Evening Star Newspaper, May 18, 1923, Page 24

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A modern home cantaininfi eleven rooms, three baths an laundry, with front and rear stairway. First floor, four rooms deep, with upstairs kitchen. Second floor, four rooms and bath. Third floor, two large rooms and bath. Hot-water heat, Pittsburg Heater, electric and gas lights, open grates; ‘lot 20x120 to 15-foot alley. PLAN IN SOUTHWEST Yeatman Suggests Changes Shrine Week Street Ar- rangements. in Carberry !nult-'!ncheu' Oppose Lease of Playground, Leasing of the Plaza playgrounds for carnival purposes during the Shrine conventlon is opposed by the Carbery Parent-Teacher Association, in a resolution adopted at its meeting | 3 Wedneaday night. A committee was appointed by Mrs. A. K, Wine, presi- TO BE DISCUSSED HERE|m League of Nations’ Effort to Com- | tio; bat Problem to Be Explained by Miss Abbott. Efforts of the lpague of nations to deal with white slave traffc problems will be discusged at a meeting under the auspices of the League 8f Na- at th"l. lrom ‘which ‘she returned Among omlrl who 'fll addnn nn and president of th: " Lawranos Lows! tion, - Royal Meeke! commissioner of labor of vania. Homer Folks will pre [X the meeting. The M.Pll topie will be “Humanitarian ‘Aspects of the League of Nation MAY 18, 1923. GRAHAM PLEA DENIED. e | Court Refuses New Trial in $500,- 000 Alienation Suit. Justice Hitz of the District Supreme Court yesterday overruled & motion of Lieut. Lorimer C. Graham, U. S. for a new trial of his $500,000 alien: tion of affection suit against Augus- tine L. Humes, wealthy lawysr of New York, in which Graham claimed Humes had persuaded the officer's a divorce from Mrs. Humes, pected no appeal will be taken from the action of Justice Hitz. At- torneys Wilton J. Lambert. W. hy and Rudolph H. Yeatman rep- resented Mr. and Mrs. Humes. STAGE LECTUREDELAYED. Kenneth MacGowan to Speak at| Ram’'s Head Theater May 24. Robert Bell. director of the Ram In ancient Greece & law provided that if a man divorced his wife he could not subsequently marry a | woman younger than his discarded partner. No.3 Near Eastern High School Members of the South Washington Citizcns“ Association, at a meeting in Jefterson School Wednesday night, ap- proved a proposition submitted by Pre ident George M. Yeatman for reliev traffic gongestiondn Southwest Was ington Quting Shrine week. His plan includes diverting incoming machines east on Water street at the foot of 14th street through G to 6th street. He suggested that outgoing traffic use 14th street. Fourtcenth street is closed during wertain periods, President Yeatman stated, and the “closed” sign would prove confusing to many tourists. H suggested that the city authorities obtain permission to use a large lot at 13th and D streets, where auto- mobiles of persons employed in sev- eral public buildings might be parked during wife, Elsa Portner Graham to divorce him. The jury exonerated Mr. Humes. Graham claimed th rdict was con- trary to the evidence. The former Mrs. Graham is now the wife of Humes. The court awarded a judg- ment for the costs of the extended trial last fall against Lleut. Graham As Attorneys Daniel T. Wright and Phlllg Ershler, for Graham, offered no ebjection last Tuesday when lhe court dismissed the suit of Graham Unauestionably the best new homes city for the money. Seven ur bedrooms) and beau- electricity, B.-w.h.. throughont. ~ Deep sold. Miller built. Frice, 36,000 " Easy terme. W. C. & A. N. Miller EXCLUSIVE AGENTS 1119 17th St. Head Players, has announced postponement of the talk on he New Stagecraft.” by Kenneth Mac- Gowan, dramatic critic and writer, of New York, from Friday afternoon of this Week' to next Thursday after- noon, May 24, at 4:30. Mr, MacGowan will speak at the Ram's Head Playhouse, 1328% 18th street, where Information regarding tickets may be had or by calling | Franklin 68. *This property can be bought for $20,500, an extremely low price considering location and workmanship. Possession with deed. old & Company 1311 H St. N.W, Main 657-658. dent, to carry the protest to the Com- missioners. Addre were made by Stephen E. Kramer, assistant superintendent of schools: Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter, presilent of the District Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Asso- ciations, and Mrs. Walter Hagen. A muscial program was given by Jack | yisory committes on the trafo Hairfitz “of the Americanization | women and children. will describe School. accompanied by Hilda Vogel.! recent session of that committee tional Non-Partisan Assoclations at Memorial Continental Hall next Wed- nesday afternoon. The meeting will be held at the same time the national conference of social work, and delegates to that conference have been invited to attend. Miss Grace Abbott, chief of the Dcpartment of Labor chil bureau, a member of the leagu ad- e e SE¥ EQUALITY IN SWEDEN, By the Associated Press. STOCKHOLM, May 18.