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. RUSSIA. WILL SEEK U.'S. TRADE 'DESPITE FIRM STAND IN NOTE Soviet Representative Says European Peace Depep&s on Early Agreement Between America and Bolshevists. * By the Associated Press. LONDON, April 1.—Despite the un- compromising tone of the recent note of Secretary of State Hughes in reply to representations by Russia for the opening of trade relations with the United States, the principal objective of the Russian soviet government's foreign policy is and will continue to be the establishment of relations with the United States, according to Leonid Krassin, the bolshevik representative here. He refuses to recognize the at- titude of Washington as an insur- mountable difficulty to the establish- ment of relations with the United States whereby trade would be pos- sible. M. Krassin gave these views when interviewed by the Associated Fress today. He stated that the admission to America of Russian commercial rep- resentatives was the first require- ment; the initial transactions would then be carried out by means of cash payments. with the question of cred- its, naturally, arising later. Will Offer Guarantees. “In its relations with foreign gov- ernments the soviet government is prepared to respect the principle of private property and act upon the policy of exchange of equal values in trade,” said M. Krassin. “If these guarantees are insufficient, deposits will be placed. acceptable to financial institutions, \insuring against viola- tion of contracts.” No predictions or promises of any great volume of trade were made. He expected the immediate difficulties ‘would be transport. Concentration of the Russian people’s energies for three years on warfare had reduced mproduction to a minimum, and the only remedy, he declared. wag the opening of nelations with foreign na- _ tions. Way to European Peace. The fact that trade had been car- ried on by soviet Russia with the Baltic states for a year, the Russian Tepresentative pointed out, was proof of its practicability. It was inevit- able that commercial relations would be re-established with America. The Sooner they were started the sooner Russian reconstruction would get un- der way, and this would mean an earlier economic peace for Europe and the world. There would be no peace in Europe, he added emphatically, (Copyright, 1921, by the until there was a peaceful Russia. “The soviet government,” M. Kras- sin declared, “looks to America as a country where Russia can obtain ex- | perienced - men and the materials which are needed in the gigantic re- construction facing Russia. Nowhere in the world can her present prob- lems be faced and solved as in Amer- lica, in which is the only country which has found realization of Rus- sia’s dreams of railway reconstruc- tion, the development of mines, water transport and the oil industry and electrification.” Like U. S. in the Sixties. Surveying present-day Russia, he compared it with the United States after the civil war. A great, unde- veloped country, surpassingly Tich in natural resources, he said, America forged ahead; Russia, saddied by the czarist regime to a vicious landiord system, which the bolshevik revolu- tion had absolutely. destroyed, only now was able to make progress, but seten years of war had left the coun- try “needing every kind of machine | which the western nations pgoduced. “If central Ru: is suffetig_from lack of food,” Krassin continued, “the ‘cause is lack of locomotives to transport supplies. America can remedy our transport problem imme- diately by the shipment of locomo- tives already built in America. Our horses and livestock are depl tul, but iron horses and tractors from America would rehabilitate the agricultural industry. Millions of tools are need- ed; a sewing machine in every peas- ant's cottage is our ideal. Ail these supplies America has furnished Rus- sia in the past, and she knows the pecularities of Russia’s needs.” Excyaes Propaganda. In conclusion, reference was made to the soviet propaganda, which he said was the only means for Russian intercourse abroad as long as she was unable to establish normal -lation- ships. The hostility of Gr«« Britain had been overcome by propaganda, in his opinion, but since the opening of commerciad negotiations. Great Brit- ain had no cause for objection to the propaganda. 