Evening Star Newspaper, December 11, 1930, Page 26

TELLS OF NAVY'S SCIENTIFIC WORK Capt. Hellweg Describes Ob- servatory as Seeking to Make Sea and Air Safer. The Naval Observatory ‘was depicted #s a scientific workshop, turning out new methods to make the seas and air safer and navigation easier, in the an- nual report made today to Secretary Adams by the superintendent, Capt. J. F. Hellweg. H The observatory maintained constant touch with sources abroad, to obtain the latest knowledge “regarding the de- velopment of aeronautical instruments outside of the United States,” as well as improving instruments in use here. Experiments and research work in de- | sign, development and improvement of | aeronautical material has been carried forward at the observatory, its chxef] sald. Work has been accomplished on airplane compasses, instruments to measure the wind, the metallic pilot balloon plotting board, thermometers and other aides to aerial navigation. “The development of 7 by 50 binocu- lars at the optical shop, Navy Yard, Washington, was continued,” the report said. “A number of these binoculars will be completed by June 1, 1931. The optical shop will then be able to manu- facture this type.” Need Increased Funds. Capt. Hellweg points to the need of increased appropriations for the up- keep of the Naval Observatory and its staff. The superintendent had this to say on this point: “The remarks made in previous annual reports regarding the gradual deterioration of buildings, grounds and roads, through lack of funds, applies with equal force to the period covered by this report. Every effort continues to be made to hold in check this deterioration and to make such slight improvements as are pos- sible with our very small force. “With more liberal appropriations, the force could be increased and the appearance of the reservation would soon show the effect.” Admiral William V. Pratt, the new chief of naval operations, now has his official residence on the Naval Observ- atory grounds. Observatory officials continued efforts to obtain a petroleum distillate su\!lblel for replacing the alcohol-water tion in ship’s magnetic compasses. A ! new instrument, designed for mounting in the conning towers of the 10.000-ton | light cruisers to take relative bearings | from that station, has been developed at the Washington Navy Yard optical shop, which “is now constructing a sam- ple instrument before proceeding with Production.” Convert Chronometers. The superintendent said that a sur- plus war stock of patrol-boat chronom- eters has been converted into second- setting navigational watches. Time signal work is an important ac- tivity at the Naval Observatory, the re- port said, adding that time signals sent from Rugby, England, and from Bor- deaux, France, have been recorded here on a majority of the dates throughout year. “It is likely that the sun-spot curve Wwill now gradually decline until 1933 or early in 1934, when a n:rmal minimum should occur,” the report pointed out, quoting Principal Astronomer George H. Peters. Efforts are being made to di termine the nature of the solar phe- nomena responsible for disturbances on the lines of commercial companies and also with respect to radio transmission, the report said. i “Several disturbances of considerable magnitude have been reported guriny ! the past year,” Capt. Hellweg said. “During the coming year, as inflicated by the conditions of the sun-spo curve, magnetic conditions should be 1t least equally active.” ‘The observatcry continued to attract 8 large number of visitors, 1,892 going to the Thursday night showing: of the heavens through the giant teleicope on 53 nights, while 932 special visitors, in- cluding school and out-of-town parties, were received on 40 nights. Pl Wild Gassed Controlled. WEWOKA, Okla., December 11 (#).— The huge gas flow of the Deep Rock | No. 1 Douglas in the Wewoka townsite | Pool was under control today. Spewing forth 60,000,000 cubic feet of $35 a day. the well shut in late Jesterday after running wild for several vs. ARMY ORDERS Lieut. Col. Larry B. McAfee, Medical Corps, in this city, has been detailed to| membership on the Medical Department Board; Capt. Ira H. Treest, Signal Corps, from Fort Monmouth, N. J., to Homolulu, Hawaii; Maj. Gordon R. Young, Engineers, at Norfolk, Va., has been assigned to additional duty with the Organized Reserves of the. Third Corps. Area; Capt. Michael N. Greeley, Quartermaster Corps, at Brooklyn, N. Yo ;:!I’redc December 1 on account age; Maj. C. A. Dawson, Coast Ar- tillery, from Salem, Oreg., to the com- mand of the transport’ Cambrai at San Francisco; Maj. B. J. Marshall, Medical Corps, from Fort Adams, R. L., | and Capt. Louls G. Welsman, Veteri- | nary Corps, from Fort Benjamin Harri son. Ind. to the Panama Canal Zon