Evening Star Newspaper, February 11, 1922, Page 4

\ 1 \ \ HOME;RULE SPLITS QUEENSTOWN; ~ ENGLISH HAVE BENEFITED CITY ! Irlsh L;yal., But Money Spent by British .. Soldiers and Sailors Has Been Great - Commercial Helo. €This is the second of a series of articles on Ireland by Forrest Davis, now there for The Star studsing conditions from every angle. They will be without bias. peliti- cal or religious, his only concern being to’ present a_true version of the realities of the gew day in Erim) . BY FORREST DAVIS. . Bpecial Dispateh to The Star. = QUEENSTOWN, Ireland, February 11.—Queenstown, this altogether love- 1y amethyst. rimmed in the jade of midwinter green hills, is not unmixed in her fealty to home rule. The . English spend .money here. They have a large naval base; they maintain’ extensive garrisons at ‘Fort Carlisle and on Spike Island; the ships ©of her military and mercantile navies put into the harbor, :and the officers and men spend their pay in the shops. So_this -bewitching seaport. known as. home to -Admiral Sims and tl - _ American Navy during the world war, dreads -the. thought of a withdrawal of- English patronage. -and. Queens-. towners say that threat has 'been made, becayse of the rebellion and the consequent free state. Z Depend on British Trade. _ Not_but that”there are loyal Irish- ‘men here. There are, and In unex- pected places. as will devvelop later. But® Queenstown, - or _Cobh (pro- nouniced Cove), as the Gaelic has it, depends on its petty commerce with those who travel the sea, and Its 100,000 inhabitants: would be badly off . without the British naval base. And the Irish, as the Americans and as all other peoples, cannot subsist and bay provisions and peat without Jincomes. Queenstown is a comnplimentary. in- troduction - to Ireland. - Viewed from - the -bay, through - the .wind-washed air of the Atlantic, it is like a town ainted on.canvas. city set on a {Il, it is-crowned, fittingly enough, with the immense and symmetrical Roman Catholic cathedral of St. Col- man’s, said by townsmen to be the finest in all Ireland. Its weather- worn' houses. of - stone run up and down the terraces of the hills, uni- form' yet not commonplace: its ridge is varied with institutions. a Spanish villa, the white great house where Admiral Sims lived, and other irre- gularities of contour. Its body has the quaintness of oldtime dwellings in.rows, each:with. its separate chim- ney pot. Ialand Scene of Wonder. Around and all about and on the islands in the harbor is the cele- brated green of the Emerald Isle, a never-failing source of wonderment - 10 the January visitor. .On those islands also and on the promontories surmounting the channel are e dences of English occupation. They have thelr British names, reminiscent of lieutenant governors, viceroys, commanders of conquering bands. “By their names they impress on us their conquests,” said Clayton Love, .-an_ American-born merchant,. who “pointed out the sights in the harbor and grew eloquent over a telling.of his-allegiance to Sinn Fein and the Trepublic. .But not all in Queenstown .are as Love. Mr. Hennessy, who meets the boats, a slight, dignifled man who appears to be 2 bank manager, in his goatee, black clothes and stock collar, and who turns out to be a pub-keeper, is fearful lest the new state of affairs may turn away lucra- tive British. traffic. : “That 1s the .money,” he says,in all sincerity, as he fingers American greenbacksg changing them into shill- ings and' pounds for the: incoming travelers. ~“American money is the best that is minted or engraved, but it is all good.” Yoo Mr. Hennessy sells ale, porter and FSHON TS AL SAURES age—GgIajin Displays > Are Tempting. . “The cute 1ittlé souvenir packages !that food manufacturers used to dis- .tribute free to prospective patrons _are being superseded by full-sized souvenir packages. This change in policy is_one of the noticeable fea- tures of tie-national food show and household exposition, being held at Convention Hall. ; The cute little packages used to {thake nice play toys for the baby @r ‘ attractive ornaments for the man- i telpiece, but they.seldom ended their existence. on the family table. They. ‘were 100 cuté to put to a utilitarian - purpose. And if perchance they were used, there was just ahout enough for two 'portions, and the rest of the family got angry and became eternal foes of that product. Such is psy- chology. : Food manufacturers found that the ,tically no good, and besides, they cost *about as much as full-sized packages, for speclal machinery was needed for their manufacture. So now manufac- turers are either giving away. full- sized souvenir packages or else of- fering a free full-sized package with every purchase. Housewives realize that these “one free