Evening Star Newspaper, January 21, 1921, Page 3

-THE - EVENING ' STAR, FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1921 . Unions Firm in Rejecting Cuts; | Abe Martin Says: In the House and Senate 25 cents a pound midland on ware house receipts, would enable the grow- ers to meet cost of production and bring relief to the business world, Martin Amarous, a cotton producer of I Marietta, Ga., told the House banking and currency committee yesterday. Brief Telegraphic News of U.S. | 7 // 7 Investigation of the purchase by the ‘War, Navy and Post Office depart- Cotton growers, he said, are not get- states, however, went through prac-|ting within 20 cents a pound of the tically unteuched. cost of production at the present mar- ket prices. man of the legion’s military affairs | committee, indorsed the necessity for reducing estimates requested by the War Department, but said appropria- | tions and policy were “inextricably | tied together” and that economiies | should be effected “keeping in mind that the preservation of aur potential | military strength as developed during | the war ional asset of incal- | culable value. Pl I Wanted Houses | We have demand for all classes residential and busi- ness properties. to Sell ey il A Chicago Buildmg Trades Council Insists on Keeping Present $1.25 Hour Scale—Stills on Maryland Farm—Jobless Besiege Mayor. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, January 21.—In a pre- Pared statement made public today by the Chicago Building Trades Council reasons are set forth why the thirty- two unions affiliated with the council voted not to accept any reductions in their present wage scales within the next three years. It was decided to insist on continuation of the present $1.25 an hour wage for union building Wworkers at a meeting of their busi- mness agents yesterday. President Thomas S. Kearney of the building trades councjl said prior to the war 80,000 workmen in Chicago Were members of unions affiliated With the council. Now the number « has been reduced to 50,000, with only 40 per cent of them employed, and a large number have entered other lines ments of fourteen German airplanes at a total cost of $300,000 was asked in & resolution introduced by Repre- sentative Madden, republican, Illinois. Three of the planes uged by the Post Office Department, Mr. Madden charg- ed, were destroyed by fire due to faulty construction, and three fiyers killed. The deal was closed, he charged, when there was a surplus f‘! lAmcrlc n-built planes on the mar- et. Opposition to hasty reduction of | Recount of votes in 1.289 of Michigan's | ?rm}yas)nr:&r‘irm(mn[s ‘\rns ex?rxv:seir;\‘ | 32 precincts, accomplished when the | Y ican Legion before the House military | 1a¥'s work of the Senate privileges and the Semate foreign relations commiltee. | committce. They said ill-advised Te- |clections commitice ended last night, was announced that Acting Secre- | {renchment would jeopardize the %e- | gave - P & tary Davis of the State Department bad | curity of the country by “disrupting | Sove Henry Ford a net gain of 1924 been requested to appear before thefthe development of its military | VOtes over Senator Newberry in their committee at that time. policy.” | senatorial contest. Senator Newberry's | Wade H. Hayes, New York, chair- | plurality was about 7.500. ] D.J. KAUFMAN'S MAN’S STORES We Give the Values and Get the Business Phone or mail us full de= scription of your property. Harry Wardman 1430 K Street N.W. Phone Main 4190 Further information regarding pro- rosals before the international commu- nications conference affecting _cables centering on the Japanese-controlled Island of Jap will be sought Tuesday by UL S Y into ome of the boy's eyes and he may lose the sight of the optic. Adoption Dby Congress of the joint resolution introduced by Representa- tive Lee, democrat, Georgia, direct- ing the Federal Reserve Board to per- | mit their member banks to male loans to cotton farmers on a basis of ! NOURISHMENT is Nature’s first aid to the body in times of weakness, Scott's Emuision unsurpassed in purity Rural Education Discussed. DAYTONA, Fla.