Subscribers enjoy higher page view limit, downloads, and exclusive features.
CLERGHVEN STUDY PENSINFUNDPLAN Disciples of Christ Church GIRL TIED TO BED, ~ MATTRESS FIRED Alleged Attack Victim Rescued Un- injured From Room—Case Puzzles Officers. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1930. 23, by burning the girl in her hotel room, while G. 8. Moore, Oakwood, Tex., business man, charged with the assault, continued to reiterate his innocence. Plainly incredulous of the girl's story of being tied on her bed by an unidenti- fied man, who then set fire to the mat- tress, two Texas Rangers and Sheriff J H. Eubanks last night questioned Miss Jones, who was uninjured, at some length. Later officers sald three possible affixed the man’s signature to checks, but said the action was taken with his consent. Her home is at Buffalo, Tex., where she is housekeeper for her father and a brother. The alleged attack victim was res- eueg l;om-' he& room late w.dnm t joe_Green, proprietor of :{u.kel unywmnh she was staying. Green cut bonds that fastened the girl's hands together and her feet to the bed, car- ried her from the room and extinguished the flaming mattress. Later Moore was arrested and a guest in an adjoining room was awake heard no disturbance, and testi- y by the hotel proprietor and his wife that creaking of the front door of the hostelry always awakened them when any one entered or departed. They said they heard no nose until aroused by Miss Jones, who pounded on the floor Miss Jones underwent an operation in with the burmin : The girl was hidden away last night offcers, g said they would be care- :“n{l.flntm Ipts ! made on her Ten Wounded in Seuffle. @ hospita) at Teague a few weeks ago, ) from which she had not fully recovered. She was forced to leave the stand at her forgery trial here Tuesday because of gendarmes, as a result of which the en- tire male population of the village, By the Associated Press. 5 FAIRFIELD, Tex., March 21.—Texas Rangers today joined with county offi- cers in an attempt to solve an alleged attempt to murder Miss Wilma Jones, unannounced theories in the case were charged with assault to irder. He was re- being investigated. Pon % leased on $1,000 bond, after a habeas Miss Jones had been called here to g ey answer charges of for Moore's name 1221 Was to several checks. Shr:llllgmlfikd she had ' fact that the girl was not burned, that illness, and yesterday was unable to attend Moore's habeas corpus hearing at Groesbeck. Her forgery trial has been ned to Monday. No ’evidence was prescnted at the Cegerl , near Satul Mare, was I in jail. They are with ob- | k structing the gendarmerie in the search | Representatives Convene Y of peasants’ homes for contraband to- baceo. in Capital. m eveten e of Christ urches in five States and the District of Columbia in session in the Dodge Hotel afternoon to discuss: details of for ralsing an $8,000,000 pension for retired clergymen of the of Christ Churches and their Among leaders of the group Dr. A. E. Cory of Indianapolis, director of the pension fund; Rev. Dr. . Armstrong, representative for the in the eastern area, and Rev. Dr. , E. Smith, executive secretary for the The campaign is to be Nation- ‘The session during the latter part of Shis afternon followed a luncheon meet- fng of the group at the hotel. Plans ‘were to be considefed for enlisting addi- :fi“fln&l churches in the campaign for nds, ‘The campaign is expected by the lead- ers to get under way about the 1st of tional and world conventions of the of Christ here in October. The on to raise the funds was made &t the international convention of the Disciples of Christ in Columbus, Ohio, last year. % Today's meetings are the fifth of a oses & SINCE 1861—SIXTY.NINE YEARS OF PUBLIC CONFIDENCE 9 AM. to 6 P.M. ; F Sireet at Eleventh Girls’ Coats and Dresses In These Three Splendid Value-Giving Groups We offer for this Saturday three groups of very attractive girls’ coats and silk dresses at these moderate prices. Gitls’ Dress and Spott Coats Girls’ smart stylish coats in sports and dressy models. $ 1 2.95 Sizes 2 to 6, 7 to 14. Girls’ Better Grade Coats Up-to-the-minute styles in coats of twills, tweeds, kashas $ 1 .95 or snowflake. Sizes 2 to 14. Girls’ Smart Silk Dresses Daughter will need several of these cool, smart silk dresses. $ 9 5 or all the leading plain shades. 5. Sizes 7 to 14. The Children’s Shop, Second Floor, National 3770 In the Opportunity Shop A SPECIAL PURCHASE NEW SPRING DRESSES $ 1 2.95 Values $16.75 to $19.75 A timely purchase and sale of the season’s smartest styles and materials. Smart prints, canton crepes, geor- gettes, chiffons, tweeds 'and novelty woolens. The ac- cepted colors for Spring. One, two. and three piece models. Sleeves treated in the newest manner, capes, boleros, bows, frills, etc. SKETCHED: : Novelty woolen sleeveless frock with detachable cape. Molded waistline. Flared skirt, $1295. g Sizes for Misses and Women The Oppertunity Shop, Second Floor. Ties Are Favorites With Tailored® Ensembles to those being held today. meetings were heid at Indianapolis, Kansas City, Dallas and Atlanta. Besides the District of Columbia, the Btates represented at today's sessions are Maryland, Virginia, North Caro- lina, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Among