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B-4 CHANCE FOR STEEG MAJORITY GROWS iTardieu Faction Intends to Withhold Confidence Vote, However. BY CAMILLE LEMERCIER. By Radio to The Star. PARIS, France, December 15—The chances of the Steeg cabinet's winning • majority in the Chamber of Deputies Thursday seem greater, as former Pre mier Andre Tardieu, who is still the powerful leader of the Fight and Center groups, has decided not to' attack the new government at its first meeting with the Chamber. M. Tardieu and the former ministers of his cabinet do not intend to take part in the vote of con fidence and some members of the Cen ter groups will presumably adopt the same attitude of abstention. As, on the other hand, the Socialists, Who number 108, will either abstain from voting or support the government, the Steeg cabinet will seemingly be en abled to live, but its life will probably be precarious. One important element in the politi cal situation here is the bad health of Raymond Poincare, former President and premier, who after a sudden indis position Saturday has been ordered to take a complete rest. The fact that M. Poincare, who is the only politician who is able to bring together in the same government representatives of the Right and Left groups, is decidedly too 111 to come back to office leaves the ground free for party quarrels. Under these conditions it seems prob able that the Right majority, which never has been defeated in the Cham ber, will shortly after the new year launch a decisive attack on the present Left combination. (Copyright. 1930.) Insane Asylum Ablaze. QUEBEC. Quebec. December 15 (AP). —Fire, which blazed furiously for three hours and a half Saturday night, destroyed the top floor of a wing of the Bt. Michael of Archangel Hospital for the Insane at Beauport. The wing is used to house male patients, who were safely removed to another wing. The Beauport asylum is one of the largest in the Province of Quebec. It normally houses several thousand in mates. - "■ • Capitalist Called Suicide. BIRMINGHAM, Ala.. December 15 (A>). —James Hood, retired Birmingham capitalist and furniture dealer, was found dead in his home yesterday, a bullet wound in his chest. The deputy coroner returned a verdict of suicide. Woodward & Lothrop , .n-7 Christmas Store -—.Jfcfli ... THE OUTSTAHDI\G BOOK OF THE YEAR Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd's "Little America" $ 5 On Sale Noiv in The Book Store The official annal of the Byrd Antarctic expeditions—the most spectacular flights of the year—as told for the first time by their leader, Commander Richard E. Byrd. “A narrative of action, and at the same time a record of scientific achievement”—complete with illustrations and maps, $5. In the two weeks since this book made its first appearance, 72,000 copies have been sold. You will be wise to secure yours promptly tomorrow. iVote —This would make an ideal Christmas gift. Phone orders—District 5300 will be filled. Tins Book Store, Amies 23-25, First Floor. Now—These Fine Fleece Overcoats $ 4O The same quality and make tIP B °ld last year at a £\'& % H| ■ Wk much higher price to Wk jivA Every detail of material and / aP j. making is identical with the Woodward Fifty Overcoats we ' W- j JB g sold last year —the same fleece ■ liß K1 § fabrics, the same fine workman- JB i Mjy ship, same standard of Bp* \ wjji tailoring—and at this low price ® of $4O, a better coat value than WBPai.* |l in many years. Single and dou fl ble breasted models in gray and brown. Sizes for regulars, longs Only a limited quantity—so RJPjy plan to make quick selection. The Men’s Btore, Second Floor. SOCIETY (Continued From Third Page.) Mrs. Elizabeth Casteel, Miss Olive King. Miss Laura Norris. Miss Marian Phelps. Mrs. Gertrude Pierce, Miss Beatrice Clephane, Miss Catherine Reaney, Miss Elizabeth Reed. Miss Mildred Reeves. Mrs. Marion Taylor, Miss Maude Yates, Miss Grace Whelan and Miss Addie Hughes. Plans were made for a benefit bridge party to be held in January to increase the chapter fund for perma nent local sorority headquarters. The committee In charge consists of Miss Mildred Reeves, chairman; Miss Anna Boyle and Miss Olive King. Nu Chapter of Kappa Beta Pi Legal Sorority opened its rush season with a supper party at the Columbia Country Club last Sunday evening. The chapter patrons and patronesses were guests of honor. The final party consisted of an evening of bridge, held in the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Casteel Saturday night. One of the honor guests at this affair was Mile. Antoinette