Evening Star Newspaper, April 30, 1931, Page 32

USE OF METHANOL AS DENATURANT HIT Representative Dyer Tells Surgeon General Toll of Death Is Shocking. By the Associated Press. BT. LOUIS, April 30.—A letter to Surg. Gen. Hugh 8. Cumming of tl ‘United Bfiaks‘lflur!';‘u of l’uxblic ?n“"’? protestin; inst the use of methanol it , as a denaturant was sentative L. C. Representative Dyer wrote Surg. Cumming that the number of cases of . _ blindness and death from wood alcohol poisoning “have reached truly shocking proportions. ‘The Congress member said he re- ceived a reply from the surgeon general stating that the Public Health Service ‘was studying the problem of denatured llcohol which is widely sold as an anti-freeze solution, and that it was to GEN. FRIES IS SPEAKER Will Deliver Address at Tomb of Unknown on Mother's Day. . Gen. Amos A. will deliver the principal addvess Mother's day, W 10,. at services at the Tomb of the Unkn: soldl-under auspices of the A-flm ‘War Mothers. Mrs. Virgil McClure of Lexington, Ky., national president of War Mothers, will preside. Members are expected to at- tend from all parts of the country. | ‘The visitors also will dedicate !our‘ trees near the Lincoln Memorial to four | past national presidents of the or[lnl- zation. s abageid oy Prince Juan a Naval Cadet. DARTMOUTH, England, April 30 (). —Prince Juan of Spain’ entered the m Naval College here today as a His father, the Tormer King Al- ey, Whers I.hz.hld e vtslu.n‘ Beatrice, man's Inndnm.h Alfonso returned to London after luncheon. e, Soup and hot wine are being served to those who scale she Mannlichen Mountain, 1095 feet high, in the Ber- nese Oberla: THE MEXICOTOLETU.S. CITIZENS -REMAIN Tourists Who Overstayed Time, However, Must Com- ply Wit Regulations. By the Associated Press, MEXICO CITY, April cans who have entered Mexico as tourists and overstayed their six months’ time limit will not be deporte« for that oversight, but will be obliged to leave in case they do not wish to comply with tion regulations required for permanent residence. ‘The department of immigration an- nounced yesterday a check-up of foreigners made recently showed that 7,212 ‘Americans who came to the country as tourists have been here longer than six months. EVENING 30.—Ameri- ‘Tourist passports provide for a stay STAR, WASHINGTON, quired, in addition to satisfactory in. formation as to the reasons for wish- to remain in the country. 'he t announced that Americans - who have not enlued their permanent residence here and are no longer in the tourist to comply ‘with the m ditions and, case they decline, will be requested to leave. If they refuse to _do efther they will be dej ‘The steps will be taken, not only in the case of Ame ns, but of all foreijgners. To remain permanently in the country they '1“ be obliged to give that they will not be- come public charges or enuze in 'ork which would deprive Mexicans of.e ployment. Foreigners who Have alreag legalized their residence, however, | not be molested 1n their occupations. e - Mlle. Gladys Dupuy Marries. PARIS, April 30 (#.—Mile. Gladys Dupuy, daughter of Mme. Paul Dupuy, the former Helen Brown of Chicago, was married at noon to Prince Guy De Polignac, son of the late Prince Henrl De Polignac. The ceremony was performed at the church of Notre Dame De Grace by Archbishop Suard of Rheims in the presence of 500 guests. B 6 = INEW ARMY BOMBE - 10 BE FLOWN HERE b Plane Capable of Carryinu Ton of Explosives and Four Guns Undergoes Tests. By the Associated Press. SEATTLE, Wash,, April 30.—A new fighting arm for the United States Army was tested here yesterday—a bombing plane of huge proportions and radically different design than ships in service. Although performance statistics and other information were guarded as mil- itary secrets by the Boeing Airplane Co., builder of the new plane, it was u derstood the bomber is a low wing, all- metal mmflme. with & wing span of 86 feet. capable of carrying more than & ton of explosives, four machine CaA L 30, 1931. of ‘Two 575 horupo'er m'al'l on the wings, are said to give the bomber a service celling, with a full load and crew, of three miles level. " t, was at today. After 10 byloltufiuuie vlllhu v 'nb ym ld and Wi ulryAmynu COMMONS STUDIES BILL Wrovisions Will Allow Salvation & Army Reorganization. LONDON, April 30 (®.