Evening Star Newspaper, December 24, 1923, Page 3

" BSHOP REVEALS BAPTITERY PLANS Describes Octaganal Building To Be Constructed at- National Cathedral. Plans for the baptistry at the Na® tlonal Cathedral were revealed today by Bishop Freeman as the local cam- paign workers met this afternoon ‘at their “victory luncheon™ at the Wil- lard Hotel to make the final reports in the campaign to raise the Dis- trict's share of the $10,000,000 needed to complete the building of the Ca- thedral. . The. campaign began De- cember 14and to date nearly $1,000,000 have been ralsed. The baptistry, of Indiana lime- Stone, {s to be an octugon-shaped building and will be a fine example of the best type of that form of bullding belonging to the thirteenth and fourteenth centurfes. With its £roined vaulting, the exquisite tracery of the windows and the beautiful Jordan font as the central contents of the bullding, it promises to be one of the most admired parte of the Cathedral. Thirty-five feet in diam- eter. it would stand perfectly well ac 4 detached buflding. although- it iv an Integral part of the Cathedral, rich in symbolism and lofty meaning. Architecturally, the type of the bap tistry is to be, in detail, of an oc- tagonal shap often scen, with & single central piilar, with the ribs of the vaulting branching out from it in different directions. The chap- ter house of Wells Cathedral, Eng- land, is # good example of this type, but the Laptistry at the Washington Cathedral wili probably follow the great example of the chapter house at York Cathedral, in which the cen- tral pillar is wanting because of its place being taken by the monumental statue of Christ, the central feature of the Jordan font Position Symbolical. The position of the baptistry near the western entrance of the cathedral will have profound ecciesiastical sig- nificance. As with every other por- tlon of the great structure, the very ctones will teach lasting religious leswons. It shows from this position that by regencration persons enter the church and become Christians. The deep and capacious font will signify the symbolic burial in bap- tlem with Christ. Reing of stone, it attests the fact that Christ is the rock from which fows the living waters of redemption. Nearby in the baptt be the seven beautiful windows of rich and deeply stained glass, typify- ing in number the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit. The figures in the designs of the windows will be of saintly forms, each in his own fair niche and all ‘endowed with the same Doly repose. In these 1t groups 1 be pictured the pany of the aposties fellowship of the prophets,” as well as the shining band of confessors, “the jubilant chorus of virgins; kings who have given np their earthly glo- ries for a heavenly crown and bishops who have given in a glad account to the Bishop and Shepherd of Souls.” The baptistery wiii contain the Jor- dan font, so called because it i3 lined v-to-be will the goodly WORMLEY HONORED - BY RANDALL SCHOOL Teachers and Employes Present Principal With Brief Case. G. Smith Wormley, principal of the Randall Junior High School, was {glven an impromptu testimonial to- day by the teachers and employes of that building. The principal was pre- sented with a brief case his name embossed thereon, the presentation being made on behalf of the faculty by Miss Esther L. Butler. Free ex- pression in testimony of the princi- pal's unusual merit In democratic administration and in fairness- and impartiality was volced by each of the teachers in turn. Mr. Wormley replied with deep feeling. Among others who came in for tokens of appreciation was Mrs. C.