Evening Star Newspaper, January 10, 1921, Page 17

4 THE EVENING STAR. WONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1921, oy Woodmard & Wathrop ' Brief Foreign News Dispatches Close 5:30 P.M. Valentines, Valentine Post Cards, Valentine Place - Cards, Valentine Tally Cards Package of Materials for Making Lace Valentines. A Good Towel Reduced to 25¢ This is the Boott Mills Absorbent Paris Report of Election Returns Show Seats Lost by Extreme Right and Left—Smuts May Lead in South Africa. 1t is an all-round satisfactory drying towel that wears splendidly. Hun- dreds of our patrons are using it because they like it—and it gives entire satisfaction. Linen Section, Second floor. Open 9 AM. New York—WASHINGTON—Paris Stationery Section, First floor. PARIS, January 10.—Complete re-)has few superiors in England and turns from Sunday's elections to the French senate show gains for the center, or moderate parties, both the extreme right and the left losing seats. The conservatives of the right clected three senators as against their present representation of eight. while the radicals elected forty-three as compared with their present fifty- four senators. “he results for the ninety-eight scats contested were as follows: servatjves, 3; republicans, bzbbbbz servative, three; republicans, thi forty - three; republican socialist eleven. The returns from two dis- tricts, those of the Reunion and| Gaudeloupe islands, have not vet been. _ received. Two Parties Fail Completely. The unified socialist party and the communist party failed to elect al! single candidate. The elections,in which one-third of the senate seats were filled. strength- encd the position of the government, according to the KEcho de Paris, alll members of the ministry. with the ekception of Henri Ricard. minister of agriculture. being elected. He will probably be replaced in the cabimet. j celebration none in Canada.” ! Paris Burgiaries Heavy. PARIS—Twenty-four million francs in cash and securities and .ten mil- lion francs’ worth of merchandise and | valuables, half of which were re- covered by the police, were the total amount obtained in Paris through! burglaries, thefts and swindles oy | criminals during 1920, according to official figures made public by police headquarters. The ministry of finance | alone lost 3,220,000 francs through! swindles and forgeries. Plans Bill of Lading. MONTREAL—Appointment of com- mittees to draft a bill of lading Similar to the form now used in the United| States featured the annual business| meeting of the Dominion Marine As- sociation, in session here. The com- | mittees will report at the annual meet- | ing of the Lake Carriers’ Association to bte held in Detroit January 18. Del- | egates from Cleveland, representing the Lake Carriers’ Association, at- tended. Spanish Warship Aground. SANTIAGO—The Spanish- warship | Espana, of 15.000 tons, on which the Spanish_delegation to the Magellan | voyaged to Chile, is| Georges Levgues, president of the ministry, will proba be interpel- lated this weck relative to the dis-! rmament of Germany and other ques- | tions of foreign policy, but his adher- | ents are confident the chamber will postpone debate until after M. Ley-; Zues meets David Lloyd George, Bri\-i 1 I ish prime minister. on January 19, and thus give M. Leygues the free hand he will require on that occasion. Strength Unimpaired. 1 Unbiased public opinion seems in-| clined to azree that the Kovernment's sirength has not been impaired, bul a few ultra-moderate organs, such as| the Figaro, maintain the elections show a tendency toward the right. The majority of newspapers here con- Sider that the loss of five seats by the conservatives and nine by the radicals cannot be taken as indicating any| modification in politics, one way or{ another. The center of gravity con-| tinues to be held by the left and cen- +ter, where M. Leygues finds most of his support. The newly formed communist party | placed ten senatorial candidates in| the fleld, but all were defeated. i Forecast. | tor wen. Jan' Christian Smuts, premior of the Union of South Africa, in the elections soon | 10 be held there is forecast in a news- p.per dispatch received here. When the elections were held last March, fully 100,000 voters, for the most part residents of rural sections, | remained away from the polls, but the issues in the present campaign ake being clearly defined, and the dis- patch declares the vote will be much heavier than it was last spring. Sir Lazarus Fleteher Dies. | LONDON—Sir Lazarus Fletcher. the scientist, died. He was born March 3. 