Evening Star Newspaper, September 18, 1921, Page 11

THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., .SEPTEMBER 18, 1921—PART 1. 1 QPIUM CAUSES FRICTION. 1 the Asociated Press. 'GENEVA, September 17.—The sus- | $ptibilities of states who are members Of the league of nations in cases Where there is danger of eneroach- | 'gent upon their individual sover- gnty, was illustrated today in the Mumanitarian committee of the a: s#mbly of the league, when delegates ]l_som India and Serbia objected to a an for the nomination of a com- mMission to study the opium question, With powers to investigate the subject igside the states interested. {The question developed a conflict be- W. & JTSLOANE 1508 H STREET, N. W. The selling prices of our merchandise tween China and the other delega- tions wanting to supress the opiu traffic, on the one hand, and lndlq and Serbia, states producing opium, on the other hand. After several long debates the committee found it neces- sary to appoint a subcommittee to study the phases of the question most sharply disputed. The work of the league will be con- fined to committees until Wednesday next, when it is expected some of the reports will be ready for a hearing before the full assembly. Hopes that some of the delegations’ work might be finished next week are not likely to be realized, some of the committees requiring a longer time than original- 1y estimated. NOTE WASHINGTON, D. ¢ AUGUST STILL RAIDS: SAULSBURG, N. C,, September 17.— One hundred and forty-nine illicit whisky stills, 911 gallons of liquor, 135821 gallons of beer, not including 2,300 gallons captured in Virginia just across the Notth Cayolina line, were seized by Prohibition Director Kohloss® forces during August, it was an- nounced at his office today. Other seizures included 1,531 fermentators, a number of automobiles and one even alleged moonshiners were arrested, eight of whom have already been prosecuted. The seiz- ures were made by fifteen men. have been reduced in full proportion to all lower replacement costs For those desirous of making satisfactory purchases of CARPETS, ORIENTAL and DOMESTIC RUGS and LINOLEUMS No time is more opportune than the present. Complete stocks of new merchandise — prices strongly appealing to the careful buyer—standard qualities assuring satisfactory service —all combine to further your interest. WILTON CARPETS AXMINSTER VELVET Both figured and plain effects—in all the asual widths, are now in stock for immediate delivery. SEAMLESS CHENILLE and ENGLISH CARPETINGS in 6 ft, 9 ft., 12 ft., and 15 ft. widths. These are obtainable in a very great variety. of colorings, and being seamless, can be used either in Rug form, or to cover the floor entirely. Our prices will agreeably surprise you —the variety and excellence of our merchandise will make easy the problem of selection. Store hours 8 A. M. 10 5.30 P. M. 1316 1394 7% ST.NMW. fll E -e-'- Al-Stk sz 35 (TREMENDOUS Purchase of black, re-thread, full-fash: BLANKETS with pink 6t blue borders. heavy and warm, worth twice as much. STORE FOR THRIFTY PEOPLE—BARGAINS EVERY DAY Extra Early Purchase, Extra Big Values and a COAT ~ Purchase of 500 Gray Blankets, ‘Extra ALE At Prices That Won’t Be Duplicated for a Long Time to Come ‘Women's Silk HOSE 59¢ Choice _of _ black, gray and brown seam: back Hose. in _all Perfect: rel LONGCLOTH $1.39 Popular brand of English cloth with su: perior chamois finish; l of he" stripod Pattems: “Fally Hned fan sizes, sears: “touth ‘and ,.mrvb Monday only, ‘Variety of white or :fl- l-‘| glllred ef- in_all colors: Tood, desirable leagihs. Val- ues to 50c. BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ it lasts. HOES Over 1,000 pairs of new l-n styles in_gun metal an® dark popular English, modified nd brogd toe lasts, and plenty of room. Solid leather: tough shoes for hard knocks. in all sizes for boys and . 8% to 2. 