Evening Star Newspaper, February 18, 1923, Page 26

VETERANS OF GREAT WAR At the last meeting of the local chapter, Rainbow Division Veterans, fn the boardroom, District bullding. plans were discussed to make Wash- ington the convention city for the year 1924, A committee was appoint- ed to arrange for the matter and to outline an entertainment program. Aunouncement was made that a gmoker and card party will be held March 2 at the Occidental Hotel for the purpose of booming the conven- tion plans. The chapter will shortly hold a series of social and athletic entertain- ments, including dances, card parti Lowling tournaments, smokers, box- ing contests, etc. A membership drive will probably be launched. The constitution has been amended to give the officers a greater radius of actlon. which it is hoped will make the local Rainbow Chapier the largest and most | active veteran organization in the Dis- trict. The District of Columbia Depart- | Thent of the Veterans of Foreign Wars 18 out in real earnest to combal the red propacanda existing in all parts of the country, and is beginning to con- | centrate its efforts in Washington. | The overseas men appreciate that in | recen there has been mani- | festat «w sinister and maliclous influe and propaganda which | seems to be fostered and encouraged | by thousands of dollars be pured | into this country by soviet Russia 10 keep its @ busy in_spread- ing this propaganda with the sole purpose of undermining the govern- | ment of the United States and the ideal for which this nation and our | forefathers have always stood. Every member in the six posts in the Dis- trict has pledged his support to the department commander, Brig. Gen.| Anton Stephan, to form themeselves | into one large committee for the pur- pose of combatting those influences and activities, and sport to the department head activities of radical anarchists or| r attention. A ases have been dis- | the cfforts of the | ¥ the United States of Foreign Wars in on’s tal intend to carry their siogan of “One Flag, One Country, One Language.” posed of iocal V. Ofticers ational Capital ans of meeting fo entertainme nd executive committee of | Post 127, Vet- | last | during_the uext few ander Val N. Brandon, | s Vice (Commander | sth members of the | sbmitted plans for members of the in reunion. ormer division members may call at G. A. R. Hall each first and third Friday evenings | at post meeting. The meeting | dorsed the movement for a commun chest, as proposed by Department Commander Gen. Anton Stephen, Vet- | erans of Foreign Wars. George J. | Neuner, chairn of entertainment, Submitfed a plan for celebrating the fourth anniversary of the birth of | the Veterans of Foreign Wars in the | District Columbix, coupling the ! Affair with the ional American- ization day. nuual celebration taken up by Veterans of For Wars of the U:ited States. The Vet it Foreign through ttee, is pledge to do eve 1 its power to | eliminate the hyshen in organizations composed of residents or citizehs of the United States; (o endeavor to bring about the speaking of the lan- guage of our country at all times and in all plac n houn- daries of the ates; te use | our utniost efforts, through leg tion and other means, to insist the alien population of this countr: prepare to become citizens or pre. pare to leave the country until they ange their minds, and furthermore at all aliens who for cause have een refused citizenship be at once deported The formation of a base ball team was received with enthusiasm by the | members of the Sergeant Jasper Post, N American Legion. at the recent meeting held in the post club- rooms in the Perpetual building. A special committee was immediately | appointed by Commander Thomas J Prailey, headed by Horace A. Kelly The « embers_of this commit- tee ure John R.{ Ratcliffe an Smyth. Com- rade Kilgour was in charge of the veterans' burean base ball team last season and his services to the com- War: the chairman of has re- ngham, the entertainment committce, quested additiona! members for the social activities of the post and Ray mond M. Peak and Russel W. Clark- named to serve with him. The post confirmed the sugges- | tions of the executive committee and the dinner-dance will be held April 7. John R. Ratclific has been appoint- | ed by Commander Frailey as athletic | officer of the post. Rudolph Roetschi will serve as ant athletic officer. he chairman of the initiation com- mittee, H. A. Kelly, announces addi- tional changes in the procedure for the March meeting, when a number of new candidates will be admitted into full membership. The date of the next meeting is Thursday, March 8. Commander Thomas J. Fr: been appointed by