Evening Star Newspaper, October 14, 1921, Page 3

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Clean-Up Campaign Before. Arms Parley Opens. Plans for an intensive ¢lean-up cam- ort of every family and property ;ens’ meeting to be held.in the Dis-! rict building next Thursday evening o the end that Washington may pre- ent @ spick and span appearance for he armament conference. The Distriot Commissioners and the 0 the meeting. It is expected that var on trash and unsightly condi- Hons will have started on a city-wide cale, before, tiic end of the month. Park Crusaue Started. Col. SherrllL ln charga of public uildings and grounds, already has nitiated a clean-up crusade in the public parks. Particular attention i ing paid to the Rock Creek and Po omac parkway, where tiie govern has acquired consider park polica force has been assigned) o this section with instructions to revent dumring of garbage In addition, a orce of weed cutters has been put to} work. It is proposed to make war n weeds in all the parks and re- tove unsightly conditions wherever hey may be found. Col &herrill today praised the Initia- ive of the Century Club in arranging or the meeting of citizens to be held ureday. TUp to Home Owners. *In the final analysis the individual itizen and home owner will be princi- lly. responslble for placing Washing- on in a clean and sightly condition,” id Col. Sherr‘llL “It will be necessary 0 appoint local committees to supervise -ertain areas in order to make the work fective. No property owner should be permitted’ to overlook the fact a cam- ign is in progress.” ury Club, which is arranging for hursday's meeting, is headed by Mrs. ichard F. Jacksom, and includes Mrs. ‘hitman Cross, Mrs. William F. Ham, [rs. Fhilip S. Smith, Mrs. James Baird, rs. Austin Clark and- Mlss Grace Tem- vle. Mrs. Jackson called on Commis- ioner Rudolph yesterday-and informed bim of the efforts of the club to bring bout a highly representative gathering f citizens. PPOSE ADDITIONAL TAX PROPOSED FOR ALCOHOL holesale Druggists Declare In- crease of $4.20 a Gallon Will Be Hardship on Retailers. A campaign to prevent the addi- ‘mndflf a $4.20 per proof gallon tax jon alcohol will be supported by the “ederal Wholesale Drugglsts’ Asso- tion, it was decided at yesterday's that It would work a hardship on xmall retailers. Co-operation with eimilar associations in opposing the :’dx was decided upon by the assocla- on. Election of offieers for the coming Y ear resnited in the choice of J. H. Marshall of Minneapolis, president: 3. 3. Dreyer of Cincinnati, vice presi- dent; O. J. Cloughly of St. Louis, elocted treasurer, and R. E. Lee Wil- liamson of Baltimore, re-elected sec- retary. At vesterday's session an auxiliary assoclation, composed of members o the boards of directors of constitu- ent firms of the association, was formed. with the following officera: . T. Blackwood, Philadelphia, presi- dent; Paul Pearson of this ¢i vice [ president, and IL Dusterberg of Cin- cinnati; secretary. ISSAY‘CORTEST ‘ON ARMS. A nation-wide ize _essay contest on_ ‘The Limitation of Armament” will be conducted by the Independent nnd Weckly Review of New York, beginning _tomorrow. The contest will close mber 23. - Any Ameri- wan educational |nnunt|on. prlu.u or public, eclementary, secondary or collegiate, may take part in the ‘com- petition. Notification of intention to com- pete should be sent to the Inde- ‘pendent, 140 Nassau street, New York city. SPECIAL NOTICES. algn that will ‘enlist the active sup-| wner will be formulated at a citi- | ‘A patrolman from the S Abe Martin Says- i Th’ dance an’ reception which wuz t’ have been at Melodeon Hall, last night, wuz abandoned, as th’ bootlegger didn’ show up. Anoth - peculiar thing about th’ times 1s that as fast as jwholesale prices come down th’ retailer’s overhead expenses in- crease. foral Newspaper Servi { i ! MANY CHANGES COMING 2 IN SENATE COMMITTEESI Duth of Senator Knox Leaves Im- portant Vacancies—Candidates Mentioned. Changes in Senate committees due to the death of Senator Knox of Pennsylvania, will soon be made. The Pennsylvania senator was chairman of the rules committee of the Senate. ‘This office is likely to go to Senator