Evening Star Newspaper, March 27, 1931, Page 22

RESIGNED OFFICIAL Building Inspector Who Quit Tuesday Accused of Ac- cepting Bribe. .5 By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, March 27—Rollin C. Bastress, who retired last Tuesday as chief bullding inspector of New York, ‘was arrested early today on a charge of wecepting & bribe. His arrest followed indications that the city-wide iuvestigation voted by the State Legislature would be antici- pated by direct action against possibly vulnerabl: departments and officials on the part of the city administration. Prober Talks to Prosecutor. Bastress was uklen into custody Harold W. Hastings. Commissioner of Accounts James J. Higgins, who inves- tigated the building department along with 10 others at the request of Mayor James J. Walker, conferred with Hast- ings for an hour yesterday. partment on 3 ‘He S]::flh:ld l.: u’”mooo e admitted the Accu.;l:’: Bastress, 58 vears old, is a civil engl- need, his salary at.the time of his r‘e nr;%em W‘l.l '$6,000 a year. e conference between Higgins and Hastings gave rise to rumors that in- fllclmegh ‘would 316 sought. There was rumor the mayor would ask for resignations of several city officials | :l.ekl?h return from California next One Rumor Denied. himself has yet to t him which were mvemnr by the City One rumor—that Charles L. Kohler; director of Lhe*bud‘ei. might resign— :;?emzhe ll;fflgl‘l:ucltyx's ufllc!ltli life be- ve Investigal - mittee begins work. e Meanwhile, new serious accusations Patroimen Afarew G MeLavgniin wad en rew G. Richard Ganley. F o Two Women Testify. Ada Kelly, 22, charged that Mec- Laughlin had arrested her on framed evidence last October after he had of- fered her 'freedom if she would pay for it, and Mrs. Mary Sagull, still weak from a recent opera , charged McLaughlin and Ganly had entered her home while her husband was out, made }Im;mper advances and then arrested ‘Another development was the deci- slon by General Sessions Judge Bon- g on trial Monday without Isidor J. 1, also under indictment, who is ill. ‘The men who will be placed ‘WALKER CHANGES PLANS. Bxtends Western Holiday Two Days After Seeing Movie Man. .1‘3:6-7. He had contemplated leaving day. “I want to grab off & few more days of sunshine” he laughingly explained, but gave no further tion of his reason for extending the vacation. It | ‘was believed, however, he shifted plans to arrive in New York on a Sunday. Some believed a visit from Edwin Carewe, motion-picture director, had something to do with the change of Pope Receives Americans. VATICAN CITY, March 27 (A).— Pope Plus XI received in a private | audience today Col. John Maher, his wife and daughter, of Lincoln, Neb. e e Panama City is to have a new ath- Jetic stadium and greyhound racing Children's New Spring Coats’ and Dresses Chiidren’s new Spring wear- ing apparel at especially attrac- tive price reductions for Sat- $4.951,$5.95 ~Girls’ Coats, in the newest styles of the season. Sizes 1 to 14 years, ~~Girls’ Silk Dresses, in the most* wnmmmu Sizes ~“Brother and Sister” Coat Beret Sets. Sizes 1 to 6. Girls’ Straw Hats, $1.95 THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTO: NORMAN MAY PROPOSE AN INTERNATIONAL BANK London Financier’s Visit to T. 8. Linked With Project for ‘World Trade. By the Associated Press. T ety 1t Moy said yest on Norman, mzemor {7{ the Bank of England, who is due today in_the United States, is going to New York in connection with a for es- tablishment of an international bank to finance trade with new markets, pri- marily with Soviet Russia. ‘The British government has been ne- gotiating with Moscow in connection said, and apparently the Soviet State Bank has been invited to participate. — V. M. I Student Commissioned. fll’!’l.mu L. 8ims, a student at the Vir- SCARFS be presented by all the Methodist Churches in the District, at Foundry | Methodist Church, Sixteenth and P streets, tomorrow. THEBE three have leading roles in the pageant “Searchers for the Light,” to left to right, Rev. Edward G. Latch of Arlington M. E. Church, who will | They are, 1rom | BMember Master Furriers Guild portray the “interpreter of history”; Mrs. W. T. Cardwell, “America,” and Rev. A. M. Newell of Liberty Grove M. E. Church, who takes the part of the “geeker.” There are 112 persons in the cast of the pageant, augmented by a choir of 12 solo voices. charge of the pageant. ‘The Women’s Foreign Missicn Society of the churches is in FURRIER —Star Staff Photo. i | cuttings are the result of pruning the | ing, and ‘They will be | served,” roses in the city par 8 available a! 1328 G Street N. W. i the rule of “first come, first | will obtain, the officials as- D.' 0, FRIDAY, MARCH 2 MUSIC TASTE SCORED DIVORCED BY MAIL Americans Rated ‘16 Years 01d” | Boston Woman Given Decree by in Appreciation. Los Angeles Judge, on Depositions. COLORADO SPRINGS, March 27 uano“,mn(fl._u‘g; (/) —H. Howlett of the Radio Air - will Bervice Corporation of Cleveland, Ohio, tf the American public as “musically about 16 years old.” oy o t of all radio|divorced Mrs. Sgrah llstg:;;m;-fln? Brce Tusie,” Howlett . Bell. 3 l res! Worid do mot blsme the listener. 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Also smart suede gloves.