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MEXICO MAY BAR 1.5, BANK BRANCH Chamber of Deputies Asks| Withdrawal of National City Office. BY A. ALCANTARA PASTOR. Returns Home SCREEN STAR BACK FROM TRIP TO EUROPE. Bpecial Dispatch to The Star. CO CITY, July 30.—Closing of | the Mexico City branch of the National | City Bank of New York and with- drawal of its concession to conduct op- erations in Mexico are demanded by the | Ohamber of Deputies. The bank is ac- cused of obstructing Mexico's monetary | reform and of causing a further drop | in the price of siiver, which threatens numerous business concerns with ruin. A motion was passed by the Cham- | ber this week asking the Mexican treas- | sury department to take drastic ncnnn‘ against any foreign bank not co-oper- ating whole-heartedly with the govern- | ment's efforts to improve silver and sta- bilize foreign exchange. | Bank's Agents Blamed. | The National City Bank is charged with detailing agents to comb the coun- uation is aggravated, bacause the drop | in the price of silver threatens with bankruptcy a large number of firms un- able to stand losses involved in payment in silver of outstanding gold credits. Debtors, anticipating a -reaction. have been selling gold at the present favor- | able quotations to liquidate their ac- Counte m silver. One local department store is reported to. have thus lost 1,500.000 pesos (8750,000) in three days | because it is unable to refuse to accept | payments. Dollar at New Peak. Meanwhile, the dollar has reached unheard-of high quotations. .The peo- F are eager to convért their' money to doll: ars, which are expected to rise still more before the panic subs However, wise people are buying at the present low quotations, con that a reaction will be forthcoming once gold Is exhaus sted 1931 DOG CAUSES suIT Owner Becks Recovery of Duty | Paid on Returning With Pet. MINNEAPOLIS, July 30 (#) —The eitizenship status of a dog nv\al!s‘d de- termination in Federal Customs Court today A. Davis, Duluth, said he had the dog when he entered Canada for a short trip, but negler‘!fld to list it among his 0ssessions n he returned to the United S'lt!i [ mnm: officials ruled he should pay duty. He did under protest and brought action for recovery of the money. The court took the case under Last 2 Becker” ¢ | munistic LILLIAN GISH, age and screen star, shown as she ived in New York City from Europe. She sald she b\nldmt up her health. COMMUNISM IS FLAYED had been resMn% and e | “Murderous anodsm' Attacked by Maj. Gen. Amos A. Fries at Alexandria. Spéclal Dispatch to The Star. | "ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 30.—"Com- munism is the most murderous. despot- ism the world ever saw, and:all the horrors of the World War put fogether have not equaled the hurmr- of Com Gen. Amos Fries, lnrmer rhlel o( me Chemical arfare Service, U. S. Army, in an ess before an invited audience of the tional Order of Protestant Clubs in d Fellows' Hall last night. x-Capt. C. P. M. Lord of the Wash- ington Police Department outlined the history of the Protestant religion. He | said that the United States had pered because it was founded in the Footsteps of religion and urged the aul- dience to see to it that the Protestant Church came into its own. Rev. William McDougall, the “radio | preacher,” stated. that if the American | people will awaken to a realization of | their responsibilities and obligations, we need have no fear of Communism. He said that religious liberty is mot pos- gible if ‘we separate the church and Bnr the purpose of the National Order of Protestant Clubs. It was founded on May 1, 1931, he stated. B. Pigman, chairman, explained New housing projects are to bring the total cost of new homes and tenements in London this year to $27.500.000. Days! s 55th Annlversary Sale HANDBAGS | 5795 Reduced From $2.95 STY Envelopes, Back-Stra LES ps, Zippers, Pouches, Long Handlesand Vamties MAD E OF Calfskin, Patent Leather and Fabrie. COLORS White, Belge Eggshell, Blue, Brown, d, Green ff and Black. i 1314 F St Quality—Moder ately Ru,qed AT PROTESTANT MEETING | ad- | pros- | | 1 !