Evening Star Newspaper, August 28, 1930, Page 24

*x MURPHY HONORED BY COMMISSIONERS Dfficer Who Captured Bank Runner Bandit and Three Others Commended. *The District Commissioners today of- ficially commended Precinct Detective is J. Murphy, thirteenth precinct, for “initiative, inferest, observation and energy”’ dgyhyed in the ‘investigation made by him of the robbery of Gil- bert Hyatt, jr., & runner for the Mount Vernon Savings Bank, August 1, and fn his arrest of Paul Calvin Embrey as the leader of the party engaged in the crime. The Commissioners, ving & recommendation to this ef- by Maj. Henry G. Pratt, superin- sired to express to M reciation for his e Rorthy of emulation on the part of every member of the Police Depart- ment.” A copy of the commendation was ordered placed in Murphy's 1ecord. In the report of Inspector William romptly and is |and all of the Lightning Strikes Twice, Damaging Lynchburg Home By the Associated Press. LYNCHBURG, Va. August 28. does strike twice in the same place. During a thunderstorm yester- day afternoon, l?mnlm struck a ftree in the of M. P, Mc- Mahon of this city, traveled on he house, members of the McMahon family were uninjured. brey then surrendered, was taken from the car and searched and & .32 caliber automatic ], y meet_daring ho]d-m we have ever had in this city and fact that it has been so successfully cleared participants 3 attributed solely to the Intelligent and untiring efforts of the officers named, and'I recommend that they be officially commended theref THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, AUG LAUNCHES DRIVE 10 WATER TREES Mrs. M. de Clare Berry Moves to Organize Citizens’ Asso- ciations in Project. A move to organize citizens’ associa- tions and other groups in a campaign to urge the necessity of wafering the District's drought-imperiled shade trees has been launc by Mrs, M. de Clare Berry. Numerous residents of the District have pledged their support to Mrs. Berry in an effort to sell the idea to householders. ‘The_ph Mrs. Berry unquall indorsement Government officials chy quire s large amount of water over & period of several days. The larger trees, like those which interlace over s part of New Hamp- shire avenue, have suffered less be- cause their roots penetrate to the com p.‘r;flnly moist soll well below the surface. Smaller trees the curb, how- ever, are in ve unless sus- tained rains develop in near future. sycamore Of the smaller trees, the and American elm or basswood require a p.nll'cuhrly large amount of moisture, Mrs. rry sald. Mrs. Berry said she has communi- cated by telephone with various de- partment heads of the District Gov- ernment and with David Babp, secre- tary of the Federation of Citizens’ As- sociations. She also is e the support m:!“ presidents of mm‘ “Trees growing along the curbs,” Mrs. Berry said, “already are somewhat handicapped by the concrete surface of sidewalk and street. I know of sev- eral instances where these trees al- L amage. <perts s me, Wil not the age, expe! me, n t for fimu. yet. care of trees. Although the Capital's trees trees are said to be in danger, particu- larly the smaller ones, no ds are vailable to water those in front of pri- vately owned property. Authorities say several days of al- most continuous. rain will be necessary tal's biggest and in thel man life?” - Mrs. Berry sald preliminary steps are under way for the establishment, of & SUIT FOR DIVORCE HALTED BY COURT Justice _Adkins Temporarily Enjoins P. H. Marcum From Prosecuting in W. Va. Philip H. Marcum, said to be a spe- clal assistant to Attorney . General Mitchell, was enjoined temporarily to- day by Justice Jesse C. Adkins of the District Supreme Court from prosecut- ing & divorce suit in Cabell County, W. Va., against his wife, Marie 8. Mar- dum, 1120 Vermont avenue. cum brought suit for a limited mnrum 9 last, and Marcum divorce filed an e court to pay temporary