Evening Star Newspaper, February 24, 1921, Page 13

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Last Call for the Player-Piano Rolls ‘What’s Left of the Broken Lots 6 for $1.00 Rythmodic, Melody, Q.R. S. Connorized and Vocalstyle Word Rolls Take stock of vour library at home and then come and look through the Rolls in this sale. You'll find much you want. Classics, Semi-Classics, Over- tures, Fox Trots, Jazz, Two- Steps, etc., many of the best sellers too. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. Cossacks, Loyal i{ | By the Associated Press. LONDON, February 24.—The Per- sian Cossacks, under Gen. Reza Khan, who occupied Teheran, the Persian capital, on the night of February 20, patches received here. They claim their action was taken because of the government s apathy toward the Spreau of bolshevism and because of the bol- shevik tendencies among the ruling classes of Persia. The position of the Europeans in Teheran, for whom the Coss: fess great friendliness, appears se- cure, and order is being maintained in the city. The Cossacks stitl ai occupying the government buildings, bul e i not known whether i new government has been formed to re- place that of Premier Sephadar Azam, which was overthrown. The opinion generally expre: diplomatic quarters here tod that to the Shah, Seized Teheran to Halt Reds izing the government to increase the prices paid for foodstuffs by natives. of countries where Italian money is at a discount. Holland and Venezueln Resume. THE HAGUE. lomatic relations between yesterday. be the Venezuelan minister has arrived in Caracas. Cuban Sugar Offered for Sale. HAVANA.—The Cuban sugar sales e 100,- cents, cost The commission has not received an acceptance of its proposi- commission has offered for s: 000 tons of sugar at 4% and freight. tion. Silver Shipments to Indin. —Resumption of dip- Holland and Venezuela were formally ratified Dr. Jose y Cardenas will here. Herr Brill, the Dutch consul general, Soldier to Find His “Body Buried” And Bride Wedded By the Assoclated Press. LAFAYETTE, Ga., February 24—Fred Willlams, who wesnt away to war in 1917, will retarn home in a few days to find his “body” buried here, his war in- surance policy paid and his bride- the wife of another. Thix was the situntion dis- closed when Mrs. Grace Robert- #on received a brief telegram from New York signed by her first husband, saying he had landcd and was coming home an %00n ax possible. There was no explanation of hix long silence. The War Department reported Willlamn killed in_netion soon after he went to France, paid hin widow his insurance and then sent a woldier's body here as_his. Willlama® wife, whom he had married but a few months be- fore he left, mourned him for a C., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1921. CHEAPER LABOR, TOPIC. Dr. Woods Discusses Farms and Re- lation to High Living Cost. Bpecial Dispatch to The Star. BALTIMORE, February 24.—Cheaper labor for the farm is an absolute ne- cessity before the high cost of living can be reduced to anywhere near the pre-war level, according to Dr. A. F. | Woods, president of the University of Maryland. Dr. Woods further said that the i"u"'"‘"' wages paid last fall for abor were demoralizing to mont If you want a labor, and that with a repetition of the same situation this vear farmers of the country would face ruin. New —that surface with alittle | Ein A ek variety at lowest prices. Open an account today. No red tape. PAINT now before de-‘ terioration sets in. + Interior and exterior "ork,[ 1114 9th St. Consult 1. FERGUSON, Inc. suit for all time, that is good any time, you want a | while and then married a for- | mer sweetheart, Joseph Rob- | ertwon. LONDON.