with every pur- ‘chase” packages are real bargains and they are as eager to get them as they used to be to get the cute little _ souvenirs. . A Adtractive -Gelatin Display. An attractive feature of the food| show this year is the elaborate dis- play of fancy desserts made out of gelatin.. The use of chopped fryits in the making of attractive gelatin desserts is an old trick and there qre numerous examples of this type of kitchen artistry. But a new wrin- kle is the tossing of vegetables into gelatin. Asparagus, strips of peppers, Jettuce, and other vegetables are used to stud huge cakes of gelatin. Those who taste these new dishes say they are “some -desserts.” A Valentine suggestion is given in a_heart-shaped mold of gelatin that would make any man say, “I love you.” A good luck dessert is a huge horse “shoe of gelatin that would make a knock-out decoration for the center of the table. Buried in the - gelatin are carnations—to be looked at. not eaten, of course. Then there are trick desserts, made .up of layers of.vari-colored gelatin, giving en ensemble that reminds one of Joseph's well known coat, or per- ‘haps a magnificent:rainbow. B Pretty and Practieal. “Pretty, but I could never make anything like that,” every housewife remarks. “Fun you couldn’t,” says the demon- strator. “It's a ‘cinch. All you do is to make a layer of one color of gela- tin in a pan, let it cool, then put in “a layer of another color, let it cool, then put in a layer of still another color, and so on. It's easy if you let the layers cool thoroughly. If you _don’t you soon find a pan full of soup instead of a pretty, shimmying gelatin_mold.” ny""“;‘ Al rth of U for” grocers-north o bers of the North Carolina and ‘est Virginia state’ societies alse . were special guests. The show will continue through next week. street. :All the Faverite Valentine Flowers. _from Shafl cute little packages did them prac-| Sl B B “Northwest Grocers'|". - i wines to bluejackets and he is pleased with the king's shillingg that cross hig bar. . & * So, also, Mrs. Humbert, the host at the Queen’s” Hotel, s not_so'cer- tain about the effect ‘of freedom on her -condition. Her hostelry is th most _conspicuous {n Queenstown an the officers in the king’s navy eat and drink there when in port. “It would be too bad if the English withdrew their naval base,” she told me over the office counter. “I'm for home rule all.right. but --e have to lofi:k out for our own interests, after e 5 Questionings on a stroll up and through the steep streets reveal much the same trepidation. The people of Queenstown, neatly dressed, much after the American fashion, ruddy of face from the raw 'sea breexes, ‘animated and friendly with the gen- tieness of south Ireland, are for Pqme rule, but théy don’t want to suffér any Ppenaltiés therefrom. Alded by English. « It may be explained 'here that Queenstown is one'of the communi- ties in Ireland which has benefited directly under English rule. From the early nineteenth century, when, safter the act of union, Great Bri- tain turned in to develop the harbor for military purposes, the prosperity ! of the city has kept pace with its|l . utilization by the empire. Its whole{fl - interest has been the profit- from trading with sailors and soldiers. Hence, it may not be considered to be a typical Irish city. THere are Queenstowners, how- ever. who look for large material ad- vantige frém the free state. They éxpect an’ independent Ireland to ex- . ploit the ‘possibilities of the harbor and to revive the ancient glories of the trade from Cork. Among them is Capt. English, shore superintendent of the White Star Line. -Expansion of Port Forecast. ' ' ““You see,” he prophesied. “within ten years, if Ireland develops as she should, Queenstown will be a second Liverpool. We have'all the natural advantages of a great port. Our har- bor needs to be widened and deepened before it will admit the largest liners. We. need docks and rail terminals, but, having them, we will expand by leaps and bounds." When I first saw Capt. English on the tender bringing us ashore he was magnificenit in blue and gold lace, a stocky, hearty figure with rubicund countenancé and undershot jaw. _ “Ah” thought I~ “one ‘of John Bull's old sea dogs to the life.” But he is not. An Irishman born, a seagoing skipper for years safling under the union jack, he has been a i stanch republican. . . There was little fighting in Queens- town, although four men were killed at one time and another before the trucé of last fall, and the crown had 2,000 soldiers quartered in -the dis- trict. ‘But there was no wholesale shooting &nd burning. and there are no ruins: for the curious sightseer to behold. - Perhaps that is one reason the people are not more whole-heart- edly. for the peace. Few Signs of War. “We couldn’t fight them,” an I R. A. policeman told me at the station. “Queenstown is an island, and they had soldiers all around. 