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THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1923. o e—_—— e DRAININDORSED . 90t e e ‘ D. C. Denartment Backs For- mer Commander as Na_ Three policemen from the ninth % - ~ precinct, J. T. Stanton, R. F. Lang- tional Veteran Leader. don and ¥. J. Scoville, sent to in- vestigate an alleged transfer of || _— liquor between two automobiles in ! ! Past D. C. Department Commander | the vicinity of 1st and M streets. |} James A. Drain as a candidate for na- | Were nearly run down by one of the ' tional commander of the Amcrican |€ars early today. : f Legion was indorsed last night by the | It Was reported by the police that ! occupants of the car sighted them, named delegate to the national con- | Xtinguished their lights and headed the car for the policemen. Stanton e e e School Begins September 17th—Only One More Week To Get Ready department convention, and was of Willilam F. Frznklin of Vincent B.|POth aiming at the tires. Costello Post. was unanimously | None of the bullets took effect, so elected department commander for '”d“ the police were able "; 1‘;""- Shiehiuine e Shies and the car soon disappeared. Nu- 4 e ensuing year. Thly action on the [3°d the car soon disappeared. Nu —and our Young People’s Sections, Fourth Floor, are part of the convention was followed | have used their pi he publl u: eir pistols on the public ty the nomination of o or the |streets the past few weeks in efforts comp]ete]y rcady with new Fall School Clothes for department. resulting as follows: For | {0 stob alleged speeding cars. and in - . |one instance two colored men seated % William F. |in front of a house were wounded. Franklin of Vincent B, Costello Post, who withdrew as candidate for de- partment commander, and Howard S. | * Fisk of G Va second v first vice command every age and size of student, from the tiny kindergart- ner to big brother and sister who are going to High School. May we help you to get ready? i ¢lected alternate for the committee- man. Gen. Anton Stephan, recently elect- ed national vice commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars; John J. Murphy, department commander of ; 3 Spunish War Veterans, and Past e eacob R ment Commander Willilam Mat- St ol enn st o of the same organization and Lieut. W. N. Williams of the G. A. R. and the American Legion made brief addresses before the convention. Announcement was made that Miss Pauline M. McVey, a former vice ¢ | commander of the department, had ced from a hospital at . and had arrived at Wal- Hospital for trcatment. The of the Bureau of Gitls are Getting Ready for All School Occasions —and the Girls’ Section, for girls of 7 to 14, is com- pletely equipped with everything that a girl will need for all school occasions. vers to Miss McVey. The fol- lowing committee was appointed by L. Department Commander Smith: Miss Thomas L.| Anne K. Harkins, chairman; Miss Francis | Eunice C. Dessez. Percy B. McCoy, William ¥. Franklin and Frank Al Connolly. The fifth national convention will held at San Francisco, October 15 20. The District delegation will rt from this city over the Balti- ¢ and Ohio rallroad at 7:25 Tailored Serge Frocks with round boyish collars are //,/////Z/M going to be very popular—gym bloomers and mid- 7//%,/// dies have a section all to themselves—for the little 4 / girl who likes a blouse and skirt, there are some de- . ) lightfully smart ones—and of course a new hat and : ////// a topcoat must be on the shopping list. ton Post; M A. Delano, B: u Wednesday, October 10. The trip will be made on a special train with a large delezation from the Dis- trict of Cclumbia aboard. in' | NEW STOCK ISSUE VOTED. £ Smith, P International Combustion to Add Post. With the election o 49,952 Shares. NEW YORK, September 8—Direc- Then, fresh, new underthings will be needed—and in adjoining sections youw'll find just the sort of shoes and hose to wear to school. And our salespeople are efficiently ready to help you and mother choose every- thing you'll need. Girls® Rection, Fourth fieor. McG: . 3 authorized the issuance teeman P o of new stock tional Vice ( 5 offered for subscription at $20 a Miller and T to holders of record September Bhiodrh S W RTRE | S s T e - ' ' If There’s a Boy’ Smart French Serge Frock, $12.50 to Get Ready for School W & L Special School Suit, $12.75 A typical school frock, with pleated skirt and separate e E . —a splendid suit for the boy of 7 or 17—well tailored, overblouse, with white linen collar; sizes 7 to 14 years. —a suit is the first thing to he considered; and our in good-looking mixtures; two pairs of trousers mean al- Woodward & Lothrop Special School Suit at $12.75 most double wear. is a good one to consider; for when a fellow sprints Middy and Skirt Outflt, $6.45 around goal in his tweeds after school it's a good The smart skirt is o) s pleated) ol