Evening Star Newspaper, February 7, 1930, Page 30

B-14 MENTALITY TESTS FOR JUDGE STARTLE Three Convicted Felons of 100 Chosen at Random Are Normal. By the Associated Press. DETROIT, February 7.—Startling results of scientific examination of the mentality of 100 convicted felons were anounced from the bench in Recorder’s Court here yesterday by Judge Thomas M. Cotter, who for the last three months has been conducting a quiet in- vestigation with the co-operation of a psychopathic clinic. Of the 100 unselected felons, sent to the clinic without regard for sex, age or condition, reports submitted to Judge Cotter showed that only three had “no essential mental defects.” Two were : 33 were | 25 were of inferior intelligence and the 37 others exhibited “deviations in personality” hnn?’lclpping adequate social adjust- ment. The psychiatrists found that 73 of the convicted persons were “poor com- munity risks,” recommending penal im- prisonment for 71 and hospitalization for two. Fifteen were reported to be “reasonably good community risks,” and Judge Cotter accepted the scientists’ conclusions by placing them on proba- tion. The 100 examined included 85 men and 15 women. Fifty-five were white persons and 45 Negroes. They were charged with a_variety of offenses, rob- bery armed leading all others in numper. 50 INDUSTRIAL CITIES SHOW POSTAL INCREASE Postmaster Brown Reports Receipts of 83,560,749 for Month of January. Postal receipts at 50 industrial cities | throughout the country for January showed an increase of 2.74 per cent over January last year, according to | figures made public yesterday by Post- master General Brown. The total receipts were $3,560.794, as against $3,465871. The five leading cities in percentage of increase were: Trenton, N. J., 31.32 per cent; Albany, N. Y, 25.41 per cent; Springfield, Ohio, 25.12 per cent; Lexington, Ky. 21.05 per cent, and Cheyenne, Wyo. 19.95| As amended yesterday on the motion | per cent. Increases in Southern cities follow: Oklahoma City, 17.81 per cent; Cum- berland, Md., 13.69; Chattanooga, 3.58; Jackson, Mi 3.20; Shreveport, La., | 1.69; Birmingham, Ala., 1.18; San An- tonio, Tex., .41. Southern cities reporting decreases in receipts were Norfolk, Va. 10.82; Tampa, Fla., 20.33; Litfle Rock, Ark., .él: gla'l;rlotk. N. C, 2.87; Savannah, Y. M. C. A. BOYS ISSUE TABLOID PUBLICATION “The Megaphone” Launched With | Mimeograph by Regular Staff of Nine. | Boys of the Y. M. C. A. have gone | in for journalism in a practical way, | as a result of which there has ap- peared in circulation the Megaphone, official organ of the boys’ department of the Washington “Y.” The new paper is of tabloid size and is to be published every two weeks. At present the paper is printed on a mimeograph machine, with illustrated cover. The announced staff includes John su“flil Gnl’t:,‘m Lucke;bfll. Jnhnlsum- ner, Ray Ferguson, Watkins Claytor, Robert Mock, Frederick Bardsley, Henry Bowles and Clarence Gray. In addi- tion, there are several contributing editors. Al the writing, editing and | | | Will Attend Conclave I | MISS FLORENCE M. WINTER | Of this city, national chairman of the Converts’ League of the Catholic Daugh- | ters of America, who will represent the District at the annual Winter conclave of the supreme board of national officers and directors of the organization in New York next Wednesday and Thurs- day. The supreme board sessions will be presided over by Miss Mary C. Duffy of Newark, N. J. \HAUGEN MEASURE SENT | TO SENATE FOR VOTE | | Bill Would Exact Tax of 10 Cents | a Pound on Colored Cook- | ! ing Compounds. | By the Associated Press. | Proponents of the Haugen bill to | place artificially colored cooking com- | pounds under the taxing provisions of | | the oleomargarine act yesterday over- | whelmed those who had assailed it as a “packers’ bill” and sent it to the Sen- ate on a final vote of 245 to 74. ‘The bill would exact a tax of 10 cents a pound on cooking compounds not naturally colored and of one-fourth of | a cent a pound on those naturally col- ored. Those urging its passage termed | it a farm relief measure in that it would increase the use of better. Op- ponents characterized it as a packers’ lb“.