Evening Star Newspaper, June 7, 1931, Page 19

KWANGTUNG GIVES - CHINESETO.S. California Gold Strike and Rail Construction Drew Them From Homeland. Kwangtung Province, southern battle- fleld of warring Chinese factions, is the ! homeland of most of the Chinese in the United States, according to a bull tin from the National Geographic So- ciety. “Shortly after gold was discovered in California and the transcontinental railroads were in the making” the bulletin said, “Kwangiung immigrant laborers began to swell the United States immigration total. In 30 years | American_census takers counted more | than 105,000 Chinesc. | “The Fro\'lnce has also contributed | many of the 55000 Chinese in the | Philippines, many of the 23,000 in Hawail_and more than 1,000,000 each ! in the East Indies, Formosa and Siam. | Today there are approximately 61,500 | Chinese in the United States. Met West First. “The southernmost coastal province of China, Kwangtung, was the first region of China to associate commer- cially on a large scale with the West. When the first American ship sailed ! into the port of Canton, chief city of Kwangtung, in 1784, it was greeted by traders from Holland, Portugal and England. The Portugue:2 had paved the way for Western tracers when they visited the port for the first time about two centuries earlier. “Kwangtung is slightly more than ! twice the size of Pennsylvania, but it has more than four times as many in- habitants. The greater portion of the province is mountainous. The hills are largely unfit for cuitivation, but the fertile valleys and the coastal zone, in many places, produce three crops a year. The tropical climate affords year- round cultivation. “About 3,000,000 tons of rice are pro- | duced, but nearly 1,500,000 tons are im- | ported to feed the natives. Sugar cane, many vegetables, bamboo, tea, reed for matting and hemp are grown. Mulberry trees flourish, providing food for the | millions of silk worms that produce raw | material for more than $50,000,000 worth of exportable silk products an- nually. Kwangtung's tropical fruits— oranges and ginger—are far-famed. Rich in Minerals. “Vast quantities of minerals underlie the province. In a recent year the combined production of tungsten in | Kwangtung and Kwangsi Province, its western neighbor, was more than 3,120,- 000 pounds. It is estimated that Kwangtung_has more than 800,000,000 | tons of coal awaiting the miner’s pick. About 100,000 tons are mined annually. ;There are also tin, lead and manganese -/ deposits, while the' iron ore deposits are known to be extensive. “Silk weaving and knitting mills and | tanning and matting factories produce large volumes of articles that enter in | the trade of the province. Jade orna- | ments, articles of carved ivory, china- ware, firecrackers, drugs; fans, human hair ‘and pig bristles from Kwangtung are found on American markets, while American kerosene and American hydro- electric machinery and electrical appar- | atus give the province much of its light | and power. American condensed milk | and many other domestic products find | their way to the shelves of Kwangtung | grocery stores. Transportation Is Poor. “Lack of transportation has retarded Kwangtung's inland traders. The na- tives depend largely upon water trans- portation and the strong backs of coolie carriers. There are only about 260 miles of railroads in the province and they were built in recent years. Only about 25 miles of motor roads are to be found outside the cities and towns. “Kwangtung's progress is also re- tarded by frequent political disturb- ances. for it is famed as a hotbed of rebellion. When there is trouble in China, Kwangtung is almost certain to be involved. “Canton, leading Kwangtung city, has about one million inhabitants. About a quarter of a million native Chinese live in sampans, house boats and junks which are as thick as bees in a hive on the West River along the Can- ton waterfront, and on other water- ways whch penetrate the province. “The city, fifth largest in the Re- public and the so-called capital of South China, has thrived in spite of its politically restless inhabitants. Until the early years of the present century it was a maze of narrow, odorous streets flanked with dingy, low buildings. The inhabitants resented attempts of engi- neers and foreign business men to in- ject modern methods into Canton life. While the old portion of the city still has its narrow streets, Canton now has | some wide avenues and new parks adorned with beds of flowers. Even in portions of the old quarter, low, dilapi- dated buildings