Evening Star Newspaper, April 3, 1931, Page 23

/ YHE EVEN " PARKWAY TRAFFIC PROBLEM STUDIED Plan Sought to Prevent <Jams in Potomac Area Dur- - ing Cheriy Blossom Time. New traffic regulations to relieve con- gestion in Potomac Park during the poriod the Japanese cherry trees are in bicom will bs put into effect on Monday or Tussday, as a result of conferences held todsy. - Capt. R. C. Montgomery, in charge of the park police force, and Represen- tative Frank W. Bowman, Republican, of West Virginia, member of the House District Committee, made an inspection of the congested area today and dis- cussed relief measures. Capt. Montgomery is in_conference this afternoon with Maj. Pratt and In- spector Brown of the Traffic Bureau. “"Capt. Montgomery and Representa- iMencken Swaps Views on “Riot” With' Arkansan Tells Editor Who Offered “Relief”’ That Maryland Is Supplied. | By the Associated Press. BALTIMORE, Md., April 3.—The Baltimore Sun prints telegraphic ex- changes between W. S. Sorrells, jr. | editor of the Pine Bluff (Ark.) Com- mercial and H. L. Mencken, Baltimore author, regarding the Communist dem- | onstration yesterday in the Maryland House of Delegates. The message of the Arkansas editor follows: “We note with profound regret that the conditions in Maryland are such as | to precipitate a riot at your State Cap- itol Building. Through you Ark!nsu‘ sends its deepest sympathy to those un- liquored. The great city of Baltimore is overrun by hungry and remorseful Hoovercrats from below the Potomac, but all of them are:being cared for. The so-called riot at Annapolis was staged by evolutionists. Not a single drop of white Protestant, Nordic_blood was shed. ntial to editor: I am sending you 10 cases of 15-year-old Maryland rye marked hymn books.” The following telegram from Sorrells was recelved by Mencken: “Well done. Damn the riot. Rush the hymn books. Although the new post office for 19 years ago, the huilding has just been completed WALK STAR. WASHI 'ON, D. C , FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1931. SONG SELLER FINED Following a conviction by a jury, Dis- trict Supreme Court Justice Peyton Gordon yesterday impos:d a fine of $100 on Abe Schrott, who operates a news stand in front of the Veterans’ Bureau. Schrott had been convicted of | wholesale selling of song sheets in vio- lation of the national copyright laws. Assistant United States Attorney [\7ames R. Kirkland told Ahe jury that | Schrott had sold 99 sheets of the song January 19. The sales were made, it | Northalleton, England, was sanctioned | was shown, without permission of the | copyright 'owners. Attorney Joseph Stein represented the defendant. -OVER Featuring a Splendid Group of Relief Type Shoes l Phone NAtionat 1133 The House of Courtesy hilipsborn e ELEVENTH ST —BETWEEN F&G Easter Fashions Look Ahead Assemble Your Spring Wardrobe Saturday Our alteration department promises that all minor alterations on anything purchaised Saturday will be finished and delivered in time for wear Easter. We have received hundreds of new things for the “last-minute” shopper’s selection. Have you used the facilities of this fashion institution lately? Choose your frocks where trained salespeople serve you efficiently, and where there are spacious fitting raoms for your comfort and convenience. \ five Bowman are to take a station Sun- day afternoon near the bridge on Four- feenth strect, which is the real neck of the Eoitle, to see how, it can best be felieved. The new traffic regulation | fortunate persons who are suffering | with hunger pains in your State. When Arkansas was in distress your own State | among others was so_kind as to con- { tribute through the Red Cross, hence Whether vour Easter prome- nade be on_avenue or hoard- walk, youll find Walkover Fresco Tie - choose now for Easter will be put in effect a day or two later. Capt. Montgom:ry explained the problem to Representative Bowmar, who was caught in the jam last Sun- day. He pointed out that there are three principal streams of traffic flow- ing into Potomac Park—from Four- feenth street, Seventeenth street and further west