Evening Star Newspaper, January 16, 1925, Page 12

2 * JENES CPPOSIG Mrs. Rafter Says Parents’ Conaress Favors Better- ment of System. AL r branding a utterly untrue the sion that the T ng ent-Teacher Assoclations Is o » the five-year school build- gram was sent today to the ident of the congress x the Inst building proje . her organi 1 absurd, but ut- The congress has not past 20 years and convince yourself that Congress is willing to help, but they want to know the best way. “The tendency in other cities is to make schoolhouses beautiful and at- tractive places where children want to be, not places where they have to be. Woents Architects’ Opinions. “I am sure school architecture is not a one-man job. The Nation's Cap- ital should have the ppinion of the best school architects’ In the coun- e any of them been consulted? he most scientific methods to be installed in these new buildings, and in the old ones which are to be re- vamped? rents, we wish to be speci- informed on the details of questions. know I can speak for the men and women of our organization. We are ardently in favor of a five-year building program. We wish it were n. We are not oppos- operating with all our those who gave the interests of the children at heart.” ton | JOINT COMMITTEE SETS HEARING ON SCHOOL BILL The proposed five-year public school building program for the District of Columbia will be considered at a meeting of the joint Senate and House subcommittees Monday after- noon. Senator Capper of Kansas, after conferring with Representative 6.| Gibson of Vermont, issued the call for ss has tried the meeting. Senator Capper said that he hoped legislation providing for the building program would be enacted at the present session of Congress. The meeting Monday will examine what procedure shall be foilowed In THE EVENING . STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, JANUARY SWIF TESTIFES N INDIN PROBE Denies Intent to Charge Cor- ruption Against Creek Attorney. The charges against M. L. Mott, former national Creek attorney, con- tained in the Murphy statement of maladministration of Indian estates were under investigation today by the House committee inquiring into In- dlan conditions in Oklahoma. Georg Swift, resuming his testi- mony today, questioned by Mott whether he had meant to convey the general tone of the staten which he had largely written that he | had “an improper corrupt influence on the Indian Department,” replied that he never meant to hint that Mott influenceswas “corrupt.” Mott, rting that would be the impression recefved by any reader of the statement, asked Smith where he drew the lines be srruption and maladministration. ft reiterated that he did not c Burke with corruption, but with maladministra- tion, due perhaps to bad judgment. “That's what you must say to pre- vent being made a criminal of, isn't it?” charged Mott. Denfes Implication. “If T thought the commissioner cor- rupt T would so0 have stated,” replied Swift. commissioner but once,” answered Swift. In a_spirited cross-examination.: of Swift, Burke charged that Swift had “deliberately” walted until the Black Panther Oll and Gas Co. had spent about $900,000 to merge all claims of the 160 heirs on Martha Jackson's estate to file his claims that the Jucksons wero entitled to aboul $1,600,000 accumulated royalties. Mott also charged that It Swift be- lleved that the Jacksons were en- titled to royalties amounting to many milllons—a minimum of $1,60,000 has been set by he himself—then by agree- ing to a settlement totallng $670,000 Swift had participated in “mulching the Indians of $7,000,000 or $8,000,000.” Chairman Snyder Interrupted the questioning, asking all those present to avold “personal animosit nd to use “more diplomatic language.” Burke Resumen Qui: Burke next questioned aghin. He d h;‘wlfl whether when he eriti- the e of $15,000 to C. G. Cutlif, at- to R. W. Parmenter, Martha s guardian, for her services ettling the estate, he knew that minole County court order had previously stated a fee of $45,000 to reasonable. Swift replied that he nf the order. Representative Leavitt _of commissloner for allowing | asked Swift whether he charged that any employe of the Indian Bureau or the Interior De ment had profited, “legally or illegal by any of the transactions mentioned in the Murphy statement. “No, 1 did not,” replied Swift. Saym Slemp Intervened, The intervention of C. Bascom Slemp, secretary to the President, had to be invoked, Swift said upon being questioned concerning his fees, to ob- tain a hearing before Secretary Work to arrange for the fees which attor- neys were to receive in the settle- ment of the Jacksons' estate. Swift said that while the final Choice of any pair of Sport Hose in our stock. Plain colors, heather mix- tures. Many are clocked. At a Time When Savings Are Most Appreciated 6, 1925. settlement was still pending he de- sired to discuss the whole matter of fees with Interior Department of- ficlals, and to this end Allen Adams, one of the complainants, requested the Secretary for a confersnce. This was denfed, Swift sald, and was finally granted only upon request of Slemp, SRt Seer T Kiely Named New York Postmaster The nomination of John J. Kiely, now acting postmaster at New York, to be postmaster at that city was sent to the Senate todAy by Presi- dent Coolldge. INDICTED MAN UPHELD. Federal Judge Refuses to Order Re- turn, of Rabbitt to D. C. United States Attorney Gordon has received word of the refusal of Fed- eral Judge John S. Partridge, at Los Angeles, to return to Washington Wenry E. Rabbitt, who is under in- dictment here for the fallure to sup- port his four children. When