Evening Star Newspaper, May 1, 1925, Page 52

THE EVEN NG STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, MAY 1; 1925. INLAND WATERWAY ISSUE DISCUSSED Representative Hull and Jlii- nois Railway Head Spirited Controversy. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, May 1.—William E. Hull ©of Peoria, representative from the six teenth Illinois made public here tonight an of corre spondence between Charles H. Mark ham, president of the Illinois Central 1d himself raising an for in The col dist exchange Railr: land watery respondence account of tive Hull, ‘One of the things T have resented, Mr. Markham said in his letter to Rep- resentative Hull, “is the oft-repeated statement that the development of our interior waterways is necessary to fur nish transportation that cannot be furnished by the railroads. I am not now, never have been and never will be opposed to legitimate waterways development.” ‘mA. ddress by Representa nomy Needed. Markham said that the future pends upon develop. most efficient and of transportation, . waterway, truck or added that in - his | railroads will always be our | of defense” and that other | wst be supplementary waterways peo ‘must_rest as to their ability to hand Wusiness efficiently and | economic and not upon the theory that it is necessary to spend the pub. lie's money ide transportation that cannot ovided by the rail roads.” Representative Hull, in stated that Mr. Markham to note legitimate use waterway transportation he had declared himself not such development. opinion first line undisput e his reply, had failed for inland although opposed to Questions Markham’s Accuracy. “You aver railroad nsportation is the most efficient and economical,” the Congressman’s letter said. “I am led to the conclusion that it is not so efficient nor economical as you be. Jieve. When we see the great fleets of ships plying our lakes, canals, operating at a profit, we con clude the service they render is com le with railroad vice, and possibly more eflicient and more eco nomical.” Hull quoted statistics to show savings made by certain barge h He referred to the h public en- 1 railroad build railroads,” his letter con- ble to render the ex- ndl Bind of mervice thes shn and if by reason of such inabil- people are placed at a disad- vantage, wi 5 1y object ter routes even at public which will offer to some degree at least the facilities which the railroads cannot supply?"* Ordered to Guard Duty. Tully, 3d C ort Myer, Va., has been or %o Milwaubee for duty with the tional Guard of Wisconsin Francis 1 TODAY'S AMUSEMENTS. National—Ed. Wynne, in “The Grab Bag.” at 8:20 p.m. Belasco—"'Queen Mab,” President—“White Cargo,” at 8:20 p.m at 8:20 burn’s Demitasse Re- vue, vaudevilie, at 2:15 and 8:15. Earle—"Carmen,” vaudeville, tinuous from 1 to 11 p.m. Strand—De Carlos and vaudeville, continuous from con- Granada, Bom Bay Girls,” and 8:15 p.m nch Frolics™ 30 and $:15 p.n Metropolitan—“New Toys, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Rialto—"Fifth Avenue Models,” at | 11:30, 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Palace— at 10:45am., 2:3 3 0 and 9:50 p.m. Sans Gene,” at ., 7and 9 pm. The Mad Whirl,” at 6:10, 7:45 and 9:40 por Ambassador—"Soft Shoes 20 and 10 p.m Central-—"A bur- * continu on at 6:35, Thief in Paradi upon | rivers and | expense | 12:30 to bur- UNIQUE FASHION SHOW BIG SUCCESS IN ESSEN City Witnesses Display of Goods in Auditorium by Mannequins Under Strong Lights. Corrempondence of the Associated Press April 8.—Thi the heart of the | recently staged a unigue tashion that has beén found both successful for the exhibitors and | popular with the people. The municipal auditorfum was used, | and five raised platforms set up. Around them were grouped tables for four, six or eight guests. The man nequins displayed the fashions on the raised platforms, under strong lights while the good people of looked | them over. meantime meals served at reasonable prices. The exhibit at an end, the Tea Farm Trees Found of Value In Landscaping Japanese Plants Grok to Large Size in Sum- merville. Ruhr | By the Associated Press. SUMM May 1.— Hund s, gathered oo versthe worhl g thaiiins when tea growing in the United States was a profitable industry, have grown to the size of small trees and are now being transplanted here for landscape | purpose | Before the Chinese tea growers dis- covered that they could produce the 5 | re moved out and everybody d {leaf and market it in the (mml[}‘I,’:_“"\‘\'ji‘,:"'}u‘,_; fhn manneauing States at o greater profit than the|ing down in their gay dresses and tak American growers, the cultivation of [ {h& 90w T { e B4 tea was done at a financial profit in | N& P& this section. . 