—Street Floor. $2.00 Genuine Grenadine Silk $q .15 Hose 1 ‘Wonderfully sheer silk hosiery with anent dull finish and Pl top. Three-strand, 45-gauge quality with silk heel and plated silk foot. Every pair perfect. $1.25 Full-Fashioned Hose 3 Pairs for $2.25 New purchase perfect quality chif- fon silk hose, silk to_the top, with French heels and silk-plated foot. Also fine service-weight with garter top.—Street Floor. Satisfaction Since 1859 NGSPALA (£ 810-818 Seventh St. N.W. Children’s New Easter Hats Hundreds and hundreds of dainty new Spring hats in Tuscans, Lace Straws, Fancy Straws and Body Straws, Off- the-face and brim models in new trimmings, including ribbon and flowers. 31.00 $1.49 31.98 32.98 New Easter Millinery ‘Aglow With the Charm and Personality for Which King’s Palace Hats Have Been Famed for T hree Generations ] All fashion-loving Washington will flock to King's Palace tomorrow for smart Easter headwear—where low prices go hand in hand with foremost style and qual- You can always find your head size here—as well as exactly the hat you want. Every new Easter model, gayly trimmed with flowers and ribbons. $3 & $4 Values $9.77 $3.98 $5.00 ity. $5 & '$6 Values $6.95 to $7.50 Values Coats that dress up girls of 7 to 14 to.look 9 $5 9B are smartly semi-fitted, All have the new belts. 3 and 4 years .. collar. Slashed pockets % 92 ‘Tuscan and lace straws, trimmed with ribbons and Mothers Will Appreciate This Rare Value in their best! Tailored of colorful tweeds, flannels and the new Chingaline cloth. Many have fur- trimmed throws, others have capes, still others TOTS' FLANNEL COATS—Cape and s 98 throw styles of all-wool flannel with beret * to match. Red, ta Sizes 2, TWEED COATS $£.00 years. Tailored in simple, mannish style . with set-in raglan sleeves and notched GIRLS' SILK DRESSES of plain-cil- §¢y Q8 ored crepe de chine and silks. Chic bo- . & Jero jacket and peplum effects, with pleat- RA ed or flared skirts, Sizes 7 to 14........ 3 INFANTS’ SILK RADIUM WASH- ABLE COATS, in white, pink, and blue. Hand-smocked coats and broidere collars. Sizes 1 and 2 Hats, $1.00 and $1.49 Pokes, off-the-face models and close-fitting hats in flower sprays.—Second Floor. . New Cinderella Dresses Pascinating Spring frocks in printed pl?ue. basket weaves and Summery prints. Bolero effects, belts and buckles. White collars or $ red ties. Sizes 7 to 14. Also 10 styles in Fruit of the Loom panty dresses, sizes 2 to 6. —Second Floor, 1,200 Boys’ Easter Suits ‘At Prices to Create a Buying Wave! o iaid hggffl-"v‘:'fl — fm Dreu;‘yflb-piece -]uiud ?f Tich. mixtures. | J mannish fabrics, tailored for long Knlkers O O Al e s service. Coat, vest, two knickers one pair long trousers. Suits of quality in handsome new patterns, or one knickers and one long Sizes 8 to 16. trousers. ~ Sizes 8 to 16. 9 o Boys’ $10 Easter Suits Suits of character and fine s 85 woolen mixtures in new colors r and patterns. Coat, vest, two knickers or one knickers and one long trousers. Sizes 5 to 18 years. High-grade clothes for boys who. dress with pride. All- § 15 wool blue serge, blue cheviot and fancy mixtures, Two one of each. Sizes 7 to 20. Boys’ Caps Blouses 59¢ to 95¢ 47¢ and 55¢ Sweaters Neckwear 25¢ and 50c workmanship — taflored of fine Boys’ $12.75 Suits knickers, two long trousers or 69c to $1.95 Bell Blouses and Shirts, 79¢ Knickers $1.00 to $1.95 Street cape, Children’s Dept—Third Floor Ester Coat Sale! Come to King’s Palace Saturday for Stunning New - Fashions in Fabrics of Quality . New arrivals even surpass the values shown in the coats that have been the talk of all Washington in recent weeks! B In tweeds, twills, polo cloth, tricot and mannish fabrics. tailored and trimmed Throw collars, embroidered collars, {fur fabric collars, mannish collars, and all colors. Sizes 13 to 17, 14 to 20, 36 to 50 Arch P.N. —Covered Belted, straightline, models, Black to the smooth, ration. Sizes 34 to 46. Second Floor Boys’ & Girls’ $2.50 Perfect Foundation for the Emtir Costume . . . Corselette —Lined with Fine Cotton Fabric —No Rubber Touches the Skin This smart and scientific garment persuades the figure actually lose weight while wearing it. Absorbs all perspi- Made with swami brassiere. Regular, Extra and Double Extra Si in 1.00 Rayon Undies 550 2 for 4 $1.00 Panties Shoes Famous Dr. Harris Make 1.49 that provide & rfect support for growing s.‘r"’"" Ve feet—on sale at a sur- Y delu BGh Rar R || revon surment — tatored nce leather_and ‘e’ o Rubber Reducing with Fine Silk Fabric graceful lines of today's fashions—and you In peach color. Second Floor ~ Style ad Comfort in these new chairs ' Specially Priced for Easter Desk Chair A Queen Anne style desk chair with the charm of sim- plicity and curved lines, $|1675 A olid mahogany occasional chair in Colonial style, Note $28 Radio Chair A Coxwell radio chair in Queen Anne design. A light- er and very graceful style. $29 Easy Chair An English country style chair with deep, resilient reversible spring cushions. $38 ~ Club Chair English club style chair built to Embassy - specifications. 20 covers. Lounging Chair An upholstered lounging chair with high back. Choice of 20 covers. $58 A very new and un- usual looking chair; Embassy built. Choice of 20 covers. - English Style A chusic expressing dignibee this Charles of London style W. . Moses & Son; F Street at Eleventh