Evening Star Newspaper, May 14, 1924, Page 11

- THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. O, WEDNESDAY, ANNUAL SUPPLY BILL | DISCUSS PETTY THEFTS. |COOLIDGE TO ATTEND RECORD ENTRY LIST t MARKS HORSE SHOW ‘}Ieavicst Attendance in History of Capital Event Forecast. Opens Friday. GRAYSON, HAZEN ENTHUSED Official, Diplomatic and Social Cir- cles to Be Represented. e National Capital horse show, ‘s annual equestrian clas- at Arlington Park, Va., under conditions described as v officials in charge. rgest entry list in its existence the exposi ‘ted to draw the largest attendance ever known at an affair of its kind in the District. All of this if the weather man is Kind. Workme of prepari They have With the fourteen ye tion is ext ill complete their task : grounds tomorrow. ployed for more than two weeks in making ready for the show REPORTED TO SENATE Calls for $60,954,633, or Exactly $3,724,808 in Excess of Bud- get Estimates. / Carrying $60,954,633, the annual supply bill of the Department of Agriculture was reported to the Senate vesterday. The measure is $11,886,820 under the current appropriation act, but $3,724,808 in excess of the budget bureau estimates. As reported to the Senate the measure is §4,370,890 above the House bill. As reported the measure carries $46,300 for investigation and improve- ment of tobacco growing and handling, an increase of $4,360 over the House bill; $186,400 for Investigation of cts affecting cereals, including the alfa weevil, an increase of $10.000; for investigation of southern Top insect ding the boll weevil, an-increase ,000, with the stipula« tion that $2! become immediately available; § 000 for investigation of truck crop pests, an iner of § 00. The Senate bill also ca; for the enforcement stockyards act, an inere: over the House bill; The Columbla Helghts Business Men's Association met at St. Stephen's parish hall last night, C. C. Lancaster presiding in the absence of President J. Van Epps. Miss Mollie B. Weyman introduced the subject of annoyance caused by pétty thieving of boys. A committee of two was appointed, on' motion of the body, to sce the . | captain of the tentn precinct, and ask him for advice as to the proper meth- od of coping with the difficulty. Mr. Lancaster introduced a resolu- tion the intent of which was to ask the association for indorsement of a proposal to place a large department store in the Columbia Heights district at a point somewhere between Euclid street and Park road. The motion was indorsed. Asks Permission to See Wife. John H. Watson seeks a reconcilia- tion with his wife, Arminta J. Wat- son, who_has sued him for a iimited rce, but fears to approach her, because of an injunction of the Dis- triet Supreme Court forbidding him from annoying his wife. Through Attorney Thomas M. Baker the hus- band has flled a petition in the court asking permission to address his wife in plea for reconciliatio BALL AT NAVY YARD Event Tomo;tvw Night Is Benefit for Soldiers, Sailors and Marines’ Club. President and Mrs. Coplidge are to attend the ball to be given at 9 o'clock tomorrow night, in the sail loft at the navy yard, by the ‘Woman's Army and Navy League, for the benefit of the Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Club, at 1015 L street. In the President’s box are to be Col. Sherrill, alde to the President; Assist- and Secretary Roosevelt, Gen. Frank X. ~Hines, Gen. Davis, Admiral Hutchinson, Gen. Lejeune and Gen. Helmick, Han Entertnined Hundreds. Mrs. Emerson H. Liscum, president of the Woman's Army and N League, is to head the receiving line, assisted by Mrs. Re Hutchinson, Mrs. Hines Mrs. Davis The Savings Accounts 3% Club was moved last February to the new home, and since has been host to hundreds of enlisted men. The olubhouse is admirably adapted to work, and, under the direction of Mrs. Liscum and other officers, is admirably meeting the needs for which it_was established. Besides housing and providing sleeping quarters for the men, the home has the usual entertainments to be found in a clubhouse, and is furnishing a need felt for the men of the Regular Army, the Navy and the Marine Corps. Dances are held at'the club twice a month. Air Service Officer Speaks. MaJ. Conger Pratt, U. 8. A., air serv- ice, on duty with the Army War Col- Jege, last ‘night addressed the local reserve officers of the air gervice at their meeting held in the Graham building on the organization and duties of the air service of the divi- sion, corps, army and other units, and their relations to each other and the ground troops. When the reserve air service officers resume their meetings early in the fall it is expected that they will subscribe to the winter “Plattsburg” problems as a part of their regular studies. MAY 13, 19%° MRS. EMMA SHINN DIES. Funeral Rites to Be Held at Hye song Chapel Tomorrow. Mrs, Emma O. Shinn, a resident of this city for the last