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ly alive to the neceasity of standing back of the national organization in its fight for reclassification, which does not mean only a salary scale, but a law that will recognize merit. Some legislation affecting the gov- ernment employe will be enacted this sion. and it was strongly impress- on those present tne great need of -operative work among the entire force of’ District workers to secure ch provisions as will be to theirad- antage. Full information relative to dif- ferent bills now being considered by the joint committee on reclassifica- tion can be had by calling on Corbin Birch, room 15, District building. DISTRICT WORKERS MEET. George W. Popkins Elected by Mu- nicipal Employes’ Union. An enthusiastic meeting of t nicipal Federal Employes’ U . 89, o composing the District branch, George W. Popkins was elected pre dent to fill the unexpired term of M. Dawson, who, having left the se ice, resigned. ‘The situation confronting the Dis- trict employe was thoroughly dis- B cussed, and those present were keen- W.R. & E: ACCEPTS VERDICT. ‘The Washington Railway and Elec- tric Company has consented to a verdict for $1,750 against it in favor of William Allen, a fireman, who was injured while riding on a fire truck which was struck by a car of the company near 7th and G streets northwest. Hiz arm was crushed. The verdict was rendered yesterday by a jury in Circuit Division 1, be- fore Chief Justice McCoy. Attorney William E. ahy appeared for the plaintifr. ‘1 e Don’t Overlook This Op No matter how ‘well your home is furnished, almost any family ezn use a Big. Comfortable, Well-made Suite like this at the price. It camprises a Long Davenport, Armchair and Arm Rocker, all with Genuine Spring Seats and upholstered in Brown Mule- skin. Come in tomorrow and see this Suite. The price is unus- ually moderateat .............. HAVE IT CHARGED IF Yoy Wisy ULIUS LANSBUR FURNITURE C 12 NINTH STR portunity to Secure an Uncommonly Good Overstuffed Library Suite Underpriced $12050 | Canned Food Left In France By A.E. F. Boon to Housewives By the Associated Press. in proving a French housewife. is now able to go to her usual grocery store and buy canned goods—really canned in America, and containing labels in real Englixh—at a price nations of vexetables of various Kin many others are now ebtainable the American Army left behind and sold to the French government. American canning better than the French. CELEBRATE SCHOOL FUND. || Monroe Elated at Assurance of Get- ting Four-Room Addition. would be granted to finance the eme gency school building program w: celebrated by members of the Paren Teacher Association of the School at their final meeting of the se son last night at the chool. The buil ing project carries a provision for a four- room addition onroe school at a || cost of about Dr. Abram n president of the board of education, told nembers of the : | association that the carrying out of the emergency program would relieve to |lsome extent th serious congestion in || the school system. i tive armament,” and consequently “‘a step toward sanity.” = Borah. “A crime against humanity that the three great nations, associated speed in order to build up fighting forces never before heard of in the world.” be enthusiastically welcomed here.” armament conference. Other news-articles of almost equal interest and importance are: Japan to Give Up Shantung Unmuzzling the Press Why Alaska Is Losing Population Slamming the Doors of Commerce = Fascisti vs. Bolsheviki in Italy 5 Election Portents in Ireland Why America Doesn’t Need Ships A House Built of Paper Dark Days in Sunny Spain of the “Boxe” Made the War” = Living on the Highway to Save Rent | Topics of the Day o« - What to Do for Nerves Best of the Current Poetry - i Many lllustrations, Including Humorous Cartoons 2‘ Ex-Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo Says : 2 " intellectual life of the nation.” e - - A ~ Of the Ages Is the way the Tacoma News-Tribune refers to the agitation in America for a “Naval Holiday,” while the New York World declares that the United States Senate’s acceptance of Senator Borah’s plan for naval disarmament is “a long step forward in the campaign against competi- The U. S. Senate’s unanimous in- dorsement of the Borah amendment proposing a conference by the United States, Japan, and Great Britain after weeks of opposition convinces many observers that the tide of popular re- volt against the ruinous race of the nations to surpass one