Evening Star Newspaper, January 11, 1931, Page 8

CHARITIES GROUP TOINSTALL BENSON Retired Admiral Becomes President of Catholic Or- ganization Tuesday. organizat night at the Willard Hotel. Speakers at the meeting, which is scheduled to open at 8:15 o'clock, will include Senator David I. Walsh of Massachusetts and Dr. Charles P. Neill, former labor commissioner. Plans for the Catholic Charities’ participation in the 1931 Community Chest campaign are to be discussed. iral Benson's electi}m: Cl"frll'.’the presidens of the Catholic arities ‘was mngmud last night by Rev. John O'Grady, director. Allen Pope, who was named secretary, was the only other new officer chosen. Other officers were re-elected as follows: Dr. Henry J. , vice president, and Adam ‘Weschler, treasurer. Dr. O'Grady, di- yector, and Rev. Dr. Lawrence J. She- han, assistant pastor of St. Patrick’s Church, assistant director. Admiral Benson succeeds Mr. Pope, the new tary, as president. tive of MZon, Ga., Admiral Benson was chief of naval operations during the ‘World War. He was retlred in 1919 after 47 years of distinguished service. The meeting at which Admiral Ben- son will take over the. reins of the Catholic Charities will be open to the public. Dr. Grady will present his an- nual report at that time. ‘The Executive Committee of the ic_ Charities include Henry J. Cat Auth, Daniel J. Callahan, George Cleary, James E. Collifiower, Rev. Eu-| J. e J. Connelly, Charles W. Da: %’ Doyle, Right Rev. P. C. Gi , James H. Arthur J. May, George George O’Connor, Dr. Neill, Potter, Hugh Reilly, B. F. Saul, John Walsh, Francis R. Weller and Raymond U. S. SCOUTING FLEET TO START FOR CUBA Battleship Arkansas to Lead Way .%o Annual Winter Maneuvers’ Beginning Point. m, jr.; By the Associated Press. NORFOLK, Va., January 10 (#).— ‘The Scouting Fleet will leave Hampton | [B” tomorrow morning for Guanta- Damo Bay, Cuba, the starting point for the unnb\:n! Winter x::neuvers. The battleship Arkansas, flagship of Vice Admiral Arthur L. Willard, c’;)m- manding the Scouting Fleet, and the :R battleship ed to that fleet, lead the way and will be followed the cruiser, Northampton, flagship of Admiral George R. Marvell, com- manding the Cruiser Division of the CHILD STAR ADVANCES ‘¥vonne Pelletier Signs Contract to Appear as Herself. YWOOD, Calif., January 10 ) —For 5 ‘hen wvie directors o R DIAMOND BROKERS FAIL ANTWERP, January. 10 (#).—The erisis which has developed in the dia- mond trade has caused several brokers m u;edeu to get into financial diffi- The commercial tribunal today pro- pounced the failure of the diamond , 8. Tolokowsky, whose deficit is saild to total $500,000. ‘The tribunal also appointed a curator for the broker, J. Mahler. A third broker is said to be in difficulties, with lsbilities of approximatel: ,000, while several diamond dealers are be- lieved to be menaced by the crisls. Your Old Is Worth, Yes! $25 in Trade on This | A na- Heads Charities Group | REAR ADMIRAL WILLIAM §. BENSON. | CIGARETTE CLEARS GIRL Blames Smokers for Putting Out Lights of Parked Car. EVANSTON, L, January 10 (#).—A few cigarette puffs blew up the case |against Miss Barbara Holden. Accused of violating traffic rules by parking her car without lights, Miss Holden, a co-ed at Northwestern | University, told the court: Ec| “When I parked my car in front of a sorority house the lights were burning. I think some of the girls wanted to smoke 8o they turned off the headlights, had & puff, and then forgot to turn them on again.” “Probably 80" sald Magistrate Harry H. 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Start making the monthly payments March 1st. Then settle the bill in 3 years if necessary. GENERAL HEATING (0. Heating and Plumbing Contractors 901 10th St. Nat. 3066-3067 | Conservatory of Music, — THE SUNDAY STAR RUSSIAN FOLK SONGS ON CENTER PROGRAM Kedroff Quartet to Present Reper- toire Tomorrow Night at Central High School. The Kedroff Quartet, noted Russian singers, will present a repertoire of the folk songs of their native land at 8:15 p.m. tomorrow in the Central Com- munity Center, thirteenth and Clifton streets. Bits of modern music also will be_included in the presentation. In the afternoon, the quartet will visit the Walter Reed Hospital, where they will sing to the patients. The visit to the institujion is scbeduled for 3:30 p.m. A similar visit was made the quartet consists of N. N. formerly of the Imperial C. N. Kodroff, f_the School of Musical L X issoff, formerly Reductions First Payment $10—Terms $4 Tone Control $128 Complete with seven tubes. Atwater Kent R. C. A. 