Evening Star Newspaper, July 11, 1926, Page 17

RV LS LEARN | UBERALTYVARES $tation Aides, Who Work for 35 a Month and Tips, Learn & of Human Nature. H —— f *Red.cap, porter, hey porter!” Ii Mhe temporary custodian of one's Worldly goods scurries along the cement expanse of Union Station, + touches his visor civilly to the pros- pective patron, ‘and dashes off with he hand luggage, be it baby, bootles or golf bag, to-the nethérmost limits ®f the Capitai terminai. The esprt de corps of the 155 red- ®ap porters of the Washington Termi- mal Co. is easily recognized by the wommuter and globe trotter, but few ®top to realize what a gamble it is to comply with the travelers’ various be- Pssts. The amount in tips that a porter culls during his eight-hour shift is entirely a matter of fate, for whether he starids watch at the train platform, the waiting room or the taxi cab chute, it is an unwritten law of the profession that approaching ustomers are served by each porter rotation. Generosity Often Varies. “They also serve who only stand &and wait.” Toting satchels is an honest. call- Ing withal, as the long roster of porters who have sojourned at the Union Station for 20 years or over Desin of Them All will attest. The foreman, J. E. Mitchell, a comparative youngster ‘Wwith 19 years to his credit, warmed ¥ight up to his subject when asked for pointers on the tricks of the trade. “It’s pretty hard to size up the peo- e that come in here every time," e allowed. “You'd be surprised at the number of generous folks there are who look as though they didn't have a cent. On the other hand, there are some rich patrons who are mighty itchell said that they were paid $5 a month by the station superin- tendent, and that porters had to sup- ply their own uniforms. It would be exaggerating to say thit we averaged a day in fees,"” confessed the foreman. “Some- \fimes we' have a streak of luck and then again we may zo home with vy two bits for all our rushing Often you know we don't get paid a red cent for carting stuff y folks that. honestly to spare-though,” he continued. “Of course, we can't dis oriminate between folks on. this job. ‘We have to treat 'em all alike.” Service Men Liberal. “You can’t particularize about the various humans we run across’ the porter sollloquized, “but as & rule sol- diers and sailors are generous with thelr dough, especially if they ask us to help them with their kits, which are usually quite a load. As for mem- bers of Congress and such we don't | ‘coms® in_contact with them as juch as the Pullman porters do, because they bave their own servants take them to the trains and meet them.” Mitchell tightened his belt as he spled his turn at an incoming taxi, “Gosh, all hemlock, people asks us some of the most peculiar questions. They must think we're walking en- oyclopedias,” he added in a tone of finality. The Red Cap Porters’ Association will g0 on its third annual excursion to_Atlantic City on July 25, in their own private car “well supplied with refreshments to last them through ‘The officers of the associa- . Wood, president; Marion . Johmson, vice president; T. E. Perry, flanancial secretary; O. C. Hobbs, assistant financial secretary; R, 1. Moore, recording secretary; E. Johnson; treasuver; B. W. H. rker, general manager; B. W. Bur- rell, chaplain, and Ben Jones, chair- man sick benefit committee. * The assistant foremen - of the porters are J. R. Thomas, M. Bacon, George Washington, W, R. Brooks and Ben Jones. Among the vetersns of the organizatoli with their length of service are L. N. Jordan, 35 years; Sharp, 30 years: J. S. and E. Fenwick, 27 vears; D. E. son, 25 Years; John Wood years, and Ira Mason, 20 years, MAY APPOINT BOARD . ON PENSION APPEAL Commissioners to Consider Policy Tuesday on C. M. Lockwood's Application for Increase. ‘ Appointment of a special board to upon the appeal of Commodore .. Lockwood, retired member of the Metropolitan police force, for a higher msion allowance will be