another in armament has become so strong that it can no longer be stemmed. “It is nothing less than a crime,” should be taxing their people to death and driving on toward bankruptcy at a double rate of report a growing desire for disarmament among the Japanese people, and a Japanese corre- spondent of the New York Evening Post claims official authority for the statement that “Japan will gladly accept an invitation to a disarmament conference whenever President Harding is- sues a call”; while a London dispatch to the New York Herald says that “an official invitation from the United States to Great Britain to participate in a conference on naval disarmament will Don’t miss reading the leading article in THE LITERARY DIGEST this week, June 11th, for a comprehensive summary of public opinion in this country upon the proposed dis- Is the Human Race Petering Out? Napoleon as an Artist in War This Girl an Etcher at Thirteen America Called to Spiritual Leadership The Reproach of the Runaway Girl Goats in the Sheepfold Carpentier, From Pit-Boy to Esthete Quiet Lord Carnock, “The Man Who “The Literary Digest has for many years been one of my most useful and interesting friends. ts career has been marked by constant improvement and progress. It is an important factor in the declares Senator in the late war, Tokyo dispatches || Crub QUIZ ON FORMS OF TAXES. U. S. Chamber of Commerce Is Taking Referendum Vote. The Chamber of Commerce of the The purpose of the referendum, it w: announced. is to fix the national cham || ber's position on the forms of levy which | - || might be used to repi: S ace revenue lost cpeal of the ex- determin position as to a s of which members ed to vote. ||CITY CLUB PLANS OUTING. . Much Interest Shown in Cruise to Quantico. result of the response already ed to announcement of the City C “pirate cruise” to the marine trading station at Quantico, June 21, the outing committee will meet at the clubhouse tomorrow at 12:30 to spectacular nounced today. Capt. Bentley and George Miller udded to the committee. Commissioner Rudoiph. life mem- ber of the ciub and former treasurer, today sent in his acceptance of the club’s invitation. Invitations to the members of the House and Senaf District committees will go out soon. The ticket sale will be closed June 16. Arrangements arc being com- pleted with Gen. Butler, commandant at Quantico. for a marine drill and exhibition on the station grounds. The opportunity to inspect the big training station and see the marines in action. is expected to draw many acceptances. ASES $12,500 DAMAGES. Suit to recover $12.500 damages for alleged personal injury has been filed in the District Suprem nelia E. Yeomans agai Boudinot. While crossing 19th street at Florida avenue December 12 last. the plaintiff savs. an automobile of the defendant colli with her, in- flicting serious injury. sented by Attorneys Ellis, Ferguson & Colquitt. _—— ures, it was an- George A have been 1Is so pure and healing, so free fromharsh ingredients, itisa standard household remedy for RESINOL SOAP is idenl for the skin and bair. Ask TO~NIGHT Tomorrow Alright KEEPING WELL——An NR Tablet night will belp keep you well, by toning and strengthiening your di- MR JUNIORS—Little One.third the r dose. of the same ts, then candy coated. For_children "and adalts. Aclean kitchenis kept free fromynsanitarv disease-carrying in- sects by liberal use of "PREVENTOL THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1921 Assurance by Congress that funds | United States has sent out to the 1,400 | - | | member organizations a serics of ques- || tions " dealing with proposed forms of |- || federal taxation for u referendum vo add to the Program of a number of f e DOWN STAIRS STORE ORLsser Priced Merchandise A Summer Sale of Great Importance Pretty New Gingham and Organdy Dresses - $5.95 $9.75 $13.75 Prices are a Great Deal Lower Than Dresses of these qualities are usually sold back sash of self material and full gathered skirt. / colors with surplice front; ruffles at side and back. with lace trimming: bell shape three-quarter len¥th sleeves. Sizes 16 to 40. Thesc twa models, 13.75. Anderson Gingham and Organdy Combination Frocks with pointed over- skirt trimmed with self materia!; vest effect; tie-back sash; elbow sleeves V neck. Sizes 16 to 40. for afternoon or sports wear. $9.75. Practical and Becoming Styles for vacation wear, of plaid gingh organdy trimmed overskirt; skirt effect with wide sash tieing at left most attractive garment for sports or morning wear. green. Sizes 