Evening Star Newspaper, September 30, 1925, Page 19

TOTTEN CHILDREN DENY SEEING HUGGING told that the children had seen their mother embracing George Werks, a Camp Meade soldier. At that time Eleanor was 10 and Enoch 8. A statement signed by Priscilla, who then was 6, also was introduced, but she was not put on the stand to THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, 'D. 'C, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER ' 30, ' 1925. _—— Y = man, on the night of December 5, 1916 Some of those papers Mrs. Totten denled she had signed. Others she ac- cused her husband of having written. after getting her signature to some- thing else. Still others she admitted having signed, but those, her counsel GENEVA FAVORS U. S. | OPIUM INQUIRY PLAN commission to go to Persia to study the oplum situation. Mrs. Wright, who served with the tools of their governments instructed to put in effect the policies of their govermments.” ;| INDUSTRIES ARE MERGED. GEN. BUTLER’S MOTOR | FIGURES IN MAN HUNT Chase of Auto Thief Starts Rumor That Director of Public Safety of passers-by. Long went in pursuit and_was fired upon by the fleeing thief. The latter, apparently having lost his sense of direction drove around the block and passed the sta- tion house, The commotion drew Butler and a number of detectives to the door and as the two cars passed Statement Signed in 1918 Forced by Father, Two Testify in Mother's Cause. explain it. “My facher made me sign the state- ments,” Eleanor said. “I did not see my mother hug Werks.” Enoch sald he did not even know what the state- ment contained. My father did not read it to me and I w afrald not to sign it,” he sald. nder ques- tioning, he sald he had seen his mother and the young soldier walk |arm in arm, but had not see them embrace. e . Totten was called to the stand| In the varlous departments of the n. During cross-examination Tot- | United States Government women are ten's counsel produced paper after pa- | employed as chemists, micro-analysts, per in an effort to show his wife con- | medical assistants, laboratory assist- ssed that she misbehaved with De |ants, bacteriologists, plant patholo- olf Theobold, Baltimore soclety | gists and geologists. « ‘Votes 100,000 Francs to Make Survey of Production in Persia, Mrs. Wright Is Advised. "~ Machine Company and Woodwork- ing Firm are: Consolidated. ROCHESTER, N. Y., September 30 (P).—Union of the P. B. Yates Ma- chine Co., of Beloit, Wis., with the American Woodworking Machinery Co., of Rochester, was announced here yesterday. The consolidated firm, to be known as the Yate's American Ma- chine Co., wil be the largest in the world in that line, according to the announcement. . E. McKelvey, president of the American Woodworking Machinery Co., will be president of the new com- pany anq P. G. Farrow, vice president of the Yates Co., will be vice president. SR E ctober Users i the Fall! And we have made most extraordinary efforts to make tomorrow—the first of October—one of the biggest Fashion-with-Value Events of the Fall Season’s opening. In preparation, our buyers were sent into the market—instructed to purchase in large quantities merchandise of un- questioned quality at price reductions sufficient to insure the great success of this great store-wide selling of new fashions. And now—tomor- row—you will find the result—a store brimming with new merchandis e—grouped at prices that seem utterly unbelievable for garments and accessories of such splendid qualities! See for yourself tomorrow! 1 the officers fired at the driver of the stolen car. While several bullets are thought to have hit the car, none of them was believed to have struck the man. ‘The chase continued sald, do not _constitute a confession. Mr. Theobold, when called to, the stand by Mrs. Totten's counsel, denjed that-he had had Intimate relations with Mrs, Totten. He sald his mem- ory was hazy concerning the date in 1916 when the alleged misconduct was { sald to have occurred, but he de- clured that Mrs. Totten had not been in his room. Had Been Shot. By the Associated Press. PHILADELPHIA, Septmeber 30.— A wild chase through Philadelphia streets last night by Peter Long, chauffeur for Brig. Gen. Butler, di- rector of public safety, in pursuit of an automoblle thief, accompanied by clanging bells and a number of pistol shots, led to reports that an attempt had been made to assassinate the general. Director Butler's automobile was standing in front of a police station when a man jumped Into a parked motor car and drove off, amid the cries of “stop thief” from a number American interest in the opilum question, according to Mrs. Wright, is centered primarly upon the culti- vation, of. oplum and.not its control or consumption. Americans have been insisting upon the -appointment of a commission of inquity to go to the oplum-producing. nations in order to study conditions on the spot, she sald. Mrs. Wright herself has made trips to China, Japan and opium-pro- ducing countries of the Near East to study conditions. She