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26 MEXICO TO GRANT SANDINO ASYLUM Nicaraguan Rebel Chief to Arrive Soon for Indefinite Stay. £y the Associated Press. MEXICO CITY, April 20.—Authori tative information to Excelsior from the Mexican foreign office yesterday said Augustino Sandino, Nicaraguan insur gent chieftain, would be granted right Sf asylum in this country and would Arrive shortly for an indefinite stay. A formal foreign office pronouncement Was expected shortly. His stay will be contingent upon his W oodward & Lothrop 10 tk l1 th F and G Streets 8 The 1..W1H brides at Gs.'rsiio.' f '■ • ? W il '•!\:Mn Av• I li have selected their wedding gowns * f/| ( f|- f| 1 I and trosseaux at Woodward & Loth ' s | l | I:a|* n* \ s rop—where bridal fashions are a ;il | ; |i 1 4 J matter of individual importance—as , i "|| |i ..il .. individual beauty and ebie. Wj lx /ff \\pi ; |,v, fr% • ' Every detail for the modem wedding will be fm / l /1 iO' ' \i 1, I. §1 found here—bridal gowns of distinction —or ms 1 | f |JH ; I ' r T• 11, fl|| gowns will be specially designed to individual W f j 'i • * I j 11 order, if desired—entire trousseaux, from 'p; .' i I : \ i I j.f' ’; m ; lingerie to going-away costumes, have been ! n) ’ ; / \ 1| ■ ■ I assembled here —and costumes for wedding at f 5 \ || ' V ? i * I tendants will be planned with the aid of experts. ’ 1 I' | The Bride’s Gown $39.50 to $225 * |f < \ ' f r ' V| f Princess Applique Lace Veils.... $25 and S3O ;i % f;, ■ 0 \ f \ \\ I f Tulle Veils, eggshell and white.slß.so upwards i%l $ § If * ’\ ' V v | / Bridesmaids’ Apparel $39.50 to SBS i -f <■ \l\ \\ \ rdf Maid of Honor Gowns $39.50 to SBS ?W> . U *;1 \ l \ ; *'l Trousseau Lingerie—Ensembles and Individual ;i; k;./? w Pieces of ivory satin with suntan lace. : 4 h< Ik 4 %ii» kj \ li *\? t\2 \ \ iv /' aV / fit I? . : 1 \ L'-V'W '.*• / ■■{ : :'i < I m p•: -.4' j -S <> // m < f ? <§ ; <•: v; f <, j j < f y v - ; V>*. <.• vs ; : : V . \ ,• # : : i <''. f'•\ I\ \i ; S • 1 : r ir ; /f \\ IVU \X/ \- \\ • < >•/ - \'• t \, ' a . Illustrated '{ \ 'i .*} | \* . |) ' | A regal gown of medieval \i. \}} W ! £':{ I \' ' | \.” : beauty—interpreted in tradi- T\ \\ f• % / ;i f\ I \\ % \ tional ivory satin, with yoke of : f * l {: \ \ \ I'l pearls, $125. Nun-like bridal 4 f | / S • i f- i veil—a luminous cloud of egg \\ \ i ■ { }; f \ Vs. \ \ |.\ shell tulle, caught with a sin •;: ■'• '"'A i 1% x\ ’• X- \" ' \ g ]e gardenia, $25. i ' •.'• \ i. !• \ v* S \ \ / > i -.: '. V\ % i A•• \ \ %. • i\\ Fashion Sections, Third Floor. f v vi.. V ,; • \ i ■ V \ 5 Accessory Sections, First Flooii. t-7 . l v \ ■ W) % ' \U ■il i V . \ ' X I * V- ' •-I •; ,:. .' ■ \• \ \• A >• S*. V • , x v-- X --.- % 'W . V.. : X, • f ' - b xv x x W\b i :,< .'.^wv a- • i * \ • • \ -is' -- S* V'X N ••• \ Nw ' •• '■< .V ' : -N w v \ > \ \ * \\ > '■ •• ? > /•' ' /> ,4a f 4 v - ' vV '>b 'v... , v /• f «r; 4 J «*■ Jr/rfy**' \\ : i \ \ /• //•/ x- ..</• i „bbXV'-V'*'V’s'~. ■ . ~.x- . . ' i ' . v ' . ’ ' • - refraining entirely from poliUcal activ ity of any sort. It was understood Am bassador Morrow had been approached for the views of the United States in the matter and that he said there was no objection. It was indicated the only interest the United States had in the matter would be that Mexico observe with regard to Sandino the same neutrality that the United States does when Mexican rebels enter its territory. Gen. Sandino was said to have opened negotiations with the Mexican govern ment several days ago seeking a place of exile here, saying he wished a “long rest.” Sandino has a multitude of ad mirers in Mexico and aroused consid erable sympathy among many Mexicans .vith his long warfare against the United States Marines in his country. In connection with reports of his coming to Mexico City it was also stated negotiations were under way looking to formal renewal of relations between Mexico and Nicaragua, broken THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON. D. C., SATURDAY, APRIE 20, 1929:. during revolutionary activities In Nica ragua. NOVEL NOT OBSCENE. Publishers of “The Well of £one liness” Acquitted of Charge. NEW YORK, April 20 C4 9 ).—Radcliffe Hall’s novel, “The Well of Loneliness,” was held not to be obscene In a ruling yesterday by three justices In the Court of Special Sessions. Donald Friede and Covicl-Friede, Inc., American publish ers of the British work, were acquitted of a charge of selling an obscene book. Friede on Wednesday was convicted In Boston of selling an obscene book. He had sold a copy of Dreiser’s “An Ameri can Tragedy,” to a policeman in a test case. Nearly 600,000 pounds of American candy were eaten in China last year. MINIMUM BOOTLEG PENALTY IS FIXED Michigan Legislature Prescribes Tear and Fine of $2,000. By the' Associated Press. LANSING, Mich., April 20.