Evening Star Newspaper, January 6, 1924, Page 13

— ‘;'PROTEST CIVIL WAR' " PORTRAIT HANGING, | Patriotic Bodies Join Art Lovers in Demand for Better National Gallery Space. BECK GROUP IN BASEMENT Splendid Collection of Canvases Charies 5. Baxer, 3. . Barnard, 3| EDNA MILLAY TO GIVE [[oo " oeitceter verens” gracuaces KH Burnett, Theodore Cogswell, L. N Cole, Paul B. Cromelin, T. F. Cullen, P. Drury, Bertrand Emer!on, ir., Charles Fahy, Harry A. t, George E. Hamilton, jr., w. Hlll ]r W. J. Hughes, jr.. E. J. Jones | Kall Bolitha - Laws, George E. McNeil, Frank ¥. Nesbit, Jo!erlh Al ¥ Ravenel, P. Thomas Gillespl 1 ard 1. Weliford and Richard I Wil- brick McCoy and Judg han of the Municipal ¢ Vincent Millay will own poems: on the after- W lock G. Le , Miss Anna Southard The | Larner, Miss Dorothy Johnson, Miss mer. Edna St Announcement was made that Phil- | from her Ch: noon of READINGS OF POEMS [ Vs intye, = ™ Miss Millay is herself a graduate of Vassar in the class of 1917, and itusicll | Noted Writer Will Appear at|{ollowing her graduation Joined the D. A. R. Hall Here on January 16. ovincetown players as a dramatist and actress, taking part in two of her own plays. She is a winner of the Pulitzer prize. Tl.m(- for the reading may be pro- Arthur Smith's from " 5, or from members of the J read |local committee in charge of the af- r. whose names follow: Miss Mary aflace, iWardman Park Hotel; Mrs. mittee. No tickets will be sold at Memorial Continental Hall, FREE CONCERT AT Y. M. C. A. Invitation s extended to men and|James Coats, Ticket Seller, Says|Ct¢ino. 920 U street northwest. Ac- women to atatend the free lobby concert at the Y. M. C. A, 1736 G street north west, at 7:30 o'clock tomorrow evenipg. Those who will take part in the pro- gram include Miss Hazel Arth, con-| to; Miss Fva Bright, soprano; Miss | Margaret Cook. planist; Miss Ada Louis Townsend, reader: Roger Tin b tone, and Miss Marjorie G. ac- (shot, companist. ored, THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. 'g., JANUARY 6, 1924—PART 1. Grase Rover und s arace ®x|MAN FATALLY SHOT Victim and Companion Were Abusive. scow, colored, nineteen 1801 $th street, was fatally and Granderson S. Jones. AL street northwest, was wounded in| inct immediately instituted & careh the left shoulder during an alterca- (for Coates who “was nrrw't‘*‘] latek. tion in which James Coates, He s being held at the Eighth pr AT u STREET cAsINU :hermun avenue fired three sohts lust | - ight, i The trouble occurred at Murray SHIP CLOSELY SEARCHED. m‘k‘:{l‘léoth’:o.!efi he hw s _selling NEW YORK, January 5.—A le 5 e casino when th o' phone conversation betweon dNew Imen became abusiv and )‘N,‘ell'::‘(‘ p}: s BYE kntton DR ean TS Iy his gun, shooting ascow through York and Providence, overheard by a the Jupg. Glascow died at Freed- | customs inspector in an adjoining {man's Hospital, where he was taken | booth arch of the Fabre in No. § precinct patrol d Jones' condition is not serious. on'its arxival Headquarters Detectives 'y toda and the Jackson and Jone: nd | seizure liquor, oriental . col- . Sullivan, Detective Trummell | rugs merchandise not listed thirty-one years old, 3115 11th 'and other officérs of the elghth pre-'on the ship's manifest. elected to membership. Memorial Continental Hall. B X L N R R R X X XN First Floor January Sale Specials 3 thnelefle Bloomers Neat Waists Jersey Silk Petticoats Silk Hose £ X4 Also fine Baglish Porte nalis oth reguias ana_extra Tine Voile st ‘moa':f:‘. 1=~ Satine; made with doep SI 88 £ BTGt anality, and sttserith elastic. Knee 39c n..u,' 'flm.h.a 150 4 LA 424 all the fashionable sl 59 Bargain Basement. nigo = Sl Fiher Silk Hose =] 0c Held Hard to Find. wfrafrefoefeefootofeolo s o@n’o@qzn‘“‘»,“,«,» Soedeodeatoedrodoatodeedoadoofoadocfeiioededss Soatoodo ol leoles] < Patriotio organizations are joining with lovers of art and students of American history in protesting be- cause the portraiture of the civil war, which constitutes an important collection in the National Gallery of Art, are for the most part crowded into dark corriders in the basement of the National Museum building, in- accessible to the public and to the thousands of school children who might draw patriotic inspiration from them. The protest is particularly pro- voked at this time because the Wal- ter Beck collection of portraits of the survivors of the civil war, fifty years after the battle of Appomattox, which constitutes the most important ‘are) ¢ memorial of the civil war. in has been broken up to find in which to hang it, and whit Pt together is most in- A pp locatea In a lobby of the b Dr. William 1. Holm Nationul Gallery of > * K2 “0“ o % K3 Basement January Sale Specials 0.