sald the European members of the Opfum Advisory Council were efliclent and hard-working men, but she characterized them as ‘“simply until Long was held up by a traffic Jam, during which the thief left the machine and disappeared. FREs R YN All's Well. From London Passing S8how. Father—Ye were seen at the pic- tures the nicht wi' that lassle Mc- Clean? Son—Aye! She had twa free tickets. Father—That's a’ richt then. Only I feured there was a catch in it. jnu F SLNW. 3 Big Dress Events! And three dress events that dress, now. For these all three of i purchases of the most unusual nature—and all :?them offer p'.r?;nm'm‘-l .imthltmnnhn(hqu.lityforhr,hrleuthnynewtedtoply! An Exceptional Showing of Women’s New Silk Dresses for All Occasions 339 Street, {\fternom:n and Dinner Dresses, both formal and informal, make up this splendid showing that goes on sale tomorrow. Enriched with new and beautiful adornments — hand-painting, lovely flower inserts, fancy buckles of various styles, soutache braid- ing and the most exquisite beading! . Straightline models with belts, line, or without belts, as well as s style choice! Spectal Dispatch to The Star. 3, September, 30.—Going son Court House, 7 4 Stearns Totten sued for divorce by Howe althy Washington™ lawyer By the Associated Pross, NEW YORK, September 30.—Vic- tory for the American principle for the solution of the international oplum problem was seen by Mrs. Hamilton Wright of Washington, who recelved a message from Geneva yes- terday stating that the Assembly of the League of Nations has approved the plan for the appointment of a is being Totten, w and realty operator, Eleanor, 1 and Enoch, 15, children of the couple testi- | ag fied their father forced them to sign | statements which have been produced in court The statements, signed in July, 1918, 21O D DD DD D SN O N D D DT O S Y O D e =" W o men’s side - panel . flare coat in Ygrackle head Car- mina, with muffier col- lar and deep cuffs o f platinum For Both Women and Misses! A Huge Special Purchase of Coats—Elaborately Trimmed With Fine Furs $7 9.50 STYLES FOR WOMEN Beaver, Skunk, Squirrel, Fitch, Lynx, Fox, Wolf and Jap Mink—all these furs, fine selected pelts, are used lavishly in collars, cuffs, panels, borders, stoles and sweeping tuxedos— contrasting with the season’s lovely pile fabrics—Lustrosa, Mosulera, Venice, Velsheen, Roulustra, Vivette and beautiful Carmina—in black, sea swallow, wine, grackle head, tanager, brown dove, kingfisher. Admost every style is represented. Flare sides, ripple flares, wrappy and straightline models; large bolsters, Queen Anne, muffler, shawl and tuxedo collars. A superb collection! Second Floor. f cuckoo For- tuna — with bigh stock collar and deep cuffs of blending skunk. Dresses of Crepe-back Satin, Crepe Elizabeth, Chiffon, Flat Crepes, Brocaded Velvets and Gorgeous Gold Lace—at one price Misses’ coat of Car- mina —a Misses’ straight- line coat of grackle head needle- point with muffler col- lar and deep cuffs of gray squirrel. $79.50 STYLES FOR MISSES Beautiful Dress Coats—every one fur-trimmed! The rich new pile fabrics—Roulustra, Vivette, Needlepoint and Lus- trosa—with shawl, upstanding, muffler and tuxedo collars and bell or fitted cuffs of Beaver, Squirrel (in mink color or nat- ural), Platinum Wolf, Fitch, Skunk and Ringtail Opossum! Side, back and front flares, straight-line and wrappy mod- els—give a wide choice. Colors—grackle head, Congo, grenat, brown dove, cuckoo, falcon and black. $79.50. Third Floor. Fox Sale! Gloves Ready ; for Autumn! Special Purchase Brings Special Prices for These With Smart Gloves New Fox Fur Scarfs for Sports Wear sl 8_50 for Dress—and for Business Novelty French Kid Gloves, with the new Only fine quality, deep-furred, fluffy pelts are to be found in this extraordi- tight tittle turn-over cuffs for the long sleeves—in all colors and combinations—tan- nary assortment—an amazing value at only $18.50! and-mode. ~beaver-and-brown, black-and- white, white-and-black and many of the brighter colors such as black with jade, coral or blue. Also the new shade—Bois de Rose, Paris Sponsors Them! Yes, Paris again has put her seal of favor on Fox Scarfs for smartly dressed women— the very scarf, by the way, you will need .50, $3.75 and $4.50 Pair for the World Series Games! Only a lim- ited quantity—be sure to choose yours early! This is too rare a value to miss! fiare - front model with tuxedo col- lar and deep cuffs of natural sauirrel. 79.50. some giving the new Moyen Age mart two-piece stvles. A generous The colors that fashion has caile Bokhara, navy blue, black. 