Evening Star Newspaper, November 2, 1921, Page 5

Y TELLS OF VALUE OF CIVIG BODIES Big Factor in Life of City]| Without Franchise, Says Gompers. The value of citizens’ associations in a voteless city like Washington was ~mphasized by Samuel Gompers, pres- ident of the American Feedration, of Labor, addressing a get-together | wnepting in the National Museum last ! ni£ht of men and women who took | t in the membership campaign of | _che associations. Mr. Gompers told the gathering that as long as the District is without the | franchise the neighborhood organiza- tions of citizens will be a factor in \ the life of the city. ¥ Activities of women's clubs through- out the nation were related by Mrs. Thomas G. Winter, president general of the Federation of Women's Clubs. Willlam B. Westlake, president of the Federation of Citizens' Associations, told of thé splendid results obtained in_the federation's second member- ship campaign and related briefly the future aims of the féderation for the | welfare of Washington. The Army Music School Band. led by James S. Martin, rendered a pro- gram which included the national anthems of-the allied nations. Among those Who took part in the | program were Miss Jindra Hala. who sang the national anthem of Czecho- slovakia, accompanicd by Mlle. Donia | Cumiro commissioner who spoke; sang. Mrs. Nanette B. Paul, who directed women's_activities during the mem- bership drive of the citizens’ associa- dtions, said one object of the gather- ing_last night was to bring together leading women of various nationali- ties to entertain and be entertained by the women of Washington. | | Ime. de Vevra, wife of the for the Philippines, Mlle. Sioravanti, who —_— URGE OPEN SESSIONS. | JEWELRY, CASH, CLOTHING VALUE OVER $2,000; LOOT Petty Thleves.lnd Hold-Up Men Active Throughout the City, Police Report. Petty thieves and hold-up men were active Monday night, according to re- ports made to the police, and jew- elry, nlozhlnx and cash, valued at miore than $2,000, were stolen. ‘William H. Burnett, colored, 1003 1st street southwest, was held up and robbed of jewelry valued at more than !3300 at Missouri avenue and 3d reet. Burglars robbed the. residence of | Henry Smith, 322 T street, yesterday and stole wearing apparel valued at !about $300 belonging to Smith and other occupants of the house. Harry W. Price, apartment 7, 1434 Harvard street, reported kis apart- ment was robbed about noon yester- day by a thief who ecarried away Jewelry valued at $500. The “apartment of -Emma Tabbutt and Jennie Eastman, 1901 19th stre Iwas entered yesterday and Jjewelry valued at $68, a $50 victory bond and $20 in cash were stolen. Miss Dorothy McCarthy, apartment 9, 728 11th street, reported the theft lof a Hudson seal coat valued at $300 from her apartment yesterday. Mrs. Anna Lawson. 1042 31st street, said a thief gained access to her home yesterday and stole a wrist watch valued at $20. A jimmy thief gained entrance to the apartment of Dr. Clarence R. { Dufour, fourth floor of 1862 Mintwood | place, ‘yesterday and stole jewelry valued at $70. Burglars visited the premises of CASTORIA For Infants and Children InUse For Over 30 Years Stgnasare of oh 22k THE EVENING STAR, Sarah Rosenberg, 456 Louisiana ave- nue, between Saturday night and yes- terday morning. Entrance was gained with a duplicate key, and a quantity of clgars and cigarettes stolen. Mrs. Clay, wife of Policeman Oden G. Clay, 108 7th street southeast, and Miss A. R. Cushman, clerk at the house of detention, were victims of pickpockets while shopping yester- day afternoon. The former was robbed of $40 and the latter of $48. WASHINGTON, MAKE PLANS TO HANDLE MAIL OF DELEGATES Special ‘Armangements Under Way to Give Visitors From Abroad. Best Possible Service. D. C., WEDNESDAY, be established in the new Navy bulld- ing, near the block of offices to be occupled by the staffs of the variour forelgn delegations. 1t is likely a special garrier will be assigned to -this station to deliver their maifl. In addition, accurate lists of delegates and their addresses here are belng recelved at the city post office from the various embassies. As the embassy directs, the mall to any delegate or attache will be sent ———— MISS BRANDEIS HONORED. Sister of Supreme Court Justice to Aid in Building Probe. NEW YORK, November 2.