Evening Star Newspaper, August 10, 1921, Page 15

BETTERBUSIESS CONDITIONS SEE Chamber of Commerce Re- port Cites Increased Buy- ing as Indication. Retail dealers were buying more ac- tively in some sections of the country during Jaly, indicating a sligat improve- ment “in_the<business_situation, accord- ing to Archer Wall Douglas, chairman of the commitlee on statistics and stand- ards of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, in his monthly review of Lrsiness conditions. “A study of their orders,” he says, “reveals vital fact that they are actually buying goods for their needs in- stead of having them sold altogether by the traveling salesman, indicating a sradual return to usual ways and meth- ©ds and the slow effacement of fear and apprehension.” Another hopeful sign, according to Mr. Douglas, is “an increase in the working forces of some railroads, both in the { number of trainmen and shop workers to take care of the added tonnage and to repair cars that were urgently needed. “While these promising signs have appeared, we are not yet out of the woods. There are still readjustments to be made, financial wrecks to be disposed of, many problems to be solved. But we seem to be headed definitely toward better conditions even though they are still afar off. ~ “Ome of the serious handicaps of business is the difficulty in obtaining a living profit, because the cost of doing business has not vet been ad- justed to the still high prices of necessary supplies and the expense of many of the operating methods. “The consumer is much of the per- suasion that ‘profiteering’ is still in vogue and he is scarcely open to argument on that score. This is prob- ably truer of the farmer than of the city man, because the dweller on the countryside got it very thoroughly imbedded in his consciousness that the things he sold declined further and faster in price than the supplies he bought, and gives scant considera- tion to the fact that it takes due process of time for the complicated + facts and impressions of economic life %0 adjust themselves in needed pro- portion.” FLOODS RAGING IN JAPAN. YAMAGATA, Japan, August 8.— Twenty-four persons are reported drowned in serious floods which are faging throughout the prefecture of Yamagata. Five ha_ve been submerged and forty bridges destroyed by the floods. DOWN OfLesser Priced Merchandise Sheets Aisle Opportunities for Tomorrow's Sale, Contain Some of the Best Offerings of the Summer Season /s . ‘Extra Heavy Seamless, Handtorn Shests, of a dependable quality bleached cotton ; all perfect. Full double-bed size, 81x90; hemmed ready for use. This is a sheet that you will make no mistake $1.25 each. “White Lily” Sheets, 0 “Classic” Pillowcases, able value. 50c pair. 18x36. 20c each. The Su ) Brings Values that no one contemplating the purchase of Furs should overlook regular season winter season. Opossum, Chokers. Squirrel I O B Fox Scarfs. Coats collar and cuffs. Hudson Seals. COURT PROTECTS LIQUOR IN TRANSIT FROM CANADA Temporary Injunction Forbids In- terference With Bonded Product Passing Through United States. DETROIT, August 10.—A temporary injunction restraining federal officers from interfering with shipments of bonded liquor in transit from Canada through the United States was issued by Judge Arthur J. Tuttle, in. United States district court here. The injunction was issued on petition of Hiram Walker & Soms, Ltd, of ‘Walkerville, Ont., who claimed that John A. Grogan, internal revenue col- lector, and Richard I Lawson, col- lector of customs, had seized ship- ments of liquor in violation of the Itrade treaty of 1871 between the: United States and Great Britain. The bill of complaint cited several in- stances of alleged interference by the two officials and charges that twenty- five cases of liquor consigned to Mexico City were seized on February 14 last, lafter being delivered to Collector Law- son for shipment through the United States. The court announced the injunction ‘would stand until further study of the law has been made. VIRGINIA DOCTOR KILLED. ROANOKE, Va., August 10.—Dr. Her- man Poff of Ferrum, Va., is dead and S. E. Bernard, a merchant, of Check, Floyd county, Va., is being detained in connection with his death, which resulted in a local hosptal last night THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1921 IVIGE BLAME DENIAL themselves In a gentlemanly way. He concludes by stating, “We do not claim that Johnson City is a 1Says Johnson City Offioialsl::y":}i“y“i’.;‘;?ie".