2% to 7. Regular and $3.00 models included in is “ile. American Woolen Co.’s ! Normandy Cloth Suedine Velour Bolivia Kersey All-Wool, Full Lined Coats, $10-2 smart, full-length Coats, with large col- lary and peckets: button and braid trim- Salt satin lined: featured 2,000 Yds. hce’, Yd., New Purchase _of .l""u-‘ cut from full desigus; white only. On sale while Monday. special. Values to 29c. Amazing early fall purchase of 200 in Brown. Bine, "Olive and Green, In acoren i assortment of widths and 100 All-Wool, Full Silk Lined, Fancy Tailored [FUR COLLAR COATS 9.95 Full Back Models Belted Coats Embrgfdered Coats Beaverette Collar Coats vl-)“l!)t de Laine Trimming Fancy Trimmed Coats 25 Full-Length, Extra Size |Coats, $16-3/|; reations in rich autumn Stunningly - braid and - botton for misces and women. Warm, in unending array. e saving in these marvelous coats in extraordinary. nd” their equal - any e Blgadled Muslin, Yd., Yard wide, ex- lz‘}c tra hesv~ quality muslin: perfect, and cut trom full plece. Sale wof 5,000 yards bought at a al pleces: Continuing Monday Our Sale of SCHOOL BOYS'SUITS WITH TWO PAIRS PANTS Saturday they went like wildfire! } . 'So , we are offering the same super values again. Just to think, I-r the United States bureau of stand- mothers, new, snappy fall models with 2 pairs of lined pants in full cut sizes 7 to 17 years. Scores of popular dark striped and mixed patterns in an the new fall lhuu—nurfly and tough for school or play. ? Clock Loses 1-100 of a Second Daily, Causing Him Grave Concern A. F. BEAL, ards, Unele Sam's horologist, watch expert. At present Mr. Beal isx much upset becnuxe one of the standard ks at the burenu is out of ord ix loxing time. It lowes of a necond 3 lose in adjusting thin clos ALEXANDRIA. —Former Mayor ' Ethelbert E. ham, eighty-two years ol dled shorily before 1 o'clock last night at (his residence, 411 North w“hmxtol\]son“e, street, following iliness lasting abou five months. : 3 i~ | | prominent members of the ifraternity in the state. Masonic ; Mr. Downham, besides his wife, Mrs. Sarah M. Price Downham, is survived by two sons and one daugh- ter, E. Francis Downham, Robert F. Townham and Mrs. Maude Downham Altcheson. The deceased was a native of Bridgeton, N. J.,-and located in_Alex- andria when a’young man. He en- guged in the mercantile business, Which he continued for many years, later retiring. Mr. Downham for about six years was mayor of the city, succeeding the late John B. Smoot, who resigned, and afterward being elected for another term. Prior to that time Mr. Down- ham was a_member of the board of aidermen of the city and previously had served as a member of the com- mon council of the city. Mr. Downham was past eminent commander of the Knights Templarl of Virginia, past eminent commander of Old 'Dominion _ Commandery, | Knights Templar of this city, mem- ber emeritus of Acca Temple, Mystic Shrine; past_master of Andrew Jack- son Lodge, No. 120, Masons, this city, and past president of Mount Vernon Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, add member of Acca Temple, Shriners of Richmond. For many years he was imperial representative of Acca Tem- ple, Mystic Shrine. In addition, Mr. Downham for many years was presi- dent of the Friendship Veterans' Fire Association and served as a member of the city electoral board. The funeral arrangements have not been completed. Exactly one week ago tonight fire- bugs, shortly before 8 o'clock, set! fite to the big warchouse of the Vir- | Shipbuildirg Corporation alul) Mutual Ice Company, in both of { ch were stored government prop- | i the wh erty. AGCUSATION OF SOVIET BRINGS FRENCH DENIAL Embassy Statement Refutes Charge That France Sought to Take Advantage of Famine, By the Associated Press A Rosta News Agency dispatch from Moscow, which was forwarded from Riga on September 14, declaring the Russian bolshevik foreign office had j announced it had “exact. authorita- tive and verified information” that the French ambassador at Warsaw had submitted a note to the Polish government proposing that Poland and Rumania seize the famine as opportunity to present maximum d mands on soviet Russia and threaten- fused, was branded by the French embassy here last night as “in every aspect false and deceitful. “The French government has never even considered such a