Evening Star Newspaper, January 9, 1925, Page 10

THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTO , D. €., FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1925. TAXUPON VISITORS CALIFORNIA SCHEME All Valuables Within Scope of New Law Affecting Every Non-Resident. By Consolidated Press. ssionary Honored ALOYSIUS CLUB PAYS TRIBUTE TO PRIEST Members of Society and Former Students Give Dinner in Father Sweeney's Honor. Mora than 100 members of the Aloysius Club and former students of |Rev. Edward J. Sweeney, S. J., last | night tendered him a banquet in Gonzaga College Hall on the occasion of his first visit to this city as a missionary since his departure, after ROBERT J. McNEILL DIES; LONG HELD SENATE POST Former Head Doorman Will Be Buried in 0ld Home in Minnesota. Robert J. McNeill, 68 years old, for many years head doorman at the United States Senate chamber, died at his residence, 101 D) street southeast, yesterday from heart disease. During his long service Mr. Me- Neill knew many famous statesmen. Owing to falling health in recent years he resigned his post as head doormen and was assigned to the re- a long stay | and a halt in Washington a year ago. Born in ception room of the Senate. Len; PROTESTS BATHING BEACH Twentieth Century Club Fights Tidal Basin Project. At the monthly meeting yesterday of the Twentleth Century Club the members signed a petition protesting agalnst a second bathing beach at the Tidal Basin. Copies of the protest have been placeed in the hands of President Coolidge and the chalirman of the appropriations committees, A portrait of Mrs. Samuel Felton, the only woman who ever has held a seat In the United States Senate, has been pre- sented to South Georgia College, an in- stitution in which Mrs. Felton has taken PAINTING OF POCAHONTAS NOW BEING RESTORED Baptismal Scene, Hanging in Cap- itol, in Serious Condition With Canvas Rotted. The large painting of the baptism of FPocahontas by John G. Chapman, which hangs in the rotunda of the Capitol, {5 being restored. This pic- ture was falling to pleces, as the can- vas had rotted away, and little re- mained but the pigment itself. The work of restoration Is a delicate task, and charge of Charles Moberly, in the Capital, decorate the Library of Congress. Mr. Moberly had to send to Brus- sels to get the materfal for a new back for this historic painting. The work in much attention from sightseers. His Car Essential. From the Sydney Bulletin, “If youTe up against it financialiy, why not seli your car?” “Impossible ! creditors. 1 need it to elude my and who helped to| the rotunda s attracting | BINGHAM TO TAKE SEAT. 4Brandegecs Successor Calls at the White House. Hiram Bingham, who resigned as Governor of Connecticut yesterday after serving one day in that office, to become United States Senmator from Connecticut, arrived in Washington today to be sworn ia as a Senator Hs called at the White House on his arrival to his respects to Presi- dent Coolid SACRAMENTO, January S Fhe Wit fhes densumugh (eece BTN most popular fndoor and outdoor Bport of persons visiting Callfornia In the future is going to be dodging the tax collectors, Not that tourists and urners in the Golden State have been immune from much artful dodg- & of the tax. They haven't—as ¥ temporary visitors who have hunted out by tax assessors ds to know whether they nds or money in the bank rtgages in other States can Canada, a great interest il spen He r Februat It was a “get-together” affair, at | which officials of the Aloystus Club | told Father Sweeney of the apprecl- | ation for the work done by him as | moderator of the Aloysius Club and professor at Gonzaga College during his assignment here, and a_ demon- stration of the permanent character of his achicvements. William Leahy, local attorney, toastmaster. Speakers Maurice Mudd, S. J., | moderator of the Aloysius Club; Roy dent of the club; R J., rector of St , and P. J. Haltigan Capt. Harry Walsh, recently elevated for their services to the church by the Pope to the Order of Knights of the Ordér of St. Sylvester. Father Sweeney responded with a hort talk of appreclation, in which — | he urged that members of the club 12, 1856, Mr. M, life in Minneso early education in that later attained distineti ber of the State Legisl he served about eigh to this city with forme son of Minnesota. Mr. Nelll i survived widow, Mrs. Ethel Battell MeN three sons, Dr. Walter H a, Maj. E. C. the United States at West Point, and I 1l of Milwaukee, W two daughters, Mrs. R. B of Salmon, Idaho, and Mrs. D, W. Me- | Mahon of Washington State I Funeral services will be conducted || at St. Mark's Episcopal Church to- ||} morrow mdérning