Evening Star Newspaper, February 11, 1925, Page 14

14 EAOUND S BROKEN FOR HEBREW HOME f\nc‘ient Rites Mark Start on Erection of $400,000 Community Center. Amid ancient rites, the ground for the new Jewish Community Center building at Sixteenth and Q streets was broken yesterday. Isadore Freund, the chairman of the building and site committee, broke the first ground. There were no elaborate exercises connected with the affalr. immedi- ately after the first spadeful of exrth was turned Dr. Abram Simon, be- stowed the blessing on the new un- dertaking according to the Hebrew rites. After the ceremony no time was lost in getting started and a steam shovel began to work almost immediately in removing the earth for the foundation of the new $400,000 structure which is to adorn Sixteenth street, and serve as a national and local community center. Fund Oversubscribed. The building w made possible after one of the most successful drives in the District, which was over- subscribed by thousands of dollars. 1t is planned that the building will provide for every type of community activity There will be a large audi- torium with a seating capacity of 1200, a swimming- pool, classrooms, roof garden, cafe, lodge and meeting | rooms and offices. B. Stinley Sim- mons is the architect | The members of the building and site committee are Mr. Freund, chair- man; Morris Cafritz, J. B. Shapiro, Morris Wittlin, Fred S. Gichner, R. B. Behrend and Harry King. The board of trustees of the Jewish Com- | munity Center is composed of Simon Atlas, R. B. Behrend, Morris Cafritz, | Morris_Gagfinkle, Fred S. Gichner, Mrs. Charles A. Goldsmith, Jacob| Heckman, Isidor Hershfield, Paul Himmelfarb, Rose Hornstein, Mrs. Adolph Kahn, Mrs. Isadore Kahn, Mortimer King, Mrs. - James Lans- hurgh, Hyman N. Levy, Mrs. Hyman N. Levy, Rabbi J. T. Loeb, Simon Lvon, Maurice Mazo, Mrs. Alvin Newmyer, 1. B. Nordlinger, Capt Julius 1. Peyser, Rabbi Louis Schwefel, J. B. Shapiro, Miss Solomons, Louise E. Stein, David Wiener, Joseph A. Wil- ner and Mrs. Alexander Wolf. —————— ANNUAL DINNER PLANNED BY CAPITAL AD CLUB‘ Event to Be Along Line of ““Poor Richard Club” Affairs—Mrs. Wallace Reid Is Guest. An elaborate annual dinner to he eonducted along the lines of that held by the Poor Richard Club of | *hiladelphia, will be held on April{ 14 by the Washington Ad Club, it was announced at the weekly lunch- eon of the organization yesterday. Morris Katka, president of the club, declared that besides several grand prizes each guest will receive gifts. The affair is to be held at the new Mayflower Hotel. Mrs. Wallace Reid, moving picture actress, was the guest of honor at the luncheon yesterday. —Mrs. Reld spoke on the present-day plctures and =aid that if it were not for the great demand for undesirable pic- tures on the part of the public they would not be produced Mrs. Reid «aid that she wished that there wer men on the censorship boards as =he “felt that they could get for thel women what they really wanted. “The more they say how dreadful a pic- ture is the mora the peopl> pile up| to the box office,’ =afd Mrs. Ileid She also spoke on law enfircement and said that (he country neéded more law-observing' citizens. Happy Walker's Golden Pheasant Orchestra also entertained the meeting. POLICE BUREAU PLANNED. Bill by Senator Moses Proposes National Organization. A national police bureau would be created under the terms of a bill intro- duced yesterday by Senator Moses of New Hampshire. The bill provides for the appointment-of & commisgioner at £10,000 a year to be at the head of the bureau, appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The duties of the bureau would be to inquire into all matters relating to the police and the apprehension of eriminals and preven- tion and detection of crime, as well as to act as a clearing house for informa- tion for the entire country. An appropriation of $250,000 is asked for the bureau. SUES -FOR $100,000. Harry A. Peet Charges Assurance Company Libeled Him. Harry A. Peet, 3100 Connecticut ave- nue, yesterday filed suit for $100,000 damages against the Equitable Life As- surance Co. for alleged libel. Through Attorney Frank E. Eider the plaintift says he sued the company in the Munici- pal Court for $475 on a policy for dis- ability, and that the company in its afMdavit of defense to that action charged that he had a loathsome disease which he concealed when making appli- cation for the policy. Pect says he has been injured in his g0od name and has suffered keen humiliation. Programs broadcast from Chelms- ford. England, are heard regularty in Bombay. India. 