Evening Star Newspaper, December 17, 1936, Page 39

“FIREFLY GLASS” HELD IN SHOOTING here yesterday, charged with murder, Unbreakable an ble and Queer it Rowell in self-defense when the war- By the Associated Press. was shot with a gun which belonged for the first time last night at a meet- | powel] died in a Savannah, Ga. $lear as real glass, much lighter, 80 | s===CAMALIER & BUCKLEY =SS the Du Pont Co., last September at the Last night some new properties of < The glass “firefly” was & rod of the forium, over the rays of a mercury- Constable Says He Fired at War- den When Threatened. ESTILL, 8. C, December 17 (#).— Frank Rushing was lodged in jail ; after & coroner’s inquest into the shooting of J. R. Rowell, assistant Rushing, a constable and long- Lighting Qualities of In- |standing 'triend, claimed ke shot 3 H vention Dlsplayed. den threatened him with & gun in an argument over a hunting trip. Rowell 4 NEW YORK, December 17—The |5 him as he and Rushing sat in firefiy's light was imitated in “glass” | Rowell's car. ing of the New York Electrical Society. | hogpital. . The “glass.” a new synthetic resin, Jinbreakable that it can be bounced on a stone floor, was announced by Pittsburgh meeting of the American Chelsea CIOCks Chemical Society. Timekeepers of the Sea this material were shown for the first time. material. It was held on the dark- Bned stage of the engineering audi- Wapor, ultra-violet lamp for one mlnute Absorbs Rays. ¥ In that time it absorbed some of the invisible ultra-violet rays. Re- noved from the lamp, the material gonverted the unseenr rays into a Vdisible light, the phosphorescence of $he firefly. ! This man-made “firefly” glowed s brilliant blue-green for 10 seconds. Jt was ‘explained that there is no known commercial use for this kind of eold light. Another commercially valuable new ‘#hing—bending of light by the ma- |8 -day ship - strike, heavy terial—was shown also last night for b0 e coce” America’s fin- | the first time. : : | A sheet of the “glass” curved like | €5t timekeeper and a lifetime | ‘the top of an auto hood bent rays|gift. iof light shining directly through it, 585.00 &0 that they showed only at the edges . 3 of the material. Others without strike, $35.00 wp Useful for Autos. Rods made of the stuff did the rame thing, their ends glowing like «cigar tips in the dark. This bending of light has always been known in pure quartz, but not heretofors in an inexpensive material. When colored the new stuff produces lights in colors. The bending is called “edge light- ing” It was announced as useful for indirect lighting of instrument panels in autos, planes and radios. The new glass-like resin is made of a white powder, known to chemists as methyl methacrylate. The white stuff is rendered crystal-clear by polymerization, & method of boiling poiymerization, & method of Wi Qpera Glasses inal material grow into big particles Finest |en: ossible in[ and change their optical and struc- | __ 7./ ';Pkss le to obta ; tural qunli:ies [==78 Ici in morocco BIG CHRISTMAS GIFT leather case $17.50 T B500-Pound Father to Get 500- alists OSHKOSH Luggage Pound Rocking Chair. | SHELL, Wyo., December 17 (#).