3 Active propaganda against the Unit- ed States had never existed. said M. Krassin, and that presanted more rea- son why negotiations should be started. He expressed confidence that as soon as America became convinced that the “very existence of the Rus- sian_socialist republic is not propa- ganda. then we will be able to estab- lish relations to the mutual interest of both.” International Syndicate.) EVERYBCDY SAYS, WHERE'S THE MONUMENT? Washington. Giris and Boys: The other day T asked a policeman what gquestion he had 4o answer most and he said, “Where's the Monument.” and after that “Where's the White House So I went over to the Monument _to look around and have a talk with J. A. Olsen, the custodian. He has been there for thir- teen years, so he has seen a lot of people ®o up that hill to take the elevator to the top. I do mot know which is the most in- teresting, the Monu- { ment or Mr. Olsen's office. In his _office . are some old-time pictures of the Monu- ment. taken at dif- ferent times, when they were wonking * on it. You know they worked on it a while and then quit for a while, and those pic- . tures sure do look funny now. 1 have just received a letter asking why there are two colors : of stone in the Monu- ment. About half way up the color changes and that is because they got that far with the work and then quit, waiting for Congress to appro- priate some more money to finish the job. All in all it Monument and the first idea was to on top of it. Natlonal Photo., Wash. (National Photo., Wash.) teok neerly 100 years to complete the | have a statue of George Washington In 1783 the Continental Congress first took yp the plans. In 1799 Congress voted to put up the Monument, but there was no money, as the people were still paying for the war. On July 4, 1848, a real start was made and what members of the J. T. C. know who delivered a famous oration at that time? Then the work lagged for nearly thirty years, and that is what makes the pictures in Mr. Olsen’s office so interesting. In 1878 ; the work was started again and in December, 1884, the top stone, weighing 3,300 pounds, was put in place. The shaft is 555 feet high, fifty-five feet square at the base and thirty feet square at the top. There are all kinds of stone in it. If you have| the time, take the elevator up and walk down. You will see stones inscribed by many organizations, particularly the Masons, of which organiza- tion Washington was a member. In the plans.of the Lincoln Memorial, down near the river. there is to be a mirror pool and then the reflection of the Monument and the Memorial in that pool will be a wonderful sight. Do not forget to wrfte me the answer to the question I asked you in this letter. RUSSELL BURKE, & The Travelog Boy. —————— e Crowds See Boy Fly Box Kite How many boys in the Junior Travel Club make a Fobby of kite flying? I would like to know and have them write to me. Down at the point at the end of the Speedway Sunday I saw John Wignall of the Brookland pub- lic school flying a box kite in_ the strong wind, and he certainly k the big crowd around t stoe” which I call the place to park automobiles. well entertained quite a while. I never saw the wind blow s0 down there, and the water from the river was dashing up over the sea wall all the time. is just the time for box kites, so 1 want to hear from all the box kite fans in Washington. Your kites should be in the Y. M. C. A. hobby show next week. I'see a lot of boys are putting up horse- tre bird houses that they made for | the exhibition of the nature study de- partment of the public schools. I wish cach one Who puts up a bird house would write to me 80 I can keep u lookout, too. for what happens. Robert Blatt, who lives on F street northeast, has some bird houses to which wrole families of birds come every year. Yesterday I received some bad news from a member of the Junior Travel Club in Newark, N. J. He told me Bill, the Belgian police dog. is dead. F was owned by William F. Gorman, and Bill had worked hard in all the lib- erty loan campaigns. He had worked 80 hard Bill received a letter from former Secretary McAdoo about his Zood work. Bill, the letter tells me, would not cross a street until he heard the policeman’s whistle, How many members of the Junior Travel Club can say as much? Bill had been awarded a loving cup by the Animal JRescue League. The Japanese cherry trees are all But March | | out, and you should see them. I count- ed more than a hundred people with | cameras Sunday taking pictures of | them. and then I quit counting. Who knows the history of those trees and | where they came from. Let's_ hear from the members of the Junior Travel Club on this. Who's in the clean-up campaign, 1 | saw the men at the Washington Monu- ment yesterday were digging out the little trenches along the edges of the roads and cleaning up things all around. Col. Ridley’s men must not get the best of the school children on {this. I see where the schools ask for n-up slogans. How about this? ery Playground Prim as a Parlor.” nd me in your solgan and I will forward it to the teachers. 