Evening Star Newspaper, December 25, 1930, Page 18

DISTRICT DRIVER PUT UNDER BONDS Alexandria Crash With Fire Apparatus Is Blamed on C. W. Paxton. Charles W. Paxton of 1332 Massa- chusetts avenue was released on $1,000 cash bond for his appearance .in Alexandria Police Court Monday to answer charges of failing to pull to the curb and stop on the approach of fire apparatus. Paxton, Alexandria police charge, was the driver of the automobile which col- lided with the hose wagon of Motor Company No. 5 of the local Fire De- partment at Patrick and Wilkes streets yesterday morning. Two firemen were injured when the hose wagon over- turned and was wrecked following the collision. Mr, Paxton, accompanied by his wife, was returning to Washington from a visit to Alexandria when the crash oc- curred. Damage to the hose wagon, which was purchased by the city in 1919 at a cost of approximately $3,800, was estimated at about $1,500. Paxton’s car also was damaged considerably. ‘The injured Alexandria firemen were Frank Cockrell, 35 years old, of 33 Spring street, driver of the hose wagon, and J. N. Dyson, a volunteer fireman, who lives at the engine house on North Patrick street. Both sustained numer- ous cuts and bruises, but were dis- missed from the Alexandria Hospital. Neither Mr. Paxton nor Mrs. Paxton ‘was injured. i 18-YEAR-OLD ENDS LIFE Special Dispatch to The Star. STAUNTON, Va, December 25— Samuel James Lee, 18, went to his cabin, where he and his father lived, leaned over a shotgun and shot him- self in the head. Dr. J. B. Catlett, county coro.er, who was led, sall it was suicide. No motive was advanced by relatives or friends. Baffled by Lock, Thief Drives Auto Out Show Window By the Associated Press. OMAHA, Nebr., December 25 () —Omaha ice yesterday sought a thief who can pick locks to get in but not to get out. The thief picked the lock on the rear door of an auto firm, picked himself out a new car, fafled to.pick the lock on the driveway doors and then drove the car out through & plate-glass show window. 3,000 REINDEER ON TREK OTTAWA, Ontario (Special) —The herd of 3,000 reindeer purchased by the Canadian government from an American corporation in Alaska last year to be the nucleus of an additional food and clothing supply for Canadian Eskimos is resuming its journey east- ward toward Kitaguszit, in the delta of the Mackenzie River. The reindeer be- gan the 1,000-mile journey from Kapak- toolek in Western Alaska, to Kitaguzit in December last year and halted at Hunt River, Alberta, for the Summer season. It is expected that the herd will reach their intended destination early next Spring. Preparations for the re- ception of the reindeer have been going forward rapidly. The timber and lumber for the buildings and corrals and other efi\;lpmem. have been moved to the site selected on the 15,000 square-mile range east of the Mackenzie River delta. MINISTER SEVERELY HURT Special Dispatch to The Star. CHARLES TOWN, W. ber 25.—Rev. A. B. Mitchell iscopal rector here, was seriously cut and blamed on the slippery roads, near | Ripon, this county, where he had been conducting_services. His automobile skidded off the road, | crashed into a concrete bridge and dropped to the bed of the stream some | feet below. He was given emergency treatment near the scene of the accident d | and then brought on to his home here. He was reported resti comfortably. was demolished. His automol We Want You who received as a Rollins. gift Hosiery to have the shade you like and the right size Because You are goingto b e so delighted with the service this beautiful hose gives that you wil WEAR NO OTHER ; {JO—SEPH-R:HARRJS-@ -— 1224 F Effective STREET = e Reduced Prices A Clearance Sale —with that buying will be COATS Sharply Redléced to 55 were 79.50 & 89.50 Other groups reduced proportionately Second Floor SUITS To Be Closed Out at $2975 were 69.50 Other groups at clearance prices Second Floor prices so low heavy DRESSES Marked Down to $9.75 were 16.50 Black, High Shades New Prints Sizes 14 to 38 Fourth Floor DRESSES Reduced to 17 were 29.75 & 39.75 Other groups at similar markdowns Second Floor An extraordinary presentation Scintillating Fashions EVENING FROCKS $) 5.50 $20.75 aosa'mR-' HA Rms-@- -— 1224 F STREET == bruised in an automobile accident, | ville, and C. Lynn, Manassas district. STAR, WASHIN TWO NEW TRACTORS ORDERED BY COUNTY Prince William Supervisors Au- thorize Purchase of Road Equipment. Special Dispatch to The Star. MANASSAS, Va., December 25— Two new tractors will be added to the equipment used in Prince Willlam County road work, the Board of Super- visors Tuesday authorizing H. L. Tubbs, superintendent of roads, to buy two caterpillar tractors of the type No. 15. The board also heard the opposition to the closing of the road from the J. D. Crenshaw residence in an easterly direc- tion to Yates Ford road, the abandon- ment of which had been recommended by & board of viewers, consisting of E. R. Conner, Charles B, Evans and J. 8. Evans. The matter was again referred to the viewers for further report and consideration of a change of location as proposed by Martin D. Lynch, whose property borders on the road, and who represented citigens who claimed that to close the road wculd work a hard- ship and inconvenience to them. The protestants suggested that a relocation of the road be considered from Center- ville road to Yates road. ‘W. M. Johnson, John B. House, A. B. Carr, A. O. McLearen and W. H. Hern- don were appointed a commission to view and make just compensation for land to be taken in relocating the road from Seymours Corner to Keys Corner in the