—Discussions progress in rural education and of plans for still greater advancement | will mark the three-day session of |the Citizens' Educational Conference | of the Southeast, which was opened here last night. An address was made by Dr. J. L. McBrien of the !l:)urei.u of education, Washington, . C. _ Limitation of House of Representa- tives membership to 330, by consti- tutional amendment, was proposed in a resolution introduced today by Sen- ator Gore, democrat, Oklahoma. The measure was referred to the judiciary committee. 616 17th St.; South of Pa. Ave. Ku-Klux Organizer Dies. UNION, S, C.—Former Sheriff James Gideon Long of Union county, said to have been the first man in ‘his state to organize the Ku-Klux ;(lzm in reconstruction days, is dead ere. Luxury - surrounded Washington- lans, ‘“seemingly = without visible means of support,” have aroused the suspicion of Representative Welty, democrat, Ohlo. He introduced a bill to require registration of lobbyists, saying the city was filled with this unexplainable leisure class. The Welty proposal also sought in- formation as"to who recommends fed- Miss Tawney Apple got a lovely purple celluloid hand mir- Plane Wrecked in Fall. Ve Ve M. i vhicl J RS 3 5 0 R of work more remunerative. LicaooN: G —an alrplane, tn which | or with her initials on fer eraliTEes foy nonnalion JIs oI and goodness, is FT ]r coxfimmm z _“ r %Y}lg‘*3ds Ve, ::;:‘::‘i‘ng*“msmzs; Gitms, codic o Coan e mto'r Congmress iBneny Poe ot =l H S AR }IRI DA S resentatives ot the Sontk Goustrof 2eP”| Pottery, near here. The officers es-| Eli Shoots dropped in on his ) mitting nominations. that seldom fails. : i E E E ] caped serious injury, but the plane is wrecked. After extended debate, during which attempts were made to strike out many of its items, the House passed the annual Indian appropriation bill yesterday. This is the sixth of the fourteen supply measures to be sent to the Senate this session. As report- ed to the House, the bill carried ap- proximately $12,000,000. A number of sections providing funds for general work among In- dian tribes were stricken out on the ground that they were not authoried ! | by law. Appropriations for various G. S. ole neighbors yisterday, after a Scott & Bowne, Bloomfield, N. J. absence o’ ten. years an’ he has’n ———ALSO MAKERS OF- changed a bit 'cept he kin walk straight. l.“nlns Copyright National Newspaper Service. eral assembly adopted a resolution urg- ing the House of Representatives of Congress to pass legislation to complete the much-desired Muscle Shoals plant, that farmers may be benefited in pro- curing nitrates. Dr; Finlay Consecrated Bishop. COYUMBIA, S. C.—With seven bish- ©Ps pirticipajing in the ceremonie: ’ forty clergyman attending, Rev. man 3. Finlay, D. D., was consecrated bisho:» coadjutor of the Episcopal dio- €ese of South Carolina. Famous Painting Not Found. NEW YORK.—Search of the steam- ship Mongolia, which docked here, failed to reveal Rembrandt’s landscape, “After N —oat the Big Man’s Stores—every man is out to save the money, and it’s nothing for us now to crowd three days’ ordinary business into a day— for the call of Reliable Merchandise at these honestly reduced prices is not to be resisted. D. J. KAUFMAN. Moonshiners Battle Officers. KNOXVILLE, Tenn.