Evening star. [volume], September 14, 1919, Page 8, Image 8

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DARING BOY TEXAN
WHO FELLRGHIG
Some of the Exploits of
s Sergt. Kenneth Bums of the
1st Div. in No Man's Land.
In connection with the triumphant
parade of the soldiers of the 1st
Division Wednesday a story is re
leased through the War Department
bringing to mind the valor of those
?whose spirit only could be with the
' comrades in their march up the
Avenue. The story concerns the ex
ploits of a courageous young Texan.
Sergt. Kenneth C. Burns of the 1st
Division, who fell during an attack
south of Soissons, July 18, 1918.
Sergt. Burns was a young lad.
barely seventeen, but well built and
typically Texan. He had an intrepid
disposition and was filled with a de
sire to be in the midst of everything
that tasted of a tray. When his
regimental duties were slack ho
would make long voyages into no
man's land, both by day and night,
and was early recognized as an excel
lent observation scout. He was call
ed upon often to accompany raidingg
-parties and always came back able
to furnish important information.
On one occasion h<* was sent with an
other sergeant and a corporal to inves
tigate the cause of sounds in the enemy
lines, sounds which suggested that a
gas attack was being prepared. His
companions failed to complete the trip,
no Burns made the crossing alone and
discovered that the enemy was prepar
ing a pill box strong point. Besides re
turning with this information, he bore a
watch and other personal b-longinga of
a German officer, along with valuable
maps and sketches. No one exactly
learned how these were secured, but it
seems that Burns got his boche?an offl
^ cer.
Another time he made three tripe to
no man's land to a demolished German
plane and brought back the body of the
sprlator. together with the camera equip
ment and a machine gun. Later, during
* trench raid at Montdidier. he cap
tured a whole machine gun crew.
His twelfth citation was written on
the day of his death at the sector oppo
site Montdidier. just south of Soissons.
The memory of his exploits was an in
spiration to the men of his battalion all
through their later work in the front
line trenches.
LIEUT. CARTER TO MARCH
WITH "PERSHING'S OWN"
Washington Kan Was Decorated
With Distinguished Service
Cross for Bravery.
__/ ROBERT G. CARTER.
Ueut. Robert O. Carter, decorated
with the distinguished service cross
for bravery during: the battle of St.
Mlhiel. will be one of the Washington
man to march In the grand review
aext Wednesday, as he is an officer
is "Pershing Own" composite regi
a?nt, which will lead the parade.
Boon after this country entered the
war. Lieut. Carter entered the offi
cers' training camp at Fort Myer, and
after getting his commission was
?eat to France, where he was assign
ed to the <th Infantry. In the St. Ml
hiel light he commanded a Stokes
mortar platoon, and his citation by
HaJ. Gen. .Ely, commanding the 5th
Division, reads:
"At Bols Gerard. France, on Sep
tember 12-14. 1918, while commanding
a Stokes moctar platoon, captured
anmerous prisoners and directed the
organization of captured position
with utter disregard of all personal
danger.
"On September 14, 1918, during a
sapid advance of three kilometers un
intense artillery and machine gun
he directed the operation of his
mortars until they were smashed by
?hell lire. Twice wounded and unable
to continue forward before allowing
himself to be taken to the rear, he
called his< section commanders and
?rederd them to continue forward
with the asaultlng Infantry.
"This order will be read to all units
?f the division concerned at the first
convenient formation after its re
ceipt." .
Lieut. Carter Is a son of Mr. and
lira. William G. Carter of Chevy
Chase. He is a graduate of Central
High School, the Emerson Institute
and George Washington University.
WASHINGTON AUTOISTS
PUNISHED IN BALTIMORE
One Jail Term for Driving Under
Influence of Xigaor and Using
Another's Car.
gperial Dispatch to *ne Star.
BALTIMORE, Md., September IS.?
Junes A Colbert, 210 13th street.
Washington, D. C, was sentenced to
sixty days in jail for driving a car
while under the influence of liquor and
given a similar sentence for the un
authorized use of another pel son's car,
according to the weekly report of auto
mobile violations made public by Auto
mobile Commissioner Baughman today.
Other Washingtonlans whose names
?Spear in the list and the offenses
charged are:
John Green. 230 N street, speeding,
?xceedlng thirty-five miles an hour,
license suspended indefinitely.
Sirs. Anna Jones. 121 12th street,
reckless driving and failing to appear
when notified to do so. license revoked.
Edward L Seigle, 1730 14 th streftt,
reckless driving, license suspended in
definitely.
Ernest Krol, 224 G street northeast,
reckless driving, license suspended in
definitely.
The following aesidents of Bladens
burg were penalized: B. M. Rhetta.
915. speed exceedjng twenty-five miles
an hour; F. E. Carter. $10, displaying
no markers: F. S. Carter, $10, no li
cense.