ol&llo per month to the wife. rs. junction to pre P the suit against her in the West Vir- ginia court tells the court that the first Mrs. Mar-| night, - The ST 28, 1930. September 3 was & suit of Philip H. Marcum against Marie S. Marcum. Although his__answer 5'3&”.'»153:: for the wife. Boys Flee Industrial Home School. Two 14-year-old inmates of the In- dustrial Home School for Boys, Ed- ward Buri and Eugene OCopeland, escaped rr:mfu that institution M y were not watching them. were clad in the regulation blue shirt and khaki trousers of the school. Plans Special Sermon. Rev. G. Z. Brown, pastor of the Mount Zion Baptist Church, will preach a special sermon at the Vermont Ave- nue Baptist Church at 8:30 o'clock to- public is invited. 2001 16th St. N.W. 3 Rooms, Kitchen and Bath, $90.00 ELECTRIC REFRIGERATION Convicts to Wileome Star. OBSINING, N. Y., August 28 — Residents of Sing Sing are = to give joy to a home-com! warden, is en An old saflor has made a miniature five-masted schooner for her and other convicts have contrived other presents. Autocrat Motor Oil is “Pure Pennsylvania Oil —and more!™ It is 100% super - Pennsylvania Motor Oll, because it is skilifully refined from the cream of Pennsyl- vania Crude—the high- est grade petroleum found on this continent. ROACH DEATH Nothing is more important than thorough lubrication. BT TR ab SHieal? Beware of Substitutes Try Autocrat the next time you need oil, and judge its advantages for yourself. At the Better Dealers 0 BAYERSON OIL WORKS, permanent organization dedicated to the care and protection of Washing- ton's trees. It is undecided as yet, she ulde,d what the organization will.be il intimation of the suit was received last, Monday in a letter from a friend re- siding at Huntington, W. Va., in“which she was informed that among the cases assigned for hearing in Cabell County to penetrate to the roots through the sun-baked ground. Householders have been asked to water the trees in front of their prop~ erties with garden hose. The trees 8. Shelby on the crime, he recom- mended _oMcial _commendation _ for Headquarters Detectives H. E. e, % | B and Pra. B P. Lawia of the | o S4R{ord, Adama, 23 year-sld peurnt hirteenth. precinct, but ‘the COMMIS- | arrested and returned to the institu- sioners singled out Murphy for the |%ion by police last night after he scaled ‘honor. the front wall and hurried sway from the institution. Officials of the hospital ‘were notified of Adams’ escape by Returned to St. Elizabeth’s. WoonwarD & LOTHROP DOWN STAIRS STORE Friday is Remnant Day Remnant Day Merchandise is not returnable nor exchangeable; not sent C. 0. D. nor on approval; Phone and Mail Orders not accepted ;,',’;';5_’,55 $1.95 Sizes 16 to 40. Were $3.95 to .$295 Report of Shelby. The Shelby report reads, in part: “On the morning of PFriday, August|E. Thompeon, colored, of 744 Barry 1, 1930, one Gilbert Hyatt, jr., runner |foad southeast, who saw the patient for the Mount Vernon Savings Bank, | climb the wall. was held up on M street near Fifteenth | stréet, forced into an automobile and | taken through the city into Rock Creek Park, where he was robbed at the point | ©f a pistol of about $4,000. “The report was flashed to this bu- | yeau and Detective Sergts. Hubert E Eod)c. Howard E. Ogle and Thomas C. Revolvers Taken From Home. Police today are mvfl‘““' the theft of two pistols repo: yesterday by Albert Mackenzie of 1101 Raum| street northeast. The revolvers, one of | .38 caliber and the other of .22 caliber, were taken from Mackenzie's home. | | | " A NEW 50” SATIN DAMASK dis- $1.50 FULL-FASH. IONED HOSE— thread silk, perfect hose. Pointed heels, | all shades. No blacks 19¢c | Street Floor REMNANTS AND ODD LOTS ragg were immediately dispatched to | e scene.” Then follows & description of the’ ®ar the hold-up men drove, and the ngtmi continues by saying that Murphy, who was on his day off, heard the broadcast