—A quarter-ton rocking chair will be a Christmas gift for H. C. Hormel, 500~ pound storekeeper and postmaster here. Louise Hormel, Sheridan, Wyo., nurse, ordered the chair for her father from:a factory. at Leavenworth, Kans. Hormel, more than 6 feet tall, has been unable to lie down for several years because of a chronic ailment. ollF ...HERE FOR PRACTICAL GIFTS! Let Hugh Reilly help you with your Gift Prob- lems. Give a prac- tical gift that will ¢ last—and be re- membered! _ | Camalier & Buck! c Fne Loatherware g 1141 Conn. Ave. 2 Doors Above The Mayflower S==== EXPERT REPAIRING =S Plate Glass Mirrors the perfect Christmas gift Select from our beautiful display to- day . .. all sizes and designs. We have one of the largest selections of hand-painted mirrors in Washington. Priced from 3.95 to 50.00 Table & Desk Tops for Home or Office A really practical gift for both your home or office. Beautifies and Pro- tects. Window Ventilators Brings you healthful fresh air with- out dangerous draughts. Our experts measure your windows and install at & nominal charge. Ask for an es< timate. Art & Decorative Service Consult Miss Naom modern color schemes for advice o or_ad! e Jour home. Miss Mah 4 hand-decorated gifts for Chi lnlw»d Bathreem < Glasses in colors 1y rogm. ith design __ _50e s deeonud by hand or mm dm‘u Pottery tions Snack . newest thing for pretsels. potato g With degoras Waste Baskets. u-nnmuy finished for use in any room. $1.50 Friday Bargains at A2 he Avenve=Tth, 9ih and O Sts,. HE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1936. g And Only 6 SHOPPING DA YSBefore CHRISTMAS No Phone, Mail or C. O. D. Orders on Friday Remnants A Manufacturers SAMPLES Tailored Spreads l/z PRICE —Gift hunters take notice these are the sort of spreads women like to receivel Double bed sizes in solid colors and novelty patterns. orie. 450 Now $2.25 to $11.25 1o §22.50 Kann's—S8treet Floor. Clearance of TOYS —A large assortment of small toys. Some marred—many in perfect condition. Were 49c to $4.95 Now 25¢ to $2.49 Kann's—Fourth Floor. Extra Large Rayon Cloths 89¢ —Lustrous rayon cloths with fancy striped colored borders . . . the large 57x87-in. size. Think of it, nearly 2% yards long and only 8c! Kann's—Street Floor. Housewares —3 Electric Roasters. Were $12.95 $8.95 —6 White Metal Cabinet Bases. Were $7.98 $5.98 —8 Colonial Metal Wood Basket. Were $1.29_____. 98¢ —22 Enameled Bre Box. Were 89c_. 69‘: —17 Decorated Cake Cov- 79¢ ers and Tray. Were $1.00 —6 Ball-Bearing Car- pet Sweepers. Were $249 ... - sl 98 —12 Woed nished 3-Shelf Metal Tables, were $1.39; 18 Decorated Metal Hostess Tables, were $1.98; 25 Waffle Irons and Toasters, were $1.20 and $1.49; 14 Black - Enameled 4-Pc. Fireplace Sets, were $1.49 —14 Grapefruit Juicers. Were $1.00 ... 