Evening Star Newspaper, September 27, 1921, Page 10

" 10 ARTICLE 27 HELD NONRETROACTIVE Mexican Court- Declares It . Does Not Extend Back T Beyond May 1, 1917. By the Ascociated Prees. MEXICO CITY, September 27.—Frop- erty acquired by oil corporagions prior to May 1, 1917, cannot be construed as coming within the provisions of article 27 of the Mexican constitution, which nationalized petroleum de- posits. This is the view of several legal authorities who last night ex- amined the formal, decision: in the ‘rexas Company Amparo case, which was handed dowh last night by the Mexican supreme court. Members of the court admitted that paragraph 4 of article zi contained vperplexing probiems,” but they concurred in the aecision that this article could not impair titles to property pertected be- « tore the constitution went into etfect. Lengthy Document, George T. Summerlin, American charge d'affairs in this city, obtained a copy of the decision last night. He will forward it immediately to.the State Deparument in Wasnington, but refused during the evening to com- ment on the court's acuon. “ ne document was very iengthy. The first part_af it was Eiyen over to & lustory of the case. = “The Texas company brought a suit in equity m lower court, assing an in- Juncuon against Mexican government omclais torblaulng them to carry out tue denouncemenc Mied againsi ine company’s propecly, 10uOWIng its 1é- fusal to compty with Yresigent Car- ranza’s decres ordermng all oil com- panies to manifest tneir hoidings. The Jower court denied the injunction, and the case was carried to the supreme court, which reversed the lower court’s fuling. The supreme court, however, did not find that President Carranza exceeded his powers wnen he issued the decree ordering the denunciation o1 the Texas company’s properties un- der tne provisions of article 27. Declared Non-Retroactive. “Paragraph four of article 27,” sald the section of the decision dealing with the non-retroacuvity of the arucle in qQuestion, “cannot be regarued as retro- active, either in its teat, or its spirit. 1t does not attack acquired rignts. No attack upon tnuse rights is made in the text of the aruc.c,, because it does LOT CoNtaln an express Manuale regara- ing its rewroactivity, nor can any sucn implication be read iito it. No attack. Is made In the spirit of the arucle, be- cause 1t acls In (ne same Spirit mani- tested in otier articles ol the constitu- tion, whicn, s a wioie, recognizes the via principies “upon wnicn are based the rignis of man granting ampie guaraniees. “Conslaering article 27 non-retroac- tive, we find 1t is 1n’ harmony with the principies set fortn in the paragrapns immeulately preceaing it.: Tnese ueal Wiln private property. We also fina it in harmony witn U sections retating o Letroieum whicn fotiow it. From @ this it is understood that accord- ing ‘1o universaliy apphed rules which | have been accepted Ior tne Interpreta- tion of laws, paragraph four of article 27 is not retroactive in that it does not | impair rights previously and legiti- mately acquired.” SAYS BRIDE ENDED OWN ml STAFFORD_SPRINGS, Conn., Sep- tember 27.—Coroner -John E. Fahey announced after an inquest into the death of Mrs. Norah Johnson Ket- telle that in his formal report, which would be filed in a few days, he would {§ declare that she had committed sui- cide. Mrs. Kettelle, bride of John D. Kettelle of Cambridge, Mags., disap- peared on September 13 ‘fram a camp at Lake Mashapaugh, in the town of Union, where the two were spending their honeymoon. Her body, with a rope about the neck, was® found in the lake on September 22. —_— Sensible Shoes Are Fashionable I Shoes with sensible walking heels and comfortable toes are the vogue for outdoor and daytime wear. Rapidly, the high French heel and the uncomfortable pointed toes are being limited by fashion to formal dress affairs. The greater comfort and peace of! mind enjoyed by the wearing of sensible shoes has been the cause of fashion’s new attitude toward correctly shaped shoes. The lead- ing influence in this style trend hasl been and is the well-known Canti-; lever Shoe. - It -has a flexible arch and a close-fitting instep which make walking a joy and which take the fatigue out of both walking and standing. You will enjoy the new shoe fash- jon when you wear Cantilever Shoes, and the freedom'permitted by the Cantilever flexible arch will act like a tonic on your feet. It is a real happy feeling that