Curtis of Kansas, republican whip and vice chairman of the republican conference. Senator , Nelson. under the seniority rule, could have the place, but he is chairman of the; judiclary committee. To become chairman of the rules committee Sen- I The committee representing the Cen- ator Curtis would have to relinquish{of administration on his estate, wh the chairmanship of the committee on Indian affairs. Senator Knox's death creates a vacancy on the foreign relations com- mittee. Senators mentioned for this place are Senators Spencer of Mis- sourl, Hale of Maine, Poindexter of Washington and France of Maryland. | ‘Vacancies on the important finance or appropriations _committees also | may have to be filled. 1f Senator Curtis should head the rules commit- tees he would, under Senate rules. be required to relinquish his piace on one of these two major committees. 1f he should resign as chairman of Indlan affairs committee, another im- | portant post would have to be filled, | fwith Senators La Follette of Wiscon- sin, McNary of Oregon, Spencer of Missouri, Harreld of Oklahoma and} Cameron of Arizona in line, respect- ively, under the seniority rule. Sen- ators La Follette and McNary now are chairman of important commit- tees and the Indian atfairs post, {therefore, might be filled from far- Ither down the list. .|WILL SERVE MIl K AT COST | i 1 l Mothers’ Club to Provide for Pupils in Two Schools. Pupils in the Randle Highlands and Orr schoola will be served milk at cost during the present scholastic year by members of the Randle Highlands Mothers’ Club, it was decided at a meeting yesterday afternoon. The club served milk luncheons to the children in these schools last spring. Mrs. Thomas M. Crane was re-elec! ficers chosen are: Mrs. C. W. Thacker, vice president: Mrs. Grace Blakney, secretary, and Mrs. R. Richard. treas- vrer. The club voted to purchase playground equipment for the two schools, and spectal books for the pupils. —_— ASKS DISMISSAL OF SUIT. Jonas L. Jones has asked the Dis- trict Supreme Court to dismiss a suit for $1,600 damages filed against him gome weeks ago by Nora Linton, who claimed he had broken a contract with her for the hat rack privilege at 1016 Pennsylvania avehue north- fwest, from which she declared she was earning $55 per week. The defendant says the young woman broke the contract herself, falling, he asserts, to keep her obligations and to per- form the work efficiently. He is rep- resented by Attorneys Fischer & Fischer. SPECIAL NOTICES. GENTLEMAN _WILL MOTOR - Torgh nest Saturdas: can accommbdate one to part or all of way at dess fare. Going vie Hagerstown, bertand, mmodate pussengers. Addrgss Box 2531, Staroffice. .u.u(m\u SHIPMENTS AT REDUCED grester secarity roug Tanaof the SECURITY STORAGE CO. D40 5t | A HESSTON OF ALMAS TEMPLY, NOBLES bhfiat I Lerely ordered to be held 7021, at 411 13th st. n.w., at ‘business and ceremontal T_LANSBURGH, Potentate. NCE_\WALKER, Hecorder. Cfi:randAppE S Fia Gu. Ave. pike: torn right at Olney ang | Ashton. Lucknough Orchards, Ednor, e ‘\'he g;nnt earth vfln]u ;z‘ H(u Bwem, iy e ‘chairs_(men like i’mvm"wn-m Holder. be- Centenninl NOTICE ranges and lntrobes pat tn Srat- ked 1o " nditson tingl':'.xpcrts Grafton & Son., Inc, mou-em. |y 'm lpply lame ufl rrll wold In e e 1okt . arer e Line. 4305, CLAFLIN GFTICAE CO Anmlll res Pitted. 5 BENTBLE—OLD A-mucvcl“;? :l! Cl-l Lttt .flvl!fld 1deas i II‘-I‘: 'IT 4702 14 22435, RD“F\ fit‘l K.ing Winm T sour feating plant bo working p Eetter let_us tune it up IfiW N, _Iac., - 1114 Otg St. Phome North 231-232. HRoofing Experts. Adams Printing is the sore that makes Jwe: orst cus- tomers come back ueH GRADE: BUT NOT BIGH PRICED. THE SERVICE SHOP YRON S. ADAMS, &0 —to.pat_the roof "or the ph D jn. perfect condition. 3307 14ts T, N.W. Phepes Col. 153 a8 . Uniontown: might change coutc | g; P 1 Wash. Loan & Trust Didy., Main 780 gr:l‘l“:;?:;l":l’eu‘v‘:;m:e TS FRINCE HATH | Electric Wiring SHOP. %00 12th «t. n.w. Franklin 2223. 19¢ ctric expert mechants: e REGLAZE WINDOWS 5: T VOGELRON. St I st. mam. Saia Jrt. e Fall —now before days| H jzet colde Window, Pl Tin Roois.