Evening Star Newspaper, September 30, 1921, Page 10

" 10 - NEW STEAMSHIP RECORD ‘for!_\‘-nlno minutes for the run be- « | tween New York and Rio de Janeiro was established by the Munson liner American Legion on her arrival at Time From Rio de Janeiro to New ‘ the South American port early yes- York Cut to Eleven Days. NEW YORK, September 30.—A new | and | terday. The American Legion broke her own record of twelve days, eleven one-half hours made on her record of eleven days, one hour and maiden voyage. No Gamble Here! Chiffo Just As Popular As Ever, So For a One-Day Specia! $2.55 Black—Cordov. ONYX MAKE . MAIL ORDERS—— ——— afka's THE SHOP FOR YOUNG FOLKS AND YOUTHFUL APPAREL FOR E VEPYWCWAN n Hose an—Russet—Gray THE EVENING S HOTELS PERPLENED OVER ARV PARLEY Delegations Left in In- definite Form. With the opening date for the con- ference on limitation of armament little more than a month off, local {hotel and other housing interests are becoming concerned over the indefinite housing requirements of the various foreign delegations coming to Wash- !ington in November. At least two embassies have made arrangements with local hotels for reservations to take care of groups of delegates, but in neither case has specific data on the actual number Buests been vouchsafed, it is unc stood. In these two cases, howe approximate estimates have ‘been made, enabling the hotel proprietors to assure the embassies of ample ac- commodations. 1 Expect Fifty From France. ! Size of the French delegation which the Willard Hotel is pre, take care of is yet a lation, as'far a i concerned, it w personnel of th doubt. It is unde |lard has been asked to care for at |least fifty guests composing this one | delegation. Information as to the exact number of delegates from Japan to be quar- tered in the Shoreham also was lack- ing today. The members of the Japanese official group have been made public through press dispatches this week, but which diplomats named actually will live at the Shore- ham during their stay here is to be conJectured, it is pointed out. It was stated at the British em- bassy this morning_that while it was the desire of the British dele- gates to be quartered as a group, pre- sumably in a hotel or apartment house, no reservations had been mude | in any of the local establishments because of the indecision of officials resulting from lack of advice as to the number of delegates to be cared | for and as’to the personnel. | British Delegation Estimated. It was asserted, however, that the embassy has reason to believe that the British party will number be- tween fifty and seventy. ports, which previgusly pla number anywhere from 100 eral hundred, were discredited by attaches handling this phase of the embassy’s work. It is understood that representatives of the British embassy have conversed with a num- ber of hotel managers regarding ac- commodations, Wardman Park Hotel You e Surprised! | c———Jo/c——ol——]o]—— That is, if you've never bought any- thing at George’s, you'll be mrprised at the low prices—perhaps are the reason George is doing such a big business. Once you've bouaht from George you'll realize that his prices are always low. ordinary. Single and double breas young fellows—3-button Sizes run from 34 to 42. Men’s Dress Pants Dark-stripe Wor- steds. Sizex 32 to 42. Regular $7.00 and $7.50 values at $5.00 " pe tan. Sizes A to D EE_EEEEEE_E_EZ—EEEEEEEE—:EE These values are even GREATER than styles for lhose who prefer them. The bones, blue serges and black corkscrews. worth dollars more than the special price are “stand up,” carefully tai- lored to fit as you like ’em. Sizes 14 to 17 and SOME bargain at.. Made of fine quality cotton pongee, in blue, pink, white and | these low prices Men’s and Young Men’s Fall Suits ted models for conservative Sure, they’re " Juvenile 2-Pants Suits Fine Wool Fabrics, tallored. Snits FALL SHIRTS Woven Madras, high-grade Rep and Satin are the materials. arl button front. s}urts that will denim. course. $1.29 4 Blue Serge French cuffs, five Good-looking stripe de- signs that are guaranteed fast color. These $1.35 3 for $4.00 EXTRA HEAVY OVERALLS Made of extra heavy “220” weight blue Union made, of All regular sizes in overalls and coats to match fl Juvenile Corduroy Suits Norfolk styles, brown, blue green. Full 1 Strongly made. 4 to 8 years. $3.98 $1.39 = EEEEEEEEEEE::E_EEZEI_EEJEIEEE -y to be in o} Century After Hanged Man Died With Curse By Cable to The Star and Chicago Dally News. Copyright, 1021, LONDON, England, September 30.