Evening Star Newspaper, July 24, 1929, Page 18

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CALVERT ZONING HEARING[IUNTINIJEI]%"”" Street Districting Debate Fails to Materialize Be- fore Commission. t The threatened fight as to the zoning rom first to second commercial I’ i a show- A request for a ing of 1524 -rnmn Ifi'alt h'om resi- dentlll to first col to allow the ding of l: colored !\Inml plrlfl many years would be disturbed if the change were allowed. & request the THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, WED‘.\IESfiAY'. JULY 24, 1929. 522 47 OF 30 MURDERS % :25% N YEAR CLEARED UP:: Lieut. Edwards of Police De- partment Reveals Homicide Statistics. Of the 50 murders during the fiscal 3 have been nolle and 11 v been gnored by the'grand sury: 20-year urvm. a 25- yn;;enn -nd 1 hn not yet Two vnre tnund xumy of mln- u{h ere sent d to six a zlth mn r pectively, lnfl three WEI" tried and found not guilty. ‘The figures show that as to murder most of them resulted I’rom the use of & revolver, there be! |n¢ 8 murders 'ml thi ment 1929; 19, in 1928; 27, in 1927; 17, in 1.2' and 18, in 1935, The revolver was 1o hwed by the knife, which ‘was reeponaible. for four T ders, and then by miscellaneous other of Calvert street just east of the Cal- vert, Street Bridge lllled to materialize 1in| bates were one by Arthur Moses for a change in the zoning of the west side of Nigeteenth _street between M and tod imission S e he other requests that caused de- We do not claim to be the Cheapest Laundry and Dry Cleaning Establishment in the city BUT— We do claim to be the BEST. You are careful where you put your money— Why aren’t you equally careful where you put your CLOTHES? Didn’t they - cost MONEY? Don’t be penny-wise POUND foolish. Try any one 32 Stores— They are as safe as a BANK. Another requut for an increase in the height limit o p‘roperty at !W! to xm K .lt!oe! ‘where propose: height, from 90 m uo fufi ‘This change also was unopposed. feet and change the zoning from resi- dential to first commercial. The peti- tion was made by the Charles Tomp- Inc., but no statement was made n- | as to what it intended to do with the tinued to Septem property. ber of residents hld nppelrefl %o pro- test against the change. K street concerned the increase the rrested he [nnd )ur{n :‘l:h na scuon returned, flrlt, dmee 3 for murder in the second year 1929, all but three were cleared up | Implements and poisons. by arrests, of which there were 5¢, ac- cording to a statistical survey made by Lieut. L. I. H. Edwards, personnel of- ficer of the Police Department, made public today. !.veut Edwards’ nxures show that of year, with the knife leading, .n n 115. e been held for | with ted for murder in the | for ca: Beginning this month purchases made after 25th will appear on the follow- ing month's statement. Introducing a Luscious Variety of Sunshine Cookies Your Choice of Famous Flavors Neatly Boxed, Special, 1b A treat for the whole family! The most tempting array of cookies and cream-filled cookie sandwiches ever assembled in a single package. A full pound too, and every one a Sunsbme favorite, including such famous flavors as “Hydrox™ and “Afternoon Teas.” Main Alsle—Bireet Floor. Special Sale of 500 Pieces Girls’ Underwear 59¢ For less than you can make them! Mothers will find in this sale one-piece pajamas of crepe, 2 to 8 yrs.; slips and combinatoins of muslin, 410 14 yrs. All worthwhile values! Girls' Woar Shep—Feurth Floor Special Selling of SUMMER SILKS $1.39 »a. Silks for every Summer purpose— sports and dress ensembles, daytime frocks, lingerie—silks of quality! 40-In. Washable Flat Crepe 40.In. Printed Flat Crepe 32.In. Heavy Printed Shantung 32.In. Plain Rough Shantung 32.In. Stripe Crepe 32.In. Striped Broadcloth 32.In. Chinese Damask Siiks—Third Floor Special Selling of Printed Celanese Chiffon 85¢ Light and airy as a Summer breeze, this - washable celanese chiffon comes in lovely pat- terns on white and tinted grounds; 36 in. wide. ‘Wash Fabries—Third Fleer Cool Summe_r Sets With Ultra Smart Sun-Tan Backs $1.49 As brief and sports - like as the Summer Girl, with a back neckline - that matches her smart sun-tan dresses. White and flesh dim- ity; 34 to 40. ‘Underwear—Third Fleer ‘There were 16 mlmhullmm com- mmm dunng the year and 18 arrests. Assaults with dangerous weapons were committed 241 times durlnl the 152 cases, follwed by '.hc r:vclver ‘There were 20 arrests for as. sault to km -ml l‘l.ll'l the revolver led lrreln wer: mme of whlch 175 were rrying revolvers, for wryln knives and H for urryln‘ black. EIGHT BOYS MADE “ACES” Maj. Gen. Mason M. Patrick Pre- sents Awards at Meeting of Miniature Craft Body. Eight boys who have qualified as “aces” in the District of Columbia Model Aircraft League were awarded citations and gold nhr pins at & trick presided and made the awards. 