Evening Star Newspaper, January 16, 1927, Page 19

D. C, JANUARY | TAXES NON-PAYMENT SALE NETS $924,686 GTON, “The family was large—the bny was the eldest of seven. Desponden: led the mother to attempt suicide, and the boy springing to her rescu saved her, nursed and cared for her. THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHIN | Now he is old nounced that the Government has no ln\lk)l to work, what J ‘i\ he going to do here is one easy ‘ accessible career open lAl an_ lieit one. 1f ho refuses 0 | | portation fleld, and that it | follow it, nearly ev factor in his | w ERIME EUST H|GH’ | pleased with the efforts of the 15 b | tractors n transporting mail be- | home and family environment will { | rise up and make it hard for him. ’ tween variou points in the United Juvenile Prolechve Associa- ‘ Theusand Children a Year. States. ! ‘The District of Columbia turns an tion Reports on Results Will Be Let in Two Sections. Four Bidders—District Retains of 1,000 children into Jun nile of 10-Year Study. 10,000 Lots, Unpurchased. New Opens Blds for New | York-Chicago and Chicago- San Francisco Contracts. Contracts for the Government-oper every year. In three Z ated air mail lines will be let in (\\'nT sections, W. Irving Glove <m'uml As. E ant Postmaster Gen @ nounced to . The first “l“ Inr‘lude the New York to Chicago leg of the transcontinental route, and the over- of four the court is nect lughl rmm- between New York and | child only because he Ch: both of which run via Belle- by his community in_the first o Pa., and Cleveland and Bryan, because arrest and detention by the law was the outcome of a lack of privileges of normal childhood “In the future the enile Protec tive Association will carry on its work th prote D individual child in troubi dq at same time > rec ion for childrer labor | ws, and more parks r o play grounds.” OPERA TO AID REFUGEES. i i fhittes Yo Franiiie o ywx pound for the first 1,000 talles to ‘Madame | $1.50, the latter bid be submitted Boeing Airplane Co. of Seattle, ard Hubbard, ! ed Fri-| The Columbia / udi- | York u.hm\(htl “Madame \ pound fa ew York-C { planies with 12 in constant v in The same com | for the arrangements, \XJ 7 Approximately 13,000 parcels property were disposed of by the Dis- | trict for non-payment of taxes dur the annual tax sale which closed yes t The second section will be the Chi-| rancisco leg, running terday, ¥, Des Moine: Towers, rih Platte, Chevenne, Ro elded 1t Lake City, Elko, Reno An-] Ha mento. An average of 90 miles an hour will | be required, with allowances for | | weather conditions. The Western sec- tion of the route exceeds 1,000 miles, | the distance from Chicago to San| Francisco- by r line being 1, A‘Wb miles. According to the announce ment the contractors are entitled to a maximum revenue of $3 per pound for | the first 1,000 miles, and not to exces l‘(! 30 cents & pound for each additional ! 100 miles. it was announced by Chatham | collector of taxes. The the Distric The tirst in| e the history furnish vesterday, il New opened tracts to carry the tween New York and between Chicago and The routes propossd lml the bids exten: of Most crim chrders ompetition between the acgording to the nile Protective public yesterdax Years' work for triet of Columbi prevention is better than the pound of cure” where the juvenile criminal is_concerned, advises the association which goes that crime in the United capita costs more than edt Purtherm $400 per yea nd 18 vears Postmaster bids for report he Juve Assoc After ldren in The “ounce Genes