| baskets filled with groceries will be given away free. THE EvVENING STAR, WASHINGION, D. C, ROCKVILLE, MD. We are pleased to announce to the Rockville housewife that a new and up-to-date combination D. G. S. Store, selling a full line of quality fresh and smoked meats, nationally {| known groceries, fresh fruits and vegetables, will be open for business Friday morning. OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE SANDERS BROS., Owners Open for your inspection tonight, 7 to 10 p.m. Everybody is cordially invited to take part in our big food show. Many The same courteous service enjoyed by the housewife in {] all D. G. S. Stores also awaits you in our new Rockville store. A Refreshing Treat for Hot Days New Low Price PHONE 306—FREE DELIVERY Special Prices PARAMOUNT vi.o MUSTARD i~ 1 Oe PARAMOUNT swier PICKLES 1z o jor 23¢c JACK & GILL 558%™ DESSERT 3 . 2 3¢ SCHINDLERS " BUTTER % 23c¢ nut jar BREWER-SNYDERS POTATO CHIPS - 1 Oc KRUMM 'S MACARONI, SPAGHETTI, NOODLES 3pkp.23c Budweiser Malt Syrup 3 b cn §Ye —is the best money can buy. BUCKEYE MALT SYRUP 49c¢ The new process makes possible a purer malt than was ever before possible. o 49e 5-1bs. BLUE RIBBON MALT SYRUP g 12be. 39c Green A pure malt syrup for the preparation of distinctive food. WASHINGTON FLOUR Fiain ALDERNEY i, MILK 2« 25e Dessert Sticks awa 31 i b e 32 Chirst Quenchers Lge. Boftle Contents ROCK CREEK GINGER ALE 25C CLICQUOT CLUB civcer ate . . .2 moe 27¢ CANADA DRY oancer aie I ,2owes 27 WELCH’S GRAPE JUICE, » 25¢; « 45¢ BUDWEISER vt 16c {5 $1.75 5c SOFT DRINKS 95c! SALADA TEA W 23c TETLEY’S TEA 1/, Lb. Pks. 23¢ Faney Fruits 5o, Yegetables Prices on vegetables as well as all other food products are lower than they have been in years. There is no necessity to sacrifice quality for economy. Truck loads of the first pick of fresh vegetables from nearby farms are brought direct to our stores and sold to you at most economical prices. Check this price list, then phone or shop in person at your nearest D. G. S. Store. D Pe HOT-WEATHER SPECIALS IN Bottles Contents ICED, Makes Good Tea a Certainty. Fancy Freestone Elberta PEACHES s POUNDS zzc Fancy Ridgeway Cantaloupes There are only 2 few days left in which you can enjoy the rich flavored, sweet and juicy Ridgeway Cantaloupes. Order one, two or more toduy at your nearest D. G. S. Store at our low price. Treat the family with some of these most deli- cious, juicy Freestone Peaches. Most appetizing when served with cream. Priced According to Size 8cwol Be eacu New Appies «e 6™ 25¢ Fancy Lemons . ‘- 29¢ o Beets . <2 9¢ Grown Cucumbers . .2~ 5¢ Str'’gless Beans 3 ™~ 19¢ Sugar Corn .. 6 = 25¢ s Potatoes ., 3 ~ 25¢ No. 1 P’toes, 10 ~ 17¢ GUNDERSHEIMER'’S Good Marble, Pound and 2 RAISIN CAKE GOLD MEDAL FLOUR Kitchen Tested; Eventually—Why Not Now Corned Beef. . Vienna Sausage 3+ 25¢ | ANG’S SOUR or DILL PICKLES i Deviled Ham. .2 = 23c | Potted Meats,.2 « = 9¢ Corned Beef Hash { 1 19¢ |NEW PACK JUNE PEAS. .. Ham Bologna ... .m. 35¢c THURSDAY, JULY 30, 1931 BUTTER GOLD BAND AYRSHIRE = wurge. COFFEE FOR A TASTYRCEUP OF lCED COFFEE N MMEND GOLD BAG S o WILKINS - In the Flavor.Preserred ORIENTA : CHASE & SANBORN ASTOR = 33¢ . 37¢ Pure Crea; ln_lmd mn mny New Vacuum Can Dated {0 Guarantee dts Pull Fresh Flavor New York's Ige. cans Special— No. 2 cans Ige. pkgs. 12 oz. size 200 S ey * Star Specials K SHREDDED WHEAT 2 ... 1 CANNED MILK 3 - 23° E?MATOEQ — Y-t 1 SCHIMMELS JELLY = lfle MAINE PEAS 3 47 CHIPSO bl S L Gl S e z 370 BALLANTINES S 493 FEDERAL "« JERSEY L't MALT SYRUP Spanmable Foods Specially Priced IMPORTED SARDINES CAMPFIRE MARSHMALLOWS UNDERWOOD DEVILED HAM. . LIBBY’S FANCY PLAIN OLIVES. - 45 | 2 ==25¢ 16-02. pkg. 23: o e 2 = 2e 2 tan eans 256 No. 1 can ZIC PINK SALMON | PARAFINE WAX tig KRAFT MAYONNAISE femet s 20¢ sz »#em23¢ | FORT LITTLE GEM PEAS... = 20c 3 em 25¢ MEATS Meat is considered the most essential food in a meal, it satis- fies the appetite and builds your vitality. Therefore, the quality _ of the meat served must carefully be considered. Thousands of housewives say that they buy their meats at D. G. S. Stores cause the quality satisfies. The reason is that the D. G. S. owner personally selects the meat to satisfy his customers. Visit your neighborhood D. G. S. Store and, convince yourself of the quality meats sold at most attractive prices. SED | por® X e CHICKENS POUND 35 c They are tender and plump, averaging 1% to 2 lbs. each and our price is decidedly low. Genuine Spring Leg of Lamb . 29¢ Quality Chuck Roast . . . .»19¢ Prime Rib Roast . o 27¢ ] Rib Lamb Chops. .n. 390 American Beauty | Flsu Round Steak . .... . 37 Sirloin Steak . .... :. 43c HAMS Regular Lump Ib. 27c ; CRAB HEAT Porterhouse . .. .. .m. 49¢c Hamburg Steak, 2 ms. 35¢ Fresh Fountain Brand CROAKERS . b 28¢ .3 1bs. 25¢ Feankfurters ... . 32 NORFOLK SPOTS..Lb. 15¢ Royal Pork ......m. 3% | 40’ Fathom LLET ..