Evening Star Newspaper, January 10, 1924, Page 20

EVENING " 20 THE — e LIGHTER AIR MOTORS DUE TO NEW ALLOYS Greater Efficiency Also Pofiible, Is Verdict of Engineering Division. '|U. S. HOTELS NEEDED, PLAZA COUNCIL SAYS 200,000 Gallons - Liquors Used by Medical Agencies Aleohol, whisky, brandy, gin, rum and wine used by physiclans, dentists, veterinarians, hospitals and first-ald stations during the fiscal year 1923 totaled more than 200,000 gallons. This was announced from the office of the prohibition commis- sioner, which made public figures : : yesterday showing tax paid gal- Departure in Construction Methods| JSaiTi*d Soofans i, Das. : Alcohol led the list with 159,- Is Explained. 301 gallons, while whisky was S second at 88,094 gallons. These agencies used also 1,554 gallons of hrand: 13 gallons ot gin, 1’ gallons rum and 4,097 gallons of wine. They Are Merely Self- Supporting. McCOOK FIELD A DISCOVERY ASKS RENT REDUCTION Would Bring in More Than In- creased Rate, Plea. Construction of an airplane motor lighter in weight than the present types and more efficlent, will be made possible through developments in the use of new alloys at the air service engineering division, McCook Field, Dayton, Ohlo, it was learned here to- day. Two outstanding features of this new departure in motor construction ere: Use of a magnesium combination which saves 200 pounds in the casting of & crankcase for an ordinary “W- type motor; and a light nicke! and |high state of perfection by means of Copper alloy which produces parts |a heat-treating process worked out iwice as strong as the material now |at the station. One of the features l'lvusc and considered standard. of this alloy is that it retalns its loth these developments have great | strength at high altitudes where commercial possibilities and will un- | parts made of other metals weaken tnubledl).' be adopted extensively, |under similar conditions. It is used gineers in the material section of | principally in the manufacture of The Plaza council of the Govern- ment Hotels, replying to charges that the hotels were no longer needed for housing purposes, and are only self- supporting, has issued a denial. The statement is signed by Gladys L. Drury, president of the council. “Untfl Uving conditions In Wash- ington have improved more than at the present time, there is a great need for the Goverument Hotels for women,” the statement declared. “This fact has been proven by the present number of women living in the hotels, even with the increased riates, otherwise tha hotels would have been closed within a short time after the rates were increased, “The increased r of $4.50 per month _whi went into effect on March 16, 1923, were collected in an- ticipation of 'Congress authorizing is_purely a McCook Field find and was reached after years of experi- mentation, It is stated. The formula consists of 83 per cent magnesium, § per cent aluminum and 2 per cent zinc. The metalsnow in use consists of 82 per cent aluminum and § per cent copper. The second product consists of por- tions of aluminum, copper, nickel and magnesium. The formula has been known in metallurgy circles for some time, but the alloy was carried to a Statement Denies Charges That|™ 0ok Fleld belie cylinders on afr-cooled motors, pis- o payment of the Ealtimore and Ohio Adaptation of th, tons, manifolds and cylinder heade. o land réntal, and has necessitated the magnesium alloy closing of two bulldings. We co: tend that this increase was not nec sary and If the old rate of $45.50 month fs resumed the amount col- lected from the guests would mors than pay the Baltimore and Ohlo and besides would leave a to be covered Int the propriation for the hotels been more than covered into the Treasury with a good sur- Elul and has been paid by the guests. ach year since the plant was opened there been a considerable surplus covered into the Treasu ven though the appropriation been decreased Year, the surplus from the hotels has been greater, which shows that the government has not been losing money, but has been re- celving a considerable m toward the