Evening Star Newspaper, May 13, 1929, Page 21

SPELLING BEE WON BY GIRL, AGED 14 Massachusetts Honor and| Trip to Capital Awarded on Word “Mirage.” Bpeclal Dispatch to The Star. NEW BEDFORD, Mass., May 13.— Two champlons and many spectators came from the Islands of Marthas Vine- | jard and Nantucket to the State Armory ere for the State spelling bee, spon- | sored by the Standard. The Ftcam<hll’1 company ran a special excursion so that | ahey could come and return in the same ay. | A tall, brown-eyed girl from Cape | Cod, Mary Josephine Souza, 14, came | Blanche Gauthier, the | y, spelling correctly the ‘word * mh’agP On her visit to Wash- | ington, to compete in the national spelling bee, Mary will be accompanied by_Blanche. | Mary displayed a smiling calm before | an audinece of 2,500 people. She never | hesitated or stumbled. Many thousands | more heard this little girl when they | tuned in their radios for a pleasant | afternoon. When asked about the dark | shadows under her eyes, Mary explained | they did not come from staying up late 2t night studying, but from a tennis ball that carefully selected its mark. ‘With all the outdoor sports, young folks enjoy in the picturesque Cape Cod vil- lage, where she lives, and with deliver- ing the Standard every afternoon about her neighborhood, and with heiping her mother with the care of five younger brothers and sisters, there has been little chance of all study eand no play making Mary & dull girl, “Toboggan” proved a stumbling block in the bee, when it defeated five spell- | ers. Another word that confused many | ‘was “maintenance.” The spellers and: their chaperones | were guests of the Standard at a lunch- eon. In the forenoon preceding the bee. the contestants visited the famous whaling museum and going through a two-thirds siz> model of a whaling ship which the building includes. Mary is studying hard for the big match in ‘Washington, and she is thrilled like many other boy and girl champions who will enjoy the week of sight-seeing | I Wins Spelling Bee ' MARY JOSEPHINE SOUZA, Fourteen-year-old Cape Cod_girl, whese spelling of “mirage” gave her Massa- chusetts honnr KANSAS HIGH WATER INTERRUPTS TRAFFIC | County Commissioner Found Dead in Oklahoma Creek Where Bridge Is Washed Away. By the Associated Press. TOPEKA, Kans., May 13.—Flood wa- ters, which caused at least two deaths and extreme property damage in Cen-| |tral Kansas, raced across the south- | eastern portion of the State and North- | eastern Oklahoma today, interrupting trafic and communications and adding to the destruction. The first death from the flood in | Oklahoma was reported yesterday. The | body of John L. McGehee, Noble Coun- | ty ‘commissioner, was found in a flood- swollen creek three miles southeast of and theater parties. Red Rock. He apparently had driven his car into the stream in attempting THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, )3 A MONDAY, MAY 13, 1929. Offering Nearly $20, 000 Worth of These Fine. Garments at $ 7 500 May Sale of Foundation Garments Beautiful silks for the smart Spring and Summer wardrobe Newest Silks Silks of superior qualities—many worth $2.65 and $2.98 yard Superior Quality Printed Flat Crepe (in 30 styles). Printed Chiffon (in smart designs and color combinations). Printed Du-Ray (rayon—this supple and practical fabric is shown in a variety of patterns). Printed Rough Weave Silk (in modernistic designs). Lady Washington Cre (washable—a flat crepe of supenor quality shown in over fifty colors). All-Silk Plain Double-wear Chiffon (in evening and street shades) Weighted Georgette Crepe (shown in the most wanted colors). Rough Sports Silk (in plain colors). Second Floor yard In Summer the Best Dressed Furniture Wears Cretonne Slip Covers —ready-made—for three-piece suites and day-beds— ready to put on. When you read the famous names—when you see the exquisite garments—you will know that it was only by the makers co- operating with ys for this May sale, that it is at all possible to offer you such truly sensational values. One-Piece Garments of $10, $12.50, $13.50, $15 and $18.50 