Evening Star Newspaper, January 9, 1923, Page 10

10 WATER PRESSURE INQUIRY ORDERED Special Subcommittee of | - Board of Trade Is Named. Appointment of a special subcom- tnittee of the Board of Trade's com- mittee on water supply to investigate the feasibility of installing a high- pressure system of water supply in TWashington's downtown section fea- tured a meeting yesterday afternoon of the committee in the Board of Trade rooms, Star building. i Ernest L. Thurston was made chair- | man of the subcommittee by Franeis R. Weller, head of the main commit- tes, and Paul F. Grove and Charles n were named members of on's group. o Be Determined. The subcommittee was instructed to inquire into the cost and the ad- Visability of establishing a high-pres- sare system here, following discus- Sion by members of the need for this type of water supply. Some members favored the installation unequivocal- 1y, while others were doubtful re- garding the proposal. However, it was agreed that the high-pressure plans merited careful consideration, especially in view of the fact that the municipal fire department offi- cials are favoring the system. Varied estimates of the cost of the and other arguments for ( ainst it led to the determina- | conduct a thorough probe into | the matter. Tt ‘was announced that Maj. M. C | 'y 7. S. A, who has charge (\(" the construction of the new condult | from Great Falls, will be invited to | Zall of the progress of this work at the | next meeting of the board, in F(‘b-‘ ruary ' Executive Committee Meets. i At the semi-monthly meeting of | the executive committe of the board ! vesterday afternoon Robert J. Sime | was elected a member of the Board of Trade on recommendation of the | membership committee. { George W. Offutt, jr.. chairman 0(1 the committee on bridges, and Frank man of the committee harbor improvement, | A representatives of the | : hearing at | gineer _office, | e building, _on | 10 am. The| led for the pur-! her, he sed br joining | rial and Arlington, | aign for fm- to Hospital. | to the com- | D. Perey request | be sub- o at its| SHRINERS OF NORFOLK COMING FOR SESSION Temple's Application Gives Wash- | ington Lead of 26 Over San rancisco for Record. ve Temple of | rial | he total up to « than attended re in the " epoke at length on the plans | emple, Al Kader, to attend ion here. Baker has for a long time been actively iden- tified with Shrine work in Portland, | one of the chief entertainers | Shrine during its visitation of | ths Imperial Coun: He stated that gatinn of the nohilits there would be | fncluded the patrol. band and drum | corps, and a branch patrol of unl- formea men called the police patrol, which is made up of thirty Shrine po- | licemen of the city of Portland. | Room 201, Homer building, was opened todav as the publicity room | ©of the local Shrine committes, where | all_information concerning the plans | and preparations for the convention | here In_June will be given out Charles D. Warner is in charge. i —_— ATTACKED BY INTRUDER. Screams of Woman, Xnocked Down, Frighten Man Away. i Mrs. Pearl Rubnitzky was con-| fronted by an unidentified assailant| in the kitchen of her home. 1819 K| street, last night, but frightened the ! ; by screaming, after he| had kno her to the floor. She suffered lacerations to the head and| face. Nelghbors went to her assistance. Mrs. Rubnitzky told police her as- sailant was a_young white man, who had entered the kitchen where she was working and attacked her with- out_warning | | | | | | Uidey ademd by Do Are you protectin, ‘you pi g ‘ your throat ? DO you realize that the throat is infection’s direct route to the system, that it is the gate-way to ‘seven pas- sages entering head, lungsand stomach? Destroy the disease germs before they have a chance to develop. Carry the il ing throat tablet with you. Formamint dissolves slowly and releases a potent, yet ‘harmiess germicide that mixes with the saliva and -thus car- ries its disinfecting action into every tiny fold and crev- ice of the throat and mouth. Emile Coue’s Authorized Book By Himself, in our Book Store, Fifth floor Priced $1, Paper Bound Leather Bound, $1.75 Our Buyers Are % Now Going Abroad 'fi‘.«-w - To Make Selections Continuing our policy of searching the foreign markets for the best and latest fashions and the finest merchandise of all classes, passage has now been booked for the following buyers: NAME ) DEPARTMENT SAILS Mrs. J. C. Nourse, Jewelry, Silverware, January Leather Goods, Fans, Art Needlework, Perfumery and Novelties. Miss S. Eber, Lingeric and Negliges. January 17 Mr. L. T. Huston, Toys and Sporting Goods. January 20. Silks and Velvets. January 20. Linens, Blankets, White Goods. Januar» 27. Mr. J. A. Hobson, Drapery and Pictures.” February 17. Miss L. Johnson, Millinery. Now in Paris. Mr. H. Hospital, Mr. F. E. Mack, 1f you have any commissions you would like to have attended to, or any particular article that you are anxious to secure, they will be glad to undertake the matter for you. Very Exceptional Values English Porcelain Dinnerware 44-piece service for 6; SPECIAL, $15.50 66-piece service for 8; SPECIAL, $25.00 Three charming decorations, as illustrated, at prices very much below what you would ordinarily expect to pay. IMPORTED CHINA TEA CUPS AND SAUCERS With dainty border and gold lines 35¢c each; or $4 dozen Beautiful Polychrome Console Sets Special, $2.75 Console sets have enjoyed such popularity that we are glad to be able to offer more of these charming sets of LN &&= {ooted bowl and candlesticks of gold polychrome with rich floral decorations in colors —at a price unusually low. China Section, Fifth fioor. BRETERY R . Woodthrop Girdles, $4.95 Much Below the Regular Price A handsome garment, com- bining satin broche and fine surgical webbing, easily ad- justed and comfortable to wear; exceptional, $4.95. A “Bien-Jolie”’ Brassiere Special, $1.65 Of pink satin figured serge, cleverly fashioned with a point- ed