Evening Star Newspaper, July 11, 1935, Page 26

THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, ear avenage o[ FOOTLESS CONVICTS TELL OF BRUTALITY Colored Men Expose Stumps to Jury—Defense Blames “Pack- ing” of Shackles. By the Assoclated Press. CHARLOTTE, N. C, July 11.—A D. C, THURSDAY, JULY 11, 1935. and had not concluded his testimony ll!l featured yesterday’s gliding at the | passengers. The pilot was Willlam 4 WOMAN GLIDER PILOT {onal soaring contests here. denlos of Axmnponuo His !l-y:: CRACKS UP IN LANDING T ke it Doteitislco] i toate e flight with him., Holderman of Leroy, national women’s s RUGS CLEANED & STORED soaring champion, landed on top of a wire fence. She was unhurt. She Call Mr. Nat. 3257-33’1 2036 had been in the air for 24 minutes. Sanitary Carpet & Rug Fence—Mrs. du Pont Reaches Altitude of 1,000 Feet. ek Dttt it ot o Cleaning Co. 106 Ind. Ave. N.W. was predicted, last year and a 283,000,000 bushels, The department reported that less of the country is suffering from lack of rain than in any Summer since 1927. 1t added that since the drought was broken in April and May, there has been a great improvement in general conditions in the drought areas and s widespread and substantial improve- ment in pastures, ranges and hay crops. Law Catches Up MAN ON TRIAL FOR 32- YEAR-OLD SLAYING. WHEAT FORECAST NEARLY DOUBLE 34 731,045,000 Bushels Seen. follow Shropshire to the stand. The State contends the men’s feet had to be amputated after they be- came frozen from the confinement during sub-freezing weather last ‘Winter. The defense claims the gan- grenous condition was caused by the convicts wrapping strips of cloth tightly about their ankles under the shackles. National Soaring Champion Hits ELMIRA, N. Y., July 11.—Flights by | 1,000 feet with her glider and remained two woman pilots, one of whose planes | in the air 56 minutes. cracked up when she miscalculated the | For the first time in history a pllot distance to the fleld in making a land- | passed his C license test with four- Corn Figures Also Are High. By the Associated Press. ‘The Agriculture Department yester- day forecast bigger crops this year than last in most of the United States, with wheat production put at 731,045,- 000 bushels as compared with 497,000, 000 in 193¢. The estimates, based on conditions as of July 1, placed corn production at 2,044,601,000 bushels, camparable with last year's crop of 1,337,000,000 bushels. Officials interpreted the figures to mean ample food and feed crops this year. Bumper crops of rye, oats aad barley were forecast. { Studying the figures at a press con- ference, Secretary Wallace said, “Judging from the report, it looks like the leading wheat farmers will ask for a full 25 per cent reduction in | acreage next year.” | Contract to Be Ready Soon. ‘Wallace said the new four-year wheat control contract, including the next acreage reduction, should be ready within two or three weeks. The crop report showed 52,226.000 acres planted in wheat, with condition of the crop 77.1 per cent of normal. Stocks on farms were reported to| total 