John Lew commander of the District of Colum- bfa Department, as a member of the transportation committee of the de- partment. Federal Post, No. §24, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will meet Friday even- ing, February 23, at 7:30 o'clock, in the Perpetual building, 11th and E streets northwest. A number of can- didates are to be obligated and other business to be transacted. At 9 o'clock an open meeting will be held, t0 which all former service men and ir friends are invited. The Salvation Army will then take charge, and Capt. and Mrs. Harold R. Smith, managers of the vation Army business women's residence, 1330 T street northwest, will present an illustrated travelogue, entitled “France in War- and Occupied and Unoccupied Germany and Holland." Capt. and Mrs. Smith are veterans of Sal Army overseas work, having served nearly four years with the Ameri ny in important and ons. Patriotic and be rendered and an Army feed H other music sld-fashioned Salvation will follow the program. held at the home 1629 35th street northwest, last Monday, for the Lenefit of the American Legioa Aux- Cuticura Talcum Soothes And Cools After & warm bath with Cuticura Soap there is n mufin rd:;th- for bzby’s ten 8! an g‘nk\m'l’:l'glm. If his skin is red, fough or irritated, anoint with Cutl- eura Ointment to soothe and heal. “They are ideal for all toilet uses. { The next big doings of the post will | and ! thercof | Denies Liability in Fatal Crash of {'llnry, Department Distrigt of Colum- 1a. _The unit of, the Stuart Walcott Post, No. 10, held 'its soclal meeting at the home of Mrs, C.-E. Ralph, president of the unit, 908 Rittenhouse street northwest. last Tuesday. The regular monthly meeting of the Department of District of Columbia, American Legion Auxillary, was held at 1423 New York avenue northwest, last Wednesday evening. The auxiliary of the H. C. Spengler Post, No. is holding a rumi sale at 17151 Tth street northwest, on February 19, 20 and 21. The auxiliary of the Vincent B. Costello Post, at its last meeting, at Room 24, District building, appointed the followiAg committee chairmen: Hospital committee, Mrs. Mary F. Shanahan; membership committee, Mrs. Margaret Franklin; entertal ment committee, Miss Anna Costello; publicity committee, Miss Azelle Bl Serpas. The H. C. Spengler unit will hold a dance on April 23, at 2400 16th street northwest, Costello Tost held a dance on Lin- coln’s birthday at the Salon of Dance on Connecticut avenue. The post of chestra, in charge of E. McNelly, fur- nished music. Between dances the comrades an d their lady friends were ntertained by Comrade Kendrick in »ngs and buck dancing, and by the post quartet, composed of Bill Frank- lin, Vern Daly, Doc Sullivan and Ez Lefferts. ick O'Brien won the prize ts, and National Vice Commander Watson B, Miller led the grand march. be February 27, at the Park Savings Bank building, 14th and Kenyon streete. Comrade Lefferts, chairman of the entertainment committee, has d for a smoker, with song: X and wrestling. The main ex hibition Leut of the evening will see Comrade Goldie Ahearn in action. At the next regular meeting, Tuesday night Department Commander John Lewis Smith will pay the post a visit. The campaign of the Disabled Amer- ican Veterans to have late clinics in every community to justify such an arrangement was extended to Wash- ingion last week when the Veterans'| Bureau announced the dispensary at 6th and B streets would function on | Wednesday afternoon until & o'clock. A complaint had been made that numbers of compensible nien have been unable to be examined to re- ceive treatment because of the hours the want one day a week shortened and another lengthened to accommodate |} thesa cases. The national drive of the Disabled | American Veterans for more members has now reached Washington, and | cards are being signed every day lnl the offices In the Munsey building. Resolutions urging that permission be sought to erect a memorial flagstaft | on the Key bridge and to maintain a | guard of honor to keep the American | flag fiving at all times were adopted by | Admiral Robert B. Peary Ship., No. 127, Veterans of Foreign Wars, at its last meeting. it is proposed that the flag be hoisted with appropriate ceremonies; that th guard be a veterun of a forelgn war of the United States: (hat the cost of erection, procurement and main nance of the staff and flag be borne the Distr of Columbia. Veterans Fore. "ars and the several posts| -ting of the crew will| bo Wednesd:y evening. at G. A. R Hall. At this time a laege draft of recruits will be initiated into the compauy. . Me: ers of other posts in the city are in d to attend. D. C. ANSWERS SUITS. The néxt