past the Naval Hospital &nd the Lincoin Memorial. He called attention that the traffic through the up by tourists who sight- rid: leisurely alorg. He emphasize rm policy of not herding these tour- ts and 1ushing them through or of “bawling them out.” 1 The plan they worked out is, broadly «to have all southbound traffic on Fourteenth street to the Highway Bridge | turn off to the right and g;, parkway just _south idgs between ihe Tidal Basin and | the Washington Channel. This_rout- fhg of irafic to Highway Bridge the H ghway Bridge on the line of Fif- teenth stre:t 1 - They will seck the co-operation of the District police to shut off all east ind wesi traffic from entering Four- teenth strect at Water or at C street, | us leaving five outlets like fingers on | e hand through which treffic out of Potoma: Park east can be diverted— {1) straight across Fourteenth street into the park toward the outlet bridge | stween the Potomac River and the idal Basin, (2) to the left just north of the bridge on Fourteenth street, (3| and 4) to the left into the park and to the right into Water street, just south 6f the Bureau of Engraving and Print- ing, and (5) to the right into C strect ~-besides straight north on Fourteenth street. * It is recognized that the bridge on Fourteenth street is not wide enough and it is proposed that this eventually be “widened, perhaps 40 feet toward the railroad embankment, and Possibly relief may later be afforded by erecting another bridge on the east side of the railroad embankment, across Washington Channel to Water street. e Marriage Licenses. ~ Ludwig C. Grimmnitz. 27, and Margaret L. nn, 23: Rev. Joseph M. Moran , 22, and Catherine E. Rev. Frederick 'W. Perkins. Wwinters, 24, and Dorothy M. Alfred i , 25, and Rev. W. S. Abernethy. rdon, 23, this city, Angeles, Calif. . Jones. 24.” this city, an: .’ 23, Lanham, Md; Re min H Melton. =James O. Sutton, 21, and Edna M. Collins, 19: Rev. Prancis J. Egan G. Edward Stamper, 23, this city, Jldrsd O orawtord. "33, "abetha, K 3 . Wheeler. Eiwood §. Henry, 27, and Helene Williams, Ernest C. 3 1arold O Braviier; 24. and Adelle Monroe, n. 23 Philip 'Go, Brown. 19, Thomi d Violet v. Ben- and ans.; urphy. and Nannie Sweeney, adoiph. nch. 40, and Della C. mond. Va: Rev. H. P. Strack. r Marshell, 23, this- city, and Edna 19, Mariboro, Md.: Rev. Allan F. hin M. Les. ir.. 30, and Beatrice K. En- 1. 24: Rev. John Weidley. Ryland R. Warburton, 22. this city, Leoia M. Anderson, 24, Richmond, Va.; John E. Briges. Rovert L. Bvans. 24 and Althes E. Hull v pin. 2 28, and Lena Jones, Allan F. | 8, f Posre. hn R. Welles. 33, Wyalusing, Pa.. and Eldridge, and Rev. | ungrateful that the park police have a | ly nourished but also Ethel Seago. 32. Greenwood, 8. C.. Rev. Wil- Tam elt helton. J. Brown. 23, and Thelma G. Al- | Ban, oth of Baltimore, Md.; Rev. Pat- rick' J. Bogley. { Lewis P. Alién, 25, and Prances E. Dungan, 21; Rev. Jjobn E. Prederick der, 42. Connersville, Ind Tiitle. 35, Lebanon, Pa. Rev. son. 48, and Irene H. Pierce, Thomas. . rank. 22. and Marie T. Loush- Va.; Rev. Wil- e, N. C. and| Hatch, 35, this eity; Rev. Henry | Dennis, 28. this eity. and ! Lyon Park, Va.; nd Laura M. Brown, Beattr, 21. and Rosa_O. Humphries, :9. both of Alexindria, Va.; Rev Henry W. Tolson Bernard 8. Hobson. 22, and Essie B. Cond- h of Richmond, Va.; Rev. John de E_Terrill, 24. and Josephine Fd- v. W.'S. Abernathy George B. Martin, 24, and Harriet Ross, 25" Rev. Chasteen Smith ‘Theodore R. Wilson. 26. Chester. Pa.. Gertrude E. Ridgly, 23, this city; Rev. Z. B Phillips. Claug monds, 22 James 8. Holmes, 33, and Helen Whitwell, 3: Rev. Albert J. McCartney. J. Irwin Bolotin, 20; Rev. Abram Simon. SIAM KING IN CH INA | SHANGHAL April 3 (#).—The King and Quten of Siam, en routs to America, where the King will undergo treatment for an ey: malady, arrived here today aboard the Empress of Japan. Dr. C. T. Wang, Chinese foreign min- ister, went abcard the liner and wel- eomed them to China in the name of G>on. Chiang Kal Shek, head of the Na- | ticnalist government at Nanking. CONNECTICUT AVE. AT TILOEN STREET You've Never Tasted A Dinner So Good For So Little Friday, April 3rd Special Dinner—$1.00 Served from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Choice of Presn Fruit Cup rn .