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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24

Institute Is the daughter Of q we'll
known hotel owner, and as she was
virtually brought UP In the business,
has brought to the profession Of
teaching something more than an
academic knowledge OF her craft.
Consequently. the school has grown
in ! few short years to q national
institution Of which washington II
Justly proud. Graduates Of the Lewis
Hotel Training school are managers
OF tea.roOms and hotels the country
over. can name many you knew
right here in town, who have re-
ceived their training at this fine in
atitution OF practical learning. Re
member the class for brides.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24
Costume "OddmentS''
TO Be On Sale At
Famous Bal Bohen1e

NlHE Bal Boheme, to be given
i on Monday evening at the
willard by the Arts Club. will
open promptly at $50 o'clock, at
which the chief porter and the
wardens of the gate, together with
pages land trumpeters. viii cere.
moniously escort the august
judges, all prominent artists and
well known in this city. from the
castle gates at the north end of
the Willard ballroom, to their
box in the center Of the no m,
known as the fitting field Of the
baron, where they will sit In
Judgment on the hundreds Of
magnificent costumes worn at the
Bal.
The judges will be clad as
visiting mobiles guests of the baron.
and their box will be decorated as
4 lodge within the castle walls.
The committee on judges. Carlton
van Valkenburg, chairman, will
shortly announce the names Of
the artists chosen as judges.
Guests are all urged to appear
In costume and announcement is
made by the committee that odd:
ments and costume trifies," as in
past years. will be on sale at the
entrance of the ballroom for those
who have not worn ball cos.
tune" So great il the demand
for fancy dress for this ball that
costumers not only in this city
but from Philadelphia viii make
special arrangements to display g
selection of unusual costumes be-
ginning today at the Willard.
Mrs. James +. Curtis went to
New York today, where she will
remain for a week or ten days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24

Did you see those two adorable
orchid frocks in the window yes.
terday? One was in taffeta with
hens OF tuIle and beautiful hand
embroidery in narrow pastel ribbons
and silk and metal threads. The
other was a frilled bouffant in violet
tulle. There is wonderful black
tulie in the group too with gold
embroidery in the bodice. and in a
big gold rose in the drapery.
These all have the fashionable
tendency to length or uneven hens,
which the smart evening gown must
have.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24

Of warm. rosy glow underneath
your skin. The women / have seen
who have had it look too wcnderfllI
for anything.
But II you do not feel the need ~
the Venetian mask, you win enjoy
the face treatments for which this
salon il famous. The Elizabeth Ar
den creams and lotions are unex-
celled. II you use them properly
you are sure to notice q change for
the better in the texture Of your skin.
Miss Arden win Be here In person
again very soon. I will try 70 tell
you In one Of my radio talks, or "a
this letter, just the date. The Eliza
beth Arden Salon IL at 1147 Connee-
ticut Avenue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24

depend u p o =
snappy music,
and a gay
Gro w q. Il h .
supper dances
each night are
fun, too. Crowds
Of young peO-
pie fIoc in
every evening
for this pleas
ant pastime.
There is no
other hotel just
like Wardnlan.
so there is no
other ballroom
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24
Many Americans Among
Oxford Rhodes Scholars

OXFORD. Jan. 24.-During 1927
there were 1S7 Rhodes scholars in
residence at Oxford University. half
Of them being Americans.
Their record at work and play Is
included three official fellowships.
seven university scholarships and
exhibitions dncluding the greatly
priced vinerian Law Scholarship.
Bv the end OF 1898, Rhodes
House, which will be among the
most imposing Of the modern build.
ings OF oxford, will have been COM
pleted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24
Grand Jury to Probe
Road House on Severn

ANNAPOLIS. Nd, Jan. GA
special grand jury for Anne Arundel
county was sworn in today by Cir
cult Judge Robert Moss to delve
into practices at q resort on the
Severn river about Z miles from
Annapolis, patronized by enlisted
men of the navy and by civilians,
mostly residents of Baltimore.
A number Of navy enlisted men
were brought to the court house to.
Gay under guard Of the naval
authorities for appearance before the
grand jury.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24

just IKE IL: In fact. no other place
IN washington which offers just the
unique and pleasurable advantages
which this hotel affords,
1t IL wise to make Q reservation
for Saturday night. For week nights
It il not 80 important for you can
usually find a table. II you like
good food and good dancing and
beautiful surroundings. Wardm Q
Park IL the place Tor you to go.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24

I have seen several frocks from Paris
which have arrived, but which win
not be displayed until the show,
which l think is right, for that gives
everyone an equal chance.
Have you seen the steamer baskets
of delicacies from Alice Marks New
York studio? You would not think.
until you see them, that steamer
baskets could be so new and different
and attractive. They are not ex-
penslve. everything considered, and
a. they come in several sizes you
may have your choice OF prices too.
This same studio sends out q port
able tray, painted gayly. ana q nuf-
fin stand of aluminium which are
both nice travelling gifts, and should
accompany the basket, / should say.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24
Persian Woman
Here to Exhibit
Arts and Crafts
MADAME ZoRAH KHANoIJM
Vl HEIDARY. of Persia. IL a