é’tfi: country” Received Only One Re- quest for Aid. By the Assoclated Press. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., August 10.— Mayor Willlam B. Ellison of Johnson City yesteriay made public a copy of & letter he wrote to Supt. Klotz of the city, in which he states that the charges made by Director Forbes and amplified by Senator Walsh are, in the main, a revelation to the people of this city. “With the investigation and reports of officials of the bureau of war risk insur ance and your challenge of game I have Tcthing to do,” says Mayor Ellison's let- ter, “but when you undertake, by mis- | representation, to saddle the cause of yeur troubles and csiticism upon the city of Johnson City and its officials, public duty and decency require a demurrer. Mayor Ellison then attributed the State- ment of Supt. Klotz to lack of expe- rence, rather than to an evil disposition, and states that no request has ever come to him from officials of the sani- torium, except about two months ago, for keeping down vice around the sani- torium grounds, and at the conference Leld then the board of managers agreed Man National Sanitorium, located near lhlulgl:l;‘nlcfi Hook, thousand _houses |.. starch or other dressing. This grade cannot be duplicated at this price. $1.00 each. “White Lily” Pillowcases, size 45x36. Extra-heavy quality, well made, free from starch or dressing. A grade that will wear exceptionally well. 60c pair. Hemstitched Huck Towels, of a neatly woven fine cotton; absorbent finish; size *Sale Handmade Blouses, $1.65 These specially purchased handmade blouses are much in demand and these values emphasize how unusually attractive are the styles and quality of blouses in our Down Stairs Store. The prices are not only grcat]y below those of the ing a year ago are notably important. ¢ All Furs are of choice, l-n'gh. quality pelts and show the latest and absolutely authentic modes for the fall- Chokers and Scarfs and Jap Mink $5.00 and $9.75 each. Kit Coney, Wolf, Squirrel and Poiret From $9.75 to $37.50 each. Arctic and Hudson Seal,® Marmot, Pony, Sealine Coats, trimmed with con- trasting squirrel, raccoon or opossum From $90.00 for the Marmots and Ponies to $295.00 for the Women’s Heavy Quality Full-fashioned White Silk Hose, some with tailored seam ; lisle tops and reinforced heels and toes. Sizes 8% to 10. that the city officials were doing all that ! following a shooting at Ferrum Sat- could be done to preserve order and f urday evening. "SALADA" Tea is Delicious —a rich fragrant tea with an international re- putation for fine quality STAIRS STORE pilléwcases Towels | in purchasing at this low price. A very limited quantity. three-quarter-bed size, 72x90. Seamless, torn and free from of a fine quality bleached cotton; size 45x36. A remark- Iilmer Sale Of Furs , but the reductions from prices prevail- ‘Capes French and Kit Coney Capes $14.75 to $75.00 each Also the following splendid values: Sealine Coat, $75.00. X Marmot Coat, $105.00. Arctic Seal Coat with opossum collar and v:u:s. suosml o A rctic Seal Cape with Kolinsky collar an cuffs, $235.00. : b rand Pony Coat with raccoon collar and cuffs, $110.00. L‘l.a.:'mot Coat with raccoon collar and cuffs, Marmot Coat, $90.00. Skunk Stole, $12000. & White Silk Ho'se, $1.95 L morality. At this conference, the mayor continues, the sanitorfum officials agreed to appolnt an officer to help enforce the laws and maintain order, but, he states, 80 far they have not done so. Mayor Ellison says that the Johnson City police department has had little trouble with the boys of the sanitorium, and states when in Johnson City they kave, with a few exceptions, conducted 1 KILLS GIRL AND SELF. Also Wounds Jealousy Given as Cause. SYRACUSE, N. Y., August 10.—At Cnelda, Frank Sager, twenty-six, of that place, shot and killed Miss Pearl Hook and seriously wounded her sister, Miss Sager then killed him- The shooting is believed to have been actuated by jealousy. «ngaged to marry Miss Bernice Hook. Open 9:15 . Close 6 more. They are fresh, desirable, becoming styles, especially created for misses—typically Misses’ Dresses in every particular, and not merely dresses The majority of them are one-of- of smal’ sizes. a-kind styles. rradise, but we e from vice as Fiancee. Sager was In the special purchase the dresses are from 15 to ¥4 below the usual prices. Those taken from regular stock bear reductions of 15, 14 and even CARUSO’S WILL FAILS TO NAME WIFE OR CHILD Not the Document Made in New York in 1919, Says Secretary. NAPLES. August 9.