—Miss Su- san Brandels, a sister of United States Supreme Court Justice Brandels, has been appointed a special assistant to United States Attorney Heyward to In- vestigate the bullding trades. Plans are being made by the Wash-|to the cl address or to the Navy bullding. Every effort is being made Ington city post office to handle the s t mail to delegates of the forelgn na- ,°T§:;'"dAk°é:u:;':::;’: sl K tions which will convene here next|pixie" divislon of the’ Washington week In’the conference on the limita- | city post office, Is to have charge of tion of armamenta. the delicate matter of deciphering Every precaution is being taken by | doubtful addresses, when there is any Postmaster Chance to see that the|question. A ‘“pixie” 1is a letter sent service given ‘the delegatea In relation | to the office by the railway mall serv- to their mall is of the highest, despite |ice with some fault in the address, difficultles in regard to strange hand- [such as “Newark, Pa.” The letter 1§ writings and names, then trled at Newark, N. J., and other A temporary branch post office will'states that have towns by that name. EDMONSTON’S—Home of the Origi- nal FOOT FORM Boots and Oxfords for Men, Women and Children FIVE SPECIAL LINES OF FOOT FORM ‘WALKING BOOTS Black Kid Black Calf Brown Kid Brown Calf $9.00, $10. 00 AND $11.00 SHOES A rushing sale to close out certain special lines by making a big cut in most desirable shoes just at the time when you \ Y{WE’LL FIT YOU, for the stock is here to afford every possible fitting advantage. There are small sizes, large NOVEMBER 2, 1921.° FOR WIDE THANKSGIVING. Reinsch Sends Letters to English- Speaking World. A movement to have the ,entire| English-speaking world participate | in a speclal celebration of Thanksgiv- ing day this year, the 300th anniver- sary of the first Thanksgiving day, was begun here yesterday by Paul 8. Relnsch, former minister to China. Letters were sent to the Daughters of thé American Revolution, Fed- eral Council of Churches, the Sulgrave Institute, the World Sunday School A!!oclltlon the Y. M. C. A. and other organizations by Mr. Relnach proposing that they call on PRETTIEST FALL WAISTS $4.90 Silk Waists Superbly _finished waists $2 94 of crepe de chine, pangee. tricoleite and georget! new tailored 5" styles. Black, a wk, etc, Extra sige to 54, and reg- ular size; Gaeet white volles in_exquisite iace and broidered and tailored styles. $650 Waists At no price wil you see 54 94 cleaner made walsts. Sonive Dhgn-cluss. models for sult or sport skirt wear. Every new material and every coldk. |Hosiery and Glove Specials $3.98 Ladies’ Glove Silk Hose Beautiful $ Lace Pattern Glove Silk Hose, 2'39 in black and gray; also plain glove silk, pointed heels. seamed backs, all perfect goods. $2.50 Ladies’ Full-Fash- ioned Thread Silk Hose In black and $l.69 cordovan only. Pure Thread Silk Hose, only 25 dozen to sell this price; all perfect all commonwealths and communities of the United States to prepare for the celebration and that an effort be made to have English-speaking peo- ple throughout the world participate as a mark of its underlying historic FREIGHTERS FOR SALE. The Emergency Fleet Corporation is preparing to offer for sale eight to twelve steel freighters of ten to twelve thousand tons. Most of the ships are in commission, It was said today. An appraisal will shortly be made by the American bureau of shipping, after which bids will be called for in a private competitive sale. Ships in service which are sold will be re- placed with others, it was explained. B Store Hours: EHR 720-22-24 Open 9 R e — Smartest Coats and Suits Lowest Prices 315 00 Lined Sport Coats short sport coat for mn i lapel collars, narrow seamed back. The Greatest Coa Where Your Dollars Count Mast '10.95 Nothing &0 popular as the patch pockets and inverted FLORIDA Y SEA BALTIMORE' TO i SAVANNAH {82478 One Way. _ Round Trip, $44.00 JACKSONVILLE $30.06 One Way. Round Trip, $35.73 War Tax, 8% Additiosal Mealx and atate:oom accommoda- tions included. Estra charge for Promennde Deck Rooms. Tiekets good to retul Merchants & Miners Trans. Co. Pler 3 Pratt St. Tel. $t. Paul 4200 END ’ S Tth St. N.W. 15 AM. Close 6 P.M. i Extraordinary Sweater and Shawl Values $4.00 Knit Shawls Fu s h ionable, $2.94 ¢ o m fortable, Roulder : Shawls, in beautiful striped misses patterns - and plain colors: and women. Made of wool | fringe finished velours, in brown, reindeer and Harding blue, with new ss a“ belts Women's Sweaters ts in 8. Oben’ssisions of the conferdiits on I | sizes, mez:hum sizes; narrow widths, wide .