Evening Star Newspaper, January 8, 1931, Page 32

BLACK TOM CASE MAY BE REOPENED U. S. Will Be Asked to Act in Loss of $40,000,000 War Claim to Berlin. BY FREDERIC WILLIAM WILE. Preparations are in progress for re- opening the $40,000,000 German-Ameri- ean war-time sabotage case decided Wgainst the United States last October by the Mixed Claims Commission. The eommission found in Germany's favor by unanimous vote of its three mem- bers, Roland W. Boyden, umpire, and Chandler Anderson, both Americans, snd Dr. Wilhelm Kieselbach, German. Tts decision was concurred in by the umpire, although customarily, it is held, such a deciding vote is not cast unless $here is a difference of opinion between $he respective national commissioners. As the American, Anderson, agreed with the German, Kieselbach, to dismiss the American claims, there was no di- vergence of view calling for a defar- mining vote by Umpire Boyden. It is spparently on this score that a opening of the case, said to be heaviest international indemnity claim on record, is sought. Department’s Assent Needed. It will require the formal assent of the State Department to enable the agent of the United States, former Rep- resentative Robert W. Bonynge of Colo- rado, to present a petition for a re- hearing. The commission handed down its dismissal decree in Germany's favor at Hamburg on October 16, 1930. The claims then denied represented damage caused by explosions at Black Tom, N. J., and at Kingsland, N. J., respectively, on July 29, 1916, and January 11, 1917, the property destroyed being munition assembly piants which were supplying the allies. § The contention of the United States Government was, and is, that the ex- plosions were the acts of agents of the German Imperial Government. The Mixed Claims Commission, in its deci- sion of three months ago, declared that “the evidence falls far short of enabling us to hold Germany responsible or to think that her agents were the cause of the explosions.” Legal Status of Case. Under ordinary circumstances, in in- ternational practice, a decision pro- nounced by a mixed claims tribunal is a final adjustment. This being the legal status of the sabotage case, what is expected to happen, if Secretary Stim- son assengs to a petition for rehearing, is that State Department will more or less informally ask if Germany has any objection to reopening the case. If objection is raised, the probability is ‘that the incident will automatically be_closed. In Washington official quarters it is learned that the insurance companies, which will have to indemnify the Lehigh Valley Railroad Co., ownsrs of ‘Tom, and the Canadian Car & Foundry Co., owners of the Kingsland plant, if Germany’s victory is sustained, are the main proponents of a rehearing. [ Ex-Actress Suicide Leaves $21,000. SANTA ANA, Calif,, January .- The estate of Mrs. Adele Ritchie Post, actress, who slew her friend, Mrs. Murray Palmer, last Summer, and committed suicide, was valued at inventory on file fod the former wife of G\;): oted actor. ' THE WOMENS SHOP RALEIGH HABERDASHER 1310 F Street N EW S P would normally be $19.75 and $25 $‘| 6.75 One, two and three Pictured above is @ one-piece crepe featuring a double- breasted blouse effect and delight- fully new collo and cuff treat ments. of Flat Crepes Wool Crepes S New Prints New Plaids ixtepn new colors, including the rose and green tones sponsored by Paris couturiers . . Widow of Soldier Learns of Divorce On Asking Pension By the Associated Press. COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa, Jan- uary 8.