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STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, WEDNESDAY, 'AUGUST 3, 1921. BY CROWDS SEEKING V- -\ IN"LESS THAN SQUARE MILE SPACE| "“FEDSMAFTVICTHS| g - NEW YORK, -August 3.~Charges of By the Associated Press. grafting and extortion by policemen in | . . 'NEW YORK, August 3.—In- administeriig the new Fearon drug bill _vestigiting . committees ~recently which makes-fug sddiction & misde-, found that the number of workers Y who daily flock into the findncldl ..-district ..of. lower .Manhattan .exa..| ceed . 1,500,000, . If they were_as- ~ . Hotel Table d’Hote . : DINNER - - $150 - Biz courses served from 6 to 8:30 APPETIZING food of tasteful satis- faction, served with the.completeness of hotel cuisine —makes your maaltime [eh- ot Emigrants Formerly. Found Aboard German Ships. Work.for Health: Officials. ) A ] 3 has it e R 15 denlng 1Lk Eoropeas:em: | igrants_bound fac_the tates of the class who formerly went in Gq[x{:fln. shi| ‘Conigestion in the ports of the United | sembied in an open field of equal number who live in the area total less than 18,000. Subways, elevated trains, ferries, dutomobiles and street cars rush-the others in and out every morning and evening. |meanor are to be investigated by the Some of the commuters live 100 |Meyer legislative témmittee named to miles away. investigate the city administration. 5 i —— e ‘| Btate Senator. Schuyler M, Mgyer any CHAMBER TO REORGANIZE nounced today. % Praliminary tnvéstigation, Benator Beased with plenty of wholesale, sohd,” Kingdom and the fecent outbreak of | area the Meyer sald, ndicated that, the “gates : k re would hardly be room 7 £ ; $lasn, 9°°J f‘WJ- 7 5 Z!?,‘;L‘E g.“%“‘t‘ad"s%-?o‘- Bakans MA¥e| for any of the sieepy clerks to |Hungarian Government Soon Will o e B enjoyment one to be long remembered }H# it jon. Senator Meyer's announcement follow-. ed arrest of Patrolman Horace Mathe- :on yesterday on a charge of extorting 60 from an addict.- -Marked bills, - ‘d to have been given Matheson by the ,.1- dict, are ajleged to.have been found in his pocket when he was arrested. Senator Meyer sald .investigation i showed that the-police department had / obtained a “'secret list” containing names of more than forty wealthy ad- dicts, formérly held by state narcotic law administrators, and bhad sent the addicts letters demanding they quit the use of drugs. He said a special effort would be-made to ascertain “whether there are rings within rings operating to | - get the money of wealthy addicts.” rublln health - . - réllelf. Al lh: q.l"l:zn me three ican _surgeon: 2 wol; here, !h:l?flrlt. bl‘l:‘h!‘lth offi- gdo! Dr. W. J. Pettus, at the .FRANKLIN .SQUARE HOTEL ~ Fourteenth at K Street Summer Rates for Desirable Rooms stretch their arms and yawn. There is less than one square mile in the tip of thé island be- low Chambers street, or only a little more than three square feet of ground space for each person working in the district. But sky- - scrapers have 8o multiplied the ac- commodation nature furniShed the firat settlers that instead of having less elbow room than an imprison- ed criminal, everybody can chew f‘l:,:l v!;lthouft t{;‘ltrlctinz the sensi- ears of the occ ldAfll;‘;n! A upant of the ough 1,500,000 persons work - each day in this smal space, the Introduce New Law. BUDAPEST, July 21—The Hungs- rian government will goon introduce &} law for the reorganization of mem- bership of the grand national cham- ber. The chamber will be composed of parties representing the various cities and industrial, commercial .and cultural associations. The members of the mobility also will be repre- sented. ‘Another party will be repre- sentative of the clergy, members