Evening Star Newspaper, February 3, 1925, Page 23

WILL START FIGHT TOREPEALDRY AT Nineteen New York Con- press Members Pledge Sup- 1 port to Wipe Off Law. By the Assoctated Press. NEW YORK, February 3.—Nineteen Pemocratic members of Congress #rom New York have pledged their mupport to an organization formed ast night to seek repeal of the Jolstead act. More than 1,000 men and women #ttended the dinner at which the| organization was formed. Resolu- tions for afMilation of the organiza- tion with the Association Against the Prohtbition Amendment were unani- mously adopted. Wadsworth in Sympathy. In addition to the Congressmen who expressed their support of the organization purpose: nited States Senator James W. W: of this State sent to the or in which he “Judging fr vour description of the purposes of the dinner, I think I can say I am in general sympathy nt is considered by its the most determined step_vet n toward the repeal of * the Volstead act Leaders of the organization plan to begin without delay the formation | of units in every congressional dis- trict In the country. Following is a part of the resolution adopted Pledge United Efforts. “Resolved, That this meeting of free American citizens, who know their rights as well as their duties, and who are determined to assert those , brand as the charge | de by dry prop hat the | nemies of prohibit s of law | enforcement. W prohibi- the rights United Stat work of wiping this law breakfast John D. R which law of Maryland chusetts were | i the speakers EARL CARROLL IS ILL; OUTLOOK IS FAVORABLE Overwork Brings on Heart Attack. Producer Taken to Johns Hopkins Hospital. By the BAL . February 3. — Earl rical producer, who was hns Hopkins tion grow ordered him & worse, his ph night on his new productions, according to his secre- tary. The strain gradually told on him Earth Swallows Man on Broadway Bpecial D [ NEW earth yaw Markowsk: 8 he was walking on & building is under L minutes later a compan headed by a ba eral policeme: house to be charged with intoxica- tion. | ofice of the chief of staff, War De-| Scientists Find Old Nile Marker Sinking in Cairo Ancient River Monument Erected Centuries Ago Failirg. By the Assoctated Press. CAIRO, Egypt, February 3.—Egynt- ologists are anxlous over the condi- tion of the ancient “nilometer,” a pil- lar with graduated markings indicat- ing the height of the water in the Nile River, and which is situated in 0ld Cairo.' The monument stands in a well, which communicates with the river, but now, after many centuries, it s’ sinking, and a committee has been appointed to consider means of saving it The nilometer's age is unknown. Some antiquarians believe it to be the identical pillar mentioned in the first century of the Christian era by Pliny, who recorded that If the water reached the 12 cubits’ mark a famine was indicated, if 13, scarcity; 15, safety, and 16, plenty, Some authorities, however, hold that that it was not erected earlier than | the eighth century, but certainly many hundreds of years ago. Ordered to Washington. Brig. Gen. Campbell King, now on duty in the Philippincs, has been | ordered to this city for duty in the| partment. THE TWO STATES DEFEAT CHILD LABOR MOVE Delaware and Utah Legislatures Vote Against Ratification of Amendment. SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, February 3.—Both houses of the Utah Legls- lature yesterday rejected the proposed child labor amendment to the United States Constitution. DOVER, Del., February 3.—The State Senate yesterday voted unanimously against the ratification of the Federal chlld labor amendment. Seventeen negative votes, the entire member- ship, were cast agalnst ratification. The lower house of the General As- sembly voted against ratification of the amendment last week. TWO HELD IN BOND SALE. Women Alleged to Be Fugitives From Baltimore. NEW YORK, February 3.—Miss Vera Ross and Miss Zetta May Gal- lagher, both of Boston, were &ar- raigned yesterday in Tombs Court as fugitives from Baltimore, in con- nection with the sale of two bonds of the Clarksburg Traction Co., al- leged to have been stolen. Twelve of the traction company's bonds, valued at $12,000, were stolen last month. The women denied they had ever been in Baltimore. Miss R as held In_ $2500 ball and llagher in $3.500 for hearing FOR COLDS-GRIP DrR.HUMPHREYS’ 1 Take 77 at the -30¢ a cold. Saves illness-expense PROTECT YOURSELF 1 first sign of 30¢ HUMPHREYS' HOMEO. MEDICINE CO.. 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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1925.' Tl omdmard & Lnthrop See Our Other Advertisement on Page 28, The New Tan and Gray Granite Silk Hose, $1.75 Granite Silk Stockings will give the match or contrast you want for your smartest shoes and frocks. The new shades of tan include— Pongee Parchment Beige Bombay Blonde Nude New Grays Fog and Cruiser All sizes, 8 to 10Y;, $1.75 Pair, Outsizes, black, white and street shades at $1.90 Pair. Granite Chiffon Hose, $1.75 Pair. Granite Service Hose, $2 Pair. Hosiery Section, First fioor. Sends to the Specialized Misses’ Section Newest Sports Dresses Ensemble Negligees of Printed Silk Are Frivolous and Gay The latest use of printed crepes is seen in the new, frivolously gay, ensemble negligees and pajamas, just arrived. Black satin is com- bined with burnt orange, green, blue and red to make a colorful lounging robe and two and three piece pajama- negligees. The smart new thing for traveling ,and bou- doir wear, Negligees, $25. 