Evening Star Newspaper, February 11, 1925, Page 12

12 WOVEN' BUREAU " BULINTRODUED Smeot Measure Would | < Define the Powers of Police Group. A bill to establish the Women's Bu- reau of the Police Department of the District was introdpced in the Senate Yesterday by Senator Smoot of Utah and referred to the District commilttee, The officer in command of the Wom- en’s Bureau, now. with rank of lieuten- ant, would, under the provisions of the |, DBl hold the rank of inspector, above all precinct captains, as head of the bu- reau. The number of policewomen dur- ing the first year of operation of the bill would be at least. 30, during| the second vear 35, and during. the third vear it would be 40, and there- | Rfter 45. Power to investigale neighborhood conditions and hotels, rooming houses public dance halls, restaurants, skat- ing rinks and other places of public assembly is given to the Women's Bu- reau in the bill Functions Described. Some of the functions of the bill #re described as follows: “To apprehend and interview de-| ¥nquent women and children, pro- vide for the care of such persons pending investigation and to take much steps authorized by law in con- nection therewith as may be deemed advisable, including the institution of such proceedings as may be neces- | Kary to correct or eradicate conditions | tending to cause or contribute to de- | linquency; | To deal with all matters relating to the cases of lost children. fugi- tives from parents or guardians, | Juvenile fugitives from institutions, | and cases of females of whatever age | coming into the eustody of police and unable to give proper account of ihemselves, but against whom no eharge has been placed: “To co-operate with the proper of- ficials in the prosecution of all cases ©f sex offenses involving children; BRIl such cases coming te the itten- tion of any member of the Metro. politan police force shall be imme diately reported to the woman's bu- Teau, and the officer reporting the case shall afford the fullest €o-oper- ation possible in the investigation #nd prosecution thereoff; Duties Defined. “To investigate cases involving the &riminal exploitation of women and children, and “To exercise such other functions, not inconsistent with the functions herein prescribed .as the Commission- ers or the major and superintendent of police may direct, but no officer or member of the woman's bureau shall be detalled for duty in any partioular bureau, precinct or police station, except upon recommendation of the director.” The term “children,” as used in th. bill, means any person under 21| years of age. The director would be given com- plete control of the house of deten- tion. She, her assistant and privates would receive the same salary a other officers and members of the police force of the same grade. PLAY. HOURS DEPLORED. , Charities Organization Calls Atten- tion to Children in Streets. Members of the fifth district con- ference, Associated Charities, meet- ing at 816 I street northeast yester- | day afternoon, were unanimous in daploring playving of great numbers | of children between the ages of 7 and 12 vears on the streets after 9 o'clock in the evenings, and hope was expressed that the attention of the parents could be called to ths im- yending dangers to the children. The fifth district conference includes the northeast section of Washington Several general problems as to how families could be best taken care of in misfortune were discussed. Rev, C. R. Stauffer, president of the confer- pnce, presided. H e Canary bird seed is a staple product BAND CONCERTS. At_Marine Barracks, tonlght at 8 o'clock, concert by the United States Marine Band Or- chestra. Willlam H. Santel- mann, leader: Taylor Bransom, second leader. Mareh, “Staunch and True.” s Telke Overture, “Carneval