of the government and judiciary. There also will be twenty life members to be appointed by the king on the sus- gestion of the prime ‘minister. With- the whip of. the..sakt spray stinging your cheek or: the gentler .caress of fresh country air—t's just ‘the same. It makes you hungry! DPicnic hampers Cornwell style satisfy as few others do. —Cold cuts, wonderfully well cooked. - —Delicious' saldds, of -every description. —Rolls and bread, crisply inviting. N . tomulay assistant ~| surgeon general of the United States, 18 in_general cl of ‘the work, with offices in_the consulate. Dr. Burr Fer- . {suson will have direction of o) at the port of London and Southampfon and Dr. N. B. Robinson at Liverpool. Duties which the new organization will perform include the supervision of inspec- tion end handling of all emigrants for Amenica and fumigation of ships for rats and vermin. This work was for- merly carried on through the ordinary consular channels, but now it has grown 10 such proportions as to make addi- —Jellies, relishes, olives, pickles, eic. tional help necessary. rpns sl iadie All nd-class and third-clase pas- —Cold drinks, in bewildering assortment. unnr'-ecgwnfi for the Dnited sfi- = must submit to medical inspection be- fore a sailing permit is issued. ‘The emigrants are divided into two classes, viz., the clean and the unclean, the lat- ter Mh‘i l\lbjecl&ld to thorough cleans- ing and their clothing disinfected. Per; sons coming from certain countries or districts regarded as ‘‘suspect” are de- tained twelve days. This period of de- tention is passed in.big hostels .provided by the steamship companies, where the emigrants are maintained at the ex- mnn of the companies in.London and lverpool. * Call Main §75. Leave tlie Rest to Us —_— Framed pldtufes date back. 500 yedrs, whed .monka _nailed wood round their pictures to separate the subjects. g Woodward & Lnthrop Doggs%%’%’“%m Tailored Dimity Blouses™ Priced Much Lower Than Usual In This Special Sale $2.95 $3.95 = Strictly mari-tailored blouses, fashioned from fine dim- ities, in line or clustered stripes, with Peter Pan or Tuxedo collars and turn-back cuffs; some edged with very narrow pleated frills of daintily colored gingham-or linen. JUST RECEIVED— 240 Handmade Blouses .- Very Specially Priced, $2.25 Lovely new models—hand-made, hand-hemstitched, hand-drawn, in 2 number of styles from which to choose. 120 Filet Eace-Trimmed Handmade Blouses Spectally Priced, $2.95 Charming blouses, including plenty of the popular square-neck Tuxedo madels, which are so.much in.demand to wear with sleeveless frocks or sweaters. “ Attractive Summer Dresses .~ . Becomingly designed for the stout woman © 7 $9.75 to $16.75 — : Gingham and-Voile Dresses, trimmed with organdy, net and lace collars and cuffs, i pleated overskirts, wide girdles of self material; some have narrow belts. : Light colored ginghams and light and dark flowered voiles, especially designed . for the woman who wears size 42 or larger. g . Other articles of Wearing Apparel reduced for August Clearance: in an Exceptional Purchase Blouse Section, Third floor. o Silk Skirts, Now $5.00 Surt Satin Skirts, Now $2.45 Gt _ . = - gy Seaonte oMl 4 Silkand Hannel Sars AFwiBiol | Summe " Choice, $ 15 = Neckwear ‘Nightgowns Come “opportunely during siEe e . : e E -Because of a remarkable purchase, bought at a great concession;:be- Every woman _knows just - - < Becoming and ; . 2 { - ‘what a crisp; ruffled -organd ; L S e Tlf::vaable Blanket s by E cause of extraordinary reductions on regular stock— v?es:ef'aa:c‘l-.:x':;lal: will do to the :“:zn ‘::::; ;“e"::“:,'“‘;::‘:‘:; i = 7 2 . raveling outfit. oy it - 4 S oaen Sty o “ e I [ - We canmow offer you the best skirt values possible this season at a You may choose-a dainty |- the coolest of night attire. N W SleeveleSs :.