Evening Star Newspaper, May 2, 1921, Page 22

COTTON EXPORTERS . SEE BOOM AHEAD «Producers, Manufacturers i and Bankers, in Conference, " Promised Government Aid. By the Associated Press. ATLANTA, April 30.—The move- ment to éxpedite the export of Amer- ican cotton took a long xtep forward | opinion of more porters and ed the situa- officials and here today, than 100 represen financiefs, who d tion wlth wover were promised s mre as posgible s managirg @directol Corporation at W For one thiga Mever pramigea | to recommend- Lo the corporation that credits be extended on bona fide sales of cotton at interior points for export, | export as at present a cotton exporie in making a ple declared 1t wowd aid to exporters’” The proposal ®hat the government exporters against rd revolutions in arrange te ind loss 1rom war: foreign ountrres also was discussed and a committee was appointed tof take up this apd:o posals with | government officials. ¢ committee Will meet in Washinyton May ¥ for a conference with the War Finance Corporatign to develop # blan of action. Committee Appointed. Roberts §. Heeht of New Orlyans, who pre#ided at the conference, ap- on the commite fouston, Tex., Jr. New Orlgans; Os ingham; Nathan A Robert F. Maddex, . New 2 j! S. Hecht, New Or- leans. o Bankers and exporters attending the conference expressed themselves as favoring the proposal for “political insurancel” for exporte “It is a question that carries an ap- peal to every one who has given thought to the difficulties besetting the export of American products to European_ rountri. id Chairman Hecht. “However. it is a matter that ‘will require. miuch thought and time to perfect. and jupst now the €mer- gency 'tequires immediate action. It is wéll emough for the committee to handle this question at its leisure while working obt plans for definite action algng .other lines.” Meeting Believed Successful. “I congider ‘this meeting to have been a greef success.” declared Mr. Meyer. 9ft bronght together in the friendliégt.. tersg bankers from all sections of the #outh, representatives of the Federal International Banking Company &nt: ie United States, as represented by the War Finance Cor- poration.i .« ’ “The ‘conference has developed a most encouraging spirit of co-opera- tion.and that, gentlemen, is absolutely essential to the handling of the prob- lem. Speaking personally and as the representative of the War Finange Corporation, I am extremely glad came; 1 am extremely gratified at the results and believe that I can see bet- ter days ahead for the cotton pro- ducers, mexchbants, manufacturers and bankers of the south.” SOCIETY FOR WOUNDED HOTLY RAPPED IN HOUSE Investigation of Disahled Soldiers’ | League Asked Unless Books | iAve Broduced. Cong¥essional investigation of the National Disabled Soldiers’ League was suggested by Representative Royal C. Johnson of South Dakota, a former servicd man, when he arose in the House | Saturday for the ‘“unpleasant duty of unsparing criticism.” This | league, he said, was organized “purely for political purposes during the lagt campaign.” had a set of “self- elected officers into whose pockets go « 90 cents out of every dollar milked by it Irom.wounded.men of the late war,” as well as many collected from the public. He pointed out that the executive council of the league at one time or{ another included Secretary of Com-! merce Hoover, Thomas L. Chadbourne | of New York. Rabbi Wise, Prof. Irv-! ing Fisher and other prominent men. | Most of the more prominent mem- | { bers of its advisory council he added. | had resigned. and he declared he did not hold them responsible for its| i activities. He named George H. Gil-| ¢ lan, Sidney Marks and Arthur T.