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DOLLAR DA THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, OPEN EVERY EVENING TILL XMAS CONTINUED TOMORROW fi&&%m&%&%&:&%&%&% &&#&‘#&”&‘#m i / i e e Sttt St Sttt St Sa bt et S e e KAUFMAN: 1316- 1328 SEVENTH SI.NW Ideal Christmas Gifts! —and at BIG SAVINGS, too! COATS and RESSE Slmple 5 Eveni January Priced GOWNSS$ Were $14.. 7% to $39.75. § . 115 BANKERS AL REICH DEBT RECORD $300,000,000 Short - Term Obligations Retired Since July 31. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, December 15.—Ger- many’s total of short-term bank and business debt to all creditor countries, which stood above $1,300,000,000 on July 31, 1931, has since been reduced 1 1o $1,000,000,000, it was etsimated yes- !terday by Wall Street authorities on internatoinal finance. In view of the general commercial stagnation, American bankers who have been co-operating with German Institutions and their foreign creditors feel Germany has made a good showing. Ways and means for gradually re- paying the balance will be discussed at a meeting of the “Standstill Commit- tee” in London, beginning January 30, 1933. Albert H. Wiggin, chairman of tional Bank of New York, and also chairman of the International Commit- tee, will represent American creditors. ‘Through her ability to cut down Im- ports drastically, Germany has been able to show a flvorablr foreign trade in 1932, although German banking and business institu- tions, to which short-term credits had | been extended, have been able grad- ually to amortize the tota the governing board of the Chase Na- | D. C, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1932. Open Safety Pin Taken From Boy’s Throat by Doctors Was Third One He Had Swallowed Within Month. By tie Aueocisiad Erses NEW YORK, December 15.—An open safety pln—the third he has swallowed within a month—was removed Tuesday from the throat of Samuel Schwartz, 17. Schwartz’s record of safety pin swal- lowing began November 11 when he was attended at the Hospital for Joint Dis- eases. Six days later he appeared at was removed Monday he was found lying on a sidewalk and taken to Flower Hospital, where examlmuon disclosed the third safety pin. It was lodged, point up- ward, Just below the Adam’s apple. nchoscope experts removed it, first stralgmening it out with 15-inch forceps. Schwartz gave various explanations, one being that he swallowed it while eating oatmeal and another that it went down with a po TOWN SUES ON BOND | _The town of Takoma Park, Md., has filed suit in District Supreme Court to recover $5000 from the Detroit a bond in that amount to insure the faithful performance by Bryan Davis of his duties as town clerk and treasurer. e claim is made that Davis col- lected $12,809.66 which he failed to ac- cgunt for and that neither he nor the surety company has paid over the pen- alty of the bond. Attorneys E. B | Prettyman end P. C. King, jr., repre- | sented the plaintiff. Lenox Hill naspnnl and a second pin | & | lated. Fidelity & Surety Co., which had given | Parts n PERSIA REFUSES HEARING AT HAGUE New 0Oil Note to Britain Says Al- leged Threats May Be Called to Attention of League. Persia, December 15.— Declarations that the Persian govern- ment does not consider The m Court competent to examine the An; Persian oil dispute or that the opllonll clause is Appflcnble to that dispute, are contained in a lengthy -note repiying to a note from Great Britain. The note adds that the Persian gov- emment, considers itsel? fustified in canceling the D'Arcy concession and oes not see any reason to withdraw its original note. ll also conald:rs thlt It has the right to bring to the notice the League of Nations the British govomments threats of pressure. The Persian note expresses regret on the ground that the British government is encouraging the company t by bringing pressure on the Persians. The causes for Persia's dissatisfac- tion and the reasons for cancellation are stated thus: 1. Thc wnce.sslon was ob- tained as a result of pressure. e amount of royalty Wls unfllrl.y caleu- The Perstan government was not allowed to check the company's ac- The Persian government re- ceived no royalty during the war. 5. No income tax has been paid. 6. There uu! Deen reckless expernditwie 1n uiier of the world combined with ex- By the Associated Press. ‘TEHERAN, e no govern- ment is unable to accept responsibility | for the company’s losses. . Hundreds of wolves, bears, deer and. wild boars and thousands of smaller L,lm(’ fled from a fire which raged 10!’ three r Mdkonnuh Grad, Lok‘ana recently. or a new Article of Clothmg will admit you to ' any WARNER BROS. THEATRE December 17th 9:30 A.M. at Metropolitan and Earle > '6 zzs DRESSES § 4 and Were $8.95 and $9.95. Wiggin _said Ge man _debtors could” quickly pa\ "oit heir 31,000,000, 000 short-term indebtedness if their creditors would accept Reichsmarks, but they won't. Consequently, Germany has to pay with foreign currencies The problem from Germany's sta: point, he stated, has resolved itself into the vital necessity of keeping a favora- oreign trade balance, for it is out 10:00 A.M. at Neighborhood Theatres METROPOLITAN . . . EARLE AMBASSADOR - - - TIVOLI CENTRAL - - COLONY - - AVALON APOLLO . . . - AVENUE GRAND HOME . . - SAVOY - . - YORK Help brighten somekiddie’s corner Come to Our Christmas Party! Includes 81 samples and suits. 