Evening Star Newspaper, December 15, 1924, Page 13

COOLIDGE INVITED | Senators Chamber Music THE Vote Hall Approval CLOTHING AFLAME, MAN FIGHTS RESCUE EVENING . STAR, WASHINGTON, D. POSTAL RATE RAISE [0 the flames spread so rapldly that the house was doomed long before the arrival of firemaen. Firemen wers summoned to the home of Lieut. Comdr. George McMil- lan, 3716 Kanawha street, about 11:30 o'clock yesterday morning to prevent the destruction of the house and con- MONDAY, DECEMBER 15 1924 «n Corcoran Gallery of Art. speakers will be: Dr. E. V. Wilco: president, whose subject is “George Chapman and His Plays,” and S. Ashbaugh, who will give the “He nets.” The bert Theory of Shakespeare's Son- % SENATOR SAVES AUTO. s, John W. Harreld. Oklahomn, Appearing in_the role of fireman, Pay Cut in Textile Mills. LAWRENCE, Mass., December 15 —A wage cut of approximately 10 ent into eftect today In the Everett Mills. ‘The mllls, which ha been operating en.a greatly curtail- BILL IS PREPARED Sterling to Introduce Meas- ure Tomorrow—Publish-- ers Oppose Act. Autoist, Crazed by Pain, Resists Efforts of Bystanders to *Save His Life. Senator John W. Harreld of Okla- homa last night prevented the de- struction of his automobile. Senator Harreld hiad been in conference with Gov. Martin E. Trapp of Oklahoma at the Raleigh Hotel and was at Thirteenth and I strects when the machine caught fire While waiting for the appearance of the city firemen Senator Harreld obtained a bucket of water and| checked the progress of the flames. | His car was put out of commission ed schedule, will now run five days & week. The plant normally employ 1.800 persons and makes cotton tex- tiles. Registration and organizaiion of free French class for beginners at French School of Washington Salon, 1206 Eighteenth street, 7:15 o'clock. The Booklovers' Club will give its annual Christmas program, 8 o'clock, at Elizabeth Somers' School, 1104 M street. Muwsic and readings. Women's City Club—A joint music recital, under the auspices of the en- tertainment committee, will be given at 8:30. The program will feature A. Harlen Castle. tenor, and Capt. Charles C. Williams, pianist, assisted| Two women by John (. Monroe. Georgia House xmwmmwmmw&%&&zfi T S S WATCHES | for XMAS Unequaled Values at These Prices The Snappiest, Prettiest and Most, Pleasing Designs WATCHES FOR MEN octagon, newest model, fancy dial, Elgin or 5302 Hamilton Watches, $30.00 Up A joint resolution authorising the acceptance by the Government of a gift of $60,000 from Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge to erect an au- ditorium for the promotion of chamber music, in connection with the Library of Congrees, was passed late Saturd: The resolution reported fa- from the committee on v by Senator Pepper of i Fennsylvania. He obtained unanj- | mous consent for consideration ot President Coolidge today tenta-| the resolution, and it tively accpted an invitation to at-| through without opi i tend the joint me 1g of the United Amendments to th resolution States Good Roads Association and| Provide that additional gifts to the Bankhead National Highw As- carry out the purpose may be ac- sociation to be held in Housto cepted. should they be forthcom Apt 21-26 At least the Pre ing. and that at no time shall con- told # delegation representing these| !racts be entered into in excess of two associations when it called upon | the total of such gifts. The reso- im at the White House to personally | lution now goes to the House for that in the event he makes | action trip at that time he will| nelude it in his itinerary. | The President told his callers that he was deeply intcrested in the good roads movement as his desire to do everything possible for| the advancement of the movement | Governors With Party. Lee Trinkle of Virginia, the United Ststes Good iation, headed the repre- s his & ciation, and Col. Rennehan Cameron North Carolina, president of the Bankhead National Highway Assoclation, headed those from the jatter organization. Senator Sheppard of Texas, accompanied the joint delogation to the White House and made the introductions to the President. Besides the heads of the | two organizations, nthers who ad- dregsed the esident during this oc- casion were enator Maytield and Lieut. Gov. Lyneh Davidson snd Rep- | raséntatives Garrett.and fudspeth of Texas and . Gutzom Borglum of Georgia Weather No Bar to Cruise, The cold air and high winds yes- terday did not prevent President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge and a *mall party of friends ffom a druise aboard the Mayflower They went aboard the handsome vyacht at the navy yard after attending church srvices at the First Congregational Churc! The vessel salledsas far as Quantico and then returned to a point oft the War College wnd _dropped anchor for the night. At 8 o'clock this morning the boat docked at the navy yard Those wit Coolidge Hoover, Mrs. Ston nansas, D Mrs. Robinson S Butier 6f Massachusetts, chairman of the Republican national committe Representative Madden of Illinoi chairmun of the House appropria- tions committee: Thomas W. White of Boston and W. J. Stearns of Boston. CITY NEWS IN BRIEF. Mount Pleasant Rebekah Lodge, No. 9.1 0. 