‘: . X * 2 o955 % KD 0 % * e R IXIXD) 0 "% % % o% * e 'o* %’ Leather Handbags Clearance of Pouch Bags, Leather roennmon aud 69c K3 > K2 " > * "’ DD S TN 0@ Gbe };E?n%nsl%s CNo\{/ner R A an K3 O o " $oe o 030 of o, 2> R * KD EXIX Soet XX e XaXa) K3 "’ "' " K2 "’ o 0“:“ the situation, hefore more fitting. space cannot be . and, ct, other, impor- had to be even this lobby pla most rtisti historic and valuable gift to the government. Bullding Sorely Needed. All of this emphasizes the great d for a bullding in the Smith- sonian group which will be specially gned for and devoted to the best ®, ' Q> 3 ! 0, X2 Sacrificing in the January Sale New Spring Dresses Among these you'll find all the popular Silks—in the new high colorings; as well as Black and Navy. The models present the styles that are to be worn this coming season—so you are buying advance styles at a January Clearance price. e G Po st % %5 ¢% % o% RXEXE XXX Fur-Trimmed Coats Three big assortments from which to choose —including grades from $20 to $50. Handsome Velours, with big Beaverette collars; smart Bolivias, with real Manchurian Wolf collars; and fur-like Plush Coats, trimmed with real fur. Side-tie, straightline and other models. * KD KIXD K3 0 > K2 0 * 4% fers, which need the fon of Arts is striving to bring to the attention of the people of the country that Congress was be per- suaded to authorize the erection of ional home for art. venty por- < in the Beck collection. These e done in pastel and 2 series life-sized groups of Union and Confederate v ns of the civil war, vainted from life. M kW Ohio, m-.uh * s 2 X ®, o4 K3 G a4 2, > s "’ 2> 2 ®, * 2> 23 " & 0 > ™. “:“’“ "’ "’ k3 G o4 R " > e ®, 0 > % * ° 0 > father wa shown many whicl 0o o% * e 22 ®, 0 Your choice of elegant Crushed Plush; with fur u:olhn, and the ) lustrous deep-pile Bolivias; also fur trimmed. Silk-lined Velours, trim- med with fur. The models include all the season’s highest favored styles —of graceful line and comfortable design. 522.5 0 In the third group are real Coney Fur Coah’ the new Brytonlls and Truvenettes—both with huge collars of the better type of furs. They are most distinctive styles—and of high-grade workmanship. K3 Q) P X2 4 while they e %% * R “:”,“ 2 2 ‘0. ' o tion of one o K3 0 b o Determined to artist, he made up his mind that % 2 a series of paintings Secomd Floor of % o g0 44 : fiftieth anni- ry of Appomattox he began the treme e k of making a 3 ze actual portrait; o s% oot SEXEXE IR 2y “'00 0 23 s XX 2 0 t for him. Paintings From Life. e ‘0.“ o, K2 XD K3 " 23 S80S 2 K3 2> ' d ased, went \\ uhhu.luw lu .\ev\ York three to sit for Mr. Beck, and his men, under_orders from him, all went 10 New York for sittings. These are illustrations of the hu- 1 interest and historic accuracy these pictures preserve for the | 3 American people. Just a word about ulfar talent. By na- nly sensitive to the armonies in line and are valuable . becausa v 'express and convey the great n emotions, which were nowhere tragic drawa between the GREAT DRY MEETING CALLED IN CAPITAL| Anti-Saloon League Will Hold National Convention Here January 12-16. Smart Skirts | | 2= S $3.69 $5 Values Many different effects for your choosing —in plaids and plaits—w. ly attractive combinations and dashing drapings. Second Floor. * . # oo, K2 0 > Second Floor. * & * n‘“:n’«’ %, * K3 RX 2 XS 0 % '“ b QX Sport Coats PSS $Q 50 Sports Cloths, with or without beits; durably lined.... Second Floor. o * £y o 5803 * ®, 2 = A0 o & oo ' "’ K2 s o4} * %, X "o Sose. K " K3 * X2 ““:““ . .