Evening Star Newspaper, January 16, 1921, Page 16

T 1 89) JANUARY 16, SUNDAY STAR. 1921—PART 1. NSTALLIN Do the Work I : Corps of Experts to l Let Us Estimate Leo C. Brooks, Manager 813 14th St. N.W. Electricity —Is Oar Specialty. We Have a The I. F. Brooks Co. Established Over One-Half Century G [ | THE FOUR-PASSENGER VICTORIA A woman can drive the Cadillac in case and comfort without worrying about what is going on under the hood. That the wives and daughters of Cad- illac owners appreciate this is evidenced every day on our city streets. 1138-40 Connecticut Avenue Telephone Franklin 3900-3901 Member Washington Autemotive Trade Association. THE WASHINGTON CADILLAC COMPANY , & g fdircct 1o the i 3 R R R R RN R R R R pRI R R IR R R e N Rl R N R R ELMJUNPS TOLEAD IND. C. VOTING Bailots Tabulated Embrace - Only Those Cast by Read- ers of The Star. The elm jumped into the lead yes- terday in the national tree refer- endum being taken by The Kvening star and the American Forestry tion. Jirst returns do not t count the voting in the schools, 1t only the voting by readers of veningy Star, which into headquar- The schools. ican elm i t is known t heavy fa rite in some bur-minute ©of the schools and t squads” having the elm for a candi- date are getting the bulk of the applause from the pupils some teach- ers report In the votes bei erican Jores rsc to be opened -q by the ssociation the for the elm, M from lda Then followed clm I strect of* votes for 1 me for the rany scalte strin a b before e ar-Minute Men Listed. “four-minut v the nature s follows me study ley. hickory; O Winona von Ammon, & Hern, o r maple; Popkins, , dog- man Edmur Page. Tom ot Graham, ap- tuth Mer- nd hickory; T abel Allmond, pine; maple elm; Dor nie Dial, apple: Charles Hyer, hickory: dogwood; Thomas Joyce, Hundreds of Votex in Schools. The nature study department of the schools reports hundreds of ballote y 00l children on the fir: 1 lot and many insistent demand made for announcement of “results This cannot be announced, of course, until the final count. when the work_exhibition is held at the Wil- son Normal School, January 17 to 21 The thing to do nmow is to vote for of what tree best represents At th lic is invited, there will be the great- est miniature furniture display ever put on in Washington. DETECTIVES TO SPEAK. Inspector Grant, chief of the detec- tive bureau, and Detective Sandberg, finger-print_ expert of the police de- partment, will be speakers at the meeting of the Home Defense Lague Monday _evening in the boardroon at the District building. Inspector Grant_will detective burcau and Mr. will give a stereopticon finger prints and theig use in secur- inz evidence against violators of the law. xhibition, to which the pub- Sandberg lecture on tell of the work of thej Vote for a National Tree THE EVENING STAR OFFICIAL BALLOT The American Forestry Association is taking a nation- wide vote to determine what shall be America’s national tree. T VOte fOT-..covnasencosecsnsossecsonescssiassass Street . { Citys et ) o S L e R R School | Pupils of Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grades take this ballot to your teachers and follow instructions given by the Nature Study Department. All other voters fill this out at once and forward to the American Forestry Asso- | ciation, National Tree Voting Department, 1214 16th Street northwest. Tree Work Exhibition, Wilson Normal School, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., 7 to 9 P.M., Daily, to.Jan. 21, Inclusive. Three-Fourths of the World’s Instrument Is Year Cld, With Forty-Nine Nations Rep- resented—~Council First Met in Paris, January 16, 1920. The league of nations will be one habilitation of countries ruined by the year old today. Its membership now | ¥ w Friends of the league point to ion in the Poland-Lithu- compris nine nations, repre- edish-Finnish disputes, senting, it is estimated, 1,260,000,000 | the latter over the Aland Islands, as stE S e ¢ the|among achicvements, although people, or threc-fourths of = thel ;78 await final settlement. world's population of 1,605,000.000. | They a numerate as standing 1o the league's credit the repatriation of more than 200,000 war prisoners and a inst typhus in Poland. s furnished a gove trict. formeriy es, with a total have formal-; while it i 