4'90 —37 Enameled 4-Pe. Can- e e 39T —16 True-Way Bath- Room Scales, Were $298 $1.98 —50 Adjustable 51-Inch Metal Radiator Shields. Were $1.00 66¢ —11 Catalin Handle Stainless Steel 12-Pc. Knife and Fork Sets. Were $1.98 s'l 39 —24 Wear - Ever 5-Qt. Aluminum Windsor Ket- tles. Were $2.00. = 980 —37 Wear - Ever Aluminum Kettles, Were $1.00 = 79‘: —15 Mirro 8 - Cnp Aluminum Percolators. Were $2.25 $1.59 —1 Magic Chet Gas Range. Was o0 $39.50 —1 Detroit Gas Range Demon- strator Model. Was 857-50 Blankets, Etc. k_’ North Star Wool Plaid Blan- ets, 72x84. Were $18.75. Solled .... 314'95 —9 Wool-Filled Celanese Com- forts, soiled. W $11.95 5 e $7'95 —8 Wool Plaid Auto Robes, standard sizes. Were 3495 - $3.95 —12 Wool-Filled Silk Comforts, 72x84. Were $6 95 . .Pe. Bridge Sets. PRICE Linens —80 Imported Cotton Plaid 50- In. Lunch Cloths; Odd Lot Lace Dresser Scarfs, Were 39c and 48¢ 29c —38 John S. Brown's Linen Table Cloths, soiled. 72x72. Were $5.95 33 95 ~—75 Plaid Linen Glass 5. ‘Towels. BEach __._ ~—18 Italian Linen $1 49 Kann’s—Street Floor. Domestics —32 Pillowcases, 42x36, hemstitched. Each ... —10 Ten-Yd. Pcs. 36- In. Longcloth. Were 00 $1.25 pe $1. —6 Bates Rayon Jacquard Spreads, double size. Were $2.95 $1.95 —4 Rayon Shiki Bed- spreads. Were $7.95 . $5.95 —20 Candle wick Spreads, soiled and 1 damaged. Now /30fr Kann's—Street Floor. Leather Goods ~—72 Leather Bags, shopworn. Were $3.00 32'00 —50 Leather Bill- folds. Orig. $1.00 to 1 i 2 Price —50 Imitation uunn Bags, shopworn. OTig. 5Q¢ $1.00 —25 Leather Bags. Orig. $1.69 sl 19 Kann's—Street Floor. Umbrellas —2 Silk 16-Rib Um- 33'50 brellas. Were $6.00_. —10 Silk-Mixture 16- Rid Umbrellas, Were = $3.00 8 1 = 70 —2 Men's 10 - Rib Gloria Umbrellas. Were $3.00 $2.00 Kann's—Street Floor. 69c Hand Blocked Linen Cretonnes 50¢ yd. —&50-in. cretonnes in va- rious pretty patterns. Mexican Net CURTAINS 69e¢ pr. —Oriental colors. 72 in. wide to palr. Hemmed and headed. SLI9 10 $1.29 Rayon Damask & Verdure Tapestry 79e yd. —30 inches wide. Bright colored fabrics for many purposes. Kann's—Third Floor. 15¢ Winter SUITS . —with Vi Valentine’s Valspar m mnm vhn you want to uun for holl there's idays. s Valspar el Tor e Job. Biichten up for Xms ‘s Pinishes: % We Will Recommend a Reliable Painter HUGH REILLY €0, 1334 New York Ave., NAtional 1703 Fm Parhm, at Capital Garage for Our Cmtomm — 4 —Come in and see these suits and you’ll realize what outstanding values they are at 3151 It’s a rand ty for ‘l):fng forl.n expensive suit to mmeuneorfor:lulttowmmthe Practically all sizes in the group—but not every size in every style. Small Charge for Alterations. Kann’s Men's Store—Second Floor. Homefittings —Curtain _ and Bem- nants. Were 15c to 29c 60 yd. nants. Were 39c to 59¢ el 16c —Drapery tery nants. Were 69c w $1.29 360 yd. —Upholstery Squares. Were 59¢ to 98c eache SIC€ —Table Lot Ruffied md Lace Curtains. Were $2.95 and $3.95 pr.. sl 69 ;17 Pairs P!rwh-Plemd Drapes. ere $9.98 to $12.98 bk 7.88 —4 8 edar Chests. Were $20.95 and $39.95 each $15'()0 —6 Venetian Blinds, damaged. Were $298 to $4.98 bl $1.00 —14 Wall Paper 3- Fold Screens, Were $249 each _____ $1 77 —22 Slip Covers for chairs and davenports. Were $3.95 and $5.95 each $2.95 ~—17 Glazed Chintz Boudoir Chair Covers. Were $1.69 to $1.98 each._. $]“19 —Table Lot Rayon Taffeta Bed- spreads and Drapes, han- 89 died. Were $1.59 each.. O~ C ~—Table Lot Glazed Chintz, ¢ Were 39¢ to 49c yd 22¢ ~—35 Window Shades, seconds. 