Evening Star Newspaper, March 25, 1924, Page 10

10 TAX RATE INCREASE |12 Nurses Suspended BILLS ARE PASSED Measures Pertaining to Laurel, Md., Await Signatare of Gov. Ritchie. OTHER ASSEMBLY ACTION Icgislatioi for Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties. Epecial Dispateh to The Star. ANNAPOLIS, Md., March 25.—Three bills authorizing the mayor and coun- cil of Laurel, Prince Georges county, to issue bonds, increase the tax rate and relating to the sinking fund for 3 t bonds passed the Mary- te last night and went to nor for signature. All three measures were introduced in the Louse by Delegate George J. Hess of Prince Georges county. two companion bills introduced ate George L. Edmonds of county, authorizing the council ' of and inc and sent to the Bond Issue Approved. senate took courthouse at Upper Marl-| authorizing the Washing: n Sanitary Commission t for the im- n of the san- Montgomery counties under the meas: This bill house by the Prince early Tntroduced in the ted Montgomery counties del ding ] anitary com- orable. senate . enlarging the a taxing district s uded among the the senate. This measure n the house today. Open Sewers Prohibited. hington suburban sanitary prohibited from empty- ewer drains in any bed W ter- a in the count of the |and would accept it with good grace. | coursa of | ment the or-} o By Hospital Because Of Bobbing Their Hair By the Associated Press. NEW ORLEANS, La., March . Twelve nurses at Charity Hospital here have been “suspended indefi- nitely” within twenty-four hours because they had bobbed th hair, officials of the institution nounced yesterda —_— DISMISSED DIPLOMAT CHARGES CORRUPTION Gen. Velez Flays Guban Govern- ment for Taking Part in “Evil Practices.” By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, March 25.—Gen. Car- los Garcia Velez, who was dismissed yesterday from his position as Cuban minister to Great Britain as a result of his charges of corruption ag: the government of President Z: declared he had expected his dismiss “It is worth it,” he added. Gen. Garcia Velez said that in the a w and after con- ferring with £ nd govern- ofticials in Wa and ith men of public affairs here would come out of his present ing and arrange a series of meetings. Seeks No Political Office. “I do not wish to be president nd am not seeking political office,” he said, “but as the representative of | Cuba abroad I am tired of having to defend every measurc of the Cuban congre: of deferiding in other ) mass the good name of arcia Velez charged that “one of the greatest banking institu- tions in the United St was o rupting Cuban polit nd by brib- e es getting a grip on the sugar industry there. He accused Col. T of peing the tool of these d said | he had enginered : dation Cuban railway and port facilitie which was detrimental alike t Cuban progress and honest American business interes TAINTED FOOD FATAL. PITTSBURGH, Pa.,«March 25.—One woman is dead and another woman and child are critically ill in conse- quence, physicians belleve, of having caten tainted food at breikfast yes- terday. Mrs. Catherine Mickey died later in the day and prysicians_declared slight hope for the recov- R Wardip and her 4 . The three were {1l shortly after eating break- | THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1924 BOOKS SHOW SUICIDE OBTAINED BIG LOANS Memphis Banker Had Secured More Than Half Million for Own Business Interests. By the Associated Press. MEMPHIS, Tenn, March vegtigation of private records kept by Robert S. Polk, former vice presi- dent of the Union and Planters’ Bank and Trust Company, who killed him- self at his home here yesterday, re- vealed, according to the Commercial- Appeal, that he had negotiated more than $500,000 in loans for partner- ships and coroporations in which he was interested. These loans, the newspaper will say, were negotiated largely with country the general credit of the corporations for which they were made. The assets of the various corpora- | tions behind the loans, the newspap will say, “will be avallable, afte which_any deficit will be made good | by guarantors.” The loans were not rediscounted by the Union and Plant- ers' Bank and Trust Company, ac- cording to the newspaper, and no record of the transactions appears on the bank's books. banks, and half of them were amply protected with collateral security. and You Won't “Dread” New Shoes —if you take advantage of Burt Service There is absolutely no reason why new Shoes should be un- comfortable if the proper Shoe is provided for your feet. And you don't have to sacri- fice style, either, to be com- fortable. A “Nature Shape” in Black or Tan Ten Dollars Our “Nature Shape” Shoes are designed for personal com- fort—with ance—and cffective appear- they’ll give you f satisfaction in both respects. { P . We have Shoes for the boys, girls and children It important youngsters' feet should be properly fitted. Nature Shape Arthur Burt Co.,v 1343 F Street Caring for feet is better than curing them. Spring's Fashions for Misses are Smartly-Youthful Fashions And for a Miss to be truly smartly dressed this Spring is merely for her to choose from these Fashions created especially for her. In the Misses’ Section, Fourth Floor The Directoire Frock Fashion’s newest frock for Misses—an exquisitely feminine frock, in this season of boyishness. Black and white is seen in many smart frocks, one sketched in white crepe and black Spanish lace, $75. Lace, tulle and flowered chiffon vie in dance frocks—brown and beige, Paris’ smartest color combination seen.in the brown lace dance frock, over a slip of beige georgette, $39.50. Flannel for sportswear. Crepes and satins for street. Frocks, $25 to $75. flecting orably to the house ong these was the bill forbidding gambling or gaming and generally tightening ure providing ary E. Berry, a was acted on 65 years in Business F at 12t Minetmelz Court Orders Must Be Obeye county E Al The bill of Delegate Charles B.