you ex- perience when you wear Cantilever Shoes. Come to our store and see them, and try them on. It’s atreat to the feet—and to the nerves.. We are the sole agents for Cantilever Shoes in this city. . Cantilever Shoe Shop || H 1319 F St. NW. Second Floor - .Over Young Men’s Shop . . - THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D, C, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1921. - Woodmard & Lothrop Close 6 P.M,, Open 9:15 A.M. ™~ New York—WASHINGTON—Paris There is Such Satisfaction in Buyin . A Smart Tailored Suit Particularly at $58.50 SPECIALLY with Fall close at hand you feel the need : of having a suit more than ever. For in a good-looking suit of navy blue tricotine or Poiret twill you have that assured feeling of being suitably and smartly dressed for any- thing you want to do. At this price you have a number of attractive styles from which to choose—a fact which is always appreciated by every woman There are the strictly tailored suits, with the new long straightline coats—suits with notch or long shawl collars—suits slashed at the back and finished with embroidered arrowheads and suits trimmed with black silk braid or embroidered designs—some with smart strappings of the same material. This is a splendid opportunity to buy ‘the suit you want at a price that saves. ‘Women's Suit Section, Third foor. We have Jjust received from the Custom House an unusual collection of Early English Reproductions for Home Decorating : Candlesticks Chestnut Roasters Umbrella Stands Log Boxes Dickens Bells Bedroom Door Knockers In Old English Brass That will impart an air of early English time against the background of the modern home. QUAINT BRASS CANDLESTICKS. This collection shows a great variety, some drilled ready to be electrified—as small as 6% inches; as tall as 3 ft. 6 Priced $2 to $48. inches. QUAINT OLD CHESTNUT ROAST- ERS suggest jolly times around the fireplace. Round, square or an octagon shape; the smaller sizes $6.50; the larger ones, $9.50 and $10.50. A SMART UMBRELLA STAND, almost a rarity among household ob- jects; is very attractive and decorative, in early English brass, with raised fig- ure designs in relief. with wood. THE LOG BOX, decorative, but of practical purpose, finds its proper set- ting against the fireplace. It is of early English brass, in raised design and lined BELLS! BELLS! The quaintest bells imaginable, well known characters from Dickens, Sam Weller and the Pickwicks, an old monk, and wide-skirted ladies; all obligingly ready to ring. $1.50 to $5. EARLY ENGLISH CANDLE LAN- TERNS, stand 6 feet high, with lan- terns of glass and standard of brass; casting their flickering lights out into the darkness. - $85 each. Bedroom Door Knocker: - of well known characters and places 75¢ Lincoln Imp 85¢ Cheshire Cat $1.25 Manx Cat > Trusty Servant Stratford Shakespeare $2.25 Chester Imp God’s Providence House, Chester Riporr Boots $1.50 Scott and Burns Shakespeare Bust York Imp Dickens Stanley House, Chester Ripon Boots Lincoln Imp Cheshire Cat $2.25 Bath Gates Falstaff Jack Hammer Minehead Santa Claus Art and Iamp Section, Second floor. - Women’s Coats for Wear Now and Later with One’s Furs at three interesting prices $55, $65 and $75 —certain to command the interest of discriminating shoppers. These are the. versatile sort of coats that answer many requirements—their beauty and worth lying in their delight- fully different styles, their graceful lines, their superb tailoring and the wonderful deep-pile fabrics used in their fashioning, including— MARVELLA, POLLYANNA, EVORA SUPERIOR, ERMININE, GERONA, VELDYNE and PANVELAINE The decided flare, the low-waisted coat, the conservative straightline—all are equally fashionable. Sleeves are com- fortable and easy fitting, set in from the shoulder; collars may be worn low or buttoned high 4or colder weather; belts are very narrow, when used at all; silk stitching and panel effects are used in interesting ways, and linings are of very fine quality Canton crepes and satin. The wonderful fabrics show to advantage in the sea- son’s newest colors—the deep Malay brown, marmot, volnay, Sorrento, navy gnd black. Coat Section, Third floor. Silk Petticoats Especially made for the stout woman And when we say especially made we mean they have been cut full and roomy, allowing plenty of fullness over the hips, yet cut in such a way as to give a splendid fit to the frock or suit, under which they are worn. Well-tailored petticoats made from materials of excellent qualities. At prices that are isi moderate. Satin Petticoats, with a tailored flounce, finished with cordings or leatings, in two-tone effects of blue and green, brown and blue, fue and gold, green and rose; also taupe, violet and mavy. $5. Silk Jersey Petticoats with satin flounce, in changeable or plain shades. $6.75. Tricot or Milanese Jersey Petticoats, in several attractive models; straightline and tailored, or with deep pleated flounce, plain or Tibbon trimmed, in blue, green, henna, taupe, violet, navy and black. $6.75 to $10.50. Petticoat Section, Third floor. 