Evening Star Newspaper, June 2, 1929, Page 11

GEN LEESSERVAN PLANSMENORIL HONOR MEMBERS OF 6TH ENGINEERS Memorial ablets Dedicated at Fort Humphreys for Those Killed in World War. THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., JUNE 2, 1929—PART 1 World War and for Capt. Charles D. Harrie, D, 8. C, of that regiment. Officers who were formerly attached to the regiment and who since been assigned to other regiments or who have retired from the Army since the war attended the ceremonies. The names of the officers of the 6th | Engineers inscribed on one of the tab- lets were: Cupt. C. D. Harris of Wash- ington, Lieut. E. H. Perry of Boston, | Lieut. E. C. Dedicke of Brooklyn, N. Y.; | Capt. Harris, & son 0o Mfaj. Gen. Peter Harris, formerly adjutant general of the Army. Chester Huntington Dead. STRATFORD. Con June 1 (P).— Chester Huntington, years old, vice president of the Huntington Aircraft Co., | mining engineer, architect and former | college professor, died at the home of | his son Howard here last night. Hunt- | ACCUSED POST BONDS IN WASHED STAMP CASE pending hearings on removal proceed- ings. H. Chitraro, one of the two who sur- rendered today, is & stamp collector. C. Seven New York Men Surrender | J- Gregory, the other man, is alleged to| to Face Indictments for Conspiracy. By the Associated Press. NEW_ YORK, June 1.—Four of seven | stolen stamps. have purchased the stamp business pre- | viously conducted by Frederick H.! Schmidt, who is under indictment in Pawtucket, R. I, for_the disposal of L. A. Beebe and Frank Marquis surrendered yesterday. stamp 11 las, St. Paul, Boston, San Francisco and Seattle, postal inspectors said. The iused stamps, they said. were pur- chased by representatives of the “used | clearing house,” chiefly in| Canada, which receives iarge quantities | of parcel-post mail from the United States. Armor for Paris Police. Folding armor for protection against TOPICS TO BE VARIED, Columbia Heights Association Ar- ranges Program for Tuesday. Race courses and stage coaches, old homes and forgotten _institutions, swamps from which snakes used to | wriggle across dusty roads, eerie figures in spooky places and other features will be discussed by Fred A. Emery before ington was known in the aeronautical |y, ” - ¢ y Iphia, | 1N k ew York men indicted recently in| "L.‘S?i' FF'E;?M?{."E% ré’},. ‘;‘-‘él{'fi_”xfin.“ | world chiefly through his aircraft de- | Charleston, S. C.. as members of the | E. G. Milliken of New Bedford, Mass.; | S18nS- s0-called* washed stamp conspiracy ring” | | —_—— have surrendered to Federal authorities | Memorial tablets were dedicated at i y ar Rapids, | R i A PI4% | Natives of Bolivia have taken up the Two surrendered yesterday and All were held in $1,000 bail listed men of the 6th | Iowa. %?1\5:”; S.::ldll‘:nfi‘l:gtn?ers killed in the A separate tablet was dedicated to | style of tree-bark hats and shirts. The pre-canceled stamps are issued | bandits is to be worn by plain clothes to holders of permits in line with cer- policemen of Paris. The outfit consists tain “efficlency” developments in the|of a steel headgear, a sheet of steel post office service, and they have been | which serves as a shield in case of “used over sometimes many times” in | battle and a bullet-proof vest, giving New York, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Dal- | the sleuth a warlike appearance. the Columbia Heights Citizens’ Associa- tion at the Columbia Heights Christian Church, 1435 Park road, at 8 p.m., Tues- | day. The theme will be “Sidelights on Earlier Columbia Heights.” There will | be a business meeting aiso. “Marse Robert Wouldn't Ap- prove of All This Fuss, Though,” He Says. here. two today. gmund’s Greatest Value Giving Celebration of ihe Yedr.' 2B EGINNING tomorrow, and lasting throughout the week, this tremendous sale event in which we demonstrate our gratitude for the Washington public’s forty-two years of confidence and continually increasing patronage . . . Our steady growth is proof of the integrity of this organization and of the fact that thrifty women like Sigmund’s CASH PRICES because they mean LOWER PRICES! . . . Remember, a SMALL DE- POSIT will hold anything you select and you can pay for it out of your income our famous LAY-BY WAY. About this time of year Rev. William Mack Lee will be planning a Memorial day all his own at Raleigh, N. C. One can plcture him smoothing out a long-tailed Confederate coat, slightly fra at the collar, as he whispers to i f while maticulously arranging | & full score of medals in proper array | across its front. He will tell you that | his “Marse Robert wouldn't approve of a'l the fus but that he “jes’ has to pear in his honah. suh." | The occasion for Rev. Lee's prepara- | tions s June 3, the date on which | several of the Southern States observe | the anniversary of the birth of Jeffer- son Davis, President of the Confederacy. To Rev. Lee, who during four years of war traveled at the side of Gen. Robert E. Lee, the day is “Marse Robert's” day. All days publicly ob- served in connection with the life of the Confederacy are his “Marse Robert's” days. Active Despite 91 Years. Today Rev. Lee is a