Rev. Dr. James officiate. aks C2 (Gmpany PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SCVENTH STREET In the Boys’ Section Reductions Worth While Mothers will avail themselves of these oppor tunities to increase the boy’s wardrobe. Saks’ Clothes for boys are tailored from se lected fabrics that wear until outgrown. Fairly priced when first offered makes for unusual val ues when offered at special prices. Boys’ $16.75 and $18.75 Two-Pants Suits With Vest, Reduced to $14.95 English - styled, coats, with or without belts; golf and one regular knickers Sizes 8 to 18 years. other so- He came hator Nel- | —effectively arranged, at the spe- cial price of $3 up, today and to- morrow. Roses . ..ox..cx. .83 up, dozen .$2.50 dozen $1.50 bunch .$1.50 bunch rto the tourist and the non- have had an advantage. could both ignore and defy with pertinacious and fre- tinent tax seeker. No and Carnations ... . . ...~ Sweet Peas Violets {EV. EDWARD J. SWEENEY, S. J. ot 10:30 W. B ¢ will be se , his former home. Masonic services will at the grave ock. Today and Tomorrow d collect a t sitor may po: diamonds of other kinds of s or jewelry, money in the bank, stocks or bonds of corporations in other States, mortgages in other monwealths—in fact, anything of | be conductel ! —— | Finally Surrenders. From the London Answers i Wife (with newspaper)—Just think of | it! A couple got married a few days ago after a courtship which lasted 50 | years. Husband—1I suppose the poor oid man was too feeble to hold out any langer. @Saks C» (ompany \\ PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SEVENTH STREET Mrs. 14th and H Phone Main 3707 that, but it {sn't going to w two r and um b the cleties. 6 of the Dis- Orders State Fair Probe. N. Y. January 9.—Gov. Smith today ordered an investigation of the financial management of New York State fair under the administra- » | tion of former Lieut. Gov. R. Lunn Lieut. Gov. Seymour Lowman yester- day described the fair management during two years as a | - |—— VISIT FOOD SHOW THIS WEEK AND NEXT Get Sample of Cooking On the Famous CLARK JEWEL | | GAS RANGE B_g A. MUDDIMAN C(&fi“ | there of merging selfish desires for iR | personal aggrandizement into un- Second of Series of Prize Events|>c\fish activites for the common good iginelBele Tonigh: | tions by sBart Costello, Bertte The second prize debate of the | Columbus James Rogers. The committee in charze of the affair was i vhether the tax-| wijj pe held tonight at § o'clock In ed person is :| the school audi | man whether he is a tourfst, al jicked teams from here the year around—never take up 3 = & legal “resldence” for & v "t | trict of Columbia, p ent of the B e otay2FietY Of| juntor Society, will be chairman of R S the debate. The affirmative side will G. U. DEBATE ANNOUNCED. | ghere fo the wrinciples incuicated A short entertainment program wi | tendered which included vocal selec- Georgetown University Law School, volvi e question of child labor, | headed by Willlam H. Blake, with T R M e "% | Joseph Fitzgerald as assistant chalr- r sojourner, gne of those| Junior Debating S other States, Wwho—they live e - Jerard C. Guilfoyle, Rate to be Fixed. be upheld by George Toralf Hagen The California State Legislature,|of Minnes neth which goes into biennial session here | Robbins, ext week, s scheduled to add the|lumbia. William Grafton final touches to the legal taxing of ['25, of the District of Columbia and yihing taxable possessed by any-|Herbert George Pillen, '24 of Ohio will body who ventures inside the Cali-|defend the negative. Alternates will | fornia State line. It will fix the rate|be Stephen Anthony Moynahan, of taxes to be Imposed. The law pro-|of Massachusetts and T. Emmet Mc- viding for such a tax was adopted|Kenzie, of Montana a| Harry A. Hickey, local attorney,| will be the presiding judge, assisted by Richard L. Merrick, Franklin C. Parks and Charles H. Ruth, of the District bar, and J. nolly, assistant United States attor- ney. loose - fitting one the past ovember. the new tax| “the assessment, collection of taxes upon all s, capital or mort- tion, under Boys’ $16.75 and $18.75 Two-Pants Suits Special, $1295 Unusually high-grade fab- rics, in mixtures of tweed and overplaid effects. All have two pairs of knickers—one golf and one regular. Sizes 7 to 18 years. | I FUPY PV TV ROV EFII LV FVETIIFTIVIOVET IR S FPEL I STV C IOV o empt trom t « Constitution. In case the non-resident visitor has| nothing tangible which can be listed by the tax collector he still will have 0 pay something. Another law pass- ed by referendum vote at the last election imposes a “poll tax” of $5 upon any other kind. Both new tax m(a>ures that