Evening Star Newspaper, October 15, 1931, Page 48

RAILROAD CHIEF < DIES AT ST. LOUI - w. H. Williams, Presldent of Wabash, Succumbs to Heart Attack. By the Assoclated Press. ST. LOUIS, October 16.—William H. Williams, president and chairman i the board of the Wabash Railway Co., Yegarded in Wall Street and in railroad circles as one of the Nation's outstand- ing transportation authorities, died sud- denly of a heart attack late yesterday in his suite at the Coronado Hotel here. He was 57 years old. Attending Dairy Show. Mr. Willlams, whose home was in New Ycrk, came to St. Louis several days ago to attend the National Dairy Exposition. His entry of 40 Guernsey cattle from his farm in New York is the largest single exhibit at the show. He was clected president of the Wa- tash September 10, upon ihe retirement of James E. Taussig. He retained also the chairmanship of the board of di- rectors, a pest he had held since De- cember 1, 1915. Mr, Willlams had been In the railroad business for more than 40 years, and was a director of several railroads be- sides the Wabash. He was born June 25, 1874, at New Athens, Ohio, and was educated in the public schools of Toledo and the Beaver Valley Pen Art Hall, Beaver Falls, Pa. Funeral Plans Uncertain. His railroad career started in May, 1890, when he became cashier in the Jocal freight station of the Pennsylvania lines at Toledo. Mr. Williams is survived by his widow, Mrs. Belle Graham Williams of New York. The funeral will be held in the East, but definite arrangements had nop been announced today. BARBARA STONE presents NEW! EVENING ONLY PRICE _ TAFFETA—CREPE PANNE ‘SATIN PPEAULDE SOI "DR : SSES FOR EVERY * OCCASION” DOAK WILL DISCUSS WORK OF DEPARTMENT Labor Secretary to lec Stump and Review Alien Conditions and Jobless Aid. '.lfy Doak will take to the welklna llump durl tne bn:rx! 30 will review\ pmment s .}I alten of alien gates activities amuu’un‘ the closing efforts of the department’s emplaymem service to find work for the jobless, Doak was busy today drafting fiye ches, the first to be delivered 1n ton, on October 21, before the As- sociated Industries of ' Massachusetts. ‘The following day he will appear before the American Coalition of Patriotic So- cleties, in session at the Garlton Hotel here, and on the next day he will ad- dress the American Association of Per- sonal Finance Companies, in session at the Mayflower Hotel. Six days later he will make a speech at the Scottish Rite celebration, to be held in Alexandria, Va., and on Novem- ber 11, he will be the principal speaker at the unveiling of the World War cross at Clarendon, Va. Hi-Lights of this Sale —and why we say it is the Greatest Fashion Shop ' Event in 15 Years our books . . checked and checked” prices . . SALE. . ment in our parison . . . self. stock means ments. —most interesting AS TODAY . .. prment measures workmanship . . . GARMENT . . . tress” or ‘“sale” exploitation. Johnnie Wnlker The first time at: this low price . . . shades and plain white e all find the model and size you require, The largest. hundreds and hundreds of gar- The Finest Stock in this Sale is the fact that NEVER BEFORE WERE QUALITIES AS FINE every up 100% to the FASHION SHOP standard of style, fit, wearing qualities and and we wish toestress that EVERY GARMENT IN THIS SALE IS A REG- ULAR FASHION SHOP no “dis- goods especially purchased for SHIRTS THE EVENING L. C.DEFENDIN FERTLIZER RATES Supreme’ Court Héaring ‘on Rail Protests to Order Is Continued. The Supreme Court today continued hearing arguments on rallroad regula- tlon imposed by the Interstate Com- merce Commission and prowlud by the carriers. Counsel for the commission was de- fending & rate reduction on . mixed fertilizers and fertilizing material in- voked in central territory in-July, 1928, which the roatls contested ,yesterday on the ground that they’ nuiaoc been ven a proper hea: com- ‘m‘mlon, Pm:b: the rflv’fdznce did not -STAR, WASHINGTON, warrant the order and that the mission had no right to consider eco- nomic conditions and the needs of the farmers by making rates which were unreasonable and produced inadequate revenue. In another case before the court yesterday v.nmk line railroads argued freight car rel nl‘r’y the Rock Island, the carriers attacl & commission order issugd in ., Some sections of "that order: relate 'to payments b! lborc line roads for the use of freight cars be- longing to trunk lines. Representatives of the latter con- tended relief granted short lines from some of the expense entailed in previous agreements was not justified by evi- dence on which the commission changed the order. Commission counsel held, however, that the change merely ex- tended to short lines pract ‘which the trunk systems had approved. o Stops Lights for Council. Automatic stop lights have been in- stalled in the city council room at Liv- erpool, England, to discourage long- winded speeches. When a green light shows In front of the rostrum of the lord mayor a speaker has only 1 min- ute to-go, and a red light means that