Evening Star Newspaper, December 5, 1923, Page 15

0, WOVANTELL people, at one time fee OF CHINESE SIEGE, Mrs. John P. Anderson Lives Under Fire on Starvation Rations at Waichow. Mra. John P. Andersen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, W. two little daughters and 100 Chinese, were compelled to live on one slice of | bread a day for forty-two days and a mere pittance of other foods, in the | Seventh-day Adventist misslonary com- pound at Walchow, China, during the siege of the city by Sun Yat Sen’s army. For seven weeks Mr. and Mrs. Ed- wards had not heard from their daugh- ter, due to the internal warfare in China, but their fears for the safety of the missionaries were relieved last Week with the receipt of a large bag of @il which had been accumulating in | « Long Under Fire. Tn her latest letter, dated October Mrs. Anderson said the forty-tw siege was exceedingly mnervi bullets penetrated their hou: bombs were dropped from airplanes, | sending splinters on the steps of the | compound. But in_ spite of the serious situation, Mrs. Anderson said her hus- band went into the city to the starving ng 8§40 persons. The entire city was almost wholly without food, *aid Mrs Anders and rich felt’ the pangs of hun Just “an' did the poor She. said Wealthy persons had offered Mr. Anderson Jarge sums of money for food. but he had none to sell. mirsion 'would send Chinese servants through the lines at night to get Tice and other foodstuffs with which to _ocontinue its ministrations to the suffering. Desaribing “the eventful day of October 27" when her last letter w. 9 written, Mrs. Anderson said: “Af oelock we could hear the hoavy rife “fl"g to the cast of us and Knew 8 ttle was on. It waged furiously all the day, coming closer and closer. In the late afternoon we could see Sun’s men retreating across the river to the north of us. At about 5 o'clock the east gate was |a opened and Yeng’s men sallied forth to clear up the back trenches. It was seon over and in the distance to the south we could hear the firing Wrowing fainter. The bulk of Sun's es had retreated toward the ®outh, &s the river would be fordable at this time of the y ‘l 4l the shacks that S been using were set eared In various dark all was qulet d, and the siege §mmwm@=@%% gFor H. Edwards of Ta- | koma Park, together with her husband, | Worth-While | Folks l Countess Maria Gamba Ghiselll of Lucca, who is spending the winter with her daughter, Donna Emmy Cal- derara, wife of the air attache of the Italian embassy, is & type of the noblewoman of her country who has become en- tirely permeated with moderh Ideas | and who is mak-! o|ing & study of American national aspirations during her sojourn at! M the Capital. The ] countess comes of an extremely an-! cient family of | the baths of Luc- ca, that lovely | spa of Tuscany which was rénowned | in the days of the Caesars, the Gam- e villa in the dark woods | ilton made famous is on the | d of travel between Lucca ence. *The countese and her daughter, | having Italy's premier ace in the| were accustomed to a daily| the airplane of Wing Com- | r Mario Calderara, and they e the very first women in all of taly who had-the courage, to mlke‘ the flight from Lucca to Geno. Commander Calderara was the pupil , of Wilbur Wright, and his license to | fly bears the magic number 1. Coun- | tess Gamba follows the political for- tunes of her country to the least de- | tall, and as a token of her predilec- dons. a large autographed photo of Mussolini adorns her reading table. | 8he knows the great commoner very | well and admires him ardently, and predicts a glorious future for him and for the nation. Countess Ghiselli. Few of the public institutions of Washington remain unvisited by this energetic visitor, and she makes weekly trips with her small grand- children to the Museum of Natural History, where the Roosevelt collec- tion of animals {s a favorite rendez- vous. She is also an indefatigable reader in the Library of Congress, and makes several visits a week to keep up with current literature in her own home and in Europe gener- ally. TO FORM STATE GROUP. lvania members of the Re- an State Voters' Assoclation lled to meet tonight at 7:30 ck at the headquarters of the association. 734 15th street north- west, for the purpose of organizing a state group and the selection of members of- the exccutive commit- the tional The E organized the preliminary work ces for the opening national ign. Gifts EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON ’flln& WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1928, dmward & Lo T he Christmas Store < fi!