—The Times in its finan- cial column comments on the excep- tional large silver shipments from England would not inte since the affair was purcly inte Indi whi are reported Heatherspun ‘Washington's Leading Piano and Player-Piano House DROOP’S o= 1300 G Steinway Pianos, Auto-Pianos, Victor-Victrolas Superior Merchandise at Lowest Comsistent Prices Dalin ENMartin @ 12ASF ST and 1212401218 C ST WI2ARD s POLISH “More than a Furniture Polish” A thoroughly scientific polish for furniture, woodwork and floors. Can be used on the finest fimish. Will protect and preserve its beauty. Wizard Polish produces a hard, dry, brilliant luster, which does not show finger marks or streaks, is not gummy or sticky, and to which dust will not adhere. It pays. to buy this well- known polish in the larger size cans. You will need it constantly. 4-ounce bottle .....--...30c 12-ounce bottle ..... Quart can ....... 1%-gallon can .........$2.00 Gallon can «.ccveeeee...$3.00 W(ZARD POLISH MOP The ruit and Ungumal Triangalar Shape Mop Treated with Wizard Polish for cleaning, polishing and g the floor finish. Mop is made of the best yarn. Smooth han- dle has the adjustable elbow, for getting under furniture. Does not make floors oily or slippery. $2.00 and $2.50 DUST MOPS Dry-Chemically Treated These mops are subjected to a scientific treatment giving them the . property of absorbing dust. This mop : 'is excellent for use on wazed floors. Prices, $2.00 and $2.50 The Store for Things Electrical —Ewverything for the Motorist Use an Electric Iron Today—now—decide to put an end to the labor and ttoubles of ironing the old way. Purchase one of our Electric Jrons and know the pleasure of ironing the modern way—no Bteps to take—no irons to heat or carry about—no soot or smudge to mar your linens or ‘waists . ®Universal” Electric Irons,’ 3, $ and 6 Ib. weight; Ts 57.25 fow as..... Other Labor Savers The occupation of Teheran effected with only about a dozen per- sons slightly wounded. Holland Wants Share in Russia. THE HAGUE.—Holland is watching ¢he relations of Great Britain ana France with soviet Rus and if any country receives a guarantee of debi payments from Russia Holland wili undertake to secure equal treatmeni in this respect, said H. A. Van Karne- { profess loyalty to the shah, accord- ing to the latest authoritative dis- 1 | beek. Bar Death News to Ex-Empress. DOORN, Holland—The physician at- {tending former Empress Augusta Vic- toria considers her condition too seri- ous to permit of her being informeu of the death of her brother; Duke Ernst Gunther of Sc )mswxg-uulsm.. Metal Men Fight Employes' Bill MILAN.—The owners of the metal plants in this region held a meeting to discuss the bill to be presented to parliament by the government, pro- viding for participation of the work- men in _industrial management. A large majority of the owners strongly opposed any participation in manage- ment by the men and a resolution was adopted asking parliament to reject the bill. Even if the bill passes par- liament, it was declared, the owners are determined to close their fac- tories rather than submit to its terms. Arab Outlaw Shot Dead. LONDON.—The notorious outlaw. Abdul Hadikaha, has been shot dead by Palestine police who attempted to capture him, says a Jerusalem dis- patch. Hadikaha was one of the worst Arab outlaw leaders in the country and for many years was the terror of several Jewish colonies. He was killed near the colony of Zichron- Jacob. Polish Foreign Minister to Quit. PARIS.—Prince Sapieha, the Polish foreign minister, who now is in Paris, ras_decided’ to tender his resignation to President Pilsudski of Poland im-{ mediately upon his return to Warsaw, says the Temps. Wells Arrives by Alrplane. l HAVANA—B. Sumner Wells, con- | =—————— nected with the Latin American di- vision of the American State Depart- ment, has reached here in a hydro- airplane from Key West. He will study the political and financial sit- uvation in Cuba. British Unemployment Bill Voted. LONDON.