Evening Star Newspaper, July 7, 1925, Page 5

‘LIBRARY EMPLOYES DENIED INCREASES Dismissal of Part of Force| Only Way to Provide Efficiency Raises. Increas < which ordi- | narily w nted under ef. | ciency rating “step-ups” will be d 112 employes of the Public Lib hacause of lack of sufficient ap ations provided by Congress, George F. Bowerman, chief librarian, announced today e increase could be granted if the cedent estab eral departments of dis- | missi £h employes to make up | the funds, but this would | mean the curtailment of a large por- tion of the service now rendered, in- cluding at least the closing of the | -y and all the branches in . Dr. Bowerman said njust that these em- ave been wor for at_inadequate salaries, should | be denied increases rightly due them, | but to cut our already too small force | of employes sufficiently to grant the | increases would mean the closing of the library and the branches at least every evening. In the interest of public service this has been decided against.’ | Dr. Bowerman explained that an | appropriation of $1,500 had been pro- | vided to for the increases. This #um has already been nsed to provide some ir of salary which have | : the |the McKenna duties would be revived one-sixth of the hirds of the force of 112 have had efliciency ratings of $0 or above and 15 of them were rated above 90 the librarian said. A rating of 70, under the efficiency system, places an | employe in line for a promotion, he | aded HIBERNIANS ON OUTING. Members of Older and Auxllmry at | | Chesapeake Beach. ! More than 1300 members and friends of the Ancient Order of Hiber- nians and the Ladies’ Auxiliary are| holding their annual outing at Chesa peake Beach today. Baltimore Hiber- | nians are special guests. Sports for | children and adulfs are on the after noon program The committee in charge of arrange ments is composed of Daniel M. Stan ton, vice president of the order, chalr- man: Joseph A. Daly, president; Thom- as McGrath, secretary; Leo A. aven, | financial _secretary: James Dugan, Michael Dowd, Daniel Donoghue. M. P. Griffin, John Keehan, T. Daly. M. E. | Buckley. Joseph P. Monarty, Miss Ju- president of the auxillary: | beth Lunn, vice president: O'Leary. secretary tres urer; Miss Theresa Collins and Mrs. Margaret Daly. { POLICE TAKE 45 IN N. Y. Biht Bavolyersd einedint iret | New Criminal Drive. N YORK 7uh T ®) five criminal s cts were rounded | up by the police md.fl with the begin- | ing of Police Commissioner Knright's | L( inst criminals. Eight revol- | d. Most of the prison- | Forty Hoodward DOWN STAIRS STORE BURLINGTON NEVER MEND We Sell These SILK HOSE for | all the time We wouldn’t BURLINGTON NEVER MEND —unless we were entirely confi- dent of their quality. Exclusively Here—in Washington DOWN STA ’Soviet to Demand |clocks and watches. {ure, but were retained after the war | succeeded that of MacDonald | Firemen's Brotherhood Chooses Di- | Moines, Tow Military Training Of All Students | | By the Associated Press. | MOSCOW, July 7.—Beginning with the next term. young men at- Tending high schools in Soviet Rus- sia will be obliged to study the the ory of military science and spend three months in military camps, un- der a decision by the council of commissar: The aim of the meas- ure is to provide trained men for all branches of war and industry in case of hostilities litary training will also be in- cluded in the courses of the sec ondary schools. The girl students will be trained as nurses. DUTY SAVED ON CARS RUSHED INTO BRITAlN McKenna Tariff, Afiecnng Autos, Silks and Watches, Not Made Retroactive. By the Associated Press. LONDON, July “The reimposed McKenna duties, which became effec- tive July 1, levying, among other schedules. a' 331-3 per cent import tax on automobiles, will not be retro- active, Chancellor of the Exchequer | Churchill announced in the House of Commons today. This will mean a ving to the purchasers of American itomobiles rushed into ~England 8, wher it was announced During the few days preceding July . when the duties became effective, there was a rush into England of motor cars. silks. musical instruments, These carry in creased duties under the McKenna | schedules, and traders made every ef- fort 1o enter large supplies before the higher tes became effective. The so-called McKenna duties were established in England as a war meas. untll abolished by the Labor govern ment headed by Premier Ramsay MacDonald. His supporters charged these duties were the entering wedge for a protective tariff. The duties were reimposed In the budget present- ed in April by Winston Spencer Churchill, chancellor of the exchequer in the Baldwin government. which WILL MEET ON COAST. rectors and Convention City. DETROIT. July 7 (#).