—A mini mum sentence of one year imprison ment and $2,000 fine was prescribed for bootleggers Thursday by the Michigan Legislature. The maximum sentence for a first offense would be four years and the fine. It is said to be the most severe liquor law In the United States. Gov. Fred W. Green has indicated he will sign the measure and the action of the Legislature virtually makes the bill law. The legislators refused to specify a minimum sentence for. minor violations and included in the bill a declaration that “it is the Intent of the Legisla ture that the court in imposing sen tence under this act should discrimi nate between cogral or slight violations and habitual salsa of Intoxicating liquor or attempts to cafcimercialiEe violations of the law.” Under the recent criminal code the maximum senterpe for all classes of violations is one year Imprisonment or a fine of SI,OOO. Woodward & Lothrop 10 th 11 th F and G Streets The Call of The Wild” Whether it conies from the North, South-East or West, Woodward & Lothrop is prepared to answer it with correct camp equipment for girls and boys. In comparing catalogues from different sections of the country, we find that two requirement* are com mon to all —camp equipment and camp clothes must be sturdy and comfortable. Woodward & Lothrop meets these important requirements completely. Rough Togs for Real Boys Garters 25c* Rain and Trench Coats, $5 to $lO. Bathrobes $5 Khaki Hiking Breeches, $3 and $3.50. Sweaters, $5 to $lO. Corduroy Hiking Breeches, $4.50. Jerseys, $3.95 to $7.50. Khaki Long Trousers, $2. Bathing Suits, $3.45. Long White Ducks, $2.5C1 to $3.75. Flannel Shirts. $3.50. Linen, White Duck and Khaki Shorts, $1.25 to $1.75. Khaki Shirts $1 50 Corduroy Shorts, $1.75. Flannel Pajamas, $1.50 and $2. Shirt and Shorts to match, of khaki and linen, $4.50. Athletic Underwear, 75c to $3.50. Shirt and Shorts to match, of flannel, $7.50. Golf Hose 50c t 0 $ 2 . Boy Scouts Official Uniforms. Sun Hats, 95c and 2 S. Sports Belts, 50c to $2. • ' Wash Hats, $1.25 to $2.50. The Boys’ Store, Fourth Floor. Girls’ Clothes, Distinctively for Outdoors Blue and White Jean Middies, $1.50 and $1.95. Flannelette Pajamas, in one and two piece styles, $1.50 Blue and White Jean and Tan Poplin Middie Skirts, t 0 $2 95 $1.50 and $2.95. Tweed Knickers, in gray and tan mixtures, $2.95 Serge, Jean and Black Sateen Gym Bloomers, $1.95 and to $4.50. Silk and Wool Sports Hose, to wear with knickers, Blue Jean Play Suits, $2.50. ' $1 to $2.50 pair. Robes of Flannel and Cotton in many colors, $1.95 Crossbar Muslin Athletic Combinations, 85c and $1.15. to $16.75. ... , Athletic Sweaters, all wool, coat and slip-ons, $7.50 Crepe and Broadcloth Pajamas, with long or knee , 5Q length trousers, $1.95 and $2.95. Girls’ Furnishings, Fourth Floor. I • Comfortable Shoes Follow Mountain Trails Moccasin Toe Oxfords, in fan and smoked elk, or bar. foot sandals in tan and smoked elk. laced model, with ankle patch. Sizes 6to 11, 11J4 Sizes sto 8, $3.50; 8% to 11, $4; liy 2 to 2, $4.50. to 2, 2 y 2 to 6, $2.25 and $2.50. Children’s Shoes, Fourth Floor. • Only sale, transportation or posses sion for sale of liquor will be deemed “commercial” violations of the law and subject to the minimum one-year sen tence. » Stamp Collectors to Meet. LE HAVRE, France <JP).— Stamp col lectors from all countries are expected here May 18-26 for an International Philatelic Exposition marking the fif tieth anniversary of organization of the business. Several foreign governments will have official exhibits. SEES NEED OF TRUSTS. Federal Reserve Head Discuss:s Industrial Progress in South. ATLANTA, April 20 (A 3 ).—Accumula tion of wrrlth In the South brought about by tin change from an agrlcul- j tural to fin industrial section ha? caused a need for more and larger trust departments in banks of the section. Eugene R. Black, governor of the Fed eral Reserve Bank of Atlanta, yesterday told delegates attending the second an nual Southern Trust Conference here. Great strides have already been made in trust departments In Southern bank ing Institutions, resources of which, he •aid. amounted to ten billion dollars In 1927. or one-third of the total resources of all the national banks in the United States. Canadian Dies in California. BEVERLY HILLS. Calif., April 20 W- Col. Fred S. Moore, 83, former pro • incial military commander of Prince ■ Edward Island. Canada, died today.