original expenditure.” PLANS CHILD LABOR DAYS. The child labor amendment and the child labor question In general will be topics for national discussion January 26, 27 and 28, which have been set aside by the national child labor com- mittee, with headqu: 8 in New York, as Child Labor d An’ announcement from the com- mittee today sald: “For many years the natfonal child labor committee has sponsored the annual observance of Child Labor day, realizing the ssity for a popular understanding s problem, which has such a earing upon the future life of | sf our country. If, as is confidently pre- dicted, the bill for child labor amend- nt 'to the federal Constitution is ed by the present Congress, the ponsibliity for making it a part of our law will be up to the popular vote of the Individual ktates. Every one of us will have to register his opin- upon the advisability of the child por amendment. Child Labor days will help to show the way.” Seventh and D Sts. N.W. Savings of 10 to 3314 Per Cent - = WASHINGTONS GREATEST FURNITURE STORE,_.CASH= (2 January Clearance Sale! Use Your Credit! Pay Later—Weekly or Monthly! January Clearance RUGS and 18 in. x 9 ft. Red 9x12 Ft. and 814x101% Ft. On Credit, Too-—Easy Payments 27x54 in. Mottled Axminster Rugs; Wool Velvet or Wool 31.89 Brussels Rugs..........i..... Axminster Rugs, 9xfidn' All Over and Me- $29-95 8%x101%6Ft. | dallion Patterns. . 6x9 ft. Axminster Rugs and Wool Velvet Rugs. Clearance $24-75 of $35 and $40 grades......... All-Wool, Faced Loop-Pile Brus- $1985 S sels Rugs. ....... gs . Clearance of $59 and $69 Grades of Seamless .75 9x12 Ft. an 814x10%4 Ft. January Clearance 3-Piece Golden Oak Living Room Suite A practical and sturdy suite for the den or living room—con- sisting of table with magazine rack, armchair and rocker. The seats of chairs are covered in $ 75 imitation leather ... ® Small Weekly or Monthly Payments goleum Runner.............. 3 x 9 ft. Red Seal Congoleum 9 x 12 ft. Red Seal Art Squares. 4Y, x 9 ft. Gold Seal Congoleum 9 x 12 ft. Gold Seal Congoleum table and four wood-seat match. Finished in gray enamel...... Seal Con- 69c $1.89 38 49 $3.49 Pre-inventory Sale 8-4 Red Seal Congoleum and Pro-Lino— January Clearance 5-Piece Breakfast Suite Closing out these . outfits at much lowered prices. As illustrated, a shaped 3 to 075 chairs —— BRING PRISONER TO D. C. Henry G. Wernimont, indicted for alleged embezalement in October, 1921, was arrested recently in Oma- Nebr., and has been returned & dered to United He' was_surrende; S imont o his employ 3100 which Stewart, LEMON JUICE BEST TO WHITEN SKIN The only harmisss to bieach the skin white Is to mix th Juice of two lemons with thres ounces of Orchard White, which any druggist wiil supply for a few ce hake use It to bring that clear, and rosy-white complex- d, rough or chapped ai . You must mix this re- markable bisach yourself. It cannot bought ready to use becauss it acts best immediately after It ls prepared. | Orchard White A 35-piece Rogers silver«plated ware set or - a 42-piece dinner set with every cash or charge account! $100 purchase, January Clearance Kitchen Cabinets An opportunity to pick from The Hub's exceptional line of Kitchen Cabinets at a great -saving. The cabinet pictured at the special price of— Use Your Credit—Charge It! Library & Davenport Tables Reduced! Hundreds of tables in stock—all sizes—various woods—a host of de- signs—and ALL REDUCED! 80-Inch Mahogany-Finished Davenport Tables 162 January Clearance This attractive dining suite consists 6-Piece Walnut-Finished Suite of oblong table, buffet and four genuine $98.75 leatier-seat chairs to match.....c.vuus Small Payments—Use Your Credit White Enan.1e1 ' Bassinet $0.98 Full size all-wool slat-side Bassinet, finished in white en- amel, spring bottom. STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 1924 - Woodward & Lothrop DOWN STAIRS STORE Friday is Remnant Day Remnant Merchandise is Not Returnable or Exchangeable; Not Sent C. O. D. or On Approval; Mail or Phone Orders Not Accepted Sports Coats Sports Coats, $8 Sports Coats, full lined, well tailored, with large collar. In tans, browns and shadow plaids. Special price. and Dresses Swesial; '8 Sports Dresses, $8 Silk and Sports Dresses, in basque and straightline models. 