\wdths, £oods and cunnot b dupli- % $3 98 Iimitation of armaments was advo- | “ medium widths and: five splendid styles for a choice. e Lt Washington for cated yesterday by Senator Robert L.{ Gop Rid of Dandruff, Sto Ladies’ Chamois Bisck st JQwen of Okiahgma, democrat. and Ttching Scalp yStop Men Who Know How, Will FIT YOUR FOOT. Finished Gloves s epresentative Ja rear o and S ‘inish Wisconsin, republican. at the lunch- |} Suedine Fabric eon forum of the National Popul-\r‘ Falling H‘" lcioves for ladles, 53c o Government League at the New Eb-| Use Zemoas a hair tonic. It does |Ewith 3-row con- ot e bitt Hotel vesterday. | away with dandruff, stops itching il trasting embrotdery. in Concentrating our efforts | PR Senator Owen declared that “the is- | scalpand falling hair, For Eczema, ° || Black. “white, brown, gray to give unusual coaty for § jjeatr winter sues are too vital to perait thom to| Tetter, rashes: blackheads and | . R mohe: sussated Hngers. his price v;ankee: ';;’T"" weights. be x a et | - : i b ris sa inest Bolivia. e e ot e Secds ot |~ pimples, Zeme s cxeellent. Fine Andrew Betz, Manager e FxStecol | Ladis” Suede Walking har Byecine kK | §3.00 Gl Sweaters fature war. ving. All Druggists'. Advisers and Authorities on All Foot Troubles i 0ats 1n all the new. col- “Publ declared Representative s and styles. including the | New Tusedo l 9 Frear, “will be an assurance In ad: | | “m blouse, richlY embroidered. | and coat Styles: 94 vance'of success. whereas secrecy will | Mot Suede $l 49 fur coilar and cuff trimmed. | fancy and plain cast doubts and suspicion on all that | Wc1oves in? braided and tailored models. | knit. in bright. pretty col- occurs behind closed doors.” | FOR SKIN IRRITATIONS ' ilbrown and gray only. with- Finely silk lined and in 16 10 | ors or dark shades: all woo i{fboth white or black 3-row 48 sizes. heavy or medium weights. {fheavy embroidery, 2-clasp, 5 .29 i zusset finger tor extra wear: 1 v Boys' & Girls’ Sweaters H Coat Sweaters, ! ’ 5 w Up to Dl' for children from 99(: i HII m e8Se:! about T to 14 years: : lnfants Spec 5, 0 en 8 sw0 S U styles with shawl col- | s: 1 op.2 of and pockets. i ses from i} $3.00 Corduroy Coats ck s01d to_$20. $ H Warm Win- Materials include trico- { 3 v tine. serge, georgette . 2 wrteluhi $1.04 | [ ine eres, oot ° Specials in ifwash beautitunly; micely || yelours. satins. taffetas o i . A, cel¥ || and silk crepe de chines. 00 {Jlined; belted ~styies with | in‘Wiack, navy and colors: elaborately trimmed Silks & Dress G ¥ 3 H e PR and tailored models, in ail sizes. . i} $5.00 Chinchilla Coats 54-in. $2.50 Wool Serge il "Good - look- “mh to In blue only. : 3 iceable in that i value we f ifihey will stana washing. e ofered i & strletly all- ifBeitea” ana’ flared styles. Waol | hard-twisted. shrunk !§ with quilted linings, all- and sponged serge. stamped { around belts and pockets. (] Priestley on every yard . s i Silk Lined Serge, Jersey and 2 ot i 75¢ Sflkl B‘:'!neh Mannisii Mixture Cioth Suits in $4.50 36 llfldl Suiting if Jice assortmen ®hort sivles or embroidery an ! ;\'ap-;h S and 54C braid trimpied. In the lot are the Vf Yet i Poplin nnets, in popular 2-piece Jersey gar- Beautiful an tailored styles for h . and | ments. Closing out price. h e avy, close- $2 98 trimmed effects for girls. pile quality. " wd with high luster: navy. 59¢ Up to ss“ 00 Suits brown and black. ’ Babies’ s $2.00 Black Satin 5 § A heavy. all Dl’e“el, pure silk qual- $l.19 ity. with high 38c uemendau« purchase in rich. lustrous face inches Néw Vork ot the Towest prices widé: the quan is lim- 3 in vears permits this offerine ited—so yow'll have to come White In the lot are finest of duvety earl Dressens velours. wool ricotine. men’s ! wear serge and broadcloth suits. 