Evening Star Newspaper, December 11, 1923, Page 20

20 COUNGILINFORNED OF NEEDS AT AL Social Agencies Elect John Ihider President to Succeed Noyes. Needs of the District jail and the Gallinger Hospital will be investi- gated by a special committee of the Council of Social Agencles, following & meeting of the council yesterday afternoon at the Raleigh Hotel when conditions at the two insti’ fons were depicted by Mrs. Whitman Cross, George Wilson, Supt. Peak of the jail] and Miss Moran, superintendent of nurses at the hospltal. Aside from belng exercised about &n hour a day, the prisoners at the Jall have nothing to do all day long, | Supt. Peak told the council, in re- spense to questions of members, and when the jail is crowded as ft was are often placed three in & cell ten feet by six. The third occupant is forced to sleep on a mattress on the floor. Miss Moran told tha council that even taxicab men do not know where the Gallinger Hospital is, or how to get there, and that girls are afrald to work there on account of the long, lonely stretch from the street cars. “Go Out Worse.” y 1o con- | ived from ovl, and that y €0 out worse than they come * There is nothing for them to do, Miss Moran continued. and sometimes they break up the furniture. She de- clared there is a great neod of games and other forms of amussment for these unfortunate girls whom they are atterpting to cure of a disease which Is incurable. The night superintendent at the hospital is receiving 350 a month sal- ary, working twelve hours a day, Miss Moran sald. Mr. Wilson, who is secretary of the | Board of Charities, sald workers at the two in Teal missionaries. Sp use of prisoners in th, sald this was nece on account of shortage of funds. He declared that it is even necessary to wait for an act of Congress to ecnable the hospital board to pay an . expert $1,000 to make a survey of the hos- that the itutions are king of the hospital, he NEW COUNCIL HEAD JOHN IHLDER. pital plans and bring the institution, planned ten -ears ago, and just now | building. strictly up to date. Cook Gets $70. Mrs, Cross, reporting to the coun- cil the results of a visit to the insti- tutions, said that the head cook at the hospital receives but §76 a month, preparing 1,000 meals daily. “Many private homes pay more for a cook than that,” Mrs. Cross said, She sald that the ‘patients looked well cared for and the nurses intelligent. The place where the doctors and nurses eat “is not inviting,” she said. The people working at the hospital, Mrs. Cross continued, are true mis- sionaries. She suxgested a com- parative study of the Gallinger Hos- pital With other city hospltals of the country. John Thider was elected president of the council, at the business session pre- . Al ceding the addresses. Goldsmith was elected Newbold Noyes was elected In turning over the president’: Mr. Ihider, Mr. Noyes con, d the council on having selected Mr. Thider. He said that the council has done all that could be expected of it to date, and pointed out that its work has taught Mrs. — Hip length slip-over , blouses of crepe de chine with stunning embroideries 2 or contrast color beading— vivid or conventional sult shades. $8.95. 1216 F Street The Gown of Velvet THE EOVERNVENTLOSES SUT OVER BARGES Supreme Court Refuses to Quash Action Involv- ing $3,800,000. preme Court yesterday in an effort to have quashed a suit won by Edward F. Goltra_at _St. Louls. bv_which he the value of getting together, and showed that things could be done by team play. Mr. Ihlder Responds. Mr. Thider, in response, €aid that there is no plece of work as worthwhile as that of which the council is called upon to take hold, declaring that the cotincll s the agency for the teamwork that is neces: Amendmen: tution were meeting the 1o the council's consti- opted, making the April nual meeting, instead the December session; making it pos: ble for officers elected in May, 1923, and thereafter, to be eligible for a_sec: ond term, and making the officers elected vesterday hold over until May, 925 ‘These amendments were effected 1 officers to have the » consider and work | out their plai d of being forced | to_resume office for two months in the | fall, then to go out of uffice, as under the old plan. Wonders of East India The richest collection of Indian Art and craft ever brought over to this country. Beautiful Christmas Presents Sold at Moderate Prices. { Can be seen from 10 to 5 and lat. by appointment. 