Evening Star Newspaper, January 2, 1924, Page 10

G. 0. P. OF DISTRICT AFTER NEW MEMBERS League of Republican Clubs Be- gins Campaign Work for Na- tional Election. WOMEN ARE NOW ELIGIBLE Two Are Vice Presidents of Local Organization. Tn line with its tentative program of actlvities for the coming national campaign the League of Republican State Clubs of the District, has en- tered upon an intensive membership campaign. In a public anouncement Incident to this campaign and signed by T. Lincoln Townsend, chairman of the membership committee, attention 1s called to the fact that the league was organized twenty years ago and that during that long period it has been instrumental in arousing the voters living In the District to the importance of actively participating in elections in their respective states. The league underwent reorganiza- tion during the past year. Its new constitution admits women as mem- and already a numbe® have 'd. At its annual election three s ago the following were elected sdgar C. Snyder president: . Dow, Mrs. James Carroll lepage and portance of actively participating in elections—both state and national. “It has been a pioneer in urging upon state legislatures and citizers the very great nced of absentee vot- ers’ laws) and through its intensive campaign more than half of the states have some form of absentee voting, with others on the way. “It was among the first of the re- publican organizations in the country to make a comprehensive compilation of the election laws of the several states, keeping advised at all times of any changes made affecting the electorate.” CONVENTION IS CALLED. The National League of Women | Voters last night issued a formal call | ) for the fifth annual convention of the organization, to meet in Buffalo April 24. The convention will signal the opening of an’ intensive nation-wide campaign “to get out the vote" for the 1924 election. League bdfficials ex- pect every-state to be represented. — e “Well,” said the old gentleman, bumped and jostled while trying to make his way around the dancers, “this is really working one's passage around the whirled.” THE EVENING STAR; WASHINGTON, D. C., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, G. W. U. ALUMNI HONORED New Year Reception Under' Au- spices of Columbian Women. George Washington University alumni and their friends attended the New Year reception given yesterday after- -noon by the Columbian Women of the university at the home of Mrs. De Witt C._Crolssant. Recelving were Mrs. Croissant and Miss Elizabeth Wilson, president of the ’;;olumhian Women, assisted by Mrs. oward L. Hodgkins, Mrs. Charles W. Richardson, Mrs. Willlam H. Herron, Mrs. Joshua Evans, jr., Mrs. Selden M. Mrs, Henry Grattan Doyle, Miss a Peet, Mrs. Johw Paul Ernest, Elmer Keyser, Mrs. W. C. Rue- . Robert Bolwed. Miss Leonore Murray, Mrs. Charles Erwin, Mrs. T. Maleoim Price, Miss Julla McCord, Miss Ruth H. Bennett and Miss Elizabeth Cullen. Among the guests were the president of George Washington University, Dr. William Mather Lewis, and Mrs. Lewis, Dean William_Allen Wilbur - and Mrs. Wilbur, Dean Howard L. Hodgkins, Dr. Croigsant, Dr. Charles W. Richardson, C. K. Berryman and Mrs. Berry- man, Joshua Evans, jr.; Mr. and Mrs. Appléton Clark, Seiden M. Ely, Prof. Robert F. Grigegs,’ Prof. Henry Grattan Doyle, Prof. Elmer Keyser, Dr. W. C. Ruediger, Prof. Robert Bolwell, John Paul Ernest, Dr. and Mrs. William E. Chamberlin ‘and Miss Dorothy Crois- sant. p —_— The Tariff Commission has called a public hearing in this city February 18 In connection with its investiga- tion into the eost of production of wheat and wheat products. The com- mission s acting upon a request to increase the tariff rates on . these commodities. JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE A PROFITABLE MONEY SAVER CREDIT Small weekly or monthly pay- ments to meet your convenience. CLOTHING FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN ol ! District Commisioner. 