New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 15, 1929, Page 14

LEVIATHAN 15 NOW PRIVATELY ONNED Osce Troop Tramsport, Huge Cralt Starts Another Career Washington, Feb. 15 (P—Sale yesterday by the shipping board of the Leviathan and ten other ships to P. W. Chapman, Inc., for $16,- 300,000 marks the beginning of an- other chapter in the already colorful history of the famous liner. Built by a German firm and selzed by this government shortly after the United States entered the ‘World War, the glant craft was used | in transporting troops to and from France until after the signing of the armistice. Then she was remodeled | into a palatial passenger ship and! turned over to the shipping board | for operation. | Vessel Afioat With her sale to the Chapman in- terests, she now becomes the flag- ship of the first privately owned American fleet to compete for the lucrative North Atlantic passenger trade. The Leviathan still is the largest steamer afioat, although a bigger vessel is now being built in England. Final action in the transfer by the shipping board of the United States lines, of which the Leviathan is a part, and the flve passenger-cargo ships of the American Merchant | line, was taken yesterday shortly | after the senate commerce commit- tee anounced that it would not in- terfere with the sale. Transfer of the physical proper- | ties involved in the sale will proba- bly be made to the Chapman firm within two weeks. GOVERNOR KOALER FACES FIRST TEST New Wisconsin Esecutive Ac-| cused of Buying His Office Sheboygan, Wis., Feb, 15.—(#—In his home county, Walter J. Kohler, who became governor after a year in polictics, faces a test of his right to hold office because of alleged exces- sive campaign expenditures. Kohler, wealthy manufacturer, I known as & regular republican, de- feated the La Follette progressive republicans. It is that faction which | challenges his right to the govern- or's chair. Governor Kohler took of- fice January 7 for two years. Upon the findings of a special ! prosecutor in & John Doe inquiry, who sald Kohler spent “far in excess of $100,000” in the primary, pro- ccedings have been inaugurated. The governor claims he spent leas than the $4,000 allowed under the ~ortupt practices act, and organiza- tions working n his behalf listed campaign costs at $91,000. John W, Reynolds, the attorney general, has named Walter D. Cor- rigan of Milwaukee and Harold M. Wilkie of Madison as speclal prose- cutors of the action. They were di- rected to institute the suit in She- boygan county. Edward Voigt, who retired from congress two years ago after serving 10 years as a leading La Follette progressive, presides over the Sheboygan court. The governor calls the action an effort to embarrass him. He placed | the matter in the hands of his per- sonal attorneya. Xohler came from political ob- ncurity to become the regular repub- lican candidate for gubernatorial nomination, and to defeat Gov. Fred Zimmerman and Rep. Joseph D. ‘Beek. The La Follette strength, with | Senator Robert M. La Follette and Benator J. J. Blaine leading, it was thrown behind Beck. Kohler kept up a rapid speaking | campaign by traveling in an air- plane. Four progressives, Philip La Fol- lette, brother of the senator; Glenn D. Roberts, a state senator: Alvin C. Rels, progressive floor leader in the assembly, and Willlam E. Evjue. editor of the Madison Capital Times, petitioned the attorney general to be- gin action. MUSCLE SHOALS ROW BEGAN CENTURY AGO Alabama Wanted Canal Buflt in 1837 Around Spot Now Soufht for Power Project. Washington, Feb. 15.—(P—After all, there is nothing really new about | Muacle S8hoals and the problem of | what congress should do about it. As early as 1827 it was consider- ed to be a problem national in char- acter and deserving of federal funds. O1d records reveal that in that year congress was asked by Representa- tive Moore of Alabama to authorize « canal around the shoals. It was de- | cribed as a project of last import- | ince to the states of Alabama, Ken- | . Ohio, Mississippi, Loulsiana | he western part of Virginia. | ims that it was a national prob- | were based on the fact that cot- | on growers from these states an- | y shipped from 50.000 to 55,000 | of cotton down the Tennessee | iver through the shoals, and though | the distance was only 25 to 30 miles | the transportation costs exceeded $27.000. It was contenfled that the | proposed canal would save this | amount for the growers each year. ( BOYS' PLAYHOUSE DESTROYED | Co. No. 4 of the fire department | answered a “still” alarm at 5:17 o'clock last evening for a fire in | boys' playhouse in a vacant lot on | Homestead avenue. The building | was destroyed. | At 6:40 this morning Co. No. 3! went to 94 Hartford avenue in re- sponse to a “still” alarm and found that & sedan in a garage was slightly damaged by fire. A short| circuit In the wiring started thc blaze. Frank Buchas owns the gar- Saturday *Only ! $2.95 women consider them an un- usually fine value. At this ule price 100 slips won’t stay long. A slight imperfection in some of them is the reason thlt they are sold at this low prie2 .. A Special Purchase and Sale Francene Silk Crepe COSTUME SLIPS An Exceptional Value at This Price Lustrous silk crepe which forms such a perfect foundation for smart frocks, well made in tail- ored styles with a 10 inch hem, in a choice of colors—white, flesh, Nile, peach, apple red. Even at 12,59 Saturday Offerings in- Our Downstairs Store LINEN LUNCH SETS Heavy linen satin da- mask, 56x72 cloth with six matching napkins, hemstitch finish, Spe- | cially priced for Satur- | day, BBbE e $3.98 dn) only LINEN BREAKFAST CLOTHS Of a fine Scotch linen crash with colored wov- en borders. Hemmed ready for wuse, size 52x52. On sale Saturday only, day each ........ 