88 DRESSESs 1 .98 All ~ka were $2.95 and $39 140 DRESSES § 5 furred, REDUCED FARE TRIP H of TO required foreign currenc\e« with which to pay ofl forelgn indebtedness. B A T I M 0 R E . | Elgar's Oratorio Banned. Sir Edward Elgar’s oratorio, “The Evsryl Batucay nad Enndny | ssad eetien) Dream of Gerontius,” has been ban- > ;ly'nixhz ng Il last train ned from Peterborough Cathedral, Eng- | W.B. & A.E.R.R. land. The Peterborough Orchestra and | 12th St. and New York Ave. N. W. 59 COATS sr7.75 cuffs, Sport and furred 1 Fer COATS$ 33 46 COATS 19 * 52 COATS $19 39 COATS Evening, Sunday Nite Cod it Choral Societies planned to perform it next May, but the dean of the cathe- dgal has informed them that as the oratorio propounds the doctrine of pur- gatory it is extremely unsuhable !or rendition in an Anglican cathedral Sale! Women’s Lace-Top Rl Silk Hose Fash’nd Extra Special! “Big Boy” COMFORTS 10 in. wider; 10 in. longer e g 7 BT e R “‘WouLD YOU BELIEVE IT JOHN? | BOUGHT ALL [ THESE LOVELY GIFTS WITH MONEY | SAVED ON MY BUS TICKET” 2 Prs., $1 Sheer chiffon; hem - stitched “NON-RUN" stops: slenderizing heels; sandal soles; all the popu- lar shades. Boxed. High luster, rose, blue, green or gold sateen. Wide insert borders. Weight about 7 pounds. Just Arrived in Time for the Holidays! 500 Prs. STYLISHFOOTWEAR 5 9 BRNBITTNTN All Men Folks Sizes Appreciate 4t09 . i L i SLIPPERS Y P“E::fi Lle(;-;her @ i i Hand-turned Brown Kid Operas and Everetts 31.29‘ flexible and com- All have resilient Sizes 6 to 11. Bus Lines’ regular mg“’&g&&a low fares cut almost HALF for the Year End! I Soft, fortable. rubber heels. Every Warner Bros. Theatre will q open its doors for a special morn- ing performance (a specially se- lected program) that every child will enjoy - - REMEMBER, your only admission is a Gift of a BRAND-NEW TOY or BRAND- NEW ARTICLE OF CLOTHING which will be turned over to the proper authorities to insure its finding its way into the homes and hearts of some unfortunate boy or girl on Christmas morning ... HELP US . .. help them! Special rates good Dec. 15 to Jan. 1 Liberal return limit to Jan. I5th REAT NEWS for anyone planning any trip between December 15th and New Year’s. These motor coach systems famous for nation-wide service and fine modern buses, have cut their low round-trip rates almost in half. And that means every day, every schedule . . . strictly first class service in the best coaches. It means more frequent schedules, to more cities and towns than are served by any other travel system. It means cozy Tropic-Aire heat, upholstered easy chairs rechmng to any desired angle. The crisp dollar bills you are sure to save going by bus will come in mighty handy for Christmas gifts or New Year’s fun. Only a few of the bargain fares are.shown here. . . get in touch with the nearest agent right away about any desired rates and schedules. ® Give a Christmas Trip! 2 What a lot of luppmeu you can give some one dear to yon by a gift of bus travel to the old home, over the holidays—or to ‘warm sunshine of Florida or California. Remember round fip fares cut almost half, from December 15th to January 1st. UNION BUS DEPOT 1336 New York Ave. N.W. Phone: Motropollhn 1512 BLUE RIDGE LINES thlnntou, Baltimore & Annapolis R. R., h St. and New York Avn N.W. Phone: National ACTUALLY HUNDREDS OF BARGAINS LIKE THESE : L $3.50 $4.50 . 550 6.50 . 7.00 8.00 18.50 4.30 3.55 10.50 10.50 14.75 21.00 4.00 6.00 Entire Stock of Girls’ 5595 COAT SETS $4_.9s 7 to 14 Yrs. Fur-trimmed styles: plain and tweeds; glo camel-lined tweeds: Racoonetie with _beretsy fcopard pile with mu Sizes 1 to 6 Yrs. navy nnd colors. and beret leggins and Sale! 200 Synthetic Pearl 10-Pc. Toilet Sets $1.98 No more practical gift can be given to a woman one of these sets, which consists of large French plate mirror and % nine other toilet articles. Rase, maize and green. Philadelphia New York.... Pittsburgh . Chicago .... Harrisburg Chinchilla, Flanne] coat, leggins set. Plain color 5. beret set Albany Boston Help gladden the heart of some poor child this Christmas Hagerstown Cumberland EXCURSIONS EFFECTIVE ALL MONTH Richmond Tots’ Bicycles s]. '99 Petezsburg . Strongly mlfle for tots Norfolk to 4 years: finish: i | Fredericksburg ... Beavy rubber tires. Other Bicycles Metal Wagom $2 .88 Strdily constructed: heavy steel sears: heels with Other Wagolu $1.00 to $7.95 5.00 5.80 5.80 2.75 5.80 7 N % Lmnberjacks % DOLLS Including those in trunks and bassinettes 50c to $4.95 *1 .95 Double-faced, washable fabric; tan or gray. All with zipper fasteners. Sizes 38 to 46. $2.95 t0 $11.95 Train Sets (With Tracks) $1.00 to $4.95 Charleston, W. Va., 9.25 13.90 Jacksonville 20.00 22.00 Winston-Salem ... 8.50 12.75 Use Greyhonnd Package Express Low Rates—Frequent Service. numgépcn GRE)EOUND L7004 “Che Staw in co-operation with WARNER BROTHERS.