Evening Star Newspaper, May 30, 1923, Page 9

COMPANY A WINS DRILL AT GONZAGA Sergt. James A. 0’Connell 4 Awarded Medal on Individ- ual Competition. | The annual prize competitive drill of the Gonzaga High School cadet battalion yesterday afternoon won by Company Capt. John J. Farrington. Sergt. l-’lmf! A. OConnell was awarded a ®old medal for cellence in the in- dividual competitive drill as a result of competition held in Gonzaga Col- lege Theater last night Four companies competed in the battalion drill. Maneuvers included close and extend er_drill manual of arms and marching. were Lieut. Col. Hollis O} Clark, Capt. Edwin G. Capt. Martin R. Rice, all of the Rez- ular Army. Col. Clark and Sergt Marion Stones were judges of the in- dividual competitive drill which was held in connection with the annual concert of the Gonzaga Cadet Band. Second honors in_this event went to Private Harry J. Daly and third hon- ors to Corporal Paul J. Alexander. Members of Company. The roster of the winning company follows Captain, tenants. John J. Farrington: lieu- ohn Donnelly and Thomas first sergeant, Francis Me- g sergeants, Martin Kane, harles Henlock, John A, Cald laghan | P Suilivan: corporals ¥ ‘oughlan. J was | commanded by | Watson and | Ford Theater A ctress Pleads To Save Lincoln Collection Girl Who Took Part in Play at Time of | Assassination Wants Oldroyd Relics Kept by Nation. sylvania, has written’a letter to Pres ident Harding asking his co-opera- tion in efforts to preserve for the public the Oldroyd collection of Lin- coln relics, which Henry Ford is re- ported to have offered to buy. The collection now is on the premises where Lincoln died. Mr. McFadden's letter to President Harding follows: My dear Mr. President: 1 beg to hand you herewith copy of a letter, dated April 24. 1923, from a constituent of mine, Mrs. Gourlay Struthers of Milford, which indicates the possible sale to Henry Ford of the Oldroyd collection in Washington, now stored. as I un- derstand. in the house where Lincoln dled, near the old Ford Theater. “The reason for my submitting this letter and request to you is for the purpose of securing your co-op- eration in the preservation of this collection for the benefit of all the people of the United States, thus to aid in perpetuating some of the arti- cles which were closely associated jWith Lincoln during his lifetime “1 am advising Mrs. Struthers that 11 have @ copy of her letter 1o Jeannie sent Representative McFadden of Penn-| Pa,} you, and am assuring her of my co- operation.” The letter of Mrs. Struthers to Mr. McFadden follows “April 28 1923, “L. T, McFadden, Member of Congress: “Dear Sir: “Last November I cast my vote for you and thought nothing more of it until I read an article in the Public Ledger of Philadelphia that Henry Ford had made an offer of $50,000 for the Oldroyd collection in Wash- ington, D. C. My reason for writing you is this: T played that night in Ford's Theater when Lincoln wags assassinated. My father, Thomas C. Gourley, also played that night, and !a sister, Margaret Gourley and I had two brothers in front in the parquet. I_have always thought that John Wilkes Booth selected a certain part of the play In which I was most in- terested to assassinate Abraham Lin- coln. The scene was between Asa Trenchard and Mary Meredith, the part 1 played. The time was about 10 o'clock. Idncoln's bodyguard had left the private box and was sitting in one of the orchestra chairs. When I came on the stage 1 saw Booth standing in the lobby. H® had just come from the saloon. where he called for brandy. He filled his glass to the brim and drank it down. He |had one of the scene shifters with I him, Red Spangler, who was with Booth that day, preparing by making & bar of wood to place the box ! across the door of the box to prevent any one from getting in after he was there. After my scene was over nt up the stage and It was d in. “I was standing in the entrance talking with Mr. Withers, the leader of the orchestra, when I heard the shot, not knowing what it was. Then saw Booth coming from the first entrance with a large knife in his hand. Mr. Withers had his back to him and did not see him. Booth slashed him with the knife, pushed me aside and went out the back door into the alley and rode away. Then came a rush of the audience, which had jumped to the stage to follow Booth. 