Evening Star Newspaper, January 11, 1923, Page 10

r 10 - DENIES AGREEMENT . ONGASOLINE TAX Keller Declares Commission- | ers Have Not Decided on Two-Cent Levy. THIRD COUE LECTURE MAY BE GIVEN HERE All Tickets for Two Addresses 80ld—1,000 More Want Seats. Possibilities of a third Jecture by Emile Coue here loomed today, when the local committee found itself with more than 1,000 applications for tickets, following the complete selling out for the two lectures scheduled January 17. 1t is therefore possible that a lecture may be arranged for the morning of January 18, it was learned today, mem- bers of the local committee haviag tele- graphed fo New York to learn if M. Coue might be available for a third lecture. M. Coue, whose method of autosugges- tion is sweeping the world, is to arrive here January 16, and it is hoped that he may be presented to President Hard- ing the same day. ——————————— Published reports from Baltimore that the District Commissioners have definitely agreed to recommend a two- cent gasoline tax to Congress was denfed today by Engineer Commis- sloner Keller. The published story set forth that | John N. Mackall, state Toad's chalr- | man of Maryland, had received a let- ter from the Commissioners concur- bujlding at 10 o'clock tomorrow morn- ing with a number of representative Washingtonians who have made a study of the problem of autonfobiie reciprocity. Ting in the two-cent tax provided for in Maryland. E Reciprocity Promised. After obtaining the views of these still Undeclded. The city fathers are still undeclded | ., "4o0ige qefinitely whether to .favor whether the bill they are DlanmIng A0 | o el e e e send to Congress will call for a ta% | decision has been reached no time will of 1 cent or 2 cents. The tentative | be lost in transmitting the bill to the 4 |men, it is expected, the Commissioners | URGENEEDOFCODE OF INSURANCE LAY Witnesses Before - Senate District Committee Suggest Changes in Proposed Bill. The need ‘'of establishing a code of insurance law in the District of Co- lumbia was emphasized at a hearing before the Senate District committee today on a code bill prepared by Burt Miller, the insurance commissioner of the District, working in co-operation with leading authorities of the coun- try on insurance and insurance law. The hearing covered much of the ground of the hearing yesterday be- fore the House committee on the same Dbill. Other witnesses were Benjamin Rush of the Insurance Company of North America; Willlam Hotchkiss, a New York attorney, representing THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, J. | toon, surgeon; R. E. McBride, chaplatn ; for the Assoclation of Life Insurance Presidents. A number of changes in the bill were suggested, but all united in de- claring that,a new code should be enacted for the capital. Mr. Miller proposed a number of amendments. INSTALL NEW OFFICERS. Burnside Post, G. A.. R.,” Meets With Relief Corps. Burnside Post, Grand Army of the Republic, and the Burmnside Woman's Rellef Corps, installed their officers at a joint meeting last night in G. A. R. Hall. The new officers of the post are: Daniel Knelly, post commander; Harry T. Dunbar, senior vice commander; Hosea B. Moulton, junlor vice comman- der; H. Deam, adjutant; Convis quartermaster; Dr. A.'J. Hun- the National Board of Fire Under- D. A. Grosvenor, officer of the day; Richard Schelling, officer of the guard; ‘Walter Hilton, sergeant major, and H. H. Bunyes, quartermaster sergeant. The Burnside Woman's Rellef Corps installed the following officers: Mrs. Rose Pennell, president; Mrs. Sarah H. Jacobson, senior” vice president; Mra. Rose Lee Shelton, junior vice president ; Mrs. LyC. Mathers, chaplain ; Mrs. Mary M. North, patriotic instructor; Mrs. Einma L. Deam, conductreas: Mrs. Anna 8. Hamliton, press correspondent, and Mrs. Nettie L\Yona' Mrs. Rebecca Ritner, Mrs. Jennle E. Wisner and Miss Bessie' B. Bullion, color bearers. From 1901 to 1920 the total number of new British settlers in Canada was 1,249,269. During the same period Canada received 1,318,469 settlers from the United States. ANUARY 