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KENTUCKIANS PRAISED AT SOCIETY MEETING Characteristics Handed Through Generations, Says For- mer Minister to Panama. Down Praising the Kentucklans for the part they have played In the civic and idealistic dewclopment of the na- tion, William Jennings Price, former minister of Panama, declared that characteristics of the people of the state have been handed down through generations, at a meeting of the Ken- tucky Society in the Franklin Square Hotel last night. Mr. Price stated that bravery and courage among them which has commanded &he respect and admiration of all those who have come in contact with them.” He also made reference to the number of Kentuckians who have held positions of importance and leadership in conducting the affairs of the world. A program of music was rendered by Mrs. Charles Riker, Capt. A. F. Zerbee, Miss Gladys Wood and Mrs. Homer F. Wright. Mrs. David H. Kincheloe, wife of Representative Kincheloe of Kentucky, was in charge of the program. Officers of the society for the ensu- Ing year and committees were elected as follows: President, Willlam Jen- nings Price; vice president, Mrs. Mor- gan Shuster; secre Clarence Smith, and treasurer, Ch r J. Fitch. Entertainment committee: Mrs. Mary Pile, chalrman s. John W. Langley, Mrs. Robert Adams, Miss Fannie May Trimble, Mrs. John Tackett and Mrs. Vose. Reception committee: Mrs, W, Spaulding. chalrman: Representa- Thatcher, Miss Margaret Trim- . Judge Robert Hardison and Mrs. P Finance committee: Ches. “a_ spirit of had existed . South Trimble, jr., Dancing followed. HUGE GIFT TO HELP SAVE FAMOUS FLAGSHIP “Well Wisher” Contributes £50,- 000 for Restoration of Britain's 01d Victory. By thie Associated Press. LONDON, March 23.—The fund to 80 n's famous flagship, the . has been swelled by a_gift 00 from a “well wisher of the For some time the old wooden o' war has been rotting in her drydock at Portsmouth, but the work of restoring her will soon begin, so that she may ever be a symbol of wave-ruling Britannia. It is expected that the craft will t in a drydeck dedicated to lone, although the sugges- as been made that she be plac- d at the base of the. Nelson column far Square. Nelson's Victory, the fifth ship of British navy, was She saw thirty- and became the wooden vessels FILM CENSORS FLOODED last sur; which won the empi Abe Martin Says: - THE EVENING “MARY AGNES” MEETING PLANS ARE COMPLETED STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 1923, “prodigy.” will speak on “Evolution” under auspices of the Gospel Mis- sion, were completed this afternoon at & luncheon-meeting of the officers Coulon. has been selected from more | than that number of volunteers, and they have been given special instruc- tions as to their duties, it was pointed : There were fendant {one man forfe AS INCREASED FEE NEARS Tax Rate Will Be Doubled to $2 Per 1,000 Feet in Virginia. B tho Associated Press. RICHMOND, Va., March 23.—The Vjrinia state board of motion picture cénsorship was being flooded today with films to be censored before the increased fee for such work becomes effective upon the signing of the bill passed at the extraordinary session of the legislature, by Gov. E. Lee Trinkle. The bpard announced that exhibitors will be given until Monday to place their pictures with it at the old rate of $1 a thousand feet, after which the fee will be doubled. _— MURDER CHARGE DROPPED U. S. Attorney Nolle Prosses In- dictment Against J. E. Mason. Assistant United States Attorney Presmont yesterday nolle prossed an indictment charging murder in the second degree against John E. Mason, colored, when the case was catled for trial in _Criminal Division 2 before J Balley. Attorney James A. Shea for the accused was prepared to show self-defense and the govern- ment's investigation sustained the claim of the defense. Mason klilled Albert Carroll, also vlored, a special policeman, in a crap ame at a dance hall in_ Southwest shington December 14 last. —_——— Algerians have found that fereign seeds grow better in their country | | than their own. E& =22 FOOTWEAR Specially Priced at 3 All Leathers | All Styles All Sizes ‘Worth Dollars More Children’s Shoes Specially Reduced All wmolld leather, Intest styles, turned solews. 