—The law erased an inno- cent splotch_yesterday from the life of Mrs. Fannie Cobbs. Mrs. Cobbs was married in Mil- waukee in 1898. She and her husband went to Denver to live— until 1918, when the husband de- serted her. He joined the Army, served in the war and came to Council Bluffs, where, in 1922, he obtained a decree of divorce. Keeping the decree secret, he returned to Denver and lived with his wife until his recent death. Mrs. Cobbs-applied to the War Department_for a widow's pen- sion—thus she learned of the di- vorce. .Judge C. D. Wheeler yes- terday granted a petition to set aside the decree. MINE SWEEPER BLAST SERIOUSLY HURTS SAILOR By the Associated Press. | BOSTON, January 8.—One sailor was | serfously injured and the lives of &) score of others were endangered here yesterday when a lubricati exploded aboard the U. S. S. mine sweeper docked in Ch: S i George H. Leonard, 28, machinist's mate, first class, who was working at the tank, was hurled against the bulk- head by the blast. It was necessary to amputate his left arm. At the Chelsea Naval Hospital his condition was said to be serious. An investigation of the accident, the cause of which was not immediately ascertainable, will be held. g S CAR THEFTS CHARGED Police Arrest Man Alleged to Have Stolen Three Autos. CHICAGO, aJnuary 8 (#).—Three thefts of expensive automobiles, ac- cording to police records, were debited to Morros Dormestadt before he made a fourth trip to a southside salesroom to inquire perhaps if any new models had been brought out since his last visit He stepped in Monday night. police said, and stole an eight-cylinder car. He returned at 11 a.m. Tuesday and stole another, they said. Back again! at 2:40 pm., they charged. He left in a 16-cylinder job. When he returned at 4:30 p.m. the police nabbed him. reslan ~9~-11-13 G St NW' PRING aulina FROCKS a kind models styles . . . new . lovely shades of Bell Sleeves One-Piece Two-Piece Cowl Necks Peplum Effects blue (for Spring is close at handl!) « .. New monotone prints . . . gay little lowers on dark grounds---re- freshingly and excitingly new! « o « frocks with little fur-trimmed - jackets . . . frocks of two contrast- ing colors . . . new tunic frocks . .. new necklines with bows . , . or little pleats on Patou-inspired col- larst THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTO C. D., Mail or ’Phone Orders Cannot Be Accepted 7 Misses’ & Women’s All-Black Coats, Originally $25 to $29.50 Seven outstanding coat barg: broadcloth, and trimmed with lon, 14 to 18 and 40 to 44, N, XE THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 1931 Time to Take Stock of Every Need! Tomorrow Will Be And There Are Countless Special Purchases 311.45 ! All fashioned of rich, black silky, black-haired furs. Sizes 7 Black Coats With Black Fur Sets $8.85 Originally $25.00 Six of them misses’ sizes 14 and 16, and one woman’s coat size 463. All of fine broadcloth, and with large black fur col 8 Women’s Handsome Black Coats, Originally $39.75. .. nd cul $19.85 An opportunity to get a beautiful Winter coat for half of its price! e fur sets. 3 Women’s and Misses’ Coats Originally $50.00 Tailored of smart, dull broadcloths and trimmed with Sizes 38 to 46. 326.00 % Two of black broadcloth, one of brown—beautifully tailored and trimmed with red fox and armour Jap coon. Sizes 16 and 38. SECOND FLOOR $10.75 Sport Frocks and Knitted Suits $5.25 A rack of 50—and what values they are at $5.25! Smart flat crepe and light-weight wool crepe one-piece dresses—and those indispensable three-piece knitted suits that will come in handy for early Spring days! (28) Sport Frocks, flat crepes and twu-&\:‘ce jerseys—well tajlored. A bit mussed from display, but outs Friday only.. values. Originally $10.75. SECOND FLOOR Unusual Savings in Bedwear (6) Mattresses, Imperial-edge layer felt, 4 ft. 6 in.; weigh full ; slightly solled; “1'1%"‘& Star Blankets, all wool, size; origi- nally $15.95. Priday $10.95 (6) Rayon Bed Sets, with lovely blue, and $4.95 (5) Imported Auto Robes, orig- inally $15. (19) Rayon Spreads, blue, or- chid, and gold; twin and double were $2.95. s l .98 bh Vfi::u .