59c to 98c om grades 230 —Table Lot of Priscilla and Tai- lored Curtains. Were 59c and 69c pair. 39(: —17 Hassocks, ette covered. - e 79¢ —17 Bolts of Mexican Net. Were 15¢ yd. 100 ~—16 Bolts 50-In. Drapery Dam- ask. Were $1.49 and S8 ye 81'19 Kann's—Third Floor, Toilet Goods —Odd Lot Double and Single Compacts, discontinued $1.00 styles; Rogers & Gallet Violette de Parma Toilet Water, =~ $1.00 size 59¢ ~—3-Pe. Vanity Set on mirror plague; Gem Razors with 5 blades;: Roger & Gallet's 75¢ Size Sachets, Violette de Parme or Fleure de Amorn. Each 39¢ —Gabilla Powder, = continued $1.00 box__.___ 20(‘ —Houbigant’s Toilet Water, spe- cial $450 package. Lilac, UnMatin, Bois —4711 Eau de Cologne, $120 size 89° Kann's—Street Floor. leather- Were $1 Christmas Sale! Women’s and Misses’ Apparel Greatly Reduced Friday DRESSES 40 Street and Evening Dresses, 14 to 42. Orig. $10.95 ____ -$5.00 30 Afternoon Dresses, 14 to 44. Orig. $13.95 and $16.95 . $8.00 49 Afternoon and Evening Dresses. 14 to 44. Orig. $16.95 and $19.95__$12.00 5 Fur-Trimmed Costume Suits. Sizes 12 to 20. Orig. $29.75_____._____$15.00 122 Dark Street Dresses. Orlglnally $3.95 t0 $5.95_ $2.0/ 52 Black and Colored Street Dresges Orig. $5.95 to $7.95 . ____..$3.99 COATS and FURS 30 Fur-Trimmed Winter Coats. sg}rig $59.75 - 12 Fur-Trimmed Sport.s “Coats. é)ng 5.0 Orig. -$29.00 $50.75 25 Fur Trimmed Winter Coats. 10 Fur—'I‘rimmod Winter Coats. Orig. $79.00 ----$59.00 5 Fur-Trimmed Winter Coats. Orig. $99.00 $79.00 5 Fur-Trimmed Winter Coats. Orlg $119.00 —---$89 8 Fur-Trimmed Winter Coats. Or&g $139.00 -$99.00 6 Bunny Wraps Ong $16.95 and $19.95 = --$11.99 Special Lot of 'Seal-dyed Coney Coats —TFine, supple fur coats moulded into princess and fitted lines 85“ Nicely detailed and lined. Misses’ and women's sizes. SPORTSWEAR 42 Slipon Sweaters. Orig. $2.95 and $3.95 S $1 81 Crepe Blouses and Paisley Tumcs Orig. $1.59 and $1.95 e 080 36 Crepe and Satin Blouses. Orig. $2.95 and $3.95 $1.44 52 Velveteen Blouses. Orig. 79c . 50¢ 57 Challis, Crepe Print and Wool Sports Dresses. Orig. $3.95 to $7.95 $2.99 8 Two-pc. Navy Corduro} Suits. Orig. $2.95 $1.99 28 Wool and Silk Sports Dresses. Orig. $10.95 to $19.95 $4.99 16 Wool and Silk Sports Dresses. Orig. $12.95 to $25.00 __ $8.88 7 Two-pc. Zephyr Knit Dresses. Ong $5.95 $3.99 26 Two-Pc, Knit Dresses. $10.95 to $13.95 Sports Coats T, cowrtut ooate, 8 € <99 in fitted and swagger styles. Jr. misses’, misses’ - and women's sizes. JR. MISSES’ WEAR 5 Three-pc. Wardrobe Suits. Orig. $29.75 ------$19.00 2 Brown Lapin sults sizes 11 and 13; contrasting skirt. Orig. $569.75_ $38.00 22 Crepe Dresses, broken sizes and col- ors. Orig. $5.95 o $297 19 Crepe and Wool Dresses. Orig oSSR $3.97 28 Fu'-Tnmmed Sports and Casual Coats. Orig. $59.75 --$35.00 3 Three-pc. Wardrobe Sults. Orig C ) SR NN e SR $28.00 WASH DRESSES Printed Cotton Dresses, misses’ and women’s. Orig. $1.59 $1.27 Misses’ and Women’s Rayon Dresses. Orig. $299 __ 8197 White and Colored Uniforms; also smocks. Orig. $1.95 U e Misses’ Rayon, also Wool Dresses. Orig. $1.95 o Toe Colored