Evening Star Newspaper, May 16, 1921, Page 12

THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON. D. C. MOXDAY. MAY 16, 1921 ‘When the Books ‘Won'’t Balance Hunting for the error isn't quite such a tiresome job when sou're using a National Trial Balance Book—Loose-Leaf or Bound. Cut leaves, numbered lines, and other special features help the bookkeeper, and enable him to work faster. At all good stationers. Look for This Trade Mark When You Buy Loose-Leat and Bound Books NATIONAL BLANK BOOK CO. 18 Riverside. Holyoke. Mass. Upen Exenings Till 9 0'Clock Steinway GRAND PIANO (Used) Special Tuesday $685 Terms to Suit Arthur Jordan Piano Co. G Street at Thirteenth Homer L. Kitt, Sec.-Treas. 00 Round Trip War Tax 2% additional. Atlantic City Sunday, May 29 SPECIAL THROUGH TRAIN Via Delaware River Bridge Lvs. Washington - - - A M. Tickets on sale beginning May 27 at Con- solidated Ticket Office, 13th g oy end at Union Statien. Returning Lvs. A 27 Similar Excursions June 26 and July 10. Pennsylvania System E E = Aspirin: Always say tic City - - - 6:00 P.M. “Bayer” Aspiria is trade mark Bayer Manufac- ture Monoaceticacidester of Salicylicacid. PPOGES CEATIN OF ALSKAN BOAD Secretary Wallace Says De- | velopment Body Would Be | Prejudicial to Interests. Opposition to the bill to create an | skan development board was ex- ! !bressed by Secretary of Agriculture tter today to Repre- ¥ of California, chair- | { Wallace in a sentative Cu he enactment of this measure.” | Secretury Wallace said. “would b y prejudicial to national inter- and to Alaskan interests as well would remove wholesome checks |against the exploitation of our vast nal resources and would deprive ska of the technical help of the al agencies which combine long and th best n studviog and natural resources. Would Take Control. Secretary deciared that the b would take over the ied on in Ala sclentific @t the same time being practi | dependent of the federal authority a { Washington. Although the members !would be chiefly appointed by th esident, he added. the executive | { could mot”disturb the board except for | {neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. | Congress ftself, he said. would have over it only n control as it might 4 exercise by withholding appropriations | or repealing the law. | In effect, Mr. Wallace argued, the measure “proposes to set up a branch | federal government having jurisdic- tion over certain properties and func- tions in the territory of Alaska.” Al- though established in the Department of the Interior, he added. it would be quite independent of that department. Urges Sound Hasts. “We have now come to a time," Secretary Wallace continued, “when economic conditioins should bring about a gradual development of Alaskan industries, with a correspond- ing increase in population. This de- velopment should be on a sound basis! and not the result of temporary and ireckless _exploitatioin of public prop- erty i creating an Alaskan board. | composed of representatives placed | there by each of the federal agencies now active in the territor one or two permanent resi Alaska. every proper purpose sought| {to be accomplished by this measure could "be brought about without | jecpardizing national and territorial interests."” AURORA BOREALIS EFFECT STILL CONTINUES TODAY | Wire Line Companies Busy Repair- ing Damage Caused by Elec- trical Disturbances. N YORK. May 16.—Aurora Bo- realis’ annual spring frolic with te {graph and cable lines, which has i iterrupted transmission in this coun try intermittently since Friday night, continued today. The companies-ex- | pressed belief, however, that the magnetic tremors, popularly known | as ‘northern Jights” had nearly | spent themselves. The main trouble today was delay | in repalring machinery thrown out ot ! commission by the flickering lights. | The cable companies reported that many of their receiving coils had been burned out. The wireless sta- i tions also were somewhat affected. Every telegraph company reported ! serious delay in transmission. The companies united in declaring that the | influence of one of nature's greates phenomenons was the most extensive | in their history. Experts who have been working for |many years to overcome the trouble. itermed ‘“earth curren: said. th were unable to advance any definite | scientific explanation “Every telegrapher,” of one company, pens every { but nobods | | said an official ; nows what hap-| time tbe lights appear. seems to know just why - | —_— §ADVOCATES RECOGNITION | OF REPUBLIC OF IRELAND George C. Hazleton of Wisconnn‘ Urges Adoption of La Fol- lette Resolution. H | Declaring that Ireland has all th | essentials of a nation. former Repre sentative George C. Hazleton of Wis- | lrhnmn, trongly advocated the adop- ¢ | tion by Congress of the La Follette | | resotution Tavoring the recomnicion ny ! the TUnited States of the republic of | !lreland at a_meeting of the Padrajc ' Pearse Council of the American | S Ognition of the | h Republic at Gonzaza Hall last | night. i i A. King of Ironton, Ohio, A d Ireland and testified be- fficial American commis- investizating condit in Ire- described existing st seen uring her stav in that untry. Announcement of a field day to be | {held at Georgtown campus, July 4. for | he benefit of the ofganization was ' . a¥ were d!!n||< of a (onearl (0. be given M: 5 at Gonzaga F utive committee was gleclgd | sting of Rossa F. Do'\n!nz, chair. | : Margaret L. i O'Connor., j O'Connor, h A. Daily, Daniel a( f ‘atherine Welch, Mar- nd John M. Trant. d_Joseph I T, F'vtx"eraln president of the 'rerzncp! ouncil, were the principal | shington branch of the organization, held in the Capitol Bank bullding, 3d and Pennsylvania avenue, last night. Plans for a program to be presented | by the c;nunril next Sunday night were | aiscusse Epsom Salts Tastes Like Lemonade epsom cause it is derivative onade. A tables in a glass of cold water w von feel bilious, pated, will give salts physic wit and nausea. Ask for “Epsonade Salts Made by Am. Epsom Ass'n. “Epsonade Salts which looks and acts exactly lik salts be- real epsom salts com- bined with fruit ealts, giving it the taste of sparkling lem- onful enever headachy or consti- splendid epsom out the awful taste {REHEARSALS UNDE'R WAY. | ‘Wamen’s Chorus to Sing in “Mid- | i summer Night's Dream.” The w. ational ]l ommunity Chorus will sing ‘wo num- | bers that Mendelsshon composed for the fairy mmer Night's | Dream.” ch will be given at the ' ‘Dean piace on May 24. There will' be a rehearsal tonight at the Com- . i munity Service building of the women | i oru The National Community Chorus. n- A few cents buys :der the direction of Charles 8. Wen- 8 handy package of rd. is ulso rehearsing for two con. with Marine Fand. an4 i on June 1 ar e |tentral High when portions ' fof the opera ** will be sung, with »“ M. Bowle. soprann: Mr. | William F. Reed. contralto: James K |\ oung, teno George Harold Miller, bass- i HEADS CATHOLIC PRESS. Claude M. Becker of the Tablet,| Brooklyn, dent tion of the United States cluding seesion of the annual ocon- vention here of the organization rep- resenting 309 Catholic organs through- out the courtry. Other officers elected ln Nldnhl Gonner nl flu Dally 1 lowa, vice prulum Iohn ani Ches ol Church Progress, Louis, treasurer and J. A M Rlfin of the Lamp, Garri- son, N. Y, sacretary. tloodwary & Lothrop Open 9:15 A.M. Crisp White Organdy Neckwear Finds a new way to be charming in these dainty lace-trimmed accessories. ORGANDY SHIELDS, WITH COLLARS AND CUFFS to match, beautifully trimmed with insertion, lace edged or patterned in dainty block design. $1.50 set. EMBROIDERED ORGANDY MEDALLIONS set in in- sertion and dainty lace edges trim another lovely set of shield. collar and cuffs. $2.50. The de’ightiul simplicity of the old-fashioned FICHU is again revived in these dainty organdy irs, fichu and cuffs to match, trimmed in inscrtion and pleated lace. $1.50; or with a ruffle of fine net. $3.75. Most every frock wears a FLUFFY ORGANDY SASH this season. All white ones have the ends hemstitched in block effect, 217 yards long. $1.50; while a plain hemstitched hem trims those in orchid. rose, bisque. copenhagen and white, $1. Neckwear Section, First floor. Bon Ton and Royal Worcester Corsets Moderately Priced, $3.50 to $10 Perfect-fitting. authentic in style and supremely com- fortable corsets, models for every type of figure, developed of the finest coutils and broches, in pink or white. We Are Showing a Particularly Good Assortment of Bon Ton Corsets in Waistline Models for slender figures, $3.50. Long Line Models, medium bust. for the average figure, $5.50. Brocade Models, well boned for the stout figure, $7.50 to $10. Corset Section. 