Evening Star Newspaper, February 15, 1921, Page 11

“§980 A DAY FARE - PAID BY CHILDREN J. C. Wright Renews Cam- * paign for Special Rates on Car Lines. Street car fares paid by the children i/of Washington to go to and from =school amounts to $980 a day or $191,- .00 a year, according to J. C. ‘Wright, 514 T street, who renewed his cam- Daign today to have Congress provide special rates on the traction lines for school children. In a supplementary petition to chairmen of. the Senate and House District committees Mr. Wright requests that “something be done to ; lighten the car-fare burden unneces- sarily placed upon the helpless school . children of Washington.” i ¢ “Street car fares are no less an ed-, deational facility than schoolhouses,” i ‘the petition states, “and car fare for school children should be within the: + means of the humblest home. For no reason whatsoever should the street cars of Washington operate at a profit exacted and derived from school chil- dren, and 1 again solicit your co-opera- tion to the end that Congress may au- thorize a lower car fare for the school children—the same to be either half fare or not less than six tickets for a quarter—and thereby grant financial relief to many parents who, to keep their children in school, are struggling . against the pitiless odds.” The petition points out that in Cin- cinnati, which has a population of 401,247, the street car fare is 9 cents or two tickets for 17 cents. “This year,” said Mr. Wright, “6,527 tRupils enrolled in the day and night ! classes in Cincinnati pay full fare in riding to and from school. In other words, the pupils cited pay more than $L100 a day for car fare, or approxi- inately $200,000 annually. *- “The population of Washington is 437,671 or 36,324 more than the popu- lation of Cincinnati. It seems reason- sble then to assume that Washington has & larger school enrollment than that at least as any, if not Jmore, pupils ride to and {rom school on the street cars, and that at the present Tate of four tokens for 30 cents the car fare paid by the pupils attending the day and night schools in Washing- ton is approximately $980 a day or .31’1.000 a year.” WAITING FOR THE CAR, To the Editor of The Star: Your editorial, “Waiting for the Car,” in Thursday's paper seems to overlook entirely the possibility that it any one should wait on the side- walk, as you suggest, they would have the pleasure of seeing the street car pass swiftly up the street with- out them. Where there are no plat- forms there may be few passengers, and at least in the rural districts, ‘where 1 most frequently board a car, there are more seats than passengers, there can be no question of want- ing to be first. The rule which re- i Quires automobiles to stop fifteen feet ; back of a stopping street car may be /. a blessing to .passengers wishing to ' alight, but it is quite the reverse for any one wishing to board a car. The disposition of automobilists to push ahead, which you mention, is very and greatly interferes witk the *View of the motorman just at the moment when the would-be passen- ger on the sidewalk is trying to catch his eye. The dangers of standing in : are obvious, but your rem- edy would lead to many cold suppers. ‘WINSLOW H. HERSCHEL. —— ART, PEN WOMEN’S TOPIC. © ‘Talks on art featured the meeting the League of American Pen Wom- en held at the clubhouse last night. Zolnay spoke on”*“Con- . structive Art”; Miss Annie M. Wilson on “Drawing in the Public_Schools,” Miss Alice Hutchins . Drake on V' Vinnie Ream and Her Work.” Miss Joretta Lowenstein sketched. The program was arranged by Mrs. Ernest ‘'Wiggins. Mrs. Henry Wilder Keyes wflfitfl. . 2507 sohns Medicine. 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Loose, wrappy styles, straightline belted models and new cape-back coats, that show the trend of greater fullness in the spring mode, are shown; with new, wide sleeves and soft crush or long scarf collars that assure comfort and dis- tinction. Soft, neutral browns, tans, blues, zinc, taupe and new light shades are seen. ’ ‘Women's Coat Section, Third floor. Nev\f Silk Ta.ffetas; —the mode of the moment for women’s springtime frocks, Our displays are splen- didly complete with all the desired street - shades, navy, brown and black, as well as £ % ‘many others in plain or changeable effects, for afternoon or evening wear. The quality is exceptionally fine. 36 inches wide. Priced $3 yard. CREPE MODENA, a new, sheer, trans- parent fabric for evening wear, proves un- usual and distinctive when combined with a colored silk foundation. 40 inches wide. Priced $3 yard. . SATIN DUCHESS, soft and lustrous, in a wide variety of colors, may be used effective- ly with lace in the fashioning of the new spring frock. 