Evening Star Newspaper, August 15, 1926, Page 15

JAIL ENLARGEMENT New Pohce Court Building for Growing City Is Also With work scheduled to start in October on the enlargement of the District’ Jail, that institution will be re- | lieved of its present congested condi- tion by this time next year, but the prospect of eliminating the crowded situation at Police Court by construc- tion of a new building is more remote. Although there is still a_possibility of including an allotment in the next District bill to begin the Police Court Buflding, the estimates for next y as they stand now recommend mereiy an item of $5,000 ta prepare plans for the structure, it has been leav The reque: structure, but there has been some difference of op of placing it District officials say th will rest with the mittees of Congres at the sion Congress recognized wed for a new buildi zrowing business of the Police Court, it in enacty the law - session auth X A by the appropria- omumnitters Engineer Colnmisisoner vesterday that if an_agreement eached on these questions when Con zress reconvenes it would not be too late to get funds to start the building next year. 1f nothing more than the preparations of plans is provided for ‘n the next propriation L it would be fully two vears before building would be under way Park Site Suggested. The site suggested for the Police Court is a portion of the park between 15 and F & and the was appre by the Fine mission. enate District tee « icred this mmendation when it had before it the bill authoriz- g a new buiding, but decided to leave the question of site to be settled when the appropriation is being ob- tained District nmuxl\ say it would be to specifically of a portion of Judi- for this purpose and, they e the into the e r the T pl "his will bring di rectly before € whether it other building in this In this connection under way to « corde 1 Square Fourth nd dollars wing under consid- District Building is that fitted into f the Dis- uth side and the y corder of deeds Luilding. this would avoid the 1 using up any of the park area hetween E and I streets, Will Cost Over $350,000. A building adequs present and future needs Court as outiined by the been estin hetwee: gineer Com has L4\f‘n' some thousht advisability of | recommending the magist system | of trying petty offenses certain police stations and constri L less expensive Tolice Court Building, but 1t 1s understood thix proposition has not gained much headway, and at the present time is not being seriously pursued That the increase in the work of | the TPolic Court incident growth buildin sible was tatives of the court who appeared fore the Senate and House Distric 1o last session, an where it should be ed to be settled by S8 it passes on the a spriation for plans in Decemb e crowded und un conditions under whicl 8 must be handled both at Police Court | and the jail because of } ear 1 which the legislation *d_providing for an ad-| dition to the fuil and for a new court | structure tion of $300.000 was granted by Jjournment The new wing will repres novation 1 vill be desi I torfes instead of cel ent ea Il be completely re- 1 long extension made ihe capaity of thel lnsluunun \u 2 beds. Completion Next August. Architect H. IS expects to call S wddition 1 and he has fixed Augu as the probuble dat said tod: hat the con- | will meet | ess of a " to the | heads that when the present | ire at Sixth and D streets ed {n 1906 there were only 310,00 0t n the District, while to- | mark. On the population d the judges f dl'l"' E P of floor needs without 1 »wth of court as it now square feet, | 59 to the present area of | the building. gives 40,545 square feet | &s needed for present requirements In the opinion of the total area of the Court Building feot, which wou ke prop ance for fur growth of Washi ton WEDDING FROCKS GAYER Bridesmaids Wore Brighter Colors | as Losidon Season Waned LONDON. August 14 UP).