60,- Eleven additional s population Iy applied ion, . with its < fo join nee. Thi the world's in outside the cague's special pro- completely league began its life when the e council met for the first time in Paris at the summons of I'resident Wils : MORTGAGE IS BURNED. three members e the first|Ceremony at Randle Highlands eting of the a & Paptist Church. ago, t to_torty A mortzaz. burning n added. the congregation of the Randle High- ime of its birth t Jands Baptist Church Friday evenin, Addresses were made by Rtev. John w the tim. mbly w A s held by he league, s of its ewn, but today d in its permaneni seat 'in s e Briggs, pastor of Fifth Bapti eva, where 2 hotel has been | B ; ! eva, where an old hotel hasben [ Churcir, and by €. A. Muddiman. Rev. Nations Zeneral secretariat, un- | Dr- Hubert Bun pastor of the Selions, e ta ! churchand | ot fired the mort- SEQETc D mmond) igage. Rev. . W. Johnson, pastor S beiele cetings of |Of Grace Baptist Church, represented e e e I ¢ |Columbia Association of Baptist league, and most {he subsidiary or semi-indep: bodies contemplated by the co «n brought into Churches. With the burning of the mortgage b ..1it was announced by the pastor that {Ithe church is ee of debt. Fol- include the international court {the chy of justice, the first institution of its|lowing e exercises refreshments g - were serv DR. F. W. BEAVERS DIES. Dr. Frank W. Beavers of Cleveland, Ohio, brother-in-law of Mrs. A. H. Chase of Washington and R. Atherton of Chevy Chase. d day at Scranton, Pa. He is_survived by his widow, a son. Frank W. Beav- kind in the world nery for the ional with economic blic health, and the int ternational statis national labor office. Preparations have been made for bodies to deal with international com- munications and the suppression ..ra the white slave : and the cre-fers, and a daughter, Elizabeth J. ation has begun ermanent ma- | Beav The body will be brought chinery for t egulation of interna- (here and interment will be in Glen- tional credits and ‘the economic re-'wood cemetery Tuesday. ‘| Interstate Commerce Population Under the League | ELECTRIC RAILWAY - ASKS FARE RAISE | | | Applies to I. C. C. for Raise in Rates to Virginia | Stations. The Washington-Virginia Railway Company has made application to the Commission for| another raise in its rates, to take ef- fect February he raise on fares between Alexandria and Wash-1 ington and to all stations south as it Mount Vernon and also on its Fairfax end. The increases are gen- leral. Unless a protest is made by ! the commuters. it is stated that the| new rates will become operative Feb- | ruary 13 i Fare for the round {rip they se to increase from 28 cents to 48 cen They also propose to incre; the fare of the monthly commutatior ks known as th monthly ticket two trips, or ix round trips, between Alex and Washington from $1.46 to $5.58. The comps also asks permission | the twenty-five-trip | considered the family tick oft o take | ticket. {and good for a period of jwonths frem date of issue. Itherefore. would leave on straizht ticket at 4N cents a s L mon 1y ticket. which {be used in a month e and is good | jonly for the person to whom it 1s {issued, whereas the twenty-five-trip ticket is good for any member using it. and was one of tie most popular tickets sold. Commuters are expected to protest the raise in fares, and the executive committee of the Commuters’ Club has called a meeting for tomorrow night in the chamber of commerce rooms at Alexandria. REPORT ON CLUBHOUSE. James Sharp to Tell City Club of | $1,000,000 Project. | Prospects for the ercction of the proposed $1.000.000 clubhouse for the City Club on (i street. between 13th land 14th strects, will be outlined by James Sharp, chairman of the build- ing committee of the club. in a report to be delivered at the meeting of the entire club membership in the large | bailroom of the Willard Hotel Wed- nesday night. It is expected that the report will D favorable to the projec The club’s housing group will v at 8 o'clock tomorrow ht at the c house, Farragut squ: H. . the chairman, will preside. ther nlans for relieving the hou: uation in Washington will be dis: The public_ut % o'clock Thur: Weller, the chairman, will pre- Street’ railway problems, the Great Falls water power project and rates of return for