—After considerable criti- ciem from the laborites regarding its inadequacy, the government bill in- creasing unemployment insurance payments passed its second reading in the house of commons under a cloture motion, which was carried, | 148 to 50. John Robert Clynes had previously declared that the laborites | Would abstain from voting: ' Spain to Suppress Gambling. MADRID. — Gambling throughout Spain will be suppressed from March 1, according to orders issued by the minister of the interior. The legal code forbids all gambling, but per- missfon has been granted widely to clubs in return for contributions toward the support of the poor, which lately have not been sufficiently gen- erous. Swedish Cabinet Persomnel. STOCKHOLM.—The cabinet be]ng formed by Gov. von Sydow of Goth: enburg will include all but one o( the ministers of the government of Baron Lais de Geer, which resigned February 14 The only change will be the substitution of M. Beskow of Helsingborg for Richard Sandler as minister of finance. Italy Inecreases Bread Price. ROME.—The government has suc- ceeded after a long debate in passing its bill increasing the price of bread, part the big deficit in the budget due to the previous fixing of the vrlce{ at a low figure. The government's majority was nearly 200. The chamber also passed an additional bill author- 32x3% ...cceeeen 31x4 32x4 33x4 ....... 34x4 36x4 o ee introduced in order to make up in|, GUARANTEED 6,000 MILES Factory Firsts Tires With Name and Serial Number All of these tires are fresh stock 34x4L (i e e core = v 22.50 36x4% ...l 2350 S TIRES! TIRES! TIRES!! Plebiscite Date Fixed. ~—The Wolff bureau, h plebiscite March 20. S TRUCE IN OYSTER FEUD. rudge Frightens Fishermen by Jail Sentence Threat. TOMS RIVER, N. J., February 24.— and West = e to a truce ermen of Parkertown by Judge J court. The b given the a ns recently ob- ned by detectives. Parkertown oystermen have rofused to plant oysters, for them on whs boasy which s by the state to W Murder, arson, other destruction of property from the feud, it has been MORE GRAFT EVIDENCE. Six New Police Indictments Are Anticipated in New York. NEW YORK, February 24.—In- dictments against six members of the police department and one other man in_comnection with hzve breen leascd Creek planters. tolen automobile: be announced after Special Assistant District Attorney Charles S. Whit- man had apnrared before the grand jury today with a collection of new evidence. One of those mentioned in con- nection with the evidence was said to be a man holding an important position at police headquarters. Some of the others against whom the for. mer governor planned to ask.indict ments already have investigation, "it was said. members of the automobile squad al- ready are under indictment. HOPS In Bales and Pressed Packages Theodore L. Straus 2201 Linden Avenue (Corner Ducatel St.) Baltimore, Md. ey Be- i Good to | Your Teeth Great interna- .ional surgeons,like g Dr. Hunter of Lon- don, tell us that the teeth are often the unsuspected cause of poor health and even insanity. The English army dur- ing the first year of the Great War was greatly hampered by abscesses resulting from poor teeth and affecting the entire system. Every day that you suffer be- cause of neglect or poor Dental Work makes it that much more serious in keeping vour health. Easy Payment Terms to All Dr. White, 407 7th St. .......51110 eeve.... 1450 airers sreiapmeens 14.70 arked influence on the has decided to hold the CARUSO GOING TO EUROPE Will Sail at End of March if Health Permits. NEW YORK, February 24—Dr. An- tonio Stella, one of the specialists at- tending Enrico Caruso, tenor, who is i1l here with pleurisy, says that the tenor will sail for Europe about the end of March if his condition continues to im- prove. A trip to Atlantic City has been planned during his convalescence. Mr. Caruso's condition is reported as improving steadily. 