of flimsy construction have given way to modern business structures, many of which house for- elgn business offices.” ANNUAL DINNER HELD BY PHI SIGMA KAPPA Fraternity Celebrates G. Achievements for Year With Entertainment. w. ‘The annual graduate dinner of Lambda Chapter, Phi Sigma Kappa, of George Washington University, was held last night at the fraternity house, 1822 I street, with a dance following at the Indian Spring Country Club. The dinner was the occasion for celebration of the achievements of the chapter during the year in scholarship, interfraternity competition, college ac- tivities and honor socleties. Ernest Parker, president of the chap- ter, was toastmaster, and addresses were by Dr. John R. Donaldson, dean of Columbian College; Dr. Elmer Lewis Kayser; Carroll Doering, in a speech “to the graduates”; John W. Thacker, “from the graduates”; Dewitt Bennett, “from the pledges.” Presentation of awards was by William Hoover, jr. ‘The five graduates of the fraternity honored last night were John W. ‘Thacker, Henry L. McClellan, James R. Murphy, Howard M. Murphy and Frank H. Weitzel. Guests were Dr. and Mrs. John R. Donaldson, Dr. and Mrs. Elmer Lewis Kayser, Prof. Alan T. Deibert, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Batt, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Huff, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Earll, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Estes, Dr. Thornwall T. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Robb, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Des Jardins, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wallick and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wenderoth. CONFEDERATE VETERAN IS MARRIED AT REUNION By the Associated Press. MONTGOMERY, Ala., June 6.—A romance that started at the annual Confederate Reunion at Biloxi, Miss., last year blossomed into marriage here yesterday as Gen. J. C. Hooks of Win- chester, Va., and Mrs. Alice Glass of | Waco, Tex., took the vows of wedlock. Gen. Hooks, 82 years old, is a super- annuated minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. The marriage is his third one and the second matri- monial venture of his wife. | They first met in Biloxi. This week they met 2gain at the Confederate Re- "mn"l&:e. and the wedding followed Graduates LOCAL GIRLS FINISH STUDIES 3 WITH HONORS. Upper: Miss Josephine Lee of 1661 Crescent place, who will receive the A. B. degree frcm Wheaton College, Norton, Mass., on June 16. Miss Lee is a member of the Arts and Science Club. She was art editor of the college yearbook last year and was recently voted the most ingenious girl in her class. Lower: Miss Suzanne Shepherd, daughter of Mrs. Withers Shepherd, who has just gaduated from the East- man School. She was awarded the Bliss prize fcr the best essay on La- fayette. Miss Shepherd has now gone to West Point and will return the first of next week. —Underwood Photo. PROCTOR ELECTED BY .. L ALUMN D. C. Justice New President of General Association. Wheat Heads Law Group. Justice James McPherson Proctor of District Supreme Court last night was || elected president of the General Alumn |} Association of George Washington University at a meeting of the associa- tion at the Willard Hotel. Chief Justice Alfred A. Wheat at the same time was chosen as president || of the law alumni group. Other officers elected included the following: Vice presidents, Rev. Paul Sperry, representing lumbian College; May Paul Bradshaw, assistant principal of Business High School, representing the Graduate School; Borden, representing the School of Medicine; James ' Robert Kirkland, assistant district_attorney, representing the Law School; Dr. Dellinger of the Bureau of Standards, representing the School of Engineering; Dr. Malcolm _ Gibbs, president of Peoples Drug Sto School of Pharmacy; Agnes Inch Kin- near, principal of Ellot Junior High School, representing the School of Education; Dr. Sterling V. Mead, senting the School of Dentist: % Price of the Department of Agriculture, representing the Veterinary School; treasurer, Margaret Maize, and assistant | treasurer, Ermyntrude Vaiden. Other Officers Named. The Law_Association named as vice presidents William L. Symons, Clarence A. Miller and Matthew O'Brien; as sec- retary, Helen Newman; as -treasurer, George W. Dalzell, and as members of the Executive Committee, Olive Geiger, || Frederick C. Dezendorf and H.'Clay Espey. Three alumni trustees of the univer- || sity were present at the meeting of the General Association and were called upon to speak—Harry