of the number of the car and the description of the men when he ped into the thirteenth precinct. | e description tallied with those of | @ trio of men Murphy had chased | shortly before on suspicion that they | were guilty of housebreaking, although he failed to get his men. Murphy| interested himself voluntarily in the | case and after considerable work secured the arrest of two of the guilty parties, from whom he learned of the identity of Embrey. Later: X Information of Embrey. “Murphy, on arriving at his home, g given information by a citizen that brey, driving a roadster, was then en route to meet a girl at Tennessee #venue and C street northeast. Real ing that immediate action was neces sary, he secured the co-operation of a titizen with an automobile and directed the citizen to drive him to the point mamed. On arriving at this point Mur- hy recognized the car from the de- tion previously given and, driving e v of it, sprang from the car in hich he was riding to the automobile g:upud by Embrey. Embrey reached his pistol, but Murphy covered tol# him that if he attempte w his pistol he would Women’s and Misses’ Dresses 25 Dresses of silk erepe, ntting and linen, Sizes 14 to 40. 20 Women's and i f linen and piqu $7.50. Now 8 Two-piece Bathing Suits. Now... Were $5. Now Women’s and Misses’ Coats ¥° $165°510.75 Many Less Than Half Price 35 Sports and Dress. Coats of treco, broadeloth and tweeds. trimmed. Sizes 14 to 48. will make draperies every room in house. Colors include rust, blue, red, green and rose. An exceptional value at— s] 75 Yd See Our Gee St. Window Display We Specialize in ‘Draperies ~—made to order, Exper: workmanship. . .very rea- sonable prices. Experi- enced personsl assistance. Siip Covers, Window Shades, Upholstering, Papering, Paintiag McDEVITT’S —that tinctive Clearance of Summer Ready-to-Wear 200SummerDresses| COATS and Ensembles smRF-DUCED .Worth $6 and $7. Prints, Polka [fl Coats $5 Dots and Polka Dot Ensembles. Favorite fabrics and styles/ for All silk. Spring, Summer and early Fall wear. 818..50 to $25 s 10 Coats ‘Taflored and fur-trimmed 8 ::ge:_ummer models sweepingly re- Small sizes. Were S1. ..50¢ Some fur-trimmed, others un- THE DOWN STAIRA STORE Women’s Woven Sandals originaity 395 $1 100 pairs Woven Sandals, in ten, tan-and-brown and white. Broken sizes. Women's Shoes, in various styles and 70 pairs Women's Slippers and D'Orsays of $3.95 uilted satin, Also other styles. Broken sizes. ere $1.25 to $1.95. Now tecesen Se Children’s Shoes Greatly Reduced to $1 Children’s Sandals, White Shoes and Black Oxfords. po! 50 Children’s High Tennis Shoes Children it P! 1.95 “Keds.” Broken sizes. Reduced. Were $3.95. R Men's Sports Oxfor and tan-and-white. Reduced to Women’s Hats were s4.95 $1.95 192 Women's Hats of straw and imitation bair. All colors. 67 Women's Straw Hats, Were $3.95. Now, $1 48 Women's Straw Hats. Were $3.95. Now, 50¢ Handbags, 75¢ Women’s Fabric Gloves, 50c .~ Waere $2.95 Were $1 40 Straw Bags in pouch and underarm styles. 75 pairs Women's Fancy Cuff Fabric Gloves. Women’s Handkerchiefs, 5¢ W 8 ? Sizes 5% to 7%. e 3 140 Women's Cotton Handkerchiefs with eol- Neckwear Sets, 10c ored borders. Broken sizes. i and Summer Dresses Worth $10—$15 Prints, geor- $4£ gette, flat crepes. 14, 20, 36, 46. All Sales Final 36-inch Heavy Unbleached Cot- ton, extra fine quality. Reg. 19c value, Sale, lo%c yard . 81x90, 72x90 Seamless Sheets, "u‘udh“w qlallfl.y l&fi:t in the wanted sizes; first quality. - Bach 84c Mercerized MMHM extra fine quality he tched in white only; various tterns of damask; size 58x58. “Reg. S130. Baineach ooy BOC | Mercerized Napkins, slight sec- onds, but not hurt in any way; in 18x18, 15x15. and shapes. Smart, new off-the-face and = _ — — - : I I N AD\/Q NCE . jaunty close fitting models, as. well as et | 40-inch Printed Voiles, chiffon “The Divorcee,” are included in this special sale of Fall 3 |J| fnish; various color combinations, Winter felts and velvet hats, light and dark grounds; :l’mnued fast colors. 