Evening Star Newspaper, November 24, 1927, Page 16

16 THE WETS IN CONGRESS REDRAFT OLDBILLS New Fight for Modification | Planned as Drys Seek ! Stricter Law. Br the Associated Press A number of avowed House are busy redrafting old bills for another attempt at modification of the prohi wets” of the or rej a member e mass port of the Cramton ¥ desizned U propose a per cent ew York New publican, s expec res propo or anc rs will prot to increase are amon troduce 1 tion in Dy’ ne for by bly make | penalties furt r enforcement MEETS WITH FAVOR Chairman Owens of Committee in of the act | soug 5y Representative | Texas, who an in present a bill | nt to use tl through a « and a nation MARYLAND CITY PLAN Prince Georges County Re- ports Progress of Survey. Special D HYAT —Arthur P. committes merce of , member of the commi ge City, reported tha be believed sentiment in his commu nity in favor of the consolidation was | increasing. Dr. H. B. McDonnell of | College Park reported that people in | 1 appeared to be *on regard to the prop 0. Pooley of University | that the people of his com- | desired to learn more about | before committing them- selves. He believed ever, that if the plan was meritorious the people of the section would indorse it. Mr. Pooley named secre of the | committee. Chairman Owens is now striving to work out a proposed charter for the city, in order that the people of the territory interested might be able to | have more concrete information on the propos and in order to have something definite to lay before the of the Legislature in . 1929. Owens has written to New York for a draft of a model city charter for the guidance of himseif and members of his_committee. Appointment of W. S. Lines of | Togers Heights, to the committee will be recommended to the chamber by Mr. Owens. He recently talked to peo- ple of Rogers Heights on the planand they appeared favorable to it. He also will recommend appointment of a mem: ber from Riverdale to succeed County Commissioner Brice Bowie, resigned, and one from Hyattsville, which thus far has not been represented. Regular meetings of the committee will be held the second Tuesday in each month. | munity the plan U. S. MOVES TO ACQUIRE PRINTING OFFICE TRACT Land Wanted for Addition to Present Building to Be Condemned. The United States of through United States Attor: ton Gord Attorne; eral Hen sie and Assistant United James J. O'Leary, vi condemna- tion of certai i street be- tween North Capitol and First streets needed as an addition to_the Govern- ment Printing Office. The land is known on the as lots 803, 806, 809, 810, 811, § square 624 and a e alley in rear of lot & he marshal will be directed to serve the owners of the lots with notice of the proceeding and a com- mission of three men he court to hear evidence as to the value of the land. The award of the commmis he made to the court and the owners will be given an op- portunity to voice any opposition. Should no objection be made the award will be confirmed and the| property pass into possession of the Government on the payment of the award to the owners, be selected COAL HEARING ADJOURNED Commissioners to Resume Rate| Sessions November 29. Hoar on lake cargo coal rates have been adjourned before the Inter- state Commerce Commission until Xovember 29, when northwestern con- sumers will be heard in Minneapolis. Views of consumers and of railroads | only indirectly concerned in the con- | test were heard before the commis. | sion yesterday Gov. Christianson of Minnesota told m that he represented vestern consumers of coal | gainst the temporary | ion to allow | 1, Ken-| nessee to reduce lake | ents per ton. The | vest could not understand, thy governor said, why the commission felt it necessary to prevent “the pros- perous hern railroads from r ing the voluntary reduction they ten der.” | in_protesti refusal of roads servi tucky and Tc ) conl P - Staunton Library Opens. Dispatch to Th AUNTON November on