Evening Star Newspaper, October 24, 1926, Page 34

THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, CLUBWOMEN OF THE NATION Farm Woman's Council Formed by National Woman’s Party. Mrs. Yost, Legislative Representative of W. C. T. U., Gives Interview—Pen Women Plan Uniquc Concert. WY CORINNE FRAZIER. RE. ISAAC “1XON, promi- nent feminist of the Nation- al Woman's Party, ha I fected plans for the or: zation of a National Farm Woman's Council as a new depart- ment of the Woman's Party, and will hold the first organization meeting at her home in Eastern, Md., November %, 9 and 10. Representat of farm women from a number of States al- ready have accepted invitations to be including New New Jersey, Vir- inia and Maryland. No one will be eligible for membership in the council she is u practical farmer, or st owns or lives upon a farm. Dixon., herself a practical farmer, has studied the needs of rural women both here and abroad and be- lieves that through proper organiza- tion they can solve many of the problems of labor and rural educa- tion which confront them constantly. It is her belief that this new council can become one of the most useful projects ever attempted by her or- i “since one of the most < in America is the res: and women perform so much of the work in connection with farming and receive so little recogni- tion,” said Mrs. Dixon, in discussing her reasons for organizing the council, “4t has seemed to me that we ought to have a Farm Council in the Wom- an's Party, just as there are counc for teachers, students, industri workers and professional women. So 1 am undertaking the formation of #uch a council and the outlining of & program of work." Mrs. Dixon’s plan is to have a rep- resentative from every State in the Unlon to sit with the council when organization is complete. The first meeting will be followed by a tour of the States for the purpose of lining the farm women and selecting atives. In February, Dixon plans to hold the first mational meeting of her group. One session of the national convention of the Woman's Par to be held in California, will be devoted to the farm counc The three. v session on Mrs. Dix- on's farm will include, in addition to routine organization matters, ad- dresses by prominent agriculturists, and a rally in the town hall to which ®ll women of the vicinity will be in- vited. tepresentatives of the Grange will talk before the group on the second day, outlining the plans of their or- ganization for bettering labor condi- tions for farm women, so that the women of the council will better un- derstand how to co-operate without overlapping their work. Mrs. Dixon will report the results of her survey of conditions in France, Switzerland and Belgium. Miss Amy Juengling of Buffalo is_expected to address the session on November 9, on the conditions in the Scandi- navian countries. o M 1SS BERNITA SHELTON MAT- THEWS, legal research secretary of the National Woman's Party, regis- tered an official protest against the proposed plan of condemning the or- ganization headquarters the - past week, in conference with the acting chairman of the building_commission. In a conference with Maj. Ulysses §. Grant, acting chairman of the Building Commission, during the week, Mrs. Bernita Shelton Matthews, Jegal se: of the Na- tional Woma party, registered an official protest against the proposed seizure of “the old brick capitol,” tional headquarters of her organiza- tlon, which has been suggested as the Jogical site for the new home of the Supreme Court. Maj. Grant assured Mrs. Matthews that no site had been chosen for a new Supreme Court bullding, and that no plans had been made for the selection of a site. x X % N an interview with the writer this week, Mrs. Lenna Lowe Yost, legislative director and representative of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union. declared that, in her opinion, one of the most important pleces of work accomplished so far by the prohibition forces has been the securing of treaties with some dozen foreign nations promising co-operation in the prevention of liquor smuggling, and providing for a mutual exchange of information as to unlawful ship- ments of liquors into the United States. The first treaty signed January 33, ith Great Britain. _Following in quick succes- slon, similar agreements were signed with Germany. Sweden, Norway, Den- anama, Canada. Neth- Mexico and Cuba. In dition, treaties have been negotiated and ratified by the United States Senate with Relgium, France and Spain, but no further action has been taken on these to date. “The great significance of this for- elgn co-operation is scarcely realized a8 yvet,” sald Mrs. Yost. “The fact that America has been able to nego- tiate such treaties with the great powers