Evening Star Newspaper, December 11, 1927, Page 18

§8.» - SUBWAY AT BRIDGE PLANISFAYORED Fine Arts Commission Be- lieved Likely to Sponsor Underpass ldea. Thorough Inspection and considera tlon of all the factors involved has wvirtually convinced the Commission of Fine Arts and .the National Capital| «wiPark and Planning Commission that an underpass or subway for handle the heavy vehicular traffic cer iain to use the bridge from the day of its opening five years hence Charles Moore, ~chairman Fine Arts Commission, last night au- thorized the announcement that un pme new and improved method ment of the east end of the 5 found, the underpass system will be incorporated. in the bridge plans and excavations hegun shortly A final decision on the matter has not yet been reached, hut Mr. Moore indicated that everything points to utllization of the underpass system instead of a circular trafflc " whirl pool on the plaza hetween the Lincoln Memorial, B street and the east gate- way to the bridge. The declsion it looked upon by the Fine Arts Com mission 2s one of the most important to be made in connection With con struction of the bridge, since it means construction of a tunnel in the heart |y of one of the foremost architectural conceptions of ths city The tunne! under consideration wil be exclusively for north and south bound traffic from the western part| of the city into Potomac Park anc will start at about the intersection of B street with the river with its exit near the Ericsson Memorial statue. It | will do uway with the need for elec trically operated traffic s at the east end of the bridge will permit free and uninterrupted access to tt west motor ears will be necessary at the east end of the Arlington Memorial Bridge to of the! THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €., DECEMBER 1 1. 1907 -PARY ¥ B e ture in Washington. The underpass will run under the first span of the | bridge and will be connected with the proposed water gate, to be used by MIERCHANT MARINE ~ PLAN ADVANCED ' Representative Wood Offers Proposal to Foster Pri- vate Operation. pleasure craft on the Potomac River. It is proposed to incorporate it part of the proposed Rock Creek and | Potomac Parkway, plans for which are nearing the completion stage under the supervision of the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway Commis | sion. headed by Secretary Mellon. An | other roadway paralieling B street | south of the Lincoln Memorial is un | der_consideration to round out the traffic scheme for the bridge. J. F. KELLY, NEW YORK ATTORNEY, DIES AT 56 Was Former Newspaper Man in D. C.—Burial to Be Held at Arlington. James F. Keliy, New York attorney formerly with the Washington Post, | died_suddenly yesterday at his home 25 Fifth avenue, New York City. Mr. Kelly had been in ill health for some time. He was 56 years old Although Mr. Kelly did not serve in the United States forces during the war, burial will be in Arlington | Tuesday morning, in tribute to his rvice in the war-time work of the | | Knights of Columbus with the |radical suggestions Marines at the front, where he was does three thing | . He was cited by the French | resentative outlined them as follows: | government and received the Croix | Retirement of all slow vessels, re- S Guerre with Palm. The body will [moval from the commercial registry be brousht to Washington tomorrow |©f all ships unnecessary for main- |and funeral services will be n.-ml:oi::m'“ % lye\:! :m‘:“-“f'nr; x'\:;um‘a:'n‘»“- {Sronats 9 0" - morning, | fense purposes, rete s Georgetown Univer W School in | class. Any such slow’ freight vessel B antered. (he.practice of law | might be of inestimable value In time here before going to New York. He!pf war. and shigulape ipmpcrvedl as ' . ork. He jong as possible. WhA AN TR pe iwafk Fop imevoral | Constiliction of mew vessels: The o g RO Jovernmment would pay ‘a portion of > sdaslodebidy M he cost in return for a guarantee of | Bdpa Burrows ielly; & service for a term of ye A recap- By, ann 8 brother, ure provision would enable the Gov- POE (W, Tk Olty. ament to resell