Evening Star Newspaper, June 13, 1924, Page 24

24 THE EVENING STAR ‘WLSB:[NG’TON. D. C, FRIDAY, 'JUNE 13, 1924. v : St WRIT OF PROHIBITION ; : — AGAINST RENT BOARD N v ; 5, : i N o R i . Saks & Timpany Chief Justice McCoy Enjoins Con- We illustrate PENNSYLVANIA, AVENUE SEVENTHISTREET a complete set of 6 tumblers and pitcher, at— sideration of Damage Plea i Filed by Tenant. CLAIM OF SARAH J. BEANER John D. Keleher, Property Owner, Wins Decision. Chief Justice McCoy of the District Bupreme Court today granted a writ of prohibition against the District Rent Commission. The order of the oourt will prevent the commission from proceeding to entertain a com- plaint for damages filed by Sarah J. Beaner, a former tenant of 1104 Vermont avenue northwest, against John B. Kelcher, owner of the property, from which she alleged she had removed by reason of bad faith in the notice to quit. The tenant claimed that she had lost her busi- ness of renting rooms and had suf- fered damages to the extent of 310.000. Rent Commission Acts. The Rent Commission lust October took cognizance of the petition and caused a notice to be served on Kele- her to answer the complaint. Through Attorney James M. Proctor the owner moved for u dismissal of the com- plaint and attacked the jurisdiction of the Rent Commission. The commis- sion asserted its testimony ruling the motion to dism date for the hearing. Atto tor then brought his petition for a writ of prohibition in the District Supreme Court The chief justicein granting the writ declared that the case does mot fall within the t amount will compen- sate a tenant for damag = tain acts, all of which m done during the tenancy, are of such a character as to impair the value of the occupancy of the | tenant, Reavon for Issuing Writ, The writ of prohibition will issue, the court savs. to avoid the difficulties to which the petitioner would be put | and the inconveniences to the courts which would follow if the case were al- lowed to proceed in the certainty that | it finally must be decided that the commission was without jurisdiction. Lila Lee's Father Found. CHICAGO. June 13.—Charles Appel. father of Lila Lee. mo! tress, for whom sea since his indictment zlement charges, is vi | has declared. Her daughter, who James Kirkwood, screen | In England during the reign of | Henry VII it was illegal to woman's hat for more than 2 ings. Unparalleled WHITE Shoe Values odia Summer Glass A pleasant addition to our collection of summer glasswares— “CAMBODIA." The true art of express- ing individuality has been demonstrated by the creators of this NEW AND DISTINC TIVE PATTERN. In shades of Crysta, Amber and Spring Green. GOBLETS SHERBETS TABLE TUMBLERS 1215-1217 F Street and 1214 to 1218 G Street Hours—8:45 to 5:30 Now Ready in ORISR ole SRS e ND forty other brilliant Summer styles in White. Also Patent, Black and other leathers—all wonderful values $9 dozen; each, 75¢ $9 dozen; each, 75¢ $3.50 dozen $S dozen DULIN&MARTIN(e For the Camp, Cottage, Country or City Home Portable Victrola Take it with you on your vacation or for the short trip or canoeing—carried easily in one hand like a suit case. A little instrument for the great out- doors, complete with needle container and space for six records when closed. Beautifully fitted and fiished—strongly made—takes the hard knocks of camp life. Big tone volume and big value— small price. Small $ Then Payment $1 a Week Play As You Pay 708 7th Street N.W. Four Doors from G Street Victor New Brunswick New Edison New Victor Records, Once a Week, { Every Week—Friday HAHN SPECIAL Children’s Shoes UTTING Chil- dren’s Shoe costs down to a “hop-o'- my-thumb” size for thou- sands of Washington mothers. Wonderfully good-looking, good-wear- ing shoes for boy or girl. and Strap Pumps. 25 sorts or more— in Patent Leather, White Calf, Tan Calf, Coffee (") or Pearl Elk, Colored Suedes, Colored Kid and other materials. Misses’ and Children’s sizes to 2. Boys’ Oxfords. sizes 10 to 6. At All Our Stores Except G Street Other Play Shoes— Men’s All-Wool Knickers Knickers are accepted as stand- ard the world-wide for comfort afield. The wide, overhanging knick- ers of today, fashioned and smartly cut, are more full at the knee than heretofore, but suppressed at ‘the waist line. Tweeds, cheviots, hemespuns, and many others of all-wool mate- rials in grays, browns, overplaids and natty patterns, for a Saturday special only, Why Faer Smiles Well, wouldn’t you smile, too, if filial forethought made a delightful gift possible — Father’s Day, June Fifteenth, Saks & Company offer a tie of just the type old Dad likes — Black and blue ground with white pin or pencil stripes. $1 Karlton Straw Hats 3 Fine flat-foot sennit straws for critical men who look for In the Boys’ Department For the Little Fel- lows’ Summer Comfort Boys’ Palm Beach Suits, $8.75, Well tailored suits of genuine Palm Beach cloth—sturdy and serv- iceable — plain shades of gray, tan and brown, in the popular pleated coat style. Ages 7 to 18 vears. Separate Knickers to match Boys’ Washable Knickers $1 to $2.95 Khaki, linen, poplin. gabardine, ecrash and Palm Beach cloth. Sizes 7 to 18 years. Boys’ Sport Blouses, $1 In a latge variety of colors, plain white, tan and khaki, Short sleeves and sport collar. Also white, with long sleeves and sport collars. Sizes 7 to 16 years. Official Headquarters for Boy Scout Uniforms and Accessories * * x % Equipment for Campers Summer campers will enjoy our displays in the windéws of the Mount Vernon Savings Bank. Oth stréét and Massachu- setts avenue, and the Barry-Pate Motor Com- pany, 1218 Connecticut avenue. for $5.95. “Keds™ Tennis Enormous stocks of rub- ber-soled Tennis Shoes. Pictured, Girls' “Pinafore” Cross-strap pumps. Brown or white. Rubber soles. All top quality—styled to please &) the most exacting man. Superb smartness assures a summer of satisfying comfort. Novelty' straws, cable and | ; saw-edge effects. d Ecuadorian Supernatural Panamas $5.75 to $15.75 . Our 9th S g 58 - and Pa. 40: $1.25 & $1.50 Stores Open Saturday Barefoot Sandals Nights 3 Cor. 7¢th & K Sts. st e ational alve S v 41494 Se. o ool Ly “City Club Shop” 1414-16 Pa. Ave. gred calf and alligator grain. L 1318G St 233 Pa. Ave. S.E. Oakleat y S oz $1.79 2