3 L. BURKE, The Evening Star. RULES ON RATE RAISE. L C. C. Holds South Carolina May Conform to Schedule. The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled yesterday that state freight and passenger rates in South Carolina, re- cently ordered raised to inferstate lev- . need be raised only to conform to tual schedule and not to the maximum thorized in interstate commerce. igation ‘in that state had disclosed, it waa explained, that some roads had not increased their interstate rates to the authorized maximum, whereas the commission’s order for state rates to conform to those in interstate traffic had specifically directed them to be raised to the maximum authorized in interstate commerce. This has resulted in some cases in state rates exceeding the interstate rates actually in effect. Similar changes will '‘be made in or- d-»u: raising rates in other states, it was said. VR THE - EVENING ' STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, SATURDAY, APRIL -2, 1921_PART ‘1. tloodward Dependable Linens of Beautiful Design Scarfs and Squares From Belfast Hemstitched Pure Linen Scarfs, in an assort- ment of designs. These qualities have been - very much higher in price. In these sizes: 12x12 18x45 32x32 * 4 13x13 18x54 36x36 14x14 18x63 45x45 18x36 18x72 54x54 White Damask Table Cloths With Pretty Jacquard Borders Of blue and red. giving you a change from the plain white which so many people like. The . cloths are in these sizes: y . 50x50 inches and 60x60 inches. Hemmed Napkins to match, size 15xd5 inches. Hand-Embroidered Madeira EX isite Luncheon Sets qu A Reliable qualities that favorable purchasing makes possible at these exceptionally low prices— $10, $13.50 and $15 Set 50 Dozen Hemstitched Pure- "Linen Towels = = With Jacquard borders, size 18x36 inches. These towels are not only all linen, but made of good quality linen yarns. A very favorable purchase enables us to name this exceedingly low price— 85¢ each, 6 for $4.75 Linen Section, Second floor. Of snowy white satin or sheer crepe de chine, : % gowns and envelope chemise are fashioned, ex- quisitely trimmed with inserts of real filet. and dainty Valenciennes laces, georgette crepe medal- lions, quaintly embroidered, lace insertions, fine tucks and shoulder straps of ribbon caught with rosebuds in pink or blue. Lingerie Sets For the spring Bride Lovelier than ever before, it seems, are these exquisite wearables so dear to the heart of every bride who will wed this springtime. Summer Home and Porch Furnishings Shown in the Art Needlework Section Cretonne Covered Pillow round. scheme. ~ in great variety; square and ?blong; every possible color $1to $5 Stamped Porch Sets of blue or green cham- bray. In the illustration she is consider- ing the charm of the dainty chemise that matches her gown in each minute . . detail. It is fashioned of soft white satin, with an exquisite yoke and little butterfly sleeves made of finely tucked and embroidered georgette and bands of dainty insertion, while ribbon streamers held by colorful rosebuds fall from either side. Sets of Gown and Chemise, $21 to $25 Table Covers, 75¢ Pillow Covers, 50c Chair Covers, 50c Dining Room or Living Room Sets, stamped on natural color crash. Scarfs, 75¢ Centers, 75¢c Pillow Covers, 75¢ Dining Room or Living Room Sets, stamped on new natural color needle-weave fabric. Scarfs, $1.75 Centers, 36-inch, $1.75 Centers, 45-inch, $3.00 SPECIAL VALUES |, Centerpieces and Scarfs, 50c Stamped on good quality linen-finished material. Irgesistibly lovely, the lingerie sets . from far-off Japan, of softest white crepe de chine, displaying the artistry ~ of deft fingers il the exquisite em- broidered designs, scalloping and fine ; stitchery. i < Priced, $31.50 and $36 Third floor. Art Needlework Section, Second floor, 8ilk Underwear Section, Misses’ Navy Blue Tricotine Suits EXCEPTIONALLY PRICED $58 ‘ In a special effort to get together a splendid collection of suits, and at the same time to meet the requirements of customers at the lowest pos- sible expenditure, we have taken from our stocks some of our higher-priced suits and marked them at this low figure. You Have No Doubt Heard of Klearflax Linen Rugs Now Here Is Your Opportunity to See a. Wonderfully Large Stock of Them and Hear an Expert Tell You How You May Beautify Your Home With Them. Klearflax Linen Rugs are pure linen, and nothing but linen, and as such possess all the inherent beauty and en- during qualities of linen. These suits emphasize the newest and most youthful mode of the spring season—namely, the finger-tip straightline tuxedo suit and the voguish box coat—exceptionally well tailored, with hand- piped buttonholes, cable stitching; silk braid bind- ings and self strappings adding a distinctive touch. Misses’ Section, Fourth floor. “NAUMKEAG” ” Sheets and _Pillowcétses “Naumkeag” is the trade name for an extra fine quality of Cotton Sheets and Pillowcases, made for the require- ments of the most discriminating. Most all women love linen—it has been admired, treasured, used since earli- est history. It is the finest textile known. You can now have a rug of the same pure : linen on your floors as is in your table They come in all sizes, both hemmed and hemstitched cloths. ends. In the hemstitching all threads are hand-drawn. The prices are lower than any competing quality. 