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THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €., FRIDAY, TANUARY' 11, 1929 " LAWYERS BATTLE FOR DOOMED PAIR Fate of Mrs. Le Bouef and | Dreher Before Supreme Court of Louisiana. By the Ascociated P NEW OR destinies of D widow of the mur January 11.—The Drecher and the red James Le Bouef again were tossed before the bar of the | State Supreme Court in New Orleans | r men dashed back | today to St. ) hanging, s news ys Parish for the cduled for tomorrow. another clash between high s over an additional “con- fession of truth” from James Beadle, trapper and the member of the trio of conspirat ho drew a life tern, Ada Le Boeuf and the ph n held scant hope for ultimate escape, double ng by a sanity t | partments would not be e ip |out information, except brought a ek’s re-| {would be prohibited from gatheringz and . Huey P. I A high Point in the hearing today was the pearance of Judge James Simon of St. Marys Parish, from whose decision, | holding the pair sane, appeal was taken. | Chief Justice Charles A. O'Neill, in con- flict with a majority vote of court, summoned the trial judge to show cause why a sanity commission should | not be appointed. Gov. Long's reiteration of his stand | against commutation caused counsel for | the defense to turn to the courts, with | preparations for a habeas corpus writ | in Federal Court, in the event their re- | quest to the State court failed. me Court nstructed ap- | More than 2,000 a s of forest land Is California were swept by fire recently, the blaze being started by sparks sionl a horse’s hoofs, WASHINGTON jail attend- | Officers Ordered To Study Cook Book For Doughboys’ Sake By the Associated Press, The doughboy must be proper- ly fed. High officers of the Army feel he isnt’ getting what is due him from the new 50 per cent daily ration allowance, and are going to see that he gets full value of the 15 per cent increase for the ration which went into effect last year, Orders went out yesterday from the War Department that all offi- cers with troops below the grade of major must take a course in mess management, starting not later than March 1, with “The Army Cook” as textbook. This instruction is intended to equip officers with sufficient knowledge to see that their men are being nourished properly on the new mess allowance. |NEBRASKAN SEEKS LAW LIMITING NEWS WRITING/ By the Associated Press. ties, tants and employes in the va- rious Nebraska State governmentcl de- 1'">wed to give f their official heads, ard newspapers | publishing other information, under a bnl introduced in the State Legislature RP))r(’Wntan\c Victor M. Hovis of ington. Under penalties of $100 to $1,000 fine or jail sentences not exceeding six months or both, the measure would for- bxd any person to speak, write or print “any such information relative to the | State government or official business of the State of Nebraska unless the proper |officer of the State government shall have authorized (he making public of such information.” The penalties would apply to owners, fSaiiore s ana publishers of newspapers and other periodicals, as well as to their reporters and writers, type composers, make-up men, stereotypers, circulation managers, newsboys and every one en- gaged in preparing and distributing the publication. PARIS Jurius GArrINCKEL&Co. We sclve your Parking Problem while shopping here by taking charge of your car LINCOLN, Nebr,, January 11.—Depu- | | class in physical education to teach pa- permission | HOSPITAL REPORTS at Takoma Park Pictured at Annual Banquet. Reports indicating a successful busi- ness year for the Washington Sani- tarium and Hospital, at Takoma Park, | were presented before the annual ban- quet of officials of the institution at the sanitarium last night. A sum of $35,000 for the advance- ment of foreign mission enterprises was presented to Prof. J. L. Shaw, treasurer of the foreign mission board of the Seventh Day Adventists, from the earn- ings of the institution. manager, told the officials that $7.000 and $36,000 in discounts was donated to bers of the ministry. Mr. Pulver told of lestures on health education and establishment of cook- ing and health schools throughout the country, He announced the beginning of a new tients and helpers breathing exercises and gymnastics. Others who spoke were W. E. Aber- 5 . auditor: John Shull, credit man- F. M. Wilcox, vice president of SUCCESSFUL YEAR Progress of Washington Sanitarium | In his report C. C. Pulver, business | worth of charity work was accomplished | returned missionaries and other mem- | 35’ sponsored by the sanitarium. | THE WOMAN'S Mayer Bros. & Co. the board; Dr. A. W. Truman, medlcull seccetary, and Prof. Shaw. A program of entertainment followed the business discussion. PLAN NEW MIGRATION LAW MEXICO CITY, January 11 (A).— The newspaper Excelsior says that the government has decided to reform the Mexican migration law. Among the various steps planned in this respect it was hoped that an accord could be | reaciied with the United States so as to end difficulties in connection with | Mexican immigration. The secretaries of foreign relations and interior are working on the prob-| lem. Marriage Licenses. \[’H"V\"t licenses have been issued to the | 70‘1[\(!‘“ 22 flv\d Burdena H. \ > Hookford, TiL. and New York Cityi Rev. and Anna M. Craw- Fult7. C. Trees. 