Public Library ope 3 e first time. Book bor red 1o the number of 47. Star. rowers reg The librar Sitk sm K h has hecome A problem is =aid 10 he s us much as 0 a week. NI | some s EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., VEMBER 24, 1927. THURSDAY, N Of Course There’s a Santa Claus! —And the time isn’t far off when he will be making his annual visit! Do you realize that everything is ready in the store—fresh, new and beautiful! Now is the Have YOU begun to think of Christmas? time to do one’s Christmas Shopping—and where else can one do it so pleasurably as at Jelleff’s. $5 to $6.50 Sweaters—$3.95 Only 37 of them—and not many of each kind—but the group includes a good assortment of slip-on styles in just the right weight for wear now. worsted, angoras and zephyrs, and a choice of ombre, striped and jacquard pat- Good colors, too—and smart necklines—$3.95. terns with some in plain colors. Sportswear Shop—Fourth Floor Novelty Clearing $5.00 to $7.95 Girdles—$4.35 Broken sizes of very popular and desirable makes—come in early to be fitted. Front-fastening styles in broche and elastic—14-inch length and well boned. And step-in girdles of elastic and broche in 14 and 16 inch lengths—also well boned— flesh color only, 24—$1.50 Brassieres, 85¢c . Clearing an interesting group of rayon or ribbon and lace models—becayse the Size range is broken. elleff s A FASHION INSTITUTION Paris Washington New 0! Sharp, Quick Apparel Clearing—A Big Day Ahead! After a big season—a bi lot of odd garments for clearaway! But the time is short—the big Christmas rush is closc upon us. So now for Fridav—Smart styles from best-selling lines—and prices low indeed! Difficult to find your size perhaps—hut when found— vhat a “find!” But that is Jelleff’s way—A Clearing that CLEARS!—Begins promptly at 9:15 in the morning! Some Wonderful Frocks in the Clearing of Women’s Dresses —And there’s a great choice in the very desirable black and tan shades for daytime—and soft pastels for college, business and street wear. 30—WOMEN'S $16.50 and $19.50 TAILORED SILK FROCKS—an ex- cellent opportunity for the business women, for these are at- tractively styled, well made models, in satin, canton crepe, gette and jersey—just a few of each style and color. One-pi and two-piece—straightline and draped—and a choice of black, navy blue, marine blue and beige—sizes 36 to 42............. $10 6—WOMEN'S $25 EVENING FROCKS—four in black satin, attrac- tively draped and rhinestone trimmed—the other two in maize chiffon, with detachable lona s'eeves 3 3y .$15 25— WOMEN'S $25 AFTERNOON FROCKS—at a saving cf $10, and these are all recent models—crepe faille two-piece frocks. with ribbon trim in cocoa and black—crepe faille coat frocks, in navy blue and beige—black georgette velvet-trimmed frocks and black or beige crepe satin frocks, with sunburst tucking—| satin, front-flared—black velvet and satin combinations—| canton crepe surplice frocks and black crepe faille button-trim- med tailored frocks. Choice at...... 15 20—WOMEN'S $25 FROCKS—another good group of odd numbers left over from recent presentations—black, marine blue and cocoa satins, in one-piece models, with lace vestees or collars, with tucked hiplines, with fagotting and gold belt. Black georgette faille crepe coat frocks, black georgette velvet-trimmed frocks— and stunning appliqued or wool embroidered jersey frocks, in tan, marine blue and red $15 14—WOMEN'S $25 AFTERNOON FROCKS—smart models every one of them—some in wool georgette, green and elephant—a few black satin cocktail frocks with metal blouses, black georgette and satin frocks, embroidered or touched with metal lace; black georgette and velvet frocks and a few brown and tan mso1t;e;a 2—WOMEN'S $33.50 AFTERNOON FRO with a velvet draped skirt and metal cloth bodice—the other a black satin coat frock of very distinctive styling...... 