54-inch -All-Wool Velours One of the favored fabr_ics $2.00 [/ rice d Con“{ay, : Ve’y s P d, $5yar D‘C‘a"“s’ dBe?ch, Chester A fine and beautiful fabric that has more of a broadcloth Good Luck finish than the usual velour. Suitable weight for frocks, Interior Shakespeare’s suits and wraps. = . Dg)‘:::: Sanetuary Tl!e quality is exceptional—50 per cent less than last year’s Medusa oty PEICE: % Wordsworth Shown in the dark rich autumn shades— : Dartmoor Pixie Brittania Reindeer Hudson Seal Beaver Navy 3 $2.50 Nutria Taupe Coronation Lavender Abercon¥ay Olympic Merle Cadet 0Old Rose 32:g;ghw"“"°¥ This is a value that we believe you will find difficult to duplicate. 01d Curiosity Sh 0 OlafCurinsityishon Other good grades in Velours at $3 and $4 yard Envelope Chemise, $1 Are splendid values These are made of fine quality nainsook, with the camisole tops' or built-up shoulder ; tailored styles are simply hemstitched, others are a trifle more elaborate, with lace and insertions, -touches of fine embroidery; some with lace and ribbon straps, others with ribbon- run beadings. New Black or White Lawn Waist Slips have V neck and long or three - quarter sleeves. $1.25 and $1.50.. New Black Lawn_Corset Covers, with low round neck, edged in lace. $1.25. Muslin Underwear Section, Third floor. ‘Women's Cotton Knit Underwear In Suitable Weights * for Autumn \ Combination Suits, fine ribbed, low neck and sleeveless, tube’ tops, close-fitting knee or ankle lengths. Regular sizes, $15 ex- tra sizes, $125. Vests, fine ribbed; high neck and long sleeves or round neck and elbow sleeves. Regular sizes, 75c; extra sizes, $i. Ankle-length Tights. _Regular sizes, 75¢ pair; extra sizes, $L. Fine Ribbed Vests, with high neck and long sleeves; high neck and elbow sleeves, or square neck and elbow sleeves. Regular sizes, $1; extra sizes, SLIS. Tights, knee or ankle length. Regular sizes, $1; extra sizes, $L15. : g Pants, side buttoning; knee or ankle length. Regular sizes, $1; extra sizes, Women's Kpit Underwear Section, Third fioor. Interesting New Things for the Woman - Who Embroiders ~ - Wil be found in the Art Needlework Section Bedspreads and Bolsters, combiried, are. stamped 6n un- bleached muslin; to be worked in French knots, in the But- terfly or Basket-design. Priced $2.95. ! Night Dresses, dainty styles stamped on very go’od material, with round or V nieck ; 75¢ and Envelope Chemise to match the gowné; 75¢ and $1.25. » Art Needlework Bection, Second figor. Dress Goods Section, Second floor. HANDSOMEST SILKS From foreign and domestic weavers Novelty weaves for evening gowns, wraps, capes and for scarfs, millinery, bags and so’ on. Gorgeous Metal Brocades and Marvelous Chiffon Velvets—a really won- derful assortment. And the colors: Who can imagine these soft, shimmer- ing silks in the lovely shades of the season; how they sparkle and glow in the vivid and deeper reds, the glorious fuchsia tints, the warm browns and the incom- parable blues. DOUBLE-FACED SATINS, just from France. have been unobtainable for a number of years. They Black with colored backs in the wanted shades. #IMPORTED SILK POPLINS in the fashionable street tones, including blas signs to match. ck; plain with brocaded de- BROCADED TAFFETA and Satins are among the richest of the foreign weaves, large and small designs. CHIFFON VELVETS in street and evening shades: theit high luster and exquisite soft finish immediately tell you that they are of foreign weave. DUVETYNES in plain or satin back qualities, also some with satin stripes; all are beautiful qualities and the shades are extremely rich. CANTON CREPES, plain and 'satin faced and bro- caded are to be found here in all the desirable new able silks. shades. Canton Crepe is one of the most fgshion- CREPE FAILLES are very soft clinging weaves with a fine corded effect running.through them, and have a soit crepe back. NEW SPORTS SILKS for separate skirts and en- tire dresses, in plaids and stripes of unusual beauty and smartness; these are the heavy crepe weaves for fall and winter wear and are entirely different and distinctive. HEAVY CREPE SILKS, such as Cambridge and Roshanara, both plain and satin faced. A new weave in plain colors with a satin finish has been named “Nancette” and is one of the popular silk weaves for this season. 