6.000 miles away, by a youth through his-home-made | manufacturers radio set THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, Experts to Test Uncle Sam’s Coins Produced in 1924 to Preserve Standard The Annual Assay Commission, con- sisting of 19 members, appointed by President Coolidge from all parts of the United States, meet, today in Philadelphia “to test the welght and fineness of the coins reserved by the | mints of the United States during the calendar year 1924." At all the mints, out of every de- ivery of coin to t'te Treasury during tne year, a certain number of pieces are taken and forwarded under seal to the Philadelphia mint for examina- NOME DOG TEAM DRIVERS TO BE AWARDED MEDALS Kasson to Be Given $1,000, as Well, for Bringing Serum on Last Lap of Relay. By the Associated Press, SEATTLE, Wash., February 11.— Drivers of the dog teams Who re- layed 300,000 units of diphtheria anti- toxin from Nenana to Nome, Alaska, January 27 to February 2, are to be given medals, and Gunnar Kasson, driver of the team which made the final run Into Nome, $1.000 by the of the antitoxin, local manager for the manufacturer announced yesterday. The number of unemploved in Au tria that aré subsidized by the go ernment jumped from 66,000 last Au- zust to 116,000 in De EAVE the finishing touches — and the types and character of Furniture in your new building to us. It will be our pleasure to devise a special scheme of decoration—and gather Furniture that is in keep- ing with the whole effect. You won’t be disappoint- ed with the result if we are in charge of these most im- portant features of your building plans. We are specialists— “masters of artistry and artisanry.” Summon us to conference. No obligation involved. 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At.once you feel genuine relief. ‘Then—before you know it—the painisgone. It willnotstain. All druggists have Sloan’s—35 cents. the | tion by the commission, to secure due conformity in the gold wnd silver coins to their respective standards of Aneness and welght. Three ex-officilo members are pro- vided by law, as follows: Controller of the Currency McIntosh, Judge of the District Court for the Kastern District Pennsylvania Thompson and Assayer B. G. Shields of the United States assay office, New York. Other members of the commlssion appointed by the President are: Charles O. Balley, Newbury, Mass.; W. Gedney Beatty, New York City; Samuel W. Brown, North Tonawanda, N. Y.; Dr. George K. Burgess, Nelson Franklin and Frank Matson of Wash- ington, D. C.; Mrs. Robert E. Callan, Fort Monroe, Va.; George L. Craw- ford, Cleveland, Ohlo; Dr. A. R. John- ston, Reeveaville, S. F. Kunz, New York Cit Cotton, Elwood, Ind.; Eldowney, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Willson, New York City; Representa- tive Albert H. Vestal of Indiana, chalrman of the House committee on welghts and measures; Richard Park- C and Prof. Water o EAR RN RTINS Necklaces pes tur in graduating exce All the outstanding fashion features are noted—long lines, flounces, tiers, ensemble flares, long, short and no sleeves, new neck lines and the correct effec (LTI T amo satin Poire Usual $1.50 T TR Shown in scores of girlish styl cffects, but for the most part in NIRRT nently. Sizes 7 to 14 years. | SN TETDORRRON P PERBEIAON L OO Tucked fronts and sailor extra sizes 48 to 52. Spring 75¢ Laces and Bandings - _ 39cYd. Dainty New Lages in black and white, fine net embroid- ered in colors; 4 to 10 inches wide: .. Ostrich Banding Soft, Fluffy Ostrich Feather Banding, with. ribbon top; 3 inches deep. Black, white and colors. Marabou. Banding Black, white and various light colors.