Evening Star Newspaper, December 25, 1929, Page 11

& STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1929, MAL PLOT S HURT BY GRASHINSTORM Hill Found Pinned Under Wreckage; Injuries Be- lieved Not Fatal. THE EVE BELLS PROCLAIM HOLIDAY IN ROME a bobsled and from there to the hos- Hill, & pilot for the pson Aerial carpontlgx‘xl“ol Kalamazoo, Mich., was taking seven sacks of mail from Chi- cago to that city, his home. ARTHRITIS! Any one afflicted with Arthritis Heflin Asks Santa To Visit Homes of Alabama Children | Letter to His Constitutents | Recalls Days of Own Boyhood at Christmas. South America because its gorgeous ceiling is adorned with the first gold to be brought to Europe from the New ‘World, in the reign of Pope Alexander VI. Admission to the church was by ticket, ‘and many would-be worshipers there had to be turned away. After the religious functions. for- mal and informal supper parties were the order of the night throughout the city and there were concerts of sacred music in some of the big hotels and in the private homes of the wealthy. Chimes in Most of City’s 400 Today will be the children’s day, and many will visit the toy and candy fair Churches Precede Mid- in the Piazza Navona, near the Tiber. night Masses. v e Gas Explosion Fatal to Three. MONTREAL, Quebec, December 25 (). —Three men died here Monday of injuries received during explosion of a gasoline tank in the rotogravure de- partment of Montreal La Presse. ‘The dead were George M. Lee, Roger Lee, brothers, and Narcisse Legault. The property damage following the ex- plosion was small. . THO AVENUESLET * OPEN FOR SO Only U. S. Supreme Court and * Gubernatorial Clemency Remain for Him. “’Teas the Night Before Christmas™ and all through the house, there’s a beauty that blends with the Yuletide spirit like a snowfall, in homes where “Murco” Paint Products have been used. terest for the Catholics of North -ndl “ e . b With the turmoil of politics tempo- ‘Murco™ Paint Products rarily forgotten, Senator Heflin of Ala- bama, in a Christmas card to his con- stituents, expresses the hope that for every boy and girl in the country there will be a Santa Claus this year. By the Associated Press. MICHIGAN CITY, Ind, December 25—Thomas Hill, mail pilot, whose plane crashed near here last night in a snowstorm, was in a hospital today | serfously injured. First reports indicated that Hill prob- ably was fatally hurt, but later word from the hospital said that while the . g’lllnthhlg Bl‘,’k?"'!d severe fll:]lfi'\!is flt)out e head, there was no skull fracture Alleged Rebel General Held. and that his chances for recovery were MEXICO CITY, December 25 (#).— |8 Former Gen. Frederico Barrera, who was freed after a trial last Spring on By the Assoclated Press. ROME, December 25.—The pealing of bells in most of Rome’'s 400 churches ushered in Christmas at midnight. Ranging from solemn and deep in tone to light and joyous, the chimes kept up for an hour, while the chant- ing of the miidnight masses began in the presence of great congregations, including many foreigners. As for many years past, one of the best attended of these nocturnal serv- jces was that at Santa Maria Mag- giore (St. Mary Major), the imposing basilica on the Esquiline Hill, which is said to possess a relic of the original cradle in which the new-born Christ always play a star part in making home attractive . . . in setting the stage for every joyous event! “Murco” is a synonym for enduring beauty . . . & paint for every purpose, every purse. EJ Murphy G INCORPORATED By the Assoclated Press. | COLUMBUS, Ohio, December 25.— Only the United States Supreme Court | \p be £ Baliy, CHUS FEE Vear. . own and gubernatorial clemency stood today | poyhood days, The Senator from Ala- between Dr. James H. Snook and the (bama hears his mother, in “whispered electric chair. He has been sentenced |accents, saying, ‘You had better go to fo die January 31. bed and go to sleep if you want Santa The former Ohio State University |Claus to bring you something tonight.’ " Pprofessor, who killed Theora Hix, 25- | He remembered that “going to bed year-old student, last June 13, was|Was easy, but going to sleep was a hard denied permission to file a petition in |and difficult thing. Our childish minds #rror to obtain a review of his convic- | would wander and revel in the fields of tion in a ruling by the State Supreme |fancy until at last we drifted into Slum- Court_yesterday. The court dismissed |berland and dreamed dreams of dear Dr. Snook’s petition in error as of |old Santa Claus. Just as soon as we Tight on the ground that there was |could see we jumped out of bed to ad- n successful A New York hospital’s clinical test on a number of chronic patients brought splendid results and the record is set down in an ea read booklet. We shall be pleased to mail it. If you want of you owe it to yourself to learn more about Mountain Valley Water. Phone or write for ad- Flares dropped from the plane, light- ditional information. Met. 1062. ing up the countryside, gave the first intimation of the plight of the pilot was laid. That precious relic, in a silver setting, was displayed for pub- lic veneration. St. Mary Major has a peculiar in- *no debatable constitutional question [mire and enjoy our highly prized gifts. involved.” | “There was a ralfibow-colored tin Snook’s attorneys said they would horn, or a French harp, a pack of fire- formuliate no further steps in their | crackers, red-striped stick candy, a fight for Snook’s life until after a |little sack of nuts, a glossy red apple conference Thursday. They can ask|and a luscious orange. the Supreme Court for a writ of ap- “My _thrilling and joyous experience Deal. If it is refused, they can ask |as a little boy with Santa Claus on the United States Supreme Court for | Christmas eve night is one of the & writ of appeal, Failing in that, their only hope will be executive clemency from Gov. Myers Y. Cooper. | Dr. Snook will not be told of his latest setback until Thursday, Warden P. E. Thomas of Ohio Penitentiary an- happiest recollections of my childhooa. I am the stanch friend and advocate of Santa Claus and, if I had my way about it, I would have him unlock the doors of his mysterious treasure house in Wonderland and carry gifts on Christmas eve to every little boy ENGRAVERS, PRINTERS, STATIONERS a charge of participating in the Escobar revolution, was rearrested yesterday and charged with plotting against-the gov- ernment. Details of the alleged plot were not made public. nounced, so that he might eat his Christmas dinner like his fellow prisoners. and girl in Alabama. And I would bid him visit the homes of all the children of the country.” SUES FOR 'NSURANCE- | A sportsman brought down two deer | with one shot recrn‘ly near Dillen, Ger- Richmond Woman Takes Action |many. Against Equitable Society. Mrs. Florence E. Lawler, Hichmond,‘ ¥a., yesterday filed two suits in the Dis- trict Supreme Court against the Equita- ble Life Assurance Society to recover on two policies of insurance on the life of her husband, John N. Lawler, one for $15,000 and one for $5,000. She says r husband died August 20 last and September she advised the company and submitted proofs of death. Three | months have elapsed and the company | has neglected to pay the money, she | tells the court. | Through Attorneys Carlin & Carlin | and Leslie C. Garnett the plaintiff says | her husband took out the $5,000 policy December 3, 1928, and paid $304.20 as an annual payment and Febraury 28, 1928, took out the $15,000 policy on which an annual payment of $955.80 ‘was exacted. Display Their Beauty Only When Clean Call Mr. Pyle Nat. 3257 & 3291 Sanitary Carpet and Rug Cleaning Co. 106 Indiana Ave. N.W. Communists Break Cafe. NEW YORK, December 25 (#).The ‘Prolectos Restaurant, which derived its name from the words “proletariat” and *co-operatives,” has been petitioned into ‘bankruptcy. It seems that quite a few of the Communist patrons felt no obli- gation to pay their checks, but the butcher and the baker insisted upon etting what was due. The labilities 1 more than $100,000. LANSBURGH & BRO 7th, 8th and E Sts.