Evening Star Newspaper, February 16, 1923, Page 12

¥ = 13 the county who attcnded. “TARMERS FAVER D.C.AEGPROGIY Montgomery County Resi- dents Will Support Auto Measure in Congress. SAVING OF MILLIONS. Would Establish Standard System of Lighting Post Offices. A’ saving of ‘millions - of dollar: yearly would be effected by the adop- tion of a recommendation submitted by Postmaster.General ‘'Work . providing for a”standard system. of . lighting in post offices throughout the country. A survey conducted under the su- pervision of a public health service surgeon, who is an eye specialist and who was assisted by a physician and lighting experts with illumination | engineers of the leading lighting con- ROCKVILLE, Md. February 16 (Special).—Although Secretary Henry ¥. Wallace of the United. States De- | Pertment of Agriculture and one or 1 two other men of prominence, who | | €ere on the program for addresses, failed to put in their appearance, thi | fifty-first annual convention of the| farmers of Montgomery county, which | | was held yesterday at Sandy Spring, | proved a big success and was much njoyed by the 200 farmers and dairy- 1 and others from all sections of ary Wallace was to have dis- d -opers lling by the| but press of | ited him from | place was taken | the bureau of | culture Depart- | publie e attending, a Ly Mr. economics; of the Agt ‘Qem. i Will Back Reciprocity. Mr. Eldredge of WashirfBton, an official of the American Automobile Assoclation, talked on “Reciprocity With the District of Columbia,” con- tining his remarks largely to auto- moblle reciprocity. He discussed the bill pending in igress, which pro- vides stch reciprocity, and declared the chances of the measure becoming a law were excellent, provided it is properly pushed. Upon the conclusion his remarks a comnyttee of five d to w tives of the of the d most interesting ad- by . Brooke this ¥. formerly con- troller of the treasury. His topic was n We Get Value Received for Our Taxes” He made it plain that the people of Mont- zomery county are getting a whole st for the taxes they pay, and cited figures to show that in that regpevl| are about as fortunate as are ny county in the state. s Bolgiino of Washington and | Patterson of the state tion discussed “The | 00d Seed in Successful experir Import. ~In addition to among those who participated In the discussions were Francis Snowden, G. Rust Canby, Charles R. Hartshorne, Messrs. Hendrick, Smith and others. he convention was presided over by William J. Thomas and John E. Muncaster and Samuel P. Thomas were the seoretaries. Morning and mfternoon sessions were held. The morning session was devoted princi- { pally to committee reports and the | transaetion of business. Law Officers Commended. W. C. Snarr, county agricultural agent and secretary of the Mont- those mentioned, one is particularly anxious to have the occasion Just right. COFFEE o FEC dma 1ea to Darken Hai GR;’\NDMOTHER kept i her hair beautifully darkened, glossy and attrac- tive with a brew of Sage Tea and Sulphur. Whenever her § hair took on that dull, faded or streaked appcarance, this imple mixture was applied, | with wonderful effect: By £ asking at any drug store for [ “Wyeth’s Sage and_Sulphur Compound,” yow will get a large bottle of this old-time recipe, improved by the ad- dition of other ingredients, all ready to use, at very I tle cost. This simple mixture can be depended upon to darken and beautify the hair. J A well-known downtown druggist says everybody uses Wyeth’s, Sage and Sulphur Compound now because it darkens so naturally and § evenly that nobody can tell it has been applied—it’s so easy:to use, too. You simply dampen a comb or soft brush and draw it (hro?h the hair, § taking one strand at a time. By morning the gray ha disappears ; after another ap- plication or two, it is dark- d ened, and looks glossy, soft and beautiful. £ CRTR LI ~ o cerns of the couptry as advisers and consultants, determined after tests of various methods upon the adoption of a standard system which increased the eficlency of postal workers 4.4 per cent in two offices where a net saving of $108,000 in the annual pay roll was effected. -G bGP .