| . Smith as officers, said they “had at- * tempted to sell the alleged:influence of the league to both the republican and democratic parties last fall,” and that other veteran organizations in the United States had been unable 1o co-operate in enterprises with them. “If the officers of this league do not { now come forward and produce their books, which they should be wi]lin‘! to do." Representative Johnson con-| cluded. “or cease their gctivities, it may become necessary for us to ask | the House for authority to investi- + BRIDGE OUT OF comssxox.' Epecial Dispateh to The Stgr;”, WINCHESTER, VL., April 30—Tie | large bridge spanning the Shenan-| doah river at Castlémans Ferry, in| Clarke county, has been out of com- mission for several days, except for very light traffic, because of a heavy traction engine almosé going through the structure. . ‘century. Certain flow- rs were considered de- ‘Wicious salad edibles. gThe perfection of sal- ads has been a prided ppoint of repute with us. JAt noon, the refreshing hcrispness of cool let- Jtuce, - the intriguing ucculence of fruit, a jtouch of tang, a bit of sweet—these WALLIS- ‘Isalad attributes rein- vigorate the business man andshopper ‘q ‘Luncheon is an eco- nomical enjoyment at - WALLIS’ 12th and G Streets NW. C. MOND AY, MAY 32 1921. The Delineator : 4 pe. Open Specially Priced ; 9:15 A M. Call at Pattern counter, n n a Close Second floor, for full par- . . - = - = .. 2 6 P.M. ticulars. = N / Qualityis far above the price-< As Many Men Already Know W Most of the suits are hand tailored; all of them were de- signed and made expressly for us, in our own way, by our fin- est tailors. You can get a wide choice of new and handsome woolens of the very best qualities obtain- able from foreign and domestic mills—new pencil stripes; her- ringbones, tweeds, blue serges and cheviots; tan and brown effects. ’ A Light-weight Topcoat Special at $45 A model that gives comfort and plenty of room whether 'you are standing or sitting, driving your ma- chine or traveling on a train. Made of the new diagonal tweeds in. the ! favored “Traveller” model that has pleased so many men this spring. Every coat hand tailored; and in a splendid choice of colorings. Mea's Store, First floor. CLEARANCE SALE Electric Lamps . Portables and Shades Beautiful Lamps and Shades to harmonize with the most tasteful and refined interior decorations and furnishings of the home, offered at prices that should dispose of them very quickly and completely. Imported Electric Boudoir Lamps Reduced to $7.50, $9, $12, $12.50 and $15 Plain China bases with plain silk shades to match; others have hand-painted bases with harmonizing shades of silk, Parchment Shades Reduced to $12 and $15 18 and 22 inch Shades tinted in tan, with bandings in various designs and colors. The correct sl‘?de to use for summer in replacing the silk ones. Silk Shades Reduced prices range from $12.50 to $40 Flat empire shapes and others plain. Some are gold or rose silk, trimmed with gold braid and galloons, rose trimming and silk or bullion fringe. Some very pretty combinations, putty and blue, cham- pagne and rose, also mulberry and blue or tapestry trimmed with black or colored moss and tassels, gold ribbon, cut-out gold lace and silk fringe or fancy ball fringe. Electric Portables Greatly Reduced - Many splendid designs and types to accompany most any furniture. .Ivory Chair Portables, two lights, 56 inches tall— Reduced to $10.50 Each > Mahogany Floor Portables, two lights, 68 inches tall. Some plain, others carved and fluted— Reduced to $18, $20 and $25 Lamp Bection, Becond Soor. Suits at $45 Woven Border Voiles and Scrims' SUITABLE FOR CURTAINS Special, 45¢ Yard Very fine quality Voiles and Scrims with tape edge border or woven mercerized striped border; also neat hemstitched border. An exceptional offering, but the quantity is limited. These materials are much in demand for curtains and are noted for their exceptional wearing quality, as well as good appear- ance. In white, ivory and ecru. 36 inches wide. Curtain Section, Fifth floor. BABY WEEK An Annual Spring Event As further evidence of the values we are offering in our regular displays, we call attention to these four items: Handmade Nainsook Slips, $2.50 Soft, sheer nainsook slips with gathered front; neck and turnback cuffs edged with the prettiest narrow val lace and finished in fancy stitching; very deep hem. Entirely handmade throughout. Combination Suits, $1.75 Sizes 2 to 6 years; prettily trimmed with