Evening Star Newspaper, March 7, 1921, Page 9

PAY CUT VIOLATION, RAIL BOARD RULES Charges Erie Road Has Dis- regarded Orders in Six lnstances. The Railway ruled that the Board today Erje railroad hail violated previous hourd rulings in six respects, par- ticularly in reducing wages of em- ailing to cancel these 1 to do so by had contended hold a hearing tion of pre- ) Yrderid a 27 per cent the pay of trackmen February 1 and later ignored »ard's order to restore wages to s ordared in xhp board’s wage l\re\eflll‘nt by its hearing would have id on the board order to re- « previous rates of pay. Had E ion been favorable to the Erie it would have opened the way vs of similar contentions by Victory for hmployu. s regarded in lahor cut victory for the rd upholding labor's violation of decision wage award, by the tance. d not again order to restore the n number two. “that when the #1l have rescinded the orders constituting vi#lation of decision number twe and paid the wages de- rumber two, the termined by that decision and shall have had or sought a conference with the employes. and when. if it has not heen reasonably possible to decide the dispute in conference, this board will hear such dispute and decide w'?m Wages are now just and reason- adie “This board cannot now consider in | this proceeding what wages are now just and reasonable for the employes concerned herein.” the decision con- “This proceeding is to de- her or not there has heen a viol 1 by this carrier of decision No. Six Specified Violations. The six specified violations of the wage decision by the Frie were named as follows. By deducting the January 31 earnings from the January earnings of all monthly rated employes not- consent- ing to such deductions. 2 ducting four twenty-eighths ¢ February earnings of all menthiy rated employes. “By deducting January 31 earnings from the January earnings of such daily and hourly rated emploves clas- sified prior fo wage awards as month- 1y rated employes. By deducUng four twenty-eighths ORDERED REPORTED To Be India's “First Lady of the Land.” Countess of Reading. wife of Reading, recently appointed Vi of 'India. Lady Reading ix well re- membered injthix citr. having been “firat Indy of the Britixh embasxy" during her husband’s term here as ambamsador. COLOMBIAN TREATY. “« Understood President Wishes Prompt Action—Proposed Agreement With Canada. The proposed treaty with Colombiu | under which the United States would | agree to pay $25.000,000 to that coun- try, to indemnify it for its loss whe Panama separated from Colombia, ordered reported to the Scnate tod by the Semate foreign relations com- mittee. ! The formai action re-reporting t treaty to the Senate was taken prac tically withou sl 1t is un derstood that it is the desire of Presi- dent Harding and the repub- lican leaders in the Senate to have thr treaty disposed of as soon as! possible. A couple of years ago the Senate adopted an order providing that this treaty should be considercd in open exgcutive . session of the Senate. of the Webruary earnings of employes fn the preceding violation. (These four violations resulted from the Erie’s order that all salaried s should deduct one day's h week beginning with Jan- .n—rmmr.h requcing the wages 1 to 30 cents an hour nourly rates contrary v requiring train dis- t6 Work seven days a week ages determined by this board g yhl’hflt ‘and reasonable fot six day.! work.™ Position Set Forth. The p on of the bhoard rmrd- ng th on of inability of the road to pay-the wages ordered. which has been the chief point of dispute in several recent cases. was clearly set forth in today’s decigion. 1 “It is the judgment of this boatd,™ the decision said. “that no emrrier lating the spirit and ion No. Iptter of di 2 in _case its revenue fo th should be ea- timated to be maufl&ienuo meet its fipentes, ar- labor an® material for fat pon.; Arbitmrily - to itself’wages due its ‘employes S0t amcunt avito uake exseruc for labor and material equal or ex- | I‘H‘d revenues for that month. e is a simple, orderly and thod open to all carriers © ppropriate relief in case they | Are of the opinion that the wages fixed by decision No. 2 are not just and reasonable. 