his time is up. D. C, THURSDAY, SHAPIRO NEW TRIAL PLEA IS CONSIDERED Justice Adkins Studies Motion in| Conviction on Mail Fraud Accusations. Justice Jesse C. Adkins of the District Supreme Court took under adviscment yesterday & motion for a new trial filed by Jacob B. Shapiro, real estate opera- tor, who was convicted June 25 on an indictment containing 12 counts of al- leged fraudulent use of. the mails in connection with the sales of properties encumbered by “hidden trusts.” Argu- ments were made on behalf of the ac- cused by Attorney Alvin L. Newmyer and by Assistant United States Attorney John W. Fihelly in opposition to the motion. - While he is considering theé matter Justice Adkins directed Probation Offi- cer Amos A. Steele to make an investi- gation of the operations of Shabiro and to repgrt to the court. OCTOBER 15, 1931 nldubn.henmumflhntufmneo New Zealand, have been placed on Ma- been made to the probation officer | tuihi Island in Hawkes Bay, and have ldvlnce of a decision on a thrived to such an extent that they will for a mew trial. be kept there until the end of the school Shapiro will continue at liberty pend- ing hhe decision of the motion by the court, mlr ‘Teachers have been taken to the and, and a physical culture expert will visit there regularly to give in- structions. Child Refagees on Island. Seventy children who were made homeless by the earthquake at Napier, | Burchell’s Bouquet; Coffee ' Exceptionally Fine 25c Lb. - N. W. Burchell 817-819 Fourteenth St. SUNDAY EXCURSIONS Now $ 50 Round ; Only Trip NEW YORK NEXT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 Good on TWO trains in coaches only Leaving Washingten (Unien Statien) - 12.15, 8.15 a. m. Returning, leaving Pennsylvania Station, New York, Sunday 5.45 p. m. and Monday 12.35 a. m. PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD This is | We're Starting Our Birthday Party—The Greatest Event in F iftéen Years! The Fashion Shop’s 15th Anniversary Sale [Entire Tremendous Stock of Famous The Lowest Prices We have gone back over . we have “double- . we _ are prepared to back up every price tag in this . as being lower than any we have at- tached to a similar gar- history. And this will bear com- come down . . . see them for your- The Largest Stock We’ve prepared for our greatest Sale . . . stocks are larger . . . we have not set aside one or two groups at special prices ...EVERY SUIT, EVERY TOPCOAT, EVERY OVERCOAT is included, and that means you are sure to We_have had Birthdays before © . . we have celebrated them with appro- priate “Value-Giving Events™ . . . but never before in our fifteen years of business have we had an opportunity to offer such a Sale! Words cannot describe the extent to which prices have been cut . . . we “high light” a few of the features which contribute to back up our statement of “THE GREATEST EVENT OF OUR FIF- TEEN YEARS IN BUSINESS.” Our Own DO Famous More and more men are coming to favor our well known RONDO . . . shade and color. . . all the new models . . . raglan or plain shoulders : . .’ and .more handsome than ever . . . every desirable fabric, soft and hard finished . . . plain back, belt back, and they're finer You know we are famous for our ‘topcoats .'."." finer than ever. 4 for $5 solid colors are guaranteed and they're full cut, too. shirt is individually wrapped. in odv A phane, Last Year’s Every .‘a—dm Johnnie ~ Walker Ties 65¢ Last Year’s Prices Were'$1 & $1.50 These handmade ties are available in scores of new and-eolid shades. pyly at” Jow' price! O COATS As Low as $924.50 Last Year's Prices, $35 & $40 100% All-Wool Pull-over Sweaters $2.95 Last Year's Price, §4.50 Very popular with the well dressed man ...newest solid ‘shades are worn: for dress and sports wear. Last Year’s Price 50¢ Newpatternsand combinations . .. buy 4 prs. for 95¢. / Doublewear 1 o (They Hold the Press) SUITS, O’COATS and TOPCOATS Reduced! Group $2 4.50 One: Last Year’s Prices Were $35 and $40 34,50 Last Year’s Prices Were $45 and $50 44,50 Last Year’s Price Was $65 Group $ Two: Group $ Three: Including HOLLYWOOD MODELS For the Advance Dresser _ Single-breasted with Peak or Notch Lapels. The new Popular Double-breasted Model. All the New Fall Shades, Including GREYS BLUES Cambridge, Ox- Plain Blue, Midnight Blue, ford, Striped. Steel Blue, Marine Blue, Pea- Plain' and cock Blue, Plain Shades, Fancy Patterns. Stripes and Oxfords. BROWNS Seal Brown, Golden Brown, Cinnamon Brown, Sable Brown, Tobecco Brown, Plain Shades, Stripes, Overplaids. A Special Group of Suits, Topcoats, SUITS . . . in a wide variety of mode_h. including those highly de- sirable Blne Sérges and much in demand Blue Cheviots . . TOPCOATS featuring nobby tweeds and neat Fall Patterns in Overcoats, Tuxedos 89150 hard-finished «cloths . . . OVERCOATS including the very popular Blues. AN UNUSUAL COLLECT]ON AT AN UNUSUAL PRICE. Last Year s Price Was ‘30 4 Corner 9th & E FREE PARKING 501 Ninth St. N.W, While Shopping in Our Clothing Department Simply Dtl'.ive Into E St. Lot Opposite Our Store