Evening Star Newspaper, March 7, 1924, Page 10

2 PARLEYS PLANNED ON WELFARE UNITY Legislation Commission-to Hear Representatives From Agencies Monday. PUBLICS VIEW SOUGHT Control Issue to Be Brought Up Thursday. The proposal to place all public welfare agencles in the city under unified control will be discussed at an informal conference at the Dis- trict building Monday afternoon between the commission on public welfare legislation and representa- tives of the various boards. The commission will not attempt to reach conclusions at this executive session, seeking merely to get the views of hte various agencies. This far- reaching question will be opened to public discussion at a hearing in the boardroom of the District building at 8:30 Thursday afternoon. Called Into Confercnce. The institutions and agencies call- ®d to send representatives to the con- ference Mond: District work- house, District reformatory, District jall, Gallinger Hospital, Tuberculosis Hospital, Home for Aged and Infirm, Industrial Home School for White Children, Industrial Home School for aining National Training municipal lodging house, board of children's guardians, board of charities, Soldlers and Sali- ors' Temporary Home, Columbia Hos- pital for Women, Columbia Institu- tion for Deaf and Dumb. Freedmen's Hospital and St. El th's Hospital. The welfare headed by Justice Frederic met y in executive se: in principle, the measure are: to the filtration plant, at Ist and Douglas streets. The stafus of the tun- nel can be briefly covered as follows: Two Days’ Water Supply. “This tunnel cannot be unwatered inside of about two days. The reserve supply of water at the filtration plant in sufficlent to laat the city for only this same length of time, so that under present conditions no time is left after unwatering the tunmel to make repairs before all water avail- able for use in the city will be ex- h: austed. G “The exact condition of this tunnel is not known. It was last fepaired in 1908, tho repairs at that time re- quiring an interval of several months under the method in which It was possible to do the work at that time. Tt Is not possible to do the work now In that same manner or to make any repairs whatever. owing to the Increase in population of the city and an increasingly greater demand for water, and the correspondingly shorter time during which water can be cut off from the source of sup- ply at Great Falls. “The tunnel was last repaired in 1008. At that time when the water was withdrawn from the tunnel the rolease of outward pressure against the walls permitted the inward preseure from the earth and rock on the outside to bulge the walls in- ward for a distance of ag much a five inches in a length of tunnel of 1.400 feet. This bulge was repaired by placing timbers against the walls and back, jacking them back to ap- iroximately the original position and propping them in this manner by cast_iron struts, which it was con- #ldered necessary should rematn in the tunnel. This shows that the tunnel walls are at certaln polnts exceedingly weak, and that there is|E aanger of rupture or break at these localitles, if not at other points. Collapre Ix Feared. “The tunnel was last examined in 1913. At that time the struts and props placed in 1808 were found still in position, but in such condition, that it has not been considered safe to un- water the tunnel since that time for fear of a collapse, which would ab- solutely Interrupt the city's water supply. ‘The only safe way to make the necessary repairs on the tunnel—i. e., safe without running a great risk of interrupting the water supply of the EVENING: until that time, and then do the work time of completion will be about July 1, 1928, or in four and one-half years. at | The budget allowance for the fiscal the water needed to Year 1925 is $800,000. With an aver- necessary to put it In proper serv- iceable condition, “The present sy times supply lem cannot take care of the incrensing demands age yearly appropriation 000, the project will be completed about of the city. We are now not only using all that can come through the January 1, 1932, but it I8 at timesynecessary The project can now be economical Ir reserve ' completed by January 1, 1927, or in even with restrictions as to the use three years. Appropriations required: Fiscal fiscal 1925, $2,800,000 1 . ety refusol to supply outlying districts | 000, - L ot e i adjustments of appropriations be- tunnel, to draw upon the resovol of fountains, watering lawns, et during the summer months and wi in Maryland authorized by Congress. The vital feature, however, is the I ablility to make repairs to the present system where conditions are such| that tho present supply of the city might be affected. Therefore, in order to insure that the water supply o(' the city will not be cut off, with at- | )i tendant sanitary and fire hagards, the | = rew system should be completed at Q the earliest practicable date. LAl F Important Factor. 