—For exactly 100 years mo Srass has grown ou the grave of John Newton Davies, who a century ‘ago was hanged for highway robbery in the English village of Montgomery, accord- g to reports of the vil- ile the Tope was arcund hix neck. “I am innocent,” he declared, “and therefore God will not per= mit grass to XTow on my grave for 100 years.” Further, according to the vil- Iagers, any one who attempts to plant grass on this grave meets an untimely end. “I am not wuperstitious,” sald J. E. Tomley, the achurch den, “but that grave i cer 1y uncanny. About fifteen ye ago a commercial traveler care- fully planted grass seed and a fortnight later met den death. Another ma a roxe tree on it. He w: with paralysis and never recov- ered.” Now that the time wet in the prophecy has expired the villagers expect to wsee grass &row. being among those visited., The Italian embassy appears also loubt “about the size of nd so far as is v_has not made Ttaly's de known The Chinese group v gotiations for tuk- ing over the ence of Mrs. C. A. at Scott Circle, with a view ding the Chinese envoys with living quarters while they are in Washington, A number of prominent hotels have reached tentative agrétments with embassies and legations in connection with the housing program confront- ing them. Several are preparing to care for the many newspaper cor- respondents who will accompany the conferees to this country. It was stated today by one hotel proprietor that indications point to enough ap- plications for reservations by per- sons interested in the parley to sell his house “several times over.” Hotel Reports Denled. Reports that many regular guests i al be asked by the e their rooms in for the nation's v hotel managers. wements will e made. 1t was . whereby rooms ordinarily in the course of business will the suites set aside for It will not be necessary eSt occupants of rooms to re- e elsewhere, it was stated. Such action, furthermore, would hurt a hotel's reputation, it was pointed out. Meanwhile the housing committee of lhe Washington Real Estate Board, fter general housing ted with the confer- of foreign guests. This inspec- tour is designed to ascertain the ilability of premises offered and to determine the fair rental value of the properties. Percy H. Russell is chairman of this committee. _— PERU SEEKS TEACHERS. Harry E. Bard, Education Head, Also to Buy Supplies Here. LIMA, Peru, September 29.—Harry E. Bard, formerly, of New York and now director of education of Peru, sailed for New York today charged with contracting for the serviees of twenty American teachers. He will also purchase books and other school supplies in the United States. Mr. Bard sailed from Callao on the an Our Motto To Give All We Can For What We Get And Not Get ANl We Can For What We Give. Saturday Pretty Black Hats Attractive Lines. Panne Velvet Duvetyne. Moderately Priced That Is All and Keel-Bécl_z 1423 F St. N.W. Grave Bare of Grass ’ ments for hous- ; TAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. i Twill. ings. at The New -Skirts Very attractive plaid- ings and plain colors— Prunella Cloth and Poiret They are plaited. hanging in graceful drap- We feature for Satur- day a special assortment The New Jupon Blouses The illustration depicts their graceful lines and dressy effects. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1921, : w?bxhpsbo ilth ST. N.W. 608 TO 614 Afore»t'ime Prices Rule Present-tlme Fashlons The House of Courtes; In Our More Interest-Gripping Sale in the Inexpensive Dress Dept.— The refined character of the materials is a mark of their superior worth. Tricotine, Jerseys, Canten Crepes, Georgette, Satin, Crepe de Chines and effective combinations. Exquisitely fashioned and finished—with glistening beading, graceful tassels, unique braiding, ribbon, embroidery and strap and buckle novelties. Both plain and trimmed with the finer furs 350 High-Grade Frocks —Smart in Their Effective Modeling. —Tempting in Their Intrinsic Value. —Compelling at the Most Unusual Price. Underwear Specials Qur own brand of Glove Silk Underwear — made expressly for us by a fa- mous manufacturer. Vests and Bloomers in Flesh, Orchid and White. No. 1 Vests, 32.35 Bloomers; 33.35 No. Vests, $3.75 Bloomers, 34.75 Magnificent Coats 57050/ ‘The season has brought into favor many new weaves—which featured in this special assortment of Coats— Ermine Veloura Bolivia Chamoistyne Loosely modeled—or g:rdled in witk belt—and elaborately em- Normandy Ondura Pollyanna Wandora broidered—or plain tailored—or with trimming of Beaver 2 Nutria ; Mole Krimmer CJupon....iiiiicecsacees * We are offering this lot in Crepe de Chine—trim- med with beads, lace and braid. Navy and “Jupon Black.” ‘10 The convenient “Petti” to match and designed § 3.95 for wear with the & Wolf Squirrel Australian possum l Another Lot of ‘ Wool Sweaters In the popular Slip-on Model — with turn-over collars of brush wool; and sash. The weave is heavy, and the stitch most attrac- S0 Other Slip-ons—with round or “V” neck—$2.95 and $3.95. Tuxedo, Wool ‘and Jersey Sweaters—plain; Brush wool and Slynx collars; with pock- ets—new weaves and all colors. $3.95 to $12.50 Store Hours B:15 t0 6 Daily A s [g ! are S