'l'he boys wlnntn the awards are Ball, Herbert Dorsey, Donald lmee ©tho Willlams, Douglas Bruce, Everett Meeks, John Sullivan and Rob- ert Towles. An address on “High Lights of Avia- tion” was delivered at the meeting by a So-l;l. Sunéut bnm.lll; Regular 92.50 Vah - $1.28 torna. now, s Stripes lnd all- nvnr a McDEVlTT ..'.fil..'. 3, New Washable Chamois Gloves In Slip-on Styles $1.95 White chamois gloves —the smart women's favorite—for she wears them with every type frock to accent her sun- tanned arms. In the fashionable pull-on style that wrinkles so smartly about the wrist! Gleves—Street Fleor. Rengo Belt Corsetlettes Shape Smart Lines $5 Corsetlettes that have a most persuasive way of making the figure re- spond to the Princess line that will be the basis of Fall chic. Inner belt, dia- phragm control and bon- ing in back. Brocade and swami; 36 to 48. Ceorset Shop—Third Flser Smart New Missy Bags New Shapes and Colors $2.95 White kid, chenille, sporty printed silks, linen corday, in cunning en- velope and pouch shapes; fitted with purse and mirror. Handbags—Bireet Floor. Gladstoneand Club Bags Specially Priced $10 Mannish, English-look- ing bags of genuine boar grain cowhide; black or brown. The Gladstones have shirt flaps and many convenient packets. Lussage—Sireet Floor street is swelling | New York City. In the l'h‘ number of births here to from other cities led. ‘Walter Hinton, transatlantic| d Mruhmen ‘were served at the muun. by & committee headed by Mrs. BY MODEL AIR LEAGUE A. L. lrvln. l‘llfled b! Mrs. E. Clay- vis and Mrs. New York Births lount NEW YORK, July 24 (). — Main last 10 e has more than dou- . Superior maternity service and a Wardrobe Trunks & Hand L-“-'e the birth rate of | esire to have offspring recorded as New Yorkers are suggested by city au- thorities as reasons. LI land to relay over the radio the song of of the Thames. Attempts were recently mlfle in Eng- | the nightingale from the upper waters | AFE! From moths, fire, theft and water damage Our Entire Fine Stock is included in our J uly Sale LUGGAGE through our modern Rug Cleaning and Storage Serv- ice. While you're away this Summer—will you leave those irreplaceable Orien- tals to the destructive moth and the prowling thief, or INNGVAsien TIDIJNIK CD. Retail Heady Trunks, Hand 1020 Conmecticut Ave. N.W. Washington Other “Innovation” Stores in New York, P off all former prices y and Closet F-lml Denver & Hollywood 1314 G Street N. W. LANSBURGH & BRO 7th, 8th and E Sts.—FAMOUS FOR QUALITY SINCE 1860 —National 9800 French Room Hats Reduced Originally $5 $10 and §15 Think of being able to buy two or three French Room hats for the original cost of one! That's what. you can do tomorrow. Reproductions of the smartest French hats brought out this Summer— in baku, ballibuntal, straw, hair and felt. Miltinery Shop—Second Floor Washable Sports 10%.15% 25% CASTENS LEATHER GOODS water damage? Call Mr. Pyle Sanitary Carpet & Rug Cleaning Co. 106 Indiana Ave. N.W. 3257 3291 RO T B OO H H H “% to the danger of fire and H £ E 3 : H H = Have your Furs thoroughly renovated, worn edges repaired, newly lined and stored. Frocks--- Charming “Dressy” Frocks Offer You Ultra Smartness Plus Shrewd Economy Tomorrow $10 White and pastel crepe emphasizing suntan skine— sun backs, pleats, bows, and tucks tell the fashion story of the sports frocks. Capelets, bertha collars, tiers, and matching jackets add the * fashion right touches to day- time and evening frocks—of flat crepe, chiffon, printed crepe and navy georgette; 14 to 20, 36 to 48. Dress Shovs—Becond Floor Sketched Right: New sports frock of coral flat crepe, $10. Evening ensemble of printed chiffon, $10. Jr. Misses’ Frocks Crepe Feature Sun-Tan Backs $5.95 Where there's youth—there are sleeveless frocks with sun-tan backs—on the courts, handkerchief linen—at tea dances, flat crepe abloom with gay flowers! Sheer chiffons and polka dots with bertha collars, bows and cluster pleats—for more formal occasions. Summer colors, sizes 13 to 17. Junier Misses’ Shop—Becond Floor Grip-Tite Shoes Guard Against Foot Fatigue $7.50 The smart woman has learned that a great part of the drudgery and fatigue is caused by poor fitting shoes. So she chooses Grip Tites— fashion correct and scientifically built to keep feet normal, strong and healthy. Brown and black kid and patent leather straps, oxfords and instep ties. Others at $8.50. Shoe Shep—Second Floor

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