Evening Star Newspaper, June 22, 1921, Page 16

16 LAX MORALS “CRISIS OF THE AGES,” > NORTHERN -BAPTISTS’ LEADER SAYS By the Amociated Pres. DEB MOINES, Iowa. June 23— he year of 1{:1 marks a “crisis of the ages” Ernest L. Tustin, prosident of the Northern Bap- tist Convention, and a well known lawyer of Philadeipia,. declated today In_his openipg address at the fourteenth annual convention. of Northern Baptists In this oity. He laid emphasis upon the “great ettravagances in living." the “de- plorable lowering of morals in our social life,” the “moral degenera- tion and let-down in the habits of our young people.” the “morals in our local politics perhaps lower than ever before” and the “non-. church-going and _non-religious people whose knowledge of the sacraments is chiefly confined to those of marriage and of death”— evidence of such a crisis. There is. he declared, “a clear. distinét call throughout the land for the unifi- cation of all forces of Christianity to consider the great questions FIND ORGANIZED GANGS IN MEXICO GETRICHSMUGGLINGALIENS TO U. S. - . Immigration officials are making renewed efforts to stamp out the smuggling Qf aliens into this coun- try across the Mexican ‘Dotdst by persons. who officials. believe are, members of a well organizsd-gang.’ it was stated at the Department of Labor. Several members of the al- leged gang have been arrested and jt_has been established, it was added, that they have received as high as $300 each for the young aliens to enter this country il- legally. The “underground railroad” be- eame active, it was stated. as soon as it appeared certain that immi- gration into this country would be restricted by law. Belief was ex ressed that the gang of smu; ad representatives abroad, who directed the aliens to Vera Cruz and other Mexican ports; where they established communication with the smugglers in Mexico. and _ were brought into this country upon payment of specified fees. A big percentage of the aliens smuggled across the border are from Russia, it was stated. Before the Russian border was closed to deportees from the United States, they were sent back- to that coun- EDMONSTON’S . Home of the Original FOOT FORM Boots and Oxfords for Children Men, Women and confronting the political, busifiess and religious world. “Countless thousands of our beo- ple are running beyond their means and living without the eco- nomic care and saving of ouf fore- fathers,” Mr. Tustin said. ‘“There has comé into the minds of the many a desire for equality of ¢oh- dition. In_business lines the whole assumption seems td be, Get money; get it honestly, if pos- sible; but ' get money. In our local politics the morale ig lower perhaps today than ever before. In nearly every city of our coun- try the word of boss is su- preme.” As an evidence of the lowering of our soctal morals Mr. Tustin cites the “terrible md!ot.n\am".x! young women contained in the ad- vice recently given by anothet de- nomination, which charged the ,not g swear, to give up drinking, quit gambling, refrain from im- modest_dress and stop joytiding. He said that there was an “equal \ moral degeneration and let-down n the habits of our young men.” try, and some have been returfed to_Mexico. * The Hebrew Sheltering and Im- migrant Aid Society has offered to cb-operate with the Department ol Labor. it was_learned—in prevent- ing Jewish iminigrants from enter- ing this country illegally thrauzh Mexico, and to take responsibility for keepifig them in Mexice after they have been sent back across the border. . Several aileged radicals who wera ordered deported to Russia have been released on bond, sincs the Russian border was closed, it was announced. . ——e Thousands of people hear better with ‘The their left ear than with their tight. constant use of the telephone is | iven as the causé of this peculiar development. ————————————— \ Washington—New York—Paris « STORE NEWS for Thursday, June 23, 1921 LANSBURGH & BROTHER - 8p sa —of his CASTORIA For Infants aad Childrea inUse For Over 30 Years Take Pleasure in Walking— Wear “Foot Forms” i Best exercise in the world when you are equipped for it—wearing Foot Form Boots -ns Oxfords. & Made for Men and Women. Ideal lasté properly varied to meet every foot requirement. perts A Fit for Every Foot - Fitted by Trained ex- who study the —with a resultant and even more Gowns and Envelope Chemise This is the biggest money-saving opportunity we have e Lingerie. A purchase from a ever presented in Philippin heretofore thought impossible large importér—at a price The low price