Evening Star Newspaper, December 18, 1929, Page 22

22 GHANGES IN CHINA TOLD BY MINISTER Chao-Chu.Wu Cites Progress ' of Nation at University | Club. Social, political and economic chanxu | i China have been so in the two | years since he left that country as to| make him feel almost a stranger, de- clared the Chinese Minister to. the | United States, Chao-Chu Wu, ‘in pic- | turing the dawn of a new and modern i China in an address at'a luncheon of the Washington Round Table in the University Club yesterday. | Describing China as a country or-/ nized along social and econbmic lines | g?tm‘ Middle Ages, Mr. Wu sajd China is'trying to become a modern country— | a nation somewhat along the lines of | the United States. | ‘With so many changes taking place, there necessarily must be upheavals, he sgid, pointing briefly to the strife in, that country In recent years. In connection with the de\rlnpmem of his country Mr. Wu touched upon | the Nationalist movement and_patriot- | ism now existing there. Referring | briefly to criticism of the.Chinese by | tortlznru Mr. Wu jokingly remarked: | “In the old days the Chinese were | damned because they were not patri-| otic, while today they are damned be- cause they are too patriotic.” He re- ferred to women in his country bobbing their hair as an indication of the fem- | inist movement there, which he pointed to as anather indication of (‘hangfi taking place. ‘Willlam M. Aitchison, president of lhr Round Table, presided. ROOSEVELT LAUDED FOR WORK ON ISLAND Porto Rican Resident Commissioner Pays Tribute to New Gov- ernor’s Activities. A close-up of Gov. Theodore Roose- | velt at work at his new post in Porto | Rico, with high praise for the official's administration, was given today by Resident Commissioner Felix Cordova Davila, who has just returned to Wash- ington from the island. In a statement, “issued through his secretary, V.- Pinot Dias, Commissioner Dlvlll said: “Finding the couritry in the throes of an economic and social chaos, Gov. | Roosevelt, with his: characteristic en- ergy, has undertaken the tremendous task of rehabilitating the island, and in the short time he has been governor already results of this rehabilitation are in evidence. Being an indefatigable worker, he is at his desk early in the meming and until almost midnight, occupied with plans to promote the ‘welfare of our people. He has also toured the island on several occasions, personally conducting an investigation of the needs of the poor classes, which | constitute the majority of the inhab- tants. His. determination to learn Spanish and his acquisition of it has endeared him to the people, who for, the first time in the history of the American administration in Porto Rico find themselves with a governor who speaks the Spanish language and who they can understand and address with- | out the need of an interpreter. He has | won the confidence and affection of | the people, who wholeheartedly support, | him in the gigantic task of-rehabilita- | tion that faces him. * ARNOLD FOUND GUILTY OF INFIDELITY BY JURY| | Wife Exonerated—Judge in Charge Stresses Change of Customs, By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, December 18.—A jury that had been instructed not w confuse | loose manners with loose morals today | found Ray H. Arnold, wealthy invest- | ment broker, ¢ullty of infidelity. The | Jjury passed on issues in a divorce suit | brought by Mrs. Bessie 8. Amnold. It exonerated her of similar charges pre- ferred by him in_a counter suit. The jury deliberated 11 hours. It found Arnold guilty on two questions of misconduct. In his charge to the jury, Justice Mc- Cook stressed that socjal conditions and | manners change from era to era. “You should not draw an mlfr!nt‘e of guilt when you can draw an infer- | ence of innocence,” he said. “What | may have seemed conclusive proof of | guilt once does not now. Do not con- | _=fuse loose manners with loose morals.” Sl CATCHES INFANT TOSSED FROM BURNING HOUSE SIS — | Pascerby Receives Baby Dropped | by Mother, Who Leaps to Safety. By the Associated Press. | ROCKFORD, I, December 18— Robert Sherwood of Rochelle is think- ! ing about putting in his bid for Hack | Wilson’s job with the Cubs after a sen- | zational catch yesterday in which a ul!x\gly ball,” properly ‘so-called, was Sherwood happened by the home of Mrs. Carl Coppola as she leaned from an upper window and screamed the house was on fire. She tossed a month- old infant and Sherwood made a per~ fect catch. Mrs. Coppola jumped, too, and landed in the outstretched arms of | three men. Nnmed for Prominent Post. . A native of Crestli ©Ohio, and former assistant to the pres ident of the Cleveland Trust Co. been elected second vice president and | assistant to the president of the Press| Publishing Co., Which publishes the New