- - Suitable for trimming _frocks; -negligees and wraps. 3 HHHTIRMII N llhulmummmmumm|nunmxmmlnmuuflmnu|mlmmmmmmmmlum . | code; NS chine, s1- “These are exceptionally pretty and very, very or imported and domestic ginghams. flaunting swagger collars and cuffs of plaid fabrics. Pan, convertible and Peggy collar styles. Sizes 36 to 46 and D.C.BILLSTOGET AGTION AT NIGHT Senate Agrees to Consider Vital Measures at Overtime Session Friday. District legislation of importance will be considered at a night se sion of the Senate Friday night. Agreement to hold this session was entered into late yesterday. Seven bills are on the program presented by Senator Ball, chairman of the .| District committee, for consideration at that time. They are: New traffic five-year school bullding pro- gram, authorising an appropriation of $19,000,000; & bill closing & part of Thirty-fourth place; welfare bill, which Satisfaction First Since 1859 810-818 Seventh Street The Beauty of Spring Is Sensed in These Charming New " Dresses They were purchased for sale at $16 to $25 Gay colors — sylph-like lines, charming vivacity of trimming and newness of fab- rics—these stamp the dresses as unusually llent values. ts, pleats, unt of trimming. Sizes 16 to 44. The Fabrics — Canton crepe, flat crepe, flannel, gerine, canton, crepe de georgette and t twill. myrtle, Girls’ Tub Frocks Feature Spring Fashions Qualities 00 smart. Fashioned of fine voiles Some in panty dress slender, demure styles, with es. novel applications of néw trimmings. Embroidery, applique and contrasting pleatings and collars and cuffs figure promi- Second Floor—King's Palace NMAAAAAAAANY New Tailored Blouses Assume An Air of Spring-Like Charm Decidedly chic and _ beautifully tailored along the lines deemed smart by fashionably costumed womien. Imported English™ broadcloth and dimity are utilized in their making, and the soft tans and blues are here as well as the always . conspicuous’ all white. ties are .noted, with some Peter Second Floor—King's Palace AARAPARAPRRAINY New Trimmings for Frocks \) | Romian Stripe . Ribbons Usually selling for 75c:to $1 yard. 5 inches wide, cor- rect for trimming hats and the new straightline "sport frocks. . i \ Trimming Braids. "25¢ Yd. Metal and_Silk Braids in gold; silver and jyarious at- tractive .color effects. ' Sev- eral widths from which-to - = el choose. PALA The Colors—Tan, mais, covert, shutter green, powder blue, reseda, nmavy, brown, black and combinations. Second Floor—King’s_ Palace D. C., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, voluntary street car merger bill; rent control legislation. eq for a night session Y -to take up District mesures wi ubmitted by Senator Curtis of Kai Benator Rob! $ leader, said ‘that tl most proper and that he concurred heartly in-the proposal.” Senator Mc- Kellar of Tennessee, however, was opposed, because ond on the orig- inal list of measures was the pro- posed astreet railway merger bill. He has an amendmient to this bill to compel the consolidated company to charge not more than 6-cent street car fares, with six tickets for 26 cents. Finally it was agreed to place the merger bill sixth on the list, and the agreement for the night on went through. d The Senate yesterday sent to con- ference the mo-called milk bill, which wes passed by the House Monday with amendments. The conferees on the part of the Senate will be Sena- tors Ball, Capper and Copeland. Dr. Sun’s Condition Critical. PEKING, February 11.—Dr. Sun Yet Sen, southern Chin leader, who has been in a hospital since he was operated on about two weeks ago for cancer, remained in a critical conditlon to Sale’ Fountain self-Alling Pens, iges. € mallard, sand, tan- melon, | canary, olive, wine, cocoa, Spring Fabrics ‘in New Patterns and Colors Special 50c Tussah Pongee 39¢ Yd. A lustrous, highly mercerized quality, 35 inches wide. A wide range of beautiful colors, also black. : Correct - for frocks, skirts and draperies. $1 Rayon Stripe Shirting 59¢ Yd. Especially fine quality, * inches wide. - Lij 1“ {vnv;}g stripes, suitable g)r blouses, dresses _and men's or boys' shirts. - Fast colors. 