—San Fran. cisco was selected yesterday by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen as the convention city for the mext triennial meeting of the brotherhood, to be held starting the second Monday in June, 1928. Theboard of directors elected follows {J. T. Farrell, Hartford, Conn.: A. B. Miller, Cumberland, R. J. Pel- lery, Knoxville, Tenn. O. Laisure, Parsons, Kans.: Frank Andrews, Des R. E. Moon, St. Louis Mo., and Charles F. Thomas, Cleve land, Ohio. Hotel lnn Phene Main 8 604-610 9th $7 rooms. 6 weekly: $10.50 roor 4 with toil Y 'in_room. 50 more. Rooms like Mother's. X otheop Day Price recommend IRS STORE Seasonable Shades All Sizes 814 to 10Y, THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, Tl podmwam Sale Junior Misses’ Voile Dresses, %675 Adorable Summery Dresses | for the younger miss for Summer play-time hours Sheer French voile, trimmed with laces fn vestee effect, and organdy collar and cuffs makes dresses nice enough to wear anywhere. Low waist and two-piece effect and full skirts—points that make these dresses fashion- right for summer. Many Colors Green Peach Coral Orange Blue Pink Orchid Pervenche Junior Misses' Section, Fourth floor, Clearance Sale French Hats and Model Hats From the French Room 310 and %15 Right in the midst of hot Summer weather we are re- ducing many of our lovely imported Summer hats and models from the French Room—there are still many weeks of Summer, during which you can wear a beautiiul French hat—for a very small sum. Many Other Summer Hats Reduced $5 and $7.50 Straw and fabric and straw and felt combinations, in the smart close-fitting shapes; also many all-straw hats, and lovely large hair hats for afternoon wear. Millinery Section. Third floor. Real Japanese Nainsook Made of the Finest Sea Island Cotton 10-Yard Bolt, $6.50 Exquisite, Sheer Nainsook. 39 inches wide. of that fine, soft quality that is desirable for infants’ wear and lingerie. 12-yard bolt, $9. 1,000 Yards 38-inch White Voile, 60c Yard A splendid quality at a remarkably low price even texture, suitable for Summer dresses. Woven White Dotted Swiss 50c, 75¢, $1 Yard A good sclection of Dotted Swiss, with dots ranging frem tiny pin size to pea size. The dots are all woven in and will stand any amount of hard wear and tubbing. Of a soft, White Goods Section. Seeond floor New Dresses for the Larger Woman $18.50& $25 In a special section here the larger woman finds dresses that have been fashioned to give her the right amount of slenderness and becoming lines. Among the newest dresses are handsome foulards and printed crepes, combined with long throws of pleated georgette, and the new jabot models that give long front lines. This model sketched, $25. Larger Women's Dreas Section. Third floor. Imported Linen Tablecloths 70x70, $850 70x90, $11 A handsome linen *ablecloth, hemstitched, and offered in two very desirable sizes. This linen comes from one of the very best makers. A variety of distinctive patterns. Napkins to Match, $12 Doz. Napkins, size 20x20. a convenient dinner size, may be had to match these tablecloths. ! Lanen. Section. Senond floor. D. C. TUESDAY, JULY 4, 1925. &M nthrop In the Specialized Misses’ Section—4th Floor Misses’ New Georgette Coats For Summer Evenings Light, double softly clinging, georgette coats, with rich borders of mara- bou and ostrich feathers— extremely chic for evening wear. In deep peach and a lovely fuchsia shade. Other georgette coats trimmed in crepe de chine make an ideal ensemble with anyv light Summer frock. In navy, gray or tan, $25 and $29.50. Misses’ Section, Fourth floor. Youthful Georgette Dresses For Summer Travelers Y25 w497 The conventions of traveling, whether by motor. by hoat or rail, demand a practical and serviceable dress that is at the same time very every requirement. Here are frocks that meet One and two piece navy georgette smart. either as piping, or braid trimming. And, of course, they have the inevitable long sleeves. and crepe de chine. with touches