5 7—WOMEN'S ¥49>50 AFTERNOON FRO $20 because there are only a few of them left—some black satin two- piece frocks, with tiered skirts; three black and cocoa satin draped frocks, and one smart tan crepe faille satin. Choice - g bk sl sa ke A iy .$29.50 6—WOMEN'S $49.50 to $59.50 EVENING GOWNS—come early for these frocks—there's a two-piece effect, in orchid chiffon; a violet chiffon, front-draped model; a peach georgette, with cai back and draped skirt—several georgette bolero frocks and an ibis pink draped satin, at. $25 Women's Dress Sports Frocks! Two groups of the smart light-weight woolens —for college—business and street wear. $1650 JERSEY SPORTS FROCKS—one-piece styles, in a wide as- sortment of attractive effects—collarless and collared types, fea- turing interesting pin tucks and pleatings—and quite a few in coat models. Choice of green, rose, red, powder blue, navy blue and Napoleon blue. Sizes 34 to 40.. $12.50 $25 SPORTS FROCKS—in an interesting group, which includes silk and wool combinations, with novel appliques—two-piece wool jerseys, smartly pin tucked—one-piece novelty woolens, in plain or siriped patterns. Grey, tan, green and navy blue. Sizes 34 Clearing—Morning Frock Shop! Fourth Floor 40—S$10.50 Dresses, $7.95 Both light-weight wool crepe and fine spun jersey— Navy blue—tan—green-—brown—French blue—rose color and red dresses for young women in sizes 14 to 18 years—and women's sizes 36 to 44. ; Two-piece for sportswear and one-piece for office or street wear. Some have smart pleated skirts, clever tuckings and smartly stitched seams. Some have novelty embroideries and appliques of velvet, Vee shape and student necklines. Some with ties and belts. You should have one or two. Sportswear hop—Second Floor op—Fourth Floor Buy gift underthings Friday! Lovely Silk Underthings Fresh new pieces Step-i = Chemises Step-ins $1.95 & $ Chemises 1 IBJ;::;; ::u 3 AT $1.95—beautifully made step-ins and full cut chemi good quality crepe de chine—cleverly trimmed with valel laces and fine net—in new ways—and some of the step. . adorable georgette ruffles. They come in flesh color, peach, nile, orchid and maize—at $1.95—think of it! AT $3—you'll find heavy crepe de chine che y with dainty Brittany or Valenciennes pattern laces—and tailored chemises with clever new appliques and embroideries. And at $3, dance sets, consisting of crepe de chine brassieres and step-ins, trimmed with cream-colored laces or net—and bloomers of heavy crepe de chine, with georgette ruffles—a very popular gift item. srey. Sh Second Floor , trimmed WITH ANY $2 PURCHASE IN OUR TOILET GOODS SHOP— Hudnut Deauville Gift Package —including a miniature size Deauville face powder and Deau- ville perfume in an attractive gift bo 75c¢ St. Denis Variegated Bath Salts, 59¢ $5 Bourjois Toilet Water, $1.50 Jasmine, chypre, rose and cyclamen odors, in the popular French toiletry. $2.50 Bourjois French Face Powder, 75¢ Cosmetics Shop—Street Floor Discontinued Styles $7.50 and $12.50 Pumps and Oxfords Sorosis and Other High-Grade Makers 2 Pairs $5.45 —or $3.25 for single pair About 500 pairs of smart footwear! Of course, you won't find every style or color in your size—but all sizes are included in this group—and you'll find a wide choice in each size. These Materials— These Colors— Kid Suede Black Grey Patent Leather Velvet Tan Blue Calf Satin Brown Beige High, low and medium heel types— Sizes 2/, to 9—Widths AAA to C -ALL SALES FINAL Sorosis Shoe Shop—Street Floor Wanted Materials and Furs in Women’s Coat Clearing! —The most popular materials of the season and beautiful selected furs that vou'd never expect to find reduced so early in the season! 