1924, AID PENSION FUND. Maj. Daniel Sullivan, superintendent of police, has received a check for $100 from A. G. Herrmann, president of Southeast Washington Citizens’ ssoclation, to be applied to the po- licemen’s and firemen’s fund. In his letter of transmittal he ex- tended the compliments of the season to both the fire and police depart- ments. A similar hollday gift was recently received from Brig. Gen. John A. Johnston, retired, former TO ALL style. Blankets, Comiorts and Floor Coverings Added to the January White Sale Variety of Blankets and Comforts at Special January Prices Blankets, $2-45 Sturdy, warm Blankets double bed size, in double All cotton, but good & Comforts, $2.45 Dainty Comforts, filled with soft cotton. Silkoline covered in neat effects. A upward of twenty years the League of Republican State Clubs has been the militant republican organization in the District of Columbia, upon whose shoulders has fallen much-~of the work of arousing the republican voters in the several states*tempo- rarily resident here to the great im- __HERE IS YOUR vice presi- Take “Pape’s Cold two hours’ until three doses are taken. The first dose opens clogged- in part: “For beadache, dullness, feverishness, Instant Relief! Don’t stay stuffed- | sneezing. e uis membeksnip)| (NPl Ouit blowing and snuffling! | doses usually end all cold and grippe * “ompound” every | misery. “Pape’s. Cold Compound” is the quickest, surest relief known and up nostrils and air passages of | costsonlya few cents at drug stores. head; stops nose running; relieves | Contains no quinine. Tastes nice. The second and third 7th and L Sts. NW. No Branch Stores OPPORTUNIT A much used word, we’ll admit—but this time it has its fullest meaning expressed in forceful style through this offering of the highest quality shoes at phenomenally low prices. We advise an early selection of these groups. We here show cuts made from the shoes in each group. There are many other styles to choose from. In this group we offer some of our best and highest grade shoes—many late - arrivals— newest styles—some of the best domestic and imported models, including the famous “Bally” shoes from Switzerland. A wide range of sizes in colored suedes, patents, satins as well as tan and kidskin leathers. There are more than 5,000 pairs to select _from, and most of the styles offered have been ld regularly at $10 and $12.50. Look! 25 styles of the famous Red Cross shoes, $7.85 to $12 values, and 20 styles of the wonderful Patrician street and dress shoes, $7.85 to $12.50 values, included in this group! Some novelty strap effects; stylish turned soles; also Goodyear welt sewed shoes for street and dress wear; cut-out and latticed sides; and tongue effects. In Cuban, military and Spanish heels— suede, satins, patent, tan and black calfskin, pat- H. ABRAMSON Open ‘Saturday Evenings Until 10 0’Clock . wearing. ' Attractive colors: Blue, pink, gray and tan stripes. - Wool-Mixed Blankets, $3.95 Soft, Wool - mixed Blan- kets, in double-bed size. Dainty bound edges that as- sure long wear. Assorted colors in plaid$ and checks. Part-Wool Blankets $5.45 Warm, light weight and durable, double bed size and double style. ILovely colors that harmonize with the room’s furnishings. All-Wool Blankets $7.45 Soft, light - weight, and noted for its warmth-giving qualities. Full size. Attrac- tive block checks in various colors. durable comfort for general use. Various colors. Two-tone Comforts $3.95 Effective Comforts, filled with soft, fresh cotton. Cov- ered with silkoline or sateen, in figured patterns with plain borders. Good Comforts $5.45 An excellent Com fort with wool mixture filling. Covered with figured silko- line and bordered with plain sateen. A good wearing comfort, dainty in appear- ance. Wool-Filled Comforts, 37-45 Lovely Comforts, filled with softest lamb’s wool and covered with figured silko- line, bordered with plain col- ored sateen. A warm, light- weight comfort. (Bast Annex—Second Floor.) Sale: Neponset Rugs specially priced at This group includes some of our highest priced and lead- ing style numbers where we do not have all sizes. Offered in turned and welt soles, colonials, oxfords and strap ef- fects. Including satins, suedes, brown and black kidskins, . ent and most of the popular colored leathers. All tan and black calfskins and combination effects. Come quickly and you can be fitted in this group. 51195 ’ 9212 Seconds of $18 Grade Bird’s Neponset Rugs are nationally known for their excellent quality and durability. Practicaland serviceable, they may be used in' any room in the home. Made of an extra heavy felt, with an oiled back that is double insurance against rot. Face of rug fin- ished with linseed oil paint, making it waterproof and reinforcing the stenciled designs. Various patterns suitable for any room. Remnants Inlaid Linoleum % price Short pieces of 2 to 10 square yards. Left from regular stock. Several matching pieces may be found in some patterns, perhaps enough to cover a large room. All pieces plainly marked, just deduct ¥ from the ticket price. 24x36 Rag Rugs 69¢ Durable Rugs in the popular hit or miss patterns. A variety of good colors suitable for bed- rooms and odd corners. Made of good grade, clean rags, neatly blended. . (Fourth Floor—The Hecht Co.) The Hecht Co. 7th at F