Evening Star Newspaper, September 4, 1921, Page 10

- 10 "MURDER OF ERZBERGER 1 FOLLOWED SHIFT OF TAX “Assassinators of Republicans Go Unpunished While Extreme Penalties Follow Slayings by Socialists. BY MAXIMILIAN HARDEN. Germany's Foremost Publicist. - h’ Cable to The Star. ;1 BERLIN, September 3.—Number 316 om the list of political assassinations; Mathias Erzberger, member of the reichstag. * Which means that since the German republic was proclaimed 316 members af the republican parties have been treacherously murdered. ", OT the perpetrators and Instigators af these crimes only five have been convicted and nonme sentenced to Wdeatn. Count Arce, who shot the idealist Kurt Eisner in the back, was sentenced to life imprisonment in a fortress, while the Bavarians call him @ saviour. The total of all other pun- ishments amounts to thirty-one years for 315 murders. ‘No Punishment Attempted. Generally no trial has followed these pelitical assassinations, but when a trial I8 unavoidable, the pris- oner is either allowed to escape or is acquitted. The real instigators are never seriously sought. During this same period there have been fifteen murders by communists and socialists, ten of which were re- prisals for monarchist murders. The fotal punishment for these fifteen faurders has been eight executions and 177 years in prison. The soviet dictatorship attempted at Munich cost twelve lives, and these only after the shooting of unarmed red guards and relief workers ex- cited a spirit of revenge. Then when the government troops entered Mu- nich 506 prisoners were shot without trial and 193 adherents of the Ba- varian soviet were sentenced to a to- tal of 518 years. Monarchist Rebels Unpunished. No leader of the Kapp rebellion to festore the monarchy has yet been fried and none of the 775 officers who rticipated in that movement has een punished. Most of them are still in the army. Of fifteen communist murders, only two have been unpunished. Of 316 pationallst murders, 282 remain un- &toned. These eloquent figures are incom- plete without two additional facts. A weak and cowardly government, flirting with all parties, has en- gendered the shameful belief that every one who does not swear that the imperial government was as in- nocent of starting the war as a new- born babe and that the brave Ger- man army, “on the point of final vie- tory,” was stabbed in the back by the ‘social democrats. the Jews and GERMANS CAPTURE IRGENTINE TRADE Outdo Americans in Selling Small Articles—Quote Very Low Prices. By the Associated Press. BUENOS AIRES, September 2.—Ger- than competition with American trade in Argentina is severely felt, and in some instances American articles have been ousted from the market, says Edward F. Feely, commercial at- tache at the American embassy. This is especially true in the trade in small manufactured articles, but the Germans are less effective in sell- ing heavy machinery, locomotives, rails and other large steel produets. They have as yet been unable to make sufficiently quick deliveries, al- though they frequently quote low prices. The competition in the trade in small articles shows no signs of | Textile Strike to Add 100,000 to weakening and with some products, shipping 750,000 timepieces into Ar- gentina and selling them below the eost of production and shipment of [ syatitica show that the number of Ital- similar watches in the United States. German cutlery and small hardwai can be obtained at prices one-this less than those charged for American products. They have also won froi Americans the trag> in chemicals. drugs an Stationery paper and small electri- | States. cal_supplies also are selling_cheaply at the expense of American business.|new decision of the textlle workers, Germans are quoting low prices on |numbering 100,000, to be print paper, and have made large de- liveries of this product. SEE SUCCESSFUL FIGHT ON THE WATER HYACINTH Experts Express Belief That Steam ‘Will Destroy Growth That Is Choking the Bayous. NEW ORLEANS, September 3.