Evening Star Newspaper, September 20, 1929, Page 25

PARACHUTE EXPERT PLANS SURRENDER Will Face Fourth-Degree Manslaughter Charge for Death of Girl. By the Associated Press. WICHITA, Kans, Setember 20.— Attorneys for Bert White, head of an &ir chute demonstration crew, said he would surrender to authorities next week to face a fourth-degree manslaughter charge growing out of the fatal para- chute leap of Miss Helen Williams, 18, ©of Thomas, Okla., here last Saturday. ‘The warrant for White's arrest was {ssued late yesterday by William J. Wertz, county attorney, after a coroner’s Jury had found that the girl's death resulted from negligence. The com- plaint was signed by the girl's father, C. L. Williams of Thomas, Okla. White, Gene Rock, another member | of the crew, and Elinor Smith, pilot of the plane from which the jump was made, were reported en route to San Antonio, Tex, today. They posted $5.000 bond at Ponca City, Okla,, to . Obtain their ship, Safe Landings. at- tached there following filing of a dam- age suit by Mr. Williams. Attorneys for White said he would Undertaking Parlor Is Pastor’s Quarters During Convention By the Associated Press. - DECATUR, Ill, September 20. —To satisfy an eccentricity of one of the pastors attending the annual Illinois conference of the Methodist Church, he has been given a room at undertaking par- lors, where he is assured “quiet with no disturbance.” ‘The pastor, who enjoys singing, wrote to the conference enter- tainment committee requesting .that he be given quarters where he could do as he pleased with no disturbance, After a general scratehing of heads, Rev. Leonard A. Stidley of Decatur suggested the undertaker's. A few minutes later a reposing room at the fu- neral parlors was reserved for the delegate, ‘There he is staying, quite un- molested, Y. W. C. A. AIDES NAMED. | |, The appointment of new secretaries | to the staff of the Young Women's Christian Association was made yes- | terday at the September meeting of the | board of directors in the administration | and activities bullding, Seventeenth and K streets, | The new secretaries and their assign- ments are: Miss Street, secretary of the music division; Misses Hunt and S— ok THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1929. PALAI G Street at Eleventh New! Special for Saturday On 2 , ® ; . V 1S 'A" V 1S Hats The new millinery fashion of fine felts faced with fashionable lustrous soleil. L Telephone Dist. 4400 ly return voluntarily. Latham, secretaries of the health edu- The jury verdict stated that Miss | cation division, and Miss Hillengass, Williams “‘was not properly instructed | secretary to the Elizabeth Somers Y, W. Jn the use of the parachute and not | C. A. residence. properly warned of her danger.” Her| Plans were completed by the board chute failed to open after going into a | for the annual Autumn conference of flat spin and her feet became entangled | staff and members on September 30, at in the shroud lines. the administration building. The gen- Conviction of fourth-degree man- | eral conference will be preceded by a slaughter carries a sentence of from | two day meeting of staff members at | six months to two years in prison. Kamp Kahlert*on Saturday and Sun- ' | day, September 28 and 29. 465 HERE'S practical proof that the new fashions may be found first at the Palais . Royal! These chic hats are in off -the-face effects, snug backs and other smart shapes. Choose from a fascinating collection of models in black, the new GREETER CHARTERS HERE | == browns and other fashionable Fall shades to go with new frocks and coats. 21 IN ANNUAL CONFERENCE to 23 inch head sizes. Registration of Delegates l‘o\lowed“ Millinery—Third Floor by Noon Luncheon Today at Mayflower Hotel. With regitration of delegates océupy. | ing the morning, and a luncheon at ul‘% Maflover Hotel at noon. the Mid- | One of the Best Places dle tlantic ssociation of reeter | H - 2 Charters convened in formal session in Town to Live this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Wil | = ard Hotel. nner dance will be hel No C. at the Carlton tonight at 7:30 oclock. || 0 Carfare d The convention will continue until | No Long Waits for Cars Saturday night, when it will be con- | B cluded with a banquet and dance at or Busses the Willard Hotel. Hugh F. Neason, manager of the Annapolis Hotel and president of_the | Washington Charter, No. 31, Hotel | Greeters of America, is general chair- | man of the convention. 