Evening Star Newspaper, September 17, 1924, Page 9

= [ole———=[o[c——[alc———[o|c——[ajc———j0]———|ajc———=lal——lu} PERSHING FAVORS VOTE FOR DISTRICT General Tells Chamber of Commerce He Will Make Home in Washington. Announcing to the members of the ‘Washington Chamber of Commerce at the opening Fall meeting of the organization at the Willard Hotel last night that he intended to live in Washington and to become a citizen here, Gen. Pershing declared the Di trict ought to have a vote and that he could not understand why the citizens should not have a voice In their own affairs. Gen. Pershing was elected an hon- orary member of the chamber, which body unanimously indorsed a resolu- tion to comstitute a committee of 25 to urge upon Congress that, in the ame of the Nation, it make some su ble recognition of Gen. Pershing's service to the country. “I am a Washingtonian and 1 stand for Washington,” declared Gen Pershing. “T think. now that T am eligible to vote, Washington ought to have a vote, it ought to run its own affairs. Now that 1 am a voter,” miled the general amid a thunderous fpplause, “why should Congress ate to us what we are to do. hat I am a voter, this is a bitter pill nd we must take some action. | am for you—myself as well” he de- clared. Joins In Spirit. *I am familiar with the generous hospitality of the city and I am not zurprised that you want to speak for yourselves and to be able to offer ‘hospitality in your own names to_the country and the world at large. Now that I am a member of your organ- ization T shall aspire to occupy the ofMos held by Mr. Gans, the president, ene day.” Gen. Pershing declared that he had ‘been in the Army all his life and that there were many opinions of his methods, and he jokingly declared that if he had been able to run the Army as Isaac Gans, president of the cham- ber, ran that organization, he would not have been retired. Gen. Charles ©f staft, in praising the aNtional Capi- tal, declared; “If the people of the country saw this audience here to- night that would change their views that Washington is just the home of the President and of government clerks. The people do not reslize what this eity is.” Rockenback Praises Patriotism. Praising the city for its fine demon- stration on Defense day. Gen. Rokcen- bach, commander of the Washington distriet, declared: “The parade was a fine demonstration of the spirit of preparedness. Through the Commis. sioners {t was learned that in the time of war there will be a defense com- mittee; they will receive and allocate troops, who will be submitted to the unit commanders, who have plans for feeding. equipping and housing the men. We can go to war as calmly as going to a fire.” “I thank you business men for the werk you did. Th iers will have 10 fight and the business men il have to pay in war time: they should Eet together.” declared the general who predicted that next Defense day Would be & larger demonstratio | Other speakers on the program | were John Barton Payne, chairman of the Ameri Red Cross: Brig. G Amos A. Fries, chief of the Chem Warfare Service, and Licut. Col. G. Reininger. A letter from Bishop James Freeman, regretting his absen read. Bishop Freeman's letter tained high praise for Gen. Persl regretting that the former leader of istant chief the Army was forced to retire under D. C. WOMAN DROWNED. Miss Winifred C. Creney Is Bath- ing Vietim. Miss Winifred C. Creney, an em- ploye of the United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation, was drowned while bathing off Ham- ilton Beach, Mass., last Sunday, ac- cording to word received here today. Her brother. John Creney, narrowly escaped with his life in attempting to rescue her. He did succeed in reaching her and keeping her body afloat after she had been pulled un- der the water by a strong current, but life was extinct after a boat picked up the two. Miss Creney was connected with the general controller's office