§ E. Brooks, matron, and head of the! girl reserves. The puplls of the | school remembered deserving cltizens | {of the community with baskets of | | Christmas provisions, including Miss Taylor, 1244 Half street; Mrs. Brooks, Ist and I sireets; Mrs. Diggs, 113 F ntreet: Mrs. Julia Cox, 50 I street, and Mrs. Harvey, 1128 New Jersey avenue. Edward Chase of section 7-4, lead- jers in the contest In ssle of Christ- mas seals, in a speech delivered to Principal Wormley on closing day a $10 gold pie ¢, representing the sale tof 1.000 seals by that section, com- posed of thirty-five boys. Announce- ment.was made at the time by Mrs. M. H. Plummer that the school had sold its full quota in the Christmas seals drive. The Travel Club elected Mildred Proctor president at iis meeting held to plan for the forthcoming winter iseason. Other officers elected were Florence Garner, vice president; Rernice Thomas, treasurer: .Dorothy Warren, secretary; Myrtle Garner, ‘assistant secretary, and aizie Thomas, marshal. Adelaide Gilliard made a speech pledg- ing the class in loval support of the new activities for the remainder of the term. A trip to the National Museum was outlined by the president for a definite study of the African collection there. Special commendation was given o the 150 volces selected by the instru tor of music, Mrs. L. Heywood John- son, for their exceilent performance at the carol festival at Lincoln Theater. | The Randall singers were compared favorab'y by those in charge of the fes- tival with the singers from the Miner 1 Normal School, especially for superior tone quality and excellence in phrasing. {Oraway Partridge. who gained i spiration for his_work by study in the Holy Land. Chaste in design, ex- quisite In execution. the figure of Christ in the font in its sublime majesty is one of the most noted pieces of sculpture in the Capital and. {indeod, in the nation, This figure of the risen Christ stands in the center of the font, with upraised hand, giving the great com- mand recorded in the last chapter of St. Matthew's gospel, “Go ye. there- fore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and | of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost,” | i while in His left arm he holds a little i child, symbolizing the command that He ! gave to St. Peter after His resurrec- | tion, “Feed My lambs.” In His hands {and side are the wounds made when | { He was upon the cross. There is no halo about the head, in- with stones brought from the River ! for the figure tells its own story, that Jordan. These stones are taken from | i i 11" Risen Lord, once ecrucified the old ford on the way to Damascus, | hup now alive for evermore. This fig- the traditional site of the baptism of | ure ‘ar Christ stands on & rock. out Christ. | of which the waters of baptism flow. Immersion Ix Planned. | A large brass tablet will be placed 5 o ; de of white j on the wall of the Baptistery in mem- | terday and by ._THE ' EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, THE NIGHT BEFORE 'CHRISTMAS. ASSURES PARENTS HE'LL GO RIGHT T SLEEP AND WONT. GET UNCOVERED ~ QUICKEST \WAY' OF GETTING AND WHAT TIME CAN HE GET UP THE MORNING Q IP ANYTHING'S HAPPENED YET DECIDES IT'S TIME TO PROWL AROUND AND SEE WHAT'S GOING ON DECIDES 1O STAY AWAKE ALL NIGHT AND SETTLE THE MAT- TER ONCE AND FOR ALL. © McClure Newspaper Svndica CLOSES. HIS EVES AS THE HEARS THE DOOR. CLOSE BLHIND THEM IN THEM OUT OF THE RoOM i REMEMBERS THAT THERE'LL BE MUFPLER FROM AUNT BELLE AS USUAL, AND THAT HE'LL HAVE T KISS HER FOR (T 2 A ABOUT AND WONDERS HOW MANY MORE 1’5 SAFE T PIGURE ON 7 WONDERS WHETHER THEV'VE BIEN KIDDING HIM ALL THIS TIME ABOUT THERE REALLY BEING A SANTA LS HEARS HAND ON DOORKNOB AND MAKES TLYING LEAP INTD BED. PARENTS LOOK IN AND PASS ON i \ WONDERS DID'HE DROP OFP THEN 2 BLINKS VERY HARD GOSH, HE'S COT T STRY AWAKE AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY 15 SOUND ASLEI," wickYhRs te “TRUGE” IN CHURCH - ROW MANLY KEPT But Controversy Over Virgin Birth Expected to Rage After Christmas. By the Assoclated Press. NEW YORK, December 24.