4—WOMEN'S $69.50 BROADTAIL CLOTH COATS—Smart straight- line models with shawl collars of black or brown skunk.. $45 7—WOMEN'’S $69.50 and $79.50 SHAWL-COLLARED COATS—One in _moonlight blue veloria with pointed wolf shawl collar and cuffs; one in red suede cloth with badger shawl collar and five in black or moonlight blue Veloria or Venise with shawl! collars and cuffs of ringtail or platinum wolf A P ere. 385 12—WOMEN'S $89.50 and $98.50 RICHLY FURRED COATS—Choice of moonlight blue and tan Rayosa, Broadcloth and Suede with shawl collars and cuffs of skunk, wolf or cross kit fox—black Broadcloth with stunning red fox shaw! collars and cuffs—brown velveteen with brown fox shawl collar and cuffs—moonlight blue Kashmir Suede with beige caracul shawl collar, cuffs and border—moonlight blue Rayosa with platinum wolf hemline tuxedo and cuffs—just think of such coats at only ..$65 5—WOMEN’S $110 and $115 MAGNIFICENT COATS— with luxurious red fox shawl collars and borders—tan Rita with blonder wolf hemline, tuxedo and cuffs, and black Mal cross kit fox shawl collars and cuffs—in this group at... Wonderful Savings in Travel Coats! 4—WOMEN’S $35 to $49.50 SPORTS COATS—One in blue mixture with a fur-edged collar—two grey and tan mixtures—and one Mostly Sizes 16 and 18 Years in These Misses’ Frocks —The greatest clearing of the year! Come early—No duplicates, of course—and buy carefully—No exchanges! 8—Misses’ $19.50 and $29.50 Frocks 1—Misses’ $19.50 red satin crepe bolero frock... 1—Misses’ $19.50 brown silvermist frock . 1—Misses’ $19.50 beige jersey frock.... 2—Misses' $29.50 ensemble frocks with chailis 3—Misses’ $29.50 white georgette frocks. coats .. eseiaserssenssenenne ¥ A G e 15—Misses’ $19.50 to $29.50 Frocks 3—Misses' $19.50 silvermist one and two piece models in navy blue o e v 3—Misses” $19.50 smartly tailored jerseys with wide suede belts in navy blue 2 2—Misses’ $19.50 hazelnut and green wool geor- gette with georgette collars and cuffs..... 2—Misses’ $25 georgette and velvet combina- $ tions, bolero and straightline effect with rhinestone ornaments .... 1—Misses’ $29.50 white georgette frock. 4 2—Misses’ $29.50 white evening frocks of geor- gette and chiffon, scalloped and pleated tiers 2—Misses’ $19.50 satin frocks in rose and black 32—Misses’ $19.50 to $29.50 Frocks 12—Misses’ $25 blue, marron glace, brown, black and navy blue satin frocks, one and two grey tweed wooltex coat............ W .v0 . $15 J_ppiece s"é;ds%“ ............. o 5 3—WOMEN’S $49.50 and $59.50 CRAIGLEIGH COATS—Two grey {—Misses! $2050 red printed veive . and tan and one blue mixture with a squirrel collar. All of the §—Misses’ $25 red and green georgetie frocks . famous 100% virgin wool Craiglieigh coating............. 25 —Misses’ $19.50 tan and green satin frocks. .. 2—WOMEN'S $59.50 and $69.50 CAMEL'S HAIR CLOTH C — 1—Misses’ $29.50 grey imported wool georgette. 3—Misses’ $29.50 green and navy crepe sports models i 1—Misses’ $19.50 one-piece wo 1—Misses’ $29.50 red chiffon evening frock. . 3—Misses’ $20.50 white evening frock, I trimmed . 2—Misses’ $29. frocks of georgette. ... 2—Misses’ $20.50 crepe and georgette fracks. 28—Misses’ $29.50 to $39.50 Frocks 3—Misses’ $2050 brown and black chiffon velvets : 3—Misses’ $20. fantomeen s One natural tan with squirrel collar—the other untrimmed with raglan_yoke S $35 8—WOMEN’S $69.50 and $79.50 brown imported mixtures with kit fox, beaver and skunk collars: - one with a squirrel shawl collar and a few with Jap fox shaw! e collar and cuffs. ... ... .. .0..ieiiiiiiii i iieiiiiiiaas! 5 2—WOMEN’'S $110 FUR-TRIMMED SWANSDOWN COATS— Lovely aristocratic models in beige with matching squirrel . collars G T Women's Coat Shop—Second Floor Plenty of all black and shawl fur ccllars in Misses’ Coats —In fact, so smart is every one of these coats only the tremendous reductions would tell you it's a clearance group! 10—MISSES’ $79.50 and $89.50 RICHLY FURRED DRESS COATS— all with shawl collars and deep cuffs of such smart furs as black lynx, civet cat and ringtail. A choice of black, moonlight blue and green and very lovely coatings.................. . 