m Knickerbocker Theater. District of Columbia Friday any liability for the col- lapse of the roof of the Knicker- bocker Theater. Through Corpora- tion Counsel Stephens the municipal- ity filed in the District Supreme Court pleas of “not guilty” to fifty suits br by legal representatives of Vi of the catastrophe in_which the District is named as co-defend- ant with the theater company, the architect, iron contractor and Mana- ger Crandall. The plaintiffs claimed negligence on the part of the District for alleged failure to properly in- spect the work of construction. i ———— MRS. MARTHA JOHNSON DIES. Afrs. Martha V. Johnson, widow of | Capt. C. R. Johnson, died at the fam- ily residence, 1412 V street mnorth- Wednesday, after a_brief il She was a native of this city and was eighty-three vears old. The funerai services were held at the family home yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock The denied SAY “BAYER” when you buy. Disabled American Veterans | || THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. Spanish War Veterans. Department Commander Patterson has lssued the following order for musters during the week: Monday night—Department Eand, 921 Penn- eylvania avenue southeast; Astor Camp, in Stanley Hall, Soldiers’ Home; Dewey Naval Auxiliary, 931 Pennsylvania avenue southeast. Tues- day night—Miles Camp, in Perpetual Hall, 11th and E streets northwest. Wednesday night—Urell Camp, in Pythian Temple; Widows' and Or- phans' Home, United States War Vet- erans’ Association, meets in Grand Army Hall. Friday night—Dewey Naval Camp, in Northeast Masonic Temple, 8th and F streets northeast. Astor Camp at its last meeting had 28 their guest Past Department Com. mander Mattocks. who explained the equal compensation and hospitaliza- tion bills for veterans of all wars. Frank A. Showalter, Michael Mullan, William M. Sheppey, William R. Phil- lips, Wiliam McBride, Charles W. Landy and David A. Davidson were given the military rank of freedom, patriotism and humanity by Com- mander Cooney and his staff. Miles Camp met last Tuesday night. Comrade . Leahy succeeds Comrade Fowler as chairman of good and wel- fare committee. Comrades McCaf- frey, Grifin and Graves are on“sick report. Past Commander Close pre- sented the Urell monument proposi- tion, also Widows' and Orphans Home, United States War Veterans' Asso- clation. Contributions for the Urell monument are to be turned over to Comrade McCaffrey and for the home to Comrades Zulch and Baxter. The transfer of Clarence Turner to For- eign Service Camp, New York City, was issued, and recruit Charles By: erly, auditor at the Washington Ho- tel, was elected and mustered in as a member. Chaplain Turner would take care of penslon for Comrade Grifin. Past Commander and Adju- tant Claiborn S. Close was elected secretary of the Widows' and Or- phang’ Home, United States War Vet- erans’ Assoclation, and also Past Camp and Department Commander Charles W. McCaftrey was elected as a_ trustee of the home. Henry J. Pinkers was accepted as a new mem. ber and H. F. Fickles was reinstated. Commander Belknap appointed James Sheridan s a delegate to the m:ovl and Orphans’ Home Associa- | Department headquarters announce the death of Arthur Entroppe of Urell | No. 9, at the Soldiers’ Home | He was buried with full | y honors in the Joldiers' Home cemetery by the members ‘of his camp. 1 A spectal session of the department council of administration was held in the chambar of commerce room in the Homer bullding following the meeting of the Maine memorial com- mittes Monday night. The box social held by the members of Pettit Camp Auxiliary Thursday night was well attended. epartment Adjutant Close of Miles Camp was auctioneer and at the conclusion of the sale §33.50 had'been realized and added to their treasury. Manager Ford of the Department Band snnounces that the band re- hearsals would be held every two weeks, on Monday night, beginning tomorrow, at 921 Pennsylvania ave- mue southeast, at § o'clock, Katherine Dintler, president of the Urell Auxillary, announces that a 4eucher card party will follow their regular business session which will be held in Pythian Temple next Wed- nesday Night. RITES FOR MAJ. SMITHERS Retired Army Officer to Be Buried ‘With Military Honors. Military honors will mark the funeral of 'Mflf. Robert G. Smithers, U. S. A, retired—who died at the Letterman General Hospital, the Presidio, San Francisco, Calif., Tues- day last—at Arlington national ceme- tery tomorrow afterncon at 2:30 o'clock. The honerary pallbearers will be officers of the Army connected with the War Departmemt or nearby military posts. Maj. Sunithers was the father of Col. H. C. Smithers, chief