or operate until a isfactory resale could be made. e cost to the Government would be ascertainable at once, and the total cost in any one year would be much ess than is heing expended by the jovernment at present. Adjunct to national defense: Estab- {lish a merchant marine training <chool and appoint young men from | By the Associated Press. | "A comprehensive plan for putting the Am: an merchant marine on a permanent private operation basis was presented to Congress yesterday in a bill by Chairman Wood of the Houke apnropriations subcommittee that | passes upon funds for the Shipping | Boarad. | “'The measure, which was drafted |after consultation with a number of <hip operatots, has a double purpose— | the building of a large peacetime mer- hant fleet, which in tiwue of war will be a valuable adjunct to the Navy. Would Retire Slow Vessels. Declaring that the bill “‘contains no and in the main the Indiana Rep: |3 . | idow, Mrs ster, Cecilia Edward Kelly OPPENHEIMER FUNERAL. Services to Be Held Today at Adas|( Israel Synagogue. Fu services for Simon Oppen- eign mails for a term of not less than 5 nor more than 10 years.” Mr. Wood said that when the United States agreed to the Washington arms treaty it was with the understanding vy would be of the equiv- reat Britain.” COAL COMPANIES TURN DOWN DAVIS Three Refusé'to Confer Here. One Corporation and Union Accept. l | that “our Navy alent strength of “Now, after five years we find our- selves considerably below the ratio agreed upon,” he continued, “and | from the standpoint of sea power still | further outranked. . “We have sacrificed world naval| { supremacy and world maritime com- | mereial supremacy and in addition | through private loans our former al- | ties have obtained twelve billion dol- lars, no small portion of which is ob- viously being used in the upbuilding of Buropean navies " By the Associated Press. PITTSBURGH, Pa., December 10.— Three rejections and one acceptance by large reproducing companies of the Pittsburgh district were sent to Secretary of Labor Davis today in | reply to his invitation for a cenfer- ence of operators and union leaders in Washington Tuesday to discuss strike. Officials of the | United Mine Workers accepted the invitation, and at the same time charged that one of the companies refusing to attend the conference had tempted to dec: ATLANTA, December 10 (#).— {The Southern Railroad’s “corn cup” | tcophy has been awarded to Dan Bick ley, Corn Club boy of Irmo, S. C., for the best 10 acres of corn grown this in Vi South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Missouri. Kentucky and Tenne J. A. Patterson, Rowan Count C.. winner of the enp in 1 ond in the competition. year in distorting and falsifying the reasons for the rejection The Pitsburgh Cogl Co., Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corporation and the Vesta Coal Co. informed the Secreta that they would mot attend the con | ference, while the Bertha Consumers Co. accepted the invitation. The Ve ta Co. is a subsidiary of the Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation. Falsification Is Charged. In a letter to Secretary Davis to night, Philip Murray, international vice president of the United Mine Workers, claimed that J. D. A. Mor- row, president of the Pittsburgh Coal “o., in attempting to justify his re | to attend the conference, “distorted the situation,” adding, message is a fabrication of delibe: falsehoods.” Morrow wired the Sec- retary that his company “will stand by its present employes and policies.” The company has been operating non union for two years, and was the first | Pittsburgh djstrict producer to sever relaifons with the union. The Terminal Corporation held the conference would take up the question of a union wage agreement and added “we do not care to join in such a dis- cussion,” feeling “that no good cou now come out of'n conference such z the one plann. Vesta offici id the Labor | retary could make public its reasons for refusal if he so desired. Situation Held Satisfactory. Bertha Co. officials pointed out that | the concern was operating _full| | Explosion. capacity with non-union labor and the : £ : present situation “is now peaceful and| BELGRADE, Jugoslavia, December satisfactory,” but “we are always will-'| 10 (#).