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R $70,000 MARK TONIGHT, . SLOGAN IN IRISH RELIEF Little Army of Workers Sets Out on Ninth Day of Drive With ane of Reaching Goal. 'y *Seventy thousand dollars before mightfall,” was the.slogan of the little army of ‘workers who left headquar- ters of' the American committee relief in Ireland, 1326 New York a nue, on this, the ninth day of the d to raise’ $100,000 for the suffering women and. children in Ireland. The optimistic spirit that has pre- vailed among those in charge of the campaign- since its inception was somewhat dampened yesterday w word wik secsjved that Cardinal Gib- bons had died. No definite announce- ment was made today, but it is ex- pected that the ball scheduled for Monday night in the gymnasium at Catholic University will be postponed for at least a weck or ten days. in deference to the cead prelate’s memory. Details for the two-da tag sale, ccmpleted at a meeting of the district leaders at_the committ annex, 1317 New York avenue, zh It is planned to confine day's activities to the congreg of Washington Catholic churche: on Monday many young women sell tags in the business sections of | ¥ the city. ‘Women appointed to take charge of bands in the various distric included “Mrs. F. J. P. Preston Burch, Mrs. S. Joyce. Miss Margaret Br Mrs. Mary McCann. Speakers will address audiences at all of the theaters tomorrow night, and the motion picture hous the Knickerbocker. Sunday Sheehy will sing “Killarncy «cial solo. ‘With several district units ing back collections, the nouncement of amounts rec given last ri~"¢_ brought t tal up to $65.364. FORT MYER LAUNDRY READY FOR BUSINESS Will Do All Army Work Here, In-! cluding That of Walter . Beed Hospital. onstruction of a new Quartern Corps laundry at Fort Myer, V Hatfleld junc has been and the plant is now operating. The laundry is equipped with all modern machinery and appliances and will take care of virtually all Arm: laundry work in Washington and v cinity,” including Walter Reed Hos pital. Eniisted men of the Army will be rendered laundry service free, and this service will be extended to offi- cers and their families residing here Or nearby at cost. Motor trucks will be use as means of transportation between the laun- dry.at Fort Myer and other points, in- cluding collection and delivery to res- idences of the military personnel Among special features of the new plant are facilities for softening wa- ter, which results in a conservation of ‘supplies and materials used and | fmprovement in the class of work | turned out. There is carrier system for transferring cloth- | ing from one department to another while in the process of being laun-| dered. —_— MILITARY SCHOOLS ASK WAR DEPARTMENT AID co-operation with the War t in_developing students officers in the Reserve voted for by delegates to gonvention’ of the Asso. ary Colleges and Schools at ‘the second day's session yesterday at Washington Hotel. Following a discussion regarding the rebuilding of the student training System in military schools in keeping h the peace basis and with an in- Tormal proparedncas probram oorn tion was passed placing the associa- tian on record as desiring all pos- | sible co-operation with the War De- partment without the remuneration ! offered high schools and preparatory institutions for the establishment of | the cadet svgtem. A legislafive committee was ap- volnted as follows: Col. S. C. J Davidson. Glnmn GARDENS MORE POPULAR. Potomac and Anacostia Clubs Find Big Demand This Year. Gardens allotted the Potomac and An- acostia len clubs have nearly all By Wit £ Fra aeriomoencement . l, a icultural a t for the Distefat. i gardéns were mnot all applied for until nedrly May 15 last year, Mr. Hall stated, pointing to the early tak- ing this ‘séason as testifying io tne interest being shown in gar- del work. Any one having vacant land that he 18 willing to turn over for garden use ‘will render a service by communicat- ing with Mr. Hall. care of the De partment of Agriculture Perfect Solitaire Diamond Ring. Tiffany mount- ing (party paid $325) ¥4-carat Blue-white $250 | B $150 134-carat Perfect Blue-white Solitaire Diamond Rm'- (lady paid 5375 2t4-carat Blue-white eye pflfert Solitaire Diamond Ring ...... $625 l-carat Blue-white Solitaire Diamond TRl $250 34-carat. Solit D e $50 overhead | o . | the worl . 