Evening Star Newspaper, November 16, 1923, Page 9

SEEK T0 RENEDY AL CONGESTIO Board of Charities Will Take| Up Problem of Overcrowd- ing, Now Existant. A remedy for the crowded condi- tions now prevailing at the District! Jail will be sought by the board of charities in the near future, the| dvised Commissioner Rudolph s annual report today. nfortunately,” says the jall has overerowded portion of | report, dur- the “the Firm Must Pay For Whisky Lost In Bandit Raid The Jacobs must pay the Transfer Company American _Alcohol Associatiop and Drug Trading Company of New York $409 damages for failure to deliver a consignment of 500 cases of whis- ky in New York in July, 1920, ac- cording to a verdict rendered to- day by a jury in Circuit Division 2 before Chief Justice McCoy. The transfer company denied haul- ing the consignment, which, it clalmed, was carried by another concern, whose trucks were halted in New 'Jersey by whisky bandits. Only 120 cases reached the con- signee, it was’ stated. Attorneys Conrad H V. Beller for the corporation claimed Jacobs Company job over to the’ other c was responsible. Attorne A. he defendant will ask’ for and York the the Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been fssued to the following: Toy V. Wiltshire mond, Jamen Bchwarts and Helen Maurice Davis and lark, Beverly C. Hoftman of Arlington, Evelyn M. Stephens of Tuxedo. Md James C. Hollins of Frederick Hall, Va., and Lizsic Waldrop of Begver um, Va. *_ Moses Fedder of Balth ; Hofta ‘ot ‘Gily city, "o e Md and Anna Laurenzi P. San Fe pi! an Fellipo and Margaret A. il and Carrie L. Joues, both of Lyun B. Magill of this city and Ruth E. Parker of Knoxville, Tenn, o Births Reported. The following births have been reported to the health department in the last twenty-four " William 3. and_Helen R. Flather, fr., girl. Julinn J. ‘and Mary V. Sullivan, boy. Patrick J. and Helen Haj Walter G Gold Edwin T. and Constance M. Robert J. and Nannie Hoy Edward L. William and Penrl Johnson, Louls W. and Jessie and Ma The following desths have been reported to the Dealth department in the lust twenty-four | hours: Hiram Groves, 30, St. Madison A. Ballinger, 75, Tiridget Fitsgerald, 80, 50 and 1 ats. u. Mary G, Pearsa Joseph R. Sharp, Willia arlow, girl. oy © and Lena Holland, boy. boy. unnie L. Willianis, boy. Bruce, girl. Society (Continued from Eighth Page.) Deaths Reported. Hobbs, who is treasurer of the fund, and othere. A reception held in honor of dele- gates who arrived today to attend the woman’s party conference, be- ginning tomorrow, is belng given this |afternoon at headquarters. Among the earay arrivals who are recelving 7 this afternoon are Mrs. Stéphen Pell of New York city, daughter of Col. Robert M. Thompson of Washington; irs. Charles A. Childs, New York Providence Hospital. Mrs. Frank Putnam, Milwaukee, edmen’s Hospital. | W Frederick Wass, Jackson- by ERdrgeaty Ho ville, Fla.; Mrs. Dudley Fleld Malone, e ot formerly ‘Miss Doris Stevens; Bdna A, St. Vincent Millay, Inez Haynes Fr Irwin, Zona Gale, Mrs. Victor Du Pont,” Wilmington, Del.; . 3. D. Wilkinson, reveport, John Winters Brannan, 1100 4th st. n.e. Garfleld i, i, . sw. dmen’s Hospital, THE. EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. ¢, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1923. city, and Mrs. New John Rogers, York city. A tea for the benefit of Friendship Hous social settlement at 826 Vir- Binla avenue southesst, will be given tomorrow afternoon from 3 to 6 o'clock by Mrs. James Elliott and Mra. Eleanor A. Gleason 1722 H street northwest. Assisting will be Mme. Suzanne Oldberg and Mrs. Myra Marks, who will give a program of musfc. Mrs. Harrlet Hawley Locher and Mrs. Augustus Knight will give short talks, and Mrs. Mitchell Carroll and Mrs. Theodore J. Morgan will preside at the tea table. Others as- wisting will include Hasary