Evening Star Newspaper, July 31, 1924, Page 10

10 POSTAL PAY RAE S PROWISE YET Employes’ Representatives Declare President Will Approve Bill. 1f Congress, at its next session, will Dpass a postal pay increase bill which will provide the means for raising the necessary revenue to meet this extra governmental expense, Presi- dent Coolidge, in all probability, will sign it. This was the impression the Presi- dent was represented as having given today to C. P. Franciscus and John J. Grogan, president and natlonal secre- tary, respectively, of the United Na- tional Association of Post Office Clerks of the United States, who con- ferred with him at the White House. The employes' representatives made it plain afterward that they were highly pleased “with their interview with “the Executive, and said they have a tentative nromise from the President to formally express him- self regarding future postal increase legislation in a message to be read before a gathering at Minneapolis, Minn, in September, of representa- tives ‘of the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Assocfation, the National Post Office Supervisors' Association and the National Clerks' Association. Severe Blow to Employes. Tresident Franciscus said President Coolidge" crea e severe blow to the hopes of more than 300,000 employes effected, and that, because of thi, the morale of the employes was somewhat lowered. Although there still exists some dis- appointment_and resentment among ,many of the emploves, President Franciscus believes that the morale has been improved, and that from All Sales Final END OF SEASON his knowledge only a small percent- age of the employes have permitted their feelings in the matter to cause them to become active in an attempt to bring about the defeat of Mr. Coolldge. News From Illinots. Former Representative Willlam A. Rosenberg of 1Illinois was bne of President Coolidge’s callers today, and during a discussion of political con- ditions in that section assured the President that the party's chances in Tllinois are bright and offered his services in the campaign. Mr. Rosen- berg told the President that while he believed Senator La Follette would get more votes than John W. Davis in Tllinois, he did not believe the third party movement would bring about the Republican party's defeat in the State SEEKS HIGHWAY FUNDS. North Carolina Governor Favors Additional Road and Port Bonds. ASHEVILLE, N. C.. July 31.—A dec- laration that he favors additional bond issues during his administration, which ends this year, for the con- tinuance of the construction of the State's highway system was made here today in an address by Gov. Cameron Morrison, speaking before a conference of western North Caro- lina Senators and Representatives In the State Leglislature and at least 100 citizens, who gathered to discuss pro- posed legislation at the approaching special session of the General As- sembly. Gov.” Morrison also discussed briefly his port and ship proposal, upon which position he was given the hearty indorsement of the citizens present, and a number of the legis- lators assured him of their support. The governor said it was not his idea that the State actually operate, ships unless it was found necessary. Development of the State's ports, he declared, is as much, or more, es- sential to the progress as the State highw France May Open Ports. BERLIN. July 31.—It is stated here that the French government has de- cided to issue a decree soon which will allow all German ships free access to French harbors, including the colonies. Heretofore special permits have been required. THE EVENING ST GRAND JURY WILL SEE ROSETTA’S ABUSED NOSE Policeman Held in $1,000 Bond for Alleged Attack on Comedienne. By the Associated. Press, CHICAGO, July 31.—A grand jury will view the nose Miss Rosetta Dun- can, comedienne, says was broken by Charles Widlock, Cicero poticeman, July 4, when her brother Harold was arrested for a traffic rule violation. Widlock was held to the grand jury on a charge of assaulting with in- tent to kill and his bond fixed at $1.000 by Magistrate Henry G. Wil- liams, in Evanston, yesterday. Cases against two other policemen and Chief Svoboda of Cicero, who are accused by the actress of partici- pating in the assault, were continued to August 20. Miss Duncan testitied she was beaten by the officers when she at- tempted to “joke” about her broth- er's arrest, but they and their wit- nesses said she became abusive and kicked, bit and scratched them. QUAKE ALAIiMS MINERS. Tremors at First Thought Caused by Blast. By the Awsociated Press. LONDON, July 31.