—The will of the lzte Enrico Caruso was read in court to- day before Mrs. Caruso, Glovanni Ca- ruso, his brother, and one of the singer's sons. It was an instrument written in 1919, and, although it was his last will, it did not mention Caruso's wife and daughter. According to Itallan law, they must recelve the greater part of the estate. Only the remainder, after they Fave been provided for, would be at the disposal of the testator. Attorneys are now proceeding to make an inventory of the estate. NEW YORK, August 10.—Enrico Ca- ruso’s will read in Naples apparently was not the document he made in New York late in 1919 or early in 1920, in which he mentioned his wife and daugh- tep Gloriag Bruno Zirato, Caruso’s secre- tary, said last night. 'Zirato declared tkat he believed the original of this will was now in New York, but that a copy might have been sent to Italy. He said he thought Caruso’s manager in ¥iorence ssed 2 copy. He sald he had cabled to Naples for details and expected to hear in a day or two. Constantin J. Sperco, an exporter and also a notary, who claimed to have wit- nessed a will Caruso drew a year and & half or two years ago, recently stated that this document heaueathed tke buic of the tenor’s estate in equal portions to his nearest relatives. He said the tenor's widow and their daughter were among the six. Caruso owned no real estate in this country. When he sailed away last spring most of his personal belongings, ircluding his art objects, had been gnip- said, so that he had but little personal property in this country. —_—— Miss Dorothy M. Redfleld of Aber- practicing law in South Dakota. Woodmward & Lotheop ped to Italy before his departure, Zirato | deen, is said to be the only woman | The Evening & Sunday Star 60c a Month Delivered by Regular Carrier CALL MAIN 5000 and the service will start AT ONCE Closed Saturdays New York—WASHINGTON—Paris A Sale of Misses’ Silk Dresses $24.75 ]ust about 75 summer silk dresses, some spe- cially purchased and some great’y reduced for final clearance. An Occasion of Remarkable Economies You Could Hardly Expect More Variety in the Styles Presented Slip-overs, from perfectly plain models to those simply trimmed with hand- drawn work; straight of line and chic of appearance. Fancy Blouse effects, Basque Dresses; plain or pleated skirts. Russian Blouse models,, Embroideries. beading, lace, plain bands and pipings are introduced in a different way on prac- tically every dress. The Most Fashionable Silks Are Included Canton Crepes, Crepe de Chines, Taffetas, Georgettes and combinations of georgettes and satin, and georgette and taffeta; most striking of all are the Tally-ho and Roshanara Crepe sports silks. The Majority of Them in Navy Blue Color But flesh, white and the lighter plain shades and stripes and checks are shown. Misses’ Section, Fourth floor. Summer Sale of _ Hudson Seal Coats (DYED MUSKRAT) —presents an opportunity for procuring high quality fur coats in popular demand at an exceedingly low price. 36-inch length. $295 Beautiful large shawl, collar and bell-shaped or turn-back cuffs of seal, nat- ural skunk, beaver or gray squirrel. Lined with fine; beautiful silk. ] Any selection will be reserved upon the payment of 25% of the marked price. ‘Held in our storage vaults until November 15th. Fur Section, Third floor. Funny Folk From Playland are here, ready toydelight the Little Boys and Girls BKARS, with mechanical BEARS, quite ithe you. SALVATION ARMY cape, $2.95. moving 3 * heads, arms, legs adjustable to various s, in 4 sizes: P:c'r‘ntm&mal 18-inch; $3.503 MONKEY ACROBAT, bright-colored clothes. ” Toy Store—Fourth floor. 12-inch, 22°Inch, 5. dressed 12-inch, $2 $2; 14- in grumpy, that sniff their noses high in the air; monkeys with lots of funny antics, and a_monkey that’s a_real acrobat like you see in the circus—even sweet-faced Salvation Army doll is ready to lend a helping hand in amusing Come in and see what . cunning playfellows they are. DOLL, looking just like a real little lass in blue straw bonnet and inch, $1.503 15-inch, $2.50; 18-inch, “..