Evening Star Newspaper, January 11, 1924, Page 16

WIFE SPURNS PEACE i WITH WRITER’S AIDE, Bassett’s First Effort for Recon- ciliation at Nina Wilcox Sander- son’s Plea Fails. ADVANCE COLDLY RECEIVED Calls at Post Office, But Wife Re- fuses Meeting. By the Associated Press. MADISON, Conn, January 11— ‘elsworth Bassett, ¢lam digger, house painter, chauffeur and orange §row- er, has failed in his first efforts to| become reconciled to his wife, basket ball player and postal clerk, from whom he became estranged when he went to work for Nina Wilcox Put- nam Sanderson, novellst, whose un- successful efforts to obtain a divorce in Rhode 1lsland are being investi- sated by the attorney general of that state ] Bassett, summoned by, Mrs. Sander- son from her Florida orange grove, which he had been managing, was ignored by his wife as he called last night at the post office, where she was working. He went straight to the post office after visiting Mrs. San- derson I New York and resigning his job. He explained his resigna_| tion due to unfortunate publicity which had been given him and Mrs. range his domestic affairs. He told townspeople that Mrs. Bas- as mistaken in her views of tions with the novelfst. Mrs. h: 2id that Mrs. Sanderson d her to get a divorce and it has been d by her lawyer that she no legal proceedings of olving her husband. tt kept in the back of ce behind a partition vhile her husband was out front try- to see her. After waiting some | Bassett left the office and later t was driven in a friend’s | zutomobile to her mother's home. | Bassett said he had no idea where tay. His clothes were all | . Sanderson's_home, he said, aving come from the warm e of Florida, he needed his t. CLEVELAND LOAFERS | TO BE PREY OF POLICE Gambling at Minimum as Result of 300 Arrests in War on Vice. Brt cinted Press, CLEVELAND, Ohio, January 11.— Cleveland today is freer of gambling than it has been for many years, in the belief of Chief of Police Jacob | Graul, and now the ultimatum of Safety Director Edwin D. Barry to clean up the city has been extended to include war on loafers. Nearly 300 arrests have been made since Director Barry issued his edict | to rid the city of all forms of gam- | bling and vice. Of these 168 were for operating slot machines. The arrest of the head | of one of the largest slot-machine | distributing agenoies in the city fol- | lowed the confiscation of seventy machines in a downtown storeroom. Police say they were being packed | for shipment. The officers were dis- appointed in their raids on places where pools on horse races were sold. Thelr atempts to gain evidence were unsuccessful, all paraphernalia, in- sluding telephones and telegraph in- | struments, having been removed. SON-IN-LAW OF JOHN D. GIVEN PLACE IN ARMY Daughter of E. Parmalee Prentice Verifies Appointment to Post in Georgia. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, January 11—E. Par- malee Prentice, son-in-law of John D. Rockefeller, has been appointed to the judge advocate general depart- ment of ‘the Army, the New York Tribune states today. The, fact was | verified by Miss Mary Adeline Pren- tice, a daughter, the newspaper adds. Miss Prentice said that her father | had accepted the appointment and would move to Fort Benning, Ga., some time in February to take up his dutles. Before his magriage to Miss Alta Rockefeller the oil magnate's second daughter, who at the' time of the ceremony was reported to be worth about $50,000, Mr. Prentice practiced law in Chicago. They were married | In 1901, ! Mr. Prentice, who was born in Davenport, lowa, is a graduate of Amherst and studied at the Harvard | Law School. During the war he was a major in the Officer's Reserve Corps, and it is understood he will retain this rank in the Regular Army. DIVORCE RECOMMENDED FOR MRS. HELEN W. DORT ‘Wife of Auto Maker’s Son Says He Deserted” Her in Ceylon on H World Tour. i Dy the Associated Press. PITTSBURGH, January. yorce for Mrs. Helen W. Dort from Ralph B. Dort, son of the head of the Dort Motor Company of Flint, Mich.