3 thoding. loog in black and colors. A greal 79c Pongee or hort ansortment of exclusive styles A superior qual- Farmenta. tncluding fur-trimmed. bead: ity silk and ‘cotton 29(: J Bisbop or braided. embroidered and t: Pongee in laven- Yoked st lored models. Every suit ele- der. light green, light hlue Ynde gantly silk lined and high-class maize and peach: 34 inches ' TO APPROVED CREDIT e Fill Your Winter Underwear Wants From This List MEN, WOMEN, CHILDREN and Take a Long Time On the Balance . ‘ - . $1.25 ’Bays" &| Boys' Ribbed %31.50 Misses’ | Men’s Wool |Ladies’ Heavy |ladies’ Ribbed Some Used and Slightly Used Instruments on Sale Today---Thursday and Friday Gl Waist | iy Sty | Union Suts | Proces Skt | Ribbed Vests | i, 5, This great sale fairly bristles 83c ; 95¢ 9c 98¢ 53¢ ¢ 95c Billings & Co- $QQ | with features that attract the dis- | Story & Lok $4OR e e i M P g P e s s s e i PRGN - o5 criminating buyer and our speci- : . S ant b e o g iz, Bl soems (ot o a8 R " mpnls "t e ey Benched Do . 1 with garter #t-|ome-buttoun ¢ lowed|m but only an ofl{drawers have satin extras. High neck New England fied bargain columns contain of- Kring R lget = e Rt o LR L i b M Upright—Ebony ....... fmngs so attractive that you will Player—Mahogany .... 3 ' i Gelin auds. lwith.draw atriags. have a hard time to resist them. A beautiful piano is a perma- nent investment. It is sensible. It is something that can be enjoy- Seeburg Heinekamp Upright—Ebony ....... Brewster Upright—Mahogany .. Low Prices on High- Grade Girls’ Clothing $12.50 to $15.00 Coats $179 $75 Clothing at Lowest s $2.00 Nottingham Prices Curtains Woodward & Brown $ ed by every one in the home, par- ’ . _Beautiful de- Pleasing assort- Upright ............... 75 | ticalarly in winter, when the Wheelock $l 15 gif}? E:!;y Cloth Suits signs and fine Not. 98C ment of fne $9.84 Upright—Ebony . ...... cloth suits i pop- $3 Q 4 | make this 10t of 100 pairs of | BOFE trimmel, e evenings are long and the hours can be whiled away with good music. To realize what these offerings curtains a remarkable bar- gain. 2% yards long, in white only. $3.50 mgimm ‘ Brown & Slmpson or belted styles for girls 4 to 15 Upright ........ 4 matert vears. Warm, tplendld materials ; all colors.* $4.00 Serge Dresses $75 $107 Tucker -nd “Button-to-Blouse styles for boys 3 to 8 years. Brown, blue and green mixtures. $10.00 & $12.50 2-Pants Berkley .. $120 Guild . " Chickering $ really mean, it is absolutely nec- Upright . Suits m ““_ Big girls of 145 4 Upright—Ebony . ...... 95 essary that you see these instru- 810 18 yesr boys’ 4 lesnfl ag well $l 98 g—ae:r g'mi o e $2 94 g J. & C. Fischer ments aftef feadlng t’le pnces. Emerson Angelll‘ suits of all-wool $8-4 lengths for extra large wi ted in this great value. Made $99 You for we have not gone half way in $398 . Player—Mahogany .... Story & Clark will be agreeably surprlsed winter-weight ma- terials; nobby yoked back, with inverted pleats, or Norfolk styles. Entire suit nicely lined. dows. All 36 to 45 inches wide, and in a choice selection of large all-over designs, as well as plain centers and wide bor- of good quality blue serge in regu- lation sailor styles. Wagner - $229 Huntington ~~ $219 Sy & Gk _...s_505 Privilege is given to exchange any time within one year from date of purchase for any piano ders. Heavyhlfe_d “C:mforh a wonderful array of large and small floral designs, on Ii medium grounds; wide plain colored borders and all filled with white cotton. Three Lots $4.98, $5.98, $6.98 $4.00 Wool-like Nap Blankets a sale like this. What we adver- tise is laid before you for your in- spection when you call and you will be courteously and politely treated, whether you buy or not. T hink—act—investigate—now. o Player—Mahogany ... $525 o storn . 5619 P veatormy ... HO2D $10 & $12.50 Boys’ Overcoats » bt Mackinaws, tn a:“tm':u“ ot vm breast and d “fu. ohcaound beits o grast snaw collars. 1ull -$1.39 looking but extra heavy and warm and made in a nice Tariety o ar Seirey Eine 20 6 years, B nmm rown, black W tiroughont Player—Mahogany Every instrument in this store, . whether new or used, positively protected by written guarantee :".dfl‘:y"ler ::;g::lu or gmmm;u:‘ J H/w llhama.. P[m 22!;37;;‘::;.” 10 years, according ,,?.1‘; :‘; lth{ 52 98 credited in !ull on the second. est barg-ln m yeam Plaid, white g { of excellent weuht 1l bed size. Get your wmter supply tomorrow.