1 Armenia Diamonds Left on Sale KAHN OPTICAL CO. 617 7th St. NW | CHARGED WITH FRAUD AS AN IMPERSONATOR A. G. Patterson Said to Have Rep- resented Self to Be Senator’s Secretary. False pretenses is charged in an in- dictment returned by the grand jury against A. G. Patterson, who was re- apprended at Alburquerque, Patterson is accused of repre- himself as secretary to Sena- “rank Willis of Ohio, and is said ve carried cards thus descrihing The _indictment charges mber 16 last Patterson ob- at a local hotel on a check n Ohio bank. The check tained $ drawn proved to he worthless. B alleged in an indictment inst Clifton G. Davies, who ve married Audrey S. Cox without ~securing a Others in- is said to May 16, 19 divoree from dicted follow lia former wife. Andrew McKen- e Dove and Harry E. larceny: Leroy Stewart, Milton " Ostrander. rob- Clement Palmer, John T. . Raymond Chism and Isaiah usebreaking and larceny: Wright. grand larceny: housebreaking and mes H. Bates, assault ous weapon and assault kill; Frank L. Carson, 5. Lacey, larceny; with da s uis J. Robinson, 3 Br\crly Payne and non-support; G- z red _Beall. Philip and Charles W. Thompson, larceny; Benjamin Lewis, as- with dangerous ‘weapon; dore R. Beall and James Jack- John E. Green, Burnett Rabbitt and Mel- grand larceny; nd Harold C. Wood, am Mayo, receiving William Lacey nny, grand larceny; Harry E. Wells, se James Loor, seorge A. Evans, H. Hunter, rob- rank Lewis and Richard Pow- ault with intent to commit ; Jesse Smith, larceny after William H. Benton, joyriding and grand larceny: William H. Ben- ton and Thomas Henry Parker, forg- ery. CAMPAIGN TO BE MADE TO CLEAN UP THE CITY First Step Is Taken by Public Health Committee of Chamber of Commerce. Efforts to have the residents of the capital city participate in a general clean-up and beautification of the city vill be made by the Chamber of ‘ommerce. The first step in the pro- posed move was taken at the meeting of the committee on public health, of which Dr. Charles B. Campbell is chair- man. The chairman was authorized to name a subcommittee to formulate and fix a time for the cam- . which it is proposed now to have extended over a period of a week. During that time the people will be urged by posters, street car signs and other forms of publicity to clean out their vards, cellars and attics, and to take steps toward beautifying their v planting and propagation nd shrubs. Fowler,” District health officer, told the committee that he would submit to'it within a short time for its consideration two | proposed bills which Congress will be asked to pass. One will provide for the regulation of the shipments of milk into the District and the other regulating the handling of social dis- eases. COLEMAN DU PONT JOINS IN NEAR .EAST APPEAL Declares War Has Not Ended for Armenians, and It Is U, 8. Duty to Save Starving. Former Senator Coleman du Pont of Wilmington, Del. has joined with Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood in an appeal for funds for Near East Relief. His in- dorsement of the campaign follows: “The war has not ended in the near east, as peace has come elsewhere in The war-time need of the is as great if not greater er was. If it was right—as it was—that we should succor the gians. the Serbians and the French Sictmaiotiwar i itin doubly our duty today to save the starving Christians of Armenia, who have no hope except in us. than it “They have been the outpost of civilization for sixteen centuries. To- day they are still that outpost, sore- ly. beset by bolshevism on one hand and a forced renunciation of the faith of their fathers on the other hand. “We cannot leave them like a ‘lost battalion’ to maintain the struggle alone. I gladly join with Maj. Gen. IL.eonard Wood in pleading for funds that the Near East Relief may con- tinue its splendid service of salva- tion.” Contributions may be sent to John B. Larner, 308 Bond building, this city.” The Tocal committee today urg- special “offering of sacrifi and child: 2Yi-carat “Perfect” | Solitaire Diamond Blue-white Sol Ring (part Y-carat litaire Dikmond Ring. . 