considered ithe board of District Commission- ers at ‘the semi-weekly meeting Tues. dAy, it was announced yesterday aft- ernoon by Commissioner Frederick A. Fenning. i When the Police and Fire Depart- ment retirement board approved Lock- wood's retirement It failed to recom- ears’ service as a red cap behind him. COLONAL HONE PROVIED WL Miss Naomi Wood Leaves $50,000 for Housing An- tiques for Public View. Provision of $50,000 for the pur- chase of a home for her collection of antique furniture and for the malutenance of the home as an illus- tration of colonial times, to be open to the public on certain days, is con- tained .In the will of Miss Nuaoml Wood, who died recently at the Con- necticut Apartments. The document s datéd May 4, 1921, and was offered for probate Friday. 3 The téstatrix directs Daniel T. V. Huntoon to take possession of her household effects at East Gloucester, Mass., at New York and elsewhere, and to. distribute her jewelry and clothing as he and her mother, Susan A. Wood, shall determine. The remaining estate is devised to Mr. Huntoon and the Girard Trust Co. of Philadelphia to invest during the lifetime of her mother. From the income an annuity of $1,200 is pro- vided for an uncle, Frank Watson of North Wildwood, N. J, and an annuity of $2,400 to Mr. Huntoon, the remaiming income being paid to the mother. On. the death of the mother the trus- tees are to hold $30,000 and from the income pay the annuity of $1,200 for life to Frank Watson and at his death to Ida M. Watson as long as she re- mains single. A sum sufficient to provide an annuity of $600 for another. uncle, John T. Watson of Shawnee, Pa., is set aside. Bequests of $1,000 each are made to Naomi W. Tolson, Harry Watson and Alexander B. Seott, and $5,000 is given to Anha M. Johnson of Indianapolis.” . - ; The trustees are.then directed to expend $50,000 in the purchase of a home to be selected by Mr. Huntoon and to pay him the income for lite from a fund of $75,000. The trustees are to expend the income from the remaining estate in the equipment and maintenance of the hom an lllufl‘l “houseliold gear during ! ' The trustees are dlso utors, CHILDREN TO RECEIVE SWIMMING LESSONS Beginners Can Learn During Sum- mer at Central High for Moderate Fee. ‘The Community Center Deparfment, Mre. L, W, Hardy, acting director, is asking a special feature this season of class instruction in swimming in the pool at the Central High Community Center. Mrs. E. H. Hunter, community secretary in charge of the Summer ac- James F. Oyster, however, overruled ¢ board’s action and granted him ! annuity of $50 a month. Several since Lockwood has made pleas Jfor an increase, only to meet with fusal. . i Feeling thit the board, in view of its previous decisions; should not .3 again upon Lockwood's request, Sobporation Counsel Francis H. Ste. phéns urged the Commissioners to cre- ale a special board to consider it. ' Mr. Stephens, Police. Inspector Harrison pd Deputy Fire Chief Sullivan of/ ¢ Fire Department constitute the esent board. Mr. Stéphens suggest- | that; the special - board “be- com- rd of Assistant. Corporation Coun- Ringgold Harty” Police Inspector 1 J. Stoll and Battalion Chief P. Davis, gend a pension. The late Comimission- N B0 e b OL. MONTGOMERY mTES. er Chief of White Hours Tel- egraph Servad Under Hayes, Montgom: chief of h Cipher Bureau, lain John T. Axten, J - Col. Montgomery ite House from the administration President Hayes to the second ad- tration of Presfdent IRoosevelt messages that secrecy from any persons except those who were officially supposed to receive v P Child Poetess on Vacation. { NEW YORK, July 10 (#).