— After nineteen years of expensive| $47,000 in 30-Year School Notes. and laborious effort, with only vary-|speeial Dispatch to The Star. ing success, Interested shipping interests and government eéxperts now express the belief that solve the problem of green lavender 1l new method., which was suggested by Gov. John M. Parker. is the simple application of Ilive éteam. Preliminary reports from experiments now under way, accord- g to government agents, indicate fhat the governor has at least point- od a way to check, f mot exter- minate, the plant that has proved guch a menace to Louisiana’s inland Wwaterways for the last twenty years, #nd which, according to government| Nine Shot by Constabulary After observers, is now threatening the fresh water portion of the Panama canal. ‘The water hyacinth a&ppeared in Louisiana immediately after the cotton centennial exposition here in 1884. The plant, which is a native of South America, was exhibited at]Moros robbed and murdered another the fair and its beauty was admired. a number of plants were taken to the country districts for growth In garden pools. When they over- crowded into nearby bayous, where they caused heavy losses by choking the bayous and streams to such an - extent that emall vessels could not gake their way through the tangled masses of follage and roots which at places extended for miles and miles with no break of channel F‘r‘\x) ‘beautiful riosity !n 1884 | affall mit loday accept £ m & au curiosity In 4 lairs committee they in| treaty of peace sigm S 3896, and had so clogged a number|tween Austria and the United States. becames a decided menace of streams an appeal was made to Congress for relief, and, in 1899, $25,000 was S, on Sonmatl g ave on A Leuisiana that does dollars not. clogged with the h‘:dn!lmu'l ARu-o—Norwui!:nmnm g is almost closely poseible in 74 |in industry, is about equivalent to the G ty, | between $47,000 and method has been found that will Gont “Thiety yeax “school Improvement nds on Tuesday. e _county com- hyacinth that is choking practically | micsioners aavercised for bids on every bayou in the state with 1tag.5000 bonds some time ago, but re- oral mag- | fected : | posed improvement plan. At the closs of the. faiy |stabulary went in pursuit of the mur- the pools they wcere thrown |Ualties among the constabulary. appropriated for the |m! purpose of extermination. Bince then fication of other terrible monsters. is an enemy of the people, and papers and speakers at public meetings are en- titled to say his demise was good for the fatherland. Fined Eleven Dollars. ‘The second fact is that not only are Count Arco and the junker who previously wounded Ersberger called patriots in' court, but the editor of an obscure paper who twice publicly demanded the murder of “Harden, Foerster, Gerlach and Albert Ein- stein” was sentenced in Berlin to a fine of 1,000 marks (about $11) cause of consideration for his “p: triotic motiv: 8 & matter of fact, he advertis his paper to several times the value of the fine. Erzberger was no great“dr blame- less statesman. He rose from h position &3 & Wurtemburg school master to be a leader of the cent party by intelligence and industry. As propaganda chlef he was our German Northcliffe during the war. This vice ovbscure journalist could spend countless millions in the ex- port of innumerable lies, and in doing 8o he soon became accustomed to acts not good for his character. He w: Wrong, of course, not to steer clear of certain business connections, which, however, relllly netted him but little profit. To cali him corrupt would be stupid, for if he had been he could have amassed millions during the war easier than almost any one else. Shifted Tax to Rich. Erzberger formerly was an annexa- tionist, almost a pan-German. But he was convinced by visits to neutral ‘was impossible. Therefore he sought and negotiated the peace. 