Evening Star Newspaper, March 17, 1925, Page 11

[1 FAITHS 0 MEET INPEACE CONGRESS Conference of Religious Bodies of World to Be Called in Geneva in 1928. By the Acsoc national of the Church ¥ Part of the fncome from a trust founded by Andrew Carnegle 11 years ago for the promotion of internation- al justice and good will through the churches will be used fa imina organization of the cong Proportionate represen world committee of one thous: will be given to the following ligions: Christians _ (including Protestant, Romaan and Unifate Catholics and the Eastern Orthodox), Jews, Mohar dans, Buddhists, Confuclans, toists, Taofsts, Hindoos, Jains an The congress will last 15 days. GERMAN RAIL STRIKE AWARD IS REFUSED Workers Decline Small Pay In- crease and Movement Is Spreading. By the Associated Press, BERLIN, March 17.—The railway unions have refused to accept the de- cision of the arbitration court in the strike of the workers, which has been spreading in many areas. The court de- clded recently that all the workers must return to their tasks and that they must be re-employed without penalty. A small increase in wages was allowed. The unions declare their willingness to re-enter into negotiations with the administration officials in co-operation with the minister of railways. The heads of the unlons have passed word to the men not to organize or spread the strike movement without further orders, Notwithstanding this, however, the movement has taken on new ac- majority of the d to work, and in Hanover district the strike has also been intensified Officer on Recruiting Duty. Maj. Julius Lindenstruth, U. S. A, retired, has been assign to recruit uty at Baltimore, Md. THE EVENING Hump on Doctor’s Back Proves to Be Block of Securities fated Press France, March 17.—An aggerated humpback, which sed the detention of its pos- r on the Igian frontier, to legal t man with . th A lenciennes physician was padded with rities which he was ol xchange forelgn securitie: olved is estimated newspapers at by 3,000,000 TAXI MEN ONCE MORE Declare Governor Is Seeking to Benefit Own Relatives by Special Favors. ~ | By the Associated Press. YORK, March 17.—Taxicab ing last night to protest a proy bill for the transfer of the ta licensing power to the Police De ment, accused Mayor Hylan o tempting to “chase drivers from the streets” in order to create a monopoly for the Yellow Cab Manufacturing Co.,, a Chicago cor- poration “John Hertz is here from Chicago to monopolize the streets of New York,” Michael Donn: the ta of Co zatio took org president of Chamber organi- end he nto his declared, * or Hylan’s relative: ation. fares and began to take customers from the Fifth avenue busses the police commissioner ordered taxicabs from Fifth avenue. The only ex- planation we received was that ‘the mayor wanted it Maj. Gen. John F. O'Ryan said the Fifth Avenue Coach Corporation was in effect a subsidiary of the Yellow Cab interests and that the taxicabs of that company had bsen accorded special privileges and preferences on the streets and docks of the city. - L U S. Destroyer Broken Down. MARSEILLE The turbin stroyer Con at Villefranche. been towed to a shipyard for rep: which, it The Converse is :ttached United St naval forces in Europe which the Pittsburgh is the flag- p. SCORE MAYOR HYLAN |: independent | “When we taxicab men lowered | HENSLEY RELIEVED FROM AIR COMMAND Ordered From Mitchel Field Post to Army War College Here for Imstruction. n for instruction in lems of war, especially at Mitchel ed the period of charge of speed He was also e transcontinental ght in June, 1924. Death of Viscount Miura Denied. By the Ausociated Press TOK10, March 17.—The report published yesterday announcing the death of Viscount Goro Miura, for- mer minister of war and member of the House of Peers, was premature. The condition of the viscount was aid today to be very low Just Four More Days in The Hect Co. Anniversary Sales ‘Our 29th Anniversary JSale STAR, FIRE INSURANCE POLICY BRINGS DEATH IN BLAZE Flames Sweep Home Where Man Spent Night to Meet Terms of Document. Special Dispatch to The Star. CUMBERLAND, Md, March 17.