36 inches wide. Priced $2 yard. Silk Section, Second floor. Charming New Voiles —that reflect all the freshness and loveliness of the springtime, with their richness of color- ing and beauty of design—will fashion the daintiest of frocks for onme’s spring and summer wardrobe. There are so many new fascinating changes, from the large floral and scroll de- signs, through all the checks, stripes, coin dots and conventional patterns, to the tiny figured effects, sometimes so indistinct that they seem a part of the background itself, but all display the most beautiful colorings, whether light tinted or in deep rich shades, and are most appealing in their loveliness. We are showing a very wide assortment of the newest voiles, in fine weaves and splendid qualities, ranging in width from 36 to 40 inches. Attractively Priced, 50c, 75¢, $1, $1.25 and $1.50 Yard Cotton Dress Goods Bectiom, Second floor. Victor Records from the Opera “Apple Blossoms” Apple Blossoms—Medl & Caroline Sunshine One-step You Are Free 1i I Might Be Your Once-in-a-While ?'l';:—l;]l;g Gems from “Apple Blossoms” Victor Light Opera Co. 35697—$1.35 Jos. C. Smith & Orchestra 18646—85¢c Gems from “Irene” Victrola Bection, Fourth Sese. aalie Damask Napkins and Table Tops Adaptable to general use, because they are a near approach to linen. 1f you must consider price in your table linen purchases, or desire to save your pure flax linens, yet feel as though you want an exceptionally desirable quality as a substitute, these will fill the bill. 20x20-inch Napkins, $3 dozen. 22x22-inch Napkins, $3.75 dozen. (Hemmed ready for use). Table Tops or Cloths, 45x45 inches and 54x54 inches. Pure Linen Kitchen Toweling You can now buy Pure Linen Crashes of the dependable, serviceable sort you expect us to offer you, and which you will not be disappointed in at the low prices of 30c and 37Vc yard As an idea of the former retail prices, due entirely to their costs to us, they formerly sold at nearly twice these present prices. Linen Section, Second floor, A LIMITED QUANTITY OF Boys’ and Youths’ High-Grade Shirts Specially Priced at $1.95 Each A special purchase enables us to offer an exceptional value in Shirts of the best quality and handsome patterns and colorings. Generously sized, filished with ocean pear] buttons and turn-back cuffs. Sizes 127 to 14 neck (neckband style). The fabrics are plain and corded madras—the colors are warranted fast and include many new tones. Boys® Section, Fourth foor. Begin Now to Keep the Moths Away The only safe way to prevent moths from getting into your clothes and storage closets is to begin during the first warm days to take the necessary precautions. %e have the best moth-fighting materials ready now in our Housewares Section. The Dust-No Garment Bag or Clothes Wardrobe —is dust-proof, moth-proof, moisture-proof and insect-proof. It is for dail{ use, as well as for storing garments. Several garments can be hung in one bag, and any one of them can be taken out without removing the others. You can see whether or not the garments are hanging freely and without wrinkles. Dust-No Bags are made of especially prepared blue paper, because white garments kept in a blue envelope do not turn yellow. . 27x40 inches, $1.50 27x60 inches, $2.00 27x50 inches, $1.75 30x60 inches, $2.25 Napthaline and Lavender, 20c pkg.; $2.35 dozen. Mothozone Crystals, 35c pkg.; $4 dozen. Crystalline, 25¢c pkg.; $2.75 dozen. Red Cedar Chips, 15c pkg.; $1.75 dozen. Sulphur Candles, 10c each. Housewares Sectlon, Fifth floor. Englander Couch Beds Are Splendid for Any Home Especially do we commend them to those who live in apartments, or wherever there is occasionally a lack of room. They fold up so compactly that when not in use as a bed they require no more space than a couch, and substitute very attractively for the usual living room couch. You see the Englander illustrated above both ways, and also in the act of being converted. This converting process is so simple that a small child may manage it without the slightest trouble, There is no question about them being the most satis- factory Counch Beds one can obtain. One-Motion Couch Beds, complete with mattress and link spring. 4-ft. size, $33. dair gl 4%4-ft. size, $31.50. : 4)4-t. size, with woven wire spring, $38.50. Level-lock Couch Beds, with cotton mattress link spring; will absolutely stay level and th, &ft e e {.....’....Y.e.‘...n....'f?:. 