embroid- ery and beading; drop seat. Bloomer Dresses, $2.95 Of pink and blue chambray with white collar and cuffs; made on yoke and trimmed with fancy colored + smocking ; box-pleated skirt. Sizes 2 to 6 years. Button-to-Waist Rompers, $2 In pink, blue, tan and yellow linene, with collar, cuffs and knee bands of white trimmed with black fancy stitching; the slant pockets are also stitched to match. Sizes 2 to 6 years. Baby Shop, Fourth floor. Buckskin Walking Pumps Uncommonly Smart, $13.50 (Plus tax) A new version of the strapped pump, whose vogue grows greater as the season advances. A carefully designed pump of genuine fawn buckskin, with two straps fastening with metal buckles, imitation punched tip and saddle strap, per- forations around top, vamp and quarter—heels and soles of correct weight and height for walking. ‘Women's Shoe Beetion, Third floer. Peter Thomson Blue Linens 36 inches wide, $1.65 yd. Peter Thomson Blue Linens— our - original quality in every respect. Made in Belgium with all the excellence of Belgian linens. ‘This shipment is the first we have had in several years. Unsurpassed for children’s clothes and for misses,’ girls' and women’s sailor suits and regulation dresses. Linen Section, Second foor. trimmed. The May Sale of UNDERMUSLINS, PETTICOATS, BREAKFAST COATS, CORSETS Offers Decidedly Advantageous Savings This year's sale offers what we believe to be the widest variety of styles and the most extensive collection of garments we have ever shown. The values are so good that we have had nothing to compare with them in years. . All are carefully chosen garments, well sewn, of fine materials and prettily Special attention is called to these domestic undermuslins at .the popular special prices of $1.35, $1.75 and $2.75. | Ars13s |_~At$1.75 [ arsen low necks. STEP-IN Slip Cover Fabrics Special, 35¢ yard Woven Cotton Stripes of the best quality in three different designs, resembling very closely Belgian linen. This is a strongly woven, substantial fabric and washable. 28 inches wide. We give you the same splen- did service in making slip covers of this material as we would on the highest price fabrics in stock. At 35c these are nearly one- half less former price. TUpholstery Sectios, Fifth floor. hemstitchigg; Beautiful Philippine Lingerie—a DirectImport Beautiful Gowns and Envelope Chemise. The Gowns are in round, square or ve neck styles; some have short sleeves and others are entirely sleeveless. They are handsomely embroidered in solid and eyglet work, with pretty hand-scalloped edges. The Chemise are also bealutifully hand-embroidered in many rich designs and in both corset cover and cami- sole styles. Muslin Undermear Section, Third floor. GOWNS OF CREPE, white LOW-NECK GOWNS of fine ENVELOPE CHEMISE of nainsook and pink batiste, nainsook and crepe, sleeveless sheer quality nainsook, lace or trimmed with lace embroidery and kimono-sleeve styles, some embroidery trimmed. and fin- and tiny bits of colored hand- tailored and others elaborately ished with insets of insertion embroidery; some with colored trimmed with fine lace, em- and lace medallions and run ve and round broidery medallions and narrow with pretty pink or blue rib- lace insertions. bons. STEP-IN COMBINATIONS BILLIE BURKE PAJAMAS BILLIE BURKE PAJAMAS of fine nainsook, corset cover of pink and white batiste. of pink and white nainsook or style, daintily trimmed with daintily trimmed with colored white crepe; one and two piece several rows of lace jnsertion hemstitching. styles, t‘:immedd wilth d“fiorild andh edging; ?Ih:rs bfmished e hemstitching and colored hand- with good quality embroidery E‘\"::[(‘lorl:]; ;‘:E?