12—MISSES’ $85 and $95 ONE-OF-A-KIND COATS—dress and sports styles, in lovely Malina, Broadcloth and Jeweleen—clever side flared and straightline medels. with waist-deep shawl, mush- room and even full-length tuxedo collars of such desirable furs as badger, beaver. Choose from black, new tan, Volga green and moonlight blue, at el $59.50 6—MISSES’ $95 ALL-BLACK COATS—perfectly stunning models, in fine black Broadcloth. with shawl collars and deep cuffs of sitky black lynx—and they are to go tomorrow at.. ....... . G 8—MISSES’ $95 to $110 LUXURIOUSLY FURRED COATS—and i such furs as Jap fox, pointed wolf and Janette sable, in shaw! or . $ tuxedo collars and deep cuffs—Broadcioth, Malina and Modena, Ivet , tan and navy ports models in one-pie styles .. 3—Misses’ $29.50 navy biue crepe b one-piece models with pleated flounces. . B—Misses’ $29.50 smartly trimmed jersey frocks, one and two piece models in green, rose, beige and navy blue...... 2—Misses’ $29.50 satin frocks, two-piec effects in black and red.. 2—Misses’ $29.50 crepe frocks, velvet trim- med in black and red.. 5 A 2—Misses’ $29.50 crepe frocks, one-piece models with pleated flounces in black " and navy blue.. . 3—Misses’ $20.50 biack chiffon frock med in velvet : i ¥ Misses' $35 chiffon velvet frocks, one: piece models with rhinestone ornaments 1—Misses’ $39.50 maize georgette evening 15— Misses $35 to $49.50 Frocks 3—Misses’ $49.50 printed chiffons in rose and 319.50 ve . # isses’ $49.50 chiffon evening frocks trimm in tulle in orchid and pink.... 1—Misses’ $49.50 flesh color evening frock 2—Misses’ $35 blue canton crepe frock, ve in black, new tan, red and moonlight blue—at only........ $79.50 15—MISSES’ $110 and $135 UNUSUALLY DISTINCTIVE COATS— each one a study in smartness and luxury, and just one or two of each style—Malina, Mignon and Broadcloth, with lavish use of fitch, natural squirrel, red fox and skunk, in shawl collars and rown . 1—Misses’ $39.50 beige two-piece crepe frock ! deep cuffs. A choice of black, new tan, grey and moonlight with flesh color collar and cuffs.. blue ... S e e BN $39.50 chiffon ensembles in navy and 3—MISSES’ $29.50 and $39.50 COATS—novelty checked waslens, in A A R . . . ... oo e ncccbiianss s ansmaphans nyanssnssasesd 15 16—Misses’ $39.50 to $49.50 Frocks 3—MISSES’ $39.50 and $49.50 SPORTS COATS—checks and plain colored navy blue smart woolens, in well tailored models..... $25 —Mi 9.50 satim frock: ith flared skirts, side drapes and 2—Misses’ $3 sa rocks wi ide R lace trimmed in brown and blue.. 2 8—MISSES’ $69.50 and $79.50 SPORTS AND DRESS COATS— 2—Misses’ $39.50 brown satin tailored frocks. 3—Misses’ $45 black satin frocks...... Misses’ $49.50 black georgette frock. : 1—Misses’ $39.50 black satin crepe frock with novelty tucked blouse and flared skirt. ...$29.50 2—Misses’ $39.50 fantomeen frocks, two-piece tailored models in red and navy blue . .$29.50 2—Misses’ $39.50 crepe and metallic cloth frock: $29.50 2—Misses’ $29.50 1—Misses’ $39.50 orchid chiffon evening frock.. $2! 19—Misses’ $39.50 to $69.50 Frocks 2—Misses’ $59.50 wedding gowns with wide lace flounces and bodices trimmed in lace and beads. $35 1—Misses’ $49.50 flesh color chiffon evening frock with faille rib- bon girdle e $3! 1—Misses’ $39.50 brown crepe two-piece frock 3_Misses’ $49.50 printed transparent veivet frock 6—Misses’ $45 transparent velvet frocks, two-piece models with exquisite lace collars and cuffs. $35 1—Misses’ $45 black velvet and metal cloth frock 1—Misses’ $59.50 black evening frock of velvet and es’ $49.50 black velvet and silver cloth evening frocks 2—Misses’ $69.50 transparent velvet frocks with coral chiffon yokes studded with brilliants. . .$35 8—Junior Misses’ $16.50 to $25 Frocks Satin, canton crepe, tweed—even velvet in this group—all recent models in such desirable colors as tan, French blue, porto red and black. The velvets are in ensemble and two-piece effects and the others in clever sports styles ...$1250 Misses’ Frock Shop—Third Floor 49.50 white faille taffeta beaded evening frocks. . 