1f. after failure of canferences employes to decide a dispyre. th ier ix able to show that e xed are not now Sast and-reaso thig boara will decide what wages are just and rea- obtain R E nawmg Says Shipping " Board Hihidered Work. Protest against alleged “abrogation” of contract by the Shipping Board | for the buildigg of>twenty-five surf hoats at hix shipyard at Glen Cove, Tong Island, was filed with the Ship- ping Board.today by'R. E. Downing | of New York, the contractor. Mr Downipg claimed ~“that original contract for buildjag the boats was signed November 18, an was not made effective pntil January | 1% At the same time. he said. the Board required that he finish the kels by March 5 and put every stacle in hi of the hoa Saturday wentatives of 1 sfruction firms catpe, ing ;r.mma(hn. A Lto vnz- progress PROTESTS LOSS OF WORK. l i i Be xaid. that” the board .intends mow to let out the contract to another| firm POSSE HUNTS ASSAILANTS Thr-? Negroes Beat Girl's Elcortl ands: Assault Her. i Milreh A posse of | . inelnding | on the out-| attacking ! they had| i Daniels escaped | © steep bank. He sutomobile and | March ", " Bend. Ind. the Order of | today when ! United States Judga | 1 on the charge of vio- | n act liead nurse of the South Bend. indicted | "t muilty the after- al hours later n.nl i0to her foot 0. but the in- ‘Whether this order stands was not discussed at the committee meeting today. There will be opposition to the rati- fication of the Colombian treaty. Among those who will oppose the treaty is Senator Borah of Idaho. The treaty..with Great Britain for | Camada providing for the extradition | of wife deserters who go from this country into Canada and from Canada into this country, after being amend- ed, was ordered reported ft)vol‘ablv to the Senate. Amendments provide that the éxtra- dition shall apply in cases where chil- | dren are deserted. and also would | m-ke the provision for extradition apply to women who desert their milies. Because !ir neglect—Let us put them in perfect condition &0 you will get some use of them. The ex pense w.n Be smali. 1 Wateh’ Repairing.'s Clocks fll ed for and delivered. CHARLES E. TRIBBY, Jr. 618 15th St. N.W. Main 7108 Bring this -amm--in with you 1o | PRICE SALE On all bowls - and fixtures in stock. For this week only KAPNECK 717 12th Street N.W. Direct from the farm, packed in cartons. Dozen. 35¢* Florula Orangmb—— 6 size. Dozen. 40¢ | * California’ Oranges— Dozen, 40c Grapefruit— Large size. o - : 10¢ each. 3 for 25¢ ||} A plna_ | \I.-\mun W “ps. i Box St V5 Peck. 35¢ Strawberries— Sweet, ripe Florida berries [ Pint box. 35¢ - Smoked Hams— Morris “Supreme” brand. Lb.. 28¢ ; Macaroni— . ltallan style. Lb..-15¢. 2 lbs.. 25¢ i Best cane granulated. 10 lbs., 87¢ | i i | | Hot Bread and Rolls— * Al varieties, right from the ' Jl ovens every afternoon _THE _EVENING STAR. WASHINGTOXN. D. C. MONDAY. MARCH T, 1921 Women’s Spring Suits Of Fashionable Tricotine and Twill Cord Unusually Low Priced, $59.50 N - We place on sale tomorrow a collection of Women’s High-grade Suits, all entirely new. in stock for the first time, specially bought and specially priced. Exceptionally good values are represented, combining fine quality materials, excellent tailoring and newest style features. Some are in tuxedo button effects, bound with flat silk braid; others aré trimmed with self’sgrappings. and a few use embroidery; all have dependable silk linings. The careful details of finish—piped button-~ holes and pockets, silk arrowheads and crow tacks—distinguish these - - from the ordinary suits offered at this price. STRICTLY-TAILORED SUITS SEMI-TAILORED SUITS Suits In the Hlustration From Left to Right Straight-line Suit. of covert tricotine, tuxedo hutton effect, slashed at eachrside : slit pockets, finished with embroidered crow tacks. Belted model, navy tricotine. notch eollar; link buttons: trimmed with hia& folds and embroidered crow tacks: All At the Very Qpecml Price, $59.50 \ Wom¢n's Suit Section, Third floor A | Serviceable Coat of Tweed or Camel’s Hair The ‘coat that meets every need of outdoor spring wear. They are essentially tailored in appearance and hayg loose raglan or set-in sleeves, but they vary in the details of belts, pockets and collars. The quality of the materiais and the workman- ship are exceptionally good, the price moderate. p Priced $40 Women's Coat Neetion, Third foor, ¥Fhe New No. 80 Victrola At $100 May Now be Had in Walnut as Well as Mahogany This is a somewhat smaller cabinet model Victrola than has been ofiered before, but one that will make a nice ap- pearance in the home, and in musical qualities it is all that could be desired. Especially appropriate for apartments and bungalows. Sold on first payment of $10 and $9 monthly. Victrola Seetion, Pourth fleor. PONY JACKET SUITS STRAIGHTLINE SUITS Semi-tailored model. navy tricotine: panel back: trimmed wnh black silk braid and arrowheads. ! Tailoted. model, navy twill cord: tuxedo button cffect: trimmed with self” strappings, finished with embroidered crow- tacks. : = New Sprmg Coats and Ha,ts'_' for Little Tots There (m, some of the most .mncnv st.