Evening Star Newspaper, April 18, 1924, Page 20

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THAW, IN HOSPITAL, AWAITS FINAL TEST Mother and Former Wife May Tes- tify Monday in Closing Move for Freedom. < | By the Associated Press l PHILADELPHIA, April 15.—The trial to determine the sanity of Harry K. Thaw. having been adjourned un- til Monday, lawyers on both sides of the case are devoting their time to strengthening their positions for the final moves in the proceedings. Thaw, who was on the witness stand yesterday for a brief period, was back In the Pennsylvania Hos- pital for Mental and Nervous Diseases in West Philadelphia today, but n v | ask pcrmission to visit his mother | at a hotel. Mrs Thaw, who is eighty- | two vears old, is standing the strain of the trial very well. members of her party said. Wheiher she will | take the stand in behalf of her son will, it was s depend upon further developm THE _EVENING worked in and about the coal mines until he was fifteen, when he was apprenticed to learn the plumbing and steamfitter's trade. After work- ing at that for several years he went to the train service on the Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre and the Lehigh Valley railroads, then back to the coal breakers, and some time later finished learning his trade. These shifts in employment were due to industrial conditions. This hard-working Youth. with scant opportunity for education, should be inspirational for many an- other handicapped youth, for Repre. sentative Casey has climbed to sev- eral places of importance in the af- fairs of this nation. In the sixty- fourth Congress he was a member of the committee on ways and means, which drafts the revenue laws, and holds the distinction of being the only trade unionist that ever served on_that committee. He was appointed commissioner of the Department of abor in 1917. The next vear he b -ame a member of the advisory coun- to the Secretary of Labor, which prepared the national war labor pro- gram. In July, 191§, he was ap. nted labor adviser and executiv the labor adjustment division, smergency Fleet Corporation, United ates Shipping Board, during the world war. The crowning achievement of his onciliation in STAR, WASHINGTON, D. | at | fourih ye FRIDAY, providing for proper installation of plumbing, plumbing inspection, and even had a state code passed which protects the health of the people. He is the autho the employers’ lia bility law sed by the state of Pennsylvani Out of his practical experience Rep- | resentative Casey warns the home builders that they should have the deepest concern regarding the plumb- ing of their hom many times he h o that It often proves to be only a vent into the house for sewer gas and impurities “Plumbing of the ought to br most carefully izing that plumbi . gradually %i by vear in and ye Representativ interest- carly strug- gles and of several times when quick detion on his part prevented serious accidents. For example. ing the plumbing for 50 cents a day. salary of that when he was learn- trade he worked or “the munificent | nued day, and in the got S a duy. he body. In those pay for overtime. forced tv work overtime for is strenuous raved a fou APRIL 1924, the doctor storming bill in which 60 rge. Moval ing he found about a plumber's ask and was told, teen minutes” Th e and the doctor had a heart- | to-he. t ctor said he | felt ging $100 for | such it required | ce and ex- “Oh; from seven to ff- et knowledge in getting his prof. | “Besides,” he if the man died it would cost $300 or $400 or more to | bury him, so I let him off cheap when | I charge only $100 to keep him | iy “Well, if | $5,000 Life Insurance for $46. SOE t sge 35_send date of birth for partic. | and illvstration. Company founded 1363, Assets over $300,000.000. . LeRoy Goff. 610 Woodward Bldg. Insurance—All Branches—M. 340. PLEATING HEMSTITCHING Buttons Covered MRS. M. E. HOLLEY 9378 2561 15th St. N.W, v_shot hs t him I figured my charges the same it would cost vou several thousand the wotting 1 just ving vour building from bi of dollars for 1 pyed. way | Youns crocodiles of different sizet | nave separate nurseries otherwise the smaller ones are E thei Suks & Tompany Pennsylvania Avenue SPRIN G SUITS car and progression is that he is bringing up a family of eleven chil- drn\ , who are enjoying the opportuti- that in Wilkes-Barre being undermined by a washout from a broken water main by taking chances | with his own life. The main broke outside off in the street. TI wasn't ti to dig through the pavement to reach a shut-off, and the water was se ously thréatening the corner pillar of the big department store had ropes tied to hix legs crawled @ Likewise. no definite decision has been made as to whether Evelyn Nes- | bit, divorced wife of Thaw. will tak: the stand in behalf of he sell William Thaw, who, has an anticipatory interest in T estate. So far, five allen that Thaw is sane a. s while four have given their opinion | that he is still insane and would be a menace if reieased GRAVE IS VIOLATED. Kodaks and Supplies Developing and Printing Artists’ Materials Potomac Photo Supply Co. 1225 G St. N.W. educational and otherwise, thelr Tather did not have As a plumber he ran the entire gamut of the trade—from apprentice to journeymen, to foreman, to