Evening Star Newspaper, July 22, 1923, Page 25

~7I/hflt Wfll:’flfl by Chearamce See our advertisement on page 5 today’s Star. It tells what you can ex- pect here tomorrow in the way of worth-while bargai July is the month of ales—and the P-B Semi-Annual Clearance is the Sale of the month! The Avenue at Ninth $2.50 Excursion §2 50 o ENDLESS CAVERNS, VA. Sunday, July 29th Lv. Washington (Union Station), 8130 AM. Lv. Washington (7th St. Station), i Southern R;lilway System 1425 F Street N.W. “Claflin ’Specs To make you see, Our Home is Thirteen-Fourteen G” CLAFLIN OPTICAL CO. City Club Bldg. Formerly Sth and F Sta. Est. 1 Hotel Schenley Ave. mt Schenley Park PITTSBURGH, PA. Pittsburgh’s Dixtinetive Hotel Exceptional sccommodations for both permanent and transient guests Unexoelled Cuisine and Service Ten minutes from all Railroad Stations, Business, Theater and Shopping Center Advance Reservations Suggested $. L. BENEDITO, Manager | ent of the volture, letter, covering the activities of the || voiture. to all of its membership. Tt The membership campaign of the American Leglon in the District of | Columbia 1s attracting attention in the ranks of veterans, as a free trip to the national convention of the legion at San Francisco in October is to be the reward for the member se- curing the largest number of new members. | The contest was launched two ,weeks ago by a special committee Department Commander $mith, and will continue |auring July and August. There are upwards of 22,000 young n and women. veterans of the great rld war, residing in the District of | Columbla who are eligible for mem- ! bership in the American Legion. Last year about one in_every four of these Veterans wore the emblem of- the |American Legion. It is the purpose of this campaign to recruit at least one-half of the total number of gibles into the ranks of those who | belong to the more than twenty-five lactive posts In the department. | inamed by John Le hird annual excursion of the ! Amerfcan Legion Is to be held at hesaps Bei July 31. The en- tertainment committee, headed by Willlam F. Franklin of the Vincent B. Costello Post, is arranging an_elabo- rate program for the outing. or- man Templeton, with headquarters in room 400, 1 York avenue northwest, the department headquar- ! e is chairman of a special sub- committeee handling the tickets for the outing. The A meeting of the American Legion department executi ! be held July 30, according to a notice ent out from headquarters during the pasit week. Tt will he at this meeting !that the committece will d {appent which has heen t | the ca: 3Maj. Thacker V. W. | who was deposed as commander of { the ¢ pington Post recentl Lew the department ad- jutant, wa George Washington Ma. Walker at a meeting held Tues- day night. The vice commanders are scheduled to be elected next month. Women who served during the world war will have the right to be admitted to homes for disabled vol- unteer soldiers, according to a letter recelved recently by Lemuel Bolles, national adjutant of the American Legion, from George H. Wood, presi- dent of the board of managers of the ‘ational Home for Disabled Volun- ! teer Soldiers ha from the Army, Marine in the last isabled volunteer in Ohio, Wiscon Virginia, Kansas, California, In- diana, Tennessee and South Dakota. umnal promenade of 174, The first autumnal the members of Voiture Locale the Washington unit of La Societe des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux, the official yground organization of 1 Leglon, will be held in Decision to this effect September. | was reached this last week after a I conference between the officers of the voiture and Capt. E. W. Jordan, the chef de gare. During the summer months, owing to the fact that the primary purpo: of the “Hommeys” is to aid and c operate with the Amerfcan Legion in every way, no attempt has been made by this origanization to schedule out- ings or events that would detract | from the annual excursion of the de- partment of the District of Columbia of the American Legion or the other open-alr events given under fts au- spices. The local volture is one of the largest units of the forty and eight in the United . and enjoys an unusual distin the only one that can be formed in tie District of Coldmbia and has a pri ileged status at the promenades na- tional, or national conventions, in that it may send five delegates and five alter es. At the September promenade, the “wrecking crew,” which is under the leadership of Austin S. Imirle, the conducteur, will function with all of the paraphernalia used in the initia- tory ceremony, and a score or more “poor goofs”” as the novices are called, will be put through the paces. Frank C. Peckham, the correspond- has addressed a waus also announced that at the Sep- ! 