—Indica- tions were today that after the “Christmas truce” in the Protestant ) Episcopal Church the controtersy be- tween modernists and conservatives would rage with renewed vigor. Bishop Willlam T. Manning's re- quest for the “truce” was generally observed yesterday, but reference to the controversy was made in copies, circulated vesterday, delivered by Rev. Dr. Leighton Parks at St. Batholomew's a week ago yes- Rev. Dr. Norman Guthrie, pastor of St. Mark's-in-the- Bouwerie, in discussing the Bible. It has been the Sunday custom at St. of the sermon THE WEATHER District of Columbia—Falr tonight and - tomorrow; slightly colder to- night. lowest temperature about freezing; moderate to fresh northwest and west windi Maryland—Fair and slightly colder tonight: tomorrow fair, with slowly rising temperature; fresh to strong northwest winds on the coast, dimin- lflshlng and becoming westerly Tues- ey, Martin Says: Abe 3 ga, ewhat colder tonight; strong northwest winds on the coast, dimin- | ishing. West Virginia—Falir tonight and to- morrow; not much change in tem- perature. Records for Twenty-Four Hours. Thermometer—4 p.m., 1Z.midnight, 51; 4 a.m., 43; 8 am, 39; noon, 42. Barometer—4 pan.. 29.58; § p.m. 29.62; 12 midnight, 29.66; 4 a.m., 29.72 8 a.m. 29.84; noo Highest temp: at 3:30 p.m. perature, 385, toda. Temperature same date last year— Highest, 53; lowest, 27. Condition of the Water. 2, occurred sterday; lowest tem- occurred at 7:30 am.! Th' President’s message t’ Congress not only made a big hit, but it showed he wuzn’ a Temperature and condition of the water at § am.: Great Falls—Tem- perature, 44; condition, muddy. Tide Tables. (Furnished by United States coast and geodetic survey.) . and 3:14 D. O, MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1923.. METHODS SHOWN| ON RENT ACGOUNT More Than 200 Delegates At- tending. Chautauqua Society : " Session Here. More than 200 delegates from all Darts of the United States are attend- ing the thirty-second annual confer- ence of the Jewish Chaytauqua So- clety in this city from December 23 to 27. The object of the soclety is to stimulate Jewish ideals, popular edu- cation and Jewish Sunday schools. Headquarters s at the Washington Hotel, where lons were held to- day. This morning Rabbl James G. Heller of Cincinnati presided, and Mrs. Harry Rosewater of Cleveland demonstrated a “Lesson for Teachers in Primary, Grade Work” with a group of children, using *“The Creation Story” as the subject. A discussion was led by Miss Dorothy Marx of Loulsville, Ky. A “Lesson in Second Grade Work” was conducted by Miss Anne Fineman of Pittsburgh, who in- structed her class, using as her sub- ject “The Golden Calf” A discussion was led by Miss Bertha Goldberg of Rochester, N. Y. This affornoon the delegates ‘will take a sightseeing trip around the city and vicinity. Tonlght at the Washington Hebrew Temple group | conferences wlil be held on primary grade work and secondary grade | work, followed by reports” of the chairmen of the group conferences. Plans_for the development of the {work of the Jewish Chautauqua So- clety so that the students in many the large American universities ay be able to hear noted Jewlsh scholars speak on what the Jewish people have contributed to world civ ilization were formulated at the open- ing meeting at the Washington He- brew Temple last nigh. Explaining that the educational plans of the soclety were not de- nominational but ' that they were purely academic, Dr. Willlam Rose- nau of Baltimore, vice chancellor of the society, declared that it would give information tending to the abo- litlon of long-existing falsehoods by substituting the truth. Dr. Rosenau, in speaking of the ant aganda in this country, I fonly on European soil, but has been transplanted and thrives here In America” A report of the chautauqua activi- ties was given by Miss Jeannette Mir- jlam Goldberg of Philadelphia. secre- jtary of the soclety, and showed that 8t year 30,000 persons attended lec- tures given under the ausplices of the | #oclety at twenty-one universities in ninetéen states. Other speakers last evening were Dr. Henry Berkowits of Philadelphia, chancellor of the soclety, which he founded ‘thirty years ago Rabbi | Abram Simon, and Arthur K. Stern {of Phlladelphia, president of the so- clety. Opening prayer was given by Rabbl A. Coblenz of Baltimore, and |benedlcuon by Rabbi Louls Binstock iu( Baltimore, Md. fSTOLEN LIQUOR OFFERED ¢ TO BALTIMORE DEALERS | Bootleggers Turn Down Gwyn- brook Product Because Search for It Is Too Hot. { Spectal Dispateh to The Star. BALTIMORE, December 26.