Evening Star Newspaper, January 28, 1923, Page 9

WKELLAR ATTACKS POLICEAUTOCOSTS Senator Protests Public Pay- ing for Motor Car Upkeep % for Privates, BALL DEFENDS ACTION| Committee Chairman Says It Is Done to Relieve Buying JE Them. The report of the District Commis- sloners in reply to a resolution @dopted by the Senate calling for in- formation as to how many passenger automobiles are operated by the Dis- government for officlals and s was called to the attention > Senate yesterday afternoon by Senator McKellar of Tennessee. He has been conducting a fight to eliminate appropriations for passenger auto- mobliles. “I wish to call attention to the large number of policemen that are being given automobiles by the city Kovernment,” said Senator McKellar. & that seventeen privates volice department are recelv- wances from the District gov- ernmetit for the upkeep of their au- tomobiles. Street Car Rides. “Some one wanted to know, the other day, how the police can get around Washington. Congress passed A law requiring the street railways of the city to transport, fres of charge, all policemen and firemen, in uniform and on duty, Is it possible that they cannot get around on free street cars? Upon what theory can it be claimed we should furnish auto- mobiles for privates in the police force to get around?” Senator Ball, chairmgn of the Dis- trict committee, answering Senator MeKellar, said that he could easily see why the police would need auto- mobiles to get to certain parts of the city. “He said that, as a general principle, the committee in charge of the District appropriation bill had been opposed to the government giv- ing allowances for the upkeep of private automobiles. However, it would have added a considerable amount to the appropriation bill if the District government had undertaken buy a lot of automobiles instead f making these allowances, he said. Used by Police. Senator McKellar said_he found from report that the District owned automobiles, which were the police department. Senator Ball said he was convinced that a certain number of automobiles and motor cycles were necessary for the police if they ever were to arrest lawbreakers. JIf they try to ride in street ears never catch up the aid Senator Ball. Senator Fletcher of Florida pointed out that there used to be a number of policemen mounted on horses and said that now perhaps the automobiles were taking the place of the mounted police. Wants to Know Why. nator McKellar wanted to know only seventeen privates should bl‘ Dro\lded with autos. “I want to protest for the others wlo don't have them,” he ald. “What a ridiculous position we have reached in this matter of furnishing automo- biles to government employes. It appears that It costs the District $216,000 for the upkeep of passenger automoblles in one year, which are supplied to District officials and em- ployes. If we should furnish auto- moblles to senators and representa- tives, us we have to the employes of this “city, the people would three-quarters of us out of O’flte DPLOMAS AWARDED 23 AT NORMAL SCHooL Wilson Graduates Given Assign- ments to Begin Teaching February 1. Diplomas were awarded to twenty three pupils who comprised the grad- uating class of the Wilson Normal School, 11th and Harvard streets, at tho commencement exerclses at the €chool last night. The graduates have been assigned to echools and will begin teaching TFeb- Tuary 1. In making the awards to the grad- uates, Alexander T. Stuart, director’ of intermediate instruction In the District schools, spoke of the problems that con- front those who enter the complexities of the modern teaching profession. He especially stressed the impossibility OI teachers giving the individual instruo- tion necessary when they have to handle class units of fifty. This number, he said, should be reduced to thirty or even to twenty-four. Question