Evening Star Newspaper, December 23, 1923, Page 11

=S THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. O, DECEMBER 23, 1933—PART 1. CHARGES DROPPED |D.C.BUYS 2500000 (Greates Hero o IN 63 DRY CASES Police Urged to Utmost Care Choosing Aids in Collect- -ing Evidence. A recommendation that members of the police. foree be advised to use the utmost dfscretion {n selecting agents to buy liquor was contained In a Teport submitted to Commissioner Ovster by police officials who fuves- tigated ihe dropping of sixty-three prohibition cases in Police Court. The report was made by Superintendents Pratt and Eva: on any member of the police department orof the Internal revenue bureau in connection with the necessity for nolle prossing these pending prosecu- tipns. The police officials reported that Assistant District Attorney David Hart told them there were 475 liquor cases pending on December 10 and he was Instructed to take Immediate steps to clear the docket, either by trial of cases ready for prosecution or by dropping those in which suf- ficlent evidence was lacking, In pursuance of those instructlons Mr. Hart sald he found it necessary to nolle pros sixty-three cases be- ibility of securing | timony of dis- credited witnesses or to the failure to find material witnesses to testify. Inspectors Pratt and Evans report- @d that Mr. Hart told them the judges have indicated their intention of giv- ing possibly three days a week to the trial of liquor in order that ac- cused persons ¢ be assured of prompt h Discuss Conditions, In conclusion, the police officers’ re- port said: “In view of the conditions found to have apparently justified the action taken in these cases, It is recom- mended that members of the depart- ment engaged in the enforcement of the Volstead act again be instructed to use the utmost discretion in select- ing such agents to be used in the purchase of liquor as they may be assured of securing as witnesses when wanted for the trial of such cases In court, as it is not belleved that the ends ‘of justice are met by | making numerous arrests and filing charges against citizens that ‘cannot be sustained when called. for trial.” THE WEATHER | the achools where the children had CHRISTMAS SEALS| Association Headquarters in Report Shows Big Gain Made in Receipts. Like the little drops of water and the tiny grains of sand, which in the old school primer rhyme, “make the mighty ocean and the pleasant land,” 80 In power are { g the little penny Christmas seals, through their very general use by th nerous Wash- ngton as a means of enabling the Washington T u- berculosis Asso- ciation to carry on through 1924 lta oity - wide campaign for health and against disease along pre- ventive and educational lines, Yesterday the headquarters of the association, at 1022 11th street north- west, reported a big gain in its cash receipts from the scal sale, indicat- Ing in round number a total of 2,600,- 000 seals bought and paid for. A £ood part of the day's Increase came | from the returns of several more of co-operated i the selling. Two public s chool divisions so re- sal 50,852 seals in the nine scho her division, or $508.52. Miss Anita Turner, making the first return from the Miner Normal School, sent in cash for 7,600 seals sold, or $76. But the s still on there and a final report is vet to be made. From the Mount Vernon Seminary 13,000 seals was reperted and cash for them was turned in. ! One of the important parts of the | Association received an imaginary in- spection by no less distinguished a Kuest than Santa Claus himself yes- terday, when the boys and girls of | the Stevens fresh-air class, at 21st and K streets, gave an original | Christmas play and lunch. i Santa, in the person of one of the older boys, properly costumed, was | work carried on by the Tuberculosis |\ Notable Career as Soldier By the Associated Preas, INDIANAPOLIS, December 22.