super- intendent, to organizer of all the unions in that section of the country. After serving business agent for some time plumb- ing, & & [ metal busines [ing taken an active union affairs from an office *18 Browns and Grays sts have testified I not dangere | engaged in the and steam Ating an as an emplo: av part in trade 1y The Fourth Floor calls attention to timely opportunities to mize. Men's voung suits conservatives models. econo- and men's ARE YOU FAIR TO YOURSELF? “Dont-Snore’ STOPS SNORI STOPS MOUA e . D. C. Tomb ctim of Vanda “Righteous Proselyte's™ in At in and sports “ul\«m indorsing Ca |date and insisted that llr‘ must come back home and lead them As an direct r plumber with prac Succeeded in Targe cities in his di W—Philip: of Courtesy ¥ for £1.20, where now less cruft are co ¢ht hours, a n;.\r] hours a skilled Casey | manding_$10 worked | holiday Satur: all overdime OR more than fifteen main Wi Representative John J. of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., as a journeyman plumber, gas | am fitter. He worked cleven violated the el < Proselyte 3 v and double time for and Sund person | reaker in all the o Fine quality fabrics, tailored oonnected with it ol According to the story, the \4\uvvl." nt Valentine, while in 35, became aoquainted wi h vintner with whom he s e ..EZEEE the Biblo and Hebrew. accepted styles, placed on this floor specially to be sold at $1&, and Saks & Company stands back of each garment. ram! Returning to Poland. he 1 cognito as & Jew in the little | of Njes. mear Vilna however. by the P ntenced to death stake May 24 0il Smkers to Retum < The village discoverad inquisition burned at Brown and broken stripes plaids. VS shoft" ELEVENTH ST. ,r ] plaids and over- invisible faith to the great displeasure of his | 608 to 614 ELEVENTH ST. Featurlng Easter Apparel You Will Want their former par, i n of the board of the Vacuum Oil Company, aanounced. Seeks 2000 Pohce Recruits. NEW YORK, April 18.—Police Com- missioner Enright todayr asked the board of mate and apportionment 2.000 additional policemen. The numbers 11,230 men =l o]k Philipsborn flf 608 to 614 ELEVENTH ST, i Just Arrived—A New Model in Easter Footwear CONNECTICUT AVENUE Ready for Occupancy ADJOINING Cathe- dral Mansions, these attractive new apartments will strongly appeal to those seeking refined comfort with reason- abie rentals. One Room and Bath to Five Rooms and Two Baths. All h_rge, outside rooms, with spacious closets. Open for Inspection Uatil @ P. M. WARDMAN Making Avail:gl:v’.fwo Groups of New Blouses —specially designed for wear with the new Suits— At $1.9;‘ At $5.00 Handsome Over- blouses, in Crepe de Chine, Satin, Silk Broadcloth and Cham- embroidered in ar- sistic colors. White and Black combina- tions. Tan, Gray, Banana, etc. Some with silk scarf collar. “The Mount Vernon™ 510 Lizard Trimmed Black Calf Patent Trimmed Box Covered Heels The motif harks back to early Virginia days— modernized to meet the spirit of the time for Colonials. In these two effective leathers—with hammered metal buckles. Street Floor—North Section. OVCTblO\]!C an d Tuck-in styles—in dainty Dimity, Voiles, Broadcloths and Lin- gette—fashioned with the new collars and cuffs. A rainbow of colors—including the new shades — and White, Tan, Gray, Blue and Orchid. Dress Coats —of graceful draping— $25.00 Straig}nline models—and those of Smart Coats —of Sports and Dress types— $39.75 Their originality makes strong ap- their value clinches. They are most superior gar- Another Easter Necessity— Supplied at aSpecial Price Beverley Chiffon Silk Hose Silk to the hem. Full- {ashioned and guaran- teed perfect. $1.95 Hefe i! a Hose you “'on.t ]’\ave to worry about—it's a splendid value—and in every wanted color— Jay— Black— Dawn— Peach— Nude— Bcige—¥ Blush— Gun Metal— Street Floor—Center. Glass Tops for Furniture Plate Glass Desk Tops eliminate the use of the old-fash- ioned desk blotter, which at best is a dust catcher. Glass keeps the desk clean, bright, sanitary and pro- vides a smooth, firm writing pad. It protects the top of the desk and af- fords a convenient place for ready reference data. wrappy effects—in the plain Poirets peal—which intrinsic and other soft weaves—in plain colors —staple and novclty. Finished with here and there a touch of contrasting ments—in striking Plaids; plain col- ors of novelty shades—produced in the woolly weaves that are so splen- color which creates a motif and ex- didly consistent. presses a new designing thought. gt Third Floor —Third Floor— Sleeveless Flannel Coats Quite the fad—and certainly com- fortable. In Poudre Blue. Jockey, Navy, Black, Green, Tan 3 95 New Shoulder Scarfs an atiste: plain ar $3 95 Practical Dress Slips Il"l Sfico—‘hat 35 most silk-like in effect—and in all the required shades— including White......... Street Floor Phone for prices Founded 1804 HIRES TURNER GLASS COMPANY Brzmmass W. €rrss, Mensgsr Reosdva) Wassreaten fringed ends. In wanted colors.......... Servet Floor $9.95 and Black and White com- binations ......... Street ,1001‘ Gray— Pearl— Etc. Fog— L —EEEEE=IEEEEEEEEIEE—JEEEEE OLASS DESK, TOPS, fl ! ! ! { fl @. fl ! | fl Lfl. fl @ EE—EflEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE | | E' | fl | E ! ‘fl l! .@ ! fl fl =1

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