Values—Two Nationally Known Makes 5.9 D . These are handsome garments in the very new and smart styles— they will gently, firmly mould your figure into lines of grace and beauty. All sizes in the group. $25 and $27.50 Mme. Irene Duosettes . . . Two Models 9.95 Of rich brocade and imported elastics—these “are exquisite garments. They have the new cup ‘bust of silk Jersey and are lightly boned. Sizes 35 to 44, Ao §5 to $750 Corsetiettes, 298 Third Floor—Corset Section exquisite fabrics . . . beautifully made garments $7.50, $8.50, $10, $12.50 and $13.50 Value Girdles -3.95 La Premiere...Treo...and side- fastening and step-in models—also W. B. Doublettes with inner belts; samples of model ensembles and a special group of Treo corsetlettes at this very special price. 3 wx:rsuhg«awk%fl ——— to cross a bridge which had been wnsh- ed away. VOTERS IN MINNEAPOLIS Uomaein s s | HOLDING PRIMARY TODAY |in Northcastern Okianoma o sagins | torrents. Red Rock Creek, north of Red ST S Rock, was sent far out of its banks and People at Polls Confronted by Sen-| was lapping at the edge of the town. sational Disclosures of GIaft | castors Saotar yero" ands of, South- Pyt 3 their familles and live stock to higher in Municipal Affairs. 1gnl't7|12;id g-lcg‘:s in several towns were By the Associated Press. va y the waters. ’m;figollsrmmmn May 13— |, Rainfall of near-cloudburst propor- Confronted. e ensetimal de lossies | tions sent the river and creeks out of - their banks yesterday in Central Kan- of graft in city affairs, Minneapolls faney styles if you like them—plain, if you don’t Rayon Underwear A ‘new shipment of all the pieces you'll want 88¢c bloomers panties chemises gowns combinations Also briefs and vests, so you see there’s a wide variety! Plain tailored, or trimmed with contrasting colored pipings, applique effects or laces. In pretty pastel shades...and all sizes. Underwear—Main Floor Dresses of Charm " For Women Who Would Stay Young enchanting models in new colors for Summer—dresses with youth in every line! : jacket frocks 3.95 afternoon gowns sports types dinner dresses new ensembles Vibrant lovely colors for gay Summer hours . . . young looking dresses for women of every type—fashions that - are authentic for the coming <eason—that, in a.word, sums up the collection.” And that is why you will find the newest prmts in softly blended colors, made up in “dressmaker” types—why you will find the simple, yet sophisticated sports types, and why all the new ideas as to tucks and pleats and soft laces have been so deftly used. Give yourself the pleasure of seeing t.heml Dressgs—Third Floor . gay new prints fine georgettes lustrous crepes 5.95 and 10.95 lor three-piece slip cover P P sets 1.95 and 2.95 for day-bed covers Finished with shirred ruffles and cut to fit either rail or box type day-bed. Upholstery—Second Floor men, most of them charging bribery in | connection with the conduct of the!' city’s business. IDENTIFIED AS PLOTTER. .; ROVNO, Lithuania, May 13 (#).—A student named Vosilius has been identi- fled as one of the authors of the recent | attack on Premier Wal i he had been seriously Injured by ex- plosion of one of ‘his own bombs. The premature explosion occurredl two days after the premier escaped the fusillade of shots which killed one of his aides and wounded several other persons. Despite his serious injuries Vosilius hid in a forest until captured by a forest guard. He was belleved out of danger tonight after an opera- voters today nominate candidates for | S8s and terrific windstorms last night municipal offices. added to the storm loss —— sons are seeking nominations in the primary election, including the mayor- || Special for Limited Time Only ane wamas are on the valos tor maver, | F UR COATS among them Mayor George E. Leach, . One hundred and one persons Glazed are candidates for aldermen, with two | nid S i This special price includes thorough Within recent weeks the grand jury |f . Jhis Peflsl Dricoat Shitde ¢ and out than a dozen aldermen and business- || to December 31. 