- gomery county farm bureau, report- ed at some length on the work in which he is engaged and what the farm bureau is accomplishing, and Allen Farquhar, chairman of the rail- road committee, also spoke. The convention unanimously adopt- off a resolution, offered by Benjamin H. Miller, commending Sheriff Alvie A. Moxley and other ofticers of the county for their activity against yio- lators of the liquog “and gambling laws, and Prof. Athefton of the State periment Station, presented a reso- lution, which was unanimously adopt- ed, urging that more care be taken in'the ralsing of hogs and the treat- ment of hog cholera. Prof. Atherton’s resolution set forth that much of the colera among”hogs is caused by their being fed bits of pork among other scraps from the table. The resolution also urged that especlal care be taken In the selec- tion of hogs In purchasing. ' Tho usual fine luncheon was served y the women of Sandy Spring and wvicinit, # THE EVENING | -The S!ogan. : 4 “Day by day,” my, neighbérs say, “we’re getting bettbr, every way.” I hear them in the wind and rain, they’re chanting still this glad re- frain; I'd talk with them of vital tings, of upset thrones and cast- off kings, of income taxes we must pay, but they send forth their “Day by day.” I visited thd county jail, to get the basis for a tale, and thought to find the felons there bowed down by black and grim de- spair; but they were prancing in their_cells, as though they all were wearing bells; and in their dungeons bleak and gray they sprung their tuneless “Day by day.” And when the night was growing dark I ngade a journey through the park; the wind was cold and rain and sleet fell on the vags on every seat; they shivered in the bitter breeze, and drew their rags around their knees, and chanted their sepulchral lay, “We're getting better every. day.” This slogan, wonderful and new, has swept the country like the flu; one hears it everywhere he walks, and sees it pairted on the rocks. 1 greatly hope that every jay who breathes his hopeful “Day by day” will life to sce his hopes come true, and find himself as good as new. Oh, by suggestion may we ditch our corns and wens and barber’s itch, dissolve the spavins on our knees, and bid farewell to all disease! (Copyright.) WALT MASON. _————— Lord Lonsdale, well known as one of England’s foremost sportsmen, re- cently confessed that in his youth his love of horses drew him into the circus ring and for a vear and a half he traveled with a show as a per- former. STAR. Ofchestra Concert. Today, 8 p.m., at the marine barracks, 8th and H streets southeast, by the United States Navy Band Orchestra, Charles Benter, director. March, ding”. Romance, D'Amour™...... Grand scenes fro opera * a) Day”..Strauss (b) “A Song of India”. Rimsky-Korsakow (c) “The Nile". ...Leroux Valse de concert, “Tout Paris” - .. Waldteufel Scenes from the comio opera “The Bat" Merry Countes . .Stra Russian song, “Anuschka’ (from Balieft's Notice. ly invited certs. U. S. OFFICER CANDIDATES TO BE EXAMINED IN JUNE | Tinal examination of candidates for appointment as second lieutenants in the regular Army will be held wluring the week commencing June 25, 1923. It is open to all classes of eligibles to fill vacancies in the infantry, cav- | alry, fleld artillery, alr service, engl- neers, Signal Corps, Quartermaster Corps, ordnance department, chemical warfare service and finance depart- { ment. To be eligible the candidate must be a warrant officer or enlisted man of the RegulaF Army, a Reserve Corps lofficer or a member of the enlisted Reserve Corps; an officler, to attend these con. WASHINGTON, D. C., ofticer or enlisted man of the National Guard or a graduate of a technical institution, ~ Any Individual Wwho passes the preliminary examination, may, the purpose of establishing eligibility, cnlist in ths Reserve Corps. A candidste at the time of appointment must pe between the ages of twenty-one and thirty years and also must be a citizeen of the United Statés. : Applications to compete in the final examination_should_be -submitted to | the commanding officer, district of