41,926,000 bushels. acreage was reported at The corn |~ 93.590,000 | bushels, JAMES DERRICK Is on trial in Sevierville, Tenn., for the slaying 32 years ago of Rhoten Denton. Derrick, who is 62, left the county after Denton was found slain September 10, 1903, and had not been heard of since until he was arrested on the old charge when he returned re- cently. The fugitive testified he killed in self-defense and fled the State because they were hunting him with guns. —A. P, Photo. compared to 16,000,000 last acres and the condition at 67.5 per | year and a five-year average of 38.- cent of normal. 1,266,243,000 bushels, compared 1700,000 bushels. Indicated production of oats was| partment has not to|amount of benefit payments to be Wallace said the de- determined 526,000,000 last year and a five-year | made in the rye program being drafted average of 1,218.000,000 bushels. | The rye outlook was 53,100,000 | (4) WOMEN'S SILK DRESSES, in dark colors. Sold for $10.95; reduced to ss'9s (3) WOMEN'S SILK DRESSES, that sold for $7.95; sq,s reduced to - (26) WOM SILK AND in dark PRINTED DRESSES, colors. Sold for S . T S1.99 (14) MISSES’ DRESSES, of pastel crepe; sizes 14 to 18, slightly soiled. Sold for sl $1.99, choice . _ s (10) EVENING DRESSES that sold for $1095 to $13.95; reduced to. . $7.95 Second Floor. COATS 8 SUITS (26) $16.95 to $29.75 WINTER COATS, fur-trimmed and tail- ored: sizes 14 to 20; (19) $16.95 and $19.75 SPRING SUITS, ss sizes 14 to 20____ (12) WOMEN'S COATS AND SUITS that sold for $7.00 &3 to $10.95; sizes 14 to 20___ (18) $2.95 FLANNEL JACK- ETS, all-wool quality; $1.49 sizes 14 to 20. Blue, red and green.______ (!9) LINENE Sl,lTS‘ slus 14 blue nnd maize._ 88c Second Floor. PIECE GOODS yds.) SHEER PRINTED in a range of fast- 18c value. 6c (294 yds.) PRINTED PERCALE standard quality in mill lengths, many petterns, in fadeless § 2@ colors. 19c value. Yard.. (146 yds.) ALL-SILK TAFFETA in colorful plaids and checks. Beautiful quality. value. Yard (594 yds.) REMNANTS, SUM- MER WASH GOODS, in many weaves and lengths. Prints and plain colors. 15¢c to 39c values. Yard ____ (337 yds.) UNBLEACHED COT- TON, 36 inches widg. Mill ends of 12’1c 1 grade. Yard . 7 /zc (285 yds.) PRINTED CREPE, lustrous rayon-and-cotton weave in attractive patterns of 9c fast colors. 39c value. Yard 1 (10) TURKISH BATH SHEETS, extra large and heavy. Sold regularly $2.29. (192 yds.) MOSQUITO NET in white, green and black. Firm mesh quality, 72 inches J Qg wide. 15c value. Yard.-. 1 (67 yds.) TABLE DAMASK, 58 inches wide. White with colored borders. 69c value. Yard - (32) TABLECLOTHS, size 54x 54 inches. In a variety of eolors and patterns. $1.25 value. Each = 79c (27) SHOWER CUR'I'AIRS. ready to hang up in your bath room. A variety of styles. sc $1.59 value. Choice ... 9 Street Floor. Women’s8Girls’ (35) $1.00 AND $1.29 SMOCKS and “Syl-O-Frocks” in fast-color prints. Sizes 69c WOMEN’S 59c HOOVERETTES and dresses of printed percale trimmed with piping and 29c organdy. Sizes 14 to 20__ $1.00 PULL-OVER SHIRTS, sizes 14 to 44. White terry cloth knit with navy or yellow collar and cuffs. 