—The riks- dag today approved = bill under which women are admitted on the ime footing as¥ men to the public services, with the’exception of the military and kindred ur oes, the church and presidin hips in the highest provincial M. 17% HAVE YOU AmeG"s"& SCREENS" T court lhe CORNELL WALL I’APER Co T14 Lith RADIUM COMPOUND For head® colds and catarrh. Stops those disagreeable mu- rges quickly and NAME AN D PORTRAIT is the best known shoe trade mark in the world. It stands for the highest standard of quality at the lowest possible cost. For economy and satisfactory service, wear shoes that bear this trade mark. W. L. DOUGLAS constant endeavor for 47 years has been to make reliable, well made, stylish shoes at reasonable prices. The satisfactory service and the protection afforded by the name and price stamped on the sole of every pair have given the people confidence in W. L. Douglas shoes. 1f you have been peying high prices for ahoes, examine the W. L. Douglas $7.00 and $8.00 shoes. They are exceptione ally good value and will give you satisfactory service. 2 'WEAR W. L. DOUGLAS SHOES AND SAVE MONEY. ARt rare $5.90.57 &*8. SHOES Vo & WOMEN $4.00 & %4.50 SHOES FOR BOYS Eaad l’g W. L. DOUGLAS shoes are put into all of our 116 stores at factory cost. il ;‘ n also suggested be permitted on ween 9th and 11th where the thoroughfare: is { wide and where trafiic is light. 1t was reported that merchants on 7th street from the mall to the river will_decorate for Shrine week. A resolution commending tz and the fourth prec mand was passed obert Strobel repgrted that Fire Chier Watson had proflised (0 restore the motor apparatus to No. 13 engine house A resolution asking that 7th street below G be changed from second to first commercial zone was tabled. The object of the proposed change, it was ated, was to permit the construc- tion of larger business houses. The association went on record as favoring the retention of the Emall- | wood-Bowen School for instruction in | trades. We've Just Begun Our Half=Yearly Sale of Mode Suits As usual every Spring Suit is included—the . new (grays—the Herringbones, Tweeds—the Pencil Stripes —the plain Blue Serges and Unfinished Worsteds. Absolutely no exceptions are ever made—when the sale-time comes. L Radmm Produch Ccrporation 1105 Comnecticut Ave. N.W. O'Donnell’s Drug Stores Peoples Drug Stores i 1 KNOW MY DENTAL WORK IS SUPERIOR--- That’s Why | Can Guarantee For Twenty Years | {BUSINESS TO HALT FOR BIG PARADE Merchants and Manufacturers De- cide on Pettial Holiday June 5. Make your own selection—Two, three or four- button—Single or Double-breasted; Sports or Golfing models. . Suits ap to $40§ 0 Suits up to soos 49 .50 73050 st 5Ese Suits up to $50 Suits up to $70 Any necessary alterations will be made without charge. Now...... Straw Hat Time Is Here Now--- You can depend upon us for Straw Hat satisfaction ‘—with the makes we control—America’s and Eng- land’'s best. Not just Straw Hats—but Hats of distinc- - tive individuality. | . , T Mode Special—$2.50, $3 ] at $5 and $4 Youman—$4, $5 and $6 Panama Special—$5.75 We've other Panamas up to $50—and of course the best Italian Leghorns, Balibuntals and Bangkoks. The Mode—F at Eleventh We do not make one cent of profit until the shoes are sold to you. It is worth dollars for you to know that when you buy shoes at our stores, WE WOULD BE GLAD TO HAVE YOU VISIT W.L.Douglas factories at Brockton, Mass., examine the high grade leathers used, and see how carefully good shoes are made by skilled shoemakers under the supervision of experienced men, all working with an honest determination to make the best shoes that can be produced for the price. ASE YOUR DEALER FOR W. L. DOUGLAS SHOES. IF HE CANNOT SUPPLY YOU, WRITE FOR CATALOG. TO MERCHANTS: If no dealer in your town handles W. L. Douglas shoes serite| today for exclusive rights to handle this quick-selling, quick