Evening Star Newspaper, January 6, 1921, Page 15

ASKSNEWPOWERS INBUILDING INQUIRY New York Committee:Urges U. S. to Aid Frosecution of Combinations. By the Associated Press. ALBANY, N. Y., January 6.—The Lockwood committee on housing, which has been investigating the broad subject of building operatigns as well as the housing problem, re- ported to the legislature yesterday that its work remains unfinished, and, in a resolution offered in both houses, asked that its powers be enlarged and its life-prolonged. In the senate the resolution was re- ferred to the finance committee, but | action was blocked in the assembly ! owing to the fact that it was sub- mitted out of the regular order of business. The additional powers requested by | Chairman Charles C. Lockwood in- | clude the right to extend immunity from prosecution to witnesses who testify before the committee, as well as the right t6 require the state superintendent of insurance and the state superintendent of banks to place all the data in their departments at the disposal of the committee. Seck Federal Assistance. The report requests the legislature to memorialize the federal govern- ment to assist in the prosecution of combinations that have been operating in restraint of trade. “Some of them.” the report stated, “can_be effectively prosecuted only the federal authorities, for the n that, while they operate within state. their activities also em- brace wide sections of the country outsi the state, and many of the witnesses whose testimony is re- quired to establish these crimes live without the jurisdiction. Prominent among these combinations are the Cement Manufacturers’ Association and its constftuent and related trade associations, the Steel: Fabricators® Association and its allied associa- tions, known as the National Erectors® Association and the Iron League of New York, and the so-called ‘White Lead Institute.” “The members composing these three combinations are understood to represent an aggregate invested cap- ital largely in excess of one billicn dollars, embracing every section of the United States. They are and have been openly and flagrantly operating in violation of law, but have thus far been practically immune from crim- inal action on the part of the fed- eral government because of the in- in Statistical Association. ETHELBERT STEWART. Ethelbert Stewart, United States commissioner of labor statistics, has been elected a fellow of the American Statistical Association, it was an- nounced today. The membership of the American Statistical Association consists of regular members, fellows, corporate members and honorary members. The constitution of the ~association re- quires that “fellows shall be stat isticians of established reputation elected by unanimous vote of the committee on fellows.” The number of fello membership of the not at any one time exceed 100 per- gons for the United Sta Mr. Stewart has been a member of the association for several years. action of the latter in enforcing the law.” Untermyer's Views. NEW YORK, January 6.—Samuel Untermyer expresses doubt that a “free hand” will be allowed William | Rand and Isador J. Kressel. appoint- ed by Attorney General Palmer as federal prosecutors of alleged viola- | tions of the Sherman anti-trust laws revealed here by the joint legislative committee investigating the “build- ing trust.” In a telegram to Senator Lockwood, chairman of the committee, Mr. Un- termyer, committee counsel, also said he feared that “when public interest subsides the tremendous influences | behind these offenderg will strangle” | federal prosecutions of them. Suks & Company | Pennsylvania Avenue—Seventh Street Boys’ Bargain Budget In the process of clearance—preparatory to taking the inventory which we do the last of January—we are more concerned in the clearing up of small lots than in what they bring in price. Tomorrow and Saturday we’ll offer two big » groups—really ridiculously reduced if it wasn’t for the purpose in view— At$Q.75 " Choice of . Crompton’s All-weather Corduroy Suits with khaki lining. ‘Wood Brown Corduroy Suits, with two pairs of full-lined pants. Fancy Cheviot Suits—some with one, others with two pairs of pants. Novelty Overcoats—Double-breasted, button to neck and belt v all around. Mackinaws—in the popular plaids; Norfolk style. Sizes in the above run up to 17 years. h A A%$;'1 2.75 —and the values included here range up to $20. Choice of Fancy Cheviot and Cassimere Suits, with one and two pairs