‘.1“‘ Beef Boulllon Cholce of: Grilled Salmon with Cream Sauce Scallops, Tartar Bauee Midnon.” Masnroom Sauce Choice of two: 3 Mashed White Turnips Buttered Sliver Onions Pried Pillet of Choice of: Perfection Ealad of Lett: on Hearts uce. Roquefort Dressing Cholee of: Blueberry Puddin: Cocoanut Lager Cake A Coffee, Chocolate. and | 24, and Bessie Keminsky, | 1 | we feel that not to reciprocate would be | Therefore we offer, if you | think the conditions justify it, a ship- ment of our surplus food to be distr'b- uted by you personally. This is a splen- did chance to placate yourself with your own people.” Mr. Mencken replied: “In the name of the Christian people of Maryland free State I offer heartfeit. thanks. Fortunately, the report of th> famine in these parts is groundless Every Marylander is not only adequate- satisfactorily Shoes giving you enjoyable comfort, and style that all will admire. The Spring models are light and snugly fitting. wolrs Ui Dull Kid After- 9.50 noon Tie, Grey $ -Qver Shop Reptile Trim ..., 929 F Street EASTER FLOWERS Three Convenient Stores Overflowing With Choicest Cut Flowers and Plants! 807 14th St. N.W. Metro. 7433 The House of Courtesy p ELEVENTH ST. The great celebrated “Best the next Market . Spring Flower Festival is Sunday, Enjoy the Affords”—but pay little for your flowers. | Easter Lily Plants $|.29_$ .49 and up Tulip Plants $|.29 and up Cineraria Plants 5'.29 and up A profusion -of beautiful Hydrangeas, Hyacinths, Primroses and other colorful Spring plants at equally attractive prices. Celebrate the Great Festival in a Fitting Manner at Small Expense C. & C. Flower Stores 804 17th St. N.W. Metro. 7945 609 12th St. NNW. Metro. 9369 hilipsborn =BETWEEN Fa&G . Phone National 1133 REPEATING AN UNUSUAL SALE OF FUR COATS $79.50 There will probably never be another season when we shall be able to offer such wonderful fur coats at this low price. Featuring— Black Pony Karakul Paw Silver Muskrat Natural Muskrat Sealine* with Ermine or Plain Silver and Natural Muskrat Combined *Dyed Coney. A $10 Deposit Will Hold Your Fur Coat With Small Monthly Payments and Free Storage Until Fall Select Fur Coats 5185 Raccoon, Siberian Squirrel, Jap Weasel, Hudson Seal* with Ermine or Plain American Broadtail with Squirrel *Dyed Muskrat. Red Fox Pointed Fox Black Fox A Timely Event for Easter Beige Fox Dyed Cross FOX SCARFS 25 Fluffy full skin foxes that will “make” your Easter costume. Fur Department—Third Floor and late Spring COATS $25 i $39.50 Complete Selection for Juniors, Misses and Women Again for Saturday PURE DYE SILK LINGERIE and SLIPS It is no new story for us to hear that Philipsborn is known as a shop of fine coats, and we know that we deserve this reputation. These coats are of rough weave sl,vsm r;luu trimmed with Teddies Mole Galipan* Squirrel *Coney. Also Camelshair and Tweed Sport Coats $25 Pony Galyak Broadtail Lapin® Ermine Wolf Btep-ins French-Panties New Selection of BAGS $2:95 and $5 Spring bags to match or con- trast your Easter ensemble. Of fine leathers, crepe, patent and of varied hues. COAT Replicas $59.50 1, $89.50 Couturier’s models of finest fabrics, trimmed with supple pelts of ermine, silky galyak and dyed white fox. FROCKS AND GOWNS - For the discriminating wom- an and miss... finest pure dye crepe silk suits, tailored frocks and gowns for afternoon and formal oceasions. ‘The Berkley Bag $295 BEVERLY SHOES Polka Dots, Prints and Crepe FROCKS $15 For Women and Misses Choose this clever perf oxford in seasand or pin seal. $6.50. orated black —will be worn under the Easter coat. - Tailored frocks and silk suits seem to be the choice of fashion-wise femininity. We have a splendid collec- tion of these types in our Pin- Money Shop as well as cock- tail frocks, afternoon and evening gowns. Perforated sport pump in sea~ sand morocco. .50, Pin-Money Shop Second Floor Smart three-eye oxford, in seasand kid, with brown kid trim. $6.50. Shoe Department—Fifst Floor