Evening Star Newspaper, March 29, 1929, Page 23

THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, Ladies’ Suits, $2.00 “EXQUISITE DRY CLEANING”™ Corner 11th & H Sts. N.W. v__rl"hone National 2704 PLEASANT WINTERS IN BOLIVIA DESCRIBED BY ENVOY'S WIFE Spring Blossoms Bloom Here as La Paz Prepares for Cold Season. 'Senora De Medina Talks About Products of Her Native Land. BY GRETCHEN SMITH. Near the Bolivian Legation, on Q street, a magnolia tree is just bursting {into blossom. The terrace in front of | the Minister's residence is being pre- | pared for resodding, and from the drawing room windows overlooking the street may be seen many evidences that | Spring has arrived to stay. | The wife of the Bolivian Minister, SENORA DE MEDINA. | Senora Dona Etelvina Guachalia de * tniflerwood Photo, | Diez de Medina, sitting near a window {in her drawing room, remarked: “Just as Washington is welcoming the fruit, known by the In name first Spring blossoms, my country and those in my home at La Paz are be- ginning to prepare for their long Win- ter's nap. But,” she added, “we do not !dread our Winters, as they are very lovely, with a great deal of sunshine and many, many flowers all through | the season. The roses in. Bolivia are | especially beautiful, and there is never a month of the entire year that they are not to be seen everywhere in greatest profusion. We also have very fine sweetpeas in La Paz, but instead !of blossoming in the months of June, July and August, which are your Sum- Kiss with a COLD! Avoid close contacts while you have a cold. Colds are highly contagious. For ‘packae,’ is long and dark, with some- what the appearance of a bean. Inside there are many black seeds wrapped in a_cotton-like substance. This cotton, which is like spun sugar, is delicious.” Senora de Medina took from a table a beautifully illustrated magazine, and, turning the pages to the picture of a snow-capped mountain towering in the background of a modern, up-to-date metropolis, she said: “This is a picture of La Paz, and the mountain is Illunani, upon which there rests perpetual snow. In the valley of Cotona, far below, they produce quan- your own good, too, stop the cold before it develops. Take HILL'S CASCARA- QUININEas quickly asyou can. HILL'S stops a cold in one day becawseit does the four necessary things in one=— 1—Breaks up the cold, 2—Checks the fever, 3-Opens the bowels, 4—Tones the system. ‘That’s the complete action you want. Only HILL'S gives it to you, So ha sure it's HILL'S you get. HILL’S CASCARA-QUININE “Give me HILL'S in the Red Box"_ titles sugar cane, bananas and all tropical fruits. “In the mountains behind La Paz are some of the richest mines in the world. There we have the famous tin mines, from which we send so much of the tin which is used in England. We also have lead, silver and copper mines, and from the latter comes much of the copper which is used by many Bolivians in the production of finely worked articles of that mineral. Like to Work With Copper. | mer months, they are in flower in my country when you are having Winter | here, because the seasons in Bolivia are just rcversed from those in North | America. Grow Many Kinds of Fruit. “We have many very fine fruits. ‘They are grown principally in the val- | leys” which surround La Paz, which is |in the mountains. The Yungas Valley ‘i particular grows wonderful fruits, |and on the mountain sides are grown. most delicious grapes. We have all the ifruits that grow in America and many| “In my country even the women and tropical ones which are unknown here. | young girls like to work with copper. One in particular, the ‘chirimoya’ I|We have in La Paz a fine school of should like to mention. It has a dark, | applied art, and many of my girlhood rather tough exterior, with a delicious, | friends went there and studied the art sweet inside, from which we make most | of hammering copper. A sister-in-law,” delicately flavored ice cream. Another'continued the senora, “not only works with copper but has also made some |very fine silver articles. She works | with these minerals as other women do embroidery, and has made some very ! pretty cigarette boxes, ash traps and other knick-knacks.” Senora de Medina told of a unique custom which exists among some of the -young girls of her country when they become engaged. In addition to | preparing the trousseaux, many of them will make numerous articles of copper |for the new home which they are | planning. Some of the finest vases, | trays, tabourets and tables are made by the young Bolivian girls to take to | their new homes after marriage. | “In addition to our mines,” the Min- ister'’s wife remarked, “there are to be | found in the mountains the farms where are raised the little chinchillas, | whose fur is very rare and is the cost- liest to be found in our country. A set |of chinchilla to trim the collar and cuffs of a garment will cost thousands | of dollars. | “Here also on the mountain sides are | raised the llamas, the alpacas and the unas, from which we obtain the ol that is one of the most important industries of our country. vicuna particularly comes the finest | quality of wool. The fine, silky fur | from the neck and legs of the animal |1s particularly beautiful, and from it {are made the softest and finest auto- mobile robes and covers of a superior quality. Bolivia's National Flower. “As we started our conversation on the subject of flowers,” Medina remarked, “I should like to mention the lovely blossoms which are found on the mountains in the Winter time. They grow on bushes which sometimes attain the height of small trees, and the blossoms, which are a brilliant red and* sometimes yellow, grouped in clusters on a center stem, are called the ‘cantuta flowers of the Incas.’ It is considered the national flower of Bolivia. “In contrast to the snow-capped mountains behind La Paz” continued the senora, “in the southern forests we | have many monkeys. The fur of some of these monkeys is exceedingly long, and is used in trimming women’s coats and dresses. “From the wool of the vicuna, which is used only for the finest articles, the Bolivian Indians make some of the most beautiful shawl: The Minister’s wife left the room, returning soon with a handsome, dark- Rats —amice Easily killed by using | Stearns’ Electric Paste Also kills cockroaches and waterbugs. Sold everywhere, 35¢c and $1.50. MONEY BACK IFIT FAILS NOoODWARD & LOTHROP 10™11™ F axp G STREETS . Your CompLETE EASTER WARDROBE Will Be Delivered Saturday, Sure if purchased before 3.P.M. tomorrow Even at this late hour the Men’s Store is prepared to.com- pletely outfit you, from head to foot, for the Easter Prome- nade. Come in tomorrow before 3 P.M. and select y our suit and accessories, and we will see that they are deliv- ered Saturday night. This offer includes reasonable alter- ations on suits and topcoats. The “Woodward offers you fine Fifty” Suit fabric From _the | Senora de! red shawl of finest wool. Upon three sides of it hung a long, heavy fringe of wool, and it made a strikingly pic- turesque garment as Senora de Medina threw the shawl about her shoulders to {llustrate the manner in which it is worn in her native land. “Some of these shaw] she sald, “are so fine that they appear to be de of silk. I have seen some which are worn in a double thickness over the shoulders, but they are so fine when rolled up they can almost be held in one hand.” Senora de Medina learned to speak English many years ago when she at- tended the Dana Hall School, near Wellesley, Mass. The senora’s father was also a diplomat for many years, and at the time of his death was Ptesident-elect of the Bolivian Repub- lic. Senora de Medina accompanied her father on many visits to other Jands, and it was while he was sta- tioned in London that she met and married the Bolivian Minister, Senor Don Eduardo Diez de Medina. Senora de Medina was very happy when her husband was sent to Wash- ington, as, due to her associations of girlhood days, she has a particular love for the United States. “They called me the American girl in Bolivia when I went back after I | had finished my schooling at Dana Hall. Everywhere in my room I had Ameri- can flags and pennants of Dana Hi irls' Baka Tweed Coat in soft mixtures, $19.50. Other Coats, $16.75 to $49.50. For Girls and Sketched lare quite large when outspread, and| is one of our D. C. FRIDAY. MARCH 29, 1929. and Harvard, where I had had many friends. I loved my school days in the United States, and think I will always lr:"l that this country is my second UTILITIES HEARINGS TO END ABOUT MAY 1 | Electric Light Association to Be Given Opportunity Later for Reply, Says McCulloch. By the Associated Press. Federal Trade Commission, announc- ing that its investigation of the publi- city activities of public power utilities will be concluded about May 1, said that afterward the National Electric Light Association would be given an opportunity to réply to the testimony and evidence brought out during the lenghty hearings. Robert E. Healy, commission counsel, said he had a few more witnesses to be examined and documents to be intro- duced as evidence. The hearings on the publicity activities of the publiic | utilities were started in March, 1928. Chairman Edgar A. McCulloch of the | {IMPEACHMENTS AID New Oklahoma Governor Reaches High Office Ahead of Schedule. | OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (#)—Im- | peachment proceedings have hastened homa’s new governor. Holloway reaches the apex of State politics two years ahead of schedule in succeeding Henry S. Johnston, who was deposed on charges of incompetency. Many party prophets had picked him as the Democratic candidate for gov- ernor in 1930. The successful impeachment of Gov. “Jack™ Walton in 1923 came when Hol- loway was a State Senator. M. E. Trapp, Walton's lieutenant governor and successor, called a special legisla- tive session in 1924. Holloway then was named President pro tem. of the Senate. As such he acted as lieutenant governor under Trapp. In 1926 Holloway was elected to the lieutenant governor’s office on the Demo: . HOLLOWAY’S CAREER} the career of W. J. Holloway, Okla- | cratic ticket headed by Johnston. Johnston’s removal from office this year automatically made Holloway gov- | ernor. Two years