—A violent and mysterious ex. Ing to cooperate with the President plosion beside Mount Plashkavitsa and yourself and will attend the| oo " Tl T oe Prilichani, has | meeting.” . Morrow's answer for Pittsburgh |caused wide alarm among the popu- broke with | lation. Coal said the company the union because the uuion refused | rpe explosion was heard throughoy: to accept a reduction from “the in-| ; ) flated Jacksonville wage scale” so the | the district between Ishtip company could compete with mearby | Kotchana, in southern Serbia | donts became panicky, thinkins la bomb e |the shock ta a volcanic disturb the old Ulonia crater which long been extinct. Similar shocks have been known in former years, but n others were so violent. El it Sk T $200,000 Given to Duke U. NEW YORK, December 10 (#).—A | donaticn of $200,000 to the endowment | fund of Duke University, Durham, N C., by C. C. Dula, president of the Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co., was an. | nounced tonight at a dinner of Duke Alumni here. Mr. Dula was a friend nd business sociate of the late James B. Duke, founder of the uni. BLAST CAUSES ALARM. Jugoslavians Stirred by Mysterious and . union, claimed Pitts ontre burgh Coal was responsible for the | situation because that company broke its contract with the union. CARLOS E. BURR DIES. COLUMBL December 10 (®).— | “arlos R. Burr, &5, vice president of | :he Pure Oil Co. and former member of the Nebraska I.:(‘Eifil:flurf', died at | ‘he home of his son-in-law, Beman G. Dawes, brother of the Vice President. here today. Mr. Burr practiced law | in Lincoln, Nebr., and served as mayor The body will be taken 75¢ Rayon Brocade, 59¢ Yd. About 1,000 rose, blue and tan—the most popular colors for drapery use. Very attrac- tive patterns for window, door and sash draperies or cushions. Street Floor yards in Silk Umbrellas' Acceptable Gifts $6.75 bridge for and hound traffic Great importance has been placed upon the tunnel scheme by both pian. ning bodies which have had it under consideration for several months be- cause it will not only round out the architectural features of the west end of the central plan of Washington but will also create the first vehicu underpass under a monumental \ll sections of the country; provide training with compensation, pensions, and exert every effort to induce them to take up 2 merchant marine career somexwhs r to that of an An- napolis iuate én the Navy. This would provide competent personnel for Mr. Oppenheimer was a leader in|war-time emergency. Washin=ton Jewry, and was for years | In addition, the Postmaster General the Hebrew | would be authorized to enter into con- o Itracts for the sportation of “for- day at_the Idna Eise- 1, will be held ek this a on at Adas Synagogue. Interment will take place in the Adas Israel Ceme- tery who died ye is daught Columbia heimer, | | A gift that always brings pleasure to the recipient and joy td the giver. / 16-rib frames, pure silk with fancy woven borders, one or two-tone effects. Amber-tone, pearl-like and other novel han- dles. All new shades. Street Floor Christmas Ekonomies $2 Ruffled Curtains, $1.59 Set Tie-back Curtains, with 54-inch valance, double ruffled and fin- ished with stitched edge of rose, blue or gold. Fine voile. Side pieces 27 inches wide without ruffle. 