Evening Star Newspaper, December 13, 1929, Page 20

20 THE EVENING STAR, BLANES CONGRESS FOR COTTON SLUWP Henican Tells Probers De-; pression Is Due to Uncer- tainty of Legislation. By the Assoclated Press. J. P. Henican, president of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange, tolay told a Senate agriculture subcommittee in- vestigating the causes of depressed prices for cotton that “uncertainty of pending legislation is exercising a detri- mental influence” on the market. Henican continued that until definite action was taken on the pending measures, referring, apparently, to the tariff bill, that “the valuable protective influence of the contract market will be minimized.” Operators who were accustomed to intervene by buying contracts when prices were low, he said, now are un- willing to “assume the double risk of the market and legislation.” He added that “these men on the street with their capital” are needad, but said they had been conspicuously absent since the Agriculture Depart- ment’s prediction of a drop in cotton prices in 1927 and the subsequent slump in values. Another reason he assigned as con- tributing to depressed cotton prices was competition from India. He said foreign mills were turning to foreign cotton at the expense of Amer- ica and asserted India was becoming the greatest competitor of the United States and the world’s largest producer outside of this country, Gardiner H. Miller, president of the New York Cotton Exchange, who testi- fled yesterday, said the low price of cotton resulted from “the law of sup- ply and demand,” and asserted the large crop here and abroad and slump in stock values all had combined to keep the price down. I Senators Smith and Heflin, Demo- crats, however, disagreed with Miller. Both said market manipulation had played a part in the fall of the staple. Heflin asserted the firm of Anderson, Clayton & Co., Houston, Tex., cotton brokers, had exercised a dominating and depressing influence on cotton prices. Questioned about the legislation to which he was referring Henican said that measures now pending before Congress ranged “from additional reg- ulation to practical abolition of trading on the exchanges.” “It is within the range of truth to say that they are a disturbing influence on the cotton market and will continue to be until they are finally disposed of,” he said. MRS. HOOVER TALKS T0 RED CROSS GROUP First Lady at Meeting Yesterday Expresses Deep Interest in Work of American Organization. Mrs. Herbert Hoover, honorary chair- ‘man of the national committee on vol- untary service of the American Red Cross, expressed great interest in Red Cross activities at the annual meeting yesterday. She mentioned specifically such activities as making surgical dress- ings, operating canteens, transcribing braille for the blind and providing com- forts for war veterans in hospitals. Mrs. William Howard Taft and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, wives of two former Presidents, who are honorary vice presi- dents of the Red Cross committee, at- tended a luncheon given yesterday by Miss Mabel T. Boardman in the new ‘memorial to women of the World War, which adjoins Red Cross headquarters. Reports of Red Cross activities were given by Mrs. Whitelaw Reid, New York; Mrs. Leonard Wood, New York; Mrs, Austin R. Baldwin, New York; Mrs. Walter Shaw Brewster, Brooklyn; Mrs. E. G. Buckland, New Haven, Conn.; Mrs. J. A, Collins, Warren, Ohio; Mrs. George S. Derby, Boston; Mrs. Ju- lius W. Freeman, Baitimore; Mrs. Frank V. Hammar, St. Louis; Miss Katherine Leverich, New York; Mrs. Hugh McGib- ney, Indianapolis; Mrs. T. A. Mellon, Piftsburgh; Mrs. George Phelps Rose, Sewlickley, Pa.; Mrs. W. W. Salmon, Chula Vista, Calif.; Mrs. Bowen Tufts, ‘Winchester, Mass.; Mrs. Thomas 8. Wheelwright, Buckland Springs, Va.; Mrs. Richard 8. Derby, New York; Mrs. H. P. Davison, New York; Mrs. Thomas ‘W. Richards, Mrs. C. A. Atkinson and Mrs. Reeve Lewis, Washington. WEST COAST APPLES DELICACY IN BRAZIL Fruits of Northern Climes Demand Big Prices on Stands in Cities of Southern Republic. RIO JANEIRO, (#)—Apples from ‘Washington, Oregon and California are delicacies in Brazil and thousands of cases come here yearly. Only & small quantity arrives in barrels, In the sma.' fruit stands these Amer- ican apples sell by the dozen at the equivalent of a dollar to two dollars, according to quality. Apples also are shipped here from New Zealand, but | the United States fruit has a virtual monopoly of the market. Just as the inhabitant of the tem- perate zone in the States longs for pineapple, avocado, orange, papaya and other tropical fruit, so does the Bra- zillan long for the apple, pear, peach and plum of a Northern clime. In the past year the imports of ap- ples from the United States amounted 1o 200,000 cases valued at more than $500,000. In one month 120,000 cases arrived. SWIMMERS IN TEST. A 15-mile swimming contest, which will be open to all young women in the city, will begin Monday under the au- spices of the health education depart- ment of the Young Women's Christian Association. The contest will be held in the two pools of the