proves the development of a barmonious international _relation- ship and shows that the other coun- tries are anxfous to cooperate in making this experiment of ours a success. Whenever I am asked to name the most important national or Federal accomplishment in this fight for law enforcement these treaties stand out in my mind as the fore- most triumph for the cause of tem- perance.” Referring to the plea of the “half measure drys,” who are urging the legalized sale of light wines and beers, and to the general sentiment of the country in regard to this com- promise, Mrs. Yost said: “At this time of this kind was 1924, there is an agitation on the part of & rome to legalize the sale of light wine and beer. The forum where the sen- timent of the Nation is tested on national legislation is in the election | States Congress. In each election since the adoption of the eighteenth amendment the people have elected a Congress favorable to of the United sustaining the present law, and it is | now clear that the coming election will result in a Congress as favorable at any time heretofore. Here we find our answer to the question. ‘Do fhe people want a compromise?’ Mrs. Yost declared that a review of the Federal legislation against the legalized liquor traffic during the past 80 vears indicates a significant growth @f sentiment against the traffic. which culminated finally in the Volstead act. “We have passed through all the stages of reform,” said the legislative head—"regulation, restriction, substi- tutes, Government control, modera- tion in use, reduction of saloons, local option and finally prohibition. There is nothing which argues so convinc- ingly for the permanency of this fundamental law as the gradual and certain growth of legislative ruling, from the first step providing for in- atruction in the effects of alcohol, to the final decision to. prohibit use of intoxicants unconditionally.™ * A NTEREST of the National League League of Ametican Pen women Ve eentering at present around the toncfi to be sponsored by the organ- prevent | izatlon on November 1 at Memorial Continenta: Hall when music lovers will have ihe privilege of hearing the famous Chopin piano, which has re- mained silent for 80 years in its niche in Paris. The concert is for the bene: fit of musicians of Europe sufferin; as a result of the World War. M. Isidore Phillip, director of the lusicians’ Relief Committee of Paris,” has sent his pupils and col- league, M. Dumesnil, to America with the instrument, and this artist will break the silence its chords have kept for neai Julia Schelling, a member of the Pen Women's League and sister of the American pianist, Ernest Schel- ling, gives an interesting account of the corner in which Chopin's piano has stood since his death in 1849. The old instrument has remained in the at- mosphere familiar to its master, un- changed by the passage of time. aison Pleyel,” said Miss Schelling, “one of the most important piano firms of France, is still situated in old Paris where it was a most fash- ionable rendezvous for musicians in the time of Chopin. It it far removed from the boulevards and the dazzling lights of the twentieth century Paris. One still reaches Pleyel's through nar- row, illlighted, crooked streets, and still enters by a huge iron door, plain to the point of severity “After wandering through several inner doors a curious staircase is reached, consisting of two flights of steps, one on each side of an open space forming almost the shape of a Iyre. At the top of the steps 1 small salon, the walls of which are hung with treasures, a smali pencil sketch of Chopin reclining upon a satin cushion, drawn just after death, being one of the most striking bits of art. Chopin's autograph, letters, decorations from Poland and programs are all there, forming a background for the central plece of furniture, his own concert piano, the instrument which gave voice to the inspiration of the great piano composer. “The keyboard, with i yellowed ivory keys, habitually is covered with glass. A metal plate bears record of the compositions supposed to have been composed by him on this instru- ment. “Many of the composer's famous soirees were held in the small concert hall adjoining the room in which the piano has been exhibited since his death. This hall, preserved practically as it was in 1849, has a frescoed ceil- ing, lovely old crystal chandeliers and the inevitable ¥rench mirrors adorn- ing the walls. The chairs are uphol- stered in crimson_velvet. It was in this setting, plaving on the instrument now making its journey to America, that Chopin provided the first ‘all- Chopin program ever given, at which all of Paris endeavored to crowd into Pleyel's. M. Dumesnil will play some of the compositions