Evening Star Newspaper, February 21, 1922, Page 9

FARM BLOC LEADER “DEFIES” INRHYME Jowa Republican Outlines Purpose of Organization and - i Raps G. 0. P. Program. and the The farm bloc’s progra - reasons for it were outlined before hbint WeNKE MC S L inehart, Prin. the City Club forum today by Repre- sentative L. J. Dickinson, republican, * _of Towd, in a prenared address whick: ended with a rhymed defiance of the administration’s attitude toward the bloc. After asserting that “agriculture is entitled to a seat in the inner council chamber” and that the bloc's gram will be pressed “until is placed on a par with industr: sentative Dickinson, who is one leading House members of the c, clogsed with the phrase that the farmers “don’t get satisfactign from the grand old part action; so they've got th gucssing by an agricultur: The pre. lines of the verse, of which was not in- tioned the “stubborn thd authors dicated, m western flock” which had emulated “combinations of financial gentlem. organized to bilize' the countr: and had “blocked the same farm bloc. Attacks Sales Tax Proposal. A considerable part of the address ‘was devoted to an attack on the sales tax. The sixteenth amendment, Rep resentative Dickinson said, made in come the basis of federal :taxation, but now, he added, the profit pro- ducers have transfer the to the ordinary robber tarift” by a definite rofits is to put over national economic program involving tha i1 and clothing, happiness and welfare of our entire population.” What the “Bl Legislation dem bloc mentioned by M cludes opening of the St. Lawrence deep waterway, opposition to free Panama canal tolls, a farm repre- jentative on the Fuderal Reserve oard and a reduction of ratlroad freight rates. John Walsh, chairman of the forum committee, who presided, announced that the club had been invited to be guests at the Music week commit- tee's Sunday concert in Central High School on March 5. He also urged members to get their tickets at once for the club’s family-night vaude- ville revue, set for tonight. ALEX THOMPSON DIES. Consulting Engineer an Account- ant in Income Tax Division. Alexander Thompson, member of the firm of Thompson. Councilor & Thompson, consulting engineers, whose headquarters are ward building, died pneumonia at his residence, ving street. Mr. Thompson was formerly em- ployed in the income tax division and was considered an expert accountant. He was a member of the Bo: Trade and the American Mini gress. He was also a greduate o Nayal Academy in the class of 1885. Surviving him are his wife and four daughters, Miss Lucier and ) E telle Thompson of this cit; Dickinson in- n the Wood- vesterd: 1467 Ir- Agnes Thompson of Monticello, and Miss Claire Thompson of S cuse, N. Y. Interment will be Arlington demetery. SPRINGFIELD RIFLES HERE FOR HIGH SCHOOL CADETS Guns Loaned by War Department for Use in Drills Soon to Be Distributed. Arrival of 1,400 Springfield rifles for use of members of the Washing- ton High School Cadet Corps was announced by public school military ‘ authorities. The rifles were loaned to the cadets by the War Department and will be distributed as soon as possible. Tt is hoped to have all the soldler students supplied with the guns by the early part of next week in order that they can begin inten- sive drills in preparation for the annual ¢ petitive drill, which will be held before the close of school. The Springfield rifles replace the obsolete Krag-Jorgensen iguns which have been used by the cadets since 1907. The new model Springflields are four inches shorter and consjder- ably lighter than the Krag-Jorgen- sen rifles. School military authorities also an- nounced that they have received a supply of new model pistol belts, which will be distributed to the ca- dets to replace the old model now in use. Fifty new sabers are expected to_arrive soon. Sale - Oriental Rugs Average Reductioin 50% |! " NEJIB HEKIMIAN 1512 H St. N.W. Remembrance Corsage (Violets and Roses) $2.50 up ., i EXHIBIT IS CONTINUED. Portraits Still Shown by Miss Vir- ginia Hargraves Wood. The exhibition of portraits in san- guine and pastel by Virdinia Har- graves Wood, which opened at the gallery of Mr. Hisada, 1143 Connecti- cut avenue, on February 6, has been