Remain,” i Berlioz Meditation, “Dream Picture,” Gabriel Marie Grand scenes from “Midsum- mer Night's Dream,” Mendelssohn * Opus 43, No. 1, Moszkowski #Romance,” Opus 15, No. .. Rimsky-Korsakow “Valse Celebre," nuet a la Mozart,” Opus 22, No. 5, Korestchenko Sulte d'orchestre, “From India,” 4 4 Popy. (a) “The Bayaderes.” (b) “By the Ganges.” (c) “The Almas.” (@) “Patrol.” Marinds' hymn, “The Halls of Montezuma.” “The Star Spangled Banner.” By the United States Soldiers' Home Band Orchestra, Stanley “Hall, tomorrow evening at. 5:45 o'clock; John S. M. Zimmermann, bandmaster. March, “Peace Conference,” Lincoln Qverture, “College Life”..Tobanl Enjr' (@) “Twilight" (b) “A Serenade” Cesek Gems from the musical comedy ““The Rose of Panama'..Berte Fox Trot, “Only a Butterfly” Hager Waltz suite, “Gold and Silver (Youth and Age) Lehar Finale, “Sunflower Majd" Henry “The Star Spangled Banner” Authorizes Addifional Judge. A Senate bill providing for an addi- tional Federal judge in Michigan to afford relief to Judge Clarence W. Sessions because of physical disabili- ties was passed last night by the House. The bill provides that the new ujdge shall hold court in Judge Ses- sion's district and be the senior, and *stipulates that no successor is to be appointed on the retirement, resigna- tion or death of Judge Sessions, Annual Discount Sale § JEWELRY WATCHES CLOCKS SILVERWARE Special Values in DIAMOND Rings ‘Wrist Watohes Bar Pins Jewalry b it bt bk hhch Expert watch and cleck pairiag. We make’ead ' Carl Petersen & Son 3 913 G St. NW. Jewelers Since 1878 | cent surcharge as NECK e TONSILINE vt Y8R The Netione! Sore Throat Remedy v\\ $SHOULD QUICKLY RELIEVE IT ®f Argentina. Ride K} ALL DRUGGISTS afely > to the Valentine Party CA Wes LL t 84 It’s A Red Top é ‘Every Driver An Escort” k THE EVE ASKS REPUDIATION OF REPORTBY L. Senator Smith. for Congress Action Against Pullman Surcharge Retention. Repudiation by Congress of recom- mendations- by the Interstate Com- mérce. Commission for retention of the Pullman surcharge was urged in the Senate yesterday by Senator Smith, Democrat, South Carolina, chairman of the interstate commerce committee, Senator Smith also asked the Sen- ate to order the commission's recom- mendations set aside through an amendment to be attached to some pending bill. ¢ This course, he said, would get the question into conference with the House without the necessity of wait- ing on that chamber to act on a bill ordering elimination of the surcharge which the Senate passed at the last session. Believea Surcharge Uniawful. Senator Smith described the 50 per “unusual, and, in my opinlon, unlawful,” and asserted that the report of the Interstate Com- o ascoHorlick’s The ORIGINAL Malted Milk / == ~ For Infants, Invalids, Children, Digestibie y The estible=No Cooking. A Light Lunch N Avoid Imitations — Substitutes D. C, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1f, merce Commission, upholding the rate, was “‘unfair and unjust to the layman.” “The report tried to make out” he continued, “that the handling of Pull- man cars was more expensive to the railroad than ordinary cars. As a matter of fact, rajlroads are relleved of the expenne of upkeep of Pullman cars by tha Pullman Co, “This tax is anfair, uncalled for and unnecessary.' Pullman cars are neces- sities, and should be made ayallable for every one.” Senator ‘Robinson . of Arkansas, the Democratic - leader, joined in de- nunclation of the report, and insisted if the bill passed at the last session by the Senate could be gotten to a vote in the House it would pass “over- whelmingly." . Choir to Give Recital. The Sanctuary Choir of St. Augus- tine’s \Church will be presented to the Washington public in a sacred recital at Howard Theater Sunday evening at § o'clock, for the