Evening Star Newspaper, October 5, 1921, Page 23

MAYCITINHAF 1 LETTERQUTRYT Better Business Methods to Be Considered When Com- mittee Is Named. Cutting the amount of government eorrespondence in half may be one of the first matters to be considered by the committee on better business methods in the government to be ap- pointed by President Stewart of the National Federation of Federal Em- ployes. It 1s believed by some gov- ernment workers that Uncle Sam i3 writing far too many letters. Official correspondence could be reduced 50 per cent, it in declared, and the better business methods committee is likely to be importuned about the matter. Such a proposition would appeal with especial force to Director Dawes of the budget bureau, it is belleved. Gen. Dawes is the last resort of the new committee, which will be ap- pointed in November. Asks for Suggestions. President Stewart has asked local unions throughout the country to send in-suggestions as to the per- sonnel, provision having been made for fifleen members. The national ex- ecutive committee of the union meets here November 15, and it is likely that the appointments will not be made until then. A big field opens to the better busi- ness methpds committee, it is held, not only in the direction indicated above. but also in many other ways. Elimination of all “red tape” 'is sought One thing likely to be taken up is alleged poor meihods now in vogue by which the controiler general's office is asked to pass upon the legal- ity or illegality of certain expenses incurred by certain bureaus. The old office of the controller of the Treas- ury passed upon thousands of such cases in its long history. Would Devise New System. Proponents of a new method think that a new system should be devised wherein it would be the duty of the office of the controller general to first decide for a bureau what it might legitimately do with any certain ap- propriation. Thus all disputes would appropriations nder the present on is given the bu- at it is at liberty to enter s, etc. Then later it finds tself hot water” over the ex- penditures. | PETROGRAD PAPER PRAISES 1., RELIEF 130,000 Children Already In- spected; 30,000 Being Fed Regularly. BY HAL OFLAHERTY. By Cable to The Star a Copyrigl sicago Daily News. | 21. iand, October 4.—The Petrograd newspaper Pravda speaks in the highest terms of praise of the work of the American relief | mission which within the last week has tchens and inspected no 130,000 children. With the aid of thirty-five German doctors who arrived there recently the American re- lief unit is dividing the children into three categories: First, these suffering from illness and demanding_immediate attention; second, those suffering only from malnutrition, and third, those able to get along a few weeks longer with- out relief. Thirty thousand little ones have been placed in the first category and are re- celving regular rations. A bakery was opened Saturday which produces 50,000 white rolls daily. Under the system now in opération the children must report to the kitchens in their dfe- tricts and eat the food on the spot, none being allowed to carry provi- | sione home for distribution among | adults. | Enough food has already arrived in Petrograd to supply regular rations to 50,000 children for three months. There is a temporary stoppage in the supply. but long before the reserve is exhausted other shipments will ar- rive and enable the feeding of the children to continue. The Pravada praises highly the energy and ability of the American organization. CONFESSES TO MURDER. BRISTOL, Va.