public utiliities will be discussed. —_— WILL OBSF™""~ ~'ITHDAY. iNorth Capitol wuu wcsington Citi- zens Organized 25 Years. The North Capitol and Eckington Citizens’ Association is planning a special meeting and entertainment in the Sunday schcol house of the United Brethren Church, North Capitol and <upposed to | b- Clifford Fur- i MALE LABOR IN SCHOOLS. | QUITS RED CROSS WORK, Appointment of Female Laborers in | William E. Nicoll Resigns to Enfia‘ Future to Be Avoided. Employment of female laborers in the District public school system in the future will be avoided. if possi- ble, it was learned last night. School officials, it is sald, have decided that on account of the era of unemploy ment men are available for these posi- tions. There are approximately thirty women employed in the school sys tem who. were hired during th eriod of the war. when male labo Many of these women. have rendered valuable 1 their opinion. the posi- “a Commercial Life. William E. of the salvage chaser of supplies. service, but. tion of laborer in the schools is man's job.” - It is the nitimate aim of school offi- cials to place men in all positions now held by women. B M. Baruch, Seek the Happier Moments in Life with a Conway Player-Piano NSTEAD of being contented or disconttmted with sitting at home all evening looking at one anm- other ‘and waiting for bedtime or thinking of what has to be done tomorrow, why not let us place a CONWAY PLAYER-PIANO in your home and thereby usher a multitude of happy moments into your family fife? Beautifully finished, graceful, durable and with a tonal quality that is undeniable; the simplicity of operation of this exceptional instrument, together with its surprisingly low price, makes it desirable for everyone. & Visit us today, and demonstrate this instru- ment for vourself—it will narrow your selection down to the CONWAY. Terms Agreeable to Yon Popular Hitsin Q R S Word Rolls 1213—Thinking of h¢ 1204—1T've Got The Bines $1.25 Little Rain Drop Mother of Mine. .. R streets, on the evening of Janu- ary 25 in observance of the twent: fifth anniversary of its organiza- tion. William A. Wise, chairman of the entertainment committee, promises the members an interesting program of speeches and musical numbers. A buffet supper will be served. —FOR WOMEN— Heavy Walking Shoes, of V: | th- heavy tan chrome leal —NOW $4.65 er. Were $8.00 DBlack ci or Natural Kid, One-Eyelet Ties, with Cuban heels. Were $12.50 Russia Calfskin Colonial | Ties, with Cuban heels Fieldmouse High Shoes, " with French heels Black Natural Kid High Shoes, with French heels —Now $4.65 —Now $4.65 —Now $4.65 —Now $4.65 Patent Leather High Shoes, with suede tops and French heels —Now 84.65 | Patent Leather High Shoes, with huck tops and baby $4.65 $4.65 French heels. Kid High Shoes, with military heels Ta Vici Kid High "With French heels $4.65 $9.95 $9.95 $9.95 $9.95 | Tan Vici Kil High Shoes, $9.95 —Now —Now —Now Shoes, | H ! Ta | | | —Now —Now —Now —Now —Now with ench heels Camel High Shoes, French heels Midnight Blue High Shoes, with French heels Black or Tan Kid Pumps, with tailored bows Black Calfskin Oxford Brogues with Black or Tan ‘“Munson Last” High Shoes. For those who have trouble with their feet. —Now $9.95 Brown Suede One-Eyelet Ties, with satin backs Plain Oxfords, th Cuban he —Now $9.95 —Now $9.95 HY PAY MORE? It is an everyday occurrence---this launching of sales of every description, that announce price revisions and adjustments, each claimed to be greater values than all others. But the public in their enthusiasm and clamor for a lower cost of living shouldn’t neglect to give a few minutes’ thought to whether these sale prices are really the lowest. That’s the reason for our query-—“#hy pay more?”