1 went to the first entrance and onto the stage, to find that Lin- coln had been shot. Everything was in confusion. There w doctor. Charles Taft from the stage to the box. There was a call for water. My father took | Laura Keene up to the box by a_way known to the regular company. They were stripping Lincoln to find the wound, Laura Keene raised his head in her arms and found blood trickling down her dress. The bar from door was_removed and another doctor en- tered. My father, Thomas C, Gourley, helped to carry Lincoln from the theater to the house where he died the next morning. I feel that where Lincoln gave his life that collection should remain. This is where I ask your help, if 1 don't presume too much. “I am leaving Media Thursday morning to visit a brother in Brook- Iyn who was in the audience that night. T am then going to Milford, Pa., my home, and will be there for the summer. “Very reunerlfull\' (Slgn. STROTHER —_—— 1f you would be a hero to vour \am‘ you must be your own va a_call for a as handed up yours NIE GOURLEY “Thom: room In-A-Dor Be kitchenette in refrigerator. Floor plugs in all rooms. Births Reported. The following births have been reported to the health department iu the last twenty-four hours: Carl and ‘Thelme Heary ¥, iy o nd Stiunie M. Mickes Beautiful Apartments Unfurnished 16th Street and Spring Road REACHED BY 14th STREET CAR LINE and 16th STREET BUS LINE Beautiful, spacious living room; extra large dressing y-finished bullt-in Murphy (with two mahogan: tiled bath with mirrored door. Dr och _doo: Most _completely eq ny apartment in the oity. LOFUBS OT SOMANR. oo’ o 55 5o suiais s s oidaisns e ligh hogany-finished doubls Murphy bath; mirrored door; m. a large bed chamber; spacious living room; dressing room In-A-Dor bed: st nicely ar: pletely equipped kitchenette and br city. cabinet. basement for use o to Ice drain f Floor plu refrigerator; s in all room enants. - Olher apartments with more rooms on the same $07.50. Sec Manager on Premises. 4 Irma B. Anthony, boy. James A, and Allce M. Moran, boy. Willlam A. and Effe B. Weaver, hoy. Henjamin and Lena Levin, boy. Louls ¥. aud Mary A. Kietn, Ice drain for Ironing board inclosed in wall cabinet. Laundry tubs {n basement 867 ) French windows; side wall L. Hess, fru boy. Howsrd 1. and Margaret V. Schlosser, giri. Frnest A. and Louise M. Roehm, boy. Bdwin M. and Anna T. Swing, sirl. Brothers HESE reductions from the RIZIK Regular Stock include some of the season’s cleverest conceptions by the world’s most celebrated designers — be sure to come this Last Day of May Clearance 65 Dresses For Street and Afterncon 39.50 Were up to 38.50 Georgette, Flat Crepe, Printed Silks, Egyptian Crepe, Flowered Chiffon— Ribbon-trimmed, box-pleated— Lace embellishments. d TWELVE THIRTEEN F l'»n]m K Robert Walter Telephone Main 725—Ask for Storage Department 3 nahan, Albert | Have your furs put in cold 7tor-ge. Do not del; Black White Silver Mastic hn Tyson, M. ey Posey, Harry Daley, Charles Robert Costello, Robert Genau, rick Cook. John Fillins. Albert Mick- ler. Stanlev Se; James Hartnet, William _Littleton, Paul Handl Robert Considine, Richard Fitzg ald and Edward Sheehy Marriage Licenses. s have been issued fo the ornex Courtnes and and Margaret A. English of Cornelius W. Willett and E both af Ma Bamsuel Gong and’ Katherine 31 th of Kan t5, Mo, and Auna Lebarwitch, both Wwhight, | I, Mi v ! 