Evening Star Newspaper, December 18, 1923, Page 10

RECPROGITY WRT TEATIS RECENVED Qarges Instructed to Prepare =Similar ‘One for Commis- | sioners to Sign. Bhieo o ssioness todayiinade pin {v. the t ilar proclama- | the District next forty- tion wil authoriti elght hour without Mary- antil Feb- highways 1 January 1 . Ritchie e, Maryiuna, hority and Suggestions to Women in tary Garges to preparr a stmilar proclamation for the District of Col- | umbia. District officials are watchfully walting for signs on Cu?llol Hill that will presage clear sailing for the District gasoline tax measure. Some attention is being directed at Senator McKellar's statement anent the 5-cent street car fare rider which he threat- ens to add to every District bill com- ing up. An attempt to get this gasoline tax bill exempted from such a rider is expected to be made by persons in Congress interested In seeing the bill go through without a hitch. Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses bave been issued to the ollow O oneets . Bartl and Rernice W. Thacker. ge Datley and iy ot Guantics, Ve, ana Va., and Va. . and Muriel v und Lillian M. Eigin. city und Marisn {1 R. Wilson and Ceretta Abner Nixon and Carrie Johnson. Titinm, A, Tutier and Rosa. B, Deaths Reported. (The following deaths have been reported to I department in the lust twenty-four Frovidence Hos- B st ne. 16 Bryzuf st. n.e, months, Children’s Hos® Charles Franels Knorleine, 4 months, 1221 North Capit er Reed Hospital. Elizabeth’s Hos: - | pital. Janie May Humphrey, 11, 1910 9th st. Edward Johnson, 8 months, 1813 U st. s.e. RESERVE OFFICERS TO MEET. Officers of the 3d Battalion, 320th Infantry, Organized Reserves, will meet e Graham building, 14th 3 night. Lieut. Col. 1 conduct a twe e offic Christmas Gifts for Men SWESNE MEN'S WEAR Practical Gifts for the outdoor man E will appreciate something to wear that will keep him warm and comfortable. Qur H selection of knitted wear is very complete, and you will make no mistake in selecting his gift here. Wool Sweaters And Wool Vests. Our selection includes some very unusual color tones, exclusive with us. $7.50 to $35 Leather Jackets With knitted wool collar and cuffs, for golf and shooting. The most serviceable outdoor gar- ment. $15 Golf Stockings English Golf Hose in a large variety of very attractive color combina- tions. $5 to $12 Wool Mufflers Including the new Eng- lish Cashmere in novelty plaids. $3 to $5 SIDNEY WEST (INCORPORATED) 14th and STEIN-BLOCH G Streets CLOTHES Practical GIFTS from a MEN’S SHOP that he would buy himself! The Gift House for v¢ GIFTS—ELECTRICAL l\n-r\lhmg in the clectrical line that goes into home is to be found here. f the worth-while gifts. Persolators. Washers, omfort of your We list Electric Vibrators. Electric Irons. Electric Toasters. Electric Heaters. Eurcka Vacuum Cleaners u,x any Electric Lamp priced a px, Boudoir Lamps, Junior Floor. advance in the price on ace Potomac Electric Appliance Co. 607 14th St. Phone Main 955 Branch Stors, Wash, Railway & Electrio Bldg., 14th and O Sts., N.W: - THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, Officer Is Bitten And Beaten, But Young Dan Holton Afraid Santa | Blackjack Wins| PERSIA HELD SAFE . FOR U. S. INVESTORS Charles W. Russell Declares Gov- ernment Now Is on a Safe Foundation. Charles W. Russell, former United States minister to Persia, told the students at American University last night that for the first time in that country's history he now advocated the investment of American capital in | Persla. The Perslan government is on a sound foundation, he believes, and considers that such investments would be safe. “Irrigation will bring a great agri- cultural future