990 First Fioor Yard ...... crevsenansenns 36-inch Rayon Alpaca, rich, lus- trous quality in a full range of colors; fast colors. Reg. progutio e el - L Lbr Da Secials Felts—Velvets Fresh arrivals in all the newest models Were 50c 27 Neckwear Pieces, including collar and cuff sets, '“‘Inm and lace cuffs, THE DOWN STAIRS STORE. Dresses and Ensembles’ weresisso $7.50 47; of shantung, silk pique and novelty sports crepe. Sizes 14 to 48 and 16%; to 26Y%. 58 Summer Dresses of silk plque, shantung, 27 Dresses of wash crepe and shantung. prints and wash crepe. Short sleeve and Sizes 14 to 20 and 36 to 44. Were $3.95 and sleeveless styles. MUSSED. Were “:": BEIE NoWw .ioo.ioeediiiabion 3o ies's 2B 8 and $10. Now.. THE DOWN STAIRS STORE. Bungalow Aprons, 55¢ Were $1 $0 Bungalow Aprons in red only. Sizes 16 to 18 and 38 to 42. 27 Wash Frocks. Were $1.95, $2.95. Now, 95¢ 25 Smocks in blue, tan and green. Small and large sizes. Were $1. 12 Uniforms. Broken sizes. - 3295, N sse 4 Wash Suits. Were $5.75. Now 2 Negligees. Were $10. Now.... o Girls’ ‘Dresses, 95¢ Were $1.95 21 Gilr‘ll' Pongee and Organdy Dresses. Sizes 7 to 7 Juniors’ White Coats. Now of the actual opening of the Fall Season Nisley stylists present this and other authentic patterns those who desire to be a step ahead in the right direction. $2.50 & $3.00 JE Men’s Wear dark. Broken size range. MEN'’S 70 pairs Dexdale Chiffon Hose in medium shades. _ Broken . IRREGULARS. SHIRTS c Were $150. Now . o 750 3 puirs Bemberg Dull Finith, shades. GULA Broken Siote 0w o sate & well Reduced to g S e Girls' # Socks, 18 pair mean big savin thrifty men. broadcloth and 35c and 80c 100 pairs pla with fancy cuffs. percale —plain colors and fancy hed. plain colors. range from 7 to 9%. patterns. Collar ati Per- 20 pairs Boys® Socks Were 50c pair. Now 18¢ fects and irregulars. Sizes 14 to 17, Rayon Sports Vests, 35¢ 20 Socks—Men's fancy socks in Greatly Reduced cotton and rayon mixtures. Large selection of patterns. Sizes ] @ 98 Vests,- in pastel shades with contrasting trimming. Brok 3 ‘Unbleached surmmu. Quilt- Were ed Plllow Tops, 18- centers, vanities, volle pillows, unbleached -&ronl. ‘These are values at ,hl' For Friday ly, Spe- 9c L O venssarese Pus of, siieht_substazderds art, new fancy c and slip-on: y your sloves now at s real saving. RAYON PAJAMAS — Beautiful heavy quality rayon pajamas and negligee coats in coler com- ‘l binations $1.00 Rayon Flat Crepe Costume Slips, regular and extra sizes, in fiesh, rose and peach. Tailored styles with picot or hem- 8Qq stitched top. Sizes 36 to 52 $5.00 Wash Frocks. of dimity 10 to 1134 voile and cotton P P e 55¢ *to $1.50 Silk Hose, ‘ skirts and_two-piece effects; » 25¢ Balbriggan Underwear — Short- | trimmed with white or colored or- [|| °°Pds : ! sloeve” shEte, oo 0 o 40 e 63 pieces including ch of rayon. Also Wer. Also Were $5.95 and $10. $1.95 Were $5.95. Now $2.95 § Juniors’ Coat: . 15 Girls’ Sweate: Were $2.95. Now. § Girls' Wool Skirts. Were $2.95. Now, $1.95 6 Girls’ Wool Skirts. Were $1.95. Now, 95¢ 26 Girly’ Hats. Were $1.95. Now 25¢ Infants’ and Juvenile Dresses, 25¢ "o 57 96 pieces including Infants’ and Juveniles’ Dresses, Play Suits, Shii d Hi andy collar and insets; contrast- onds i kle drawers, sizes 32 to 44. pings, tiea and belts. 50 g e Pl 59 || == 47¢ Sizes 16 to 38 $1.50 and $2.00 Pajamas, in Girls’ Fall Sweaters, in slip-over :;ffi?m‘m::;? 