extended to February 25. They may \be seen at the above address every day from 9 am. to 6 p.m. An_interesting feature of the ex- hibition is the number of silhouettes Miss Wood is doing of prominent peo- ple for the benefit of the Russian re- lief. The amount charged for these is nominal and is turned over to the Russian rellef committee. During the ast weck she has done, besides many { cess Cantacuzene and Princo Canta- | cuzene. —_— {AUDIENCE CAPTIVATED BY PROGRAM OF MUSIC New York Symphony Orchestra Concludes Series of Concerts at Central High Auditorium. Last night in the Central High School auditorium the New York Symphony Orchestra, under the inspiring leader- ship of Albert Coates, brought to a brilliant conclusion the eries of evening rranged for by the Washing- ety of the Fine Arts SANITARY MEASURE CAUSES CONCERN Arlington County, Va., Shows Great Interest in Bill to Repeal-Present One. Speclal Dispatch to The Star, | CLARENDON, Va., February 21.— That the people of Arlington county are deeply concerned over the new sanitary bill, which would repeal the Jesse sanitary blll passed at the last sesslon of the legislature, and which is supposed to provide “all the teols"” for installing water and scwers In all of Arlington county, was clerly indi- cated by the atiendance at the speclal meeting of the Clarendon Cltizens’ As- Soclation held last night at the engine house, President C. R. Taylor of the asso- S D 5 R EDE b clation read the bill, following which | offered two amendments, which were it was discussed at length, With the| refected by the board. 2 It was the consensus of opinion that there were several features of the bill that needed correcting, the most Important being the one having ref- erence to giving the franchise for Installing water and sewer to pri- vate parties. It was decided to sug- %Z:{urlo btha blexlllnlure e be submitted for rati and yote, of the people. iacacion Following announcement that the result that many amendments thought 0 be necessary before It will meet the approval of all communities were suggested. Promoters Are Critielsed. The promoters of the bill were crit- fcised on the ground that it was being rushed through without the taxpay- crs, who will “have to pay the bills,” knowing that it was even under con- sideration. Charles T. Jesse, father of the pres- ent bill, assured the meeting that his committee’ and the board of super- visors were well aware of the fact that the bill Wna not 100 per cent perfect and would glve careful con- sideration to any suggestions almed to improve it. The speclal committee of the asso- clatien which has in the last few daya been In touch with the proposed meansure pointed out that it at- tended a meeting of the board of - supervisors yesterday morning, when the bill was under consideration, and Protect’ Your Furniture Blip/ Covers mad us_last Phone ' gtuffed Furniture, Window Shades, Main Draperies. M cDEVITT almort Lifatime. Attractive. Over: b 1003 9th St. N.W. O DO NS program to ! tes showed himself, as on ais visit, an excellent program nd as before, his commanding s dragged and coaxed out of his I instrumentalists the heart of the set before them. Elgar's or- of an organ fugue in C or by Bach came first. The orches i Iy suggested the organ nor d the fugue suggest the orchestra, Bach was aimself a persistent The result was an_inspir- of sturdy music. The Wagner giried 1dyl” which followed, brought most of euphony, poetry and romance to the prozram. “‘Cortege de Noces.” from Rimsky-Korsakoft's “Le an ballet spectacle and drama. It was so effective with the audience that Mr. Coates cast tradition aside and granted repitition. ‘The program concluded with as con- vincing a performance of Tschaikowsky’s “Fifta Symphony” as has been heard in Washington, and then the audience took matters into its hands and gave Coates a farewell which must have warmed his heart. The Washington Soclety of the Fine Arts has made arrangements with the New York Symphony Orchestra for a | series of five concerts next season, three of which will be under the leader- saip of Mr. Damrosch and the last two | to be conducted by Mr. Coates. PASTOR GOES ON STRIKE. BLACKPOOL, England, February 20.