Evening Star Newspaper, December 9, 1923, Page 43

o & CRISIS IN AUSTRIA. THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTO D. €., DECEMBER ASK U. S. BEAR ENTIRE COST OF ROAD BUILDING Congressional Dalega;iuns From Public Land States to Draw Up Highway Program. 9, 1923—PART 1. taken up, it was sumption by the fede: of the entire cost of such construc- tion through pubiic lands und the lowering of construction standards as now prescribed in the federal uid act. These measures were outlined to President Coolidge today by Chair- man Tory of the Califoruia state highway commission, rman Duby of the Oregon com who sald the President expresse erest fn the proposal. Both state oflicials will attend the conferenze Monda ards were lowered and the uuu:u’ government paid the entire cos through the vast streteies of public lands, it would be twenty ¥ fore the transcontinental could be brought to any great state of usefulness roughs will give a program consist- al government ing of Scotch music and Scotch {dances. Mrs. Burton will sing also. Thursday: Columbia Junior High, 8 pan. Steplen Kramer, Mrs. Laura Morgan and George Jones will be the speakers. Discussion on the topic, “Does the Publle School Prepare for Citizenship.” Everybody welcome. he Johnson-Poweil Mothers' Club, p.m. The epeaker will be Miss Jessie La Salle, on “The Mental ! A 1 Tests.” Mrs. C. Appler. tho club’s|be considered at a conference here| Semator Shortridge, = republl representatives in the Rainbow fetc, | Monday of the congressional delega- | California, who has ta wants helpers. Her address is 1407 | tions from elght public land states of | Interest In the question Perry place. !the west. The chief proposals to be!less present road con ALLEGE VENALITY | OFFRENCH PRESS Communist Newspaper Pub- lishes Extracts From Rus- sian Secret Archives. 8.—A Parént-Teacher Activities Thix column is conducted by the District of Coly Congress of Mothers and lar- cut-Teacher Associations. Headquarter © Appeals buildiog, 428 5th street north* embes h govern- mental erisis has istent demands the postal, tele | phone and telegraphi employes for n- | creased pay. Chancellor Seipel met From the New York Sun and Globe | threat of a g strike next Mon Sunday school teacher—What kind Ll].’ly by sayving that in such an even of fish did the good Lord divide .'nnoni.']hl, ministry would resign. Negot : | His disciples tions are proceeding, but the gover %01d thas e | Tommy Kriss—Please, teacher, they | ment insists it is © to mect the ruction stand- | must have been holy mackerel. ! demands. of in the include us-' | is very vitally interested Washington schools. Natural Inference. Everybody has broken bits of jew- elry, such as rings, pins, ete, and a splendid way to dispose of them is to drop them into the pot of gold at the Christmas fete. The gold collected in this way will be sold and the sum realized will be used towards the fund for the mothers building. This organization has been for- tunate in securing Mrs. Albert X. Baggs for the general chairman of the Christmas sale. She is the presj- dent of the Force Parent - Teacher Assoclation. and has a keen per- sonal interest in all phases of par- ent-teacher work. Under her able direction the rainbow fete is becoming an event of impor- both nd Measures for expediting transcons tinental highway construction will Owing to the Iliness of the principal | N of the school, Miss Hopkins, the pro- gram. for education w monds School was post Thursday. The pupils were assembled after 1 o'clock and heard an addvess | on the pictures with which the buiid ing is furnished, by Dr. Gertrud : Brigham of George Washington U sity. Dr. Brigham visited ea sroom and spoke to tho after they had returned to seat. The supervising pri the division, Miss Hendley, jent, also a group of special drawing teachers and a number of the moth- ers. The entire program was man- { aged by the Mothers' Club, of which {Mrs. J.H. Fritz s president. The Brightwood Park Tarent- eacher Association met Monday eve- ning. The occasion was u celebration of the fifteenth anniversary of the dedication of the school. Mrs. Mary A. Dilger, the priucipai at the school for more t years. After a short busin ing, which was conducted b BY PAUL SCOTT MOWRER. By Cable to-The Star and th News. Copyright, 1 PARIS. December $.