Evening Star Newspaper, February 12, 1921, Page 6

POLCEBONS WL | ORABETTRNEN Maj. Gessford Thinks Va- | cancies in Force Will : Soon Be Filled. Maj. Gessford, superintendent of Police, says he feels reasonably cer- tain that favorable action by Congress in the matter of giving members of the force the $240 bonus will result in &n increased number of physically fit men making application for appoint- ment. 5 Two recent applicants qualified and will be sworn in Tuesday morning. Adaditional applications have been filed, the records show, and it is be- lieved the examining surgeons. will MISS MACARTHUR MADE BRaselcru S nent SCEc e | SECRETARY OF Y. W. C. A, There are less than forty vacancies e i in the department, it is stated, and e Maj. Gessford thinks he will be able s Gertrude MacArthur, of the to get them filled within a few weeks, 1 board of the Young Women's CHICAGO POLICE HEAD WILL DISCHARGE 500 CLASSED AS LOAFERS CHICAGO, February 12.—Captains of every police department in the city were summoned to appear today before Chief of Police Fitzmorris to reccive instructions that they must discover and report five hundred loaf- ers in the police department, whom the chief has announced he will dis- m three months as head of the dcpartment have convinced me that out of 5100 men on the force we have 500 who will not k" the chief said. “They don’'t wish me to succeed in carrying out thé mayor's orders to clean up Chicago and I am not going to let them ride along and get tho credit for the great record the other 4,600 are making. Let them tie their hats on for they are going for a rough ride.” The captains are to be instructed to assign nine sergeants each to check up on patrolmen regarded as ineffi- cient, the chief said the additional compensation making | Christia Assoclation, has been ap- . the positions much more attractive. _ | pointed acting general secretary of tment, | the Y. W. A. of the District of Co- Chief Watson, of the fire de belief t t the | lumbia, to fill the place left v. also entertains the nt by bonus will be a means of attracting candidates for positions in the fire de- partment. There are no vacancies in the department at this time, however, and there are several names on the eligible list. Capt. Edward O'Connor. of the firemen’s associatic tective Dalrymple, presid nolicemen’s _association, both highly pleased with the action of the Senate committee, are deeply interested in the matter of reclassification of sal- aries. Members of committees of associations are keeping in touch with officials having the reclassification work in charge and making rcports to their respective associ Much data has secured by both organizations to show what policemen :nd firemen in other cities are paid. :nd_a question of interest to the 1eads of both departments and mem- sers of the associations involves the ‘urnishing of uniforms at govern- ‘nent expense. Members of the local departments have made no concen- ‘rated drive to induce Congress to srovide uniforms, it is stated, but such a provision in the near future is 18t regarded as an impossibility. When the time comes to start a move in the matter of uniforms, it is v’., C. stated, it \8 probable tkat there will| W+ ’e no request for as much equipment 18 is furnished in a number of other sities. In this city. it is stated, no sovernment provision is made for sompensation for uniforms ruined in ‘he line of duty. There is a fund for the resignation of Brown last Ma office of thirt Miss Florence M. after a tenure of years. Announce- |§ ion of the new s terday by Mrs. ly, president of president Lliss MacArthur i ational Capital, f the Blue Tri ng been s rved with the s During her term of office nber of the national board in ork, she served as chairman board’s city committee, as of the chairman of the department of con- ventions and conference, and as a member of the foreign committee. She is the daughter of Rev. Robert Stuart MacArthur, former rector of Calvary Baptist Church, New York city, and is a graduate of Vassar College. Officials and friends of the local as- sociation consider that she is excep- tionally well equipped for the impor- tant task confronting her here, where the post of general secretary of the second largest Y. W. C. A. in the country has been vacant for over half . Miss Brown, her pradecessor, in China as’ international Y. . A. hostess for that republic. THE WEATHER. \ District of Columbia, fair tonight and tomorrow; not much change