Evening Star Newspaper, May 25, 1924, Page 14

14 LOCAL DEMOCRATS TO HOLD PRIMARY Will Select National Committee- man and Delegates to National Convention. REPUBLICANS IN CONTEST Two Groups Claim Right to Seats at Cleveland. The Demoeratic central committee of the District will meet on Tuesday n the offices of John F. Costello, Democratic national commitieeman for the District, to_make plans for a at which a national commit- and delegates to represent the District at the Democratic na- tional convention, to be held in New York on June 24, will be elected. It is expected that the primary will e held at an early date. Mr. Cos- tello is a candidate to succeed him- self as Democratic national commit- teoman for the District A contest aver the seating of Wil- lam ‘L. Galliher and Thomas Jones as delegates representing the District of Columbia at the Republican na- tion convention, which opens in land, Ohio, June 10, has been the Republican national The Republican leaders Strict_at a convention re- d Mr. Galliher and Mr. ates and C. C. Glover, jr., A. Cobb, alternates Will Contest Seats, nt inst these delegates n Bradshaw fones de md Jam, A L dele . and John P. Rhine nat vd by Julius I Pey- s Evelin, Harold Keats and Benjamin L. Gaskins, The Republ onal commit- tee has been et June 4 ral Reserve « and, for the purpose of hearing contests for the right to be seated as delegates. Tt is xpgeted that the District conest will Contest Four Years Ago. Four vears ago three contesting tions from the District of Cg- were heard by the Republican the time nal convention in Chicago. then seated cons 2 . Hogan and James A. Col hosen by the same group which has R AR AN R R R A R AR R A PR R P2 P ) 1| amount required at the bonus rate of WOMAN’S HOME RAIDED. Police Act on Tip Soldiers Bought Liquor From Her. Complaints relative to Walter Reed soldiers apparently obtaining liquor in the vicinity of the Brightwood street car barn, led to an investiga- tion yesterday by Precinct Detectives Brown and Weber of the tenth pre- cinet, which ultimately resulted in the arrest of Mrs. Mary Virginia Johns, forty vears old, of 5946 Georglu avenue on charges of sale and illegal possession of liquor. The prisoner posted $1,500 bond for her appearance in court. On raid- ing the place, the detectives found a gross of pint bottles and a large bagful of corks, they said. REVISED PAY IS GIVEN “IN APPROPRIATIONS Reclassification in U. 8. Field Service to Cost 26 Millions in Next Fiscal Year. Reclassification of federal employes in the fleld service will cost $26,314,- .84 during the next fiscal year, ac- cording to supplemental estimates sent to Congress yesterday by the President. Revised salaries under reclassifica- tion for all employes of the govern- ment in the District are being In- cluded in the various appropriation bills. Accompanying President Coolidge's letter transmitting these estimates was one from Brig. Gen. Herbert M. L director of the bureau of the budget. He stated that “these esti- mutes are based upon data showing for the field service (1) the estimated $240 per annum; and (2) the addi- tional amount required to pay com- pensation rates comparable to those ed by the classification act of The distribution of salary increases for employes in the field service by departmen s contained in the rec- ommendations and i ments, $1,370,180 riculture, §3 Commerce, $1,81 Interior, $2,608.. Fusti Department of Ag- 42; Department of 0; Department of Department of Department of La- avy Department, $48,- now sefected William T. Galliher Thoma? Jon. Edward F. Coll Republican natior for the District 1 committeeman chosen by this same group, ac ng under authority of the Republi n national committee. ], An Exceptional 1 Offering of . Fashionable -~ Silks At a Price Decidedly Low 69 i The favorite &ilks of the spring and | summer seasons, in beautiful qualities that suggest much higher prices. An : i event that will inspire many charming | new costumes and at substantial sav- ings. Choose from the following: % 40-inch Printed Crepe de Chine...... $1.69 40-inch Sport Crepes (Glos) ... $1.69 \ 40-inch Crepe de Chine............