of bright color— tie. embroidery Misees’ Section. Fourth fioor. Georgette Ensembles, $69.50 Are Delightful Summer Costumes If you are one of those who must stay in town during the warm Summer months. then you will want a Sheer Georgette Ensemble—they are so cool. and one can be fashionably dressed for so many occasions when one has an ensemble. Frocks of georgette or embroidered net. in many attractive colors, with coats to match. Women's Suil Section. Third floor. Pleated White Crepe Skirts, $15 One may choose from skirts with pleats that go all the way around. or from those that display all their pleats in the front. In all white crepe de chine. Women's Skirt Seetion, Third floor. For Vacations Glove Silk Underwear Glove. Silk Underwear is = 157> especially nice for vacation Palm Beach Suits, $12.75. trips—it is so easily laun- Linen Knickers— Plain or dered, and takes a very Plaid Imported I.inen small space when packing. Knickers, $3 and $3.50. $1.65 to Sports Rlouses, white, col ored and striped. $1 to $2. Sports Shirts, $1.50 and $2. Blue Flannel Sports Coats $12.75. Light-weight Sweaters, in $1.50 air Isle and Jacquard de signs, $5. Roxs' Section. Fourth floor Up-to-the-Minute Boys” Togs Eor Vacation I'topical Worsted Suits, Glove Silk Vests, $2.50. Bloomers, $2.50 and $3.75. Union Suits, $5.50 to $6.95. Knitted Silk Vests, and $1.95. Silk Underwear Section. Third floor Special Sale Dinner Sets $9.50 50-piece Porcelain, A beautiful decorated porce- lain dinner service to use in place of china. vour better Service for 6 in a lovely floral low price. patterns, at a Take_ of this offering now. special advantage Separate Matching Pieces at Low Prices One may add additional matching pieces at these ver special prices Gevered Dishzs, 65¢ Fruit Saucers, 15c Bowls, 25¢ Tea Cups and Saucers, 3%c Tea Plates, 18c Breakfast Plates, 20c Pie Plates, 15¢ Pickle Dishes, 25¢ Bread and Butter Plates, Meat Dishes, 30c 10c Salad Bowls, 25¢ China Seetion, Fifth fioor Vudor Shades Make Porches Cool Think of how many hours you spend on the porch in Sum- mer: imagine how much cooler comfiortabhle vou would be if Vudor Shades were inst Sizes and Prices 3 ft. wide by 7' ft. drop, §3 4§t wide by 7'; ft. drop, $3.99 5 ft. wide by 75 ft. drop, $5.50 6 ft. wide by 77 ft. drop, $6.50 7 ft. wide by 713 ft. drop, §7.75 Others up to 12 ft. wide priced proportionately. 3 ft. wide by 6 ft. drop, $2.80 4 it. wide by 6 ft. drop, $3.60 5 ft. wide by 6 ft. drop, §5 6 ft. wide by 6 ft. drop, $5.90 7 ft. wide by 6 ft. drop, 7 Others up to 12 ft. wide. In green or brown colors Vudor Shade Section. Fifth floo; Summer Rugs at Greatly Lowered Prices 9x12 Rattanu Fiber Rugs .$12.75 9x12 Kimlark and Delart Rugs 0x12 California Rush Rugs 9x12 Mourzourk Rugs 7.6x10.6 Rattania Fiber Rugs Rug Section, Sixth floor. &x10 Kimlark and Delart I\nr\ R8.3x10.6 Cherokee Fiber Rugs 6x9 Rattania Fiber Rugs 5x9 Kimlark Rugs 6x9 Crex de I.uxe Rugs $14.25 .$ 8.75 French Stick Willow Furniture Is Cool and Comfortable The French willow sticks are woven over sturdy dowel frames, assuring great strength. » The open weave permits complete circulation of air, making this furniture cool and comfortable. - Shown in natural willow, but may be decorated to suit vour color scheme. Tables, $14.50 Chairs, $12.50 Rockers to match Chair, $13.50 2-Seat Size Settees, $27.50 Wicker Furniture Section, Fifth floor. Large Chairs, $16; Rockers to match, $17 Large, High-Back Chairs, $16.50; Rockers, $17.50 6-Foot Settes to match Chairs and Rockers, $52.50 Willow Chairs, $7.75 to $17.50; Rockers, $8.75 to $18.50 Willow Settees, $17.50 to $28.50; Reed Swings, $11.75 THE TRADE MARKX KNOWN IN EVERY HOME LANDERS, FRARY & CLARK, NEW BRITAIN, CONN. Electric Washing Machines When you select the Universal, you choose a machine that will give you many vears of satisfactory service, a machine similar in design to the washing ma- chines used in commercial launderies. a machine that washes most thoroughly. The Universal is a direct-drive machine ; no belts to slip or break; every gear Aousewares Section. Fifth fiver. runming ; steel cut and running in grease: vibrationless ; num swinging wringer. cide on any machine, see the demonstra- tion here by better still, let us deliver a machine for demonstration in yvour home next wash smooth with all-alumi- Before vou.de- factory representative, or,