Barnard, Mrs. Olaf Sangstad, Mrs. H. M. Fulton, Mrs. Howard S. Nyman, Miss Brackett, Mrs. Lloyd W. Biddle and Mrs. Walter Irey. Miss Maude Francis will give a few human interest sketches, and Miss Burklin, the head worker at the Pickard Friendship House, will give a ghort talk. DLr. Willilam Mather Lewls, presi- dent of George Washington Univer- sity, will be the guest of honor at the Women's Uhlversity Club tomorrow night, and will speak, at 8:30 o'clock, on “Education for Service.” s, xv.l(er Du Bols Brookinga will be the oste The bazaar given by the Woman's Boclety of the Church of the Blessed Hacrament will be held in the Chevy Chase Libtary tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. There will be aprons, doll fanoy artlcles, table covers, handker- il chiefs, men’s necktles, fancy bags, delicatessen, cakes, candies and fce cream for sale. Mah-jongg will be taught by experts. Among those ac- tively Interested are Mrs. S. J. Vena- ble, president of the society: Mrs. .J. T. Maguire, vice president; Mrs. E. J. Quinn, second vice president; Mrs, P. J. Harman, secretary; Mrs. J. J. Crane, financial secretary, and the chairmen, Mrs. H. Auth, Mrs. A. L. Clarke, Mrs. T. T. Keane, Mrs. J. Oehman and Mrs. F. G. Sinclair. A large winking eye placed on &u- ! tomobile windshields in Missouri is used for advertising. I IMWIIMHMMW% e e Week End Flower Specials Dant —that will bring many to the Cash Tan eu maxs & it Wil 4 e Sk and Carry Flower Stores tomorrow. [l You, want to fesl that ah 1 g i = =] your choice has been a e . haj one, It is often a B i Carnations .............75¢c dozen e A, . Roses ..................$1 dozen Plckard China, s always Sweet Peas . ...........75c bunch useful and decidedly dfs- Large 'Mums. . . . . . 25c and 50c each Boston Ferns, $2 values. . . . .$1 each Table Ferneries. .........98c each THE BLACKISTONE of deslgn worked nut on Cash and Carry Flower Stores the gold backgrounds 0 Charges—No Deliveries Excent of Funeral Flowers typlcally ~Pickard — and 804 17th St. 1209 Wisc. Ave. found in no other ware. Let us show you at (New Store) (Georgetown) T G d Aber Temple and Bemle Arthur E._and Clar William . 1208°~G STREET ~ *FOR THE WELL DRESSED WOMAN An Unusual Sale for November Cloth Dresses . . L Off Millinery . . . 1 Off Fur-Trimmed Suits . . $29.75 Includes Every Velvet Hat The wholesale cost of these suits are from $49.50 to $97.50. We have only 8 of them left and all are small sizes. All sales final L AT China Pleases— ‘When you make a gift r 3. as compared with 1 363 prisoners in|preceding vear, a decrease of 210. institution cannot There has Leen a marked decrease in abdut 200.% the number of children under care since 1919, In that the daily average number was 2; in 1921, 1 . Vonei®t, boy. d Ruth Trone, girl th, K. girl. ntel M. and Mildred E. Brown, girl. ber, boy » more than toas e “hea the courts by taking before the cases of bail. ng as possi up the jail cases 1923, 1,66 persons out on a part of the d i | of authority b ujecessary to keep a|dren's guardian S at the Jall for assiarent | o250, 0 the act approved 1o work at the Gallinger Hospi The appropriation for the hospital does mot provide suflicient employe to perform the necessary lubor connection with the institution. The report contains the announce- ment that Mrs. Whitman Cross, w known for her charitable activity, no longer serving as a_membe he board of charities. Her term ex- ired together with that of Willium T. Galliher several months ago. ! ed into Maryland, Mrs longer eligible for ser- erving pending | These appoint- | until under th H nt of the United St the con completed tablish an onferred upon that February by, ¢ authorizes the board of K n guardians ‘upon _proper its discretion, to dis-| Penjamio and iship any child| ‘" In_accordance board had dis- om lianship elghty to the end of the fiscal These were children