39c 3%¢ MUSLIN S sizes 36, 38 and 40. Strap top, tai- VOIL) color~patterns. $L19 GIRLS’ DRESSES of rayon taffeta in pastel shades. Sizes 7 to 14__ 59‘ (19) TOTS’ 39¢ BONNETS in white and pink. Out they l,c | for this year. A barley crop of 317,000,000 bushels 810-818 Seventh St. NOTIONS & Stamped Goods (92 Balls) 25¢ GERMAN- TOWN ENITTING W 0 O L, each - o 120) \I’.\IDA HAII! NETS, assorted collors e (30 Pkgs.) 5¢ MENDING TIS- SUE, each - = -3¢ (27 Pieces) Sc L IIPE‘I‘ OR. RUG BINDING, each __ (2) $1 SHOE BAGS, ea (5) 69¢ STAMPED LI EON SETS (3) $1.19 STAMPED L! EON SETS ___ = (10) 49¢ STAMPED LINEN TEA TOWELS, each 25¢ (18) 50c STAMPED BABY DRESSES __ -39¢ 5) 3% RUG PATTEB\S each __ 2) $1.00 each __ - (20 hene-) 19 PACKAGE GOODS RLG FRA“ES _69¢ STAMPED ERS _ (2) $1.06¢ CARD TAl ERS ___ 2 BAB\' HIGH CHAIR SETS .. _ _3%¢ (66) Sc¢ SANITARY VAPKINQ each ___ _le (61 Balls) Zbc 0 N T KNIT- TING AND DARNING COT- TON 2) PICTURE FRAMES, each . -.-50¢ (32 Balls) 10c RUG YARNS, @NcRU I - = 3¢ Street F Ionr 89¢ $1.00 and $1.49 WHITE HATS 55c (118) White and Pastel Felts, white waffie cloth, white straw and Toyo hats. All head sizes.—Street Floor. FOUNDATIONS (20) $1.39 SIDE-FASTENED GIRDLES in broken sizes. Heavily boned. 16-inch B o cnosiininis 98¢ (26) STEP-IN GIRDLES, two- way stretch; (10) Twe-way Stretch Brassieres. Broken 9¢ sizes. $1.00 value 5 $3.50 AND $4.00 FOUNDA- TION GARMENTS—(1) W. B. Corsette, size 46; (1) Nemo Cor- sette, size 39; (1) Nemo Back- lace Corset, size 30; (3) C/B Pre- cision Back Girdles, sizes 30, 32 and 36... $1'98 $5.00 FOUNDATION GAR- MENTS—(9) W. B. Corsettes: (12) Beautilyne Corselettes with or without inner belt; (3) Beau- til; Surgical Belts. :B::k‘:n :l;.ea sz'9s Second Floor. NECKWEAR and Handkerchiefs (50 Pieces) 39c and 49¢ NECK- WEAR, odd lots and loc mussed, each. 25¢ 59¢ SILK S in prints, polka dots md 10¢ HANDKER- CHIEFS in washable prints. 3: MEN’S 59¢ BOXED INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS with colored borders. Not all initials. 25c FANCY RIBBON- MADE GARTERS and handker- chief case novelties. 59c * 25¢ s - BONS, 1 to 3 inches wide. “ All colors, yard. the | Overloaded Trucks Fought. COLUMBIA, 8. C., July 11 (®)— Drivers of trucks overloaded with watermelons faced State prosecution today as a result of action through the Governor’s office. Gov. Olin D. Johnston called upon officers to arrest all truckers who overload their vehicles with water- melons and broke speed limits. He said he was informed many were from Georgia and other States. story of alleged prison camp brutality in which two short-term colored con- victs suffered the loss of their feet was unfolded today to & jury at the trial of five former camp officials. The first prosecuting witness, Wood- row Wilson Shropshire, sat with his footless stumps bared to the jury and told of being imprisoned nine days in a dark cell with his feet and hands shackled to the cement walls and of being put on & food ration of two half biscuits daily. Shropshire took the stand yesterday SPECIAL! PLANTERS ../ PEANUTS LBS. (Regular Price Is 2 Lbs. For 35¢) See Them Roasted Before Your Eyes 2% W ONLY WASHINGTON ST NATIONAL PEANUT CORPORATION mee e il i'.'::,a.:::".,"'s&'.;x’," S, % 7 ///, / HOME NEEDS (194 Yds.) FLOOR COVER- ING; durable felt-base quality, in remnant lengths. 