—;§la{ Roofs Pamt:up Gronnd :xf;|l-n‘ gther hxnd:"ox’ IEED AND A . s at RIGHT PRI BEFA e & Supplies’ L M hesiLy iseD. . [ Trviag 3-re. | Becker Paint and Glass Co., | “Heating_and R-’h- Experts 35 Tears. CHAS. F. nom:xl\. Mer. GRAND AN} y-.:u( :‘o"lflm_? e 1239_Wisconsin_ave. Phone W I > Ken | pe: T CLOSEI '?-?«'v 'vf'nx"cn" ur Gaw. USRI | ™| Porch Xfim Column | Plants by Shedd CYCLONE MAKES OLD RUGS NEW. ‘Why have dirty. faded-ont rugs when a few 1l make them look like new? 4 gallons. PROGRESSIVE SALES" CO., 608 F WANTED—A VANLOAD OF FUBNITCRE NC., lin "'lsn PROFESSIONAL, OPERATOR IN SILAMPOO- treatment, facials and manicuring hae opening for & few mors patruns. Reniden- 2 “Day orevening appolatments. . is! TO FLORIDA BY -AUTO—CADILLAC LEAV- ing here about Oct. 21: room or_two_con- genial ‘passenger ok BC."° Addrews Box 115.0- Star sonville, Miami or F. . CLAFLIN FOR EYEGLASSES, Blue rig;t Auto Euna; Cors cleaved and stored, wasbed and pol- Ihile you w General Auto Hepalr- ar HAIR COLORING ing. 3 -flATl DAY Special ! Garage | Storm Bases © | Doors | Sash Geo. M. Barker Co., Inc. 649651 N. Y. ave.: 1517 Tth. Tel. M. 1348, Printing Production in on the most econemical basis here in this equipped - Million-Dollar - Printing 4x8 & Tlu National Capital Press | 12101212 D st. n.w. ».| Renewing Heating & Cratts o Senice and manship The Shade Shop | W. !Ton.s SA“O\S 830 13th St.' P Superior Window Shades at Rockbottom Factory Prices. lF YOUR ROOF . —needs tepairs or painting-esll on the Ironelad E\.' sce to it that fers. ewry M §0od job. Estimates free. Roofiag 1416 F' st. a.w. Company. Phoe Maia 14, Al .- Appointed to Succeed Dr. Conm-, eral weeks ago and publis sively appointment, ed president of the club. Other of. |y | H | i ] THE- EVENING STAR. WASHINGTOX, HODGKINS NAMED GRAND LODGE TO PAY VISIT. DR. H. L. TEMPORARY HEAD G. W. U. Pythias will pay o grand vicitatlon (o Resigned, Until Trustees Decide on Permanent President. Dr. Howard L. Hodgkins, dean of the department of arts and gciences of teorge Washington University, has been appointed president pro tem. of the institution, in accordance with a plan decided upon by the trustees sev-. exclu- in The Star at the time. He will fill the office until a permanent successor to Dr. William Miller Col- ler, who resigned the presidency of the’ university to accept a diplomatic | is named. More than twenty-five persons are being considered Ly the trustees tor appointment to the vacancy, John B.: Larner, president of the board of trustees, said today. He said there} as been no tentative agreement upon ! prospective appointee, and that ' several weeks may be required for reaching a decision. In any event the board expects to have a permanent president selected by the next academic vear. Dr. Hodgkins has been authorized to formulate a plan for increasing the university’s endowment fund. He will present the plan at an early meeting of the board. It is announced that, beginning with the 1923 term, one year of college work will be required for entrance to the law schaool, and in 1925 two years will be required. These changes were made in uccordance with the recom- mendations of the American Bar A seeiation. NO REISS WILL LEFT. Letters Asked for on Estate of Late ! Oldest Inhabitant Secretary. 1 Benjamin W. Reiss, for many years secretary of the Association of Old- est Inhabitants, who died July 1, lcft no will. His widow, Josephine A. Relss, vesterday asked the probate court for letters of administration on his estate. Mr. Reiss owned premises 1806 Belmont road and had personal property estimated at $12.000, accord- ing to the petition. Besides the widow, he left two children. At- torney W. H. Linkins represents the estate. LEFT $50,000 ESTATE. Charles White, jr., who died August 28, left no will. “Application has been made to the Probate Court by his widow, Mrs. Flora White, for letters is _estimated at $50,000. Attorn Julius A, Maedel represents the widow. LAFAYETTE “No one can keep ahead of you if you only choose to go around.” {2 Walker Motor Co., Inc. 1517 Conn. Ave. New 6-Volt BATTERIES $l 9'0 Exchange Price Guaranteed 1 Year BATTERIES REBUILT $15.00 Recha: 0”‘?