0. F. will hold & sale of Christmas articles tomorrow and tents by fire. The fire started in the flue, police reported, and gained =o much headway that the house was badly damaged before the arrival of firemen. ' Damage to the house and contents w: utlmued at $2,000, GMANIZATION ACTIVITIES. TONIGHT. Speech Reading Clubd for the adult 10 ROADS PARLEY! Tells Committee He Will At- tend Meeting in Houston | if Plans Permit.- Charles R. Luckett, was severely 508 G street urned about arms and legs about 6 eveging, when his cioth- ing became ignited from a fire in his coupe on the roadway kouth of the|hard of hearing will have a soclal White House. The sufferer, crazed |meeting, 8 o'clock, at 1710 I street from pain, fought off persons who | went to his assistance. He was finally thrown to the pave- ment and the blaze extinguished. The burned man was taken to Emergency Hospital, where physicians reported his condition as being undetermined. Lucket! was examining the bottom of his car in an effort to locate the cause of it stopping, It is stated, when grease ignited and the fire was coms municated to his clothing No. 16 engine company to a call for aid. Flreme i Fights Fire in Machine. 1""""' Phone Columbia 96 15(h and Cotumbla Rond will =it in f Represen Introduction of the bill proposing general increase in postul rates is planned by Chairman Sterling of the Senate post office committec, tomor- row. Recommendations of the Post Oflice Department have been received by Senator ~ Sterling. The increases would be made to offset salary in- creases for post office employes, authorized in a bill passed last ses- sion and vetoed by President Cool- idee. Scnator Sterling is _investigating the possibilities of linking the rute increase measure with the salary i1, The American Newspaper Publish- ers’ Assoclation today asked for a hearfng on the bill, declaring it wished to demonstrate that increased rates proposed would not only fail to produce additional revenues, but would drive daily newspapers com- pletely from ‘the mails. A letter ad- dressed to Senator Sterling gave an analysie of former increases, adding: The Practical Psychology Club will the nexe | 8 o'clock, at Playhouse. Dr. Ernest J. Stevens of San Francisco will lecture on “Nature's Finer Forces and Marvelous New Discov- erfes.” The Ladies’ Auxiiary of the Fe- brew Home for the Aged will meet, 8 o'clock, at the home. Election of officers. esponded | phyllis Wheatley Yy W. C. A will reached | op, its Hippodrome and Calendar the scene after the burned man had |y, r with a circus parade” by the been removed to the hospital and|Girl Reserves, to be conducted under after Lhe automobile had been badly | girection of the members of the Cal- damaged {endar Clubs. ome s - TR [ iDehmeved Rev. W. L. Washington and J. W. Love will speak at the social service meeting, 8 o'clock, at Asbury Meth- odist Episcopal Church meet, nt | ALPHA CHAPTER DINES. Delta Phi Epsilons Had Govern- ment Officials as Guests. The eleventh initiatory dinner of the Alpha Chapter of the Delta Phi Ep- silon, the foreign service fraternity, was held at the Hotel La Fayette. last night with many Government officials and prominent guests present. The guests of honor were: Dr. Antonius PIip, Minister from Esthonis; M. M. Mahoney, Canadian representa- tive at the British embassy; Rear Admiral W. S Benson, U. 8. N., re- tired: Rev. Edmund J. Walsh. régent of the School of Foreign Service, seorgetown University; W. §. Cul. bertson of the United States Tarift Commission; Dr. William F. Notz, dean of the School of Foreign Serv- ice: Dr. Arnold Werner-Spanhoofd and Dr. Richard S. Hervey, faculty members of the fraternity. Col. Alan G. Goldsmith of the Department of Commerce was toastmaste The president of the Alpha Chapter, | James H. Rourke, Herman C. Buell F. Willlamson, outlined the'!John H, Shannon and growth of the fraternity since its Speight. Allen Davis' home, Fiftieth and Gay streets northeast, was destroyed by fire about 3 o'clock yesterday after- noon. Sparks from the chimney started the fire, police veported, foundation in 1919 and pointed that more than 50 of its membel now serving the various branches of the Government. Sixteen new mem- | bers were accepted for membership