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MAY HAVE COLORED BEACHiNVIRGINIA Col. Sherrill Proposes Bath ing Park Near Rosslyn End of Bridge. TIDAL BASIN IS BARRED Secretary Weeks Says He Would Move Present One if He Had Authority. ll Secretary Weeks approves a rec ommendation made by L.ieut. Col. Sherrill, In charge of public buildings and grounds, a bathing beach for the exclusive use <jf the colored people of the District will be es tablished on the government reserva tion at Rosslyn, Va. The original plan of locating the beach at the east end of t oiunibia island opposite the Arling ton experimental farm has been aban doned. Protest against the selection of that site was made by a committee or colored citizens because of its in accessibility at present. The commit tee suggested that the bcai-h be lo eated on the west side of the Tidal Rasln, opposite the present public bathing beach. War Department ofll cials opposed any further encroach ments of that character on the Tidal Rasim Secretary Weeks is said to na\e expressed the opinion that the basin is not a suitable place for pub lic bathing because of the impurity of the water there ami that he would order the removal of the existing bathing beach to the open river, if he had the authority. After a thorough study of the sit uation Col. Sherrill reported in favor of locating the colored bathing beach In the river at the base of the bluff of the Rosslyn reservation, just east of the Virginia approach to the new Georgetown bridge. It is represented tnat this beach slopes gradually into deep water and can be sanded and provided with bathhouses and other facilities within the limits of the congressional appropriation of $25.- 000, Secretary Weeks today said he had the matter under consideration but would not take final action until ho had heard from the colored people directly interested. Although the site proposed is In Virginia, it is under federal jurisdic tion and near the proposed terminus of the Capital Traction car’ line across the Georgetown bridge. OPERATIC STAR SINGS FOR LOCAL KIWANIANS To an audience that filled the large ballroom of the City Club. Miss Sue Harvard. Metropolitan Opera star, gave her twice-postponed recital to members of the Kiwanls Club last night. The popular solo soprano, who is the only honorary woman member of International Kiwanlg, having gained her distinction by always generously • ontrlbuting her voice at large af fairs of the organization, was wel comed as only Kiwanians can greet their favorites, and. after singing, personally met all merfibers of the club at an improratu reception. During the intermission Claude W. Owen, president of the local -club, made a brief address of welcome to ihe artiste, and explained that only sickness had prevented her appear ance when shedulcd to sing for the club before. Miss Harvard’s program was divided into four parts, and covered a wide range. Including many of the great] masters. Her rendition of "Thou Art the Night Wind." dedicated to her toy Harvey Gaul, won much applause. The singer was forced to respond to many encores, and when, at the end. she sang “Annie Laurie" and "Coming Home,” the plaudits of her auditors were deafening. Miss Ethel Watson Usher was at the piano. JOHN HICKMAN DYING. Veteran Attache of Capitol Barber Shop Friend of Many Statesmen. John Hickman, who for fifty-seven years has served in the Capitol barber shop, is dying. Senators have heard of his serious illness with grief, for H’ckman, more than eighty years old, was the friend as well as servitor of many of them. Until a few years ago he shaved and clipped them. He knew their weaknesses as well as their strong points. During the civil war he accompanied the congressional committee which visited Gen. Grant at Petersburg. His anecdotes of the public men he knew In the past have frequently amused the senators of these later days. When John beame too feeble to wield the razor on the senatorial chin he was assigned to minor duties around the barber shop. MpHr