4 to 8 sizes.... 8% to 11 size: 11% to 2 size: Big girls’ sizes.. ..8145 1000 ~ TI*St. NW. Right on the Corncr Open Saturdoy Evening | [E=== =SS5 250% LOSS OF POWER and strength | follow loxs of | flesh. Thene come from im- poverished| hlood. Dr.! Plerce's Golden Medical Dis- covery enriches the blood, stops | a strength und tis- wue, and bullds | puny and wserofulous chi mnde plump, rosy and robust by the | “Discovery.” They like it, too, In recovering from “Grin” or in convalescence from pneumonia, fevy other wasting diseases it ~igorates and builds up the wl castem, and brings health. Fourteen-Year-Old Evangelist to Final arrangements public mass meeting at 3 o’clock Sun- day afternoon in Poli's Theater, at which Mary Agnes Vitchestain, the fourteen-year-old gl Miss Pearl Mopps has quit th’ Monarch 5 & 10 ’cause it costs so much t’ keep beautified. (Copyright National Newspaper Service.) 21 IN TRAFFIC COURT. One Defendant Forfeits $250 on Speeding Charge. twenty-one de- only, speeding ca: ceipts of the d The speedin Brooks, forfe: kinson, $10; Peter Holn thur Brigham, $10; How. $10: George T. Tu DW d $250; ow brake, John Curtis, E i L. Coombes, $10: Joseph A. Crovo, $10; L. G. Davidson, $10, and L. S. Rider, $10. WIFE FILES COUNTER CLAIMS Mrs. Florence E. Brown has filed an answer to the suit for an absolute divorce brought against her by her husband, Grover C. Brown, a f and makes counter claim of duct on his part. allegations made by New Fhpitt F at Fourteenth E are serving a very superior Luncheon— from 12 to 2:30 at— 60c a Plate And a remarkable Table d'Hote Dinner—every day, including Sundays. at— $1-25 a Plate Typical Ebbitt menus and Ebbitt service. and directors of the mission at the|out. John Marshall place headquarters. In the expectation that the theater will not accomodate the crowd of persons interested who have indicated their intention of being present, it was urged that special platform guests bring with them ‘their invita- tions to enable them to pass to the stage. A corps of about thirty ushers, com- posed of local business and profes- sional men, directed by George Speak at Poli’s Theater on Evolution. Mrs. Lawrence R. Williamette, for fhe free evangelist ~ and conduct. aster Footwear For the Family A magnificent display—the last word in style, quality and value Easter Footwear For the Children Full lines of patent leather, tan calf and gun metal, also new combinations. For misses and grow- ing girls, one-strap Pumps, fawn back, with patent leather vamp; with rubber heels, in tan or gun metal, or with Cuban heels in black kid; also Two-tone Tan Calf Oxiords and Combination Tans. Every shoe com- prising the season’s latest effects, —comprises a smart line of Brown Suede, Suede, Black Satin Patent Leather Tongue Pumps, Sport Oxfords Gray and and Ties. Smart Easter Footwear for Men —we have a large and varied assortment of styles and sizes in all the desired leathers and lasts. Another item to remember is Hosiery for Easter Wear In our Hosiery Department we are displaying the Jast word in silk and combination creations, offering quality, style and economy at the same time. “Wizard” Foot Appliances FAMILY SHOE STOR JOS. STRASBURGER CO. Inc. 310-12 Seventh St. ‘WIFE DENIES BLAME. Lucille M. Williamette, answer to the suit of her husband, that he is as much to blame for their childless home as she is. The absence of children in the home was the re- sult of a mutual understanding, she says. She denies the charges of mis- Hemstitching, Picot Edging, 10c Yard All Work Guaranteed 5 Pictorial T RY Review O April Fashion r I R s Sheets Free Spring Fashion 1219-1221 G sme':r N.w. pBoogks, 25¢ Store Hours: 9 to 6 p Three-Piece Knicker Suits: . Skirt, Coat and Knickers to match! A street suit as"well as a suit for sport and outdoor wear; $ .00 made of all-wool tweed materials, in tan, gray and — brown mixtures. Sizes 34 to 44 Sportswear Section—Main Floor . . | New Spring Suits for Easter i T!-im Box-coated Suits of men’s-wear checked tweed wor: ‘ted; silk lined; notched, snug-fitting collars; closing is effected with| one li.nk button and detachable belt; in tans and grays; | sizes 34 to 4. Buy YOURS NOW for Easter. & 97 QL50 "::k“ deposit will hold one for you till the end of the f:. 