Evening Star Newspaper, September 22, 1930, Page 20

CLAFLIN Outisiani=Oua dot 922 14th St. N.W. Established 1889 Philipsborn LEATHER JACKETS go to 3 LENGTHS nf smartness DOMESTIC TRADE | 10 BE EXPANDED Commerce Department An- nounces Plan to Eliminate Business Losses. By the Assoclated Press. Plans for expansion of the domestic trade services of the Commerce De- partment in an effort to eliminate part of the estimated $8,000,000,000 to $10,- 000,000,0* annual loss in the conduct of American business were announced yesterday by Willlam M. Cooper, director of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce. Dr. Frank M. Surface, assistant di- rector of the bureau, will have direct supervision of three new divisions in the bureau, Cooper announced. The reorganization plan was evolved in co- operation Wwith manufacturers’ repre- sentatives, consumers and distributors. THE EVENING CITY NEWS IN BRIEF, TODAY. Patriotic tea, American Women's Towne Club, 3125 P street, 4:30 to 6 pm. Card party, ladies of the Col. James S. Pettit Auxiliary, No. 8, United Span- ish War Veterans, Naval Lodge Hall, Fourth street and Pennsylvania avenue southeast, 8 p.m. Meeting, Midcity Citizens' Associa- tion, Thomson Community ~Center, Tweifth and L streets, 8 p.m. Meeting, Daughters of the Confeder- acy, Hamilton Hotel, 8 p.m. FUTURE. Luncheon meeting, Heating and Pip- ing Contractors’ Association, Hamilton Hotel, tomorrow, 12:30 p.m. Card party, Brightwood Chapter, No. 42, O. E. 8, Winston Hotel, First street and Pennsylvania avenue, Wednesday, 8:30 pm. Meeting, Business Women's Councll, Church of the Covenant, tomorrow evening. Meeting, Daughters of the Defenders of the Republic, American Women's Towne Club, tomorrow, 2 p.m. STAR, WASHINGTON, TOLL 9 AS STORM IN FRANCE ABATES Cold and Rain Take Place of Wind Which Struck Havoc to Fishing Fleets. By the Associated Press. i PARIS, September 22 —The great storm which ravaged the French coast for three days blew itself out during the night and gave way today to a spell of cold and rain, During its three days winds ranging in velocity from 80 to 100 miles per hour brought mourning to the homes of nine fishermen and saflors and did a damage to the coastal country esti- mated at millions of francs. The French fishing fleets were the heaviest sufferers from the gale both as to men and material. Off Con- Carneau two men were washed over- DAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1930. board from the Coche des Vins and were drowned, and another boat, the St. Laurent de Groix, foundered, but the crew were saved. Many other craft were damaged, but were able to make port. There were 17 ships sheltered at Cherbourg Roads. Twelve ships sought shelter at Brest and 7 more at Lorient on the south coast of Brittany. At Quiberon, Southern Brittany, dam- age done to the harbor was estimated at a milllon francs. Many seaside re- sorts in Brittany and Normandy had all their bath houses demolished and their boardwalks torn up. Even Southeastern France and the sheltered, sunny Riviera felt the force of the storm. A violent thunderstorm ravaged Cannes, flooding cellars and keeping firemen busy for hours pump- ing out water, The winds subsided toward midnight, but the seas still ran mountain high. American automobiles are being used by the government of Hejaz, Arabia. ENDURANCE FLYERS FORCED TO DESCEND Men Aiming at Mark of Jackson and O'Brine Come Down After Nine and Half Hours of Flight. | B the Associated Press. LOS ANGELES, September 22.—The attempt of Loren W. Mendell and P. B. (Pete) Reinhart to recover the world's sustained flight record ended in failure here at 12:55 am,, P. 8. T., today when their refueling phm'uhmo\un feeding apparatus became disabled. ‘The fiyers had been in the air slightly less than 9% . About 10,000 saw the aviators Surpass the present ecord.of $47.38:30 su the presen 128 hours set at St. Louis by Dale Jackson and Forest O'Brine. & ORIENTAL National associations, representing all branches of trade and industry as well as consumers’ organizations will be in- | vited to name representatives to act un- officially as ‘“executive steering com- mittees.” The three new divisions, which will re- place the single one now in operation will be a merchandising research divi- sion, providing assistance to industries searching for more efficient means of counting distribution costs; a regional division, to give statistical’ pictures of wonder how rugs of such the movement of goods and interstate o commerce, and a marketing service di- '“""‘ih"“g o ‘;; so in $ 125_5 150 vision, with facilities through which expensive. Size 9x12. : individual manufacturers, distributors and retailers can obtain aid in their [ ] individual problems. Under the reorganized set-up facts to guide business decislons with regard to merchandising and merchant _control will be gathered and the bureau will offer advice on store arrangement, lo- cation, economical warehousing, order assembly, delivery and other functions of distribution. & .. RIGS A tempting chance for the lovers of oriental art and workmanship. Domestic Oriental Rugs Superb reproductions