3%c to 59c values, square yard (12) MATTING RUGS: size 9x12, 00 slightly damaged ___. sl' (39) $1.25 BAR HARBOR SETS, consisting of seat 9¢ and back rest__ 7 (390) DAMASK REMNANTS in assorted lengths and oc colors. 29c value, vard__ l (342) Yds.) REMNANTS CUR- TAIN MARQUISETTE and cre- HOSIERY and Underwear 69¢ to $1.00 FULL FASHIONED SILK HOSE, seconds of fine chif- fon and service weight. All colors; most all sizes zsc CHILDREN’S SOCKS, in ray- on and mercerized lisle, white and pastel colors. Sizes oo loc 49¢ SHEER CHIFFON SILK HOSE, in the popular colors. Sizes 8'3 to 10'3; irre- 29c 50c SILK HOSE, below-the- knee style with garter top; all shades. 3 paln, $1.00 or 35c pair for.. (280 Pieces) RAYON UNDER- WEAR, in lace-trimmed and mesh; chemise, step-ins, vests and panties. 23c Street Floor, Hurry to this Big BUTTON SALE Were 39¢ to zsc 75¢ dozen ol Immense selection of coat, suit and dress buttons in small, me- dium and large size. Bone, metal, crystal, pearl. Buy them for now and for Fall. TRIMMING BUTTONS and buckles, 1 to 12 on a card. 3c 10c values, card FANCY SILK BRAIDS, appli- ques and embroidered bands. Were 39c to $1.50 yard, now 5c 10c 15¢ Yard (200 Yds.) $1.59 GEORGETTE and silk tulle net, 36 to 72 inches wide, yard. 7“ (294 Yds.) 5c AND 10c NAR- ROW VAL LACES, cream and ecru, yard DRESS, COAT AND HAT FLOWERS sold for 39c 19c to 5¢, each. 15¢ FANCY RHINE- STONE HAIR BANDS, lsc HAIR SWITCHES, ' OFF— Wavy 3-stem switches, first qual- ity; also side waves. Were $1.98 1o $5.98, now $1.32 t0 $3.99 Street Floor. MEN’S WEAR MEN’S 25¢ AND 35¢c ARROW COLLARS, broken lots of both starched and soft styles MEN’S POLO SHIRTS, of fine, cool mesh. White, blue and yel- low. Small, medium and large sizes 49c MEN’S BROADCLOTH UNION SUITS, with snubber and ribbed backs. Sizes 36 to MEN’S RAYON SHIRTS AND SHORTS, in white and colors, shorts have elastic waist- zsc bands. All sizes, each.. MEN’S 79c RAYON UNION SUITS, in white and col- 5” ors. Sires 40 to 44 MEN’S 25¢ SHIRTS AND SHORTS; vat-dyed shorts; sizes 30 to 44; ribbed knit lu shirts, sizes 34 to 46, each MEN’S 79¢ AND 89¢ SHIRTS, white, tan, blue, grey and fancy broadcloth, some mussed. Sizes 14 to 17 MEN’S 58¢ UNION SUITS, of tonne. Large selection. 19¢ e e . ac (30 Prs) MABQUISETTE CURTAINS in Priscilla, tie-back and tailored 3” 4% PRINTED styles, yard. (63 Yds. l MONKS’ CLOTH in as- sorted colors, yard_ . _ zsc (21) $4.98 COUCH COVERS, in a variety of colors, (104 Ydi) JAQPE CI-OTH 36 inches wide. Rust, blue sc and natural, yard 2 (41) CHENILLE BATH MATS, soft, thick quality. $1.25 Ve, 39¢c (6) CARD TABLES with felt- covered top and metal corners. $2.00 value__ sl.49 Third Floor. LEATHER GOODS and Novelties (17) $1.00 REAL LEATHER BILL FOLDS __ (14) 50c RE. KEY CASES _______________2% (20) 5%¢ LEATHER Bl'l.l. FOLDS - (15) $1.00 NOVELTY CIGA- RETTE CASES (5) $1.98 EVENING BAGS ! 