1,000 Window Shades, 44c Each 0dd sizes and lengths—hence the very low price. Oil opaque and Holland shades, in 18 to 3% inch widths and 4 feet to 7 feet lengths. Usually sold for 69c to $1.50 each. Third Floor. Ribbon Garters, 50¢ Pr. Fancy ribbons and firm elastic. Pretty colors and feather or rose- bud trimming. Handkerchief Cases, $1 Hand painted, satin - ribbon trimmed, with lace. ‘Various colors. Neckwear and Boudoir Caps, §1 Ea. Boxed sets of collar and cuffs or jabots, of lace, silk and linen. The caps of silk and lace with ribbon trimming. Dainty celors. Street Floor ‘Washable Gloves, 59 Novelty cuff chamoisuede, in sand, mode, beaver, nut and gray. Attractive embroidered cuffs. Men’s Jersey Gloves, 59 Fleece-lined Button or Slip-on Gloves, in brown, gray and black Children’s Gloves, $1 Lined capeskin, in brown only Warm and good quality. Children’s Warm Gloves, 50c Fleece-lined jersey, fur-top mit- tens, short and long wool gloves, jersey gauntlets; all warmly lined. Good colors. Street Floor Children’s Hose, 19¢ 3 Prs. for 50c Perfect, 25¢ grade. Derby rib cotton stockings in all colors. Infants’ Hose, 17¢ 3 for 50¢ ‘White cotton, perfect stockings, in sizes 4 to 615. Infants’ Hose, 23¢ Wool and cotton mixed. Slight- ly irregular. Misses’ Hosiery, 39¢ Slightly irregular. Rayon and mercerized cotton long stock- ings, In dttractive patterns. Women’s Union Suits, 59¢ Rayon-striped suits, with low neck, sleeveless and knee length: in regular and extra sizes. Children’s Union Suits, 59¢ Waist-attachment suits, with Dutch neck, elbow sleeves and in knee length, or high neck, long sleeves and ankle length. Sizes 2R atvastaied $1.49 Velour Cushions, $1 _ Well filled velour, with tapestry inset. Very smart colors. $1 Cocoa Mats, 69¢ Double thickness, suitable for porches and autos. $1.25 Oval Rugs, 79¢ Made of clean, new rags, in beautiful woven patterns and fast colors. Third Floor s $1.69 Birdeye Diapers $1.39 Doz. ~ Hemmed diapers 27x27. Dozen in sealed sanitary package, Tots’ $6 Rain Sets, $3.98 Coat, hat and pocketbook in blue, red and green. _Sizes 2 to 6 $1.69 “Stonewall” Baby Boy Suits, $1.39 Broadcloth and chambray, in solid colors and lovely combina- tions. Sizes 2 to § years. Second Floor. $2 Comfort Covers, $1.75 Doublo-bed size, printed challis, in Persian patterns. Fasten with snaps. $1.59 Mattress Covers, $1.09 Twin and double bed sizes. Firm, unbleached muslin, English Longcloth 10-yd. Pc., $1.29 86 Inches wide, soft Wnish long cloth for lingerie and infants’ wear. Street Floor. £ Exquisite Perfume Sets—Dainty Gifts Richard Hudnut Sets, $1.50 to $10 Choice of these lovely scents— Du Barry, Three "Flowers, Lily of the Valley, Gardenia, Violet Sec. Various combinations, all attractively boxed. Melba Sets $125 to $7 Lov'-Me, Bouquet and Lilac odors—charming and fragrant. In choice of various combina- tions, beautifully boxed for giv- ing. Denny & Denny Sets $250 to $7 Splendid Perfumes and Face Powders, in various scents. Beautifully lined gift boxes. Coty Gift Sets $5 and $7 Houbigant Gift Sets $350 to $8 koo e Boncilla Gift Sets, $2.00 Set consists of face powder, jar skin food, vanishing cream, cleansing cream and tube of clay beautifier. And includes the interesting book on beauty by Marjorie Oelrichs the famous society beauty. Street Floor A Three-Day Pre-Holiday Sale! Women's *3 to *6 Shoes This remarkable sale is especially planned so that you ] 95 may purchase smart, good quality footwear in time for the holiday—when every woman wants to look her bést. And with such chic shoes reduced—every woman can and should be shod smartly and inexpensively. And in time for holiday buying— we have included in this group—- Men’s Romeo Slippers, Women’s Quilted Rayon Slippers and Women’s and Children’s Four-Buckle Arctics. Second Floor—King’s Palace ( . Our stocks have been culled carefully, and only those styles that met with instant success were selected for this sale—hence, size ranges in each style may be broken—but every size and width is included in th e entire group. DE LUXE ELECTRIC In Our Own Special Cabinet. The Most Sensational Radio Value Offered in Washington. Black patent, cherry patent and nu- merous other popular leathers in high or low heel styles— pumps, straps, operas, ties and novelties. et T View of De Luxe Cabinet Closed ~ Give Gloves for Christmas! Fur-Lined Capeskins $ 3,50 Styles "for men and women. Gloves of soft, pliable capeskins, in button style and well made. Lined with fur and suitable for street or driving. Brown only. Women’s Kid Gloves $2-% Novelty cuffed gloves, overseam sewn and fashioned with chic embroidered cuffs. Also washable capeskin gloves with dainty cuffs in light or