2-Piece Pajama Ensembles, for. $25 to $50. 3-Piece Pajama Ensembles, $30 to $55. Negligeo Section, Third foor. The Fabric Fashions for Spring Display Much New Beauty THE VOGUE FOR STRIPES is smartly ex- pressed in the new wash silk crepes and tub silks, $2 to $3 yard. Baby broadcloth is seen in narrow striped effects, $1.25 yard. Striped Pongee, $1.65. for fullness. Misses' Bection, Fourth fioor. HIGH COLORS are particularly lovely in satin face crepes, $3.50 and $4.50 yard. The bright- est of these are tomato red, burnt russet, Du Barry and King’s blue. NOVEL BORDERED EFFECTS are shown in silk crepes, at $5 a yard. Startlingly smart is the white changing to black, blocked with red, to red blocked with black, and to King’s blue blocked with tan. Bilk Section, Second floor. Striped Tub Silk .50 Yard Year-Round Zephyr Prints Shown on Living Models Hundreds of women have been in to see the lovely display of Zephyr arranged specially for this week. See the score of new patterns, how quaint and different they are, and how attractive and smart they Oiis ot bl huiy appear in the made-up garments worn by pleasing Zephyr the models; hear of the many, many uses L there are for this year round materiai; then plan your Spring wardrobe so as to include several dresses. The price is low, 50¢ yard. Cotton Goods Section, Second floor. March Butterick Patterns For the Home Dressmaker The Spring issues of Butterick Fashion helps have just arrived. The Butterick Spring Fashion Book The Butterick Spring Needle Art The Butterick March Patterns The Butterick March Delineator The Butterick March Fashion Sheets Pattern Section, Second Sesr. ‘The newest thing in Bordered Crepe Silk $5 Yard of French Flannel and Kashmirs Betty Wales styles are worn by misses who want exclusive indi- viduality, for they can be obtained in Washington only at Wood- ward & Lothrop’s. Particularly smart are the new Spring Flan- nels and Kashmirs, two of which we sketch, at $25. Betty Wales Fashions Are Style Right You can rest assured that any Betty Wales frock you wear has the approval of the foremost designers. dresses we note the youthful neck line popularized by Chanel this season, the generous use of stripes as trimming for plain material frocks, the smart scarf collar, and the inverted side pleat The selection offers such a variety of styles and colors, you will find just the sports dress you have been looking’ $19.50 to $39.50 In this group of sports The Vogue for Artificial Flowers Are you wearing the badge of fashion? Just below the shoulder line the smartest women are placing the silken petals of orchids, the waxy . white lilies of the valley, and violets. And the gardenia still opens its smooth petals to fashion—in red, yellow. gold and silver. 50c to $2.25. Also single flowers for eve- ning gowns, $1.50 to $6. Artificial’ Flower Bectlon, First Floor. Lady Pompadour Pins A New Ornament for the Hair $1.25 to $7 Sparkling, jeweled pins for the hair, in a variety of shapes and in the lovely colors of precious stones. Hair Ornament Bection, First floer. Junior Misses’ Sports Dresses $19.50 to $39.50 Girlish and decidedly smart are these new dresses of flannel and combinations of silk and twill. Just what you will want for school and sports wear. Long or short sleeves, collars of stiff ma- terial or self material. All the new bright colors in stripes—smartest for Spring —and the fetching plaids and plain shades. Juslor Misses® Bection, Fourth floor. Sale of a Limited Number of 18-Kt. White Gold Watches, $36.85 Most Unusual Values Beautiful Bracelet Watches of 18-kt. white gold, set with 2 genuine diamonds and four synthetic sap- phires. 17-jewel move- ments. In three beautiful new shapes, as illustrated. Specially priced at $36.85, Jewelry Section, First fleor. School Supplies Are Needed Again School supplies are of special interest to parents and children, for the new school session now beginning. In our school sup- ply section there is a complete assortment. Looseleaf Notebooks and fillers, ranging from 25¢ to 85¢. Pencil boxes with a splendid assortment of pencils, erasers, pens and accessories, 25¢ to $1.50. Composition books, pads and pencil sharpeners at low prices. Stationery Section, First Seor. Sterling silver and gold-filled pencils with sharp leads; some ;vith rings, some with clips. I, Fountain pens for school use, in red or black, with ring or clip. $1. Waterman, Parker, and Schaeffer fountain pens, $2.50 to $5. A Very Special Offering Novelty Bead Chokers, $1 Each Choker beads are very fashion- able, and now you may buy many good-looking beads at a remarkably low price. The variety is so great you can find one to match every costume. Imitation opal, amber, jet tur- quoise, crystal and novelties. Inexpensive Jewelry Section, First floor.