Evening Star Newspaper, March 6, 1925, Page 25

*[TALY ASKS EGYPT FOR FAMOUS 0ASIS Jaghbub, Seat of Islamic Sect, Sought as Adjunct to Tripoli Possession. ssion of the due west of Ca Desert of this latest 1and sounds s bulle cadquarters o Society » spelled Jarat about on what disputed front d Tripoli, » northeastern part It is about mi e ne horder p ropaganda Department.” 1 familiar g 11dly," cc lent s of its t Under Jughbub hammed by Ali Our store is crowded from one end to the other with the finest of new Spring clothes for the entire family. Come in now and “un west or Cy n coast, Senussl, who founded the sect about 80 years ago. “The Senussis are sort of spiritual brothers of the Wahabis, the Arabian sect, whose members recently cap- tured Mecca. The Senussis much the same role in northern Africa, insisting that Islam be strip- ped of all luxurious practices and that it shall be marked by the utmost simplicity. Es Senussi did not over- look a ‘propaganda department.’ He established the famous Uni®ersity of Jaghbub, which was long a power in the land, and which still operates with a greatly reduced student body. Its Glory Has Departed. “Jaghbub has been visited by few Europeans. It was long held Inviolate, .| Somewhat as Mecca is. But there is | little to induce a sightseer to cro les of desolate desert. The oasis very small, water is scarce, and the dates are of inferior quality. There are now only Besides the mosque and the white bastionlike buildings of the ‘univer- iro tin of | are negligible. -| “During the great war tlie Senussi, -|under German and Turkish stimulus, waged war on the Anglo-Egy forces. The leader at that time. | Ahmed. divided his time between pub [ Jaghbub and the extensive prosper- ous oasis of Siwa about 60 miles to the southeast. After his defeat by British forces he escaped from Africa in & Turkish submarine, leaving as next claimant for leadership a cousin, Sidi Mohammed Idris, who has been triendly toward the British and Ital- tans. Before Great Britain relinquished | her protectorate over Egypt she had co-|agreed that the Egyptian-Italian on- | boundary be draw ghbub on the Italian side of the Italy, asserting that this ar- ement s still binding. is asking the formal transfer of the oasis Egypt.’ fer | of les ort S0 as to leave ra | for | from Griv or e, tuke L A Sufe a Yor Colds. mfluenza tive i Proven Rem W . Tabl Advertsement Potato diggers being used in Lux- urg consist of a plow for loos- ning the while-a series of re- volving forks throws up the tubers wo es play | about 100 inhabitants, | sity,’ the structures of the community | | city couneil | that BROMO | her THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, ‘D. €., FRIDAY, MARCH 6, MASARYK’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED IN PRAGUE Seventy-Fifth Anniversary of Pres- ident of Czechoslovakia Is Ob- served as National Holiday. BY A. R. DECKER. By Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily News. VIENNA, March 6.—czechosiovakin today cele’rated President Masaryk's 75th birthday anniversary. The event was a holiday, and liament cele- brated it officially. i German deputies who are boycot- ting Parliament, sent written word of their good wishes to the Presi- dent, stating they were choosing such a manner because Parllament had ignored the feelings of the Germans. (Copyright, 1825, by Chicago Daily News Co.) ALEXANDRIA. |, RIA. Va. March 6 (Spe- Alexandria’s own prohibition ordinance was read for the first time yesterday afternoon at a meeting of and under the rules was held over. There seems little doubt the city law be passed, and that the city will benefit from the flnes imposed in liquor cases, which under the present arrangement go entirely to the State. City Manager Rich was instructed to get ix touch with the Washington- Virginia Rallway Co. ative to tha company’s part in the ‘proposed pav. Ing program next year. The com- pany, now in the hands of receivers, I be asked to pave'its portion of nd Cameron streets. 8. J W authorized by council to build a double frame dwelling at Alfred and Wilkes st and E. B. Ale was given permission to erect a frame dwelling on Payne cets, Miss | who from | It is| believed she is in Alexand The | girl is described as 5 feet tall, weigh- | ing 108 pounds, with light hair and a cast in her left eye Funeral services were held today rom Wheatley's chapel for Palmer G. | searching for Frances [ years old, has been home, in WATATAY NINLSINENTN select whatever you need ON THE EASIEST CREDIT TERMS. Come to the store where credit is extended cheerfully. Welcome! Dress Better---For Less Money On the Easiest Credit Terms Start You Exceptional Value! $2 .50 Pay Only $2 Down r Account Now Come in and see how easy it is to clothes now. ful liberal credit get your Spring Our wonder- terms make it easy for the entire family to be well dressed at all times. Come ip and open your account mow. The Most Beautiful Styles of the Season $4"7.98 o Pay Only $2 Down .15 Pay Only $2 Down Lawler, 456 years old, former Alexan- drian, who committed suicide in Rich- mond Tuesday night by shooting him- self through the head. Lawler had been In the jewelry business in Rich- mond for several years, but had re- cently opened a watch repair shop here. He had been in Richmond since Saturday. Richmond police believe family a rs depressed Lawler, Attorney Albert Bryan today re- ceived from the city a list of the properties on which $12,000 in bagk taxes is owl. He will prepare im- medtately for a _sale of the properties. Of the $12,000 City Manager Rich es- timates $8,000 is collectible. On the Cther property taxes amount to more than the actual value. On one piece no taxes have been paid since 1878, he sald. A large audience last night wit- niessed the first presentation of Oliver Goldsmith’s play, “She Stoops to Con- quer,” given by students of Alexan- dria High School under direction of Miss Kroes Ficklin. The play will be repeated tonight and tomorrow night in the school auditorium, ROCKVILLE. ROCKVILL d. March 6 (sSpe- cial).