Evening Star Newspaper, February 1, 1931, Page 8

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+. A8 POLICE PRIVATE, 74, 1S RETIRED HERE Commissioners Also Place ~Two Others on Inactive List and Add Regular. $19.00 Enamel-Decorated 5-Pc. Breakfast Suite $12.95 For that cozy nook hege is a drop-leaf table and four spindle- back chairs prettily finished in enamel. ‘Well constructed for service. The table is large enough to serve the ordinary family. 50c a Week “-ancis Hughes, 74-year-old private at the elevewus precinct has been re- tired by the District Commissioners at his own request. At the Spring physical examination for all officers over 55 years old, Hughes passed with flying colors, but later decided that he would “take a little rest” after his 43 years in the department. Previous to that he had done a 3-year enlistment in the ‘Navy. He was given a pension of $100 per month. Other policemen retired at the same time were John J. Gier, harbor pre- cinct, and Willlam M. Gilfoyle, station clerk at the third precinct. Gier was retired on accoufit of age, at 63 years.| Gilfoyle was retired because of physical | disability. He is 52. Paul E. Daniels, an officer formerly | paid by the street car companies to| guard a railway crossing, was put on| the regular force as a radio operator. GRAND JURY TO HEAR | CORRUPTION CHARGES Head of Chicago Safety Committee to Be Called Following Pub- lished Accusations. Cogswell Chair Velour seat and back, walnut - fin- 4.75 ished frame...... 50c a Week By the Assoctated Press. CHICAGO, January 31.—The way was opened today for Albert R. Brunker, chairman of the Chicago Safety Committee, to appear in an effort to prove statements attributed | to him concerning corruption in| “high places” of Chicago. | Chiet Justice John P. McGoorty of | the Criminal Court decided last night to instruct the special grand Jury | investigating the alleged Politico- | Gangdom Alliance to issue a supoena | for Bunker who was quoted by the Boston Post as saying that 80 per cent of Chicago judges are criminals. | Other statements attributed to him | were that Al Capone has 6,000 cit; State and Federal officials on his pi roll and at the slayers of Alfred Lingle, Triune reporter, were being covered up. Replying to this, State’s attorney John A. Swanscn said: “My only answer to Mr. Brunker is I already have a man in the county jail indicted for the murder of Lingle.” His reference was to Leo V. Brothers, St. Louisian, who recently was arrested as the Kkiller. “I will direct the grand jury to issue a subpoena for Brunker and call' on him to substantiate the statement he is reported to have made in his Boston address,” Judge McGoorty sald. “If he has any such evidence the public is entitled to know about it and if he hasn’t the public is entitled to know % that he was just making a speech. “Chicago s suffered much from Cabinet Gas Range A gas range of guaranteed excellence, made with cabinet, oven and four- $24.7 5 burner top ....... $149 Jacquard Velour Bed-Davenport Suite $|8 Pedestal Base Table Dining Room Suite The Hub The Hub The ensemble as il trated consists of a ‘buff] Planning new farnish- Three pi illustrated, N 2 S e ings for the dining room? Once you have a suite like exaggerated and unwarranted state- ments régarding the integrity of its law enforcement officials. I know that the judiciary as a whole will welcome any evidence regarding the lack of integrity of any judge or other law enforcing official. It is now up to Brunker to prove his statements, if he delivers any Suite this in your home you'll wonder bed-davenport, club chair and how you ever got along before buct]ton-backd chair lupholstered 4 : §oie s ‘ and covered in velour. Con- }"‘thc‘“t it, especially if you live structed for comfort as well as in a small home or apartment. service. Easy Credit $5.00 Down—The HUB We suggest this new gen- uine walnut veneered suite as a group of uncommon excellence—in fact, it has no equal at the price. Liberal Credit china cabinet with draw server and six velour sd chairs. Construction gumwood, cabinet pied veneered in walnut. $5.00 Down Girls’ Friendly Society | At the Monday night meeting of the ny branch it was announced orovsky, august choirmaster of iphany ‘Church, will be the director of the Glee Club and all interested members and friends are invited to at- tend this class, which is held from 7 Gateleg Table $11:2 convenient type of table with drop leaves which when not in use may be pushed up close to the wall out of the way. Finished in ma- hogany. to 8 pm. Miss Harriet Bryant gave a talk on India. Miss Temple will give an 1illustrated lecture on madonnas at the February 2 meeting at 8:15 pm. ’ Resurrection members have elected Yo"“h s Bed Alice Pixton chairman, Annie i e it Sk Ty };A: n;eal bed for the little man of t ouse— secretary-treasurer. They will have a ; e monthly sale February 10 at the Resur- enamel _finish rection Chapel. Meetings are being in a variety of . held at Miss Rosa Frye's, 1381 F street colors. Com- t. plete with of $100 o choice of $23 Day-Bed Outfit Windsor - type 33-In. Cedar Chest Console Set 5 wood - finished 7.98 : $2.98 | neatar i Of genuine red cedar, roomy creton: » 0o ne - covered enough to take care of nu- bs:am o “the | pad and valance Table Lamp $1.98 A real artistic lamp with decorated base and Nativity members had a party at_the spring . Pote home of Mrs. Clyde Bell. Mrs. presided. Games were played and rizes won by Jeanette Willlams and na Johnson. The next meeting will be for business of associates and seniors in the guild room of the chapel. The regular monthly corporate communion {lo§onll members will be tomorrow at :30 am. ENTRY LISTS CLOSED PARIS, January 31 (#).—Only 19 countries had filed entries for the Eu- ropean zone Davis Cup competition with the French Tennis Federation when the list closed tonight. These may be aug- mented, however, by any entries post- marked before midnight, January 31. ‘There were 25 teams entered last year. 2001 16th Street Three Rooms, Kitchen and Bath Electrical Refrigeration Reasonable Rentals 50c a Week Now—A New 193] 50c a Week merous blanket: hall, nicely fin- | included ........ s and woolen L apparel. g any. Pl 50c a Week b|| Very Special! $119 Walnut Finished Bedroom Suite Large Chifforobe Included With This Suite Says: Pay This economically priced suite of four pieces consists of a chifforobe, vanity, wood bed ‘and dresser made of walnut- finished gumwood. Just the ensemble with which to furnish the spare room. Buy it on easy terms. $5.00 Down! The HUB RADIOLA (. 4 Including " Tubes and Tone Control | Baby Grand 7-Tube Radio ar $4.9.00 . TS L . i i TS s PLY = v i ! d Efficient and 5 - nomical. It's ALL a MATTER of TASTE But the parude of pala- table dishes which passes our chef’s critical serutiny has made it pleasure for those who “swear RS NN e S ol L B X A A powerful 7-tube screen TIETH 4 3 ; \ bet Zahwrried ' o % ; grid ‘set made by Philco. J i Y e \ 50c @ dinner. Walnut cabinet. Tubes extra. L) o i ® g : Delicious §-Course SUNDAY DINNER SI.SO Served in the Main Dining Room from 12 to 9 P. 2, R RO s e S AR RS AR AR NN ) 7th and D ! S TS SRRSARRIRNSSRINSY e i3 New RCA Radiola 42—A4 We offer you today one of the greatest values the radio full - powered, 7 -tube, industry has ever produced—the new RCA Radiola 42, at screen-grid radio in a trim, the almost unbelievable low price of $91.50, complete . . . with genuine RCA Radiotron tubes and the marvelous new tone color control which enables you to adiust tone to g suit your own taste. There is nothing else to buy! This The lowest priced console g the lowest priced console ever offered by RCA. Itisa in RCA history. real $135.00 value, complete! Come in and hear it today! XN 7 $98 Loose Cushion Living Room Suite The suite consists of a settee, button-back armchair and a low- back armchair to match. Spring L] edge and foundation add greatly e e Three pieces exactly like the illustration, upholstered and cov- ered in velour and fitted with loose spring-filled seat cushions. ! compact cabinet. Finished én beautiful walmt veneer. to.the comfort of each piece. Easy Terms F 4 $5.00"Qown—The HUB 5 O EX. l4th and K Sts.-N.W. -

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