into the chapter. They were Joseph | H. BarKmejer, George W Bates, Robert J. Bradley. Edgar Dick. M. Hedgcock, William Charles F. Kunkel, Prul T, Orion J. Liebert, Walter L. Mc' AKE the new Cornwell Tea Room — your rendezvous for luncheon. Very Special—14-kt. green or white gold, After the hurry and bustle of the morning —you'll enjoy the dainty tables with atten- tive waitresses to serve you. Three Tempting Menus Sandwich Luncheon Salad Luncheon Hot¢ Luncheon . Fea, € lmmlatc and Milk. N R x&&&m:&:&&mmx&xmflxmmmrmz MRS. E. DAVIS Announces the Opening of The Original Marinello Approved Shop At 1203 F Street N.W. (Second Fleor) Tuesday, December 16th From 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Ten Doliar T'reatment Tickei io be G Wednerdax at 711 Thirtesnth strest Away—A Souvenir to Each Visitor 1329 Public. invited. i ! »» G S'l’:ct Speech Reading Ciub, for aduits Phone Call, Franklin 2989 hard of hearing. 1710 T stiest, will{ Open 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. e N S R N R R IR R IR IR T R N All our watches are fitted with guaranteed LADIES’ WRIST WATCHES s o ey o R 182 Complete Assortment Elgin, Waltham, Hamilton, $25.00 Up SALVATORE DESIO Established 926 F_Bet. 9th and loth Established 43 Years 43 Years Next to Metropolitan Theater R N R N R S S S AR AR S AR AR NN NS :EEE:—:IDEDEEEEE o e s nson of Ark- leader including Coffee, All during the afternoon “tiffin” is served. G. G. Cornwell & Son * Phone Main 875 J‘;.."g"‘..‘f&«"::t‘d&k‘&‘d v §‘ have a 1ip reading practice class to- | morrow, § the District will tomorrow night fn Pythian | E for the annual feast of ginger TRt sreet br " merrie B “ Bift mhuugbtg B]I] qhn The Holiday Hats ks e ' | Eos to 614 PELEVENTH ST. Whitey Are Replen- of Courte sy will speak The Petworth Citizens® Association n will meet tomorrow 8 p.m., in Joppa Temple, 4209 Ninth street. f:rvrew sentative Busby. a resident of Pet-| worth, will spéak. ished Assortment American Society for Steel Testing will meet. Fridayv, 8 p.m., in new In- terior Department Building. Dr. B. D. Saklatwalla, general superintendent Vanadium Corporation of America, will speak of “The Role of Ferro- Alloys in Steel Production.” Corduroy Robes The wide-wale Cord- uroy, in plain and em- . bossed effects; pockets and girdle; all the wanted colors........ Street Ploor Brightwoed Citizens’ Association | will mest Thursday in Parish Hall, $718 Georgia aven! The American Business Men's Club will meet at_luncheon tomorrow. 12:30 ‘p.m.. at Franklin Square Hot $D.05 Pickard China makes a. distinetive and desirable Christmas Gift. You can- not duplicate the intri- cats designs &0 cleverly worked _out in gold in any other ware. Our stock is complete for Christmas Shopping and we can supply your needs tor single pieces or com- plete services at prices which you'll consider more than reasonable. For quality and beauty there is nothing to com- pare with genuine Pick- ard China. The NATIONAL REMEMBRANCE SHOP (Me. Fostor's Bhop) {OPEN EVENING 14th Street ©=¢ Door From A HEEEE:—EEEEEEIZEEEEEE—EEEEEEE Silk Gowns Of fine Crepe, lace trimmed and tailored finish; straps and built- up shoulders; all the dainty shades........ Strest Floor Just in Time for Christmas! A Great Christmas Sale of Chiffon Hose With Sitk or Lisle Garter Tops A Gift Any Woman $ 69 No Woman Ever Ushering in the New Spring‘ Frocks with a special offering at 15 You've , been reading of the promised modes for Spring— with the preference for the radiantly bright colors—and here they are—grouped at a price that must be nccepted as special— - ln? not as a precedent. . & Crepe Satin Faille Sr'lk Flannel Satin Canton Twill Bloom Velvet Silk Teddys Crepe de chine; rettily trimmed with Lce and ribbons; well cut and painstakingly made. Appealing Gifts You know a place in & home that just needs sthe finishing touch of an End Table—to make it complete. Such a gift will be' appreciated. $3.95 1o $30 With a splendid variety for selection—of period and approved types. Just one of the many things that you'll find— At Both Stores 1340 G Street 1222 F Street Open Evenings $1:88 Will Really Had Too Many Appreciate Silk Hose Strees Floor Parisian Finery —directly imported Included are Pearl Collars, and Singlé and Triple Strands ~Beaded Bags, Umbrellas, | Vanity Cases, Lipsticks, Pow-: - Ror Street, for Sports, for After- . der Boxes, Combs, Mm‘ofl- noon andxparty Wear i _ #wwent Floor Socolulfloot Would Sell Reduh‘g]y at Much More. X 9 Hairline Sirifes Offered in the Smartest Shades, m i | | | | | | | m Q fl | m [l B | | Made by mmufacturers we have the greatest of confidence in. These stockings are all perfeet and will be yacked n _.Christmas boxes if you desire. 9 N 2 Yoatss E“‘“EEBE = - & < m