532050 Mandward X Lothrop Garrity’s Hair Waver and Curlers Make It So Easy for Every Woman to Have Beautitully ‘Wavy Hair With the use of this waving fluid and hair curlers your hair may be kept in curl for a week * with but one treatment. ’:-mon"rluol in the Notion Sectlen, Firs: Exclusive New Designs in Stenciled Crash for the Interior Decoration of the Home How pretty and inviting these new Stenciled Crash Furnishings are—cool, almost wrinkle-proof—and the natural crash does not show soiling casily. The colorings are most pleasing. Soft pastel effects and the stronger, more bril- liant tones, all of which are done in real oil stenciling that is fast and not affected by sunlight or laundering. Among the designs which are here only in Washington, are floral, Dutch, bird, peacock, mommefi glory, fruit, conventional, geometrical—eight in all, five of which can be completely matched up in the different articles, making it possible to get a complete furnishing of a design. Curtains with Dutch Valance, $5.50 pair, Portieres or Door Dra Pillow Covers, 80c, $1, $1.25 and $1.50. Chair Backs, $ each, Table Covers, $1.50, $2, $2.50 and $2.75. Couch Covers, $6.50 each. Table Runners, $1.25 and $2. $8 -pair The Couch Covers, Curtains and Portieres are hemstitched. Voile, Scrim and Marquisette Curtains i Light and Airy New Effects We have just received a new shipment of attractive spring p— curtains which we have had de: summer homes as well as for present use: They are light, airy, summery designs of selected quality materials, and are particu- larly well made and finished. Some are plain with 2-inch have hemstitching and neat lace edges, while some show hand- drawn work and edges, and -the more. elaborate are beautified by inset lace medallions. ‘May be had in white, ivory and ecru. 214 yards long. $3.50, $4.50, $5, $6.50: and $7.50-pair. Exceptional at $2.50 pair—Dainty Hemstitched Voile Curtains in an excellent quality, white or ivory; 2Y% yards long. Another Arrival . Double Velvet Portieres Special, . $29.50 We have just received another assort- ment of Double Velvet Portieres of the splen- did mercerized velvet, finished envelope edge. The colors are i tiful, including: BLUE AND MULBERRY, BLUE AND GOLD, BLUE AND BLUE, 2Y5 yards long. Voiles and Marquisettes Curtains, At 38c is an_excellent quality Marquisette, in _plain white, ecru and ivory; 36 inches wide. At 45c is a soft, sheer quality Tape Border Voile, in white, ecru and ivory; 36 inches wide. . Other Voiles and Marquisettes in white, ivory and ecru, 50c and 65c yard. Upholstery aad Drapery Bection, Fifth floor. Come in and let us show you the convincing points about the Apex Washer and Ironer An _actual demonstration of }vashlqg, wringing and ironing is being conducted-in the Housewares Floor. Section, Fifth Just Received A New Cabinet Victrola AT A LOWER PRICE Model No. 80, Illustrated, $100 A beautiful Mahogany Vic- trola fully up to the standard of all Victor products; shown now for the first time. $10 down Balance convenient monthly installments without interest. You should see this new Victrola without delay. Victrola Sectios, Fourth fioor. signed expressly for spring and hemstitched borders and others Fine Curtains at $3 pair—Dainty small checked voile curtains, fio- ished with 2-inch hemstitched bor- der; white only—2%4 yards long. Arriving Daily New Spring Cretonnes of Many Designs Dainty light-colored cretonnes in Chintz designs; rich dark colorings and medium ef- fects in floral, bird, stripe, bouquet, Oriental, Chinese and others too numerous to mention. There are colorings, weaves and weights suit- able for every purpose of the spring and summer home. Many effects that will not be seen in any other display. 55c¢, 65¢, 75c¢, $1 to $2.25 yard Pair with. French ich and-beau- Show Window Valance New Curtain Nets Mostly in the popular square mesh filet weave and in plain and neat figured de- signs, some in the larger fig- ures. It is anideal net for all windows, possessing un- equaled wearing quality as well as making a most attrac- tive window. In white, ivory and ecru. These have proven very pop- ular with business houses who want their windows to have a re- fined and elegant appearance. Mostly of natural color. crash, with appliqued designs in ecru or cream color. One design in gray on natural crash and an- other is ecru applique mounted on net. There is nothing that will make a show window more attractive and well finished. $1.50, $2, $250 and $275 Yard 45c, 65c, 85c, $1, $1.25 and $1.50 Yd. An Immaculately Clean Home If You Have a Hoover Clean your home thoroughly and you protect the health of the family. You can clean your home as often as you want—everyday if you feel like it and-it does not tire you. If you desire to practice genuine thrift at home, .many people have decided that it is wiser to invest once in a Hoover than to invest repeatedly in new rugs. R4 The Hoover saves rugs from wear by gently beating out all nap-cutting, embedded grit. Sweeps up all litter that clings. Suctions away all loose grime. Do it frequently.’ Only the Hoover performs all these essentials of sanitary cleaning, You Can Get Your Hoover Here on Terms to Suit DEMONSTRATED HERE OR IN YOUR HOME. 4 IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Housewares Sectien, Fifth Ssor. poTey