nd, thing to know they']l hold their shape—and that : sl'zfs ;1 to 16f 54.54.); w’hi;':‘zlieszzifi.l:)kin; w;.,',e”,,':.'uddy there's an extra pair of knickers waiting at home. SChOOl _su!t’ Not_‘fo]k‘Modcl, $15‘75 may have white, red or blue collar, $1.95. These school Suits have sturdiness and wearableness The boy with the books is wearing another good-looking G tailored right into them—and, whether he’s 7 or 17, school suit; it may also be had in other styles—and several there’s a suit to fit him at this price. \ fabrics; two pairs of trousers included. Wool Sweaters, $4.75 to $7.50. Palmer Linen Middies, $2.75. For rainy school days there’s a good raincoat—the Junior Boys’ Suits, $8.50 to $20. Colored Flannel Middies, $4.50. voung athlete will find just the right sort of sweater Junior Topcoats, Reefers, $9.75 to $12.50. Girls’ Navy Serge Skirts, $4.50. here—and ties, blouses, belts—and everything else he Boys’ Topcoats, $18 to $25. “We are advertised by our * * * friends.” Juniors’ Smart Skirts, $7.50 to $12.50. needs is here, ready to choose from. Boys’ School Suits, $12.75 to $35. No. 68—"Your packers were excellent and every- New Fall Hats, $5 to $12.50. Boss® Section, Fourth foor. Raincoats, $5 to $15. thing moved'ike clackwork. Black Sateen Gym Bloomers, $1.75. Separate Knickers, $2.50 to $3.95. G i Serge Gym Bloomers, $4.50. Sweaters, $5 to $7.50. Next “Pool” Car i i Sweaters, $5 to $7.50. Girls’ Tub Frocks, $1.95 to $4.50. Smart School Clothes for Shirts, $1.50 to $2.50. Juniors' New Fall Frocks, $15 to $39.50. Silk Shirts, $3.65. Junior Girls, 13 to 17 o g i Junior Boys’ Hats, $2 to $5. Los Angeles, About Sept. 14 —for baggage, household goods, furniture, etc., at reduced rates, with much greater security. Junior’s Smart Frock, $15 ‘ Of navy blue French serge, with pleated skirt and smartly | pleated Mleeve—narrow bands of rust-color crepe and a bit of a’kerchief of the same, add a smart trimming touch. Our Junior Girls’ Special Section understands those often-times difficult to dress ages from 13 to 17—so Private Storage Rooms from $5 to $60 mothers may turn with complete satisfaction and [jttle Girls’ School Frocks, $1.95 to $7.50. per month. Open storage at per cubic foot. i confidence to this section for assistance in the selec- : ’s N 25, .Dead storage for automobiles and heated | tion of smart and correct School Clothes best adapted Lgttle FOlk-S I\vew Fall Coats, 35 to $50 iano and 2 2 . . F i 3 Little Folk’s New Hats, $3.50, $5, $7.50. ] piano and art rooms. Sweater and Skirt Outf!t, $15 to those ages. r.o::ks,f smart, yet practical—the ever- Syeaters, $1.95 to $5. \ ! One of the most popular school outfits is a smart skirt and pqpular comb'matlon of skirt, blouse and sweater—top- Little Boys’ Wash Suits, $3 and $3.50. ' s 9. H sweater—this skirt is of tan and navy L’hecked velour, coats that will answer for wear all fall—gym outfits, Spl‘upu’ln 5{'0!’8[{? qnmpann | $7.50—the sweater comes in varied shades, $7.50. and everything needed in school'clothes is ready now. -~ We have helpeq many mothers in the som‘ehmes diffi- Little Girl’'s Sweater and Cap’ $6.50 Established 1590 Capital, $500.000 cult, but always important task—may we help you » g ; g : 2 this Fall? The sweater is a delightful little coat style with a throw 1140 Fifteenth Street scarf—$5; while the tam to match is $1.50; in blue, rose, Junior Girls' Section, Fourth floor. C. A. Aspinwall. President ¢ or orange; each may also be bought separately. When Little Kindergartners Chambray Bloomer Frock, $3.50 Get Ready for the First Time iy s e o o e et —it's quite an event in the life of any very young man @ bits sizes 310 6. or woman—so mothers will be glad to know that there is a complete apparel section for wee boys and girls, where they may choose just the right sort of things needed—little wash suits (for they need a clean one every day) — sturdy topcoats, many with hats to match — little chambray frocks, with bloomers to match, for 3 to 6 year ald girls—sweaters for the first chilly days—and in the Shoe Shop adjoining, the right sort of shoes with which to start little folk off to school. The greatest cars co‘umbu m ““ Infants' Section, Fourth floor. = offered Sharp price reduc- School Shoes for tions on models Fast-Growing Feet cil::ntomfl%olors—an —must be sturdily built, but rightly built so that they’ll ovation among give the proper support and be thoroughly comfortable, moderately priced The Young People’s Shoe Section is in complete readi- ness, too—with heavy brogues for growing boys—high tan calf bluchers that’ll stand lots of wear—smart, square-toed oxfords for girls—and equally smart styles for Junior sisters; while a broad-toe, high tan calf shoe, without a sign of a tip, and spring heels, is just the right shoe for little kindergartners. . Shos Bection,. Fourth ficor. automobiles Watch for the Columbia ! announccmentsw