—A Select Committee of the House of Commons today approved two important features of the pending bill which will permit the reorganization of the Salvation Army. ‘These were election of & general by the high council of the organization rather than his appointment by a re- tiring general and vesting of property of the Army in the custody of a board of trustees. The measure at present is in com- mittee stage nller having passed its | | guns, mounted fore and aft, and a crew sécond reading. GIRL SCOUT EXHIBIT DEPICTS ACTIVITIES Display Is in Constitution Hall Where Nations’ Festival Is Presented. “The Girl Scout Trall an exhibit | arranged through combined efforts of 2,500 members of the organization, has been thrown open to the public in Constitution Hall in connection with the lhowlnl this week of “The Festival of Nations.” The exhibit is open from 3:30 to 5:30 o'clock each affernoon, prior to festival performances, which begin a% 8:30 p.m ‘The Girl Scouts, whose in the Virginia mountains is to bcnem from proceeds of the !eltlvll be guests at a Saturday | KOHLER of KOHLER performance beginning at 2:. n ocloek The Girl Scout exhibit illustrates a tivities of the order from the initial tenderfoot tests to the award of the | let” for proficiency. | include nature stud- | activities and community service. e_annual Court.of At will be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock in Constitution Hall. Miss Jill le.e{'.lu author lvf fornia Rangers,” & s to ama.y the mysterious uve-dwellnw there. % Harmony of oolor. ulmy of and at- tractiveness . 1 n dm feature all be had or eolor Always In: “Schafer Quality' M-l-n-lu E. G. Schafer Co. 4100 Georgia Ave. one ADams 0145 “Metropolitan” in white AR R AR AR AR A AR AR AR ARAAAAARAAR: be the subject of discussion at a con- ference of public health officers at rashington, D. C., April 27. Wo00DWARD & LOTHROP 10™ 11™ F AND G STREETS WoobpwaRrD & LLOTHROP DOWN STAIRS STORE and so-called methanol, sold l.l an snti- freeze solution at garages and filing stations. “In this connection,” he wrote, “sight £ Tomorrow—We Place on Sale... Manufacturer's Surplus Stock of Hartmann Wardrobe run'kS‘ and Tourobes m\m.notbelunolthgrmmme Pederal Government eliminated, on Jan- uary 1 last, the use of wood alcohol altogether as a denaturant in com- p.letdy denatured alcohol.” Congress member said methanol i dlngeroua to the public through in- halation and skin al tion and de- clared there is & need for a “fool- Fco( plan of control which will abso- jutely assure maximum protection to the people as & whole from wood alco- bcl isoning, whether by intake of , skin or lungs.” Representative Dyer asked the -Ir- neral for his geon ©co-gperation gwmfi( suitable remedial le(]&lltion the next Congress. BOYS’ FEDERATION TO CONVENE HERE E. K. Atkinson Announoes Accept- ance of Invitation at Rotary omorrow—Remnant Day Save ¥4 and More Remmant Day Merchandise is not returnable or exchangeable; not sent C. 0. D. or on approval; Phone and mail orders net accepted Tomorrew—Irregulars of Granite Chiffon and Service Silk Hose Many for the First Time at 78c Pai This Very Special Price o A new shipmeit of 1,200 pairs famous Granite Chiffon Silk Hose—for the first time at this extremely low price. With picot tops, plaited soles and smart French heels. A splendid color assortment. Also 1354 pairs Granite Service-w eight Hose ; some silk to top with lisle-lined hems and plaited soles, others with lisle hems and soles. In medium and light ‘shades. 