The following residents of Rockvilie
were penalized: G. Thomas Dunlop,
925. speed exceeding thirty-five miles
per hour: Allen Coleman, $5. display
ing no markers; C. D. Sneathern, $10,
spfed tw?uy miles per houc.
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Store Hour*: Open 9:15 AM.; Close 6 P.M.
Guaranteed Brass
Beds at $33.00
BRASS Beds of artistic design, 2
inch post, ornamented with
ribbon band. Beautiful satin finish.
Guaranteed lacquer. The product
of one of the best manufacturers in
the country?and backed by our
guaranty ?f satisfaction.
BOTH SIMS OF 7? ATK ST. *THE DEPENDABLE STORE'
A Practical and
Handy Type of
Chifforobe at $35
GOLDEN 0 a k Chifforobe,
suitable for men's or wo
men's wardrobe; 4 deep drawers
and hat section with mirror.
Values of the Most Exceptional Character
In Furniture of the Most Reliable Quality
ALTHOUGH there has been and is at the present time, a great scarcity
of furniture of the better type, we have been successful is assembling
one of the greatest displays in our history. Because of our connec
tions with America's best manufacturers of good furniture, because of our
large volume of business we were able to secure plenty of high-grade, de
pendable furniture?and at the right kind of prices!
THE values you will find here are a real demonstration of our ability to
provide good furniture at moderate prices, even in the face of abnormal
conditions that face the furniture trade today. Come in tomorrow and
see this interesting display of moderately-priced furniture. It will be a
pleasure for us to show you what we have.
CREDIT
IT is not necessary to pay the entire
amount on the furniture you se
lect here. Our convenient Divided
Payment Plan enables you to pay for
it in weekly or monthly payments
whichever you prefer.
Come in and let us tell you about it.
3-Piece Duofold Suite
August Sale Price $95.00
THREE-PIECE Duofold Suite, with golden oak frame, upholstered in service
able leather substitute; comprises comfortable Settee. Rocker and Chair.
Cotton pad included. A suite sure to be appreciated for its excellent construc
tion and practicability.
Bed Springs
at $6.75
High-Grade
Kitchen Cabinet
At $35
That Beat* Anything for
$10 More
rJE Military white enamel interior fin
ish. equipment and construction are
features that make It superior in every
way to similar articles sold elsewhere at
much higher prices. Has every time and
labor saving device, metal sliding- top.
plenty of jars, flour sifter and other
aire"
A RECENT purchase of a carload of
Bed Springs makes this offer possi
ble. Sizes 4 feet 6 inches and 4 feet 4
inches only;__ 5%-inch riser; _ lH-inrh
22 things.required by the modern housewife. tubing; twin-link fabric; banded edge.
EE A Remarkable Purchase of a Manufacturer** Sample Line of
| Beautiful New Lamps at 30%
| Under Value
? /~VNE of the largest and best known manufacturers of
iS V/ lamps in the country closed out his samples to us at
?55 decided price concessions?a lucky deal that enables us
== to offer you these exceptional values.
~ The assortment includes a great variety of the newest
?? and most artistic designs in Floor Lamps, Table Lamps
as and Boudoir Lamps. In the collection you will be sure
as to find just the right lamp to beautify the home, in colors
? harmonising perfecUy with the other room decorations.
?S Shades are in odd and unique patterns, of plain and
EE fancy silkg, and styles range from the dainty 8-inch Bou
5? doir Lamp'tb the large 28-inch Floor Lamp. Sale prices:
EE Boudoir Lamps, Worth $3 to $8
| $2.10 to $5.60
H Table Lamps, Worth $5.50 to $18
1 $3.85 to $12.60
= Floor Lamps, Worth $14.50 to $75
| $10.15 to $52.50
g Reduced Prices on
1 Strollers, Sulkies and Go-Carts
mo clear our floors of samples of various styles and makes of Go-Carts we
X cannot duplicate we have made sharp reductions?affording thrifty buyers
an opportunity to share in remarkable savings. Some are slightly marred from
being handled, but the greaUy reduced prices make it wise economy to purchase
in this sale.
A large variety of styles to select from?all of standard make and highly
desirable quality.