in hat purpose, however, made up of de- | §o : . i +f the department ro; captures of Per-| wo ot \winde, y sons and recovery of property. \.lar\'lsm(l. and Vir; i i i 1 v ope i Mary ginia, fair tonight _“This fg"“dd"m"m ;lmi)r: e;:;‘?,flfl;:f and tomorrow; not much change in o pay for damages . temperature; moderate northwest and _ marked a member of the forte today, “and when it is depleted the cost of repairing the damage done by ob- streperous prisoners or in the work ' of saving human life at fires or else- where, must be borne by the men.” DEMOCRATS IN OFFICE WILL BE PUT ON LIST| e ) e T e e ah et year— Zxecutive Committee, League of | Highest, 46: lowest, 29. E Condition of the Water. RBepublican Clubs, Will Discuss Temperature and_condition of the Methods. water at § am.: Great Falls—Tem- - ERSahe letely an | PETALURE: 393 condition, 60. , ethods of listing completely al r 1 ~ democrats in government service, espe- | Tidei anles -dally those holding the most important | (Furnished by United & ind higher-paying positions and those | . Beodetic survey. have been politically active, will be | Today—Low tide, 5:13 a.m. and 5:39 : ussed, besides other things, at the ! p.m.; high tide, 10:58 a.m. and 11:16 . a:etmg of mf i:ecu(l\'o, committee of | p. e of Republican State Clubs| Tomorrow—Low tide, 5:49 a.m. i - tonight n the New Ibpitt Hotel, 6:25 pan; high tide, 11540 am and e subcommittee which will be In|11:39 pm. charge of this work is expected to re- EeiNes cadiMoss. | E‘ at the next monthly meeting of executive committee that the task - ;l‘oday—sun rose, 7:04 a.m.; sun sets, 15:42 p.m. Tomorrow—Sun rises, 7:03 a.m.; sun sets, 5:43 p.m. i Moon rises, 9:09 a.m.; sets, 10:26 p.m west winds. Records for Twenty-Four Hours. Thermometer—Four p.m., 47; & p.m., 40; 12 midnight, 36; 4 2.m,, 35; 8 am., 33; noon, 40. at 7:4 M. Camp, who was republican eampaign manager for this section dur- ing the campaign, and who is club or- | ganizer for the republican national com- | Automobile lanfps to be lighted one- mittce, was to have made @ detailed re- | half hour after sunser - port tonight, bu absence from the Z v _ eity will postpone the reading of this bl N Teport until the Margh meeting of the committee. Part of the session’ will be devoted to commemoration of the birth of h Lincoln, Several men of prominence have been invited to make addresses. Plans for the next annual election of officers of the executive com- mittee and plans for a banquet to be held shortly after inauguration day also will be discussed. i A IRISH MINISTER CAPTURED | Fitzgerald, Sinn Fein Propaganda | Leader, Arrested in Dublin. DUBLIN. February 11.—Desmond | Fitzgerald. Sinn Fein minister of | propaganda. was arrested here to- night. His arrest is considered as | probably the most important since | Arthur Griffith, founder of the Sinn | Fein. was taken into custody. Fitzgerald was mainly responsible for the Irish Bulletin. ~ which made | statements almost daily of the Sinn Fein case against the government and was widely circulated among the newspapermen. The Bulletin con- | stantly has been obliged to nge offices in consequence of tary raids. but continued to be secretly g, produced. bE Fitzgerald. who has been the main point of contact between the news- papers and republican chief: clared to have been on t He s under thirty ried and well known as a w Robert Eady, kilty, County C Btateot | i Weather. . Faul L D€ 0 YOU TAKE PRIDE |j IN YOUR HOME?|{ Paint will keep it and attractiv 2t Clona- . was found dead today near his home. A label was pinned on his back inscribed: *s; and informers. beware.” There were | several bullet wounds in the body. —_— | TROOP TRAIN ATTACKED, | o2 *ecielonks ; 1114 Boldier Killed, Many Wounded by | =. k. FERGUSON, Inc. 3ii4,, £ Men Near Cork. | Painting Department. Ph. N. 231-232. CORK, February 12.—One soldier was | = — killed and a number of othery wounded today in an attack on a pasecier {rain outside of Mill Street new | looking. Shave, Bath;n:i~ Shampoo with one Soap.— Cuticura Cuticurs Scapiathefavesiteforsafetyrasorshaving. BILITY —to satisfy every demand Is re- | sponsible for the favor our serv- | § . The wounded soldiers the Cork military hospit: cial train. O’CALLAGHAN IN N. Y. No Orders Received to Arrest | Mayor of Cork. ere taken to board a spe- BUFFALO, N. Y. February 12— ice has met with, Let us esti-| Daniel O'Callaghan, lord i of Cork, e on Painti H was said by friends to have left for New e cpcensie) York at 9:3 o'clocks (hi His - ing tour has rily -, doned; and future d | i Sovpaent, it s wilicocni Geo. Plitt Co, The chicf of the immigration depart- | Special Inc Main 4224-3. | ment in this district said he had no TIRES der from Washington t s $9.80 laghan for failing to le: ‘ Snap them up! CHAS. or Upholstering. 