1 / { Ready-to-Wear Section—Main Floor Sale of Sport Skirts— For One Day Only / § Grouped together in one lot for a Saturday selling $5 ou K,_/? i at a Saturday price; Tans and Grays, in plain and plaited models; some plain, while others have large overplaid designs; sizes 26 to 32 waist measures _ Sportswear Section—Main Floor Silk Knife Pleated Skirts bl v Made of heavy quality silk Crepe; in T (i $l -50 sik - === plaited $1 Navy and Gray. Complete your Easter wardrobe with one of these stylish-looking and well made skirts Sportswear Section—Main Floor Hosiery Specials % Bird Silk Hoxie T its extra fin Deauville Kerchiefs Metal, Tan ful value. $1.69 Pair 3 Pairs for $5.00 75¢ to $4.50 Sportswear Section Main Floor Hosiery Section—Main Floor Attractive Specials in Our Jewelry Section | Assortment of New Arrivals from “ Jaccard™ Beautiful dressy hats, in black milan, exquisite garden hats—original models in tailored or suit hats are sent from Jac- card and here for your chooging at— $20 to $35 1214 F St. N.W. Saturday—An Exceptional Offering of Exquisite Creations in NeW Easter‘ Hats Priced Amazingly Low for Millinery of Such Distinction 10 The Easter hat you had dreamed of having and at only a fraction of what you anticipated paying for it. Indi- vidual styles, all marked with that certain “Gold” distinctiveness in - - **Ttalian Milans—Taffeta Combinations Genuine Hair Hats Crepe and Straw—Lace Dance H ats Timbo Body Hats : And the colors include—soft tones of gray, orchid and purple, Lanvin green, oakwood, navy and black—in fact, all colors adaptable for your new suit or coat. Our Popular-Priced Section Features Saturday Hundreds of New Spring Hats $ Have you seen the new embroidered crepe hat? We have them here in a variety of styles at $5 and hundreds of others in a diversified selection at that price. * * & & < L 4 0 4 * & * : * * D < * : * * s * » * 4 : s < L < s < [ < [ 4 ® [ 4 4 4 * [ & L & * * L 4 D 4 * D4 ® [ & 4 * ® 4 [ & <* * * & [ & < * [ & * * & * * * [ & ® : it 4 & e & * | ® it 4 & & ® | |® L 4 ® il | @ b4 & ® e ® & 3 & | |® : 4 L & [ & * *® [ & 3 ® 64 L & s & & b4 [ & | ® ® * ® * i & L < L 4 s il | & b4 * s ® | & * * * ® & I & | & || @ L 4 “00“0“00“0000000000000000000000000000(‘0 Assortment of Novelty Bracelets Rangle Dracelets; sterling ‘silver: engraved '$1.00 Value. Special, 79¢ Jets, Fancy Stone and Soake Bracelots $2.00 Value. Special, 98c Peggy Sports Chains, 49c and 98¢ Jewelry Section—Main Floor Assortment of Imported Beads and Earrings 79c and Up Imported Brooches and Bar Pins 49c & 98¢ Big Values Tomorrow In Our DOwNsTARs STORE. Little Boys’ Paul Jones Middy Suits Made of good quality White Jean; large sailor collars, trim- /"% med with three rows of blue.or white braid; pockets and cuffs § $7 trimmed to match; some have silk embroid- ; ered emblems on sleeve and front of blouse, others have black middy ties or lacer neck. ° Every suit guaranteed perfect and fast color trimmings. Sizes 2 to 9. Special Dowfistairs Store Children’s Dresses--Kiddies’ Panty Here is an opportunity for wonderful savings in dresses for play or dress-up. There are the Bates Ginghams, New Hampshire Ginghams, Amoskeag Ginghams, Chambrays or Sateens for play, and Voiles or Or- gandies for Dress-up. Trimmed with tucks, rufiles, embroidery and many color combinations. Sizes, Panty Dresses, 2 to 6; Girls’ Dresses, 7 to 14. All at one price / Dresses $7 .09 Downstairs Store Buster Brown Stockings for Boys and Girls | With three-thread knee, heel and toe; in spring weights; fine ribbed; Black, Cordovan and White; all sizes. Very special 5 Downstairs Store An Easter Sale Worth Coming To! Women’s Oxfords $ and Slippers About the very best in footwear values we have ever offered—you’ll be certain to take advantage of it, and you'll want to buy at least two pairs at this price. Black Kids Tan Kids All Sizes in’ the Lot, But Not'in Every Slylg Black Satins Gray Suedes Tan Calfs Black Calfs K And Many Other Leather Combinations i Downstairs Store ! ) ; : z : § : 4 P90 0000030000000 0000000006800909000000900929009009009000000000000000080000000000006000600 9909090000600 9’@@Q‘?QQOQQQOQ@OQQO¢99000000000000,000060000006006‘000000000