\lex in coats—ior instance, reefers, flare or rippling models, and those - in yoke effect, pleated or smocked.. Fine serges, triu)tin::., soft \\'oolen polo cloths, shepherd checks and crisp taffetas are the materials; and, the ia- vored colors are tan, brown, various shades of Blue, rose and black and white check. Sizes 2 to'6 Years. Priced $12.50 to $27 And it’s qmtb time 't& decide what the néw coat or hat is going to be, for Laster will be here very soon, with warmer weather closely following. There are all sorts of the prettiest hats—little tailored strect hats. with roll brims, which may be worn up or down. and long ribbon streamers; cloge-fitting hats, of silk and straw, trimmed with brightly colored flowers and narrow velvet rib- hons; and for dress-up occasions, cunning poke bonnets. of white leghorn, prettily trimmed; white milans, with:wide ribbon streamers and adorable little hats of georgette crep: and silk braid, in pastel colors. Street Hats, $6 to $15 Dress H-h. S‘ h $15. Infants’ Section, Fourth floor. > iz - T o) Twenty, Fashionable Shades i Irish Dress Linens ™ We are just in receipt of these Colored Dress Linens that come to us direct from their Irish makers. constructed of the purest flax. You should make your selections’ now, as the Linen Frocks will be a sign of modish appareling this summer, $1.50 yard. Linen Section, Second floor. They are You Can Make Your Own Dresses. With Ease The Dressmaking Course of Six Lessons Wil Teach You How—Come in and Sce Spring and summer is the time of the year when every woman and child requires a great many fresh and attractive dresses and other clothes. |f you knew how to make them your- self doubtless your wardrobe would be considerably less expen- sive to you. The Woodward & Lothrop Dressmaking Course is planned so that even the amatcur can successfully take advantage of it and learn the real fundamentals and the real practical points of dressmaking. - This course is under the personal instruction and individual attention of a thorough New York dressmaker. who will show vou how to make your apparel look smart and distinctive and give you just the help your particular case requires. The work moves along with speed and accuracy, and all the time you are gaining in knowledge, accomplishing something worth while on vour garment and becoming more and more tonfident of vour ability. Classes are now being formed. Come to the Dressmaking - School Desk. Auditorium, Eighth floor, and make your appllc3~ tion. You can get an hour to suit your convenience. Five ferent classes each day. TAKE F STREET ELE "ATORS TO EIGHTH FLOOR. The Vogue for Cream Wool Dress Fabrics "Z_15 established, and if one is t6 be quite fashionable, there will be a suit, frock or skirt of these attractive cream woolens in the spring wardrobe. ALBATROSS, 36-inch width, $1.50 yard. CREPE EGYPTA, #-inch width, $2 yard. NUN'S VEILING, #4-inch width, $2 yard. ARMURE, small check weave, 36-inch width, $2.50 vard. BEDFORD CORD, 36-inch width, $2.50 vard. . FRENCH CREPE, 36-inch width, $2 yard. CASHMERE, 38-inch witith, $3.50 vard. POIRET TWILL, 47-inch ‘width, $3 vard. FRENCH TWILL, SERGE, 43-inch width, $2 vard. FRENCH \FRG) %, 50-inch width, $3 yard. TRICOTINE, 46-inch width. $3.50 yard. JERSEY, 54%inch width, $2.45 and $3 yard. ETAMINE, HOMESPUN AND FLANNEL, all new weaves, particularly desirable for sports suits and skirts; are 54 inches wide, and $5 yard. Woolen Dress Goods Sectlon, Second floor. . Did You Ever See a Sewing Machine Like This Here’s an FElectric Sewing Machine different from all others. The Free Westinghouse is different in design—different in construction, different in operation, and is, we believe, the most advanced sewing machine that*has ever been constructed. Attach the cord te any electric light socket; sit down to the machine and gently press the knee against the controller—the machine starts at once. It is indéed a ‘pleasant rehef to be able to sew for hours with this machine and not suffer from fatigue, backache, headache or the ifsual tired feelipg. i 'l'he demonstrator will be glad to explain it to you, or derhonstrate it in your home. . Howsewares Section. Fifth floor. .Mdgazin.es at Special Prices Until March 31st At the present time we are able to make this special offer on Magazines, and would suggest that you placc your subscnptlons without delay. These unit offers for 1 year’s subscription— Cosmopolitan and Pictorial Review, $4.90. Good Housekeeping and, Pictorial Review, $4.40. .~ Hearst’s and Pictorial Review, $4.90. Cosmopolitan and Good Housekeeping, $4.90. Hearst’s and Good Housekeapmg. Cosmopolltu\ and Hearst's, $5.50. = Good Housekeeping and Harper’s Bazar. “IS. Harper's Bazar and Pictorial Review, $8.15. ~ Cosmopolitan and Harper's Bazar, $6.50. Magating Bection, Second floor.