“ % * * Street Floor Specials —featured in the Big January Sale— Specials in Underthings All For Marked the at c Choice Butterfly Crepe Gowns, in all colors, and flesh-colored Batiste, trimmed with satin and o s ! lace. Canton Crepe, 2y QXD 8 o Xg0 “NN“:“’““““ » R > Ezonomy Comer Taw s k¥ Coats and Dresses Here we are completely disregarding previous prices and actual values—and giving you a special choice at— ®. > ' “The searchlight of truth and pub- Heity will be turned on the whole question of prohibition at the great- est gathering of law-enforcement forces since the campaign for the eighteenth amendment,” said E. Hilton Jackson, speaking for the Washiug- ton business men’s committee, ar- ranging for the national convention of the Anti-Saloon League of Amer- iea in this city, January 12-16. “We | want to know the whole truth about the enforcement situation that both praise and blame may be properly given, and that those responsible for ion or indifference to | llls of office may be revealed. nllks the advertised wet ‘facing ts' meeting which follows, this e S nullification of the Constitution by beer and wine legislation. It will in slst that the will of the overwhelm ing majarity of American citizens, ex- in legal and orderly fashion, Jutlawing the greatest source of cor- Iruption. erim disease death, pov- and_insanity, shall be heeded by al officials. Roman Catholic and Jewish creeds, all political par- ties and social groups are represent- ed on the program. Senators, repre sentativ vernors, Department of Justice l('Dr('anlull\(s national pro- hibition ent offl health g ne %% * ® KD s * K2 * s > 2 * 0o o¥ QXD " 2 * K3 2 K3 %’ g * s o% X2 (2> * s Dresses— 2 * o % "’ %' o ogeoge st * Polairs, Herringbones, Velours, Some far-trimmed. > R QXD R " Satin, Poiret Twill, Striped and Plain Soft-finish Satine Bloom- ers—with elastic knee; in all the popular “high colors.” White Petticoats—with deep lace and em- broidery flounces. S(ep-ms—m the pleasing Pastel shades; made up in Voile, Batiste and Seco Silk. Princess Slips, for the costume—made of good quality satine, and neatly finished. Envelope Chemise—with circular drawers, handsomely trimmed. Regular and extra sizes. % 52 o 2 % poegeed K 85 oo K e B0 o o0 o RSA S8 5SSl 3 o2 100 Dresses Velour and Serge. m:::;. $1£ “In the Bargain Basement oo% p*i00 HIAVY FLERCED BRIBBED UNDERWEAR—Vests and Pants; long slesves and ankle length; full cut and all sizes.. c MUSLIN PETTICOATS— Trimmed with fine embroidery ruffle and underiay. 79c value. - Douglas Popular Shoes W, s following a fortunate purchase of new Spring Sample Hats—trimmed for Women--- ' ety season opens you can They are slight sub-standards— Al G popuiar Peatei but with these we have included per- fect qualities from our own stock. shades and B ack. and cut full. 78¢c value....... OREPE n.omu — Cut mn ana o5 with ruffie; Yclln'. Blue, Orchid and Flesh. Regular and extra in all proportions. 6Sc valu ‘WHITE MUSLIN GOWNS— made with handsome wide em- 5 of the umm-m Among the breidery and ribbon trimming. nator Pepper of . Senators Fess and Wil- Onio, Senator Sheppard of Tex- as, Representautive Cramton of Mich- . Pinchot, William Jennings Bryan and a score of equally promi- nent leaders. MATTINGLY URGES SPEEDING COURTS sizes...... January Sale of Rompers and Creepers Full cut and well made in fast Judge Tells Barrister Municipal color washable materials that Tribunal Heard 32,000 Cases will stand the strain of hard Last Year. R wear. - K Another pair if they fade. 2 . % Attractive juvenile colorings. All sizes, 2 to 6 years. January Sale of K2 QX2 * foadodocdoafoaioaioedoidred B0 0.0 %1% o0 S0 o8, .“'“’“'“.“.“.“.. L) XTRERTRD '’ R * K * o0 2% 2 Xg) 2 0 Addresses by Judges George C. Au- Xkum and Robert B. Mattingly featured the meeting of The Barristers yester- day at the Cosmos Club. Judge Aukum explained the neces- sity for speding up cases in tpe Mu- nicipal Court, where more than 32,000 were heard during the last year, and detalled the reasons why it was es- sential that cases come to trial promptly. Judge Mattingly paid high tribute to the members of the organization, stating that the younger attorne: forming its member=nip were reco nized by observant persons as “the coming leaders of the bar in the District of Columbla.” F. Regis Noel, preeident, was in the o s’ K2 R <QXEXEXEXE KD Q All Women’s and Misses’ 2, * 2 XX g 2> e ot ede, *