}mfim AVeritabIe Paradise for Chfi-stmas Gift Seekets Brown Silk Gift Van- ity, $15; conceals a dainty lip- stick in the tassel. Scissors Set,” $6.50; in- cludes two pairs of scissors in a dainty ecrase leather case, Small Flask, $3; in colored leather case, has a dainty cup top. Leather-back ¢ Clothes Brush, $4.50. Smart Frogskin Vanity, $5; in- cludes case for powder, lip- Bag for men, stick and eye- $1.50, + brow pencil. Leatber Goods Section, First fioor. / Leather Collar - French Hand-Beaded Bags, Special, $12 Other Distinctive Beaded Bags, $15 to $85 Myriad silver and fo d Italian _beads shion this exceed- ingly charming Beaded Bag, $65. Dark blue and tan beads combine in this delightful Bead- ed Bag, $22.50. Wicker an# Leather Sew- ing Basket, $12; fitted with all necessaries. Others to $55. These Lovely Colored Whatever the type—whatever the costume, a beaded bag, with its charming color com- binations is a smart accessory. This collec- tion of beautiful French Beaded Bags, $12 and Italian beaded bags offers an exceptional choice. Beaded Envelope Purses, Special, $3 —small, dainty, Christmas gifts— especially charmmg for college gi another. Envelope Bag, of daintily colored beads in silver and red, $8. New Tuck-under-the- arm Bag, $3; in tapes- try or leather. Another Envelope Bag, pearl. $1650. Other styles of Beaded En- velope Bags, $25 to $40. irls to give to one n mulberry, blue and Imported French Leather Hold-all, $16.50; espe- cially practical if travel- ing in a car. Deeper greens and reds make this charming bag decidedly un- usual $40. Handsome string Bag, in beau- tiful colorings on a vivid. blue back- ground, $45. browns, Draw- Viennese Leather Bag, $6.50; envel- ope style, hand- decorated in col- ors. Exclusive Leather i Vanity, $30; holds a little bit of. everything, and everything in its place. K nvelope Purse, $3; hand Yeaded; variety of colors. Child’s Beaded Bag, with metal frame -and chain handle, $1. Silk Handbag, $5; in black, brown or navy blue, with inset of smart petit needlepoint. Child’s Bag, $2; also shows a chic little design 1n petit needlepoint, Petit Needlepoint Bag, $35; an exquisite crea- tion of tan suede, with handsome needlepoint cover. Compare the Prices Attractive Gift Clocks That Stay at Home or Travel Seth Thomas Mahogany Mantel Clocks, $33; in the beau- tiful tambour shapé that is so very popular, make charm- ing gifts for any home—8-day, strike; others $20 to $85. Mahogany Boudoir Clacks, $11; a charming little clock in the tambour shape, especially if her boudoir be finished in mahogany; others in a variety of shapes, $3.75 to $40. Traveling Clocks in Leather Cases, $12.50; Swiss move- ment, 1-day clocks, with radium dial; in black or green leather cases. Other traveling clocks in colored leather cases, $12.50 to $37. Photo Frames, Special, $1.50 and $2.75 At $1,50—Swinging photo frames, in gilt or silver finished wood ; smartly carved. At $2.75—Handsome leather frames in ecrase finish; rose, blue or brown. Clocks and Frames Bection, First Soor. Mah Jongg Sets,Special,$15 Mah Jongg, the most popular game of the day, will be a most popular giit this Christmas; this pamcular set at $15 is an unusually good set, for this price; comes in a smart mahogany-finish box. Other Handsome Mah Jongg Sets $35 $40 $45 $50 $85 $100 $145 Special Mah Jongg Set, $10—to play when you are travel- ing; it comes compactly packed, with a small board for playing. An interesting gift for a traveler. Mah Jongg Accessories of Every Sort Table Covers, $3. Scores in leather cases, $3. Counter Holders, $1-set. Other Counter Holders, $3.50 to $6 set. Stationery Section, First floor. Hand-painted Mah Jongg Tables, $15 to $25. Furniture Sectien, Sixth floor, $27.50 $60 Combination End Table and Smoker Finished ln nuhnnny and carefully mad When not wanted—the smokln: set may be hidden from sight. For Radio Fans “Radio” Table Just the thing for the radio outfit. Made of golden or fumed oak, with ‘lower shelf drawer. Size 18x24 inches. Exquisite Boudoir Sets offer chnrmlng possibilities for gift seekers These boudoir sets are of lovely colored silks—most decorative with laces and rosebuds; in orchid, rose and old blue. Pin Trays, 95cto §5 Handkerchief Boxes, $1.85 to $10.50 1 b < & g { w g & o Comb and Holder, $275 to $3.95 Mirrors, $3.95 to $10 Comb, Brush Tray, $2.35to $10 Veil Boxes, $2.75 to $15 Pin Boxes, Utility Boxes, $12.75 and $15 Pin Cushions, $L00to $2.95 Long Dresser Boxes, $10 and $12.75 Colored Taffeta Bed Lights, Special, $5.95 Art Needlework Section, Second ficor Powder Boxes, & | § Chrisfmas Sale of Silverware—At Much Lower Prices Reproductions of Sheffield Plate Water thchers, Special. Filigree Baskets, Special.eeeee 3-piece Tea Sets, Special... Woater Pitchers, Special.., Gravy Boat and Plate, Special..... Octagon Vegetable Dishes, Special” . Lock-handle Double Vegetable Dishes, Special. . . ..$7.50 Double Dishes, Side Handle, Spectal,. n .37.50 : . 14-inch Meat Platter, Special. . = . Gravy Boat and Plate, Special......... .$7.50 Candlesticks, Special, pair.... Sugar and Creamer, Special.. Silverware Section, First floer. Console and Polychrome Mirror The graceful console {s fin- ished in mahogany and is 32 inches wide. ~Mirror 12x24 inches, in polychrome - finish frame. Wing Rocker A big, roomy, serviceable club rocker, with wing back; up- holstered and covered in imi. tation of leather. Reproductions of Sheffield Plate Cheese and Cracker Dishes, Special........$5 Sandwich Trays with handles, Special. ... .$5 Bread Trays with handles, Special. . .55 Compotes, Special. .$5 Crumb Sets, Special. . Candlesticks, Special, pair Sandwich Trays, Special. . Bread Trays, Special Syrup Jugs on Plates, Special... Sandwich Trays, Special. . Bread Trays, Special...... Fiber Fernery An ideal and ornamental piece for the llving room or dining room. Brown finish; metal container. $5.75 Gateleg Table Mahogany finish; size top; when open, 36x36 inches. An acceptable gift for the home. $22.50