Evening Star Newspaper, January 12, 1927, Page 26

pany's Employes’ Beneficial Associa- tion. Mr. Whitwell is a member and di- rector of the Washington Rot Club, a member of the Board of Trade, of the Chamber of Commerce, having | t one time served on its board of | alorama Citizens' As- | For Whitwell has held | n of ruling elder in me. WILLIAM B. ORME RESIGNS GAS ADVSED BY BOARD s s e Church of the Covenant. ( Years After Local Firm Ed d 'T. Stafford, second assist- | 'OTHER COTTON SALE VAI UES—CORSETS \\ ASH GOODS A\ID LINGERIE! b st Merchant Marme Even| in Private Control, Said to Need Help. | Orgamzed' § 3 | ant secretary of the company, was | " | promoted to the position of assistant | | secretary, and Thomas B. Gardner of | the controller's office | second assistant sec as elected | | Played Prominent Part in De-‘ velopment of Cityand | Industry. } | | ! Introduces Narcotic Bill. The Shipping Board advised the | By the Associated Press, e Senate yesterday that the America vn’ An investigation by the Secretary merchant marine as an infant_indus. | of the Interior into what steps would P try cannvi sub: without Govern ( | or the establishment of | 3 ment aid, even though it 1s turned A United States narcotics college | # over to private ownership, ani: for the | would be authorized In a bill intro- | present continued under | i€ duced by Senator Copeland, Demo- | Gove nt ”W'i or Co, | erat, New York. The institution | # Handicaps « construction | the company, today retired. In ac and operation he decided | cepting Mr. Orme’s resignation th leadership of rival nations in the car-| board of directors adopted resolutions | Socanying business, make it neces- | exy ng its appreciation and the | | the Shipping Board declared, | appreciation of the company of the | | that the 23 cargo services of G long and faithful services rendered | | ps should by the retiring secretary. | i Mo icacsy Gut Orme entered the employ of such a scheme, eport, a defl Washington Light Co. in | nite program appropriations beo- soon afterward was elected | viding construct new vessels to R orotar 96 he was = Felt Base in Rolls 3 | office which he has held continuously | The rr\pn‘f' made detailed T | Wt tline. hE A thvee Syl Patterns for kitchen. bath, halls or any room In your home or office Bl the death of the late Joh On Sale Now at marine. They wer [’nfl‘rhvhfl offices of secretary an 49c a Sq. Yd. e e iy 14 | treasurer of the company were com s Bano. bined, with Mr. Orme holding both the future of th . marihe presidents have headed the pe ompaany during Mr. Orme’s 60 ye: Bring your own measures— All Tnlaid Linoleums to Go at Big Reductions of continuous serv Washington Gas Light William B. Orme, secretary of After 60 ye: ice with the | would have laboratories, libraries and staff necessary for “the | full protection of the people of the | United States from the peril of habit forming drugs.” The hill is spons | a teaching Equally as thrilling as the “Sales of White™ that you have alwdys welcomed in January—but so much more inclusive! For instance, these delightful values in Baby apparel prove a new and interesting feature for tomorrow. Lovely little handmade Dresses for Infants $ 1 red by the Nar. uat n Jones of the comme r to Which the report was | With the organtzation. i said he would begin conv The retiring secretary of the gas Board offi. | company has been identified closely Wlation of | with the development of the com- rchant ma- | pany, which was organized in 1845, | 19 vears before he hecame connected with it, and with the growth and de- elopment of Washington. He has circle of friends and ac Very unusual, indeed—such heautiful quality, such careful handwork for $1! Not merely hand sewn, but feather stitched, embroidered, pin tucked, lace edged, etc. 23-inch length for in- fants, also sizes for one and two year olds. Superior Linoleum Co. Main 10293 943 Eye St. NW. HAYDEN HITS DAM BILL. Declares Arizona Ready to Carry| Fight to Supreme Court. ing that Arizona will carry ht against the Swing-Johnson Boulder Canyon dam bill to the Su-| preme Court, if necessary, was made | today by Representative Hayden Democrat, a member of the House rrigation committee, in a minority report on the measure. Contending that the bill, recently re- ported by the committee, was uncon- | stitutional and contrary to the laws | of Western States regarding water power development, Havden enumer- | ated 10 specific objections. He | closed his report with eight recom- mendations for development of the Colorado River, including a suggestion | for control of the river by a ““Colorado River authority,” similar to the port quaintances in financial, professional and social circles of the Capital Served in Railroad Post. During this earlier service with the | gas company as assistant secretary. | Charles C. Glover, former president | of Riggs National Bank, occupied the office of treasurer. At one time Mr. Orme was treasurer of the Great Falls and Old Dominion Railroad Co. while still retaining his office in the gas company Mr. Orme was born in_Baltimore and came to the District of Columbia with his parents at the age of two vears. He has resided since then in Georgetown and is regarded as an authority on the history of that sec- tion