—The Rev. Adam Hamilton, the tor of one of the Congregational urches here, has announced his in- tention of going on strike for two! CHOCOLATE CREAM A sphere. of ilk chocol. fi il rich-dredgod, with crumbs of chocolate. | An uticing s fection morsel Found Among the Taste-Wiles of a CORNWELL BETTY BOX Cornwell KAPLOW ITZ5ros A pound, $] .50 Matinee Mints, 50c The aromatic, tastetang of S fresh mountain mint creamily ensconced in shells of milk or glnlinn dark chocolate, A box, Sc. tty Box INCORPORATED 721 Ninth Street N.W. weeks. He said the empty pews in | his church showed that there was something wrong either with his ser- mons or _the church. Direct From France—- ‘We have had the world- famous Limoges China made up for us with the Coat of Arms of the Tnited States used as the decorative feature. If you have not seen it, vou simply cannot appreciate it. Single Pieces, Tea Sets and Dinner Services —in fact anything you want. You'll ~ appreciate this beautifu] China. The National Remembrance Shop (Mr, Foster's Shop) 14th St. 3 Pgorfrom | & B || Ei | - | | 2 Extraordinary Sales Till 1 0’Clock Sport Tweed Suits Richly Silk Lined—All the Latest Models, Every New Color $24.75 and $29.50 Beautiful Spring Dresses of canton, taffeta, crepe and other fash- ionable fabrics. A wonderful array, of styles, made to sell for much more. Wednesday Half-Day, $24.75 100 Newest Spring Hats Handsome Models—Wednesday Special “$275 to A New Arrival Navy Cord_ine Tailored Suit $89.50 Perfection of fit and modish sim- plicity of design recommend this. suit to the woman or miss of re- finement. And, like all our offer- ings, moderate price is a featuse, made possible by the fact that we are out of the high rent district and prefer to do our own buying, saving on overhead expense. Other Suits Moderately Priced at $65 to $135 New Spring Suits, Dresses, Bargains Galore--Our Final Clearance Sale All Fall and Winter Garments to Go, Till One O’Clock, at Less Than Manufacturer’s Cost of Production $45 to $75 Smart Winter Coats, with rich fur coliars. . .$29.50 Coats, odd lots for small women. Toclose .geu...c....$8.50 Coats, in all colors, with fur collars; sold to $49.50. At $18.95 Suits, of tweed, serge, etc.; sizes 16 to 38; sold to $30. . .$12.95 Suits, fur-trimmed, 14 to 36 sizes. Up to $49.50, at. ... .$19.95 Dresses, tricotines, silks, crepes and others. Close....$14.95 Dresses, an odd lot of small sizes in cloth and silk.... Blouses, $5 to $7.50 silks, georgettes, crepes, etc. Blouses, $7.95 to $12.50 silks, georgettes, crepes, etc. ...$3.98 Blouses, $2.98 to $5 values, broken lines of white voile. .$1.59 Sweaters, $5 to $8.95 Slip-on and Tuxedo styles..$2.50 and $5 Fur Chokers, $25 to $39.50 values, also scarfs. To close - $18.00 'l;omorrow g Coats, Skirts, Millinery ¢ Tailored Navy Suits ¢ Tricotineg, twill cords, poiret twill—all man-tailored—best silk linings. $35 and $49.50 New Sport Coats Polo, Tweeds, Herringbones, Novelties $16.95, $25.00, $29.50 New Spring Capes Smart Models $29.50 to $69.50 ..$7.95 oee-$298 the measure nex that this as read. Tomorrow Morning--(Open 9:15 Till 1 P.M ) A Good Half Day to Plenty of time for you to take your time in the selection of your Spring Suit or Coat. An opportunity for you to hunt out the garment you want in our big disposal of winter ends—(Quarterly Stock clearings). Two programs of splendid values to interest shoppers bent on either errand. Come early! We've found on such days as this we get very busy towards noon—earlier in the day you will get better attention. Women’s and misses’ departments both pre- senting remarkable features! of the association, P. Payne, J. Thomas Manning, W. S, Jewett, F. L. Sharp and C. R. Tayior, was appointed to review the bill for the purpose of making suggestions to the legislature that may be deemed advisable and, expedient. This action was taken following the voting down of a motion to appreve the measure ING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. U, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1922.