—The United States Army today lost its great. est hero. Master Sergt, Samuel Wood- signated by Gen. J. J. Pershing e outstanding American soldier in the world war" and the possessor of ten military decorations, was retired with full military honors at Fort Ben- Jamin Harrison here. Sergt. Woodfill stood at rigid atten- tion In & dreary rain and heard him- self mustered out of the Army, after twenty-two years and five months of service. A part of the 11th Infantry, & battalion of the 3d Field Artillery and the 5th Tank Platoon, 600 men in all, presented company front when Brig. Gen. Dwight E. Aultman, commanding r at Fort Harrison, read the ecita- tion which put an end to Sergt. Wood- fill's military service. Held Highest Rank. iDy the saorifice of Muster Bergt. George T. Sewell, who was temporarily reduced on December 10, Sergt. Wood- fill was permitted to be promoted to the highest non-commissioned rank in the Army, to be retired. The rank carries with ‘it ‘retirement pay of $133.76 a month. 4 During the retirement ceremonles, John R. Quinn, national commander of the American Legion, and officers of the fort congratulated Sergt. Woodfill and also Sergt. Sewell for thelr sacrifices. Sergt, Woodfill is a member of the Bently Post of the American Leglon at Cincinnati. “No, I feel that I have performed my duty to my government' sald Sergt. Woodfill when asked if he had any regrets at leaving the serv! “If there should be another war, how- fon, Miss L. L. Marshall and Miss L. V. Grimage. It would be helpful, it is stated, if all persons who have received seals by mail and huve not yet responded would send in the cash for their pur- chases, or return any seals not taken, using the atamped and addressed en- velope sent with the allotments. private achool for girls, the sale of | N $130 | R § 13 § ] g i 3 i & @ ; f War Ends pike, Fort Thomas Ky, where his wife awaits him. Sergt. Woodfill .was named _the reatest hero of the world war by &en. Persiing ‘when he ploked the representative of the infantry in the bodyguard of honor at the burial of the Unknown Soldier. DESTROY. $350,000 LIQUOR UNIONTOWN, Pa.. December 22— The destruction of whisky, wine, beer, moonshine and alcohol, valued at $350,000 was begun today by Sheriff I 1. Shaw, under a court order. The liquor, stored in the basement of the courthouse and in the state police barracks at New Salem. was confiscated during the term of Sheriff Shaw, who goes out of office on Jan- CUBA-SOUTHERN RESORTS s oy 0 Trains Daily — s Limied . B30 alad l"'.h‘-llil- ((Ifl Section) 15 p.m. Havena Ind Section) :ll = ps. Florida Special (Effuct.bc 31) 12:35 a.m. Const Line Fla. Mall Y 16 s.m. Winter Tourist Tickets, at reduced fares, now on sale, dlo'lns - Umit June 18, A Atlantic Coast Line ‘The Standard, Railroad of the South Address GFO. P. JAMES, G. P. A. 1418 H St. N.W.,, Washingts Telephone Main 7500 uary 1 next. The court declared the liquor “contraband” and forfeited it to the county, with an order for its fmmediate destruction. (pepeRERrYEy || i .o Any 6-Reom House Wired for $60.00 Including Bath, Halls and Basement RALPH P. GIBSON 2217 14th 8t. N.W. Col. 5210 'otomac 1528 Night Bervice—Potemac 1885, umbla. 5310 1012 H St. N.W. 2nd Floor pEL Pl (e O T Colds, Like the Poor, Are Always With Us For the quick relief of a cold try RUDI-LAX At Brock & Dickens’ Drug Store 4th end H Sts. N.E. The Gala Events of n BRERERRRRERRIRVZRRRERRERE Store of Practical Qi "TANSBURGH S PROTAFR Y, . Ffor Christmas Coe 209 Off Sale In Time To Save You Money On Gifts NSTEAD of making this lower pricing after the Christmas buying, as is customary, we’re offering this reduction tomor- row, that you-may save on splendid gifts. “Don’t miss these savings! S«iun-top Mesh Bags, formerly §4.95 to $12.95. Reduced to $3.96 to 1 0.36. . Desk Sets, formerly $6.95 to $24.95. Reduced to $5.56 to $20.04. Shaving Stands, silver plated, for- merly $3.50 to $13.95. Reduced to $2.80-to"$11.16. Book Ends, formerly $5.95 to $9.95. Reduced to $4.76 to $7.96. Silver Dresser Sets, formerly $5.00 to $19.95. Reduced to $4.00 to $15.96. Cloth Brushes, sterling silver backs, formerly $3.00 to $5.95. Reduced to $2.40 to $4.76. Diamond Rings, formerly $14.95 to $35.00. Reduced to $11.96 to $28.00, $1.00 to $7.95. Reduced to 80c to Diamond Brooch Pins, formerly $6.36. $19.00 to $36.00. Reduced to $14.40 Poker Sets, formerly $3.50 to $4.95. to $28.80. Reduced to $2.80 to K‘% Diamond Scarf Pins, formerly Drinking Cups in Cases, formerly $8.95 to $24.00. Reduced to $7.16 to $1.50 to $2.00. Reduced to $1.20 to $19.20, $1.60. Diamond Cuff Links, formerly Pullman Slippers, formerly $1.69 $19.25 to $31.00. Reduced to $15.40 to $295. Reduced to $1.35 to $2.36. to $24.80. Women's Fitted Cases, formerly Fancy Imported Beads, formerly $11.48 to $22.50. Reduced to $9.19 595 to $20. Reduced to $4.76 to to $18.00. $16.00. Bridge Pads, formerly $1.75. Re= Ivory, Shell and Amber Dresser Sets boxed, formerly $8.75 to $64.50. Reduced to $7.00 to $51.60. Party Bags, formerly 50c to $2.95. Reduced to 40c to $2.36. Back Dusters, formerly 69c fo $100. Reduced to 55c to 80c. Perfume Novelties, formerly $1.00 to $295. Reduced to 80c to $2.36. Silver-plated Hollow Ware, entire stock. Formerly $1.00 to $45.00. Reduced to 80c to $36.00. Men's Fitted Traveling Cases, for- merly $295 to $995. Reduced to $2.36 to $7.96. Men's Military Brushes, formerly For District of Columbla and Mary- | 3uPPosed to have stopped oft & while s e jon his way to Europe by airship. He - . JeoaRain bl ,;w‘g;‘:::”uknd the other puplls various per- o winds, becoming northswest. ! tinent questions about why the win- | For' Virginia—Rain &nd colder to-dows were kept wide open, the mean- day; tomorrow and Tuesday, fair; iNE of the charts on the wall giving Norma Pearls, half off. “Formerly duced to $1.40. $5.95 to $28.00. Reduced to $2.95 to Clocks. in Leather Cases, formerly $14.00. $10.50. Reduced to $8.40. Perfume Burners, formerly $4.00 Medicine Bottles in Leather Cases, fresh southwest, shifting to north- | est Virgipla—Rain and colder today; tomorrow and Tuesday, fair. 3 Records for Twenty+Two Houm. Temperature—Midnigh! i i 4 am, 55; 6 am, 54; 8 5 H ; 12 noon, m., 56; ! i 6 pm., 53; 8 p. i 9. t. 56.9; lowest, 49. e _humidity—s8 8: 8 p.m., 99. 11 (8 p.m. to 8 pm. Hours of sunshine, 0.0. Per cent of passible sunshine, 00. Temperature same date last year— Highest, 44; lowest, 25. Tide Tables, (Furnished by United States coast and geodetic survey.) Today—Low tide, 2:31 am. and 2:32 pm.; high tide, 8:12 a.m. and $:22 p.m. Tomorrow—Low tide, 3:13 a.m. and 3:14 p.m.; high tide, 8:62 a.m. and| 9:02 p.m. The Sun and Moon. Today—Sun rose 7:24 a.m.; sun sets 4:50 p.m. Tomorrow—Sun rises 7:24 a.m.; sun seta 4:50 p.m. Moon rises 5:31 p.m.; sets 7:20 a.m. Automobile lamps to be lighted one-half hour after sunset. Weather in Various Citles. —Temperature.— Precij Max. Min, lon. Duluth, El Paso, Tex, Galveuton, Te: Los Angeles, Toulavilie, Pittsburgh. Portland, Me. Portiand, . Lake C the Individual weight records and the object of the school as a whole. ‘To each of the questions the pupils gave original and_illuminating an- swers, showinz that they under- stood clearly what they were there for. namely. to regain normal welght ;land keep in hest posaible condition to develop health and to ward off { N disease. Prizes were awarded for! those having the best records, and | presents were given to all. Besides | he teacher In charge of the clas t ; | Mrs. District school health officer; Mrs. E. Smith, president of the parent- teacher association; Assistant Super-. ' intendent and Mrs. G. 8. Wilkinson, | J. C. Nalle of the tenth division, Dr. fontgomery of tha thirtasnth ) ;};t Your . Christmas Trees From the Christmas Forest 14th and T Sts. N.W. One or a Thousand The very thing— a Brownie This easily-worked, East- man-made camera is just what your youngster wants. And Brownie prices start at $2.00 so he can have one. Bring your youngster in and see if hiseyes don'tglisten at the very sight of these splendid pic- | ture-makers. Autographic Brownies $9.00 up IN 7 N Z WY, W N, N % 7% % 7 8-light, complete with cord and plug, ready to attach... $1 020 2ifie Dl as IVES ELECTRIC TRAINS Regular Price, $7.00 My Price, $4.95 JOHNC.RAU 524 12th St. N.W. Franklin 5457 Opea Evenlsgs Until 8 0'Clock AVAILABLE IN The Evening Star| Building S portme, bright o $42.50 a month Two court rooms, be leaddnxlyor-n-w Each $35 a month Apply 621 STAR BUILDING Phone Mair 5000, Br. 3 - Exit ! ) Men S e Felt Moccasin Sligficrs —- so luxuriously comfortable. Regu- lar $1.25 and $1.50 grades, in a “last minute” sale at 95¢. Men’s Good Quality Tan Leather Opera Everett and Romeo Slippers at Men's High - grade Leather - lined House- Slippers, handsome styles...$5 P for WOMEN Party Slippers Flowered Silver Cloth Flowered Gold Cloth Dlue Velvet Rose Velvet Black Velvet i Many of them trimmed § with silver or gold kidskin Wonderful Slippers for Joyful Occasions! Christmas Slippers ! N Women s Gaily colored quilted sateen and ribbed Corduroy Boudoir Slip- pers—the gift “she” will love. And at 95c—great value! Womer? Felt Ju- liets; ¢'bbon trim; flexible ‘eather soles; soft and warm..