curn-over fine. W. L. DOUGLAS STORES IN WASHINGTON: yrore | 905 Permsyivania Avenue, N.W. || woiths Aiore | 1327(; ‘" OPEN SATURDAY EVENIN and ‘fair prices. been our record for the re nent to suit. Examl- Washington business houses will be closed until 1 o'clock on Tuesday. { Ju in order that emploves may '“un ss the d. parade of Shriners starting at 9 o'clock on that da; was announced vesterday by the ) j chants “and Manufacturers' Associa- tior. The board of governors of the as- sociation made the recommendation { following consideration of a question- naire sent to the retail members of . who replied with | ! Sip or Drop 0o. Gold Crowns and Bridge | | ar y,lhat they were desirous of e B L making s ar angene SUNDAYS. 10 A, M. TILYL 4 . YETH 427-29 7th STREET N. W. ed in refirmnsm ities incident to | the 5)1:‘ ne aen\enllon are expected to close their doors until the hour above . . eath—beginnin board of governors of the He“ry H g g ation at a meeting yesterday iwent on record as being opposed to licensing of traveling carnivals and directed t t District authorities be so advised. The association, by direction of the hoard, is preparing to wage a campaign against streei venders of every character, Secretary C. J. Columbus stated, and repre- sentation to this effect will be made to the District Commissioners at the !same time the protest regarding tiaveling carnivals is forwarded. An investigation was ordered into reports of sale of commodities on \government land in Washington. |R. P. Andrews, chairman of the booster outing committee, reported !at the meeting that reservations for the outing had been sold out. Be- cause of limitations of the steamer Midland, it was necessary to confine ithe number of boosters and guests {to 210. Mr. Andrews stated that all ,of these reservations had been dis- Dused of. The trip starts from the v\.orlolk and Washington dock June 16 fat 5 pom. PLAN FOUNDERS’ DAY. ans for the annual “Founders’ celebration of Gamma Eta Legal ernity were discussed by the vashington alumnae at a meeting n the fraternity house at 1625 K street. am L. Taggart, vice president of the local alumnaespoke. President T. G. Walsh reported on his recent trip to 'th\lxo where he was honored by | FRANK KIDWE Ll.’szm A Few of the Special Bargains We Are Offering This Week-End Smoked Shoulders, small............ Corned Shoulders 12¢ Smoked Hams, 8 to 10 Ibs, All No. 1 brands Ib. 23c Kingan’s Bacon—strips—10 to 12 Ibs Ib. 21c Machine-Sliced Bacon 30c Fresh Shaulders, small 16¢ Fresh Spare Ribs 15¢ Fancy Chuck Roast.. .lb. 15¢|Breast Veal, bone out.lb. 14c¢ Plate Beef for boiling.Ib. 10c|Shoulder Veal, roast- Hamburg Steak, ing ......c.ce..lb. 20¢ fresh ground... .Ib. 12%ac|Shoulder Spring Lamb.lb. 25¢ Fresh Liver. ......Ib. 12%c|Breast Spring Lamb. .1b. 18¢ Fancy Stewing and Baking Fowls. ........Ib. 30c Fancy Frying and Roasting Chickens. . ....Ib. 40c B Strictly Fresh Eggs. . ...doz. 33¢ Meadow Cream Fancy Creamery Butter...lb 49c Kidwell’s “Favorite” Oleo. . ... e aeo.lb. 20c Kingan’s Oleo. . o oo oo oimiammrsionmies o IDs 28 FREE! ROGERS,SLVERWARE FREEY & ’ : One Coupon Free with each and ‘every 28c purchase. ve,’(y body Anows tfiey a’e tfie mrimn W - | “Best Under the Sun”. Bank Building, 710 14th Street N.W. . IN SUPERIOR GRADES AT $4.00 $5.00 '$G.00 and H i | Eor the June Bride .Ib. 12¢ Since wedding bells ring out next month for many a fair maiden, now is the time for friends and relatives to be selecting the gifts that will com- memorate the glad occasion. A handsome ture m. iece of Life Time Furni- es an ideal gift, for ih con- tribu to the beauty of the new home, where the bride's chief interest. ‘centers, you contribute-to her happl- ness, i imagine how ha ou would mlkg her by glvinggxxg, a};ine old ma- hogany desk, a charming Windsor chair, a lamp or one of the other many appropriate pieces on display here. Life Time Furniture is all most remark- ably priced too. Why there's a quaint old Windsor Armchair in antique ma- hogany for $19, and dozens of other occasional pieces. We'll gladly show you. . LIFE TIME FURNITURE IS MORE THAN A NAME Mayer & Co. s vas 19 Stores Conveniently Located at Northeast Market,13th & H Sts.N.E. 13 O St. N. W. Resalyn, Va. 3273 M 8t. N. W. (Geergetown) 1920 Nichols Ave. 8. E. (Anacestia) 1835 Wis. A':Q.‘N.ww. (Geergetown) Seventh Street. at all prominent stores in WASHINGTON, D. C.

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