Evening Star Newspaper, January 18, 1927, Page 28

G THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, JANUARY 18, 1927 BURGESS DEFENDS U. 5. TARIFF BOARD Senate Inquiry Insmred by; Sinister Purposes, He Says | at Investigation. The Tariff Comm'ssion was defended by Willlam Burgess, a former member of the commission, testifying before| the special Senate tariff investigating committee yesterday The whole inquiry, he said, was in- spired from within the commission for the sinister purpose of discredi s members and Presidents Hardi Coolidge. Culbertson Is Assailed. Mr. Burgess charged that William §, Culbertson, a former is and at present Minister to Rum who criticized Commissioner G for participating in the sugar when his wife owned an interest in a Southern sugar plantation, had neglected to tell the committee that he had taken an active part in the wheat case when his wife owned one quarter section of Kansas wheat land from which she received an an which, he said Glassie case nual rental of $275. was double the amount Mrs received. The former commissioner further charged that Mr. Culbertson had been employ 1 lecturer while serving on the ssion and had used the commis regularly to pre pare the lectur without author from the commission. Culber! took cred:t, he said, for ma ticles and books which the pared. Cites Newspaper Interview. During the wheat Burgess said Culbe: newspaper intervie creased tariff on wheat before the in quiry ended, which was “reprehens- fble from a judicial standpoint. He assailed Commissioner Cos for “‘unfair and inaccurate ummun_\-," and challenged him to present proof of any instance in which he (Burgess) “ohstructed procedure before the com. mission as charged by i an “‘unqual " to charges of Gilbert Hirsh, the commission’s for- eign representative, that he had used the official commission investigations FRANKLIN HONORED AT BANQUET IN PARIS Notables Pay Homage on Birthday of Great American Diplomat. By the Associated Press. PARIS, January 18.—The 150th an- v of the establishment of dip- and commercial relations be- tween France and the United States by Benjamin Franklin was celebrated at a banquet of the American Cham- ber of Commerce last night, at which notable personages of the two na- tions vied in paying homage to Frank- lin as a man, diplomat and philoso- pher. The occasion was the birthday of Franklin. Jules Jusserand, former Ambassa- dor to the United States, brought loud applause when he declared that “Franklin succeeded n his mission because he was Franklin and France was France.” He concluded by read- ing a letter of Franklin's saying: “France is really a_generous na- tion. She loves glory, but, above all, loves helping the oppressed.” M. Painleve, minister of war, de- scribed Franklin a: the “first incarna- tion of democrac. Benjamin Fraaklin is one of the American historical _figures which most appeals to the French, and this morning’s newspapers printed long articles_extolling his career and his efforts in behalf of France. U. S. Liner to Be Repaired. The liner George Washington will go into dry dock at Portsmouth, Va., on January 29 for overhauling and repairs. At the Shipping Board it was erroneously announced last week that the ship would be laid up at Portsmouth, N. H. This great bank the FEDERAL-AMERICAN 1s a Member of the Clearing House Association Take Lor2 Antf-Eamnia Tablets and the cold c 'A-K" Tablets almost instantly T peite fooms Thotin Beuralgia.sciatica, lumbago, toothache, neuritis, etc. Relieve women’s pains; endgnsomnia and Bervousness, Prescribed by doetors for 35 years. tall druggists in handv tins, 25 cents. 25 mile e e e ey . Anti-Kamnia Quiek Rellef from Pains and Mlnu Roe all year ’round OU don’t have to wait until roe is “in season” to enjoy this delicious sea food. 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The petitioner declared that the court here acted without jurisdiction in that he never was notified of the institution of divorce proceedings. and, further, that his wife was o a temporary resident of Shreveport at_that time. Passailaigue states that he was mar- ried to Florie Amelia Ramm in Charleston, November 19, 1907 ion of State pmmissions. measure would also place he juris. athletic 1 sports under ind count BILL TO BAN SPORTS. Sunday Play Unlawful. Ohio State Senator Would Make COLUMBUS, Ohio, January 18 (#). Your five-piece parfor suite reupholstered for less now than you can buy one new chair for nowadays. $9.00 Silk Tapestry cut to. $2.98 per yard—this week only. CLAY ARMSTRONG three greatest statesmen wh> under- D. €. TUBSDAY, stood war. LIEUT. COMDR. GATCH | R a— | WINS ESSAY CONTEST e e sub, —_— One midshipman ] | Paper on Statesmen and Soldiers {f " jocond | Gets Annual Prize of Naval Types of €rul Institute. | be published in | monthly magazine Special Dispatch to The Star DEADLOCK IS REPORTED ANNAPOLIS, Md Lieut. Comdr. Thomas L. ( vy War College at wport, ‘ as been declared the wi second clas netions iis article will he N\\\l Institute | nuary 18 tch of | House to Be A-rked to Decide on| Banking Measure. v ("”‘,“' | By the Asscciated Press itate. In.