1854. He had written extensively on natural science, his works includ- ing crystallographical, physical and| mineralogical subjects. i | ! LIMA—Confirmation has been re- ceived here of the report that Jose| Maria Escalier has renounced his can- | didacy for President of Boli His aground in the Guif of Ancud, Puerto Montt. advices to the ministry | of interior say. The Chilean cruiser ! smeralda is proceeding (o the scene. The Espana is not believed to be in| immediate danger. Warns Immigrants. { ROME.—The socialist newspaper Avanti published unsigned corre- spondence from Guayaquil, Ecuador, | discouraging immigration thither of persons desiring to join the colony organized by Col. Accorsi for the cultivation of tobacco. It is declared | that the immigrants will suffer and | perhaps die because the rainy season i from January to June turns the ter- | ritory to be cultivated into swamps. i causing fatal diseases. .It is de-! clared that the brigandage. Which is unchecked by the police, also makes ' life in that territory unsafe. German Minister Named. Peru.—Hans Paul von Hum- | boldt-Dachroeder, appointed German minister to Peru in September last. has presented his credentials. i LIM Vinits Caproni Works. MJILAN.—Rolandi Ricei, the new Ttalfan ambassador to the United States, visited the Capfoni airplane works at Sesto Calende, at the south- ern end of Lake Maggoire, accom- panied by Deputy Grassi and F. Quat- trone, Italian financial representative in the United States. They expressed much admiration for a new airplane capable of carrying thirty persons on a 500-mile flight which is almost ready for its first trial. MONTREAL.—Mme. Beatrice La Palme, widely known Canadian grand opera soprano, iz dead at her home here. She was born in Beloeil. Quebec, forty years ago. Mme. La Palme sang in Covent Garden, London: Opera Comique, Paris, and also in the United States. Agreement In Cloned. TOKIO.—Japan and China, accord- ing to mewspaper reports, have con- clided an aereement closing the inci- dent at Nikolajlevsk, Siberia, last Men’s Pure Silk Socks Down to Still Lower Price Levels We first announced reductions in Men’s Wear last autumn —and on our own quality stock. Now we announce another lowering of prices on Men's Pure Silk Socks in all grades, and vou will be quick to see what an advantage in price this brings to you. Practically all our stock of silk socks is— Reduced an Additional 15 to 33% Per Cent Men’s Finest All-silk Clocked Socks.” Reduced to $4 pair. Men’s Clocked Silk Socks, lisle toes, soles and heels. Reduced to $3 pair. i " Men’s Clocked Silk Socks, splendid quality.. Reduced to $2 pair. Men’s Plain Black All-silk Socks. Reduced to $2.50 pair. > Men’s Plain Black Silk Socks. Reduced to $2 pair. Men’s Silk Socks. Reduced to $1.50 pair. Men’s Silk Socks. Reduced to $1 pair. Men’s Interwoven Silk Socks. Reduced to:75c pair. Men’s Holeproof Siik Socks. Reduced to 75¢ pair. Men’s Interwoven Lisle Socks, Men’s fiolefi;oof Lisle Socks. Reduced to 40c pair. Men's Store, First floor. [he January Sale of Wi A Direct Import from St. Gall, Switzerland Brings crisp, new Organdies, all of which are in the “cylinder” finish, meaning permanency after washing. They will be exceedingly fashionable this coming season, and we suggest selection new. FIRST—Are andies in five 2.00 yard. = SECOND—Striped and Checked Or- gandies, in the neat checked and striped patterns familiar in the old-fashioned dimities. Attractively priced, $1.25 yard. THIRD—Plain Organdies in better qual- ities than usual; exceptionally fine weaves. Priced $1.25 and $150 yard. : Two Desirable Items in English Nainsook Which has long been recognized for its superior finish. *1Q-yard Piece, $3.95 12-yard Piece, $4.50 White Goods Bection, Second floor. the Shadow-white Or- entirely new designs. ————————r——— Mercerized Irish Table Damask Down