‘.ntkl:: rose and ue; s! soiled; originally uz’,os. Fri. 39069 THIRD FLOOR Look at the Bargains in the Blouse Shop! (17) Tailored and Dressy Blouses of lustrous satin and dull flat crepe, in eggshell and white. Originally $5.75 and sz 57 $7.95. Priday only... . (25) All-Wool Sweaters, slip- over and cardigan styles. Origi- nally $1.95 to $3.95. Friday only, 67c to $1.89" (14) Imported Slip-over Sweat- ers, silk and wool novelty weaves. Originally $5.95. day only ll“ill Prs.) ‘.l‘mh Knlcker: lll‘ ng Breeches, Origin: $2.95 w‘lS.DS. 4 only ( Flannel Jumpers in bright red.l’rreen and navy sz 29 Were $3.95. Priday.. . (1) Oxford Riding Coat, size coflxlm.uy $25.00, s9.74 Big Squings for Little Tots! (4) Corduro, [ 5 ) Cordurey Legein Sets, sizes Friday only L) Jersey and Velvet Dresses, sizes . Were $5.95. Friday only... 53'95 (4 prs.) Suede Leggins, Were $3.95 and $4.9. Pn- $2‘95 Infanis’ Mittens, Were 59c to 79c. only (13) Infants’ Sweaters. Were $1.50. Priday only, 89C (19) Toddlers' Dimity Dresses, sizes 1 to 3. Were $3. Friday only.. .. (5) Infants’ made and Embroidered Gerirudes @o Were $3.50. Friday only. . 9 (16) Infants’ Ribbon-Trimmed Kimonos. Were 19 to 50 $1. Priday only c (65 prs.) Silk and Wool Hose, sizes 4'and 5. Were Toc. Q) Friday only c (30) Silk and Wool Shirts. @1 Were 8150 Friday-only . 9 (2) Tafteta Party Frocks, sizes 4 and 5. Were $12.95. Friday only $6.95 FOURTH FLOOR. Housewares at Typical Friday Savings (82) Closet Bowl Cleaner and Soap Dishes were Zic () and 35c. Friday only... c (6) Shoe Racks, were g 98c. Priday only c (10) Opal Towel Bars, 39 originally $1.69. Priday. c (17) _Fabricoid Lunch Sets, Towel Bars, Toasters; originally $1.25 and $1.5. only (5) " “Bathtub Seats, originally $2.25. PFridey (13) Fa nally 5,75, Priday only $2-39 (1) Pearltex-Top Bath Stool, et 5208 e $3.79 Women’s and Misses’ Handbags at Savings! (107) Leather and Suede Bags, black and brown; were sl $1.39. Priday only. (54) Children’'s Bags, soc were 69¢. Friday only... STREET FLOOR 98c and $1.1 9 SHEETS 87c . Four sizes—63x90, 63x99, 72x99 and 81x99 inches—sheets of a soft, closely-woven sheeting, bleached snow white, hand torn and neatly hem- med. We just can’t help adding—“now’s the time to buy sheets”! THIRD FLOOR 628 Pairs Chiffon and Seryice—Weight Silk Hose 79c - Broken lines of higher-priced stockings—with broken size and color ranges. fine hose at a price unbelievably low! STREET FLOOR 50 Pieces $1.00 Neckwear, Only 59¢ Lace and tailored neckwear, slightly mussed and soiled from handling. STREET FLOOR Glove Bargains for Women and Children (136 Prs.) Women’s Novelty Fabric Gloves, broken style and color ranges. Mos%amlll sizes. Originally 179c. day 39 only (35 Prs.) Grey Gloves, all wool fleece lined. Originally $4.00 and #5.00 pair. Friday only, @9 QB pair 3 m}-l‘lx(\:::“"'l";. Wool Gloves. O y c. Priday only 49(: (13 Prs.) Lined Mittens, Orig- inally $1.00. Friday 69c (6 Prs.) 4 ’ l.llledd Gloves. Originally $1.00. ay ori iy 9 20 Junior Miss Frocks Were $73.85 A lot of unusually smart fruk;—with chic peplums, youthful boleros, interesting sleeves and necklines. Of atin and canton crepe—in black, green, brown and blue. . Sizes 13 to 19. (12) Jr. Misses’ Frocks, one and two piece models of jersey and woolen fabrics—with crisp pique collars and cuffs. $5.95. Black, green, brown and SECOND FLOOR blue. Or Friday conly..........................l.l.y sz-ss Floor Samples and Discontinued Radios (2) Atwater Kents, 40, with RCA 100-A speakers, with console table; complete with tubes. Originally $117.25. (1) Pooley Desk Radio, with Atwater Kent 40 set and E speaker; complete with tubes. Originally $176. (4) RCA Radiola, 33, for direct cur- rent; on Newcomb Hawley table with built-in speaker. Complete with tubes. Originally $86.25. (2) Atwater Kents, 47, 9-tube sets, with dynamic speakers; in haridsome console cabinet. Without tubes. Orig- Inally $87.75. (1) Atwater Kent, 44, 0-tube set, with RCA 103 speaker. Without tubes. Originally $111.75. (1) Majestic, 93, 8-tube set with col- oratura dynamic speaker. In console cabinet. Originally $177. (1) Radiola, 66, 8-tube superhetero- dyne sgt In highboy console cabinet. Originally $196.50. RADIO SALON—FOURTH FLOOE Juniors! Coat Bargains Too Good to Miss! (10) Sport and Dress Coats, smartly trimmed with wolf, lapin® and French beaver® collars and cuffs. Nicely tailored and lined with heavy silk. Origi- sls nally $25.. (1) Ensemble, with short camel g:le jacket and tweed. skirt and et. Size 15. Origi- m‘;ly $25. Friday 312-50 (1) Black Fur Fabric Coat with beret. Was $25.00. ‘lz.so Friday only ........ (1) Dress Coat, marmink col- lar and cuffs. Size 15. sls Was $25. Priday (8) Black Broadcloth Coats with rich fur collars and cuffs. Sizes 13 to 15. Were $14.85. Priday only.. s5-95 (10) Tweed Coats, some L m 13 to 17. (1) Black Broadcioth Coat with Size 13 m Y $18.85. Friday only.. $8.95 *Dyed coney. SECOND FLOGR Choice of These Radios Originally $86.25 to $176 $49.50 Radios Originally $177 to $196.50 $99.50 Full-fashioned. An opportunity to get a pair of really Ribbon Remnants, 19¢ Taffetas, moires, metal cloth and novelty two-tone grosgrain ribbons, 1 to 2 yards long. STREET FLOOR A Good Time to Save on Linens (34 yds.) Colored Table Dam- ask, 58 in. wide; rose only; originally 69c yard. Pri- 39 day only, yard c (150 yds.) Checked Linen Toweling; was Mc yard. 1g Friday only, yard. c (12) Linen Da 44x44; were 97c. nen Crash Luncheon Cloths; eo;gnd borders; 52x68; Friday 95c els; were 50c. Priday only THIRD FLOOR 7th, 8th and E Sts. | THRIFTY FRIDAYATLANSBURGH’S You Save at Least 25%, on Short Lots NAtional 9800 No Connection With Any Other Washington Store 2,500 Yards 25¢ Percale Prints 18c Such savings should bring hundreds of thrift-wise mothers down to get these fine percales for school frocks, aprons and house frocks. Neat designs and large splashy effects—36 inches wide and guaranteed color fast. THIRD FLOOR Special! Plain and Printed Flat Crepe 95¢ ~ A magnificent collection of smart silks! Firm, lustrous flat crepe in 50 lovely colors, including the newest! And heavy printed flat crepes in gay 1931 designs on black, navy, red, green and brown back- grounds. Indeed—this is the time to add a few bright dresses to your drab Winter wardrobe! Every yard carries a substantial saving! THIRD FLOOR Negligees Reduced for Clearance (23) Crepe de Chine Negligees, tatlored _ styles; slightly soiled. .95, Fri- S T RN (9) Crepe de Chine Negligees, ly $9.95. Priday only. o (8) Negligees, of crepe de chine and satin; lace trimmed or tailor- ed. Originally $15.95. Friday only THIRD FLOOR Lots of Bargéins in Women’s or Misses’ Dresses (42) Crepe Dresses for daytime and afternoon wear; dark sh: des and bright jewel tones;' broken sizes taken from regular $16.50 stock. Friday only 310.95 (30) Better Dresses, of