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3 THE EVENING STAR, W HINGTON, D. €, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1921 ANERICANS BEATEN | BY POTSDAM MOB Chicagoan and Wife, Mistak- { .en for French, Rescued : by the Police. Bs the Associated Press BERLI son and cago, were attacked by a crowd of German men, women and children Tuesday as they sat on the terrace ©f Sans Souci Park, following the | funeral of former Empress August Victoria. The Americans were rescucd by seeurity polic i civilians, who ! rounded them, sticks, stones umbrellas fense ‘of the coup.s* until able 1o escort them to the police tion in extra poli dispersed During th. the policemen and the two German civilians wer unable to quiet the erowd, members of which were shouting, er “French pooplel” they entirely shield the An Mr.” Tobinson was beaten about ti head and shoulders, and his wife re ceived a bruised no torn from her was pullel. and she olved From Blame. Potsdam police headqua report concerning the ¢ “The Americans were not to b re be no f 3 s incited by Wwho thought we we conduct and desi > no rep- | resentations to the German govern- | ment.™ H Mrs. Tobinson. who is a graduate | sof a college in Valparaiso, Ind.. which *her husband. a civil engineer, also il attended, said We were si Sans Souci P on tha tewr . speaking Ei Aree women s at. The one ne to her compan ve were French. 3 gan abusing foreigners. 1 could net understand what they said. but 1} realized that the women Were very angry. Bl s Begin to Fly. “A crowd gathered. Among it was || number of child To the chil en the old woman declared had spoken in French words dero; tory to the former empre of ‘us understands French. the old woman's companions t explain that we had not spoken at all about the deads former empress but that we were discussing the beauty of the park and regretting we had no films for our camera. “Ihe crowd, however, drew nearer, shouting that we were French, and||| ihe chiharen began to throw stones. 1 was so frightened 1 thought I wa. choking. The crowd struck my hus band with canes and umbrellas. He tried to protect meas we ran. and then two civilians and the ps came to our aid.” There we hundred persons following us before we reached the police station. Mr. Tobinson. who said he resided at 2748 West Washburn avenue, Chi- cago, when questioned at the police station, declared his wife were born in Russ he asserted, is the daughter of Ameri can parents, but that he is a natural- ized citizen. He said he could speak neither Ru: ¥ been in China for Thomas W. Sim-| mons & Co., but now is in business for himself. The police later took Mr. and Mrs Tobinson in an automobile to Wan ©nd put them on a train bound Berlin. The Americans were greatly iated by the notice taken of them by the crowds in the train and £top- ped off at the first station and 100k a later-train for Wiesbaden. Mr. and Mrs. Tobinson have b married for five months. They visited China, Japan and It Mr. Tobinson also has made a 10 Siberia. HONOLULU ASKS SPECIAL LAWS ON IMMIGRATION Governor Declares Labor Shortage Must Be Met—Japanese ‘Would Be Barred. HONOLULU. T. H. April 21 cial limited imm ¢ of Haw rthy in a special me : ng forth the neces- | -lief from the acute Spe- territorial | legislature to pass resolutions urging | Congress to permit this immigration. Immigration would be confir stic and agriculture labo der provision that the number of an alien race in the territory shall be not more than per cent of the total population Japanese woul - provision. Chinese and other people of the far east wouid be admitted The message said that if no labor n nor French. He has tion of fabor in|! i was urged by | [} 8 forthcoming sugar. pineapple and| coffee acrcages must be reduced. It is reported by sugar producers that the 1921 crop which ordinarily, would be harvested by the énd of July will not be harvested until Januars or February next year. owing to labor ||| e islands 1 ENDS roo'r MISERY Cal-o-cide positively gives quick relef hmu results. It penetrates the and removes the cause. (Plasters B2each package for Srubborn Corns) 8 Milicn Calocids Packages Seid —— Al Druggts 38+ Cal-o-cide ey It » This Offering Caps the Climax H@ngflnfi=@f the-Season Dresses three A Plain Tricolettes in strikingly smart embroidered in wool, silk and