Evening Star Newspaper, April 15, 1924, Page 13

THE _EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. . TUESDAY, APRIL 15 1924.° [GRADE-CROSSING BILL GOES TO COMMITTEE Commissioners Urge Early Action an Proposal for Elimiration of Danger Spots. FATAL ACCIDENTS RECALLED. oy Ball Sponsors Introduction of Measure in Senate. The House District committes to- Uay recoived from the District Com- missioners a letter urging early ac- fon upon the bill introduced yester- day by Chiairman Reed at the request of the District Commissioners for slimination of three dangerous grade orossings and general authority to the Commissioners to remove the ianger of other grade crossings with- sut specifio authority from Congress. v The railroad company is, under this Isgislation, oblized to pay one-half he expense of building an under- mss or trestle to avold orossing at The Distriot’s share of ex- mination of the rs 19 $203,000, di- n Buren street : Chestnut otta, the , trac of the metropolitan branch of the Raltimore and Ohio + trestle is to be built which would cost $71,000. Considered Dangerous Crossings. “These crossings are considered to be the most dangerous ones in the District of Columbai, and are there- fore, in a traffic sense, the most de- nts,” the District “ommissioners wrote. “Accidents oc- amond crossing on nd again on March result four persons oners believe that it v desirable for them v eliminate dan- gerous grade as the neces- sity arises. “The Commissioners wish to urge bill be given very tion, as in their one of the most im- affecting the District presented to Congress opinion, portant bil that has be: for some ti The bill also introduced in the Senate by Senator Ball SEVERE EARTHQUAKE " BELIEVED IN PACIFIC| Shock More Severe Than That in Japan, Registered—Instruments Vibrate Four Hours. Dy the Associated Press JUBLIN, April 15.—The seismo- h at Rathfarnham castle was agi- or one and one-balf hours, be- at 541 o'clock yesterday | ported last night that the ich Observato: disturbance s been about 7,000 | upposedly in the Pacific | Feit in Rome. 5.—The o :Arvz\lol‘?} . of equal intesity Japanese earthquake last s ered at the vesterday, be- | Greenwich me- September, jielonan §inning a ridian time. Set Congressional Primary. Special Dispatch to The Star. FREDERIC district primary andidate for the CONNECTICUT AVENUE Ready for Occupancy ADJOINING Cathe- dral Mansions, these attractive new apartments will strongly appeal to those secking refined comfort with reason- able rentals. One Room and Bath to Five Rooms and Two Baths. All large, outside rooms, with spacious closets. Open for Imspection Untll ¥ P. M. Than harmful remedies to stop Pain Colds Neuralgia Neuritis Headaches Rheumatism Ask for Does not affect the upset the Heart. Stomach When Salicon was rnerfected, the first order we received came from the United States government. The second order came from the State of Mas- sachusetts. Does not Special Tomorrow Creme de Menthe Chocolate Fudge Patties 45¢ Ib. A very delicious new mint, chocolate-filled, ehocolate-cov- ered patty that you will like. Candy Section, Fourth floor. Extraordinary Event for Easter " Hundreds of New Hats $10 and $15 Just now when every woman is interested in a new hat, comes this unusnal event. Smartest hat fashions, largest assortments— best values that we have been able to offer for many seasons. Hats for Every Type and Taste Severe, tailored tricornes, the cloche in many versions, hats with smart flaring brims, brims turned up or turned down; hats for bobbed heads; hats for the conservative matron; hats for tailored wear, for afternoon wear, for every Easter costume. Milans, hair hats, straws, silks, failles and bengaline. Flower trimmings, lace, pins, fobs, pipings, ribbons and feathers. Black, black and white, navy, red, browns, purple, orchid, poudre blue, almond green, rose, gray, yellows. Millinery Section, Third fleor. In The Specialized Misses’ Section, Fourth Floor Misses’ Smart Twill Coats With Touches of Bright Color $49.50 $59.50 We sketch but two of the new- est models, just