Evening Star Newspaper, January 21, 1930, Page 21

WEST END GROLP TS JONES PLAN Bona Fide Residence for| \D. C. Commissioners Is Held Necessity. The West End Citizens' Assoclation, | meeting last n'pit at the Western | Presbyterian Church, went on record in | opposition to the bill proposed by Senator Jones of Washington, to liberal- | ize the law requiring a bona fide resi- | dence of three years in Washington of | candidates for Distriet Commissioner. T. T. Houston, who introduced the tesolution, declared that if the three- | year restriction were broadened it might result in “lame duck” politicians finding office as Commissioners here. The Jones bill would make appointees eligible who have lived or maintained an office in the District for three years, even though they may be qualified voters in other jurisdictions. Reason for Attitude. Mr. Houston asserted that only bona fide residents of the District could be expected best to serve the interests of the people, and that office seekers from other States could comply with the re- quirements of the Jones bill while living and voting elsewhere. The association further went on fecord requesting that an appeal be broadcast through the press to awake | public spirit in the matter of keeping sidewalks free of ice and snow. Up to Civie Pride. Speakers pointed out that the Dis- trict could not compel property owners to keep their sidewalks clear, but that the property owners themselves should volunteer the service as a matter of public pride. ‘The next meeting of the association will be held ‘at the headquarters of the Association of Oldest Inhabitants, Nine- teenth and H streets, it was announced after an invitation from the latter association had been presented to the meeting. 2 Am several new members enrolled last n% was Capt. Stott, commander ef No. 3 police precinet. - DECEMBER FOOD PRICES SHOW MINOR CHANGES Quotations in Washington Prac- tically Stationary, but 63 Per Cent Higher Than in 1913, Food prices in Washington were prac- tically stationary during the month ended December 15 last, the Labor De- partment announced yesterday. Wash- ington was one of 47 cities in the United States in which food prices de- creased Au;ilnc' ;Yal month. The aver- age cost period was 1 per cent in Wash- ington than during the previous month, and for the year period ended Decem- ber 15 was 1 per cent lower than for the year ended December 15, 1928, Optimists who say in the decreases 8 material reduction in food prices, however, were confronted with statistics showing that food prices in the Capital on December 15, 1929, were 63 per cent higher than the average food costs Bere in 1913. — " DEATH HELD ACGIDENT. Robert Shepherd, 80, colored, of 1862 Mintwood place, who died as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident at Eighteenth and S streets | Seymour, U. 8. N., January 10, was accidently kitled, s MRS. HELEN L. SEYMOUR, FORMER RESIDENT, DIES Native Washingtonian's Remains to Lie Beside Husband’s in Annapolis Cemetery. Mrs. Helen Leigh Seymour, 60 years old, native Washingtonian and a for- mer resident for many years, died of pneumonia in San Francisco yesterday. Mrs. Seymour left Washington about five years ago, moving to San Francisco to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. Helen Chew Karns, wife of Capt. F. D. Karns, U. S. N. Mrs. Seymour was twice married. Her first husband was the late Leon- ard C. Chew. After his death she was married to the late Capt. Isaac Knight who died several years ago while on duty at the Nor- folk Navy Yard. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Karns, and two brothers, Herbert Fair- fax Wallace, an official of the General Electric Co. in Boston, and Hamilton Stone Wallace of San Francisco. Following funeral services in San Prancisco, the body will be taken to Annapolis, Md., for burial in the Naval Cemetery beside the grave of Capt. Sey- mour. CONTEND FLORDA SEARCH ILLEGAL Blood-Stained Warrant Holds Center of Stage in Slaying of Dry Agents. By the Associated Press. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla, January 21.—Blood-stained search warrant took the center of the stage yesterday in the investigation into the slaying of ents here last Saturday night. "%Idlgh‘e.f the time element in the search warrant aul the entry of the agents into the residence of (kgg! ‘W. Moore was disputed by Federal - cials and Moore's attorney. The wasrant, found beside the body of Robert K. Moncure, one of the slain ts, bore the usual printed form 38", or night,” but it was declared that after examination it was found the E. , ibition admin- istrator for the ninth district, said the document was a daytime warrant, but he believed the agents were within their rights to search the Moore place. On the other hand, E. M. Baynes, at- torney for Moore, asserted that the entry was made illegally after nightfall. Police, who arrested Moore following the shooting, said they were first sum- moned to the place at 6:17 p.m. Satur- day night. The warrant was issued by United States Commissioner Earnst about § p.m. wmlanhdml officials, under the guidance of Tuttle, were conducting their own investigation into all angles of the case, it was planned to turn over all the e’vidcm:e to the State courts for rosecution. 