Evening Star Newspaper, December 14, 1927, Page 31

JEMS OF SHELLEY LEAD TO ROMANCE e of Rich Man Gets Di- voree to Wed Poor \Writer, Author’s Mother Says. the Associated Pre; MORRISTOWN, T 238 led the former wife of the secre- ary of the Colgate Co. to give up a ite of wealth and luxury that she the uncertain fortunes of young free lance writer, says the fvriter’s mother. It was because “Shelley is Byron 2Xter's god™ and “he can quote him MOSt verbatim” that affection de between Dexter and Mrs. Col- te, and led yesterday to the secur- nE of a divorce by Mrs. Colgate from enry A. Colgate in Reno, Nev., said \ James L. Dexter at her home = Wrote Play at College. rs. Dexter said Mrs. Colgate in- ended to marry her son, whom she escribed as a literary genfus without oney or prospects. When young Dexter was at Princ where he was graduated in 1 9 wrote a play which he called Shelley.” While the play was being ehearsed by the Morristown Carillon layers, Dexter met Mrs. Colgate at er home in New Vernon. Divoree Was Agreed To. At a conference in a European otel recently- between the Colgates nd young Dexter, Mrs. Dexter sald. olgate decided to give up his wife so hat “she could be happy. I think they are making a big mis- ." the mother commented, in speaking of her son’s romance. ¥ an agreement between the 5 each will have their three chil- dren for six months, and*Mrs. Colgate will receive $6,000 a vear for support of the children and $6,000 annually as imony. Col- e o i Transferred to Seattle. Maj. Thomas 8. Pugh, Finance De’ ment, stationed at the War De- [partment, has been ordered to Seattle, Wash., for duty effective next June. December | 4—Enthusiasm for Shelley's poems | U. S. Supreme Court Is Asked to Hurry Baby Chick ’Ruling Prompt classification of baby chicks is being urged upon the Su- preme Court. The highest tribunal has been asked by an incubator company in California to hasten a decision, de- claring that poultry when shipped in interstate commerce is exclu- sively under Federal control, under laws relating to the shipment of cattle and other live stock. The case seeks to set aside regu- lations in Oregon, Washington and Idaho, prohibiting the bringing nto the States of newly hatched chicks unless the shipments are accompanied by certificates from State officlals showing the chicks are free from certain hereditary poultry diseases. |{ASKS DIVORCE FROM MAN | NAMED IN OTHER’S SUIT | | Mrs. Luisa Soyez Seeks Separation From Former Member of French Mission. Mrs. Luisa Soyez, 1816 Nineteenth street, yesterday filed suit for an abso- lute divorce from Philippe C. Soyez, former member of a French war mis- sion. who was named as co-respondent in the suit of George W. Shea, an auditor of the Treasury Department, against Reine Rose Shea, the latter's French wife. Soyez is also named as defendant in a suit to recover $50,000 damages brought by Shea for the al- leged alienation of the affections of Mrs. Shea. The wife names Mrs. Shea as co-respondent. Mrs. Soyez tells the court that she was married May 11, 1918, and lived with her husband until December 12, 1924, when she left him because of his conduct with other women. The wife says her husband humiliated her by boasting of his affairs, and declares that before her separation Soyez in- duced her to place into his hands all her available cash, amounting to $19.000 vorce and the right to adopt her maiden name of Luisa Dawson. She is represented by Attorneys John H. Con- naughton and Ben H. Sullivan. A D M The wife asks for an absolute di-| A THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 14, 1927, - SCHOOL PUPILS MAKE STUDY OF RUBBER Park View 5A Grade Exhibiting Large Collection of Articles Used by Class in Investigations. ‘With the aid of scores of articles loaned by local merchants, out-of-town manufacturers and Government bu- reaus, the pupils of the 5A grade at the Park View Platoon School have assembled a remarkably large collec- tion of objects in connection with a special study of rubber they are making. plemented by pictures, charts and movies, with the result that the pupils kave been enthusiastic over their “project” d acquired so much knowledge the subject that yes- terday they “taught a lesson” on rub- ber in the school's auditorfum, with pupils from five other grades as their class.” Mrs. T. Pollock, home