—FAMOUS FOR QUALITY SINCE 1860~—National 9800 Another Scoop! Special After-Christmas Purchase 500 NEW DRESSES REMARKABLY LOW PRICED And Brand New! They Make Their Appearance in Our Base- ment Dress Department the First Time Tomorrow—Wise Women Will Select_ Several! To get these marvelous frocks for $5 we did what you and every thrifty woman does—we “shopped” for Values! That’s why there are dresses that copy line for line the best styles of the season, why skirts are three and four inches below the knee, why the silks are rich and heavy. Here's your chance to buy the best looking dress you've ever had for $5! > Canton cr‘epe, flat Mate"al". crepe, satin and georgette. Shown Above: COIO"G.' English green, vivid blues, bright red, brown, navy blue, soft Lipstick red flat beige and black. er with smart neckline, $5. Navy blue crepe H « The most complete we've daytiome frocle wi Sizes * ever had—14 to 20; 36 to 50. 1—7%&#:5’/)&?" kgl D crepe frock, ping on one side, $5. Peplum frock of ;;vid red flgt crepe, Navy blue day- UNDER THE ENVELOPE FLAP OF MANY OF THE BEST CHRISTMAS GREET- INGS YOU ARE NOW RE- CEIVING YOU WILL FIND THE IMPRINT OF ‘BREWED WASHINGTON , di in the storm. The first was noticed about 11 the seart The p.m. Soon after the crash, wreck of the plane was loeated by chers. 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Of georgette, crepe de chine, canton crepe, satin- face canton, flat crepe, fine twills and wool tweeds. “Sparklette Satin” Frocks 50 of these charming “Sparklette Satin” frocks posal. tunity (rayon) reduced for quick dis- An exceptional oppor- for women who wear $9.00 sizes 40 to 50. $10 Party Dresses Exquisite novelties in geor- gette, taffeta, moire and satin, Sizes 14 to 38. and pastel shades. Second 44 $ High colors Floor 0 '30 & *35 Coats ichly Fur Trimmed Sizes 14 to 50 Save on really righ-grade coats! New wrap-around, flared and prin- cess silhouette coats with collars and cuff of Manchurian wolf (dog), vicuna, 0] and beaverette (dyed coney). Furs &nd' linings guaranteed for two seasons’ wear, $22.90 Second Floor Mattress $7 .09 Covers 1= 600 of these full size mattress covers, made of firm, serviceable quality unbleached cotton. Pro- tects the mattress perfectly. Comfort Covers, $1.79 ‘These pretty and durable com- fort covers are made of fancy printed challle and are the size for large comforts. 18c Shaker Flannel 12%,c Yard White shaker flannel of good weight with warm fleece on both ;6:. Unbleached Cotton 14c Yard Yard-wide unbleached cotton of standard quality, a serviceable weight for making seamed sheets, plllowcases and mattress covers. 45x36 Pillowcases, 27c 39¢ pillowcases priced for busy selling tomorrow. Made of strong, even thread bleached pillowcase free from starch, and deeply hemmed, $1.79 Diaper Cloths $1.29 Dozen * 27x27 birdeye diaper cloths, hemmed, ready for use. Perfect quality, firm and absorbent, and put up in sealed, sanitary pack- i’.:?nted Cotton Tweeds 19¢ Yard Excellent selection of the pop- ular printed tweed patterns in these smart and practical ma- terials for women's and children’s wear. Fast colors, ireet Floor. 50c Rayon Marquisette 29c v Purchase of mill - lengths of this fine, sheer curtain material in ecru color, plain weaves and charming figured designs. 75c Oil Mops, 55¢ Liquid Veneer Jiffy Oll Mop, mth long handle. In metal con- ner. $1.79 Filet Lace Curtains, $1.59 Pair The new tailored lace curtains in white and' ecru. = Used two pleces to the window. $2.00 Tie-Back Curtains, $1.29 Set Ruffied tle-back curtains. of cream voile, finished with wide colored rayon bands' and wide, ruffied valance. 29c Double Curtain Rods, 18¢ Flat, curved extension rods com- plete with all fixtures. For hang- ing double drapes and tle-back $1.00 Window Shades 52¢ Slight seconds of genuine ofled opaque shades, in white, ecru and green. All have perfect, easy- working spring rollers, . Here Is the Winner! Nathaniel Hill 1309 V Street N.W. —has been awarded the $117.25 Freed All-Electric Console Radio The winner is invited to call at the advertising office of King’s Palace with proper identification, and this fine radio'set will be delivered to his home. The low price? cloth, woven madras, rayon stripe madras and fancy broadcloth. Neckbands, attached collars and separate collars. Sizes 1374 to 17, 17%4 to 20. Street Floor—Next to Millinery Section. MEN’S UNION SUITS—Medium weight ribbed union suits, long sleeves, ankle length. Made with sleeve and ankle cuffs, All sizes 36 to 46. 