—A slight earth- quake aroused considerable alarm in the mining country near Maltby and caused officials of the Maltby main colliery, near Rotherham, to wihtdraw for a time 1,000 miners, but there were no casualties. It was at first believed that the earth tremor had been caused by an explosion in the colliery. NEW STOCK OFFERING. NEW YORK. July 31—The North American Company has announced an offering to stockholders of $10,000,000 preferred stock at par, bringing the total amaunt of this stock outstand- ing to $29.000.000. Dividends on these shares were covered more than eight times by last year's earnings. The present offering is underwritten by a banking syndicate. ACCUMULATE EVIDENCE AGAINST ACCUSED MAN Carolina Sheriff Says Negro Ad- mits Killing Occurred in His Yard. By the Associated .. RALEIGH, N. C. July 31.—Sherift C. L. Johnson of Nash County told the Assoclated Press over long distance telephone last night he had obtained an admission from Cheatham Evans, negro, hreld in State's prison here in connection with the slaying Arthur Joyner near Hollister Satur- day night, that Joyner was killed in the front yard of Evans' home. Sheriff Johnson said he obtained the admission from Evans at State's prison Tuesday. He brought with him the bloodsmeared gun found in Evans' home. Finger prints on the gun were tbo blurred for comparisons, Evans, Sheriff Johnson said, stea fastly denied that he killed Joyn although he admitted the Hollister taxl driver was slain in his front yard. This information, together with other. evidence, Sheriff Johnson said, led him to believe Joyner had been hired to go to Evans' home and that | [P he was killed when he refused to carry his employers back to Hollister with a load of whisky. clared he thought another negro not yet arrested to be involved in the slaying. SEES BEAUTY IN MIND. Cosmetician Warns of Stressing || Loveliness of Face. CHICAGO, July 31.—Beauty 1In mind more than beauty of face will make women attractive to men in the future. cosmeticfans warned yesterday by a fellow cos- metic artist. Franc D. Mayer, who addressed the convention of thne American _cosmeticians. uty, as accented by application of cos- metics. has pme cheap,” he sald. “Man is not so much attracted by it as_formerly. “The beautiful woman of the future will have to have a beautiful mind. and it is up to the cosmeticlans to teach women to beautify their intei- lect So that their faces will be beau- tiful.” No refunds No exchanges were, | } CLEARANCE AT GOLD’S Beginning tomorrow — thousands of articles marked down ' - REGARDLESS OF COST Every Summer article must go, as we are cleaning our shelves to make room = for Fall goods. Many of the Items Are Half Price. Many Are Less Than Half Price Read every item carefully and see the wonderful values that can be picked DRESSES up now. COATS Quantity 3 Silk Capes 4 Embroidered Coats. 12 Twill Coats 1 Camel’s Hair Coat. . 4 Twill Coats, trimmed Fur-trimmed (Crop: < [P ARORER O Twill Coats, trimmed . Cape, fur trimmed. ., Charmeen Coats ... fur Sport Coat, trimmed trimmed . 6 Charmeen Coats, trimmed .......« 7 Silk Coats, trimmed ;... oo 1 Jutna, fur trimmed..., 125.00 Flamingo Coats, Our Original Clearance Price Price $45.00 $19.00 55.00 19.00 45.00 19.00 65.00 19.00 fur 45.00 19.00 Silk 55.00 30.00 65.00 65.00 "65.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 . 95400 fur 39.20 69.50 39.00 fur 95.00 39.00 fur 85.00 39.00 49.00 1 Silk Cape, fur trim- med - 1 Sport Coat ... p g $25.00 $10.00 35.00 2 Suits 10 Twill Suits 12 Charmeen .. 49.50 5 Sport Suits bl n;‘;no:{ Suits. ..$25.00 $12.50 Silk Scarfs Silk- Scarfs..... $750 $1.50 125.00 49.00 49.00 o Blouses $1.00 88 French Voile Blouses 595 295 39 Silk 7.50 Blouses ...& 1000 385 60 Dimity Skirts PR T Sitk and Wool Skirts .. $7.50 $395 Silkand 1000 Sport Skirts.& 1500 500 | Quantity * 6 Sleeveless Dresses & Normandy Voile Dresses 18 Imported Viles ... 5 9 Royal IEinen .. ... 12:50 & Printed Crepes . ... 12 Emboidered Voiles. 19 Linen Dresses . ... 12 Silk Broadcloth Dresses . 21 Printed Crepes. ... Silk IDressesin: o 4 Chiffon Dinner Dresses .. o c.... 2 Satin Afternoon Dresses ,.ie-vse 12 Afternoon Dresses. 2 Velvet Evening 61 Summer Dresses ... . 6 Beaded Dresses ...., 2 Lace Dresses ... - 4 Ostrich - trimmed Dresses ... Sweat'ers 12 Sweaters 6 Sweater Dresses 8 Sweater Dresses .. 1250 598 ... 1850 785 Chiffon Hosiery— all perfect; all colors ....... $295 $149 Slips Silk Princess Slips Our Original Flannel French POSSI Clearance Price Price $3.95 3.95 5.95 5.95 8.65 8.65 8.65 25.00 16.50 18.50 25.00 29.50 35.00 65.00 12.00 12.00 17.00 27.00 79.50 49.50 27.00 27.00 95.00 95.00 85.00 27.00 49.00 49.00 365& 875 49.00 Underwear Clgaraace Philippine Underwear Silk Underwear ... 