IN
W1 HEIDARY, Of Persia. Is a
guest/ at the Mayflower, where
she is making arrangements for
an exhibit Of Persian arts and
crafts, to be held in the Chinese
room Of the hotel on February 4.
Madame Heidary was sent by her
government as representative OF
that country at the Sesquiceuten-
NAL Exhibition in Philadelphia.
Madame Heidary has been in.
strumental in the development Of
modern art by the. women OF
Persia and tt is their work which
she will exhibit and offer for sale
here. The Persian Minister. Mira
Davoud Khan Meftah, will act az
patron, and also representatives
of the various countries having
close relations with Persia have
been invited to act as sponsors.
Among the patronesses announced
are Lady Isabella Howard.
Madame Claudel, Madame Samy
Pasha, Madame Noury. Mrs. Guy
ID. Goff and Mrs. Charles L.
McNary. i.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. 8. Perry, jr.,
passed the week end at the Cavalier
Hotel, Virginia Beach.
~ =
Mrs. Ira Charles Murray, wife Of
Captain Murray, y. s. M. c., sta
toned at bingham, Mass, is visit
ing Capt. and Mrs. Fl. n. Potter
at the Marine Barracks.
Msis Evelyn Walker, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Walker.
will entertain at dinrer Saturday
evening preceding the bali at the
Italian Embassy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24

nue.. All the important
makes Of watches for
both men and women
are found in this com.
plete shop.
I notice that the thin
wafer watch, to carry
in the pocket, Is almost
az popular az the wrist
watch. Many men who
have wrist watches also
carry Q watch in their
pock ets, for some
strange reason known
only to themselves.
The watch repair de-
partment in the Jewel
Shon il SO dependable
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24

- ~ Wives S~rNAA&N
there in honor
of Miss Larri.
more the charm.
ing star. and
Miss n q u rim .
watkins the very
appealing and
very yo U n e
author.
It was stacks
Of fun, and the
nearest approach
to an occasion
of its kind that
n huua go = =
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24

nent, hotel
m q n q 8 e.
nlent, q n d
III / the
Dther useful
branches Of
this buai-
ness which
m q v b o.
learned In
this unique
= stab lish.
nent.
Mary Cath.
crime Lewis,
the director
Of the Lewis
TEA Room
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24

q d o = . n
people stop
in The Betty
Hanna 1919
Connecticut
Avenue, and
as X when
this first
spring show
Ing will be.
It win be
an informal
show, Betty
Hanna told
me, but will
include as
on know
all the new.
est ana
sHnartest OF
clothes for
spring. As
/ told you
over .
radio the
n&haP nf0hf
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24

THIS IOr j Mn
telling you with
authority, t h q t
there are hats In
this group you
will b NY for
$2.95 and white
lie to you r
friends that they
cost ten and fit
teen.
s e q a n ! e e
table of knick-
knacks al. Is
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24
Gold Mesh Bags
IRE in A0ain

after quite q period when they
were anything but smart J. II.
Shaw and Co. 1916 Connecticut
Avenue, have quite q collection Of
exquisite gold mesh bags In several
styles. one which saw there yes
terday has a pearl tassel, and sap
phires and diamonds set IN the frame.
IL is an unobtrusive lovely bag,
not large. Another bag ID fastened
with cabachon sapphires and IN
made cf B gold mesh. 20 fine that u
Is almost like silk.
An old cigarette case shown now
at ]. r.. Shaw and Co. IL an example
OF super-exceIlent case work. It has
q crest IN relief set with diamonds,
one OF the handsomest boxes they
have shown.
A modern cigarette box il in silver
with gold stripes inlay, very thin
and light, another il made Of ham.
mered silver which has been engine
turned, this Fl lined in gold Ask
to see b plain gold case which Mr..
shaw suggests you have marked
with an inlaid initial In black
enamel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24

priced at from
$3.50 TO SOS.
They have been
marked d o W n
one-third q n d
on e h alf. You
may t a Ike my
word for it, that
the frocks in this
group are just
az sweet and at.
tractive as they
can be, and you
know they ara
fresh and n e W
because M q ison
Jules has o n y
been open about
a month, and all
the gowns shown
have ON 9 In
since then need
less tn saw.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24
AH.Hats
1T GIAser's

have been priced at $2.95 in a grand
and glorious clear-away. 1t will pay
you to go in as soon as you read
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24

