Evening Star Newspaper, October 6, 1930, Page 21

R THE EVENING STAR. ~Di €. "MONDAY. : O€1 'OBER 6. 1930. WRITES HOOVER ON ENPLOYHENT Acting Postmaster General Deni(}s Reports Department Is Not Co-operating. Arch Coleman, Acting Postmaster General, in a letter to President Hoover yesterday denied reports that the Post Office Department was not co-operating fully with the administration in its-ef- forts to give employment to the largest | Possible number of persons. ‘The letter, made public at.the White House, said in part: “I have given sttention to your note of September 25, in which you refer to the impression prevalent in some quar- rs _that in these times of difficulty e Post Office Department is not co- their work in such a way as to give ployment to the largest numbers pos- ating fully with the administration’s | fforts io encourage employers to stag- ‘T am glad to say thal there is no basis for this impression partment, so far as is consistent with e l]aw and the volume of business to cone, is_doing its part fully along th other large employers in meeting the present emergency. .“There has been in recent months a substantial falling off in the volume of mail, amounting, in some cities, to_as much as from 7 to 15 per cent. But in the same cities, pay roll expendi- tures for employes of all classes have been reduced less than 1 per cent. "“No regular clerk or carrier has been dropped since the business depression e PALAIS ROYAL 'CURBING OF HASTY MARRIAGES |NOVA SCOTIA GALE | AT GRETNA GREEN IS SOUGHT ;’Scottish Churchmen Want to Legislate to| Prevent Irregular Matrimony Over Ii Village Smithy's Anvil. [ B | By the Associated Press . Churchmen, citing a single day's series | GRETNA GREEN, Scotland.—Alarmed | of eight marriages, say more “irregular” at what they term “irregular marriages” | weddings are taking place now at the lover the village smithy's anvil here, | famed spot than in the days when such | high officials of the Church of Scotland | ceremonies climaxed hard rides in post- | In fact, the | plan action to curb the large number of |such ceremonies through a parliamen- | difficult than & mere appearance of two | parties. ; Under Scottish law couples mafried | at Gretna Green by the smithy are not Moeen registered, and_one of the con- | tracting parties must have lived in Scot- land for 21 days prior to the ceremon of a local parish, said: “The commercialized marriage traffic going on here makes it easy for the bigamist and for the man who would | decoy a girl with a false marriage cere- mony.” Statistics shows the number of mar- | rlag:s performed in recent.years as fol- Marriages. Registrations. . 275 a1 82 44 began. It has been the policy of the department, however, as vacancies | have occurred in the large post offices | from ordinary causes, such as death or retirement, not to fill such vacan- cles.” G STREET AT ELEVENTH New Taffeta Lamp Shades 4.95 to 6.95 Simple in line and or- nament, the use of two - tone stretched silk in these lamp shades produces an exceptionally soft and restful light! Shapes and sizes for bridge, junior. floor, lounge and table lamps. PALAIS ROYAIL— Fourth Floor For Autumn Decorating Plans! New Pillows 1.95 Imported top of chenille embroid- ered velvet; , silk back; fringed edges; square and oblong shapes filled with pure kapok. PALAIS ROYAL— Second Floor Sale $1 Pyrex Oven Ware, 69¢ 1%-qt. Pudding Yellow Dish. Jardinieres for Less! B9¢ size $1.19 size . .. $1.50 size ... $7.50 32-pe. Dinner Set, 3.89 lain: coral band dec- oration. $1.39 Cozy Set Colorful china set in a choice of several attractive decora- |tary statute making marriages more | legally wed until fheir” marriage has | Commenting on _the marriage busi- | ness, the Rev. J. O. Stafford. minister | chalses with an angry parent or two bringing up the rear. | mately $524, and costs accumulate | The ceremony proper costs approxi- | 7 | the week end caused extensive damage | |to the apple crop. disrupted communi- cation and wrought havoc among small craft. Growers eatimated » loss of fnore | than $100,000 as the result of thou- sands of barrels of ripe aples being torn from the trees in the Annapolis Valley. . In Halifax Harbor, a barge laden | with dynamite nsed In construction of A new pier, broke from its moorings |and drifted ‘among the craft moored at | the breakwater of the Royal Nova Sco- tia Yacht Club. The barge was board- ed and towed to a place of safety after DAMAGES APPLES Communication - Disrupted = and Water Craft Wrecked—Dyna- mite on Drifting Boat. | By the Associated Press. | HALIFAX, Nova Soctia, October 6.— | the detonators on board had been re- A northeast gale, accompanied by heavy moved. 5 | rain, which swept Nova Scotia during Two yachts were torn from their {VV&:\R‘KMETQ_F WELDIT CO WELDING THE TAIL ON A\ BUFFALO, AT QST.BRIOGE. irapidly if the ceremony is duly regis- | tered. Robey Frank 'Eldridge, poet, author and the oldest attorney in the Isle of Wight. died recently. aged 86. GOOD-BY ITCHING SKIN Soothing, healing and tremendons- | ly efficient, invisible Zemo brings cool relief to Itching Skin. Even where skin is raw and peeling. | thousands have found that Zemo | auickly restores comfort. It helps | smooth away blemishes and clear up | Pimples, Rash and other annoying |itching skin and scalp irritations. | | Keep clean, antiseptic: Zemo always lon hand. Us it freely. It is s | pleasant.” 33 $1 everywhere . 60c and Sold FOR SKIN JRRITATIONS Another Oppbrtunity to Share in This - Remarkable Sale of Silks and | ’g]_ Yo Thousands of yards of smart silks in new Fall colorings and prints at an unusually low price! ALL-SILK TWEED PRINT Ra ons STITCH in TIME, Saves Nine—Old, but it fits in on -the modern auto fender.. A 75¢ weld in that small erack may prevent it going to pieces, besides it stops that much rattle. Birmpers, $1.50; Chevrolet engine heads exchanged, $4.50; etc. WELD it and save money and time. Weldit Co., 516 First St. N.W. Metropolitan 2416 TELEPHONE DISTRICT 4400 From the Flagstoned Patios " of Spain Come These Exquisite Spanish Embroidered Linens 1.49 to 9.95 Exceptionally Low Priced! Scarfs, bridge and luncheon | sets of heavy, creamy linen patiently hand-embroidered n designs that might have come out of some old treas- ure chest of Spanish linens! PALAIS ROYAL—Second Floor ALL-SILK CHIFFON TAFFETA ALL-SILK FLAT CREPE ALL-SILK CREPE CHIFFON PLAIN CREPE RAYON PRINTED CREPE RAYON AlLSilk ‘Dress Velvet 3.95 yd. A fine, su;;ple quality in both daytime and evening shades, PALAIS ROYAL—Second Floor New ‘Merode’ For Fall. Wear 1.95. Medium-weight cotton and wool mixture, with sturdy rayon stripe, in pink or white. Sleeveless, with built-up shoulder or strap top and cuff knee. Sizes 34 to 38. Extra Sizes, 40 to 44, 2.25 PALAIS ROYAL -Main Floor of $4.98 Waffle Set 3.94 Colorful waffle _set, comprising a 23-pc. service for six. glazed porce- §1.35 Casserole and Frame, §1 Yellow glazed cas- serole, in a nickle- plated frame. $1 HOU Union Suits Low Priced! Fireplace Equipment $7.50 Andirons, 4.94 $11.25 Fire Set, 7.94 $12.50 Fireplace Screen 8.94 Several pleasing designs, finished in black, brass or Swedish bronze. PALAIS ROYAL—Fourth Floor | .ted suit or other sports outfit! SEW A A dainty accessory! Large Chiffon ‘Handkerchiefs, 50c Sheer and dainty, they’re charming to tuck into your bracelet. Exquisite shades; hand rolled and appliqued corners of Chantilly pattern lace. PALAIS ROYAL—Main Floor o 29 Partners to the Knitted Suit! moorings and dashed to pleces against | tne sea wall. Several steamers caught in the gale were overdue, and those in port delayed thelr sailings. Power and communication lines were' put out of commission. . LOTHES LEANING Army Buys From Farmers. MILAN, Italy (#).