York World and the New York & Eyening World. The announcement was made yesterday by Ralph Pulitzer, pres- | ident of the publishing company. Mr. Hayes until recently was a vice | president of the Chatham-Phenix Na- | tional Bank. He is, and will continue to be, executive director of the New York | Cnmm\ml(v Trust. Accommodations For Business People Near Union Station and Capitol The New Bellevue Hotel 15 E Street NW. Rooms with private bath available, at month- lv rates of $30.00 to $39.50. Corner suites | $77.50 to $87.00. | | THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, The Plenty of Helpful, Thrifty Suggestzons Hevel Shopping for Children’s Things Is Half the Fun of Christmas The adorable small gifts are as much a joy to adults as they are to the youngster, especially when they come from Palais Royal, where we understand those things. & A real Christmas Special! Smart Silk Umbrellas $10 Of imported silks— with imported handles Especially lovely umbrellas of imported « silk, parficularly handsome and durable, in all-over striped patterns that are’dif- ferent. The novelty handles are also-im- ported and quite unique. In a great va- riety of popular color combinations. They'll make beautiful Christmas gifts. PALAIS ROYAL—Main Floor PALAIS ROYAL G STREET AT ELEVENTH A Bathrobe Like Mother’s or Dad’s 1.95 This will make them get out of bed mornings: grown-up _robe of Beacon cloth in gay colors, neatly trimmed with satin binding, & silk cord belt, and roomy pockets. Sizes 2 to 6. Handmade and Embroidered Rompers, 1.95 Here's an idea for a gift: A pair of diminutive rompers of strong broadcloth, in lovely pastel colors, with' touches of the most exquisite handwork imaginable. Imported All-Wool Blankets, 1.95 Of pure virgin wool, in pink, blue or white, size 30x40, Soft, fluffy, neatly boxed. Brother and Si;ter Suits, 2.95 Brother's suit of wool jersey has little shorts that button on, while sister's skirt is on a bodice and has a smart kick pleat. Bound in roman stripe trimming, and the colors are blue, tan, red, green. 3 to 6. Baby Buntings, 2.95 The very warmest thing you could wrap them in when you take them out, for it's of soft, snug eiderdown with a silk- lined hood, bound in pink ur blue silk. Crepe de Chine Dresses, 2.95 These small silk frocks for dress-up occasions have de- lightful puffed sleeves, picot ruffies, and dainty hemstitch- ing. Of a fine quality crepe de chine, in maize, blue, pink or nile. D. C., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1929. Handmade Baby Dresses, 1.59 ‘The delicately made sort of little frocks usually priced much higher. Of fine, sheer material, beautifully designed, with embroidery, dee) : hems, scalloped collars and yokes. I‘nlnnu one and two year sizes, Broadcloth Baby Rompers, $1 These cute little garments come in dozens of, style! White, maize, blue, peach and pink, trimmed with hand- *mbroidery and colored smock- ing. Sizes 1 to 3. Jersey Zipper Leggings, 1.95 Blue or tan leggings of warm jersey for boys and girls. They open and close with & gu'm:a zipper fastening. Sizes 0 6. Meet Your Friends in the Radio Section and Listen to the Dollar Day In Toytown Unbreakable Doll S]. Big 3 Aerial Acrobats Fascinating sl m echanical toy. Dressed in & TRy Police Outfit Child’s Chair (ap badge; Enamel fin- B ished chairs, and W hmtlc Carriages Met 1 {rame, fold- ing type. Ski The me- chanical wonder toy. Jumper 1 PALAIS ROYAL—Third Floor If‘He’s Particular About the Fit of His Shirts Give Him Men’s “No-Shrink” of white and colored Broadcloth From collar to tail, from shoulder to cuff these shirts will never shrink because all the shrink is taken out of them before the finé broadcloth is cut! And then to make a good shirt better, we are extra fussy about the sizing and tailoring. The cuffs are properly shaped, the buttons put on to stay. PALAIS ROYAL—Main Floor Men’s Socks, 59c a Pair Regular 75¢ and $1 values Rayon and Rayon and Silk Socks in a great profusion of pat- terns and_color combinations, Socks that will make eagerly accepted Christmas gifts, and will be worn, not hidden away as so often happens with Christmas socks. More of These Highly Popular Men’s All-Wool Overcoats 4.95 A trial quantity of 200 overcoats two weeks ago having shown us that Washingtonians wanted a fine all-wool overcoat at a low price encouraged us to stock in enough to meet your wants. Single or Double Breasted. Herringbones and other weaves, With values like this there is no point in putting off buying your newy overcoat! PALAIS ROYAL—Main Floor Continuing an important gift-buying event Special Fashionable Squares Handsome, swagger squares and sparkle to his appearance. what they were made to sell for! When in doubt lead ties. bridge simile further, give Palais Ties, because, like good trumps, score. Thousands of ties