Evening Star Newspaper, March 12, 1921, Page 8

rg ™ DR SAWYER'S RANK | CAUSES COMMENT Giving White House Phy- sician Outside Duties Starts i New Criticism. L BY DAVID LAWRENCE. President Harding has encountered & phase of official life that is perhaps | little understood by the outside world. | but which involves persenal em-j barrassments and murmurs of criti- cism that make the problems of & chief executive worrisome from the start. First and foremost is the peculiar situation surrounding the appoint- ment of Dr. C. E. Sawyer as brigadier general in the Army in order that he might serve as White House physi- cian. Everybody in Washington has come to know in recent years how necessary it is that there be a Dhy- House, not merely sician at the Whi to care for the I of illness, but to s 1 chief executive apportions his time between work and <o he will not suffer a.physical breakdown When President Harding was faced question he wanted, of the service of attaching the White House staff. T. Gra was alr: States Na ter to hav to_President Wilsor N The controversy over Dr. Gra Eowever, had nothi selection White but_republi wrong to giv the rank of admiral a simple mat- as a naval aid ysi said it wa promotion t Sin that time. Eowever, there has been a change of foeling and the same repu n sen- ators voted to a man to confirm the | nomination of Dr. Sawyer to be briga- | dier general.” The democratic sena- tors, of course, feeling that the Gray- son precedent was justified, could of- fer no objection. Appropriation Desirable. But beneath it lies the fact that the President of the United States must Tesort to the roundabout process of appointing a man either to high rank in the Army or Navy to get the serv- ices of the physician he desires. Mr. Harding is not unmindful of the fact, too, that there are lots of Army offi- cers who served overseas feeling pretty blue nowadays because they have just been compelled to take the stars of the brigadier general's rank from their shoulders and put on the insignia of lower rank. But how else was Mr. Harding to get Dr. Sa on the White House staff except to make him a military or naval aid?} The fault really lies in the failure of Congress to provide the White House with an appropriation for a physidian to take care not only of the Prosi- dent, but his household. The importance to the country of the life of its President is recognized in the appropriation made for secret service guards. The government, moreover, provides money for serv- ants at the White House, but there i8 no attache more important than the man who sees to it that the Presi- dent is kept in good health. Unquestionably there has been a good deal of sensitiveness at the White House about appointing Dr. Sawyer to be a brigadier general. It was not exactly known whether the Senate would confirm, whether there | might not be a controversy similar to | the Grayson episode. Then it was that somebody suggest- ed the idea of broadening the activi- ties of Dr. Sawyer, and a statement was issued that he would take charge of a general reorganization of wel-{ fare bureaus in_the government, in- cluding the United States public health service, the children's bureau and kindred organizations, but if the move was calculated to offset sena- torial criticlsm it was unnecessary. On the other hand, it did stir up a controversy in an entirely unlooked- for direction. Allepaths Disappointed. Dr. Sawyer is a homeopath, while the majority of the physicians in the Army and Navy and public health Service belong to the opposite school of medicine known as allopathy. The clash between these two schools of thought has been going on inside and outside the government for years, and it is naturally a source of disappoint- ment to the allopaths to have a ‘homeopath put in charge of any re- organization which affects them so vitally. On top of this is the usual difficulty that is encountered in handling any questions of health supervisiop by the government, namely, the attitude of the Christian Science believers who insist that the government ought to keep hands off the health question and that no medical oligarchy should reign in Washington. Brig. Gen. Sawyer will have his hands full with these probiems. all because it was deemed necessary to make some further justification for his appointment to the Army than the simple announcement that the President wanted a family physician on duty at the White House. Some day Congress will provide for the place by statute and the chances are | that neither political party would ob- | Ject to such a proposal, for the health of the President is not a private, but a public matter, and the demands of his job are such that no money can compensate for the energy lost or the vitality that s exhausted by the per- plexities of the presidential office. { (Copyright, 1921.) DENMARK MAY RESTORE CAPITAL PUNISHMENT Infliction of Death Penalty, Abandoned for Thirty Years, Demanded for Public Safety. COPENHAGEN, March 12.