1325 14¢h St. within the time limit fi | E. MILLER, Inc. (§ partment of Labor. —_— | _ Formerly Miller Bros.' Auto Supply Houss, CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.. February 812 14th St., 4 N —Prohibition officers of Florence, Ala & DoocsiNorthiatiHiSe: captured two wildcat stills, thirty gallons of liquor, 600 pounds of sugar and arrested, three men—Jim Guest, | Albert Bradley and Oscar Pe late yesterday afternoon near Green- BlaChStone,s Bill. & remote’ piace in Lauder m;'Remembrance Box Flowers and Candy—Just the thing for your Valentine. Blackistone ¢ “Florida_Special.” quickest t fare; 12:35 a.m. daily. Atlantic Office, 1418 H »t. n.w., Washington. — Adver- Slsement. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. - Woodward X W atheop ~ C., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1921—PART T. LACE FASHIONS The Spring’s Newest Mode in Dinner Gowns WE FEATURE TWO UNUSUALLY CHARMING MODELS AT $32.50 Youthful and bouffant in cffect are these frocks of shimmering silk lace made over a foundation of satin. One model uses a surplice line both back and front, with tulle drapings at each side and a broad sash of satin ribbon ties at the back. The other has a draped bodice, cut high at the back, and a two- tiered skirt falls in a loose billowing effect over each side; a wide sash of satin ties at the waist. Colors are gray, brown, navy and black. Women's Dress Section, Third floor. o Our Maternity Section Is splendidly complete with all garments and ac- cessories for this definite purpose—where the mother-to-be may select with every convenience and under expert guidance, everything to meet her particular requirements. Special information and counsel on anything per- taining to apparel needs for this period will be in- telligently and gladly given by one who is well quali- fied both through interest and experience. Dresses, Undergarments, Negliges, Cor- sets, Brassieres, Bust Supports, Abdominal Supports, Sanitary Supplies and Accouche- ment Outfits. Maternity Bection, Fourth floor. 1,800 Pieces Canton Green & Gold Medallion China Y3 to 2 Below the Usual Prices We purchased the entire showroom samples of one of the largest New York importers. The prices were low, and our prices to you are corre- spondingly low. There is a saving of 1-3 to 1-2 throughout. Many beautiful selections for your table, for your china cabinet, for the buffet or plate rail, for decorative and ornamental purposes. quantity is limited, as would naturally be the case in samples, so you | should select at once. Plates in five sizes and in flat, perforated border, fluted, square and hexagonal shapes; sizes 6, 7, 8%, 9% and 10 inches. $1.15, $1.25, $1.35, $1.50 and $1.95 each $12.50"to $22.50 dozen. Rim Soup Plates, three sizes, $15 dozen. Oval Meat Platters, 7 to 19 inch sizes. $1.75 to $10 each. Covered Vegetable Dishes, $4.50 each. Covered Gravy Tureens, $5 each. Leaf-shape Pickle Dishes, $1 to $2.25 each. Covered Jars for ornamenting the home, Vases from 6 to 18 inches in height, square, round, urn, hexagonal and cylinder shapes, | many of which are especially adapted for ar- i tistic lamps, 75¢ to $18.50 each, with a very large assortment at $7.50. y Bowls, from whipped cream or mayonnaise size to large punch bowls, 50c to $13.50 each. % Large Jardinieres, $25 each. | Garden Seats or Tabourets, round and hexagonal, $25 each. Covered Ginger Jars, 10c to $1 each. Pitchers, $1.95 to $3.50. CXR TWaces To Enmesh One’s Interest and Fancy OBWEB-LIKE meshes with dainty designs, fine Dblack nets, with gorgeous patterns worked out in glistening-colored sequins, metallic laces, in dull silver and antique gold, beautifully interwoven with brighter threads, and shimmering opalescent flouncings inlovely new spring mode. quaint colors, all enhanée the beauty of the In vogue, for the afternoon or dinner gown, are the georgette crepe flouncings, exqtfisitely beaded and embroidered in con- trasting colors, and beaded georgette tunics, ready-to-wear over any slip, are handsome in navy and black. Heavily e¢mbroidered filet mesh nets, in champagne gray, navy and black; fine net louncings with