98C only 5 for $| .00 LINEN HUCK TOWELS Fine linen huck with | BED SHEETS neat satin stripe and Choice of a firm satin monogram border. bleached sheeting or Hemstitch finish with neat colored hem bor- ders. Reduced for Sat- urday, 4 5 c | I each ........ only, each ..... RAYON BED SPREADS Choice of solid colored jacquard weaves or neat colored stripes, full bed size 80x105 with scal- loped finish. Choice of five colors. For Satur- $1.98 BATH TOWELS Soft absorbent snowy white Turkish towels with neat colored woven borders, double loop, size 17x36. On sale Satur- heavy brown sheeting, full bed size 81x90. To be sold Saturday at 88c WHERE FASHIONS ARE SMART Advance Interpretations of What's New in New Spring Coats Pans Inspired Frocks and Smart Ensembles All Beautifuly Made and Styled Interestingly Priced caracul, mendoza beaver. silk lined with warm interlining. Regular Extra silhouette or smart mod- | ernistic simple embroidery. Spe- colorful pastel shades. Reduced for Saturday, yard .. Tomorrow! Fmal Clearance All Fur Trimmed WINTER DRESS COATS That Formerly Sold Up to $69.00. Now Selling For Saturday Only at This New Low Price Lovely styles for misses and women in tans, blacks and browns, of fine quallty broadcloth, beautifully timmed with luxurious collars, cuffs and often border trims of very fine quality selected furs. Early Shopping is Advisable A Group of Fur Coats Regular Value $139.00 Coats of fine quality northern seal, galand squirrel, muskrat and Beautifully styled and A Special Sunny Regular Value $2.95 Special Sizes and $79 Offering Bright, Snappy 1929 Models Sue Radioux Chiffon Wash Frocks at $ I 95 So gay, so cheery, and so new are these lovely frocks, well made and finished. In plain, striped and floral patterns, modern fashions. SEE WINDOW DISPLAY Only 60 Coats to Choose From McCallum's Diamonet Hose A lovely new creation in smart hose, of fine ideal for sport and eve- ning wear .......... . Introducing the Newest Creation in Mesh Hose Lovely New Creations in Stamped Needlework Rayon Pillows ‘ Living Room Sets | Stamped on a soft Stamped in the new | black satine. patterns for Lovely Spring Fabrics For Smart Garments ANDERSON PRINTS Lovely new washable prints for dresses, school frocks, drapes and spreads, 32 inches wide. 3 Special for Saturday, yard .. C PRINTED LAWNS New tub fast lawns, beautiful new patterns of soft harmonizing 39¢ PRINTED DIMITIES New spring patterns, fine sheer tub fast dimitjes for lovely frocks, undergar- ments, pajamas and drapes. Priced for Saturday only, yard 33c WOOL TWEEDS 56 inches wide, for smart spring coats or the new dress ensemble, suitable for children's wear and grown ups. For Saturday selling only, yapd . o $1.69 sists of pillow, scarf and end table cover, stamped | | | Set con- Voile Pillows Stamped for the new ‘ modernistic designs, on ; soft pastel color voile. I | \ Stamped Sets Stamped to embroider on a fine linen crash. { Choice of luncleon sets, | living room sets, dining for smart colo:ful em- | Reduced for Saturday ‘room sets and bedroom 20| silk mesh with a dia- mond pattern woven in- $ to it which makes it b cially priced for Satur- | proidery. For Saturday 1 | sets. On sale Saturday day, 85 | only, 85 | onty, 4 5 c 1 only, 5 each ........ Coiliset oone C | each..... o pet C shades, Regular $6.00 Value In attractive plaids ai Indian patterns. Size 66x80. ; Part Wool Jacquard Blankets $2.49 Special ...... B rain A e e House Furnishing Dept.—3rd Floor End Table Lamps $3.98 Imported bases, hand painted, completely wired, with silk cord and two piece plug, $6.00 value. hand painted Parchment Values For SATURDAY Selling Only! New Spring Gloves 450 Pair Only New smart imported kid gloves, turn back, embroider or constrasting color applique cuffs, Colors are tan, mode, brown, grey and white with black. At a zrut saving in $ 98 For Satun‘hy only. pair . Hand Bags New spring leather hand bags, pouch or under arm shape, with or top strap handles, New leathers and smart new 2 69 spring shades. Re- Wrought Iron duced for Saturday only, each ........ End Tables A very wonderful table for that nook or corner in your home. Well built and firmly made, in black, green and Chinese red with bronze $ OO trimming. Special . for Saturday, each Imported Pottery An ideal selection of attractive imported novelties in pottery, Choose from vases, flower bowls, jardinieres and many other useful things. Rez $ 00 $2.00 value. cial for Saturday Yorke Shirts A very fine selection of new spring patterns in plain and fancy designs, of fine quality broadcloth, in collar attached or neckband styles— also made of printed madras. Di- vided into 2 selling groups for tomor- row only. SHIRTS, now ........ $| .69 Regular $3.00 All sizes, 14 to 17lp—sleeve lengths 33 to 85. Regular $2.00 Marillyn Crepe Our Standard $2.50 Quality A pure silk heavy washable flat crepe for lovely undergarments, smart street and afternoon wear, in a smart range of new spring shades. Woven of a heavy firm pure dye silk. Colors gunrnnteed washable. At $ 94 great saving, for Sat. only, yard . 1,000 Pairs Women's Picot Top Chiffon Hose These are the stockings that are always to be found in the wardrobe of smartest women. Beautifully made with picot top of fine sheer chiffon silk—with silk from top to toe. In a wonderful choice of new spring hosiery shades, strictly first quality. 2 3 Regularly sells for . $1.50 pair. Pair .. Hand Made Philippine Gowns A special purchase of 20 dozen beautiful hand made gowns, ex- quisitely tnmmed with gorgeous hand embroidery in countless num- bers of dainty designs. A choice of all sizes and smart necklines to choose OO from. Reg. value . $1.49 up to $1.95 . we,