de- partment of the Shipping Board for the past six years.. She was on her vacation. FIGHTS WIFE'S SUIT. Man Says Any Divorce Grounds Were Condoned. William H. Jeffries, jr., in answer to a suit for an absolute divorce brought by Alice Jefferies, contends that his wife has condoned any grounds for a divorce which she might have had. He declares that on an automobile ride, August 11, with him and_their child, a reconciiiation was effected, and Mrs. Jeffries agreed to withdraw her suit. She has failed to keep the promise, it is stated, and the husband wants the court to dismiss the case. He is represented. by Attorney Henry I Quinn. VALOR MEN TO MEET. Army and Navy Medal of Honor Men to Have Reunion. The and Na known annual reunion of the Army v Legion of Valor, formerly s the Medal of Honor Men Legion, will be held here October 1, 3 and 4. Headquarters will be at the New Ebbitt Hotel. Lieut. Gen. Nelson A. Miles and L. William Estes have been designated to make arrange- ments for the gathering. the age limit, when in point of men- tal and physi health and compe- tence he was so able to be of service to_the Nation 1. C. Weld, chairman of the member- ship committee, reported 13 new mem- bers. . E. Seymour, secretary of the chamber, was taken i1l on the way to the meeting. His condition was not nnounced Views of Washington— We have a charming variety of Framed Pic- tures of Washington that we would lfke to have you sec. They are made up especially for us and you will find them most tive. There & it space on Your that could be most filled with walls satisfactorily one of these. Pictures of the Nation apital nake most acceptable re- embrances also. Come in nd see them -the prices are most reasonable. The National Remembrance Shop (Mr. Foster's Shop) 14th Street. one door from Pa. Ave. Also 1229 Pa. Ave. THE EVENING SUBMITS FIREPROOFING PLANS FOR ASYLUMS Chief Watson Favors Law Requir- ing All Institutions of Kind Be Made Safe. Regulations recently drafted by Fire Chief George Watson to provide for the fireproofing of orphan asylums and similar institutions have been turned over to Maj. Raymond Wheeler, Assistant Engineer Commissioner, for study and investigation. The major probably will visit some institutions of this kind before reporting to the Commissioners. The fire chief recommended that a law be cnacted providing that within & certain time, possibly five vears, all such institutions be required to ob- tain fireproof structures. Corporation Counsel Stephens advised the city heads such authority would have to be obtained from Congress. The Commissioners will not take further action until Maj. Wheeler presents his views as to what might be done to improve conditions. S Deaths Reported. The following deaths have been reported to the Health Department in the last 24 hours: Joseph Kaute, 37, St Elisateth Homital, Basar ¥ Thompu K7. Emergency Hospital. Sames Jonneon, ® Bernard Tyler, Kibley Hospital Funny little fish, and lizards, and dolphins, all made of colored glass, add much to the charm of the gold- fish bowl. When a iirl begins to pump a fel- low about his life insurance, the rest ought to be easy. Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issoed to the following: Maurice P. Sneller and Evelyn L. Bishop. both of Reanoke. V. a. Fultos G, Perkins and Christing H. Leeman. ber- hom of Richmond, ¥ ot eaei Nixon. Palge Pendicton and Fenay Kindeil. George H. Jackson and Louise Butier. pittl G Felix ot Clevelard, Ohlo, rothy I. Rride of Edgemoo: Francis L. Fenay and Sophle K. Obern- doert Hanen B. Sherrill of Mamphis, Tenn., and’ 8. J. Davis of Richmon Renjamin F. Ferrill and fluer Murray. eter Garoufes and Estelle G Jaleps. James P. Brennan and Guinetie Duan. lflm R. Hanschman end bfl\n H. Rom. vin Moore of this city and Lula Johnson of hevs Chase, M. William Sams and u-r.