59, and Edith P. Lehm. | ot of Plttenirah; Pa. Rev. Charies D nd Bernice K .Hea- 21; Kev, Charles Ale atthew Both "of Richmond. Var Rev. John E as. Marcus O. Cohen. st. nw., and Josephine Lasson. Theadore S. Norfs Elsie F. Power, Wiiliam i 4. Am\ clis. and Vay Annie P. Un-‘ 937939 F Street N.W. PRIZE TO BE AWARDED AT GROCERS’ FOOD SHOW Hamper of Groceries to Go to the Father of Largest Family in Attendance. The father of the largest family to attend the Retail Grocers' Food Show at the Washington Auditorium tonight | will win a hamper of plain and fancy | groceries. Family groups will be Jjudged in this contest at 9:30 o’clock. The show, opening daily at 7:30 p.m., will continue throughout next week. Hundreds of Washington hotise- wives have been availing themselves of the free samples and demonstrations at the show since the opening. 2 i Many Chinese and foreign buidings 'él‘fl being constructed in Shanghai, hina. Here’s a Special Value SLIP COVERS 3-pe. Set Including 5 Extra Cushions | wonderful vai McDEVlTT’S IMPORTER AND JOBBER 1211 F St. N.W. (2nd Floor) M. 3211 SPECIALTY SHOP Retiring From Business Sale Now on Shoppers from far and near are securing the most outstanding values in quality apparel ever known. A Store Full of Wonderful Bargains in On Our F;fth Floor A Clearance Sale Smart Tln'ngs far Misses, Juniors and Girls Greatly Reduced Now Misses’ Coats, reduced to $35.00, $49.50, $69.50, $78.50, $95.00 up. Velvet and Wool Dresses, rcduccd to $15.00, $25.00, $38.50, $49.50 up Silk Dresus, reduced to $25.00, $38.50, $49.50, DRESSES, COATS, FURS, HATS, HOSIERY, NEGLIGEES, LINGERIE, HANDBAGS AND ACCESSORIES EEEEEEEEEEEE 1214 F Again Saturday Genuine Bargains InOur Stupendous ABSOLUTE CLEARANCE e eliminating all price comparisons from this adver- tisement. The reduced prices speak for themselves and are their own justification of your confidence and faith in GOLD’S VALUES. Come and share in savings the most tremendous in the history of this establishment. ST. 405@ s 1770027 ,r e l \».»\ It is our invariable pol- icy to make our ABSO- LL’I’E CLEARANCE RE- DUCTIONS so DRASTIC as to be far below all pro. portion to their actual N ues. Every garment in this sale is from our regular stock—truly representative GOLD'S CREAI’IOVS—ln a wide variety of mnew models for Spring as well as Winter wear. $58.50 up Visit Hats, reduced to $5.00, $7.50, $10.00 and $12.50 0;47‘ Economy Subway J.BJongs-& Co aits. INCORPORATED. J. B. Jones 121921 G Street N.W. Charge dccount Juniors’ and Girls’ Coats, reduced to $18.50, $25.00, $35.00 up Wool Dresses, rcduced .to $7.50, $10.00, $16.50 Silk Dresses, reduced to $12.50, $16.50, $25.00 Wash Dresses, rcduccd to $2.95, $4.50, $7.50, $10.00 up Hats, rcduced to $5.00 and $7.50 Misses’ and Girls’ Sweaters, reduccd to $2.95, $3.95, $5.95, $7.50 F'STREET CoRNER'OF I3™ COATS Reduced to COATS Reduced to COATS Reduced to COATS Reduced to COATS Reduced to . COATS Reduced to . COATS Reduced to ... ... HIGHER PRICED COATS AT SIMILAR SAVINGS 57 Fine Fur-Trimmed Black Coats Greatly Reduced From Higher Prices Sizes 14 to 48 33 The all-black coat is the first fashion of Winter, And to find these beautiful black broadcloth models with their flattering shawl collars and cuffs of fine fur at just $33.00 is just good fortune. Handsome satin linings and interlinings add to their beauty and warmth. Sale! 1,000 Pieces New Rayon Underwear Wonderful assortment of brand-new, good quality rayon underthings offered at an unusually low price. There are many new styles with 1ppl|r ue, embroidery, plain tai- lored and lace trimmed. New pastel shades in all regular sizes. $7 00 Glorious New Frocks Advanced Spring styles for every daytime and evening occasion for Misses, Women and Larger Women. Sizes 14 to 48. 15 Fine quality georgettes, crepes, chiffons and printed crepes. Twenty-four new Spring shades and more than forty one and two piece styles. ELEVENTH ST. Philipsborn DRESSES Reduced to ... DRESSES .. Reduced to i aamisysiees DRESSES “'*F Reduced to .. ... HIGHER PRICED DRESSES - AT SIMILAR SAVINGS DRESSES Reduced to DRESSES Reduced to . DRESSES Reduced to . DRESSES Reduced to . To Close Out at $19 64 Very Fashionable DRESSES A beautiful collection of Dresses that would be more at home in a fashion show than in a drastic clearance of this type. All are models copied from the season’s out- standing successes. Savings that average one-half and more. Main Floor Special FLAT CREPE *3 Absolute Clearance of all FUR COATS Reduced ........... And More CHOOSE NOW EEEEEE:—EEE—ZEEEEEEE:—EEEEEEEE:—: EE:————-:IEEEI | fl fl m | | | | | | | fl | | fl | m Bloomers Gowns Chemise Step-ins To Close Out at 349 Lavishly Fur-trimmed COATS Every Coat has been reduced from a much higher price and all are very fashionable models—in black, 1,200 Pairs All-Silk CHIFFON HOSE $1.19 A superfine sheer chiffon hose, in every new shade. Finest quality. Buy 6 pairs for all season’s ‘wear. silk 8 ———]olc—|o|——]a|——— n]c———=|a|——0] SILK DRESSES Every smart miss will Sizes 14 to 20 Absolute Clearance Prices on Main Floor Items Ab:o.luleb Clearance fent iy ma- Included are all the smartest leathers and Chianete e $3.85 want 2 or 3 at this price. 3 Groups of BAGS REDUCED Sets, Chemise and enred coor - S249 colors. Really remark- history. In every new color. UNDERTHINGS Slips. $2 fl o able values. There is an exceptional variety The tan and gray shades. of styles and all are trimmed with choice furs. furs alone are worth the sale price.