yoke in front and wide glas- tic at waist, in back; satin rib- bon shoulder straps add the finishing touch. Corset Section, Third Soor. Special Light Cut Glass Vases 35¢c and 50c¢ Dainty thin cut glass vases in several patterns and two sizes, 8 and 10 inch. 2.Quart Light Cut Glass Pitchers Special, 95¢ Each Two charming cut pat- terns, in the equally ate tractive tankard shape. Glassware Section, Fifth floor. and tailored models. Muslin Underwear Section, Third Soor. i) s 0 The Vogue of Black Chiffon Velvet —continues as one of the most charming of modes—and even as an afternoon or evening has varied degrees of formality, there is for each degree a gown of black chiffon velvet—depending only on the matter of lesser or greater elaboration for its appro- priateness. i From our large assortments of black chiffon velvets, differing in the matter of richness, beauty, luster and quality—you may choose from velvets at a wide price range— Beginning at $6.50 yard Others $7.50, $8, $9, $11.50 yard Silk Section, Becond fioor. Imported Embroidered Brussels Curtains Clearance Price ¥4 Less $8, $10, $12, $13.50, $15, $17.50, $18.50, $22.50 pair. Three Designs, $8.50 pair —offering real savings on some of the loveliest patterns in em- broidered Brussels curtains; espetially attractive are they for summertime use, for they are light and airy, and the embroid- ered and applique designs most charming. Even if you do not really need new curtains just now—these prices would justify you buying them for future use. Curtaln and Drapery Section, Fifth fioor. About 3,000 Yards Beautiful Cretonnes Specially Priced, 55c Yard —and what an opportunity for saving this selling offers—fqr now is the time you'll want to buy cretonnes, giving you time to make them into draperies, curtains, slip-overs and cushions—so that everything will be in readiness at the first signs of spring. Included in this assortment are some fine imported and domestic cretonnes, priced only at a fraction of their real value—and a special purchase which is much underpriced—while the variety of patterns is so large that almost any idea of decofation might be carried out. Curtain and Drapery Section, Fifth floor. Tapestry and Velour Pillows Special, $2.25 There’s always room for one more pillow in almost every home— and there's no denying they add a lot of comfort. Most of these are round, either puffed or gathered; some all tapestry, others of velour, and still others in_varied combinations—all will prove serviceable—and the price is very low. Small Lot Paffed Silk and Taffeta Pillows Reduced to $5 each Lovely designs and popular shapes, just odds and ends of very much higher priced groups—reduced for clearance. Curtain and Drapery Section, Fifth floor. Some of the Pretty. Styles in January Sale Lingerie, *1.95 Vou will be most agreeably surprised when you see the lovely quality of the nainsook and batiste used in their making and the charming laces, embroideries, dainty medallions and ribbons which trim them—and you will agree we are sure on the very excellent val- ues at this price, $1.95. Why not supply your summer needs now while you can save? We have illustrated some of the styles— ('J‘ owns with rows of insertion and lace; Ch [ in camisole g V-neck style, with dainty em- EnVCIOPC emise, style, with broidery run with pink ribbons—some with torchon lace edging on neck and sleeves— poywsothers with lace insets and beadings dainty embroidery tops and straps; with embroidery medallions and two-tone ribbon run with colored ribbons. All in all, the values are exceptional— choose yours while the savings last 10th, 11th, F and G Sts. TUESDAY, JANUARY Woodwary K Lo Open 9:15 A.M. Special Offer Delineator, 1 Year Call at Pattern Section for details. Close 6 P.M. January Reduction Sale Men’s Suits and Overcoats Overcoats reduced to $38, $48, $58 Suits reduced to $38 and $48 English Overcoats reduced to $68 and $78 Overcoats and Suits as fine as these and as low-priced as these won't wait. Delay won'’t profit you a particle, but decision and action will. There is splendid choice in model, in fabric, in size here now—but tomor- row your choice in"madel, in fabric, or in sizé ma¥ be gone. Come now while selections are at the top and price at the bottom. . Overcoats and Suits from Hirsh, Wickwire and other notable makers— hagd-tailored garments of excellence in every particular. Men's Clothes Section, Second fioor. ‘January Clearance Sale Men’s Woven Madras Shirts, ¥1.65 Strictly a sale of regular stock Shirts—all first quality—no imperfects. The former prices were not a cent too much for these Shirts, but we clear our stocks regularly every season. Every Shirt of Woven Madras Every Color a Fast Color Every pattern an attractive striped pattern ~ Every size from 14 to 17, inclusive Men's Store, First floor. January Sale 12 Dozen Men's High-Grade Neckties, #1.55 Pure Silk Neckties—just the limited number, because all the rest were chosen at the regular prices, which were much higher. Mostly of foreign silks, hand-tailored and hand-sewn—and patterns that are exclusively our own. Men's Store, First floor. January Clearance of | E.&W. Soft Collars, 15c¢; 6 for 75¢ An average saving of half price on this big lot of Earl & Wilson Soft Collars—1,000 dozen—many styles. Shapes that men want for wear now and the coming spring and summer—good variety of styles; medium and low heights. None is soiled or imperfect; every col- lar is desirable. Pique Collars, Madras Collars, Cheviot Collars. Sizes 1215 to 17%. Men's Store, First fioor. Sale Men’s Waoolen Socks Greatly Reduced to #1.50 Pair Our $1.50 assortment of Men’s Woolen Socks has.proven %o popular -that we are now compelled to reduce several higher priced lines to brifg it up to the desired completeness. They are all pure wool, finely made. s 3 Hand-embroidered Clocked Wool Socks : Vertical-striped Wool Socks Men's Store, First foor. Two-toned Ribbed Wool Socks _ -English Make Sizes 9Y; to 117/,