* was recommended yesterday in the mastar's report filed in common pleas eourt Mrs, Dort. who is the daughter of | John S. Wilson, a prominent real es- 1ate dealer, testified that Dort de- serted her at Ceylon, India, while! they were making a tour around the world and that it was necessary for her to cable her father from Paris for funds with which to return home. Dort_continued to South Africa, she testified, refusing to take her with him. They were married October 15, 1913, at New York, while Dort was attending college. She testified Dort never made an effort to assume the responsiblilities as head of the family: GERMAN FOOD TO0O HIGH, ECONOMIST DECLARES Dr. Patterson Says Supply Is Am- ple to Feed All the People. ¢ By the Associated Press, 11.—Dj- NEW YORK, January 11.—Germany i suffering, not so much from lack of food as from inability of the peo- ple to buy it because of high: prices and unemployment, in the opinion of Dr. Ernest M. Patterson, professor of economics at the University of Penn- sylvania, who returned on the Ma- Jestic. Shotage of working capital ‘combined with a dearth of many raw materials and production costs so high as to make competition in world markets in many lines entirely impos- sible has caused a grave economic ‘eondition. He said the report will be used to guide the American committee for re- lief of German children in co-opera- tion with the American Quakers their child-feeding campalign in G many this winter, THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, To AUl Candy Lovers! '—Broken Milk Chocolate, pound . —Cocoanut Cream Fudge, pound —1-Ib. Box Assorted Chocolates, 49c qual- ity. Special, pound - 29¢ —Brasil Nut Bars, —Peanut Bars, Each L s Kann's—Street Floor. 39¢ Telephone Main 7200 D. 0, FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1924.° Member Better Business Bureau “THE BUSY CORNER” D. KANN Sons Co. Penna. Ave., 8th & D Streets Handkerchiefs Were Not Overlooked Among Tomorrow’s Special Values —wml‘ll Pure l:““- l‘!(rrflg‘ Print Handkerchiefs, e ; special, J5¢ —Women’ ot nit . TR all injtials. These formerly sold for very much 7 more. Special, ea 4 T 12V5¢ —Hundreds of Women's White Cotton Handkerchiefs, in attractive corner embroidered design. Very o good_quality, special. each rac Kann’'s—Street Fldor. Our Jenuar Read Below of the Saving Opportunities ... s Introducing the } Advance Spring Hats —Chic and charming little models, of hair cloth, \faille silk, patent Milan straw, faille and straw combined, visca braid. —Close-fitting shapes with roll brim back and front. Many new shades, and the trimmings are indeed very clever. Kann’s—Second Floor. Two New Styles in Women’s Smart Oxfords —Of Russia cali, with welt soles and low heels with rubber top liit. One model has plain toe with crease vamp. The other has tip toe with new perforation. Sizes 3% to 8. A Pair, $6.50 Kann's—Fourth Floor. Again the Glad News! “SECONDS” of Women’s Radmoor Silk Hosiery $2.00 Quality Saturday —This is a welcomed event for many Wash- ington women who wear “Radmoor” Hose. Radmoor Hosiery is made of the best silk obtainable, with mercerized tops, double knees, reinforced soles, heels and toes. A hose that . wears splendidly. The imperfections are scarcely noticeable. Select from black, white and some colors. All sizes. Kann’s—Street Iloor. Neckwear —A special purchase of collar and cuff sets of the popular “Krinkle Krepe” and linen. The krepes are embroidered in colors. Wide flare cuffs. These were made to sell for $1.00 Our Special Price Saturday, a Set. —Eyelet Embroidered Collar and Cuff Sets, Peter Pan and flat shape collars, with wide flare cuffs. White and ecru. Set, $1.00 to $1.75 —Lace Bib or Epaulette —Fiber Silk Scarfs are again in Collars, in embroidered 50C vogue. Plain and combination oriental lace. At colors— $2.95 to $5.95 Kann's—Street Floor. o — A Spring Showing Bucilla Package Goods in Our Art Needlework Department —Embroidering these pieces will turn one’s thought springward and while away the remaining winter days more pleasantly. Articles to Be