which made up that famous program.” Mrs. W. F. Blackman, chairman of the department of education of the General Federa‘ion of Women's Clubs, has announced several changes in the various divisions of her department. Special committees have been made of illiteracy and motion pictures, which used to be under the division of adult education. The division of public in- struction has been énlarged to include three new committees—pre-school ed- ucation through nursery schools, rural and consolidated schools and compul- sory school attendance. In addition, a committee on kindergartens has been appointed to replace the adviser, who used to be in sole charge of ‘this work. A project for university extension has been added to the division of adult education, and the committees on forestry and national scenery have been combined under one head—dor- estry and parks—and placed under the div n of conservation of natural re- sources. B MR& DUN S. JOHNSON, chair- man of the department of legis- latlon of the federation, sent out a letter this week summarizing the program for her department as it ‘was outlined at the recent biennial. According to Mrs. Johnson, six measures were indorsed in their en- tirety and will be supported by the federation, and five additional meas- ures will be supported in principle. The six indorsed as they stand in- clude the bill for -extension of the Sheppard-Towner maternity and in- fancy act; an amendment to the Smith-Hughes act providing for ap- propriations for home economics work: the Cramjson bill placing pro- hibition agents under Civil Service: the Merritt bill prohibiting the ship- ment and sale in interstate or foreign commerce of misbranded articles not already covered hy special legisla- tion: the Tyson-Fitzgerald bill pro- viding for retirement of emergency Army officers disabled in line of duty during thes World War, and the Cooper bill expediting the abolition of the prison contract system. Indorsement in principle is advo- cated for legislation framed for the following purposes: To establish a system of dealing with aliens which would provide for proper preparation for American citizenship: to establish a Federal department of education; to reduce present postage rate on books: to establish the rights of our American Indian citizens under the Constitution, and to protect against exploitation, national parks and forest reserv In addition, the federation will con- tinue the education campaign, with solid support of the child labor amend- ment and an amendment which will permit of a uniform marriage and divorce law. Opposition to the Wadsworth-Gar- rett amendment to change the method of amending the Constitution and to = r/“’\-{\'\ g ~ k@(@fi (= o~ Mother! Give Si the equal rights amendment will be offered, according to Mrs. Johnson's report. * ok ok ok RS. WALTER McNAB MILLER of New York, chairman of the department of public welfare of the G. F. W. C., spoke before the con- vention of the Association of Agri- cultural Chemists at the New Willard Hotel Wednesday afternoon on the Pure Food act. Mrs. Miller, as a representative of the general federa- tion, was instrumental in having the act passed in 1910. It was one of the pet projects of her organization. Democratic women in Pennsyl¢ania are planning a volunteer service cam- paign similar to the one which was s0 successful in the recent Texas primaries, according to Mrs. Minnie Fisher Cunningham, who has recently returned from a tour of observation through the Keystone State. Volunteer workers will keep a watchful eye on the polls during the November elections. ATHLETES’ MARKS LOWER. Grades Poorer Than Other Leaders, Rutgers Report Shows. NEW BRUNSWICK October 3 (P).—Athletic leaders at Rutgers University have a lower intelligenc rating and obtain lower scholast grades than leaders in pon-athletic activities, A report made public today by a curriculum committee of undergrad: uates shows that the average schol- astic grade for athletic leaders was 75.5 per cent and for non-athletic leaders 79.5 per cent. The conclusion of the committee is that “the training given by athletics would seem to be of merely physical value.” The report recommended the lishment of a department of ath- s, with a full professor at its head. The recent Irish Free State census revealed that proportionally more women emigrate from Ireland to the United States than from any other country. NOTICE See Pages 32 and 33 in today’s Star for detailed news of the last day of the “7 Furniture Days’” Sale. The Hecht Co. Her Hair Fairly SPARKLES Now! The woman who knows what to do after waving her hair doesn’t fear the effect of hot irons. Nor of fre- quent washings. A few drops of Danderine—on comb or towel—and the hair is soit and lustrous, and be- haves