room teacher of “5A.” in explaining how her grade came to take up the study of rubber, declared that in an effort “to do something new" avoid the stifiing motony of a routine program. arouse the pupils' &nthusi- {asm and give them an opportunity | to develop their own initiative, she decided on rubber. % The National Museum sent a rub- ber “ham,” a sheet of crepe rubber. a_bottle of rubber juice and scores of pictures showing the history of manufactured rubber. Through K. G. Holt of the Department of Com- merce the class received a curious peasant’s shoe. called an “Arbaca.” made of an automobile tire. Following the movies several pu- pils of the 5A class exhibited about 100 objects from their collection to the assembly. and gave two-minute talks about them. Those who par- ticipated in this exercise were Allen Henkin, Dorothy Van Hise, Ralph Ralik, Margaret Jonscher, Marion ‘Talbert, Dorothy Lamberson, Nor berta Bramell, Richard Lawall, Eleanor Corbin and Nancy Lee Franklin. The children also are ar- ranging a play with a rubber “atmosphere” to be given in January. SR ari s Ordered to Capital. Maj. Henry H. Pfeil, Adjutant Gen- eral's Department, h: been relieved from duty at Chicago and ordered to this city for duty in the office of the Adjutant General. R IN G5 ) The collection has been sup- that would | GIRL SCOUTS’ FUNC DRIVE IS NEARING CONCLUSION| Final Reports in $55,000 Campaign Scheduled for Tomorrow at Lunch- eon in Willard Hotel. After a_whirlwind clean-up cam- paign of four days the Washington: Girl Scout campaign workers will meet at the Willard Hotel tomorrow at 12:30 for a luncheon meeting, when final reports on the campaign for $55,000 for a permanent camp fund and budget to 1930 will be made, It is expected the campaign will b aterially by the reports mad tomorrow. Roy Newhouser has called a meet ing of the “A," committee on pre- liminary gifts for tomorrow morning George Barnett, chairman of the campaign, will pre- side over the luncheon meeting to- morrow As a sp will enter! winning_tes at the Wi ial prize, Mr. Newhouser in the members of the at luncheon Fri- RETURNING Leaves Now York ) Wast 23rd St 5:47 PM. Liberty Street 6:00 P.M. Standard Time For details, consult Ticket Agent MPANY ‘Gift Suggestions in China The Christmas shopper will find no end of attractive selections in our China Section on the second floor. We are listing below several excellent Gift thoughts at special values. / Tea sets in endless variety. Lustre sets in all ‘tolors, plain and two toned. Also decorated china sets, consisting of 23 pieces—6 Tea Plates, 6 Tea Cups and Saucers, Tea Pot and Sugar and Cream. Priced From $5 the Set Individual Breakfast Set An ideal gift for Grandmother or Mother, a sick or invalid friend. A large assortment to select from in colors to harmonize with room decorations. Trays to match if you wish. Sets of 17 pieces. Priced From $7 the Set executive | Covered Batter and Syrup Jugs for Serving Waffles An extensive assortment of these brightly col- ored pieces are available at these attractive prices. 50c to $1.50 Why Not Give One of These Inexpensive Sets of New and Colorful Dinnerware RESERVE OFFICERS ELECT Marines Name Lieut. D. C. Regan Head of Association. Lieut. Donald C. Regan was elected president of the United States Marine Corps Reserve Officers’ Assoclation ut the annual election last night at the Army and Navy Club. Tleut. Bertram Kalisch was elected vl president, and Second Lieut. Paul Wap Cream Soup and Plate, $21 Cake Plates, 52 Vegetable Dishes, each, $1.50 CHINA SgcTioN, FiFTH FLOOR. Sullivan was chosen secretary-treas- urer. Rear Admiral F. C. Billard, com- mandant of the United States Coast Guard, spoke on traditions of the Ma- rine Corps and the Coast Guard. e 7 S Col. Latrobe Transferred. Col. Osmun Latrobe, 4th Cavalry, at Fort Meade, 8. Dak., has heen ordered to this city for duty in the office of the chief of Cavalry, Munitions Build ing. e lthe EDITOR SPEAKS TODAY. ‘Warren Bishop to Address National U. Students. Students of the National University will be addressed at 5:30 o'clock this afternoon by W ‘en Bishop, mana; ing editor of Natio Busines: clal organ ef the United States Ch of Commerce, on Jow to Re: wspaper.” The lecture s open publie. Crown Ducal porcelain dinner- ware in new square shapes, colorful designs and distinctive