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THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 1935 OBLES KIDNAPING REVELATIONGNEAR Three Believed Linked in Evidence Before Grand Jury Today. By the Associated Press. TUCSON, Ariz, May 1.—The re- | sults of a year-long investigation of the June Robles kidnaping and the | undisclosed statements of a dying | man were ready today for presentation | to a Federal grand jury. Not since the actual kidnaping and Imprisonment of the 6-year-old girl in » desert dungeon has interest in the case been so intense. Reports heard most frequently are that three per- THE heW sons will be linked with the kidnaping. Evidence in the case—described as “solved” yesterday by J. Edgar Hoover of the Department of Justice—includes fingerprints obtained by & new process from the corrugated iron “coffin” in which the little girl was held prisoner. It also was disclosed here that in- vestigators have the statement of & dying man. The man, said to have been an important witness in the case, died in a Tucson hospital. Before his death, it was reported, he made incriminating statements to Federal agents. June was discovered chained in & sunken metal box in the nearby desert 19 days after she disappeared a year ago last April. Demands for $15,000 ransom were mailed to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Robles, but the family said it never was paid. An anonymous letter from Chicago to | the office of Gov. Moeur led searchers | Paul Palmer, now publisher and edi- to the child's desert prison. EEET RS U. S. Buys Instruments. More than 40,000 persons in Czecho- slovakia are now making musical in- struments because the demand in America is again increasing. 1214-1220 elleffs F STREET }‘/A\'/‘\ STRIKERS PICKET MERCURY OFFICES Magazine Clerical Staff Walks Out When Union Committee Is Not Recognized. By the Assoclated Press. NEW YORK, May 1.—A newly- hired office force today supplanted | striking clerical workers of The American Mercury, the magazine which flourished under George Jean Nathan and H. L. Mencken. The magazine's office employes—six viomen and one man—walked out yes- terday after Lawrence E. Spivak and discharged both their secretaries on grounds of “in- efficlency” and declined to deal with a shop committee on matters of office tor, respectively, personnel, Before nightfall the strikers, who are members of the local literary trade section of the Office Workers' ting rooms. Largest specialty shop cotton dress salesroom that we know of in America. Specializing in cotton frocks and especially in Nelly Dons, Jelleff’s have achieved a commanding position in the cotton dress field. This Year, Everybody Is Buying Cottons—and Especial- ly Nelly Dons— Now you can see the eagerly awaited new Summer styles—the fine eyelets, the laces, the voiles, the dimities, the batistes by Nelly Don that you have been waiting for! And a brand-new, cool, sheer cot- ton net. Union, were picketing the editorial cffices of The Mercury on Fifth ave- ue. , Before walking out, the strikers presented three demands, ‘They sought a two-week vacation with pay, a weekly minimum wage of $21 with restoration of the last pay cut, and recognition of the shop committee, Spivak sald the first two requests would be granted to the new person- nel, but that as far as the “shop com- mittee” and its “demands” were con- cerned, “I refuse to have a gun pointed at my head.” S PR MRS. C0O0 TO DIE IN JUNE 1New York Court of Appeals Sets Execution Date. ALBANY, N. Y., May 1 (#).—The New York Court of Appeals today signed a death warrant for the execu- tion of Mrs. Eva Coo and set the date for her death in Sing Sing prison as ‘Thursday night, June 27, ‘The high court yesterday unani- mously affirmed the convicition of Mrs. Coo for the murder of Harry ‘Wright, her chore man, for his in- surance, The Greater Washington Independent Art Exhibit deserves your special attention—Jellef’s exhibit in the Little Theater—7th Floor, $1.95 10 $10.95 Summer Opening Nelly Don Two Thousand New Nelly Don Frocks to be shown at the first opening of their Summer line! ENTIRE FIFTH FLOOR—6,000 SQUARE FEET to be given over to cotton dresses for the Summer season! 26 fit- Original Nelly Don Fashions— Exclusive Nelly Don Prints, fast colors (guaranteed washable) and the famous Nelly Don fit, finish and value throughout. See these new Nelly Dons—tomorrow or as soon as you convenient- ly can—the sooner the better, for now the assortments are complete. Nelly Don Silks, Too— as featured in Vogue—$5.95 to $10.95, also to be shown at this time in the Nelly Don Section. A gala occasion—living models will display them. Just a few styles pictured here. ¥ Come to this Nelly Don Review—Fifth Floor. 