______ $1.69 40-inch Fine Silk Radium_...._._______ $1.69 40-inch Georgette Crepe............____ $1.69 { . 36-inch Tricosham' 32.inch Plain and it cloth 40-inch Black Satin Charmeuse....__$1.69 40-inch Silk Homespun 36-inch Figured Foulard 36-inch Plain and Glace Taffeta. 36-inch Black and Colored Satin. | 36-inch Krinkle Knit (Glos) ... $1.69 (Glos)............ $1.69 32.inch Suiting Pongee ............___ $1.69 Fancy Broad- $1.69 Great Variety o] Styles and Colorings THIRD FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BRO. 2 HELD IN ASSAULT ON WARD ORDERLIES Alleged to Have Helped in Gang Attack on Gallinger Attend- ants Week Ago. j Burke. twenty-three,va carpenter, of . |717 E street southwest. Burkes were arrested by Policemen VICTIM GIVEN TREATMENT tient, Police Learn. May 17. Two arrests on assault yesterday made public for the first 3 < | pital. thme an alleged attempted gang A% |Morderlies at the psychopathic ward | of sault upon three orderlies of Gal-|wero glven orders to admit the pa- linger Hospital's psychopathic ward tlent, but AN AR AR A PR I 2R 2T AT AR AR AR A AR SRR A8 AR A 2R AR AT A A R AR 2 2R AT AT 2 2 AT A 2 2 A A 2 2R AT AR A ) LANSBURGH & BRO. COAT PRICES REDUCED Hundreds of smart Spring Coats in a sale at a fraction of their regular prices—just at a time when days are abnormally cool and man, and Fight Started Over Alcoholic Pa- [patient to aa:veek ago yesterday at 2 o'clock In tie morning, when the orderlies re- fused to allow relatives and friends to-accompany a patient into the ward. Louis Pettigrew, one of the orderlies, still junder treatment as a result of the fight, is listed as complainant at the fifth precinct against John Burke, |Andrews, and putting Pettigrew in twenty-three, of 924 234 street, a fire- against Hayes and Ware of the fifth precinet, on assault charges. According to physiclans at Gal- linger Hospital, a group brought a the hospital o'clock on the morning of Saturday, They refused to comply with the ordinary formality of allow- ing the patient to go through the re- celyving ward and went direct to the charges | psychopathic ward for treatment for alcholism, it was stated at the hos- not his friends. John Michael men_ disappeared. about 2 such word was given to the friends, police were told, the friends and pa- tlents also jumped the orderlies and proceeded to beat them up. tient, according to the¢ police, took a leading part in the fight. flicting several brulses upon Ernest Boyd, one orderly, on another named such a condition that he had glven treatment in the hospital, the Immediate search of the neighbor- The WO l|pooq by police of the fifth precinct was fruitless, but yesterday the two alleged members gans were booked at the fifth- pre- cinct and the police went out late last night after others. Pettigrew’s conditions was said to be favorable last night e B Italian Monarchs Return Visit. ROME, May 24—King Victor Em- manuel and Queen Helena left Rome tonight for London to return the visit King George and Queen Mary to Rome last year. The visit of the mon- When ' archs probably will last about five days. The pa- After in- to be of the fighting LANSBURGH & BRO. a wrap must be worn for comfort. Frankly—we have more coats than we care to carry at this time of the year—our coat season is practically over—but yours is at its zenith. Rare values such as these will undoubtedly interest those who do not have a coat—and others who are economically inclined. At $26—Dress and street coats of fine twills in navy, black, tan and gray. Graceful- ly fashioned on slender lines and trimmed with fancy braids, summer furs and self fabrics in diversified effects. Well made and attractively lined in silk. These coats reflect the popular style trend. At $8—Here are splendid utility coats of polaire, camel- aire and herringbone, in nobby mixtures, plaids and stripes, in gray, tan and mix- tures. Well made and gener- ously cut. Various attractive styles from which to choose. All sizes included. charmeens, and extra sizes. At $43. Exceptional coats for street, sport and dress in the many new modes correct for