Evening Star Newspaper, January 23, 1927, Page 11

TRADE EXPOSITION SPACE GOES FAST Bigger and Better Industrial Exhibits Provided for Affair in March. Applications for additiona the third annual Industrial tion, which will be held at the Wash ington Auditorium March 919, under the auspices of the Chamber of Com merce, indicate that more business and industrial concerns of the city ill be represented than ever beforc according to a statement made public by Martin A. Leese. president of the chamber. Exhibitors 1t either or both o have applied fc was stated. Man not numbered among participants on the two. previous occasions have ! sought inclusion in the third exhibi tion. Greater Support Assured. “Response thus far to the solicita- tation of industrial and commercial houses n and around the Nationil Capital indicates that the third effort of the Washington Chamber of Com | merce to hold a visual review of busi- ness resources is heing accorded even | greater support than it has received | in the past,” Mr. Leese said “Previous ¢ e heen nently successful pointed out, “but foundations upon which our org tion_hopes to build to greater advan tage in the future. Already'our ef-| forts are bearing fruit in the ingly great manifestation on the part of bus “‘Business men who formerly recog- | #ed the advantages of participation in the industrial expositions of, the Chamber of Commerce have had their belief strengthened by the very tan- gible results which followed their displays, in the way of giving impetus to their contacts with the public. “Others who withheld judgment and were sympathetic, but not to the point of actively joining the ranks of ex- hibitors, "have -become convinced, meanwhile, of the beneficial character of The enterprise and they accordingly have indicated their decisions to take part this year Better Grouping Planned. “We are endeavoring to make each year's participation more advanta- geous for exhibitors and the public. It is only logical that it should be, and every effort is being made to in- sure this natural advancement. To < will be grouped cess to those were entered in e first two displays | dditional space, it | firms that were ents emi 80 as to provide ea. booths in whick interested. ed in this respect also have indicated thei on with the grouping ide xamples were cited at exposition headquarters to illustrate the greater interest being shown in the event. A | printing firm which exhibited last year, it was said, has reserved twice the space it had formerly, its officers indicating that they were eminently pleased with their previous experi- ence. Among the exhibitors in the com- mercial division of the show, it was | stated, there is a jewelry house which:| has applied for a 50 per cent increase | over reservations for the first two | expositions HIT THE CHARLESTON AS A “KAFFIR' DANCE” Christian Churches of South Africa | Head Campaign to Ban “Jungle” Performances. Br the Associated Press JOHANNESBURG, January 22.— The Christian churches of South Africa are attacking the Charleston, which they declare is a Kaffir dance. Simultaneously with the starting of the church campaign, notices have been posted in the shops warning employes that they will be fined or discharged if they continue to prac- tice the Charleston behind shop | counters, The Rev. W. A. Palmer, 20 years a missionary among the natives, said that modern ballroom dances approxi- mate those of the Bantu people. Another missionary said: The Charleston is called a modern dance. [ have seen the natives danc- Ing it in the jungles of Africa for the last 19 vears.” A shopkeeper in small bottle of ink which, he says,s cost 15,000 francs. With the ink he | e down the prices on all his | 7th St. |include Frederick N. { monia. | Sinclair, | conspiracy to defraud the Government | Paris displays a |~ % I Immigration Official {30 Powerful {a joint meeting of Congre: ! Washington, | tious radio relay | House of Representative | tary MRS. ANNA €. M. TILLINGHAST, Is the first woman ever to be appoint td to high office in the immigration ust having received her ap- nomtmen( from President Coolidge as commissioner of immigration at Bos- ton. 'HOLY COMFORTER CLUB T0 HOLD CARD PARTY Representative Zihlman One of | Patrons—Charles E. Ford * in Charge. club of Holy a card party Tuesday evening at the parish hall 15th and East Capitol streets. The arrangements are in the hands of a committee headed by Charles E. Ford, president of the club, assisted by Misses Mary A. Werres, Aliene Ivory, Frances Klimkiewiez, Mary L. Ford, Maurita Harvey and Ann Frances Simpson. Rev. William J. McVeigh, assistant pastor of Holy Comforter Church, is spiritual director of the club, Miss Martha R. Ford hostess at the party The 1ist of patrons and patronesses mforter forter Pa wiil hold will act as sentative from Maryland; Mrs. Andrew I. Hickey, Dr William J. Stanton. Mr. James T. Ryan, Mr. and M M. Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Simp son, Mrs. Mary J. Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Overend, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Milburn Donohoe, Mr. and Mrs. J. Taylor Branson, Dr. and Mrs. C. Murphy, Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Eckert, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Maloy, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Southern, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Allman and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Gammell FALL UNABLE TO APPEAR. FOR TRIAL. DOCTOR SAYS Former Secretary, Recovering From Pneumonic Attack. Will Not Re- vort in Court February 2. By the Associated Press. EL PASO, Tex., January 22.—There is absolutely no chance that Albert B. Fall, former Secretary of the Interior, will be in condition to appear for trial in Washington February 2, his phy- siclan, Dr. H. T. Safford, said last night. Fall is slowly recovering at his home here from an attack of pneu- The former cabinet member | is scheduled to face trial with Harry | oil magnate, on chtarges and Mrs. and Mrs Thomas In connection with the Teapot Dome oil leases. A New Home 1736 B St. N.E. Small Cash Payment $60 a Month l-rl-dlnx An lnmm & pJarse rooms and hardwoos floors throughos, eleciric: ity builtin rotrincrator, nlmfi of room for garuge to large alley. LACY & BELT 493 G St. B.W. Phone Fr. 8068 | FLORIDA TO In the Subdivisions of Boca Ratone | It is very important and may be to your best interest to communicate with Box 453-B, Star Office * fsion in the office of Mr. Our entire stock of leather must be disposed of as soon as possible. MUST VACATE MARCH 1 goods Our Only Store Opposite Lansburgh & Brother THE SUNDAY PRESIDENT'S WORDS TOBE BR[]AI]EAST Stations to | Scatter Speech on Wash- | ington Anniversary Plans. | ddresses February otion plans for the 1932 of the birth of George his words will be broad- | cast the length and breadth of the land through one of the most ambi systems ever at When President Coolidge setting celebration in niversary of the 200th an terapted. No Charge to Government William Tyler Page, clerk of the and secre Georg Washington Bi “oramission. announced at M. H. Ayiesworth of ew York. president of the National | Broadeasting Co., had offered to ar range for the broadcasting of the President’s address without charge to the Government. Final arrangements for the broad- casting, which will involve 30 stations, attered all over the country, will be | made tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock | at a meeting of the executive com- mittee of the bicentennial commis Page. This | smmission comprises four Senators our Representatives, and three private citizen: Mr. Aylesworth indicated that the s of the President will be in stantaneously transmitted all over the country through 30 velay stations located at strategi points. Those which will be used, | he indicated, will include Seattle, d, Spokane, St. Paul, St and important points on the Atlantic Coast, besides three sta- tions in the South. Mr. Coolidge will begin his address at 12:30 o'clock and through the magic of the radio his words are expected to be clearly audible to all those in this country who are able to- “listen | of the centennial night t powerful Requires ness of qualified by satisfaction. ments and Men’s Clothi highest type. Franc JEweLry Co. 627 7th St. N.W. ELGIN WATCH STAR, [ radio | | the minist, | fice learned | every paper that the report was false. Hl-. STLVANIA AVENUE AT SEVENTH f a Certain Type JOR the expanded busi- Clothing and Boys’ Cloth- ing departments, we are in need of additi experience to serve our cli- entele in conformity with Saks ideas of service and are such as Clothing salesmen of son or in writing. Steel Eight Times | Harder Than Any Other Is Shown | the Aseociated Pre \\ ATERVLIET. N. Y., January 22.—Demonstration of a steel said to be eight times harder and more durable than any manufactured in America was made at the plant of the Ludlum Steel Co. vesterda The process of manufacture w developed in the IFried Krupp lab oratories at Essen, Germany. In the demonstration steel files were worn smooth ir unsuccess ful attempt to make an impression on the new steel slloy. and the neck of a glass bottle was severed cleanly when a piece of the new process steel was used as a cutting | tool | BRIANDS NOBEL PRIZE i TARGET FOR JOKERS\ Barely | Fic- ! titious Letter Suppressed. French Foreign Minister Averts Complications By the Associated Press | PARI January 22.—Half of Briand's Noble peace prize was almost given away by practical jokers, but the foreign minister reached the newspapers and kept the story out of print—momentarily On a_quiet Sunday afternoon every | importdnt newspaper and official news received cop {of a letter apparen Picot, recently in of thie “Broken Mugs,” veterans whose faces mutilated. | T} letter, addressed Briand, thanked him most gratefully for giving | half the Nobel prize to the veterans’ elief | Jivery newspaper saw a big story in | philanthropy. It was | nearly press time, but the foreign of- the news, and notifled The secret service and even officials of the government quickly swung into line and used every possible pressure 0 suppress the story, for Briand efther would have had to make good on the gift or go through the em- barrassing performance of denying he had any such altruistic intentions as were credited to him Salesmen Men's our ional salesmen viewpoint and The require- opportunities will attract ng and Boys' the Apply in per- SPECIALS On Our Easy Payment Plan Standard Guaranteed Jeweled Movement Genuine Leather Strap Special Combination Offer Chain and Knife Famous Elgin Move- ment. Guaranteed time- keeper. Well known Keystone Case. Fully guaranteed. $16.