Evening Star Newspaper, February 14, 1921, Page 20

~ o~ A~ ————— - R 8 A A IV S A SRR |\ BIARRINA A Dt e e e e { DO SR i 20 - TOKI ARNY PLOT | ANED AT PRACE Visit to England Announced as Result of Effort to Prevent Wedding. By the Associated Press. | TOK February 13.—The an-| nouncad visit at an early date of the Japanese crown prince to England has behind it a “court intrigue.” < declared to form one of traordinary incidents in | history of the empire. ns have been made that| the visit abroad of Crown Prince Hirohito is due to intrigue within ihe court to bring about a cancella- tion of the betrothal of the ecrown | prince to the Princess Nagako. daughter of ( Prince Kuni. The house epartment has is-! sued an officia tement to the ef-| fect that “rumo; i concerning the engagement of the crown prince to Princess Nagako, but| nation should understand -hange whatsoever is contem- | Plated concerning the marriage con-, tract as already informally settled. Retirements Announced. i to removing doubts on the par(ho( the home department has is-} milar communication. _Thi tion adds that Baron Nal of the household, has | It is reported also | ice minister of the | ire. The making | ic the official communications Ras followed by a visit of Prince Kuni | eror and the empress. to annul the betrothal of the crown prince and Princess Nasako while | Hirohito is abroad was launched by Paron Nakamura, and that he is sup-| ported by Field Marshal Yamagata, | one of the elder statesmen. s According to the newspaper Nichi ! Nichi, Field Marshal Yamagata has| decided to retire from the presidency of the privy council and to give up Tis generalship as a result of the in- cident, holding himself responsible for the “grave affair.” Military Influence. ‘What the Japanese newspapers call an intrigue of the Choshu military clansmen to interfere with the mar- riage of the crown prince and the Satsuma princess threatens to bring ‘more into the open the long smolder- ing struggle between the extreme na- | tionalists, representing military in-} fluence, and the forces of progres- | sive liberalism. The exposure of the | alleged attempt of the army people ! to dominate the czurt follows charges made in the diet that two govern- | ments really exist in Japan—one in the war department and the other in the foreign office. | Not having been permitted freely | to discuss the situation, the newspa- pers appealed to the home depart- ment, demanding liberty of expres- sion, declaring this was necessary in order to allay the anxieties of the subjects of the emperor. Today's edition of the Asahi and yesterday's edition of the Yomi-Uri were sup- pressed. —_— WILL RECALL HOUSTON IN ALLIED LOANS INQUIRY Secretary Houston will be recalled | tomorrow by the Senate judiciary | committee for further examination in | regard to loans made to the allied | nations. The committee decided to- day to request Mr. Houston to bring Whatever papers he had relating to the. establishment of foreign credits, Joans made under existing agreements | and authority for each negotiation. Senators:cansidering Senator Reed's resolution” t& stop further payments to the allles, said they had been ad- vised by ecretary Houston that $40.- 000,000 was the maximum sum of fu- ture with@rawals in prospect from | the 375,000,000 balance under Treas- i} ury commitments. Opposition- has developed in the Senate against any legislation which would involve repudiation of pay- ments on loan agreements already in existence, on the broad ground of na- tional policy and homor. Sentiment was said to be general against mak- ing further loan commitments, but somé prominent Senate leaders were prepared to oppose legislation which would cut off funds promised the al- lies under existing obigations. —_— OLD RESIDENT DIES. Mrs. Katherine Riecks, a resident of the Capitol Hill section for many years. died Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dora C. Mehler, 13 5th street northeast. She was | seventy-seven vears old. Mrs. Riecks was born in Wurttem- burg, Germany. She sailed for this country in May, 1857, when the old sailing vessels ‘were 'still used for | transatlantic service. She had resided | at 13 5th street northeast all her mar- : ried life. i She is survived by four sons, H. William Riecks, George J. Riecks, Charles F. Riecks and Henry L. Riecks, and a daughter, Mrs. Dora C Mehler. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at her late residence. Interment was in Prospect Hill cemetery. household, Just what you'vc always wanted The Western Electric Dishwasher $130 Saves Kitchen Work Time Payments Can Be Arranged See Us for Electrical Appliances iMUDDIMAN: 4 1204 G St. 616 12th Se, b § VI Ivs From Muddiman's, It's Geed.'” ' Slip-Cover Fabrics Are Lower Priced leCH makes it possible for vou to get Furniture and Drapery Slip Covers at much less than has been possible during the past few years. You should place your orders without delay. Upholstery Section, Fifth floor. NG STAR., WASHINGTON, D. C, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1921. : Special Prices g SPECIAL:prices still prevail on P - 47 this work, and it is to your interest to place your orders at this time. An excellent showing / of suitable fabrics, both imported and domestic. All fabrics are at very much lower prices. Black and White Sports Apparel Comes Into Its Own Again HIS time in the form of smart skirts, sweaters and hats, in this striking com- bination, chic, youthful and becoming, which carries out the spring vogue for matching one’s sports clothes. Skirts, choose between varied pleated styles and the new circular effects, using satins, Creole Knit silks, flannels and other new woolens in large checks, blocked plaids and various striped combinations. Priced $12.50 to $25. Sweaters—in tuxedo style, may be of black fiber silk in block weave at $8.75; of black or white ribbed fiber silk with sash and patch pockets at $9; or of wool jersey, with long tuxedo collar, patch pockets fastened over with flap, and plain sleeves, finished with buttons, priced $7.50. Hats, use the favored fabrics and straws of the new mode in many delightful ways; combining a soft white silk crown with a brim of black velvet poppies with white centers, black and white striped milan braid has a crown of angora, canton crepe models with large bows and fringed sashes, and smart straw sailors in most interesting black and white combinations. Priced $12.50 to $35. ‘Women's Apparel Section, Third floor. Fascinating Springtime Hats Attractively Priced $15 to $22.50 N AN infinite variety of new springtime shapes, shiny cellophane and tagel braids, rough straws, faille silks, lisere braid, canton crepe, an- gora wool and ribbons of all varieties mark the approach of spring by their gorgeous colorings. There are soft crowns with large drooping brims, trimmed with French flowers . or fruit in brightest colors, softly clouded over with maline; small close-fitting hats with upturned brims, trimmed with fancy beads or pins; lovely ostrich feathers lend charm to the matron’s hat; and for the woman who prefers the all-black hat there are some unusually smart creations. Then, too, there are the sailors, smarter than ever in their new combinations of colored straws—altogether making the display most distinctive and interesting. Millinery Section, Third floor. AMERICA MONTH Buy a Book 2 Week The co-operative effort of book makers and book sellers for the month of February is centered on the general topic of AMERICA—OUR OWN COUNTRY. Two great Amer:- cans claim February as the month in which to celebrate the anniversary of their birth, viz, WASHINGTON and LINCOLN. The following books are also worth considering : ULYSSES S. GRANT, his Life and Character, by Hamlin Garland. Price, $4.00 MEMORIES OF THE WHITE HOUSE, by Col. W. H. Crook. whose personal reminiscences covers all presi- dents from Lincoln to Roosevelt. Many illustrations. Price, $1.50 ‘WASHINGTON, the City and Seat of Government, by Forbes Lindsay, beautiful photogravures. Price, $4.50 GLACIER NATIONAL PARK and its Treasures. Price, $2.00 For Younger Readers THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS, by J. F. Cooper. A story of colonial life in New York State. Price, $1.00 THE LAST OF THE PLAINSMEN, by Zane Grey. A thrilling tale of the days of the Hunter Scouts. Price, $1.00 INTO MEXICO WITH GEN. SCOTT, by E. L. Sabin.” A story of the War with Mexico in 1847. Price, $1.00 Book Section, Second floor. Gitls’ New Taffeta Frocks $15 to $39.50 PRINGTIME frocks, of crisp taffeta. in navy, brown, copen, French blue, rose and the new ap- ple green shade, are youthful and lovely, combin- ing unusually smart designs with bright colored em- broideries to complete their charm. - Some models have full gathered skirts trimmed with many ruffles, the French round neck and short sleeves, others are trimmed with frillings and colorful embroidery, while another charming style, illustrated, is made with an over- skirt, beautiful with eyelet embroidery in contrasting s h ades of brown and tan, and the tiny slit vest has a lace frill, fin- ished with a ribbon bow. Sizes 8 to 16 years. = Girls' Section, Fourth floor. Black Lace Net Special, $1.50 Yard An exceptionally desirable qual- ity for fashioning the Afternoon, Party and Evening Dresses, which now acknowledge lace as the most chic, Beautiful in quality and 40 inches wide. A rich black in Cracquele mesh with Chantilly patterns. Lace Bection, First floor. . Brassieres New Spring Models ANDEAUX and trimmed Bras- sieres are