Evening Star Newspaper, May 5, 1924, Page 11

NEGRO VOTE FACTOR IN 1924 CAMPAIGN! political jobs as a reward for their|noticeable for many vears and they valuable “support on election 0se committing every can o for high office, from the presi- dency down to the humblest mem- ber of Congress, on the three or four in the colored platform. do not ¥ be useful onceal that it may ntially than acate it more subs! t. The Republic = b plank Will Be Careful in Backing Candi- dates Interested in Race Wel- ) fare, Leader Says. constitute FRIENDLY TO PRESIDENT | iy contem | Regard Coolidge as Willing to Aid Race Progress. people of a candi BY FREDERIC WILLIAM W Although littl about it, it is or nothing aid °t that politicians In both partics are paying serious at tention to the negro vote in 192 Some extraordinarily »r during the emanate from the most authoritative colored source in the United § Burg- editor of | al leader of | for the Ad- | Dr. Du | st week leaders, Du Boi Negro Vote | Du Bois fore: > mem- nt visit to « appointed = ) Wby (o] aese s friendl the inauguration of ssident King of Liberia on Ja yid, Dr. Du Bois In Intell ignificant Tan A graduate of Farvard and the University T B Du RBois is the acknowledged in- ctual kesman of Ame 12,000,000 Tesent a v than overwhelm ut, owing to the extensiv northward in o wield various n In Illine negro_vot New York had in mind t 1ovement ~, have come 'f power in id_Ohio the | orceme | unswerving loval icans to their country is sney a blood which makes = For Skin Tortures L from the lored police- | ciation for the Adv New York | ored People will att d Demc in June arty lea t forth. Slemp Appoint When President c com Slemp the coiored vote something of politicians consi president cause they lund's vots him in Wash nesro voters “We have in Nov price,” ¥ ter sun g h | T ub! prog: | that the er going to a fewl ing u o satisfied with firmer (1) Suppression of T rights of megro citizens. irreducible minimum, 5 E: “punishing ene ' organization systematically 5 at election time lets organized labor Jow, att about tho record| WILL GIVE PLAYGROUNDS. | ations during the never been forgotten by he President of Liberia on Janua ed the followi sendinz me to I ng proportions. It the ambition of | the American colared) pe < labor would consti- . there v be an inclination to n e their votes on election day (Copyright, 1924.) S | or, union men | — how to | Nation-wide interest is being dem- onstrated in the offer of the Harmon umdation to give fifty playground s o growing comm of the States through ved by the Harmon Foundation, New York, until July 1. The growth of community and the correspond- ing mecessity for preserving suitable play sites will portant factors in declding the awards. veral says, ! IIlllllllllllIm]IHIIIIllllIIIIIIIIlIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIlIlII'HI":: R| Theres More | O | Economy O —in keeping roof repairs 000,000 persons | up than neglecting thes o e An entirely new roof is Jiten the requirement re- sulting ifrom the [ latter se, with more money < 'to the tinner. N Colbert Roofing service is reliable, reasonable, in- v ably satisfactory. Maurice J. Colbert HeatingPlumbing —Tinning 621 | Street " a BT | of n beria. nd bo Zemo, the Clean, Antiseptic o Liquid ~Just What You Need. about Eczema or 1 You can have s, Eczema d makes the skin clear | Zemo is a clean, per ptic liquid. 1t is easily costs @ mere trifle for it Delivers Any One of These Furniture Bargains These wonderful bargains are pie trade on new furniture. separate from our new stocks). Living Room Davenports de- livered for Several 6-ft. Overstuffed and Cane Davenports, slightly dam- 3-Piece Living Room Suite de- livered for The Suite offered has loose cush- ions inally sold for $198. Large Overstuffed Chairs de- livered for The Chairs on sale are uphol- stered in tapestry and formerly sold for about §40.00. Gate-Leg Tables delivered for Extra Large Gate-leg Tables in zenuine mahogany, slight damaged b . 