“‘ French Ratine Lovely Slip-On A new importation of 38-inch width, $1.25 yard In pink, cadet, green, tan, reseda rust and gray—they are the favorite shades, and the quality is one of in producing. Cotton Dress Goods Section, Second floor. Girls’ Duvetyn® and Velvet Tams In the brightest of colors Already established in vogue, these tams are being selected by girls for town, vaca- tion and early school wear. Duvetyns are shown in white, silver and beaver at $7.50, also in tan, pheasant and beaver at $5.50. Velvet Tams.in black, brown and scar- let, $5.50. Girls' Section, Fourth fioor. Will Save You Fully On Every Curtain MONKEYS, with Real Filet Curtf:\ins, Voile Cu{tains, m e ¢ hanical moving Brussels Net Curtains, Duchess, Poxpt de adjustable . Gene, Swiss Point, Voile and Marquisette a feet. 12- Curtains of many different signs. Also a special purchase + Marquisette Curtains, low pair. These are a most exceptional quality and very desirable. Curtain Section, Fifth foor. and fineness, such as French weavers excel The Lace Curtain Sale FROM LONDON TO THE "MILLINERY SECTION A Direct Importation of Smart Sports Hats 3 In Bright, Striking Shades They are shown in charming:variety, each hat different in color, centour and original design, but each one sure of its appeal to the woman to whom sports hats are of inter- est—and that means every woman nowadays. The “Jay” Hats of English Velour —are exceedingly smart in the new shades of henna, sand, sapphire, jade, navy, raspberry, mulberry. One is in sand with red kid lining, and another in suede color throughout. The simplest trimmings of appliqued flowers, flat ribbons or simple sashes. The “Glenster” Angora-Finish Hats —also come from England and may be had in a va- riety of light and dark sports shades. Millinery Section, Third floor. H A FULL SIZE WARDROBE TRUNK; three-ply veneer, hard vulcanized fiber covering and interlin- ing; vulcanized fiber binding; spring lock and draw bolts; gold plated key. Women’s hat drawer; re- movable hat ball; velvet lined open top; special cold rolled steel nickeled and polished supporting bar. Made in green, blue and black, with lining and velvet to match. Complete assortment of five-ply hangers. Specially priced, $39.50 Traveling Goods Section, Fourth floor. BOYS SUMMER WEAR At Clearance Prices You can get good tropical clothes and furnishings for your boys at very small prices. All Tropical Suits Reduced SHantung Silk and Striped White Serge Suits, sizes 9 to 17 years. Reduced to $13.75. Palm Beach Suits; sizes 7 to 17 years. Reduced to $8.75. Suits of various styles and fabrics; broken lots; sizes 7 to 14 years. Reduced about half. Camp Suits and Sports Suits Reduced Knickerbocker, straight and flapper styles of khaki and other materials. Now reduced to $2.95 and $3.95. Palm Beach Knickers Reduced to $225 pair. For the Smaller Boys Palmer Linen Suits; our exclusive Bluejacket and Regatta makes. Middy and the genuine Oliver Twist models; our regular, stock. Sizes 3 to 10 years. Every suit a remarkably fine value. Reduced to $3.95 each. Boys’ Store, Fourth floor. - Batiste Lawns Are Making Pretty Frocks 40 inches wide, 38c yard These sheer, novelty lawns are being called for more and more as the summer advances. Cool, crisp and in delightfully dainty” small colored checks and figures in a wide assortment of the wanted shades. Cotton Dress Goods Section, Second floor. for the Frocks the wanted especial charin Women’s Summer Neckwear - Specially Priced, 95¢ Mull Collars, embroidered and lace trimmed; some embroidered with black dots, carrying out the growing favor for black and white. Lace Collar and Cuff Sets in cream, also Roll Collars. Neckwear Section, First floor. cherry, jade, The $1.00 Umbrella Is Back Again You have not seen them since the early days of the war, before materials and mak- ing costs began to climb. Now they are back again, and we are glad to announce the first worthy ones we have been able to get. Made of black tape-edge water-proof cloth on seven-rib paragon frame, with short Pickwick handles that women like, finished with a cord loop. The price is $1. We have also just received Men’s 28- inch Black Tape-edge Water-proof Cloth Umbrellas, with P. W. or opera shaped handles, at $1.25. ' One-Third Included styles and -de- of 500 pairs priced, $1.25 Umbrella Section, First foor. B &