step,” the em- bassy declared in a statement signed by Prince de Bearn de Chalais, the charge d'affaires. “The exaggeration of Litvinoff utterances ought to suffice to show how absurd and calumnious are such imputations. “It is especiully a shame to accuse France of trying to take advantage of the famine situation in Russia, to threaten a war against that coun- try. That assertion can have no other object than to try to discredit. in the eves of the Russian nation, work of relief that France, always true- to her humanitarian ideal, is trying to organize in favor of the famine-stricken populations of Rus- sia. The soviet government, which, by its tyrannical and criminal an archy, has disorganized Russia, is trying to elude and to throw on others the responsibilities that rest on it alone, of the terrible suffering: ’lh-( have befallen the Russian nation. | THE WEATHER District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia—Partly cloudy today, cooler | this aftrnoon and tonight; tomorrow fair and cooler; fresh westerly wind: Virginia—Fair and cooler to- day; tomorrow fair. Temperature—Midnight, 68: 6 am., 65; 69; 2 8 am. a.m. 36; 2 (8 p.m. to 8 p.m.), 0. Hours of sunshine, 6.6. Per cent of possible sunshine, 53. Temperature same date last year— Highest, 73; lowest, 55. HARPERS FEF . Sep- tember .17.—Potomac and Shenandoah rivers both cloudy this evening. I Wenther in Various Citi 0.08 ago, Til. 0. Cincinnati, Ohio. 0.18 Cleyenne, W Cleveland. Davenport, Denver, Colo. Des Moinex, 0.4i o Towa. Indianapolis, nid.. 0.36 0.01 Los_Angel Louisville, 0.16 04 24 Lake Cit; Louts, St. Paul, Min San Antonio, Tex San Diego, Cal e San Franelsco. Calif. Seattle, Wash. & Springfleld. 1Nl Tampa, Fla. Toledo, Ohio. Vicksburz, Mi | WASHINGTY, WOULD CLEAR MYSTERY. ‘rostburg Officials Puzzled Over Es- cape of Jail Inmates. Special Dispatch to The Star. FROSTBURG, Md., September 17— A meeting of the city council with the police committee and all the con- stables has been called to investigate the numerous city jail deliveries here. lockup. Some time ago Constable Josiah Williams lost a key to the jail while in Allegany cemetery. Since then several prisoners have escaped at different periods with all the out- side doors securely locked. ‘The last man to get out was “Swish- er’ Whetstone, aged thirty. ~When Constable John G. Lewis went to the Jail and unlocked the door to take Whetstone to jail at Cumberland he |d|lcovered his prisoner had gone. ! Whetstone had been arrested July 1 for tearing down a section of fence at the Frostburg base ball park. He .was arrested again July 11 for run- ning away from a hearing at a mag- istrate’s office, and for a third time lll!dt Tuesday he was taken into cus: ody. lll flt ult of $10 fine and costs he w taken -to jail at Cumlnrll It is thought some one is using the key lost by the officer. -] o'clock tomorrow morning. Each constable has a key to the town An active and energetic search since then has been made for the supposed arson squad. All efforts on the part of the nolice authprities investigating the case thus far have been futile. A reward of $500 oftered by Mayor Dun- the arrest and conviction of (h« Sull!) party or parties still s!n.nds The Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Y. C. A. has completed plans for its cali and winter campaign for women and girls. A number of additional courses have been added to the program this | year. A number of the classes are | free and a small fee is required tor | some. Classes will include gymnastics | for women and girls and the ins. tor will be K. E. nursing. Miss Bertha registered nurse; domestic _science and domestic art, Mrs. Grace Bernard, nstructor, with volunteer assistance. All of the course except gymnastics | will be taught in the chamber of com- merce, and the last named will be in the Young People's building. The crack degree team of Oriental Lodge, No. 6 Knights of Pythias, will compete for the pirze at the drili to be held here next month in con- nection with the annual state conven- tion of the Knights of Pythias of V. ch will be heid October 4, 5 1t