still her lections as wide as ever. Plenty of people to give prompt service. with active youngsters he’ll value these Play Suit in various characters from $1 to 87 The classic games of boy- hood—"Cowboys and In- dians,” “Cops and Firemen"” and the other excitements of today are so much more fun when he's in the right costume. Then, teo, wise mothers appreciate that these play suits save good clothes from wrack and ruin. And now that every- body is agreed that Junior ought to have a couple of play suits for Christmas which will you have. Indian Suits, $1 Fireman Suits, 2.98 Aviation Outfit, 7.00 10.50. Men’s $2.95 Mufflers that will protect him and at the same time bring life usually fortunate special purchase brings the price of them down to almost half Men’s Ties, $1 Policeman Suits, 2.98 Tom Mix Outfit, 7.00 Other play suits in various characters up to PALAIS ROYAL—Main Floor P ] Make yourself a present! Our $10 and $12 Hats Greatly Reduced, 7.50 Soft, flattering velvet hats, so smartly stitched and shaped that they cant fail to improve any type of face. Trim- mml with metallic touches, embroid- , bows and shirrings, with every mr( of brim or no brim at all. In the group are also those close-fitting little turbans that smart girls everywhere are wearing. PALAIS ROYAL—Third Floor An un- To carry the Royal they e; se- sales- Playing is serious business s0 More Beautiful S Gloves for Gifts A pair of gloves from Palais Royal is a gift of distinction. Smartness and quality are the hallmark’ of every glove in our store. At $5 Perrin's French kid gloves—high-colored nov- elties in exclusive patterns, with tailored ap- pliques. In emerald and forest green, cherry, ruby and garnet reds, radio and navy blue. and other lovely shades. . At $3.50 and $3.95 From Trefousse and Perrin come these smart- 1y styled dress gloves of French kid in new, semi-tailored cuff and bandalette styles, New color combinations of popular shades. At $2.50 and $2.95 Real kid and imported glace gloves in a varied cholce of new cuff styles, also 1-button, embroidered welt, plain tailored and strap- wrist styles with a metal buckle. In wanted colors and black with white. At $1.95 Imported sueded fabric gloves in two-plex suede, chamoca and other fine double-woven materials, 8o like the skin glove in appearance and so easily washed. Many styles, including pull-ons, plain and novelty models with straps and stitchings, bandalettes with numerous c;;\der buckle fastenings. All lovely new shades. Others at §1, 1.50, up to 2.50 PALAIS ROYAL—Main Floor This Year They Are Saying It With Furniture To be more specific they are saying it with a great deal of Palais Royal Furniture, Gate-Leg Table 2475 This is the gateleg table of early American days but finished to conform with today's-homes. This table is 32x44 inches when opened. Tt_is smartly decorated and boasts of a simulated burl walnut border that will last the life of the table.” Other Gateleg Tables in Colonial and Modern treat- ments, }9.75 to $55. L4 Some of PALAIS ROYAL—Fourth Floor the furniture most eloquent is listed herewith. Walnut-Finish Spinet Desk ...........19.95 Radio Bench, with arms .............. 450 Console Mirrors sretse 1.95 Leg Rest, Gothic motif . ..........ovme. 40 Windsor Arm Rocker . ............... 850 End Table, mahogany finish .......... 1589 Metal Coffee Table s saieor JOD Cogswell Chair, ]acquard cover .. 19.95 Book Shelves, 72-in. storage space, 5. 75 Boudoir Chair, cretonne ........ 895 Occasional Armchair Magazine Carrier, enamel finish, 2.25 Pier Cabinet, walnut or enamel, 7.00 Smokers Stand .. 00 TED Christmas Tree Light Outfit Mazda bulbs i Dogs, bears. and extra long lead wire, Plush or Velvet Animals cats, fl Mechamcal Train Set Locomosive tender, pas- s senger caf and track. Sport Rubber Balls 13 inches in diameter. S Arrow Set A game re- c| |1 | ring Heavy Steel Steam Shovel Actually $ works like $ the big ones. Scooter Rub b er tired, disc wheels, park- ing stand. For tots, plete. 1 Tots’ Bikes little Com- Blackboard Targe writ- ing surface. s Stool 50c Extre 1 Doll Furniture Complete s]- outfit for one room. dishes. Mack Truck Built just like the 1 man size Mack truck. Indian Outfit Now you can play cowboy and Indians. China Tea Sets Colorful sets of doll Bassinettes Ivory or s green enam- s cled. Large size. Doll extra Aeroplane A *"construc- $| tion set or an all-steel set. Striking Bag Genuin e leathe el ‘stitche $ o m- P‘f'f of fun. $2.50 Silver Arrow Flying Plane $1 Pilot or Target Gas-filled Balloon Tnflates to 36 in. in diamefer. $3.50 2 50 Value Horses on Wheels Nicely made. Lots Records 10 for N st rigieirey. rhyms rec- ords. 10 dif- ferent ones. 1 $3.50 Doll Smiling face, moving eyes. Fully dressed in white, pink or blue. $1 Large Size Bassinette $4.50 Value2..98 PALAIS ROYAL—Fifth Floor o™