—Gowns | for bridesmaids become much gayer as the London season drew toward an | end, and many fashion experts are THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, WANT PASTEUR STAMP. | French Hold Chemist Did More for | Lieut. "World Than Nansen. PARIS. August 14 (#) Why not Pasteur?” asks the Parisian press in connection with the that the lmdzue of to Issue it stamp bearing a like- ness of Fritjef Nansen in The merits of Nansen as an explorer | and as League of Nations sioner for the Rus: and Armenian | refugees is fully recognized, but the mous chemist and bacteriologist | ¢ steur is put forward a: symbol of the concord and charity that | inspire the league and as a man who ! { his death benetited all hu manity announcement . Assigned to Quantico Station e - . 3 IV|1> 0. |d al nt. C. A. L st | a Lwn! M. D. Smith, at & and Capt. C. Calif.. all of the X e ation, Quantico. Vi, for |M ¢ vine Corps in Washington fons intends by airplane at the home ents, Mr. VISITS PARENTS BY AIR. H. J. Norton, Stationed Here, Flies to New York State. Y., August 14 (@), .'Norton, attached to the e of the commandant 6f the Ma- arrived his par- and Mrs. Howard G 1 the fown of Alabama, near here, erday afternoon after an un. commis- | eventtul flizht from Washington. He 1s accompanied by John Deight of wia, a private in the Marine ‘orps. They will probably start their better | return trip tomorrow. Getfi $10 for Fmdlng Gems. August 14— B, vivania Railroad man on a train between here 1d Wilkes-Barre, recently went fnto Pullman_ car tory and found | diamond g h $10,000 I\'mr: and Capt. A . at & near a_ wash basin. v ‘1(|umn\lvnlp woman, was lodated, nd the rings were returned to her when e been X the | she calle: The own the trainman’s home. icDyer rewarded with $10 and the thanks of the owner. 1300 G STREET —when the President of The Brambach Piano Company announced that his factory was about to produce a Baby Grand Piano only 4 ft. § in. long, and that it would be a real piano, one of refined tone, action and appearance and built for service—a Grand Piano that would cost no more than a fine, high-grade upright! —The scoffers of those days have been silenced, for today they are building pianos of the same size—but none of them the equal of the beautiful little BraMBaCH BaBy GRAND THE ORIGINAL MODEL FOR ALL 4 FT. 8 IN, D@~ The Brambach was the original “smallest” grand piano and has been—9R an international success since its inception NOTHING MORE BEAUTIFUL FOR THE HOME DROOP’'S MUSIC HOUSE SPECIALLY— orton, | Plans drawn at the municipal architect’s office call for an exten- sion of the south wing of the Dis- trict jail, (shown in lower picture.) The cross marks one of the tem- porary structures which will be razed for the new wing. 150-FOOT HIGHWAYS FORECAST FOR LONDON tion Will Be Double-Decked Streets. | By the Associated Press. LONDON, August 14.—Peering into the future, the current ue of Building sees London streets at least 150 feet in width. “greater” and “later” London will be far wider than anything the pres- ent generation can show and that the principal streets will certainly not be less than 50 yards across. “The only other alternative is to construct two-decker streets, but this is unthinkable in London, although many important streets will probably will have been rearranged as to levels £0 as to pass over or under other streets of equal importance,” says Building. The magazine emphasizes the pres- ent necessity of laying down deliber- ate plans for the process of expan- sion, in order that the changes which are inevitable may not add to the existing chaos of the London streets. SLAYER RE ENACTS DEED. Tom Johnson, in Minneapolis, Shows How He Killed Athlete. MINNEAPOLIS. August 14 (®).— Tom Johnson, who confessed in Seattle to more than a dozen murders and countless robberies, arrived here | today in custody of officers to be tried for the murder of Leonard Erdall, former University of Minnesota foot ball star. Declaring that he 1s converted, Johnson said he was eager to pay for his crimes. He led police to the scene of the Erdall slaying during an at- tempted hold-up and there re-enacted his _version of the shooting. He also went through complaints to police of hold-ups and robberies t Winter and pointed out 18 hold- as the ones he committed. In 25 years, he said, h€ has stolen more than $80,000. 