beautifully. A bit of Danderine rubbed lightly into the scalp, is the one sure way to dissolve every particle of dandruff. But a few drops more make a dress- ing that is simply marvelous. A sheen that rivals brilliantine, and no grease! Any permanent wave or water wave lasts much longer and looks much nicer when Danderine is used instead of water to “set” the waves. Ask Your Druggist Get a bottle of Danderine and start its benefits today. Every drug store in America has it, for only 35c. For the finest dressing you could find, and the best aid to hair health yet discovered, just try— Danderine PLEASANT LAXATIVE For Constipated Children ck, Bilious Child “(alifornia Fig Syrup” Even a fretful. feverish. bilious or | constipated child loves the pleasant | taste of “California Fig Syrup.” This gentle, harmless laxative never fails to sweeten the stomach and open the bowels. A teaspoonful teday ma a sick chij¢ tomorrow. It doesn’t cramp or overact. Ask vour druggist for genuine “California Fig Syrup,” which has di- rections for babies and children of all ages printed on bottle. Mother! You must say “California,” or you may get an imitation fig syrup‘ OCTOBER 24, 1926—PART 1. Now That Cold Weather’s Come—A Real Sale of 200 Women’s WINTER COATS in ALL SIZES Luxuriously trimmed with fur and nev?r intended for a price as low as this - $2247 Less than $25 for a fur-trimmed coat! - Sounds in- credible, but a trip to the Basement store tomorrow proves it true! And not merely fur trimmed, but tailored in every new coat fashion of silky Suede Bolivia 4 Broadcloth Coats that back their smart appearance with splendid wearing fabrics, fine satin de chine linings and the most painstaking care in their tailoring. Misses wearing size 16 may be fitted as well as the woman wearing size 44. Note the Stout Sizes—46 to 50— 421/ to 52Yo—41 to 49 Dance Hats ¢35'lnCh Rayon Satin | A Sale Monday & Corduroy | | —The rayon satin has all the sheen and luster of the fabric for which it is named and may be used for dresses as well as slips. Six colors to choose from. Check- ed and fancy woven corduroy, a full yard wide in 11 popular colors, at the same price. Outing Flannel 17¢ Yd. —Extra fine quality, fleecy and soft. In pretty striped effects and a full 36 inches wide. A real value for the woman who sews. 0 L X3 smart $4.97. The new metallic cloth hats that fit the head snugly and are so popular for dance wear. Brightened with touches of velvet. Cotton Blankets 3.97 Don't hesitate another day! Not with savings like these lying near at hand. Blankets with just enough cot- ton for comfort and wool for warmth. In bright plaids of rose, blue, gold, lavender and gray. Full size for double . beds—and enough left over to tuck in closely at the bot- tom and sides. 87c $4.97. ool and In pretty block plaids with satine binding to match. Size 66x80. Of ecru marquisette. Double-bed size Sheet Blankets in gray or tan with pink or blue borders........... <% ) Limit, 4. For evening wear as well as less formal occasions. Sizes 16 to 44 5115 A duplicate of last week’s sale—that is, a duplicate of fine values and low price, but newer styles, bought within the past week. Copies of models at far higher prices—fashioned of— Crepe-back Satin Flat Crepe Velvet Broche Combinations Combinations Chiffon Velvet Taffeta Tailored business dresses, distinctive afternoon styles and exquisitely color- ed dance frocks. Introducing every new color-and style note of the season. In sizes for Misses and Women. Canton Crepe Moire Georgette Georgette Window Panels, 57c > 24 yards long and bullion fringe of rose, blue, gold or lavender. We Picture Three of the Newest Style-ease Shoes Built with special arch- supports, yet in no way sac- rificing style for comfort. 212—A 3-eyelet sailor tie featured in patent colt or calf, 222—A 3-strap cut-out pump featured in shining patent colt or black kid, $4.97. 252—A new 4-eyelet being shown in patent colt or black glazed kid, tie With Valance and Tie- Back to Match 77c sheer white marquisette, with white ruffles or colored ruffles of blue. Made 214 vards long. with 30-inch valance and ruffled tie-backs to match. Panels, $1.27 Of exquisite shadow and filet laces. Widths from 40 to 45 inches finished with bullion fringe. JIvory or ecru. of < ‘Women’s Part-Wool Bloomers 17c Rayon-striped. part-wool bloomers, with sturdy elas- tic at the waist and knees. Sizes 34 to 44, Pocketbooks On Sale, 77c Pouch, underarm and envelope styles, in plain colored leathers or nov elty effects. Fight good shades to choose from. Silk-and-Wool Hose, 47c Perfect quality silk-and- wool hose, i tan, gray or cordovan. Sizes 8/ to 101%. Women’s Union Suits Tc Made with bodice tops and tight knees. in sizes 36 to 44. Some with rayon o stripes.