Evening Star Newspaper, January 11, 1924, Page 9

. 2,000 ATTEND RECEPTION TO JUDICIARY AT WHITE HOUSE Coolidges Retarn to Former Manner of Preserving Precedence of Various Courts—Cordiality Prevails. The President and Mrs, Coolidge re- ceived at the White House last night more than 2,000 guests invited to do honor to the Chief Justice of the Su- preme Court and his associates and the judiclary, an almost unprecedent- ed number of justices, judges and well known men of the bar being welcomed by the President and Mrs. Coolidge and the Attorney General, WMr. Daugnerty, who stood with them. Resuming a dignified feature of the veception 28 it obtained years ago, but later on was rearranged and con- fused, the judiciary met the President folds of the velvet. Mrs. Hoover had & graceful gown of silver lace, which tell in soft folds, and was embrold- ered in dark blue jewels. Mrs. Taft in Pink. . Mrs, Taft, wife of the Chief Justice, wore a _gown of pale pink brocaded in silver, the skirt draped to one side and silver lace drapery on the other & side. ‘The bodice was trimmed with silver lace and her ornaments were o pearls. Mr. Justico McKenna was accompanied by his grandaughter, Miss Caroline Dufeld, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pitts Duffield of New York, who wore silver lace made over soft red silk. The bodice was made with dropped skoulders gnd finished ¢ |bad a pale satin gown trimmed with THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1924. Mme. Wallenberg was [a in a gown of royal blue and gold lace woven in stripes and draped over roysl blue, tulle about her shoulders and & ban- deau of pearls with a large diamond in the center. Mme. Panaretoff wore dark blue velvet trimmed with touch: of silver. Mme. de Graeff had a wn of blue and silver bro- cade trimmed with silver lnce. Mme. Plip, wife of the new minister of Esthonia, was in white and sliver brocade trimmed with silver lace, a court train of the lace bound with a four-inch band of the brocade and a wide scarf of ermine. Judge Samuel J. Graham was ac- companied by his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Gil more. Mrs. Gilmore wore pale cin® namon color velvet, the sleeveless Waist brocaded in a deeper shade and finished about the bateau neck with narrow band of sable, a deeper band of the fur finishing the bottom of the skirt. Mrs. Stanton J. Péelle sllver, and her daughter, Miss Betty Byrne, was in a white dress made of tiny ruffes, with tight-fitting bodice and bouffant skirt. Mrs. Charles B. owry wore a gown of crystal sequins, with touches of blue, Mrs. S. Ambler wore black velvet trim- & scarf of bronse Mrs. Chi C. black. let & ‘wore bl k velvet trimmed raps McChord wore bla with crystals. Many Officlals Present. Others at the reception were As- sistant Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs. Eliot Wadsworth, A ant Sec- retary of the, Treasury and Mrs, Mc- Kenzie Moss, Asesistant Postmaster General and Mrs. W. Irving Glover, the assistant secretary of commerce and Mrs. J. Walter Drake, the chair- man of the Shipping Board and Mrs. Lelgh_Palmer, the private secretary to the President and Mrs. Edward T. Clark, Mrs, Clark in dark blue huvug brocaded in gold, made stralght an plain, without trimming; Judge Cool- ldge of Rutland, Vt.; former Secre- tary of the Interlor and Mrs. Edwin T. Meredith and their daughter, Mrs. Bohen. Mrs. Meredith wore a gown of goid metal cloth, made without sleeves, a bateau neck and a low waist line marked with folds of the cloth. Mrs. Bohen was in y:llow chiffon trimmed with beads in tha same shade. Mrs. William Crawford Gorgas w: in a gown of black velve simply and with a short traln, and over her shoulders she wore a scarf of rose point lace. An Interesting feature of her tollet was in a string of ivory beads and long carved ivory at tals \ ~In the company were Judge and Mrs. Robert B. Mattingly, Mrs. Atlee Pomerene, Mrs. E. C. Cole, Miss Mary Tnmrlo, M ary Cary Sanger, Mra. Willlam Hamilton Bayley, Miss Mary Alsop Cryder, Mrs. Willlam Barret Ridgely, Mr. d Mrs. Truman G, Palme; . and Mrs. Perry S. Heath, Mrs. Joseph H. Hampson, Mr. Clifford K. Berryman, Miss Florence Berry- Mr. and Mrs. Watson Freeman Charlotte Freeman Clark, . and Mrs. Edgar C. Snyder, M and s, Watson, Mrs. elos A. Blodgett, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Parson BErwin, Mrs. David DuBose Galllard, Mr. and Mrs. David St. Pierre Gail- lard, Mr. and