—Whisky H 1 i Buildings Owned Near Capi- tol Yield Revenue, Secre- tary Work Reports. Secretary Work of the Interior De- partment today transmitted to Con- gress a_report showing that for the period between December 1, 1922, and November 30, 1923, a total of $6,182.50 has been collected in rents on property acquired for the exten- sion and enlargement of the United States Capitol grounds: This includes the houses on the | square bounded by New Jersey ave- nue, B and C streets, which during the war were turned over to the United States Housing Corporation and on which improvements costing $23,829.40 were made at that time and which since March. 1919, have been returned to the administration of the Interfor Department, with the superintendent of the United States Caplitol buildings and grounds in {m- mediate charge. In this report Secretary Work brings out that the Arthur Place School bullding is located in this square, title to which lies in the Dis- trict of Columbia rather than the federal government. He points out that in October, 1917, this matter was brought to the attention of the Dis- trict Commissioners with a view to the submission of legislation to Con- gress. which would authorize the Commissioners to convey this property to the United States. “Up to the present time the depart- | ment has not b, advised of any action on this matter by the Com- miksioners,” Secretary Work says. 80 DRUNKS ON DOCKET. There were eighty cases of defend- ants charged with fntoxication on the docket of the District of Columbia branch of Police Court today, persons arrested for that charge from Satur- day night up to early this mornin, Most of them forfeited their co lateral. There were over 100 cases on the docket of this court made up of drunks and disorderlies. ! { esen 38 wam 22 Y. World), Press Pub. C: I ax you, Mr. Cartoon Man, Is Daddy still in there; Or did he grace, Thanksgiving day, Your fam’ly bill of fars Your smile’s the answer, Cartoon Man! So long! T'll strut apace Before, on American Ice, I take my Daddy’s place. AMERICAN ICE _ COMPANY WHEN YOU THINK —of Painting, Paperhanging and Decorat- tog mnkty;.‘ruy\ar. - A Estimates made on rsquest HARRY W. TAYLOR CO. PAPERHANGING AND PAINTING 2333 18th Bt. N.W. Tel. Col. 1077 FLAT TIRE? MAIN 500 LEETH BROTHERS Bexvice rgo Never Over Copr. 1023 (3 Open day and evening. 1417 K Street Most Convenient—Most Luxurious There is nothing to compare with the Apartments in Fondon BHall Thirteenth at M Street N.W. The location is ideal—right downtown where you war be. The size of the Apartment appointments luxurious and artistic. and housekeeping a real pleasure. Rentals only $55.00 to $65.00 There's one two-room Suite on the Ground Floor espe- cially equipped for physician's use. Don't delay your inspection—for they are renting rapidly. Boss & Phelps The Home of Homes t to small but compact—and the Making homemaking Phone Main 4340 i Today—Low tide, 3:13 a. which Is sald to have been stolen Fri- | (Members Washington Real Estate Bonrd) 2 and shape, fifteen feet in diameter alld’ the Risen Christ, the different ba: raised on three steps. In ghe Interior stone steps for descending into | the water when the font s used for iramersion, as it frequently will be, | following out the rubric of the prayer book, which gives the choice of the two methods of baptism—immersion and pouring. B The sculptor of the font is William NOTICES. are reliefs, and the Apostolic figures were given. There also will be recorded the names of those who gave the Jor- | dan sgones and other parts of the | cathedral font, the majority of whom were baptised or brought to confir- mation by the late Rt. Rev. Henry Yates Satterice, the first Bishop of Washington. SPECIAL NOTICE: OF THE STOCK. horban Raflwas of | of electing al or the ensuing | or_buiness as AL Jieiders of the City and Washington for the purpo hoard of directors to serve rear and fo transact such o ‘may properiy come before the meeting will be held at the office of_the company, 14th and @ streets northweat. Washiogton, D. C.. on Saturday. January 19, 1024, at 12 o'clock noon, 1n_connection therewlth the books for The transfer of stock of said company (par- ant to the by-laws) will be closed from the jose of business on December 81, 1023. to the opening of business o 1 THE A’ Jolders of the Georgetawn and Tennallytow: Railway Compans for the purpose of eleetl & board of directors to serve for the en vear and to tramsuct snch oher busine ay properls come hefore the meetin e hald ot the ofice of the company; 14ih and " stroets northwest. W D. C.. on Baturday, January 19, 1024, at In connection therewith ‘the books for transfer of stock of said company (pursuant 1o the by-laws) will he closed from the close 023, to the open- of business on December 31, ? business 3 . © business on January gt i L MBETI OF THE_COMMERCIAL NATION- < OF WASHINGTON, D. (.. FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS FOi THE | ENAUING YEAR AND FOR THE TRANSAC- N OF SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AE MAY BROUGHT BEFORE TH ; HELD AT THE BAN TUESDAY, J POLLS WILL BE OPE: SULAR EL CERS P dinertors. Tor the American Bullding As- aociatlon, 300 B st. s.e. wil be leld ‘on Thursday, Jenuary 3. 1921, 27t 7] % ‘m; e T ONE w'(-r‘l;l KO REBUILT. OB ot S vt with A. C. motors, &t 3250 each. _Guaranteed to be perfect me- | Chanically. West 925, 24 > IENCED LADY TRAVELER WOULD T vompany & lady, golag west. Ad- | dress Box 13-P, Btar offic 0 TRANSIT COMPANY offera upe- o Washington. _Call Maic 2162 N FOR HOUSE REPAIRING. O eiine- roonng. Adams 8113, Offce, Qi nw VICTORIA LOUISE MULLER, FORMERLY deiguer and buyer at Erlebacher's, has exclus. milliners and hats made to order. 315 11¢h 8, from 2 to STED TO BRING A VAN LOAD OF FUI :l‘n?‘ from New York. Philadelphia l# \}u» mington. Del.. to Washington. BMITH'S FRANSFER AND,STORAGE CO. WHY NOT MAKE YOUR PRESENT ter heater sutomatic? Easy term: alred. Bee demonstration, 1405 N. L4 —don’t let winter weather destroy your roof. Call Ironclad. Main 14, TRONCLAD &tes 1zisinat v Company. Phone Main14. GAS if de- ave. | fore the meeting wil NOTICE 18 HEREBY annual meeting of the s} Riggs National Raok of for the election of directors tion of such other business ay may come be- be held at the bankimx house on Tuesdsy, January B. 1824, The polls will remain open from 11 o'glock a.m. until 12 oclock noon. R V. FLEMING, nshier. THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE NEW MA- SCNIC HALL ASSORIATION ~are hereby notified that the ANNUAL MEETING of the stockhoiders will ‘be held on Thursday, the 24th day of January, 1924, at 8 o'clock p.m.. at Lincoln Temple Congregational Church, 11th and R ste, n.w.. for the purpose of electing & board of directors and for the transaction of such other business as mar properly come will be open from H. MITCHEL FORD,_Secret: | bolders of the Ch for the clection of di : will be held at the office of the compan: i Eye st. n.w., on Wednesday, January 9, 1924, at 7 p.m. ‘Transfer books will be closed ten days prior to the meeting. JOHN G. MEINBERG, President. S. R. WATERS, Bec THE A AL MEETING OF THE STOCK- bolders of the Lincoln National Bank for the election of directors and such other business as may properls come before the meeting will be held at the banking bouse Tuseday, Jenuary 8. 1924, between 12 m. 4nd 1 p.m. Books for the transfer of stock will be cioxed from De- cember 20, 1623, to January 10, 1024. ALBERT 8. GATLEY, Cashier. EETING OF STOCKHOLD- chington Hotel Company for the election-of directors for the ensuing for the transaction of such other b may be properly brought before the meeting, will be held at Continental Hotel at 8 o'clock pm. on Friday. Jaouary 11, 1924. ALEXANDER_WOLI HE SISTERS OF ST. VIN and the committee,in‘cl ge of the Christ. mas party for the children wish (o express their sincere thanks to every ome for their generdus_donations . D.C.. DECEMBER 21 tlons to_enter examinations fof slternates for