1f we had| started anything they could have turned the guns from the harbor on the town. The best of the fighters went away and fought outside.. They were good fighters, tdo.” ? There are few signs of the war in Queenstown, and few signs of the peace. The streets haven't been re- paired for ever so long and-some of the houses need paint, but the city was preserved because it has been a garrison for so lowg—and likes it. LINCOLN IS PRAISED AT CITIZENS’ GATHERING "Chuphin’ Montgomery Outlines Career of Great Emanci- Jpator:.. The life and deeds of Abraham Lin- coln were pralsed in speech and song at a joint celebration of the great emancipator's birthday anniversary held at the Park View School last night by members of the Petworth and Park View citizens' associations. President J. R. Carr of the Petworth association presided. Rev. James Shera Montgomery, 1 {chnpll!n of the Senate, outlineg the career of Lincoln, dwelling upon his early life and the fundamental traits of manhood- which- he then estab- lished, which carried him through the periods of stress and storm which came -later. Dr.;Montgomery showed that tlie’ magnificent record made by Lincoln as President, culminating in his martrydom, was the result of a firm moral character built.in youth, and without that early training his standards as President could not have been &s higll. Under direction of Mrs. Aurora M. Edwards and Mrs. Robert D. McElroy, & program,of patriotic numbers was presented, -including the reading of Miss Tarbell's “He Knew Lincoln,” by Mrs. Edwards, and choir singing by the Methodist Church choir, under the direction of Mrs. McElroy. Rev. John Walter Smith of the Park View. Christian Church pronounced the invocation. " Girl Scouts gave'the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Music was provided by the Park View Or- chestra.” "About 500 persons attended the celebration. ¥ N. A. SMYTH APPOINTED. Named General Counsel of Emerg- ency Fleet Corporation. Nathan A.-Smyth has been appoint- 7| ea general counsel of the Emergency Fleet Corporation, Elmer Schlesinger, general counsel of the Shipping ] d, announced today. Mr. Smyth has held .the post of assistant gen- eral cournsel of the fleet corporation and of the board since July 14, 1921, Mr. Schlesinger will continue as counsel of the Shipping Board, but the promotion of Mr. Smyth will bring_about a segregation of the legal work of the board from that. of the fleet corporation. e et GOES T0O' WALTER REED. Maj. Robert C. McDonald, Medical Cor; has been ordered to Walter Reéd Gefieral Hospital, this city, for observation and _treatment. ADVERTISEMENT. WARNING! Be careful what you take for a cold or cough. Remember that Father \John's Medicine is absolutely free from dangerous drugs, and has had more than sixty-five years' success for colds and throat troubles. ATISFACTIO] " —is assured when Plitt does the Painting, Paperhanging Ao Upholstering. 3 Geo. Plitt Co., Inc., 252 For Office Help Phone Main644 Open 9:15 A. M. ; Télling Examples of Tempting Values in aodm l o s ) The February Sale of Dining Room Furniture There is more Dining Room Furniture than usual for the February Sale; more designs, 4 greater*variety of prices—and the strongest possible values. An Elegant William and- Mary Suite, $775 The full 72-inch buffet is beautifully de- signed and constructed, and is.fitted with sliding silver trays; the front of the buffet, china closet and serving table is handsomely paneled and the turned legs are-braced with graceful stretchers characteristic of the period. The legs in the center of the rectangular extension table insure stability when the table is extended; the corners are nicely rounded, giving a pleasing appearance. Seats and backs of chairs covered in mellow-toned tapestry. ~ A 10-piece suite of elegance, refinement and dignity, Of dark American walnut, rich in character and charm. $775. BREAKFAST SUITE, of mahogany, has an un- usual extension -gateleg table, buffet and four chairs with blue leather seats. 225 g February price $ - 7 Separate Pieces of Dining Room Furniture at February Prices Walnut Serving Table, closed cabinet style, $30. Queen Anne Walnut Extension Tables, 48-inch, $65; 54-inch, $72.50. ¥ Chippendale-design Mahogany Extension Table, Mahogany Buffet, Adam design, $77.50. Mahogany Buffet, doors paneled in crotch effect, $115. - Queen Anne Mahogany Buffet, $f1s. China Closet, of plain design, glass panels and doors; mahogany, ‘$42.50. Louis XVI China Case of mahogany, $100. Furaitur® Section, Sixth floor. $120. size, $75. 