Evening Star Newspaper, December 17, 1922, Page 19

i FARMERS OPPOSE SPECIAL SESSION Virginia Co-Operative Union Takes Stand at An- nual Meeting. ROAD BONDS UNTOUCHED Sentiment, However. Declared to Be Against Them—Other Mat- ters Acted On. Special Dispateh 1o The Star WINCHESTER, Va. December 16.— Opposition to an extra session of the Virzinia general a ¥ teen proposed by advocates of aroad . at the closing convention of w 1S tond issue. was voted jon of the annual Virginia Farmers Educational sperative Union. Road bon cre not alluded to in the resolution, s sponsored by the commi composed of Mor- J.F rhoff, J. W v But it was understoad the no means favorable to 2 big Lond issue for roads at the cxpense of farm-to-market roads. Recognition Demanded. Anoth resolution “demands rec- wsnition for agricultural interests on the Federal Reserve Board in pro- portion to the value of these inter- CSTS 10 OUF common country as com- pared with ocher intere: The preamble recited that agricultural in- erests _employ approximately one- ihird of the country's population: that one-half of the working capital i the United States is invested in industries. and that “agricul- | who suy is vital to the! welfare not_represented al Reserve Board. which the most powerful arm of | hal government | tate president was requ slution to appoint a mittee of three from thel directors to confer from : time to time with like mmittee from the farm bu . bec: co- operation in buying and selling and ing laws that are fair to nain object of farm | The resolutions men- two organizations independer and ntained nothing implying that a Jlidation was being sought. Wire Service Anked. Congress was requested to make provision in order that the leased tel- egraph wire of the Department of Agriculture, now available to north- ern and castern states, be extended into Virginia and other southeastern states, and that additional southern cities be provided with federal food products fnspector: The president was directed by r lution to appoint & committee o § vhase some simple token to be pre- sented to A. B. Thornhill of A nattox, retiring ident, sxpression of our lasting and esteem” an:! “in view of his very Jong and faithful and emicient serv- it 1 the natt ed tand- tioned that the were working b ices.” Mr. Thornhill, who was pre: dent twelve vears, declined re-elec- tion. He clused the convention in a brief address, which he referred to the orzunization as a well greased, well oiled and smooth-running ma- chine, devoted to the best interests of farmers, and expressed hope that the helm would steer it He concluded those now in_the right direction. with a short prayer. The convention went on record as approving action of the Natlonal ¥armers” Union, in convention at Lynchburg last menth, in indorsing the Norbeck-King bili in the Senate, providing credits “to secure success- ful production and profitable marke: ing of agricultural products and live stock in the United States.” A tele- gram embodying the convention's at- titude was sent to Senators Swanson and Glass of Virginia and Norbeck of South Dakota. 'THE WEATHER | District of Columbia—Rain or snow today; tomorrow clearing and colder; moderate easterlv winds, becoming fresh northwest by tonlorrow. Maryland and Virginia—Rain on | the coast and rain or snow in the interfor today: tomorrow clearing | and colder; increasing easterly winds, | shifting 1o northwest by tomorrow. West Virginia—Rain or snow to- day and ton tomorrow generally fair and m plder. 4 pm.~3 % Highest temperat 314, Relative humidity—S8 cent; 2 p.m., 52 per cen per cent. Rainfall (3 pm. to $ p.m.), Hours of sunshine, 0.2. Per cent of possible sunshine, 2. Temperature same date last year— Highest, 38; lowest, 24 ‘Tide Tables. 