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We're Stressing Reductions in the August Clearance Sale Twice a year we have these drastic stock-regulating sales—to dispose of the odd Suites, Separate Pieces and discontinued lines. This is one of the big bargain times of the year—of which you should not neglect to take advantage. The following are typical of a multitude of reductions throughout the store. Overstuffed Suite Three - piece Library Suite. Mohair covering, with handsome Damask on reverse of seat cush- 12652 Library Suite Two piece “Kidney shape.” Covered all over with fine quality velour. Reversible cushions. Was $415.00. 3285 .00 REDUCED to Armchair Upholstered seat and back, tapestry covering, mahogany-fin- ished arms. Was $16.50. RE- slog ion: Was $325.00. REDUCED to. ... DUCED to...mev..- Roc];er Upholstered seat ‘and back, mahogany-fin- velour covering, ished arms. Was $3200. RE- DUCED to......... $25:20 Wing Armchair —with velour seat and back. The arms are mahogany finish. DUCED to.. Overstuffed Armchair Overstuffed and velour cover- ing: reversible seat cushion. Very roomy and comfortable. Was $55.00. 34 50 REDUCED to Hall Chair High-back Armchair—of ma- hogany and gumwood. Seat and back are caned. A Grand Rapids production. Armchair High back. Solid mahogany— suitable for hall. Tapestry cov- ering on seat and back. Was $75.00. RE- DUCED 1o ... $4():20 Hall Chair Arm Chair; solid walnut; high caned back and seat. oueEp o T Y4 Library Table —with drawer. Mahogany veneer. Good construction and finish. Was $38.00. RE- DUCED to...... s27 Ll Davenport Table Solid mahogany. Grand Rapids make. Very attractive pattern. Was $55.00. DUCED to. Davenport Table Finely finished with mahogany veneer. Top is fancy one-half oval shape. salindidiquatity: Was $65.00. RE- BEED vo......... AICHES Library Table Mahogany Grand Rapids make and beautifully de- signed. Was $100.00. RE- DUCED to : s78 Library Desk Flat top with small corner com- Finely constructed of mahogany veneer. Was $60.00. RE- 00 DUCED [ SRR s45 Very attractive and veneer. partments, 2 drawers. Spinet Desk Fine walnut veneer. Excellent finish and construction. Was $100.00. RE- DUCED to Telephone Stand —with Chair. very attractive pattern. Was $25.00. RE- 15 . oty | (- Walnut veneer: Telephone Stand —and Chair. Solid mahogany: excellent finish and pleasing de- sign. Was $38.00. RE- § .50 DUCED to 31 BOOkC&éC Two doors, with fancy lattice: walnut veneer. e s5ge Was $78.00. DUCED to . .. Bookcasc Fine mahogany veneer, with three latticed glass doors. Hand- some design: splendidly made. Was $145.00. § 107 .50 REDUCED to Secretary Mahogany veneer, latticed door sections. Grand Carved Chippen- in bookcase Rapids make. dale feet. Was $105.00. RE- DUC;SSD toe. .. s75 dL Highboy —of walnut veneer. Fine con- struction and finish: roomy, con- venient drawers. Was $90.00. RE- 375fl) DUCED to Bedroom Suite Four pieces — consisting o f Dresser, Chifforobe, Vanity Dres- ser and Double-size Bed. Walnut Veneer and Gumwood. Was $185.00. slsog REDUCED to Bedroom Suite quality mahogany veneer. Grand Rapids make. Dresser, Chest, Dressing Table, Double Bed and Bench. Very excellent construction and 3502 Five pieces—of fine Was $500.00. REDUCED to— Bedroom Suite Fivelpiscess O Graly Gaiahed Wiliutand Gosswaodat Disguse: Ghilfnicrs Vit /Discsers Dot bla B o BB This is ora o6 thetenpenioes Coan RS da makes. Wi .‘-"‘03’& REDUCED to s Bedroom Suite Seven pieces — consisting of Dresser, Chifforette, Vanity Dresser, Double Size Bed, Chair. Bench and Night Stand. A Grand Rapids product—in mahogany and gumwood, with fancy overlay panels of figured veneer. Was $750.00. 3475L0, REDUCED to Bedroom Suite Four-piece All-metal Simmons suite — consisting of Dresser, Chifforobe, Large Dressing Table and Double Bed.. Walnut fin- 2754 Was $392.50. REDUCED to