missionary Bap- tist preacher, ministering to a congre- gation despite his 91 years. In the mlsi his title, If title he had, was cook and | body servant, and he did everything | for the Southern leader that a young, | adoring colored boy could do for his “massa.” The general liked black- berries and Willlam Mack became one | of the most proficient berry pickers in the corps. The general liked pork and the sound of pig's grunt anywhere along the line of march was enough to send Willlam Mack on a foraging party. In the years following the war, Rev. Lee has’ divided his time between numerous congregations and attendance upon annual reunions of the Confeder- ate veterans. The medals he wears across his breast attest to his emphatic assertion that he hasn't missed more than one since Appomattox. On a cold, blustering December morn- ing several vears ago, a group of men stood with Rev. Lee at the base of Stone Mountain, near Atlanta, Ga. where August Lukeman, the sculptor, is carv- ing likenesses of Confederate leaders in march under their standards, across the side of the largest block of granite in the world. In the brighi sunshine, standing directly in front and under the sculptured head of Gen. Robert E. Lee, members of the party sought to point out to the venerable colored man the likeness of his “Marse Robert.” “White Folks” Sent Him. His “white folks friends” in Raleigh had clubbed together and given Rev. Lee the trip to Atlanta. His many friends, mindful that he was failing in ability to travel, wanted to delight him with one visit to what is destined to become one of the world's wonders. He made the trip. resplendent in his long- tailed coat with many medals, as digni- fled and unassuming as the mayor of Atlanta, who met him. The chief of police of the city placed his private automobile at Rev. Lee's disposal for the day. A group of newspaper men accompanied him on the 16-mile ride over roads he had traveled 60 years earlier. The wind brought tears to the aged man's eyes on the ride to the mountain, and. handicapped further by falling sight, he had great difficulty in making out the form of the head of Lee. For a moment the group feared the trip was in vain, for the old man could not make out the figure. Tt was pathetic the way he tried. “No, suh, I jes’ cain't see ’im,” he said plaintively.” “Now, isn't thet funny? Are you boys suah he's up on thet mount-ing? _ I'd know 'im th’' minnit I see 'im if he wuz." ‘The group moved nearer the hase of the mountain, hoping to reach s Letter vantage point, and left Rev. Lee stand- ing on the slight rise, his hand pro- tecting his eyes from the glcre of a De- NEWEST SUMMER MODES For Lodge and Society Wear For Afternoons and Parties For Graduation Occasions For the Business Woman And the Business Miss For the Vacation Trips A COMPLETE SIZE RANGE For Junior Misses, 13 to 19 For Misses, 14 to 20 For Women, 36 to 44 Plenty of Extra Sizes From 40'; to 52V New Materials Georgettes, Flat Crepes and Washable il in Plain and Printed Effects. Flower Prints, Coin Prints and - many other new de: Summer Colors All the latest Pas- tel shades, including the wanted Pinks. Plenty of Whites for smart summer Blacke and too, in pro- fasion. Browns and shades of Tan are very popular. ,, A\ Months of preparation and tireless worl on the part of our buyers, together with most unusual concessions from some of New York’s leading dress manufacturers, enable us to present what we believe to be the greatest dress values we’ve ever been able to offer. You’ll find practically every new and smart style in one piece, two piece and ensemble modes. Details that say very distinctly SUMMER 1929, and of quality of material and workmanship indeed remnka]:le at this low price. Dresses on Sale Sigmund’s Second Floor SX ST > o 2 N = oY= . N o), 1 2,038 e o St SOLXS) Sale of cember sun, his coat tails streaming in the wind. Of a sudden his shout beat back in echo from the mountain side. “Dar He Is! 1 See 'ImJ* “Dar_he is! Dar he is! Dar is my Marse Robert. Eoys, I see 'im. Marse Robert, I salute you, sun! God bless yo' soul!” Bowing low, he swept his broad-brimmed hat across the medals on his breast. As he raised 1imself, tears were in his eyes ard on his face an expression of adoration that kept the group back. fascinated For a time those who accompanied him were nonexistent in his sight. He Birthday Sale of Regular RAYON Lingerie Step-ins Chemises Slips Gowns Teddies Finest quality wuper rayon. $1 and $1.50 8 s € fu Ince tallored stsles in ail Navy Twill Suits Select From Our Better Merchandise at Great Savings—Either a COAT, SUIT - DRESS! Silk or Cloth Coats Better Type Dresses At This Great Birthday Sale Price! Birthday Sport Values to $15 Smartest Coats 87.93 These are Tweeds in the newest shades in smart belted styles. Very practical for vacation time wear. scarf and trimmed and ted shades. Regular and got & stiff neck from looking so intently i MAIN FLOOR at the mountain side. In the sculptor's studio at the base of the mountain, where a miniature of the projected me morial was displayed in bold belief, Rev. Lee danced and sang and courtesied with tbe enthusiasm of a child. Con- federate