dark shades. Street Floor—King’s Palace Gifts for the Home— Practical and Pleasing! $6RayonBedSets s4.9s Not only the women on your list, but the young girl who takes pride in keeping her room looking nice, will adore a gift of one of these sets. Beautiful jacquard and striped patterns on lustrous rayon, in blue, gold and rose, with scalloped edges. Separate bolster and spread or bolster and spread in one. $2.50 Damask | Turkish Towels Tablecloths, $1.98 29c ea. Fine cotton damask, in Perfect and slightly ir- open border patterns, regular, large, fancy pat- bleached to snowy white. tern towels. in numerous at- 24 yards long. tractive colors. $1.50 Linen |75c and $1 Turkish Tablecloths, 98¢ Towels, 55¢ Firm linen crash, in nat- A well known brand 1 vith biue, Perfect, jacquard and plain ural_color, s‘:rlilrlfmlfluiof"zfi!g borders, ~ hemstitched ~and 45x45-inch size, hemmed. fancy patterns, in very Buffet Sets, Searfs [$1.50 & $2 Turkish and Centers, 50c ea. Towels, 95¢ Feru linene, elaborately Large bath size, a famous embroidered and finished make, beautiful colors and with patent scalloped edge. new patterns. FException- Boxed for gifts. ally lovely for gifts. Seamless Bleached Sheets, 79c¢ ea. 81x90 double-bed size. Pt Tt T R T - =1 RTINS - plep o ORDS cannot describe the gorgeous beauty of this won- derful radio created especially for our own clientele. This Radio is the product of the Radio Corporation of America and is housed in a beautiful ¢abinet from one of the premier cabinet designers and makers of the country. 'I:he front panels are of beautiful figured butt-burl walnut of choicest veneers—beautifully overlayed with genuine mahogany and maple relief—the side panels are mahogany veneered. A built-in air column horn of the orthophonic principle over 9 feet long develops tone such as you have been looking and listening for. AT R Fine Crepe de Chine Silk Undergarments sl 98 ond $2.9s Each group of beautiful silken gar- ments holds its full quota of charming beauty and desirability. They are especially appropriate for Christmas gift-giving and will meet the requirements of many who want to give something dainty, useful and most pleasing to the average woman and miss. Gowns, chemise, step-ins and French panties of heavy silk crepe in exquisite tints, lavishly trimmed with deep vokes of cream laces, pleating, footing, tucks, hemstitching and ribbons. Stunning Negligees - $7.98 Tailored models of “Bettina," a lustrous, sparkling rayon fabric in rose, nile and black, with deep bands down front and around hottom, sleeves and girdle of gold color “Bet- tina.” Surely there is some- one on vour list that would adore this particular model Second Floor—King’s Palace Never Have We Offered Such Sensational Radio Values! SEE AND HEAR THIS RADIO TODAY Only a Limited Number for Christmas Delivery Mill irregulars of $1.25 quality. Hand torn and ironed. Street Floor—King's Palace Join Our Big Radio Salon Open Every Evering Until 9 o’Clock @ R 8 £ R AP P s Outfit Your Young “Hopeful” for Christmas and Get a Watch Free! A guaranteed stem-winding. stem-Sefting watch that will keep accurate time—iree with every purchase of a suit at $7.95 or more. Snappy Suits, Special 310.95 Just the kind ha will like, too—four pieces, one pair golf and one pair lined knickers, o well-cut vest and jaunty English style coat. Of very finest woolens in smart patterns and Winter colors. Sizes "™ Boys’ $3.98 Raincoats, $2.98 It there is any boy you should give a gift to—and he hasn't n raincoat—your ch for a fitting gift is ended right now. These are probably just what he wants. Choice of black rubber, or Tower's fish brand slicker. anteed waterproof. Sizes 4 to 1 Street Flos o"\ Philippine Gowns $1.98 and $2.98 Soft, white nainsook, made entirely by hand and beauti- fully hand-embroidered in elaborate designs. Scalloped and ribbon run. With or with- out sleeves. e pap— If You Can’t Come Mail This Coupon ner L. Kitt Co. Waushington, D. ( 1330 G Street N. W. Listen in WRC 1 Noonday Organ Reciial from Qur Store o Radio Club, Name. . All guar- Address 8. or—King’s Palace L