5| energetic democrat. citement was carried on egainst him with the dirtiest weapons—iles in an honest, words and caricatures—especially since he shifted heavy taxes to the rich bourgeoisie. Attacked Twice Before. ‘Twice shot at previously, Erzberger succumbed to the third attack. The popular version, which is never quite right, but seldom quite wrong. says he was murdered by the rich because he wanted to make them pay the war bill. Of course, it is not so sim- ple as that. But recent impudent demonstrations by the militarists and the nationalists, who go so far as to read telegrams from “‘the all-high- est commander-in-chief” (who fled acroas the border at the moment his army was in the greatest danger), were alo prompted by anxiety over their precious money bags. They have at last scared the govern- ment ‘and the democracy. (Copyright, 192 Guardsmen in J Penalty Incurred For Skipping Drill Special Dispatch to The Star. HOPEWELL, Va. September 3—~Owing to the fact that many members of the local National Guard company Rave fallen into J. T. Garvow has issued orders to the effect that every member bers of the sempany who do not report will be sent after by the commanding officer, and the squad that will be semt will have orders to come back enly after they have found the de- linguent members. At a recent drill held shortly after the order went into ef- feet acevepal members did met helieve an officer in the National Guard had authority te enforee it and %0 refused te obey the nds of the sqn These members were put in the city Jail in lien of a guardhouse, and there repented of their action at del; They were all let off aft few hours of comfine- me; d after they had apola- sixed to the commanding efficer. i 413,747 ITALIANS IDLE. Unemployed. By Cable to The Star and Chicago Dally News. Copyright, 1921, ROME, Italy, September 3.—Latest ian unemployed is 413,747, which, con- sidering Italy’s population and the rela- tively small number of persons employed much greater number in the United ‘The situation is complicated by the f’" & general strike tomorrow. This decision was pro- voked by the insistence of employers on a wage cut. Both sides in a previous conference had decided to make peace- ful arrangements, but apparently the owners after more mature consideration decided that it was absolutely necessa to reduce expenses. The strike will greatly increase the advancing misery, and prices, which fell from last Novem- ber to May, have again risen. BOND ISSUE PLANNED. Prince Georges County Will Sell BALTIMORE, September 3.—Prince eorges county, Md., will _sell $50,000 of 6 per them when it was found that the blds received would not provide sufficlent funds to carry out the pro- The issue has been incréased, and it is expected that the award will be made Tuesday. Several Baltimore banking houses have submitted bids. MORO BANDITS KILLED. Murder in Philippines. MANILA, P. 1, September 3.—Nine Moro bandits have been killed by a constabulary patrél on Lebac Island, it was reported here yesterday. The Moro, it was reported and the con- derers. The Moros fought with bolos and one revolver. There were no cas- ACCEPTS PEACE TREATY. Austrian Foreign Affairs Commit- tee Agrees to Pact With U. 8. INA, September 2.—Th ted the ed August 24 be- Chancellor Mayr was charged with the task of presenting the report to parilia- ent tomorrow, with a view to the rati- the treaty. —_— SIGN COMMERCIAL TREATY. » et i SR e e i RO L L SR R | _ THE SUNDAY BSTAR, WASHINGTON, D, ~ 0. SEPTEMBER: :4, 1921-PART T.” SN NSNS NS EEEEEEEE NN NN SE SN NS S NN AEEENEEEESENENEDDENE “Beacon” Cord Tires to be Featured for Anothe List of Sale Prices—See Below for Tuesday’s TheP: color combinations. All-Silk Duvetyn fabric of unusual splendor. ing blue and navy. color contrasts. Imported All-Silk Pongee A 12-Momme Natural Tan Pon- gee, bright, permanent finish, evenly woven and specially priced for Tues- day only at 75c yard. ment. These are the rich Satin ings; plaids in a gre also monetone effecth. At $4.49 and $4.98. are shown: Marmot, Maroccain, Sorrento, Nocturne. 