56 per 8 pmm.,, 61 none. (Furnished by United States coast and geodetic survey Today—Low tide, 1:07 a.m. and 1:15 pm.; high tide. 6:3¢ am. and 7:17 p.m. H Tomorrow—Low tide, 1:58 a.m. and| 2:07 p.m.; high tide. '7:48 am. and 807 pm. | The Sun and Moon. i Today—Sun rose, 7:21 a.m.; sun sets, 4:47 pam. { Tomorrow. 1am.; sun| sets, 4:47 p.m. Moon rises, 6:07 a.m.; sets, 4:29 p.m. Automobile lamps to be lighted one- half hour after sunset. i Wenther In Various Citfes. Precin- itation, { Sat., 8 p.m. td | p.m. .08 p.m. 8 Asbury Park. N k2 Asheille. N. ¢ Roston, Ruffa « hicago Soi 001 Davenport, Denver., Colo. Des Moine: Detroit, Duluth, osos:: o RREE i Mobile, Ala. New Orleans. New York, North Plaiee, Omaha, Neb. - Philadelphi Phoenix, Ariz. Pittaburgh, Ps Portland, St. Ssa Autonic, san_Diego, Cal A Frantiico, Calif. 34 h. 38 46 3t ¥ WASH'GTON. D. KILLED IN CAR CRASH. NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 16.—Jesse M. Overton, president of various coal companies and formerly ‘)mmlnenlly identifled with Jersey cattle industry in this section, was killed hers today ‘when the automobile in which he was ing collided with a street car. He was fifty-nine years old. ‘THE SUNDAY, Mrs. Story Runs | 4 IRNY OFFCERS T Bare Charges| 8 O ETRED ST |Names of Men Eliminated Are Given Out by War Department. i | [ i | Forty-four ihaving _been reported for active service on account of dis- -abilities incident thereto, have been ofticers of incapacitated rlaced on the retired list and relieved | out by | from the duty. The lis War Department terling P, am Newm given foilows: Willfam Col. Mar John Corps Corpi & E G Carpenter, John W, Lieut. Col Col. Licut Medical Corp: ¢, Fleiscuihauer frobert . Alden Dent Hanne iam . Col. 3 William H. Keith, financ partment: Maj. William B. Loughbor- ough. Quartermaster Corps; Maj. John H. dsull, Coast Artille Co. Maj. Wilburn H. Corps of 'Enginee N, Gilbert, Maj. Hugh Maj. Joseph ! Maj. Joseph 3 . Sign H. Pelot, ordn MRS, WI Herman orge H. Doi Henry S. corge F Charles department infantry: Capt. Hutton. jr. Medical David B. Doty, Jr. Capt. John N. Merrick rps; Capt. Robert S. Fe Administrative Corps Bell, Medical -Corps; i Service: ) Iry: Ma Corp alry i BY the Ass NEW William general Americe: wood, dicted in 19 ~ceny | John of war relic | eis Kilbourne, Pari YORK, December C. forme of Daughte Revolut Ma Maj. 1" Corp: ordua . R. Hall M B. who twice presidenc vas brought to trial. finally being d during the campaign public tri charge, which with an advert Her c: n was 1y this afternoon at of the Roosevelt ( . R.. her home organization usly indorsed her ci Mrs. Story's chief opponent pected to be Mr of Washington, Jirs Guernsey Mrs. Anthony V burgh. The present pr Mrs, Geor Minor Conn., ha run again SAYS HE SOD LIOUGR TOPAY COLLEGETUTN o1 John indictment | Capt. he ho put e Iter Board, Thon pt. Arthur gen G. O'Malley, i ral's [ 2 irst aunched forma lippir meeti hapter asper : Chaplain i Charles F. Administrative Corp: 7 L. Oliver, infantry: Chaplain 5| Garrett L. Allen’and First Lieut. Wil {liam H. Payne. Quartermaster Corp: Med | Foreign Wars Convention Will Seek to Expedite Sweet Bill. 4 Press Also By the Associa | The aratti rdjusted compen: fsation bill, a_request that pedite the execution of the lfor imvrovements in the habilitation plans, and [ the revision of some Ame: in use in public school { attention of the officers of the Veter | of Foreign Wars. who meet heve tomor- row and Me Col. T. L. Huston, ! mal commander ¢f the ory srrived today. and Col. C. R. Forbes. ited States Veteran -ussion of Signal Code and Marked Money Features of Arrest of Jesse D. Henry. ha tion The arrest of Je: Henry of 506 11t street, charges of sclling, i and transportation led the second