of pants—some are ‘lie famous Right Posture. Overcoats—for school and dress; belt all around. Novelty Overcoats—in Chinchilla and Fancy Mixtures; but- ton to neck; belt all around. Mackinaws—convertible collars; in all the smart plaid com- binations. Separate Pants Fancy Cheviot Knee Pants—some knickerbocker, others straight cut; strongly sewed. Sizes 4 to 15 sl 48 Jears oo s . Boys’ Furnishings / Wool Golf Hose; in Heather mixtures; they are the sportive kind the boys want. Sizes 84 to 11. Re-. duced from $2:45 a pair.ci. .. oo e n Ry RS R Domet Slecpers; neat patterns; full cut; sizes Srom2stor EEiyears. o oarn Tl S e e Union Suits—small lots of one of the best fitting brands. Values up to $2.00.... iLloyd George has THE- EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 1921 Premier Lloyd George Takes Cue From President-Elect Harding on Thrift Appeal. NDON,‘ January 6. — Pr ova e adopted the exam- | o¢ ple of President-elect Harding of the United States and issued an appPeil |y to the public to practice thrift. 1}y have seen a very sound and sensibie appeal by the mewly elected Pres dent of the United States (0‘ V(-‘ American people for all-round econ”|op omy, and 1 make the same appeal to |jng. the people of this country.” Said the premier at a dinner of the Federa tion of British industries. Mr. Lloyd George warned his hear- ers that a period of at and in(‘\h; table depression was coming, and ¢ question was, he said, how (o shorten or to mitigate i evils. “Europe is standing in front of shop windows,” he went on ; wants to buy, but it is in rags and | its pockets are full of paper. In the ok there is a great story of men who reconstructed a broken city with a trowel in one hand and the and seri BERLIN, houses and restuurants, whes morality sin mine famil a shar our The o~ LABOR EXPERT HONORED. [URGES STRICT ECONOMY | CAMPAIGN AGAINST VICE. Ethelbert Stewart Elected Fellow | IF NATION IS TO RECOVER |catholic Bishops of Germany Tssue Pastoral to Parishioners. , 6.—The Catholie bishops ‘of Germany have issued a pastoral letter asking all parishion- krs to unite in a campaign agaipst ce. many January which is charged flouris cities, gome theaters, wed vicious dancing prev dresses and to their daughters against the dange “loose thinking and careless li bishops say public im ce the war has reached a point’ where it threatens to under- and the morale of | d urge the necessity of action and return to “old- | er and better standards.” The life D rea ly housed of all libraries, contains some of the rarest pts in ence n The bishops call par- ticular attention to the “immorality” moving picture | sand Greek it is | Transcaucasia, their clothing worn to | shreds, are “living like wild animals |in dens” and dying at the rate of | | writes | Relief | worker of West Philadelphia, Pa., in|the same pay as policemen. a report from the Black sea port re- to help do aws shameful modes” a library is the most | the Pitiable Plight of 6,000 Greeks. hes in refugees, at from thirty-five to fifty a day eers | Dr. W. E. Ramoo, a Near Fa: ceived here. that bids to become historic,” | already has repatriated | emigrated from the near east to Batum back to their homeland. manu- racks unfit for human b REFUGEES AT BATUM LIVE “LIKE ANIMALS IN DEN” Near East Relief Worker Reports NEW YORK, January 6.—Six thou- Batum, In what he calls “a tragic exodus | Rambo says the Greek government 20,000, who “The 6,000 are overcrowded in bar-| A . bitation. The preventlnz pneumonia. families have no privacy. Some are lying in bed day and night because they have no clothing to protect them from the cold or cover their naked- ness. Unless speedy relief comes to these people most of them will die Quring the winter. Already the rem- nants of the original refugees are in despair. “One of them said to me. ‘We are waiting for death’ Of 5.767 in this party in the beginning only about 2,400 remain—3,367 are dead. Another 4,000 are dead. Of the survivors 700 are i11.” s —_— Boston's policewomen are to receive 666 ool i a Prescription for Colds, Dr. onize Thrace, and that from 10,000 to 12,000 remain to be transported from | Fever and LaGrippe. s the most speedy remedy we know, no longer waiting for shipsi we are | party of 6,800 has 2,800 survivors— | | | Lasts All Season Fill the transmission on your car to- day with Ebonite and then forget it for the rest of the season. No matter how much you drive, Ebonite is always there %0 make the gear shifting easy and