Maj. Benjamin J. Marshall, Medical | from Panama to Fort Adams, R. | s t. J. H. Dornblaser, Veterinary Corps, from Panama to Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind.: Capt. John P. Perriter, Signal Corps, from Boston to the Phili pines; Capt. James D. Andrews, Engi- heers, from the Panama Canal Zone to Fort Humphreys, Va.; Second Lieut. Ross D. Lustenberger, Engineers, from Panama to Fort Benning, Ga., and Col, | Eugene J. Cramer, Veterinary Corps, at | Fort Bliss, Tex., will be retired April 30, 1921, on his own application after more than 30 years' service. Col.” Taln Taibot Smith, has been transferred from Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind., to Fort Des | Moines, Iowa; First Lieut. Frank R. Lord, Infantry, from Fort Snelling, | Minn, to Chilkoot Barracks, Alaska: | First Lieut. Charles A Horn, Air Corps, | from the Philippines to Little Rock, Ark: Capt. John D. Brumbaugh, Medical Corps, and First Lieut. Walter R. Miller, Infantry, at Walter Reed General Hospital, and Second Lieut. Martha Nowinski, Army Nurse Corps at Denver, Colo.. have been ordered to ex- amination for retirement: First Sergt Bilas Chapman, 25th Infantry, at Doug- | las, Ariz., will be retired December 31 on his own application after more than 30 years active service; Second Lieut. Walter S. Strange, Infantry, from Platts- burg Barracks, N. Y., to the Philippines. Men's Mufflers of . printed silk crepe, Bemberg twills of jacquards will please man. or blue..., Handkerchiefs in Profusion For Your Christmas 35¢ 50e¢ %1 Thousands and thousands of giddy little "kerchiefs waiting to be put in gay gift boxes—more thousands of sensibly sized handkerchiefs looking for masculine owners. Of course, they are all of fine linen, they come from the distant corners of the world «..they are initialted or embroidered or printed...and they are without equal as the Christmas remembrance. Handkerchief Shop—Street Floor In the Women’s Success Shop A pleasant break in the plain colors on the fashion horizon —the new prints are just be- White, tan, grey $1.95 That’s New THE ., EVENING The New You Make Your Gifts More Than “Just Stockings” If You Make Them— OLD Silk Stockings In Fascinating Packages ‘most any pemt In the first place, no one can say “just stockings” when they’re Gold Stripe, because Gold Stripe silk stockings are so extra special with their high-twist silk, their 24-karat French heels, their 24 fashion-right colors and their famous Gold Stripe garter-run stop—and in the second place they are done up in such striking packages. Soit, scented silk cases for three or six pairs ... gay colored cretonne patterned wardrobe boxes, modernistic paper-covered chest, tricky little figures of cats and dogs and gilded chariots. A bevy of clever ideas. Or packed in just the regu- lar Jelleff gift wrapping, they're anything but ordinary, Gold Stripe No. 591, dull sheer chiffon, 3 pairs, $5.70; six pairs, $11.40. No. 531, dull chiffon, 3 pairs, $4.35; six pairs, $8.70, No. 870, service sheer, 3 pairs, $5.70; six pairs, $11.40. No. 460, super sheer chiffon, 3 pairs, $7.35; six pairs, $14.70, and the gift boxes range from 25¢ upwards, depending on the style. Gold Stripe only at Jelleff’s in Washington—and in the Jelleff’s Gold Stripe Shop, 1013 Connecticut Avenue 150 Pairs of Fine Evening Slippers 38.50 Regularly $10.50 to $15 Buy the new evening slippers you need for your holiday gowns at these substantial savings. Imported brocades of gold or silver, piped in gold or silver kid. $8.50. Gold or silver kid opera pumps and one-strap models. $8.50. Black or white moire opera pumps —black or white faille one-straps. Tint the white to match any gown. $8.50. to wear to midnight spreads? 300 pairs $2.50 to $4 Overshoes, $1.85 Shoe Shop—Street Floor Stripes Are Favored In Flannel Robes These Are Extra at 35.95 Who doesn’t_ know some college girl who's just pining for a flannel robe These new ones are soft and warm as only all-wool flannel can be—and striped in gentle tones of orchid, rose, blue or green, Grey Shops—Second Floor It’s the Printed Dress dresses are ankle that's almost the contrary. $ 1 6.50 ping—select now at leisure. there's nothing uniform about graceful drapes, the touches of trimming. They're refreshingly different—and whether vou choose velvet or crepe or chiffon or lace you'll STAR. WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 19 Boudoir Lamps with candlestick bases of colored tole and Godey shades make charming Christmas $1 95 . T R A Practical Slant on Christmas ‘Giving— Bags Of Antelope Suede or of Smooth Calf S It's a certain mark of fashion con- sciousness if you give bags in dull finished suede or leather with rich but restrained ornamentation. A bag for every costume—if you choose them here. Backstrap or overarm pouch bags