% 50c a Substantial Three-Piece Case Guaranteed Satisfactory Special Combination WASHINGTON, D. (2 JANUARY 23, 1927—PART 1. There's Mutual Advantage in This Clearance Sale O* course, we are Cu'tlng Prlce! very COnSldcrably—but we ilnCerclv want the flmflu lots of separate pieces and suites which, for one reason or another, will not be reordered— cleared from the floors before the Spring season opens. Your selection from these special lots carries with it the usual House & Herrmann assurance of satisfaction, even though you do pay materially less than the regular price. Thus we both benefit. muau Popular Type Dining Suites In attractive design, and a very pleasing suite—consisting of the pieces as illustrated—five Side Chairs and Armchair, with Tapestry-covered seats. tion is very good throughout. Special 4-piece Dining Suite—Walnut Veneer—with substantial Gum- wood construction—a combina- tion that makes for effectiveness and durability. Suite consists of Buffet, China Closet, Serving Table and Dining $QR:50 Table. SPECIAL 1054iaca: Dining. Soite=Wal- aat and Gumwosd:: Chine Closst has grilled door panel and Chairs have Tapestry seats. Was $285. REDUCED 5237 50 Effective Overstuffed Suite A Living Room Suite consisting of three very attrac: Tieinert. Remihaioundi Flvsiidas Wik Covered with pleasing velour of attractive pat- tern and spring upholstered: reversible cushions: con- The pieces are of generous size—and the Suite is of exceptional value 3125£ tive pieces. Chair. structed and finished well. at the price. SPECIAL 3-piece Overstuffed Library Suite. Jacquard Velour, including both a:des of Seat Cushions, with plain Velour in harmonious color on Was 825000 RE- the outside backs. DUCED to Bedroom Suites It is a very attractive design: in Walnut Veneer with gum- wood doing duty where service requires strength. Both the Dresser and Vanity Case have generous size mirrors, and there is a ChifforoBe and Double Bed. Well made and g.;:;kea SPE- 8187£ 4-piece Bedroom Suite— Dresser, Chest of Drawers, Van- ity Dresser and Double Size Bed. Made of Walnut and e o R V. i Wi eneer. £ szSO& DUCED ¢o e very superior construction. Dresser, Chifforette, V anity Bench. Walnut Veneer. Was $465:00 L = "0 Spinet Desks Veneer: exczllant finish and construction. Handsome Spinet Desk: 54 inches long—piano-style lun(“ Was $110.00. RE- DUCED ¢o........ $300.00. RE- 55iece Badioom' Shrsc ecd Dresser, Double Size Bed and $575.00. RE- Spinet Desk — fine Walnut $100.00. REDUCED $ . to s 75—= Mashogany Veneer. 1802 use. price. Very attractive AVAVEL Bedroom Pieces FousPostor | Bed—Solidy Ma- hogany posts and cross rails, witli st Goureds Mialiogaity Veneer on the head board. Size eet inches wide. Was $65.00. RE- 349 -50 DUCED <o Vo Dicsser. Walnut Veneer and G iinwoadE Wi $115.00. REDUCED to sign. large size. 1§10 Highboy of fine construction and finish. Walnut Veneer. Roomy, convenient drawers. Was $90.00 $ .00 REDUCED ¢o 75= Bookcases 2-door Bookcase, with fancy grill on the glass door panels. Mahogany Veneer 620 and Gumwood. Was $78.00. REDUCED Fine Mahogany Veneer Book- case — three-compartment style. to Attractive grill work on the glass doors, splendid construction throughout. Was $145.00. RE- § .50 DUCED ¢o.... 107 Telephone Sets w'l'l::ephana Stand with Stool— t = o e 5550 $10:2 REDUCED to Telephone Stand and Chair— Solid Mahogany; fincly finished and of ylu-mu .- '%l/d';l.)‘ s ‘25_= Occasional with figured Veneer. Was $50. REDUCED to The construc- 31982 10-piece Dining Suite, of Pe- riod design—in Mahogany Ve- aeer. Excellent construction throughout. Chairs have hair- cloth seats. Was 3 $ .00 tas rsoucep 136588 Gate-leg Tables A very popular type—and with 8 legs— and the fact that all 8 legs extend to the floor adding to the strength of the Table in The understructure, too, is of graceful turning, which is unusual in Tables at this Size of top, 36x48. SPECIAL 174 Table—Octagon-shaped top. Mahogany and Gumwood in combination Period de- 13340 Separate Chairs with Velour seat Armchair, Spring upholstery. Was $42.00. RE- g 00 DUCED to 30 Strongly made of Mahogany and Gumwood. Seat and Was $4800. RE- $QK.00 DUCED to 35—— seat and back: with Velour covering s T DUCED to 254 OVueeilad Avmchisiscssgdan leather on the outside back. Loose cushion spring seat and Was $38.00 RE- DUCED to Stickley Davenports ley make. Armchair, Rocker and Dnvenport Bed, Velour $200.00. DUCED to. Stickley Dnvenport Bed—day- bed type. Plain Taupe Velour stered ends. Wa $140.00. and back. High-back Hall Armchair. back are Caned. Arm Rocker—upholstered Was $32.00. R E- ine leather, with imitation sprin g upholstery. F 133 Davenport Bed Suite—Stick- covering. W RE- 5165.0 covering. U’l\ol- $ D”CED“.-.-;- 1 15=