Evening Star Newspaper, February 1, 1923, Page 11

KNOCK U7 $5000001 ARCHIVES BUILDING Senators Adopt Offices Ap- propriation Bill Report Sans Item. The proposal to erect a national archives building in Washington varently is dead, so far as the pres-y ent session of Congress Is concerned. The Senate late yesterday adopted a conference report on the independent offices appropriation bill in which e receded from the Poln- dexter amendment providing $500,000 to begin the erection of an archives building. It has been suggested that an effort will be made to bring about the passage of a separate bill pro- viding for an archives building, but it {s not believed that such & measure | will pass at the present session. The conference report on the in- de; 1L oftices bill adopted yes- © was 4 partial report, & num- the Lenate amendmenty still in dispute. The House con- fereos have taken these matters in dispute back to the House, promising that they shall have further con- sideration. $moot Amendment Involved. . Among the items in dispute is the | Smoot amendment providing $1,000,- | 000 for the erection of steel filing stacks to house government records i rtral court of the Pension ( amendment that is still in dispute authorizes the regents of the Smithsonian Institution to prepare plans for a suitable fire- building for the National Gal- of Arts and hisiory collections of United States National Museum, | e building to be erected when funds po: 0! on the Mall between the Nat- Story Dbuilding, the United | ational Museum and 7th Other items still under dispute. pro- vide for the transfer of the care and protection of the Commerce building, the Labor building, the Justica build | the Civil Service building and the | Interstate Commerce building, superintendent of the State, W Navy building New Umiforms Demied. Senate receded from various ments authorizing the purchase of uniforn for guards and wa umber of the government The House conferees r m the Senate amendmer an appropriation for the Commerce Commission, | 3350000 to $400,000 and | r another item for the same com- | mission from $1,000,000 to $1,250,000. | h House conferees accepted the te amendment for the Interstate Commerce Commission increasing the funds for all executions of the laws to regu from $2,100,000 to § ,3 ‘The conference Teport is now to be acted | upon by the House. PUPILS SALUTE TREE. Force School Graduates Pay Tribute, i To Quentin Roosevelt. H For the first time since he left the achool, twenty-se Theodore Roosevelt, tary of the ' to see the class of 1933 graduate ! 4 <it the Quentin Roosevelt memo- rial tree. planted by the American Tree | Association, | The class of 1923 had helped to! place this tree for the assoclation in | of Col. Roosevelt's brother, pupil of the school to lose | his life in the world war. Col. Roosevelt pointed out the old | desk where he once sat and talked | over old times with Miss Janet Mc- villiam, the principal of the school. oosevelt's father took pagt in a flag day exercise at this schoo] when he was assistant secretary of the Navy. “What a wonderful Lombardy pep- | d how fine it must loo sald Col. Roosevelt. fine for the school chil- dren to remember my brother in this he children saluted the tree and| then gave their graduation program. v Choosing Associates. The Registrar— Your daughter 1l, of course, start in the fresh- nc Mrs. Newgilt— higher up? She's to mixing with th 'an’t you start her never been used lower classes. FOQT FORM Boots Women and Children. In the Men's Section Famous Foot Forms, Re DEMAND LITHUANIANS QUIT MEMEL AT ONCE Note Equivalent to Ultimatum ‘Will Be Sent to Baltic Iovaders. By the Associated Press. PARIS, January 31.—A strong note, equivalent to an ultimatum, waa approved by the council of ambassadors today and will be sent sent to Lithuania demanding that within a fixed time all the Lithua- nian troops and irregulars be with drawn'from the Baltic district of Memel, the former German terrt- fory new under allied protection, recently Invaded. The details of the allied note have noteen made public, but it is understood it threatens forcible action if Lithuagla does not coms ply with the demands. It is known that both France and England dislike to embark in any new mili- tary ventures, however small, but the situation Memel has been considere: 1y ious. REPORTS ARE EXPLAINED. North Carolina Governor Included Prospective Revenues in Message. RALEIGH, N. C, Febryary 1.