31 Years at | 935 F St. N\& (I I i 935 F St. Specialists in Diamond Values People come to us for Diamonds—and look to us for Diamond VALUES—for our more than 31 years of reli- able dealing in Diamond Values has earned for us a repu- tation of Diamond Specialists, and we live up to it—day after day. 7’ 1 Absolutely Perfect Blue White Diamond, of ex- ceptional brilliancy; weighing 42-100 carat, or 8 points less than 75 carat. . $140 1 Exceptionally - Beautiful Blue White Diamond; ex- tremely brilliant, and beauti- fully cut; weighing 80-100 carat or 5 points more than 34 carat. An unusually fine value at this low price. $345 Adolph Kahn, Pres. z 1 Absolutely Perfect Blue White Diamond, exception- ally brilkiant; weighing 59- 100 carat, or 9 points more than 3% carat. $235 A Diamond of the most heautiful Blue Color; out of the ordinary in cut and bril- liancy; a rare stone, weighing 1 and 12-100 carats—I2 points more than one full carat. This is one of the best values we have ever offered! - $595 Arthur J. Sundlun, Treas. ofl.oflakin /nc. Platinumsmiths 935 F Street 31 Years at the Same Address committee will | Veterans of Great War , Bt & 0O~ tional rel el n, i o3 | sured & tentative program ua follows: | to cosoperate with other organiza; | ing i wee when W. B Clark (oo B T puniog, o war in Prance. Octobér. ¥— pIn., ségistration and | @ R nlsd. emergens VIng cxtended | up his duties as service officer of the | been handling D. A. V. claims here. | being taken by W Of athe n information office” opens, Willard | t0 disabled emergency officers of the | Disabled American Veterans in room | but with Clark functioning Irwin wili | this “patrictic nroject, Costello. ¥ tember promenade the five delegates | Hotel. world war.the benefits of proposed| 149 at'the bureau, devote himself to the national situa- |har fariictlc broje Lomber Promennde the five delegntes | M Oetober 4—8:30 a.m., registration; | legislation, built along the lines of | At the Minncapolis convention the |t wnd mech caibe Poaoraloitua- |has recelved an offer from convention of the “Hommeys." to be |10 @.in., opening convention session; 3 | the Bursom bill that the-house com- |, A. V. declded to Immediately place | tral board of appeals. Irwin is now | ey, of [Crump and Lav: hel afternoon convention session; § | Mmittee on military affairs failed to | sajarted liaison men in each of the » * which he volunteers to sup: time the American Legion convention is held In October, will be elected. A successor to Maj. Guy Withers, past chlef de _gare of Voiture Local 174 cheminots national, ecutlve committee, to take office after the named. Plans are fast heing perfected for the Mil be | | i { i 4. 5 and 6. ‘that the raliroads have d In San Francisco at the same | P.m., the | p.m.. and its present member of the or national ex- national conventfon, will also be third national convention of the itary Order of the World War, to held at the Willard Hotel October Announcement is made made a spe- p.m., ceremonies at tomb of the un- known soldier, Arlington cemetery; 8:30 official 'reception by the com- mander in chief, national officers and general staff. Band, followed by informal dancing. Willard Hotel. October 65—8:30 am., 10 a.m., opening convention session; 2 p.m., afternoon session; q 11 p.m., military ball. October 6—8:30 a.m., registration; 9 a.m.. visit to Mount Vernon; closing of convention. THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, JULY 22, 1923—PART 1. cial fare rate of & fare and a half, which will cover most sections of the country. The convention committee has pre- mander-in-chief of the Military Order of the World War, has appointed a committee td represent the order and Chances of disabled former service men in Washington getting speed in the adjudication of thelr cases at the Veterans' Bureau were improved dur- report back to the house at the last sension, or the Lineberber bill intro- duced last January; and with the further idea of guaranteeing that in future emergencies the citizen sol- dler officers will be ai red the same benefits and privileges arising from disability in line of duty as are now accorded officers of the regular estab- lishments. This committee consists of Lieut. . John M. Thompson, chairman, of New York Chapter: Capt. Willlam F. ahoney of the District of Columbia Chapter, and Lieut, Carl T. Hatch of Baltimore apter. fourteen regional districts, and dur- ing his visit here National Command- er. James A. McFarland of Georgia named Clark as the fourth district officer to handle the constantly in- creasing number of claims from the District of Columbla, vland, Vir- ginia and West Virginia. Clark vol- unteered for service at St. Paul and went overseas, where he incurred dis- abilities which kept him in the hos. pitals for several months. came to Washington as a vocational stu- dent in Jewelry designing, and has twice been chosen commander of the Chapter of tl ¥ Concert by the Army registration; p.m., ban- Harries, com- meets bullding. Up to this time Frank J. Irwin, na- co-operating with the glon, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Mili- tary United Spanish War Veterans in codi- fying the laws of the Veterans' Bu- reau. essary legislation will be whipped into form and presented to Congress