GoinMcDAiFiofl^^^B EVENING DRESS IS SLIGHTED, SAY FASHION EXPERTS By the Associated Press. ST. LOUIS, Mo., January 24. — Stricter adherence on the part of Americans to evening clothes was urged by speakers at the forty- > third arinual convention of the Merchant Tailors’ Designers’ As sociation, which opened here to day, O- C. Tyler, chairman of the fashion committee, declared the average American man’s tendency to neglect changing from the tux edo to the full -dress leaves the impression that he has less regard for his feminine companion than has the average. Englishman. “Tuxedo or dinner clothes are all right for card parties and din ners, but for balls or other evening functions they are taboo,” Mr. Ty ler said. Comfort, softness and grace will characterize the everyday custom clothes to be designed this year, as a result of popular demand, continued Tyler, who added that the form-fitting suit is going fast; coats will have longer waist lines and lit close over the hips, while trousers will be fuller, although not peg top. Representatives from Canada, Mexico and every state In the country are attending the conven tion, which continues through Fri day, SENATOR LAYS PRICE . INCMTOTARIFF Overcoats to Cost $5 to $lO More in Fall, Walsh Declares—Smoot Defends Law. Prediction that overcoats would cost from $5 to 110 more each next fall and an assertion that the Fordney-McCum ber tariff bill was responsible for in creased prices of woolen and worsted goods were made in the Senate yester day afternoon by Senator Walsh of Massachusetts, democrat. Senator Smoot of Utah, republican, re plied, declaring that increased prices of woolen was due to the Jump in prices of wool the world over and not to the tariff. Imputing responsibility to the repub licans, Senator Walsh asked Senator Smoot to arrange for an Investigation of the cloth price increases. Effect of the tariff law was argued between the republican and democratic side for an hour. Senator Walsh con tending that assertions of republican leaders that no increase in clothing costs would result were disproved and Sen ator Smoot declaring that "dire predic tions” of democrats of the effect of the bill had "fallen.” Senator Smoot pre sented figures to show that Imports had increased despite democratic predic tions of a "tariff wall" and Senator Glass, democrat. Virginia, replied that the period during which the law had been effective was too short for real comparison. MBS. BOSE FOBBES DIES. Mrs. Rose Forbes, wife of L. H. Forbes, died suddenly last night at her home, 1680 Irving street north west. She is survived by her husband and a daughter. Funeral services will be held at the residence tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will be in northern New York. Wonderful SALE! The Final Clean-Up Short Lines of Women s $5.95 to $8.50 Shoes at C A GAIN tom or row at our 7th and 9th ~ T" 1 en lots of many of this y&v I season’s most attrac / __ tive styles. Neafly all ■ sizes in combined lot. a | Wonderful values! V /T\ \ 1 * 2, 3 or 4 pairs for the \ usual price of one I* Overshoes • Women’s 4-buckle Arctics, $3.95 and $5.00. Plenty of them Women’s Fur-trimmed Moscow Boots* $4.50. here—best qualities Men’s High-cut Arctics, $2.75 to $5.00. at the right prices. Special values in Rubber Boots for men and boys. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, 1). C.. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1923, Yes, Bui Some One Told You. —By WEBSTER. ■- l-i i L I V-'MCKC Oo VCUTPihicTHC Snow 'ThcwCl is UACCrotiy * . Cutaway? ■ / V t’V C««.«fcs INN I *7|* {; > / ‘ EYEGLASSES -Jr *2M Properly Prescribed—Properly Fitted Citutr K 9 non Have our Expert Optometrist first UVer Od,WV give your eves an examination to dc reople Are termine whether or not you need Satisfied Users S !asses - Hhe finds that you do, he will of Our Glasses ft,?™" 1 ' SUperv!se ,heir makin S 3nd Jeweler, . Optician. 708 7th Street and 3123 M Street V WARMS HER FEET BEFORE OPEN FIRE; SHOE EXPLODES By the AmmliM Pr*M. •PARKERSBURG. W. Va., Janu ary 24.