Evening Star Newspaper, November 30, 1926, Page 31

CITY STILL GIVES TOLAPLATAFUND Sums in Excess of Amount - Asked Will Help Relief Work, However. continue to con- A Plata compiled by The Star, despite the an- nouncement of the Red Cross that the necessary amounts had been sub- Since the announcement w made $90.80 has been received anc ‘will be turned Red Cross, as were the p were received The Red Cross had asked only the amount it needed imperatively carry on the rehabilitation work of the storm area of Charles and Prince Georges counties, and when that was received from Washington, Baltimore end the two stricken counti the re- lief organization withdrew its stand- ing appeal. The additional sums received after the subscription was completed, how- ever, will be used in the La Plata 4torm area, the Red Cross made it ¥learly understood. The amount that was asked for was intended to cover ‘anly the bare and imperative ne “es, hence any additional funds t aight come to the several relief funds will serve to permit the work relief fund ; 0 be done more complete! Contributions recs Star to date a ack K *. Federation, Women's Clubs e - Mrs. Louis R. Kirch, A Friday i3t Heth M. R OW. . Frances T. Holmes Ardmore Citi: ation ... Sewing Circle Total ... AD-STAMP IS OPPOSED. Denmark to Appeal Decision on Marking Letters. COPENHAGEN, November 30 (P).— Decision of the Superior Court that the Danish postoffice authorities have ro right to stamp advertising matter on letters passing through the mail 15 to be appealed to the Supreme Court. The plaintiff, an importer, sued the 'n in an endeavor to prevent the from using the stamp “Buy S| from appearing on letters sent | his firm. The Superior Court | the plaintiff’s contention that | ttering was detrimental to the of the company. PEN WOMEN PLAN DOLLS. League Will Contribute to Ship- ment to Japan. The League of American Pen Women will contribute three dolls to the shipment of thousands which will he sent to Japan early | der the auspices of the committee on world friendship among children. The national executive board yes- terday voted to contribute the d(\ll.\t‘ which will represent various crafts of | the league. THe costumes will be de- | migned by Mrs. Grace Thompson | Seton, national_president. 5 ; ‘ Sm’w"?u% No.l Jhomas Circle Tonight— A Night in Monte Carlo A very realistic setting— No Bets, but all the excite- ment and fun you'd expe: ure enough” Monte Dancing Until 2 Favors. Main 4336 Meyer Davis® for 'amous Reservations Le Paradis Band PHistorical Crabats ECKWEAR designers of today turn to WOMAN NOVELISTS BEST. Yale Professor Holds Men Outdone in Story-Telling. NEW YORK, November 30 (#), American women are better story-tel- !lers than the men, according to Dr. William L. Phelps of Yale. At least the proZessor is positive in his opinion that “we ha of woman novelists in the and he named the seven top- notchers: in America the best | THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTOX, D. SHIP OFFICERS FACE CRIMINAL CHARGES U. S. Authorities Consider Action for Sinking of Submarine by | City of Rome. | already With civil proceedings Edith Wharton, Anne Sedgewick,| ynder way, the Government has in- Willa Cather, Dorothy Canfield, Edna Ferber, Zona Gale and Elinor Wylie. structed the United States attorney in These he cited as being far and be-| Boston to consider the advisability of vyond any similar group of men. (The names are “not in order of excel- lence,” Dr. Phelps said.) TAKAHIRA'S ROLE HERE RECALLED AT HIS DEATH Co-author With Root of ‘“Gentle- men’s Agreement” Over Jap- anese Immigration. By Radioyto The Star Copy TOKIO, November 30. Monday and Chicago Daily ht, 1926. he death of Baron K former Japanese Ambuss ngton and co-author of rakahira convention, more popularly known as the “gentlemen’s ment,” recalls events of two decades 1go, when kahira succeeded Aoki, who precipitated an_acute situation | stween Japan and the United States | by what Americans regarded as un- imely and injudicious protests against segregation of Japanese school chil- dren in California. Japan recalled Aoki and sent Taka- hira to Washington, where he con- tributed to a settiement of a threaten- ing menace of war. Takahira had to retire after his return owing to ex- treme deafness. - agree- | instituting eriminal action against the officers of the City of Rome, which collided with and sank the sub- marine $-51. Navy lega! officers said today the whole case had been placed in De- partment of Justice hands. There it was sald instruction to investigate had been sent the district attorney. Dacision as to whether criminal charges will be brought apparently rests with him.