—An end- hain of poetry ges many c promi 4 catiens to Nathalia Crane, 12.year- te Wingate, Rt har Nisrury lx:ltmo g tivities at that center, has arranged, beginning this week, to turn over the first perfod bn every Tuesday evening, from 7:30 o'clock to 8:30 o'clock to girls of 16 and over and to women whe desire to learn to swim. During this period, the pool will be reserved ex- clusively for beginners. All three p!rlfil! on every Wednes- day afternoon, beginning at 1:30, will be reserved for children who desire to] earn to swim, and on this afternoon no. other children will be allowed in the pool. 5 ’ " ‘Tuesday and Thursday afternoons of éach week from 1:30 to 3:30 o'clock ‘the pool will be reserved for smaller children. ¥riday afternoon the larger boys and girls Will have the pool to themselves for all three periods. They | may likewise attend the evening ses- sions accompanied by parents. “Gordon th is instructor of swim- ming in nonhem. assisted by Martha Ward, L, "J. and James Munrol The fee for afternoon pericds 1§ 10 cénts.and for evening periods is | | 25 cents, mers arg required .to brinz their own bathing suits and girls to wear caps. © e, ' NURSES MAKE REPORT, . [ $L19. 1\ 36-incl | wear and n:‘jnmal, EkonomyKolumn .50 Printed . te, $1.50 Y;.’ 36-Inch georgette in ‘large floral patterns, ; Choice of black and white, green, navy, orchid %undn with harmonizing colors. lendid quality and very fash. ionable. £ X o $5.50. For- Dress Tunics, merly $8.98 to $10, Fine quality net trimmed with val laces and Venise. All sizes. ~ With Coupon Only .Baby Yokes, 2 for 23e - Embroldered yokes with round, finished neck. ~Mad of fine swiss, - Formerly each, 3 $1.59 Georgette = Sleeves, $1. Black and colors. = Full length, with shirred cuff. 59c Summer Neckwear, 39¢c. Lace collar and cuft sets in round styles. White, cream and With Coupon Only Val Laces, 12 Yards for 42¢ Cream and white in 3% to 1 fnch widths, = Usually sold for 69c-the dozen yards. Dia- mond. mesh. Ntreet Floor $1.98. Silk_ Searfs, $1.25. Geor- gette and silk crepe, in plain col- ors ‘and prints. With Coupon Only - Halr Switches, $1.75 Our. $2.98 _ switches in. 24- inch length. 3 separate stems, wavy hair. All colors. Street Floor ? ' $1. Sport Blouses, 79¢c. #Bell’ and other famous makes. Good broadeloth on white, tan and stripes, khaki or percale. Fast colors. ' Sizes 7 to 16. Wash ‘Knick 1.89.. Boys' $2.50 ‘and $3 Knickers in golf and ular styles. = Linen in plain colors and checks or Palm Beach cloth. Sizes 7 to I Boys' Straw Hats, $1.39. - For. merly $1.69 and §1.98, fine quality straws in light tan, brown, navy and black. .S.lle'-l.:% to 7. y%. Shop $1.69 and $1.98 Handbags, $1.29, Flat, underarm bags, in black and colors. Splendid quali- ties. . Street Floor Notions, Clearance Priced 0. N. T. Cotton, 3 for 25¢. Black and white, 256-yard spools. Sizes 40 to 80. . Collarbands, 3 for 10e. With 14-inch allowance for shrinking. Sk 13% to 17. ler Wave Combs, 6 for 25c. W Two lengths. v 29¢ Garter Lengths, 19¢. Plain and fancy striped ribbon. % yard in length. 39¢ Baby Pants, 20c. White, pink and natural. Good qualit Medium and large sizes, full cut. Gold Color Safety Pins, 3 doz. for 10c. Rustproof. small sizes. :39¢ Whisk Brooms, 23c. 25¢ Sa and white Sanitary 5 quality -flesh . musiin, bottom~ and rubber panel back. Keeps - frocks from wrinkling. 25 Belts, 19¢. = Rub- ble;;‘mbblnx‘ Medium and large sizes. # With Coupon King's Palace . ‘Wax Paper, 6 rolls for 10c. Pure white. About 100 sheets. Siveet_Floor Stamped Pieces Linene Dresses, 88c. Five col- ors and white. Splendid pat- terns, easily made up and prac- tical.. "Women's sizes, 69¢c _and 79¢ Luncheon Seis, 49¢. White, 364nch square and four nbpkins. Attractive de- signg. 69¢ Linen Scarf and Center, 49¢ each. Two lovely patterns on oyster linen. 2 $1.25 Sets, 89¢c. Two pretty designs. 36-nch square and four napkins. “ Bireet Floor “50c_and 59¢ Turkish Towels, #9c. Exceptionally large and ab- sorbent. - X $2 Enclish Longeloth, 10 Yis. for $1.39. 36-nch, soft-finish™ longcloth, $1.50 Netting, 8-Yd. Pe., ot “5: inches wide. White, ack and green. ¢ 13¢ Crash Toweling, % Yd. Brown, absorbent . toweling for hand, roller o kitchen use. ‘nbleached on, Fine ' count, = easily bleached. 