150 1i-carat Pure White Soiltaire Ring 35 Blue-whizc, Soli- tairc Diamond Ring... $25 Platinum Diamond Scarf Pin (very hand- | some) THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, MARCH 25 1921 aks & (Tompany Seventh St. Pennsylvania Avenue For more than fifty years our prices have been as low for similar qualities as any house in the United States—and they are today. ~Saks and Company Really Exceptional Values in Boys’ Clothes Easter—the traditional season for chang- ing the youngsters’ wardrobe—and we Examples of Superior Excellence In i l always prepare bountifully with specials— Men’s Suits— and their moderate marking at $45—850—855 Every garment we make must be worthy of the Saks label that goes into it. By a consistency of endeavor and constancy of purpose we have made that label to stand for the best that can be produced in .Clothing. Best as measured by weave, worth and craftsmanship —but also best as denoted by the individuality that is put into every model—and its varinesses to meet varying personalities., so that it is an advantageous time to buy. Tomorrow is the today—and precedent never offered better in value and price. Blue Serge Suits—each with TWO pairs of Knickerbocker Pants—both of which are full lined. All wool and fast color—two models—Single-breasted, plaited front and back; Double-breasted, with plaited back; belt SPECIAL $ l 5'00 Fancy Cheviot Sui of attractive pat- terns; TWO pairs Knickerbocker Pants, both full lined. Belted model, and five different styles from which to select. Sizes $1 2'75 8 to 17 years. SPECIAL Fancy Suits, in Sport models, with yoke and plait front and back; belt all around; lined with Mohair; Knickerbocker Pants, full lined. Choice of five smart pat- $1 6.50 terns. Sizes 7 to 18 years. SPECIAL Real Palma Linen Middy Suits—full regu- Iation, with patch emblem. White braiding and Black sailor tie. Sizes 3 to § 3.25 10 years. SPECIAL ............... Spring Reefers—All-wool Blue Serge, Gray, Brown and Green Homespun; Double- breasted, with belt all around, and emblem on sleeve. Sizes 21; to 10 years. 39.75 SPECIAL . Regulation Blue Serge U. S. and French Middy Suits; White braid trimmed; Black tie and emblem. Sizes 3 to 8 years. § 5.95 SPECIAL: ... . Junior Norfolk Suits, in Fancy Cheviots— Gray, Tan and Brown mixtures. § = 05 Sizse 4 to 8 years. SPEC[AL,,.,;,.‘ 5 Boys’ Knickerbocker Pants—neat Gray and Brown mixtures; full cut and strongly made. Sizes 8 to 16 years. $ l 95 SPECIAL e e s rnree Middy Blouses—in plain White, with Blue collars—trimmed with flat white braid. Sizes 4 to 10 years. $ l 35 SPECIAL Blouse Waists—with attractive collars; plain White and assortment of pattern effects—light and dark colors—sizes sl .00 6 to 16 years. SPECIAL . all around. Sizes 7 to 18 years. Money’s worth isn’t only a question of value—but of the virtues of fit and fashion—all of which are included in Saks Clothes. Two-Trouser Suits - 'That’s the special feature for tomorrow — Pencil Stripes, in many gombinations — Fancy Mixtures in the wanted Grays and Browns— Single and Double breasted; and wit heach Suit the $39 75 s e s s s s s e s s e vess s - extra pair of trousers. At......... Easter Hosiery Full-fashioned Self-clocked Thread Silk Hose—in Black only—every. pair perfect— —69¢ Men’s “Delta” Oxfords A lot that we are going to sell special tomorrow at— 3895 . They are Cordovan, Mahogany, Brown That Wonderful Hat at $3.65 Truly it has attained to the standard in Hat value long held by much higher price. We've been very fortunate in having this maker’s earnest co-operation—without