0 “The time of completion of the proj- ect will be serlously affected by the amount of the appropriation, with a corresponding danger to the conven- lence ancd health of. the inhabitants of the District and to the safety of their property from fire. “Maj. O'Connor, the engineer Dis- trict officer, in charge of the work of enlarging the water supply, informs me that he told the representatives of the budget at the hearing which they gave him. that to allow for a proper and economical progress of the work not less than $2,000,000 should be pro- vided this year. The amount allowed by the budget was, however, only $800,000. “The status of the vearly appropria- tion is briefly as follow. Estimated cost of project (approx.).$9,200,000 P 1,380,000 nded to B Cash on hand Feb. 1, 192; ~ — 3,200,000 Bulance to be appropriated +36,000,000 At the ¢commewcement of the proj- cct the estimated time for completion y 1, 1925, or in one and on ars from now. To do this the € appropriations were re- year 1024 Fiscal year 1925 “The appropriations to date have een Fiscal Fiscal STAR, ‘WASHINGTON, of $80 or in eight years. | tims ear 1925, $2,500, D. C, tween these years, but this rate is the’ most economical one. “In view of the fact that Congress meets in December, 1925, for a short session, tain a supplementary estimate at that , an_appropriation of $2,000,000 for the fiscal year 1925 will permit our going ahead with the project if it were certaln that the would receive a supplementary ap- propriation next December to insure the necessary rate of Drogress. To sum up: (a) There is an urgent necessity and it is practicable to ob- department Stunning new tallored affairs, black and white, malacca, with fancy colors, real tops—many with adorable little powder box vanity tops—$2.00 to $5.50. in the District, but also, what is more ditions. for the early completion of the in- creased water supply project for the District of Columbia, not only to sup- ply the increasing demand for water vital, to prevent a possible Interrup- tion of the city’s supply, which may occur at any time under present con- “(b) The_ estimated cost of ccm- pletion 1is $6,000,000, in addition to appropriations heretofors made, and the economical time necessary to complete the system is three years. 1216 F SLN.W. “(¢) The dangers and disadvantages resulting from delay in completing the pro,..t are so great and so far- reaching that every effort should be made to place the new system in use at as eurly a date us possibie “(d) With small appropriations, an increased cost will result, due to the great length of time for which over- head will have to be paid. therefore, be provided for the comrletion of this system by January 1. which the following appropriations will be It is, that funds |1924. imperil recommended w27, for necessary: Fiscal year 1925, $2,500,000; fiscal year 1926, $2,800,000; fiscal year 1927, $700,000. “It.is urgently recommended that if the sum of $2,500,000 cannot be pro- vided in the pending appropriation bill, at least $2,000,000 be appropri- ated, with the understanding or assur- ance that an additional $500,00¢ will be secured by or before December 15, Any- less sum may seriously the health and property of the people of the Distrit of Colum- St = The newest of pouch bags, of brown, beige and navy blue crepe de chine, are fascinatingly all-over braided in silk tache. Al colors, $5.00. A very special value. Aglow With the Brightness of Spring March brings the world’s fingst fashions to Jelleff's! Paris Importations; Hickson Styles; Irene Castle Models; Selections from many of America’s finest makers of apparel for women and misses now here—and true to our promise—Fashion with Value! Irene Castle’s Offer to Share With You Her knowledge of style has met with delightful response YEAR ago “America’s best dressed woman of- - fered to share her famous style-sense with other women. ’ We immediately secured the privilege of present- of young women. ing these garments in Washington, and today they are eagerly looked for each month by a great number The delightful models in both coats and frocks TOMMIE ATKINS T lined withs Cortiewlli Crepe Eldora, #dds 1o the smart. to extend aid to dependent children in just arrived show the reasom for this eager response. their own homes, The commission did not attempt to approve. any detalled legislation on the subject. The new compulsory was discussed, but final ac poned to enable & committee to confer further with Superintendent of Schools