—The bi-weekly meeting of the | Rockville Woman's Club at the Mont- gomery Country Club here yesterday afternoon was in the nature of a shower to the president, Mrs. Eugene whose home, near Rock- . was recently destroyed by fire. The usual program, however, was not omitted, enjoyable features being a talk by Mrs. Henry C. Kerr of Bethesda and 1 and instrumental music. Re uts were served. Crnest V. 21, and Miss rice A. Wilson, 18, hoth of Wash. ington, visted Rockville Wednesday clerk court phen D. _Willia: McCormick Meaical Glasses Fitted College Eyes Examined Graduate Dr. CLAUDE S. SEMONES Eyesight Specialist Phone Main 721 409-4i0 M hlem Bldg. o 16th acd G Bts. N.W. Charge Your Purchase Miss Mattie M. Wallace, 16, of Broad Road, Md., who visited Rockville for a simllar purpose, were less fortu- nate and the clerk was compelled to refuse them a liceuse. The reason was that the young woman was un- der 18 and did not have with her the written consent of her parents. The Brookeville Parent-Teacher Association has been organized at Brookville with a large membership and the following officers: Presi- dent, Austin T. Powell; vice presi- dent, Mrs. Lourason B. Riggs; sec- retary-treasurer, Miss Helen Guyn Forrest Tuttle Minor of Danville, <y. and Miss Veronica Robbins of Washington were married at Ken- sington, this county, early in the week by Rev. U. S. A. Heavener, pas- tor of St. Paul's Methodist Church, the ceremony taking place at the home of the minister. Peter Hornes and Paul L. Monohan of Washington, who were charged with violations of motor vehicle reg- ulations, forfeited $7.50 each in the police court here. Breeders to Banquet. The Montgomery Couniy breeders and owners of Guernsey cattle are arranging to hold a banquet in Dixie Tavern here the evening of Thurs- da’ March 12. Louis L. Merryman, president of the Maryland State Guernsey Association, and Carl B. Musser, secretary of the National Guernsey Association, are expected to attend and deliver addresses. Fol- lowing the banquet, the Montgomery County Guernsey Association will be organized. While engaged in superintending work Iin a business establishment in Kensington, this county, on Wednes- day, Frank Staub, 63 years old, of Baltimore, was stricken with apo- plexy and died almost instantly. He is survived by several groen, navy in the Tep only. 0 Spring wear. priced from— 5.95 to K3 o Full fashioned quality. shades, including black and gun L35 3 Prs. for $4.00 Sport Hose in novelty plaids and stripes. mercerized garter tops. to 10%;. & Special Offer in Our Dressmaking School During the Rebuilding Sale we will cut and fit any mate- rial purchased here for $1.50 garment. Join Our Regular Classes. 6 Lessons for $5.00 1925. ovening of March 17. Members of |committee on arrangements is com- the branch and of the choir of St.|posed of John Jones, chairman, and Mary’s Catholic ' Church, Rockville, | Berry E. Clark. J. Harry Gormley will be among the participants. \d Clyde Harriss. among them being Mrs. F. L. Bain of Baltimore, with whom he had been making his home. He was a native and long-time resident of Manhattan, Kans. The body is at the undertak- ing establishment of W. R. Pum- phrey & Son, awaiting completion of funeral arrangements The members of St. Mary's Branch of the Natlonal Council of Catholic Men are arranging for an entertain- ment in St. Mary's Hall here the Por Mange and other skin diseases of dogs avplz SERGEANTS MANGE MEDICINE. Safe drug, sporte and or by mail. Free Dog Book. Polk Miller'sfamous iseases of d stores, pet shops Veat's c o to & ur FREE ADVICE SERVICE will rer any question about your dog. Sergeant’s DOG MEDICINES A new assortment, just arrived, The girls will like the new and beautiful Spring Shades and materials. Sizes range from 7 to 16 years. Remarkably in a beautiful sheer Over twenty-five new Spring A gredt assortment of designs In all the wanted new shades, in- cluding black, white and gun met Extra quality, with seamless feet and Sizes 8! Polk Miller Drug Co., Inc., 1309 E. Main St. Richmond, Va. children, | New Spring Ensembles $16.75 All of them models of charm and distinction. Of superfine In_fine qual- ity Poiretaheen and Flonel, with Plain Cappton and Fancy Crepe Dressca. tiful shades. are beautiful creations and weaves with the touches of careful tailoring that gives longer and better service. Sizes range from 16 to 42. Downstairs Store New New Spring Coats Neatly trimmed with fur bands and some with fur col- lars. for irls Many neat and jaunty styles. In shades of powder blue, Nile green, rose and tan 59385 Exquisitely tailored of fine qual- ity Flannel and Suedes. Beautifully lined with crepe silk. An in- spection is really necessary to thoroughly convince you of their attractiveness and worth. . for 14.85 Sizes 16 to 42 In the Hosiery and Underwear Department Chiffon Silk Hose Glove Silk Underwear Beautiful quality, full cut and well made. In shades of Pink, Orchid, Corn, Peach and White. Vests Bloomers Gym Bloomers Made of fine black English sateen, fast color. Large and _roomy, with adjustable waistband and $l 95 clastic bottoms. Sizes 24 to 34 (waist measure) . White Middies, extra fine quality, of standard jean. oo $l-50 %, 9 Hemstitching and Picot Edging Pleating Buttons Made to Order All Work Guaranteed metal. 85¢ Pure Thread Silk Hose 97c 1221 ors Hours, G Street N.W 9 AL to 6 P.M.