of the Capital Ci For many years he was a vestryman of Christ Church and is still closely identified | with that parish The resolutions adopted by ‘the board of directors today expressed its appreciation of his serv. Grm ge M. s o the company. M native of Was William B. Orme. Whitwell. Upper: Col. Lower: George M. who for 15 ant secretary Whitwell is a ington, was educated in the public schools of the city and | the preparator: Whitwell, has been as | College, now 3 ‘IHfllfll‘ | the employ of 89, Colds No help like this One help has proved itself to mil- lions as the utmost for a cold. Tt is so efficient, so quick and complete that we paid $1,000000 for it. That way is HILL'S. It combines in one tablet the best helps science knows. It stops the cold in 24 hours, checks the fever, opens the bowels, then tones the entire system. Don't de- pend on lesser help, and don't delay. See how things change overnight when you take HILL'S, Price 30c Carter's and Vanta Shirts, 5% Single or double breasted models of these two dependable makes, in a good, heavy weight of cotton. Saxony Cotton Bands, S0c Discontinued models that were made to sell at much higher prices. Shoulder-strap styles— of fine quality. Long and Short Dresses, 59¢ Pretty little machine- made frocks—long and short —with dainty touches of embroidery to add charm. Infants’ Cotton Socks, 25¢ Fine, sturdy quality socks—in white, pink and blue. Sizes 4 to 6%. Mighty fine values, 18x27 Quilted Pads, 50c Excellent quality, ab- sorbent pads that offer splendid protection to crib mattresses. Warm Crib Blankets, $1.00 In pretty pink or blue with ~white border, or with cunning all-over nursery designs. Heavy quality. Fourth Floor—Lanshurgh's—8th Street Carter or Vanta Wash Cloths 2 for 25¢ Either of these ex cellent cloths is soft and soothing for baby's skin. Edged with pink or blue. Diaper Drawers only 3% For little one, two and three year olds these are ideal! Of durable quality, edged with embroidery. ;l( s to the gas company, but also the | high esteem and personal regard of |s | the directors for Mr He re-|and assistant secr 1o | tires with the esteem and affection of | president of the W -)\\V\fl(nn beneath | the entire personnel of the company. | Light Co, of Montgomery The board elected as secretary [ Md., and treasurer of the Gi INE tiny gold chain, similar to thos bables on their first birthda another on the right ankle the stockings, is a new fad in Europe. Sheets of various grades and sizes—greatly reduced! A large table, full of these few-of-a-kind sheets makes it worth your while to come early and reap worthwhile savings. $1.79 Shms.smgow A :luo $1.50 Neponsit Sheets, 63x108, $1.39 $1.89 Sheets, 81x9..... . . 59 $1.89 Erwin Sheets, 81x99 = $1.59 $1.69 Bond Sheets, 72x90....8139 g1 40 yumecraft Sheets, 81x99, 98¢ $1.79 Bond Sheets, 72x108. . $1.59 ot $1.49 Neponsit Sheets, 63x99, $1.25 $1.59 Mullford Sheets, 81x99, $1.25 $1. n‘) Wash Heavy Sheels 2x99 $1.69 White Star Sheets, $1.80 Dover Sheets, 72x108 §1.80 Wash Heavy Sheets, 81x108 $1.98 Wash Heavy 90x9 ... . $§2.25 Wash H $129 90x108 $1.59 .§1.59 "...5149 25¢ Underwear Crepe, 17¢ A standard grade of pretty, plain plisse—30 inches wide—10 to 20 yard 25¢ Standard Percales, 15¢ 2,000 yards of these pretty printed percales —36 inches wide. Short picces—in many colors. 25¢ English Prints, 17¢ Ten to twenty yard pieces of these quaintly charm- ing patterns—36 inches wide. Delightful choice. Third Floor—Lansburgh's—7th Street colored lengths. Frocks so charming you'll plah a trip South to wear them! N An ensemble—whose coat is lined with many colors—to match the frock beneath. The coat is blue kasha. $89.50. Crepe Elizabeth—the color of creme de menthe, with trimmings of a darker shade. $49.75. Tan and green crepella—in a new three-piece style. $59.50. Misses sizes, 14 to 20; women's, 46; extra sizes, 401 to 52V4. Sale of $3.95 to $5.95 :Silk Costume Slips A sample purchase—newly arrived! 2.95 It is a rare treat to find such exquisite slips as these at a price that you have paid many times for very ordinary ones! And these are far from ordi- nary! AR, A . o B i 8 36 to L\ Hats—gay Summer flowers Crocheted straws, the new Summer silks, milans, leghorns, the choquette, the houclette and soft felts. Pastel shades. $10 to $32.50. Rich, heavy crepe de chine and firm silk radium in strap models and tricosham that are plainly tai- lored in some cases and in others charmingly em- broidered, tucked, ruffled or lace trimmed. All of the smart street shades—copen, henna, Chanel, jungle, navy, black and gray—also white; with shadowproof or 3-inch hems. Sizes 36 to 44—and a few extra sizes. Second Floor. Third Floor—Lansburgh’s—S8th Street Reproductions of Paris Models —among the new hats af 510 One very jaunty felt duplicates a model by Goupy—that sells for many times this price! There are others equally chic in silk and straw, felt, Milan and silk embroldered straw and bengaline. Second Floor—Lansburgh's—Sth Stress Specials for Girls Three necessities of school—for gym and every-day wear. Sateen Gym Bloomers, full pleated onwband 8o d2. [ . ... .....80 White Braid-trimmed Middies, 6 to 22 ... 81 White Middy lerts on bodice, 6 to Fourth Floor—Lansburgh's-—8th Street |LANSBURGH & HRO. — 7th, s :