54 inches wide. At $4.98 yard. Lace Window Panel Curtains. Sale price, each, price, pair, Marquisette Panel Curtains. price, each, Sale price, pair, Velour for draperies, 50-inch. Sale price, yard, cial Sale price, yard, The Shopping Center—11th and G Sts. Est. 1877——A. Lisner, Prop. $5.98 yard We are showing a particularly fine quality. . An imported The following rich colors are shown: Tomato, sapphire, mole, burnt orange, radio-blue, jade, ecru, Hard- 40-Inch Taffeta Glace $3.49 yard This is the silk fabric de luxe for evening gowns, shown in 10 different color combinations, many of which are shown in vivid The Following Items Have Been Selected for Tuesday’s Selling 2,000 yards 33-inch 50 PIECES 34-INCH ALL-WOOL SKIRTINGS You will be well repaid to look aver this wonderful assort- of wonderful contrasts, in both bold and the more subdued color- t variety of styles in sharp coler contrasts; Mochatex. This material has the appearance of duvetyn, with wonderfully soft finish. The following dee, ortoise-shell, Malay, Filet Weave Lace Curtains, Special Sale Special Sale $2.95 Velour Portieres, 45 inches wide. Drapery Silks, all shades; 36-inch. Spe- | s ROYAL \ Then there are a great variety of weaves in Rich Dress Satins at ance of black that is perfection in weaves and eolorings. Silks and Dress Goods Brilliant advance showing of rich fabrics in both plain and novelty weaves. For Autumn wear. We anticipated an early season and have provided Silks and Dress Goods of superior quality, rich- ness and desirability that women expect of this store. " The Items in This Advertisement Are But a Part of Our Tremendous Variety The novelties are particularly handsome and comprise Handsome Brocaded Velvets on silk chiffon background. These are amongst the finest imported fabrics produced. Colors are truly wonderfu!, and comprise the following: Fraise, Bluet, Harding-blue, Oignon, Tomato, Camelia, King’s-blue, Tabac, Negre, Sapphire, White and Black. Priced at $11.50 and $16.50 per yard. Rich Metal Cloth $8.50 yard This wonderfully attractive material will be extensively used in combination with velvet and satin; exquisite color combina- tions are shown, such as Orchid and Gold, Black and Gold, Silver and Burnt Orange, Silver and Black and Silver and White. Metal and Silk Brocades $4.49 to $9.50 yard These handsome fabrics are suited to many purposes, such as trimmings, hats, vestings and wraps. All woven in many striking $2.49, $2.69, $2.98, $3.49 and $3.98 Comprising the following makes: Satin Charmeuse Satin Imperial Satin Verona Mirror Satin There is practically an unlimited color assortment to selectf rom—over 50 shades in all—with an abund- so much in evidence. 40-Inch Tabby-Taff at $3.49 yard A taffeta weave, but as supple as kitten's ear crepe. This fab- ric is admirably adapted for lingerie, blouses, gowns and rich lin- These are shewn in the Buy High-Grade iio:e at Nearly Half Price Women’s $3 to $4.50 Hose Tuesday at $2.39 . Full fashioned thread silk hose, in plain, lace open fronts and Paris clocks. Also Italian silk in novelty lace effects and drop stitch. Black, white and colors. perfect—some slightly irregular. Good assort« Mostl ment of sizes. ‘Women's Onyx Hose Regularly $175 to $2.28 Full fashioned, pure G A5 thread silk, in black, navy, white, brown and cordo- van, Some-perfect, others with t irregular weaves. ilk clocked and embroid- ose, seamed back, in black, At $145 ere tan, brown and beige. pair. Envelope Chemise Regularly $4.95 and $539 Manufacturers’ 53.95 samples. Of glove silk, with dainty lace yokes. Also