously cut skirts and the manner in which they are finished will convince you of this! There are sleeveless models with jackets, straight one-piece frocks covered with spider-web tucking, peasant frocks elaborately embroidered— and printed frocks in smart gingham checks and novelty patterns suitable for sports. Frocks Whose Pleatings, Bows and Smockings Mark Them Distinctively Smart Their colors, too, are those wanted for Summer —apricot, orchid, yellow, capucine, chartreuse, Nile green, red and white checks, black and white checks and navy. Sizes 14 to 20, and 36 to 42. Sperts Shop—Second Floor Fox Scarfs Copies of Imports Smart New Spring Hats . Made to Sell for $7.50 and $10 Crepe Scarfs Regularly $2.95 $1.95 . Not just triangles, but beauti- ful long scarfs, hand-painted squares, the smart pleated scarfs and the new couturier scarfs in novelty designs. And the loveliest c?l'or combinations you can think or! $1Sample Neckwear 79c Large lace yokes, called plastrons; the smart sweetheart and Peggy sets and vestees—of creamy laces, for add- Specially Priced $25 An opportunity, indeed—for seldom do we offer beautiful fox scarfs, with animal heads and large brushes—for such a low price! And every woman wants one, for they-add such a regal smartness to the plainest cos- tume! These Shades Rich red and the lighter beige tones; even a number of pointed and crossed foxes included. Milans Felts Visca Petalines Tuscans & Paillasson Horse Hair Toyos Sisol Straw—your smartest choice for a new Spring hat! Sketched is a model after Lewis—of horse hair and lace with its brim softened by a little black veil that barely covers the eyes. Others wear gay feather pads, gardenias and rhinestone buckles, Navy, black, tan and natural. Millinery Shop—Second Floor ing lingerie touches to Summer frocks. Neckwear—Street Floor b e Kid or Silk Gloves Sale Priced $2.95 Kid Gloves Fine Silk Gloves $1.88 9%4¢c Smooth-fitting, soft, pliable kid Light-weight silk gloves for warm gloves, with novelty turn-back cuffs— days, shown in colors to match any a real value at $1.88! In beige, beaver, costume—black and white, beige, mode, black and white; sizes 534 to mode, beaver—and a complete range 7%. of sizes. Gloves—Street Floor Ensembles, Silk Prints, and Fine Silk Frocks for Misses The Very Types Now Being Talked About in Current Fashion Magazines 312 Every miss who knows her fashions knows the importance of the ensemble. Sometimes it's just a bolero; other times its jacket lengthens to the hip line, or falls to a full length coat. It may be of chiffon, plain or printed georgette, or silk crepe. Every one of these versions featured in this special selling tomorrow ! Sun Tan Tints Included The glorious sun tan tints shade from creamy eggshell, through pastel shades, to apricot, rtreuse and capucine—all smart and decidedly wearable colors ; scores of lovely prints, too. Sizes 14 to 20 for misses—and 36 to 46 for women. Dress Shop—Second Floor $4.95 Handbags Special in the Spring Sales at $2.95 Higher priced bags, all of them, in the season’s smartest shapes and colors! Pouch, envelope and vaga- bond styles—with top and back straps—or richly colored shell frames. Bags for sports, tailleur and dressy after- noon affairs—in black, tan, beige, blond, red, green and grey shoe calf, goat or reptile grains. $7.95 Handbags, $4.95 A stunning collection, including bags of moroceo, calf and goat—in black, brown, tan and navy. . Envelope, pouch and vagabond styles—with shell frames, back and top straps. Every bag lined with moire. S Bags—Sireet Ploor e Another Opportunity “Green Stripe” Chiffon Hose Full Fashioned! First Quality! 31.15 Sheer gossamer chiffon stockings—all-silk from top to toe—with tops and feet lined with a fine lisle. Beautiful hose, full fash- joned and every pair first quality. These Shades —now in demand for Spring and early Summer wear — sun - burn, sun- blush, sun-bronze, evening bronze, naive, mystery, manon, fallow, creole, sil- ver-wing and gunmetal. Sizes 8% to 10. Hoslery—Street Floor Blonde Kid, Brown Kid, Blue Kid or Patent L'eather Included in This Offering of Smart Shoes $10.00 to $12.50 Values $7.50 ‘At this price every new Spring ensemble can have its own pair of shoes! Straps, ties and pumps, gracefully designed with long and me- dium lasts, high or Cuban heels—and showing many of the new methods of trimming. Blond, brown and blue kid—and the always smart pat- ent leather, in sizes 3 to 8. Blue kid one-strap with effective lighter blue kid trim. Medium last and high heel. $7.50.