Evening Star Newspaper, January 11, 1929, Page 21

4 THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D.” ¥, FRIDAY, TANTARY 11, 1999 OPPOSE AIRPORT - AT POTOMAC PARK U. S. Experts Advise Group| Seeking Lease That Sife Is Unsafe. Commercial aviation interests endeav- oring to secure a lease of ground for | lane landing field in Pot Park, hear the. Tourist. camp, wase |GRAND JURY CONDEMNS failed in their efforts, Lieut. Col. U. S. Grant, 3d, director of the Office of Public Buildings and Public Parks, was requested to examine the project and turned the matter over to the experts Lynching of Colored Maz Teclared |, Earl Howe was former treasurer of in the Aeronautics Branch of the De- | partment of Commerce. They have ad- vised Col. Grant that the Potomac Park site is not feasible for an airplane land- ing field, as there is insufficient room | p to land planes with safety to the pubilc. | A commercial airplane concern has secured permission to use the tip of | g Hains Point for seaplane landings, and £\ it is planned to start this service in | the Spring. | n The fact that earth from the exca- | vation at the new Department of Com- Grant, today explained this by pointing out that the earth is being placed in that location to raise the level of the | fom & tree south of Hattlesburg on ground, which has been subject to |y, floods in the past, and to aid the drain- | age of that area. BALKANS HIT BY FLU| Severe Winter Ushers Epidemic| Into Stricken Area—Thou- | sands Il of Disease. | By the Associated Press. 1 LONDDN, January 11.—Severe Win- | ter weather is being accompanied by | erip and influenza in Scotland, Ger- | many and the Balkans. | One out of every fifteen inhabitants of Berlin was estimateG today to be cuffering from grip. Hospitals and | private clinjes were being taxed to the | wutmost, and their staffs had been de- pleted through illness. Berlin motor ambulances were so overworked that they were able to| transport_only the worst cases. City || SATISFACTION health officials professed not to be| alarmed. /| OR MONEY BACK After 10 days of severe frost there has been a serious outbreak of influ-| enza in Glasgow, Scotland. Thousands | have been taken ill, and these im:luded1 | The lynching of a colored man. Was | in"tne pridais district of Alberta for |grand jury remort here yesterday, but merce site at Fifteenth and B strects is | 5o oty ot g o ur J8Y2 | ing, although he did some grain raising, being dumped in Potomac Park gave | & rise to the report that a commercial ?gg?:jl;":;,;"‘g;fifl;“fg,“ *},':,‘3‘332’,",'\5,‘3_ landing field was being prepared. Col. | yucced | man with a wrench. | the investigation be resumed ‘“when SCOTLAND, GERMANY | Sl rensioot Toma"proceans FAR OR NEAR GLASSES /| ONE DAY ONLY $ {CANADIAN STOCKMAN RAISED TO PEERAGE Deaths of Curzon and Perceval, Two British Earls, Bring Parliament Changes. Suspected by Wife, Man Breaks Other Woman’s Window By the Associated Press. DETROIT, January 11.—A brick was hurled through “the other woman’s” window here yesterday by George Thomas, 39, in an en- deavor to prove to his wife's satisfaction that he was true to her. His wife was present to watch the assault, Arraigned in court on a charge of willful destruction of property, ‘Thomas explained, and was given a week to make reparation. By the Assoclated Press. LONDON, January 11.—Deaths of two peers have raised a member of the House of Commons to the House | of Lords and made an Alberta stock raiser a member of the peerage. Richard George Penn Curzon, the fourth Earl of Howe, died at the age of 67. His death created a vacancy in MISSISSIPP! SLAYING | Parliament, since his heir, Viscount | Curzon, who is now a member of Com- mons, will go to the House of Lords. the royal household and lord chamber- ll‘s"? to Queen Alexandria from 1903 to 5. Charles John Perceval, ninth Earl of Egmont, died at the age of 71. Fred- erick Joseph Trevelyan Perceval, 55, a “Blot on Fair Namc of Forrest County.” y the Associated Press. HATTIESBURG, Miss., January 11— | gistant relative, who has been farming enounced as “a blot upon the fair ame of Forrest County” in a special [ MOTe than a quarter of a century, suc- ceeded to the title. The new earl is the great-great-grandson of the sec- s e Sl ond Earl of Egmont. His activities The special session of the county|oore irected principally to stock rais- McCallum's body was found hanging DRY CLEANING AIDS SANITATION Improves, appearance and assures longer wear. We World's & GUE and Dry Deliver Cleaning rrometly Y phimeAfiedic2d 1" as alleged to have struck a white | The report of the jury requested that her witnesses not now available are SPECIAL ‘ SATURDAY ONLY || Open from 8 AM. to 8 P.M. ‘ ; notice throat irritation, Toric Lenses " Examination Free | other symptoms of sore throat that such con- | ditions are serious and call for prompt and careful treatment. Neglect or improper treat | ment may be dangerous. To be sure of prompt ‘relief use only Tonsiline, made especially for sore throat and proven dependable by over 30 years' successful use. At druggists, 35¢ and 