—In a battle be- tween federal prohibition agents, a deputy United States marshal and Claiborne county officers on one side and a gang of alleged selective draft evaders and moonshiners on the oppo- site side, more than one hundred shots were fired, when the officers and gang met in a rugged and isolated section seventeen miles from Tazewell. (Tablets or Granules) For INDIGESTIOEE 3 anniversary with an elaborate dinner given in her honor and attended by thirty guests. This is the GREAT HALF-PRICE SALE Give Up Lunches for Starving. EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Noonday lunches will be eliminated every oth- er day by 1,400 high school students of Evansville until $500 is raised for the starving children of Europe. Virginia Dry Law Upheld. RICHMOND, Va.—Contention that the eighteenth amendment to the federal constitution supersedes the Virginia pro- $1,000 CASH $80 Monthly the Thunderstorm,” which was reported | hibition law, rendering it null and void, — Th M S to have been stolen in Hamburg and |failed when the Virginia supreme court R AT DR T e tescence of INCLUDES INTEREST N | th t start d all the Janua Sales ghiped on the vessel to the United | of appeals, in the case of Edward Allen | 1,6 senate adopted 4 house concurrent oy o and Lighted \ at starte. ry ths. ;‘%mm e Sommonwealth, upheld the| resolution inviting Col. Henry Wat- T]n']ft 18 Home Until 8 O’Clock P.M. Daily f M i C l th. Barge and Crew Lost. News In sentoncing the accused under | Lorson of Kentucky to address 't . O iens othing Texas legislature. In bringing up the rseolution, Senator Bailey said Texas needs some one like Col. Watterson “to tell us how to return to old-time democracy and regain some of the states’ rights we lost during the war.” e e e e WANTED Houses and Business Property We have an unlimited demand for property. Let us sell yours. The F. H. Smith Co., 815 15th St. N.W. M. 6464 RCICKLAND, Me.—The coast guard | the state statute. cutter Ossipee Teturned here after a vain thres-day hunt for the missing barge Waccamaw. A rocket sighted early Wednesday morning was the only possi- ble dlue obtained to the course taken by the Yarge. The signal was not repeated. The ‘Waccamaw, with three men aboard, broke adrift from her tow early Monday + morhing near Cape Elizabeth lightship. 709 to 737 PRINCETON Ownership The buying of the Home is ‘the most important under- taking the family indulges in, and should be studied with care accordingly. Have us submit a list of “Good Buys” for your con- sideration. Every chance that it will contain the ideal home proposition for you. It Is Much Easier to Buy a Home Than Nine Out of Ten People Think. Our list contains' all sorts of houses at all sorts of prices and on all sorts of terms—and our time is yours to show you any you wish to see. Methodist Educators Meet. NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The thirty-fifth annual conference of financial directors and commissioners of the Christian edu- cation movement of the Southern Meth- odist Church, will be held in Memphis, February 2-3, to perfect organization of the Ena.ncm department of the move- ‘menf and Overcoats .*20:-2 and Overcoats .*22:5 and Overcoats .2 72 and Overcoats .*30-Y $65 Suits and Overcoats B $75 Suits and Overcoats .$3 == Wflr the Price of One! o [ ; NO CHARGE FOR ALTERATIONS ALL HATS AND CAPS HALF PRICE $40 Suits $45 Suits $55 Suits $60 Suits 7222222227, 2 ZZ 72 Vould Standardize Edueation. ps) IT.—Superintendents of schools of b dozen leading cities of the east and middle west have closed a two-day con- 1 ice here on standardization of edu- ‘s tional methods. Find Stills on Maryland Farm. CUMBERLAND, Md.—Revenue men }pmmd two alleged stills on the farm d Killed by Brother-in-Law. ORANGEBURG, S. C.