whose “colors and designs l;‘h!ll ':om,vl old‘ n':lhulu. Looking upon these ne examples of e weavers’ art ay well 2 % Hf s Very substantial - reductions in AN- TIQUE—SEMI-ANTIQUE AND MODERN WEAVES. A VISIT TO OUR STORE WILL CONVINCE YOU OF THESE WON- DERFUL VALUES. MANOUKIAN BROS. 1341 Conn. Ave. N.W. Belgian Mourzourks Many ' exclusive patterns in this sturdy imported floor covering—at “close-out” reductions. $26 Size 9x12. Regularly $34.75 Smaller Sizes at Proportionate Savings ~ DuLIN @ MARTIN onnecticut Ave. anadl” ‘The great chic of these gloves lies not only in the two contrasting leathers—kid and suede-—but in their gauntlet-like tops—the important glove silhouette of the season. Black, brown and a very smart gray, $6 pair Groves, Aste 11, Fmst FLoor. ATTACK ON GOVERNOR CHEERED BY CONVICTS Row Between Colorado Prison Board and Executive Is Aired at Penitentiary. By the Associated Press. CANON CITY, Colo., September 22.— A dispute between Gov. William H. Adams and the State Board of Correc- tions, control body for the State Pen- itentiary, where 13 lives were lost in & riot & year ago, has been aired before the convicts. Charles J. Moynihan of Montrose, board chairman, addressed several hun- dred prisoners yesterday, promising to take their case before the next Legis- lature. His address brought cheers from the convicts. Gov. Adams, who has no immediate control over the penitentiary, recently has refused to honor requests for paroles presented by the board, on the ds it was allowing too much credit for good behavior in reducing terms, ‘The board, selected by the State Civil Service Commission, has administrative functions limited only by law. Gov. Adams has announced he will seek either to abolish the board or make it appointive and directly responsible to the chief executive. The board a few months ago refused to comply with his request that its three members resign. GANGSTER LOOTERS OF UNION FUNDS HIT Double Prosecution Promised in Chicago by State snd Fed- . eral Authorities. - WoobpwARD & LLoTHROP 10"™ 11™™'F anD.G STREETS A New Low Price On These 3-Piece Metal Bed Ensembles $2475 This metal bed ensemble brings you a maximum of comfort and smartness at a minimum of expense . . . especially at this new lowered price of $24.75. The bed is Windsor style, and the ensemble includes link springs and mat- tress. Double size also, specially priced, $26.25. Bros Avp Broomee, Srxrx Froon. New Curtains... For Fall-Winter Homes Single Bed, Link Spring and Mattress By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, September 22.—The Her- ald and Examiner said last night that prosecution along two lines faced the gangsters who are accused of having forced their way into the treasuries of organized labor. ‘The paper said that the State would prosecute them on charges of conspiracy and of looting the unions’ treasuries, and the government on whatever evi- dence is bared indicating undeclared in- comes. Assistant State’s Attorneys Charles J. Mueller and Charles E. Lounsbury said they have uncovered a vast amount of evidence, but that their task of going over the huge quantity of paper seized in raids last week on union offices, is only partly finished. They added that they would not go before the grand jury until they have everythi possible to offer and that they would present no cases in which they are not certain of convictions. Meanwhile police hunting the 26 2 gangsters listed by the crime commis- Size $4.50 sion as “public enemies” on warrants 70x88 4. charging vagrancy, reported they had o been unable to find any of the wanted i / E £ men. 4 E 2 r Lanens, Bezconp FLOOR. New Imported Swiss-point Lace Cur- tains, in the Fall mode of luxury— $4.95 pair Others, $395 to $10 pair. Linen Tablecloths—Special Our Own Direct Importations For Your Boudoir Moire fashiéns these charming nested pillows . . . in a number of pastel tones— $1.95 You realize these prices are exceptionally low . . . and when you see the damasks, you will recognize them as the fine quality that would regularly sell here for much more. Only the fact that these have no matching napkins brings these cloths to sell so low. Size 7272 Size Moire for your W0 boudoir waste basket is a smart Fall idea— $2.50 $5 $5.25 Gen. Gebsattel of Germany Dies. MUNICH, Bavaria, September 22 ) —Gen. Baron Ludwig von Gebsattel | | died_today after an operation, at the age of 73. He was one of the foremost | German cavalry leaders, and during | | the World War commanded the 3d Ba- | ) kA | varian Army Corps. He was on Field | 3 M Marshal Waldersee’s staff in the China | expedition in 1900. W. N . NMoses & Sons Public Confidence Since 1861 F Street at Eleventh 9 AM. to 6 P.M. New Oxfords Combine Suede with Crocodile $|0.50 A Favorite of Fashion THIRD FLOOR. Moire Handker- Wy L o ) 7 0 8 2 N chief Boxes carry New Tailored Net Curtains—the popu- T p % 7 ! out tl':e “moire lar filet weave . . . plain or with smart &3 S sdchen_m ; o!;\] the border and detached-figure designs— ressing table— $5 pair $1.65 Others, $2.50 to $10 the pair. OurTAINS, SIXTH FLOOR. 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