Evening Star Newspaper, December 16, 1923, Page 16

/ 16 : ____THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, DECEMBER 16, 1923—PART 1. LUMBER INDUSTRY [ 725 GA FOVAGEURS. BROKE, | Yueveceseneseteseseostsesemeseueneimumtemmesrumserevsusecss o INI]["!S_E_S_IAX EUT 905 Seventh Letter to Mellon Says Move Is Necessary to Increase Prosperity. Speaking for the entire lumber in- dustry, John W. Blodgett of Grand Rapids, Mich, president of the Na- nal Lumber Manufacturers' Ass: in a letter vesterday to Se of the Treasury Mellon gav lorsement of the pro- vosed tax reduction program. Adop- tlon by Congress of the Mellon tax he sald, will mean greater prosperity. “Reduction of the tax rates on earned incomes is simply a_matter of equity.” Mr. Blodgett said. “There can be no question that the govern- ment, as a matter of common justice, must’ lower the levies now imposed on what a man earn his_labor. Lower tax a4 incomes would Increase s of those of moderate incomes, with the re- uld be put ¥ would for other n “Money | ments in bonds of states and municipalities “If Congress lowers the surtax r: it will remove one of the chief pediments to progress in transpo tion and other large industries’ b declared. “Larger investment in the raflroad Industry and other leglti-| mate industries is necessary to keep | pace with the country needs. Thi, not likel: capital is driven Into tax free s ritles by the present prohibitiv Mr, Mellon as head of duced th. doliar t world ov duce the burden of the people of the United States, WINS MENTAL HONORS. John A. Sheil Makes Highest Score in Alpha Army Test. John A. Sheil made the highest score in th pha army intelligence test, given by Dr. Brockbank of the * evening school, iast night. His average of seventy-fiva words a minute for fifteen minutes with less than five errors. Dr. John A. Ryan of University will give a s tures on ‘‘Co-operation ment Ownership,” begin; “We Fit the Head” | Want a New Hat? , Tired of the Old Il One? Every Winter Hat Reduced ZIMMERMANN 1307 Connecticut Ave. We cordially invite you to call and make your selections early. Julius H, Wolpe’s Jewelry Stores 1402 New York Ave. 14th & R Sts. N.W. Artificial Posrls, 24-in., Indestructi] i s ] atorias, sharp, Parker and Sheaffer Penoils, Dismond Ring, 86100 carat per. foct .00 10 and 18 ‘carat Solid ‘Gold Blogs, .00 'up Beautiful Aquamarine, Amethyst, O; and Dixmend Finger Rings$10 Platinumtcp Flexible Bracelst, o ol fisins o i = fim:\rl g\l. Gold _Fi . $18, ‘White Goid ‘Bar Pin . l-\huThml Eight-day w’u 9. Imitstion X Amber, Shell and Taiin Tollet Bote.rer $6.00 to 945, COLOREDLABORER Strange types of voyageurs are passing through Potomac Park tour- Ist camp these days, and stranger still are predicaments which some of these “tin canners” are facing. As a matter of fact, it was learned yes- terday, those In charge of the camp have actually been forced to provide free food and free gasoline for some of the “tin canners” from the south- | land to keep them on their way. And these.are heading north, in spite of wintry winds, to look for the work they are unable to obtain in the Young fellows with all their earth- | wre of them for the w are coming . | into the open road agaln early next MLLEDINGAVEIN | Buried in Earth Collapse and Dies After He Is Ex- cavated. Caught in a mass of f m an exca northwest, a colored laborer, er, but died while on | orgetown University Hospital ‘ Mills and a gang of laborers were | digging a foundation for a house. He was in the excavation when it |3 suddenly buried. gave way and . he. was While fellow workmen made | frantic efforts to dig the imprisoned | - {man from the earth a call was sent jto No. 12 engine consin avenue, and police station for aid. By the time the fire apparatus are | rived the workmen had succeeded in | clearing the earth from about the | man’s head. The firen under the | direction Capt. H. B arker, and | the police, directed by Sergt. Marks, | succeeded in removing Mills from the | earth. mpany, on Wis- 0 to the =ub T CANADA CROP VALUE DROPS. 1 OTTAWA., iber 15.—The total ' Ca for 19 bureau of stat o d with § 670 in 19: found at the tourist camp yesterday, | and are going back to where win- | ters are real winters, even if you do have to work to keep warm. i “Yes,” smiled the concessionnaire in | charge of tho camp today, “soms of these fellows are a bit hard up, We've | been able to hand out o few gallons ' of gasoline and a few bites to eat| to them now and then, and only last night we fed not only an automobile | free of charge, but also its two occu- pants. “You wouldn't think it, would you now. but there's as many heading north through here every day as is going south. It's just about a fifty- fifty break. But its generally those who are coming up from the south. here they must be having a spell | ¢ hard times, who are in need of ood and gas.” The tourists generally put up over night at the camp and (hen move on morning. 