C. Davis, secre- | tary of the board of trustees, who has served as an alumni trustee for 20 years; | Chief Justice Wheat, who has just been | elected, and Stephen E. Kramer, as- sistant District superihtendent of schools, recently re-elected by the alumni. Marvin Teélls Progress. Dr. Cloyd Heck Marvin, president of ||/ told the alumni of the | the university ogress during the past| institution’s year. The upon the death of Dean Howard Lin- coln Hodgkins, expressing gratitude for | his many years of service to the univer- | sity and to its alumni. { The meeting was followed by a recep- tion and dance in honor of the June graduates held under the joint auspices of the general, law and medical groups. !| TIMOTHY-J. QUIRK HEADS Re-elected With New Officers for Year—Card Party Winners Announced. Timothy J. Quirk has been re-clected grand knight of Spaulding Council, Knights of Columbus, it was announced yesterday. Others re-elected were: J. Fred Brady, deputy grand knight; J. Herbert Walsh, chancellor; R. J. Werner, recording secretary; O'Donnell, financial secretary; O'Brien, warden; J. W. McCormick, inside guard; F. H. Huneke, treasurer for a thirty-third term; F. J. Creamer, jr., advocate; Rev. Edward W. Roach, chaplain; M. T. Dougherty, outside guard; J. H. Zabel and J. M. Tabler, delegates to the chapter, and T. K. Gallaher and F. P. Sheehy, delegates to the building company. Charles G. Fugitt and J. T. Baden were chosen trust trustees. Tt also was announced that the sea- | son card party prizes were won by Mrs. A. E. Nowell, first, and J. C. Tate, sec- ond, for bridge, and Miss Bessie Mer- rick, first, and Mrs. A. M. Alcorn, sec- ond, for 500. Ends Life ;Jith Target Gun. Dr. Daniel Le Ray || John Howard || representing_the || assoclation adopted resolutions || THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, JUNE 7, LAST DAY the store When unable to vis Marion White, our ex- pert shopper. Of Our Busiest write to NGS PALA(E 810-818 Seventh St. N.W. 1931—PART: ONE. picoted top. All Washington Will Flock Hee Tomorrow for These New purchase of beautiful, sheer quality Grenadine dull finish silk hose, full-fashioned and made with 3-strand, 48-gauge. Summer colors. 7DAY JUNE BARGAIN SALE Cradle sole. New Many styles and colors. Street Floor Summer Dress Fashions 500 Dresses, Worth $3.95 Silk Pique Silk Flat Crepe Cotton Mesh_ Silk Prints Eyelet Embroidered Regular and extra sizes, 14 to 50, in these cool, charming and alto- gether lovely dresses for street, sport and vacation wear, New sleeveless and short sleeve models and both one and two piece models in the cotton mesh types. White, flesh, peach, rose, orchid, pink, Nile, maize, honeydew and sparkling prints. Ready-to-Wear Dept. g 400 Dresses and Ensembles Worth $5 and $6 Eyelet Embroidered Batiste Silk Flat Crepe Shantung Canton Crepe Polka Dots Silk Prints Sizes 14 to 48 in Summer's smartest new fashions—dresses of quality and beauty at a sale price. Street, after- noon and evening models, also the popular Summer suits. Complete range of solid colors and an immense selection of gay prints. .95 700 Dresses and Ensembles Worth $6.95 and $7.95 Chiffon Shantung Suits Washable Crepe Canton Crepe * Al sizes, 14 to 48. Popular colors and favorite high shades—and a wonderful assortment of prints. Newest draped, flared, ruffies and jacket fashions, every dress a mar- vel of value at the June Sale price. 95 400 Dresses and Ensembles Worth $8.95 to $10.95 Chiffon Rough Crepe Shantung Washable Crepe Georgette Printed Silks Dunlap’s Rayon Jacquards Sizes 14 to 48, in dresses of high dis- tinction—street, afternoon, sports and Sunday nite dresses, embroidered dresses, two-tone suits and Shantung suits. Street shades, high shades, col- orful prints. Quality dresses at a won- .95 ZOerfect enadine Hose erful saving. June Sale Specials $1.00 Handbags, 55¢ Real leather and simulated leather bags. Pouch and envelope shapes in black and popular_colors. Street Floor $1.00 Blousettes, 50c Slip-ons, tuck-ins and overblouses in batiste, voile and lawn. Plaids, dots and solid colors. Sizes 34 to 42. $1.50 to $2.00 36-Inch Laces, 89c Yard All-overs and flouncings in Alen- con, Spanish and Chantilly laces in black, white and colors. Also 25 shades in georgette crepe. Street Floor. P. & G. Laundry Soap 6 for 25¢ ‘The household favorite. Limit, 12 cakes to & customer. Sateen Pillows, 39¢ 3 for $1.00 | These flowered sateen pillows are filled with Kapok and bound with tape. . » 29c Avalon Hair Nets 19c Dozen Cap shape hair nets, fully guaran- teed. All shades. Street Floor Children’s Rayon Under- wear, 25¢ 600 pieces non-rayon vests, bloomers, French panties and cos- tume slips in flesh and peach. Sizes 4 to 14 years. Second Floor, Children's Dept. 25¢ Pillowcases, 15¢ Ea. 45x36 and 42x36 pillowcases, per- fect quality; free from starch. Street Floor | 59c Men’s Union Suits, 39¢ Sizes 36 to 46 in athletic union suits of white checked nainsook. 