patterns prove charming Christmas gifts. One may choose a complete dinner set—even to candle- sticks—a tea set—a breakfast set—or a single piece—for Crown Ducal dinnerware is in open stock—an advantage. Dinner Service for Six, $39-50 Special Christmas Selling Handbags, $5 5750 $10 Every bag is new in style, material and color, and far below the regular price. Materials French Antelope (lambskin antelope finish), Galuchat Calf, Alligator Calf, Morocco, Pin Seal. Styles Three-pocket Pouch O'Rossen Bags, Ball.knob Bags, Discus Bags, - Ring Handle Back-strap Pouch, Buckle-strap Pouch, and Tucked Leather Bags. Colors Black Brown Also, other smart colors. HANDBAG SecTioN FrsT Froor Bread and Butter Plates, dozen, $6 _Sraladc Plates, dozen, $9 ‘ea Cups and Saucers. doz2n, $1250 m 31 Mr. Bishop, who has addressed Na- tional University students on a pre- vious occasion, has been a newspaper man for many vears, and prior to coming to Washington eight years ago was one of the editors of the New York Sun. What is believed to be the first aerial season ticket has just been al Dutch Air Lines. a_merchant of Am- dward & Lnthrop —The Christmas Store < > % Boots for Christmas Gifts Three New Styles for Rain or Motoring Fur-trimmed Cloth Boots, for motoring, to keep one warm or to protect evening slippers. $12:50 Cavalier Boots, of rub- ber, in contrasting col- ors; fasten with slide fastening, $6.50 Buccaneer Boots, in black or gray rubber, with velvet-trimmed tops, $5 WOMEN'S SHOE SECTION THmD FLOOR. Candies and Fruit Cakes for the Holidays counter space—the number of salespersons—the great The Candy Section is now located on the first floor— where it is more easy to make your purchases. large space given to this The section—the great amount of California Glace Fruits 1 pound ... 2 pounds 3 pounds .. Bromm’s Old Virginia Fruit Cake (Exclusively Here) .51.25 .$225 .$3.25 variety of candies, novelties and cakes facilitate your Fine Boxed Candies shopping. Louis Sherry Candies Whitman’s Candies . Page & Shaw Chocolates Maillard Chocolates. . Wallace Chocolates. .. Homemade Dark Chocolates and Bonbons 1 pound, 60c 2 pounds, $1 ...$1 to $10 1 to $7.50 $1 to $7.50 $1 to $7.50 ...$1 to $7.50 Delicious Assorted Milk Chocolates S-pound Boxes of Assorted Chocolates S-pound Tins of Assorted Chocolates . S-pound Tins of Filled Candies of pure sugar Filled Candies, 60c Good: Christmas Favors... 32-piece set— 32-piece set— The new Gloria Shape on an ivory body dec- orated with black edge with medallions of flow- ers in henna, blue and orange . . 84‘ Olivia shape, ivory body, Gardroon edge, blue line and three me- dallions of flowers in bright, attractive 55.20 colors ...eeeenn l 32-piece set— English Blue Willow decoration with a quaint legend of a Maiden, a Mandarin and a Secre- tary—love in a cot- $5 tage, etCe .ooceanees 32-piece set— Johnson Bros. Pareek body decorated with blue line on rim. Center decoration of 34_85 cosmos CERRY Now is the time to buy the Big Toys—for there is'a better selection now than can be expected just be- fore Christmas. If you are wondering where to hide them till Christmas Eve—for it is hard some- - times to hide big toys—Woodward & Lothrop will keep them until%elivery is wanted. ALL SERVICE PLATES 25% OFF A Sale! Our entire stock of Fine Service Plates (from $75 to $450 dozen) is offered at this Discount. This is the first time you have had such an opportunity before January Ist. Dulin & Martin Compan 1215-17°F Street ' 1214-18 G Street Phone Main 1294 Cleveland Steelcraft Auto, made of heavy steel, with mud guards, mirror, horn, tool box and rubber-tired double-disc wheels. Windshield, steering wheel, ad- justable pedals, headlights and parking lights. $17.50. Not Illustrated Iver Johnson Speedbike, with adjustable seat and handle Iver Johnson Velocipede, with one-inch rubber-tired bars; ball-bearing wheels, with rubber tires. Frame is wheels, nickel-plated handle bars, large spring seat, made of heavy tubular steel, with double brace mud tubular steel frame. Handle bars and seat are adjustable. guards and rubber grip pedals. $24.75. $16.75. Tor E£pcrioN, Fourti FLOOR. Sherwood Spring Coaster Wagen, made of well- seasoned hardwood, with rubber tires, disc wheels; hand brake and long handle. All steel construction. Two sizes ; 34x14, $5.75; 38x16, $6.45. Hours: 8:45 to 5:30. T—