bloomers in_ plain and novelty .weaves. At $3.95 pair. Notions Dept. Dress Findings and the hundred and one otheg needs at sale prices for Tuesday. Net Waist Linings, ings. Shown in a complete color assortment of light and dark zead d | 3 y-made, to be sewn sorted sizes. Shies in; assorted sizes, 34 il Each, 65¢ 40-Inch Crepe Satin at 5 u % et 30c Thimbles, <o ty. $3.98 yard A i 4g x v, . ’ black, white and as- I i Her; is 9r;|e of the m?sthexqumgc lam‘flbr;lu (olr the new sorted coln;s; best | Elastic Sani- season. For rich costumes it has no rival; as for the color assort- uality. tary Belts, as- - ment there is upward of 20 shades to select from. gpools, % zlc sg?;cd, 456 Bindior Diace white o oinee | Sestary Also for Tuesday—Several Hundred Yards of bty il ”‘ '1; priomy 39c 0 . o colors. 8 yards Y 40-in. Fan-Ta-Si and Tally-Ho Silks Topiese. Fach 29C | Wesh Cloths with Former price of these fabrics "m*’e{mw‘mg i 2010" T 25(: was $498 yard, at and black. l6c | or ] The Fan-ta-si is shown in a Yard, . || Marcel Wav variety of patterns in all white, . Silkc Belting, 1% to 2 | ing lIronms. 39‘ also white with black. . inches; black | Each, c The Tally-ho is shown in 2 va- and white. lgc i riety of color combinations. Tues- Yard, . West_Electrig day only at $250 yard. yard Setwell Folding Skirt Cirlers, 5 on | Q¢ Marker, l\vith chalk || ” - Y card, and extra long | The New Wool o B 21C | S sein | g BTG Snap Fasteners . e ew i 00 ens ""c‘i"'l"d"’h"“ st | DressForm 4 for c proot; 0z- f Clinton Safety Pii Are Extremely Rich and Comprise the Following— en to card. 4 2 5 C At $10.95 J 0, 00, 1 and i 9"' - e l_fl‘tl Y . cards, l—wllhfl«;oll- 11-+-2 dozen, (4 anvelaine—Wool Duvetyn pezlly describes this exquisite ma- Hooks and Eyes, | apsibie § = terial, It is especially adapted for the rich tailored suit. Panvelsine white: and| Elgcksi s, || Borsievery B e T Prunellas’ i\ atriped lends itself to the most intricate and exquisite of embroideries and sorted sizes; warranted || ate angd p!e e lzc ne SLEine rich furs. Here also are the deep new tones shown to the best . rustproof. 2 || auickly aa- Pins. Each, advantage. 54 inches wide. At $749 yard. cards, llc Justed” with | . Tape Measures @ 5 i hes long. . The richest of coatings—also an F. & H. production—are Lingerie Tape, as- ing slides, inc shown. The warm, furry, plushy surface gives thése materials ;""’d'l“"“' 3 bodkin; =T “s‘:{p:: Each, 9c rich autumn_ tones distinction. They possess warmth without weight; the acme of f;;' color. 2‘ c and sizes. e Royal — Maim newest autymn and winter tones. Priced from $9.98 to $12.98 yard. Immense Purchases at the Psychological Moment Enable This Announcement of Values Extraordinary Curtains, Rugs & Draperies 40 Special Lots Savings of 25 to 50 per cent 9x12-foot price, each, 9x12-foot price, each, Special Brussels Rugs. $1.00 Brussels Rugs. $1.69 price, each, 9x12-foot Velvet Rugs. price, each, Special $17.88 Special $1.95 cial Sale price, 59¢~ | each, Special Sale $22.50 9x12-foot Axminster Rugs. Special Sale Special Sale 9x12-foot Velvet Rugs, high grade. Opaque Cloth Shades. Special Sale price, 59¢c dozen. Special. Sale $16.75 $37.75 $34.75 Spe- $72.50 500 Extra Heavy Bath Towels, in ecelored checks and striped borders. Formerly to $1.00. At 59c each. " 'A Money-Saving Opportanity Damask Table Cloths . . A limited lot of fine, ready-to-use mercerized Tablecloths of damask, in a wide range of rich patterns. Scalloped and ply sine 20808 o T Fine sromee Damask . Napkins In good designs. 