Ballou over certain details in t ‘This committee I8 made up of S. Ufford, Frederick A. Fenning, Miss Jlizabeth Harrls and Willlam Hodson. — who seek city—is to wait until the completion of the new system, in the hope that the tunnel wiil last without falling Fiscal year 1924 * 1,500,000 “With appropriations continuin; the rate of $1,500,000 per y They are full of Irene Castle’s own exquisite taste, the beauty of line she loves and are made of the same™ Irene Custle's famous finir for style 33 Corticelli Silk she herself wears. now being shared with the women of America. Look for this label cqrried by every gen- aine Trene Castle Corticelll Model. That is why, in one short year, Irene Castle Cor- ticelli Fashions have won their undisputed place among women of taste. Come and see them tomorrow in our Misses’ Shop. (third floor) which is_overflowing with the newnesses of the spring fashions. This will be really our opening day for misses—and lovely style displays will be a feature of the day. MARTHA—The fashionable tunic is charming in Corti- celli Crepe Tremaine with & border and underskirt of Corticelll Satin Sa-on. Vivid embroidery __distinguishes the tunic, sleeves and neck Price, $65.00. MISSES’ Coats, $55.00 Daringly New and Invitingly Wearable! twill, pin tucked, equally smart wherever they're worn. Cape backs are worn by style-wise Mlisses, perchance on a coat of gray and blue stripes with _siiver brald for trimming. $55.00. Soft fur collar and rich braiding adorn a lovely Kasha coat, while a tan sport coat shows an engaging flare | topped with tibetine (a fluffy Then, too, there are slim, fox-like summer fur). Both stralght coats of navy blue at $55.00. B So many coats—so many styles—why don't you follow the lead of other Misses who know-and choose your coat now at Jelleft’s. MISSES’ SHOP, THIRD FLOOR. IDA—This Veguiling frock has the new soug bodice: the bLouffant skirt ends in i Corticelli 1t you are unable to visit our shop send for the “Irene Castle”” booklet illustrating her new models. We shall be glad to send it to you, MISSES’ Suits, $55.00 Smart as They Are Youthful! Silky charmeen makes the lovellest tailored suit imagin- able, single breasted with rounded corners. $55.00. Another single breasted suit is of pencil striped twill, with rows of buttons to give it quite a military air. $55.00. Sport suits are not for. a big c slim waist. Price, For graceful, wrapped slenderness, a stunning Miss’ coat of soft gray Kasha with deep wrapped pockets. $55.00. Soft like a teddy-bear, a daring double-breasted coat for Misses, of tan imported coating. $55.00. * “The scarf collar’s the thing” on a darlingly striped coat for sport or general wear. $55.00. Page.) sater. In order to provide for the tirger demands for water produced i i e in populagion, supply 3d _session, es 69 to 55, and maps attached. plan provided for obtaining 2dditional ater from Great Falls, ‘tom which point it is to be carried in a conduit to the District line, where a new filtration plant is being vonstructed, and from .whith point Water ‘will be distributed into the >xisting supply mains of the city There are two most important reasons why this new system should be com- oleted at as early a date as possible. These are: =1, Ve are now using at times all the water that the present system will furnish, and in very warm or very t0ld weather even more than it wiil safely bring to the clty, The present system has two follows: (a) The con- duit from Great Falls to the District Uine. The construction of this new rondulit is now in progress under con- tract which calls for its completion by April, 1925, and the rate of work so | far attained justifics the belief that | it will be finished on time; (b) the | other weak point is the tunnel run- | wing from Georgetown reseryolr, un- | der the city and undcr Rock Cree Second Floor ~ DULIN&MARTINCe 1215-1217 F Street and 1214 to 1218 G Street Hours: 845 to 5:30 weak points, Jumper 'é::::::'u Sleeveless Golf Coats Slip-ons COLORS— . Navy Blue Mexico Buff Canary Almond Tan Peacock Gray Chinese Red Lichen Black Alone or in stunning combinations. See this big assortment tomorrow and choose not one, but two or three sweaters to wear right away. SHELL—The New Nude Shade In Gold Stripe Silk Stockings Full fashioned—Silk, 1009, pure—Protected from Garter-clasp runs by the patented Gold Stripe! Regular _weight; rnity, according to an announce- WATER SUPPLY PROJEGT cleverly braid bound. $55.00. [ ] Furniture that these are the suits that Washington Misses are buying— waistline, ent recelved here today from the A hair line checked navy inued from DISCOUNTS are effective on and wearing! MISSES' SHOP, THIRD FLOOR. A Host of Pretty Colors :stitution. Election to