6-Piece Period Dining Suites delivered for s is outfit includes an odd brown hogany 60-inch buffet, a round table and four leather-seat dining chairs—a good 569.50 match. At ... 4-Piece Bedroom Suite—Each piece delivered for This outfit includes a good size dresser, chiffonier, semi-vanity ing table and bed to match— For oy $69.50 Dressers delivered for Oak and mahogany Dressers without mirrors, salvaged from our nd now passed on all fraction of the 5.75 to_vou a original Also a few pieces irom our recent warehouse fire. Evervthing guaranteed renovated, and on sale in our Basement (entirely s of furniture that we have taken in Extension Dining Room Tables delivered for Large Golden and Quartered Oak Extension Round Tables, all in ex- cellent (uluh\vn:uf Worth new up to $35. Will go for as Bird's-eye Maple Dresser and Chiffonier delivered for Beautiful Large Dresser and Chiffonier to match, bird's-eye maple. Large mirrors on both cces. These are werth well over iece $100, but we are going to give the carly buyer the | ;:;yof our price of $65.00 Dining Room Suites delivered for Large size oak buffet with mir- ror, round extension table and six oak chairs to match. Will go on sale while they last for only ' $49.75 Chifforettes delivered for Mahogany and Walnut Chiffo- rettes, double-door style with ample drawer space. Worth new, $4500. Our price $l4.75 is only . Power-heat Oil Cook Stoves delivered for Three-burner Oil Stoves from our warehouse fire, only slightly marked by smeke. Formerly sold at $35.00 and fully guaranteed. Will go on sale early to- $ mortow for ony... 910.95 Carpet Sweepers, well known make, all in first-class condition. Will go tomorrow for e - $1.00 Duofold Suite delivered for Oak and imitation leather bed duofold, equipped with brand-new mattress, together with chair and Tty $47.85 AS $1 WEEKLY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., Hoodwam MONDAY, MAY 5, 1924 W nthro Handdrawn Frocks of Imported Voile A Special Feature of the Opening of Our Summer Frock Section Very Unusual Values *10 Eight Charming Models in Summer’s Loveliest Colors Four of Which We Sketch | | J PR Distinctive hand- drawn frock, com- bining plain and dotted voile in lovely colors. $10. L= Charming boyish hand-drawn frock, with contrasting color hand-drawn stitchery and knots. A smart effect achieved in this frock by embroid- ered motifs in con= trasting color. S10. Combination white and color English imported voile, with blossoms in applique design. $10. The opening of the New Summer Frock Section makes ready for the gay Summer sea- son of vacations—days at the country club—luncheons, teas, and all those other won- derful occasions when one wears Summertime frocks. Every type of Summer frock from charming and simplified models for morning, and boyish sports frocks—to the very loveli- est of imported afternoon frocks, in exquisite colorings and delightful styles. $10 to $32.50. This Special Feature—Handdrawn Frocks, $10 —will be extremely interesting to every woman who cares for charming, cool, colorful Summertime frocks, moderately priced. ‘Women's Summer Frock Section, Third fleor, Clearance Sales Offering Real Savings Sweaters Greatly Reduced $3.95 and $5.75 Lightweight mohair and glos sweaters; golf, tuxedo, jacquette and slip- on styles in many different colors and color combina- tions; exceptional values at these low prices. Two-piece Knitted Suits Greatly Reduced, $19.50 The sort of suits that every woman will want at least one of on her vacation this summer. Very attractive color combinations; slip-over models with high or round neck, and long sleeves; for traveling or sports. Imported Swiss Knitted Dresses Greatly Reduced, $19.50 Suit Blouses Greatly Reduced $5.75 and $7.50 Slip-over styles and jac- quettes, in crepes, geor- gette and lace; embroid- ered, tucked, braided; a varied