co-ordi- nator of the bureau of the budget. He was seventy-six' vears old. He éntered the Army in 1861, saw service throughout the civil war and at the close of those hostilities went into the Indian campaigus-of the frontier. He was a cavalry officer and was wounded three times in action. He retired in 1888 for physical disability. He is survived by his widow, also by one son and one daughter, Col. H. C. smithers and Mrs. Louis K. Bal the rebuilding department in and look and act like brand-ne Come in and see them, or Mills Washing! Phone Main 411. The rebuilt typewriters which we ofier have been through enced mechanics have put them in such shape that it is difficult to tell them from new machines. L. C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter Co. | Pa. Ave., 17th and G Sts. N. W. Rebuilt at Our Factory our Syracuse factory. Experi- They have been re-enameled w. call us on the phone, Main 411. Bldg., ton, D. C. STOMACH UPSET—GAS, GAS! END INDIGESTION AT ONGE Chew a Few Pleasant Tablets! Instant Stomach Relief! Chew @ few! Stomach fine! 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Double Value Sale Warehouse Removal & February Sale Combined Making the Savings to You Double Rather than move our stock we are Doubling the Reductions and holding a Removal Sale in conjunction with our February Sale. This affords you the opportunity to make even greater savings this year during February than ever before, and very likely greater than you will ever make again. Magnificent 4-Piece Wal- nut-Finish Bedroom Suite This Complete Dining | Room Suite is Cut to $39.75 Another sensation of this great money-saving event—this charming Four-piece Bedroom Suite! Included is a full size Bow-end Bed, large size Chifforette, Dresser : t with handsome mirror and Semi-Vanity Dres- s 50 buffet alone. ser. Finished in walnut and the popular Queen L Anne design. Price slashed to = $10.00 Cash, $2.00 a Week . Kitchen Compare this astoundi suite at less than you would ordinarily expect to pay for the Includes a large i mirror, an extension table to match is substantially made and room values we have of priced in the Double Value Cash if You Have It—Credit if You Want It lol——]o]lc——=[o|—=]o|—=] g value! A complete dining room with a The size colonial buffet and four chairs. of ed in m Sale at §3 AV PECIAL] Set of Six Qak Dining Chairs With Genuine Leather Slip Seats We have just 25 sets that we are going to close For Set of Six Imagine choosing any chen cabinet in our entire stock, including the newest white enamel styles at exactly 25% less than regular. All sizes, all styles at prices start- ing as low as out in just a few bu: hours, so be here early! These chairs are substan- tially built, well braced. with Genuine Leather Slip_Seats. THIS IS A $32.50 VALUE. MONDAY ONLY 3-Piece Bedroom Suites, $39.75 Here is a real bargain! The bed has massive 2-inch con- tinuous posts with substantial fillers, while the dresser, finished in golden oak has four spacious drawers and a large mirror. A full size chiffonier completes this wonderful suite—one of the most extraordinary bedroom values we have ever offered. $5.00 Cash, $1.00 a Week ished in walnut. \ Easy :{{‘Q ) Terms mirror, China Closet, five Chairs upholstered in genuine leather and a host’s Chair. The great February Sale brings the price down to... $15.00 Cash, $2.50 a Week See Our First Floor and Window Display of Beautiful Overstuffed Suites ™™ Good Suites at wonderfully low prices. Here are two of the many 2-Inch Post Iron Bed, With Spring and Mattress 75 Bed has ma inch con- tinuous posts and can be had in mahogany. White or Vernis Martin finishes. is full 50 pounds, the spring is The mattr of woven wire fabric construc- tion. A real value. Splendid 9-Piece Dining Suite This handsome Dining Suite, includes 9 pieces beautifully fin- Included is an Oblong Table, large Buffet with 1492 Easy styles to be had. ' Remember! All are at EXTRA SPEC{AL PRICES! Rugs at Unheard-of . Prices We have a complete linc of all styles and sizes. Buy dur- ing this sale and save one-third. Just a few of the wonderful values listed here, many more to be had. , This beautiful 3-piece Velour Suite, consist= 0x12 Axminster §37 50 ing of Davenport, Chair and Rocker, is of good ::-'-: . $16.50 construction, loose spring 5129 | Prasech : cushions and spring seats; SEs o S1620 | gl Semties vl 9213 Grass amd ¢4 08 Matting Rags.. Everyone's Income This suite made to sell for almost twice this price. covered back), Chair and Rocker. loose coil spring cushions and coil spring seats, with Web Bottoms construction. SALE PRICE ... 3 Has .very long Davenport (with All have *198 Every Day Is Bargain Day at Maxwell’s