500 295 Glove Silk ... $295 $145 Tub Silk Petticoats .... Silk Jersey & Taf- fetaPetticoats, 500 3.5 $395 $185 e A T T TTITEIEETTTTIEITLTL 1216 F St. N.w. WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1924. E AT TEINT T T T T T TR TR T T Correct Fur Fashions for the Smart Woman Opening Tomorrow—of Our A Lg’ust J ale FURS Of course you are—and our August Fur Sale will bring about the realization of this wish at little more than you would ordinarily pay for a cloth | RE you longing for a new Fur Coat this Winter? coat. The handsomest showing of Advance Winter Fur Fashions in all our history is nozw on sale, displayed, owing to rebuilding, on our second floor. The choicest collection of new skins, combined with are fashioned in these garments, the finest workmanship, carrying a distinct Parisian notc. Lowest Prices Natural Muskrat coats, 48 inches long; made of extra dark, glossy skins. Fine quality lining. The coat for serviceable wear. August Sale, $119.50 Persion Lamb coats] 48 inches long; straight-line models: con- trasting collars of dyed fitch and black lynx. August Sale. $149,50 Bay Seal (Dyed Coney) coats, 48 inches long, full furred skins. Squir- rel collars and cuffs; extra quality lining. August Sale, $]49.50 Hudson Seal (Dyed Muskrat) coats, 48 inches long; new smart models with self or natural skunk collar and cuffs. Beautifully lined. August Sale, $195.00 Charge Purchases Will Be Billed November 1 Made during the dull scason, we were able to procure them at the lowest production cost. to pass on to our patrons—uwhich means that Fur garments purchased now represent the maximum of value—and for These Savings we wish the most part not to be duplicated. additional cost. Hudson Seal (Dyed Muskrat) coats, 48 inches long; exceptionally smart models, collar and cuffs of either skunk, viatki or biege squir- i August Sale, $245.00 Mole Skin coats, 48 inches long; soft deep-furred pelts, fashionable p or coat model. Self or taupe fox collar and cuffs. August Sale, $295 .00 Sheared Leopard Cat coats, full length; for smart utility wear. Collar, band and border of natural nutria. Richly silk lined. August Sale, $295_00 Hudson Seal (Dyed Muskrat) coats. Four fashionable models; tiered, flounced and wrap effects; collar and cuffs of taupe fox, rock sable, squirrel, Jap mink. August Sale, $445.00 Selections made now vaults for delivery anytime up to November first, without A reasonable deposit is requested. of the Year .~1§ these garments are the choicest selections of skins, we snvite your early inspection. ill be held in our Cold Storage Caracul, Silver or Natural Musk- rat Jacquettes, 28-inch length, made from fine quality pelts; chin and crushed collars of contrasting fur. August Sale, $85.00 French Seal (Dyed Coney) or Caracul Jacquettes. Smart coats for the miss or matron. Contrast- ing collars of black fox, beige squir- rel or self. August Sale, $12950 American Broadtail Jacquettes; a fashionable fur of a lovely bronze shade; contrasting fox collar; rich silk lining. August Sale, $l79,50 _ Jap Mink, short, distinctive walk- ing coats, of rich dark pelts. Beau- tifully silk lined. August Sale, $245.00 A Deposit Will Hold Any Garment in Storage Until November 1 —Jelleff’s—Second Floor Headqguarters! MADAME X REDUCING GIRDLES Marguerite Girdle Shop carries complete line of these famous girdles and brassieres. New shop provides expert Madame X Fitters, pri- vate fitting rooms and unexcelled service. Anticipating the desire of Washington women for an exclusive shop where these famous Reducing Girdles may be fitted with privacy and with intelligent service, the Mar- guerite Shop was designed and opened. In its charge was placed a young woman thoroughly schooled in the correct fitting of these wonderful garments, carefully instructed to render a real service to women who are interested in this new scientific method of reducton. Experienced Madame X Girdle fitters are here to help you—to answer all questions—to try the garment on you— to explain its functions, and all without the slightest obliga- tion upon your part. You need not hesitate to pay this shop a visit if you are interested. Six delightfully cool, private fitting rooms are available in this attractive little shop. Ideal Way to Reduce in Summer T LAST, the safe, sure way to reduce in warm weather, without the discomfort of diet, exercise or stiff corseting. The Madame X Reducing Girdle accom- plishes as much in one hour in summer as in a whole day in winter. Fits like a kid glove. Worn over the undergarment, through which the live, resilient rubber holds and gently eases away the excess fat. Touches and massages every part of waist, hips, thighs and abdomen. You lose from 1 to 3 inches the very first week! Makes you look slimmer instantly. Its principles highly indorsed by reputable physicians. Summer is the best time for reducing! 7 MARGUERITE GIRDLE SHOP - Ph 1109 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.—Between Star Bldg. and Raleigh Hotel 2DEDEDE ED)iED =D); =