the matter came beforé the court, Judge Partridge learned that Rabbltt, after leaving Washington following a di- vorce, had remarried in California, and had four more children there. The court pointed out that it would be against public policy to send Rab- bitt to jail in Washington and leave his four children in Los Angeles des- titute. These should not be robbed of support by sending their father to Washington, the court declared. Rab bitt was admonished by the court to send money to the children in Wash- ington as zoon as possible. Nearly 600,000 s of eggs laid in this country were sent to the United Kingdom within the last year. ..r=| Silk Teddies A most unusual group ing of Teddies trimmed. ues We Offer You Our Semi-Annual Sale price Crepe de Chine daintily Exceptional val- 2 95 After-Stock-Taking Sale Now comes our big Midwinter Clearance Event. Every section of the Store contributes it's share of items, dl.lt’loltd by inventory, that MUST GO without regard to cost. Every woman and miss—every girl and tot—uwill find something needed in this sale. Come and reap a harvest of Real Savings. Closing Out All Women’s Winter Apparel | | 7 15:2 192 25:2 295 16 o ‘102 15:2 492 492 Every Other 1 Dress or Coat 4 “Can you think of the commissioner considering the bill. Coples of the g 3 man,” Mott asked later, “who report of the board of education on the bullding prgram have been print- ed and placed in the hands of the subcommitte members, vey of the en- € the District of as never been a complete ¥. 1 ask you to look over the Congressional Record for the as a would make up his mind without full and personal knowledge of a case?” “I don’t know, for I never met the Closing Out Brassieres and Corselettes at Sacrifice Prices First Floor Specials Doesn't start “‘officially’ 'til Monclay---but you Ladies may “Get In"" on this TOMORROW! Hahn’s Announce Great Special Purchase High-Grade Shoes Dozen Sil Handba and_ Patent $ 1 .95 ¢ Every Article of Philippine Wer Price. 14 Silk Dresses, most all are crepe satin Colgrs, black, navy and brown. All Boyshform Brassieres, were $2.25. All La Peria Brassleres, were $2.00. Now... Special Group sleres, odds and ends. Sale price.. All Corselett No exceptions. .. $1.10 $7.00 ot Bras- 50¢ 1 Off Now. 16 Dresses of charmeen, crepe de chine, etc.; real values ryA pegial group of Chifon and read ik Hoslers colors. Sale Price 12 Beautiful Frocks, suitable for after- noon wear Phoenix Bilk Vests, Orchid 8 Velvet Dresses, brocade, chiffon and plain; exceptionally attractive models. .. .. Price Radium variety of Splendid values. Price Silk Petticoats in s 8 White Crepe de Chine, Georgette and F e .50 Canton Crepe Dresses, sizes 14 to 38; to close out at Any Dance Frock that sold for $39.50 and $49.50; choice at Closing Out All Overblouses and Tunics Silk Hosiery In this group of Full-fashioned Hoslegy —black only —will be found Pointex, Rosaine and Onyx Stockings that sold for $2.65 to $3.00. Every pair perfect. Priced for final clearance— 5700 We are discontinuing our blouse department, and offer you the unrestricted choice of our entire stock at dras- tic reductions. °, All $12.95 Blouses, $7.50 All $10.95 Blouses, $6.50 All $8.95 Blouses, $5.00 All $7.95 Blouses, $4.50 10 Suits, navy, tan and mixtures; sizes 16, 18, 38 and 42. At this price they are practically given away.... i Leading New York Manufacturer! 10 Cloth Coats, brown, tan or taupe. After-Stocktaking Sale price. . ........... 20 Beautiful Fur-trimmed Coats, just one of each style. . Sl e s A Clearance of Novelty Handbags Included are Domestic Bags. 10 Extra Size Coats for large women.. Every Fur Scarf and Choker 1, Off This includes every Stone Marten, Baum Marten, Wolf and Fox Neckpiece. (o] B E & HERE are nearly 5000 pairs! Came in too late Imported and to draw pictures of them all and ' make a proper announce- ment. Butit was too good to keep —so we're going to “Release” them tomorrow! At All Our Stores Except “City Club Shop” Sharp Markdown, many S 95 better-grade Child’s Shoes st Clearance of a number of small lots of our regular $4, $4.50 and $5 shoes for misses and children. Patents, Tans, Tan-and-White or Patent-and-Tan combination.s, etc. But sizes are incomplete—and they will go out quickly! Broken sizes 8Y; to 2, $2.95 Broken sizes 2V/, to 6, $3.95 BRIEF DETAILS Over 25 brand new Fashions for every sort of wear! Opera pumps, ribbon ties, strap styles, cut-out operas, others—in every smart material —all at about half what you'd expect to pay for such styles and values! Silks, Leathers, Tapestry and Beaded Bags BargainsinKiddies’ Wearing Apparel Not to be outdone by our other departments here comes the Kiddy-eens Shop with two re- markable specials for the After-Stocktaking Sale. They’ll be busy, too, f ¢ values will be here bright and early. e Coat Values That We In This Group Are Have Never Equaled Garments That Sold for ;,:host:r $15.00 and $17.50 Store Sizes 6 to 14 Years Colors Cranberry Rust Deer Fabrics Polaires Downywools Chinchillas Novelty Mixtures Brown Especially at our Downtown Stores, the $7-50 Sale —of many of our finest $10 to $13.50 style Rits in women’s Morning, Afternoon and Eve- ning Slippers continues the mar- vel of experienced shoppers! Something New in Boys’ Suits- “My Boy” Wash Suits for ‘“Little Fellers” . l 00 ° Introducing to our patrons what we consider to be the utmost in boys’ suit values. Our slogan is " “A New Suit if One Should Fade.” A varied assortment of styles and colors. Materials are Peggy Cloth, Pongette and Chambray. B Sizes 2 to 6 Years Cor. 7th & K Sts. 414 9th St. 1914-16 Pa. Ave. 233 Pa. Ave. S.E. “City Club Shop” 1318 G St.