1 W, Pritchett of Frederic I‘ | | Murphy. TOMORROW! . $3.00 & $3.50 Novelty $1 .95 2 — Silk Gloves PAIR 16-Button Length We just purchased from the world's best-known manufacturer i of silk gloves (who will not allow us to use his name) more than | 1.000 pairs of his best long silk gloves (16-button length) all of | 3 which you will immediately recognize as $3.00 and $3.50 gloves and | . 1 N | { we are going to sell them at $1.95 pair. | 7 Beautiful novelty gloves of the finest Milanese Silk—some with double puffings, some with single puffings and dainty embroideries, some with puffings and insets of net. These are styles he will make no more of this season and we took his entire stock on hand of these numbers at a very much reduced price!! Ready for selling in the morning! Every pair perfect—and you ‘Il certainly be fortu- nate in securing a few pair,. READY IN THE MORNING! Richmond, Bennett Hami Thomas F. Smith, Joseph S. McGrath Harry M. Soider and Selma Moore Martin K. H: Raogers ot Sow et ity and Mary L. et That Unexpected Demand— Don’t wait until it comes—prepare for it and meet it with a consistent growing Savings Account. START IN TIME with this progressive bank. $3.00 and $4.00 1.95 Crepe de Chine CAMISOLES, Radium Silk, Here are 20 dozen most cxquisite Camisoles with real filet lace trimming, as well as fine French 'Vals—flesh color SPECIAL PURCHASE OF MOST WANTED Satin and Deaths Reported. and white. They ought to be quickly sold. The foilowing deatiis have been reported to EeEroE e the healtii departinent in fhe lasi twents-fou, Bonre g A Great Summer Dress Purchase —from a maker who was afraid it would never get warm! Just arrived—o0 go on sale Thursday morning’ $18.50 and 520.00 Voile Dresses sl 3 7 5 In a wonderful 200 of the prettiest new cotton dresses for summer wear. Georgette Printed Voiles Navy, black and Copenhagen blue. Embroidered Voiles Styles Navy, black and Copenhagen blue—attractive ali-over embroidered cffects adding a touch of Side-pleated eficcts, panels, straightline. all-over embroidery, color. i P Plain Color Voiles mings Federal-American National Bank 1315 F Street JOHN POOLE, President SPECIAL SALE 5 Boyshform Brassieres These wonderfully popular brassieres—all s#es—ready tomor- row and continued on sale till June 9th only. $2.50 Style— $1.50 Style— 24 195 - $1.39 In Skinner's Satin. |n pink broche or white Brassieres and Corsletts—Underwear Shop—Street Floor Pink, black er white linen. Sale price. Breakfast Coats Of Dotted Swiss $5.90 and $8.50 Newest arrivals in airy, lacy, dainty breakfast coats, with big embroidered dots and Valenciennes face ruffles. Styles with plain necks or tiny roll collars sloping to a side closing. Ready in our Little Grey \hnp—sue:t Floor. xtraordinary Reduction Sale of Twill Suits Our Entire Stocks of Women’s Fine Two and Three-Piece Suits In beautiful twill cloths and mostly the desirable navy blue will be offered for sale tomorrow At Most Startling Reductions! These suits present a comprchen:ne array of the best suit styles of the season—mostly two-piece— plain tailored and embroidered—and if you (“(DCL[ to purchase a suit before starting on your vacation, there could scarcely be a better time than now! Here, Without Reurue, You May Have the Choice of Our Stock —most of which we list below, with our original price and the reduced price—and you will note that the savings are most extraordinary. In most cases there is oul_\ one of a style and size. So come carly and get the suit you most Mazgie Joseph veraity Hospit Board sale tomorrow at tier skirts, —with hand drawnwork—white, Copenhagen, val lace trim- maize, vellow, orchid, tan, gray, rose, navy. We bought these dresses three weeks ago, when the weather was abnor- mally cold and the maker’s stockroom was crowded with summer frocks for which there was no sale. That's why we are able to present them now— when you need them—at this low price. 