70x70 and 62x62 inches ain hemmed. At $1.39. Fine Mereerized Bleached At §5.00 yard. Turkish Towels, 59c Sizxe 70x70 Kroehler Bed Davenports It will add extra room to your home and subtract from the family budget the extra rensal which that cost. room SN ESESSESSEEEEEERSR It Is a Rare Opporh;nity——lo Get Fine Silk Stocks ings at Such Savings $1.39 Table Damask, $1.25 Yard 72 inches wide. with a Basco finish equal to linen. Tablecloths, $3.75 Each inches. Bleached Damask Cloths. beautiful patterns. Extra—Table Damask, 59¢ yd. A ”Icv‘i;:.:jeachzd mercerized table damask, excellent patterns. Full 64 inches wide. Special Women's Silk Hose °§ Regularly $1to SL*0 ~ Just received another ) lot of pure silk hose, 74c seamed back, in plain, dropstitch and self stripes. Black, white and brown. Slightly frregular weaves. Will not effect wear ot looks. At 74c pair. Kayser Silk Vests ¥ Regularly $2.00 b Low neck, Italian silk tops, with silk $l-29 mercerized bodice and shoulder straps. All perfect. At $1.29. Palais Royal—>Main P'I-;Q Steel Scissors, ase = | Note sizes Reckon value Bleached Mercerized Damask At §1.25 Imported Mercerized Made in Ireland; At $3.75 each. Palais Royal—Second Floor, S EEEEEEE S EEEEEEEESEESEEEESEEEEE NS E R EEEEEEE S NN EE S E N EE N EE NSNS EEE SRS SN EE NS NDENENENEREEREER Sale price, Sale price, yard, price, yard, price, each, . Damask-effect - Striped Cretonnes. cial Sale price, yard, New Crash Cretonnes. Special Sale price, yard, 5 = Marquisette Curtains, wide hems. cial Sale price, pair, Marquisette Curtains, lace edged. cial Sale price, pair, Net Curtains, hemmed fronts. air, Blocked price, yard, 49¢ 59%¢ $1.29 Spe- $1.65 Special $1.29 atterns in Scrims. Special Sale 45¢c Sunfast Drapery Madras. ~Special Sale price, yard, New Reversible “Terty Cloth. Printed Drapery 'Scrims. - Open-bordered Curtain Scrims. Sale price, yard, Large Size Cedar Chests. price, *each, Neat Matting Boxes.. Special Sale price, each, $4.35 « Heavy Cocoa Mats. each, 27x54-inch - Velvet - Special 89¢ Special 95¢ Sale 45¢ Special 15¢ . Special Sale $16.95 Special Sale price, R Special sslaf Rugs. - Special o . $4.28 Spe- ° Opaque Shades, best grade. Special Sale price, each, . 89¢ Duplex Color Shades. Special Sale price, $L15 Special Sale $1.35 Special Sale $2.15 each, Special Holland Shades. price, each, Sunfast Holland Shades. price, each, Irish Point Lace Curtains. Special Sale price, pair, s $6.75 Brussels Curtains, very fine. Special Sale price, pair, : $12.50 Fine Weave Filet Curtains. Special Sale price, pair, . 95 Imported Madras Curtains. Special Sale - price, pair, ® b Sun?ast Madras Curtains. Special Salé price, pair, e i $7.45 Velour Portieres (best), 50-inch. Special Sale price, pair, 9,38 Plain Shade Repp Portieres, 36-inch. Spé- cial Sale price, : e A $4.93 New Pqul» Cretonnes, 36-inch. Special Sale price, yard, v 39c New Terry Cloth Portieres, Special Sale:. pnAclel, pair, - : © 8648 Ball Fringes. ' Special Sale priee, yard, ; ! 1 On Sale Tuesday Morning—Palais Royal—Second Floor. A oak finishes. Other Bed Davenports at reduced prices . $200—3-piece Kroehler Daven- . t Suite, with fine velour up- 40 ::{neringl- At 51 -00 $195—3-plece Krothler Davenport i?te.' tapestry upholstefings. sl 3 5.00 $10250—Kroghler Bed Davenport, i , tapestry upholster- e e et $69.00 $95—Golden Oak Krothler Bed 3 holsterings. R:venport typestry upholsterings. 562-50 $75—Kroghler IBtdh Dlvtl:lplon. golden oak, with imitation léaf tering. l;rtown imitation léather upholstering. $50.00 Deferred Payments Arranged First theso Davenperts and other needed ot -&m.m ta introduce you to the chief of our department. Palsis Repal—Fourth Fieon, < BEE W l‘m‘l"l"lI. (RS AR MNERRREERRRERER RN RN E Nationally ldvertiuf $ 3 7 .7 5 $65 Davenport at.... special Kroehler Davenport, mahogany, fumed or golden imitation leather. Good link spring for the bed. At $37.75 instead of $65. feature—for Tuesday only— Seat and back covered with brown Extra Specials For Tuesday Only $25 Armchair or Rocker $18.75 Solid mahogany, winged style, cane seat and back. At $1875, $60 Rockers $39.75 Overstuffed Fireside Winged Rocker, upholstered in figured denim. At $3975. $40 Library Table at $28 Brown mahogany, Queen Anne period, with drawer. At $28.00.