to Persia.” he said, soil is rich as that of ‘{l\rnh and the climate | factory the raising of sp { crops. and stre all the \\Allr that is nnwln country in territorial , lably larger than Fran combined. It i from north t for the development of ofl fields. The placing of American capital in Persia would make the government still more solid. than- it {8 now and in that way be a great help to the Persian people, who put perfect confidence in the Unitel States—far more than they put in any other nation. “I am sure the United States finan- clal advisers will accomplish a_great work for Persia and the United States economic mission also is sure to prove a great factor in leading to the developing of the nation's re- sources. Krom personal observation and close contact with the people, 1 feel positive that those who take a gloomy view of the future of Persia are making a great mistake.” declar- ed the former ster. NEWSPAPER MAN DIES. E. A. Guthrie Succumbs to Opera- tion. A. Guthrie, Washingfou representu- a number of out-of-town news- He was twenty-five vears His mother was with him at the . The body was taken e, Mo, where the funeral and interment will be tomorrow. Mr. a graduate of the Uni- f jof Missour TUESDAY, DECEMBLR 18 1923, David McFields and Mamie Whitehead, both colored and re- siding at 1614 D street southeast, were having an argument in the kitchen of Gallinger Hospital day, where they are employed cooks, when Charles Buzzell, & cial policemen at the institution, sought to bring about tranquillity He was pounced upon by the on hi$ he piece of from his 80 the lmH\r charge reads. Buzzell was able to retallate, however, by hitting Ma) r the heid ~ with his bla which caused a_wound that hac to be dressed at Casualty Hospital. ‘WINS MANN ACT VERDICT. Maurice Turley has been 3 by a jury in Criminal Divizio charge of violating the was alleged to have taken a six -old girl into Virginia in an au- lmnuhl A similar ¢ Iv- i $2 10-Vd. Bott Longcloth EUTUBUBUE Wmmmmmm@m w i “sura "pleces: 2314 yards long, 60 m. Tien wide; in white, fvory and ecru; in meat floral patterns. s ote I'he ments most in p a much are full satir cuff $25 Fine Silk DRESSES black, navy or bro & B B = E < 1=y B B ) 2 & = L& year and we a shopping, won't last long. terns to select lined pants. H Better Everett Women’s Felt Juliets. A very appreciative gift— {rimmed” Jullets, with leather oles. and II Sorts of BOOKS, 50c and 79¢ ngh ? Horse " 91 98 Toys, 39¢ 350 Shot D-uy AIR RlFLE 51 98 Fine Oak 75¢ Monogram Towels A beavy white $25 High-Luster Bolivia Fur Collar workmanship and quality at lower Manchurian wolf collars, self sitk sti sizes up to 44, Beautitul satin-fuce cantons, bigh- luster satin cantons, The greatest v. because cach suit with two pairs of Sizes Slippers $1.95 Choice 50 Kinds of Medumcl.l 1316-1326 Seventh St. N.W. $2.98 | $4 Lace Bed Sets- Double-bed size spre fteetive Nottingham patterns, with two b mateh, 50c Terry cloth, ad blue “borders r initial, Sisé ches, upsto-dite. gars Fine quality C point of price. - Al | quality nette lined, have large collars; also fine quality wool coats in large fur collar churian Wolf an Sizes up to 44. All itched, etc $16.75 crepes, et wh; sizes 16 to Another Shinment of Three Boys’ 2-Pants Suits| 50c Boxed _Handk’fs, 35¢ e Handkercl attractively: ed design At alue of the dvise early they Four pat- from and $2 Damask Tablecloths, $1.39 quality ; highly mercerized 7 to 16, neat matitched or oliday scalloped. 