950 value tales. models! Two more days—IFriday and —and though we don’t quote prices the orig And choice of hats by these famous makers— Rolande Maurice Ace-High And many others—leaders in the fielld—iwhose names we are not permitted to quote. wonderful savings in this group of Modena, Veloria and Broad- tail Cloth Coats—with collars of skunk, lynx and kit fox, and some with fur cuffs. Brown and tan, black and green 14—Junior’s $49.50 to $59.50—$29.50 Really wonderful bargains for these are all good coats in_desir- able fabrics, Venise, Neuzealia and Suede cloth—and they’re trimmed with generous shawl or mushroom collars—some even with fur cuffs of beige and grey wolf, American kit fox and Manchurian wolf— there's a choice of good colors, too—black, tan, red, green and navy blue. Misses’ and Junior Coat Shops—Third Floor Larger Size Coats, $95 Unusual clearing—dress coats with choice furs— sizes 4214 to 507 with the longer line needed by many women. Regularly $110 to $125— These coats consist of straightline models, in broadcloth, kashmir twill and the season’s fine suede coatings, and in- clude black as well as new tan, pewter and moonlight shades —lavishly trimmed with beautiful furs—lynx, fox, mole, beaver and skunk. Rather an extraordinary opportunity. $8 All-silk Umbrellas $5'90 —A good idea to take advan- tage of this great special sav- ings in gift umbrellas. They're ever so good looking—sixteen- rib style, with kyota frames, gold or silver finished—and with perfectly stunning am- berite handles, tips and fer- rules. Green, blue, purple, red and brown. $5.90. Umbrella Shop—Street Floor For Friday! 500 pieces stunning Novelty Jewelry » 1 —Quite an assortment of good- looking artificial pearl neck- laces, gold-finished necklaces, colored stone chokers and ever so many smart rhinestone brooches and _ earrings — for your choice at $1. 300 pieces $3.50 Jewelry $ 1 .95 —The loveliest constructed pearis—plain and baroque, in chokers, 60-inch ropes, pendant effects—and clever styles in constructed jade and coral necklaces s> very smart now. Street Floor Smart Linen Collar and Cuff Sets, 95¢ Lovely enough for gifts— these linen sets trimmed with lace or embroideries. e in a soft ecru shade; vee and round necklines. Neckwear Shop—Street Floor Broken Sizes in Washable Fabric Gloves, 85¢c Smart slip-ons and very good-looking nowvelty cuff styles. They're splendid, dura- ble quality, in good shades. too—tan, mode, putty and beige. Glove Shop—Street Floor New Ruffled i Costume Slips —of “wonder” satin—a clever silk and rayon $1 -95 mixture ...... It's a lovely shimmering ma- terial that wears and launders beautifully, and it makes such good-looking slips, well tailor- ed and finished at the bottom with attractive scalloped ruf- fles. You'll find white, flesh color, peach, nile, rose, green, beige, black, navy blue and French blue, in sizes 36 to 44. Fur Coats $165 These fine coats for sell- ing tomorrow at $165— Black caracul with black fox crush collar, $165. Cocoa kid caracul with brown fox crush collar, $165. Caracul lamb—fox shawl! and crush collars, $165. Baby seal—self trimmed— Johnny and shawl collar, $165. Galant squirrel (dyed coney). self trim, $165. American opossum, self trim- med, $165. % Small and large sizes— in the above—extra values at $195. Fur Section—Fourth Floor TWO MORE DAYS—THAT’S ALL FOR Blue Bird Blossom Tappe Hyland Hayman Real Millinery Shop—Street Floor. Your Choice—Any Hat in Stock (excepting Madelon and Knapp-Felt Hats, which we are not permitted to reduce) 2 Regardless of their former prices—which in each case means tempting savings aturday—for your choice of any of these smart hats at § inal tickets on each hat will tell you fascinating Choice of our own stock and hundreds of new hats that arrived this week—choice of smart felts, soleil velours, metal effect, velvets, laces and satins—choice of small turbans and smart brim hats—choice of black and the smart Fall shades at $5.85. Imports Borgos Gidding Knickerbocker All head sizes, with plenty of young styles in large head sizes, as well as small—and clever new matrons’