elaborate embroidery designs or radium silk laces in delicate mesh and pattern. hecome very ef- fective costumes when combined with rib- bon sashes in deep, rich shades. For formal evening wecar, fashion de- mands the black laces. with gorgeous designs in sequins, all black or in vivid colors; chantilly laces in designs bewitch- ing and fanciful, in either Dhlack or white: opalescent flouncings in pastel shades, and filet nets, embroidered in distinctive designs. Metal cloth satin, in gold, silver and pastel shades, is used for foundations. Lovely White Net Flouncings for Spring and Summer are charming with clusters of narrow pleated ruffles, wide ruffles or pliin hemstitched tucks, while a pattern in point de esprit has wide < ruffles daintily edged in net. There are also lovely net flouncings with pleated rufiics for children’s graduation or confirmation frocks. beautiful in de- in the trimmings Venice Laces are particu sign and will be used extensivc of new spring frocks. / Lace Section, First floor. “Qld Bleach” Towels The “Old Bleach” Linen Towels, made at Randallstown, Ireland, rank with the best made in the world. We have felt for a year that their prices have been pro- hibitive. Now new prices are offercd which are a substantial reduction. Many can now afford to buy them at the prices of $15 to $30 dozen. Linen Section, Second floor. Specialized Apparel Service For the Woman Who Wears - Size Forty-four or Larger Through specialist fashion artists and designers for the large woman we have succeeded in securing correct and fashionable special size apparel, and have provided our Special Size Scction with slender- ized, well fitting clothes, that express individuality, are eminently correct and are becoming to the women of above the average figure. THE Jored Suits, built on Jong NEW SPRING MODE is emphasized in the Tai- ceful lines, slenderized by skilled designers to make the figure more fashionable and give the desired silhouette. TAFFETA DRESSE use the latest and most ef Skirts, in striped pleated cffects, are espec in the season’s newest f: hions, ctive trimmings, and Scparate Ily designed to be most becoming and at the same time to give a slenderized appearance. We invite your in#pection of our New Spring Dis- play of Specialized Apparel.—Special Size Section, Third floor. Irish Linen Table Cloths and Napkins Offered at Extremely Low Prices High Quality Double Satin Damask Table Cloths Napkins, made by a thoroughly reliable Irish maker offered at the lowest prices quoted in many months. signs are handsome. 2x2-yard Cloths, $10.50. 2x21/5-yard Cloths, $13.50. 214x214-yard Cloths, $12.50 22x22-inch Napkins, $14.00. 24x24-inch Napkins, $18.00. and and De- It seems to be quite the idea in some quarters to deal with comparative prices of 1920 when they were at their very highest. We are not, but we state emphatically— THESE PRICES ARE RIGHT Linen Section, Second floor. , Butterick Patterns, Fashion Sheets, Fashion Books and Delinea- tor for March are now on sale. Pattern Section, Second floor. Books About America and Americans This is the month dedi- cated to America in the book world. The anniversaries of both Lincoln and Washing- ton fall in February, and you will find delightful books about them and other worth- while Americans. Book Store, Second floony , The Fashional 8 1 wool or silk, S S ham has rangli;.pszofrom 314 to 18 inches in height, 25¢ Cream Jugs, $1.50 each. to$ Dapl v Teacups and Saucers, many shapes and Infants’ Teapot, Sugar and Cream Sets, $6 each. sizes, $12 to $21 dozen. g Flower Holders, $5 each. Fish Platters with drainer, $7.50 to $11.50, China Bectlon, Fifth floor. Springtime Frocks | Quaint and ori Springtime colors, are quite adorable and are shown in a greater variety than ever this season. crepe, with plain hand stitching in bright colored serviceable gingham frocks have collar and cuffs, and sometimes a sash of colors, and many are smocked in fancy design. gathered skirts, and still others in voke effects, but all have pockets, and a most prac- tical littie playtime frock of tan and brown ging- The Little Frocks Illustrated Are Shown in For the Little Missof - Two to Six Years nal designs, in the loveliest of ly new are the little frocks of cotton and dainty flower decorations. Pretty heer materials, in white or contrasting There are little frocks in straightline tyle, or made with short waists and full bloomers to match. This Splendid Display Section, Fourth floor. ‘