Evening Star Newspaper, July 23, 1929, Page 19

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THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, TUESDAY, EUROPE SWELTERS UNDER HEAT WAVE Whole Continent Suffering.| Many Die Attempting to Escape Cities. B the Ascociated Press. LONDON, July 23.—All Europe swel- | tered today in a heat wave which ex- tended from Moscow to Rome and the | Eastern Balkans to the British Isles. | No immediate prospect of relief was | held out, although in Great Britain the | temperature was cooler than a day or so | ago. Accompanying drought gave con- “Good Break” Finally Overtakes Driver Afflicted With Case of Bad Brakes Amos Warner, colored, of Baileys Cross Roads, Va., arrested by Police- men R. V. Sinclair and K. P. Greenlow of the Traffic Bureau because of a bad brake, received a “good break” when he appeared before Judge Mattingly in Traffic Court yesterday after spend- ing more than 24 hours in the third precinct station, According to Warner, after ending a week of toil in the cornflelds of his native State he donned a new pair of overalls, cranked his ancient equipage and headed for the bright lights of Washington for a week cnd of gavety. His automobile, although of the four- cylinder type and possessing ailments by the inch, wheezed through the city streets early Sunday morning. Warner realized too late that the rear light, unable to stand the strain of being lighted all night, went out. Sinclair and Greenlow observed fit. | | | cern, not only in England, but in parts | Ordered to halt, Warner applied the | of the continent. | In Germany temperatures Tahrenheit were recorded over the week end, with thousands in Berlin fleeing | g for relief to the lakes and woods sur- | rounding the capital. The rush to the | water caused many casualties, not only | foot brake. Old and worn, with years in Berlin, but in other parts of Ger- | B many, where drownings were frequent, | France endured a temperature of around 90 the past few days. The | weather prophets assured the perspiring | present conditions probably would per- sist. | Holland, Belgium and Luxemburg | shared the oppressive heat with their | § Brussels reported m “the heat, while | were invoked to neighbor countrie: several deaths fr drastic regulat protect. the supp which had become uncertain. | Crazed with the heat, Gactoa Boux, | Wil 61, shot and killed his wife, two daugh- ters, two sons and then himself, at | Gilon Castle, in the Ardennes Forest. The six bodies were discovered by a servant, who promptly fainted. Along the Danube the heat was de- scribed as “exhausting and sweltering.” with the people rushing to the and lakes, which claimed many vic A score were drowned at Budapest | alone, and the total casualties in the river were much greater. | | PARK POLICEMAN ASKS DRUNK CHARGE JURY TRIALi Libby Is Released on $500 Bond Following Arraignment on | Intoxication Count. Arraigned in Police Court vesterday on charges of operating an automobile while _under the influence of liquor, Park Policeman Lawrence A. Libby de- | manded a jury trial and was released in $500 bond. | Libby, who lives at A was arrested Saturday Detective S. F. Gravel saw Libb suing a zig- zag course across Highway Bridge. When Gravely attempted to arrest Lib- | who said he of drinking water | | | of 95 | of toil, it failed to respond and Warner | S See Etz and See Better” was charged at the third precinct. Another “bad break” was in store for him, as he possessed insuficient funds to post collateral. For the week end he had planned to spend in celebration, he was listed on the ledger at the station as a guest. In view of his previous troubles, Judge Mattingly released him on his prsonal bond yesterday, but advised him to return to Baileys Cross Roads, park his aged vehicle in the barnyard and drive back to Washington only after securing & new and shiny ‘automobile of a known ability. GEO. W, SPIER | JEWELER 39 Years at 310 9th St. N.W. Now Located at 806 14th St. N.W. THE MAGIC OF SIGHT Sight is the most important of the Senses. Tt af- fords pleasure—it affords profit—it affords happiness. The warning to care for one's eves should not be necessary, but thousands wait till some serious ailment overtakes them before applying here troubles. for help. The service of experienced specialists is offered service that assures relief and correction of eye Take extra Glasses when you leave town. Consult us! 1217 G St NW. 1217 G St 1217 G Streets Summer Clearance €ale of Henderson's Furniture and Lamps Substantial Reductions mean ACTUAL SAVIN by, the latter is alleged to have put up | a fight, which gnded suddenly when | the detective knocked the park police- | man unconscious with a blow with his fist. | Libby now is under suspension from the park police. 