5,78 "ana "Bt styles with round mneck, Plain colors and fancy y long sleeves. Tan, o";' :fll $1 patterns $1.00 | and green. Sizes 3 69¢ Golf Hose—Men's good qual- ity golf hose, slight irregulars in the popular colors. Sizes 25¢ i 10 to 114 . Men's. 50 ApronsMen's cooks' Brassieres and Bandettes 55¢ Were 78¢ and walters' aprons; regulation size, with bib, in plain 380 44 Brassieres and Bandettes. SOILED. Sizes 32 to 36 and 34 to 44. white, blue check and blue $1.25 Extra Sise and Double Ext: o 29 Bandetter. SOILED. Sizes 32 to 36. Were denim R.yon 79c 11 Qirrqdolu. SOILED. Sizes 26, 27 and 28. Underwear - 180 Bloomers Were $1 and $1.50. Now i THE DOWN STAIRS STORE Chemises Step-ins Panties Tavaer-Bostone Men’s Broadcloth Shirts seeciat $1.15 Combinations ¥ 300 Men's Seven-Button Front Broadcloth Shirts. Collar-attached style in white, tan, blue ey s Bk unpreet Shardsor and green. Neckband model in white only. Sizes 14 to 17. ?.l‘hmv} rayon I‘I? nurA”l fhlrdon- Sthes Ceonbinagion 1" adubls 104 Men's Four-in-Hand ‘% 69 Men' ook Athletic Union Suits. - i patterns. Were $1. Now. Back openi % Sarments st " tyle. Sizes 34, 36, 42 and 46. 69 pairs Men's Fancy Paja: Reduced to .35¢ slip-over styles. Sizes A to D. Special, $125 50 Men's Rayon Polo Shir $1.00 Rayon 4 Men's Summer Robes in fancy patterns. blue and green., Sizes 14 to 16 m"l‘::e"}::u’ 5 1 small size and 3 medium sizes. Wci; $195. Now Underwear 5 C 2 for $1.00 ..$1.35 $2.65. Now 5 ..SL 26 pairs Men’s Linen Plus Four Knickers. 45 pairs Men's Fancy Shorts. Perfects and irregulars of high- | grade rayon garments, inecluding Mottly large sizes, 28, 36, 38, 40. Were 50c. runproof rayon. Chemises, step-ins, lot. Were $2.95. Now Boys’ Linen Knickers Greatly Reduced o 85¢ bloomers and panties — tailored, appliqued and lace trimmed, in s 6 to 9. many beautiful styles. Pastel | shades, FLOORTEX RUGS—Sizes 9x13, 9x10.6 and 9x0 Certainteed Floor- tex rugs, seconds of the heavy we! i l{‘l'ln (e‘llt-bue tklnd. le and ca t- e v $4.19 Remnants of Rayon Marquisetie and marquisette with colored bor- der; various lengths, some e ished. Yoras: o 10C Yamp Shades, fioor and bridge ahades, of paper parchiment 4Qq in many colors ..... . Hall Runner, seconds of printed linoleum hall runner, 24 in. 34¢ wide; carpet patterns. Yd. Boys’ Wear Wash Suits, in sizes 2 to 8; $1.50 values, in crash, broadcloth, rayon mixtures, linen and Q@ beach cloth Wash Pants—Boys' crash and khaki color pants, in sizes 7 3Q ¢ to 13. Priday bargain at.. Blouses—Bell” and other s makes of broadcloth and in sizes 6 to 16. fancy pat- 55(3 Boys' 79¢ Shirts, high neck and colors, long sleeves. Plain . Bizes 12% to 14%3........ e @9c and 89c Pajamas of cotton pongee in one-plece style. Mostly plain colors, patterns. Sizes 4 to 18 & ultra’smart conception in one strap slippers. Ready, in black suede trimmed with black reptile calf, overlaid with gunmetal. Also in tobacco brown calf with Prado brown overlay. The Paris heel in both instances has the same treatment as the overlay. SEVENTY CONSTANTLY CHANGING STYLES 79¢ Middy Blouses, regulation style with slash for tie; made of white jean. Sizes 8 to 20.... | $1.49 Pleated Skirts, girls' skirts | of colored pll‘::!. Pf(‘;;l\ pleated onto white musl les. Sises 8 to 14 years 31'29 200 pairs of Women’s Black Kid Slippers, one strap, leather soles' and rubber heels. Sizes 4 Q@e to 8... x 500 pairs of Women's Arch Su port and Novelty Shoes, blondes, pat. leathers, to §1 Now.. 6 p-i'u Knit Pants. ‘THE DOWN STAIRS STORE . Y t09... sll es Sizes 2'; 9 1, 150 pairs of Men's Leather House 2/2 o9 Slippers, elk soles, rubber heels. Sizes 6 to 11. Colors, black 98¢ and brown 300 pairs of Women's high-grade Bed Room Slippers, assorted colors, ¢lk soles and covered Cuban Q@ heels, Sizes 3 to 8 250 pairs of Children's Oxfords m A{;,T:re:?ldk Ifldle& rubber i rs, black an elk. Sizes 11 to 2 ‘1'90 ] 500 pairy of the famous style || Arch Shoes, $8.50 values, Widths AA to EEE. Blondes, brown kids, blue kids, dull kids, pat. leathers; ties, str d 1ns. Nai S3me for s supply of this bargain price. Street Floor le blouses, in colors and 1339 F STREET, N.W. WASHINGTON 173 pairs Boys’ Knickers in fancy and plain patterns. Also some khaki knicke: 49 pairs Boys' Khaki and Linen Knickers. Sizes 8 to 16. Reduced to .. THE DOWN STAIRS STORE