35¢ Child’s Boxed dek fs, 25¢ novelty colored Size 58364, to the kid- e in a box. Colored Boxed Handk’fs, 50c The New Colored La- dies’ “Handkerchiefs, will mall embroldered work in corner. Three in an attractive box. $2 Nashua -l!lankets, $1.48 for double ure. iy with red stripes aud mo- hair binding o mateh of Men's ade Tan and_Romeo leels: sizes Real Baby’sl COOKING SETS Chai 49 59c Up Steering SLEDS 51'29 to and 69¢ '| Rocker Sl 39 Full Length Fur or Cloth Coats, full lined brocaded cordu- roy ; rich silk rope girdle, sizes to 46; black, $2.75 3 Yds. Long Lace Curtain $1.98 Width, In ' white, $4.50 Indian Blankets 33'25 Large double bed welf-bound border ; thick and double warm ads, in lace ams to size; double NSz aie oney Fur in fine g high luster with s of Man- d Moufflon. $150 “Cinderella” DRESSES %9$2.49 ; satiny finish striped TEDDlES Pink, blue o trimmed: full e Tots' Chinchilla ATS Little Hoss' o Coats, in sizes 1 A Great S-.Ie of Tapestry Portieres In colors of green and red in one and two tones. Sizes 60 and 80x- 108 with fringe. Aan ideal Xmas gift that will be greatly appreciated in any home. At- tractive scroll de- signs, _beautifully and richly blended colors, | $4.98 27-inch Tender $ and Locomotive 3G 208 Well Stocked Corenen 49c¢ OB REF 0l BB S HIS FEARS LIFTED. Ho five rick street, DENIES WIFE'S CHARGES. William A. Schmitt, who for an absolute divorce by I , | Schmitt, has filed an answ. ing the charges of his wi clares she deserted him in M that her suit be d esented by Attorneys \\ hv—l 1. Teurs old, 335 South Pate Alexandria, Va. May Miss Alexandria. Does Santa Claus include Alexan- | driw in his itine That is th. mind of a the nearby cit sent through The Star, have only been divin place this summer and I o; if you pass through Alex Christmas. T was in Washi; @ gas engine d o run the machine, premature explosion of gas threv wrench from his hand and injured h He is represented by Attorneys Casteel, King & Clarke | —_— ‘arolina manufactures the of any of the states. Saks & (Jompany Special Sale of Men’s Lounging Robes and House Coats Really Special Values at Truly Special Prices sued | W M North most tobas Penna. Avenue Seventh Street Genume Oregon Blanket Robes Stnctly all wool, and in a splengid assortment of new patterns; cut long and full; wnh aatm-bound edges and heavy cord girdle. In all sizes. . R o Combination- Robe and Slippers $1 2.50 The Robes are in five different pat- terns—and the Slippers match per- fectly. Robes are well finished and are cut long and full. K3 B X2 Men’s House Coats $6.00 Made of double-faced cloth—gray, brown and blue—striped on reverse side. Regular and stout sizes. Second Floor. Men’s Slippers Men’s House Slippers—Soft Kid; turn soles that are comfortable. Many styles from which to choose. 53 .00 to $5.00 Men’s Felt Slippers; with $1.25 soft Krome soles. p- Men’s Felt Slippers; leather soles . Street Floor. . with Sl .50 A Superb Assortment of Fine Silk Cravats which we add to the Christmas features at 1. Very exceptional value — that type of silk which you’ll recognize as high grade the instant you touch it. A host of pleasing colorings, in new Satiny designs that are effec- tively rich. Street Floor. 3 ° Pippin Poplin Shirts With collar to match $2.85 Plain white and solid colors; shirts that fit perfectly and are quite the fad—which commends them for gifts. Street Ploor. Pure Silk Hose 51 and $2 Both lots represent unusual values. They are perfect quality and full fash- ioned. Black and all colors and all sizes. Strest Floor. % 500 Leather Brief Cases The first we’ve had to sell at such a price— $4.45 Full size—three pockets; extend- able lock, swing handles; strongly sewed and stayed. Black, tan and cordovar. Street Fioor. 5(; Fine Black Gain Cowhide Suit Cases at the special price— $12.75 Their cutstanding feature is their hght weight, but substantial strength. ‘ine hardware; richly lined and padded Street Floor. “’P- \ .