it we couldn’t get the combination of distinc- tiveness and quality—no matter how much we contributed of profit to cost. But it’s here—a reality—a Hat of indi- and Fancy Kid modes of Russia Calf, Brown Boys’ Shirts—plain White and neatly vidual character—and personal proportions. Kid, Black Kid or Kangaroo, Gun-metal or patterned effects—neckbands—sizes 31.25 2 2 12% to 14. SPECIAL . Velour Calf; Patent Leather— Brogue, Wing-tip, English and others of the popular lasts—as well as those of more conservative style—sizes 5 to 11—AA to D widths— On the Economy Floor Very Special Values in Men’s Suits They are of the present season’s pro= duction—Blue Serges, Gray Serges—Gray and Brown Mixed Worsteds, in Single and Double breasted models—both Young Men’s and Conservative styles— You can look as critically into the make as you please—it will bear the closest scrutiny— $27.75 Fourth Floor. In Pearl and the Tans and Browns of new tones. Boys® Black Cat Stoc gs—fut color; wanted rib and popular sizes. < SPECIAL .....,.....................39 3 for $1.1€ Boys’ Three-quarter Hose, with roll tops, in Black and White; Black Cat brand 6 5, —sizes 7 to 9%5. SPECIAL Boys’ Knit Union Suits—White; athletic cut, and just the weight for spring. s l 25 Sizes 6 to 16 years. SPECIAL .... Easter Neckwear—Cut-silk and Knitted Silk Four-in-Hands, and Plain and Fancy Silk Windsors—big variety to choose from— and excellent values in all grades— 45¢ to 95¢c Fancy Socks—Blue, Black, Cordovan and White, with fancy roll tops. Sizes 39¢ 51 t0.9%;. SPECIAL ..... G Boy’s “Right Posture” Suits In addition to being the finest Clothing that’s modeled and made for Boys—it has that exclusive and wonderful athletic feature which develops in the youngsters the habit of “right posture.” Plain and Fancy mixtures —in all sizes from 7 to 18 years— $15 to $30 “Junior High” Suits —Boys’ Long Pants Suits— For the boy graduating from short pants into long pants we have provided a line of specially designed Suits—cut right; full of fashion points—but elltirely suited to the s of the wearer—in model and pattern— Single and Double breasted; Plain Blue and Fancy mixtures—sizes 15 to 20 527.50 years—and SPECIAL at . Second Floor. Boys’ Hats Easter Shirts Shirts play an important part in Easter costuming—that these two specials will supply—- Satin-stripe Crepe Silk Shirts—in most attractive patterns—cut and made as high- class Shirts should be— $5.95 Fiber Silk and Satin-striped Woven Madras Shirts—the royalty of cotton shirt- ings—exclusive patterns—exceptionally well made— Two Special Assortments of Easter Neckwear They have been reserved for display until now—because they represent very remark- able values in very effective patterns and colorings— Boys’ Shoes English Lace or Broad-Toe Blucher mod- els—with “Rock Oak” Goodyear sewed soles. Brown or Black Calf—sizes 1 to 6. 55_95 Widths Bto D ...... e ssigslapivesle coe L Little Boys’ Tan or Gun-metal Lace Shoes made over “Toe Room” Broad Toe lasts— with oak sewed soles; sizes 9 to s 4 45 13% . e : Missts’, Children’s and Infants’ “Mary Jane” Pumps, “Nature Shape Lasts” Fancy Silk Four-in-Hands, open-end de- sign—in a big variety of colorings and new '—Patent patterns— Leather, Gun-metal, “White Nu-Buck” and Brown Calf—turned or welted soles. Children’s Straw Hats, in all the new 5 5 c Sizes 2 to 5, $2.50 814 to 11, $3.78 shapes—and Blue, Black and natural 52 95 4108, $2.75 113 to 2, $4.50 blocks. SPECIAL ................. . < i Misses’ and Children’s White Shoes— oys’ Blue Serge Golf Ca; one-piece The famous “Trojan” Silk Four-in= Buck, Nu-Buck and Canvas—lace or button— .ndBei}g':lt-quarterrfops, with :l‘l'ln silJS Hands—wrinkle-proof—in solid colors and sizes from 87 to 2. $2 95 back and band. SPECIAL ........ fancy patterns— SPECIAL ... .59z e : Boys' Stitched Cloth Hats, in a wide Boys’ Brown Leather Lace Shoe:— variety of patterns, with llllp tops. 32,(» 85c English model—all solid leather— 33‘95 SPECIAL ... sizes 1 to 6. SPECIAL ... First Floor. smome