silent. No matter how hot the weather, Ebon- ite will not run thin. Pin your faith to Ebonite. Sold by garages, gasoline stations and accessory dealers in five and twenty-five pound cans. Ask for it by name. BAYERSON OIL WORKS Manufacturers, Erie, Pa. Peansyl: ia Petroleum Products Motor Otls, Greases EBONIT For Transmissions and Differentials In a sword in the other; but Kurope must set to work with both hands. “Let the government et the ex- ample to the nation 'S but let the nation set the mple to the government,” he urged. “The cabi- net has appointd a committee to cut down expenditure, and 1 suggest there should be a committee in every household to cut down expenditures. I know what will happen’ divorce some one shouted, and vbod, laughed. ch member of the fami { 1 George went on, “will want to || cut the expenses of the other. The vomen will cut down the cigar bill and the men the dress bill. That is what happens in the public expendi- ture. But it is essential, if the na- tion is to recover, that there should be rigid, ruthless economy for some time to come.” ——— According to one eminent scientist, || the temperature of the moon is below that of melting ice. A T i THE Hoffman Co.| CLEANERS and DYERS|| 12—STORES—12 Main Office, 740 12th St. N. W. , Plant, 1530 Pa. Ave. S, E. Phone M. 4724 PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE R —and the values included range up to $16.50. y wear; neat f:mcy patterns; ‘ ' Seventh golden oak or i frame, black or brown imi- tation Spanish leather cush- nd D Use Your Credit in This Importa Money-Saving January Streets N.W. January Clearance of Morris Chairs $23.75 Golden Oak Morris Chair, cushions. imitation leath $16.75 $46.75 Morris Chair, golden frame. velour or imitation leather cushions. oak or fumed oak $34.75 $56.75 Royal Easy Chai ons. $39.75 mahogany er ir, Guaranteed Coal Range $34-7 " Shelf Is Extra. No Added Cost for Credit Best cast-iron con- struction; nickel- China Case. $310.00 trimmed; has large value. Reduced firepot and oven and o i o comes tomplete with | ‘Ghe HUB FURNITU CO{ Open8 A.M.~Close at 6P.M. it Lot Soehe Sale! 1 January Clearance of This Four-Piece Suite, $319.75 | High-Grade Dining Room Suites Golden oak; consisting of Extension Table, Buffet with mirror and four cob- bler-seat Chairs to match. $99.50 value. Reduced to.. i | Golden Oak Six-Piece Dining Suite 645 i inch Table, inclosed Server and China Case. $475.00 value. Reduced to Mahogany Four-Piece Dining Suite Queen Anne period; of mahogany, beauti- fully carved; consisting of 60-inch Buffet, 48- $349:% Mahogany or American Walnut Suite Consisting of a 6-ft. 48-in.-top Exten- sion Table, Buffet with mirror, Server and 2192 Pictured Buffet, China Cabinet, Server and Exten- sion Table. $375 val- Reduced to...... ue. In choice American walnut, American Walnut Four-Piece Suite consisting of 3192 —— Water Power Washing Machine 212 A great aid to house- possible water pressure. No Added Cost for Credit i January Clearance of of solid oak—consisting | magazine Fumed fumed finish, manuscript racks lower shelf. | special value. | | $94.% Strongly built of oak, with drawer, and A very Oak Table of Chiffonier with mirror, Dresser with mirror and a 2-inch continuous post metal Bed $108 value. Reduced to ............ Chiffonier, Wood Bed and Toilet Table. Regular price, $219. Reduced to ... ...... High-Grade Bedroom Suites Three-Piece Bedroom Suite 69-2 - Four-Piece Bedroom Suite Ivory enamel finish; consisting of Dresser, $179.%5 with mirror, Chif- fonier, Vanity Table and Metal Bed fin- ished to match. $175 value. Reduced to... Four-Piece Bedroam Suite Mahogany finished; consisting of Dresser 51395 Walnut or old and Mary period; top Dresser, bow-foot bed, Vanity Dresser and Chifforette. $470 value. Reduced to.. ivory consisting Four-Piece Suite (Pictured) finish; William of 48-inch- 3795 $1.49 $1.35 95¢ | Reed ivursery Chair $9.55 with tray a ished. Oil odors; bu: y 8 hours Natural finish, | strongly made and nicely’ fin- This Heater 3449 Guaranteed safe and free from objec- tionable one gallon of wooden ttached; Automatic Couch Bed 2 Full size when open—easy to operate and complete with couch pad. Guaranteed sanitary metal frame. Re- duced in the January Clearance to > rns on account. Guaran- teed Coal Heater Nickel 10 trimmed; an economical heat- er in many ways; complete with pipe and elbow. FREE | A dainty Dinner Set with every pur- chase of furniture amounting to $100 or more—cash or charge nt