Y. W. C. A, at Seventeenth and K streets and 614 E street. ‘The meet will continue until February 16, 1930. Not less than one-eighth of a mile and not more than one-half mile is to be covered at any one time. The contest is under the direction of Mrs. Wilson Compton, physical educa- tion committee chairman. Your Christmas Draperies Place your order now to have your Christmas draperies made, We are drapery specialists and deem it a great privilege to submit samples, suggestions and estimates. MCcDEVITT .4 The Ideal Christmas Gift For Your Home or Office A DESK Come_in and see our display for Boys, Girls and Adults. H. BAUM & SON 616 E St. N.W. SYNO A Handkerchief Inhalant for HEAD COLDS A few drops on your handkerchief, in- hale frequently and your cold will pass Elizabeth Brewster . . . who is the shopper’s blessing . . . an expert to shop for or with you Men . . . just phone her at Metropolitan 0300. Violets, $1 Imported violets that look amazingly real ar- ranged charmingly with leaves and a gardenia center . . . boxed for gifts. WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1929. Jotleffs Men's:. ... chine twills, A FASHION INSTITUTION lite: Paris Washington NewYork Mufflers, $3 crepe de jacquards and prints, checks and paisley in colors men Our expert chauffeurs, always in attendance, will park your car while you shop. Where Smart Women Select Smart Gifts = —where there is an atmosphere of quality and service—where gift things have a certain charm through care in selection, yet are not high priced —that is Jelleff's—the store for which Washington women As usual, it promises to be a Gold Stripe Christmas as far as Silk Stockings are con- cerned.—But even in the face of the tremendous demand every color and every size is ready at every patron’s re- quest, for assortments here are refilled hourly. An extra Gold Stripe Annex, second floor, to speed up the service, @ and an extra Gold Stripe Shop at 1013 Connecticut Ave,, in Stoneleigh Court. Silk Stockings have Style, beauty and service are combined in the delightful new Silk Stockings by Gold Stripe—colors harmonizing z perfectly with the new 27 frocks, hats, shoes and gloves. You cannot make a mistake in giving Gold Stripe, for they are the stockings that women are partial to. Point- ed heels, French heels, picot tops and lace clox are all featured in the Gold Stripe lines for Christmas. Be sure —send Gold Stripe. BTy expressed away. All Drug Stores 25¢ 1 $5.70 Three Pairs $]_.95 Sli’!fill-e Three pairs—a generous gift—beautifully boxed We suggest Style 499—sheer chiffon silk from top to toe—with colored picot tops and double pointed heels in self color or black——or style 590—the fastest selling style for Christmas — sheer chiffon with narrow square French heels and colored picot tops—$1.95 pair; 3 pairs in Christmas box, $5.70. Saleswomen here are individually trained to know stocking style and are ready to advise intelli- gently upon the purchase of Gold Stripe Silk Stockings for gifts. The new short evening wraps for JUNIOR MISSES are new tomorrow at this special price. Of transpar- ent velvet in red, blue, the smart eggshell and black— scarf collar style, some wit‘h bows of velvet—crepe satin lined and interlined. et e e Shopping at Jelleff’s With 14 smart gift suggestions Perfume! surely an alluring gift Worth’s famous “dan la nuit,” $5. Other sizes, $1.50 and $11. Lucien Lelong’s Perfume Set of A, B, and C, $12. Toiletries flatter the vain Elizabeth Arden's new week-end vanity kit, $9. De Vilbis atomizers and perfume droppers, $3. Others, §1 to $12. Organdy powder roses with in- dividual puffs, 50c and $1. Leather Camera Compacts... gold trimmed , . . all cors, $2.50. Jewels for the vain-glorious Three strand pearl bracelet with sterling clasp, $L95. . Long crystal evening earrings after Chanel, $5. Real stone rings with marcasite settings, $5. French steel beaded bags, $5. Decorative Objects for the serious Desk and boudoir clocks of cloisonne in several colors, $3. Others, $350 to $5.95. Studio lamps with Italian pot- tery bases and hand-painted shades, $3. Wearable Objects for smart moderns Lined auto gauntlet pull-ons of washable capeskin with seamless wool linin% $5.50. Imported French suede pull-ons in several smart colors, N EVENING WRAPS FOR THE MISS—in metals and transparent velvet — cape and coat models, short and long—sometimes with fur collars—in black and stun- ning evening shades—espe- cially gz’rcscnted tomorrow at $49. Evening wraps—for women and misses—gorgeous col- lections to $145. Coats $110 Formerly $135 to $165 Reduced now—to tempt buying before Christmas. Such coats! Trimmed with beaver, kit fox, fitch, lynx, fisher-dyed fitch, Persian lamb and great gorgeous foxes—wrap styles, flares, straightlines—all black, tan, brown, green and blue. —Misses’ Coat Shops, Third Floor. Extra! Raincoats 8590 English cut—of smart mixed jerseys—double breasted with belts—$5.90— in the Sports Shop—Fourth Floor. Misses’ and Juniors’ Dance Frocks —selling as lively as gift things—and they are as pretty. 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Centemeri Gloves—exclusively at Jelleff’s in Washington; im= ported French kid—turn-back cuffs with uneven hemlines and small circular appliques of kid .. ..