of Salary. Mr. Stuart told the audience that at the present time the salaries paid to those just starting in their pro- fession were all right, but that after ten or twenty years' service the rec- ompense a teacher reccived was not sufficient. Miss Sabra Amelia Harry, president ©of the graduating class, delivered an address in_which she expressed for the class their regret at leaving the school. A musical program was provided by the school glee club, under the di- rection of Miss B. D. Randall, and 3 solos by Miss Wynema Jane McKinley, Invocation' was pronounced IU. el gton Hayes. ed diplomas were: ie stelle Cham- berlin, Barbara Cecelia Clements, Ada jall Coe, Katherine Susanne Da: § Fowler, Dorota Harry, Laura rude Marie Rita rd James, Laura King, Genevieve Mannakee, Wynema Jane MeKinie Catharine AMay Probey, Mary B, Schereschewsky, Juanita May Smith, Mary Ellen Sny- dor, Margaret Hops Strett and Erdine Rosalind Timberlake. Domestic_ scicnce course—Emma Shumway Byler, Nathaline. Pauline Clapham and Eleanor Dorothy Norris. Mrs, Howard L. Hodgkins, a mem Dber of the Board of Educatlon, pre sided at the exercfes. " MRS. FOWLE IS DEAD. Deceased Was Widow of Late U. 8. Officer. Mrs. Maima Fowler, widow of the Jate Capt, Willlam H. Fowle of vire 3inia, died ¥riday evening at th fome of her son, 7. 3. Fowle,. 1708 California street. unera] korvices will be. held to- mérrow mérning at 10 o'clock at the California street residence. Inter- ment will be at Ivey Hill, Alexandria, » 2 Mre. F'6Wle Is survived by & daugh- 1er, Nela: four sons, W. Holmes, Wil- All H., A. Herbert and James H. ain ndchildren and two V. Bumgardner of Mu. l(. C., and Miss India Hap- per of Clinton, N. G Honored at Reception By the Eastern Star MRS. TILLIE C. CHAUNCEY, Worthy grand matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, wi ared even honors with James A. West, worthy srand patron, at a reception and ce given for them by Columbia hapter, No. 15, and Esther Chapter, No. 5, at the New Willard laxt night. J. W. DAVIS HONORED BY ALFALFA CLUB Nearly 200 Attend Dinner to For- mer Ambassador and Head of American Bar Association. John W. Davis, president of the American Bar Association and former ambassador from the United States to Great Britain, was the guest of honor of the Alfalfa Club at a dinner given last night at Rauschers. Vearly three hundred members and their guests, a distinguished gath ing composed of many of the highest officlals in the national and district governments, ranking Army and Navy officers, as_well as prominent rofessional and business men of the city, were present to pay homage to the former diplomat and statesman, and the banquet was one of joviality and seriousness, speeches combining brilliant wit and sincere thoughts, interspersed with singing, both indi- vidual and en masse, forming the program of the evening. Mr. Davis made the vhw! address. Those -preceding him, each of whom paid him a glowing tribute, touching on his successful career. since his en- trance into politics in the legislature of West Virginia twenty-four vears ago, included: Gen. Charles F. Hum- phrey, president of the Alfalfa Club; Judge J. Harry Covington, Joseph 'H. Gaines, former representative, now member of the Shipping Board: for- mer Attorney General Gregory, Judge Walter I McCoy, Senator Howard Sutherland and John_ J. Cornwell, former Governor of West Virgin Milton C. Elliott acted as toastmaster. George O'Conner, with Matt Horne at the plano, sang many of his inimi- table songs. The Gridiron Quartet added to the harmony of the even- ing, as did Maj. A. J. Stofer, Jack Bowie and Fred East individual The dinner committee was made up of C. F. Humphrey, C. P. Light, J. H. Carroll, M. liott, W. P. Richard- son and E. C. Snyder. 