made | the ¥ ch were rom > the first Francisco trip 1.000 Greeks Will Benefit by * Butterfly”” Friday costs more a child institution more than $10 of Columbia tc . &ive a predelinquent child the super- viston necessary to traight b “Half a million peopl penal | and corrective institutions § United States every vear report. alysis of which lead this number to and houses of detention shows tha the vast majority of them owe their criminal careers to lack oppor 1unity in childhood Many Could Be Saved “Some children, like L Loeb, seem to be itably criminal careers 75 pe s Co. of New $1.73 per | for the | W. Mat . promised 16 or more | e and 4 | bid Alumni to Honor Lee. Washington and Lee University | Lee's birthday anniversary at @ \Uu(‘hGOH in the Carlton Hotel, Wed alumni of this city will celebrae Gen | nesday 30 o'clock, mere | Dr. de la < romance languages at (he univers | will be the principal speaker. |3 som'ts ahatrman o the committee | in charge of s for the| 0" | luncheon, a mund _D. | | Campbell, H. Wise and D sub- | william Taylor Thom e presentation to be sti ay night at the Washingte torium of Puccini’s oper: | Butterfly,” for the benefit of the chil dren of Greek refugees, is attracting | nterest, according to an- ment last night from those in causes | prisons run 40 or (lfllt-N l’lfl]gt‘ Big Fleets. Boeing Airplane Co. of Se: 18 planes for the Chics rancisco run. The Stout Incorporated, of Detroit 1 a $2.64 bid for the Chica neisco run, with 30 or some other Minister of receiy who consul sing 4 the poulos United Smyrna, in_the bene 'he opera Horton, Kelly »pold _and bound for be conducted by |mitte will A large cast ha uj an ¥ ms but as year, when 10,740 lots were sold. for sale and virtu | disposed | bidaers, 13 000 Parcels of Property Go to |Manuel Faust of Cleveland, C. L. Rout the | tained by the Distric Th etal planes, type. Other bids were from the r Transport ( of New York (nrl 4 ew York-Chicago fun at $1.88 | P s r:’:fnff_‘f;‘ ge was filed ves | per pound, with 14 planes; 6 in con- | stinguishing | (o0 b he §20,000 d‘d‘mf,m SoUBtT | stant use and 1 in v;&wvr\w for every | against him N i s bueiana B \\Ifi,.\.;:;:?vnnlf-\-" Joseph D is mr# :11.1[.-.1 e i e York Chicago 3 it and 4 pAIESn ; OeEls 5 planes, § in constant 1 Gt e L‘l""““‘ e ivoull Jise “and 17 in reserve. Another bid to the | (ORE h‘i‘nN“ "He o ';" '\m"m ‘v | from the asked from $2.57 Juvenile Protective tion ||;ux[‘\”j"mh Fath e and Coar ame route, the heen aling to ol the |hm)¢~«’| tntan o G S ccording to welght that every boy craves is boy, at Ay The Western Air Ex- 12 years of age, had been trained by | & Angeles, bid $2.24 his father to peddle bootleg whisky. | Woman students in the Russian uni Francisco run, Limited On the rare occasions when his | versities are required to take the mili-| with 25 plane father was at home, he was drunk. tary course equally with the men. The Postmaster General's office an- eag: | m\ 3 71 49 Sllk Crepe de Chine Heavy quality in all the new shades, fresh from the piece. 