ten years, died at her residence, 2146 N street, yes- terday, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be conducted at Hysong’s funeral parlors, 1300 N street, tomorrow morning at 11:30 o'clock. Rev. Joseph Fletcher, rector of the F.ock Creek Episcopal Church, will officiate. Intermeat will be in the Rock Creek cemetery. THAYER| PRINTING “*Smiall Work Exclasively’’ 1 i man1s16 OO 12m sracer HOWARD S. FISK, MANAGER T rxx T You Drop In YOU will be delighted with the delicious food at the friendly Coffee Shop in The New W{_flard. Satad - empting Salads and Sandwiches, Dainty Foun- tain Buffet Service and Special “Hot Di!hcs":::h . b S n : able d'Hote Dinner eve: ight—i Sunday—$150. TS aclofoy Open from 7 AM. ’til Midnight Swndays from 6 to 9 P.M. iR The NEW WILLARD Pennsylvania Ave., 14th and F Sts. LT LT LT L COFFEE SHOP RN T enforcement of the grain an increase of $50,000; $186,500 for the administration of the warchouse act, an increase of $23,500; $54 e nvestigation of c ing of meat and meat increase of $25,000. S . iR — Special Deposits 4% Cary ™. Grayson and Mel- of To save all you can Is an excellent plan And a blessing to any who try it; But-to spend all you make Is an awful mistake And there’s no one can wisely deny it. COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTS SOLICITED AND SPECIALIZED. GOVERNMENT 5% BONDS FOR SALE. LIBERTY BONDS TRADED IN AT MARKET PRICES. Ask our savings department for our handsome home metal savings bank which keeps its own The Franklin National Bank FPennsylvania Avenue at Tenth Street N.W, ” BRANCH—Connecticut Avenue Near L John B, Cochran, Pres. Thos. P. Hickman, Vice. Pres. and Cashier ' Open Tomorrow and Friday Until §:15, and on Saturday Evenings From 5:30 to 8:00 P.M. products, an %llllllllllll £ group of institution, gives promise of a record $2.50 Al-Silk Canton Crepe $1.79 Yd. 36-inch pure silk, heavy quality in jade, copen.and black. Luxurious to a, degree—and at a bargain price. ranged, thoroughbred ho country will ‘be displayed. lar interest to residents gton is the announcement »vernment’s fourteen blood- which are ‘soon to be to Furope for the Olympics take part in several events. Washingzten is the only exposition at | which these animals will be shown. | is expected by horse | om_ the flood waters, ato the backstretch of sterday. : Coolidges to Attend. A aistinguished group of box- ‘holders, headed by President and Mrs. Coolidge, will attend the show. P ns prominent in efficial, &dip- Jomatic and social life here either have entered horses or will take an important part in the varied activi- ties of the show. A tea booth will he maintained on the grounds for the benefit. of Chil- dren’s Hospital. More than $5 ies and c: $1.00 Jersey Glos Tubing 69c Yd. Beautiful quality yard- wide glos (fiber silk) lin- gerie tubing, in drop stitch and novelty effects. Black, peach, pink, orchid light blue, flesh and helio. Hundreds of These New and $ Charming Dresses 10 —Including Many From Our Regular $16.75 Line Reduced prices for delivery during May only. W. A. Egg, $14.20 W. A. Stove, $15.20 W. A. Nut, $14.70 W. A. Pea, $ILZ6 B. J. Werner | 923 New York Avenue Franklin 7626 Satisfaction First Since 1859 NGS PALA(CT 810-818 Seventh Street 00 in-silver plate, is belng offered as v racing will be a_feature. The steeplechase ol the Rock i > be held on the —Printed Roshanara —Fine Canton Crepe —Satin-Face Canton Crepe —Crepe de Chine —Georgette Crepe —Puckerette All Sizes 16 to 50 —Second Floor King's Palace Interna- aples next 1 ntative ex- the production of industries shed abroad, especially in by citizens of Italian ex- Duplicating last week's remarkable selling of women’s spring and summer frocks—with the certainty of bringing an equally enthusiastic response. Novelty styles in brilliant array, including rows of accordion pleating around skirt, wide lace bands around skirt, tiers of side ruffles, rows of lace down front and at neck and shoulders, lace vests, jabots, apron fronts. Many are embroidered or beaded. Black, black and white and leading colors. tional Sep ¥ No. 6 Dupont Circle ¢ % National Lace and Embroidery Week % New Val Laces : Immense selection of patterns in dainty round and diamond mesh vals, 1 to 2 inches wide. Edges, 72-Inch White Net 69c Yard and insertions. Cluny Laces White Cotton Net, of fine, firm mesh, in first demand for 51,¢ Yard making veils and dresses. Thousands of yards of All- 27-Inch linen and Mercerized Cluny Swiss Flouncings Lace Edgings, 1 to 3 inches 69c Yard wide. Wide range of patterns. For making the smaller chli- 64c a dozen yards. White Georgette Crepe dren's frocks. Soft, fine qual- ity in a number of dainty pat- $1.39 Yard Ringleit I bobbed hai rurls for all de orl: Dime Phone for appointment Joe Paiano. Pro Hair Cuts of AW Women Who Have Been Dissatisfied ‘ With Their Cooking Are Enthusiastic Over The World’s Highest Grade Oil Range BUILDING | ASSOCIATION Pays 6 Per Cent on shares maturing in 45 or 83 months. It Pays 4 Per Cent on shares withdrawn be- f fore maturity Assets More Than $9,000,000 Surplus More Than $950,000 Corner 11th and E Sts. N.W. 