‘00‘““” l‘ ;I.E‘Ah- lnnu\: 5 Bepiriag at Moderate Fri SUPERIOR BA’ITERY CO. 8th & H Sts. N.W. Phone Main 8157. HOUSES Furnished and Unfuraished FOR RENT From §188 Per Month Up JOHN W. THOMPSON & CO., —IN 821 15th St. )!ll.l 1477 Rent a Ford or Dodge Drive it yourself North 122 Ford Osr Rental Ce. _ 8 E. Cor. 14th and W N.W. CIRCULATING LIBRARY |/ Best in the City. PEARLMAN’S 933 G Street Only BOOK SHOP Two Experienced Real Estate Salesmen Can Do Well With Middaugh & Shannon Woodward Bldg. ” ‘Washington—the most “Iivadlc” City in America SPLENDID Buy for Seekers of New Homes. These Houses just completed by C..H. Small on Taylor street b‘emc:n 13th and 14th Sts. N.V 8 rooms and bath; concrete front porch, double rear porches; lot .1148x22 ft. The coziest homes one can imagine and the value is excep~ tional. Price, $11,750 EEVER »d 1405 Eye Streeb N W order here in the 'ythian Temple to- night. ranged for the event, zarded as an important epoch in the history of the local order. Jumes the principal =1 = |Z8 Phone Main 311 -D. C., FRIDAY, during the visitation, and several prominent officials of the order will be present for the affair. WILL GO TO FORT ADAMS. Maj. Gooding Packard, Coast Artil- lery Corps. stationed at Fort Wash- ington, Md., hus heen granted leave | of " abkence, on the expiration of{ which he will take station at Fort Adams, R. 1, for duty in the coast exercises defenses of Narragunsett The Grand Lodge of the Knights of he Rathbone-Superior Lodge of the An ‘elaborate program has been ar- which is re- Senator A. Reed of Missouri will be speaker at Are You Interested in Music, Pic- tures, Books, Civic Improvement? NE WASHINGTON SOCIETY OF THE FINE ARTS brings to this city each winter some of the most distinguished literary men, art critics and musicians in this country, who are heard in lectures and recitals in the auditorium of the Central High School. The program for this season is as follows: (JREArT PAINTERS lustrated lectures RTISSOZ w York Tribune. o Making of Portraits. dis u February. March 15th—John La Farge, a Great Americau. LECTURES ON LITERATURE OCTOBER STERRETT & FLEMING, Inc. gas. grapes and other f; muuw city, 1338 New York Ave, 14, 1921, Here They Are! The surprisingly new krench - English squared toe oxfords—originated by . Walk-Over designers. Smartly low heeled. Women have been secking just such a style innovation. Soft, very flexible Scotch Grain. The smartest walk- ing shoe in many seasons. Brown Black $ l 0'00 wlk-Qver WOLF’S, 929 F St. Hupmobile quantity, Eecouomy in the isn't an indefinite but a positive saving, whici registers itself cvery day in every month. FOR SALE CHEVY CHASE, MD. AN IDEAL HOME Wide hall; extra large living room and ning Yoom; all upstairs Tooms extrs rge; hot-water heat; clectric lights and Lot 100 by Over 200 Double garage: Jarge garden; apples; its. from Conn. Well sel Owner than “R.E. L.YELI.OTI'&".‘O M. 893 One squar Nov. 1"”1‘:31'“ INGS "WITH FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHORS, Ly Mamlin rd, muthor of < Dee. 4rh READ: " “AS YOU LIKE IT. THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDALL" unil contempmruss drammar hison and Gharles Hann Kennedy: oL w7 dramas. by Edith e Inu ER SCOTT AFTER ONE RED YEARS, by E. Charlton Profeator of Englih Literature HAMIL N HIS' t the University of Boston, ALEXANDER T XD F1¢1 ! ORY AND FICTION, by Bliss Perry, ofihior of, Pogkinh Ditocaiies ot It Galits B Teb, Otlhi— Meh. Oth- THE MOVIES AND THE MULTITUDE, by Bmlll\'d Burtoa, Frofessor of Lnghish Literature at the Uuiversiiy of Minesota | RECITALS | 1~ MACDOWELL RECITAL. | Mis. Etward Machowell, Francis Rogers, barit Washington Society of the Fi h of these lcctures regularly TH IRICAN MAGAZ by the american cration ot Ar Membership dues are $5.00 a yvear. t of the Soclely s to put the best art. the best music, and the soundest and most intellectual thought before its members at a price wh almost cvery one can afford, yet which will in the aggregate co sible through the co- operation of the Board Auditorium of the Central High The membership of the Society a limited number of new members wi the opportunities it offers will be rece to membership Is extended to all Dej Those desiring to avail thems of this p .q,r- are_rv quested to apply in person, if possible. the Office of the Societ 1741 