1,000 GALLONS SEIZED. Report Covers Intoxicants Confis- cated Here Within Week. Members of the vice and dry en- forcement squads in the several po- lce precincts the past-week confls- cated more than 1.000 gallons of intoxicants, including some real whi Much of the “stuff” selzed, was colored alcohol and gin. Several automobliles atoxication, 156, tors of the I <y ine p driving auto- o influence of Usual LUCKNOUGH Quality Ga. Ave. Plke, turn right Sligo, stralght on at Colesville to LUCK= NOUGH Orchards, Ednor, Md. Note: So'd out on Stayman's. 1120 Vermont Ave. " Little table d’hote $1.00 Regular table d’hote $1.50 Main 8980 Cold Weather S-A-L-E of Auto Accessories, Suitable for Christmas Gifts Radiator & Hood Covers Hood and Radiator Cover Complete Ford—All Models Sale Price $3.25 Chevrolet, Superior . Dodge, 1923 .. Studebaker Special, 1923. 6.75 Buick Six, 1921-23 ..... Other Makes at Special Reduced Prices Ford Special Bumpers, Double Bar—Regularly $15.00 Special Sale Price, $11.75 Ford Pedal Parts, Special at 90c Side Windshields Bevel plate glass with spring shock absorbers; 8x18 size— will fit any medium priced car. Regular Price, SPECIAL, $107 We invite your inspection of our ° Made By the Crawford Company 1dst Price 5450 Sale Price List ... $525 . $7.00 6.00 8.00 9.00 6.75 9.00 complete stock of Auto Robes, Car Heat- ers, Cigar Lighters, Spotlights and other useful Christmas Gifts. PHONE MAIN 67 INCORPORATED Automobile 13th and Eye Necessities Streets N.W. Distributor—Republic Grande Tires, U, S. Royal Cords, Silvertown Cords é gfi’ : g ; g g : g §. A g g : § Tea Wagon A giit worth while that will give pleas- ure in_service—mahogany-finish—drop- leaf design—rubber-tired Ty e 519,50 Artistic Table Piece Artifictal frutt in decorated wicker basket. wRIGHT Glass Bottom Serving Trays, 85¢ China Doll Boudoir Lamps, $2.95 French Doll Lamp, with silk skirt on wire frame. Most ex- quisite. ) ‘Combimtion Book Trough and End Table One of these convenient articles will answer the gift question most satisfac” torily. Finished in ma- $8 50 hogany Phone Main 167 — T : e WRIGHT e Always Right"m Quality and Price® St. NW. . Practical Christmas Gifts—the Story in Pictures Secretary Bookcases, $39 to $165. Ouwerstuffed Armchairs, $37.50 to $95.00. Cabinet Smoking Stands, $3.75 to $32.00. Distinctive Floor Lamps, $14.95 to $75.00. Artistic Bridge Lamps, $13.75 to $45.00. Gate-leg Tables, all sizes, $21.00 to $55.00. | No.7. t snet, $19.75. No.8. Separate Vanity Dressers, $ Cedar Chests, large assortment, $13.75 to | Solid Mahogany Martha Washsngton Cab- ‘ | 0.9. $48.00. No. 10. Artistic Book Ends, $3.50 to $5.00. 4-Piece Two-Tone Walnut Bedchamber Suite Don't fail to inspect this unusually fine suite, as shown—vanity dresser, chifforobe, 45-inch dresser and bow- foot bed. Workmanship of high caliber, Christmas Special wodessmsiosiepinesis Wall Mirror A pretty mirror for the small, narrow, empty wall space. 51.00 ‘ Polychrome reed. finish frame $169-0 Doll Go-Carts These Doll Carts are care- fully made of durable ‘fiber The metal wheels have rubber tires.’ : $7.50 to $14.50 o) - Convenient Credit Arrangements---The Same as Any Other Good Store | decorated metal stand | Ffor the Family All Mohair Overstuffed Living Room Suite A Gift “SUPREME"—only waiting your selection! We are proud to offer this suite— you'll be proud to own it. A suite of rare design and quality wor manship. Color combina- tion of rare beauty........ 10-Piece American Walnut Dining Room Suite Choice of Sheraton or Tudor design—a suite of great loveliness you will be proud to call your very own. Consists of oblong table, wood panel -china cabinet, $ 00 enclosed server, 54-inch buffet . and six genuine leather seat chairs to match. Special Jardiniere Housts of Artistic Stand Artistically shaped— | i | | { Smoking Stands For the man of the family what could be more appropriate than a “Smoker.” This one finished in mahogany, with small $4 95 drawer and ash tray —just the thing for the | indoor potted plant. $2.95 B B R S R S R B S N S S S A S G S S S A R S A N B S S S A N S S RS R R R S S S N A S 5O S A S S A SO SRS A IA IR IAIGN (A KARIFASATASASASERN