60c. Hospital size $1.00 Foright Opt. Co. | inflammation, difficulty in swallowing and | | | | Wo0oDWARD & LOTHROP 10" 11™ F axnD G STREETS Getting Ready for Graduation —is a pleasure if one's “pre-diploma” prepara- tions begin at Woodward & Lothrop. Grad- The Molded Headline Distinguishes NewHats a smart collection here at $ I 0 The smartest new hats, whether of felt, fabric or straw, have a distinctly molded headline. This is particularly noticeable in the ever-smart turbans—of silk tricot, celophane, or belting ribbon—that add a chic feather pad or pin for interest—while the molded felts, with interestingly manipulated brims affect the eyebrow sil- houette and the longer on one side fashion—seen in the smart felt sketched. Black plays a smart part, but there are ever so many colors—and especially pastel shades for you who are going South. many public service workers. | ‘h’ g s MiLLiNERY, THIRD FLOOR. o i e e 901 Gst‘A}:" > I N LINE | uates will find here new collectionis of clothes Influes y Vi ress 1 . . ~ . the epidemic was widespread in the | TS The National Sqfe Throat Remedy for this important event, as well as Graduation ‘western part of that country. Week affairs. CLEARANCE Junior Misses’ Pumps and Oxfords $395 and $4-75 Much below regular prices Junior Misses’ Graduation Frocks, %1675 White flat crepe frocks with long sleeves, in smartly tailored one and two piece fashions, $16.75. Also a new collection of classroom and class-night frocks. JUNIOR Misses’ APPAREL, FOURTH FLOOR. WoobpwARrD & LLOTHROP 10™ 11™ F axp G STREETS At $3.95—50 pairs Junior Girls’ Tan Elk Oxfords, with crepe or leather soles. Sizes 1174 to 2 in the assort- v ? . Misses’ Graduation and Classtoom Frocks ment. WHITE GRADUATION FROCKS CLASSROOM FROCKS are of plain At $4.75—150 pairs Junior Misses’ Pumps and Ox- are worn by many graduating classes. crepe in one and two-piece models. fords. One-strap pumps, in patent leather, brown Men's Winter Suits These smartly tailored frocks are of Novelty pleated skirts, wide belts, suede and alligator; and oxfords, in tan or black calf an Vercoats gat crepe in one and two piece styles. trimming of prints and suede animals and tan elk. Broken sizes. 19.50. add an unusual note. $22.50. Junions' Smoes, Fourrn FLooR. A Collection of Class Night Frocks, $25 to $42.50 Domestic Overcoats, Now $29.75 1\<$3 375 $ 56.25 Were 540 Were 545 Were 575 All Reduced Granite Silk Hose the choice of moderns feature these attractive three-pair prices Boys'’ Graduation Apparel Long Trousers Suits—These, too, are outstanding in tailoring and fine qual- ity. Older boys find them just the right weight for Washington weather. $22.50 and $25. Boys’ Suits from Rowe of Bond Street, London, are always favorites. Knickers Suits, $45 Long Trousers Suits, $50 Tre Boys’ Store, FOURTH FLOOR. Blue Knickers Suits—Tailored by ex- perts into correct-fitting suits that mod- ern young juniors demand. The quality is excellent, of course. $15.75 to $30. At $1.75 pair; 3 pairs for $5.10—"Granite” Service-silk Hose; with lisle garter hems and soles. Smartest shades include French nude, rose-taupe and gun metal. At $1.85 pair; 3 for $5.40—"Granite” All-silk Chiffon Hose; with lisle-lined garter hems. Shades ranging from the very lightest to deepest gun metal. At $2 pair; 3 pairs for $5.85—“Granite” All-silk Serv- ice-weight Hose. Featuring cameo, manganese, misty- morn and rose taupe. Grantre Stk Hose, First FLOOR. Continuing Owr January Selling Silk Costume Slips At $295—Variety of tailored and lace-trimmed styles; with deep hip hems. Some with ruffled hems. In white and flesh. Two-T rousers Suits, Now $26.25 $33.75 Were$35 Were 545 ‘THE MEN's STORE, SECOND FLOOR. English Overcoats, Now $48.75 $56.25 $63.75 Were 565 Were 575 Were $85 = %5 Were $95 Were 5100 Patent Leather Shoes again walk in Fashion These models in patent leather herald Spring—for now it has reached the stage that when we moderns think of Spring, we begin to look for patent leather footwear. WoMEN’s SHoEs, THIRD FLOOR. At $3.95—Lovely crepe slips, with fine imported laces, trimming tops and finishing hems. White and flesh shades. At $4.95—PartiCularly important in the realm of smart slips—lovely cre- ations of fine crepes and delicate laces. CosTumMe Srips, THIRD FLOOR. Men’s Shirts, Ties, Sweaters | and Night Shirts Lo, e atecs ent with black lizar. calf. Turmed sole; GREATLY REDUCED 5 N gopular Spanish heel; Quantities are naturally limited, so your imme- diate selection is recommended. Broken sizes. “Sedan” Montagnac Overcoats $93'75 Were 5125 Genuine “Sedan” Montagnac Overcoats in brown and blue, double- breasted style, with self collar and quarter silk lined. Also Black Mon- tagnac, satin lined throughout, with corded edges and velvet collar. Men’s Fine Madras Shirts, $1:85 WERE MUCH MORE Men’s High-Grade Silk Ties, $1:85 WERE MUCH MORE THE MEN's Store, Seconp FLooR. Men’s Wool Sports Sweaters, $3.35 WERE MUCH MORE Patent Leather Con- ter « buckl Men’s Flannelette S 8 bl Night Shirts, $1:65 = . 3§ and Spanish WERE MUCH MORE s12.50. ENGLISH SHOP OF THE MEN’S STORE, SECOND FLOOR.