° bill had been presented to the legis- MTLK BOTTLE BREAKS SKULL. |Au the sear aro lature, was now in committee and that a hearing would be given on week, a_committee consisting of A. milk AT IR AT T IS " Many people talk! Our remarkable values in— Tweed Suits at $25 the well known styles—shown in Equaling Suits Now Being Generally Shown at $29.50 to $35 2 Not only the right price but the right colors. Not merely tweeds, but Kelley Cloth Polly Stewart Tweeds —in 10 smart new spring BOTH WOMEN’S AND MISSES’ SUITS! 2 Sales—One in our Women’s Shop— Sizes 34 tp 44 Bust. Entirely differexxz models. —One in our Misses’ Shop. Sizes 14, 16 and 18 Years. styles in each department—all new spring Why Not Make Your Selection Now Do you ‘want chalk blue? Do you want lilac? Do you want ladybird, or burlap, rose, green, rust or Copenhagen blue? Straightline suits. Panel-box styles. Tuxedo-collar styles. Side-pleated golf suits. Box effects for misses. All These Shades in the Different Styles in This Great Sale at $25.00! See Them Tomorrow Morning! FIRST OF THE SEASON Special Purchase and Sale of $18.00 to $25.00 CHOKERS ALL AT— 2 Animal Jap Minks, $12.50. 1 Animal Dark Fitch, $12.50. 1 Animal Large Mink, $12.50. 1 Animal Squirrel, $12.50. 1 Animal Blue Fox, $12.50. 1 Anima} Platinum Fox, $12.50. You are going to want a choker—why not buy it now? $55 to $110 Chokers—$45 Not a big lot, but all splendid values — fine 1125 One hundred chokers in this timely sale— pelts, including large one-animal Fisher, Hudson Bay Sable, Baum Marten, Stone Marten and Alaska Fox. Make an early selection. For Wednesday Morning—Another of Our Sales of Radium Silk Petticoats at $5 Straight Line—Pleated Ruffles— Brilliant shades, just what the season calls for—tomat», cherry, whirl- pool, mohawk, emerald, brown, navy blue and black. It's a big value! pearl buttans, Wednesday Morning—Sale of New Spring Skirts 200 Skirts in the smart new styles— ' $5.00 $5.90 $850 $10.00 Our new skirt buyer in charge, and these represent exceptional values! New Wrap-Around and Fringed Skirts, ' $8.50 and $10.00 _ Their smartness depends upon their materials as well as their trimming, both of which in these skirts are ultra fashionable. T 1 in tan, rose and Dutch blue, with fringe alongside of fold and on pocket. Other wrap-around models in gray, tan and brown, fastened with large smoked The skirt illustrated comes Exceptional assortments—tweeds, velour, checks, plaid and stripe homespuns in striking new spring shades. Choice at $5.00 and $5.90. All Broken Lots of Shoes $7.00 Oxfords ‘Brown calf, with welt soles ‘ and Cuban heels. A v few left. Real bargains. $8.00 Black Xid Lace ‘Boots, welt soles, Cuban|: heels, a practical style. Made to Sell for $12 Pair ‘Women's Blacl Kid Lace s. A com- 33.95 Anex}] Pair French heel fortable but dressy boot. Gray Kid Lace Boots, welt &oles, French heels. ceptional “buy”! PITTSBURGH, Pa., February 21.—A miik bottle, believed by the police to have been thrown out of a wludow! on one of the higher floors of a| prominent hotel here, struck Wiiliam | Wolk, thirty-nine years old, on the | J€FE head and fractured his skull. taken to a hospital in a serious con- dition. Wolk was seated in an au- tomobile outside the hotel when the bottle crashed heavy leather top. ‘ ~ remodeling FU s you the lowes cost. He Was | jupde at $5.00. through the Shop! Going Fast! It may seem like Spring but people are glad to buy winter goods at the prices quoted. In ‘Our Great Quarterly Stock Clearing! We want to finish up this week— closing-out every semblance of goods bought for winter selling ! i 1f they don’t go at one price —we change it to another. And they are all our kinds of goods worth buying for next winter ! Women’s Coats &25.00 and $30.00 Sport Coats, $17.00 her Polo Coats, smart beited styles, useful coats, in Chinchiila Cloth; also Wooltex Sport Spun Jersey Navy and Brown. .00 Winter Coats, $18.00 Warm and good-looking, In Bolivia, Normandy and Velour. Collars of Nutrla and seal—also coats with collars of self materials, -Navy, brown and black. $60.00 to $75.00 Coats, $30.00 Many good-looking coats, in Normandy, Rivola, Bolivia, Cordana and Panvelaine. Large collars of fur or self material. Belted and blouse styles; navy, brown, burro and black. $65.00 to $95.00 Coats, $35.00 Weoltex Coats, with large collars of self mate- rlal, other Coats in Normandy, Rivola and Erminie Cloths, with large fur collars of wolf and beaver. Splendid Coats for little