8ilk Section, Second floor. A full assortment of street shades. Special Offer in Writing Paper Linen-finish White Writ- ing Paper and two packages of envelopes to match, 50c complete. SCHOOL SUPPLIES Folding Lunch Boxes with han- dle, 40c. Leather Book Straps, 15c to 50c. Pencil Boxes, 25¢ to $150. Colored Crayons, 7c, 10c and 18 box. Pencil Sharpeners, $1.25 to $5. Pocket Pencil Sharpeners, 15¢c. Rulers, brass edge, 10c. Eversharp Pencils, red and blue case with extra leads and eras- ers, 56c. Eversharp ,Pencils, silver plate, long and short, with ring or clip, $L School Bags, cravenette, leath- er, cloth, corduroy and canvas, 50c to Waterman Fountain Pens, $250 to $2.78, with ring or clip. All styles of Pencils, Penhold- ers, Inks, Note Books, Loose- * leaf Books, Tablets, etc.! Stationery Section, First floor. - Introducing Another Favored Style in Autumn Street Oxfords —which continues the vogue for combining two leathers and colors most effectively in this distinctive model (illustrated). Of gray suede with wing tip. lace stay and quarter of black caliskin with the low heels de- manded by the mode, and Goodyear welt soles. $10 pair The same model in camel suede and tan calfskin, §10 ‘Women's 8hoe Section, Thir¢ floor. New Fall Drapery and Curtain Materials Are of Great Interest " A Wonderful Cretonne Exhibit NCLUDING a specially selected group, specially I §5¢c. Many new patterns have recently been added to our showing of domestic cretonnes, and there are hundreds of imported ones, too, which our buyer personally selected in France and England during the past summer. More beautiful effects than we have ever gathered into one season’s showing. Dozens of dainty chintz. effects so much in demand ; conservative designs, large, bold patterns; stripes, Chinese, bouquet and shadow effects. { Textures include such weaves as taffetas, tapestries—light weight,’ rrg;dium weight, heavy weight. Some are printed alike on both sides. ‘We cannot attempt an adequate description of this really won- derful collection of cretonnes. Y : 25¢, 30c to $2 yard - Rich and Elegant Tapestries F"NOR upholstery, walls, couch covers and every purpose. A particularly rich collection of Tapestries for up- holstering furniture and paneling walls. Dark color- ings, medium tones and some with striking colors. " You may select’ from .verdure, two-toned effects, conventional, floral, period and other designs. There is a choice of both imported and domestic weaves and a number of entirely new designs. All are excellent values. $5 to $13.50 yard Flexible enough for utmost fomfort; durable enough for asting service; low enou, in price to warrant immiedi- ate purchase. Also a special Imported Bar Harbor Chair, $5.75. Willow and Reed Section, Fifth floor: Medium-Weight Drapery and Upholstery Fabrics “EPS, Shikis, Armures, Damasks, Poplins. Many R are sunfast. This is a most interesting collection of - ™ fabrics for draperies, portieres, pillows, bed covers and general upholstery purposes. A full fange of plain colors in some weaves and beautiful two-toned Jute Damasks, so much used for ‘wall coverings and hangings. Neat figured Armures in solid colors and delicate striped Armures in two or more colorings. Dam- asks in self tones and color combinations. A very wide range of colorings in each particular fabric. Reps and Poplins, $1.50 and $2 yard. Sunfast Reps, $2.75 yard. E Sunfast Shiki Silks, $3 and $3.75 yard. . Sunfast, Damasks, $4.50, $5, $6 and $7.50 yard. NewArtival--Double Velvet Portieres Special Price, $19.75 Pair Full length, 2% yards, and full width, 50 inches, so that they should fit every doorway. Of a fine quality velvet that has a soft, lustrous sheen. Maiy be had in six different color combinations : Blue and Blue Green and Rose Mulberry and Mulberry Blue and Gold Blue and Mulberry Blue and Taupe Drapery Section, Fifth floor. September Sale White Enamel . Kitchen- Wares, $1.15 edch All white triple-coated ware of the best quality—choice of any article illustrated, Sl.ls.'