Brentsville district, objection having been made to the report of the e board e disposed of many routine matters and approved numerous bills for payment by the county treasurer. Supervisors present at the meeting were J. Lindsay Dawson, chairman, Occoquan; Rolfe Robertson, Gaines- ville; J. W. Merchant, Dumfries; C. R. Earhart, Coles; D. E. Earhart, Brents- S . Production of tin ore in the Federated Malay States in 1930 was nearly up to the record peak of 1929. Subscribe Today It costs only about 1% cents 3 day and 5 cents Sundays to ve Washington's best newspa- per_delive to = regularly g:ry evening and Sunday morn- Telephone National 5000 and the delivery —7ill start immedi- ately. The Route Agent will col- lect at the and of each month. The NEW alone, was urged Tuesda; WORLD COURT CAMPAIGN dent's action in Ratification at This or Bpecial Ses- sion Sought by Resolution Adopted. By the Assoctated Press. NEW YORK, December 25.—A vig- orous campaign for ratification of the |, ot or at a special session of the Senate old. i 1o FSE. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY... We Will CLEAR 125 HATS of our wusual distinction o o o chiely feélts . . - in black and winter colors originally $10 to $18.50 ® 5 ALSO 75 WINTER HATS Originally $6.50 to $10 !l T $2.50 and every hat is in excellent condition. We can assure you that you will be leased with the selection. New Dresses Friday— 600 of Them—$16.50 to $19.50 Dresses Women’s, Misses’, Juniors’ $12.75 In addition to the year-end disposal of fine apparel advertised on another page, here are 600 just-arrived, specially bought, new style dresses—to go on $16.50 to $19.50 sale tomorrow—"Friday! 200 Women’s Dresses All daytime dresses, and all perfectly lovely! For street, business, and afternoon. Light- weight wools . . . fine cantons . . . flat and printed crepes . . . chiffons . . . some extra- special tweeds, two-piece effect, tunics,-peplums. repes in surplice and coat styles . . . tailored and dressy types, stitching, pleats, fagoting. Printed crepes, chiffons in the wanted Sunday night types. All are of excellent fit and detail. Black, navy, brown, green, blue, red, rose. Wools in sizes 36, 38, 40 All others in 36 to 44, 351 to 411, Women’s Success Frocks, Fifth Floor Larger Women’s $16.50 and $19.50 Dresses, $12.75 Just 50 dresses for street, business or afternoon—in late Fall styles—printed crepes, georgette, chiffon and canton crepe in black, blue, nnvZ)u wine, green, blackberry and brown—sizes 40 to 52%, 2214, 24 and 26. 200 Misses’ Dresses What a collection this is! For street, afternoon, and cvening wear . . . plenty of light-weight woolens in light and dark shades . . . crepes and prints in one¢ and two piece styles for street wear . . . some with the new high-colored top . « . peplums, boleros, lace collars and cuffs. Sunday night frocks in crepes and chiffons . . . graceful ankle length, with short sleeves, bertha collars and lace yokes, many trimmed with beads. Dance frocks in crepes, taffetas, satins that are simply stunning, in green, red, blue, coral, eggshell, black, or brown, Sizes 14 to 20.. $12.75 Misses’ Success Shop—Fifth Floor 150 Juniors’ Dresses This is their first appearance, and probably their last in the store, for they’ll sell very, very quick- ly! For every occasion from street to evening wear! Crepes, prints, light-weight woolens, chiffons, taffetas . . . even some three-piece effects . . . plain crepes with high-colored tops, prints with long and short sleeves . . . plenty of gay high shades, and many in brown and in black. Siies 11 80 1T.ccaicisiveed $12.75 Junior Shop—Third Floor lution adopted by the n.’m'fl..\'w“'?é Comm i URGED BY COMMITTEE | ®35 Sumotution” indorsed the Presi- G STREET AT ELEVENTH 600 Brand New Wash Frocks :ct her :l'“h‘ in Brompton, Eng- World Court protocols at this session, | nis star, -uri‘."u'?.wqfi‘z%‘&'yfi'}i e ] THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1930. They Sell Regularly at $1.95 So fresh, crisp and gay, they set you thinking of far-off Spring cleanings, and days in the garden! You'll want to get into one at once! Prints blossem out in gayer colors than ever! Dainty lin- gerie collars and cuffs give a trim touch! The 1931 de- signers have outdone them- selves in providing original patterns! There are long sleeves and short sleeves, as you like. Sizes 16 to 46, in broadcloth or cotton pongee PALAIS ROYAL—Third Fioor the NEW GJelkeffs Beginning tomorrow— Year-End Sale of All Shoes except some sport shoes already priced lower $77.50 regularly $8.50 to $14.50 Street Shoes—Afternoon Shoes Evening Slippers E\'ERY'singIe pair of shoes was priced above $7.50! Nearly five thousand pairs for your choice—and every one of true Jelleff quality and workmanship. Here’s what they are— Sorosis Shoes, that well known footwear that can be bought only at Jelleff’s in Washington. Plenty of street shoes—just the models and leathers you want right this minute! Afternoon shoes—in fine suede and silks—colors that are ap- proved for new afternoon frocks. Evening shoes—hundreds of them in wonderful metal kid or glorious brocades that can be tinted to match or contrast with your frock! Shoes for Palm Beach—-all the smart new models! But hurry, hurry, hurry—for they just can’t last forever. Come right in now, while ranges are just about complete. Put the Christmas gift of money on your feet! Fabrics: Suede, reptile, kid, calf, faille, moire, brocades, gold and silver kid, Colors: Black, brown, blue, white, gold and silver. Styles: Step-in pumps, ties, oxfords, straps, opera pumps. Shog Shop—Street Floor " TELEPHONE DISTRICT 4400