Evening Star Newspaper, April 2, 1930, Page 30

B—14 WONAN STRANGLED T0 DEATH IV HOME apartment about 2 o'clock and thougl Mrs. Helsing was washing clothes. The only person Mrs. Hanlon saw go up the back stairs was the Negro Janitor, George Riley, who was held by police, ‘although he said he merely col- THE EVENING 1. D. PARKER COMPLETES FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE Inspector General's Chief Clerk Granted Term Extension in Recognition of Career. John D. Parker, chief clerk, the In- STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 1930. TarEHrecHT Co. “F Street at Seventh” reach the retrement age on May 8. 1930, but because of his experience, efficiency and ability his retention in the service beyond that period has been approved under the provisions of the retirement act. Mr, Parker was born May 8, 1860, in Culpeper County, Va. Bank Sale Proposal Beaten. all the stockholders in the United States, "lfl;m“xfllorm their reasons for rejecting Pt A George II chamberstick was re- cently sold in London for $750. lected the garbage and saw nothing sus- picious. There were many signs of a struggle, including bruises on the woman's face and neck anc on her wrist, from where her watch had been torn. Her slippers were lying in far corners of the room, as | If they had been kicked off vigorously. Mystery Incidents Outlined. Close to the woman's head, however, a3 the body lay on the floor, was & stat- hiet clue seange AN uette, unbroken and still standing. An Sogbe Mre. e B, ying of | B bins in her hair were not disar- Mrs, Helsing's body was found by her | ranged. husband, Reuben C. Helsing, when he | Police were unable to account for the Teturned home from work last night. | black marks on the inside of her hands, Around her neck was knotted a black |unless they were made while she strug- satin ribbon he had never seen before. | gled for the ribbon with which she| 1In 1898 Mr. Parker, as confidential 'Several things indicated she had been | was strangled. The ribbon was of the |clerk, accompanied the Inspector Gen- strangled by & thief whom she surprised | type women use to bind their hair, about | eral of the Army on an inspection trip &t work. But there were several other | 21, inches wide. of the United States troops then en- Ints which tended. to disprove this| Mrs. Helsing, who was 26, was a for- | gaged in war with Spanish troops in eory and which puzzled police in their | mer student at the University of Tllinois, | Cuba. Search for a solution today. | while her husband graduated from the | On May 9, 1909, Mr. Parker was pro- No sounds of a struggle were heard by | University of Nebraska. moted to the position of chief clerk, e Tar Hrecat Co. 0000 Colonial Four-Poster Bed—Inner-Spring Mattress—Simmons Coil Springs Husband Finds Her' With Black Satin Ribbon Knot- ted Around Throat. spector General's office, War Depart- ment, completed 50 ye SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, April 2 (#)— the War Department Porto Rican stockholders of the Ameri- Parker entered the service as an en- | can Colonial Bank yesterday voted dis- listed clerk in the Weather Bureau,|approval of sale of the bank to the Na- which was then a part of the Signai tional City Bank of New York on the Corps. U. S. A. His original enlistment | basis of two shares for one. . in that service was on April 2, 1880.| They decided to draft a statement for In that and subsequent enlistments he = m—— = served as private, corporal and sergeant | until October 1, 1888, when his status was changed from enlisted clerk to that ROACH eocan amurnavs of civillan employe in the Signal Service | of the War Department. He served in | that capacity until July 1, 1891, on| which date he was transferred to the | office of the Inspector General, where he has served continuously to date. What the Easter Bride will wear. As shown in our window displays all this week and in the “Little Bridal Shop,” third floor By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, April 12—A black satin ribbon today was the latest addition to the list of instruments of death and the The New Clothes are Smart in Sizes 36 to 46 Of late years, smart fashions were designed for flat - chested flappers . . . they catered to “boyish Now, with the vogue for femininity . . . maturity has more fascination than adolescence. That long neglected person, the normal sized woman, You'll like the flavor % .\ L A forms.” . National “F Street 5100 at Seventh” comes into her-own! Smartly Slenderizing Black and W hite Frocks $ 1 6.50 Not only. the styles are chosen for elenderizing grace but the “colors” as well as the patterns. Tinv fern leaves, Talbot’s stars, dots, exotic flowers . . . in *The charming style, quality and desirabil- ity make it a find at the price. Poster bed in mahogany or wal- Simmeons coil Chaise Lounge $ 19.50 Covered in altractively pat- terned cretonne. A practical piece. ..combining charm and comfort. (Fourth Floor, The Hecht Co.) printed chiffon, crepe georgette and flat crepe . . . as well as flat crepe, georgette, and chiffon in vivid com- binations of black against white. Sizes 36 to 46 nut. spring and a mighty comfortable Inner- Spring mattress. (Third Floor, The Hecht Co.) Buy this outfit...and pay foriton. .. The Hecht Co. Budget Plan . .. a down sum and the balance in convenient (Pourth Ploor, The Hecht Co.) s Boudoir Chair 36.95 A comfortable design. Your choice of several cretonne cov- ers...each one very pretty. (Fourth Floor, The Hecht Co.) $7.50 Flattering Hats Smooth, light-weight baku . . . fash joned by hand...fitting the mature sil- houette to perfection. Suit and dress modes. Correct shades. (Third Ploor, The Hecht Co.) § By Nature’s Rival—The Most Important Garment of All $6.50 Softening Fur Scarfs That “melt” the trying line between shoulder and hat. Brown, cherry red®, pointed, beige®, and grey fox pelts, as well as fluffy pointed, white and sun tan wolf scarfs. *Dyed Red Fox. (Third Floor, The' Hecht Co.) N2 = m ey AN sy n Ve = \ A A C\ Simmons Three-Piece Windsor Bed Outfit Complete for $28.50 Simmons Windsor bed in attractive wood finish . . . Simmons coil spring . .. and a soft felt matiress. Complete for $28.50. Da-Bed Outfit for the Small Home or Bachelor Apartment $96.50 Metal end bed, in brown enamel . « « heavy coil spring . . . roll edge mat- tress and cretonne cover. Nice to have around when unexpected guests drop in. (Fourth Fleor, The Hecht Co.) A Corselette, designed and tailored from a thorough understanding of the heavy figure . . . made with a special inner belt. One of many such models. Simmons Sliding Couch 312.95 For small homes or apartments... or for Summer cottages. With mat- tress. Cretonne covered. (Fourth PFloor, The Hecht Co.) (Third Floor, The Hecht Co.) Long, Slim Lines in New Coats for the mature woman 29 Cleverly tailored . . . close fitting, high placed belts, subtle flares, capes art- Smooth, dull finished tricova, silk and swagger tweeds and (Fourth Floor, The Hecht Co.) “ = Baby’s Play Yard $ 4.95 Folding type. Protective sides. With colored counters. In natural finish. (Fourth Floor, The Hecht Co.)} fully placed. $ l 4.95 Made to give you the rest and comfort you want. Priced to bring you the sav- ings you want. Fine tem- pered coil springs covered with layers of felt. Roll edge. Atiractive art tick- ings. (Fourth Floor, The Hecht Co.) covert. Short napped furs . . . in skillful application. Lapin, mole, kit galyac, . susliki and squirrel. New Feather Pillows $]85 k.. Soft and comfortable. ered in heavy ticking, 20x26 inches. (Fourth Floor, The Hecht Co.) Including the new Printzess Coats Exclusive with us _in Washington Cov- Size (Third Floor, The Hecht Co.) Open a Charge Account for Easter Shopping