1 d to the center of the dress stage— pencil blue, Russian green, cocoa and plenty of Cut velvet on georgette — with bead trimming down front and on slesves. Sev- eral colors. $35. Black crepe- : ; back satim, 2-piece See our window display tomorrow—and then come in and make your choice from this beautiful array—at $35 tomorrow ! Women’s Dress Shop—Second Floor. Umbrellas Showing Beautiful New Borders A new feature of thls = beautiful assortment of regular $10 styles—a spe- cial purchase going tomor- row at only- $7.50 These are Pure Silk Um- brellas on 16-rib kyota frames with the light- weight wooden shanks. The ball, spool and stub tips are of amberite and transparent colored com- position to match the beautiful handles — some trimmed with Richelien pearl, some made of col- ored quartz—a new feature in umbrellas. All the wanted colots—brown, green, red, black and white, blue, purple and a lovely new shade of cocoa. Wonderful value at $7.50. Street Floor These Dresses—New Arrivals—Will Keep the Misses’ Shop Busy! 29 ‘ Matcrgals of beautiful qualities—usually found in dresses far higher priced—make these wonder ful values at $25! Lovely Georgette, Velveteen, Satin, Crepe de Chine and Flat Crepe —fashioned in new and beautiful models! Manufacturers co-operated with unusual price concessions to make this price possible. Choice dresses added from our own stocks, too— / AN Wi L L L W i Chamois Gloves in slip-on or one-clasp length—both white and yeflow, = $2.75 and $350 Pair The New “Kislav* Suede Gloves—wonder- ful washable gloves in_new slip-on style— guaranteed to wash! Both dark and light Fur Department—Second Floor shades, $3.95 Pair Street Floor “Jelleff Special” Girdle Corsette 56-50 A well boned waistline model that holds the figure straight and slender! Of beau- tiful pink silk broche, finished at top and bottom with pink satin ribbon. 2 pairs of hose supporters—Third Floor. This New Member of the Family of Gold Stripe Silk Stockings Has already captured the feminine heart. Hundreds are buying the new— Sheer Chiffon Weight Gold Stripe Stockings, Silk to the very top! Chemise styles, as chic as can be! The “princess line,” too, in sev- eral different models. Both front and back flares! Charming bolero frocks that you'll adore! Come and take your choice tomorrow. DUPLEX Fabric Gloves $1 -50 In slip-on or strap-wrist styles; easily washed; have the appearance of suede: In tan, mode, beaver, ecru and gray. Street Floor Neckwear for the Fall Dress Here's something different— Satin _Vesteces Satin Vestees with cuffs . $2.95 Satin Collar and Cuff Sets -$1 and $1.50 Colors—white, flesh color, tan and pencil lue. P Metal Cloth Neckwear in Silver and Gold! Vestees—to wear with velvet, satin or jer- sey dresses .. S : 0 Collar and Cuff Sets with little ties, $2.50 Scarfs—More Popular Than Ever! And never more gorgeous than they are this season—as these new ones shown in most delightful manner! Hand-painted on heavy crepe de chine—in Russian designs— blazing with color! $6.50, $7.50, $8.50. $10. Many other styles, $295 to $5.—Street Floor. Choose frocks with long, tight sleeves or with graceful bell sleeves. With trimmings of kid, or beading. or lace—or new treatments with ribbons and flowers. New Two-Piece (A Sports Frocks ; $10.75 In the new manner— Velveteen Skirt with two - tone Balbriggan Slip-on Blouse in a color to match the skirt! New Collars Chanel Sleeves One model has a side- opening collar, trimmed with large wooden buttons other model of plain albriggan Jersey with chanel neck and a kick-, pleat skirt. All the shades! Sports Shop—Street Floor 160 New Silk and Tapestry Handbags A special purchase selling at a special price! covered frames and h panels on_the latest imported All new, smart styles—the Black Silk Bags mounted on $%).95 i All at the lowest price we bags! Beautiful designs — Fbd At baaniable o e e fancy metal frames—bacoming _ have yet been able té place on | B x oo Leather Goods Section—Street Floor Misses’ 2-piece 334 :l tinm 2 frock of fiat crepe —velvet trimmed Chanel skirt— wine cojor. $25. crepe - piece tight Peter n collar, but- ton trimmed— Pencil Blue. 5. Colorings include the new wine color, green, pencil blue, cuckoo, henna, navy blue and smart black. Special at $25 tomorrow. The Misses’ Dress Shop—Third Floor A Collection of Imported Beaded Gowns for Dinner and Dance Wear Suitable for Maid or Matron. Al- most every dress carrying the Paris label—dresses made in Paris! seasonable Street Floor l 5 It’s the. Simple Frock Shop—the newest of the Jelleff Fashion Shops—which proudly presents this extraordinary value tomorrow! The models are dainty and captivating in their colors and tints, varying from delicate pastels to vivid colorings of striking beauty. -t e g remendounly, Bonuiarl Black, too, plays an important part in this new collection. 1 ies of i i i strap handles—exact copies o .Beadmgs on georgette—in simple as well-as the most elaborate §e51gns—spmetxmes adopt the color of the dress—sometimes are strik- ing in their contrast. Designs we have never seen before are seen everywhere in this collection. Surely you will want to see them tomorrow. : ‘Woman's geor- Misses’ 1 - piece : o e frock tei otte frochk f ?ly I:;l a ;:‘J rys . X olor, black. $16. And let us impress this fact: This is a value it will be difficult to repeat. Take this opportunity to secure sure fashion with utmost or, value! on side — color, green. . $15. Simple Frock Shop—Downstairs—Jellefl’s