Evening Star Newspaper, November 30, 1923, Page 14

7 ri1z ASK MORE OF .S, State Highway Officials in Convention to Propose By the ST. P federal atd wii tion of the American Association of Highway Officlals at New Or- leans, December 3 to 6, “for the mu- profit of mors than 13,000,000 e State tual and former president of the or- tion ing will be particular business of Mr. Ba Discussions of good roads plans, enue since 1917 has totaled $589,012,- w21 against $264,782 same period therefore using less than half the amount collected directly as taxes ! from highway users in the manner to g!ve them the most direct benefits. “Besides ,these federal taxes, auto owners and cit line taxes and othe; ca ma ald appropriations, and certainly In | sums closely matching federal {ncom from the automotive sou other puts our government sition of retarding nigh ment, standing in the und truck owner who w the good roads progra most gound economlic lines." GERMAN STEEL MEASURE FOUND TO BE ELASTIC! Complaints Received From Many Sources Bring to Light BRADFORD, England, Nov 20.—Pe. yard m other brough recelved from Japan and South a; rted for sale in this country and BUILDING ROADS p | Increase in Funds. Associated Press. UL, November §0.—Jncreased appropriations for highway 1 be advocated at the conven- motorists _and all This feature of the beock. | Halt of Tax Unused. on automobiles now takes every dollar patd for new tires and accessories and of ‘the new truck-purchase sald Mr. Babcock. “This rev- 216 of federal Y aid appropriations during | The government is are paying nty y taxes, whe: o vies on thelr most constructive policy de- increase in federal highway Ay develop- of the car 14 advance along the Peculiarities. cullarities of certal easures, made in German parts of the world, were t to light recently at a mest- e Bradford Chamber of Com- r found that cloth delivered was of cloth which actu- Investi- German complaints, it was sald, had ! DINNER HELD FAIR EXCEPT PUMPKIN PIE Americans in London Learn Why Col. Harvey Prefers Vermont Thanksgiving “Creation.” By the Ansociated Press. LONDOM, November 30.—The mem- bers of the American Soclety got on very well with thelr Thanks- | glving dinner at one of London's big hotels last night until pumpkin pile— with crust on top as well as on the bottom-—was brought in. Then every- body agreed that former Ambassador Harvey was right in golng hack to Aunt Hanna at Thanksgiving dinner. | Col. Harvey seemed to be with the | American community in spirit, though not In person. Wilson Cross. chalrman of the American Soclety. seemed to get most of his inspiration out of the former amba dor. He sald that for two vears Col. Harvey had told Americans here how he was with them heart and soul In all thelir activities, but that at the first op- portunity he took a ship and went home for a Vermont turkey din So, it seemed to him, the ex-ambas sador was controlled by his appetite. rather than by his heart. Unwilling to admit the superlority of Amerlcan housewl!v: at roasting turkey, a group of London chefs pre- pared a sample of thelr art and pre- sented it yesterday m Post Wheeler at the bassy. Pre-Christmas Select now while the stock bargains to early shoppers. for future delivery. WATCHES wikke Sotid Gold 14-kt. Solid White Wrist Watch. al- " Face _Gold e e 812,00 14-kt. Solid Gold Open Face Elgin Ge t= 30'50 Watch. 17 jewels Peacham for his | . | the stage fs being corrupted this sea- THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. ., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1923. STAGE INDECENCY ROUSES NEW YORK Concerted Effort of Reform Bodies to End Nude Ex- hibitions Planned. fated Press. ORK, November 40.