—An apparent divergence in opinion as to North Carolina’s financial situatton as hown in the biennial message of Gov. Morrigon and the report of B. R. Lacy, state (reasurer, was explained by members of the general assembly to. day by the statement that the gover- nor was dealing with figures that in cluded income to be collected this year, and that Mr. Lacy was reporting merely on coll pared to disbursements. The governor, in his message, pre- dicted that the state's revenus this vear would show its largest surplus. howed a deficit of BE 720~-22~24 1 Apology and Announcement Concerning Yesterday’s Advertisement of Columbia Records Ten days ago we received a bill for An advertisement was 5,200 Records. tions to date as com- | B JITNEY DRIVER 15 HELD IN DEATH OF MARIN Accused Man Alleged to Have Hauled Wood Alcohol Liquor to Quantico. Special Dispatch to The Star. ALEXANDRIA, Va., February 1.— John ¥, Farrar, thirty years old, a jitney driver of Quantleo, Va.. was held for the action of the grand jury, following a preliminary hear- ing yesterday afternoon before United States Commissioner John Barton Wild Flower Preservationists Elect ) Officers for Year. Edgar T. Whorry was re-elected president of the Wild Flower Pres. ervation Soclety of America last night ot & meeting of the organisation tn the Natiopal Museum. Other officers eleoted were Leslia A. ‘Godding. vies president; P. L. Ricker, secretary- treasurer, and Mrw T. M. Xnappen, C. R I‘zwmrolr. )‘}. atherin Totuart and Mrs. Mary Van Meter, members of the executive sommittee. Miss Emily Dinwiddle was ap- pointed chairman of the membership committee, and Dr. Paul Bartsch was made chairman of the school work committee, Mre. Charles D. Walgott, wife of the mrfl-ux of Smithgonian Institu- tion, told of Interesting incidents fea- turing her trip through the Canadian Rockles. BURSUM PENSION BILL REACHES SENATE AGAIN Measure Reported Favorably After Being Modifled to Meet President’s Objection. The Bursum pension bill, as modified after the recent veto-of President Harding, was reported favorably yesters. day by the Senate pensions commit- ‘tee, after aliminstion of some of the provisions objected to by the Presi- dent. - The committee retained the provi- on & charge of manslaughter |« ine at Quantico, whe died January 20 from the effects, it is al- leged, of wood-alcohol poisoning. Farrar took the stand and denied the charge of bringing liquor into the camp. atated that on January 16 he hauled to the camp at the request of Private Milla Saber, a quantity of b to have contained fry informed used in making s: at the camp. point whel ccording t rav, was gbout six milea south of Quantico. His bond was fixed at 35,000, and in default of the bond he wi nded to the city jail. His cage will come before the grand jury of the United tates court for the eastern distriot ¢ Virginia, which will meet in Al ndria next July. The government authorities stated that they are holding Private Millard . Saber and Sergt. Raymond Hillls for a military ocourt-mariial to be held in the next thirty days. The government will allege ‘that Saber procured whisky, which was brought | into the camp, and that he, in turn. furnished Hillis with the liquor, and that it was from Hillis that Hart- nett obtained the liquor that caused his death th St. N.W. written at once and sent to The Star, with instructionis to insert in Wednes- day’s paper. The shipment going astray, and not being received by Monday, The was notified to withdraw this advertise- ment. Through an error in The Star office our instruction was neglected, with the result that hundreds of inconvenienced and annoyed by not find- ing them when they called today. We wish to apologize (even though the fault wasn’t ours), and to for the disappointment will put the en- tire shipment on sale, when received, at 18c. WATCH FOR THE ADVERTISEMENT EDMONSTON’S—Home of the “Original” and Oxfords for Men, eople were e up Henderson's—Standard for Quality Established Over 50 Years. i Fine Furniture Underpriced {1 It will be much to your advantage to call and see the FINE DINING ROOM SUITES, BED- ROOM SUITES and ODD PIECES that we have REDUCED. 1 At original prices, Henderson Furniture is such exceptional value that you'll at once realize how attractive must be the BARGAINS PRODUCED BY SPECIAL PRICING. ¥ Remember, inspection in no way obligates you James B. Henderson Fine Furniture, Laces, Draperies, Uphalstery, Paperhanging, Painting 1108 G Street=—Main 76757676 McCall Patterns 1114 G St. NW. SILKS? Here Tomorrow---Silks of Every Wanted Weave, Pattern and Color 25 to 35% Less ---because our 12 mills sell--- B & A Spool Silk 40-in. Canton Crepe. . 40-in. Canton Crepe. . 40-in Canton Crepe..$329 . Crepe de Chine, $1.49 . Crepe de Chine, $1.98 . Crepe de Chine, $2.39 in Canf . Crepe de Chine, $2.69 | 40-in. Satin Crepe.... . Crepe de Chine, $2.79 40-in. Satin Canton. .$329 . Crepe de Chine, $2.98 | 40-in. Satin Canton.. [ Sole Distributors Dovid Sitks b “Quality Is Important”—“Fit Is Imperative” The Biggest Sale In 49 Years of Business We're bringing down stock to the lowest ® possible limits by sacrificing the best shoes in America. 