to $1.50 yard Full 7o-inch width, in beautiful pat- terns. Napkins to match, size 22x22 inches, $5 dozen. A value that has not been obtainable in years. Linen Section, Second floor. er Furniture Is All the More Welcome Because of Its Unexpectedness THERE IS A SAVING OF FROM 10 TO 33% PER CENT Betty Wales Has Designed for the First Time Dresses For the Junior Miss These new dresses have been especially created because of the many demands made upon the Betty Wales dressmakers for dresses for the junior,miss. These first arrivals are fashioned of t finest taffeta, serge and tricotine They are distinctive and unusual in de- sign, rich in colorful embroideries and other novel, trimmings, and display the charm and loveliness characteristic of Betty \Wales Dresses. in an even more youthful and original manner. Three of the models are illustrated. Misses Section, Fourth floor. Modish Silk Dresses | spri v] varship fired withdrawal leaves Bautista smedmi’j};"’"f;p‘,;::;;“fi':mfi: e the only remaining candidate for the | o%, Japancss, SURECE CURS ans. e {which several hunared Japanese were reported to have been killed. e (ncrease s Swxtnx. | Chinese government and also the offi- PEKING—The 10 per cent increase!cers of the warship, the newspapers 1a the customs surtax, announced for|say, will apologize and China will You and all women are vitally interested in making the home attractive. You want to get all the beauty, refinement, good taste and distinction that is possible out of it. Wicker Furniture will ‘help you do just that. - It is being admirably used as an entirety for rooms, sun for Maternity Wear Charming styles, beautiful materials # _VALENCIA, Spain —Salvador Munoz tie benefit of famine sufferers, will | .become effective on February 15. in- stead of January 16 as originally planned. the finance ministry an- nounces. The change in dates was| made at the request of the foreign le-| gations. i Enforce Ship Regulations. MADRID—The Spanish authorities ! are exacting the strictest compliance with the regulations governing the transport of emigrants from Spanish | ports.. Penalties have been inflicted upon the owners of the steamer Liger for maltreatment of passengers and on the owners of the steamer Samara for neglecting to carry nurses to at- tend emigrants. Labor Man Howled Down. QLONDON.—John Robert Clynes, u-l ‘bor member of parliament for Man- chester, former food controller and president _of the National Union of General Workers, was howled down while attempting to address a meet- ! ing of the unempioyed at Camberwell. I Hle was obliged to desist, a large sec- tion of the audience shouting: *“We want revoluti We want soviets!” King Is Seventy-Six Years Old. BERN, Switzerland—Former King Ludwig III of Bavaria on Friday cel- ebrated his seventy-sixth birthday in the sanatorium at Wildenwart Castle, in Bavaria. Attacked by Syndicalints. Perez, the civil governor, was at- tacked while returning home from the theater by a_group of twelve syndi- calists, who fired fifty revolver shots :into his carriage. Two bullets pierced the cushion upon which the governor wa ing. but he escaped unscathed. A cyclist, a policeman and a boy pe- destrian were injured by the shots. The assailants escaped. Four Miners' Bodies Found. JAEN, Spain.—Four bodies of min- ers who were imprisoned by a fire in ghe lower ‘galleries of a pit in the| ocarloina coal fields, near here. Thursday, were brought to the sur- face by rescue parties. It is virtually certain that all twenty-three of the miners who were entrapped are dead. The miners in neighboring pits have declared a strike as a protest against * working conditions in the mines. SPFURT, Prussian xony.—A con- erable store of arms and munitions s discovered here. Two arrests ere made Azree om Joint Comminnaries. STOCKHOLM.—A milita and economic convention between the Russian and Ukrainian soviet repub- Jics was signed at Moscow December 2%, says a dispatch to the Dagens Nyheter, from Helsingfors. The con- vention provides that the two states hall have joint commissaries for fonal defense. foreign affairs, finance. commerce and labor and communications < Twelve Drowned From Launch. MELBOURNE.