Evening Star Newspaper, March 10, 1925, Page 14

(Y COONGLPLAN GVEN APPROVAL Dupont Circle Citizens for Controlling Body, Subject. to Federation. Asso- after- e Citizens' vesterday s. approved of the in Washington of a if such council should control and subject to Associa- The Dupont C clation, s noon at Rau establishment “eity counc be under t the Federation of Citizens' tions. on C. E. Emig, who introduced olution, explained the spirited which had ensued at a meeting of the Federation of Citizens’ Associations Sat night, and re- ported that the appeared to be the re discussion DRESDEN WATERWAYS ARE DRAGGED FOR BODY Missing Illinois Girl, Student, Is Believed Suicide — Gone Since February 18. BY the Associated Press. DRESDEN, March 10.—The river and canals about Dresden were drag- ged vesterday for the possible find- ing of the body of Miss Helen Relch- ert of Canton, Tll, a piano student, who has been missing since February 18. F. W, Reichert, her father, and her mother are in Lelpzig, assisting the American consulate In the search for her. A body was reported to have been seen in the river February 18. It was not believed, however, to have been that of Miss Relchert. The girl's money and personal be- longings were found in the hoarding house where she lived, together with | THE EVENING STAR. would be over” when the communi- cation was found. She was 25 years old and was reported to have been much attached to her teacher of Ger- man, who was many years older. BIG OFFER REJECTED. American Doubles Spain’'s Bid for Columbus Documents. MADRID, March 10.—The Dake of Veragua yesterday sald that an American collector had offered him 2,250,000 pesetas. or double the amount he is to recelye from the Spanish gov- ernment, for his collection of Colum- bus documents. The duke rejected the American offer, he asserted, because he wished the documents to remain in Spain. He already has completed cataloguing the documents. The duke I the last de- scendant of the discoverer of America. he Four-fifths of the peo ple of China | mar two letters one of which stated “all' are engaged in agriculture, WASHINGTO PRINCESS IS ARRESTED ON CHECK-KITING CHARGE Member of Noted Polish Family Also Accused of Selling Hired Auto. By the Associsted Press. PARIS, March 10.—Fatality seems to be hanging over the efforts of Min- jster. of Finance Clementel to pop! larize the use of checks, as every time he takes special measures in that direction, a case is sure to arise which impresses the French public with the feeling that danger is at- tached to such means of payment. The troubles of Princess Kadjar, wife of a Persian prince belonging to the highest aristocracy of Persia, came before an investigating magi trate yesterday. She is Polish and & si ter of Count A th, prominent mem- ber of Py ociety. By a former a Spanish marquise. The ¢ t her include the D, cashing of checks and drafts without funds in the bank, the selling of a hired automobile and the obtaining of 500,000 francs of jewelry from i dealer without paying for it. Her brother, Count Nieroth, was ar- rested yesterday, when testifying in connection_ with the other charges against his sister, for complicity in the sale of the automobile. The prin- cess' friends say all her creditors will be paid oft when a slight dissension with her husband has blown over, as he is said to be a multimillionaire MILb EARTH SHOCKS. Several Homes in Manchester, N. H., Shaken by Quakes. MANCHESTER, N. H., March 10.— Several earthquake shocks were re- ported last night at Goffes Falls, in the southern industrial district of Manchester. The shocks were rot severe, it was sald, and no Injuries were reported. Several homes and blocks were sald to have been shaken, C., TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1925 “SCHOOLBOYS’ TEST” FOR PEER HANGS FIRE Lord Rothermere and His Chal- lenger in Deadlock on Selection of an Umpire. By the Associated Press. LONDON, March 10.