—Erskine Hall, twenty-five, was shot and killed by hig brother-in-law, John F. Sawyer, at Sawyerdale, twenty miles from here, according to reports. Hall and his wife quarreled, according to state- ments, and she fled to the home of her brother for protection, followed by Hall with a shotgun. Sawyer met Hall at the door and in the fight that followed killed him with a pistol. Army Truck Driver Convicted. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.—Corp. Ru- dolph Brooks, stationed at Fort Ogle- thorpe, was convicted of manslaugh- ter, in criminal court here, and given an'indeterminate sentence of one to five vears for causing the death of Myrtle Van Hoosen, nine-year-old girl, and Mrs. Florence Martain, an aged woman, whom he ran down with an Army truck. Observes 100th Birthday. UNION, 8. C.—Mrs. Susan Kirby ot Union celebrated her 103th birthday James Miller at Wellersburg, just orth of Mount Savage, but did not ar- Test Miller, who escaped. Primary Law Is Opposed. i LANSING, Mich.—A bill to repeal the idential primary law in Michigan Mras introduced in the legislature. The ] ry has been in use in this state uring the last two presidential elections d called forth much criticism last rear. A bill to repeal it was defeated @t the last session of the legislature. Jobless Besiege Mayor. REVERE, Mass.—Besieged by job- Jezs, who begin to gather: about city ball steps regardless of the sharp weuther of the last few days, Mayor Thomas A. Noone has practically turned his office into an employment “burean. He announced that the muaicipal resources in furnishing ‘Work had reached their limits. Other cltes in the state Will be asked to al{ in solving the unemployment Problem. _ % Z Keady to lviove In Open and Lighted Until 8 O’Clock P.M. DAILY H.R. Howenstein Co. 1314 F St. NW. or 7th and H N.E. WANTED % Office of Graeme T.Smallwood | 727-729 14th St. Main 5070 { _Hela tn Burning of Wite. A ABERDEEN, Miss. — William A. 2:““. planter, who was arrested on a warrant charging him with SINCE” , er in connection with the burn- . i c . S—\ - \ 5 A v ?::;fh 1.;1‘5 b::a;:;kw:?u?ilw;:‘i ; i ) N §§ This means every Hat and Cap in the store caring, -and was release ¢ \ ©1 $2,500 bond to await the action % N INCLUDING STETSONS the M t d jury. < N ; s ; ; .h:::O:! w—‘:::; Z::u e 4 SO Speclal for One WCCIK at $12.50 WAREHOUSB \\ Every hat made cspeciallx for us—'beamllg our own label— : mum:imiuhm—rne city council ELexvinus towmandimust el . IS \ e and all this season’s ls\Ity elg = ; Fosointion urging the state leSisiature i OMFORT is on sale this week. The Kahler N\ No Exceptions o Reservations } %o enact a daylight saving law. electricity: garage space. Modern Last_Shoe, usually $16.50, is offered at We have several clients \ . ’ .00 : ] 2 Tmmediate Fosmcasion $12.50. And this shoe is to your foot what a Whorantl srar horsest LIt \§ $8 Stetson Derbies . . . . . 4== . ( h‘gfi?fifi:{ :}‘3%;13}:;:?:.0{%‘3 . fsogél.lkyon w‘l;"o e B A your proposition is right i\\ $&.00 i n police court for giving : N - 5 e I \ $10 Stetson Soft Hats . . . . = The Well-Spring of - \ $0R.00 7% | Watch Repairiog Experts | |||~ Comfort $12 Stetson Soft Hats . . . . ‘62 —If that watch 18 out of order, bring it to ws and we will put it in perfect condition. =~ |E, G, HINES, 921 F st. n.w. o=|CASEY IS O. K. ° The boues of the foot form a wonderful system of arches and plers, arranged to bear the greatest weight with the least strain. If wrongty made The F. H. Smith Co., 815 15th St. N.W. M. 6464 $9.38 $4.75 Soft and Stiff Hats . . . hoes fail to support the cen- —When he repatrs the roof er the plumb- trat arch, but throw undue g \ 5S f H 3 ¢ i $).88 ot Sevutore on the baD of the ST | N $5.75SoftHats . . . . . ¢ = CAS 2207 14¢h ST. N.W. foot, the arch flattens and = = & As80- Phones Col. 155 and 1331. misery results. = N = 88 CLAFLIN OPTICAL CO, | ||| & =ater smos provents £ OWNA REAL £\ $7.75 Velour Hats . . . . - 3388 Amber end Colored G | this. Between the flexible = HOME g §\§ = g = ! leathers of its sole is a = N WANTED—A VANLOAD OF HOUSEHOLD = i i \ - 88 " N SCRAPING AND for Philadelphia or New Y “gecret spring” of hand-forg- Immediate possession of =|N - . . - ™ ““1' %fl:fic‘ E‘f;z‘:m:- s "“;‘Efig"‘:‘;‘? 