9&-. (1) $3.98 8-DAY MANTEL CLOCK __ (14) 50c TINSEL LEAF HAIR BANDS ___ (3) 68¢ PIPE SETS. 129) 56e GREY BACK COMBS .. 59¢ TO 79¢ SAMPLE STRING AND MESH GLOVES with or- gandy and novelty cuffs; white, beige and brown. Most sizes in the lot. (15) $1.00 PERFUME BOT- TLES .. 28) 29¢ PERFUME BOTTLES, 19¢ (9) $1.00 TOILET TRAYS, 69¢ (16) 69¢ POWDER JARS.__50¢ (%) 42c JAVA RICE POWDER, 35¢ (2) 45¢c SMELLING SALTS, 35¢ (36) 17¢ LARGE BARS CAS- (3) $1.00 BRIDGE SETS___5%¢ (9) 25¢ BOXES STATION- ERY __ (32) 1 (19) BOTTLES GLUE__6¢c 10c PARTY INVITA- BOYS’ WEAR BOYS’ 59¢ SPORT SHIRTS; sizes 8 to 14. Plain colors and fancies; low neck, sleeves BOYS’ $1.00 and $1.25 LONG TROUSERS, in washable stripes and chechl 4 llé:; a'fium: also slightly soi ducks; sizes 16 to 20.... m BOYS’ 59¢ WASH KNICKERS, in crash and covert with buckle bottons; sizes 7 zn BOYS’ 790 WASH SUITS, in broadcloth, crash and 37c 25¢ long sleeves. Soiled ‘The defense objected to what it termed the State's “strategy” in send- ing Shropshire to the stand with his stumps bared to the jury, but was overruled. 1o the country, These low fares show how you can save. One Round Way Trip ..$5.50 $8.75 450 1750 10.00 16.85 Destination New York . ... Atlantic City . Newport, R. L Rehoboth Bea 525 890 Luray Caverns . . 260 390 *BUSCENTER" P, . Ave, at 6th Street med. Good size range. to $1.15. Now 23 Bibs. Were 50c. Were $2. Now to 40. Were $2 to $2.95. Now broken sizes. $3.95. $3.95. Now ... Summer shades. 20c and 25¢ pair. Now. weighted) chemises. Broken sizes. 50 Blouses in cotton and silk (slightly weighted). notch collar styles. Sizes A to D. 335 Pairs Manufacturer’s Sample Hose. Sizes 10 to 11%. Spe 360 Shirts in cotion broadcloth, madras and novelty weaves lncllxdln‘ prlnu and plenty of white. Some have the new fused collars, some two collars to match. Group includes special purchases and shirts reduced from regular $1.55 and $1.95 stock...95¢ 28 Ties in blue and brown stripes. Were 50c. NOW ..ccoccvcnsnnencenens DOWN STAIRS STORE. FRESH PEACH ICE CREAM Moo Undositke'Seallost System of Laboratery Protection DOWN STAIRS STORE Were $1.15 83 Pieces, including Panties, Chemises and Dance Seis in rayon or slightly weighted silk. The Dance Sets are in blue or tearose satin (slightly weighted), and lace trim- 21 Pleces Underthings, including cotton pajamas and bed jackets and silk (slightly Were $1.95. NOW......coaessanerensansanns DOWN STAIRS STORE. Girls’ Wash Frocks, 5(c¢ Were $1.15 23 in cotton prints. Broken sizes. 25 Sweaters, all-wool in light colors. Were $1.95. Now 17 Hats, straw and felt, in brown and navy Were $1 to $1.95. Now.... 18 Raincapes. Somewhat soiled and damaged. Were 78c and $1.95. As is. 34 Sateen Bloomers in black and white. Sizes 6 to 14. Were 50c. Now.. DOWN STAIRS STORE. Infants’ Furnishings Greatly Reduced 100 Pieces, including Baby Boys’ Suits, Story Books, Dresses and Sacques. Were 58¢ 35 Tots’ Helmets and Knitted Berets. Were 58c. Now 25 Packages Diapads, 50 to package. 