1In checks, stripes and plain colors. Special price. Sports Skirts and Fur Chokers, Special, $5 Sports Skirts, $5 Sports Skirts, in stripes and plaids. -In at- tractive color combinations. Also a few plain brown and tan models. Of Polaire cloth. Fur Chokers, $5 20 Fur Chokers, specially priced. The lot includes chokers of imitation fox, single opossum and squirrel. A few moufflon, DOWN STAIRS STORE Blouses, $1; Were $1.45 and $1.95 60 blouses in the lot. consisting of handmade dimities, batiste and cotton blouses. With Peter Pan collars and V necks or tuxedo fronts, Sllkk Overblouses, $2.95; were $4.95. 14 with tuxedo collars and round necks. Colors are black, brown and navy. Siz Brushed Wool Sweater Coat 14, of brushed wool, in gray and tarn striped fronts, - All-wool Slip-oms, $1.95; were higher. 24, of block patterns: in_green. navy and black DOWN STAIRS STORE Vests, 15¢ 50 cotton vests, in built-up shoulder and bodice styles. Broken sizes, soiled. Union Suits, $L 50 union suits of combed yarn. Built- up shoulders, knee length. 200 Imperiect. J DOWN €TAIRS STORE. Girls’ Dresses, $2.95 Were $3.95 1d wool crepe d¥esses, in navy izes from 2 to G years Dresses, £3.50; were $5. Serviceabe dresses in broken: sizes, Girle’ Winter Dressen, §3.951 were £5.85. 9 wool ombination dresses, in gray, €5 7 to 14 ye Girla' Winter Coats, $55 were more. 7 sport and dress models, in hrown. blue and stripe mate- rlals. Fur and sclf trimmings. Sizes 7 to 14 years. GIrla’ Winter Conts, §10; were $20. Jlivia and broadcloth coats, as- 35 to 40, $3.65; were $5.95. With 50 pairs en sizes. $1.50. 30 Broken sizes. tan serge, in 9 fur styles. Winter Conts, $7.50; were more. self trimmed coats. Attractive Sizes § to 14 years, ’ . $3.50; were $5. lla, in blue, gray and brown. 11 coats, some of Sizes 3 Bloomers, 25e. 40 knitted bloomers, in flesh and white. Breken sizes. Girls' Princess Slips, 35e: were 58c. 20, jn mus- Iin with lace or embroidery trimming. Broken sizes. Tams and Scarts, 50c. copen, buff and white. 15 brushed wool sets, in s were mmuch more. 15. in a variety ken slzes Girly' Kimonos, 811 were 5. 11 flannelette kimonos. well made, in gray and lavender. Boys' Wool Sults, $9.50: were $12. 5 tweed suits with two pairs trousers, in gray. Broken sizes. Boys' Winter Coats, 851 were $6.95. chilla, in tan, brown and gray. Sizes year: Boys' Wool Suits, 85.95; were $8.05. § two-pants in gray and brown. Broken sizes. yw' Ribhed % -langth hose, Broken sizes. Children’s Pants and Vests, 38¢ each. ments of the famous Princess May make. The vests have high necks and long sleeves. The pants in ankle length. Sizes from 1 to 16 yeara. Children's Cont Sweaters, 81. 11, of white wool. Slightly sofled. Sizes & months to 4 ye Children's Bath Robes, 5S0c each. 13, green and red. Size 2 wears only. DOWN STAIRS STORE 4. of chin- 13 to 18 Heavy we, 25 pr. ribbed in black and brown Perfect. 100 gar- s in. gray, Silk Hose, 25¢ Pair chiffon damaged from display. Silk and Wool Hose, $1: were pairs, Cotton Hose, 3 pra. for 50c. cconds of higher grade, n brown and black; irregular. All sizes 834 to 10. DOWN STAIRS STORE. Hats, *1; Were More 30 Hats of velvet, plush and duvetyn. In ofi- the-face, poke and roll brim models. Cap and Scarf Sets, $1.50; were $225. 14 sets. In brown and tan, and red. Tams, 50c; were much more. 11 of velour material in black and navy. . DOWN STAIRS STORE 2-Clasp Fabric Gloves, 38c 50 pairs two-clasp fabric gloves, in the smartest colors of the season. Beige, mode, gray and brown. Perfect, but broken size range. DOWN STAIRS STORE. silk hose, Brok- perfect. Men’s English Broadcloth Shirts, *1.50; Were More 25 shirts of English Broadcloth in white only. Broken sizes and slightly {rregular. Imported English Broadcloth Shirts, $1.95; were 82.95. 20 good quality shirts of Imported Eng- lish Broadeloth, slightly solled from display and irregular. White only. Men's Shirts, 75c; were very much higher. 