with the united support of nationally or- ganized veterandom. on by Costello Post, No. Legion, h | which i bi-monthly in the District the fir American Le- Order of the World War and Following this conference nec- you | to cans 15, American A fund of $100,000, to raise by the erection of the Vincent B. memorial at no cost to the post. would amount to & saving In the crec- tion of the building of from $10,000 to $15,000 In his B which will amount to $15,000 st District tter to Costell contractor's betwe id I am ready at ate this work in uni rse will eat in a year nine times yn_weight, a cow nine time nd a Post, Elad w say full.” rial to the late Vincent B. Costelln, of Columbla ploye to lose his life during the world em- interest in Costello Post Zostello This Mr Any housewife in her own self interest. the reason. to take advantage of the balance into_club dues payable at Join Phillip Levy’s Refrigerator Club Washington's house- wives have been quick Phillip Levy Club Plan which delivers a Refrig- erator to your home for One Dollar and divides the vour convenience. Choice of Beld- ing Hall or Phillip Levy Reirig crators—all guaranteed food and ice savers. Reduced! A representative dining room suite value from the 1 out stocks of the stores which are going out of business. Genuine walnut construction; Queen Anne period design. T c _including table, buffet, china cabinet, server, armchair and five Terms, $15 Cash—$3 Weekly side chairs. Odd Dressers Reduced to 187 Choice of many styles of our dréssers in oak, walnut or mahogany. Fick out a big, roomy dresser to match your bed and chiffonier dur- ing this sale. start at $18.75. All Oil Stoves Reduced 1f you want to cut down vour fuel bills place an Amer- jcan Home Oil Cook Stove in your home and have a cool kitchen during hot weather. Clean, odorless, safe. 2, 3 and 4 burner sizes. our light-housekeeping, two- burner model, without stand, at the sale price of The furniture sale in the history of this The American Home Furnishers Cor- intending to either one piece or many—Ilarge or small—no matter how much she intends to buy, should visit this sale greatest value giving HNEn0m Come To This Sale Before You Buy-IN YOUR OWN SELF- poration is closing out three furniture stores in New- port News, Cape Charles and Suffolk. The immense stocks of these stores are going out at sacrifice prices to the corporation of Phillip Levy & Co. Never before have such genuine bargains been sold in the Phillip Levy Stores. Never before such buy furniture— institution. Here's ‘Special! 4-Piece g 50° 'Full Vanity Suite, 1 79: Walnut Dining Room Suites Terms, $1 Weekly Tomorrow vast stocks of bedroom suite bargains will be thrown into this sale. Never such Bargains as these in Bedroom Furniture. The suite shown above is just a sample—there are many more such values. drawers. This handsome suite, as illustrated, is American Wal- for credit. Terms, $19.50 Cash—$2.50 Weekly lustrous brown. Trade In Your Used Furniture Don’t wait for your fur- niture ta wear out before refurnishing your home. Your used furniture is worth money. We give you a liberal allowance on any odd pieces you have. This allowance is applied as part payment on any furniture you pick out. Inquire about this plan. closing: Ten pieces, Overstutted Living Room Suites Prices your money will get you at these sacrifice prices. ; Terms, $15 Cash—$2.50 Weekly Parcwe Levy & € 735 Seventh St. N.W.—Between G and H WASHINGTON, D. C. Sold_in See $7.85 nut, Tudor Period design, beautifully finished a rich, A full skirt length vanity is included, a bow-end bed, a large dresser and a chiffonier of six Liberal terms to pay for it—no extra charge This roomy, deep-seated suite, with loose cushions and spring back, is covered with durable tapestry. Come in; see how much $1 4 6 Goods stored fre Come tomorrow. Here is treat from | moc is the retiring Priced as I Handsome cane and mahogany-finish display of all styles of coucl sacrifice ctocks af NTEREST a sale as this one and, remember—a year to pay on anything you need. No extra charges or fees of any kind for credit. until you need them. an event. e and insured free Who can afford to miss siich Buy a Couch Hammock for Your Porch comfort—a restiul heat and work. A gre aim- reduc t 2% herc—all stores W as Terms, $1 Weekly Reduced Prices on All Velour Upholstered Cane and Mahogany Living Room Suites There are many designs and coverings to choose from, all at saving prices. suites in mulberry velour as low as.. 1392 Terms, $10 Cash—$2 Weekly Bucks Gas The Gas Range reliable and fuel member, Ranges 39 famous Bucks noted as a baker And re- cook ave your used range will be tdken in as part payment f any gas range boughs» “are. As low as $39.50. This Davenport opens to make a full size Bed $99.50 A handsome Davenport that opens up into a full-size, double bed for two full-grown persons. There is room inside to fold the bedding away when not in use. A big bargain during the July Cut Price Furni- $22.50 ture Saleat.......... > for two Terms, $1 Weekly