the Elks' Hall. Among the prominent members of the order who have accepted invitations thus far to attend the convention are George C. Cabell. Norfolk, Va.. supreme grand ancellor of the ore B. A. Ruffin, Richmond, past grand chancellor; S. B. Hammer, Lynchburg, grand chan- céllor. The funeral of John W. Monroe, who was killed yesterday morning at Compher station, near Leesburg, Va., will take place at 4:30 o'clock Sun- day afternoon, from his late resi- dence, 518 Duke street. Services will be conducted by Rev. Dr. E. V. Regester, pastor of the M. E. Church South, and Rev. Percy Foster Hall, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The interment, which will be private, will be in Ivy Hill cemetery. The deceased was killed while endeavor- ing to board a Washington and Old Dominion electric train. Funeral services for Frank Wil- liamson, forty-three years old, blacksmith, who died suddenly yes- terday at Franconia, Fairfax count; will take place at 1:30 o'clock tomor- row afterncon at’ Beulah - Baptist rch, Franconia, and will be con- Gucted’ by Tevr O, B Lloyd. pastor of the Second Baptist Church. Buria will be made in the cemetery at Beulah. The funeral of Thomas Travers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas . Travers, will take place at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon from the residence of his parents. 201 South Royal street. Services will be con- ducted by Rev. L. F. Kelly, assistant pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church, and burial will be in Bethel ceme- tery. Rev. Dr. E. B. Jackson, pastor of the First Baptist Church, this after- ncon conducted the funeral of D. A. Jasper, a former resident, who died Thursday in Lynchburg, Va. which was held from Wheatley's mortuary chapel. Burial was in Ivy Hill ceme- Russell tery. I'gc\' Dr. John B. Edwards, district superintendent of Sunday schools, will address the Bible class and also preach at Trinity M. E. Church at 11 At the evening service J. Fred Birrell will speak on “Immortality.” Both services at Christ Episcopal Church tomorrow will be conducted by Rev. Dr. Wallace E. Rollins of the Episcopal Theological Seminary, Rev. Dr. W. J. Morton will return the fourth Sunday in this month. Raymond W. Simms, formerly as- sistant superintendent of the Second Baptist Church Sunday School, left yesterday for Louisvilie, Ky., to en- i ter the Southern Baptist Theological | Seminary, where he will study for the ministry. v, for the past three years pastor of the Free Methodist Church, 424 South Lee street, will preach his farewell sermon as pas- tor of that church tomorrow evening | at 7.30 o’clock. The time limit for a pastor to remain in one charge is three years. He will leave next week for the conference, and his successor here will be announced by the con- | ference.. H. W. Smith, trustee, has sold to Edward J. Weiners a house at 505 Wolfe street. James Edward Brice has sold to Howard W. Smith house and lot, South Columbus street. Deeds of transfer today were record- ed in the office of the clerk of the court. { FPRIZES WON AT FAIR. Colored Boys of Prince Georges County Successful. Special Dispatch to The Star. FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS, Md.. Sep- tember 17.—Many prizes were won at the Timonium fair. The colored boys of Prince Georges .coounty were among | those who carried off first and second | awards. James F. Armstrong, the local farm demonstration agent, is being highly commended because of the excellent showing made by the boys under his supervision. Much credit is due Igna- tius Mitchell, one of tthe boys’ pig cl\lb‘ leaders. The Southern Maryland Mutual Aid and Improvement Association has de- Siued fo give a soclal in St, Mary's Hall Upper Marlboro, Md., Monday night. An invitation has been extended to friends in Washington and in the coun- ties of southern Maryland. The Southern Maryland agricultural fair was in progress this week Colo: ed citizens came to =ee the benefits de- rived from a good exhibit, and steps are now being taken to induce the Southern Maryland _Agricultural iation to erect a negro building on the fair grounds and otherwise encourage the colored farmer {n southern Maryland to take a large interest in this system of education. : KING RECEIVES U. S. OFFICERS [ FACULTY IS ANNOUNCED. Staunton Military Academy Ready for New School Year. ALEXANDRIA, Va., September 17. | special Dispateh to The Star. STAUNTON, Va. nnouncement of the faculty per- at He was one of the mo.