| Manor, : ling for a refer- on the question was fa- orted the Prince unty delegation. Special Taxing Ares. Benator Eugene G. Jones of Mont- f <o tniroduced a measure taxing area at| , that county, and o ‘appointment of a He also intro- authorizing the sioners to issue bonds road construction for county when pe- per cent of the tax-| in that district The' be accompanied by a ent to 10 per cent of the proposed road, and in no pore than two miles of | . . . Suits of Two Types The Tailleur Masculin, boyish jackets and wrap-around skirts, strictly tailored and braid bound; single or double breasted—in hairline stripes, twills and tweeds; always accompanied by its own smart accessories. Tailleurs, $25 to $75. The Costume semble, which is a frock with a three- quarter coat in matching color—or contrasting color, such as is this one sketched—black Juina cloth coat embroidered * in white, a white crepe tunic frock embroidered in black accompanying it, $105. Costume Ensemble, $95 to $195. —regardless of the loss involved When we placed our orders for our spring and summer stock we ex- ing the charter of the | 0od, Prince Georges v, and extending the powers of or and council was introduced house by Delegate Charles T of that county. Seamen Indicted in Rum Case. NEW YORK, March 25—Three members of the crew of the French | i sillon were indicted by the I rand jury yesterday on a | i and concealing arrested Jast had found pagne in a | These Drapes have two and three strands of beau- tiful Pearls, and are clasped with imitation stones of which there are several different varieties to suit differing tastes. You'll find them exceed- ingly new and attractive and most reasonably priced— The National Remembrance Shop (Mr. Foster's Shop) One door 14th Street , on%io%%.. Also 1229 Pa. Ave. Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets Get at the Cause and Remove It Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets, the substitute for calomel, act gently on the bowels and positively do the work. People afflicted with bad breath find “quick relief through Dr. Ed- wards’ Olive Tablets. The pleasant, sugar-coated tablets are taken for bad breath by all who know them. Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets act gently tut firmly on the bowels and Tiver, stimulating them to natural action, clearing the blood and gently purifying the entire system. They do that which dangerous calomel does without any of the bad after effects. All the bepefits of nasty, sickening, gripl; B gt o gy Olise Tablets without griping, pain or any s discovered the formnla of practice among pa- tients aMicted With bowel and liver com- plaint, with the attendant bad breath. o purely a vegetable com- pound mixed with olive ofl; you will know fhem by their olive color. Take ome or tws every night for a week and note the effect. 15 and g0c. Olive Tablets pected to hold possession of this store under lease. Now that it has been decided otherwise—we are still bound to accept our purchases—with the result that you are enjoying the privilege of choosing from brand-new styles—at the most imperative of clearance reductions. There is noth- ing left for us to do—but take in these goods—and send them out at a sacrifice. That's what makes this the most extraordinary sale that has ever been held in Washington—sacrificing new goods—at the very beginning of the season. You can understand why we cannot accept returns, make exchanges —or send C. O. D. Every sale must be final—and for cash! $35 $65 —at just about one-half their right price. new spring effect—in the wanted silks—of the favored 1 colors and unique and original combinations. They are most distinctive Dresses—in well-assorted sizes up to 50. $16;90 to $3l .80 Frocks of the Better Kind Every model displayed is a shades — solid weaves— Veltura Veleveteen Stroock’s Desire Paris La Mode Regardless of their value Choice, $13-90 to $4.9-90 If You Want a Coat —this is your golden opportunity Models you have heard heralded as the dressy and sports types—in the best of the Ardulay “Lo hi” spring fabrics—famous . of - Fashion— Shadow Plaids Aroplaid Sports or Street Coats Sports coats take to downy fleeces in the high shages, or imported plaids in tans and grays. Street coats, too, use the fleecy fabrics, or tailored twills. sometimes braided or banded in bright tones, or touched Coats, $25 to $95. with fur. Juina in black, white crepe de chine embroidered in black for the frock of this Costume Ensemble, $195. ‘Tailleur Masculin, in navy twill, grosgrain ribbon hound, cut-away coat—wrap skirt; the gardenia, ‘kerchief and embroidered monogram fob are smart accessories, $49.50. Patent Leather Pump, with cut-out sides and a chic bow on its ankle- strap; also in gray and fawn suede and satin, $10. Shoe Section, Third floor. A Stubby Umbrella, with colored striped border, is smart in any shad sketched in others $8 to $13. Umbrella Section, First floor. Navy Charmeen, bound in poudre blue and col- lared in gray gazelle, $59.50; sports coat in al- mond green, collared with the very new and very smart lcop‘ard, $§95. Bracelets are worn on the smartest arms—one .or many of them, lovely, $3.50; bangles set with col- ored stones, $5.75. Jewelry Section, First floor. She Will Wear the New Shades in Hosiery— Peach, Aurora, Dawn, Apricot, Champagne, Moonlight—in Granite Silk Hose, $1.90. Hoslery Section, First floor. Black and White, or White and Black, for her Gloves; with picoted ruffles, $4. Black and red combined, in smart gloves, $7.50. Glove Section, First floar. A Blocked Crepe Scarf is the last word in smart a cessories—in varied vi color combinationg. $10.50. Neckwear Section, First fioor. Novel Paris Vanity—ker chief, carries a mirror, puff and ’kerchicf to match itself; in vari-col- ored prints. $5. Handkerchief Section, First fioor.