choice of attractive styles at prices that far lower than usual. Blouse Section, Third floor. Sweater Section, Third ficor. Very remarkable value at this price; one-piece models, smart, straightline dresses with low, round neck and short sleeves; jade, orchid, coral, rust, Suits Reduced $25,$29.50,$39.50 $49.50 Novelty sports and smart street tailored suits in fine twills, hair-line stripes, single and double breasted models of the mannish type so much in vogue to- day; all greatly reduced. Women's Suit Section, Third floor. white, 3portswear Section, Third floor. Women’s Sport Coats At Exceptional Reductions els; $39.50, $45, $65, $85 Coats for sports, traveling and country wear: dis- tinctive models in bright-toned fleec plaids and stripes; strictly tailored English Topcoats at reductions that offer extreme savings. ‘Women's Coat Section, Third floor. Dresses Greatly Reduced $19.50 and $29.50 Street and afternoon mod- printed and plain crepes, in the best street shades; also a few smart sports dresses—and coat models in printed Rosha- nara. Splendid selection and splendid values. Women's Dress Section, Third oor. novelty ‘More About May Sale Values Hundreds of Bandeaux and Brassieres, Greatly Reduced 25¢ 45¢ 65¢ 95¢ $1.45 Styles for every type of figure. Fancy brocades, silk jerseys, soft pink sakins, some beautifully trimmed with lace, white satins with lace, and strictly tailored styles. All remarkable values. You'll want to buy what you'll need, NOW. , Girdles, $4.85 / Special Two fine makes. Lily of France and Woodthrop; of figured broche with side sections of elastic; well boned through the back to give that flat-back effect and straight slender line. Corset Section, Third floor. Sheer Blossom-Colored Summer Underthings Very Special, $1.95 Fashioned of sheer, colorful voiles and soft crepes. Charming styles so summerlike with their gay hues— contrasting pipings, tucks, or bit of embroidery. Handsewn Under- things Imported from Belgium Gowns, Special, $3.45 Envelope Chemise $2.45 Matching sets, fashioned of fine nainsook, handdrawn, hand - embroidered and hemstitched; gowns with short or no sleeves; chemise with hemstitched shoulder straps. Muslin Underwear Section, Third ficor. * When the Nursery Calendar says it is “May 5th”"—then you will know that Baby Week is here—and that means the loveliest of new everything” for little folk of 1 day to as much as 6 whole years. Necessaries For Little Babies Pinning Bands, cotton and wool, Shoulder Bands, with diaper tab, 25¢. Cotton Shirts, button front, 25c. Gertrudes, of cotton and wool, S1.50. White Nainsook Gertrudes, $1.50. Handmade Nainsook Slips, 95c. Dainty Crocheted Sacques, $1.50. Hand-crocheted Bootees, 50c and 75¢. Pretty Nainsook Dresses, 95c. Crib Sheets, 36x54, Down Pillows, two sizes, $1. Lawn Pillowcases, 50c. Colored Beacon Blankets, $1. ‘White Dimity Bedspreads, $1.50. Japanese Comforts, $3.50. Creepers, pretty styles, $2. tion, Fourth floor. Long Cashmere Coats, $7.50— with hand-embroidered cape col- lar, lined 1 2 Organdie and Batiste Bonnets, $3.50—in adorable styles, with lace. Crepe de_Chine and Pongee Coats, $l0—cmbroidered and scallope pale pink and bluc; silk i Dozens of Pretty Novelty Gifts for All Little Folk Section, Fourth floor. When Baby Goes Out to Ride Be sure that he rides in com- fort and safety—when you buy a Whitney Carriage here, you know that your baby's carriage is properly built, for comfort and health. This Stroller, $35 With adjustable reclining back, corduroy mattress cushion, ar- tillery, rubber-tired wheels; in ecru enamel finish. An Ecru Reed Stroller, $1250, without hood; rubber-tired; a splendid little stroller at a very small price. Fiber Pullman Carriage, $47.50, for the very little baby; com- fortable reclining back, front. sides; box cushion, upholstered in fine corduroy; ecru enamel finish. _ Same style in silver blue, $350. Baby Carriage Section, Fourth fioor