Mrs. Frederic D. McKen- ney, Miss Virginia McKenney, Ml Frederioa McKenney, Mr. and Mr Harry Norment, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Droop, Surgeon General and Mr: Hugh S. Cumming, Miss Diana Cum- ming, Dr. and Mrs. Louls D. Geldert, Mr, and Mrs. Mitchell Carroll, M and Mrs. Wallace G. Hanger, Mr Ellen_Spencer Mussey, Mrs. Lee L mar Robinson, Miss Virginia Robi President Harding and Mrs. George B. Christian, jr, were almo there, Mrs. Christian in & gown of pale blue velvet trimmed with crys- JAILED THREE YEARS FOR SHOOTING WOMAN Hudson Hansberry, Colored, Sen- |t tenced by Justice Hitz—Five Others Get Terms. Justice Willlam Hitz imposed his firét sentences today in Criminal IDivision 1. Only three prisoners were before the court, and all reciplents of clemency. One was sent to the penitentiary and the other two were given one year each at Occoquan. Hudson Hansberry, colored, who shot his sweetheart August 17 last, was given a term of three years in the penitentiary. The case had been referred to Probation Officer Steele, but although Hansberry had no previ- ous record that officer could find no justification for the shooting and de- clined to recommend probation. paid to him on delivery of a C. 0: D. package, was nt to Occoquan for one year. A imilar sentence was tmposed on Theodore J. Johnson. coi- ored, who pleaded guilty to stealing an_automobile October 15 last. The theft of an automobile brought a sentence of four years in the peni- ntiary to Louls Buckner and Samuel Howard, young colored men, Who ap- poared ‘for sentence befors Justice alley. The machine was taken Sep- tember 18 last, and was the prope: of Ulysses Creecy. Justice Bailey sent Henry T. Ball to the penitentiary for eighteen months for forgery. Ball indorsed the name of Margaret K. C. Beale to a check for $350. Frank Garner, col- ored, was given flve months at Oc- coquan by Justice Bailey for violating the anti-narcotic law. NEBRASKA BURIED IN SNOW. OMAHA, Nebr., January 11.—Ne- braska was gradually getting back to normal today after digging out from under one of the heaviest and most widespread snowstorms of the winter. Demoralized wire service, leveled telephone poles and delaved train schedules were being restored as rapldly as possible, DISTRICT LEGISLATION BEFORE COMMITTEES Two Subcommittees of the Senate District committes willymest tomor- TOW to consider bills which have begn referred to it. The subcommittee on judiclary, meeting in the morning. Will have before it several measures The subcommittes on incorporations is to meet tomorrow afternoon. Sev- eral of the bills have been introduced by Senator Ball at the request of the District Commissioners, and the Com- missioners have been requested appear to explain the need of 1{; proposed legislation, t Among the measures which will 4e &lven consideration are those amend- ing the law relating to the licensing of plumbers, abolishing hanging and the substitution of electrocution In cases of capital punishment, provid- ing for a deputy coroner, establish- ing a tree nursery in Anacostla Parh, providing equal taxation for all son, Dr. and Mrs J. Ryan i Anne Devereux, Mr. Most women have two opinions of ings banks, and Senator Fletche, cret: Either it i not worth keep- | bill bonding all automobile drivers or else it is too good to keep. as a protection for pedestrians. = e U o esitiso Beodito RMep. LM e notiotion foripedentrisne ) ol lalc——lol—— o] ——>Jo[—=c]c—— o] —|o] bilipsborn 608 to 614 ELEVENTH ST, med with black lace and jets. Judge Kathryn Sellers was in ruby-red vel- vet, with square neck, and a slightly draped skirt held at one side by a bow of the velvet. Judge Mary O'Toole had a gown of black lace with touches of red velvet,’ which formed a sash at a low waist line and in the back formed a generous ow. Mre. Van Devanter was In white molre silk shot with silver, made on very stralght lines with a side train. Mrs. Brandeis did not at- tend the reception, being In mourn- ing. Mrs. Sutherland was In black velvet, gracefully draped and trimmed with black ed net and a square train of the velvet. Mrs. Sanford wore & gown of old blue velvet, embroldered in silver threads. slightiy draped to one side and a side train of cloth of silyer. Frau Wiedfeldt wore black net and lace trimmed with jets. Mme. Hanihara was in salmon Pink velvet made In panels, the back forming a square train, the sleoveless walst with bateau neck and scarf of earrings. Gen