2 Funeral services for Moncure and Patterson were held here yesterday. Both men left familles, who resided here with them while they were assigned to this section. Vs T COMEDY TO BE PRESENTED Young People of chr_llt Church to Give Play Thursday. A farce ", ‘”rh; Jonah.” will it Thutsday cvening. ‘Washin Pa; ay eve 3 at l:ao%ock, in the parish hall, 620 G street southeast. The proceeds will be turned over to the $2,000 fund being raised to help defray expenses e s S 1 g le el = iny in the Spring. A dance will Dry ‘Officials Blame Most Deaths From Drinking on Overindulgence. By the Associated Press. Prohibition officials today disagreed with statements by members of Con- gress that denaturants used in indus- trial alcohol were the cause of deaths among persons drinking it. Officials asserted deaths from drinking beverages made from diverted alcohol had as their cause alcoholic polsoning due to over- ald of Glasses to enjoy normal THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, IPOISONED LIQUOR CHARGES DISPUTED = ther T :flnm&r:mum:fnuymm ernment has no contrel over wood alco- hol plants which are supervised by officials and say that in cases Where deaths have occurred it generally is due to this concoction. More than a year ago, James M. Doran, prohibition commissioner, or- dered all poisons save wood aleohol used in denatusing industrial alcohol out of the formulas. He said today that only a small percentage of wood alcohol was new retained. Out of 47 denaturants u.s?dl tndf,hlo fi?flnl ulas wood llcul‘;t;l is employed in_only seven preparations, he added. .In alcohol removed from bond in the fiscal year 1929, 9,000,000 ons, said, had 10 r cent of wood slcohol and 42,000, fl!,'!\“'i..t‘!! 'noldlllcfihol. Sl “The small percentage of wood alco- hol used in denaturing formulas for industrial alcohol,” Doran sald, “is insufficient to cause the death of a person who tries to convert the indus- trial alcohol into a beverage. Before a person would die from the toxic effects he would have to.consume enpugh of the hevm’o to kill him through alcohol poisoning.” the majority of Jee Etz and See Better” ~ When Eyes Need Help Consult an Optometrist Few people have perfect eyesi ug;‘—nmny require the Glasses may be becoming as well as helpful:—it de- pends on whom you patronize. ‘We offer you services that only long experience and research can assure, Have your eyes examined every two years, in order to get best results. 1217 G St. N.W. 1217 G St. 1217 G Streets V" They said also thatoe Pederal Gov- | had 4 per | { D. C, TUESDAY, . JANUARY 21, BAL BOHEME COSTUME - PRIZES ARE ANNOUNCED Three Pieces of Art Are Chosen as Awards for Most Beautiful, Original and Amusing Garb. Three pieces of art have been chosen from among all the pieces submitted by members of the Arts Club to serve as Inspired by the Classic Furniture of Our Forefathers’ Time —Henderson Furniture duyli- cates its honesty of construc- tion, its fldelity of design. its beauty, and above all, its ser- viceability, f[Complete Suites and innu- merable Occasional Pieces provide ample selection for every home need. Our Showing of Handsome Occa- sional Chairs offers many suggestions to those desiring ifts suitable for Winter brides. JAMES B. HENDERSON « Fike Furniture, Laces, Upholstering, P-p:rlmu;iu. ‘Painting 1108 G Street |the following members of the club: 1l Values will impress you, for Hen- derson Prices Ave Notably Moderate. 1940. costume prizes at the Bal Boheme the night of January 27 at the Willard Hotel. They will be awarded to the wearer of the most beautiful, the most original and the most amusing costume worn among the many hundreds at the ball on that occasion. They are a painting by Mrs, Susan B. Chase, A sculpture by Miss Clara Hill and a lamp | by Mrs. Helen Tanquary Smith. The committee on awards comprises | | | Chairman, Carlton Van Valkenburg, 59.5 T District 7675 District 7676 phoncu ing * B-7 suumflm-mm.n-verk'mhum'fllmmw ecutive committes, and Mrs. Tulton |al Lewis, vice chairman of the ball. The | for this oces X on the awards| The Bal Langenback. is costumes from New | year. O 10 THOMAS FOOTER Pounder of Footer's Dye Works Footer Special—Founder’s Days Tues., Wed., Thars., Fri, Fifty-eighth Anniversary Sale—Jan. 21, 22, 23, 24 / 25% DISCOUNT/ On All Articles Brought to Our Stores / Free Delivery on Completion ‘This sale, in honor of our founder, is to demonstrate the Ity of Footer Cleaning and Dyeing, and to show you how we -mfi?‘"uu, hold to this original standard of service. The constant aim of Footer Service is to produce the highest quality of cleaning and dyeing, at moderate prices. 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