and the extraordin should attract women far and wide. in exquisitély fashiéfied, hand-émbroidefed garments—and these are of the finest and first-class in every particular. L ecial pricing— vings of 50% $2.95 entire stock of surplus and sample garments. Many popular styles in Nightgowns—short sleeve and sleeveless; raund, square and V necks; the same is true of the chemise which have fall cut and fitted shoulders or shoulder straps, The materials are uniformly soft and beauti- ful, handembroidered in numierous tasteful de- signs—every garment is entirely handmade, Choice—$2.95—Choice From the Famous “Lucette” ——— — Special With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, Sizes for Women and Misses - summer vacation already planned—this is a most oppor- and your foot as well as Jit the . shoe that is best for ‘you Sl B ' to wear. { The Foot Form Specialty Shoes are world famous. The Instep brace shoe relieves and corrects Fallen Arch, Flat Foot, Weak Ankle and so-called Foot Rheumatism and then there’s the Boot for Enlarged Joints that is so shaped as to comfort the sore joint and render it less con- tune circumstance, allowing you to add one, two of sev- eral néw, smart Gingham Frocks to your outfit. checks, small checks, medium checks— bt all checks, CHECKS! Interchecked with white are blues, greens, reds, pinks, helios, black, tan and brown, but—we repeat for emphasis—CHECKS, CHECKS! 420-30 Séventh St. N.W. Record Purchase of Philippine Lingerie The style selection is wonderfully large, as the sale price is sensationally low for the qualities represented. ary character of the garments There is an undeniable appeal A “Close-out™ Sale of Reed - Summer Furniture Drastic Price Reductions The savigs aré such that it will pay you to be here tomorrow when the doors open. Our entire stock is to be closéd out at once. Prices have been lowered more than you'd ex- pect, for here it is right at the beginning of hot summer weather when you want your porch and living room furnished for comfort. One and two of a kind, but such wantable kinds that no economical, praétical home-maker should miss this sale. : CHAIRS, TABLES, ROCKERS, SETTEES, DESK AND CHAIR TO MATCH. Some uphol- steréd in rep or cretonne, othérs with réemovable enshions and still others withéut uphélstery or cushions—you can fit them as you like. REGULAR REDUCED PRICE PRICE 2 Reed Chairs ... ; Reed Settee _____ $32.50. e el 1 Large Reed Settee:.. $70, Note: Prices quoted as “régular” aré prices that have prevailed for the past thrée months— ious to that time they were much higher. An 2arly visit will assure 4 satisfactory selection. Fourth Floor—Lansburgh & Brether Next to Nature Permanent Wave Our new process does not form a “kink” but 4 166se, nitural wave. . 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This is especially adapted for making separate skirts, width black satine is all that is requited to make a stylish linings, ete. Tomorrow only—38c yard. . bathing suit. Special tomorrow, 58c yard. 58¢c $1.19 40-Inch Imported Printed 36-Inch Shrunk Organdie, Yard . . . ‘Colored Dress Linen, Yd., A very special pricing of this 40-inch superior quality, - importad printed Organdie. Shown in a large variety of pretty floral designs, in choice color combinations for summer frocks. i ‘While they last, special, 58¢c yard. Just for 4 day, we will offer a limited yardage of this popular summer suiting fabric at this special price. All &uu Irish dress linen. 4 fine quality in pink, rose, light and miedium blue. Regular $1.50 grade, $1.19. First Floor—Lansburgh & Brother. = Sheer Voile Blouses To Wear Under Your Sleeveless Dresses $2.95 Pretty enough to wear with a separate skirt The most noticeable feature is the collar, formed to add an attractive touch to the slip-over 3" A Small Purchase, But a Big Sale of QY 100 New Silk Dresses s 14 (D THESE ARE NOT SALE DRESSES—but fine quality, beautifully styled models, secured at unusual price concessions ; the maker had just 100 and to . make a quick clearante he said, “Take them, and good luck!” . Qeorgettes All the gay colors, as well s navy blue Crepe de Chines and black. Models for every day-time dress. Also the cool, elbow-length sleeves that Fine Taffetas occasion—mnew straight-line and bouffant seem to be made purposely to provide a finishing Mignonettes effects; mew trimming ideas ‘in touch to these new and very chi¢ sleeveless frocks Supple Satins’ ruffles, tucks and embroidery. Sizes for that have become the rage of the season. 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