i asked one
Of the young
W omen IN
ELIZA beth
Al II a ems
what Il felt
like. q n a
was D ! a
4 hat the
only sensa-
ti0m " d n
have while
t he treat.
M b II & III
going on IL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24

seen in washington. Everyone en-
tered into the spirit Of the occasion
no end with much
impromptu amusement. and enter.
tanning
OF course you viii see the play!
There is simply no describing 1t.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24

and so satisfactory that il you have
ever had work done there you will
always take your watches there for
regulating and repair.
The Jewel shop has fine clocks OF
all kinds from the grandfather model
to the dainty little boudoir clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24
You May Not
Haze Realized

about the extensive collection Of
watches which you win find in t'rhe
Jewel Shop, 1106 Connecticut Ave.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24
Glasses Aye
NoeO Forming

lat the Lewis Hotel Training
Schools. 2srd and Pennsylvania Ave.
nue.. for work in tea room manage.
nent, hotel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24
The Number of
People Who Dance

LIVERY Saturday night ut Wardman
Park Hotel Is proof positive that II
must be enjoyable. You can always
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24

pended upon to be all that a chicken
dinner is imagined in your fondest
dreams.
Luncheons and teas at The Tally
no are more popular than ever.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24
Betty Hanna Is
To Haze a Shoe

waiting expectantly for It. In fact
not day passes but that one to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24
Bouffant GOqvns
For EUentng

have been especially reduced at
Maison Jules, 1927 Connecticut Ave,
nue.. The gowns were originally
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24

r he Tally.ho
Tavern Is at $40
18th St.. where
the old White
Peacock was for
so many years.
Chicken dinners
on II u e 8 d a y
nights can al
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24
,EAREsT cENEvIEvE:

NEAREST GENEvIEvE:
~ We had the best time last
night. A large crowd of us went
to see "chicago" and then to the
MadrilIon for supper Theta Sigma
d = 4 an4avfaiV4aA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24
The Venetian Maxi
IL the Togne

at Elizabeth ArdenB at present,
and small wonder, for II Is - sue.
cessfulIy rejuvenating and marvellous.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24
FHet Mtgnon
On THURSDAYS

at the Tally-ho Tavern features a
delicious dinner which Is repeated on
Saturdays, TOO.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24

cents each. There are lot of ccr-
sage flowers on this table too.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-24
The bonneville Trolley That Meets All The Trains

AALFWlTs HAND cAK FAsrFR TKoLLET
eUT THE skIPPERS SCHEME NAVE
\ ToUNGs7EK
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-13
CARRANzAH HAS
Plan FOR HOP
Aviator, Safe in Wash
ington Would Fly
To Own Capital

WASHINGTON, June 13.-(P1-A
nonstop flight from New York City
TO Mexico City will be attempted by
Captain Emilio Carranza, Mexican
army aviator, as soon as he COM
pletes a visit to New York, he an
nounced here today.
With its anxieties for the safety
of C~arranza quoted and its prelim-
mary reception out Of the way.
Washington turned today to a round
Of entertainment for the Mexican
goodwill aviator who returned his
country's compliments for the visit
Of Colonel Lindbergh to Mexico City
in December.
Sophisticated by its long contact
with noted filters, the capital new
ertheless, had a joyous welcome for
the dapper ~22-year-old pilot from
the sister republic to the south who
fought his way through fog and
storm and made a forced landing in
North Carolina. 800 miles away. IN
der perilous circumstances.
After a long sleep Carranza was
fit and ready for the program ar
ranged in his honor including the
laying of a wreath on the tomb OF
the unknown soldier at Arlington
National Cemetery and. accompanied
by Ambassador Teller, a visit with
President Coolidge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-13

get on somehow with its decisions
but uncertain whether much could
be done until late IN the day.
The biggest Of the party troubles.
centering about farm relief, still
was holding the platform committee
in session after an all-night dispute,
while a group of farm demonstrators
marching about the env;rcns OF the
convention hall shouting against
Hoover further harried the nerves
of the tired delegates and convention
officers. There was a prospect that
the platform might not be ready for
convention consideration until late in
the day. The credentials commit
tee. however. in session through the
night hearing the pleas of contesting
delegations. was ready 70 report and
after that and other formalities had
been completed the tentative plan
was 20 recess until tonight.
In keeping with .he sleepy atmos-
pherc of the whole convention pic
ture the delegates we're unusually
slow in coming into the BIZ conven
tion arena.
When Senator George Moses. the
permanent chairman. reached the
platform less than half an hour be-
fore the time set for converting he
surveyed an almost empty eonven
tion floor.
AT a quarter past ten, fifteen min
Continued on page ten)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-13
GARNER WILL
TOUR VALLEY
Congressman Arrives
In Brownsville; To
View Harbor