‘ inasmuch as Supreme Court de- cisions have granted that coloring mat- ter obtained from certain cow fats is a “natural coloring” and, they contended. the packers have a monopoly of this product. of Representative Linthicum, Democrat, Maryland, the proposed act would not be effective until six months after its | | enactment. Dr. Kahn to Speak Here. Dr. Alfred H. Kahn, prominent New York rabbi, will be the guest speaker tonight at religious services of Adas Israel congregation in the Sixth street | Synagogue. His subject will be “The | Riddle of the Universe.” ‘Tomorrow morning Dr. Kahn, a grad- uate of Yale and Columbia Universities, | will again speak before the congrega- tion, his subject being “Israel’s Formula of Freedom.” | GREATEST Usen car su Chevrolet History SEE_OURISMAN ADV. PAGE 10-A | o FALSE TEETH Rock, Slide or Slip? Fasteeth, a new, 1rntly improved owder to be sprinkled on upper or 3 ids_false teeth firm | bop ot | pasty taste or feeling. | sweet and_pleasant. today at Peoples Drug Stores. Lig- | gett’s Drug Stores or any good drug sto vertisement. make-up work is done by the boys. i Fashion Shop| No better time than NOW to buy. Hun- dreds of real fine O'COATS at just half of former prices. Think ahead! Buy for next year and SAVE! $25 OVERCOATS, now....... $35 OVERCOATS, now... $45 OVERCOATS, now.. $55 OVERCOATS, now. $65 OVERCOATS, $75 WORUMBOS, now $85 WORUMBOS, now Our Entire Stock of WINTER SUITS REDUCED!! Alterations at Cost Taghion ghep Freo Pazman, Presidens SO1-Nintit. £ A Special Group at THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, D. C. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1930. 1 Youth’s New Spring Fashions Arrive Here Daily Our Golden Anniversary Year Is Find- ing Our Girls’ and Boys’ Sections Even Better Able to Cater to Smart Youth New Spring Styles in Boys’ Suits With Two Paiy $ 1 8.75 of 'Golf !?{(:u'ckae’:i New suits from Woodward & Lothrop’s exclusive makers—in shades and weaves younger boys will like. Two pairs of sporty golf knickers withstand the hard outdoor wear Spring days bring. Others from $15.75 to $30 $25 With Two Pairs of Long Trousers The two and three button coats youth knows are right for Spring. New shades of blue in unfinished worsteds and cheviots. Two pairs of long trousers. from $25 to $35 ‘THE Boys’ STORE, FOURTH FLOOR. A New Low Price On Onyx Hosiery $ 1 50 Onyx hosiery—an established favorite with women of discrimi- nation—announces an important new low price. All-silk chiffon hose, silk hemmed, lisle rein- forced, with plaited sole—now offered at $1.50 a pair—3 pairs for $4.35. In Spring’s favorite shades of ochre, gypsy tan, Dixie tan and mauresque. Hoisery, AIsLE 19, F1rst FLoOR. Spring’s New Scarfs Are Long Scarfs Advance Fashions Arrive Daily $3.95 With the new season promising to be such an important suit season . . . scarfs are changing their fashion methods. The newest ones will tie under smart chins . . . all Spring scarfs will wave gay streamers of lovely col- orings. Choose the shades you like best in this advance showing. NeCKWEAR, AISLE 15, F1RsT FLOOR. “The Rise of American Civilization” Now—in One Volume . .. 3 —by Charles A. Beard and Mary R. Beard. A splendid work hitherto available only in a two- volume edition at $12.50—now of- fered in one unabridged volume for $3. Attractively bound in black cloth on substantial boards. Fine opaque paper. Only the economies of a large edition have made possible the very low price. TrE Boox STORE, AlsLes 23-25 Fmst FLOOR. What could be more enchanting than little jersey suits for small brothers and sisters—Spring- like prints for little girls that are growing up and lovely chif- fon frocks for their older sis- ters of sub-deb age and sub- deb social activities. . .and, what could be more important. Woodward & Lothrop—ever young at heart—is receiving