the State shall “divvy with the county or municipality collecting -4 house-to-house Sale of Men’s and Women’s Shoes Men’s high and low shoes reduced to *4* Women’s low footwear reduced to 37 With such reductions Men and Women can find bar- gains here that will mean quite a saving. Shoes for busi- ness, sports and dress. These shoes are taken from our regular stocks, and _vou will not find every size in every style, but there is a wide and varied choice so that a selection to suit your tastes will be an easy matter. Stages charging a fare of a have been p Manchester, and one-h EXHIBIT provide =] Strange to say, although both laws re passed by a popular referendum such high favor men point out ady on a taxing in the added taxes on Boys’ $9.75 and $10.95 Two-Pants Suits Reduced to $8.95 Made of fabrics of un- disputed wearing qualities. Serviceable tweeds of mix- tures that are dressy. xcess Burdem on Citizens. stde permanently in | ¢ have a pretty fair to carry. Property on to regular prop ing from $3 to $7 on also have to pay property taxes on’ home fur- | s at even higher rates they are In business, they| have to pay’ a business | top of that a li-| Owners of automobiles | heavy tax load. First | par @« personal prop- » & yearly license fee for privilege ir machines. and inally arts taxes, Coats as usual are lined with alpaca and both knickers full lined. L Sizes 7 to 17 years. Big Boys’ Overcoats Formerly Sold for $16.75 and $18.75 Special,$]1 3-85 Big, Warm and 3Mannish Styled breasted Overcoats, wool body lined. Sizes 11 to 18 years. burn. tiolden State's mew “tax | Double- Mackinaws $10-85 Shawl Linen __ Housewives who take pride in show- ing immaculate linen are the ones who most appreciate our SUPERIO R R()L'(}{‘I DRY. Phone Sizes range from 5% to 11 in the lot and from B to D widths. black calf, black kid and brown kid high shoes. storm welt. Tan cali, Extra weight soles, with or convertibie Coats that formerly sold for $12.75 and $14.75. Made of warm mackinaw cloth with large muff and patch pockets Belted. In plain colors and neat plaids. Sizes 8 to 18 years. Tan cali in several shades; black calf, black kid, brown kid oxfords. An excellent op- portunity to put in a supply. 50 pairs of sample oxfords. Size 7. For Men With Narrow Feet High shoes 2 95 calf and tan calf. black \pun[ of Us 'I'na'ax ! Women’s Low Footwear Small Boys’ Overcoats 51055 Little burly chinchillas and other warm Over- coatings, in plain colors and neat mixture effects that sold formerly for $12.75 and $14.75. Muff pockets, wool body lined. Plain box or belted models. » Sizes 2 to 10 years. $1.25 and $1.50 Flannelette Pajamas, 89¢ Good Quality One-piece Pajamas, in neat pink and blue stripes; finished with silk frogs. Sizes 2 to 12 years. 79¢ Wool Gauntlets 59%¢ Good Quality Wool Gauntlets for the out-of- doors boy from 3 to 7 years. Men’s Fancy Winter Overcoats 25 OR Men interested in appearances and who desire to avoid the cut-and-dried selection, we are offering this assortment 1143 Connecticut A venue $LI5 Boys’ Union Suits 89c. Fleece-lined White Ribbed Union Suits, warm and comfortable. [E] of smart Winter Overcoats. Final Modeled to appeal to your tastes. Tailored to appeal to your judgment. And priced to appeal to your pocket. Several hundred pairs of fine low. shoes for your selection. Most any style in the lot, up to date and the kind you like. Black satin, black velvet, tan calf, patent colt, patent colt with gray backs, patent colt with tan backs. (quite the latest word). Oxfords Tan calf, black cali, brown kid and patent colt. Welt soles. Straight and wing tips. Low heels with rubber top lift. Sizes 3 to 7. $2.95 Clearance Of All Winter Hats Prices Reduced to o 85, $7:52 510 An unusual opports- nity to secure distinc- tive millinery at very substantial price conces- sions. Sizes 4 to 12 vears. $1.25 Boys’ Wool Hose 79¢ Full - length Wool Hose, in mixtures and tan. Sizes 7% to 10. Saks & Company—Second Floor | Official Headquarters For Boy Scout Equipment Sports Goods Section—Fourth Floor An impartial comparison of these satin- trimmed single and double breasted high-grade Overcoats will convince you that these are choice fabrics, achieving in tailoring the stand- ard that Saks demands in all their clothing. Some are half belted, others belt all around. Beautiful plaid backs and the new * weight” materials’are represented. For instance, you will find knotty and split chin- chilla, Germania finish plaid backs and many of the best fabrics. Styles Imported Sailor Ties heather High, Medium and Low Heels in a Good Size As- sortment. Cut-outs Strap Effects Gore Patterns Oxfords warmth without Saks and Company—T hird Floor.