-m L. 6utton. Births Reported The following births bave been reported to the Heulth Department in the last 24 E Aiert B, wad Eaabeth A. Hemmett, boy. James T ‘and Bertha 1. Reside, gifl. rd 3. and Julletta M. Edns M. Wells, Arthar W and Gerirude M. Saua Herman and Marin Jorg, girl. Frank C. ana Alice T. Doell. girl, ¥. Rambo, boy. girl. RiF Sallivan. T rs, girl. William i Randorph W aad Atiee \lnnmmry . Paul a; rie Romer, ¥ Carnelins and Loniee Young, boy Paul and Mary Blake, girl What an intriguing situation it would be to find every wife in this country co-operating in one wide and complete walk-out and strike! DON’T MISS THIS LAMPS Never before in our history have we seen such values—we took over Silk shade and all fix- tures_includ- ed. Rcduced Our Only Shop 615 E manufacturer—READ THESE PRICES!!! $24 Comple(e Junior or Floor Lamp 152 J. HOLOBER and Company Manufacturer of Upholstered Furniture of the Better Grade SALE OF the entire sample line of a Silk shade and all fixtures in- $15 Comylele Bridge cluded. s 3-Piece Overstuffed Furniture You can rely on our experts to completely mtisfy the most eritical urchaser of VER . STUFFED FURN ITURE— Suites a3 low as Phone Main 232 St.N.W. [a|——=|al———=]o]c——=a]alc—=]a]————]a]c———=|al——2la|——=]0] The Housc of Courtesy.. bi 608 to 614 ipsbor! Largest Ladies’ Apparel Shops in the Exclusive National Capital. al Plain and Fur-Trimmed The charming styles—and material qualities—and the price. It's a triumph in mcrchandising really—for they'll far exceed your expectations. The fabrics are those eoft pile weaves which respond to graceful draping. Those that are fur trimmed have collars, cuffs and bandings of Natural Squirrel—Marmink—W olf. Women's and Misses’ Sizes. Dressy and Sports Note the two features of these Coats A Second Surpriae—_ New Group of Coats Dressy Wools, Chinchillas, Polaires, etc.—of smart modeling and careful tailoring %95 [——=|o[e—|u[c—oa|a|——=]a|—=—=]a]e——a[alc——3[o|c——[s][c——F[alc—] | MRS. DU PUY TO SPEAK. 'Will Address MacDonald-Washing- ton-Blackburn Club. Mrs. William Atherton Du Puy will be the principal speaker at the meet- ing of the McDonald-Washington- Blackburn Club tonight, at 8:30 o'clock at the home of its organizer. Mrs. Jeannie Blackburn Moran, 2315 Massachusetts avenue. Members of the Women's Press Club of this city will be the special guests, in compli- ment to the speaker, who is connected with that organization and with the speakers' bureau of the Democratic national committee. Members of other Democratic clubs are also invited. The subject of Mrs. Du Puy's address will be “The Lands Ye Possess, Who Shall Administer Them.” She will deal with the his- tory of conservation in the two par- ties and will also touch upon Teafot Dome, which she has stated will have the lid taken off. The entertainment feature of the evening will be provided by Miss Mildred Inge of this city, who will give a waltz clog and a ‘Wapiya Club at Luncheon. Members of the Wapiya Club held their regular weekly luncheon in the University Club yesterday and an- nounced plans for the election of offi- cers early in October. The exact date had not been definitely decided. A general round table discussion con- stituted the program. Dr. E. M. Elli- TIRED? If you are ouny exhausted or suffer from Toss of appatitem Mllbu.rn 's Capsules 35¢—PEOPLES DRUG STORES and other druggists Frankln Sq. Hotel Coffee Shoppe 14th Street at K R SXOXOTOTORT Mr. Plitt Says:— “We are ready to solve your drapery problems.” Furniture Our_vast stock includes many odd pieces of furniture, as well as distinctive looking suites that will help to make your house @ “home.” Select A Radio Here George Plitt Co., Inc. Painting, Paperhanging & Uphol:tering 1325 14th St. NW. Main 4224 LRBGE WILL UNVEIL MEMORIAL TO NUNS OF CIVIL WAR Battlefield Services Commemorated in Monument at Rhode Island Avenue and M Street. Commemorating the services of the nuns of the battlefields of the Civil War, & monument will be unveiled Saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, at