360 Pairs Sheer Grenadine Silk Hose. with picot tops, plaited soles and Prench hcel! Irregulars of a much higher-priced hose—very npecully pflced tomorrow. Silk Underwear, $1.50 Costume Slips, 95¢ Were $1.95 Was $2.95 and $3.95 5 o Woze 81 e - 3 , of crepe de 1 bbb e AT nyon crepe.. In white, iesh and tea rose. Sizes A Special Selling— Women's and Misses’ Fine Imported Woven Sandals Manufacturer’s Samples— s 3 Wi 5 Regularly Priced From $6 to $12 we have purchased a special group of 140 pairs of High Quality Woven Sandals—to sell far below their regular price. Straps and oxfords in a variety of annc- tive weaves and colorings; high and low heel styles in the collection. Sizes 3)3, 4 and 45 B only—and net all styles in each size. sl 4 ; - 46 pairs W) e Kid & Den Pumps; 200 pairs Women's Pumps; strap and step-in pal m)ru Jimde Kid act KingnPumi $5.85. Now . styles, in patent leather, black and brown kid. High and low heel styles in the group. 20 Plki Men's Tan Calf Oxt l d()oodyur welt soles. C and D. Sizes 3 to 8 in lot. Were $3.95 to $6.50. NOW suvrvvvmnennannarnnnen [ ... 5188 ‘Were $5. No THE DOWN STATRS STORE 2 3 ’ . Junior Misses’ Shoes Special $1.95 100 pairs Junior Misses’ Pumps and Oxfords; including some manu- facturer’s samples—far below their regular vrke Of tan, patent leather and gun metal. Broken sizes, 8 to 8 @ Pairs Children's Keds Tennis Shoes: several m)u. Broken smes. Wer Girdles, 95¢ Were 51.50 and 52 61; an odd assortment of many styles. Greatly reduced because sizes are broken. 31 Girdles; mostly side-hook models. Greatly reduced beeuue of broken sizes. Were $3 and $5. No ‘THE DOWN BTAIRS rrolz Home Frocks, 95¢ Were $3.95 35. attractive styles, in gay fast color prints. Many with sleevss. Broken sizes. 1 At Savings of One-Fourth to One-Third In advance of their season, 0, B, crees s 8895 In this selling of fine, modern trunks, made by the Hart- mann Trunk Company, are wardrobe trunks, dress trunks, tourobes and Pullman cases at prices that are one-fourth to one-third less. All new pieces, just arrived on our floor. and so very specially priced we need hardly urge fhe wis- dom of prompt selection. . Woardrobe Trunks—Reduced ¥4 to 43 Formerly $50. Now Formerly $52.50. Now.... Formerly $70. Now. Now.... Cotton and Jersey Blouses, $1 Were $1.95 and $2.98 40, including—20 Cotton Blouses, with long or short sleeves; white, green, tan and blue; broken sizes, 34 to 40 —and Lang - sleeved Jersey Blouses, in eggshell, white, red, green and tan. Sizes 14 to 40 CHINA DEMANDS VISAS Passport Requirement Involves Entry Fee of $10 Gold. SHANGHAI, April 30 (). —Chinese authorities announced today that, tomorrow, all foreigners en- Women’s and Misses’ Spring Coats 513.75 Were $25 30; smart styles greatly reduced from this season’s stock. Of telga, treco crepe and novelty tweeds, in tan, green, skipper, black and mixtures. Untrimmed, or styles trim- med with lapin (rabbit), galyac, broadtail and wolf. Sizes 14 to 20 and 38 to 48. 10 Wom Misses’ Ra 5198 1o 98,98 THE DOWN STAIRS STORE s3 Were $5.95 1; standard size. 1; bachelor model. Formerly $105. Now. Formerly $65. Now. Formerly $60. Now. ; extra deep Formerly $75. Now. 1; extra deep size, Formerly $185. Now. 1; Jumbo model. Formerly $80. Now.. Dress Trunks—Reduced Y4 to 14 2; three-quarter size. Formerly $2850. Now.. 3; steamer size. Formerly $30. Now 2 3; steamer size. 8; three-quarter size. 2; three-quarter size, bachelor. 2; standard size. Formerly $70. 3; standard size. Formerly $75. there for settlement. CELEBRATION PLANNED 4,000 to Attend Anniversary of National Union Assurance Society. ‘The fiftieth anniversary of the Na- tional Union Assurance Society vfl.l be celebrated by its some 4,000 meml here at the Pythian Temple, 1012 N\lfl.h street, on the night of May 14 with a class ceremonial by two degree teams, An_entertainment lnd buffet supper. The committee on arrangements con- sists of John E. Rhodes, James A. Wil- lams, Arthur 8, Brorn, J. Harry Jones and Jack Marshall. _— LEGION HONORS DEAD ats. of jersey. covert and tweed. o black. Bizes 14 to 44 "Weré Now . . ..%8.95 THE DOWN STAIRS STORE Women's and Misses’ Dresses, $3 Ve A feature group of 37 Women's and Misses’ Dresses, in prints, stripes, plaids and high shades. Many smart styles—slightly soiled from handling. Broken sizes. 