New York Avenue, or by letter to the Secretary. LEILA WM. BRUCE COAL Come in now and get our.low prices on quality coal. Preparation is bmcr than it has been at any time during the late er We can save you money and worry. MARLOW COAL CO. 811 E St. N.W \ILmbeN ot the two tickets nd_are sent £ OF ARIT, publishcd monthly now over one thousand, but hing to avail themselves of ed; and a special invitation Secretary. President. l\\ JAMESON BUlLT HOMES FIRST TIME OFFERED Now Being Completed on Kansas Ave. Between Quincy and Randolph Sts. N.W. Numbers 3801 to 3831 Kansas Ave. N.W. Two-story and attic. Tapestry brick: 6 and S large outstda roome; one and two haths: h.-w.h.: =leetric lights; double rear porches: cement front porches; outside b . Built-in' heated garage with each house. Several stvles of both the from. Two Leautiful corner: To get there take 14th ~lr(<t car and get off at 14th and Ran- dolph d walk 1 e Grorgia Ave. car and get off at Georgla Ave. and walk 1 square west to Kansas Ave. : Open daily and Sunday. FOR SALE BY Thomas A. Jameson, Owner & Builder 906 N. Y. Ave. N.W. Ask the Man Who Owns One six and eight room houses to choose and Shepherd § After 5 P.M. Lincoln 6146- Main 5526 Hyah!—Hurry Along! MEN’S SUITS Sport models, young men’s models, conser- vative models, in all-wool tweeds, herringbones and worsteds. Tailored beautifully. Suits of the very finest quality in every . way. The' special price, in many instances, rcprecent> only half of the original selling. price. But you'd better hurry before they’re all snapped up. A Scooter FREE to Boys! 2-Pants Suits— - Hard-wearing corduroys., tures. Sizes 7 to 18. With two pairs of pants.......... serges =nd mix- . $8.45 LEIN INCORPORATED COR. 7th & E Sts. KLETNS KORNER i I 0000060000060 00 HOUSES For Sale or Rent e NEW RESIDENCES OF QUALITY AND REFINEMENT Now Being Completed on = Furnished or {= Varnum St., Just West of Sixteenth St. = Unfurnished These homes are selling because their hxg[zr lass construc- . - = tion and attractiveness are at ouce recognized by the pur- High-class Residential chaser who knows what a real home should be. i 1 Speci. Two-story and attic—Hytex br 9 large rooms, two baths, Properties a Specialty hot-water heat. electric light, open fireplace, brick garage on rear oi deep lot. " > Three styles, detached., semi-detaclied and attach: open daily and Sunday until 9 pm. Sec them tod L. E. BREUNINGER & SONS 706 Colorado Bldg. Main 7166 14th and G Sts. N.W. 0 OO TheXotmgNens Sbap 1319-1321 F Street Randal! H. Hagner & Co. 1207 Conn. Ave. J’“M Phone Franklin 4367 Lazss Houses October 14 STORE NEWS 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. Exclusive Washington Agents for Men’s “Knox” Hats Be Careful —about the style you buy . There are very decided changes in models and colors of men’s clothing. You can’t buy old stock and get new styles. In suits the double-breasted models will surcly predominate, and all the latest shipments show practically only dark colors. Herringbones and the light colored tweeds will he “hack numbers™ until we see warm weather again. The close. straight-front overcoat with narrow collar won't do for this season, and the correct colors are much lighter th"m formerly. The real things are the light colored polo “cloths and the lx«ht check and over plald~ We have something very new, very attractive and very convenient in an overcoat that can be converted into three different styles. It may be worn as a full-belted model or with a half-belt effect or as a phm loose ulster with a broad, rolling collar. Everything Here Is New! Look through our stock and you'll see the really correct styles for this fall and winter. We had a mighty thorough housecleaning and today our stock comprises only the very latest product of the best clothing manuiacturers, When the $45 and $50 values came in, we marked them $35 and $40. They're the qualities that sold for $65 and $70 a year ago—and wools are better now than then. , To gne you extraordinary bar; gdins right at the beginning of the season we've reduced the prices to $31.95. You can’t go wrong on Suits and vercoats e $31.9‘5 Corliss, Coon & Co. A

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