élil':go:‘g embroidery. and ribbon. R e CORSET COVERS of f assortment of camisole and ENVELOPE CHEMISE of nainsook, front and back trim. armhole styles, trimmed with yory' 'fine nainsook, armhole mincd of lace. embroidery and fine embroidery, colored hem- tyie, elaborately trimmed with , s o v v dallions, and finished -with gphons. of e white wainook orect Tibbon-threaded . beading: “GOWNS of fine nainsook, cover style, daintily trimmed with narrow bands of lace in- 1 ; | ;:J;‘t:)‘}a\‘i:rdedeggr::g:\t aslcs:"ot;:: STEP-IN COMBINATIONS fine lace, insertions, embroidery PETTICOATS of fine cam- and corset cover styles, very : bric and na|insoak.d somebha:ic prettily !rim‘li'ne% wifl; lace iné and ribbons, double panels edged with bands sertions and fine Jace an i 2 od of lzccp and embroidery and Swiss medallions. quality cambric and muslin; th finished with wide 5 ] faffie of Tace and embroidery. PETTICOATS of fine muslin dainty lace insertions and CORSET COVERS, elaborate and tailored others are trimmed with practi- cal embroidery. empire and straight styles, with kimono sleeves, trimmed with and medallions of embroidery; of very fine nainsook, camisole Z"e bop Tl T beading PETTICOATS of good straight or rufflied effects, with . - 11 edgings of lace; the more A prith calloPiIB and tailored have straight ruffles of styles, daintily quality embroidery. embroidery trimmed, and fin- trimmed with narrow embroid- ery and others finished with EXTRA SIZE PETTICOATS and lace medallions and run lace medallions and artistic de- of the “same materials and with pretty pink or blue rib- signs of narrow lace insertion. styles as above. bon. ished with insets of insertion In many instances they match the gowns. THESE GOWNS AND CHEMISE ARE ENTIRE- LY HANDMADE AND HAND EMBROIDERED - Priced Special, $2.95 and $3.95 An Important Selling Event—Women’s Ready-to-Wear Apparel COATS AND WRAPS Specially Priced, $35 The selection at this price is most satis- fying, besides affording real value. They are much prettier and better coats than one is accustomed to seeing at this low price. Straightline coats, with long Tuxedo collars of the same or contrasting colors, plain or embroidered styles, wrappy cape effects, so popular this season, stitched in silver thread and trimmed with long silk tassels; and loose ripple coats, of trico- tine, velour and fine twill cords. Every model fully lined with good quality satin. Fabrics, colors and styles, all, are those most sought by the women who discrim- inatingly buys. At Very Special Prices SELDOM does one see apparel so moderately priced yet 2 so exceedingly stylish, of such excellent quality and workmanship, distinction and special value. Special value here means a really lower price than that at which apparel of this quality was originally intended to be sold. WASHABLE SILK SKIRTS _ Specially Priced, $15 Skirts such as these are remarkably un- usual at this low price. Migel’s washable silk Fan-ta-si, fine quality, heavy weave silk —in smart models of all-white or in vari- ous plaid and striped effects in black on white. Also many other novelty weaves in this selection. Trimmed with novelty pockets, buttons and some with fringed sashes which tie at the side. Also various other models in the season’s most desirable colors, smartly pleated or gathered. Three of the Smart Models in Skirts and Suits Illustrated B e et de Women's Apparel and Millinery Sections, Third floor. JERSEY SUITS Specially Priced, $18.50 Smart Sports Suits, in four different attractive models, shown now for the first time. Well-tailored suits, of an excellent quality, light-weight, pure worsted jersey —notch collar or Tuxedo models, in- verted pleated backs, patch pockets and narrow belts. The wide range of colors affords a splendid selection: Rose, copen, brown, tan, gray, purple, navy, black and heather mixtures. MILLINERY Specially Priced, $10 and $15 Banded Hats—in greater vogue than ever this season. Straight, rolled or drooping brims, large and medium shapes, of smart, rough straws, fine liseres, milan hemps, rough leg- horns and plain milans; in navy, brown and black, as well as various sand shades and white, $10. Charming Summer Hats, with a superior style and elegance, graceful lines and artistic garniture. Unusually lovely affairs, of shiny satin straws and faille silk; in beautifully blended shades of orchid and pink, rich copper, golden yellow, blues, and so many others— enhanced by lucious fruits and berries and gar- lands of summer flowers and wheat. $15. 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