* The S-51 sunk off Block Island September 25, 19 Six_officers and 27 men lost their lives. The material loss has been estimated at $2,290,952, aospite the fact the ship ultimately wns raised and drydocked in the Brooklyn Yard. Aaks;0.000 as Damages. The Washington Gas Light Co. was sued for £10 000 damages vesterday by Henrletta Herdan for alleged personal injuries. She says she fell over a lot of timber piled on the sidewalk in front of 405 Second street southeast where the gas company had been ex- cavating to lay conduits March 30, 1925. Attorney Leo W. Simon ap- peared for the plaintiff. Baldness is hereditary, an English specialist declared recently. Bob Evans’ Maids’ Discriminating women outfit their maids at Woodward & Lothrop, where Bob Evans Uniforms are exclusively found in Wash- ington. Straightline U N I- FORMS in Black and Gray with White Col- lars and Cuffs Cotton Pongee Mercerized Pongee, $4 and $5 Cotton Poplin Mohair Silk Poplin, $7.75 to $12.50 Crepe de Chine.$19.50 Morning Uniforms.$3 Uniform Section, Third floor. Dainty APRON SETS Of sheer organdy, fine lawn, crossbar or- gandy, dotted swiss and imported organ- dies, $1 to $7.50. Net Apron Sets, $3 to $6.75. Taffeta Caps, $4. Caps, to match sets, 50c, 75c. White Uniforms, $3 to $6. Aprons and 23-Piece Tea Sets dmard & LUn —The Christmas Store CARMONA BECOMES HEAD OF PORTUGUESE AFFAIRS Premier and Dictator Assumes Presidency Relinquished by Ma- chado Following Upheaval. By the Associated Press. LISBON, Portugal, November 30.— Gen. Carmona, the premier and dic- tator, assumed power yesterday as President of Portugal. The presidency was relinquished by Bernardino Ma- chado last June. Gen. Carmona was a_party to the military upheaval in Portugal last June, when the army stepped in to accomplish that which Parliament and the civilian authorities had failed to do. With Gen. Gomes Da Costa and Comdr. Mendes Cabecadas he overthrew the constituflonal govern- ment. Then followed a series of politi- cal somersaults by which Gen. Gomes pusted Comdr. Cabecadas, only to meet a similar fate at the hands of Gen. Carmona. Upon Congress devolves the sole power to elect the President of Por- tugal. R e Rome City Body Quits. ROME, November 30 (P).—After dissensions regarding the character of the administration, Signor Cremo- nesi, governor of Rome; the vice gov- ernors and aldermen have resigned. Premier Mussolini accepted the resig- nations. Q. Thief Takes $100 Tapestry. Theft of a plece of tapestry valued at $100 from the home of Robert L. Longstreet, 1627 K street, was re- ported to the police. The tapestry presented a garden scene and ruins of a temple. It was taken from a vall in the Longstreet home. Fomgeny e ARy cimeionn Two-room suite, unfurnished, $40.00 monthly Under the management of Madduz. " Marshall. Moss & Mallory, ne. Christmas, 1926 SHOP EARLY—MAIL EARLY FOR BETTER SERVICE e R Choose This Gift for Her Granite Chiffon Silk Hosiery, $2 the pair Three pairs, six pairs, or a dozen pairs of our exquisite Granite Chiffon Silk Hose, attrac- tively packed, with your card, is sure to please. Mailed direct to any address. Granite Hose—exclusive with us in Washington— famous for fine quality, beautiful shaping and the gar- ter blocks that prevent so many needless runs—are here in all the new shades. * For the Man-Shopper Special arrangements have been made to assist you in vour selections—some one in the Hosiery Section will show you the season’s most desirable shades Write or phone your order or call yourseli. Medium - weight Chiffon Hose, lisle soles and garter tops, pair, $1.75. Chiffon Hose, 4-inch lisle top, pair, $1.75. 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DOWN STAIRS STORE the past for inspira- (Gift Furniture Section) tion, and find that in the objects of old- world artistry there lies a wealth of ideas for cravat designs and colorings. ¢ The splendor of Roman architecture; the wizardry of Moorish decorative art; the enchanting and colorful art of old Spain; the deli- cate splendor of old French master- pieces. { Historical Cravats now on sale at our counters make suit- able gifts for the discriminating man. Sidney West 14th & G Streets Special, $6-75 (In the Gift Section) Christmas Display—Smart New Handbags Hanging shelves of varied sizes, shapes and colors —to hold a few books or to display bits of rare pottery—afford a decorative idea for the living room —that may express one's individuality in many in- teresting ways and bring out unexpected beauty.in a room. Priced, $6 to $35.- Sketched—A hanging shelf in brown, red and gold, $10.50. A corner shelf of lovely design, $22.50. Furniture Section Sixth floor. $2.95 ‘The newest Bags. Smart styles in underarm, pouch and envelope shapes of fine, high-quality leathers and silks. Some fitted. Select from all smart colors. Children’s Handbags, 50c —to $1.50. Some fitted with mirror and handkerchief case. Well made, smart appearing shapes in several of the more popular colors. Umbrella Gifts Silk Umbrellas, $4.95 ‘With gttractive borders of contrast- ing color. Ambertone tips and fer- rules. Red, brown, navy, green and purple, 16-rib Umbrellas, $5.50 Heavy quality Silk; am%artone tips and ferrules; wanted colors. DOWN STAIRS STORE - R N R R N N R R R B IR B PR IR SRR IR Exquisite Tea Sets from Czecho-Slovakia—offer lovely gifts at an extremely low price. The un- usually lovely shapes, hand-decorated with luster bands, outlined in black and the black handles, top and spouts—bespeak their exceptional value. The set includes—teapot, cream pitcher, sugar bowl, six plates, six cups and saucers. Gift Section, Second floor.