tinse! thread: Almost impossible to describe this group of the season’s most highly favored frocks are offering at a price that means immediate disposal of the whole lot. The earlier you attend this sale the more likely vou will be to get one—perhaps you'll want two or even at this price—so we advise earliest pos- sible response. Even if the season were far advanced, these lovely frocks would be exceptional values, but right summer here they word about their materials mings and so on. t the very outset of spring and early re at their newest and best. models, trim- Plain_and Printed Georgette combined with taf- feta. so many pretty finishes that it is out of the ques- tion to tell about them in cold print. “A hint to the wise is sufficient,” so be here early for your new frock’ suitable for now and summer wear. Per- mit us to repeat: only $19.95. . New and Frenchy quilling. ruffles, sashes and A few beaded and tailored frocks in the lot, in- cluding gray, navy, black and brown. Second Floor—Lansburgh & Brother Interesting to Home Sewers and Dressmakers Silk Remnants---Reduced! Several tables piled high with these desirable and usable lengths of fine quality Silks—including the Choice most fashionable plain and fancy weaves, in all popular | * 36 to 40 inches. Choose from— Crepe Meteor Figured Foulard Radium Taffeta Plain Navy Foulard Chiffon Taffeta Dress Satin shades. Lenglhs vary l‘t‘on.’l 2 to 5 yards; widths from Crepe de Chine - Figured Radium $ I .6 J yard Striped Shirtings Black Duchesse ks suitable for_every purpose—dresses, waists, wraps. Every Remnant lingerie, etc. Friday is the big opportunity to save—at $1.69 Greally Reduced Third Floor—Lansburgh & Brother 54-in. Woolen Dress Goods In practical length $1 .69 remnants at, yard, Of course this ridiculously low price applies only to l~nda}. so make the best of it. New- est weaves of the season’s choice and colors approved by authorities on such styles. French serge, satin-faced broadcloth, tricotine, two- tone checks (especially smart for sport togs) poplins, jersey cloth, "serge, shepherd plaids. mixtures mohair and many other fabrics for which we cannot spare space—come tomorrow and get enough for several garments. At $1.69 yard. Third Floor—Lansburgh & Brother Men’s Black Socks Spf(tial, ].70 pr. 3 ]n:irs Friday, for 50c Just 120 dozen in the lot. Splendid wearing Maco Hose. made with double <ole and reinforced heel and toe. Sizes 9% to 117 First Floor—Lansburgh & Brother Big Values in Little Items Wrisley’s Bath Soap, Friday only, 25C 3 cakes for Babcock’s Corylopsi Talcum. Just for Friday .......-. > 17¢ Collapsible Bag Tops, Handles. A Friday offering at. 25¢ Novelty Bead Necklaces, with orien- | & tal pendant, obtainable only Friday at C First Floor—Lansburgh & Brother Friday Bargains Buttons and Notions Pearl Buttons — Plain and fish-eye 5 styles; cards of 2, 3,9 and 12. Card...... C Trimming Buttons—Celluloid, ivory, crystal, washable bone; light and dark colors. 9 Friday only, card . C Snap Fnlenem— ack ar 5 Friday, special. 6 dozen for........... Dressmakers’ Pins—Full 400 count. 10 Just for Friday, 3 papers for. C Celluloid Hair Pins—Boxes contain 25 6,9 and 10. 3 boxes for C Stewart’s Duplex Safety Pins—Black 5 or_nickel. Card C Cotton Grosgr: various widths. vard ... Needles 3 gapen for\ & = anitary Napk ins— .lght weight, per- fect goods, I)oz';n P 39¢ ressmakers’ Pins—Full w:lgh! good points. Box .. 18¢ Enco Hair Nets—Genuine human halr. cap or regulation dozen z Laces for Middy Blouses. Just for Friday, 3 for........... First Floor—Lansburgh & Brother Women s Fine Rlbbed Combination Suits, 49¢ This is a sensational value even at a Friday special price. With warm weather close at hand, you'll néed many of these light-weight suits, so why not save by purchasing them to- morrow? Low necks and sleeveless; lace- trimmed wide knee or plain tight knee; sizes 36 to 44 and the price, remember, is only 49c. Women's Fine Ribbed Vests, Friday only at 29cA=-'ine cotton yarns in sizes 36 to 44; differing styles of finish; low necks and a very low price.................. 