(lAcfldemy has been made, and is as follows: Officers—Col. T. H. Russell, dent; Capt. Maj. L. B. s P p Ly Steel: secretary, and Capt. T, H. Kiviignan, commissary. Academic—Maj. headmaster; Maj; Capts. Pitcher, post adjutant; Manning, Hess, Duggan, Louthan, Moddy, riman, Hanso: Benson, Paul, Partiow, Sterrett, Brice, James, Baldwin, McKee, Aylor, Sneed, and department, Lieuts. Bear and Porter.has be Military—Col. T. G. Russell, com- | Milita S5 mandant; Maj. R. G. Atker. assistant | py, commandant, and Capt.” Hill. United States Army detail—M; Patch, Capt. Brigham. Licuts. T: Shooter and Kingman . Aylor, a graduate of Hamp- vill teach Latin | and history. H. F. Partiow, an 0ld | M. A. boy and Washington and Lee graduate, will be assistant -pro- | fessor of chemistry. An innovation in the lof the school this year is a course for the in_penmanship which every cadet will be required lo take. This will be in charge of W. J.-Sneed, a grad- | uate of the Boston College of Pen- | Conn. ton, September 17.— Spectat Dispatel the Staunton Military presi- curriculum | the W. H. Stecle, Geaucer Cap United ancy Medora R. Sutherland, Sizes Davi Lieut: Har- | Lee, Pence, Watkins, | Hamilton,” Hoshou W. Wonson 1 be the eeding Col. s been transferred to | strong addition to lhe’ tactics staff s | United years ran; Knapp; John | About among them Mr. and M Mrs. John L in the junior ho for several LAY S X Has always spelt “Service” in Men’s Shoes Now also stands for Great Style professor of scicnee BALTIMORE, Md., The last of the al and freight “state Bethlekem Shipbuilding Company . daughter of Lieut: Gov. was sponsor and christened the ship Nutm g State. twenty-fiv Templeton, moth, = tactics and at New York Uni- t the summer camps at NUTMEG STATE LAUNCHED 0 The Star September American passenger ships to be built by States government was launched at Sparrows Point today. Miss Templeton of Hartford. Temple- persons _attended, being Mrs. Charles A of the sponsor, and Mr. and ays, all s nrnieaals Here’s one of the “New Ones!” Style D-141 Black Cordovan—new, square. French toe, new tions and soles. A real through—$8. Your “Tri-Wears™ are Ready! HETHER you are starting on a new season’s business, a trip to Europe, or off to college— the shoe yvou are looking for is here in “TRI-WEARS.” Cordovans, Scotch Grains. Norwe gian Grains, extra quality Calfskins— ‘n‘everyvthing. All styles are: And those prices tell a “mouthful.” Sounds like the good “TRI-WEARS,” vear were $12. 191416 Pa.Ave. 7th & K 233PaAveSE perfora- trimmings. Rubber insert between shoe all Yim v wyf Do bh oo afironicnnlmpnlinss old days. last A Popular Fall Price for these Most Original Fall Shoes Sandals FALL edition of the French “Sandalette. Without cut-outs on vamp. Comes in several styles— Patent Leather, Tan and Black Calf. L tened by two tiny Comes in " “Exeter Pumps TURN-SOLE model of extremely fine and grace- ful appearance. Patent Leather, Dull Black Calfskin or Black Suede. “Baby” Louis heel. NEW. A forations, flat heels. EATHER ‘ornament fas- straps across instep, as pictured. Patent Leather, Jrown Kid and Tan Calf. Oxff)rds [an: Calf Blucher Oxford—as smart and high-grade an Oxford as we’ve ever seen. Large per- T R T T T e e s “Flappers,” the new, plain-toe patent leather oxfords, $7.85 “Phoenix“ All - thread Silk Black Stockings Full-fashioned Silk or Silk Tops, in heavy fall weight ; also gauze weight — exceptionally COPENHAGEN, santember 17.—King good at Christian received Vice Admiral Albert N Nibiaek, commander of the Arerican naval forces in European waters, and Brig. Henry T. Allen, commdar of the American forces in Germany, in audience at the royal palace today, 32.55 and $2.95 RE g W&K ZSSNMSE