Denizot, a mem ber of the Paris Chapter, who was the winner of an essay contest which enti tled her to a trip to America. She is a graduate of the University of Paris Law School. The Washington Alumnae Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity held its De cember meeting at the home of Mrs. Eleanor Shaw, Miss Elizabeth Gladman acting as joint hostess. Friday evening. The meeting was followed by bridge and a birthday anniversary party for Miss Frances James. Attending were Mrs. Joseph Baird. Miss Katherine Ben nett, Mrs. W. Paul Briggs, Miss Marion Campbell, Miss Beatrice Clephane. Miss Katherine Day, Mrs. Laurie Hess, Miss Frances James, Mrs. Don Kirkley, Miss Elizabeth Masterson, Miss Evelyn Pier son, Mrs. Paul Loehler, Miss Mildred Trotter, Miss Phoebe Tauberschmidt, Mrs. Howard Warren. Miss Julia Wat kins, Miss Dorothy Eidhammer and Miss Marie Didden. MASONS ELECT Fredericksburg Lodge Chooses New Officers for Year. Special Dispatch to The Star. FREDERICKSBURG. Va., December 15. —J. C. Rice was elected worshipful . master of the Fredericksburg Lodge, ■ A. F. and A. M., to succeed Karl Ul , man, who retired after an incumbancy ■ of one year, at the annual elections. ■ In speeches before the gathering of i Masons members lauded Mr. Ulman's i work while in office. Other officers elected were; E. H. . Cann, senior warden; H. R. Ellis, junior ; warden; W. W. Shelton, senior deacon; . W. E. Long, junior deacon: H. K. Sweetser, treasurer, and C. I. Williams, secretary. Those appointed were Rev. W. L. Cartwright, chaplain; J. S. Woods, trustee, and J. E. Timberlake j and A. B. Young on the Property Com j mittee. . • t British Honduras uses more products T from the United States than from any other country. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON. D. C.. MONDAY. DECEMBER 15. 1930 MERGERS DECLINE, COMMISSION FINDS Inquiries Into Utility Compa nies Continued by Federal Trade Body. By the Associated Press. Indications of a decline in the num ber of acquisitions, consolidations and mergers of business institutions during the last fiscal year, as compared with the previous one, were seen today by the Federal Trade Commission. In its annual report to Congress the commission said although no official record had been kept, “observation of activity along this line has indicated a general let-up since the depression of November. 1929.” The commission, however, actively pursued its inquiry into the affairs of utility companies, some of which repre sented grouping of scores of power pro ducing companies. The American Gas & Electric Co., the Electric Bond & Share Co., the American Power & Light Co., the National Power & Light Co. and the W. B. Foshay Co. were among those to face investigation. Scope of Work Widened. The commission found the scope of its work increasing with the growth of interstate movement of electric energy. A total of 14,500,000,000 kilo watt hours of electric energy moved out ward over State boundaries in 1929. During 1929 exporters operating un- HARRY C. GROVE | 1217 G St. N.W. Have Music for Christmas GRAND E mUi y *49 50 Terms -• less tubes Grove Radio Service Guarantees Satisfaction "Open Eveningt Until Chrittmae m der the export trade act. commonly known as the Webb-Pomerene act, sent out of the country goods amounting to $724,100,000. The figure compared with $476,200,000 exported in 1928 and $371,- 500.000 in 1927. Cease and desist orders were issued against 48 companies charged with various unfair methods of competition, particularly fraudulent advertising. A record number of 270 stipulations was voluntarily entered into by companies agreeing to desist from unfair business practices. Jurisdiction over fraudulent advertising broadcast over the radio was added to the commission’s functions. More Trade Conferences. American business men indicated their willingness to "play ball” with the public by co-operating in 57 trade practice conferences held under com mission procedure. This was nearly double the number for the previous year. . "Results to the public from trade practice conferences have proven ln calulable in the form of voluntary elimination of methods of unfair com petition which probably otherwise would I f'jX WoIipDWARD & Loti mop Christmas Store Enclose a Woodward & Lothrop 1931 Diary with every Christmas gift. On sale throughout the store, 10c Tomorrow—Buy These Good Pewter Gifts at 5 2 95 Many of the pieces reproduce favorite styles of // Jim Colonial days. . .in a quality of pewter that you will IjJ / / be proud to give your friends. Make your selections at Cf A s% ]j) 9:15.. .at $2.95, the supply will soon be exhausted. Jjj j j Vegetable Dishes Gravy Boats Ml /N Ri _ cat Syrup Pitchers t\ 1 W "I// S? Sugar and Creams Beverage Shakers \l \ '|fk wi J» Well-and-Tree Platters Vegetable' Dishel— \ W mMf [l jf Water Pitchers four styles compartment style \. \m \-» \ / By- ®\ J Mayonnaise Dishes with Spoons Coffee Pots—two styles \|t W Pewter, First Floor. 