11 1923. MAJ. STRASS BURIED. Ceremonies Attonded With Full Military Honors. Maj. Julius Strass, formerly of the Sanitary Corps of the 424 Division, who died at his home, in Baltimore, January 8, was buried in Arlington cemetery at nodn today, with full milit honors. "The funeral party, consisting of the family of the deceased and members of the Maryland Department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the 42d Division Soclety, was met at the cemetery by a deiegation from the District” of Columbia Department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and members of tife Rainbow Division in the District. The funeral escort con- I-lnea of a caisson, military escort rom Fort Myer, body carriers, firing New York, Brooklyn, New Haven, Newark, Bridgeport, Buffalo, Indianapolis, Mimwgpoli.l party, bugler and military chaplain. The remains were placed in plot 4476, In the ocers’ division, with full military honors. Members of the so- clety and others who knew Maj. Strass attended. TOUR CABARETS TO FIND GEM THEFT SUSPECTS Witness Goes With Detectives to Dens of Lounge /leudl. NEW YORK, January 1l1.—Accom- panied by detectives, Charles F. Dry- on, i tioned about the theft of $500,000 in Jewels from Mrs. C. P. Hugo Schoell- who surrendered to be ques-| kopf of Buffalo, at a New Year eve party, last night made a tour of white light cabarets and tea .rooms. Dryden is believed to have known one of the three men in whose apart- ment Mra.’ Schoellkopf was stripped of her jewels. The detectives sought to have him Deint out, in places they called “the Broadway haunts of lounge lizards and social parasites,” others who might know something of the gems. : Presentation to the grand fury of the evidence in the case will be con- ¢luded tomorrow, Ferdinand Pecora assistant district attorney, announced last night. Bajl of $5,000 for Dryden's appear- ance’'In connection with another rob bery case, which had been forfeitcd earlier in the day upon his failure to appear, was reinstated when he sur- rendered. Henderson’s — Standard for Quality Established Over 50 Years Furniture Reduced 10% to 25% 110dd pieces in Mahogany and Walnut, together with a number of Bedroom and Dinin our regular stock at savings of lg% to 25%. (These discounts not general, however.) For instance: $875 Carved Mahogany Bedroom Suite, 9 pcs., 50-in. $700 Room Suites from ORRISONS FOUNDED . 1894 Dresser and Twin Poster Beds, marked down to : Known for Remarkable Value Giving Lamps & Shades All Reduced 10% to 50% 1109 F St. N.W. Near Eleventh St. draft of the local reciprocity bill pro- | District committees of the Senate and vides for a one-cent tax and an an- | House. This being the short session of he Comt- | Congress, the bill will have to be ex- still considering the ad- | pedited if it is to stand any chance of nging their bill to es- | enactment before adjournment. t gas tax and @ regls-| Maryland has promised fo grant reciprocity to District motorists after January 1, 1924, if the District estab- the ‘gasoline tax writers; William Montgomery, presi- dent of the Acasia Mutual Life As- soclation; w. H. Ronsaville, repre- senting surety companles; Walter K. Chorn of Kansas City, Mo., former insurance commissioner of Missourl; D. M. Lee, chairman of the insurance It is understood the Commissioners committee of the Washington Board will hold a conference at the District lishes of Trade, and Fred Dunham, attorney [o[—=|o|c—=lal—x=lol————]a]l——]al——]al——=]0] bilipsborst - Foun 608 to 614 ELEVENTH ST, Floor. annual registration fee of $1. 1 {1 Our entire seléction of distinctive Lighting Effects, comprising Floor, Table and Boudoir Lamps, in the most artistic designs, with exclusive shades to match, now 10% to 25% off. Tea Carts Now 25% Oft TALL OUR TEA CARTS, without leaves, marked for clearance at 25% Off: See these bargaing—it will in no way obligate you. James B. Henderson Fine Furniture, Laces, Draperies, Upholstery, Paperhanging, Painting 1108 G Street— Main 7675-7676 January Clearance Sale Continues With Renewed Vigor NEW LOTS HAVE BEEN PLACED ON SALE—SAVINGS ARE ENORMOUS REDUCTIONS RANGING UP TO F;'iday and Charming New Styles —these advance Models of Spring Hats BTSSP SR 1 Hemstitching, Picot Edging, 10c Yd. ! 