63%99 inches ; hemmed, $2.25; hemstitched, $2.50. 72x99 inches, hemmed, $2.50; hemstitched, $2.75. 72x108 inches, hemmed, $2.75; hemstitched, $3.00. 81x99 inches, hemmed, $2.75. 90x99 inches, hemmed, $3.00; hemstitched, $3.25. 90x108 inches, hemmed, $3.25; hemstitched, $3.50. Pillowcases, 45x38)% inches; hemmed, 62l4c; stitched, 75c. New Colored Striped Ripplette Bedspreads ‘Their chief claims to popularity are lightness of weight and require no ironing. Their simple effectiveness comes from the stripes of blue, pink, yellow’and green. Spreads in sizes 72x90 and 81x90 inches One-piece Pillow Shams to match Bedwear Section, Second floor. A it = A Talk on Interior Decoration by an Expert, Mr. John L. Kolle, from the Klearflax Factory. Beginning Tuesday, April 5th, 3:30 P.M. Daily, in a Specially Arranged Section, Adjoining the Rug Depart- ment, ’ Mr. Kolle'is a véry able. interjor decorator, understanding: the subject. in all:its branches, hem- # formation and many suggestions about deco- - rating and furnishing your homies. Rug Secton, Sixth foor. P and will be able to give you:a great fund of in-"- Jersey, as smart as it is serviceable, Good-looking Wool Jersey Coats, Wraps, Suits and Separate Jackets, especially designed to slenderize the figure, achieve an un- usual smartness and straightness of line, particularly becoming and desired for the woman above the average size. Among the coats one sees, are the wrappy models, which combine a coat and a cape, with long scarf throws of checked wool in smartly contrasted colers, narrow belts that tie in front, pockets and covered buttons. $39.50. Swagger Sports Coats, in three-quarter length, light and comfortable, straight and slim of line, are well tailored, have narrow belts and good sized patch pockets, in taupe, Copen and heather. $29.50. Wool Jersey Suits, a necessary adjunct to the spring wardrobe; in smart Tuxedo styles with narrow belt, snugly fitted shoulders and collar, or just a bit more tailored, with notch collar, and envelope pockets, in good-looking * plain colors or smartly combined with checks. $25 to $30.50. A particularly attractive suit has a bright green coat in Tuxedo style, and a skirt of white, making a very striking combination. $39.50. The vogue for a separate Jacket is charmingly brought out in these of wool Jersey, Tuxedo models, with novel pockets and narrow string belts, in such combination$ as black with black and white check. tan and jade, and the one illustrated is of Chinese b'ue, piped in white. $18.50 and $19.50. ~ p Special Size Section, Third floor. n Sports Apparel for the Stout Woman PILLOWS to Beautify the Home Pillows Pillows —for davenport, settee, ' —for hammock, porch or chair or chaise lounge. canoe. Pillows Pillows . —gquarc and rectangular; ¢ round and triangular, —for show and ‘usefulness for effect and color. Pillows Pillows —both gay and sober, of —Of silk, of cotton, of plain colors or combina- cretonne, of taffeta, linen tions. and velvet. f " Priced From $2 to $18 A special exhibition of Pillows has been arranged in our Upholstery section on the fifth floor. You are wel- come to look, whether you desire to purchase or not. These pillows are all new and wonderfully aftistic and utiful. There are many designs and shapes, entirely original, designed by our special artists and made in our workrooms. Excellent workmanship and unusual worth and fitness combine to make these pillows of unusual value and at- tractiveness. Other Novelties and Small Articles Found in the Display Close By JAPANESE MATS, in a TABLE RUNNERS, of new and complete assort- tapestry, velvet, metal bro- ment, 65¢c to $6. cade and fine silks. Odd bitsof Real Lace and PILLOW COVERS, of Embroidery. PICTURE CORDS, in all Yelvet, brocade and mercer- colors. - ized damask. " UNCOVERED PIL- LOWS, filled with silk floss and down., METAL GALLOONS. SILK CORDS AND BRAIDS. Pillow Section, Fifth floor. &l Make Your Ouwn Clothes Our Expert Dressmaker Will Show You How Six Lessons for $5 Pragtical ‘instructions while you are doing the work—superyising and guiding .you every step of the way. . - : " .Enroll now .and select the hour and days you prefer. ¢ °° "Dressmaking School, Awditorium, Eighth Soor.

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