—1 t was cold ths other day when Mrs. Hugo Moats of Harrio vllle sat down before an open gas Are to warm her feet. A few minutes later she waa startled by an explosion which, she says, tore off the tip of one of her shoes. Her toes were so badly Injured that amputation was nec essary. Today Mrs. Moats filed suit In circuit court here for $5,000, charging that the manufacturer used celluloid instead of leather in the inner lining of the shoe tips. DISTRICT’S FIRST SNOW IS MELTING RAPIDLY Washington’s first snowstorm of the season promises to melt away under the steady raiirfall If the mer cury does not drop to the freezing point this evening. Following the system that was mapped out after the big storm of last January, the police notified the street cleaning department in the we sma’ hours of this morning that snow had begun to fall., T. L. Costlgan, superintendent of street cleaning, said a number of plows were sent out, but when the rain set in and the snow began to melt the plows were called in. The regular street cleaning force was then put to work opening gutters and basins, so that the fast-melting slush could find its way into the sowers, Washington now has a new law re quiring property owners or occupants to clear their sidewalks within the first eight hours of daylight after the snow stops falling. This gave residents until approximately 3 o’clock this afternoon to comply with the regulation. Hotel Roosevelt 16th, V & W Sts. Dining Room Now Open Breakfast 7:30 to 9:30 Luncheon 12:30 to 1:30 Dinner 6:00 to 8:00 Table d’Hote and a la Carte •ervice Music Every Evening DOLLAR DAY I SALE CONTINUED 1 | TOMORROW. SEE LAST NIGHT’S STAR, g | Pre-Inventory Sale!! Clearing Odds and Ends at Ridiculously Low Prices HARRY.,, I MvAuifmaN 11316 to 1324 *7th ST.. N.W. % I Extra Size Coats $1 0.95 \ That Formerly Sold Up to $25.00 A M i| Fop the stylish stout women. Made of all-wool materials in W a blue or black, braid or stitch trim, large collars and fully lined. w Sizes to 64. SB I Dresses and Skirts 1 | That Sold to $6.50 and s7.so—Now 9J Wonder values in women's and misses’ serge dresses, pretty * 3j buckles. Bilk cords and bulgarian braid trim. Sizes to 4”. Fine all-wool skirts of fancy plaids or stripes, plain black or gy Bj navy blue—pleated or plain. Size* to 38 waist measure. - j Charming Dresses I That Formerly Sold to $19.95 9 a About sixty-five dresses of serge, trjcotine and a few Poiret as twills, trimmed with silk floss, laces, buttons and fancy braids. K 3 Sizes to 40 only. j Small Lots Underpriced I I Will Surely Find Their Way Out of the Store I % S9c Women’s Heather Mixed Hose 44c $ $3.98 Babies’ Crib Comforts $2.39 |j * To SOc Fine Silk Ribbons 25c P § 25c Women’s Linen Handkerchiefs IS C I SOc Lace Door Panels 2 9c | | SOc Boys’ and Girls’ Ribbed Sport Socks 25c | | 69c Boys’ and Girls? Wool Sport Socks 44c | S $6 Colored Table Covers $3.85 | 39c yard-wide Flowered’ Flannelette 23c j| I 39c Fancy Striped Ticking 25c j| | ISc Dressmakers? Cambric 9c P |s2 Pattern Damask Tablecloth .$1.19 | | SI.SO Silk and Wool Women’s Hose. ... 74c I I 59c Silk Boudoir Caps 29c |j 1 19 c Yard-wide Pajama Checks 12Vac j| I 23c Yard-wide Percales .• 12 1 /' 2 c | | 20x20 Hemmed Diapers Dozen, SI.OO I I SOc Imported Dress Gingham 32c | ™ $! JiO Satin Striped Bloomers SI.OO “ I $1 Bungalow Dress Aprons.,.. 69c | | 39c Corset Covers 25c | I S9e Bloomers and Step-ins 39c | I 15 Men’s All-Wool A Sale of Oxfords I I Blue Serge Suits For Street on | I just be- and Dress ▼ < ***** $ I L"sl AtM Wear- 0“ | quick clear- ■ ■ ■ 111 yz ance. Sizes ■ IV B * g 40 and mostly 40 and 43. No alter- § 100 Boys’ Sweaters Another clean-•> <{>« nr* up of navy, !hl M 3 ! brown, ox f o rd, X 5 I w*!