0 TRY it | SWORZYNS | 1219-1221 G Street Store Hours: 9 to 6 Remarkable Specials in | Silks, Woolens, ¢ Cotton Goods and Linings For Friday Only! $2.25 Black Costume Charmeuse Beautiful soft, draping quality black for dresses or skirts ...... - 36-Inch Satin de Chine Especially adapted for lining purposes; cotton back, with permanent satin finish; colors are gray, tan, brown, navy, black and white ... PSS A S - Coats—Suits—Dresses—Waists—- Skirts—Sweaters—Millinery There couldn’t be more attractive values. We have gone theé limit in depth of reductions made and include a wealth of variety, insuring both satisfaction and savings. R TII S A== =3 =] There’ll be 300 on special sale tomorrow and Saturday—featur- ing the fashion-favored Spring Effects. = Black Visci; Hair Cloth; New Straw Braids; Silk Hats, with braid facings; Grosgrain Ribbon; combined with straw—in Copenhagen, Red, Green, Strawberry, Almond, Wood, Brown, Sand, Purple and Black. : heg $1.85 § $1.19 § i 54-Inch N icoti ' one-piece dresses or separate skirts 300 Yards Linen Tea Toweling Stetson’s Semi-Annual Sale of Fine Shoes for Women - Modish, models—in close-fitting shapes, off- the-face styles, and graceful draping brims. - Yd. ‘@ | | | | | | | EE;EEE:—EE:—EE[EEEEE—: S :rhree appeaiing groups of better grade shoes have been selected for immediate sefling. Sizes in each group are incomplete; a full range is represented in the aggre- gate. ' 59c Fancy Sateen Lining Light and dark background, shown in a vari- All pure linen in white with white or colored Yard. o v.zc ) ety of large and small printed effects; colors absolutely fast. Yard....... ang borders; 18 inches wide. Silk and Yard toods Section [ Deauville Handkerchiefs ! The latest Parisian Craze; the bandanna hand- e 500 pairs of newest shoes for street wear. Welt strap pumps and lace oxfords in various leathers. Formerly priced at $10. Reduced for this sale to s5 75 Colonials, one strap and operas, for dress and semi- dress wear. plenty of Black Satin and Patent Leathers. Formerly $10 and $12—now ‘7 a5 s The Greatest Ever in Sausage Meat Auth’s is just a bit daintier, spicier, tastier. With that teasing, pleasing, tantalizing tang that adds a flew zest to appetite and puts one'in fine breakfast umor. The secret of the goodness of Auth’s is the sea- soning—nothing - like it! People say that Auth’s doesn’t taste like other sausage meats. And it’s the taste that tells! Look for the name, Several lines of Stetson welt oxfords and pumps for street or sport wear, also satins, patent and suede leathers, in various colors and styles. Reduced for immediate selling to o 59 a5 v kerchief in k Crepe de Chine: in-a wonderful as- effects. v $2.50...52.98...§3.50 R Silk-and-Wool A ‘large assortment of colors; some .are plain, others with em- good value. Values U 5 $1.80Py Main Floor. — ' DOWNSTAIRS STORE D 0 \ 4 Sale of Manufacturer’s Samples Middy Blouses, One and Regulation Jean Middy; with insert pockets, collars and cuffs; in various colors guaranteed ; with and without I t k. Every ilf.:vfs’ ::r!fec?,n E it wattadseit tor gf.cso to $2.75 sortment of beautiful colors; with the new Paisley Sport Hosiery broidered clock effects. A very to $2.65 7 Two Piece Dresses fast; trimmed with white braid and emblem on ordinarily. These samples are to go at 89¢c 52 Manufacturer’s Samples of Sport Hose $1.19 Now on Sale CHARLES G. WESTERMEYER, Stands 113-114-115 New Parkview Mkt. Ga. Ave. & Park Rd. Blue Palmer Linen One-piece Dresses, for girls, yoke style, with pleats; lacer at neck; col- fars and cuffs; trimmed with white braid; emblems on sleeve. These dresses cannot be surpassed for service; in colors guaranteed fast; sizes 6 to 14, ; 5 A few fine white two-piece dresses at the same price. Y . -3 o Stetson Shoe Shop 1305 F' Street A e Ut In wool and silk and wool; some are clocked; the season’s best selling colors and heather mixtures; every one perfect; in all sizes Downstairs Store il