200 dresses in the assortment. Sizes 34 to 4. Be on hand early! Our Complete Showing—Summer. Dresses Will be made tomorrow with this sale! Delightful for graduations, weddings, or simply as a gift whose unexpectedness will enhance its value. each of these pieces will carry a lasting happiness. in connection Built by Berkey and Gay of American walnut, they are faithful in beauty in usefulness, and ' in flasting service. Hope Chest, $75 This massive piece, with its richly figured surfaces and em- bellishments of fancy burl, claims kinship to the old Jaco- bean saddlebag chest. Sewing Cabinet, $40.50 A piece mother will love. Tts symmetry of line and three-tone color harmony were inspired by the old Spanish sea chests, desire. 3—$75.00 Three-piece Costume Suit separate printed silk crepe overblouses; tan and navy blue, $36.75. Occasional Table, $21.50 One of these wenient tables, quaint, adaptable room. con- e | for infinite varied uses in the living Butterfly Table, $45 races the “Wayside Inn” Sudbury, Massachusetts. A charmingly designed table, whose famous forebearer now at [This is just one of the many fine groups and single pieces on display here at the Lifetime Furniture Store. Come in some time and look around. - Lifetime Furniture Is More Than A Name. Seventh Street Mayer & CO. Between D & E All of our Misses’ fine Twill Costume Suits. Sizes 14, 16 and 18 years. For- merly $75.00 to $150.00. Choice for $69.50. Suits Reduced to. . 2 6 5—$50.00 Navy Blue Twlll SIIIQI. loose box Jackets, ribbon bound, $2 4—$55.00 Sash-tie SHMI m nlvy blue twilil, short jacket style, plain taslored, $26.75. 10—$39.50 Long panel Tallored Sults, navy and black twill, $26.75. 9—$65.00 Three.plece Costume Sulits, blouse and box jacket styles, with hand em- broidery and brald trimming; navy blue and 36 Suits Reduced to. tume Suits, with all.over embroidery and bralded Jacquettes, $36.75. 15—$885.00 Strictly Tailored Sults, long panei ‘and hip length one-button Jackets; allored, in navy biue and black twill, 3075, 12-$85.00 Semi-tailored Suits, In navy and black twills, with tucked paneis and borders; ribbon bound and seif-strapped, $36.75. 7—$60.50 Tan and Gray Twill Cord Sults -tied models; very smart, T 5489, lece Costume Sults, navy and tan !wlll;f fine grade; braided loose box Jackets, $36.7" Costums blouse tucking 7—$75.00 to $89.50 Three-pi navy blue and gray Jackets with hand.embroidery, s and soutache braid trimming, $36.75. 2—$95.00 Thri iece Side.tie Costume Sults, Wlth hand-embroidery and self.cord- ing, in tan color twill, $36.75. Suits S Reduced to 2-$75.00 Tailored Suits In gray h. line striped twlll cord; very smart, at $46.7 3—$69.60 Gray Cordine Tailored Sum, with panel box Ju s, $46. Sults of tan shade Cordine; long Jagket uyle, with tucked Inset panels, $46.75. to $95.00 Navy and Black Twili cora Suite, Suits Reduced to. . $5 6 29 2—$110.00 All.over Emnrflllnu Sash Tie Sults, in navy plquetine, $56. 5—$79.50 Navy Blue and Bl nk Twill Suits, ver embroid- .75 with long ered, $56. §—875.00 Side-tie Sults, short and medium length jackets, with braided and embroid. ered borders—in beautiful quality—navy, black and tan twill cord, $56.50. h tie Jackets, a Suits 86+ Reduced to. ... S All of our finest Suits for Women, Includ- ing exclusive Harry Collins models—ranging In price originaily from $110.00 to $195.00. 12—$110.00 Three-plece Costume Sults of black and tan twlill cord. All and exclusive mod d wrap models of nuummly embroldered bi .la-d 14—‘“000 !9 $195.00 Suits—our most ex- clusive models—mostly hand-tailored and in the most_beautiful models obtainable this season. Two and three plsce—no two alike. Now offered at one price, $86.75. Sport Suits ‘18- 5.00 Camel’s Halr Suits with box Jack- 3—34 ets, $18.75. Gray English Cneck Sport Sults— very smart, $18. 15—$35.00 Knoc! wool mixture ch gray and tan Reduced to. in fine all- onal suitings; Navy Twill Sults, embroidered .00 box jackets, $18.75.