40-in. Printed Crepes, $2.19 40-in. Printed Crepes $2.59 40-in. Printed Radium, $2.69 40-in. Georgette 40-in. Georgette.. 40-in. Georgette l_ Sole Distributors Devid Silks ] Every Shoe in the House Reduced On Footwear for Men, Women and we are not only offering the gular and Corrective Shoes, but the Universally Known Stacy-Adams Shoes for Gentlemen, the highest t vpe shoes men wear, 159% LESS THAN REGULAR MARKED PRICES. "~ EDMONSTON & " 1334 F Street (Incorporated) Al Foot T ANDREW BETZ, Manager BROKEN LINES TO DISCONTINUE CO. Advisers and Authorities on roubles 40-in. Paisley Canton, $3.50 36-in. Paisley Trico- lette 36-in. Paisley Cordu- 1oy .. - l Sole Distributors David Silks Brocades L_ From Loom to Wearer 40-in. Crepe Broche, $3.38 | 40-in; Crepe Broche, $4.39 40-in. Crepe Broche, $3.79 | 40-in. Crepe Broche, $4.79 40-in. Crepe Broche, $398 | 40-in. Crepe Broche, $4.98 " Sole Distributors Dovid Silks | Velvets 36-in Costume Velvet, $2.39 | 40-in. Chiffon Velvet, $6.95 36-in. Costume Velvet,$2.95 | 36-in. Duvetyne......$3.95 40-in. Chiffon Velvet, $3.69 | 36-in. Satin Duvet....$3.95 and these S —————— 40-in, Princess Crepe, $3.79 40-in, Matlezette.....$3.98 40-in. Crepe Romaine, $4.29 40-in. Crepe Char- meuse .. 40-in. Paisley Crepes, $249 40-in. Paisley Crepes, $2.79 40-in. Paisley Canton-. $1.39 l From Loom to Wearer | #0-in. Golf Crepe 40-in, Crepe Faille... 40-in. - Crepe Gabar- dine slon of the original bill increasing the pensions of civil and Mexican war rans from $50 to $72 a month, but modified it by limiting such increases to veterans of seventy-elght veers or s of civil and Méxican ixty-eight years old or more would have qreased . to 350 original . bill widows of all ages. The. ravised bill, according to an es- timate from the Interior Department, would cost $78,000,000 during the first year of its operation. PREACHING MISSION: St. Stephen’s Episcopal 3017 lll?r?h E. C. Mercer and H. H. Hadley, 2d Twe ,‘uflf New York husiness mes will tell of thelr unusual eaperiences. FEBRUARY 4th TO 11th, INCLUSIVE. Every evening at 8 p.m. Regular services on Sunday. EVERYBODY WELCOME. A Full List of Victor Records For February Genuine Victor- Gepuine Victrolas Victor- Victrola NEW VICTOR RECORDS FOR FEBRUARY OUT TODAY The February releasos tell a story of carcful selection and perfect recording, bringing to you in its best form the best renti- tions of umsic that appeals directly to every member of the household—classic, semi-classic, popular and dance. DROOP’S vz 1300 G Steinway Planos, Player-Planos, Victrol PrLer 102 Cash$ = Week p LEvvy's 9Q... All good things must come to an end—Saturday is the last day of the un- precedented event, so you had better act quickly if you care to get your share of these gigantic values. Don’t worry about the money—we’ll gladly extend you liberal credit terms—terms to suit your own convenience. American Walnut Bedroom Suite It is almost unbelievable, we know. But it is a fact. $ You can come here and procure a genuine American Wal- nut Finished Bedroom Suite for only $99. Consists of full- size Bow-End Bed, Dresser, Chifforette, and Semi-Vanity— just as shown. Gracefully designed and substantially constructed Phonograph Floor Lamp and Silk Shade and 6 Records v is full cabinet shed in mahos- any. Fully guaranteed for 3 vears and plays all makes of records without extra attach- ments. Large cabinet for rec- ords. The Floor Lamp is neat- 1y designed and richly finished in mahogany. The 26-inch Silk Shades can be had in a number of attractive designs and color combinations. Six double-faced records of your own selection. $10 Cash; $2 a Week 6-Pc. American Walnut Dining Suite A better valus in a 6-pc. American Walnut Dining Reom Sulte {s hard to find. Patterned after the graceful Queen Anne period and excellently constructed. Consists of large Buffet, Round Table and 4 Chairs with seats of genuine leather in either Blue or Brown. 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Sturdily constructed and richly finished fn Golden Oak. All of the pleces are of splendid proportions and rep- resent a value that is hard to 5.Pc. Living Room Suite The Living Reom Suite is of splendld proportions, sturdlly constructed. The frames are prettily finished in Mahogany with spring automobile seats. Up- holstered in a beautiful tapestry. Mahog- any Table is neatly designed and finished in Electric Table Lamp is complete in weveral colors trimmed with tringe $10 Cash; $2 a Week or $8 a Month Headquarters for Outfits During _this vnprece- dented event lhpr':bn Proper time (o buy your Furniture for your home use you can furnish each room for less than 100—and we'll cheer- lly areange easy credit terms for you. l £y ' Service In the bakement of our store we operate B Exchange Departmest ‘widch ‘enables you to turn in_any old pleces wish to dispese of