—The French communist newsps Humanite, tapping Russian sccret archives, to- day, publishes alleged revelations concerning the venality of the ¥rench press fn the matter of for- eign aftairs. alleged texts con- cern two pe During the when Russia des opinion of France 10 horrow money Bovernment ms to uted six hundred million franes to certain French newspapers in ten months, including a 10 per cent com- mission taken by certain intermedi- &rfes whose names are not m Japan. according to the Ru yorts, was making awents through its MAKE YOUR GIFT SELECTIONS NOW, WHILE STOCKS ARE COMPLETE. WE’'LL DELIVER WHEN AND WHERE YOU SAY. NO TROUBLESOME DE.- TAILS ABOUT OPENING AN ACCOUNT. Nachmanfurniture (p.lnc \ § cZccounsts Opened _ Penna. Ave. at 8th 8f, Furniture The Gift Worth Giving- ORE people are giving furniture pieces this year than ever before—both sense and sen- timent in that. And what you ought to know about this “Store of a Million Gifts” is that we've a Credit System that puts paying away off into the next year—and sends the goods right up when you say the word! CHRISTMAS TERMS TO MAKE BUYING EASY: For the month of December any person, any- where, can take advantage of these terms: On $10 worth—$1.00 cash, 50c a week On $15 worth—$1.50 cash, 50c a week On $25 worth—$2.50 cash, 50c a week On $50 worth—$5.00 cash, $1 a week Larger amounts in proportion finan- Sxen a1 ot o gold” LAt the oot “of the rain. bow. Mrs. Baggs is HEA M Bacon, an active cmber of the American Wom- en's Leglon and In & number of other ovganizations, among them . belng the Mavflower Soclety, the Colonie] Dames. the Daughters of the Feana. d_Patriots of Amerlea. . the B of Colonial Governors, the Socioty of New land Women an Tian oar the Philadelphia Soclety of - Piaye Pnn oy olano et And_Players. With such.sz general [and Mrs. F. W. Dalin gave plano uelac: n command, th oW fots The membership b as o rainbow feta will fifh srade, Miss Ta Millor, cortainly be'a success in overy sens of the word. Y sense Kimball, supervis- i pros Another Instance Cited. during the gr Russian wmb ropurted to Petro had subsidized the ent results dur h vaikn in Tripoli and that desired favoruble opinion arding the Russian claim to he Dardanches in the peace settle- ment, she would be obliged to employ imilir methods. Commenting on the Humanite pub- At war, The - executive board of th wbia Congress of Mot Teacher Associations wiin 2 the 1 the’ headqua as originally pias ma Christ- | Ing of the sale will meet the {ment and growth tame date and in tho same place, ay | He then pr the committes ia too large to meot |3 i1 in the headquarters room. - The board |fion from & Yications, Quotidien, the organ of the | and the eommitsce iyl 130 pim. | ton. T} “ations, Quotidien, (he organ of the | a e commitice meeting iv caile i‘rench 1oft, expréssed the opinion | for 2:30 pom WRE ollisa tegat that revelafions equally interesting - would result from publication of the #ccret archives of Premier Mussoli of Italy and refreshments Parent-Teaclie . Ak Monday afternoon, it The rainbow fote " e which Miss Davis, the new “thing of bea 0" oy orver,? | Supervising_principal for the newls as the general effect of the decora- | created fourth di ok tions will be a delight to the eye, and | teacher associations. Jjunior h the certain financtal success will prove | Schools and mental tests and me 1 blessing to many otherw destitute | urements. She was followed !“ the hool children, wio will be supplied | president of the District Tarent with shors and other nseded garments | Teacher Association, Mrs. Glles which will be purchaced with the pro- | Rafter, who urged all to partal coeds. It has beeu said that the Amer: ties to make the baz can people are making Christmas 3 |the Ebbitt a success. In the commercial fistival. with the idea of |the Adams association will receiving much more emphasized than | charge games. Mrs. B the Christy it of giving, | was ed president But this comm. the wrong spirit of Christmas certainly not true among the s of the school clubs who form the great eale. com mittee. The real Christmas spirit pre- and the ide of givt: and doing thers is tributes of praise feeling of co-operation s it had made Venality no Secret. The venality of certain elemer the press in practically every country ntal Europe is no secret in circles, but, on the other country reputations ournalistic 0. Generally sp st newspaper largest circu vertising col to live profita sources. while circulation would less by sub tain portion The Petworth Hom. sociation m-t Tuesday IMH odist Church. After a short bu ness sesston, in_which appropriati approximating $110, for plaver equipment, ete. wer: mude, pler, model first-grade ten ducted a_reading lesson witl of her phpils Miss Clara Hicks