4 W w Sian STalsTelETal = - = — L2 . Thése: New A Beauvais Axminste - Rugs are Particularly Low Priced - china - case, serving And this is the best assortment we have offered in My months New arrivals of the week of this well known Axminster-Rug gives you the ‘opportunify patterns. There are Oriental’ ;md Chinese - effects ‘of selecting from a choice range of and the popular plain colors.. : Beauvais Axminster Rugs are seamless, of pure wool and a heavy, deep pile:and tight weave. The finish is lustrous, which gives a life and sheen to the colorings not seen. in ordinary’ Axminster Rugs. : Beauvais Axminster Rugs at these able service and true econonty. £ S 9x12 ft., $57.50 7 8.3x10.6 ft., $52.50 12x15-fts Beauvais~ o $32.500 g, insters—the 632.6 ft., $17.50 326 4t., $850° . 21%54 in,, $5 - *221436'in., $3 popular. large-room - “aize, ;1_10 & . HALL'RUNNER’S’ 37in. x 9 ft., $12.50 g 27 ime 5 12 f1, 81750 - . pncy Sitosss for re-covering, $5¢ - ° 329 ft., $17.50 3312 jt., $22.50 3«15 jt., $27.50 - Rug-Section, Sixth floor. . . t ard New York—WASHINGTON—Paris . 4-PIECE QUEEN ANNE SUITE, in wa!nut,' B includes buffet, table and extension table. Fehruar)-/ $29 5 Sheraton Mahogany Extension Table, 54-inch extremely low prices assure you of a rug of remark- - er .‘ Aftistic Lighfing of the Home . ==is perhaps the keynote to any successful scheme of decoration— and for él»gr_'uly artistic, distinctive light, we suggest the - Decorative <" Torcheres —with their soft, friendly glow of . subtle: light shed from cylinder shades " of mica—or from frosted candle-like bulbs, which may be furtherenhanced " by tiny- shades or shields of colorful parchment. - There are burnished gold torcheres with cylinder mica shades for the table, $25—a similar model in floor: size; $42.50. Handsome wrought iron’ torcheres of various sizes and styles—a one-light torchere, 4-feet high, $20—a three-light model in the same height, $32.50—another hand- some S5-light torchere is trimmed with garlands of crystal, $85, Any of these may be had singly or in pairs—their graceful shapes and finishes perfectly harmonizing with' the most luxuri- ous interiors. Lamp Section, Second floor. * February’s Low Prices Make This a Good Time to Buy Reed and Reed-Fiber Furniture There is a saving of from 20 to 33Y3 p;r cent on every piece or suite in the February Sale Chairs and Rockers without cushions, various sizes, styles and finishes. $6.75 to $13.75. Chairs and Rockers, with cushions, in designs different from these illus- trated, $12 to $40. . Brown Reed Fiber Swings for the rch or sun parlor, 4-it. length, 11.75. : Willow and Reed Seetion, Fifth floor. % % Light Brown Reed Reed Rockers, cre Brown Reed Rock: Rockers and Chairs, tonne seat and back, ers, cretonne. seat tapesiry cushions, $12. - and back, $16.50. $18.50. - Odd Settees, of re¢d and 'reed-fiber, in several sizes, at greatly reduced prices. . Brown Reed Fiber Suite, 3 pieces, cretonne cushions, $67.50. Reed Fiber Suite, settee and 2 rock- ers, putty enamel finish, ‘cretonne cushions, $50. Reupholstering Furniture’ Slip Covers to Order .Down, Quilts Re-covered Now is the ideal time to have this “work_done. ‘We can give it imme- diate attention. We will be glad:to estimate. 3 i 5 " For upholstering;.our direct importa- tion of Imperial Linen Velour, in fast / colors, is a most.desirable materjal; 50 inches wide. $4.50 yard. - Also an excellent collection of tapes- tries at special ‘prices. Let Us Estimate for Them’ You . cannot improve upon Genuine Bejgian’ Linen Stripes as a slip-cover material. ‘It is 50 inches wide. In blite ‘and natural,” brown and natu- . ral; green and natural, écru and natu- and buff; 31 inches wide, 45c yard. Cretonnes, in every possible texture, " coloring: and design. In doing this work, we remove the ‘down’ from the old cover by a pat- ented process ‘and- blow it into ‘the the filling, o g Uphoistery Bection, Fifth floar. ral'and white and natural. 85c yard. ‘Cotton Damask, white, gray, drab - - ‘pound .that days: all fiew.cover, so that'hands never touch - . Fancy Silks, $1:50, $1.65 yard and up. - AR Wall Duster Chemically -treated duster, of :strong long- . wearing yarn. Gathers dust .without scatter- ing it. 60-inch handle. Duster is washable. We 'have just received a shipment: of these Wall Dusters in white yarn. - : Priced $1.75 and $2.25. Institution 'Mop: s 4 The "best mop - for- use on large floor spaces, such as schools, offices, - stores, étc. -Mop is treated with Wiz- ard " Polish; picks .up dust, cleans . i floor’ and :polishes it at.the same | time. SR <, Price, $2,50 . 6eARD “sCarpet Clean A. . sweeping com- dust’and“makes sweeping ‘easy. - It | leaves carpets cleaner f and " colors brighter: _than is possible with -ordinary | sweeping. {f -+ Ceontains no inj‘ll_raims ingredients.: rge: size, 30c. SRG) T