'l.'\’s‘o. sl.oo ‘WORK ' SHIRTS—Men's stand- ard $1.00 blue chambray work shirts, cut comfortably full. Made with attached collar and 78c pockets. Sizes 1414 to 1615, Goes Merrily on With Full Assortments What better way to spend “Christmas money” than to buy a supply of these good shirts at this $1.50 and $2.00 perfect quality shirts, in broad- PAJAMAS—Men's flannelette pajamas, warm, fleecy quality; Many with rayon frogs. $1.00 All sizes, FANCY SOCKS—Hundreds of pairs of men’s socks including part wool, rayon and rayon and cotton mixtures. Large range of 250 new patterns. Choice . Street Floor. Toys and Dolls V4, V3 and 15 Off All toys and dolls left from Christmas selling are reduced for immediate and complete clearance. only sell toys during the holiday season and mark down the remainder for prompt action. Third Floor We e $1.50 and $2.00 Silk 51. H:>se ] 1200 pairs women’s full-fash< ioned pure thread silk hose in chiffon, service chiffon and heavy service weights. Subject to slight irregularities. Many noted brands at a bargain price. Also at $1.00 are Bemberg full- fashioned hose, every pair per= fect, BEMBERG HOSE, full $1.00 fashioned, in all colors. Famed as 79¢ the aristocrat of rayons. Ve tht Pl CT SILK AND RAYON AND RAYON HOSE, with twin hh:}l. single-point heels, French s square heels. ATl the Tashionable shages. D0C Street Floor. Women’s Famous Arch-Support SHOES Worth $4.00 to $10.00 Arch-Culture, Dolly Madison, Dr. Hopkins and Cantilever Shoes Included in Lot . Shoes of national ‘reputation in smart strap models, ties and step-ins. Of kid, patent leather, calf and suede. Sizes 3 to 9 in the lot and widths A to EE. (A rare opportunity to buy high-class footwear at a saving. Second Floor. Women’s Smart $2.50 & $3$ .59 Gloves l= « Al Sizes New purchase thrifty, after-Christmas shop- _pers. These are high-grade kid gloves in both fancy-cuff and slip-on styles. In brown, tan and the popular black with white stitching. The original tiny faults have been perfectly re- paired. WOMEN'S KID GLOVES of excellent quality, every pair per- fect. Standard $2.50 and $3.00 grades, in washable cape kid, im- ported kid and tan and sl 98 . brown suede LOVES—Warm, knitted gloves and mittens, lined Jersey gloves and gauntlets with decorated cuffs. Street Fl —_— Boys’ Rubber Coats 32 95 With Hat Black rubber coats, absolutely rainproof and a Winter necessity for boys at school or at work. These have durably cemented seams. Complete with hat to match. Sizes 6 to 18, Boys’ Suits, $4.95 A thrifty opportunity—offering boys’ well tailored suits of fancy mixtures at a bargain price. Coat, vest, one pair knickers and one pair long trousers. Sizes 7 to 16. Boys’ Overcoats, $4.95 Sizes 21/ to 8 in boys’ navy blue chinchilla ~ overcoats, double- breasted model, warmly lined. Sweaters and Lumberjacks, $2.95 Boys' all-wool sweaters in smart jacquard patterns; and heavy all- wool lumberjacks and rainproof leatherette lumberjacks, Sizes 6 to 16. Boys’ Sweaters, $1.00 Sizes 28 to 36 in fancy-patterned pull-over sweaters, also in plain navy blue with fancy trimming. Boys’ Knickers, $1.95 Golf style knickers of handsome and durable fancy suiting ma- terials, fully lined. = Sizes 8 to 16. Boys’ Wash Suits, $1.39 Sizes 3 to 8 in broadcloth, linen and fancy print wash suits. Plain colors and combinations, in the popular new styles. Women’s $1.00 Chardonize 69 c Bloomers 1,200 pairs beautiful and serv- iceable Chardonize bloomers, a new and finer rayon that looks and feels like glove silk. Also excellent quality rayon bloomers 4n novelfy lace-trimmed Styles. Pastel shades. Sizes 25, 27 and 29 in_the lot. RAYON PAJAMAS, gowns, che- s, 'bloomers, panties, dance sets, step-ins and combinations, in regular and extra sizes. chemises and panties, also come