| Conferees on the McFadden branch % ' banking bill are deadlocked In making this announ v in the House, Repr son, the Republican leader that Monday the iouse called on to de cated he Capt. Harry tary of the orga that Comdr. Gatch will receive § in cash, a gold medal and life mem bership in the Naval Institute he winning vas entitled ¢ akest Link dealt with tesman > soldier, motto sored by Rep- |x ull, Republican leal with the branch banking of the measure and nam A Surey is G and Abraha Ocean Tramps Book Section. Fifth floo Skull-Fitting Hats Lead the Mode 15 o "30 High hats give way to the newer hats that mold the head. In fact, a skull-cap might have been the inspiration for Reboux’s successful helmet-like hat that —All Sunday sports for which an ad- mission fee is charged or a prize or purse offered would be banned in Ohio | ! under a bill introduced in the State General Assembly by Senator Joseph | k& 1233 10th St. N.W. T]{IS is Sale Prices! All wanted leathers, styles is vour last opportunity, for the Hosiery Reductions In harmony with our low shoe prices, we have reduced the price on our four styles of Full-fashioned Pure Silk Hosiery, in from six to twelve colors, as follows: $1.19-81.49-$1.59-$1.69 Three Pair Boxes $3.45—84.35—8} $4.95 Moral— suve Mone Now Frank- of New Spring Styles and Discontinued Lines ZW fim $@)@ 5 lin 7483 }January Sale ertainly the time to stock your Spring Wardrobe with Smart Shoes of every description, all at and heels. sizes and widths, though not all in some styles. sale ends shortly. All This has been the model for a whole series of delightfully new hats that closely fit the head. SKETCHED—A copy by Louison of black petaline and braided satin ribbon that is molded to the head with a crest-like fold from ear to ear to give a chic break to the rounded line, $18.50. Millinéry Section, Third floor New Printed Chiffon Voile 40-inch $I Width Entirely new—with small floral effects so much the \ogue—lhk chiffon printed voile is destined to lead in the Spring and Summer fabrics. In light and dark and tinted grounds. And a wide selection of color combinations. Cotton Dress Goods Section, Second floor. Fancy Cuff Fabric Gloves Special $1 Pair With three rows of fancy embroidery stitching on the back. In mode, tan, beige, sand and gray. A smart glove for women. We advise early selections for they will sell quickly at this low price. Glove Section, First floor. 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Reduced to $1.95 Philippine envelope chemise, beautifully embroid- ered. Were $3. Philippine costume slips, exquisitely made. $3, $5 and $6. Reduced to $2.95 These dainty garments are exquisitely embroid- ered and beautifully made. Naturally, there are not all sizes in every style, but there is a good range of sizes. Were $4 and $5. Philippine envelope chemise. French envelope chemise. French straight chemise. French costume slips. Reduced to $3.75 French hand-embroidered envelope chemise. Were $5 and $6. French straight chemise, Were $5 and $6. French and Philippine costume slips exquisitely made. Were $5 and $6. Reduced to $4.95 Splendid values in French low-neck gowns and French envelope chemise, skillfully made and em- broidered. Were $7.50. Reduced to $5.95 Beautiful French hand-embroidered and lace- trimmed petticoats and French envelope chemise. Were $10.50. Cotton Underwear Section, Third floor. Were daimily. embroidered. January Reduction Sale Girdles and Corset Combinations $5.75 $7.45 Were $8.50 to $16.50 Our finer corsets have been radically reduced for immediate clearance—including Lily of France, Woodthrop and Parame models. The finest materials—broches combined with surgical elastics—have fashioned these well fitted girdles and corset-brassieres of these famous makes that one seldom finds so low- priced. There are, fortunately, all sizes, but not all sizes in one style. Make vour selections early. STEP-IN GIRDLES CLASP-FRONT AND BACK-LACING DOUSETTES Corset Section, Third floor. MODELS COMPACTS Engraved Calling Cards for the Mid-Year Graduate You will want engraved calling cards to enclose with your graduation invitations. Here you will find styles that are uttérly correct and new. In shaded styles of Old English and Antique Roman engraving. Plate and 100 cards .......... ... 8475 In Script, plate and 50 cards.........co0neen.....$2.25 Stationery Section, First floor.