Alpha Tau is blue twlll suit offers conven- a number of the many items Sweaters and Skirts in a Week End Sale! Tan Gray Cocoa ‘aused upon high scholastic attain- ‘ients, and leadership and member- lent patch pockets to hide a Miss' powder puff. $55.00. which comprise our Novel Collec- tion. A Big Combined Selling Event to Bring You to These Second Floor Departments Tomorrow Eleven Styles of A Great Purchase of Navy Brown Black Also line blocked velours, wool canton and ngx- Elected Into Alpha Tau. LB S i i e QUALITY we offer splendid sip is regarded as one of the highest i onors obtainable in the college of in- ¢ustries. Mr. Gottwals is a €enior in Quite as much a favorite is the Miss' suit with rounded gotten, for here is one in corners, single button link mannish check with all the New Sweaters PLEATED SKIRTS Prettiest of Spring Models Of Roshanara Mandarin Panel Pleated, ls(ln‘;efe Ple::;d. Box Pleated, elty plaids and stripes, in smart pleated and wrapped styles, in_this big sale tomorrow. Sizes 26 to 34 waistband. Be sure to come. »gie Institute of Technology, was nong twelve students recently initi- values in e huildlll_g conslr.uulhm course. =l ° CEN. BEACH URGES lne closing and stylish satin lap- smartness of correctly tallored els and piping. $55.00. lines—this, too, at $55.00. STYLES— Vest Fronts Plea Skirts of fine quality roshanara silk that em- f . . Fashion Ordains nd . .ed into Alpha Tau, an honorary fra- "‘ A pencil striped sult for the SPEEDY ACTION ON D. C. "“J WMl Miss is double breasted and Little wonder, with so many styles of youth and smartness, phasize the flat back and are worn at the new low a We Comply! S. E. Corner 13th & G Sis. N. W. A Most Extraordinary New York Purchase! Exclusive New Hats Tomorrow Trimmed Models and Tailored Models in Sheer cotton and out sizes. hems. Formerly 75% of all silk stockings sold were blatk—Now nude in some one of its many variations claims that distinc- tion. Shell, a glowing rosy tint is the newest—with sunset, Sahara, gravel and : nude closely following. Reports from Palm Beach say these “Sun-burnt” shades are being worn even with white shoes. So this is what youmay expect in our Summer. New colors—All Sizes at All Times!—Satisfactory service and satisfactory wear are yours if you buy Gold Stripe Silk Stockings!— Jelleff’s—only authorized agency! - weight; garter Regular weight; silk_garter hems. Rightfully they deserve “immediate attention from Fashion — wise women— because they are so new and so smartly indicative of the 1924 Tailored Mode. Four entirely different styles—black or brown cowhide with substantial inside mickel frame, two- tone embossed novelty leathers, red and black, green and tan, black novelty striped silk moire, and a navy blue and black novelty figured moire. Three of these models are the generous 9-inch length, the other a con- venient 6 inches—and qall are beautifully moire silk-lined and fitted with coin purse and mirror. Sale on Street floor! These most exquisite handmade hats will create a sensation at this price! One glance—and you will fully realize what a remarkable value offering this is—one mo- ment’s inspection—and you will agree that this is one of the style events of the season! Three Wonderful Coat Assortments. for Spring! —In Three Smart, New, Horizontal Striped Fabrics All with the youthfulness of slim, straightlines or swagger backs, the fit that comes from fine tailoring and the lasting satisfaction that results from quality fabrics. Each model is lined with fine selfcolor crepe de chine. See them in our Women’s Coat Section tomorrow ! (‘Hi_[and” “Ho_bnco” “Hl 1‘0” FASHIONS OF THE HOUR: The New Poppy trimmed hat . . The tailored hat in black and white . . The Chic Suit hat . . The small close fitting cloche and turban . . complete display The smart sailor, in fancy straws, beauti- of all the new Spring colors. fully banded in silk . . The colorful flowered hat, off-face or mush- room brimmed . . . A Conservative Admirably _adapted to Self-Striped Coating an all-occasion’ topcoat $29-50 in graystone or pampas (tan)—showing the new - shoulder yoke sleeve with narrow turn-back cuffs, patch pockets and two big but- tons to close it. A Pure Camel's _ Hair Coating —whose, horizontal st s $ exhibit marked fuzziness that promises warmth as well as smartness. The loose, wide sleeve makes this model particularly good for wear over tailored suits. In bat- wing, oatmeal gray, moss green, Mexico and powder blue. Hair Coating at peace with the Fash- 5 fastening and set-in sleeves. In arti- A Shaggy Camel’s —into whose cozy smart- ness you snuggle completely. ion world. This model has a close- up ' convertible collar—o ne-button choke 'freen, gypsy red, deer, gray and badger.