4 Yds. 35¢c Sateen Black and all colors, mercerized finis '2.00 and 3.00 Pocket- | books and Vanity those who «<ourts on offi ings on crimi charges are not of th: Loeb variety. Only o1 out of four has the kind which is incapa shetween right “Welfare workers for ain that so long able of understandi there is hope for old boy, refe Pleads Self-Defense. olonial | F IVE TUBE $RADIO | ]tnlml\l Slickers New raincoat »f mentality | AGENTS ° | WANTED g | BIG | % COMMISSION | agent Ted: ever: Lxrlulua to_right man. Sell s—fve tube. lorg dis- TOY |1 colors. Sell in spare nmn—evenl oF radly experience . necesgar tory_goin FR] and mileage 3 i e us , Inc for the Chi fine B Clearance GRANDS ana UPRIGHT§ HOMER L.KITT CO- .fif toilet fittings, mirror | Black purses, and purse. nd colors. |J| 3.00 Misses’ and Girls’ Rain type with collars. One to a tomer. quan- come (‘.n\\ 1927 —PART compared with $491,772.97 last More than 23,000 parcels were listed Iy all of the 13,000 wequired by four Itsie of Rochester, of C. were H. W National Corpora According to the tment ashington and ge and Inv ot Washington. Coombs’ tabulations, Wiltsie was heaviest investor, turning over Investments of the ot $159, $159,80266, and the National e and 21,947.42 10,000 purchased were re Investmment Corpora- | VETS’ CLUB T0 ELECT. Rathbone to Address Members at Mayflower Thursday the ensuing year wil the American Wa at a meeting Thurs Mayflower Hotel R. Rath coming legisla veterans, and constitution th wsidered cided to take m \ the national celebra 00th birthday of Geors the parcels on whict pay taxes and amica were made according:y Mrs. Eliabeth Grafton Dies. Mrs. Elizabeth G rs old, widow of E. W. Graft nerly a resident of this cil ys burg, Pa., tributed to heart. dis was in Rock Creek ( d: ton, T ton, Anll f died in ¢ Death was at-| ase. nterment ! wetery Officers for elected by Veteran's Club day night at the Representative Tuesday late Wesley active in bus long resided he rafton, for n circles here Mrs. Lucla Welch, recentl - Tuesd in_nam ed hegan auction apparently Each of the bidders tadic: 720-722-724 7th St. N.W. BEHRENDS' & 50c Ladies’ ol Pink and elastic waist and standing cordu- All Corduroy or cle like Dad’s. With toms. & 59 Hematltched and Scalloped Table Covers White with colored der or plain white, 6 Yds. 25¢ Dress Gingham Fast color, checks and plain colors. 1—89c Double Bed Sheet 2—25c Pillowcases All 3 for Firm quality sheets with 3-in. hem, full sizes, case to match. 1 set to a cus tomer. bor- pretty pla stripes, also 89c and 1.00 Boys and Girls’ Waist Union Suits 2 for Odds and ends of heavy fleeced ribbed union suits. ray and white. Drop or lap-over seat Sizes 2 to 12. Not a Dollar Day Item, But a Wonderful Coat Sale URING the holiday season, many used Uprights and Grand PlaIlO% came to us in exchange on Knabe, Fischer and Foster Grands and Ampicos. Those wishing to start Piano in their homes will find their choice make il this offering. Many well known makes (all reconditioned), such as Knabe, Mason & Hamlin, Steinway, Weber, Sohmer, Everett, etc., are in this sale! A Grand or Upright Piano for convenience. Coats and coats. A riety of . The ery purse at terms to suit every satins in new shade misses and women. 79¢c Men’s Blue Work Shirts 2 for Blue cha tached coll ed and 2 poc 59c Ladies’ Ribbed Vests and Pants, 3 for High neck, fleeced vests musiin band, ankle pants in . AL sizes. Group No. it $75 mbray with at , double stitch- . Al sizes. Upright Pianos An Extra li)ys’ Cloth Suit for (Boys' 2-Pants Suits) $ TERMS These Pianos Are Offered in This Sale $10 to 325 CASH Monthly Payments 55 to %12 Group No. 1 Grand 5390 Pianos $475 Group No. Upright $h80 Pianos § 1 60 Group No. Buy_ a 3-piece Cloth Suit for 5.98. | and wo will ~sell you the second suit 00. g4 Group No. Upright sl‘oss Grand $4'80 Pianos $340 Pianos 5675 HOMER L.KITT CO. 1330 G Street NW, od appeartog and .l‘w e, Mads cat 16. " Blue Crane and Unexcelled Silk Hose Each pair guaranteed for long wear. Black and all new shade 50c Babies’ White Dresses 3 for Sheer nainsook, Bishop or yoke style. 