25¢ Fine Percale 17¢ Yd-' New Spring patterns, in stripes checks, dots and figures in light and dark printed designs. 36 inches wide. 25¢ Gingham 15¢ Yd. 32 inches wide, in new Spring colors and patterns. Small and large checks. 40e White Pongee Mercerized Pongee, 40 inches wide. Fine for men’s shirts and undérgarments. Firmly woyen grade. 29¢ Romper Cloth - 19¢ Yd. Plain calors, (Faunteed fast;. 3Z inches wide. Tan, navy, gray, ellow, green and blue. Mill engths. . : ” 59¢ SuedeFinish Flannel 39c Yd. A soft, suede-like flannel for igees; eve.; 36 inches wide, in™ green, tan, navy and gray . mmmfluflmmmn 300 OO OO AT NDIAD VNI 100 OO NN CKDAMSSANSRAALL N AN nmunmmmumummwnmmwuuumnhmmnu OO SIALO EOERARA A M AR S OISO EEREERND IR LA 0 1925. BANDITS IN- “BLACKFACE”| ARE TRAPPED BY CHILD Youth Is Accused of Piloting Two Robbers to Home of Banker Dnclée-—Foiled by Screams. By the Associnted Press. NEW YORK, February 11.—Rlichard McNamara, 20, was arrested vester- day after police said he drove two robbers to' the home of his uncle, Edward 'J. Sulllvan, importer and banker, in West New Brighton, Staten Ivland, and helped them escape when the scresms -of his aunt frustrated the Hold-up of the youth's young cousin, Julla Bullivan, "All thres were sald to have been disguised as negroes by an application of burnt cork. ‘The capture of McNamara was made possible by a little boy who saw through the trio’s disguise and took the number of their automoblie. The two alleged robbers are being sought. " Yourself— Consider the location, the construction and the appoint- ments of these beautiful Woodley Park homes, then draw your own conclusions. 8 rooms, 3 baths, fireplace, French doors, built-in garage and- many extraordinary fea- tures, See Them Today One block east from Conn: Ave. and Woodley Road il The Joseph Shapiro Co. 919 15th St. N.W. Fraiklin 1140 tail. j i arm exposures. tive raised ‘ary - Sale S ~————House and Herrmanm—— Popfilar Overstuffed Suite Covered in Taupe-colored Cut Velour on Rose back- ground; plain Velour covers the outside back and under- versible ; spring-edge upholstery. of Davenport, Rocker and Wing Fireside Chair. In the February Sale at... to mine ard let ....and he just smiles. and leans over .....and whisperr..’ a @/aques’ \e or Ma,qw'ttkc man’ Glasses That Fit be smpaired. unusually frames, of a Eyes and Personality! Many persons who are really in need of glasses hesitate getting them, fearing that their looks wwill We offer vou an assortment bessdes the expert serveces large GRADUATE OPTOMETRIST ok /g, -House and Herrmann—— House and Herrmann. "% Optometrists St. February's Special Offerings Our apecinl sales are confined to our regu]ur stock—for that reason you are sure of values that we have standard- ized—and designs that have approval. 0penin¢ a ch-rge "ccount is aimply a matter of request. Specially Designed Suites For Small Apartment Use The Buffet, 54 inches long; the Table, with top, 36x42— but can be opened to 6 feet; four Chairs: with removable denim-covered seats. The early American period furnishes the motif; with typical turned Colonial posts. Fine figured Mlho%any veneer.” Excellent construction de- n the February Sale. ... 21738 Colonial Beds Typical “"Four Posters"—Co- lonial style. ble or Twin size. T}Ie Plnel at ‘ha head jis veneer Mahogany, the posts and cross rail at foot of Mahogany-finish. Either Dou- In the February Sale. .. 310 The spring-upholstered cushions are re- Suite consists . R ] -House and Herrmann—— 10-Piece Dining Suite Attractive Combination Walnut—and consisting of Serv- ing Table, China Closet and Buffet, each of which has effec- design on the wooden doors—five Side Chairs and* Armchair—covered with Tapes long Table—extendable to 8 feet. In the Febru- House and Herrmann- 11982 2752 A Group of Axminster Rugs | That are exceptional quality— of varied patterns; and conven- ient sizes from Rugs to room size. the “throw" At special prices in the February Sale: 27x54 inches .. 36x63 inches 7Yex9 feet .. 8Y,x10Y; feet 9x12 feet ..... .....96.25 ....$27.00 $37.50.- -