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JAPANESE REFUSE T0 CAST BALLOTS Regent Elections Show Many Permitted to Vote Fail to Go to Polls. Correspondence of the Assoclated Press. TOKIO.—Itecent ~Japanese prefec- tural elections, conducted un new manhood suffrage law, disclosed tha* many citizens having the right to vote either refused to go to the folls or, if they were induced to cast their first ballot, had not the slightest idea what they were voting for. Po- 1 leaders believe it will be many years before the average Japanese understands suffrage or elections will mean expression of the opinion of the majority. For hundreds of years the Japanese have been governed by imperial edicts. Only in recent times have there been elections and then_ only ~propertied classes were permitted to vote. vears ago the politiciins sta campaign for manhood suff ing every male Japanese 2 age the right to vote. The passed after one of the mo: sessions of the Diet in history. It was at first believed that the Iabor element would take a prominent part in the prefectural elections, but apparently there was no polit 0- hesion among the working Vi The two national parties, the kai and the Minseito—the Sei ai is now the government party—were the principal factors, and they were inter- ested only because the results may in- fluence the national election next Spring. . the | 16-Story By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, December scraper grocery store in th is to be erected shortly after Janu- ary 1 next by Hillman's, the State street department store, now clos ing out its business there, A 16-st space for y_building to provide Stop and Shop,” ry. busi- Michigan _boulevard groct ness which Hillman's has acquired, and for Hillman's grocery depart- ment (the only branch of the State o ington 000. p, will maintain separate man- he lower offices, Resignation Accepted. accepted t. Willlam O. The President of $3.000.- floors of ha Medic: 1 Corps in July, s been station Grocery Building Planned In Chicago’s Loop the building will used for the grocery stores and their own bakeshops, . with the upper floors converted into THE TVENING S LOUSLEADS N FURBUSINESS Millions of Dollars in Pelts Trag!ed in Annually at Raw Market. the Correspondence of the Assocfated Press. T. LOUIS.—Trading bright-colored ., flashy trinkets and attractive knick-knacks to Indians for furs and pelts, early settlers who founded St. Louis in the elghtheenth century created an industry that has grown stores, own- new leading primary raw fur market of the world. In the pioneer days, when Pierre Laclade and Auguste Chouteau came up from New Orleans with their fol- lowers and settled on the site of St, Louis, expensive furs and pelts were troded by the red men in exchange for a few cents’ worth of novelties. Amounts to Millions, Today the volume of fur business handled here annually amounts to millions. One of the most important angles of the trading is the semi-annual auction held by the Federal Govern- ment, at w h expensive seal skins obtained on the Pribiloff Islands, the nited States seal reserve off the Alaskin Coast, are sold. The sales are Stieff the until now the city is regarded as the| & STAR., WASTITNGTON. held in May and October, and §500,000 usgally changes hands. / Buyers from over the Unitéd States and_representatives of fur houses in London, - Parls and other European cities attend the auction. Black seals were in greatest demand at the last vith **Bols de Campeche,” ot 10§ rown, next. Shipments Lead World. More shipments of pelts come to the St. Louis market from its 25 fur houses in the trapping grounds than to any other market in the world, officials of the mart say. Through the St. Louls sales, prices are estab- lished for furs throughout the world. St. Louis fur houses handle all weal «kins for the Government. The catch is sent here for dyeing and later is sold at auction Skeleton Finally Completed. | Correspondence of the Assoclated Press. ADA, Ohio.—Back in_the 70s | dents pf Ohio Northern University gan assembling a skeleton in the bi- ology laboratory. Whenever they ob- | talned a new bone they would add it. skeleton is complete and has prominent place in the Wlop D. C. FRIDAY. DECEMBER °. WOMEN RANK-HIGH AS PALEQGRAPHERS Replacing Men in Study of Ancient Manuscripts and Customs. Correspondence of the Assoctated Press. PARIS.