spring and summer. camel n ‘ported mixtures, teddy and bolivia are shown in various charming colors including navy, black, tan and gray. Enhanced by the use of summer furs, col- ored bands and braids and novelty trimmings. Regular HEBREWS ARRANGE LUNCHEON PROGRAM |3 su ity sdieebi"eani 12| 3 siinberislles Mrs._ Milton Strausberger, Mrs. Stan- by Mre. |ley Lansburgh, Mre. Sidney Kaufman, Miss Ferda Op- penheimer, Miss Eleanor Behrend and Staging of playlets and brief ad- firesses at a luncheon to be given by the Washington Hebrew Congrega-|and dancing as they were in 1874 —— lon at the City Club Tuesday at 12:30 [ and as they are today. o'clock will mark the end of the con- gregation’s activities this season. Mrs. Louls Kronheimer, president,|P¢T%: will open the meeting with a greet- | ara. ing to members, after which speakers | penheimer, Leon Strauss, Mrs. Bar. will be called upon to give toasts, as | ey Leibman, ’ Mres. Tribute Herman Hollander. ers and Daughters,” “today and yesterday.” Mrs. Sidney West, follows: “To Our Grandmothers,” by | Kafka, Mrs. Al Small, Miss Adrienne Mayer; “To Our Moth- LANSBURGH & BRO. is® Inez Lean; “To Our Sister- rs. Abram Simon: “To Our Charles to Womanhood.” B . The toasts will be followed by a laylets and Brief Addresses. Will | sketch, “Ancient and Modern Moth- | Miss Edith Behrend. Feature Fete Marking End of Season’s Work. directed and staged by Mrs. Marie Moore Forrest In the gketch those taking part will | ben Sworzyn and attempt to show the contrasts be-|will act as pages. tween women of different ages of| Will Recall “Old Timers." In the sketch will be depicted styles Among those taking part in the program are Mrs. Harry Rosenberg, Mrs. Harry Hoch-|s150.00 Mrs. Herbert Simon, Mrs. Jo- ¢ seph Salmon, Mrs. Samuel Uliman “erdinand Ney, Mrs. Mrs. Louis Rothschild, Mrs. Maurice Mrs. David_Sonneborn, A. Gold- | Goss, Mrs. Melville Fisher, Mrs. Muriel Bottlie by Miss Dorothy M Mrs. Harry Roller. NEW YORK, May by Felix W Max Op. announced today. We feel that a word to the thrift-wise is sufficient, and that to- morrow morning will see spirited activity in our large coat section. We present seven price groups, each one consisting of the very best possible to offer at a very low figure, and consistently marked At $13—Sport and Street Coats of valpre. bolivia, camelaire and polaire, in plaids, stripes, tan, gray, blue, green and poppy. All sizes in the assortment and all at- tractively lined. this group. Twills, e hair, im- tan. SEOCOND FLOOR - LANSBURGH & BRO. FAMOUS FOR QUALITY SINCE 1860 far below regular. At $53. Many of the finest coats in our stocks included in Twills, stripes, flamingo, camel’s hair, juiana and fashonia. Expertly tailored and lined throughout in fine silk crepes. colors, navy, black, gray and Usually trimmed with summer furs, in gray, beige, cocoa and white or fancy silk, leather and self-fabric bands. Regular and extra sizes. At $19—Sport and dress coats of twill, imported bencleugh fabrics, cut polaire, camelaire, suedine. plaids and mixtures. Trim- med with braids and sum- mer furs or plain tailored. Navy, black, apple green, poppy, wood brown and mixtures. A splendid as- sortment of sizes. hairline Brilliant Y ) Take time tomorrow to partake in an extraor- dinary coat selling—we suggest early selection. At $33. Modish spring coats in dress and sport effects, em- phasizing the prevailing mode for twills and such fabrics as: “Imported bencleugh, char- meen, bolivia, donnywool, teddy, fashonia and polaire. Numerous smart colors and combinations are featured. Regular and extra sizes. Violin“selections will be rendered inster. Mrs. Joseph Sul- mon is general chairman in charge and _anrounces that tickets for the luncheon can be obtained from Mrs. $100,000 Hebrew University Gift. 1—A gift of Hebrew University now be n Mount Scopus near Jerusalem, was The money used for establishment of a depart- Mrs. Sidney | ment of Jewish history und religion Hechinger, Mrs. Harry Roller, Mr& |in the university. Jerome Saks, )lrl.’ Allan Kaufman, Ralph. Goldsmith. i Wmmmmmmwum@mmmwgwmmm@@wmwmmmm_fl;@mmm@mmm@ww@@m@wmmm@mwwmm@@m@