—There is & growing public demand for the re- introduction of capital punishment in mark. Death sentences may be imposed by the Danish courts, but no eriminal has been executed in this country for the last thirty vears. In the recent past. however, there has been an increasing number of mur- ders, and the people declare that more drastic punishment must be decreed by the government and courts. “Every means in our power.” said Minister of Justice Rytter recently, “will be used to secure public safety against violence, robbery and similar crimes. Justice according to the strictest reading of the existing laws will be meted out to persons convict- ed of such offenses “All petitions presented for reprieve | in connection with cases of violence will be refused. including motorists who are sentenced for criminal reck- less driving.” INDIANA PLUM HOPES RISE | HAYS BEING POSTAL HEAD Special Dispateh to The Star, INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., March 12— Indiana expects to plunge into bath of political patronage. The inten- tion of President’ Harding to throw the | post offices open to patronage and the fact that Will Hays of Indiana is to be the Postmaster General for four years has caused more post office appointment talk than has been heard in Indiana for many years. In one city of considerable size it is said that there are no fewer than twenty aspirants for post office honors, one of them being a woman. Mr. Hays has a wide personal acquaint- ance in Indiana, having been connected with the republican state committee in various capacities for a good many years, and although the senators and the representatives probably will handle this patronage, aspirants for post office jobs who are acquainted with the tional chairman are wondering whether thelr acquaintanceship will help them. THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 192f—PAKT T Easter and To lend enchantment and beaut, o thesea- son when every one must have new clothes. Each new fashion gives that delightful and distinctive interpreta- tion that makes modes from these sections so much sought. A presentation in the widest possible va- riety and for every possi- ble occasion awaits your approval and selection. kirts Are Gay —Unquestionably the skirt modes are the smartest of any season. This is verified by the extremely prominent place which skirts have on the fashion calendar of spring. Sports Skirts may be fashioned either of plaid woolens or many new novelty silks in bright and daring colors, shown for the first time this season. Added to these are the flannels in plain white, ivory and the blazer striped effects. Fascinating are the many and diverse modes of pleats—and when pleats and plaids or pleats and stripes are set together, the result is most alluring. There are plain modes, too, that waver between a circular and a tailored affair. mart New SweatersA82in in great vogue and exception- ally clever in design. You may choose either tie-on blouse or tuxedo style. They are made of those fine, soft, zephyr wools, of fiber silk or of all silk, oftentimes trimmed with contrasting colors. Looking ahead to summer days, women see these sweaters as most charming complements to outdoor costumes. xquisite NCW Blouscs—\vith the return of the vogue of tailored suits come also the suit blouses, and they may be either elaborate in overblouse or tie-on effects, in dark colors or in combination with lighter shades, sometimes of vivid tomato, henna, jade and such bright tones. Of course, they are mostly of georgette. They are meant to add a gay note to the already attractive and beguiling suits. Often embroidery, beading and a giddy whirl of color in metal thread are their embellishments. For sports and general wear—Tailored Blouses of silks, linens and fine cottons. New Futs For Spring and Easter Distinctive in fashion, and just as much a part of every well-groomed woman’s costume as those she selects for winter. The most in demand, on account of their smartness, are the small animal effects in one, two and three skin scarfs, of highest quality pelts. Exquisitely-Fashioned Natural Chokers of One and Two Skins MINK, KOLINSKY, RUSSIAN SABLE, SQUIRREL, JAP MARTEN, BAUM MARTEN, HUDSON BAY SABLE, STONE MARTEN Natural One-Skin Effects in Lovely New Designs BLUE FOX, FISHER, NATURAL SILVER FOX, DYED WOLF AND FOX IN ALL THE DELICATE SHADES Soft, Clinging, Drapey Effects, in Shoulder and Neck Scarfs and Shoulder Throws MOLE, SQUIRREL, SEAL, TAUPE, CARACUL AND SKUNK It is a display of all that is new and fashionable in fur styles. § podward & Lothrop SuiTs oOF CHARMING GRACE 'AIL. ORED Suits—In these suits you get tailoring that is the equal of that in the finest custom-made garment. Particularly no- ticeable are the lapels, the edges of the coat, high, smooth, narrow shoulders, snug-fitting sleeves, designed mostly on straight lines. Many of them trimmed with silk braids, self strap- pings and other little embellishments of fine embroidery, crow tacks and hand-piped button- holes. Materials are tricotines and the new twill cords. Navy, black and covert shades. PORTS Suits—This season, more than ever, women are learning the utility of the sports suit for everyday practical use. These are fashioned of imported and domestic tweeds, and there are also men’s wear serge and worsted Jerseys. Mostly straight- line tuxedo effects and belted styles. Numerous shades and mixtures. EASTER COATS AND WRAPS : —combine effective duty for both sun and candle light. Fash- Ma'ny Spnng Wraps ioned with simplicity of line and combining high succgess in rich- ness of fabrics and artistry of draping. In other words, the beauty of the garment is en- tirely with the material and the skillful handling by the designers. Marvella, bolivia, velmirage, orlando, as well as the staple but smart tricotine. W Spring Tailleurs—styles that are exclusive with Woodward & Lothrop, and not found elsewhere. A time to make se- lections for Easter, for spring is the suit season. Here are Fashion’s most