—Women are running men out of what males seemed to regard as safe territory, the study of ancient - | manuscripts and knowledge of old cus- toms, language and history. Ten young women and ten young men passed the examinations this year for admission to the Ecole Nationale des Chartes, the government, school that trains paleographers and 'keepers 1927. of archives. The women, however, outranked the men. In 98 years oply t§o women have been admfifed to the school. . Gene. vieve Aclogue, now the Vicomtesse de Llire d'Espagny,, was the first one, in 1909. Ten years later Mile. Ducaffy started the after-war invasion and each year since there have been more woman applicant: Maurice Prou, the head of the insti | f tution, admits he is an old-fashioned | anti-feminist, shocked at modern man- ners and preferring the past to the present, as “befits one who has live his life deciphering ancient writin, He admits also that women excel the | men in the erudite studies of the | school, although he would prefer them | to leave him and his man students in | peace. | SN L “Mike” Hampers Preacher. Correspondence of the Assoctated Press. ASHEVILLE, N. C.—Speaking over | | the radio cramps the style of evan gelist, the Rev. Mel Trotter believes. He says he is not accustomed to standing still while preaching, but has promised to do his best to stay in his tracks for radio audiences. Econom-eyes! USINESS is business. But this business of folks trying to fool themselves into thinking ten-cent-store glasses are good enough is the height of false economy. Noth- ing is too good for your eyes and just any old thing isn’t good enough. It will cost you less in the end to get a proper pair of glasses if you need any at all. And remember this—eyes properly cared for seldom require corrective devices. Save your eyes. That's the best way to economize. We suggest regular periodic eye examinations by Etz experts. Today— Jee Etz and See Better’ 1217 G Street~ dward &lg@yp —1he Christmas Store Christmas Savings Checks Cashed, Ist and 8th Floors PRESIDENT’S GRANDSIRE’S INSURANCE PO’ ICY FOUND Solid Sterling Attractive Gitts and Interesting Values Straight-Life Plan Cost Calvin G. Coolidge, Farmer, $80.70 for $1,500. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, December 2.—Docu- mentary evidence of President Cool- idge's “dirt farmer” lineage has been found by a librarian of the Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Co. in the company’s home office in Hartford, Conn. / It ie a yellowed life insurance pol- jcy written in 1868 on the life of Calvin G. Coolidge, “farmer,” of Ply- mouth, Windsor County, Vt. He was a grandfather of President Coolidge. The policy was taken out by the President’s grandfather when he was 53 years old. It was for $1,500 on the straight life plan at a cost of $80.70 a year and when the insured man died the money passed to John C. Coolidge, the President’s father. THREE HUN'I"ERS KILLED. Pennsylvania Deer Season Opens ‘With Death Toll. HARRISBURG, Pa., December 2 (#). —Pennsylvania’s deer season opened yesterday with death to at least three hunters. Howard Thompson of Jersey Shore was shot to death by a_member of his own hunting party. Maynard Gris- wold of Brookside was found wounded near Jersey Shore and died on his way to a hospital. Edward Meyers, Larryville, was fatally injured when struck by a car while on his way to the forest. . —_— Bills Have Same Birthday. Correspondence of the' Associated Press. CHICAGO.—The stork was in a whimsical mood when he called on three generations of Hilliards. Father, ‘son and grandson—all answering to the nickname ‘Bill"—were born on the same day.. William J. Hilliard, 65, “of Elmhurst; his son, William R., 38. and his grandson, William B., 5, all fizlebrate Novembey, 3 as their natal y. Stieff ““Rose Patiern” Tea Spoon Whitmore and Gompany | Silverware The Gift Supreme ONE could hardly select a handsomer gift than this famous solid silverware with its smart, deep -carved Rose Pat- tern. And nowhere can one purchase greater value for the price in solid silver of equal quality. We especially recom- mend it as a gift in the follow- ing popular assortments. Assortment $50 Six Tea Spoons . Six Knives Six Forks One Sugar Spoon . One Sauce Ladle .. One Butter Knife . One Pie Server .... $ 6.00 $18.00 $15.00 $ 225 $.2.00 $275 .5 4.00 Total for 22 pieces Assortment $75 Eight Tea Spoons Eight Knives . Eight Forks .. Eight Salad Forks One Sugar Spoon One Sauce Ladle One Butter Knife One Pie Server.. Total for 36 pieces...........$75.00 1225 F STREET N.W.. ‘Washington b.G. ‘ . 