and_Mra Charles E. Sawyor attended the reception, the latter wearing a gown of dark green velvet trimmed with silver and & wide scarf 12th & 12th & G Sts, m;g G Sts. | CONTINUII:{RG Saturday ONE-HALF OFF SALE | Fall and Winter Cloth Coats and Dresses With Many Special Features Robert E. Chapman, colored, who e . |zdmitted a charge of embeszling 350 Francis Hagner, Mr. and Mrs, William F. Dennls and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nelson Riker. snd Mrs. Coolldge according to the rank and establishment of the various Gourts holding {n Washington. That the delicate subject of prece- dence might not be disturbed, the few smbassadors present, the Japanese ambassador and Mme. Hanihara being emong the early arrivals, were in the blueroom with members of the cabi- net when the guests for whom the reception 's annually held arrived. Dthers sp. v invited to the blue~ rcom also proceeded there on their ival, and when the President and Coolidge descended stairway, preceded by and followed by the cabinet mem- bers and their ladles in succession, the great chamber presented the ap- prarance of a grand drawing room. The White House aldes other than Col. Sherrill and Capt. Andrews, who Iade the presentations, stood in a line facing the President and Mrs. Toolidge and separating them from those assisting to entertaln in the 6lueroom Arrangements Win Praise. Col. Sherrill received many compli- ments on his arrangement of the large judicial body. and was assisted by B. C. der, marshal of the Dis- eing familiar with legal Washington, arranged the various bodies, announcing the courts by name to Col. Sherrill, the Supreme Tourt, the Court of Appeals, the Su- preme Court of the District of Colum- bia, the Court of Claims, the Court of Customs Appeals and others falling naturally into line. The arrangements for the reception of guests through- out was exceptionally fine. enabling the President and Mrs. Coolidge to greet the long list of those invited in | & remarkably short time and without the slightest appearance of rush. The President had a few words | here and there with guests as they passed along and showed clearly his enjoyment in meeting men of his own profession. Mrs, Coolidge was a cor- dial and gracious hostess and the At- | torney General, while clearly show- Ing his recent illness, was able to call many of the first guests pre- | sented by name without introduction | and is also famillar with many of Washington's attorneys. Tha sons of | ihe President and Mrs. Coolidge, John | and Calvin Coolldge, were interested | the several aides state Tomorrow--We Are Puttirig Forward Two Very Big Specia]s n DI‘BSSGS trict. who, $35 Cloth Coats and Dresses $17.50 $65 Cloth Coats and Dresses $32.50 $95 Cloth Coats and Dresses $47.50 Hats, Odd Lot Coats and Wraps 2 .00 25 Dresses . $75 Cloth Coats and Dresses $37.50 $7'50 New Spring Trimmed Straw Combinations Cloth Coats and Dresses $12.50 $45 Cloth Coats and Dresses $22.50 onlookers from the blue room, stav- Ing near Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Stearns of Boston. house guests, through the greater part of the even- in. Cordiality Prevailn. cordiality of the entertain- ments held in the White House in this administration hae pever been ex- ceeded, and the Chief Justice and Mrs. | Taft. who held the unique position of having been there as hosts them- selves, and before that as members of the cabinet family remained for some time in the green room welcoming guests and Inter on with others of the Supreme Court circulated quite gen- erally throughout the state sulte of Arawing rooms. Mrs. Coolidge's Gown. Mra. Coolidge wore a particularly decoming gown of roval blue chiffon hrocaded in & deeper shade, the skirt draped to one side, where soft folds of the chiffon fell in cascade effect. The neck was square in front and V in back. and her only ornaments were ' erystal drop earrings. Mra. Hughes was in black and gold brocade trimmed with drapery of | black lace run with gold threads.