elegant creations, bringing out the elite of the ideas of notable foreign designers, which have been executed by America’s best tailors. Handsome Three-piece Costumes are shown in many charming styles, exclusive and without duplicate. OSTUME = Suits—Exquisitely garments that are suitable for afternoon as well as street wear. Many novelties are seen in cut, new touches of novel embroideries and embellishments of braid. In navy, which is the leader; the new light pewter grays and covert tans, as well as black. tailored Sports Wear Coats are especially desirable for motor, street and country club. Three-quarter- length garments, in fine camel’s hair woolens, mannish mixtures and worsted jerseys. Made with mannish regulation sleeves, pleated or pinch back and full belted. Or one may prefer even the shorter hip-length jacket to wear with the new sports skirts. THE NEW EASTER CHAPEAUX DRESS Chapeaux, made for all the loveliness of an Easter day—in exquisite maline braids, with broad drooping brims. One in blue and silver beautifully blended, achieves unusual charm with a large single rose blossom hung on a silver stem, with many little silver buds falling over the brim. Sweeping feathers of glycerine ostrich, and velvet ribbons in rare colors distinguish other exquisite crea- tions. For the woman who will wear a close fitted turban, there is one of gray silk braid, with a band of blue flowers softly clouded over in maline tulle, which ends in a large bow at the side. A black cellophane model wears a very narrow brim, with a wing effect of pleated tulle caught together with jet ornaments. TAILORED Chapeaux, distinctive and smart, create a greater desire for the tailored mode. Fine milans or rough straws are smartest, with taffeta and handsewed liseres closely follow- ing. Emphasizing the large tailored model, we find navy milan, with ribbon loops forming a soft- ening edge and a large cockade of ribbon trimmed with a jade ornament. Smart Banded Sailors, in two-tone color combinations, have bell-shaped crowns and narrow brims. SPORTS Chapgaux so colorful and so chic, suggest many happy occasions for their wearing. For the early morning hours, there are soft crush models of henip,’sometimes trimmed with glittering nailheads, but more often with no trimming but a little tailored bow of their own ma- terial. . b For afternoon, exquisite creations of soft faille silk, with long fringed sashes, and large pic- turesque affairs of georgette crepe and taffeta, in pastel colors, have scarfs softly draped around the crown, sometimes falling to an extravagant length. A Specialized Apparel Service For Women Who Wear Size 42 and Larger A section that is meeting with the well merited favor of the women of Washing- ton and catering especially to the women who have difficulty in finding— Correctly Designed Garments in Unusual Sizes. Not simply larger sizes, but individual- ized modes, designed to slenderize the fig- ure and bring out the smartest and most becoming fashions of the season. The displays now contain many styles in Tailored and Sports Suits. Dinner and Afternoon Costumes. Street and Calling Dresses. Coats, Wraps, Skirts. 2 4 —Devoted entirely to sup- he MISSCS ShOp the sn\;rlest plying creations for misses, and in distinctly youthful modes. Many of them are confined exclusively to our display— Tailored Suits Embroidered Suits Wraps Sports Coats Frocks Gowns Skirts he G’ifls, Shop—}lcre are gathered the modes for girls of 6 to 16 years, in garments that are typically girlish to the smallest degree. They show the same beauty, the same exquisite care as apparel for their elders. i Now showing the authentic modes for spring and Easter in Silk Frocks, Cotton Dresses, Party Dresses, Coats, Sports and Tailored Suits and a new and separate section for Girls’ Millinery. Also many accessories for girls and misses. . . What Infants and Little Children Wifl W —For the little girls there are €ar (Cape Wraps, Smart Box Coats and Dressy, Elegant Silk Coats, with millinery suitable to accompany each one, and the Lovely Leghorn and Lingerie Hats for the days when coats may be left in the wardrobe at home. Many interesting variations in Colored Dresses, plain or with wool embroidery and smocking and ribbons. Silk, Organdy and Voile Dresses that might have been created by some fairy princess. For that most important personage, THE BABY, there are Handmade Dresses, s, Embroidered FFlan- nel Skirts, Lovely Little Caps and Bonnets, wonderful Long and Short Coats—the most beautiful and fasci- nating things you could imagine. Frocks, Gowns, Dresses Reflect Many Fashion Influences Gowns which may be worn for dinner or the more formal occasions. Newest models from the foremost dressmakers of America. Beautiful laces and nets; silken fabrics with beadings of scintillating richness delight to show themselves on backgrounds of pastel tone. For Sports Wear the tailored wool dress may be of fine wool tricotine or twill cords in the pop- ular navy shades. Straightline models with fine embroidery, braid trimmed or strictly plain, re- lying upon line and smart simplicity to bring out the beauty of the mode. Original and Exclusive Model Gowns Designed by Nemser For Afternoon and Street Wear Wondrous embroidery and bead work, com- bined with simplicity of line, has made these cre- ations without peer among American designed gowns. Fashioned ag only a great style creator could fashion them when he relies as much upon beauty and richness as upon his own artistry. -