vashington, Munitions building, this city, or to thé commanding officer of the ‘military post or station nearest his home. - Application blanks may be obtained at room 1027 Munitionp building. An examination of applicants for appointment in the Medical Corps of the Regular Army will be held during the period between July 16 and 20, in- clusive, In the United States, inthe, Philippines, in Hawail and in Pana- ma. -~ To be eligible, the applicant must be a graduate of an acceptable | medical school, must have had at least one year's hospital training, or have serveed one year as a medical officer of the United States Army be- tween April 6, 1917, and July 1, 1919, and must be between the ages of twenty-twg and one-half and thirty- one and ore-half years. Application blanks and full inforamtion may be obtained at room 1027 Munitions buildirg, this city. — Jackie Coogan, the child film actor, has had a wonderful series of teac ers. Paderwski has given him piano lessons; Paviova, dancing less H Sousa, orchestral lessons, and penticr, boxing lessons. — Plantings and Poultry. There is lots of pleasure as well as real economy to be derived from farming on a small scale in the yard —and now's the time to be glving the matter consideration if you have in mind doing something of the kind this season. Under the “Farm and Garden’ heading In The Star Classified Section you'll find reliable and inter- esting suggestions of where to get warrant | what you will need.—Advertisement. The February Sale Of Lifetime Furniture One of the Noteworthy Features of Qur February Sale Is the Wonderful Display of Karpen Living Room Furniture Low Prices Good-looking Gate-leg Tables display of Gate-leg worth seeing awaits your inspec- The prices are very tion here. low. Good-looking Mahogany Gate- leg Table, size 35x47...... Solid Mahogany Gate-leg Ta- beautiful ble, size 32x44; Tudor finish. Solid Mahogany Gate-leg Ta- beautiful ble, size 34x48 Tudor finish........ Remarkable Values Tables well tion to its real value. .$19.75 $24.75 Fu Windsor. Chairs—Many Styles Just dozens of styles of Fine Wind- Chairs are on display. sor. irniture is no exception. - Unlimited Assortments The many unusual values in Karpen Guaranteed Uphol- stered Furniture are indeed remarkable. Sale prices enable vou to get.a genuine Karpen Suite or single piece at a price away out of propar- The low The policy of'‘Mayer & Co., is toe have but two Sales a year —hut both worthwhilé. We believe this policy enables us to quote the lowest possible prices on zood furniture—and this Febuary Sale of Lifetime We're Quoting Only a Few of the Karpen‘Vahms. All are very specially priced. Mahogany - finish Windsor Chair Karpen-made \Vinds‘or .Chalr, in mahogany finish Antique Tudor - finish back Walnut Windsor Chair, $15 \ Good Rugs—AIl Sizes Included in the general reductions is our ]arfie display of Good Car- ugs. The patterns are pets and very desirable. Heavy Quality Rugs, size 9x12.. Good Quality Axminster Rug, size 9x12; seamless........$39.7! 9x12 Axminster Rug, desirable pattesns ..... Axminster . 8875 Poke- These Are Typical of the Many On Display Three-piece Karpen Tapestry Suite, reversible cushions; regular Karpenesque construction...... gt Karpen Cane-panel Suite, brown mahogany finish; uphol- stered in blue velour.........v... -$235 Good-looking Karpen Suite, in beautiful brocaded mohair; reversible cushions.. .. - $350 \ s Karpen Pillow-Arm Suite, in tapestry ; regular Karpenesque construction ; reversible cushions..... $315 Karpen Suite, in beautiful blue velour ; reversible cushions; regular Karpenesque construction..... $265 LIFETIME FURNITURE IS MORE THAN A NAME Seventh Street - Mayer & Co. Betuwoon D & E FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1923. Lsioners gave = ENDS 42 YEARS AS - DISTRICT DETECTIVE the police department was brought to a close yesterday by Detective Edward Horne, familiarly called by his as- sociates “Dad” Horne, when he sur- rendered his equipment and retired. During his long term of service he participated in the investigation of many of the more important mys- terius crimes and fought many