59c Men’s Shirts and Drawers, 39c Ea. Balbriggan shirts and drawers; short sleeve shirts in sizes 38 to 46; ankle drawers in sizes 34 to 44. Men’s Pioneer Suspenders, 37¢ ‘Dress suspenders, also police and firemen'’s styles. Men’s $1.00 Shirts, 69¢c Collar attached style in white, colored and fancy broadcloth. Sizes 14 to 17. Men’s Rayon Shorts, 37¢ 50c white and colored rayon shorts in sizes 30 to 40. Men’s 25¢ Fancy Socks, 18¢c 3 pairs for 50c. In rayon and lislé.” Many new patterns. | Street Floor Boys’ Wash Suits, 55¢ Sizes 3 to 8 in fast-color suits of | white, solid color and combination color fabrics. Boys’ Long White Trousers, 95¢ Straight leg and sallor styles. Sizes 10 to 18. Boys’ Blouses, 39c Made with collar attached and in sport-collar styles. Of broadcloth and percale. Sizes 7 to 15. Boys’ Wash Pants, 55¢ Well-tallored crash and khaki pants in sizes 6 to 15. Boys’ Bathing Suits, 89c Combination style with belt. Sizes /[N 26 to 34. Street Floor “Temptation” Hose, 29¢ Perfect quality Chardonize rayon ||} hose with French heels. Popular | colors. $1.00 Bemberg Hose, 55¢ i Full-fashioned Bemberg hose, | slight irregulars. Famed as the | rayon hosiery de luxe. 2 pairs for $1.00. 59¢ Rayon Underwear, 39 ! Dulesco rayon garments includ- ing regular and extra size bloomers, also chemises in sizes 34 to 42. Pink and peach. | Children’s Socks, 15¢ | 25¢ to 50c lisle and rayon socks including half-socks, socks and “whoopee” socks. N.Z‘em and ir- | regulars. i Boys’ Union Suits, 35¢ 3 for $1.00. White checked nain- sook suits with elastic knit insert in back. Sizes 8 to 18. |} $2.00 Hi-Twist Silk Hose, 88¢c Irregulars of 2 and 3 strand dull finish chiffon silk full-fashioned VENICE, Calif., June 6 (#)—Mrs. Douglas Shearer, sister-in-law of Norma Shearer, motion picture actress, ended ! her life with a rented target pistol in front of a shooting gallery today. Il health was blamed, . hose. ; Outsize Silk Hose, 79¢ ' Special! Lovely New Sizes 34 to 44 Lace-Trimmed or Tailored Two models sketched—many others here] too, at this low price. Of Del Ray (rayon) satin, taffetine | and rayon flat crepe. Bandette, | lace-top, princess and built-up styles. Lace-trimmed top and bot- tom, lace-trimmed top with shadow hem; and_tailored slips with deep hems. 42 and 50 inch lengths. White and pastel shades. Of French crepe and pure-dye silks. Form-fitting, princess and low back models. Trimmed top and bottom with beautiful, deep laces or with hem bottom; also tailored slips with hemstitched top and three-inch hem. White and pastel shades. 42 to 50 lengths. Sizes 34 to 44.—Second The above $1.00 Floor. . Perfect Quality Famous $1.59 Value—In Sizes 81x99 & 81x90 Particular housekeepers everywhere prefer “Sleepwell” sheets because of superior wearing c qublities and freedom from starch. 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Other Special Groups $2.98 & $3.50 85 Genuine South American Panamas | Superfine quality—in the fashionable medium shapes. : large and s5 Men’s Perfect SHIRTS 95 paill $1.50 and $2.00 Values Thrifty men will hurry here for Mflh-mde “Susquehanna” shirts at low price! Tailored of white, plain colored and fancy broadcloth, woven madras, jacquard madras and rayon stripe fabrics. Collar at- tached, separate ocollar and neck- band styles. Guaranteed fast colors. Sizes 13Y; to 18 Street Floor Nationally Known ARCH SHOES New Mill Purchase Cool Wash Fabrics At Such a Low Price! 39-Inch Printed Chiffon Voile 36-Inch Printed Dimity 39-Inch Printed Batiste 39-Inch Plain Colored Voile 36-Inch Plain Colored Broadcloth What wonderful economy in cool Summer frocks this year when such quality fabrics as these can be bought for so little! Choose from the season’s favorite sheer materials, all of beautiful texture and in guaranteed fadeless colors. 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Hundreds of new Summer tie-back curtains with ruffied valance and rayon overstitching in colors of rose, blue, green and silver. 2% yards long. $3.98 "... $2.98 6x9 Grass e S ro .. $125 75¢ Cm‘:’h:lel, Yd. ll 1/2 in a 1.00 $1.00 & $1.50 Full-Fashioned Silk Hose' Seconds of pure thread silk hose in chiffon and service weights. Dress up the home for Summer at s saving.