—Lord Rother- mere's schoolboy” examination seems hanging fire. Nothing has been heard about it for days, and now it s revealed that Lord Haldane de- clined to pass upon the questions framed by W. G. Cove, the peer's challenger, believing a more suitable umpire could be found. Rothermere thereupon wrote Mr. Cove, saying: “If you still wish to pursue the mat- ter, the proposed questions must be submitted to Harold Cox, who will decide whether they are in accord- ance with the terms of the chal- lenge.” Mr. Cove accuses Lord Rothermere of running away and says that at their previous discussion he made clear that he would not, under any circumstances, accept Mr. Cox as umpire. The latter was the examiner of the boys applying for a position with Lord Rothermere's Daily Mail, whose ignorance appalled the pub- lisher and led to his challenge by Mr. Cove, who is an ardent champion of the London school system, - ISSUES GREEN BOOK. Rumania Publishes Data on Cur- rency Issue During Occupation. BUCHAREST, March 10—The Ru- manian government yesterday issued a “green book” for the purpese of es- tablishing Germany's acknowledgment of separate llability for the redemp- tion of currency issued during the lat- ter's occupation of Rumanla in the war. The book cofitains 127 pages and is being sent to the forelgn gov- ernments and newspapers. GERMANS TO BALLOT MARCH 29 AND APRIL 26 Bill Acting President Passes Second Read- ing in Reichstag. Appointing Simons By the Assoclated Pre BERLIN, March 10.—The govern- ment's proposal designating March 29 as presidential election day and.April 26 for a second ballot, if one were necessary for the election of & muc- cessor to the late President Ehert was adopted by the Relchstag toda; without debate. The bill appointing Dz, Wal Simons acting president had its s ond reading in the Reichstag over the opposition of the national Soclalists and Communists. r In Cuba 169 sugar mills are grind- ing the sweet from the cane this sea- son. SHEHOHOLGLOLOLE HOHOOLGGHYREHLEREHBLRER CLGIRLROEHRGD SHLOLEGLOG GGG danger in allowing a city council to be established without making it amenable to the citizens' associations, which, he said, were recognized as the “founders of public opinion” in the District He emphasized that the proposed council would not take the place of the federation Upon motion of Dr. Newton Baker the association adopted a resolution which extended the southern boun- dary of the Dupont Circle Association from M street to I street. There- after, a motion by Dr Baker was adopted placing the association on rec- ord requesting that the south side of M street between Eighteenth and Nine- teenth be rezoned from cond com- mercial to first commerci ¢ A proposal by Arthur W. Dunn that parking against the Dupont Circle curb be eliminated on account of the danger to pedestrians was referred the association's committee on hways. considerable adverse during the meeting against | e n of the apartment house! 1t 2100 Massachusetts avenue, and as ruining the effect of the avenue as a hizhway of fine residences. Among the crities of this apartment house were Miss Bessie Kibby Mrs. Ar- chibald Hopkins and Mrs. C. D. Lang- horne aj Emig reported that the secre- ) the Board of Education indi- d the matter of including a com- mereial course in the curriculum at Western High School had been re- opened, and the board would receive a brief setting forth the objections held by the Dupont Circle Association. Snowden Ashford presided. REGRETTED BY JUDGE Pollock Says All Changes in Con- stitution After 15th Are Sources of Evil. By the Associated Press. WICHITA, Kans., March 10.—United States district Judge John R. Pollock in a lecture here vesterday declared that it would have been better, after the first 15, if no other amendmenty! had been added to the Federal Con~ stitution. The sixteenth amendmeat provided for the income tax, the nteenth for the direct election, of the eighteenth for liguor n and the nineteenth, for suffrage. Pollock said that the Federal ent steadily was encroaching on the rights of its citizens and that the American form of government would not last in a country which had people of any other tempera- ment or intelligence than, ours. “It wouldn't last in Mexico, South America, or in Furope,” id ARGS KRR always « big time at— in he America’s | Most Beautiful , BALL' Special ROOMl \ 4 Monday and Tuesday and Jfllu\'n‘ to the wonderful music by The Swanee Syncopagors LANSBURGH & BRO. 7th to 8h to E—~FAMOUS FOR QUALITY SINCE 1860—Phone Franklin 7400 We Are Celebrating This Gala Season of New Things— Brilliant Skies and Magic Days With a Great SPRING CRTR AR - PENING An event doubly significant, since it follows just on the heels of the formal opening of our modern new store. The entire establishment has caught the spirit of Springtime; the joyousness, the vouth, the essential newness! With the coming of the new season has come the urge for new clothes— new furnishings — new accessories. S »\ ~ %) 3 X0 L&B has opened its doors to Spring, and every- where one sees fresh mer- chandise, just out of its wrappings. “Sam” Brown, Direcfing ADMISSION TOISIGHT Ladies. ... Teyf oKD Gentlemen.....,. . 