52 Women's, Misses’ and Little Women's Spring 27 Misses’ Dresses including—silk prints, sleeve- Dresses; light and dark prints and canton less chiffons and pastel colored evening crepes in black, linen blue and green. Also, a limited number of sleeveless chifTon dinner dresses, ‘Sizes 141020, ‘Mussed’ Were'$10; NOW ..ieevss 7; three-quarter size. Formerly $35. Now. S 1; steamer size. Formerly $3250. Now. Formerly 8. Newi'.li. o dresses. Sizes 14 to 20, 38 to 48 and 16‘ to 26%. Were $15. No Formerly $25. Formerly $27.50. Formerly $37.50. No;. o ;. 29-inch size. ow. Now. §; 29-inch size. Formerly $40. Now... SIDI BEL ABBES, Algeria, April 30 #) —An imposing monument to the “d of the French Foreign fa- mous fighting unit, was unve! ‘here today in the presence of former Legion- naires from all over the world, ‘The menument is in the form of the trunk of an firregular pyramid, sur- mounted by a globe. Nelrly 20 feet high, it is surrounded by feur figures of Legionnaires depicting soldiers of 1831, the year the corps was organized. It is hewn of Algerian onyx and bears the inscription “The Legion to Its Dead—1831-1931." Little Girls’ Dresses 95¢ Were $1.50 20; many lovely styles in sheer printed fabrics. Some mussed and solled. Sizes 1 to 3. 83 0dd Pieces, including creep- suits, blankets, vests, pisin colors, printed ~p combinations. e Were 3 bro Infants " Creepers; " Sofled e gloth ang printed Were 31.50. Lambskin Gloves, $1 Were $1.95 Slraw Hats, $1 Were $1.95 85; many attractive styles In assorted Spring colors. 20 Jersey Tyrbans. Halo Hats, Foit Hats and Berets Wers 31 and $1.95. Now 25¢ Handbags, $1 Were $1.95 and $2.95 30; including styles of tap- estry and leather. Also chil- dren’s handbags. Juniors’ Dresses $3.95 Were s5.95 12; various smart styles, in black and attractive plaitis. Sizes 13, 15 and 17. Novelty Jewelry, 25¢ Was $1 and $1.95 85 pleces; including 27 rings, 19 necklaces, 6 bracelets and 33 pins. Various styles and colors. Linen Handkerchiefs 2 for 25¢ Were 50c 60 Women's White Linen Handkerchiefs with colored corner designs and edges; some with hand-rolled hems, 30 Boxes Women's White Linen Handkerchiefs with colored corner designs Were 1. Boys’ Summer Ties Reduced to ] (¢ 33 32-inch Formerly $40. Now. 1 Shoe Trunk. Formerly $45. Now. 2; 29-inch size. Formerly $45. 8 Pallman Cases. Formerly $1S. T U Solid Leather Hand Luggage At 25% Off Maker’s List Prices A special purchase made several weeks ‘ago andoffered at most attractive savings. 10 Girly' Lucotte Wash Frocks, in fastcolors prints. Sized 14 Were 5295 100; Windsors and Four-in- n colors boys like. 8 pairs; the smart slip-on style, in tan. Sizes 7! to 8. Men’s Solid Leather Gladstone Bags Now. Now. Now. OUR SPECIALTY " 7 DENTISTRY v Of Character for LESS MONEY Here, we have the latest equip- ment and all modern pain-preventive methods to produce t Character. shes. khi and _other durable wash fabrics. Solled. Sizes 8 to Were $1.6! ....850 THE DOWN Bl'AlR.fl ‘sToRE. several Were 950 " Felt' and Hatsi colors, black. russet. black. russet. black. russet. Now. Now. Now. Now. Now, Now. Now. ‘Men's Solid Leather Hand Bag§ $17.75 russet. _brown. black. black. russet. black. russet. v Wome Nip-on Toves. "Were un m DOWN nAlM le THE DOWN DTAXM srou Now. ’ . . Now. Men’s Summer Pajamas, speciat $] ox 100 pairs; coat and slip-over styles, of a very good qulh(v of broadcloth; a variety . of plain shades. Popular “Universal” make. Sizes A to D. 122 Men’s Cross-bar Muslin Union Suits; 50 Men's Fancy Four-in-hand Ties, wool iS¢ good high-count material, Sizes 36 lined. Were $1. :o 40, :Ip‘eehl g . 8 Men's Blanket Robes, wit large pockets and braided 200 Men's White Broadcloth Shirts with Small, medium and large sizes. Were an unusually high luster which re- s & mains ll'.er laundering. Collar-at- 33 Men's All-wool Sweaters; siip-over tached neckband styles. Sizes sports style, in plain colors. 'Sizes 34 14 o Xl’/. in lot. Special. ..$1.25 1o 44. Were $3.95. Now........$1.95 THE DOWN STAIRS STORE. csevcesemenves . $28.75 black, black. russet. brown. k. i 18inch size; Now. Now. Now. Now. Now. _1; 20-inch size; russet. Dr. Freiot 407 7th St, N.W. Hovrs—d AM. * Sundays—10 A.M.