received. The Cape and Scarf Coat is particularly chic—in tan twill, with cape back; a smart, vivid red crepe scarf matches the pipings and lining, and proves a striking contrast, $59.50. The Betty Wales Coat also of tan twill, chooses almond green and silver braid for trimming —the lining of grrer crepe is trimmed in two rcws of silver braid, $49.50. Other Twill and Soft Fabric Coats—navy and tan shades. Boyish Tailleurs —in all the new models $49.50 and $59.50. Miswes' Section, Foarth fieer Silk Petticoats for Easter Costumes Specially Priced $5 * 9 5 Finer petticoats than this price usually buys—model in radivm silk, one of the most beautiful and serviceable of petticoat silks—a trisaly tailored style, with attractive hemstitched pleated flounce. Another ityle shows two-tone colorings smartly applied to trim silk jersey. Practically all the new Spring shades from which to choose. 1) 4 Special Purchase and Sale Women’s Chiffon Silk Hose Very Low $I°65 Priced Very interesting when everyone is choosing Easter hosiery—and chiffon the most wanted of hosiery now. These are of a particularly fine quality, with all-silk foot and lisle garter hems, which are very serviceable. Four good shades—ILog Cabin, Gun Metal, Black, White. g All Silk Chiffon Hose, $4 In the fashionable new nude tones- as well as all the other favorites. est and best colors. Fluf Fluf Sheer Chiffon Hose Paris Clock Chiffon Hose, $3 $4.50 Paris open clock, very chic on these Self-striped, in the sheerest of silk new hose—in blonde, tortoise, aire- chiffon—in all the new peach tints. dale, gun metal and black. Granite Chiffon Hose, $1.90 Our_exclusive hose in a very fine quality chiffon silk; in Spring’s new First Shipment English Sports Hose . Personally Selected By Our Buyer, W hile Abroad Fancy English Sports Hose, $2.50: mercerized lisle in smart new jac- quard checks; quaker and putty self checked; also combinations of black, gray, coating or brown with Two-toned English Sports Hose, $2; plain mercerized lisle in new two-toned effects, particularly at- tractive for Spring. Black, brown gray and coating with white Wamen's Hoslery Section, Third #20- Fashion’s Vogue for Lace Trimming, Now Seen On Colorful New Handkerchiefs, $1.50 That Come From France and Switzerland This new vogue for lace is really charmingly shown on these smart little colorful handkerchiefs from abroad. They lend just that touch of color and chic that only a handkerchief can, to one’s ster costume. We sketch several of the many styles—Peach-color linen with scalloped edges and insets of sheer net in pansy shape; another uses the oak-leaf for its design; a wisp of chiffon is bordered with cream or black lace; hem stitched linen in gay orchid. green, vellow, blue, peach or rose wears wide or narrow lace edging. Handkerchief Section, First fioar. New Girdles and Corsets, $5 In Popular Wrap-Around or Lace-Back Models Whatever the type of corset or girdle you prefer to wear with your new Easter costume—whether the favorite wrap-around, or the back-lace model that many women prefer, you may select a good model here at $5. All are splendid values. Girdles of All Elastic or Part Elastic, $5 Low-waist models, of firm webbing, combined with fine pink brocade. Well boned to give the correct silhouette, yet Back-Lacing Corsets in Several Models, $5 Mediam and waistline models, fashioned of dainty pink broches and coutils, For the woman who prefers a back-laced at the same time to give the desired flat back, uncorseted appearance. model, there are several good styles Oorset. Section, Third fleor. - Daintily-Colored Lingerie Very Speciall Fashioned of Sheer Shadow-Striped, Colored Batiste Sheer, shadow-striped batiste, in lovely peach, orchid, pink or white, fashions them. Some garments are trimly tailored ; others have medallions and edges of filmy lace; filet lace makes a neat edging for one tailored style. It is very unusual to find such dainty and tastefully made underthings as these at this low price. A special purchase of a large quantity of these lovely underthings makes it possible