gen- years or more of age yme self-supporting and med no reason why they (should longer continue as ~public ards. Under the general law they would continue wards of the board the age of twenty-one years. Tiorence” Hijiard, bor. . in Clara Lust, b ge from guardi mitted to its carn h this law, the r F. }" kx’klrl Indfl E erley, lelton ane anie Chappell o Irle' ani chiove 1. T The National etvin' oo 2 a s Remembrance Shop (Mr. Foster's Bhop) 14th Street ,, 22,4, rom Pa. Ave, Also 1229 Pa. Ave. atrice Leboy d- Virginia WL Mary E. He No Phone Orders— 807 14th St. Downtown number of commitments Juvenile Court. The for the soveral years as follows: 191 , 582; 1922, the rents ore the city fa s W Swe! at it be sent Lo Congr ¥, boy. nd Rowe Branham, girl. d Anna Di Roy Roy F. Rudolp th, ard reports that during the year there were only eighteen scapes from the workhouse at Oc- coquan and only two prisoners fled from the Lorton reformatory Dormitory Replaces Cel The board cites these fac dence of t methods 1 stitutions It will be noticed that the greatest ntage of decrease is In the past vears, and that for the year 923 the commitments were less than one-half what they were in 1 Whether this falling off in the num- ber of dependent children is a per- manent condition it is too earl al | determine. It is, howeve: in- [ to note that for the time h re- | has heen a marked decre: number of public depende: Although the number residents committed to beth's Hospital for the Insane has in ed in recent years. the Board of Charitles says the increase is not greater than would be expected to accompany the growth of population. The report submitted to the i iorge S. Wilson: two Pictorial Review Patterns Exclusive Agents for Elite Style Patterns Hemstitching Picot Edging 10c yard Pleating— All Styles ‘FOUNDED 1804 Known for Remarkable Value Giving 1109 F St. N.W. Near Eleventh MIDSEASON CLEARANCE OF DRESSES Continues to Offer Wonderful Opportunities for Saving e se in the Atténtion the various penal institu- unable to retain compe- ves because of the low ed for those positions. oners are told that the opening during the past vear of the psychopathic wards of the new Gillinger Hos should ma possible to cu fering from mental d having of District St. Eliza- 1219-1221 G Street N.W. Store Hours—9 to 6 Saturday Hosiery Specials Hmmnrd $] 2 Pair i HOSIERY r- i . d &t the earliest pos vide for the gend now being cared for i wood- en structures that were formerly part of Washington Asylum Hospital Recommendation is renewed authority be given the Comn to admit to Gallinger and the Tub culosis hos persons who are able to pay something for their treat- | ment, but who cannot be taken into private hospitals. D ng the dren’ there the Referri ery pair guaranteed perfect and a new pair iree for any that do not give satisfaction. In black and all the wanted colors, including new shades of tan and brown. Ladies’ Golf Hose, in tan, brown and | k _ $1.95 | | ) T ‘ \ gray mixtures, with fancy coff tops... Pr. I } GROUP ONE the hoard work of s, the board of chariti being, number of chil- the board of ng the year KLEIN’S 1229 G St. An Unusual Coat Event FUR-TRIMMED COATS FOR WOMEN AND MISSES Nothing Like Them Anywhere at Anything Near These Prices Values to $75.00 $38.00 Values to $98.00 $55.00 COATS superbly fashioned of the new wool pile fabrics that lend lustrous beauty to the mode, designed in every new, smartly approved silhouette for women who like to be foremost in fash- jon without extravagance. Black Wolf Natural Opossum Taupe Wolf 100 Silk and Cloth DRESSES Poirct Twill, Crepe de Chine, Canton Crepe, Satins—in navy, sl 3.7& brown, black. Sizes 16 to 44, Formerly $19.95. Special [13 o H 99 Faultless Hosiery”’ . aultless in style, it and wearing qualities. Pre-eminently the choice of Washington ‘women—offered in two popular grades.” $1.00 $1.95 Faultless Twisted Silk Faultless Full Fashioned A wonderful stocking that Pure thread silk—are the best super-fitting, which no values that money can buy. FAULT- amount of laundering can | LESS & fullfashioned hoslery ~are cnange. It is made of heavy- g e ataally ftted te) cone weight fiber silk and pure e Sy Jupan silk mixed, making the , dyes and workmanship stocking extremely durable re employed in making these super- at no sacrifice to beauty. quality lll)o:kln‘l. i Ore of the features of our Hoslery Departmen o cera tainty of matching difficult shades. Sizes 8% to 10. Arch Triumph Shoes Exclusive Agency : Each a Masterpiece—Are Just What the Name Implies They are built for the normal, healthy, happy woman. They are correct rather than corrective. Arch Triumph Shoes bave all the good qualities of the best arch-supporting shoes and none of the awkward, ungainly appearance of most of them. Price, $8.00 Silk and Wool Sport Hose, in a beautiful assortment of colors. Some are plain and others have beautiful embroidered clocks. Values up to §3.50. Special for Saturday.... Full-fashioned Silk Hose—“Hose that Satisfy”—our own brand; in black and colors...... Full-fashioned Chiffon Hose—Beautiful sheer quality, in gun metal, black, brown, cinnamon and all the new shades of tan. Regular $2 quality. 3 Pairs for $5.00 Hosiery Section—Main Floor Wool-Tweed Knickers In tan and gray mixtures; sizes $3i5. 2 i 2 26 to 32, waist measure Pr. Heavy Shaker Knit Sweaters 5Q.95 Jewelry Department Whiting and Davis Mesh Bags....$3.00 up 24-inch Indestru le Pearls; with solid gold clasps..........cee.....$2.49 Large Assortment of Earrings, all colors Large Assortment of Beads, all colors . Sterling Silver Stone Rings. Bracelets, values $1 and $2. Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelets.... 1340 G Street N.W. Offers Dresses Formerly | Priced in Stock at : $16.75 Up to $25.00 T, r. it Y §1.95, 69 5199 Broadcloth Waists and Overblouses In tan and white, with Peggy collars. Sizes 36 to42. | GROUP TWO ! Offers Dresses Formerly Priced in Stock at $25.00 Up to $35.00 All wool; in tan, navy, maroon, cardinal; sizes 34 to 44. Made of fine quality cowhide, in black and brown; 2 inches wide; with beautiful mili- tary gold-finish metal buckle. All sizes. Q.0 It was not unusual yesterday for women to select three and four dresses each from these sale groups. Their evident desirability will prompt you to do likewise if you come here tomorrow! There is a good choice of styles for every daytime occasion—a few evening frocks—in practicallly every desirable silk and cloth fabric favored by Fashion. Viatka Squirrel Badger Kit Fox Twenty-Four Children’s Coats Chinchilla and other materials. Some with fur collars. Values up to $6.95. Spe- cially priced—while they last. Women’s Dresses + A wonderful assortment of New Dresses in flannel and velour checks, Poiret twills and velvets, All sizes and colors. $19.50 Values, Specially priced for quick selling. “Nobember Is Coat Month” Our Present Collection of - | _ Fine Fur-Trimmed 750 Pairs Pumps and Oxfords Coats and Wraps e d . Is meeting with enthusiastic approval! This price will mean a quick clearance— and that is the reason for it! Late styles, in a variety of leathers and all heels. All sizes in the lot but not in every style.... Shoe Section—Downstairs Store Drastic Clearance Prices &, Downstairs Store To Make Room for Coat and Dress Department Prices have been cut right and left for quick clearance—in most cases to less than cost} BOYS' WASH SUITS, lnflv 98¢ is Some splendid values are featured for tomorrow 1398 3595 752 195 They are worth-while seeing! MEN’S YALE UNION SUITS, 55¢ CHILDREN’S TUB AND PANTY nghams, cham- brays, black sateens an oxoeptl value at our reg- ular price of 75c. This price has been reduced to.. i many combina- tions; all neatly trim- med; sizes 2 t6 14. Regularly $1.00 and