money, in the great Quarterly_Stock-Ciearing. $95.00 to $120.00 Coats, $50.00 Wonderful chances! Luxurious Winter Coats of Polyanna, Erminie and Panvelaine, with large fur coliars of wolf, beaver and squirrel. Belted, plaited, full back and blouse models. Colors, navy, Sosrento, burro, brown and black. $125.00 to $175.00 Coats, $75.00 Beautiful materials, in Marvella, Pollyanna, Or- lando, Cordana and Panvelaine, with fovely fur collars of sauirrel, fox and wolf, in gray and brown or with beaver collars and cuffs. Navy, brown, marmot and black. See these handsome Coats before it is too latel Gowns Reduced Evening, Afternoon and Street Dresses $125 to $200 Evening Gowns, $52.75 Elaborate styles in silk lace, beaded and spangled nets, or crystal beaded Elizabeth crepe. Shell pink, rust, brown, mint and black. $60 to $75 Afternoon Gowns, $34.75 Becoming Gowns of duvetyne, Canton crepe, satin and crepe fallle, trimmed with braids and thread embroidery; ribbon girdles. Colors, navy, brown and black. A $95 to $165 Dinner Gowns, $49.75 Imported Models In crepe satin and chiffon. Rose, cornflower, rust, navy and_black. . " $40.00 to $50.00 Frocks, $18.75 Very fetching—for dance and party wear. Made in taffeta and chiffon. Colors, rose, orchid, gold and Nile green. ¢ $55 to $75 Dinner Gowns, $28.75 Of crepe chiffon, silk laces and satin, with crystal beading and rosebud trimming. Fuschia, sapphire, brown and black. 10 to choose from. $30.00—15 Taffeta Dresses, $19.75 Early spring styles, tucked and ruffled tunics. Navy blue only. __ $30.00 Silk Dresses, $14.75 Sensible Silk Dresses, in Canton crepe and crepe de chine, beaded and brald embroidered. . Navy, brown and black. Wemen’s Cloth Dresses $35.00 Tricotine Dresses, $14.75 Straight line styles, braid trimmed. Good quality and navy blue. = $45.00 Twill Cord, $16.75 15 straightline and blouse styles; button, braid and fringe_trimmings. $45.00 Coat Dresses, $24.75 Twill cord, ir: navy ‘lnd black. $95.00 Distinctive Dresses, $34.75 Elaborately trimmed with thread embroidery and fur—of the finest quality twill cord. , e Women’s Dresses 1—$95.00 Black Meteor Dinner Gown, trimmed, for 50-inch bust, $69.50. 1—$85.00 Black Crepe Satin Panel Tunic-cut Jet Girdle, for 56-inch bust, $69.! 5%13!:‘( Satin de fringe 50. 1—$120.00 Elaborately Beaded Chine_Gown, for 46-inch bust, $79.! 2—$75.00 Street Dresses, plaited tunic, Canton crepe_and satin, for 46 to 50 inch bust. Navy blue. $39.50. A Good Many Gloves —in the Quarterly Stock-Clearing! It's no wonder the glove counters are so crowded. Gloves—White, Mastic. 2.clasp Fine, Double Silk Gloves — White, Black, Gray, Brown, Beaver and Navy. At $1.50 Pair— Regularly $3.00 and $350 Centemerl French Kid with Paris point ‘acks and smart 4-row em- broidery—entire balance of our stocks. Whits sizes 5Y2 to 63 53 to 6V4; gr: s 5% to 6)4—also 2. p ~Capeskin Walk- ing Gloves, in tan, be: er, brown, black and white. All for quick selling now, at $1.50 Gray, Were $3 and $350 $1.50 Silk Wool Hose, In heather mixtures, plain navy . blue, black with stripes, fawn in, vertical stripes. Stockings, $1.25 Pure siik, seam back, \I::l‘l reinforced, mercer- top. New, spring ‘shades—black, cordovan, . new tan, nude, rose, taupe and ‘white. Odds and Ends of "Sport Stockings $1.85—Regularly At 95c Pair— $2.25 and $2.50 Regularly $3.00 12-button-length Rein- Centemeri French Kid deer Fabric Gloves— 2.clasp style—counter Chamols, Mastic, White, ~mussed and broken sizes Beaver and Brown. —in tan, black and Strap wrist Gauntlet- white; also 2.button offect ' Reindeer Fabric chamois—several hun- dred pairs ggo choose from. $1.35—Regularly $2.00 2.clasp Leatherette Fabric_ Gloves—Brown, Gray, Beaver—wide em. broidery oh backs and band at wrist. Strap Wrist Leather- atte Gloves—White and Pongee. $1.50 16-button-lengt h White Chamoisette Gloves. 12-button-leng t h Black Silk Gloves. 16-button-leng t h Silk Gloves. Beaver $1.50 Silk Lisle Stockings, $1.15 Full faghioned silk lisle medium and chiffon welghts; black, cordo- van Russia tan, polo graz. $3.50 Glove Silk Fancy and plain glove sitk, very” attractive for spring wear; black, cor. dovan and chestnut. 9 ound we are ocupled with side of the high expe {MARTIN WOLF—%;2 ¥ Ave. N