—To aid Italian agriculture and to economize in its own expenditures, the government has or- dered that purchases of feed for army horses and mules be made direct, from ' farmers’ federations instead of through intermediar C SUITS or OVERCOATS 75c¢ Regular Delivery Over 100,000 families read The Star every day. The great ma- OCTOR YEING SINCE 1205 DRESSES or COATS $1.00 Five Convenient Stores jority have the paper delivered regularly every evening and Sun. day morning at_a cost of 13; 5 1755 Penna. Ave. N.W. cents daily and 5 cents, Sunday If you are not taking advan tage ‘of this regular service a this Jow cost, telephone Nationa - 651 Penna. Ave. S,W. 1845 Col. Rd. N.W. 513 11th St. N.W. Main Office and Plant—3108 M St. N.W. 1 5000 now and service will start tomorrow. Here 1 s an Exceptional Opportunity— 19¢ and 25¢ Sale Wise Homekeepers Dollars go farther. will take advantage of this Great Sale to make their Food Re-stock your shelves with Quality Merchandise at a saving. Check These 19¢ and 25¢ Values! #“Peanut Butte Made Reg. 23c Galvanized Buckets «» 19¢ Vanilla Marshmallows. .2 pkgs. 19¢ | Spiced Cello Strings. . . Richardson’s. Creamy Mints 2 pkgs. 19¢ Tasty Peanut Butter Delicious California Choice Yellow Bantam Best Pink Salmon Norwegian Sardines (Monte Cristo or Bravo Brand) Gorton’s Ready-to-Fry Codfish Cakes Sugar Corn Large Jar 19c¢ Reg. 11c @4SC0 Golden r from the choicest Virginia Peanuts Reg. 13¢c ASCO Selected Sour Califo.rnia Kraut | Sardines | -Syrup 2:19¢]12-19¢ 1 9C gi‘al Choice Calif. Apricots. .big can 19¢ Hom-de-Lite Mayonnaise !-pt. jar 19¢ A4SC0 Sandwich Spread J5-pt. jar 19¢ ASCO Royal Anne Cherries tall can 19¢ 19¢ 2 ~ 19¢ Your | Choice* big cans 2 .2 pkgs. 19¢ 1h.19¢ "Peaches big . can ey Fancy Large California Prunes Delicious California Apricots Smithfield’s Apple Sauce . .. Aunt Jemima Pancake Flour . .... Pillsbury’s Pancake Flour.......... Hecker’s Buckwhea t Flour'. Farmdale Tender Peas Delicious Cooked Sweet Potatoes Farmdale Stringless Beans......... ....... i Robinetta Reg. 15¢ ASCO Finest Crushed, Golden Bantam or Country Gentleman Sugar Corn Rer. %% ASCO PEAS Wax Beans 2 Mesh Sports Hose Silk and Wool Mesh i 1O PE Artificial Silk.and Wool Mesh. . .1.50 pr. They're light enough to be comfortable, woolly enough to be warm . . . and smart enough to be worn with any knit- Camel, coating and beige at 1.95 Blue, gray, tan and fawn at 1.50 Sizes 814 to 10%;. PALAIS ROY AL—Main_Floor RES $1.39 Boudoir $1.49 Radiator Scrap Baskets $1 Shield, $1 Complete gith hu- midifier and set of 2 brackets. $6.98 Fireplace Baskets, 4,94 Willow baskets, large size; walnut stained and varnished. Dainty, oval shaped baskets, in pastel shades; decorated with Godey prints. '$1.29 Vegetable Bins, §1 Well ventilated bins of generous size; enameled finish, $6.98 Toilet Set White finish; nickle plated brackets: stain preof, $1.39 Roll-Top Bread Box, 79¢ Convenient size: green or blue enamei finish. ' Bread Fine Maine L Reg. 15¢ Fancy Cut New Pack Red Ripe Tomatoes 3 POTATOES 10 = 29c¢ Red Ripe Tomatoes ingers ) More Big 25¢ Values! Crosse & Blackwell Pickles. £ Del Monte Bartlett Pears............bigcan 25¢ ASCO0 Hawaiian Sliced Pineapple. . . .. .big'can 25¢ Skidoo Creamy Cleanser............3 cans 25¢ P. & G. Naphtha Soap. .. .7 cakes 25¢ Chipso Soap Flakes. . ; .3 pkes. Fruit Puddine (assorted flavor 19¢ | PICKLES Farmdale .jar 25¢ s) tall cans quart ; E‘vaporated Milk 250 New Crop California g g » 29¢ a5C0 Coffee 39c—29c=10c Saved! Victor .Coaee. v s v orl0. 200 rand Coffee.Ib. tin 35¢ med. cans 25¢ Big Pan Loaf cme Highest Quality Meats! BONELESS OVEN ROAST FRESHLY GROUND BEEF CENTER-CUT PORK CHOPS ... . .. 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