1 Third floor. Many Women Are Asking for Cream Colored Woolens ——for sports, suits, skirts and separate jackets The great demand for these lovely woolens, in this soit cream shade, finds us splendidly prepared with an excellent assortment of WASHABLE VIYELLA FLANNELS. 54 inches wide, $5 yard. \\iART HOMESPUNS, 60 inches wide. $5 yard. cularly popular because of their tubular form “]nch requires so little sewing to transform them into a inches wide. $2.45 and $3 yard. CASHMERE FRENCH CREPES CREPE EGYPTA GABARDINE BROADCLOTH CHALLIS BEDFORD CORD BATISTE FRENCH SERGE Woolea Dress Goods Section. Second floor. New York—W ASHINGTON—Paris Checked Gingham Dresses Plain Chambray Dresses Regulation Middy Dresses In This Special Sale for Girls, $1.45 \ most exceptional ~4|]( in every particular. The T n the average dresses obtain- fast: tresh Women's Glove Section, 11]1](‘ at this or ev ric The colors are z . Ivery styles ai _and the dresses are Yol and unrun 15 eticihic Fach dress tully 1 10, 12 and 14 vears. de and free and most of them box pleat- ed front and back. Three different style necks; all with contrasting collars—if the dress is checked it has plain or white collar ;i1 it is plain colored it has white or plaid collar, or perhaps a scii collar piped in contrast. Most all have short sleeves ¢ There is a scarcity of good low-priced summer dresses, so this opportunity should be particularly wel- come. no more like sized: skirts Girls® Section, Fourth floar. [vory Armch tonne seats $14.75. Brown-finished Chairs and cretonne seats and backs. $14.75. Ftesh, New Undermuslins Brown-finished At the Very Special Price, Brown or $1.00 The woman of good taste doesn’t want mere prettiness in undergarments—she wants quality. good workmanship. shapeliness and damunc“ as .\cll When ail of these points of merit are com- bined in garments at such an unusually low price Dreakfast as this, we may say the values are remarkable, and R know that vou will think so. too, when you see them. Gowns, of muslin or nain- Petticoats. of fine cambric ook, in various pretty sty!l and muslin, double paneled. V or round low necks, hort with hemstitched hems and kimono. or no sleeves at all: ~callops. or fine tucked flounces hight neck models with lonz and narrow ruffles of fine em- sleeves: trimmed with dainty broidery. $I. colored stitching, lace medal- e eloneliiGhomi e ol lions, lace and finc tucked nainsook. camisole and corse: yokes, SI. cover stvle, simply tailored. or Bloomer and Step-in trimmed with lace. ribbon Drawers, of hatiste. Wind- ~traps, and narrow embroidery <or crepe and sateen. in pink. edges, S1. ] . white or black finished Corset Covers. of nainsook, with narrow lac mmed ruf- trimmed both back and front fles. others with colored hand- with fine laces. embroideries embroidery and hemstitching, or lace insertions and edges. $1. S1. Third floor. Musiin Underwear Section, lo-button-length Paris Point embroidered backs able glove for the summer season, much below the usugl price. Firet Stoo We are conti niture at greatly formerly marked, purchase at this time. piece in use tinest homes. them will be o BROWN REED FIBER ROCKERS AND CHAIRS The design is very artistic: ful dark tapestry and without cushions. cushions and spring seats. Reed Chairs at Special price, $17.75. $43.50, $56.50 and 562.50. Close 6 P.M. Women's French Glace Gloves Special, $4.25 Pair French White Glace Gloves with This is a very smart and fashion- and an exceptional quality, Reed and Reed-Fiber Furniture Reduced uing our special sale of this desirable Fur- reduced prices ; to '3 less than 1t was which means a great saving to those who Furnituic designs of this The but when m( htaina Exactly as Illustrated Specially Priced, $17.75 Each i backs covered in beauti- arade seats a construction of a b hairs and Rockers. cre- backs. Reduced to Rockers, Reduced to Chairs and Rockers, Reduced to $14.75. Ivory Fiber Rockers, some with cretonne . Special pnce. $9.75. Rockers. in brown, b ue, gray and ivory Suites. table and four chair-. Reduced to CHINESE REED ROCKERS Natural Finish S{Jecml $13.75 Also Chinese Grass Rockers, Special, $13.75 Reed Suites, three pieces. for living room. library or sun’ porch; 