$3.95 Centemeri imported French Kid with turn-back cuffs—ap- pliqued and embroidered. .$4.50 Co-ed — Washable South Afri- can capeskin pull-ons—double ring and buckling strap ef- Imported Kid, pull-ons—black, brownie, sable, beige, tan, black and WHItE (. aevinidiviold $3.95 Washable French Suede pull- ons with scalloped edges in the lovely beige tones and flesh, putty, grey and white....$3.50 so decided a preference through the PEARLS Created in the Paris labora- tories of Tecla, these lovely pearls are exquisite in luster, matching and graduation and rival the ocean gem in love- liness. Jelleff’s—where Tecla pearls may be secured exclusively in Washington—recommend thera for the perfect gift— Necklaces, $25 Brooches, $50 Rings, $60 upwards A collection of genuine* Baltic amber—pale, clear amber and the cloudy, mot- tled type—a matter of pref- erence. Certainly these real amber bracelets, necklaces, brooches and earrings make unusual and worthwhile gifts. Chokers, $5 to $10. Necklaces, $5 to $50. Brooches, $2.50 to $5. Earrings, $1.50 to $5. Gloriously beautiful bags from the Jelleff Handbag Shop. ..where smart women buy their own bags and pre- fer that their gift bags be chosen. Give one—or sev- eral , . . assemble a bag wardrobe as a delightful gift and let it be an expres- sion of your own originality. $3 Embroidered tailored bags of smooth calf, evening bags of sim- ulated pearls and white moire evening bags stud- ded with brilliants. silk bags, $30.50_859.50 New arrivals—dance frocks of laces and nets—so pre- dominatingly popular— simply charming in their Princess lines—transparent hemlines, puffed sleeves and perhaps bead trimmings— eggshell, black, white, nile, capucine. Misses’ Shops—Third Floor $9 Crepe seal back-strap bag, trimmed with lizard grain calf, chic pouch with enamel ornament, antique fabric bags on narrow gilt frames, and evening bags. $7.50 Afternoon and evening themes . . . smooth calf envelopes, antelope suede pouches, trimmed with prystal, embroidered silk under-arm bags and bril- liant evening affairs, Bags that saunter out on formal afternoons . . . bags that venture forth only at night . , . bags that have no particular preference and are not sworn to any hour of the day . . . new, strik- ing, different and thorough- ly worthy of the giving to a most fastidious person. $10 Back-strap pouches of smooth calf, with insert of real shark, hand-tooled pouch of steer hide lined with suede, antelope suede pouches with simu- lated jade or carnelian or- nament . . . evening bags with beaded embroidery and gold thread tracery. years. Handkerchiefs As gifts may assume large proportions—as proper or as important as you please. Men’s handmade crepe handkerchiefs with 1- inch hem—white and colors, $1. Men’s painted novelty silk with narrow hems and sport patterns. $1. And an infinite variety of linen squares—hand- rolled hems, hand initialed—wide hems— corded borders—to de- light the connoisseurs of fine linen and hand- work., Handkerchiefs Frivolous ’'kerchiefs for her night life—chiffon, pastel tones, lace trimmed, plain colors, chiffons, rolled hems, printed chiffons in pastel and high colors. ~ $1 Practical hankies for ddy in —day out—linen hanidmade squares with scalloped or rolled hems—and colored or white embroidery in the cor- ners. $1. All linen fine Irish prints with rolled hems and scal- loped edges. $1. Sheer linen lace-edged squares. $1. Handkerchiefs, 25¢ to $3.00. Perfumes Created by Captain Edward Molyneux—two new scents that moderns may have a fragrance as new as the sithouette. And just arrived for the most fastidious and delight- ful of gifts— Molyneux’s “Fete” Molyneux’s “Connu” Generous flacons, in hand- some suede boxes— $5 and 8] 2.50 Silk Underwear in Matched Sets The Jelleff Grey Shops as- sume the most festive of airs «.. for where else should one select the gifts that will be most successful on their Christmas morning debut « . the Grey Shops present- ing the most delightful of holiday bazaar pictures urge your participation. piece in the favored design, Quilted Robes, $10.95 That make the gentle art of loung- ing a luxury . .. lovely shades of ‘quilted satin interlined for warmth and lined with dotted seco silk. Scal- loped collar and large patch pock- ets . . . French blue, turquoise, rose, coral, orchid, peach and purple. Pajamas, $10.75 Slips, $5.90 in stunning matching sets Exclusively at Jelleff’s! Madelon Gowns, $8.50 Chemise and dance sets, $5 Step-ins and French panties $3.95 Since Eve wore the first chemise no woman has ever admitted to having enough underwear . . . and these lovely, intimate things in the Grey Shops... pastel piles of soft silk, appeal to that primeval impulse that has motivated the world of femininity ever since. ., Negligees, $16.50 Leisure moments may be pictur- esque as well as restful .. . she’d like a lovely negligee of crepe satin that wraps to the side and ties or else a tuxedo model with all-around sash .« . elaborately trimmed with alen- con lace. green, flesh and blush. Turquoise, nile, coral,