appointments from the District of Columbia to the United States Military Academy will be received at this office until Jaouary 10, 1923. Appiican! must_be actual residents of the District of Columbia, not under 17 nor over 22 years of sEe on Jily 1, 1924, and not less than 3 feet 4 inches in height. Applicants will be subject o a competitive mental examination and & al_examination. Further Information De obtalned from the secretary, Board of Commissioners. Room 300 District’ Building. | Secrets n. “UPHOLSTERING Furniture re A oo Nuff Said. The beat place to get work done after all. o3 ok 81, Franklin 7483 Phone—Will Cal NEED PRINTING? _ Our experience. equipment and loca- tion are all 1o your favor. High grade, but Dot bigh priced. PRINTER, BYRON S. ADAMS, ZEums, §f You Have a Good.Curled FOR LONG IR, The T it mots taan dbett Sate ts hecavse it I8 far more resilient. : ONE BEFAT Do T PROPERLY . BEDELL’S FACTORY 610 E St. N.W. { ROOFS LEAX —don't craw] sbout with pots and pans ch the drip. Send m;‘ufi special rs. business, WE KNOW HOW! ROOFING = 1423 ¥ St. N.W. COMPANY Fhone Mais 033, ' the value of each polic; Ty - properiy lbelfl: at the CUNO H. RUDOLPH, JAMES F. OYSTER, | J._ FRANK! IN BELL. Commissioners. 1. C. CHAS. F- HERRMANN, JEWELER, ESTAB. lished 27 years at Oth and Pa. . Dow Beventh street, and Louisiana avenue Mh-l west: The stockholders of the Firemen's In- surance Company of Washington and George- town will meet at the office on Monday, | Comj f the District of Columbi o ind New Fork ave.. December Palicyhoiders are notificd that policies expire at ‘Hoon on the last Monday'in December {lets of the preceding week's sermon. {among those who did the “clamping,” Bartholomew's to distribute pamph- The pamphlets distributed vesterday were of an edited version of the “lec- ture” in which Dr. Parks invited a trial for heresy. Views on Virgin Birth. The doctrine of the virgin birth, the pamphlet sald, “was clamped upon the church” during the middle ages on the basis of the doctrine of orig- inal sin. ,It was the conviction it added, that virginity was a higher state than marriage, and hence the story that Christ’s mother was a virgin. “The very foundation of our pro- testantism will be shaken.” the pamphlet declared, “if the bishops of the church attempt to answer que: tions of theology with ancient tradi tions.” There was “no convincing evidence,” it read, “that the bisho spesk with the authority of schalor. ship.” Parishioners "t St. Marks-in-the- Bouwerle expect to hear next Sunday from Dr. Guthrie a declaration of his creed and an exposition of his positon in his tilt with Bishop Manning over pagan dancing: by parish girls in an- clent Greek costumes at church fes- tivals. After announcing his plans for next Sunday, he sald yesterday: “No book {s the word of God. Jesus Christ is the only word of God. No book can be inspired.” Hits Christmas Truce. appeal for the “Christmas truce” was used by Rev. Charles Francis Potter, pastor of the West Side Unitarian Church, as the basis of a remewed attack upon conserv- atism. The Rev. Mr. Potter, who won the first of his serles of debates last Thursday agalnst Rev. John Roach Straton, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, asserted this was not the time for a truce, but for proclaiming aloud the declarations of the modernists. “What is the use,” he asked, “of cry- ing ‘Peace! Peace! Peace!” when there is no peace?” Multitudes are crying for the “truth, and to deny them now would be treacherous,” he continued. “No wonder the blind priests of the old order -wanted the new prophets to keep qulet. But they might as well try to dam the Mississippi river with waste paper. FAMILY ROUTED OUT BY BLAZE IN HOME Early Morning Fire Cause of $200] Loss—Auto and Taxicab Damaged. The, Members of the family ot Harry Belson, 135 L street southwest, were aroused by -a-fire in the rear room on the first floor of their home this morning about 3 o'clock. Origin of the fire was not determined, police reported, and damage to building and contents amounted to $200. An automoblle, belonging to Thomas E. Crabtree, 229 K street northwest,| located Marlow bldg., 811 E st 20d Soor.