assistant director of primary work, scribed the new told of its succ Garrels and Mi: { school, oper: nes in m and had the i tures as they screen. At for these are able their own re- he with low rtising, un- of cer- olumns. th of their — THRONGS SEE DRY SQUAD RETURN SEIZED LIQUOR New York B; tnurnntr Gets $200,- 000 Stock Illegally Taken Two Years Ago. Low fete When in the Ebbitt to the public the > natio describe Erown of the crystal room are thrown open Xt Frid at 1 o'clock e that eves of | the visitors will be indeed, of jbeauts.” At one end of the long room ill be toyland, which will Le decorated - 1 all gar colors. On either side of | The Maury Home ai o “entrance to to: will be a huge Tuesds 2| Christmas tree. At the far end of the | Methodist I had gathercd jroom Wwill be the arch of the ruinbow | C. P. C vesterday | JUst over the entrance into the tea |Supervisor the seventh div prohibition | E4rden. Arranged along both sides of | spoke on junior high school L. 1. P B the room will be the booths, each one | Stevens talked on visual education wor! Teprese of the nbow col- community sing, led by ors in the proper sequenc that the leve will receive the general color ef- there two leading toward the real! rainbow. urned vester-| The wishinz trees are to be sele. order of ¥ed dg2 God- fand brought from the country jectea o Leld the of con- | chairmen in charge. X fiscat had been i1l . be loaded with i Johii Dunston.. owne 1s. cach: one tayrant and the lored papers the cellar doo: SRt men re stored When three restaurant mped to thered poli upon cember § Sision Spe who ding. Miss Hen to witness a instead, liquor raid fede $200,000 saw, ai There was prewa | W R, sehm cellar The December bery Parent-Teacher A the first to be held in the | electric lights were installe | featured as_a celebration of th t | Rovert L. F c istant supertr tendent of gratulated the { assoctation on hievement, followed Josept Murphy. Lea , who the necessity it jes in th Dr. E. G. Kimball. supe cipal, also laudes forts and generous cont the lights. after which Knock, first president, gav assoclation’s early hi This splendid 3-pc. Genuine Kroehler Davenport Suite—a suite any home would be proud of; upholstered in fine-grade tapestry in various attractive designs; sofa opens to full size bed; a beautifully designed suite; davenport, large armchair and arm rocker; includes 5145 2 pillows. A real chance at S will be found It st tull of dal Two astonishing Rug bargains—and just in time. for her All-wool Woven Brussels Rugs, pretty and attractive colorings and patterns; Now priced things eve own home ures e membBers and the ill manage i, Park- | it trees, { v, er, Bowen-Small- and Weightman: cakes ard Maury, Jeflerson-Amidon, book shop, Cook. West, Pea- end’ Columbia Junior fruits and vegetables, ervoir, Western High, Jack- fancy 1 stock intact turn of day: Beautiful Console End Tables, in several new patterns. The table shown is in fine dull-finish mahogany; shaped top; 27 inches at used to be. U. S. INTEREST IN SELF PARALLELED IN LONDON | Press So Concerned With Election || No Comment Is ness sessign was heid were Mrs. John W. Manning, Mrs, Genuine All-wool Axminster C. R. Duvall e s e Rugs, size 27x54 18, Moy ONg, NCIES inches; beautiful color effects; izh, c williwear ey 58675 icdiily.. A vesl bargain at... ... . $2-50 PAY CASH WHERE YOU MUST—YOU CAN HAVE YOUR PURCHASES HERE CHARGED ciation. Y welcomed into {sult of the m stercopticon sy purchased for the sc 1 2!, [ be purchased as needed. r .‘a s After the meeting, which pre- Z sided over by Mrs. W. L. ception followed Band fur ments w sang a group of Made on : John nd Kenilwort iglitwood, Burroughs, Brook parcel post, Bryan, Coolidge Speec was prescrves and Buchanan nd Congres: ights; hope chest, Wallach-Towers and Emory-Eckington; candy, Lang- don, Brookland, Monroe and Pet- worth; fortune telling, Force; to Edmonds 2nd Ludiow-Tay- rden, Morgan, Brent-Dent i dancing, ~Eastern h Mrs. Wm. Wolf nith, n and Franklin-Thompson. names added to tha list of chairmen since last week includ. fre. Boswell, Mre. Lo V. Castell, Mrs Pullman. 