1.25 Regular and nelette Gowns' .wuh nr (nfinl eolIm “j" or fur fabric lined sport large smart styles 7.50 Silk prettiest styles in flat crepes and every 25.00 Women’s Coats Fur-trimmed Dress leopard va Dresses 5.5 59c Children’s Vests and Pants 3 for Fleeced lined, high vests, ankle pants bands. Sizes 2 to 1 39¢ Boys’ and Girls’ Ribbed Hose, 4 for Double ' soles and knees. Biack and colors. Sizes 5 to 91 50c Women’s Onyx Lisle Hose 3 for Lisle of new 5 wanted Sizes for neck Mercerized Hose, | seamed back, high heels and elastic Black and colors. 1.00Boys’ ClothPants 50c Boys’ Blouses Both for Good wearing Pants. Attached Percale Blouse. 79c¢ Ladies’ Knit Bloomers, 2 for Garter bottoms, elastic waists, reinforced seats. All high shades. 1.50 Corsets or Girdles Elastic side inserts, low or medium busts; heavy boned. Sizes to 36. 69¢ Chil Flmnelet!e Under- . 2 for Gowns, Bloomers, slips and combinatio ink and blue stripe out! o tops. Knicker collar | is the fi Flannel Bloomers, 3 for blue 2.00 Boys’ Longie Pants 295 ed sheriff of Southampton, E st of her sex to hold that po. | | sition in that country Kkinds of turtles like to 1 muskrat houses, 75¢ and 1.00 Boys’ Blouses Broadcloth and Silk Stripes and Percales. Attached collars, double yokes and sport cuffs for ‘ 1 .00 '1.79 Colored Striped Crinkle Bedspreads Double- 1 Outing stripes knee size wit retty pink Made cuff Sizes 7 to 16 1.50 Bolt Longcloth 10-yd soft frec from dressing. 5 Yds. 29¢ Crepe Plain and figured patterns for underwear and kimonos 1.69 Mattress Covers astened big bed muslin. Patent size, good quality All perfect 6 Yds. 25¢c Outing Flannel Extra heavy weight, fect quality, striped terns. 10 Yds. 19¢c Un- bleached Muslin 36 in. wide, in fine close weave, free from dress- ing. 50c Men’s Silk and Rayon Hose 4 Prs. for Lustrous long twearing quality. Pretty fancy patterns in 3 colors. All sizes. Dollar Day in the Shoe Departlnent I Children’s Wemen’s Bed- Scuffers room Slippers 2 for 2 for All sizes, and will colors give long service. 100 Ladles Rayon ; Stripe Win- | ter Union Suits, 2 for bolt finisl per pat- Soft Combed Yarn seamless and fashioned Good for everyday wear. ! navy, brown and gray. Hose, ! tops. Black, All sizes. and Women’s Leather One- Strap House Slippers 1.50 Ladies’ Colored Umbrellas cloth ames; tips. Women’s Juliets All shades and sizes. 29¢ Rubens Baby Shirts, 5 for brand Trib fancy fer- Pretty Waterproof gon f rule and handles. Genuine Ruben 3 to years. sizes 1 month Button front 59¢ Children’s 1.69 Ladies’ Silk Mittens and Wool Hose 3 Prs. for All pric with fur trimming. newest astrikin and fabric com bined, flannel lined. 89c Ladies’ Fabric Cuff Gloves, 2 for Silk embroidered turned cuff chamois suede All colors. the Sheer perfect and in shades back glove. 2.00 Little and Big Girls Hats Felt Hats; prettily trimmed and in all Fleece lined and sleeveles: ith tai- tops; knee fiber sill ‘all sizes. 4 Imported shades. 1.39 Reversible Aprons \ For maids or manicures, double collars. All colors. 59¢ Crepe Gowns 3 for Flowered crepe in all shades. Round necks and square necks. 69c Fancy Aprons, 2 for Polly Prim and waist sfyles of art"muslin, sateen and cretonnes. All colors. | | e 69c Ladies’ Sateen _ Bloomers 2 for qoLtiatrons sateen. dounle seat louble elastic' knee. * Al high shades. S 69c Creepers 2 for Chambray _and pegey cloth. Solid color or white tops. open sides or bottoms. Sizes 1 to 3. 2—69c Santos Table Covers Pretty patterns, full size serviceable covers. Special, Dollar Day. 1