__Select_assortment_of _gifts. o OFFICE OF THE FIREMEN'S INSURANCE Company of Washington and Georgetown, Jenuary 7. 1924, for the purpose of electing thirteen direct for the ensuing year. Polls o] from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. ALBERT W. (OWARD, Secretary. OFFICE OF MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE (31st instant) and the rate of renewal for 1924 is 1 per centum on the premium not The manegers have ordered paid to the poi- icyholders a return savings according to | 7 ou the thirty.Arst day of last December, = Policies must be presented for indorsement of the ts, except where | held in connection with loaas, in which case they should be brought in later to have dupli- cais payments gntered. Fleate attand early av clowd. L. PIBRCE BOTELER, Secretary. THE ANNUAL_MEETING OF THE BTOCK- holders of the Washington Railway and Elec. trie Company for the purpose of électing a board of directors to serve for the ensuing yéar and to transact ‘such other business come before the meeting will | office of the company, 14th and C_streets northwest, Washington, D. C., om Saturdsy, January 19, 1024, at 12 o'clock poon, In connection therewith the books for the tramsfor of stock of sald company (pur- snant ¢o the by-laws) will be cl from the R opeang” of ovinere o Junary B joss> e of iness_on January 3, N H. M. KEYSER. Secretary. To Buyers of Printing Ouyr Milllon-Dollar Prioting Plan: ts at your service, The Hlational 101313 D 8t N, W, Capital Press| caught fire at 32d and Q streets last] night about 7 o'clock. Two com- panies of firemen extinguished the| fire aftér the machine had been dam- Leaking gas of a taxicab parked at the west end of Union station caught fire last night about 10:15 o'clock. The fire was extinguished before much damage had been done. Smoke from burning trash in the basement-of 300 I street morthwest this morning, about 4:30 .o'clock, alarmed occupants of the premises. Firemen made a quick response to an alarm sounded from box 269, and the fire was extinguished before any damage had been done. Crossed electric wires were blamed for a small fire that occurred in an automobile parked at 7th and K eets northwest about 4 o'clock ¥ u‘rd_n“y afternoon. Slight damage .| ceipt of mail, (8:30 a.m. demagogue or he’d urged imme- diate relief fer th’ farmar. We kin cajole a woman, but we can'’t drive her t’ nothin’ but desperation Th” tariff has beén discussed for forty years an’ “th’ people” hain’t onto it yit. “Well, sir, thirty yéars ago t’ day, oranges sold fer 5 cents in th” groceries an’ 10 cents on th’ Cleveland division o’ th’ New York Central lines,” said Tell Binkley this mornin’ (Copyright National Newspaper Bervice.) GAIN IS REGISTERED INHOLIDAY PARCELS Peak Load Passed Here, Post Office Force Now Is “Cleaning Up.” With the “peak load” of incoming Christmas parcels safely delivered throughout the city, the forces at the Washington city post office were cleaning up the remaining gifts to- day. Indications today were that when the balance is cast tomorrow, in com- paring this Christmas season with last,-it will be found that the receipt of parcels here was about 2 per cent over last year. Parcels delivered here from Decem- ber 15 to 23, Inclusive, this year to- talled 143,462, as compared with 14 446 dellvered during the similar period last year, These figures, it is pointed out, do not Include countles: thousands of small parcels delivered by letter carriers. Unless the dellvery of parcels here today breaks all records, last Christ- mas will have the banner day over this Yuletide, as 26,679 parcels were delivered by truck here Decemher 23, 1922 as compared with 26,132, Decem- ber 22, 1923, last Saturday. Yesterday, being Sunday, was a comparatively dull’ day In’ the re- evidencing that "the country at large has “mafled early” as lnqnmed by the Postmaster Gen- eral. . Catriers - and _distributors aboard trucks were busy today making de- liveries, and will continue to do so well into the evening. There will be delivery here tomorrow lll.:’,y by truck, if necessary, but regular letter carriers will cease all work at noon. There will be but one collection of mail here tomorrow, beginning at Parcel post. counters at the main city post office, and at branch stations, did & comparatively light business to day. Letter mail, which includes Christmas greetings, both letters and cards, are running high, and many thousands of them will be delivered today and on the one delivery tomor- row. —_— NOT GUILTY, BUT FINED. PARIS, December 24.