precinet vice squad to the covery of a ehemical laboratory en the g, on fon of, of | State commanders of the central west i will meet with th w and the ational council of ad- tion will pather Mond: third floor of that address and resulted in seizure of thirty gallons of alcohol A Years ndl fiosl cases (ol tre whisky | Lo quarts of whisky and two pints All - Wool Serge higeen s 2 ... | of gin to a house selected for the pur- Led by Prohibition Agent Hertzig | 5oi” Hie'and Private Barr went to Dresses, Licut. Davis. Sergt. McQuade and Pri- | the house, they declare. paid for the Beautiful New Winter Coa vate Baur conducted the raid on the | liquor h marked bills, and made Tites coll. ottil e is a a ] varra ad | the arrest Henry is alleged to have e JIE eslln Pretting trinnic premises after a search warrant had | ! & - Z < = i S = come there via a taxicab. Davis and stitching and.braids: flare or by been obtained from United States Com- McQuade were covering the colors, brown, tan, cocoa, Sorento. which Henry had come. Commissioner Ma donald and obiained a search wa rant on the basis of his arrest S h of the house revealed a 4 for the m g of chemi ing to the and the alcohol w id to have been found between -the ceiling and the roof. When Henry was brought to the station, he told police that he was forced to obtain money to pay his wa taken the system outlined the means to do it. le was charged on the three counts mentioned. I house from Baur rushed to missioner George H. Macdonald -A code of signals. a telephone mes- | sage requesting - delivery of whis and marked money were fi tures in the case. Another surprise was the plea of Henry to the police that he was attempting to pay way through college by it was declared at the se last night. Prohibition Agent the ball rolling b and mentioning “M. letters guaranteeing the sale. Ho asked the Hertzig & up Henry the code the safety of for delivery of = = A Musical Instrument for the Entire Family Violin OQutfits Consisting of Violin, Bow, Case and Rosin $13.90 to $160 “Ukuleles The largest assortment in the South to select from $2.45 and up Banjo- Mandolins and Tenors. Prices, $12.50 and up As exclusive repre- sentatives for the eelebrated Buescher Band Instruments, we offer these su- perior instruments ‘at factory prices (no ad- vance). Leedy and Ludwig ' DggUMS To Play To Pay lor in Tome. ices the Lowest Guitars, $8.50 up. Accordions, $2.50 to $225.00. Bugles, U. S. regulation, $6.50. Concertinas, $9.75 up. Banjos, $12.50 to $120.00. Autoharps, $8.50 up. Exclusive representatives for the very highest grade musical instruments. Quality instruments not to be- found elsewhere. Our prices the lowest consistent with mierchandise offered. Sons Victor ¥ DROOP & = ‘WJ The Home of the Steinway Piano and Victrolas yi Col. | utant general's Lusk, Whecler, Goodfellow, Col | Henderson, | partment; Maj. Bert M. Atkinson, Air 5. Dilworth, Philippine tern, Quartermaster Corps; Quartermaster Garland, depart- William Bl mith. | st Lieut | n histories q the ! e national officers to- | police, | through college and that he had | STAR, WASHIN'GTON ‘D. C, D OEMBER“H.’ 1922—PART 1 BOY STRUCK BY AUTO |Mine Explosion SUCCUMBS IN HOSPITAL | o1 for Miles: MESIS | 5 Takes Seat in House 3 { of Ousted Member. Six-Year-Old Elman Gritz Hit by} o M T d: Machine on 7th Street 1Une Man 1 rapped, Northwest. | CLINTON, Ind., Dec. 16—One man. a | ~ Six-year-old Elman Gritz, 1335 7tn | 8hotfirer. was entombed today, when | 2 rarervency | De€ring Mine - 8 (Syndlcate Mine) | strect northwest, died at Emergency | DeeriVE Miae ‘K- BT (U0 ¢ Hoopital last night from injuries re- | Was Wrecked Py & CHF EXPRIOR THICH celved when he wi T e 5 omsierthorti: = e iE G d:’,:'l:,::‘;‘ ‘.:f | mine, but late tonight workers had been and O streets at noon yesterday. | urable Iojleme an i e Toteed Poli S bl 203 s the e of the second precinel S4Y | pressed little hope that the man.’ Wil- Sas cRted anaioaratatin TF o |lany Davlis.bl.n;rlyql!vrl.‘ of Shepherds lsm A “Tolson, $04 30 siveet norih- | he: Woukd be foung Shive . e e e Gt Flames shot fifty feet into the air jWesL AU first it was thought the | were visible in Clinton, Ind.. three mil {1ad's injuries were not serious, but|north. The concussion roc E [his condition became eritical later in | TOURIINg cOUntY, Sai et the day. { mine At_the time of the explosi Coroner Nevitt announced he would | Davis was the only man in the mine. Iold an inquest at the morgue at 3| —_— o'clock tomorrow afternoon 10. K.S PRESENT TAX LAW i 0 v sad e 10. K. 5 514 LOSE POSITIONS. 1 hes Iy mber “nt nore favorable . Arthur The federal government made a net | reduction of 514 in the number’ of ried employes in Warhington during N the vember, according to the monthly re- port of the Civil Service Commission, made public This left 030 civil i ftive civil ser | November 30. business ation of t ome Lo 12 for further by limi n et in - stated. Washington on JOHN PAUL, Republican, of Virginia, who has been | seated in the Houne of Representa-| tivew, succecding Thomas W. Harri- demacrat. who wax ousted on the aritles in the 1020 rrison will in tu dixplace Mr. Pn re been subxequently elected ax n mem- of the new Congress.! RATE HEARING RECESSES. ucts and he tion of that: i Open Evenings Until Christmas "’ reduct Interstat Commission. hearing were adiourned until vhen they will he resumed City. The railroads then will ing rate i i i THE UNIVERSAL CAR The R. L. Taylor Motor Co. " 14th and T Streets S HARRY oy, KAuFMAN; 1316 10 1324 7TH_ST.. Sale of Women’s and Misses’ Beautiful take hed- of the L and w h W 1 of the Chi reific. A'l-Wool, 7 to 12 Year irls’ Coats 7.95 conts of sl wonl hrown. Girly rial o [ tan have o ar 7.0 f ‘ | : i - |2 to & Coats $6.95 Girls’ 6 to 14 That Formerly Sold Up to $35 { { i to 44. sailor | Vaine; an SIG.SU;Smm, Stylishfl: i Dresses, ~$7-2 |f i Girls’ 6 to 14 Years Taffeta Silk Dresses, $4.95 | : i New assortment oi \Women's and i Misses’ Dresses of tricotine, serges and | F: <. Panels or drape sides. Navy. i Beantiful fur scarf. in black, mode or ack and brown. Sizes to 4. Speciaily . Specially priced at S13:80: value. priced. i Toy Selling!| Lowered Prices for the Final Week of Sleeping Eye Dressed Dolls Imported dolls, with 1at, dress or shoes. To $1.98 Mechanical Toys The old ity that lasts o long. Mechanical Train on Tracks Locomotive, tender and_one coach. Kitchen Cabinets Two kinds. stocked with grocery boxes. Daisy Air Rifles Shoots _bucksho! $1 Standing Blackboards Tere's_a_real bargain Tool Chests, Like Dad’s Fine quality, assorted tools 100 models. & very low price $3.50 Desk and Blackboard, $1.69 $6 Imitation Reed || Doll Carriage, $4.39 jg! $1.98 A Timely Sale of Xmas Party Slippers $6 Colored Bedspread, $4.35 Double-bed size, ‘80x90 inches, in pink or blue ground. Perfec $2 Lace Curtains, $1.49 Nottingham Lace Cur- taine, 215 yards lohg. 56 188 Boys’ 2.PANTS. SUITS inches wide. A pair, s .9 5 $1.49. s5 8 7= $5 Tapestry Portieres, . $3.98 Heavy solid color green, 40x00 inches, fast color, fringed ends. A _real” donble-header of boss® suits that will make n wonderful Christmas gift for him. Everv suit has men’s Fe.lt e e, v o $1.29 $1 for men and boys. Knitted and cut silk t Each tie boxed. Sale of Women’s and Children’s Xmas Hosiery Silk and Fiber Hose. Silk and Wool Hose. Clocked Silk and Mercer Fancy Rib Sport Hose. All-Wool Heather Hose. Outsize Silk Hose........ Full-fashioned Sport Hose $1.50. Dropstitch Silk Hose.. Silk Net Hose . 