the triangle at Rhode Island avenue and M street northwest, at cere- monies under the auspices of the women’s auxiliary of the Anclent Order of Hibernians. The monument contains bronze figures of nuns in relief, and the un- veiling will end 12 years of efforts on the part of the Ancient Order of Hi- bernians to obtain such a memorial. Col. C. O. Sherrill, officer in charge of public bulldings and grounds, will be master of ceremonies. Representa- tive Ambrose Kennedy of Rhode Is- land, who fathered the bill which provided for the site; Judge Deery of Indiana, and former Representative Michael J. Donoghue of Phildelphia, members of the national board of the A. O. H, and John O'Dea of Phlila- delphia, editor of the Hibernian, will be present, as will the committee of members of the national board of the auxiliary, which haave been in charge of the work, Mrs. Adelia Christy of Cleveland, Mrs. Mary McWhorter of Chicago and Mrs. Ellen Ryan Jolly of Pawtucket, R. T. In connection with the unvelling, there will be a ball under the auspices of the Hibernians at the Raleigh Ho- tel Friday night, and a banquet at the same hotel Saturday night. In charge of arrangements here is Miss Julia Linskey, president of the local branch of the auxiliary. Radio Parley Deferred. Secretary of Commerce Hoover to- day postponed the third national radio conference until October 6. It had been originally planned to open the conclave on September 30, but Mr. Hoover will not be in the city at that time. Edmonston’s Corrective Shoes Banish Foot Aches Foot health is vital to happiness and success, for foot ailment is a serious handicap not only in busine but pleasure. FOOT TROUBLES are corrected by Foot Form Corrective Shoes. The Arch Instep Brace Boot illustrated is an example. 1t corrects Weak Ankle, Fallen Arch, Flat Foot, so- called Foot Rheumatism and kindred com- plaints in a logical way— supporting the weak parts and tending to strengthen them. Fitted “CORRECTIVELY” By Experts In Brown and Black EDMONSTON & CO. (Incorporated) ANDREW BETZ, Manager 1334 F Street Advisers and Authorities on All Foot Troubies MBRODKS &@ G STREET BETWEEN Sport Models BEAUTIFULLY made of lovely soft fab- rics. ”TH&'ZTH All silk lined. Either self or stunningly trimmed with fur. They are certain to appeal to the women of discrimi- nating taste. New Sport Colors. To en- courage early buying we have marked these coats at a remarkably low price. Misses’ Sizes 525 Women's Sizes New Fall Frocks HESE new Fall styles are perfectly charming. As soon as you see these in- geniofisly clever littlc modes you are cer- tain to want one or more of them at once. The lines are as straight and slim as ever—frequently beltless, while soft tunics or graceful wide ruffles at the hemline save them from an unbecoming severity. M;SSeS’ 5;225 525 Women's Sizes CLAFLIN New Br.m:h Eyeglasses —that we supply. not anl At Yl:r 922 "Tath % orrolxfl: scu:)ln'l'w FRANELIN 5Q. xunmo. ClaflmOphul Co. cit (,ny cl-h m«. Papering and Decorating We suggest you have this work done now. before our rush season is on—charges mesi reasonable. CORNELL WALL PAPER CO. 714 13th St. W. Main 5373-3374 Miss Betty $3.98 A smart Felt Hat that appeals to Bob- betts. A hat that is becoming to all who require a small head size. Just the hat for going back to school or college. Colors: Black, brown, navy, sand, aakwood. etc. Miss Directoire Felt $4.50 One of the many high crown hats to be found in our col- lection of tailored hats that are now quite the vogue. The Williard $6.50 A very becoming Velour from Gage in an extra large head size that is very popular with ma- trons. Colors: Black, brown, oakwood and navy. Yalta $5.00 Another chic Felt Hat that has proved a favorite with the young women. Here in black, brown, sand, oakwood and ew trimmmed Velvet Hats to suit miss and matrom, in the season’s newest styles and colors. CREERON Millinery Co. 614 12th St Between F and G