1420 Oak St. N.\W Col. 9211 Unusual sweaters of very fine brushed mohair in a new slip-over type with col- lar; full-fashioned shoulders —smart colorings. $15.00. Eloquent of the Winter’s Mode $20-50_$45.00__$50.50 Our showing is quite unusual—especially in these gowns of moderate cost, having dis- tinction which is instant ly appealing! Black, Brown, Jade, Sapphire, Turquoise, American Beauty. Street Dresses are in surplice style—fur edging the l revers, sleeves and tunics, or in straight slim lines, with lace collars, colored pipings and embroideries—side drapings are caught in novel embroidered pockets or shir- ring—long sleeves or elbow lengths. Dinner and Evening Gowns are of both chiffon and plain Salome velvets in simple draped models. Some with beadings of crystal or colored vertical bands or sleeveless, beads, in all-over designs, motifs—shoulder and cap sleeves or Many of these gowns are our own direct importations from Paris—hand- made throughout. All of these are very special in value! Women's Dresses, } J Second Fleor These Coats at $125 % Are Indeed Magnificent.’ 1 Women’s . Misses’ Nothing could be more beautiful than their great collars of the most beautiful of furs, with cuffs and panel trimmings to match — Beaver, WoIf_, Squirrel and Foxes! Nothing could be- finer than the mate- rials—Gerona, Marvella, Tarquina and Arabia! ) The only comparicfin one can make is with coats we have been offering at $150, $175 and $200! And et here they are— secured by great good fortune at a re- duced price—to choose from at only $125° each. You should have one! Women's Coats, Second Floor Misses’ Coats, Third Fioor R EL T ® EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, recovered control of nineteen barges and four towboats which had been turned over to him by the govern- ment 3oon after the world war under a contract which gave him the right to purchase them at thelr ap- Pralsed vatu The barges and towboats, valued at $3,800,000, were constructed by the government for use during the war, which ended before they were put into commission. On the ground that he had failed to operate them as he had agreed, the government ordered their seizure, but Federal Judge Faris at St, Louls {ssued an order directing their return to Goltra. The government contended in the Supreme Court that Goltra's pro- ceedings constituted a sult against the federal government, which could The government fafled in the Su-|only be sued with its own permis- sion, and that it must be dismissed because it had not given its consent. With that view the court disagreed. SAFEGUARD FOR PATENTS. Bills Affect Inventions by Em- ployes of Government. Two bills to make permanent the interdepartmental patents board ap- pointed In August, 1922, to ' make rec- GGG A movements IZED petal- Give now. and buckled farker shad nd pin seal. cl el |1 Conformation VERY nod of the head will be its own confirmation of the flexible conformation to neck collar. will give you. THE TOLMAN L AUNDRY F. W. MacKenzie, Manager 6th and C Streets N.W. 71 for the TOLMAN driver. Swagger bags from Eng- land, with smart flap cl velvet calf in broidery or hand-rolied hems. all-white or touches of colored - hand-embroid- chiefs, hand-printed, rolled hems. $1.00. D. ¢, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, ommendations for handling Inven- tions and patents evolved by govern- ment employes and to safeguard for public use such Inventions. were tramsmitted to Congress yesterday by President Coolldge. The proposed legislation would au- thorize the withholding from patent and placing in a secret file any pat- ent which in the opinion of the Pres- ident would be detrimental to na- iional defense. — In olden times Friday was regarded in Germany as the most favorable day for courtship and weddings. Open Evenings ORDER NOW. ENGRAVED - XMAS CARDS PEARLMAN’S 933 GST.N.W. GEdeal that a TOLMAN.