with simulated tortoise frames—tailored envelopes with zip- per fasteners—dressed-up envelopes Mostly in black and brown but many in new greens and blues. with jeweled clasps. The Bag Shop—Street Floor Tomorrow-—One-Day Sale Pure dye silk ~—crepe de chine ~—French crepe ~——crepe satin Trimmed with laces or daintily Women's Scotch Plaid Scarfs are very new and the height of smart- ness for Winter sports, sl.gs All silk with fringe. Due to a Special Purchase You May Give at Christmas Real Stone Jewelry for 31.95 7 Lapis...onyx. .chrysoprase. ..carne- lians set in sterling silver actually may be had for $1.95. You will surely want several pieces for gifts—and for yourself. The designs are in the best modern spirit—delicate, yet striking. Necklaces Earrings Bracelets Rings Jewelry Shop—Street Floor embroidered A Gift Can Be Nice Without Being Costly— Kid and Cape Gloves $ 1 95 Among the aristocrats of Christmas gifts, are fine gloves—and these gloves are no exception though they're priced just $195, ‘Washable South African Capeskin, in beige, brown or tan with tailored turn-back cuffs. Washaple Capeskin Pull-ons, in black and tan with scalloped tops. Imported French Kid, in turn-back cuff styles with contrasting embroid- ered backs. Tan, brown and beige. Glove Shop—Street Fioor Underwear $1.95 rssd JUst one of those days which fills the Grey Shops to overflowing. Slips—that are longer and fitted. $1.95, Chemise—that are fitted in dress lines. Dance Sets—for “dancing daughters.” $1.95. $1.95. Step-ins, Panties—fitted waistbands predominate, $1.95. Misses’ Sunday Night Dresses For the Holidays And don’t put off buying till you get emmeshed in Christmas shop- 5 7 $16-50 length—since uniform—but the new sleeves, the Quite the have a dress you “can’t live without”—and so inex- pensive, too. Sizes 12 to 20. ing hinted a little—gay re- freshing patterns with the dark jacquard in conventional or floral motif is the leader. The use of peplums, tunics, and cowl necklines makes the new print not just a repeti- tion of last season, but a Misses’ Sueccess Shop—Fifth Floor Junior Evening Frocks Grey Shops—Second Floor Friday Clearance of Women’s Coats Twenty fine coats that were $110 to $175 $0Q8.50 1—$175 blue Ermine flare eoat, with Grey Persian coltar, euffs and border. 36, 1—$165 black Kashmir blouse coat, trimmed and bordered in_ kit fox. 38, 2—$165 black Kashmirita Dolman coats, with black Persian sollar and cuffs. 38 and 40. 1—$145 little woman’s black Oriola coat, with Paradise Fitch trimming. 3574, 4—$145 black or brown Latona coats, with Fisher Fitch, Black Lynx or Kolinsky collars and euffs. Sizes 38 to 44, 2—$135 black or blue Oriola coats with Kit Fox or Grey Per- sian lamb. 36 and 40, 4—$125 black Oriola coats with upstanding Black Persian collar and cuffs. 10—$110 all black coats, with black Fox or Persian. 38 to 44 and 424 to 4814 A special purdu:ae . and holiday festivities just ahead! $16-50 sashes. new idea. Treat yourself to a new, gay note in your cos- tume without breaking into vour Christmas budget at all Sizes 36 to 44, 35 to 41%. Marine Corps Orders First Lieut. John T. Thornton, de- tached headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, D. C.; ordered to his home and retired as of April 1, 1931, Second Lieut. Paul Moret, on or about December 13, 1930, detached Annapolis, Md., to Philadelphia, Pa. Second Lieut. Robert C. Orrison, de- tached Washington, D. C., ordered to his home and retired as of March 1, In the Fashion Coat Shop—Third Floor Twenty-three coats ‘ 36950 that were $79.50 to $110 2—$110 tan Oriola, beaver or Kit Fox trimmed coats. 36 and 40, 2—$110 black or green Labona coats, with Squirrel collar, euffs and front border. 36 and 38, 1—$98.50 llnlssuumln'j coat, with collar, cuffs and border of Skunk 3515, 8—$89.80 black, brown or green coats, with black Fox, Beaver, Skunk or Persian Lamb collars and cuffs. 36 to 44. 10—$79.50 brown or black coats with Beaver, Kit Fox, Persian Lamb or Caracul collars and cuffs. 36 to 44, In. the Success Coat Shop—Fourth Floor Thoiigh.many were on sale in the Fashiow' Coat Shops before A Y Experienced as we are in the Junior Shop, we get lots of thrills, be- cause juniors adore our fashions. They won’t be able to resist these taffetas and satins—so colorful, so smartly trimmed with flowers and velvet A stunning black and white Sizes 11 to 17. print with the white touched draped neckline. Molded hip treatment and tunic sleeves Remember—Juniors—11 to 17 Years—Third Floor $16.50, : Sketched Funior rty frock that goes in for sophistication of v featuring the mew double m_and @ mew skirt drape. $16.50. right: The el teft: . vels modsl, with ine mew deey k Women’s Success Dress Shop doudle-breasted buttons. $16.50. - Fijth Floor WALTER A. BROWN . 1400 H St. N.W. Natl. 1652