*! h 1 a _ Msny new ettrzctire models, in • H i i CO QC choice of patent, un or blecfc lezthere. g ! collar and two J 3/, Jj representing newsst styles. Ton will 3 l pockets. Sizes to] and low, medium and Cuban heels. I - 34. J AU slses. insuring a perfect fit. HARD COAL SHORTAGE LEAPS IQ 10,000 TONS Early January Slump in Beceipts, However, Hay Be Offset by This Week’s Record. Just when Washington house holders were beginning to congrat ulate themselves on the prospect of increased shipments of hard coal, the Public Utilities Commission today an nounced that the shortage in anthra cite Jumped from 5.000 to 10,000 tons during the week ending January 6. On December 30 the city was a little more than 5,000 tons shy of the allotted 60 per cent of last year’s con sumption. The District should re ceive 10,813 tons a week to keep within Its quota, but from December 30 to January 6 only 5,467 tons ar rived. The local commission is always about two weeks behind in its re ports from the Pennsylvania author ities. and it is believed that ship ments have increased substantially since January 6. For example, on Monday of this week 5,500 tons arrived, which was equivalent to a three-day supply. Yesterday 3,100 tons reached the city. This Information indicates that the record for this week may offset the slump in shipments early in January. A new textile fiber discovered by Sir Henry Weckham, the pioneer the plantation rubber industry, is claimed to possess qualities unsur passed by any other textile, being as strong as steel, bulk for bulk. I j “The King of Lubricants’ REXOUNE MOTOR OILS Give Perfect Lubrication in Coldest Weather SHERWOOD BROTHERS, Inc. Phone Lincoln 705 S USE BOTH! say dentists ~\ourgood sense this Complete Dental Treatment is scientifically correct TWO dental cleansers —two totally different cleansers are needed, say den- I tists. The Complete Dental Treatment I consists of a “paste” and a “liquid”, rr Tooth paste removes the ugly yellow film, uncovering the beautiful glistening- Tooth Pasts white enamel. Liquid Antiseptic puri -whuen teeth the crevices between teeth where LiquidAntissptic tooth brush cannot reach but where -theehs neat food particles lodge, ferment and form acids of decay.- Your teeth are not completely protected unless you are USING BOTH! I APARTMENTS IN THE ST. ALBANS Situated the south end of the Connecticut Avenue Bridge, overlooking beautiful Rock Creek valley. Apartments of Two, Three and Four Rooms with Bath and Balcony New building of fireproof construction. Modern equipment, with two electric elevators. For Reservations See MANAGER 9 On Premises I Shis year when I you qo «*» oLos Anqeles Jro the Rock Island the short interesting wag. the mild loco altitude wag There are many ways of reaching California. But for comfort, rest, scenery, good food, serv ice and a speedy journey none excels the Golden State Limited g V* .e. Comfort and Courtesy your traveling com (RM' p*' panions all the way. Throogh drawing-room compartment sleep ** 'TT *. ing cars to Los Angeles, San Diego and Santa Barbara. c** * Newest all-steel Pullmans—Club obeerration car—dining car meals "the best on wheels.” The Golden State Limited leaves Chicago via Rock Island Lines daily at 6:30 p. m. HmlmH From St Louis daily at JLO3 p. m. Golden State Limited * Fee compute information and descriptive booklets, call or writ* Geo. B. Farrow, Gea. Aft. Rock lalaad Liaea 1211 Cbeataal Street, Philadelphia. Pa. irZDD _ Announcing Special Reductions During Our j Yearly Fur Sale j Average Savings of on All Garments—Sable & Fisher Scarfs Included 1 , —1 5125 Natural Muskrat Coats now, SBS $l2O Kolinsky Marmot Coats now. SBO $l5O Marmot-trimmed Raccoon Coats, I now SIOO . $l5O Baltic Seal 45-in. Coats now, SIOO $250 Civet Cat 45-in. Coats now, $175 $275 Hudson Seal Coats now, $lB5 (Plain and Skunk Trimmed). S3OO Natural Raccoon Coat now, S2OO S4OO Fashionable Model Garments, one of a kind —Seal, Mole, Nutria Coats..now, S3OO SSOO Custom Models—Seal, Caracul and - Squirrel Coats now, $350 Short-hip-length Fur Coats, fashionable models in Nutria, Black, White and Brown Caracul, Seal Brown Poney, Mole-trimmed Squirrel, about | C y 3 price m. Jot & BIRD’S, 1415 G St. Opposite Keith’s. Supreme Furs. . TeL Frank. 5752 ~mmmmmemmmnmnmmnmmammmmmmmemniiSilSm—tiadtindtikititidtikiinmmdmnnn£±y 9