$1.45 several Last Minute Gift Suggestions from the Hahn “Stocking Shops” Women's All-silk Chiffon or Lace- clocked Heavier- weight Allsilk g9 75 03 69 95 Stockings ....-- A * Special Values in Women’s Thread Silk or Chiffon Street and Eve- $1.95 ning Hosiery - . Special Sales Silk, also Silk-and-fiber Stockings in black g7 and $1.35 65¢ to $1.50 en’s “Phoenix” and “Onyx” Silk Socks.... Men'’s Silk—and-;vvool,‘ ;lsn:?nvy im- ted English ool & %‘:’n:fl Hose $1 to $2.50 ‘Boys' and = Girls’ “School-proof” Slocking, moediem O 389,500, 3¢ Children’s Rolled-top ' Sports - Socks, insolid colors or N3 55 40 $1.95 We wish you, one a.nd lu. a Merry Christmas! “Gro-Nups” Shoes for Young Folks Boys’ “GRO-NUPS” * School *and Dresf $4.50 and $5 Misses’ and Children’s “GRO-NUPS” Dress and School o .lknr;ctive ;.gnle . olored - to oes for little lopts $1.45 to $4.50 St. Nick Red-top Rubber Boots for little boys and 32 95 and 3345 BII asivoiviins o= BGirh_;_ Danfiing.Academy, also Hard ox Toe ancing Slippers .... 32.25 to “50 Children’s Puss-in-boots Felt Bootees, in Blue, American Beauty or Brown with picture collar. Sizes to 13 85¢ Boys' Storm Kin, Rubber Boots .... Cor. 7¢k & K Sta. 414 9¢h St. “City Club Shop” 1914-16 Pa. Ave. 1318 G Se. 233 Pa. Ave. SEE, to $10.00. Reduced to $3.20 to $8.00, Ebony Military Sets, formerly $1.95 to $12 Reduced to $1.56 to $10.36. Manicure Rolls, formerly $1.50 to $7.50. Reduced to $1.20 to $6.00. Including Daniel Green X Comfies and Lansburgh & Brother Special Slip- pers. savings. fortable. Ideal gifts and unusual values. BARGAIN TABLE—MAIN FLOOR A New Switch for Your Christmas Coiffure, $3.95 OW that all your presents are bought, think about your own appearance and invest in a new switch to give you a new and beautiful headdress for the holiday sea- son. " = They are of long, luxurious hair, -in all shades, including gray. ‘Our attend- ants will take pleasure in suggesting becoming ways to arrange your hair, THIRD FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER Last Minute Needs ; for the Christmas Dinner E Christmas Dinner will be a happy event even for the busy housewife and the cook, if there are plenty of bright, new uten- sils to work with. Choose these at de- cidedly economical prices. Brown Mixjng Bowl Sets, nest of Saucepan Sets, heavy aluminum ..... Windsor Covered Pots, 6-qt., heavy aluminum . ..8% Rice Bollers, aluminum, 2-qt. size...98c . BIXTE FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER jOUR of the best liked styles in Slipper Avenue, three of them Lansburgh & formerly $2.95 to $595. Reduced to $2.36 to $4.76. Handbags of leather, silk, velvet and beaded, formerly $12.50 to $49.75. Reduced to $10.00 to $39.50. STREET FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BEOTHER Sale of Beautiful Gift Slippers L ? Formerly $1.45 and $1.95, Four Good Styles as sketched. Real Op- portunity! Brother specials with rubber heels, the other the famous Daniel Green Com- fies, all reduced for this eve-of-Christmas sale. a boon to last-minute shoppers who can fill many gift needs at remarkable SECOND FLOOR—LANSBURGH & BROTHER Gift Slippers Reduced to Attractive quilted satin moccasins and felt moccasins, both styles with cushion sole, soft, warm and com- Hard and Filled Candies, 39c Ib. HESE pure, delicious candies are m the favorites at Christmas, and their goodness and the high qual- ity of the materials used in their making, enables little folks to eat aplenty without causing parents anxiety as to the results. Get them at our conveniently located candy department—First Floor. Novelty Furniture 25% Off TTRACTIVE Gift Furniture will not only fill that last-minute want, but will net you a great saving if you buy at these Christmas Eve reductions. Humidor Tables, Poker Sets, Stands and other pieces, all of nicely finished wood. New England Hand-Hooked Rugs ?uaint and distinctive designs in rich colorings that will beautify any room. Every one of these rugs is made by hand, and there are no two alike. Choose that needed rug from this spe- cial group. FIFTH FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER