Evening Star Newspaper, December 2, 1926, Page 27

CLEAN POLTES URGED ON WONEN Gov. Nellie Tayloe Ross Holds Corruption Cannot Exist if Feminists Oppose It. By the Associated Press. SYRACUSE, N. Y., December 2.— Corrupt control of political affairs can exist only so long as women consent to it, Gov. Nellle Tayloe Ross of Wyoming told the New York League of Woman Voters last night. “They have the numbers,” she said, “and they thwart jt. “If the women permit themselves to be used by either party to ad- vance the cause of corrupt candi- dates they cannot escape their full share of responsibility. “The recent success at the polls of candidates for public office re- gardless of self-confessed corrupt practices suggests that the woman voters in some States failed to re- pudiate those methods and rebuke them by the ballot.” Telling the assembled women that the first duty of the citi: country and*not to p sajd that no party alle possibly excuse any citizen for pro- moting corruption by political sup- port “Principle,” she said, “must be the basis of our allegiance if any real benefit is to be derived from the en- trance of women into political life. have the power to “The truth is that women, like men. are often so keen for mere partisan or factional triumph that prin for party advantage. have secured that triumph what have they won if its on'z resuft is to place in office a candilate of unworthy standards? A corrupt public official serves neither his party nor his country.” Party organization, she asserted, is only vehicle through _which women can exert their influence. Both by voting and by taking their seats in the councils of the party, tinued, “thev ought to make olitical organiza- ached they may be that employs cor- rupt methods or nominates corrupt or unworthy candidates can rely upon their support.” oS Bill Cuts Mexico Silver Tax. MEXICO CITY, December 2 ().— The Chamber of Deputies has passed a hill introduced by President Calles reducing taxes on sflver production. The measure is intended as an offset to the handicap on the mining indu: try due to the drop in the price silver. The bill now goes to the Se: ate for action. 528 12th St. N.W. Just Below F. Street Big Reduction Sale of Exceptional Millinery An opportunity for the woman who likes a change during .95, $5.00, $7.50 " . Were $5.00 to $15.00 Handkerchiefs for Gifts A Personally Chosen Stock of Handker- in All Materials and Shades. Three Handkerchiefs in Box at $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 Single Handkerchiefs From 25c to $1.00 Scarfs, Corsage and Boutonnieres Suitable for Gifts. midseason. . Prices, $ 1.00, $1 chiefs . THE EVENING Couple Who Lived in Russia 40 Years Secking to Return to U. 8. as Citizens| ™ By the Assoclated Prees. NEW YORK, December 2.—Though they lived in Russia for 40 years, raised a family of eight children there and speak nothing but Russian, John Marks, 47 years old, and his wife, Helen, 46, told immigration officials vesterday that they were both natives of this country and had been saving for years to return. In support of their claim both pre- sented passports listing Cook County, Til., as their birthplace. Marks said that he was taken to Russia when Iy he Was & year old; his_wife said she was 3 years old when she was taken there. [Eighteen- years ago the two ‘who had come from Cook County met, fell in love and were married. 2 Even then their one thought was to come back to the United States. All the 18 years Marks has been put- ting money aside, against the. day when the dream of the trip to America might be realized. Immigration authorities were not wholly convinced that Marks and his wife are actually natives of America and an investigation has been begun. DE BERNARDI, SAILING, PRAISES U. S. OPPONENTS Declares Aid and Technical Advice Given Him by Americans Helped Him Win Schneider Race. By the Associated Prese. NEW YORK, December 2.—Sailing vesterday aboard. the liner Duilto, Maj. Amario de Bernard, Italian avia- tor, who won the Schneider Cup race at Hampton Roads, expressed appre- ciation for the reception given him and his comrades and his pleasure at the sportsmanship of his American opponents. He was accompanied by Capt. Ar- turo Ferrarin, Capt. Guascone Gua sconi, Lieut. Adriano F a, pllots: Mario Castoldi, the designer of the Italian machine, Ettore Ferretti, and Muzio Macchi, both aeronautical ex perts. Capt. Ferrarin was the pilot ple 18 obscured by the desire | R But when they | per cent off right now means this is the right time to buy Coats While stocks are still complete 2 - sr(OP 1316 G St. CITY CLUB BLDG. Millinery FOUNDED 1894 1109 F St. N.W. CLEARANCE SALE - —OF— | DRESSES Taken frbm our regular stock, and at Remark- ably low prices for quick disposal. All this sea- son’s models. 150 Dresses $ Now Formerly Priced $19.75 to $22.50 65 Dresses $ Now Formerly Priced $25.00 to $32.50 45Dresses $ Now | Formerly Priced | $35.00 to $45.00 Sizes for Women and Misses 1 1 of the plane which in” 1920 com- pleted a flight from Rome to Tokio. Maj. De Bernardl sald before sailing that part of his success in the inter- national competition was the result of information and technical advice given him by the American entrants. French Handmade LINGERIE of - Finest Crepe de Chine XQUISITE undergarments of Crepe de Chine in orchid, flesh and peach. Hand-embroidered with net inserts, trimmings of real lace and French rosebuds of ribbon. This special offering comes at a most opportune time—LINGERIE FROM PARIS— the ideal Christmas Gift! French Gowns - - - $29.50 ' Regularly $45.00 French Step-in Sets - $29.50 Regularly $45.00 ériebacher “eminine le of Individualily VETWELVE F STREET TWELVETEN ‘&JSilhouette’ Short am GHere is another striking example of the wide scope of Nisley stylez, “Silhouette” has the short vamp, broad toe and Paris heel so popular with the younger set. and patent” is the Teather Jper 2469 1339 F Street, N. W. STAR, WASHINGTON, CUSTOMS OFFICIAL HELD. Collector Acoused of Theft of 68 Oases of Ale. ERIE, Pa., December 2 (P).—Ray Yeager, deputy collector of customs of Erie, was arrested yesterday on charges of conspiracy and breaking into a Government warehouse in con- nection with the theft of 68 cases of Canadian ale from the Government ‘warehouse here some time ago. Yeager remained at his post after the warrant was served, H. W. Merris, kthe colector, declaring he would keep his deputy at work unless orders to the contrary were recetved from ‘Washington. ‘The charge against Yeager was pre- ferred by Joseph Frayne, an inves- tigator for United States District At- torney:John D. Meyer of Pittsburgh. He alleged Yeager assisted in remov- ing the ale from the warehouse and hid it in a secluded spot until it was sold to Erfe bootleggers. 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