- smooth starched that “yes" nod Phone Franklin leather } soft tans es of Morocco $16.50. Gift articles of universal appeal and at moderate cost. Christmas goods which are really wonderful! Handkerchiefs in a Snowy, Gifty Shower! Many New Designs From France, Ireland, to Jelleff’s they came—exquisite bits of -linen with hand-stitching, lace or embroidery. White linen handker- hiefs, with colored em- delightiul effects, 50¢. Linen. Handkerchiefs, ry. 75C Silk crepe handker- 9 from France; hand- The Gift Ideal From One Woman to Another—Silk Underthings A gift of never-failing appeal. For there is a fascination about their delicately tinted loveli- ness that is irresistible. The Jelleff’s collection is appealing in prices as well.’ Nightgowns, of crepe de chine; beautifully tailored or adorned with laces. $5.90. Crepe de chine chemise, with elaborate trimmings of val laces—rows of it down_the front, around the bottom and top. $5.90. Costume slips that follow the trend of the mode - in colorings— and a colorful Christ- mas gift as well. Of radium silk, cvepe de chine, metal cloth; in slim, straight lines. $5.00 to $16.50. cose the linen—tailored or with real lace; round co. and smart deep cuffs. and $3.95. 1216 F St. NW. Our Christmas Goods Are Lovely Madeira,” Switzerland and Ostrich feather fons—a 3§ fans with single fluffy Plume, $6.50. . Flexible rhine- stone bandeaux for even- $1.00 to $2.00. ‘w.:}% This hriétmas We Have Plenty of GOLD STRIPE SILK STOCKINGS Every size—in all thosg beautiful street and evening: shades for which these Stock- 1923, a perfect gift expression-— Lenox China (] There are many artistic and appro- priate patterns in the famous LENOX CHINA —we illustrate two of the popu- lar ones---*‘Ming”” “Colonial.” —the Colonial The Exclusive Washington Exhibition of Lenox China is contained in our GOLD CHINA ROOM—second floor. Service Plates make distinctive gifts. DULIN&MARTIN 2 115~117 F Strect and 1214 ©w 121 & Street, Hours: 8:45 to 6:00 o J@@ @ @@ @2@ @ [ SOOCERDEEEECCEEOCEEEEAESCCER0SCEEE0R0R8E0 b New collar and cuff sets of popular cream colored trimmed Never so interesting and attractive as now— with assortments of % Centemeri Gloves— Hundreds Have Bought Them Already! Your friends will appreciate them for gifts because of their good wearing qualities. You will appreciate them, too, because of the slight drain on your Christmas purse. Umbrellas with imported handles — carved and painted woods and trans- parent colored bakelites to match the beautiful silks, $10.50. Centemeri strap-wrist kid gauntlets, soit and pliable. Several colors. $4.50. Centemeri_Bandalettes " two-clasp French ‘kid gloves, contrasting welts % and backs; white with o souh black, black with white tonestie $325. —three stick ; bracelet Colorful bou- tonnieres to add the fntsh- o® Fur-Trimmed Gaunt- let Gloves for motoring; gray, mocha or brown cape skin, $650 to $10. collar, 35c, s0c, 75c. Gift-Like—~for They Are Oh So Warm, and Yet So Charming Jelleff’s warm robes and negliges in a color- ful array—a gift to delight the feminine heart. And prices make giving quite as pleasant as re- ceiving—even when one buys to give one’s self! ST 2 3 U Beacon blanket robes, with long roll coliar and fancy bindings. $5.90. Quilted satin robes. with warm lamb’s woo! interlining; soft pastel colorings. $19.50. Boudosr caps to match the negligees. Val. laces, with em- broidery, ribbons and tiny French flowers. $1.00 to $2.95. Dainty camssoles of crepe de chine or satin. Tailored styles — flesh color and white, $1.95. Cozy, warm corduroy robes, with self ruch- ings. Two = attractive styles. In pratical color- ings. $10.00. ings are noted. So if you come now, you can secure just exactly what you wish. These Are Silk Stockings That Wear Silk 100% pure and Regular weight —fine cotton hems. 5200 protected from ruinous “runs”: so often caused from garter-clasp cuts, by the patented Gold Stripe. =S 5 Regular weight —all-silk hems, Chiffon weight —fine cotton hems. §225. 273, Don’t put off buying your Gold Stripe Silk Stockings! Exchangeable after Christmas if the size is not right.