will be the limit of Hollo- way's regime under a former decision of the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Trapp was ruled ineligible to succeed himself | as governor in 1926. The court held he ihad been governor in fact and hence came under the constitutional rule pro- hibiting a chief executive from succeed- | ing_himself. | Holloway has been active in State politics since 1920, when he was elected State Senator. He is 40 years old and 2 lawyer. { CARNIVAL TO BE HELD. | Epiccopal Men's Club Plans Will Be Resumed After Easter. Suspending preparations during Holy week, the Men's Glub of St. Stephen and Incarnation Episcopal Church will resume activities immediately after Easter to prepare for the county circus and carnival to be held in parish hall, | Sixteenth and Newton streets, April 9- 12_inclusive. It is expected that the entertainment will materially reduce the indebtedness of the church. WoOoDWARD & lLOTHROP 10™ 11™ F anp G STREETS * Girls’ Three-piece Blue Flannel Suit with pique blouse, $12.50. ’ . Dresses, $10 to $22.50. Boys’ Herringbone Every Section for Youth, on The Children’s Floor—the Fourth—Eagerly Awaits Easter —for so many girls and boys have chosen their smart Easter clothes here, with so much fun. more girls and boys will be here, ready for every one of them. And tomorrow, so many bright and early—we are Sheer, wee baby frocks—smart little ensem- bles, frocks and coats for girls and junior misses, good-looking clothes for small boys and quite grown-up boys, hats and shoes that were made for Easter—everything to make young Easter outfits simply correct and smart. Tweed Suit, with two pairs of long trousers and s22. Boys’ Juniors Tattersall vest, Easter Clothes In wide assortment many youthful little hats for girls and junior misses. It is of felt, but there are perky straws, too, and most attractive combina- tions of felt and straw. GIRLS’ AND JUNTOR MissEs’ MILLINERY FourtH FLOOR. Knicker Suits, with 2 pairs of knickers 5 $1375 to $30 e sé:i? $16.75 Separate Knickers §5. $3.50 to $5 . Separate Shorts $2:50 to $3.50 Junior Boys’ Top- coats. . .$7.75 to $20 Larger Boys’ Top- coats. ...$20 to $25 New Wool Sweat- ers ..........3395 Shirts. . .$1.50 to $8.50 Blouses .....$1 to $5 New Neckwear 50c to $2 Spring Golf Hose 50c to $2 New Belts. .50¢ to $2 Tae Bovs’ Store Fourtr FLOOR. Junior Misses' Coat with of long-wearing quality y : Coat with seamings an squirre| 50 For the well-dressed man who demands both service and smart- ness in his apparel, we suggest the “Woodward Fifty.” These suits offer you a wide selection of patterns and colorings for Spring. They are shown in two and three button models—the former with peaked lapels and the latter with notched. ‘THE MeN's Store, Srconp Froor. English Topcoats, $55 Tailored in London by Kenneth Durward, Ltd. An exceptionally fine showing of English Topcoats—of sturdy, fine woolens, from which you can expect several seasons’ wear. In a style that is achieved only by English designers and approved by better dressed men. Tae EncLisE SHop, SECOND FrooR. to Junior Misses' Flowered Chiffon Jacket Frock, $16.75. Other Frocks, $12.50 to $59.50. First in Washington to present Apache Dancing Dolls, $295 pair The roughest, toughest "Apaches that you have ever seen—and the most amusing, for these talented dolls do the most intricate Apache dancing by pulling a string. ‘Tovs, FOURTH FLOOR. Patent Leather Shoes, $8 Cut outs on this shoe give the smart sandal effect; the military heel is leather covered. One of the many gleaming patent leather shoes in our Easter collec- tion. 2 Others, $6 to $8 CHILDREN'S SHoes, FOURTH FLOOR. Easter Haberdashery New Stetson Hats, $8.50 to Gray Mocha Gloves, plain $15. Other Hats, $5 and $8 and black embroidered, French Crepe ;ies. $3.50 $3.50 and $4.50 Other Ties, $1.50 to $3.50 Fancy Silk-mixed Socks, $1 New Novelty Shirts, with Pure Silk Socks, hand-em- Nfugrulr;gdl:::og‘l:i}?s " stripes SR i Walking Sticks, $5 to $12 and figures, $3 5 : White Broadcloth Shirts, $3 White Silk Scarfs, $3.50 Silk Web Suspenders, $1.50 and $5 Tan Mocha Gloves, black Pure Silk Socks, full-fash- ioned, $1 Ribbon Sports Belts 50c Especially smart with the tuck-in sports blouses are these attrac- tive sports belts; in a variety of sports shades. Rissons, AisLe 20 First FLOOR. embroidered backs, $5 Tue MEN's Store, Seconp FLOOR. Easter Johnson & Murphy Hand- made Oxford, Mayfair last, in black or tan calf- skin; leather sole and heel, $22. . Black or Tan Calfskin Ox- ford, medium toe, leather sole and rubber heel, $10. THE MEN's StoRE, SECOND FLOOR. Footwear Black or Russia Calfskin Oxfords, Highland last; wing tip, leather sole and heel, $14 Dull Calfskin Dress Oxford, lightweight; plain toe, flexible sole, $10. Patent Colt Dress Oxford, $10. Easter Lilies, Special $1-50 and $1-75 pot Easter lilies—sturdy, hardy plants—fresh, fragrant blossoms and buds—the very best plants obtainable. NONE DELIVERED PLANT AND GaRDEN SECTION, FIFTH FLOOR. Week End Candy Special Two Pounds, 95¢ Two pounds of our delicious home-made candies, includ- ing chocolates, bonbons, creams and nuts. Canores, Aste 18, Fimst FLOOR.