'JAMES BERRY JOSHUA W. CARR. 40-inch White Georgette for dainty summer frocks. All-silk weaves, heavy and serviceable. NO sooT NO ODOR NO SMOKE NO WICKS "NO NOISE NO CHIMNEYS Nationally Nationally Known Advertised " Now Being Demonstrated at the Peerless Furniture Co y 829 7th St. N.W. A factory representative of the world’s highest-grade oil range—the VAPO—is demonstrat- ing its sterling qualities and explaining its operation to the people of Washington and surrounding towns every day this week at the PEERLESS FURNITURE COMPANY. y women have been decply impressed with the fact that the VAPO solves a cooking problem which has per- plexed them for a long time. Similarly, in other citics where this wonderful range has been in- troduced, it has met with instant approval. PAY A SMALL AMOUNT DOWN—AND THE BALANCE IN EASY MONTHLY PAYMENTS TO SUIT YOUR CONVENIENCE. ‘0' - S '6 READ THESE FACTS A Marvel of the Age The VAPO i» an ofl range as fine in operation and construction as the finest gas range. It oper- ates without smoke, soot, odor, noise and waste products of combustion to smart the eyes and pro- duce headaches. It cooks and bakes with the same speed, surety and ease of operation—never moots up utensils. Gives 32 to 36 hours’ heat on a gallon of kerosene at full heat; at simmering heat, 50 to 80 hours. Burns hydro-carbon gas, converted from the oil—DOES NOT BURN OIL! Has a built-in Bolo Oven, amsuring fast and slow cooking at the same time. Gives a lifetime of werviee. K] Anniversary Women’s beautiful and serviceable $1.00 and $1.25 but for the presence of $5.00, $6.00 and $7.00 Mogday’s Sale —and Advance summer straws -and crepes in hats for matrons—all i los H Silk-and-Glos Hose Purchase stockings knit from a combination of minor irregularities. . Trimmed Hats $3-.50 Because of With a New millinery, created of black -and all colors. sizes, all styles, all the Immense New And Sale....... .59c thread silk and fiber—and would sell for In black and the ifiopular high shades. Repeating Bad Weather Shipment Added all the fashionable Youthful models and popular. trimmings. Women’s New and Fascinating Sleevelessg 2.59 -Sweaters, Slip-on, Jacket and Coat Styles Light+weight knitted ‘'wool sweaters, some combined with glos - (fiber silk), These essential outdoor garments for summer days come in a range of popular colors and rich color combinations. All sizes, 38 to 44. 400 of them to sell at the special price—why not choose several? Stenciled Grass Rugs On Sale at Surprising Savings Just the good-looking and good-wearing summer rugs every home requires during the coming months—and priced to your advantage. Closely woven Japanese rugs, stenciled in attractive patterns of blue, green and brown. $6.00 Stenciled 8x10 Rugs $7.00 9x12 $3.88 3 $5.00 Stenciled 6x9 Rugs S Stenciled Rug $2.88 $3.00 Stenciled 50x90 Rugs $1.88 75¢ Stenciled 25x48 Rugs 49¢ .35c 18x36 Stenciled Rugs —Third Floor, King’s Palace. AR R conrtruction and quality of materials the VAPO is unequaled by any other oil range. —————— ‘You Read Them Only Once —Save Money and Rent $10 For Your Old Stove We are offering' this discount on any oven style stove, gas, oil or electric, in order to introduce the VAPO to housewives. This- is merely an added inducement, without which even the VAPO would more than pay for f{tself in service and satisfaction. DAYS FREE Every Book of New.and Popular - FICTION AND ' NON-FICTION One of the largest libraries in the world giving prompt serv- ice of new and popular titles. “The books are fresh—clean— inviting. You are your own {librarian, as we supply any Dbook of new and popular fiction ‘requested. Start and stop as . you please. Pay a small rental fee while book is in your pos- i pesmion. + 607 13th St. N.W. i~ (Between F & G Sts.) 3 Also At i*JANE BARTLETT'S i 1363 Connecticut Ave. N.W. R On Sale Below Their Worth . fancy Chinas, Jap sennits and fine split straws. - All heights Hundreds of $1 65 Hundreds of . 9 . Children’s Pantie Dresses Pongette and Pantie dresses of excellent workman- colors. Prettily embroidered, ruffled and tonne play dresses the newest idea in A surpassing purchase that offers quality straw hats of brim and widths of crown. Most of them have improved Fine Straw Fine Straw Fancy. ship, properly cut to full sizes. Of fast- trimmed with plain colors or fancy are in various color- tots’ wear. Sizes 2 S Al g2 Men’s Straw Hats at economy prices. Flat-foot braids, improved. sennits, cushion sweatbands. All sizes 65§ to 754. $ 1 .95 Hats. .covoieice s Hats. . : Of Gingham, ; $71.00 Cretonne color gingham, in checks, plaids and plain stitching. The cre- ful patterns, and are to 6. Henatve 829 Tth St. NW.