75¢ ] In the Earle TAeatre Bldg. ' 13th Skreet at “E” S TRADE MARK > | Salvator Water (Sparkling) especially recommended by medical authorities for the last 40 years for and Stone Hyperacidity hronic_Affections of the Intestines Ghronic Rheumatism Bladder and Kidney Complaints Gou and similar ailments Now for Baie by Psoples Drug Stores, Inc. Stores all over town. Washington, D. C. NATURAL MINERAL SPRING WATER BOTTLED AT THE SPRINGS ABROAD Again Tomorrow, 1:30 P.M. THE SPRING FASHION REVUE The initial showing of the fore- most style creations at Lans- burgh & Bro's is a gorgeous promenade presented by Twenty Living Models The models promenade on run- way in the apparel sections, sec- ond floor, wearing the smartest new Spring attire—gowns, coats, ensembles, millinery and acces- sories. Ample provision has been made for your comfort.: The exhibi- tion starts promptly at 1:30 p.m. The Revue will be repeated Thursday afternoon—finale Music by Meyer Goldman and his orchestra. Opening days will convince you of the desirability of arranging for a charge account with us. Dept. of Accounts, Sixth Floor “Run-Check” Silk Stockings With the Line That Stops Garter Runs —and Doubles Wear $1.95 Sheerest chiffon or the heavier grades of silk Stockings, guaranteed against all garter runs! Not only the best looking stockings we've been able to offer for the money, full fashioned, perfect fitting, but the most serviceable as well. ternal Rev ing Income 27-In. Every pair covered by our guarantee— that it will be exchanged for a new pair should a run pass the “run-check” line. The new colors just ‘received are buff, blush, French nude, bisque, cork, titian sand, pearl, French gra Russian, white and black gray, reseda, orc sand and orange. stone, mousette, stripes. A grade s boys’ shirts. Attra STREET FLOOR Assistance in Preparing Income Tax Returns A representative of the In- has been assigned to our store to assist taxpayers in prepar- the current year. To March 16. BERVICE DESK, STREET FLOOR Flannel The Favorite Material for Spring Sport’s Frocks $1.69 Yd. A fine, smooth weave, suitable for en- semblesi and sport dresses. 32-inch Fancy Madras, with colored and rayon THIRD FLOOR enue Department Tax Returns for All-Wool In copen, tan, hid, Chinese blue, brown, uitable for men'’s and ctive patterrs. Yard, 48c Perfect Lines May Be Yours This Spring Nemolastic Reducing Girdles $10.75 There are two new models of this well known reducing gar- The many added features assure one not only ment just arrived. of the possibility of losing weight, but of reducing only where is needed—and thus attaining slenderness and perfect proportios as well. Made of fine Para rubber with a covering of dainty flower silk. One model with lace back, the other step-in. only, with long hipline. service. SECOND FLOOR Flesh colors Take advantage of our superior fitting it ns ed Just Received! 1,000 Men’s Rockinchair Union Suits Now Only $1.00 These Well Made, Comfortable Union Suits, with the side-fastening feature, are favorites with men who know how to spend their money to the best advantage. A fine quality check nainsook is used in the making, and the workmanship is of the highest type. Reinforced where added stréngth is needed, but cool, loose fitting and comfortable in eévery respect. Sizes 34 to 46. At $1.00 they are the sort of values you can’t afford to miss! 7 STREET FLOOR Three Big Specials Pie Plate With Frame $1.24 An Oven Glass Pie Plate with nicksied framiz and black wood handles, complete. To- morrow only. < N7z e Casserole With Frame $1.95 A Covered Casserole in a nickel-plated frame with black wood han- dles, complete. Cracker and Cheese Set 69c Light Cut Glass Cracker and Cheese Sets with pretty floral designs. SIXTH FLOOR. ' Housewares Specials Folding Table, Jjustable three heights, Ironing §149 to Octagon Soap, (no phone or mail orders. | One dozen to 69c | | customer). } Dozen cakes. Folding Step Stools, strongly made. Three-step siz Wash Tubs, heavy galvanized. 22-inch size -inch size. Garbage Cans, heavy galvanized. Kitchen size...... 3% gal. 5 gal.. 7 gal 7 Kitchen Table, 25x40 inches. Porce- lain top, roomy 98C drawer 5-Pc. Set Yellow Mixing Bowls, 6 to 10 ey ... 9100 sizes SIXTH FLOOR.