16 to 40. $595. - Knitted Sweaters, $1.95,$3.95,$8.95 That it is a tremendously popular season for <ports wear is well known. A trip through our Down Stairs Sweater Section will be con- vincing that prettier or more practical knitted wool, jersey, tie-back or fiber silk sweaters at more appealing prices have mnot been ob- tainable. i Knitted Wool .Tuxedo Sweaters. with brush collar and cuffs in plain effects, $3.95. Jersey Sweaters with deep collar and pockets, $395. Tie-backs in all colors, $1.95. ~ Heavy Quality Fiber Silk Sweaters in seven different styles, $8.95. $3.95 ‘ Imported Voile Dresses with net inserted in skirt, collar and sleeves; Women’s Porch Dresses $4.95 $5.95 nd Shown in contrasting plaid colors which can e worn ms. with de. A Colors are pink, blue and s0 Organdy Frocks in bright \ Summer Millinery New White Pineapple Straw Satlors, with black patent edge. A wide gros- grain band and bow finish th v new and very smart sailor. $3.95. All-white Ruff-straw S: ith crepe side band; very smart when wc with cloth or pongee suit or sport clothes. $2.95. New Embroidered White Taffets Hats, in off-the-face models or <a $7.50. New Felt Hats in a variety of and colors. $3.95 to $7.50. shapes - Smart Ginghams and Cool, Crisp Voiles and Lawns are the materials—and ei- fective touches of organdy in sash, belt or collar, organdy vest fronts or perhaps a smart patent leather belt furnish the fashion note to these summer dress them most desirable and becoming for general street porch and home. They are most reasonable in price and the a will fmd it of advantage to have several of these becoming dresses. At $4.95— Pretty Voile Dresses in the At $3.95— Dresses of small plaid nd office wes 11 as for woman At $5.95— Dotted Voile Dresses of 1 and make ‘ with fancy organdy f{ronts, : 5 navy blue with Draid, trimmed. leather belt, | Pink and blue; small figured | (0.8, PUE Gl Also large figure plaid ging- | Pattern with wide organdy | A, a checked hams, piped with plain ma- sash and collar finished with model with pleate terial and finished with a knot of narrow velvet rib- organdy collar wide sash. bon. with black leather be | Girls’ Organdy and Dotted Swiss ..Wash Dresses $1.35,$4.95,$6.75 Little Children’s Organdy Dresses, in plain colors of yellow, blue, pink, tan and green, have Col- white organdy sash, collar and pockets. 0 Women’s Union Suits 65¢ Union Suits of fine ribbed cotton in both tailored and bodice shouider styles; cuff knee and lace trimmed. A very good value at 63c. lars are trimmed with stitching or embroidery. Sizes 2 to 6 years. $135 each. Girls’ Organdy Dresses trimmed with ruffles around neck, sleeves and on skirt ; wide sash ties in back with large bow. Colors are white, pink, Sizes 6 to 14 years. blue, brown and rose. each. Girls’ Dotted Swiss Dresses, in basque effect with white organdy fronts, sashes, cuffs and pockets, trimmed with braid. Colors are blue, $6.75 yellow and orchid. Sizes 6 to 14 years. each. Children’s Union Suits 50c Fine Ribbed Cotton Union Suits with elastic tape banding across shoulders and down front—giving double strength to the garment. Sizes 2 to 12 years. Rainbow Pearl Necklaces Unusually Low Priced These necklaces are of indestructible pearls and guaranteed not to -peel. Graduated sizes in plain dull finish. 16-inch. $2.25; 18-inch, $250; 24-inch, $3.25; 30-inch, $4.25. Tax is not included in these prices. Women’s Silk Gloves well dressed woman who uses silk gloves for com- fortable and attractive sum- mer wear will find that our The quality, ‘Prices.” " ton length. pair. showing consists of the best dependable, tipped gloves at the lowest White and Pongee, 12-but- $1.45 pair. Gray, White, Black and Pon- gee, 16-button length. Wash Skirts $2.95 and $4.95 Surf Satin and Gabar- dine Skirts with patch and pointed pockets: gathered back set off by narrow belt finished with pearl buttons. A very comfortable width for sports or street wear. Waist sizes 26 to 32. double- $1.65 New *Voile- Blouses Just Arrived The demdnd is greater than ever for voile and batiste blouses, and a most unusual assortment has just been added to our blouse section. Arranged on separate tables at attractive prices. Voile, Madras and Batiste Blouses, $1.00. . Voile- Blouses, embroidered, hemstitched or-lace trimmed, $1.65. French Voile Blouses with smart tuxedo collars; vest and cuffs to match. $L.95. ch French Voile Blouses, a number of styles to choose from, $2.95. . French Voile Waists for stouts; very attractive at $3.50. s L i ¢ W 1