---When you can buy for less, the identical quality in similar merchandise---at “The Meyer’s Shops.” : '+ —FOR WOMEN— Tan Calfskin|Plain Oxfords, with Cuban heels Tan Calfskin Pumps, baby French heels Black Suede Pumps, W heels Gray —Now $9.95 ""_Now $11.00 Two-strap —Now $12.00 ith baby French Suede Two - strap Pumps, with baby French__Now $12.50 heels “Tweed-O-Wool” Suits, that formerly soid. for s tasesoo '—Now $24.75 Poplin ized, in Were $12.50 Raincoats, rubber- tan and Dpavy. —Now $9.85 ‘Woolen Scarfs— 24 inch; 16 inch; ‘Woolen Scarf Sets. In and plaids. were 5975 —Now $5.65 were $3.95 ——Now 52.45 and Tam —Now $4.95 ‘Woolen Sweaters, in beauti- ful models. Velour Hats that were $15.00 tuxedo and tie-back plains, heathers Were $8.00 —$4.65 —Now $5.85 Special at Tailored Waists, of heavy quali $12.50 Silk Hose, with lisle tops. are navy, Were $3.00 russet. ty silk. Were —Now $5.95 full fashioned, Colors cordovan and —Now $1.95 Woolen Stockings and Golf Hose. $4.00 Were $3.00 lo—Now 51-89 “Burberry’s” Overcoats for women. ‘waterproof Those beautiful coats that were $100.00 to sma.oo—Now 575.00 —FOR CHILDREN— Middies that sold for Boys' “Paul Jones” Middy Suits. $2.50 to $4. Special, Were $3.50 to__ No $2.65 $1.69 $4.00 Boys' Black or Tan Shoes. v wpg » Middy Sui Any pair in Boys' “Paul Jones” Middy Suits, e anse —Now 54.85 vere $4.50 t Were 3450 10__Now $3.95 Boys' Serge Middy Suits. 13.50 Sere oo 2 ""—Now $9.75 Ribbed Cotton Hose In all sizes —Now 45¢ Children’s Black and Tan Shoes. In sizes 8 1-2““N0w 53'95 to 11 QWe firmly believe our prices are the lowest in the country. QWe will refund your money at any time within ten days after purchase if you can buy for less anywhere. QAIll we ask is that articles be returned unworn and accompanied with sales check. When You Can Buy for Less! ™" —FOR MEN— ~ Men's Hats, including all hats hat soid up to $7.00 — —Now $3.35 Men's Hats, including all hats that sold up to $20.00 '—NOW 56.35 “Burberry’s” Overcoats, the famous waterproof great- ts that we have been ing tar $100 to 3150 —Now $75.00 Men’s Overcoats— Men’s Bathrobes, that we have been selling for $12.50 to $18.50 Men's Silk or Camel's Hair | Sheep-lined Coats, in long and short models. Were $30.00 to $50.00 Men’s Raincoats, that sold at $12.50 to 318.5? | Golf Suits— Men's Leather Vests. Were $15.00 to $16.50 - —FOR MISSES— Growing Girls’ Tan Calfskin High | Ribbed Silk and Mec¥cerized Sport Shocs. In sizes Hose. —Now $7.50 Hoavy Ribbed Mercerized Sport ose. 2% to 6 in solid colors and heather mix- tures. Were —Now 59¢ Middy f all wool blue LiddyaDresecs o 2 sold for $1.50 sold for $2.50 to §4.00 —Now $1.69 serge; in sizes —Now $7.95 Middies that have 6 to 10 years, Were $12.50 Men's Golf Knickers. Were $14.50 to $18.00 Men's Mackinaws, of all- wool, in solid colors. Heavy-weight. Were $18.50 to $20.50 Suitcases— ‘Were $15.00 Were $37.50 Were $50.00 - (- —— O —— ) ——— ) § =Q=°=0=6fi6fl=0fl0=0= Were $35.00 to $55.00—Now $29.75 Were $57.50.to $75.00—Now $39.75 Were $80.00 to $100.00—Now $49.75 —Now $8.45 o, S Ve Ny $20.75 —Now $22.50 —Now $8.95 ‘\;:;u;w;::ice of any in_Now $z3‘50 —Now $9.75 —Now $10.75 —Now $12.75 —Now $9.75 —Now $26.50 —Now $36.50 927 G Street N. W. Home of the Celebrated Hallet & Davis Pianos and Player-Pianos . _FOn MEN— Men's Raincoats— were $18.50 to $27.50—Now $16.75 Were $40.00 to $50.00—Now $34.75 were $50.50 to $62.50—Now $43.75 Men’s Shoes, in tan and black calfskin, vici kid, kangaroo and cordovan leathers. We have sold these shoes for $12.50 to $15.50 Bilk Shirts, including some pongee shirts with collars to match, that we have sold before at $10.00 to $16.50 (or 3 for $15.00) —Now $5.25 Woolen Hose, the famous “Phoenix”” make, that we have sold at $1.50 (or 3 prs. for $1.75) Cotton Hose, excellent qual- ity, in black, navy and cordovan Lined Gloves that we have sold for $4.50 to $10.00 Auto Gauntlets that we have sold for $6.00 to $13.50 Undershirts and Drawers that we have sold for $2.00 per garment Undershirts and Drawers _that we have sold for $3.00 to $4.00 per gar- ment Union Suits that we have sold for $3.00 Union Suits that we have sold for $5.00 to $6.00 G u aranteed *‘Pin-proof” Cravats that we have sold for $2.50. White Handkerchiefs (or 6 for 50c) —Now $7.24 —Now 65¢ —Now 25¢ —Now $3.38 —Now $5.65 —Now 90c —Now $1.65 —Now $1.65 —Now $3.35 —Now $1.50 —Now 10c Nicoll. who entered the | service of the American Red Cross in May, 1918, has resigned his position | of director of accounts for the Potur BARUCH AWARDED D. §. M- former head of the | War Industries Board and one of tif $1.25 Home ........... 1296—1.0ok What Yeu've Deme With Yeur Dog- $1.25 v T (Fox Trot) .... S e —6! - 1281—Margie T ... 81.25 (Fox Trot) ..... 1280—If A Wish Could s] 2' 1301—Preaijent Hard Make It So ...... o) $1.25 $1.25 McHUGH & LAWSON 7 [ EYER’S SHOPS ““The Store With a Smile”’ 1331 F St.