1'HE SUND. MAY DELAY CHANGE OF TROLLEY TRACKS i Commissioners’ Proposal to End N. Y. Ave. and 15th St. Jam May Wait 4 Years. Three or four years may elapse be- fore the rearrangement of downtown street car tracks, discussed by the Commissioners yesterday, is carried out. The purpose in postponing the Work Is to aveld the financial loss that would result from taking up rails that have not worn out. Commlissiorers Rudolph and Oyster ja8ree with Engineer Commissioner Keller that a better track scheme in he vicinity of 15th street and New York avenue is a timely question for consideration. Briefly, this is the plan being given first thought: Have the Capital Traction Com- pany build new tracks on 1 street from 14th to 15th streets and on 15th street from I street to New York avenue. Connect the Wash- ington Railway and Electric tracks now ending at 15th and New York avenue with the tracks of the Capltal Traction Company going west from lh(' Treasury. Capt. Klotz, traflic engincer of the Public Utilities Commission, has est1 mated that it would cost the \\as jington Railws pany 340(\00 and the Capital Traction Company approximately $160.000 15 make the changes In concluding his report to the commission Capt. Klotz said: “These estimates are based on the fact that the renewal of existing un- derground tracks costs approximately the same as new construction. The present tracks of the Capital Traction Company which would be involved are in good condition, while those of the Washingtoo Railway and Electric Company are rapidly approaching the time when they will require renewal. In view of the rather large invest- nt made therein, it would seem ad- able to select as the keynote of the situation the present speclal switch work at 15th and New York avenue and to plan the proposed changa con- temporaneously with the demise of that special work. The latter ean- not_be jexpected to survive beyond 1927 and it will be reasonably poss: ble for the remainder of the work involved to be kept in operating con- dition until that time.” —_— A lot of men who bore you half to death talkin' 'bout “capital and labor” have absolutely no personal acquaint- ance with either! Epiphany G street near 14th Dr. James E. Freeman, Rector 8 a.m.—Holy Communion. 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.—Church School. 11 am.—Confirmation and Sermon by Bishop Harding. 6 p.m.—Young People’s So- ciety. 8 p.m.—Evening Prayer and Sermon by Bishop Talbot. © * Pennsylvania .& . ‘Avenue of Discontinued Numbers New, Standard Player-Piano ROLLS 49¢c ind 69c these is a new, un- ERY one of is A E used roll of standard make cither $1.00 or $1.25 size. Many are popular selections of current songs and dance music. They have simply been taken out of the cata- logue - in favor of mnew cuttings. Perhaps the piece you’ want is in this lot, as there are several hun- dred to select from. Also Some Shopworn and Soiled Rolls at 10c =i 29¢ each All in good playing condition, some re- paired, some only soiled, some have shop- worn boxes only. For those ‘who want to save money these are genuine bargains. JORDAN'S—G St. at 13th 85 sets Men’s Handkerchiefs - L) Saks & ([ompany Small Lots That We Don't Want to. Include in the Seini-Annfial Inventory We have made the prices interestingly tempting—while the values, of course; we vouch for—or they wouldn’t be in our stock 25 Men’s Top Coats.........‘sisfl Medium weight. Sizes 34 to 40. Reduced from $25 and $30. ‘Phird Floor. 48 Men's Suits. .. .cuneennwm. $17§ Smart and Conservative models, Small sizes only. Were up to $35.00. Third Floor. 97 Men's Winter Overcoats.... 317 .50 Sizes 34, 35 and 36. Some have fur collars. 5.00. ‘Were up to $3 i cally all sizes available. Were up to $6.00. 31.50 ‘i'hird Floor. 103 pairs Blue Serge Trousers. .. 