4 Dozen Diapers, Birdeye, Were $2.50. Now Were 25c. Now 5, 12-Way Suits in blue and green. Were $1.95. Now DOWN STAIRS STORE. Satin Sports Frocks, $3-75 Were $5.95 40 in printed satin, 4 styles; in the group, rose, white, maize and blue. Sizes 14 to 20. 20 Twin Sweater Sets in cotton string. Aqua, maize, pink and green. Sizes 34 to 40. s 20 Striped Linen Jackets in brown, red, black with white or brown and white checks. Sizes 14 t0 20. Were $3. NOW.........coveveennnnnonnns PP T TR 1 & 1 DOWN STAIRS STORE. Sports Oxfords, Were $2.95 39 Pairs Women’s Strap Pumps and Oxfords in black and navy. Broken sizes. 33 Pairs Women's Gore snd Strap Pumps in brown and navy. Broken sizes. Were ........................... e DOWN STAIRS STORE. Chiffon Hose 1,679 Pairs in irregulars of much higher priced chiffon hose. In a good assortment of Irregulars, Special Also, a group of regulars in discontinued lines. Sizes 8! to 1075. 318 Pairs Children’s Half Socks and Anklets in Summer styles and shades. Were . seeso.15¢ Pair; 2 Pairs 25¢ Men’s Shorts Specially Priced 5 i °] 606 Pairs in cotton broadcloth, patterned or in solid colors. With seamless balloon seat and tie or elastic sides. Sizes 32 to 44. 159 Pairs Universal Pajamas in prints or plain colors. Slip-over, Japanese collar nnd Special. . Plain colors and prints. 31 .95 122 Pairs in all-white smooth and suede-finished leathers. For misses and girls. 50c colors. 3115 50c A QUART AT ALL SOUTHERN DAIRIES DEALERS WoopwARD & LLoTHROP Friday—Remnant Day avings for Everyone Remnant Day Merchandise is not returnable or exchlngeablé; not sent C. 0. D. or on approval; phone or mail orders not accepted. Shop Tomorrow for Week-end Needs Store Will Be Closed All Day Saturday Silk and Rayon Underthings, §5¢ Hats, 50c Were $1.95 and $2.95 100 Felt and Straw Hats in assorted Broken sizes. DOWN STAIRS STORE. Women'’s, Misses’ and Little Women’s Dresses, $2:95 ..35¢ Were $10.95 and $13.95 44 in acetate crepes. styles, in broken sizes. One and two piece DOWN STAIRS STORE. Home Frocks, $3.75 Were $5.95 30 in printed and pastel synthetic crepes, In broken sizes. 25 Hooverettes in cotton prints sizes only. Were $1. 5 Dresses in acetate crepes. Small Large Wene $E35. NoW ... o ocinniaess 65¢ 26 Sizes 34 3 Silk Slips, DOWN STAIRS STORE. Boys’ Sweat Shirts 55¢ Weresse 18 in sizes 28 and 38 “Dizzie and Daffie” with crew neck. Reduced to....... 16 Shirts in boys’ and youths’ sizes. the groups, sizes 8, 12, 12'; and 14!, Reduced to Knitied Shirts .35¢ In ........................ 85¢ DOWN STAIRS STORE. $1.15 Were $1.65 128 in silk crepe (slightly weighted). Lace trimmed or tailored and bias cut, ‘Were trimmed. Mostly larger sizes and mostly tearose. 83 Slips in rayon crepe, tailored or lace Broken sizes. DOWN STAIRS STORE. Misses’ and Women’s Coats Greatly Reduced 15 Dress Coats in wool crepes and novelty weaves. In the group, tan, runko and navy. Sizes 14, 16, 18, 38 and 44. Were $10.95 to $16.95. No DOWN STAIRS STORE. ....... st 90 Foundation Garments, ¥1-50 Were $2to $3 28 Girdles and One-piece Garments of . well-known makes. In broken styles and sizes. 12 Girdles and One-piece Garments in broken styles and sizes. Were $1.50.