—A motor launch with eighty excursionists aboard sank in Hopkins river at Warrnambool Vie- toria. Twelve presons were drowned. Jokm B. Crezier Dies. LONDON.—John _Beattie Crozier. pay 30,000 yen as compensation to the families of the Japanese killed. Opnened. Ratom W CONSTANTINOPLE, ki, it is reported, have decided not to take any hostile action against Geor- gia. as they are able to carry on their foreign trade through Batum. They also consider that they indirectly con- | trol Georgia, as that country is ab- solutely dependent upon Batum for oil, and this economic weapon is deemed adequate to protect bolshevik interests. i FRENCH WITHDRAWING UNDER TURKISH ATTACKS { Heavy Fighting Is Now in rrog-l ress Near Aintab—Preparations I for Counter Attack. | i CONSTANTINOPLE, January 8.—! The Turks are reported to have made several attacks In an attempt to regain Aintab and the French are said to be withdrawing to stronger positions pre- paratory to a counter attack. Mean- while heavy fighting is in progress. A Constantinople dispatch of Decem- ber 10 said the French had obtained a foothold in Aintab. All the American relief workers in the town were safe, it was added. Moncow Opposition. BATUM, Transcaucasia, January 8.— | M. Divani, the Armenian soviet delegate | {o'the Turkisn-Armenian peace confer- | ence at Alexandropol, has gone to An- gora to notify the Turkieh nationalists that it is reported the Moscow govern- ment_will withdraw its aid if* the na- tionalists come to an agreement with the Constantinople government in their pending negotiations. The bolshevik mission at Angora is making_efforts to nullify the negotia- tions. Part of a group of 200 bolshevik officers already has reached Angora for training with the nationalists and na- tionalnst officers are on their way to Moscow to begin one years military training with the soviet forces. e ADMITS SUICIDE PACT. NORFOLK. Va., January 10.—Mrs. Victor Wallam, eighteen years old, formerly of Philadelphia, who, with her husband, formerly a petty officer on the presidential yacht Mayflower, was found unconscious several weeas ago from deep knife wounds, told Portsmouth police that she had used the weapon on herself in a suicide agreement, and that Wallam had then turned the knife upon himself. Fear of separation led to the act, she claimed. Both will recover. physician, philosopher. historian and political economist. died in London Saturday. He was born in Canada in 1347, He was educated at Galt Gram- mer School and Toronto University. His published works include: “The Religion of the Future;” “Civilization and Progress” (translated into Jap- anese); “History of Intellectual De- velopment,” and “Sociology Applied to Pactical Politics” Dr. Crozier was granted two civil list pensions, each r life. by the British government. e was a strong protectionist and started ‘the campaign against the free trade policy of Engiand by his @rticles in the “Fortnightly Review. ©f him it has been said: “As a writer on philosophy and ltters be porches, etc. Others are finding it just what thiey need to brighten up this or that corner, lend airiness and ‘lightness to a somber room. 5 _ Look at your home now, consider it in térms of better surroundings, then inspect the Wicker Furniture in this sale and note how much it has been reduced. You will be sure to realize the fine values represented. and Rockers, in frosted brown upholstered ' in tapestry. base, upholstered back. frosted owmrnSnieh nf';«‘ pring 'rost ywn finish, ta lry spring neat cushion. Reduced to $49. Attractive and Comfowable Reed Fiber Chair or Rocker, frosted brown n apestry seat cushion on spring to $37. et t’:im Ceair 1n frosted brown nish, try covered spring sea Cashion. " eduoed to $33.80, Frosted Brown Reed Fiber Chair, upholstered in pretty cretonne. Re- duced to $25. Frosted Brown Armchair or Bocker. good tapestry seat cushion uphoistered_back, also comes in Vight "brown Snish. Reduced to Comfortable High-back Reed Arm- chair, tapeatry seat cushion aad up- holstered back. spring we- tion, finished in light brown. duoed to Ioows, Beed Fiber Wog Rocke, i magasine_rack, tapeay sat Reduoed to $42.50. Rrown Reed Fiber Chair or Rocker, with magasine pocket, good tapestry rnshion, spring seat ‘comstruction. Reduced to 18. Fiber Side-chair, brown IIIYII;:' m $12.50, frosted brown finish. Reduced to $13.50. Reed_Side-chair, with cane weat. Boduced to $8.60. B m_Reed Fiber Bide-chair with cane seat. Reduced to ¥1.50. Natural *““Reed Craft” Armahair, Ligh grade, no cushions. Eeduced to N “Reed_Craft” 6-foot Set- ";\..;:dl:}*d to $90, Chair to match. Feduoed to $59.50. .d Day Beds, light brown fin- l‘hfl.