benefit| The pro-| b of the Holy Name Guild. gram will feature the 12-year-old soprano soloist, Ira Merriweather. The patrons fnclude Admiral W. 8./ ¢ Banson, Dr. C. Summer Wormley, Right Rev, Mgr. Thomas, Senor Cay tano de Quesada, consul of Cuba; Judge Mary O'Toole, Rev. A. J. Olds, Mr, ‘Andrew I. Hickey, Prof. Eugene E. Clark, Mr. Edward F. Collada Rev. R. J. Froehlich, Rev. J. J. Depp Allis Willlams and Rev. FURNITURE | RENTING Ho\ueholg s Cffice Receptions Parties Conveitions Drives Weddings 5,000 Folding Chairs Always in Stock H. BAUM & SON 464 Pa. Ave. N.W. Frankiin 3302 SMALL GIRL'S CRIES SOUND FIRE ALARM Wild Excitement and $500 Damage Result From Eleotric Grill in Apartment. 1925. ready to doze off about 8 o'clock when happened to smell smoke and e reflection of the flames. She screamed. This produced excite- ment, Firemen, responding promptly to an alarm sounded from a box in the hallway of the apartment, spent thelr early efforts in mollitying the excited residents. Damage was confined to the apartment of Mra. Thomas Fowler und wam.estimated aL ap- proximately $500, Coplous quantities of smoke, the glare of flames reflected back from the bulldings aoross the street and screams of a 7-year-old girl con- tributed to intense excitement at the Covington apartments, 1858 Columbia road, last night, when a small elec- tric grill started a blaze in a first- floor apartment. Mary Blizzard, the girl, was nearly ‘Pay What You Will STUDEBAKER You Can Buy no Finer Car Shaf 2 1 Bouque arranged blooms, qViolets, PHONE Main 106 Main 2416 Send “Your Valentine™ fer‘s Flowe.rs most effective of valentines. Roses, Spring Flowers and all other varieties at MODERATE PRICES. SHAFFER’S “Say It With Flowers" ts, baskets and boxes, with Shaffer’s choice make the daintiest and DPeas, Orchids, Sweet Cor. 14th & Eye A new hospital buflding just com- pleted Iin Foochow, China, has been named for Dr. Kate C. Woodhull, who was the first woman physician sent by the. Congregational Church to China, tn 1884. WM. R. ELLIS Automobile Insurance 1539 Eye Street MAIN 2029 " February Clearance Sale 20% REDUCTIONS On Entire Stock of HESS’ SHOES Every style included in this sale NO EXCEPTIONS. These are the GREATEST "VALUES WE HAVE EVER OFFERED. Every shoe is brand- new, being the latest style that Hess has produced. They were especially made for the new 14th Street Store. EACH PAIR CARRIES THE HESS GUARANTEE N. Hess’ Sons 607 14th St. N.W. 7= == AL e =X 7 g = 5 AN T < = & S o= 2 o~ pa=F 72 = = A= = = = e e SREAEEHE =Y S < = & % K ) ~F ThePresidential Room and The Garden Open to the Public by Reservation Only. rs per Cover, Including Dinner and Dancing Ten Dolla : -With Music by Vincent Lopez - Full Hotel Service " Inaugurated February Nineteenth i and His A The Presidential Room Breakfast, Luncheon, Dinner. The Garden Dancing., Musie by Vincent Lopez Orchestra, Madame Mishtowt’s Afternoon Teas, 4:30 to 6 pam. Dinner, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Supper, 10 p.m. to closing. The Palm Court Sunday Afternoon Teas. Concert by Vincent Lopez Orchestra. Banquet Department ; The Grand Ballroom. Private Dining Rooms. Extensive * Facilities for Catering Within and Without the Hotel. : Reservations through Maitre d’ Hotel, XN AN ANy S=VESS DL * Official Opening 'Dir'lner February Eighteenth Otrchestras The Transient Hotel Section Guests received Jéth, The Residential Semi-housekeeping apartments, in- cluding full equipment, with hotel service, ready for occupancy. Leases for one year and shorter periods now being made. may view these apartments by ap- plying at the 1710 De Sales Street. A.Hotel .in Keeping With the Beauty and Grandeur of the Nations.Capital B o Sl 5> informally February < Section D2 >, DL S D Prospective tenants residential entrance, } i —