and White Uniforms. Orig. $1.19 to $1.59 88c Misses’ and Women’s Cotton Dresses. Orig. $1.00 59 CORSETS—GIRDLES 7 Boneless Lastex Corsettes, 33 and 34. Orig. $10.00 ____ $3.88 Table Lot Discontinued Girdles and Corsettes. Orig. $2.00 to $5.00 $1.00 9 Lastex Girdles, 4 Lastex All-in-Ones. Orig. $2.00 and $3.50 _ --99¢ 5 Concealace Corsets, 16-in., sizes 30, 32, 33, 34. Orig. $6.50_ .. $3.25 0\:1510 Lot Bandeaux. Orig. 39¢ to = Kann's—8econd Floor. SALE! $1095 to $16.95 $10.95 to $16.95_ Ongmallv $7. 7 Two-pc. Marinette Knit Drsesses 500 | o o 9994 Orig. $22.95 - 21 Three-Pc. C s DR Apparel Shops—Kann's—Second Floor. 69c to 89c DRESS FABRICS 2 v 3] —Rough crepes, matelasse crepes, printed rayon crepes, satin-finished crepes, plaid crepes—39 inches wide. @ 500 Yds. Velvet Remnants @ 200 Yds. Moire Taffetas __ -$1.19 vd. _.69c yd. Mill Remnants $1.19 to $2.95 WOOLENS — i hi ights. 1 to 3! Coatings and sheer weig! 2 99e = yard lengths. Remnants 19¢ to 29¢ WASH GOODS —Desirable lengths percales, tweeds, rayons, etc. @ Remnants 29¢ to 50c Linings cotton l5c - Kann's—Street Floor. Underwear —35 Women's Tailored Rayon Undies and 12 Boys’ Cotton Knit Shorts and Shirts. Were e * 29¢ —40 l‘ce—'l'rimmtd Pa ties and Stepins. Orig. s9¢ 39¢ —25 Part-Wool Carterette Pan- ties and Vests. Discon- tinued $1.00 styles 69c ~—20 Part-Wool C te Combinations. Orig. §1.50 980 —30 Kayser Rayon Slips 790 Discontinued $1.09 styles Kann's—Street Floor. Neckwear —Small Lot Scarfs, Blouses and Neckwear __ 290 —25 Silk Flower and Belt 59(: Sets. Were $1.00 —Small Lot Blouses. Were $1.95 sl 49 Kann's—Street Floor, Handkerchiefs —0dd Lot Chiffon Hand- ‘,9‘: kerchiefs. Were 50c - —50 Box':u Women’s Handkerchiefs, 3 in box. Kann's—Street Floor. Beds, Ete. =1 Maple-Finish Vanity Bench, was $4.50, and 2 Up- holstered Foot Stools, $2 88 . o I . 4/6. Were $9.95 35-55 ——6 Inner - Spring $12.95 —3 Walnut - Finish $8.99 =4 Inner - Spring Mattresses. Were 311.98 —1 Maple - Finish —6 Wood Spool Beds, Mattresses. Were 58 88 3 $21.00 - =3 Foster Coil Springs. Were ‘12.95 $18.78 =3 Wood Poster Beds, 4/6. Were 813-99 —8 Spring : M—-. Were 315.88 —15 Pes. Costume Jewelry. Were 810 55¢, 2 for S1 —15 Cigarette Lighters, Were 59¢ - 290 —75 Key Charms. Orig. 1Q¢ 50c —emmas: —10 Cigarette Cnsu Were $1.00 ')90 —35 Pes. Cos e 00 Jewelry. Orig. $1.95._ Ql Kann's—Street Floor, Notions —14 Drum Lamps, were $1.00; 2-Pe. Scissor Sets, were $1.00 SOC —Mirrored Cllarette Boxes. Were $1.00 35¢ —Small Lot Rain Capes. en 39¢ —1-Inch Elastic Garter Belts. Were 25c 15¢ —Velveteen-Covered Shoe Trees, Novelty Brushes, Coaster Sets and Crumb Sets 19¢, 3 for 50c ~—Children’s Boxed 3-Pc. Hanger Sets, Polishing Kits, Sewing Kits, were 50c; Extension Shoe Racks, were 39c ZOC Kann's—Street Floor. Art Goods =1 Hand-Embd. Bas- sinette Model. Was R $2.98 —2 Large Embd. Table Cover Models and 1 Spread Model, solled. Were $7.98 to A $10 .. $4.98 ~—16 Hand-Embd. Models, Pillow- Cases, Scarfs, Crib Covers, Bags, Sweaters, soiled. Were $2.98 to $5.98. msl 98 —Small Lot ing Yarns. Hank 19¢ —1 Hassock. As is. Was 8198 = 98¢ =2 Hassocks, soiled. Were s 69c —Small