| - Fot the Cool Days That. , .| - - price radically below the usual level. ;- = o ¢ |- model with ruffles of narrow | They are prettily styled and = e» A . - = 3 & e - SSe e g n H 5 Valenciennes lace and insets. | "made ‘of white nainsook; : M T . 1 Are Coming -~ g *~ The season’s most fashionable madels ‘and fabrics are represented; in -| * of embroidered organdy, or | either in- the cool sleeveless |- Dresses ; = : . g colors and color combinations- unusually lovely. : R R s e ; Anow - P o I‘ow Prlced % ; Burr .Blfl', Canton CI'BPO, Country Club, Creole Knit, Here- g:n;éy e _ of lace and embroidery. - e $295 : g ; 'N-Theré, Moon-Glo, Fantasi, Tallyho, Roshanara, Crepe de ovr Nty Snseieny Specially Priced, 85¢ = $2.95 Palr e 5 Chine, Cameo and Flannels are the fahrics. e =] s Cadeiweer—ctien, Tuiea O 2 —These Dresses are in two attrat- IN BLACK AND WHITE COMBINATION We have secured one of the best tive styles—one has collar and patch » blanket values obtainable. “The- N. A : g 2 1 = 2 R g AVY AND TAN ADE 2 < pockets; the 0',1"" has patcl’ P"Fk" uality -is excellent and of a grade NAVY AND SILVER 2 ‘JEURQUOISE S - e . : L | ets trimmed with calored stitching. - that_we can commend for service. GRAY .AND BLUE - : - BEIGE = - A C[earance Of : 7| Cool 2nd comfortable, these dresses All have neat and attractive pink or GRM{; AND 52% ggggm E e 3=t ) are jiist the thing for vacation, mo- blue-borders. Edges are bound with = }3513% A‘?q%qwm‘rg : : FLESH 8 Sum mer;‘Wear_ for Ba 3 toring, canoeing and general wear. silk stitching. Size “64x76: The~ OYSTER AND-PLAIN WHITE GRAY e i 2 5 3 S Fmfi to 17 Years A¢t Low Prices That Should. anuce,Eagly Shantung Suits, $157§ Palm Beach Suits, $8.75 Camp _and Sport Suits, $2.95 and $395. Washable Norfolk Suits, of various materials; brok- en sizes, 7 go-l4_years. . Six of the models we illustrate to give you an idea of thelr variedness of style, but to know their real beauty of fabric, color and worth you must see them. Colors are blue, rose, white.‘tgurple, . price is unusually low for this ex- pinkand copen.: Sizes 15 to 2 cellent quality. se’e_ctions Fiber Silk Sweaters Fiber Silk Tuxedo Sweaters, Sele of Extra §tze Blauses -~ Specially Pric;d,.$1.95: ’_Y xS Sizes 44Yo to 54, : A New Section—Kodaks and Cutlery -All Kodaks-and accessories, . formerly carried on the Fourth Floor, have been removed to this section, First . Floor, 11th and G Sts. side. 2 : ‘ " Films may be left here to be developed and printed— New S at'in‘- Hats " Special, $5.00 Ane:hernew shipment of heavy qual- T A T e e T : your.selection.. - ity .-Baronet Satin.Hats, in black, white, or black and white combinations. A hat for every:-day wear; it.looks well with fancy “dresses. ar.suits. A number of shapes-and styles from which to make Several different styles to chease from, - including the smattest ‘models” of the better grade. These are the ends of a _manufacturer’s season-line, and it-is an- - exceptional opportunity to secure these blouses-at a low price. ~ S we offer a 24-hour seryice. ‘Other articlc; carried in this new section: i . Films Cutlery Kodak Albums Razars Souvenirs Shaving Sets Smokers’ Accessorles Shaving Mirrors, Etc. Cool Bungalow Attractive New made with the -full-length tuxedo collar, turn-back cuffs, patch pockets-and 3 narrow belt—in beige, brown, rust and jade, four of the season’s most popular shades. Sweater Section, Third Floor, ~ Suits, Eton collar model; ~ =" “sirahle shades, $2.25 pair. 65. : Junior Norfolk Wash in gray or tan linen’ crash, sizes 6 to g years. §4.85. _ Genuine Palm_ Beach Knickerbockers, all the de-Ng{t:" Boys® Store, Fourth