6 Nelly Dons Pictured. Scores More! Exclusive Chiffoneil, a new Sanforized and crease-resisting sheer. Colored lace trim. Orchid, brown, blue. Harem Veil Volte—created originally for eastern harems and imported by Nelly Don. For all its fragile looks it washes and wears sturdily. In orghid, beige and blue, Sizes 14 to 44. $5.95. brown. MAY SALE! 10 Styles in SHADOW-PANEL SLIPS Lace-trimmed slips and tailored slips—cut on a true bias so they will fit without a wrinkle. Slips we ean assure you will launder beautis fully and wear splendidly, because we've had these fine crepes laboratory-TESTED, with & SHADOW-PROOF PANEL. White and tearose—sizes 32 to 44, Grey Shops—Second Sizes 14 to 44. $5.95. Exclusive Resorter Plaid Shirting of Sanforized pre-shrunk quality. In two tones of gold-black, green-and-blue and red-black. Model buttons down front, back gathered from yoke, patch pockets. Ezxclusive Crease-Resisting Voile, yoke and soft tie, lined with solid color. Green, navy, Sizes 14 to 44. $3.95. E Ezclusive Daisy Bloom Printlin with eyelet organdie guimpe eflect, picoted ruffes gored skirt that flares slightly. Sizes 14 to 44, in green, navy, red. $2.95 Sizes 14 to 40. $3.95. Palmetto Print Seersucker with pleated sleevelets, cool, wide neck. Bright navy, brown, red. Sizes 14 to ¢4. $2.95, or semi-V top, straight top styles—every one Floor, 1.6 . CALVES MADE OXEN Towa Boys Yoke Up Yearlings to Do Chores. OSKALOOSA, Iowa (#).—“Any cow is an ox if it'll stay hitched and pull a load,” sald Mark and Marion Thomas, 14-year-old Oskalooss twins. So they copied an oaken yoke that had traveled to California and back during the gold rush of ’49, fitted it on the necks of two yearling calves in the Thomas' cow loi, and trained them to pull a wagon. The calves, Huckleberry and Bon- nie, haul wood from the timber, grain to the feed lot and, after school, a wagon-load of boys, with Mark and Marion on the seat, Mothproof Storage Save us clean your valuable apparel and Neuse furnishings, and store them in our modern Mothproof Vault. Protects and INSURES against FIRE THEFT aad DAMAGE frem MOTHS. h ot WESLEND MUY 0200 0737 Pemnryhvania msus KX THE heW elleffs 1214-1220 F STREET are the fashion $1 95 « « . and Jelleff’s has them to complement every neckline, from 2 and 3 strand collars to finish off your high-necked frocks, to longer lengths for afternoon and evening. Small, medium and large size pearls, in rich, creamy tints or flatter- ing shell pink. Even the clasps—fine filigrees handsomely set with rhinestone—look expensive! Costume Jewelry—Street Floor. e OLD Sheer 3-thread Semi-sandal ALL-SILK $ Colors that are fashionable—silk that is 100% pure, the Gold Stripe that protects your stockings from garter- clasp runs—why aren’t these the stock- ings to buy? Complete stocks always at Jellef’s—two extra shops for your convenience—1721 Conn. Ave., near S Street; 3409 Conn. Ave., opposite New- ark Street, Buy—Wear Gold Stripe Silk Stockings! "Please Send for My Furs"! This message to Jelleff’s will in- sure their safety this Summer. Telephone MEtropolitan 0300. Handy to carry as your lipstick! Mascara in a new “flip stick” holder 50« The new BRUSHLESS mascara—just wet the stick and stroke it on your lashes. It’s harm- less and it won't smart. Black (for brunettes), brown (for blondes), blue (for night time). Toiletries—Street Floor . With Prints or Peasant Colors Wear "TROPICA” RIP BEAUTIFUL SILK STOCKINGS Alabastine to beautify your fingertips! Trial Size Large Size 35¢ 85¢ This indispensable cream softens the cuti- cle, bleaches and pre- vents nails from crack- ing, and keeps your " hands soft and smooth. Once you've used it, we believe you'll never be without it! Toiletries—Street Floor .00 3 pairs $2.85 Clearance! $8.75 and $10.50 Florsheim Shoes 550 pairs— the better part of our Spring Stock of DARK Florsheims Women who already know Florsheims « « « who have enjoyed their fashion +'+ . their beauty . . . and the famous comfort of the Feeture Arch . . . will undoubtedly be here bright and early. We feel sure of that! What we do hope is that women who've always wanted to try Florsheims will grasp this chance to get to know them. There’s method in our madness, for . . . “once a Florsheim wearer.,.” pretty near- ly always! $6.85 Must clear to make room for Summer white and light shoes! . ® Pumps—Ties Oxfords—Straps ® Kidskins—Calfskins Gabardines ® Blues—Browns and Black 4109, AAA to B—an excellent assort- ment in the group! 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