the local clergyman attending are Dr. Earle Wilfley, pastor of the Vermont Avenue Christian Church; Dr. Harvey Baker Smith, pastor of the Co- lumbia Heights Christian Church, and Dr. B. H. Melton, pastor of the Ninth Street Christian Church. . C. M. Rodefer of Bellaire, Ohio, & trustee for the pension fund, also is attending. el BOMB BLAST ROCKS THEATER IN ATLANTA Yabor Retaliation Theory Is Ad- vanced, as Show Had Employed Non-Union Workers, They are inexpensive. In prints The natural complement to the tailored en- semble is the new tailored tie. Dainty as a pump, it is the choice of the true woman of fashion. You will also find it to be a very comfortable shoe. Shoes for Children il T 11450 and Growing Girls ‘Wonderful vlluels in these footform Nature-Shape Shoes, with no bottom filler, lumps, ridges, loose linings, etc., to irritate tender, growing feet. By the Assoclated Press. ATLANTA, March 21.—A dynamite & bomb thrown through a ventilator win- dow exploded in a theater today, caus- ing damage which the manager esti- ted at $500. The motion picture use was unoccupled at the time and It was the sec- here within ‘Tomorrow---A Sale of 300 New Spring Skirts $2.95 In tweed, flannel, covert cloth and * silk. Tuckin or bodice top styles. Skirts with pleats, flare bottoms, trims: med with pockets and buttons. Red Green Blue Black - Bportswear Section, Second Floor. before Patented construction gives Pied COAST GUARD ACTIVITIES Pipers 9 health and comfort features. IS TOPIC OF SPEAKERS Good workmanship, solid leather, give s 2 them style and quality, Coast Guard actiyities discussed & : , and Maj. Gen. John W. Gulick, chief of the Coast ‘Guard Ty. A motion picture of the Navy crew at Annapolis was another feature of the meeting, held in the auditorium of the Interior Department. Announcement Pied Piper Shoes are here in a pro- fusion of attractive new Spring styles— fine leathers, plain and fancy patterns for school, dress and play. Specially Priced Sizes 26 to 33 - Because skirts are so smart this sea- son, because they are so practical and because these are the styles that are being worn, we are having this special sale. $3.50 Sizes 81; to “ clety on_the nigl Sizes 125 to $450 sional delegation from North Carolina. Detalls a membership drive launched by the organization were ex- . P. W. Foote, president Navy Tan Pled Piper Shoe Section, Second Floor. Washable Capeskin Slip-on Gloves $1.95 llfiht - weight at is very . Jeweled Clips Worn Everywhere Wear them on your hat— wear them on your frock—wear them on your sleeve—Baguette and rhinestone clips set in un- usual designs. ° Jewelry Section, Pirst Floor. A glove ti Colonial Room o] BRRaIere v by - “e &\ sewn, 4-button, wash- 5 able cape. You 3 should have two pairs - \ —one in Beaver color % {Jo 'E’e"hnflwf and one i i n shell to wear a Even our ‘“1"‘8."“ facili- Httle Tater on. Al ties are beginting to be sizes. taxed. We are grateful. Glove Section, First Floor. We shall do our utmost to merit your continued P-h'mge——widfl the best service we know how to offer you—with the best i we know how to serve. Polo Shirts for Sweaters in New Sports or School So very youthful and smart look- 150 ing! Polo shirts in white or pastel Allen-A Chiffon shades, with self-colored buttons. Style No. 3780 Is Small, medium and large sizes. 34 Preferred by Smart Women to 40. Sporwswear Section, Second. Floor. 515 3 5,845 Lovely stockings that satisfy that de- sire of every woman for dainty things, and reasonably enough priced to be with- Colors for Spring All-wool sweaters in plain colors of novelty weave. Crew or vee neck- $2 .95 lines. Sizes 34 to 40. orange, blue, tan, green or yellow and Sportswear Section, Second Ploor,/ Rayon Slips or Silk Petticoats Lace Trimmed or Plain $1.95 Rayon slips in long lengths for the new dresses. Of fine quality, either plain Kayser’s Rayon Runproof Underwear BLOOMERS Runproof rayon, in pink, peach, beige or black. Marvel- fit crotch with elastic at waist- line and knee. Siges 5, 6 and 7 Sizes 8 and 9 PANTIES Luncheon .. . 535 cents Dinner . + ». . 85 cents - Have You Tried our FHomeIMadeCandies? We make it here on the premises, you know— from the choicest ingre- dients, We sell it here too, S0 it is sure to_be fresh -—llwny.l. } 70 cent's and $1.00 the pound I £ 1107 F STREET | CANDY & SODA models or lace trim- med. In flesh or white. ‘The crepe de chine short petticoats have ruffled or lace bottoms. Sizes 34 to 44 By HELENA RUBINSTEIN 1. CI —with Pasteurized Cl‘;.‘m ( 1.00, % ing Skinfood, the- skineler e oy piece.” Mildly bleaching, it stimulates circulation, thus brightening ing the entire skin. 1.00, 2.50 3. Tone ana finish—with Skin Toning Letion. 1.25, 2.50 Tollet Goods, Pirst Floor, Runproof rayon with yoke front and bandit knee. In pink +e. 8165 PR H K1) or peach, Sizes 5 and 7. . Sizes 8 and 9.. VESTS in the means of every woman. This hose is closely woven to give an even color tone, has a lisle foot to insure wear, and the French panel curve heel to . add smartness. In twelve smart shades. Tailored vests in pink or peach. Sizes 34 to 42... Sizes 44 to 46... $1.15 e e i$L50 Rayon Underwear Section, Pirst Floor. Exclusive Washington Representatives for Allen-A Hosiery—Just a Step to the Hosiery Section—F St. Entrance