-Tenn., Octtober 5— Uern Quillen, eighteen years u!dr'“ho was recently sentenced to life im- prisonment for the murder and as- sault of eleven-year old Elsie Lawe =on, at Kingsport, Tenn., June 7, con= fessed to the crime after his trial, It Wwas announced by Sullivan county au- t PERPETUAL BUILDING ASSOCIATION I I | i i Pays 6 Per Cent 1 ‘ on shares maturing in 45 | or 83 months. It i Pays 4 Per Cent on shares withdrawn be-" § fore maturity ;‘ i Assets More Than $7,000,000 Surplus Nearing $800,000 Comner 11th and E Sts. N.W. | JAMES BERRY, Presideat i JOSHUA W. CARR, Secretary sign of skin trouble apply RESINOL Soothing and Healing Delay in proper! treating sku} is dangerous You make nomistake when you adopt Resinol | In tseNarlyThiry s New York Washington Pari Any of these may be matched up for a double scarf. In choker style, include fox, in brown, taupe, natural silver and dyed blue. Smiall Flat Neckpieces are beautiful in mole, seal and suirrel THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1921 PRESENTING Original Paris Fashions personally selected by our representatives at the recent Paris openings, including models from Madeleine et Madeleine Chatlotte Jenny Jeanne Lanvin Patou Renee These will be presented tomorrow for your inspection, in their respective sections: - Women's Fashions, Third floor. Misses’ Fashions, Fourth floor. Girls’ and Children’s Fashions, Fourth floor. We cordially invite you to see these magnificent creations Choosing One’s Autumn Furs You may emphasize the smartness of your Autumn costumie by adding to it one of these lovely new small furs, charming with tailored street dress or suit. But half the joy lies in choosing them from such an attrac- tive selection as is shown here, ificluding : The Choker The Flit Neckpfece The Large Scarf Jap Marten, single skins, $25, $29.50 and $35. Stone Marten, single skins, $22.50, $29.50 and $35. Squirrel, single skins, $10.50, $13.75 and $17.50. Natural Skunk, $22.50 and $25. Hudson Bay Sable, $60 to $125. Long-Haired Furs $29.50 to $395 $175 and $395 Associated with only the rave and besutiful, ave shown in handsome 3-shin scarfs tloodmard & Lonthrop = The Newest in Dressing Gowns Breakfast Coats Bed Jackets Clad in one of these delightful negliges, the fas- tidious' woman will find that she retains her well dressed appearance even in hours of repose. ing Gowns, are of lovely soft wool challis, and French flannel, loose, comfortable styles, with long or short flowing sleeves—trimmed in bands of satin—some with large shawl collar and sleeves edged with silky fringe, others beauti- (glinn silk. Priced fully hand-scalloped, some lined in fine $6 to $20. Silk Breakfast Coats, are truiy lovely, and quite the latest thing with collar, cuffs, pockets and deep bands of quilted silk for trimmings. These are in dark, rich colorings, $20. Quilted Silk Robes, of a rather light weight, suitable for Autumn wearing, have tuxedo collar, and linings of white China silk, $20. Bed Jackets, of fine wool challis, in pretty delicate shades of blue, pink, rose and lavender, made in various delightful ways, with shirring of soft white lace, bands of satin ribbon or scalloped edges. Priced $4.50 to $7.50. Neglige Bection, Third floor. New Wool Socks for Children ALL WOOL SOCKS, in white, brown, navy and smart heather mixtures, with fancy turn-over tops. $2.50 amd §3 pair. SILK AND WOOL MIXED SOCKS, and also mixtures of cotton and wool, in brown, navy, and green and brown heather, are $2 pair. Boys' and Girls’ Ribbed Wool Sports Socks Special, $1. Pair In navy with fancy turn-over cuff top. Sizes 635 to 9. Children’s Hosjery Bection, Fourth floor. Exceptional Values in Women’s New Umbrellas Special at $4 100 Women’s 25-inch Black Tape-edge Piece-dyed Cloth Umbrellas (silk and lisle mixtures), mounted on an 8-rib para, frame, handles of Malacca, ebonine and mission , trimmed with bakalite and finished with leather straps or wrist rings. Colored and Black Tape-edge Silk Umbrellas, in navy, black, red, purple, green and brown, with handles of ebony or mission wood, are bakalite trimmed and finished with sitk cord loop, leather strap or bakalite wrist ring. $6, plus tax. Umbrella Section, First floor. Open ose The New . s Parisian . Girdles That Paris has adopted for her own, have just arrived, and American women are receiving them with just as ‘much enthusiasm—they show some exquisite bits of artistry in their design. French silver motifs and jade ornaments go in alternating ways— Large jet motifs, en- circled by cut steel, are only separated by silver cords— A metallic rope dangles carved antique ivory fig- ures from either end— Coral beads and jet, or jade beads and jet, are charming in a long girdle, with tassels; handsome cut steel and all jet are also used in these fasci- nating affairs. Prices from $8.50 to $50 Jewelty Section, First Boor. Cowhide Boston Bags Special, $1.75 Another special lot of these Cowhide Boston Bags, in black and tan; sewed-in frame, dou- ble-stitched lap-over end seams, strap and buckle fastening; lined with good grade cloth. 