0l to one’s wardrobe. models. Misses’ Smart Frocks Very Specially Priced $ I 9.50 A very unusual offering. And a most timely one, too, when most every one adds a few frocks Correct styles for nearly every occasion are in this selling which includes ten distinctive A very fashionable line-up of col- ors. Frocks fashioned of a heavy quality Flat Crepe, and Suede Crepe, a lovely new fabric. Colorful Embroidered Hats and Gold-Outlined Hats 510 These gay hats are particularly smart and accentuate the fur collar of your Winter coat. You will find many chic color combinations and styles. Then, too. there are smart satins and bengalines— some with a clever brush on the side. Youthful Models and Matrons’ Models Large Headsizes Included in this Group MILLINERY SECTION, THIRD FLOOR. An Exceptional - * Christmas Opportunity Quilted Robes $8.75 You doubtlessly have a quilted robe ar, two noted on your Christmas list. "Avail; yourself of this exceptionally low price and buy while the selection is complete. Of satin-face fabric, lined and interlined, finished with silk cord and tassel. An exceptional value. Other Quilted Robes, including the new Printed Robes, to $40. NEGLIGEE SECTION, THIRD FLOOR. At this very low price Crepe de Chine Pajamas the Gift for the College Girl At This $5.95 Attractive Price There are many charming styles—lace-trim- med and tailored—just the ones girls adore. Make your selections while the range of sizes and colors are complete. SiLk UNDERWEAR EECTION, FIRsT FLOOR. Satin Girdles, $3.50 Dainty lace-trimmed girdles In pink and peach. Unusually soft satin and narrow dainty lace combine in these boneless garments. Longer in back to give smooth clinging lines under any dress. Corser SecTION, THIRD FLOOR. Sille Slips, $7-50 Are Most Acceptable Gifts Crepe de Chine Costume Slips, trimmed with georgette ‘and appliqued embroid- ery.- In shades of white, flesh and black. And what mother or sister wouldn’t be : pleased to receive one. = Good quality Crepe de Chine Costume Slips, in white and flesh, trimmed with lace. ‘All sizes 36 to 44. CostuME Surp SectioN, THIRD FLOOR. Christmas Gifts For the Sportswoman or the woman who wears Sports Clothes il i Sports Scarfs and Squares, in a wide choice of colors and pat- terns, $2.95 to $5. Smart New Rings, for squares and | triangles, $1.50. Animal Pins, the newest sports vogue, offers a wide variety in- cluding almost every animal in the zoo. Priced, $1 to $2.50. Novelty Sports Pins, $1 to $2.95. Leather and Felt Sports Flowers, in sports colors, $1.50. S o, Riding Pins, crop shapes, in silver- ¥ | like and gold-like finishes, $1 to $3.50. Cuff Links, with horse’s head, in colored enamel, $1 to $2. Sports Ties, including the new monogram tie, $1.25 to $1.75. Tie and Handkerchief Sets, in many colors and designs, $2 to $3.95. Sports Belts, in collegiate stripes and plain colors, 75¢ to $1. SPORTSWEAR SECTION, THIRD FLOOR: Misses’ Dress SecTioN, THmD FLOOR. Handmade and Hand-Embroidered Philippine Lingerie The kind that is found exclusively at Woodward & Lothrop, and the kind you’ll want to give for Christmas Gifts. Silk Philippine Lingerie Made of the finest crepe de chine, in soft flesh—for the woman who prefers silk, yet who desires the fine Philippine handwork. Gowns, $12 Chemise, $10 Nainsook Philippine Lingerie Lovely gowns, made of the soft, fine nainsook, that we send to the Philippines, where it is handmade and hand-embroidered. Nainsook Gowns, ‘$1.75 to $5 SILK UNDERWEAR SECTION, FIRsT FLOOR. CorToN UNDERWEAR SECTION, THIRD FLOOR. Alligator Oxfords, ¥10 A Most Exceptional Value A Genuine Alliga- tor Oxford, in the smart new amber shade. The style is a copy of a very expensive model, * with three cut- outs .in the quar- ter, blind eyelets, light welt sole and Cuban heel. An Unusual Value In A Davenport Bed Suite Three Pieces and Mattress, $195 If you are confronted with the problem of making one room serve as two, yow'll be interested in this Karpen Davenport Bed Suite. There is a sofa that unfolds into a bed for two, a roomy rocker and armchair and a good Stearns & Foster layer felt mattress is in- cluded. The suite is upholstered in a beautiful taupe and rose jacquard velour. It’s a cane panel type with separate, loose, reversible cushions and priced complete for $195. MAYER & CO. Seventh Street Cold-Weather Notes from Our Hostery Section Women's Spattees; * with turn-over cuffs in tan, gray and black mixtures. Also in plain shades of camel, gray and black. Pair..........$2.50 to $4 Women’s New “Zip-on” 'Legettes, in fawn, oxford gray and beige. Pair, $5 Women’s Full-fashioned plain Silk-and- Wool Hose, in lovely heather mix- tures. . Pait.. . 3¢ ... $225 and $3 . Women's French ' Underhose, of rab- bit-wool. Priced, the,pair. Other Underhose, 85¢ to $1.50 pair’ Hosery SzcrioN, First FLOOR. Crystal Pendant Necklaces 31 to #12 Crystal in jewelry has never been more fashion-right than now. And you will find a large assortment of crystal pen- dant necklaces from which to select, for yourself or for gifts. Beautiful new designs, shown in pastel shades. ; ‘WomeN’s SHOE SecrioN, THIRD FLOOR. JeweLrY SecrioN, First FLOOR. Between D & E 7