all kinds of “young™ Spring fash- ions for wear now—and offers these items at reasonable prices. Spring Hats For Juniors $5 A collection of smart Spring hats—of felt, perla visca, novelty tweeds, pea- nut straw, with silk polka dot scarf to match. GIRLS’ MILLINERY FOURTH FLOOR, For “Young Figures” Girdles, %3 No one is exempt this sea- son from the restraining influence of a girdle. A short boneless step-in of rayon satin and elastic (trimmed with applique lace) gives smooth lines. Consers, THIRD FLOOR. A Footnote for Juniors Silk Hose, %1 Semi-fashioned silk hose with lisle reinforced silk garter hem. In new shades for Spring. Sunray Vanity Turftan Skin Beachtan CHILDREN'S HoIsEry, AIsLe 20 Fmst FLOOR, Sketched Above—in the Foreground Brother and Sister Jersey Suits, each, $2%5 Like their little cousins on the Continent, young Washingtonians choose these attrac- tive frocks and suits for almost every day- time occasion. Designed for comfort, sim- plicity and chic. Stripes, plain colors and white. Beret, to match, $1 JuveniLe ArrareL, FOURTH FLOOR. Sketched Above—on the Steps Sweater and Skirt Sets For Girls . .. $3.95A Each Garment The Set, $790 These are utility outfits—but they are no less chic for that. Simple but faultlessly smart, these sweater and skirt outfits will not eclipse the fun of play. The skirts, of wool challis, are newly striped. Sizes 2 to 14 years. Gimis’ FURNISHINGS, FOURTH FLOOR. Girls’ Printed Silk Frocks, $10 This spring is more than ever a season of youth. And these are “fashion notes in print” for girls—interesting frocks of silk crepe, with short sleeves, flared skirt and other vagaries of the moment. Sizes 8 to 14 years GLs’ Aprarer, FOURTH FLOOR. Juniors® Afternoon and Evening Party Frocks, $25-0 Show Important Youthful Fashions Lovely things for afternoon and informal evening parties are here—of chiffon, both plain and printed—and of georgette. They are the smartest things at any price—but they are priced within one’s allowance. JUNTOR Misses’ Frocks, FOurTH FLOOR. Cannot Resist Straw Straw and Felt Combine $10 Some are felts, with straW doing clever things to their brims . . . others are straw with felt brims. We—like Fashion—had a hard time deciding which we liked best, so in our advance selection you can select the type most becoming to you and your ensembles. Inci- dentally brimmed hats are enjoy- ing most of the popularity. New colors abound in this group. MILLINERY, THIRD FLOOR. Keep Youth the Elizabeth Arden Way Miss Veronica Northcote discloses the secrets Tomorrow is the last day Miss Northcote, Elizabeth Arden’s beautician, will be here. She is telling smart Washington how to retain youth...and how to use the Elizabeth Arden preparations that will enable you to do so. Consultations Free of Charge ‘TorLerres, Aiste 18, Fmst FLOOR. Week-end Candy Special, < 2 Pounds 95 c Delicious bonbons, chocolate- covered creams, nuts, and nougats ...boxed for happy week-ends. Canpy, AisLe 14, First FLOOR. Youthful Pastimes Now Include Pool Tables Completely Equipped $ 4.95 Youth takes the cue from Mother and Dad—and now beats them at their own game. The vogue for indoor games is spreading—and tomorrow will find up-to-the- minute boys and girls at Wood- ward & Lothrop’s Toy Depart- ment to buy these new pool tables recently arrived. 43 by 23%4-inch tables, complete with cues, num- bered balls and triangle. Other Indoor Games Ping Pong Sets—complete with paddles, net and balls, $1.75 to $7.50 Ring Toss—complete with four rings, indoor and outdoor posts Dominoes—an old favorite, 50c to $3 Junior Golf Game—played in- dOOTSOREIE .. i vivieove .82 Carom Combination Boards—on which §7 interesting games can be played $4.75 Electric Questioner—an amusing game which is instructive and fun giving at the same time, $3.50 Games for Valentine Parties— Hearts Game—an exciting let- ter game, played with lettered dice and cup .............35¢ Hearts and Darts—a cloth party game — played with cutout hearts ...oocieiiieciiin 38 Tax Tox Srors, Fourta FLOOR.