satin, lovely chiffon and flat sla 50 crepe; misses’ and women’s sizes; were $25. Friday only.. - SECOND FLOOR \ Special Purchase! . $16.50 Junior Miss Timme Tuft Coats With Berets $10 The popular Joan Crawford model at a very low price! And think of getting a Fitwell beret to match! Tan color only, sizes 11 to 19; double-breasted with warm, fleecy, flan- nel lining and inner lining. JR. MISS SHOP—SECOND FLOOR 37 Daytime Frocks and Nurses’ Uniforms 89c The frocks of pretty printed materials — the uniforms of striped broadcloths and white poplins. Broken size and style Dinnerware and Glassware 3315 to 50% Off Original Prices Discontinued China and 3)‘:1-'.!‘::: oriflnflly 15¢ oy, 10c*50c SIXTH FLOOR Basement Store (50) Baby Buntings, Blank el S Lo = (18) Boys’ Beacon Robes; 8 Were $2.20. sl.so (13) Boys’ Sweaters, pull-over ; blue and black; . Were $1. ) Boys’ Mackinaws, plaid; some with wool linings; 8 to 16, Originally $4.95 $3.69 to $6.50. Friday only, v (35) Lace Curtain (300 prs.) Women'’s Shoes, sat- tent, velvet and calf; pumps and oxfords; black and brown. prinis; 16 to 40. Were B0 95c. Friday only....... c (38) Children’s Bath Robes, 8 to 12; were $1.29. day only ... (10 Re-Curtain at Friday (90 r:.) . Ruffied Curtains, some with touches of color; orig- inally $2.50 and $2.95 pr. 98 Priday only, pr. . c (350 yds.) Cretonnes, glazed chintzes and embroidered the- atrical gauzes; originally 65c to 95c yd. Friday only, yd. 25¢ (75 yds.) Glass Curtain Mate- rials), rayon marquisettes and gauzes; originally $1.25 to $195 yd. " Friday ony, pQ yd. (100) Window Shades, plain and duplex colors; originally $2.50 and $2.95. FPri- day Ol:lr; .‘ 31.50 (70 dox.) your furniture; origini 16c dos. Friday, dos. (16) Sample 14-yd. Lengths Damask, Friezes, Brocatelles, Crewel ies; originally $10 to $14. Friday ‘3395 o FIFTH FLOOR Important Reductions on Occasional . Furniture S T e n-u‘vuo'.;;. ey $22.50 e Tasw fianda, s LER uted legs; was were 1095 and 1750, $8:95 (1) n-okh‘l‘mgh End_Table, Priany oy 9750 o S Sheaes glass tray; was $22.50 ;13-59 gumwood - $2.95 Thrifty Savings on Children’s Shoes (25' prs.) Infants’ and Chil- dren’s Shoes, patent leather, but- i s e NI S oniy, pair e Sy 19€ 3 .) Misses’ Lace Boots, sizes l':.nd 1% originally 9 $6.50 pr. Priday only, pr. c (3 prs.) Infants’ Rubber 5 and 6; were (6 prs.) Boys’ Lace Shoes, nu;a'::m:.m;'sz lu were $4.50. Priday only $é. Shoes, $3.25 (6 prs.) Infants' Sandals, white or patent leather; 215 to 4; were $3. day only SECOND FLOOR Men’s Furnishings Tremendously Reduced Shirts, Aldine makes; sizes 14 to 17; originally $1.55 and $1.95. Priday only ..., ugz:} Men’s 1’::-. striped and red; were and $1. Priday only 2 for $1 Men’s Plain and™ were 20c to pair .... . (65) Men’s Shorts, madras and broadcloth; broken sizes, 28 to 46; were 55¢ to §1. Pri- 39 day only . . c (30) Men's Sweaters, pull-over and coat styles; 40 to 46; were $3.95 and $4.95. day only . jamas, pull-over and coat styles; were $1.19 sl and $1.65. (75) Men’s Mufflers, Squares and Reefers; were $1 and 69 $1.39. Friday only c (110) Cotton Night Shirts; sizes 18, 19, 20; were 19 $1.19. Friday only....... §9€ (30 prs) Men's Wool Don’t Miss These Floor Coverings! (45) Saseda Silk Chenille Rugs, 24x36 and 27x54; were $5.95 and $0.95. Friday only— $3.50 and $6.75 (1) wilton Rug, Royal Victor; ore $05. Fr- $29.50 (2) Rugs, Wilton and Axmin- 'mé 2'7;“1;53"“; were $7.95 an . . Ty iy $2—$3.75 (3% yds.) Velvet Stair Carpet, 21 ln.”:-lnyi; green and black; Persian sign; wi day onl: Short Lots of Bras- sieres and Girdles (50) Corsetlettes, Girdles and . many _styles . Were 89¢ to $2.50. Fri-