—Con- certed action by seven agencles now | acting independently to stop indecency | on the New York etage is sought by the police play Investigating committee. In an attempt to organize all the agen- | cles into one body, Deputy Police Com- | misstoner Leach, chairman of the com- | mittee, has called a meeting of the groups for next week. “Our investigation,” sald Commis- sloner Leach, “has proved to us that | By the e son to an unprecedented extent with its nude revues and unclean dramas. | With all the organizations working in- dependently to correct this evil we will not make much progress. Unifled, how- ever, I belleve we can accomplish some- thing in a hurry ions engaged In a Sale of Jewelry is complete and we are offering A deposit will reserve any article DIAMONDS Beautiful 7-stone Cluster, set in platinum of 50 00 o carat size .. Diamond S ires, all bar- gains from— $25.00 to $500.00 Diamond Ba Pin—platinum to; 7 stonmes . : Diamond Scarf Pins— $5 to $50.00 JEWELRY Gold Pocket Knives . $3.50 Parie and < $10.00 Combina- 24 inches . Sterling Silver tion Military Sets— $10.00 to $25.00 Shell - and Amber Toilet "$6.50 to $75.00 EDWARDS & Signet Rings—- $2.50 to $20.00 Gold Link Cuff Buttons— $2 to S15 Gold Scarf Pins— $1.00 to $10.00 lid Gold Bar Pins, set CO. z JEWELERS 704 7th - SRR RN R R R o RlRe e el R R Rl R R N N R e R N R R R R R e R N e RN P D R R %’ : % % | ° g AR R ER R AR ERR R R R RN R RO ---For an Exclusive Selection of - FURNITURE ‘We have collected articles which answer this description: They are as distinctive as they are beautiful—they commend themselves to those who appreciate individuality coupled with moderate pr Libing Room Suites Dining Room Suites Upholstered Chairs Tables e RN DR R R R R R el Rl el e R R R iRl i St. N.W. ice. Windsor Chairs Console Sets Mirrors Desks Humidors Sewing Cabinets Gate-Leg Tables Benches, etc. ---occasional pieces for Gift Giving Second and Third Floors DULINsMARTINGo. 1215-17 F Street and 1214 to 1218 G Street Hours—8:45 to 5:30 CUBAN ENVOY TO DOFF| TOGA FOR POST HERE De la Torriente Says He Will Quit Both If It Is Best for His Country. By the Assoclated Press. HAVANA, Cuba, November 30.—Dr. Cosme de la Torriente, in reply to charges that he was violating the Cuban constitution by being a Cuban senator and ambassador to the United States, lssued a signed statement last night pointing out that he has not yet pregented his credentials at Washington. Dr. de la Torriente declares he wou'ld not hold botk offices, saying that if he remains in_the Cuban senata he will not go to Washington. and if he goes to Washington he will senator. And if shown that he serve to the best interests of will not continue to hold either office. mission of the Episcopal Church, the New York Federation of Churches, the play jury committee of theatrical in- terests, the Methodist Episcopal board of temperance, prohibition and public morals; the young committee of the Soclety for the Prevention of Crime, and the Soclety for the Supression of Vice, 9 Funsten's packaged PECANS Perfect halves put up in vacuum- packed jars or tins. Crisp and delicious astheday theywere helled. Studebaker cars In addition to long Iife, have comfort, beauty, style, re- finement and a pride of owner- ship that heretofore has been confined to cars in the luxury class. Joseph McReynolds Selling satisfactory transportation in Washington for 35 years Commercial Auto and Supply Co. 14th Street at R Save 14 | to 15 Tomorrow—The Last Day of Owur First D —— — Great Anniversary Sale Will Bring Forth a Veritable Harvest of Value Giving on Suits, Coats, Dresses, Furs, Blouses, Waists, Eic. Extraordinary Fur- Trimmed COATS Made to Sell From $115 to $125 Luxurious collars and cuffs of- beaver, Viatka squirrel, platinum fox, black fox, in the aristocratic materials of the season, such as Or- mandale, Arabella, etc., faultlessly tailored, beautifully silk lined; all the mew colorings. 77 Other Coats at $29, $59 and $95 At Proportionate Savings Chappie Coats Made to Sell at $7.50 and $8.95 Finest quality brushed wool wor- sted yarn, in the new long length, trimmed with con- trasting colored stripes, in tan and gray. 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