4 Magrum - Wallach pressed in President Cool- Junior to Congress finds a .for with the exception of wl recounted he point ddrese, 1o ditorial w s been able away from domesti: .o ugh to write & single con o messag All notes for this column must be in the hands of the press «l later than noon on the W ceding the Sunday on whic! appear. Address Mrs. J. N 400 B strect northew! day pre- they are to Saunders, Assoclations week are Monday Teache: to meet during the < engaging Jents of th the rvesult th: Coolidze's pron ont SPEAKER PAYS TRIBUTE T0 WALTER HINES PAGE Dr. Albert Shaw Cl;s‘ses Him asj “Man Who Followed Bent of Own Genius.” ‘The Brent-Dent P Associatio: én_ the Bre; Schoo It is to hé an open mect- ing and the parents and pupils w furnish the _entertainment. wood Park Mother: Coun: social se hall of the Episcopal Church, Sth d streets, 8 p.m. Sub) and Book Tuesday: Franklin-Thompson Par- ont-Teacher _Association, _in the Thompson School, § p.m. The pro- gram committeo in charge of the en- fertainment of the meeting consists of Mrs. F. J. Jackson, Mrs. L B Castell, Mrs. J. D. Battle and Miss Mabel Scott.” Morgan Parent-Teacher Association, 2:45 pm. Dr. Louise Taylor Jones. will &peak on “Health for Schools.” Mrs. Charles Thom will sing, acompanied by Miss Bea- | trice Thom. Wednesda Associatlo The District of Columbia branch_of the Needlework Guild of America do- nated 230 new garments to the clothes conservation _ department. They were delivered at the new head- quarters, 426 Gth street northwest, by the acting president of the guild, Mrs. Chester Swope. The garments consist of dozens of pairs of stockings, un- derwear, bathrobes. cleeping gar- ments, ' hats, mittens and baby sacques. This Exact Secretary Bookcase —a beautiful piece of furniture— cathedral glass doors; mahkoga- nized; nicely designed interior n‘yranxemenl: spacious drawers. rious styles. The $45 piece shown is... You'll be surprised at this bargain—a Beautitul Overstuffed Living Room or Library Suite of three handsome pieces—Ilarge sofa, armchair and arm rocker: full spring construction, with spring $165 edges; new taupe shades. Now priced. .. This Kitchen Cabinet would be appreciated in any home. Large, full size piece, with sliding por- celain éalfle top l;‘l"dnk.“ labor- saving fixtures; sol oak. Get one of these at $33 Give a%Handsome Lamp! This Beautiful Mahoghnized Pedestal Floor Lamp, with nicely lined silk shade, two electric burners. A charming addition $ l 2.50 to any room .. The appointment of Capt. Julius T. Pevser as o member of the board of as he was impelled to do It 8 education is most gratifying to all followed the bent of his own genius | Parent-Teacher associations. He is i Albert Shaw. editor of the |{he Dpresident of the Cook Parent- ol iy Association and is_a vice ncluding RALEIGH, N. Decemt “Here was a man who did his ent of the Congress of Mothers 3 Bryan Parent-Teacl Parent-Teacher Associations and 30 p.m s annual tha “Life and democra TMines Page as the outstandis et of the genlus that r Dr. Shaw's "address presentation to the ‘rait of the late Ame bassador | to Great Britain. The formal pres entation was -made by Frederick AL Hanes of Winston-Salem. i Gov. Morrison in ceiving the por- trait, a copy from the one by Laszlo. declarad, f he were now living .1 am sure he would be made President of this republic.” IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN a “get mes To delight the boy get him one of these automobiles; has all equipment—windshield and deflectors, fender, lights, adjustable steering Wheel gear, bell, 12-inch disk wheels, with 1-inch rubber cushion tires; specdometer, 93 55() stc Get that new Buffet now! This Beautifuf, Large Genuine Solid Oak Buffet, full length irror top, divided silver draw- er, spacious cupboards. An ex- tra well-finished A Bedroom Suite to be proud of. Four beautiful pieces—full vanity with long 45-inch mirror, large dresser, man’s chifforobe with clothes $l 3 D 5 together” | stre 8 its gu The attended. There - and refreshments Sioux Tribe at its meeti appointed w comumitter o act with the general committee of the Hard- | ing Memorial Association | Logan Tri visitation lu great sachem, accompanied by the| great ch s, presented themselves by appearing in military formation. Great Sachem Seiffert was presented by the tribe with a handsome watch charm. the presentation being made by Past Sachem James Madison. Great Junior Sagamore James Me- Cracken gave an interesting talk on the history of the order. The hail was decorated and refreshments were served. Last evening vizitation. The as music | g ning. The Osage Tribe held its| n work of | Ir past great sacl 3 by members of this tribe as a foken of their es-! teem. The hall was decorated for the occasion & refreshments were served. White Eagle Council, No. 4, Degree «of Pooahontas, will hold a box party «n Wednesday evening, December 12, «\ sgrdial invitavion s extended. 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