Embroidered for Babies —Dresses, cll’fl:fie robes, carriage pillow and crib cover, pillow ta match, cuddle dolls, feeding bibs, play aprons, layette sets, rompers, two-piece bloomer dresses of dotted Swiss, organdie or. voile; and children’s dress and hat sets. Sizes for infancy to children of 8 ™ Priced 60c to $3.00 Dainty Underwear To Be Embroidered to Be Embroidered for the House —Gowns, teddies, pajamas, step- —Cushio 5 ins' and . Princess slips, made of pe. hufle‘:“nfl.’r‘czhr;“l:or:‘flo}r dimity, voile and nalnsook, in pillows, vanity sets, bedspreads orchid, pink. blue, pumpkin and and ecarfs. These are made of dimity and art cloths, in tan and ‘white. Kann’s—Fourth Floor. Priced 75c to $475 Imported Beaded Bags From France $5.00 —Prettily beaded in various patterns, of good size and fitted to a shell frame. At this price, these bags are indeed a bargain, as they cost the importer much more. Kann's—Street Floor. Regularly ' $1.50 to $2.50 Choice, Saturday Special Saturday Square Shetland Veils That are slightly impertect, but worth $1.25 to $2.50 when perfect At 69¢ —Several styles of meshes. Floral and conventional borders. In black, brown,, taupe, navy blue, tan, cas- tor, purple, white and gray. Kann's—Main Aisle, Street Floor. Kann’s—Street Floor. Clearance of Suits At Just the Right Time —Fashion reports indicate that the suit mode is constaiitly growing, and that suits will be worn during the remaining winter months and early spring. If one desires to keep up with the mode, select a suit from among those in one of these three groups and share in wonderful savings. —Lot No. 1—Here are Fur - trimmed Tweed Suits, with the smart box model coats, topped with raccoon or fitch col- lars. Veldyne Suits with collars of squir- rel, beaver and wolf. And tailored suits of Poiret and Tricotine, in navy and black. Regularly $39.75 to $49.75 Priced for Clearance $25.00 — Lot No. 3—Fine Fur-trimmed Suits, of Gerona, Flamingo and Vel- dyne are shown in this group, and the majority of styles are indi- vidual. Viatka Squirrel, Beaver, Wolf and Mole may be chosen Also in the group are tailored models, excep- tionally well made. Regularly $75.00 to $95.00. Priced for clearance, among fur trimming. Kann’s—Second Floor. —p To Remain Popular Women’s Novelty Gauritlet Gloves And at these prices several pairs will be wanted —@Women’s Genuine Chamolsette Strap - wrist Gauntlet Gloves. These are known for their good quality and the service which they give. In mode, pongee and beige. Sizes 45C 6to7%. A pair —Women's Novelty le Gaunt- u let Gloves. In designs that are different. Light and dark shades. Sizes 5% to 7. Theso 45 have been reduced in ¥ price. A pair. Kann's—Street Floor. B—— Warm Underwear for Women and Children —There is yet time to wear these garments; and you save money at these prices— —Women's Medium-weight Cot- ton Ribbed Union Suits, low neck, ‘sleevlflcslsz; bland finish; ankle length. Regular Y and extra sizes. Each. 790 —~Women’s Cotton Ribbed Vests, h“xvi ?ICCki,uefi"' less; band finish. Reg- : 50c xtra sizes, 59c. —Women's Cotton Ribbed Vests, medium weight; low neck, sleeveless. Double ex- g:chsizes 54 and 56. 79c —Children’s Cotton Ribbed Union Suits, high neck, long = sleeves, ankle length. Silver ay. Sizes 6 and 8 ::ram Each 790 —Children’s Cotton Ribbed Fleeced Underwear; vests have high neck, long sleeves; knee :ind. ankle lenah pzn:s. . Not all | es in each style. l.:ch 4 35C Kann's—Street Floor. —Lot No. 2—Choice of two or three piece suits of Veldyne, with collars of squir- rel and wolf. Other suits ‘of flamingo cloth, with box coat and tailored collars of self-material, also immaculately tai- lored suits of twill cord, in 3-piece model. Navy or black. Regularly $49.75 to $75.00 Priced for Clearance $31.50 $54.95 January Clearance of Women’s Dainty White Cotton Lingerie Regularly Priced $1.50. Choice Saturday. . —Chemise, built-up shoulder and bodice style tops, lace trimmed and tailored models. At $1.29. —Gouns, of crepe, nainsook and batiste. Tailored, lace and embroidery trimmed. Short sleeves and sleeveless models. At $1.29. —Petticoats, lace and embroidery trimmed styles. At $1.29. Kann’s—Second Floor. . Clearance Reductions on Toilet Goods . —Coty’s White Compact Pow- —Best $1.00 Steel Futi- du'.or{guhrl'y 59c. Spe- 35c cle Scissors, special... 