*iv"n" t!lfil[olhm"i:: " Redu = s .t.. ‘fi frosted brown finish, reduced to $125. > Separate Settees. 6-foot length, in reed fl;:?elld reed. light brown and frosted brown finish. with _spring seat and tapestry upholstering, re- oeea "t 305, 10000, $75. $30, $100 aad $130, Natural Willow Chaise Lounges. Reduoed to $33 and $36 eaca.. - Nat: ‘Willow Chairs. Reduced 0 $150. $11.00, $14, $18.95, $14.00, $15 to $20.50 e N’ Wille Settees. Reduced «'-;:fiw 5075, $36.60, $AR.50 and Natural Willow Rockers. Reduced to $1178, 15, $18.25, $17.78, $90.60 to $778. Desks Reed fiber desk, brown finish, ‘re- auced to W38, 1t tive Reed _desk, in_light brow, reduced to §30,68; in frosted brown finish, reduced to $38.56. - Handsome light brown Reed desk, reduced to . _Frosted brows, duced to $39, and in old ivory finish, Teduced to $30. Natural willow desk, $26.50. Natural willow magazine table, re- duced to #18. ; reduced to Light Brown Reed Suite, reduced to $125; spring seat construction; tapestry loose seat cushions. A third has been taken off a-wonderfully good-looking, artistic shaped 9-piece suite of fine reed, finished in putty enamel with green and black trimmings. Upholstered in imported cretonne in harmonizing colors. Spring seat construction. Suite consists of large settee, large armchair and rocker, small rocker and chair, chaise lounge, table with plate glass top, table lamp and floor lamp—1/; less than former price—now $689.75. A most attractive 7-piece, high-grade reed suite in frosted brown finish, consists of a large settee, chaise lounge, center table with plate glass top, arm rocker and armchair, table lamp and floor lamp. Spring seat construc- tion, seat cushions and backs richly upholstered in imported cretonne. Re- duction of 1;—is now priced $437.50. g - An 8-picce decorated suite of “Reed Craft” furniture is finished in antique blue with a touch of mulberry. This suite consists of a deep-seated, 6-foot settee, large armchair and large chair with magazine pocket, a 3-piece chaise lounge, handsome oblong table with plate glass top and table lamp. Suite cushioned with pillow style cushions of fine imported cretonne. of Ys—now priced $550. ¢ Reduction Y 3 A N ' Light Brown Reed-Fiber Suite, upholstered in a good grade of tapestry. Reduced to $135. A 6-piece suite of fine French willow, finished in brown and blue shadow effects, consists of large' cettee, 2 armchairs, 2 rockers and 40-inch table. Seating pieces attractively cushioned. This suite is closely woven, is dur- able, substantial and good looking. Reduction of s—now priced $378.50. A 3-piece suite of reed in light brown finish, consists of 6-foot settee, armchair and arm rocker. Spring seat construction, fine tapestry loose cushions, upholstered back. An attractively shaped suite. Reduced to $147.50. A 3-piece reed fiber suite, in dark brown finish, consists of 6-foot settee, armchair and rocker. Spring cushions on spring base, upholstered back, fine grade tapestry, suitable suite for living room or library. Reduced to $2 Three-piéce suite, of reed in frosted brown finish, consists of 5-foot set- tee, armchair and arm rocker. Cane seats and backs. Reduced to $9750. Three-piece split reed suite, in light brown finish, consists of 6-foot set- tee, armchair and arm racker. Spring seat construction, loose cushions and upholstered backs of fine tapestry. Reduced to $110. Three-piece suite, of frosted brown reed fiber, consists of 6-foot scttee, armchair and arm rocker, upholstered backs and seat cushions of imported cretonne. Reduced to $127.50." . Three-pi¢ce handsome reed fiber suite, for library or living room, in wing style, consists of settee, chair and rocker with wide arms and pocket, in frosted brown finish. Spring seat construction, loose cushions and uphol- stered backs of fine grade tapestry. Reduced to $195. Also in light brown finish at $16S. A very pretty suite of seven pieces in reed is finished in blue and gold, two-toned shadow effect, with blue.and gold striped velvet seat cushions. Suite consists of 4-foot settee, armchair, arm rocker, small chair and small rocker, desk and desk chair. Reduction of ¥4—now priced $311. Wicker Furniture Section; Fifth floor. Breakfast Sets Rrown Reed Fiber, consisting of table and four chairs which fit snugly under the table. ~May be used for dining room and also for has 42-inch oak Frosted Brown Fiber Set, consists of four chairs and 42-inch oak top table. Reduced to $62.50. Light Brown Reed Fiber Set, con- sists_of four chairs and 45-inch ok top table. Reduced to $72.50. Frosted Rrown Hapdsome Reed Fiber Sets, consisting of four chairs and_ 43-inch oak top table. Reduoed to $97.50. Brown Reed or Cream Shellac Reed Set, consists_of four chairs and 42- inch table. Reduced to $55. Library and Living Room Tables Frosted Brown Reed Library Table, size 26x42. Reduced to $35. Frosted Brown Davenport Table. it 2 drawers, size 2166, Roduced Frosted Brown Reed Davenport Table, size 18x72. Reduced to $33. Frosted Brown Table, round with plate glass top. Reduced to $50. Light Brown Reed Table, size 18x42. Reduced to $24. Light Brown Oval Reed Table, size Red: 22128, luced to $17.50. Reed Fiber Table, with osk top, size 23%,x28. Reduced to $14.50. Round Reed Table. in _frosted brown finish, 30-inch size. Reduced ame in light brown $22.50. s finish, Redtoed to $19.50. Round Reed Fiber Table, size 26 inch. Reduoed to $8.50. Round Brown Reed Stand, size 16 inches. Reduced to $7.59. Half Round Brown Reed End Daveaport Table. Reduced to $13.50. Reed Table, in frosted brown fin- ish, size 30x54 inch. Reduced to $47.50. Round Natural Willow Table, with plate glass top, size 42 inch. Re- duced to $66.50. Round Natural Willow Table. 27- inch size, Reduced to $8.75; 30-inch size. Beduced to $10.75. Natural Willow Table, sise, 20x30. Reduced to $16.75. Tea Garts Attractive reed tes cart, brown, reduced to $33.50. brown finish, reduced te $25. light Frosted Fumed reed and cane tea cart. Reduced to $25. Light brown reed fiber tea cart, reduced to $19.50. Cream shellac fin’ ish, reduced to $19.50. Lamps Reed table and floor lam, 3 in brown or old ivory finish. ’l"l:l': Tamps Teduoed to 98,80, 1. HIET5. Tloor Tampa teduved1a Sorve and exceptional becomingness are combined in these maternity dresses, fashioned of georgette crepe, crepe de chine, satin and Japanese silk, in navy, brown and black. The models are va- ried, in panel, overskirt, tunic and coat effects, and a smart Russian blouse model is beautifully beaded in an at- tractive design, while some have vest effects, collar and cuffs of georgette crepe or embroidered organdie in con- trasting colors, and others are trimmed with soft folds, hemstitched tucks, silk embroidery and fancy buttons. Reasonably Priced, $24.75 to $59 A Full Line of Lane Bryant Maternity Corsets and Brassieres Maternity Section, Fourth floor. An English Importation - Wool Washable and Unshrinkable Flannels With the idea of bringing the price of high-grade Wash Flannels to a proper basis, and at the same time (g]gwmg our patrons as good a fabric as skill can pro- uce, We Have Imported Direct From The Atlas Works, England And at today’s lower market value, a complete assort- ment of Unshrinkable Wash Flannels. The largest single use for these flannels is for infants’ apparel, but they are also largely used for men’s and women’s shirts and pajamas as well as for wrappers. Merino Twill—In white and eighteen beautiful stripes. $125 yard. The nearest quality in Imported Flannel to this grade of which we have any knowledge sells at $2 yard. Union Taffeta Flannel, $1.50 yard. Belgraria—An unshrinkable 100 per cent wool flannel that is the acme of flannel perfection. In twenty different styles, with a liberal selection of the styles most wanted for infants’ wear. $2.00 yard. Flannel Section, Second floor. “Cohasset” Sheets Priced Very Low for the January Sale Size 81x90 inches..........$1.40 Size 81x99 inches..........$1,55 You should buy generously when such sav- ings as these are possible. Bedwear Section, Second Floor.