Lot Table Mats. Were 49c 29¢ =D. M. C. Embd. Cotton, sizes 3 and 5. Were 10c 3¢ skein _ Sample & Soiled BLANKETS Were $2.50 to $14.95 $1.69 to $9.95 —Low priced blankets 5% wool. Double-bed size. Boucle Suits. cloth muffs. Gloves —17 Prs. Natural-Color Driving Gloves, 17, )2, 8. Were’ $2.50 sl 49 —76 Prs. White Doeskin Pullons, 5% to 7%2 $159 .. —15 Prs. Brown Velvet Evening Gloves. Were Q50 $1.95 —34 Prs. Doeskin Pullons, red, ;\;s;s green. Were 81-79 Kann's—Street Floor. 85¢ Floor Coverings —13 Cocoa Door Mzts, 13x23. Were 79c 590 —10 Sample C: Rugs, velvet, 23x44. Were $2.25 $1.49 —10 Taufted Chenille Rugs, 2x4. Were $1.98 to $3.98. —10 Felt-Base Rugs, 9x12. Were $5.95 ... QS 88 —3 Chinese Rugs, 2x3. Were $12.95 $8.98 =3 Chinese Rugs, 2x4. Were $18.95.. $11.95 —1 Axminster Rug, @74 4% oo, waa stozs. B1 1.45 —1 Axminster Rug, 9x12, damaged. Was $34.50 $17.49 —4 Axminster Rugs, 9x12. Were e $19.95 —1 Mohawk Ax- minster Rug, 8.3x - T LG Yt dS —1 Capitol Axmin- ster Rug, 9x12. Was 34350 $26.99 —2 Carolstan American Oriental Rugs, 814x10%. Were $54.95 $39.95 —2 Washed Amer- Oriental Rugs, 9x12. @= Were $74.50 $54.99 —3 Anglo-Persian Rug, dropped patterns, 9x12 and 83x106. Were $117.50 r° $89.50 Kann's—Third Floor. Sample NECKWEAR and SCARFS —Lace, pique and silk neck- wear in high and low neck, bib and vestee styles. Printed silk ascots and hand-painted silk tubular scarfs. Kann’s—Street Floor. SHIRLEY TEMPLE COATS Tots' sizes 1 to 6, girls' 8 to 16. (Fourth Floor.) Factory Rebuilt HOOVERS § $19.95 Small Carrying Charge If Budgeted —Rebullt by Hoover ex- perts: New bag. brush, beit and cord. Guaranteed like new. Kann's—Third Floor. Furniture —1 Porcelain-Top 5-Pc. fast Sets. $32.50 —3 Tilt-Top Card Tables, wers $6.98; 1 Magazine End Table, was $595____. 33'49 —2 Walnut-Finished Drum Ta- bles, were $3.95; 3 Unfinished Bookcases, 18-in. wide, were $2.95; 2 Walnut-Fin- ished Cocktail Tables, were $495 .____ sl ” —1 ‘Vbhannv-l-‘lm;hed Drop- Leaf Table, was $14.95; 1 Walnut« Finished Knee - Hole Desk, was $12.95 88 95 ~—1 Two-Pe. Uflu -Room Suite el $4.95 Break- —1 Ladder - Back Chair, walnut finish. Was $6.95 . —15 Maple-Veneered End Tables. 8199 .. Kann's—Fourth Floor. Chinaware —12 Glass 19-Pc. Beverage Sets, were $1.00; 25 Wine,Sets, were $1.00 to $1.29 69c ~—3 Dinner Sets, 66- pc. Were $12.98 $9.98 ——6 Glass 14-Pc. Lunch- eon s;u. ‘Were $1.00... 590 —6 ish Bowls and Stands. Were $1.29. 890 —25 Breakfast Sets, 12-pc. Were $1.49__. —6 Dinner Sets, 66- pc. Were $10.98____ —2 Dinner Sets, 95- pe. Were $2598_ .. ~—50 Lemon Dishes. Choice Kann's—Third Floor. Hosiel Sourn 88 e e 40, SRR SRS ae g Kann's—Street Floor. 9x12-ft. Seamless Axminster Rugs —Lovelf rugs for gifts . . cheerful signs on neutral grounds. . bright, and reasonably priced. A 9 nice heavy grade wlth striking de- [] Kann’s—Third Floor. Floor Sample and Used (1) 4 cu. ft. 1935 Model. (1) 5 eu. ft. 1936 Model. (1) 6 cu. ft. 1936 Model. (1) 7 eu. ft. 1936 Model. (1) 9 cu. ft. 1936 Model. (1) 9 eu. ft. 1934 Model. NOTHING DOWN . . . Orig. $293. Orig. $314.00 15¢c, 20c, 25¢ A Small Carrying Charge Kann's—Tth Street B