15th and M Sts. N.W. Every smart young thing wants one this Fall Misses’ New Suit *Tuck-ins” and Ensembles 6-50 They are high in fashion — and, of course, you will want one. Just right for Autumn wear—just the right weight—and just the right styles! New models of wool tweeds, flat crepes, sat- ins, bepgalines in browns, blues, black and green. The jackets are in the popular fin- ger tip lengths, cardi- gan style. The skirts are trimly tailored and fit the hips snugly, while the little blouses of soft satin or silk crepe give them just the feminizing touch » . : they need. Sizes 14 to 20. 7 Ruby Ring Silk Hose | *wnr- The stocking with the run-proof garter i top exclusive with The Palais Royal 2 Famous Styles regularly $1.50, now $1 It looks like a lighter No. 1600—Service weight silk, square ; —but it holds scent— heel with lisle sole and welt for better - D {,fl!t press the rubber ulb at the side, and Ll o ior youritavonite No. 3600—Sheer service weight hose perfume. with pointed heel. Both styles in new Fall colors. We cannot duplicate them at this price! Fur Trimmed Coats Every one a special value 38 For women and misses In colors as new as the styles Women’s Smart Fall Frocks At a popular price 095 for street, shopping and business wear Attractive little frocks of the much-liked dull crepes, of georgette and of soft satins, in black and the new Fall color- ings. New flared effects —new pleated and tiered models—many with touches of lace. American Plan Double Rooms as low as $50.00 each person Inquire of Our Club Facilities Cousin of La Follette Dies. COLFAX, Wash., September 20 (P).— Harry L. La Follette, 71, of New York, | a cousin of the late Senator Robert La Follette of Wisconsin, died at a| hospital here yesterday from influenza | complications. He had come West as a | mining engineer. T HESE are fine sample coats and a group specially purchased, otherwise the price would be much, much more than $38. Of fine wool cloths in the new colors for Fall and black—all luxuriously fur trim- med. Smartly tailored and lined. Coats—Third Floor Satins, Crepes and Velvet Combinations 3.95 A distinctive group of the new Canton Failles, of crepes com- bined with transparent velvet and of rich satins, in black, the new browns, wine shades, green and blue, in one and two piece models for general day- time or afternoon wear. Dresses—Third Floor GOES MODERATE Important! Newly lowered prices! " Quite unusual,” one might say, “to obtain Artcraft lootwear at ten, twelve or even fourteen fifty.” And it is unusual. A new “trick” for your purse Florette—A Perfume Spray Here's exactly what you'll want for general wear! $1 Qualicy Chamoisette Gloves Sold at a lower price because of a special purchase For, the addition of another Artcraft Salen in Washington has made it pos:ible to devote our F «treet shop exclusively to the presentation of new Autumn modes in a moderste range. With covered : cases—1.50 Special! Lanchere’é Flair Face . Powder and Vanity a regular $3 combination 95 C The Regular $1.90 Grade Ruby Ring Hose A fragrant, velvety pow- L75 der, which sells regularly No. 1200—An exceptional quality : for $1.50 box—and & gay super-service silk hose, with lisle d and colorful little double, i loose_powder vanity, also sole and lisle welt for better wear. 5 SLE(;Jvllue—both For o1, Main Floor The Regular $1.75 Grade Ruby Ring Hose 1.50 . No. 2700—Good quality silk chif- fon hose, picot top with French heels, in smart Autumn shades. Clever cuff styles, straight frills, turn backs, and , bandalettes in new desirable gloves, with attrac- tive embroideries and stitchings. Also popu!ar pull-on styles of imported suede fabrics in plain, triple-sewn and strap effects. Smart colors— beige, Arab, mocha, sandalwood, blush, Aloma and gray. Hosiery—Main Floor And too, our De Luxe Salon presents Main Floor an unusual variety of Fall creations at ffteen to twenty-seven hfty. Appropriate accessories for smart costumes 59c to $1 Novelty Jewelry, 44c Delicate chokers of the tiniest imitation seed pearls, long strings of distinction, intriguing earrings—in fact just the orna- ments fashion decrees in all the sought for colors—and only 44c. Main Floor Here are the very styles to go with your new frocks and coats New Autumn Footwear A TC The Vogue, 6.00 ' The Marvel, 7.50 A dainty D’Orsay pump of all- ' Attractive center-buckle strap black satin that is so popular pump of blue suede with inlays this Fall. For dress occasions. of harmonizing kid. Shoes—Second Floor College girls are asking us for these! Gay New Coolie Coats 2.98 These are just what many school and college going girls are seek. ing, to pack into their trunks. Colorful Japanese coolie coats of wool challis in the bright blues, greens, red and black and white effects. Third Floor The Ramona, 6.50 All patent center-buckle one- strap, with inlays of lizard calf— unusually good looking.