45 shirts of madras and percale, in small sizes. Perfect but slightly soiled from display. Scarfs, 8$1.50. 56 men's fiber scarfs in black and navy. In striped effects Wool Scarfs, $1.25; were $1.05. brushed wool scarfs in neat patte: Men's Bath Robes, 86.75; were §9.7! men's bath robes with corduroy roll collars and facing. In brown, maroon and blue. Bath Robes, $5; were $7.85. 12 in attractive designs. Pockets and collars bound with cor- duroy. Bath Robes, $2.50; were 84.30. Only 6 in the lot . $2.95; were $3.05. In the lot are Wool Sweaters, §2.05; were $3.05. 39 in slip- over and button-front style. In gray and navy. Broken sizes, but perfect. All-wool Sweaters, $3.95; were $4.96. 12 al wool sweaters in button-front and slip-ov styles. They all have shaker collars. In navy and red. ! . 100 flannelette pajamas slip-over style. Pink and ipes "on white. Perfect, but slightly sofled from display. Broken: sizes Nightshirts, 96c: were 8$1.35. 100 flannelette nightshirts in broken sizes. ‘Ties, 3%c. Knitted ties in neat patterns. Hose, 15c. 35 pairs cotton hose in black only: 11 and 11%. DOWN STAIRS STORE Brassieres, 25¢ 100, with back fastener. Sizes 32, 2¢ and 3. Novelty Cloth Brassieres, 3Sc. Sizes 42, 40 in sizes from 21 to %0c. Sizes 24, 29, 30, I DOWN STAIRS STORE Figured Cotton Tablecloths, 75¢; Were $ Twenty-five Figured Mercerized Cotton Damask Tablecloths, hemstitched and scal- loped. They are slightly soiled from display. Luncheon Sets, 75¢ Were $1.25. 50 Hemstitched and Scalloped Fancy Cotton Damask Luncheon Sets. The set consists of one 35-inch tablecloth and six napkins. DOWN STAIRS £TORE Flannelette 12ic yd. Was 25c yard. 175 yards Printed Figured Flannelette, in neat designs, with colored ound. emnants of cretonne, terry cloth, Japanese crepe, ging- §0; d ham, scrim, marquisette, per- to 42. cale and voile. At one-half to one-third less than regular. DOWN STAIRS STORE Statuettes, 75¢ Marble Composition Statuettes reduced clearance. = Polychrome Fruit Bowls and Candlesticks, re- duced to 50c each. ‘Wire Frame Telephone Girl, 75¢. Reduced. . 25 Scarred and Scratched Handbags, now 75c. 25 Scarred and Scratched Handbags, reduced to $1.25. Sofled each. Were $1.95. colors. Cordurey for d Mugwed Handkerchiefs, 5S¢ asd 10e DOWN STAIRS STORE Pettibloomers, $1.25 39, in assorted Bungalow Aprons, 48c: were 47, attractively 78e; were more. 19, in 34 and 38 lengths, Black Aprons, 18c) were more. Contume Slips, 68c; were $1. dark colors; Kimonos, $1.95" 12; 38 and 42. 12 sizes, 42 DOWN STAIRS STORE Spreads, ¥1.95 Were $2.25. 10,72x90 bed- spreads of white dimity, slightly counter soiled. 34 bed size. Cotton Sheet Blankets, $1.25; were $1.48. 40, 64x 76 in.; cut single. DOWN STAIRS STORE pat- lengths 36 $2.95; were and 40, Philippine Chenmise, *1.50; Were *1.95 47 soiled or mussed chemise, beautifully em- broidered. Princess Slips, $1; were $1.50. lin with double hem. Gowne, $1; were $1.95. 11, with % sleeves and higher. ¢ lace-trimmed yoke. Underwear at 5ici was very much step-ins, 3 plain bloomers, 2 sateen bloomers and 2 bandeaux. 1 Solled Flannelette Gown, 81; was $1.95. DOWN STAIRS STORB 7, of white mus- ™" Women’s Pumps and Oxfords, Now $1.95 50 pairs Women's Pumps and Oxfords, of black calf, kid, patent leather, brown and tan Children’s Lace Shoes, 75c pr. 100 pairs. Smoked elk lace shoes with wedge heels. Also a few champagne kid and black shoes. . Sizes 5 to 7% in combined lot. Heels in Cuban and military styles. Welt, turned and McKay sewn soles. Sizes 2i5 to 8 in combined lot. Women’s High Shoes, 50c pr. 50 pairs Women's High Lace Shoes. Welt, turned and McKay sewn soles. In black and i Widths AAAA, AAA, AA, A. Sizes 334 to 7. : DOWN STAIRS STORE Clearance Sale—Greatly Reduced Fur-Trimmed Coats, *28and*38 This sale offérs you an excellent oppor- tunity to purchase a smart and “well wearing coat at a Bnce that affords sub- stantial savings. Deep-pile fabric coats, Navy Black silk lined and interlined. Flare and straightline models. Collars of platinum wolf, Jap mink, squirrel, wolf, Viatka and fitch. Brown DOWN STAIRS STORE