15 HEY are the suits for every daytime occasion; knit, not woven, which means they won’t wrinkle, and moisture-proof as well. To meet the many needs of spring—be it on golf course, country lane or busy city street. Redolent of the great out-of-doors in_their soft heather colorings and their very style. c of being sent to jail on the | formerly were pub- sinking of boats and resulted the expose of police grafting on the owners of e expected to figured in the Several Souvemrs— You will want to carry away a few mementos of your visit to Wash- ington, both for your- self and your friends at home—grant us the privilege of showing yon the most complete stock of unique souvenirs to be found in the city. To insure getting the BEST and NEWEST come direct to— The National Remembrance Shop (Mr. Foster’s Shop.) 14th Street, Prom Pa: Ave. P tailored style. “something, just as g Extra Sliced Pineapple, No. 2} can...35¢c Extra Sliced Pineapple, No. 2 can....29% Fancy Yellow Cling Peaches, No. 2} can.52c Fancy Blackberries, No. 2 can.......37c Trisum Strawberries, No. 1 tall can. . .15¢ Trisum Raspberries, No. 1 tall can....15¢ Gorton’s Fish Flakes, 93 oz. can......15¢c Deep Sea Fish Roe, tall can. . .23c Kippered Herring, 8-oz. oval can. . ... .13c Tuna Fish, White Meat, 1s.. .32¢ Tuna Fish, Light Meat, 3s............21c Pink Salmon, tall can..............15¢ Mustard Sardines, § can. . .10c Quaker Qats, 15¢ size..............12¢c Quaker Oats, 35¢ size. . .27c Armowr’s Oats, 15¢ size.............12¢ Cream of Wheat..................26c Slu-eclded Wheat. ...... ..1c Finely tailored with the nicety and finish that marks far higher priced suits and offer- ing divertisement from the strictly tailored models by button-trimmed pockets, tuxedo collars, pinch-back and box-coat effects. Of course, many are in true conservatively Regular sizes for misses and women, 34-44 Extra sizes up to 4615 Sketched Havana brown heather for all kinds of weather. (Women's shop, second floor.) The Hecht Co. Seventh at F YOU PAY ONLY FOR THE |GOODS IN YOUR BASKET | AT PIGGLY WIGGLY You don’t pay for personal service, you don’t pay for delivery, you don’t contribute to a bad debt account. No one suggests that you buy this or that, no one persuades you to try ? You select with your own hands exactly what you want, free from suggestion, persuasion or interruption. Libby’s Canned Fruits .30¢c ...32¢ ...56c Choice Apricots, No. 1 can........ Choice Apricots, No. 2 can........ Fancy Bartlett Pears, No. 1 can.... Fancy Bartlett Pears, No. 2% can. .. Pillsbury and Gold Medal Flour— 24-Ib. veer...$149 Swansdown Cake Flour, 50c pkg.. ... .41c’ Pillsbury Pancake Flour............15¢ 17c 17¢ .33c 24c 11c Pillsbury Buckwheat Flour........ Corn Meal, Half Peck (6 Ibs.)....... Corn Meal, Peck (12 Ibs.).......... Baker’s Cocoa, 1-2-Ib. can.......... Baker’s Cocoa, 1-5-Ib. can. .......... Hershey’s Cocoa, 1-2-lb. can. . Hershey’s Cocoa, 1-5-Ib. can........ Instant Postum, large can. . ......... Instant Postum, small can........ —that will save you countless steps and immeasurable time and labor if your house is wired are an Electric Toaster, Grill and Percolator. You can use them right at the table. WE PAY THE WAR TAX SPECIAL Factory firsts tires with name and serial number L . . . . Lord Calvert Coffee, 1-Ib pkg......-...40c Grandma’s White Naptha Soap.® .bc | Grandma’s Soap Powder, 5c pkg. ... ..3%c Fels Naptha Soap. ...o.....cccc.....lc Stir Soap. i .- b ooo e P. & G. White Naptha Soap...........Tc Kirkman’s Borax Seap. ..............7¢ Ivory Soap, small size................8¢ || Ivory Soap, size..,..........lde | n ‘Libby’s Kraut, large can...............Mc | " Quaker Yellow Meal, 15¢ size. . 12 Quaker Hominy Grits, 15¢ size.......12¢ Crisco, 1-lb. can...................22¢ Crisco, 6-Ib. can.SlZS Snowdrift, 1-Ib can................21¢c Rumford Baking Powder, 20c can....16¢c Rumford Baking Powder, 35¢ can....29% Michigan Navy Beans, per Ib..........6¢c California Lima Beans, per Ib.........9% Shriver’s Silver Label Peas, No. 2 can. .11c “Universal” Electric TOASTER, $8.00 “Universal” Electric GRILL, $14.00 “Universal” Electric PERCOLATOR, VICTORY TIRE CO. 1026 14th St. N.W. ARTHUR A. COHEN, Mgr.

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