5 Fish Net Silk Hose. $5 Heavy Net Hose. §1 Silk-Mixed. Dropstitcl Pointex Silk Hose . _. Shades, 50c reen, white or ecru; complete 8$1.50 Flowered Crepe Women’s Gowns Made of real Windsor crepe, grounds. _Full _cut. in piok or orchid Women’s Pink Batiste $ 2-pc. Pajamas Daintily made with neat shirred yoke and pocket. Full_slzes. 150 Extra Size Sateen Petticoats Made of heavy lustrous sateen, flounces. $1 Yard-Wide -Storm heavy 'part wool grade; limited quantity. 59c Lace Curtain Madras, 39¢ Fancy lace designs, in ecru with colored fig- ures. neatly pleated Made of heavy wash satin, with lace or tailored yokes. English Worsted Hose . —r———— | 150 Womewn Lons $2 CameP's-Hair -Hose. Yard-Wide Crepe Kimonos > $2.25 Clocked Silk and Wool Hose Curtain Pretty flowered patterns on assorted . color grounds. To 32 Percale Bungalow Dayfrox Several styles, braid trimmed. $1 Ribbed Sport, Hose. Fancy Wool Socks . 69c Ribbed Sport Socks. 25c Children’s Rib Hose. 50c Boys’ 2x1 Rib Hose.. Serim, 10c ‘White and ecru; with at openwork borders; also eeru Marquisette. $ rickrack fine connt percales; two pairs of lined pants | | $3 98° Woolnap SATIN AND PATENT ‘Fhermax that lave taped seamn. A 2 = Al the latest ~fashionabl e ot S nieed by Tan- Table $ it Ent s | | Blankets, $1.69 | | yibb ot anca Zor gt ||l susraniced 3 v 65 00 wate teon. .. 16.50 = < by, Loule, Spanieh o Mititary hecls.. his sals en, ) 3 iyl sizes 7 to 17 Nuige, gra or tan, r;mi».ems“';.l:'.'fl formmerly el to 3665, “All “Hotpoint Electric _u‘n-r-n‘teen‘i Eecirc 1-on, g Each, §1.69; worth $3.98 | | F== L Lt m, nickel plated, 6 with stand an $ Men’s Neckties, 50c o pas re 7D | lord, 6. size - 3.00 ‘Jhe bi§Hardvare and Housefagnishing Stole, 1l th:and G Sts FIRE SETS i : For Christmas | A Gitt Worth While and of ! Lasting Value I Complete Fire Set . ! Poker, Shovel, Tongs and Hearth Brush $6 Set $9.85 Brass Andirons Black Andirons $2.00 Up Fire Screens. Brass and Tron Fenders, Spark Guards, Shovels, Tongs, Coul Grate Third Floor. All Popular Makes, Roller 1 nion—Winxl $1.25, $2.00, $2.50, $2.75. $5.00 CUTLERY A wonderful_display for Christmas Shoppers \ complete shaving or all tastes. Moderate prices. rving set. In all styles to Special Value Await You—in Beautiful Sets of Knives. Forks and Spoons Twinplex Stroppers for Durham Duplex and Gil- lette blades. ...$5.00 each For Single-edge blades -$3.00 each Ivory Pyrolin Toilet- ware in Sets and sepa- rate pieces; comb, brush Its Here ! The 25 -Year’Pen T HIS store is headquarters for the celebrated Parker Dusfol the lacquer-red pen st | and mirror in neat Hards crave itsfit and bal- box ... A $6.00 up EmLone | lkersol 2 the ordiaary. Nativelridium W fl:‘d‘es -$1.50 up bearing. Come Fountain : Pens : $1.00 up Eversharp and Superite Pencils . ... .. 50¢ up Pocketknives 50¢ Stainless Steel Knives, set of 6. $4.50 up Stainless Steel Knives and Forks, in o G SRR $7.50 up Torrington New Electric Cleaner, with full set of at- tachments for cleaning everything. Complete $ fior this nveelc SSURECEET CERCE e S5 59'00 ; Universal Elec- tric Curling Iron —supplies the correct heat with- out scorching the Universal Heating Pad —3 heats. with switch. $10.50 1 i versal lectric Coffec m, Lovin Cup pattern. cup size, $21.00 hair. 6.75 Electric _ Toaster; Manning & Bowman Electric 5 and 6 pound LAy Pyrex Pie Plate, 8. inches; nickel - plated frame. with wood $l 75 Pyrex Blue Ribbon Sets, cach packed in attractive white box. one Casserole and Contents, handles v cover; 'cake or bread pan: Pyrex C-lslfl"ole.d with cover, utility dish and pie in nickel-plate plate” ..ooeeennoons S 54-75 irame, 8-inch size. 5300 | PYREX CASSEROL 3-Quart Size $1.50 g PIE PLATES . PERFECT OIL | WHITE ENAMEL TABLE STOVES E Porceluin :l‘u[l Table $4.75