John ". Garner. representative
from the 18th congressional district
and minority leader IN the house Of
representatives, arrived In Browns
vile Wednesday " will make " per-
sonal survey OF the Point Isabel deep
water project during the next two
or three days.
My visit 10 Brownsville Is purely
on Official business" nv said. "and
positively has no connection with my
race for reelection to congress from
this district"
Although the congressman an
nounced Nv would not take the stump
against Sid Hardin, opposition candi-
date, he declared that he intended
visiting all cities in the Rio Grande
Valley and meeting the voters per-
sonally-"Just for a little chat He
expressed confidence IN the fact that
he could successfully refute any ac-
cusations made BY his opponent.
iii consider II q distinct honor to he
referred To a. the representative at
large of the As states Of the Union n,
he said, "and I thank Mr.. Hardin for
the compliment. II isn't everybody
thta is big enough TO he a representa-
tive Of AS states and i some times
doubt the ability Of some would-be
politicians 10 successfully represent
a single district to say nothing even
Of one state"
IN reference Ia Hardin's statement
that no outside money had been re-
CONTINUED on mage two.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-13
WOUNDED MAN
MAY NOT LIVE
Condition of Alleged
Smuggler Reported
Very Serious

Zeferino Ruiz. shot through the
left lung in a gun battle with a dep
uty sheriff three miles from San
Benito at 1880 Tuesday morning.
is reported in serious condition at
the Harlingen hospital, where Ne
was taken by order Of the sheriff
department. The bullet struck Ruiz
IN the back, penetrated his lung and
out Of his chest. The deputy used a
.3O-calibre rifle firing a steel jacket
bullet.
A sack containing about 40 bottles
Of mescal and tequila. taken from
the a Ruiz was driving. was
brought to Brownsville Tuesday aft
ernoon by Chief Deputy Sheriff D. s.
Wright.
According TO the deputy's version
Of the affray he met Ruiz on the
road and endeavored to stop him.
Ruiz fired at him with a 3s-calibre
revolver, which was later found IN
the car. The deputy gave chase and
tired at Ruiz, the bullet striking
MN IN tn ebcak. The wounded man
was brought to San Benito and later
taken TO the hospital at Harrington.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-13
Mobile Tells Story
Crash Via Radio

ROME. June 13.-LR-GeneraI
Umberto Mobiles own story of the
wrecking of the dirigible Italia in the
arctic was received today BY the
Stefani News agency.
IL was summarized ~ follows:
A lO:30 a. m, on Nav % while
the Italia was flying normally at a
height OF 500 meters, suddenly the
weight increased apparently by
snow and ice forming on the bag.D
The airship began a rapid plunge
which II was impossible to halt and
IN two minutes il crashed upon the
polar ice pack.
The cabin and part OF the upper
bracing were torn away while the
bag was carried BY the wind in an
easterly direction.
Among the debris on the ice all
the occupants Of the cabin were
found miraculously to be alive. Scat
tered on the ice around them was a.
most all the material which formed
the cabin.
Only a minute after the plunge,
Mobile and his companions cried pas
sionately: Viva Italia
"On the evening of May 50 about
IL kilometers northeast of Foyn
island, Captain A Mariana and Cap
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-13

tain Filippo Zappi and the Swedish
scientist DR.. Finn Malmgren started
with provisions for North Cape. They
intended TO cover 10 kilometers a
day.
There were left with Mobile, the
C~zechoslovak scientist Professor +.
Dehounek. Lieutenant "a. Niglicri.
Engineer Troiani. Motor Chief Ma
tale Ceccioni and Giuseppe Biogi,
radio operator.
THE other members Of the crew
remained with the drifting dirigible.
They will have food enough for three
months and are supplied with COM
plete equipment.
In the group with General Mobile
there are two injured. One vi them
Is already convslescent. The other.
suffering from a leg injured below
the knee, will recover eventually"
General Mobile said the ice had
broke up "A little and open leads were
showing between the foes. He gave
his position last night a. so degrees
3s minutes north, 20 degrees s. MIN
uteS east.
Radio communication between the
Italia's survivors and the base ship
Citta di Milano. which was difficult
last night, was good today,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-13
Body Fourth Victim
Bank ndi Found

LIBERAL. Kansas, June 13.-(Pl-
Discovery Of the body OF a man in an
abandoned shack near here left four
desperadoes who recently robbed a
bank at Lamar, Colo, credited with a
fourth murder.
The body was identified as that Of
r. A. kessinger, assistant cashier of
the First National Bank Of Lamar.
he was abducted by the robbers Nav
p, last when they fled with a large
amount of loot. after killing A. N.
Parrish. president of the bank. and
his son. John Parrish. the cashier.
Located in the bad lands Of West
ern Kansas. the shack apparently had
not been searched by hundreds Of
possemen who patrolled parts of four
states for several days after the rob-
berry. While there were suggestions
that the body may have been placed