—The Romo- rantin court has acquitted Otto Weg- ener. an art dealer. of a charge of, homiclde In connection with the death’ last September of George J. Demotte, New York and Paris art_ dealer. Wegener and Demotte were hunting, when Wegener's gun was discharged, wounding Demotte, who died soon afterward. The court found.that the shooting was accidental, but ordered Wegener to pay -'ll D:l 500 rr'nnu .and gompensate Demotte's fam| 100,000 francs. The Dpnolu&l m asked for 250,000 frahos. pm.; high tide. 2 pan. Tomorrow—Low tide, 3:55 am. and ‘3 54 p.m.; high tide 9:33 am. and 9:41 p.m. i The Sun and Moon. Today—Sun rose 7:24 a.m.; sun sets, 4:30 pm. Tomorrow—Sun rises sets 4:51 p.m. Moon rises 6:24 p.m.; sets 8:09 a.m. Automobile lamps to be lighted one- half hour after sunset. Weather in Various Cities. ——— T @ Temperature, i 7:25 am.; sun | eagemal el *eechupaaymat 8| .. S2E532RREERENN Abilene, Tex. sE¥RESsEEaELE uLEELEY B2syeeseeEeses 30225328 £82230RRSANALLSARIS SRS AR LERLTRLS PATRERREBSIBSIIRNEY! 134 2BRBBBSILERBE (8 a.m., Greenwich time, today.) Temperatare. Weather. Ratning Part cloudy Part cloudy Part cloudy £3232: ¥:88 “What is your attitude toward the conventions, Col. Glubb?" ‘The Colonel—Oh, I quit goin’ to 'em since prohibition, Miss—you run too big & chance of gettin' polsoned. Sale at Reasonable Prices —in a most desirable downtown location—where prices * heretofore have been more _ Twelfth at Eye Street NW. - Right in the busy zone of electrig terminal. Northwest fronts, expansive plate-glass - some of them have cellars. Modern stores—for modern business. - 1417 K_Street (Members Waskington Real Estate Board) day from the Gwynbrook distillery, at | Owing Mills, when thirty-one barrels were taken by armed bandits, has made its_appearance on the local market. Several large bootleggers are said to have been offered quantities of the whisky at $30 a gallon, in barrel lots. For smaller lots $35 and $40 a gallon is asked. The bootleggers approached, however, are reported to have turned down the offers, not on account of the price asked so much as for the reason ithat search for the whisky was still “too hot." After every distillery robbery her however, cheap grades of ‘‘whisky. purporting to be the “real stolen stuff, reach the market in quantities through bootleg channels. ! —we've had so far this season—but the rough time’s’ coming. Let us see to it that your roof is in condi- tion to withstand the snow and freeze; the rain and the hail. Roofing is scientific work — scientific knowledge rust dic- tate the mechanical part. Without the *“know-how” the work cannot be thorough and complete. We are roofing spe- cialists. We know how—and where—to make repairs. Sum- mon us before it’s too late. .2120-22 Georgia Avenue 6r less prohibitive. the Washington and Baltimore corner. Beautiful white stone show windows, red tile roofs; LB LU L T BT d Yery fferry Christmas to Pou! Buy Christmas Seals and Purchase Health ond Safety for Yourself and Others Wi:ipping Cream for Christmas Desserts Extra Milk—Butter and Eggs Everything must be just right for the Christ- mas dinner—avoid uncertainty by ordering our special WHIPPING CREAM for your dessert; as well as extra milk, butter and eggs if there are to be guests. Orders may be placed now with every assurance of dependable service and satisfaction Phone West 183 RcHEVY cHASE DAIRVY - 3204.3208 N Street N.W. 1641 Connecticut Ave. 3202 Fourtcenth St. N.W. Stand 20 Park View Market