| Miss Mellon's gown was of white | chiffon made with batteau neck, no #leeves. an ankle-length skirt, which was only moderately full. About the | meck was a narrow band of silver! and crystal beads, which also finished | bottom of the skirt. The low vaist line was marked with sflver ieaves and she wore no ornaments. | Mrs. Weeks did not accompany the who walked alone to the Mrs, New wore black vel- . the skirt made long and with a | nd the bodice half of velvet d half of black lace, a cascade of the lace falling at one side of the skirt Mrs. Denby was in a rose chiffon gown heavily encrusted in beads of ‘he same shade, made straight and without sleeves, long draperies of the chiffon falling from the shoulders, Mrs. Work's gown was of white and silvar brocade, the moderately full skirt made with a train and the bodice irimmed with silver lace. Mrs. Wal- lace wore a gown of dark blue velvet fashioned with batteau neck, no sleeves and a straight slightly full skirt, the waistline marked with soft G Gorgeous gowns of heavy il Satin Crepes, rich Canton Crepes, translucent Laces and Georgettes, in a dazzling ensemble of creations that should rightfully sell for much more— * $24.98 Special Notice We have about 50 fine cloth coats with luxurious fur collars and cuffs to close out. Colors are Black, Taupe and Brown. Misses’, Women's and Large Women's sizes. If you find what you want, you will find a bargain. Take Your C}loice of Any Pair of rts Hose All Sports Hose Every Pair of Wool, Silk and Wool and other mixtures for this sale— $1.00° Pre-Inventory Sale Twice each year, just prior to stock taking, we have the heads of our various departments group together certain merchandise that should be disposed of, regardless of former price, rather than be “taken-in-stock.” The items listed below show to what ends they have gone to clear their stocks. A Couection o{ 'dvance Spring styles—in the nov- elty and staple silks, and in the high colors that the new season wiu prefer. They are specials, indeed. at $25. There are many models ‘—in both Silk and the Wool Cloths—designs that link them to the higher grades. For Street and Afternoon Wear. The conyenience of a charge account gla to those who prefer it. An Unprecedented Offering of Fine Fur Coats Which we have grouped at the one $ special price . ... .eon.tiiiimon 1 00 —taken, of course, from our own regular stock of guaranteed Furs—representing values greatly above the proffered price. French Seal, Sealine (Dyed Coney)—plain and v.vith Vi'aflu Squirrel trimming. Also Caracul Jacquettes — with Viatka Squirrel collars. Come in early Saturday to get your share of these bargains in Women's and Children's Wearing Apparel r Tots-to-Tecns Department Offers 32 Tub Dresses, for Tirls to 12 years.. Neat Just a few Taffeta, Jersey and models, made of fast-color materials, 50 Serge Dresses for girls 6 to 12 years. $ .00 in various combinations. Regularly $1-= Sold for a great deal more. > Bre. sold for $2.95 and $3.50. Sale price. Inventory price..................... 38 Wash Dresses, for girls 6 to 14.years. Ex- Every Boys’ Wash Suit. regardless of for- cellent for school wear. Clever ; styles, many with bloomers. Sold $7).95 for $4.50, $5.95 and $6.75. Choice dur- ing this sale . 1/3 Off Every Child's Coat in Our Stock One-Fourth Off Cute styles for the little fel- Wat ... $10.00 Coats. ... $7.50 $25.00 Coats. . .$18.75 : New Sprfng S I L VE R . $15.00 Coats. ... $11.25 $30.00 Coats. . .$22.50 q]SILVER AND SILVER PLATE .00Cota. ..$15.00 $35.00 Coats. . .$26.95 | ; 4] - Y HatS"’ make a worthy gift for any reciplent, o y S T g /:\ Which we mark at the . The gift of silver, when chosen with E”e'.‘y Other Chlld’s .DT ess, % Off extraor&inary price— care—carries ity sentiment for years and ? Sweaters and Blouses $ 1 O years, ‘We invite you fo of STERLING SIL | v $ ! 50 ' at drastic reductions o p . Every Silk Blouse and 7 They are mostly model Hats—of which, of course, there will be WARES OF MERIT. Overblouse. Beautiful V Of only one of a kind. But collectively hundreds from which to select. O 85 DH[]NG MARTIN [q > styles, of excellent qual- Splendid adsptations from high-type Parisian originals—appealing T — ity crepe de chine. Some d . . d the stately matron. 3 trect alike to the dashing miss an Btately ; 50 K 5 ég&}fbj@_&ugt_) Ay Silk and Straw are combined with utmost effectiveness—radiant in brilliant colorings. 3 :45 to 5:30 Every Sweater, cither slip-on or coat style. Fourth Floor. Brushed wool or mohair is included in this sale at » Third Floor. ol 5 A Tempting Sale lasting . expressions— t our collection and PLATED . A Special Dress Value | For this sale we've included oup of ‘Women's and Misses Dresses at a very low price, You'll surely want onc of these at Every Woman's and Miss' Cloth Coat is being sold at 14 Off Many are In the popular sports styles, while others are beautifully trimmed in fur.