floer. e S -- i o = | B -Aprons - - Porch Dresses \ S R () BT - : Unusually Good Values of_JapaneseCrepe S — - - — - A pretty two-piece “style, . with skirt and loose slip-over jacket, kimopo style, with roll collar and adjustable belt. In pink, blue, lavender, rose and copen. Also a _new jumper dress, with a dainty waist of dotted Swiss, with round collar and turn-back cuffs, finished with hemstitched ruffling-and black s satin bow tie. In pink, light braids. :u . blue, copen, rose and laven House Dress Section, Third fioor. House Dress ;oefion. Third floor. - See the Weeks' Electric Range And Learn the Newest and Most Efficient : -Method of Coaking This new Electric Range removes the very last objec- +- -tien-to coeking by electricity. It requirés no special wiring; can be attached to any light socket. Take it away for _sifhmer. use; can be used anywhere. . . It is'cooler and cleaner than gas. The heat is not dis- - _seminated around the kitchen, hut its entire force is con- Bungalow aprons, in vari- —-ousstyles;-made-of-percale, in etty striped, checked or fig- .ured designs. You may choose 3 {rom the_slip-over,” open side ront or back styles, with V, -square or round necks, adjust- +. ,able belts or sash effects. In pink, blue, copen;. green, lav- ender; yellow, tan and navy, trimmed with pipings in.a con- trasting ‘color, or- novelty PRTTTTTI TS ~95¢-$1.45 $1.50 . The well-dressed woman who uses silk gloves for attractive and comfortable -|. * sunimer wear. will find. that our showing cansists of first guality, dependable, | double-tipped gloves of the best workmanship and at low prices, ~ . = < _ 9-button clasp glaves; fongee, white-and black. 95c¢ pair. . 19-buttonlength glaves; white and pongee.. $145 fair, g vee ; - " d6-button-length gloves; gray, white, silver, begver and fonges, $1.50 ”. ~ - ~and Winter Needs - In the August Sale of Blankets Because they are.sold to us subject to slight imperfections we -are enabled to offer them from % to_ less than they would ordinarily be priced. But these irregu- larities are slight—so slight, in fact, that pair after pair we have opened bear no im- perfections that we can discover. 5 % 5 / They come to us from ene of the largest mills of the country, who lay them aside for us day by day and at the end of their season ship them to us in oné large lot. This year the quantity consisted of 1,000 pairs when we placed them on sale Monday morning. T = : Some of them are all flain; others are in pink, blue or gray plaids, with mohair binding ; others have 3 or 4 inch block plaids with soisctte bindings. - " Today we inyite attention to thesp five Iots;’ + " arranged on separate tables according to price 100 66xBo-inch Blanktts. Specially priced, $6.95 pair. % 100 66x80-inch Blankets. wwm B ORI fimmmnmmummmmflmmwmmmmmm"wmmnummmmuummnmum Damtlly Exirmmad Double-Panel - 5¢ and 93¢~ | . - $1.95. . 2 e : : Sm § these shadowepioof petti-~ : _ Daintily idmmed. Camisoles of Pime - tha%“ Seithi foek o nccel;:ar'y . bheiensbbaatingg e pair. 100 66x80-inch Blankets. Spe 000000000000 L O S T : White Lingerie-Cloth with. fronts of Ilace t .summer wardrobe. These “ar .. centrated in the- cooking ; ) ; : and. embroidery. or enibroidered organdy - | ~made of high-grade sateen _\fitelisefsxaf + Thereis noh]ack'emgs;'g'of kitchen or kettles. z e Z:‘B;”gmc:l.irfi]:méfizkw smm Ily M”a':“ pair. and lace forming a pretty vest. Also may . be wotn as a vest front with silk sweater. A demonstrator js here this week to show you how and " why itis superior. Come in and have her tell you about jt. Housewares Section, Fifth floor. - 7 forced panel front and back and hem- stitched edge. Regular and extra sizes. Blanket Section, Second floor. i i A —— e o e -