25c_English Prints, 12%e Yd. 36-inch in light and . dark grounds, neat patterns. ‘ 1.25 Diapers, 12 for, [\ 68 20x20-inch size, ready hem- med.. Sanitary, sealed packages. 25¢ Pajama Checks, {?fic Yd. inch, fine checl for under- ireet Floor With Coupon Oaty Coty's Perfume, 14-02. for 8¢ Cholce of L'Origan, Chypre, Emeraude and Paris, Strent loar en's 3 66c: 6 for $3.75. Genuine broad- cloth, flnrfi crepe, fine . percale. with rayon stripes, fancy madras apnd colored roales; __WASHINGTON, D. * Charge Your - Purchases! The eourtesy of a charge account is, extended to reliable people. We invite them. Won't: you ' come in and inquire about a charge account P . -Sizes, 16 to 44 Extra Sizes, 46 to 50 Second Floor Bk | 1161 Brohdéloth Costume Slips - Genuine white broadcloth, lustrous finish and trimmed with dainty laces. Strap top and two- inch hem. Every slip marked with the genuine broadcloth label. Sizes 36 to.44. Street Floor—King's Palace 9 Girdles in a Clearance $5.00 Girdles . . . . . S Two groups, the first consisting of smart brocad with wide panels of Kenlastic at sides. Top finished with satin ribbon. Four strong hose supporters. For medium and héavy figures. Sizes 25 to 36. : The second group includes flowered brocade: girdles with elastic gp anawide panels of elastic at sides. Four hose supporters, Sizes to 34. Fancy striped fabric with rubber !op;nd ela.stic panels. Four hose supporters, Sizes 27 to 34. lans, , Transparent “and Swiss Hair, e e J uly Clearance Specials Featured for Monday ~and Tuesday at New, Lowered Prices SMART SILK ~ HOSIERY - . . . 31.29 Full fashioned with the Pointex Heel Slight irregulars of $2 ard $2.25 qualities. Sheer chiffons and service weights in all the choicest Summer colors and white. Silk and Silk-With-Rayon Hosiery, 59¢ All perfect quality in service weights. A com- plete assortment of light tones, white and black. Some silk to the top. Reinforced heels and dou- ble goies. Street Floor SUMMER DRESSES Made to Sell for %6 to 10 Silk Broadcloth Tub Silks Silk and Imported Gingham Striped Tub Silks Bordered Silks Printed Silks Dotted Georgette Silk Cantont Imported Eyelet Voile 350 Right at the very time they are needed! Not when the season’s over—but at the \‘/ery beginning of the warm weather comes this remarkable sale of smart Summer dresses inf the fabrics and styles most desired by Washing- ton women and particularly desirable because the y are similar to very much higher priced garments. Don’t_ let this opportunity to save slip by unnoticed! You'll be sorry, indeed, if you miss buying several. Price® for Immediate Clegrance 50¢ English Broadcloth This popular Summer wash fabric in 36-nch width. Shown in a_chol assortment of pleasing new stripes and figured designs. t or dark colors. A fine, closely woven fabric, highly mercerized, and will laundér quickly and well. ldeal for women's and children’s dresses. ' New Rayon Fabrics ' | Formerly.49¢,-59¢ and 65¢ Plain Rayon Crepes s P : Al <4 Tugsah -Pongee 35 Pli‘in Pongee ' All desirable colors in light or dark effects. For women’s and children’s street and afternoon.apparel. 39¢ and 50c Printed ~ Voiles, 19¢ Yd. © ‘Large or small motifs in figared and floral designs. Light and dark colors. N o Street Floor—King’s $2 Silk ‘Washable, silk crepe in plain colors printed patterns. i full range of smart colors and figures, All new. $1.50 Bordered Rayon Crepe 68¢ Yd. 54 inches wide: Lustrous finish rayon in an array of col- ors for present and later wear. Requires 1% yards for a smart frock. - Washes beau- tifully. Crepe de Chine $159 Yd. - . Box-loom crepe weave in a 7 Save on Summer Footwear Now! Smart Shoes Priced ‘Way Low 32.95 For the $4 and $5 Qualities And here’s the real sale for women—the kind of shoes which are just the right thing for vaca- tion wear! Every style is smart and popular. The kind you have seen at' much higher ‘prices. Buy a supply to match your various vacation ¢ostumes. You can afford several pairs at this price. _ Black Patent ‘Opal Gray Kid Parchment Kid