13, 14 and 15 inch sizes. The ideal bag for the school girl or boy, serving as a carrier for both books and lunch. , Shrunken Walrus Traveling Bags Special, $15 18-inch 5-piece Bags; sewed-on corners; good lock and extra heavy catches, with three pock- ets; French edge seams; genu- ine leather lining There is a samplé piece of leather attached to each bag which represents the actual weight and quality of stock used. An exceptional value. Travellng Goods Section, Fourth foor A Popular VICTOR RECORD “My Man” (Mon Homme), Fox Trot. “Cherie”—Fax Trot. Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra 187858—85¢ Vietrola Section, Fourth foor. If You Are Interested in the Beauty of Your Home You Will Want to See Our Selections of Fine Imported Cretonnes Cretonnes from both France and England—artistic and beautiful beyorid your rhost vivid imaginings. They were all personally chosen by our buyer during the past few months and are expressive of the tastes of our patrons. Rich and Exclusive Cretonnes, in tones of blue; gold, mauve, tan and black, with thag- nificent floral and bird treatments, revealing a depth of color surpassing anything we have shown heretofore. These are print- ed oh a high-grade linenized cloth, 31 ifiches wide, and are priced very low. At.ciiiiiviiieens $2 Yal’d Beautiful Hand-blocked Cretonnes are in exclusive designs with three different back- gmuuds—hlaci‘,l blue or tan. The beauty of designs and artistic coler combinations are such as ean only be obtained thfough hahd-printing. The cloth is of very firm and heavy weave, which akes these cre- tofines suitable for upholstery as well as draperies. 50 inches wide.....ceeeeee ...$4050 yard Imported Cretonnes are shown in neat chintz effects and attractive conventional and floral patterns; light, medium and dark tones, some are alike on both sides. All are new designs that will not be seen elsewhere. 31 inches wide, 85¢ to $2 yard; 50 inches wide, $1.25 to $2 yard Shadow-warp-print Cretonnes show designs alike on both sides. The colorings are soft and dainty and may be had in either light ot dark tohes of several variations. These are alsd shewn in stripes that may be used in combination with the figured effects. 31 inches wide $2 Yflfd Curtain Nets of Imported and Domestic Weaves There are soft and filtiy nets in stripes and heat designs—embroidered dets, circles and néat fig- urés—also neat checks and fancy stripes. An especially large selection of Filet Mesh Nets, which are so much in demand. as they blend so well with period furnjture. Plain, figured effeets and all-over designs and a number of particularly unusual and novel designs. The Madras Weave Nets, also the Large Coarse- mesh Nets. French Embroidery Casement Néts, especially de- sirable for casement windows and doors finished with scalloped edges. $1 to yard. Plain Bobinets, French and English Weaves— splendid (}uali(iel in white and ecru. These are desirable for mounting your ewn laces or making up your curtains. Suitablé for all windows where a plain net can used. 48 to 108 inches wide. $1 to $3 yard. Imported Brussels Net Curtains Il In Border and All-Over Designs The distinction and desifability of Brussels Net Curtains makeé them véry popular with wemen whe want the daintiest type of lace window drapery at a nominal expense. 3 and 3% yard lengths. Brussels Net Curtains in border and all-over_ designs, in white. Also Duchess and Irish Point Lacé Cuttains, in white, ivory and ecru. The Cuttains Are All Very Speclally Priced— Much Below Present Replacesaent Values $16.50, $18.75 to $37.50 Pair s e o oot ———— —————— A N——— o O B s s R O A S 8 PRSI ——