All-Metal Semi-Collapsible SuH^y,
?old regularly at $3.50; (Pn PA
reduced to
Stargis All-Steel, Collapsible Sulky,
?old regularly at $6.95; (P 4 QF
redueed to
All Reed Go-Carta; the famous
Bloch (take, in natural finish; cordu
roy upholstered; patent adjustable
back. Regular price (POQ AA
$40; reduced to tp?U.UV
Fy* Reed Body Fault Cart, with
reclining hack and foot rest^ sold regu
larlr at $16.75; reduced)
to*??????????????**
'$12.75
Four-Wheel Cart, with panel body,
full folding hood; regular- $9.00
ly ^14.50; reduced to..,
Reed Park Cart, with folding hood;
natural finish; sold regu
larly at $14; reduced to..,
Perambulator, in black or old Ivory
finish body, with Imitation leather up
holstery; regularly
$32; reduced to
Large Reed Go-Carts, in white
enamel, brown, gray or natural finish,
with reversible running gear, corduroy
upholstered. Regular AA
price, $50; reduced to....?pOO.Uv
$9.50
r old Ivory
leather op
$22.00
BEDROOM FURNITURE
THE splendid assortments of beautiful period suites now on display offer
an opportunity not to be neglected, as tbe prices are extremely low in
this August sale, considering the steadily advancing costs and great short
age of fine furniture. Artistic furniture is placed within the reach of
every one, particularly when it can be purchased on our Divided Payment
Plan.
4-Piece Bedroom Suite
In Louis XIV Design, $225.00
AKiiiii.i., biui- uiituuiie. .U.ii.iuru iur any Iluiiic, iu ..and
mahogany finish?a reproduction of the Louis X3V period in furniture,
possessing unusual charm and distinction. Every piece perfectly finished and
carefully matched. Plate mirror on Dresser and Toilet Table. Chlfforette with
ample drawer space and full-size Bed.
4-Piece Adam Bedroom Suite
Sale Price, $122.00
TIE four-piece Bedroom Suitfe featured at this low price Is similar to the
illustration, with the exception that the chiffonier is without mirror. Excel
lent reproduction of the Adam period design, fashioned of sturdy material. In
walnut finish. August Sale price, 9122.
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4-Piece Queen Anne Bedroom Suite
Sale Price. $295.0ft
EXCBP'i a.?-*- jij x
Anne period design, comprising
size Bed. This suite, with Vanity Dresser instead of Toilet Table, priced at 9MS
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Anne period design, comprising; Dresser, Chlfforette, Toilet Table and full;
4-Piece Bedroom Suite, $279.00
F)TJR-PIECE Bedroom Suite, of old ivory finish; in Louis XVI period design.
This suite embraces beauty, service and value to a greater extent than any
bedroom furniture to be found at similar prices. One of the many unusual
values to be found in our stock of bedroom furniture.
A Beautiful Brown Mahogany
Bedroom Suite of 4 Pieces
August Sale Price, $450.00
TSB magnificent bedroom suite offered at $460 la of richest brown mahogany
and tbe massive, pieces are decorated with hand-carved ornaments. Com
prise* Dresser, Bed, Chiffonier and Dressing Table. In beautiful Adam period
design.
10-Piece Dining Room Suite of
Mahogany, at $395
r
MAHOGANY Dining Room Suite of ten perfectly proportioned pieces, in Louis
XVI period design, possessing unusual charm and elegance. China Cabinet
in three panel front style; 54-inch Extension Table, unique Serving Table,
beautiful Buffet, five Side and one Arm Chair upholstered in blue leather.
10-Piece Dining Room-Suite of
American Walnut, at $269
A 10-PIECE suite for the dining room, built in the most substantial manner of
American walnut; in the beautiful Queen Anne period design. Consisting
of Mirror Buffet, large China Cabinet, Extension Table, five Side and one Arm
Chair upholstered in brown leather.
2-Piece Over
stuffed Suite
for the Liv
ing Room, at
$295
OVERSTUFFED Suite of lux
urious appearance and beau
tiful design, combining rare
elegance and comfort. Loose
cushions richly upholstered in
heavy tapestry.
Complete Day Bed ,
at $65.00 at Simmons All-Steel
ujjuiJjPI . Beds, at
$12.50
Regularly $18.00
A SPLENDID Day. Bed. with mahogany
frame, boxed spring and soft pad?
Just the thing for the small apartment or
home where an extra bed is required.
Can be opened to a full size bed at a
moment's notice, and in the day time it
serves as a handsome couch.
Simmons Cot Bed
at $5.00
A PRACTICAL Cot Bed built for service
and comfort?all steel construction,
of continuous post tubing and with twin
link springs. The name "Simmons" is a
guarantee of quality.
Rockers
For the Living Room
at $8.75
SIMMONS' All-Steel Bads?the standard
of quality?at much below regular
value in this sale. 2-inch continuous
post, strongly built on practical and de
sirable lines?one of the beat types of
steel beds at the price.
Ladies' Desk
at $32.00
ACOMPORTABL.E Rocker for the
library or living room, in mahogany
finish, with saddle seat. Well braced and
bulit for ease and comfort. The value is
indeed unusual at the sale price we quote
for tomorrow's sale.
THE graceful beauty of this Desk
will add much -to the attractiveness
of milady's boudoir or bedroom. Queen
Anne period design, shown in Amer
ican walnut.
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