7 On Sale Tomorrow , at 9:15 A.M. — Mallmson's Silks and Velvets Less Than Regular Wholesale Cost Everyone knows Mallinson's famous silks and velvets . . . knows their usual prices and will realize the remarkable values this selling offers. Each of these lovely fabrics would regularly sell much higher—many have sold in our regular stocks for much more. Transparent Velvet Printed Satin Crepe | yard S | .95 y arc j Less Than Regular Wholesale Cost Less Than Regular Wholesale Cost This quality should not be confused with the qualities that have Mallinson’s printed “Mozart Molly 0” satin crepe in smart color been offered at low prices. , In evening and street shades. combinations and distinctive designs. Broche Velvet Printed Indestructible Voiles yard $|.65 yard Less Than Regular Wholesale Price Less Than Regular Wholesale Price An outstanding quality of broche velvet on flat chiffon—priced at These famous indestructible silk voiles and satin check voiles arc less than the regular wholesale price. Light and dark shades. printed in individual designs. Leading colors. * Mallinson's Canton Crepe, $1.65 yard Less Than Regular Wholesale Price Mallinson’s Canton Crepe—a beautiful quality all-silk crepe may be had in all the leading street shades and black. A splendid value at this special price. Silks, Second Floor. remain undiscovered and In use," the commission reported, adding: "Results to industries • * • are shown by a generally recognized and clearly marked trend toward the use of higher standards of business conduct superin duced largely through the co-operative nature of the trade-practice conference bringing into closer relationship indus tries and the commission.” Comparative merits of chain and in dependent stores were studied by the commission. Investigations of peanuts and cottonseed prices were begun in the South. An investigation was completed on Canadian-Amerlcan price fixing agree ments in news print paper. Egypt Increases Sugar Duty. CAIRO, Egypt, December 15 OP).— The Council of Ministers yesterday in creased the sugar import duty from 440 to 700 piasters a ton and at the same time voted to create a govern ment monopoly. APPLE BLOSSOM FETE DIRECTOR RENAMED Nelson F. Richards Unanimously Re-Elected Manager of Next Spring’s Event. Special Dispatch to The Star. WINCHESTER, Va., December 15 - Nelson F. Richards has been chosen director general of the Eight Annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, to be held here next Spring. His election, which was unanimous, took place at n meeting of the Executive Committee, held in the offices of former Gov. Harry F. Bvrd and presided over by William E. Cooper, committee chairman. Richards was director general le.st year and has been actively identified with the Springtime blossom celebra tion since its inception. He said work would begin at once on appointment of j committees. Clifford D. Grim was re elected treasurer, with D. E. Stultz and j H. Delmar Robinson finance directors. I Members of the committee voiced their faith In the permanency of the blossom festivnl and pledged themselves to give the director general enthusias tic support and co-operation and urged citizens of the community to respond with their “characteristic loyalty and liberality.” To Read “Other Wise Man.” HYATTSVILLE, Md., December 15 (Special).—Rev. D. Hobart Evans, pas tor of the First Presbyterian Church, will read "The Other Wise Man,” by ! Henry Van Dyke, at the weekly assem i bly Thursday morning at 9 o'clock at >Hyattsville High School. The assembly FRED ( Moving (For 30 years President J'and General Manager \ot Rrieg’s Express Co. • )ls NOW In business at KRIFH 904 10,hSt Nw usually is held Wednesday morning, but was put back because Mr. Evans has an engagement for that morning. John Francis. England’s biggest po liceman. who weighed 420 pounds and measured 82 Inches about the waist, died recently at Hereford. I FUR COATS Cleaned # P< and Glazed V This special price Includes thorough cleaning of your coat Inside and out. Scarf remodeled. 15.06. Special Prices in Remodeling Expert Worhmanehip Work Called for and Delivered. NEW ENGLAND FURRIERS Beniamin Sherman, Prop. 618 12th Street Nat. 245« I I