3 | Dr. Charles U. Shepard, once owner |of one of the largest tea plantations, Asslg‘ned to Bollmg Fl"d * | who died in 1915, became interested in | o 1ieut. Louis J. Tatom, Sig nal Corps, in the Panama Canal Zone, |the indust after his here | from Connecticut ma . He A 10 L ing | collected plants from )'_‘_:;sl :;e;n,_:::l_ig:nd“ur_duz_ at Bolling {and began scientific eld. Angcost s, with them. Many of the trees on the | | Shepard plantation will be dug up for |use in borders and other landscape \er{m ts. experimentation | MONEY Advanced on Automobiles. Mr. Jefirey, 1724 Kalorama Rd. N.W. Goes to Texas. ed P attached to the office Department, Sam Hous- Andrews, Signal f “the Capt | Corps. chief signal of % day to while have & is the save, sou steady income. 1t will protect against u n f ortunate | 1009 Pa. Ave. ! Dehcnous Home Made Candics | RoliyJeewz B, | _POLLY TRENT CANDY CO. 71913 st. >ex. 1013 E. st. Interest OF COMMER( FK AND_SAVINGS Cor. 7th & E Sts. | | s, and come e for mm,} i | E. 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Metro-Goldwyn p»"m ELEANO| BOARDMAN a Sparkling Comedy-Ro- mav((‘r of American Society “PROUD FLESH" Comedy—News—Overture Beginning Sunday BETTY COMPSON In “New Lives For Old” TODAY ENTERTAINING—INSPIRING JOHN DUXBURY ENGLAND'S GREATEST RECITER Moral teaching of xreat books. 4:45 P.M. roch Arden,” by Lord Tennyson 8:00 P.M. l'roarum Get the “Get Ahead” Habit Save Today Open an account with us “Bank of the People” 1336 N. americas PERFECT Treatre CONTINUOUS—ONE T0 ELEVEN DE FEO GRAND OPERA COMPANY In = Condensed Version of CARMEN 8—OTHER PERFECT FEATURES—8 \II()\\I\(: IN WASHINGTON YMOND GRIFFITH, IN THE NIGHT CLUB Funnier Than “40 Winks"—A Paramount Picture D727 27777, FI R\"I‘ The Washington Auditorium 19th and E Sts. N.W. Wednesday, May 13th, at 8:15 “LA TRAVIATA” | Presented by The Washington Opera Company | and Metropolitan Opera Cast Metropolitan Guest Artists—Thalia Sabanieva, Ralph Errolle, Ivan Ivantzoff, Paola Ananian, Paltrinieri and D’Angelo Prices—$1, $1.50, $2, $2.50 and $3—No Tax Seats—Jordan Piano Co., 13th and G, Main 487 3rd BIG WEEK TONIGHT 8:20 Phone Main 667 11th and Pa. Ave. SAT. MAT. LADIES ONLY | Jdn Vera Simonton, Author, Wil Tell Some Startling Truths About African Women. METROPOLITAN | LAST TWO DAY 11 to 11 First National's Special RICHARD BARTHELMESS version of the stage hit NEW TOYS —EXTRA— “OUR GA NG” “FAST COMPANY" World Suryey—Overture *The une Teller' (Herbert) Washington's finest orchestra CRANDALL'S TIVOLI Nights. 50c. (500 Good Seats. § Bargain Mat. 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RUTH STONE VERA REYNOLDS < BARRIEF PRINCESS 1@ AMER[CAN "NOVAK and WM WOMEN FIRST SoN HARDSHIPS TDAHO Apollo Theater oSt MASO! __ HODGE PODG CRANDALL’S TODAY—SHIRLEY ot TR AND SAND." PARK THEATER 618 T NORM « SHEARER, CONRAD NAGLE. n LOW T1 ETT'S HODGE PODG TOMORROW—EVA NOV 4w, FAIRBANKS. in \\n\(r\ FIRST. JUVENILE COMEDY and vt IDAHO. SATURDAY— "CRAND. AEL’S:""' ik Theat r RIDER' Ga. Ave. & Quebec TODAY | JACKIE SRinnre CHA MARY ASTOR DUMBARTON NEW STANTON BETTY COMPSON WEEDS SENNETT' APE PLUMBER And - IDATO ‘CRANDALL'S 'H me Theater & C Sts. N.E, 545, 8030 p GARDEN o AT RO MV STERS THE GRE Takoma Park, D. C. [EAKQMA" Taloma Eark. YERLY n “AGE INNOo ¥ S BUICCAN PODGE shows. at 7 AND EV rmmnu\ American Music Evening National of Auspices of (Louncil of Women Songs and_T Nezro oriet Tancs Faniaert Marine Tuesday, R : Washington Auditorium, WARDMAN PARK THEATRE May 3; 8 0'Clock “CONTRABAND." with ALICE TERRY Seats_on Sale at New Willard Hotel Ticket Aiko BEN TURPTN. n RILD GOORE Agency, 50c to $2.50—Box Seats, $5 CHASE 7 and 9 admis- EMP]RE 911 H Street N.E. DOROTHY MACKAILL THE PAINTED LADY [ PAUL REVERE RAPHAEL 9th & O Streets N.W. WIFE OF | THE CEN Comedy > Opera-Pageant, War and Peace Direetion Marie Moore Forrest International Council of Women Washington Auditorium, Saturday, May 9; 8:30 P.M. Tohe Wotfoeltafofts **" 1| | FAVORITE Washingt DER."_Also CHEVYCHASE Gt Avouts \I( cKinley St. D.C. FRED THC Tickets, St. N.W. M. 5794 D OF THE HOR ERS In a Dramatic Story and Fashion Show Combined “5™ AVENUE MODELS” FELI INANDO and his xAvuA . ‘ORCHESTRA GUTERBON. Conductin iy LJONCERT ORCHES ni. T oiher Presesistions = NEXT WEEK Patsy Ruth MILLER Phone Fr. 9103 Private_lrsso New York Conservatory a, Ave. at Ninth, 306 Dth St N. “HEAD WINDS” ]ur:n”m ST e Clone 11:55 T3 —ON THE STAGE— i TRoVATO | [ -4N DANCE %12 Eccentric Genius of the Vielin —Other Presentations— and N LESSONS v(f"ll‘(.l\\ FOX TROT, WALTZ, GENERAL DANCING—GENTS, “Now “SMaple Floor Tel. Fr. 236 Exeellent Musio—! 8 P.M. to 12