shown in Crepe de Chine and Jersey Silks, Satins and Laces. Brassieres for all occasions and for all purposes for which the garment is intended. There are strongly made con- finers for the stowt woman, of ma- terials such as treco, broche and heavy muslin; also Elastic Bust Confiners. Strapless evening gown, hand-embroidered brassieres trim- med with fine lace; Crepe de Chine and Jersey Silk Bandeaux ‘edged with a bit of fine narrow lace. Brassieres still in the bandeau style, but longer in line and made in more elaborate types, of lace and pink or white satin. The “Bandette” in lace or satin for the very slight figure. Practical every-day Brassieres for general wear; Brassieres with a garter attachment to be worn without a corset. Every corset needs its accom- panying Brassiere and we have almost an endless variety of these garments from which to select. Prices From 50c to $15 Corset Section, Third floor. Bandeaux for the handmade and New Wool Blankets An Unusual Value at $12.50 High Quality Full Size B, Plaid Wool Blankets. in rcfi::: and beautiful colors. 72x84 inches. Also White Wool Blankets, in pink and blue bordered design. Each blanket cut and bound separately with mohair “binding. They will be sold separately or in pairs. The extra length—90 inches —assures more satisfaction in usage. 3 $5.50 each; $11 pair Blanket Section, Second floor. Furniture Reupholstered at Upholstery Section, Fifth fieor. LINENS - Are Being Received The Trimmings For Spring Frocks T HESE trimmings will add the latest note of fashion fancy to the new spring frocks you are planning or contemplating. OR the past few months Linen supplies have been coming in from Continental Europe, in- cluding Belgium, Czecho-Slovakia and Germany. None, however, except at good high prices. This with a general lack of interest in the wholesale linen trade, due to the inability of the public to con- sume linen at the prices generally asked, has caused Wool and Silk Bandings, Persian colors. Jet and Spangled Bandings, all widths. Fancy Black Guimp, all widths. Tassels in black, colors, opal and jet. Linen Prices to be Lowered Jet Medallions, with and without pend- : to an absolutely fair level ants, in many shapes and sizes. Plain Linens, Handkerchief Linens, Crash Towels, Glass Cloths, Table Cloths and Napkins are lower. However, linen goods will not be in the same abundance or anywhere near pre-war _ prices. A Pure Linen Napkin at $6 Dozen A real, pure linen napkin, size 20x20 inches, can now be purchased here at a considerably lower price than for- merly. This is due to the fact that we can now buy at a lower price. Under the old cost this same napkin sold at two-thirds more than the present price. Hemstitched Linen Pillowcases, $4.50 Pair Good quality Hemstitched Linen Pillowcases, made of the purest Irish linen, in size 224x36 inches, at a very much lower price than has prevailed. This is the result of a lower foreign cost. You will immediately recognize this as an exceptional value. Linen Section, Second floor. Latest Novelties in Buttons, Fancy Metal, Bone, Pearl, etc. Trimming Section, First floor. “Indian Head” Suiting §6¢JNDIAN HEAD?” is the name of a cotton used as a substitute for linen by thousands of users, and thousands know its many merits. The price at which it can now be purchased ought to be an incentive for its still larger use. It comes with a soft as well as a linen finish. The 36-inch width is now 25¢c yard, - We also have 44 and 54 inch widths in both finishes. ‘White Goods Section, Second floor. \Let Us Show You What theA'pexElectric Washers and Ironers Will Do for You Thete is 2 Modern Home Laundry all equipped here in our Housewares Section, and experienced representatives from the Apex factory to demonstrate just how the Apex Washer and Ironer will work in your home. ‘ Actual Washing and Iron- ing will be done with these Modem Laundry Conveni- ences right here in the House- wares Section, and we want you to come and see how it is done. : We will do your washing in your home FREE on your next wash day, and your ironing, too, just to show you that the Apex satisfies at all times and under all conditions. Just think of having all the hard work of washing and ironing elimin- ated. Apex washes and irons shirts, rompers, dresses, petticoats, under- clothes, aprons, table linens, bed linens, lace curtains, blankets. And it does each piece beautifully, refreshingly smooth and pretty. This special demonstration is a wonderful opportunity for you to become acquainted with tried and tested laundry equipment. You will be under no obligation to buy, so why not let us demonstrate them to you. Both machines are built to give a lifetime of service. Convenient Terms A small initial payment and monthly allotments. No interest charged.