— John Hauger, 54 years old, burned to death yvesterday when his home near Rockwood, 39 miles above here, was destroyed. He was the sole occupant, and while he was employed as a black- Raleigh Haberdasher Spring Value We Celebrating Two Years at Thirteen Ten F Street Brown, hats. T T Ty Ty T Yy T X WASHINGTON, D. The new Raleigh Hats are the finest from KNOX HE colors are new—Thrush Meadow Green, Pearl, Ecru; and styles are smarter than ever. after 5,000 new customers by giv- ing greater values; if there are finer hats made for 57 than these selections from Knox, we haven’t heard about them—and we’re ina position to know something about Raleigh Haberdasher| Satisfaction Guaranteed Thirteen Ten F Street amith at Garrett he returned to the homestead one night each week to comply with the provisions of an in- surance policy. It 1s thought the fire came from an overheated stove, and when nelgh- bors appeared the house was envel- oped in flames. The charred bones were found. — Col. Gibson Ordered to Atlanta. Col. Willlam R. Gibson, Quarter- master Corps, has been relieved from duty at the Army War College, Wash- ington Barracks, and ordered to Atlanta, Ga., for duty at headquar- ters, 4th Corps Area. C., TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1925. BOY, 11, KILLS MOTHER. Special Dispatch to The Star. LYNCHBURG, Va., We'’re out Inc. March 17.—Mrs. accidental discharge of a shotgun In|over the week the hands of her son, Elmo, 11 years | responsible old. P Alonza ( The shooting occurred in Amherst County, Sunday evening, and brought Mary Smith is dead, the victim of thelto five the death toll from accidents Holland has a WARMTH FOR A COLD DAY Il Real bodily warmth comes from eating the right kind of foods, not from overcoats and flannels. TwoShredded Wheat Biscuits with hot milk make a warm, strengthening meal that makes youfitfor theday’s work. Contains all the body- building elementsin the whole wheat, also the bran for stimu- lating regular bowel move- ment. Delicious with sliced Slrre‘ddedheat “Its.All in the Shreds” Just Four More Days in The Hect Co. Anniversary Sales of Furniture and Furnishings One of the most important features of our Anniversary is this splendid collection of handsome, carefully chosen furniture with its sales of draperies and linens. . Everything to make the home beautiful at prices so low, they’re above all your expectations. Curtains Ruffled Curtains and Drapes, Regularly $1.95 and $2.50, and Drapes 51.59 Cretonne Any number of style curtains. All-white, plain colored or white with colored dots and ruffles. Tie-backs to match. Cretonne drapes in gorgeous bird, flower and conventional pat- terns. Some with tie-backs Made with scalloped center valance. to match. Cretonne Couch Covers, Matching the Draperies, $2.95 Cross Stripe Curtains $] -59 Plain white curtains or snow-flaked grena- dine curtains in solid colors with self or con- trasting stripes. without. Some with valance; some Linen Luncheon Sets, $2.89 Regularly Selling for $3.95 A large 52x52-inch cloth with a half-dozen 15-inch hemmed napkins to match. White with colored border, blue, rose or gold. “Dolly Mode” Bed Sets #8 jacquard Crinkled Plisse Sets Regularly $4.95 53.95 Two-piece style. Scalloped spread with stripes of rose, blue, gold or orchid. Bolster throw to match. Double-bed size, 80x90. (Second Floor, ¥ Bt) The Hecht Co. F Street at Tth Pt kb The 29th Anniversary Sale Saves You $65 on This Upholstered Living Room Suite, 100 A 3-piece suite that sells regularly at $165. Richly upholstered in velour or tapestry—you may choose your own pattern and color. Large settee, fireside and club chairs, with loose, spring- filled cushions. A suite any housewife may well be proud of. == This %245 Bed Davenport Suite, *188 The davenport is a new model, equipped with the new “cable springs” that are a sure cure for insomnia. A full sized bed by night and smart-looking davenport by day.® The three pieces— davenport, fireside chair and club chair—are upholstered in Baker’s cut velour, than which there is no finer, ' (Fourth Fieos, The Hockt O».) Tudor Console Tables Regularly $12.95, e Twe-toned mahogany tables, with large 30-inch top and graceful, turned legs that are sturdily braced. An asset in any hall or living reom. Walnut Tea Carts Regularly $29.75, " 1 9 o Beautifully grained American walnut carts, with droep leaves and glass serving tray. Equipped with rubber- tired wheels. Bayside Armchairs Fine Willow Chairs Regularly $6.95 53.45 High-back willow chairs, with broad arms placed just right and low, com- fortable seat. Natural- finished willow. Cushion not included. ey RN ann Reversible Fiber Rugs Both 9x12 and 8%4x10%4 Rugs Sl 0 95 That Sell Regularly at $13.50, Beautiful patterns and stunning color com- binations, such as blue and gold, tan and taupe, rose and tan, brown and gray, green and gray and others. When soiled on one side, turn them over—and you have practically a brand- new rug. (Fourth The Hecht Co. F Street at Tth , The Hecht Co.)