36 PASS EXAMINATION T0 PRACTICE MEDICINE Dr. James Coupal, Who Resigned From Army for Private Life, Among Those Licensed. Thirty-six candidates passed the final examination for license to prac tice medicine in Washington, accord ing to an announcement by Health Of- ficer Willlam C. Fowler, secretary of | the commission on licensure to prac- tice the healing arts, yesterday. The 36 had passed the preliminary examination held June 27 and 28. Among those who qualified were Dr. James F. Coupal, hysician to President Coolidge, who is giving up his commis- slon with the Army Medical Corps to enter private practice, and Victor Ri- cardo Alfaro, son of the Minister from | Panama. One woman, Miss Ella M. A. Enlows,. also pasced. ALL LAMPS 25% Off Regular Prices TO 50< ch as these for you. ALL TEA CARTS 25% Off Regular Prices A group of Bedroom and TO 15% In dwellings Dining Room Suites, Reduced 25% to 33 1-3‘¢ from Our Regular Prices All Mahogany and Walnut SMOKERS 10% Off Regular Prices Prompt selection is in order if you would profit by these unusual values. JAMES B. HENDERSON Fine Furniture, Laces, Upholstering, Paperhanging, Painting 1108 G Street All Covered DAVENPORTS & Chairs to Match 25% Off Regular Prices District 7675 District 7676 Pl‘lones where the architect planned for “the best” you’ll find THE NEW SILENT KELVINATOR ROGRESSIVE architects today provide for building in the New Silent Kelvinator when they plan new homes for their clients. Kelvinator’s long record of serv- ice, added to the astonishing silence of this new Kelvinator, makes the choice of those who want the best swing surely and certainly in its favor. The New Silent Kelvinator is most reasonable in price and may be enjoyed even while it is being paid for by using Kelvin- ator’s attractive ReDisCo monthly budget plan. Come in today and see this splendid automatic electric ser- vant of the modern home. U s N BEAUTIFUL DESIGN=Kelvinators are planned by artists. Sturdy, strong and graceful. In a variety of finishes, some in brilliant colors. COLD KEEPER=—Acts as a constant reservoir of cold for freezing ice cubes, dainty salads and desserts. A won- derful economy feature, pioneered by Kelyinator. S | A B L e KELVINATOR BARBER & Ross, INC., 11th & G STS. ‘THERE ARE KELVINATOR ELECTRIC INSTALLATIONS FOR EVERY COMMERCIAL PURPOSE G STREET. AT ELEVENTH JULY 23, 1929. A Host of Important Savings in Blankets, Bedding, Towels, Plain and Fancy Linens ~ All-Wool Camp Blankets 66x80 inches A splendid dark-grey mix- ture with contrasting col- ored borders. All-Linen Crash Table Sets 1.98 Set 44c 54x54-inch tablecloth and six matching napkins in each set . . . with pretty color- ed borders on blue, gold, green or rose. Colored Scatfs and Vanity Sets Of printed organdy, dimity, cretonne or plain- colored organdy in all the newest patterns and colorings . . . very special at this low price. Miss Washington Wears a Cool Tubable } » Jacket Suit sometimes the coat is short ... and sometimes it covers her frock 8.95 - The one sketched is of cool, firm linen, with a beguiling blouse in harmonizing print, frilly and very feminine. But this is only one style—there are many more—with white frocks and gay flowered coats—and of plques, ratines cotton broadcloths. Often the frocks and coats may be worn separately—which makes them especially useful. 14 to 20 Year Sizes Misses' Dresses—Third Floor and 3,000 Yds. Glorious Wash Fabrics Regular 39c Values 29c- Included in this marvelous group you will find every new and fashionable color, and every conceivable color combination being worn for street, sports or dress right now. Printed Flaxons Printed Voiles Printed Dimities On Sale—Second Floor Tailored or Novelt R Undi envelope chemises bloomers combinations C step-in panties briefs Nowadays every woman may satisfy her longing for pretty undies, for such garments as these will satisfy her longing for daintiness and beauty— and the price will appeal to every purse. Plain tailored and lace trimmed styles—and lovely paste? shades. Knit Underwear—Main Floor Silk Hosiery for Every Occasion with Van Dyke soles with novelty heels | o 3 3 triple AAA hose chiffon or service Regular 1.95 quality Beautiful quality silk hose—cadet hose with high . pointed heels and Van Dyke soles and especially elastic, too. Triple AAA hose, sheer silk, stop stitch