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O, JANUARY 1i, 1931—PART ONW, OPIUM SMOKING DENS |Ricd, o the Oty Cownctl for = BANDIT GETS STRYCHNINE “FLOURISH IN HANKOW Manicipal Government Profits to Extent of About Three Mil- lions Monthly. By the Associated Press. HANKOW.—It is estimated that there are more than 2,000 opium smoking dens in this city, all of them flourishing. The deps'are under supervision of the municipal government of Hankow and the monthly revenue to the City Council runs as high as $3,000,000 (silver). This sum represents the greater share of the city's income and ttempts of the reformers to close the dens have met with strenuous opposition. A syndicate which maintains 48 Small dens have organized a protec- tive association and are engaged in ‘war against the syndicate. Al suthorities at Nanking have urged the Hankow officials to close up every den in the city, regard- less of influence or wealth, nothing concrete been the meantime, government continues to relentless the drug dealers of Shanghai. Seizures on the Yangtsze River below Hankow are becoming gaily occurrences national without being searched. EDGE SEES STEEG PARIS, January 10 (#).—The progress of negotiations toward a Franco-Amer- ican commercial treaty were reported to have been discussed when the Amer- ican Ambassador, Walter E. Edge, called on Premier Theodore Steeg yesterday. It was Mr. Edge's first visit to the premier since he returned from a holi- day In the United States recently. No communique was issued after the meet- large opfum smoking resorts has ap- | ing. uality That Endur Reduces this beautiful English‘period walnut dining room suite more than 3. $189. Clearance price now . 1930 price was See special window display of this suite Semi- Monthly Specimen Clearance Values $22.50 6x9-ft. Velvet Rug ...... $8.50 36x63-in. Axminster Rug ..... -$41.50 9x12-t. Velvet Rug Apartment Ib. capacity The $59 Mohair club chair Refrigerator, $95 Massive Wal- nut Hollywood $32,50 Walnut Chest of Drawers $59 Burl Walnut and Maple Over- lay Chifforobe ... Bunny Chair-.... $15.75 Mahogany Occasional Table . .. $5.95 Walnut Coffee Table .. ... $37.50 “Kroehler” Tapestry English $14.25 Junior Lamp and silk shade. $12.90 Lounge Lamp $645 at 50% Off $11.25 $4.25 ' $2(.75 $54.50 “Alaska” White Enamel Style 75. $277.25 $477.50 $16-25 $29.50 $29.50 $7.88 $2.98 $43-75 $7.12 : and silk shade. ... $14.75 Walnut Con- sole Serving Table. . $7.38 Former Value $189 Pharmacist Gives Robber Poison When He Pemands Narcotics. LONG BEACH, Calif., January 10 (). —Somewhere in Long Beach is & bandit who asked for narcotics and was given n.rlyclx':mgn::. o - L. Renfro, manager of a pharmacy, was alone in his y Yesterday. He looked up to see a man in the doorway, holding & m on him. ooy e i B fomes and be quick about fte > TEETH WITHOUT PLATES CROWN AND BRIDGEW( $5 35 Per_tooth Per DR. LEHMAN 406 Seventh Street Over Woolworth's & sad M Two Rooms, Kitchehette and.Bath Electrical la?rlg-n[on THE ARGONNE 16th and Columbia Road Reasonable Rentals nirance, 909 F St = Convenient Deferred Payments Arranged to Suit Your Individual Wish 119 The exact illustration of this suite by our artist shows the handsome details and lines. The buffet is 60 inches long, of high, graceful design. Scalloped apron =" front with four heavy legs, joined | with curved moulded stretchers. Beautiful woods enharce the ar- tistic design. Select American walnut is combined with Rus- sian Oak and Oriental walnut. The construction is high grade, being 5 ply on oak. The large china cabinet has full dome top, large center grilled door and drawer in base. Two-door con- sole server and 6-leg oblong ex- tension table. Note the heavy legs and beautiful sgretchers. .The host chair and § side chairs are upholstered in high-grade diamond pattern Jacquard ve- lour. The finish is beautiful dulled rubbed gloss. The quantity 9f these suites is limited, as it .is a clearance. There will be no more when these are sold. We advise an early inspection. *119 Sale Pl‘lce. Quality at Moderate Cost $169 Genuine Angora Mohair Living Room Suite An outstanding value of thé January sale. This living room suite is of a style and quality that will at once merit your con- sideration. Phere are 3 massive pieces, consisting of a large sofa, bunny back chair and club chair. With beautiful wood panel rails and base. Upholstered in genu- ine Angora mohair with matching velour on outsides with reverse sides of rayon moquette. Loose reversible spring cushions. Buy on Our Popular Deferred Payment Plan You Are Welcome to a Charge Account B - Jhe pfulius Lansburgh %mity\w, Go. n trance, 909 F St., N. W. \