leaders portrayed in the minia- ture drew rapid-fire comment, and when he saw the small figure of Stone- wall Jackson, he leaned forward and kissed the general's foot “A man, suh,” he exclaimed. “He wuz a real man, God bless ‘im.” Didn’t Want to Leave. He did not want to leave the place it He was reliving events clearer in his Exciting recollection than events of the day be- Values fore, and when his friends finally started him back to the city, he regaled These are of all-wool or them all the way with stories, some of wool and rayon, either sleeve- them doubtless of the imagination, that 1 r with sleeves, in slip- have not found a way into history. r style All the newest What Gen. Lee said when he caught shiades Main Floor SECOND FLOOR The DRESSES and Ensembles Actual $16.75 Values If you feel that you want something a little better than ordinary, a Dress or Ensemble with extraordinary charm, the kind demanded by women who are really fashion fas- tidious, we feel sure you will find exactly what you want in this spe- cially selected group. For these are of the type you are accustomed to paying $16.75 for and they would be good values at sl2075 that. Our price is. . The COATS Actually Worth From $16.75 to $29.75 You'll find the smartest styles in late spring and early summer Silks i without Fur. S pl tailored sty Black: and In many cas less than cost The SUITS These are of fine Navy Twill in single and o od crepe de chine lined °-“nd braid bound. 3‘2.75 ¥ Wonderful values at..... Birthday Sale of Sport Skirts & Sport Jackets The Jackets | The Skirts $4-45 5345 Jaunty 11ttle Jackets in Black Featuring the new Suspender Skirts Velvet and Blazer Striped Flannel in and many other styles in all the shades. smart 3ilks and SECOND FLOOR Birthday Sale of Summertime Sweaters Regularly $1.95 Most s l .09 75 Misses’ Sizes Women’s Sizes Large and Extra Sizes All on Sale on Our Second Floor e 2= him stealing a pig. What the general : R sald to Jackson one evening after the two had prayed together. How Jackson Rlmost said a “cuss word” one time. The significance of the North's Me- morial day is not lost on Rev. Lee There is no bitterness in his soul, if any ever existed. “Marse Robert" loved everybody and insisted that he be kind and fair to everybody and the “greatest man in the world” could not be wrong. But where Memorial day is concerned, there is but one for Rev. Lee, the day when his Southern white folks gather in honeysuckle bordered cemeteries and place’ flowers on ivy | covered graves His “Mr. Jefl Davis” may share with his “Marse Robert” some of the glorv | of the observance on June 3. But it will be “Marse Robert’s” day. Cus- tom has it that Rev. Lee will visit the Confederate cemetery nearest his humble house, a house his white friends gave him_ He may find it diffi- cult to get about, but “Marse Rob- ert’s” cook and body servant “jes’ has to appear in his honah.” SYNOD SESSION PLANNED. Great Birthday Sale of New ... Misses’ and Women'’s Smart FOOTWEAR_ 31 Latest Summertime Styles! Only Sigmund’s Shoe Department Offers Such Values! These are actual $3.50 and $4 values and we've made tremendous preparations to be able to give you a complete selection in every pos- sible style. We're fea- turing among other things the NEW HOL- LYWOOD SANDALS and SUMMER SHOES of COLORED KIDS. The styles sketched will give you some idea of the wonderfully new, stylish and high grad- shoes in this sale. Main Floor Shoes Great Birthday Sale of 520 New Summertime ATS/ There Are 240 Regular $1.95 Hats There Are 174 Regular $2.95 Hats There Are 106 Regular $3.95 Hats $2.69 Sketched — A patent rap with modified toe and hich heel. €2 60 Also in Satin. 1920 Lutheran Meeting May Be at| Jamesotwn, N. Y. ROCKFORD, Ill, June 1 (#)— Jamestown, N. Y., probably will be chosen the 1930 convention city of Au- gustana Lutheran Synod of North America, it was announced today at the oqenmg session of the synodical coun- ci At the synod's convention, which meets here next week, a proposition to meet biennially instead of annually will be discusted. A new method of calling pastors, by which a committee appointed by each conference will supervise a congregation's selection, will be presented. The Woman's Missionary Soclety of the synod also will meet here. Cigar Boxes as Decoration. Wood from old cigar boxes is being used in paneling the library of Ivan Snell of London. The decoration has been carried out in geometrical pattern, in which the graining of the wood is cleverly utilized. Snell has been col- blecting the boxes for years. Miraculously Low Priced L&I[ before this sale we went to three great New York makers of smart hats; we told them T e what we wanted to do, that we wanted to give o the greatest millinery values possible for this Birthday Sale and because we were good cus- tomers they co-operated to an extent that sur- prised even ourselves. So you reap the benefit. You'll find every smart new shape and color in Straws, Light Weight Felts, Hairs, Milans, Braids, Silks, and Novelties. In styles for the or the modish Matron. Hat Sketched you'll be fitted fully by fitters com- fort with style. Sketched—A blue kid two-evelet tie. Also