weave or service weight with mercerized soles and garter welt. Suntan and other popular colors. Hosiery—Main Floor Just In! Another Fresh Shipment Kitchen or Bathroom Curtains 3 Prs. They're in now—those dainty curtains that were so popular we couldn't keep them in stock. They have pretty col- ored lace edgings in blue, rose or gold and are daintily embroidered. Colorful Cretonne Pillows (Square or Round) 3 for $1 On_ Sale—Second Floor qu SHEETS Tn the most regular Van Buren —Known the world over— 63x99 81x99 inches $1 inches 1025 2 for 1.75 2 for 2.15 21x21-inch Each Colored Hem Pillowcases Sheets with~ pink, green or orchid hems. Linen Napkins 6 for 1.98 firmly woven. New Quilted Mattress Pads 48x76 and 54x76 inch sizes .. . neatly iilted . . . fully bleached. 2.39 Quilted Table Padding two 1sed sizes white Protect your table with 1 .00 padding . . . two popular yard widths . 45 and 54 inches. blue, gold, Tablecloths 395 60x60-inch size.. hemstitched . . . all Tinen. Huck Towels 4 for $1 18x31-inch size colored striped bor- ders . . . part linen. sizie. . A Special Selling Wednesday A number of pleasing designs and colors fro m which to choose Specials $1.95 Pillows, 1.00 All of satin-rayon in pretty colors. Some slightly soiled. Second Floor $1 Stamped Aprons, 89c Six pleasing patterns—easy to embroider; aprons already made. Second Floor Summer Sandals Unusual, 5.29 In smart colors—beige with white, brown, blue and green. Shoes—Second Fioor 25¢ Holder Sets, 19¢ These are the bags so many women are carrying this Summer —colorful, capacious tapestry affairs, with various style frames. They'll hold all your Sum- mer needfuls . . . they are use- ful for small parcels when shop- And cach bag is a kind ping—and their colorful designs that we've sold origi- i ; with Sum- accord harmoniously with Sum nally mer frocks. more. Handbags—Main Floor that you may be very smartly frocked for is plainly evidenced by this showing for considerably very little Summer’s Enchanting sleeveless models pastel sports frocks smart jacket dresses chiffon afternoon gowns Styles in Dresses plenty of cool white new flowered georgettes Hot dish holders—three in a set —handy in the kitchen. Notions—Main Floor 25c Ironing Board Covers 21c, 2 for 38¢c Here is a chance to get those c fresh ironing board covers you tucks . . . need! Notions—Main Fioor are features. $1.95 Wardrobe Bags & for sports, 1.69 They have hookless fasteners and hold eight garments; in pretty Notions—Main Floor Dainty Costume Slips, $1 Of batiste, nainsook or bette-ray with straps or built-up shoulders. 36 to 52. Third Floor French Voile Nightgowns 1.59 Almost as sheer as te! Dainty styles. Da!ntg'wr:ueltms, Some handmade. Third Floor Popular Bathing Suits 2.95 All-wool, one-piece style, green, red, blue or black. Sizes 34 to 42. Sportswear—Third Floor Sleeveless Sweaters, 1.98 Novelty weaves in many be- guiling colors. Sizes 34 to 40. ‘Sporiswear—Third Floor Glove Silk Undies, $1 Envelope chemises, _bloomers, step-in panties, some lace trim- med; pastel colors. Main Floor Tots’ 39c & 50c Socks 3 for g1 Children’s Whoopee Socks in 14 and % lengths; pretty colors. Main Floor A Most Attracti skirts . . . Made like better crepes, prints . . priced dresses! colors. Bows galore . . . suntan backs . . . sports models . . . novelty stitchings . . georgettes, . and with that air of higher- Dresses—Third Floor soft frills . . . pleated sleeveless stitched pleats . . . pin . these business, travel, afternoon and dress .. of silks, flat and silk frocks . chiffons i i i\ Almost Unlimited Variety Cotton Wash Frocks FROCKS WHICH FOLLOW FASHION'S NEWEST THEMES FOR SUMMER crisp dimities . . . sheer voiles . . . pretty prints . . . cool Swisses and many more fine cottons With the clever ‘necklines . . . the short sleeves . or no sleeves at all . . . the colorful pipings or crisp organdy trimmings...there’s a fascinat- ing variety here for your choice! Pretty enough to wear all day, too! Third Floor—Tub Frocks ve Lamp Value 05 | The Base Alone Worth 4.95 | Exceptional to be sure is this unsual offering for tomorrow. Only a'limited quantity at this price—so come early. The base is of heavy metal, has a polished brass finish and is beautifully decorated. The shade is of parchment and comes in the newest and most attractive designs. With a heavy brass plated base that is perfectly balanced, due to weighting. Comes complete with shade at this low price. On Sale—Fourth Floor 3.69 Another Important Special! A Bridge Lamp 195

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