bat- tles. Because of his faithful and efficient service the District Commis- him the maximum amount of pension. When he appeared at police head- Quarters yesterday to answer his last roll call he was surprised By his brother detectives presenting him with a handsome watch. Inspector Grant, chief of detectives, made the presentation speech, complimenting the retiring detective on the good work he had performed during his many years of service. Policeman Hugh McDermott, who served in the seventh precinct & num- ber of Years and who has performed telephone operator's service at head- quarters from time to time during the past year-also went on the re- tired list yesterday, after a service of more than tw years. peals to the taste, stipatio; re-establish health! it is ALL BRAN. lar use of ventive, with common M. E. BODY TO ELECT. A meeting of the Bpworth League Unfon of the Methodist Episcopal Forty-two years actlve service in|Church Snuth of Washington and vi- ' held. nity w'il be held tonight at the arranged. ADVERTISEMENT Bran, eaten each day and In prover quantity sweeps, cleanses and purifies the alimentary tract. Get away from pills and cathar- tics—Kellogg’s Bran will give permanent relief from constipation. Do not confuse Kellogg's Bran Kellogg's | cooked, . krumbled and ready to bran. Emory Churc! northwest, ‘Educational Work.” ADVERMSEMENT There are so many ways to serve Kellogg’s | Bran—the one great aid to humanity! You will enfoy eating Kellogg's Bran because its nut-like flavor ap- And, think what each mouthful s doing to drive con- out of your system and to That's because Kellogg's Bran is sclentifically made to relleve suf- fering humanity—IT WILL DO THAT AS NO OTHER FOOD CAN! Physiclans recommend the regu- Kellogg’s Bran for mild or chronic cases and as a serve.. delightfui tory value. Kellogg's Bran. on each package. winter time with hot milk. cereals pre- son; In chronic cases as much each meal. sl Kellogg's Bran is sold by is | clube. rant! BELL Great Note: This sale will soon come to a close—bet- ter get in on it NOW! _ *Just the one price—not a cent more. Many of these suits actually cost more than $1850 to make. You’ll find all styles, all fabrics, all shades and all sizes to choose from. Waste no time—come in today. The extra pair of pants that you get with every~suit doubles its life and doubles the purchasing power of your dollars—a one-pants suit would cost practically the same elsewhere—per- haps more. The latest styles in the best fabrics. i Buying that overcoat OW mfeans saving your dollars next Winter. Buy your overcoat at the BELL SHOPS—Ilower price will get you the best—best-ma- terials, best style, best tai- loring, All sizes, fabrics and shades. Sale soon closes —do it now! No charge for alterations 13 CLOTHES Final Clearance ~ Sale We certainly have received a wonderful response to this . sale; but that’s not surprising, for where clse in Washington can you find such superb clothing and such a wide range of choice at such remarkably low prices? who haven’t done so, come in TODAY! More Than 300 One-Pants SUITS If you're of the few Only One Price .50 Values to $40.00 Two-Pants SUITS 23 Values to $37.50 About 250 Fine All-Wool - O’'COATS 17 75 Values to $35.00 Any garment held on . a small deposit Stores All Over the Land—Two Stores in Washington 920 F Street N.W.—941 Penna Ave. N.W. T For Yoar Convenience—Open Saturday Till 10 P.M. BELL CLOTHES SHOP 6100 Georgia avenus at which Dr. John J. Ti gert, Unifed States commissioner of education, will give an address on The nomination of officers will be A musical program has been It can be used in the most baking products with- ' out in any way reducing its regula- Try ralsin bread or muflins or_griddie-cakes made with Recipes are printed Kellogg's Bran is nationally eaten for health's sake as a cereal—in Others prefer it sprinkled over hot or cold Another way is to mix it with hot cereals just before serving. It can also be cooked with cereal In each case add two tablespoon- fuls of Kellogg's Bran for each per- grocers and is supplied in individual packages at first-class hotels and Ask for it at your restau-