34_75 Third Floor, 18 White Full Dress Vests. ... ... Naturally a bit soiled from handling—but easily 43 Boys' Novelty Overcoats...... §4.95 They are in sizes from 3 to 8 years—with several — styles from which to choose. Were up to $7. Many lots combined into one, which makes practi- —_— freshened. Were $4 and $5. Second Floor. ' 33 Boys' Corduroy Suits......... $5fi With two galrs of pants. Sizes 14 to 17 years. Vere t ViecE Spito Second Floor. 6 Boys' Blue Serge Suits........ $E;.75 Extra stout models. Sizes 15, 16 and 17 only. Were $1250 and $15.00. Second Floor. 23 Boys' Blue Serge Suits...... . 57__ Regular models. Sizes 7 to 15 years. Were up to Lo Second Floor. 97 Boys’ Wash Suits.............$79.95 Middies and Button-on; plain and combination; — slightly soiled. Sizes 3 to 10 years. Were up to $6.50. Second Floor. 71 Boys' Fancy Suits. ... 313_7_5 Right Posture and other makes, mostly with two pairs of pants. Sizes 7 to 18 years. Were SRR Seoond Floor. 84 Boys' Mid&ics................79c All white; regulation model. Sizes 8 to 16 years. .35, Werel Ry Second Floor. 43 Boys' Domet Pajamas........, 950 Two pieces—jacket and pants. Size 10 years. Weres #5 Second Fleor. 27 Boys' Domet Sleepers........ 590 Neat striped effects. Sizes 1 to 4 years. Were $1.25. Second Floor. 150 pairs Boys' Gloves.......... 95c ~ Some wool; uem}skid. Broken sizes of many 5 t e lots. Were u-p o $1. A 18 dozen Men’'s Sh"'ts"-"'--~-'$19 Some stiff plaited bosoms; other “soft” Shirts; good patterns. Sizes 14 to 17. Were $2.50 and $3.00. First Floor. 174 Men's Union Suits. - 51 Winter weight, cotton ribbed; Ecru color. Sizes — 38 to 46 only. Were $2.00. : . Pirst Floor. . 310 Men's Neglige Shirts‘. R 95 ¢ Fancy patterns and lam Whéte the latter slightly soiled. Broken sizes of First Floor. For 3 Flrlf. Flcor. Fancy borders, with "colored initials. Sheer qual- ity. 3 ln a box. Were $1.00. _ 100 pairs Children's Shoes....... 36 dozen Men's Cravats,...‘.“.39c College stripes and other desirable patterns; ali made with Saks service band. Were $1.00. First Floor. 3 for $1.00 Sc 200 pairs Guyot Suspenders..vowu- 65c Genuine French make—White and striped. Were $125 a pair. 21 dozen Knitted Scarfs...morans Cathedral and other weavings; assorted colors. Were $2 and $2.50. First Floor. First Floor. 300 pairs Men’s Silk Hose...... 39c Pure Thread Silk, with cotton lisle tops. Black and colors. Were up to 75c. First Floor. 3 for §1 250 pairs Men's Wool Gloves. ... Worsted and Cloth—in all colors. Were 65c and ' First Floor. 163 Men's Caps..................75c Fancy Cloth, with “in-bands” for extreme weather, Were $1.50 and $2.00. First Floor. 350 pairs Ladies’ Low Shoes..... 33_15 Winter models, including about fifteen different and dress. Values up to $3! First Floor. 115 pairs Ladies’ Slippers........ 9 5 c Kid House and Boudoir models; pompon trim- . §200 values. el R e First Floor. i 402 pairs Men’s Shoes........... $4.95 Low Shoes of winter weight and styles—for street — and dress. Values up to First Floor. 100 pairs Men’s Slippers......... 95 c Felt House Slippers, Everett shape. $1.50 value. First Floor. - 90 pairs Men's Spats............. 95(: Black Kersey—in 5 and 7 button styles. $1.50 and calue. 2hyalue First Floor. 133 pairs Men's Rubbers........ 9 5 c Jersey Cloth Rubbers, in storm model. Sizes 6 to 8% only. $200 value. First Floor. S E: 69 pairs Boys' Shoes............. § Broken sizes—Black, Gun-Metal and Brown Cali. Values up to Boys and Girls—Lace and Button models—Black and Brown. Sizes up to 2 only. Values up to $3. First Floor. First Floor. 131 Men's Suxts$11£ Fancy Cheviots and Worsteds; Young Men’s and Conservative models. Sizes 34 to 40. Economy Floor. 250 Men’s Suits....-.. .315_11_) Cheviots and Worsteds; with 2 pairs of pants; good patterns and models. Broken sizes. Eoonomy Floor. 184 Men’s Overcoats.......... 31 1;5 Double-breasted in Double-faced cloth. Broken e Eeconony Floor. 163 pairs Men's ORI, $1 .95 Worsted and Cheviot—stripes and mixtures. Broken sizes. Values up to $3! mmmy Tloor.