for us to offer them at $l. Choose at $1—Gowns, Envelope Chemise, Chemisettes, Step-ins, Bloomers, Muslin Underwear Section, Third Soee, New Easter Shoes and Socks for Every Young Person must be chosen this week—here are eight of the many new styles Boys’ and Youths’ Imported Tan Leather Ox- fords, sizes 1174 to 6, $6 and $6.50 according to size. Ribbed Sports Hose, in many plain colors, 55c. Boys’ Dress Oxfords, $5.50; with crepe rubber soles; sizes 113 to 2. Striped cuff sports hose in varied colors, 75¢c. Boys’ Tan Leather Oxfords, $5; rubber heels; sizes 2% to 6. Not sketched. Ribbed cuff sports hose, 75¢c. Young People’s Shoe and Hosiery Sections, Fourth fisec, calfskin, $9. Silk Socks, $1.25. Growing Girls’ Fawn Suede Strap Pumps, $9; flat heels and cut-out vamp ; same model in white Silk Hose in new colors, $2.25. e Misses’ Patent Leather Dress Pumps, $5; with plain toe and smart perforations around cuff and vamp; sizes 117 to 2. Misses’ Attractive Patent Leather Slippers, $5; sandal type with perforations across the vamp. Roman-striped socks, 50c. English Sandals for little folk, ankle straps fastened with buckles; tan or white. caliskin; sizes 6 to 2; $3.50, $4 and $4.50, according to size. Roman-striped socks, 50c. . Children’s Tan Blucher Oxfords, with welt soles and spring heels; sizes 6 to 11, $3.50 and $4, ac- cording to size. ¢ Striped-cuff socks, 50c. Infants’ First Step Sandals or Strap Slippers, $1.50; patent leather, tan or white kid. 3 Easter Cards, 50c Box of 10 attractive Easter cards with envelopes to match —an easy way and convenient M oodward & Lothrop =00 Stationery Seetion, First fleor. New Suit Blouses In Every New Spring Fashion $8.75 $10.75 $12.75 Whatever type of blouse your Easter costume calls for, you are certain to find a becoming, new fashion here in this very large collection. Strictly Tailored Blouses With smart ties, mono- grams, tucked bosoms, button trimming, tai- lored, pleated frill col lar and cuffs. Costume Overblouses In radium, printed silk and crepe de chine and satin, showing all the new neck lines, short or long sleeves. Trimmings of lace, embroidery, beads, narrow ribbons, pipings, scarfs and many fancy buttons. This Blouse sketched is typical of the attractive styles; of beige crepe de chine, with a charming irilled jabot of georgette and wide ecru lace, $32.75. Blouse Section, Third Fiowr. Easter Frocks of Silk for Junior Misses, 15 to 17 For the younger set, fashion has chosen colorful flat crepes, finely tucked with frills of wide lace; satins in black, or one of the new Spring colo sometimes touched with white for contrast; taffe 1d flowered georgettes of loveliest hue. All simply hioned, for frocks of simplicity best become the younger set. The Junior Miss may choose from numbers of newest frocks in newest colors— $25 to $49.50 Sports Froc-ks of colorful flannel, $19.50 to $35. Junlers’ Section, Fourth foor. Victor Records for Easter 010 Agnus Dei (Lamb of God), J Caruso “$2 Messe Solennelle—Domine Det Caruso (Praise Forever to God, the Father) in Latin. 6022 iL&e Rameaux (The Palms) in French $2 (Hosanna (Easter Song) in French Caruso ;Cmcifix. in French. Gluck-Homer Caruso fig"{% Stabat Mater—Quis est Homo. Gluck-Homer e (Who Shall Blameless Stand?), in Latin. 5166 gMessiah—He Shall Feed His Flock Homer $2 Messiah—He Was Despised. Homer 6175 {Les Rameaux (The Palms) Journet 2 1Hosanna! Journet Distinctive Dresses and Fashionable New Coats for the Larger Woman Dresses for Every Easter Occasion —may be chosen here—knowing that they have been especially designed to become the larger woman ; handsome crepes, prints, georgettes—with lace, pleats, braids and embroidered in newer« shades—are among the new models—one of which we sketch—a navy blue crepe beautifully braided, $60.50. Dresses, $39.50 to $85 Coats for Dress, Street or Sports Fine twills, juina, fashion’s newest coat fabric— sketched in a handsome model in rosewood, braided in the same shade, $69.50. Sun-glow and blocked downy wools for sports. Coats $49.50 to $115 Speecial Size Section, Third floor.