235;‘}.@?;.-;‘ "(;):f"fig;' o8, tempered steel. This aup- four and five-room apart- = § $ 1 1 .75 Velour H atst == o) s e = : 3 . - : i ports the arch, yet unlike ments in N ; CLAFLIN FOR EYEGLASSEA The Adams Imprcss rigid arch supports, it per- THE SAVOY § WIS TOE GESTIEWONEN S TEAGUE| o i enter ber mer m Sy milalrrseiaction o0 e T o e \ $£7.50 = . ' a literally “puts n at Gi N 2 = = graigens bomemade loarsy 130 2% w Bt | THE SERVICE SHOP Seaaae® Wl o §\ $3.00Caps . . . . . . . ¢ e less than one- - Better Heat—Lower Bcno_fl?m BYRON S. ADAMS, FiiyTues, Eahler Shoes are just as thehc:st ofa :-ou;e,lmg.;er:ze § $71.75 ; Let me install a HOT-WATER NG | PAPERING — PAINTING. A ABELMAN, good looking as they are cash payments. Balance like N " [ " [ = - I ° TR o phie PRICES are DOWN | secraug any puanintet, Ericaini | (§ S0 " rey on = pair, =gt Tachung o expesed B $350Caps - ° T T L T . o JMMEDIATR ATTENTION, 1 the perfected details of our N . ROOF TROUBLE? P prasentativel lon preme \ $9.00 BT, tromble_Fumace trowhie—Call ises daily at one o'clock. t\? 36.00 Caps == . \ e LT, . e, L e eamio = o FIANOS FOE RENT—WE HAVE X CHOITH Cot i and odd corners; any sise and ehape eelestion of grands and uprights. Rent s rporation F— 5 OB, 10 & ViettolsaFrogent. Toad COMFORT SHOES 910 Evans Building All $2.50, $3.00 and $3.50 WINTER UNION SUITS 5195 3 for $5.65 Regular and stout, 34 to 50 1,000 Perfect Quality SHIRTS $ 3 for $350 Made to sell for $2. Sizes 137 to 18. Only 6 to a customer gu sensible vfl;‘ Bedell’s Factory, €18 B st. n.w. Main 3621, REAL ESTATE MEN AND OWNERS, TAKE -oum——why‘ put on new roof when old one is Jeaking? Let us put it oo with ‘Roofing Cement. We guarantee years. Slag roofs. ten years. Phone Linc. Clark & Parkhurst, Distributors, 1314 IMPORTANT Fiye FERGUSON STOVES and FURNA ROOFING o5 R. E. FERGUSON Ine, 1174 ath st Phane Novth ¥1ama, §0U GAN_BAVE 1F YOU TRY= Building Amockition takes care oprs HOME ings, from $1 & month Main 8415 e e e e DR P. KAHLER & Sons 603-15th St NWnarss: WashDC. New York address 15W.44BS¢. ( \ \ N LN P, R . care of your say. e i DISTINCTIVE Although we bave been told bave one of ‘the Drettiost and Liemany that we glass establishments 1n th It Happened to Bumpus- Will It Happen to You? Dr. Bumpus (that is not his name) came to Washing- ton seventeen years ago to take a Government job. A man in a bank advised him not to buy a home then, because—(you put this part of the story in). He is still paying a landlord rent. Wake Up! Buy a Home Now This Is Still the United States of America! Shannon & Luchs Rea! Estate Information Service Simce 1908 ave this system. Franklin 7286, (GAPTTOL 'GABOLINE STATION Ist and Marsland ave s.w. Foot_of tol_Grounds. ipped to Give You —quick service in turning out SPECIAL MILLWORK, Sash, etc. Fair prices. BOARD f» stock. Barker Inc, ‘Tel. M. 1348, ave—1517 Th ot o TR 2026 Allen St. N.W. Just Bouth of Biltmore When the warm spring sun has provement. Politeness, courtesy study are a few of the reasons growth. Let Us Demonstrate to Becker Paint and Gla ¥t 1239 Wisconsin av W 204 Intensive or_our rapid 007 0 ss Co,, Broken Lots $1.25 Heavy Ribbed SHIRTS AND DRAWERS 6325 All $2.29 Flannelette NIGHT- sumrs 12 All Sizes, 15 to 19 Money’s Worth or Money Back The Best Printing All the Time. 1210-1212 D St. N.W. The Shade Shop Boncies, 830 13th St. e You Can Save Money on Window Shades.Hc:& hom irectly Rock Creek Park and overlooking that beautiful valley which lies below the Connecticut Avenue Bridge. 1200