29c¢ First Floor—Lansburgh & Brother North Star Sheets, $1.19—Double- bed size—81x99 inches; linen finish; mill runs. Only 250 to sell. i $l .l9 100 Dozen Pillowcases, 4 for $1— Made of heavy, staunch cotton; sizes 42x36, 45x36. Choice, lf‘rifd:ry, 51.00 Sea Island Sheeting, 10 yards, $1 — Just one bale to sell; un. bleached, easy to bleach. Special 500 “Victory” Seamless Sheets, each, 85¢ One of the best to be had—durable, round thread—linen finish—seamless and hand torn. Size 72x90 inches, finished with 3-inch hem. Absolutely perfect. lh yards, Friday Only $ l .00 Firat Floor—Lansburgh & Brother Domestic Longcloth, 10 yards, $1.50 —36 inches wide; mill lengths, 5 to 16 vards; sheer and fine. i 10 yards $l.50 Lonsdale Middy Twill, 5 yards, $1— 36_inches wide; fine for men’s underwear, middy blouses, etc. Friday, l 5 yards | | i | | New Short-Sleeved Voile Blouses Not regular $2.00 blouses, but just a lucky pur- | chase of 400 blouses that are to be sold as a IFriday special. resh and new. every one of them, made from fine, soft, French voile, pure whit rming models that show round. square and V n with deep collars, jabot frills and bits of lace and embroide lrm.mmfl and short sleeves, with lace-trimmed turn-back Sizes 36 to 46. Second Floor—Lansburgh & Brother Children’s Play Oxfords Friday super special at $1.59 This is clearly comfort for the kiddies ang economy for parents—particularly at this season when the call of out- doors suggests good, sturdy footwear that will stand rough usage. These good-looking oxiords are of nam'al leather in dark brown; flexible soles: Lasts that are designed for the Qro\ving voungsters wearing the following sizes: 6 to 8, 8 to 11, 111 to 2. day opportunity at only, pair, S$159. Second Floor—Lansburgh & Brother Easy to Launder and Easy to Buy Girls’ Gingham Dresses Special for . Friday at 85¢ A warm-weather essential these wash- able dresses and our ridicuously low Fri- day price render it very easy for moth- ers to procure many of them at consider- able savings. Plain, stripes and checks pretty models such a. sash, separate belts and collars in contrasting color effects. All have pockets —and you know how kiddies adore pockets. Sizes 2 to 6 years. Don't lose sight of the special price, 85c. Children’s Dreésses of Amoskeag Ginghams at $119. Every mother knows the merits of Amoskeag and at this special price these dresses are more than ordinary values. Ample variety of plaids in the most pleasing color combinations and models are the newest and most practical possible. Belts and sashes predominate because they are most acceptable styles. Collars of white rep or solid colors in contrast. in mind 5 Children’s and Misses’ Wh e Sateen Bloomers, very special. gt OO e S Floor—Lansburgh & Bre A timely clearaway of Trimmed Hats §1.00 Ii it weren't characteristic of our Friday sur- prises, you wouldn’t believe that right in mid- spring we are offering two hundred smart hats— designed and intended to sell at prices we'll allow vou to judge—at only $1.00 each. Children’s Patent Milan Hats, $1 OO 5 . . Special Friday only Practical and becoming styles at a price that will en- able mothers to procure more than one, provided they take advantage of our “just for Friday” price. Black, brown. navy with good quality grosgrain ribbon stream- ers. Ridiculously low in price. $L00. Second Floor—Lansburgh & Brother All Linen Remnants Greatly Reduced We have gone through our entire stock of linens, withdrawn all odds and ends and slightly soiled merchan- dise, and have priced it for quick disposal. Choose from— usable lengths of Table Damask, Crashes, Odd Napkins, Towels, Scarfs, Covers, Wash Cloths, etc. All arranged on large table for easy selection. The savings are really worth while. ! Hemmed Huck Towels, each, 10c—Good quality and weight, woven of double thread; very absorb- lO ent. Size 14x20 inches. - Friday, special.. C Hemstitched Scarfs, Reduced—Made of extra fine quality linene, in three siz as follows— Size 18x36 inches .o Size 18x45 inches Size 18x54 inches Firat Floor—Lansburgh & Brother 420-30 Seventh St. Northwest Third Floor Bargains Women® Cotton Taffeta Petticoats, very special at the famous Liberty Loom Cetton Taffeta in novel de asing colors. Deep pleated flo es. finished with fost icoats for Friday at $1.25- well, wear w(ll rd are made 13125 amy 1: variety of (]\uh I ny clnpe k.hem e avmmg (he Friday <pcun s at 50c Good quality n . faed 1 lace or be made for 50" Bloomers, Friday at 39¢— Ruffle f same material fini with novelty 1. Good, wash quality and very Spocial ;I*'\;‘ i o g 39¢ Pink Brocade Corsets at the almost unhe evable price., $1.00—Sizes range to 20 and there is a number in the lot. Four pairs of <trong hose supporters of SB durable elastic. Very little to pay for corsets \ l.OO l)e Bevoise Bandcaux, Friday at 39¢—Both liook back & Is. Mesh (these are .r‘uumn\ cool for sum- \lrnm.. twill and brocade. Sizes 32 vou kunow tract Summer Draperies and Rugs—Special Friday v Fiber Rugs, $3.50— The well-known Deltox and Hodges Fiber Ru sizes 4x7 and 46x7.6- veral at- tractive patterns in rose. blue and tan; limite $3 50 quantity. Special, Friday . Curtain Scrim, \ard Hc—Good quality, plan or with colored borders: suitable for sash cur- tains. Friday only, y i l lL Cretonnes, special, 24c yard—Three thousand vards. in a wide selection of colorings v\\v‘ pat- terns: perfect quality. Special. Friday. vard . 24(, 6x12 Rattania Rugs, $13.95— pl(‘ndul. service- able rugs, y)crl;\‘ct iur;\er\ respect : ideal for ° summer use. Only 30 in the Im—\\hrlL they Rt $13.95 Crex Runners, 59c— The genuine Crex. in sum- mery designs and colors; 18 dnr! 24 inches, with woven border. Special. . - 59¢ z insburgh & Brother Boys’ “Rough and Tumble” Play Suits—Special, 85¢ The ideal play clothes for little fellows, made of fast color, easily washed khaki, blue chambray and striped blue Steifel cloth. One-piece garment. with hdd\ drn]) seat. long sleeves, round collars. Specially priced for Friday Boys’ Khaki Suits, 52.987.\01'1“15( style, made of olive drab khaki. Coats have patch pockets and all-around belt Knicker trousers have double sewed scams. Sizes 7 Boys’ Spring Norfolk Suits, $5.69— ingle and double breasted Norfolk models of serviceable spring mixtures and plain colors. Coats are alpaca lined. with new pockets. Kunic lined and mpm (hroughuu' Sizes 9 to 17 5669 vears BEun Boys’ ierge "Norfolk Smts. $7.89— \uwlv—l»re.ntm Vor!n]k models, made of excellent quality all-wool blue serge, voke back and front. with inverted pleats. flap pockets. hutton- on belts and knickerbocker trousers, lined and taped throughout. Sizes 7 to 17 .. $7 89 Fifth It‘llol'.—l.n--hllrlzll & nro'llfl. Women’s Full-fashioned Silk Hosiery at $1.29 —are values too unusual to be ignored. What is more to the point. there are black and gray which are the demand of the season. They are irregulars, but even so the price is so low that it will pay vou to come early and select from the best—at only $1.29. Women'’s Full-fashioned Fine Lisle Ho:mrs. 3 pairs, $1.00—Instead of descriptions. we'll let you judge the valge of these sturdy hose in white and cordovan. irregular in weave, which does not impair their qlldll(ll\—lhen think of the money-saving $ price .. 3 pairs for Women's Mercerized Hoslerv—Frlda only day at 25c—Black and cordovan. of cours; 2 A 10." We call them irregular because we are scrupulous about these details. However. the flaws are so slight as to be almost unnoticeable. Seamed back and seamless foot. Friday's offering at 25¢ First Floor—Lansburgh & Brother Two Large, Tables of Wash Goods Remnant The most wanted white and colored Wash Gpods— thousands of yards, in 17% to 5 yard lengths. Every piece highly desirable for summer wear. Choose from—printed Voile, Dimities, Gingham, Madras, Longcloth, Nainsook, Cambric, Linen-finish Suiting, embroidered Voile, Crepes. Batiste, Indian Linen and many others—choice, 25¢ yard. One Dollar Will Buy—Choice of 4 yards of White Lingerie Nainsook 34 inches wide ; silk-like finish, extra fine grade. 6 )ards Pajama-check Mull—36 mche:. .wide ; soft quality for undergarments. 3 yards Fast Black Sateen—J6 inches wide, soft grade, high luster for bloomers. 4 yards Dress Gingham—32 inches wide, in pink, blue and lavendar checks—also plain blue and green. First Floor—Lansburgh & Brother Women’s Handker- Fast Black Umbrellas chiefs of Sheer Cam- for Men and Women, brie, Each 5¢ Friday Special, $1.50 Hanlerchictst \of F shieer Rainproof, fast-black Um- brellas on 26 and 28 inch paragon frames, with as- sorted wood handles suitable soft-finish cambric, pure white, with hemstitched hems, or fancy sport borders and all- for men or women. Some over effects. Special, Sc. with silk wrist loop, $1.50. First Floor— First Floor— Lansburgh & Brother Lay urgh & Brother e TSR A SRR BT SRS AT DB ISP E VIR SPRREEY I TS T T BN TP AR L PR b YN IRSRRETIN T O e