69C cial, 3 boxX. .. 4 —Ungual Nail Paste Polish, special 21c —Wool Powder Puffs, regularly 30c, special., 15¢ —Tokalou Face Cream and Face Pv:det. regularly $1.50 for the combination, $l.00 i —Dora Face Powder, —Resinol Ointment, regularly 45c box, spe- 3 5C regular $1.00 size, spe- 69 c cial . ciae 5 —Vivaudou Tissue Complexion Face Powder, regularly —Pebeco Tooth Paste, 3() 75c a box, special...... 25c¢ special 5 —Listerine, large size —Johnson & Johnson’s 7 l (¥ o bottle, special r.:g/x.r ........ P ovr. 160 —Philips Milk of Mag- 42C nesia, 50c size, special —Pepsodent Tooth —~Woodbury’s Facial Cream, per :nbe. spe- 236 cial .. —Jergen's Bath T,i.buisa'.;- sortex ors, special, C B $1.39 Kann's—Street Floor. An Exceptional Necklaces and Bracelets —The result of an importer’s determination to secure our account. that this lot of jewelry was sold to us at an unusual price, enabling us to sell to our cus- tomers at a low price, as you will agree when you see the jewelry. —Choose from a georgeous array of Crystalline and Imported Colored Beads, in various shades ; some with rundells between the beads. Also Indestructible Manufactured Pearl Bead Necklaces, in a variety of lengths. Smart Earrings and Bracelets, in many shapes and colors, are also in a large assortment. ' E———-———_ Sale of Earrings, So determined was he _————n Clearance of Girls’ and Juniors’ Coats = Styles and Qualities Regularly Priced $14.95 to $19.90 Satdrday at $12.95 —For little girls, 7 to 14 and 13 to 17, these coats are, indeed, a splen- did bargain. Made of polaire, velour, astrakhan and sports cloths. All lined and interlined. In tan, brown, gray, navy and castor. Side fasten and other styles. Coats Regularly Priced $25.00 to $35.00 Clearance Price $19.90 —For the same age girls. These coats are of deep pile fabrics and sports cloths, Some with very pretty fur col- lar. Lined and interlined. In deer, brown, navy, gray and Sorrento. All Higher Priced Models Also Greatly Reduced Misses’ Frocks Values, $25.00 to $39.75 For Clearance Friday at $17.75 —Smart, youthful styles for many occasions. gette crepe, crepe satin, silk velvet, Poiret twi Tailored, two-piece and fluffy stvles. In the st navy and brown. Many light colors for aftern: “"Kann's—Second Floor. Midwinter Clearance v Wearables for Infants and Children These Clearance Mark-Downs on Children’s Coats —Made of Velvet, Silvertone, Chinchilla and Broadcloth; plain and fur trimmed, and in cunning little styles. At 25% Off Regular Prices Regular Price Sale Price Regular Price - Sale Price 5.. $ 5.9 .. $12.56 $73 . '$17.06 $ 9.56 &= $1031 $247 ee... $1106 $42.75 —Sizes 2 to 6 years in the assortment, but not in each style. 25% Off Children’s Hats —Attractive little shapes of velvet and broadcloth. trimmed in smart ways with ribbon and fur. 25% Off Children’s Dresses —Reductions like these are worth while for mother's to consider care- fully. Particularly at this season of the year when almost every little daughter needs a new dress or two. Regular Price Clearance Price $695..... ..$521 $ 9.75. ..$731 $12.75 $ 956 Youthfully Clearance Priec . $11.06 . $12.56 Regular Price $14.75. $16.75. Children’s Heavy All-Wool Slip-On Sweaters —Special........... $4-95 —Very warm sweaters of all Wool. Chofce of contrasting or solid colors, and made in the popular slip-on style. Sizes 8 to 14 years. Children’s Extra Heavy , All-Wool Sweaters —Each set ;contains a ca —Special..... 56-95 sweater and leggings. In tan, —Hedvy All- Sweaters, in b button front style, with roll col~ Sroyn, Pcock Il @4 05 Bt Aot e S navy shades. Sizes 8 to 14 years. Billist Burke Pajamas ! for Kiddies —Made of pink or blue striped flannelette, in_sizes 6 to 14 years. Regu- lar 3195 to values. Now. Children’s Knitted Sweater Sets Now Kann's—Second Floor.