1 Tailored to' it snugly your s"‘;” Prices in Re: < sofa, wing chair and club . NEW ENCELARD FURRIERS ajas Benjamin Sherman, Prop. - One hundred and twenty-eight Der- | s— alty and counciimen. Nine men and gut for his fifth consecutive {wo-year Cleaned $ 5 to h of the ci be nominated for each of the city's | Stoiad has returned indictments against more glazing end lulnxilzl;ed cold xpert Workmanship chuis 618 12th Street Franklin 6355 ————.ea—— With the kitchen gone mbdern, with color creeping into everywhere, you should see our housewares and china " departments now; never have they been so colorful. Sale of Housewares: . Color to the right, color to the left, color ahead and color be- hind—whether you turn north, south, east or west you see color in all the new housewares hemg ‘shown. To be up-to-date you'll want a number of the new items below. New Way to Hold Lower " FALSE TEETH - Firmly in Place lse teeth amnoy and bother by slipping _when you _eat, st eprinkle’a Lttle mmy, pasty today at mmfl"&%fl.‘: svau‘i'u' or A%y ‘other drug store.—Advertisement. it makes spots and stains Special for Tuesday and Wednesday come out like magic! amesreies | All-Silk Service Chiffon Hose Cleanser ; colors for every woman under the sun—and the women who kéep out of the sun, too! Samtary Kitchenette Set, $1 " $1 Kitchen Pails —white, S $1 v 3 Such sheer weight—such fine, shim- Lo - i . : o e hlack e oc red —galvanissd tneerti® ™! |7 : 1 .4 mering gauge—such lustrous filish— % coffee and tea can- handle; guaranteed blue, n, red and . § 5 . cake, flour, p v g I ooy e R ey it's plain to see these are $1.65 values! easy to use—and every pair full fashioned, ' of so satisfactory! course, and silk from.top to toe After this easy - to. -use Cleanser has taken a spot or two from your best frock or suit, you'll know why it is so popular. It's in pow- der form, takes but a min- ute or two to lpply—lnd presto! the spot’s gone! Toiletries—Main Floor sun burn shades. .. sun tan sun bronse tan san breeze sun blush Also the popular Spring colors— allute, naive, mystery, Brighton, atmosphere, white jade, gua metal and ‘many more, including black and ‘white. 58- Plece Dinner Service 8.95 Choice of six charming decorations. To see these lovely sets is to buy them—just think of it—58 pieces for only 8.95. The Mark of Fashion Stamps These’ Sprmg and Summer Coats Distinctive new styles—and exceptional values! for women and misses 9.75 $22.50 to $29.50 values If it’s a coat for dress wear you seek, then we present these new models of rich black satin, of the fashionable Spring silks for coats, of the well-liked Celanese moires. The styles are delightfully fem- nine—the coats youthful and becoming. Blue Willow Serving Plates 2 for $1 Gotothe Ball Game Sy, S via WMAL i Whenever the Nationals are play- ing away from home on week days —yvou can listen in to a broadcast over WMAL—given by Denman Thompson Sports Editor of The Foening Htar. No orie knows the ins and outs of base ball better than Denman : Thompson—and a detailed descrip- 2.Ib. Old English Wax i tion given in his interesting style $1 R tron, is like watching the game. e newaUeiiolyour o Sh WSS TSR S TG Refrigerator Set, $1 lmwmd deeornud n'u'ze size t‘o"gg jlrl and covers. Electric Toaster, $1 L arge, efficlent Toaster; fully guaranteed. of cloth of silk of satin dress coats sports coats a quafi:{’d that has always - utility coats’ for 82,95 Snakeskin GRAINED Handbags in the smartest new colors 1.94 Of fine calfskin, stamped in snakeskin patterns—so per- fectly done it would almost deceive an expert! In sun- tan, beige and gray shades, with enameled clasps, orna- mental clasps and metal or covered frames. Handbags—Main Floor Food Chopper, $1 —approved by Good Housekeep- ing Institute; family size. Trellises, $1 ~—fan and ladder .shaped,. for garden or front porch. cape models fur trimmings scarf effects 1i you want something practical for every da; ( and business and utility there are smart model of fine cloths—of twills and the new soft basket weaves and good-looking mixtures. And there are new colors as well as the popular black and dark blue. Window Screens et Al it AR o - Fourth Floor