6-ft. settee, armchair and arm rocker: tapestry upholstery. Reduced to $97.50, $118.50, $122.50. » _Reed-Fiber Suites, three pmce‘, in various finishes: finest upholstery. Reduced to $97.50, $127.50, $162.50. Willow and Eeed Section, Fifth @oor. Select Your Victrola Now MONTH LATER With cach Victrola you choose a minimum amount of Records (for instance, $100 You pay nothing down on the instrument—30 days later you make your first payment of $10 per BEGIN PAYING FOR IT ONE Victrola, $10 worth of records and pay for them). Victrola. This method of selling Victrolas makes it <o easy that no one need be without one of these superior musical instruments. The more you know of music the more yvou will like Victrolas. of the Victrola is far superior to that of imitations, owing to the exclusive mode of construction patented by the Victor Talking Machine Co. month on the The tone quality chase Mattresses in the near future. e r i | | Victrola 90 | | Victrola 80 | sio0 || Pay $10 for records and $9 monthly thereafter. $125 Pay $10 for records and $10 monthly thereafter. | | One of the very best makes on the market lO(]d\ Springy, en- durmg. comfortable, soft and rest- ful. They will last for many years and retain their buoyancy and life. This special offering comes just at the right time for those who are do- ing their housecleaning or | | | | i | | | We do not believe you will have a more Special Purchase and Offering of High-Grade Mattresses and Box Springs At Savings of 15 to 25 Per Cent on Usual Prices economical and opportune time to pur- fitting up summer homes, cottages and hotels. STAR” LAYER FELT MATTRESSE made of a medium grade of layer felt anrl covered with beautiful art ticking. Each mattress is well tufted, has deep 5-inch box, which means comfort, agd a blind stitched cdge that gives them endurance. 4.6-ft. size, Special price, $11.25. 4-ft. size, Special price, $10.50. 3.6-ft. size, Special price, $9.75. Victrola X $125 | Pay $10 for records and $10 | monthly thereafter. 3-ft. size, Special price, $9.25. 2.6-ft. size, Special price, $7.75. “SUPERIOR” LAYER FELT MAT- TRE iS, covered with a fine quality of beautiful art ticking ahd fiiled with the best grade cotton layer felt; well tufted and has 3-inch box and a roll edge that prevents {preading at the sides. lh|~ mattress is especially recommended for hotel use. 4.6-ft. size, Special price, $13.50. 3.3-ft. size, Special pnce, $11.75. 3-ft. size, Special price, $11.75. 2.6-ft. size, Special price, $10.50. Victrola XI Victrola 1 | 4 $150 Pay $1250 for records and Pay $15 for records and $1250 monthly thereafter. $15 monthly thereafter. $225 | | “SUPERIOR” BOX SPRINGS; fine con- struction ; felt top, covered \\nh art ticking ; for wood or iron beds. Full size, special price, $29.50 Single size, special price, $25.50 “ROYAL” BOX SPRINGS, with hair top, covered in satin finish, extra-quality art . ticking; for wood or iron beds. Victrola XVI $275 Pay $20 for records and $20 monthly thereafter. Full nze, special prlce, $41.50 Victola Section, Fourth fioor. Single size, special price, $37.50 Mattress Section, Bixth floor. “KING” KAPOCK MATTRE with the very best quality Java l\dpoxk a light, silky- like filling that makes a fluffy and buoyant mattress. ceptionally high grade. 3 and 3.3-ft. sizes, Special price, $18.75. The quality is ex- ‘ROYAL” EXTRA-QUALITY LAYER FELT MATTRESS of the finest quality white cotton layer felt with imperial cd;zc and six-inch box. The entire mattress is well and securely tufted throughout. It is one of the very best quality cotton felt mat- tresses obtainable. 4.6-ft. size, Special pnce, $26.75. 3.3-ft. mu, Special price, $23.75. 3-ft. size, Special price, $21.75. “LONGMORLE" HAIR MATTRESSES a really fine grade of hair—the long blde drawing hair, thoroughly sterilized. Cov- ered with plain-colored extra-quality hair- proof ticking. The five-inch box prevents bulging. 4.6-ft. size, special pnce, $45.00 3 -ft. size, special price, $29.75 :NDURO” SUPERIOR HAIR MAT- TRESSES, filled with superior quality long white curled drawing hair. This is one of the finest hair mattresses that you can get. Covered in beautiful brocaded satin-finish art ticking, in blue and mulberry. Six-inch box and Imperial stitched edge. 4.6-ft. size, special prlce, $67.75 -3 -fl. size, special price, $47.75 !