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- DIEPRUPREY A1 SERES TS By thé Associated Preds. . The Chilean-Peruvian conference today was brought suddenly face to face with what many diplomatic ob- servers regarded as its severest test.| The recognized crucial issue of the entire controversy, involving the va- liddty of the Ancon treaty provision far a plebiscite in-Tacna-Arica, came ta the fore unexpectedly through. the Qecision of Chile to propose immfediate - digcussion of a method by which that | provision could be fulfilied. i “Peru's plenipotentiaries, manifestly disappointed at the -direction “thus given the negotiations at the very outset, reserved comment, but indi- cated that when their reply was made, it would be-far-from an ‘uncon- ditional acceptance of the Chilean view. - S z Peruvian Note Cited. 1t was recalled that in its last for- | mal expression on the subject, con- | tained.in w note sent to Chile .on| December 31 last, Ppru declared that “something more than ‘@ plebiscite would be necessarv now (D decide the sovereignty -of Tacna-Arica and that the plebiscite provision:had. beensinzy validated by failure fo hold the elec- n in 1894, the date fixed by the :Chile, on the other hand, used as the point of departure for her pro- pu-al the words of President Hard- itation for the Washington - as repeated by Secretary Monday in his "address of g the Wash- defined in to discuss ng out of the “uh- of the treaty. a ¢ e of the sudden nance given this difference of stween the two governments, er tho success of the pro: View iations here was noticg- ably diminished. and there was a corresponding increase in specula- tion oven possible mediatory steps covernment, Private- g the delegates them- selves were diseussing the compara- tive feasibility of the various forms 5 of arbitration which have been sug- gested informa See L. In all t pointed to the U d States as the hould that form rbitration court. dintimated that should accépted a_way might nition of the claims in the final settleme ims. based on Bolivia's pa in the war of the Pacit ght in a sta r his go her the Chileans n < consider the time opportune for m to comment on that phase of the e events moving to a nd esecutive s were predictions in some quarters that the conference wouild be over within s. The most optimistic ob- thought adjournment might delegations decide to ¢ e readjustment of the ng the wat of the Pa- she was a party. The Zovernment sought unsuccess- | to be admitted as a member of the ington conference on the ground that she was dire~tiy affected. Her re- newed effort for recognition of these in- terests. was nade last night in_the form ofa staterfent by Alberto Guiterrez, a former foreign minister. who is here as an “unofficial observer” for his govern- ment. * sald Senor Guiterrez's it is expected and it is wished that the Chilean-Peruvian question be settled: but if the inter- the rights of all the coun- h took part in the war of ic are not considered. that not be durable, nor will eace in the continent. ANy rangement, compromise or | agreement which ignores- the just reclamations and the -unquestionable rights of Bollvia will be a new cause South statement, of unrest and discord in With a Big Stock" of Standard Make ELECTRIC Pay Yo;:l lf';lc:r"ec Light POTOMAC . ELECTRIC | APPLIANCE CO. 607 14th St, Ehone Branch -Store, Wtsllington Raik ; way and Electric Building . 14th and C Sts. N.W. ‘ Bullt in Consvle style, using . antenna, and " will appreciate the savings, we are pure. ~with the long tuxedo col- s, * Boudoir. Lamp, - “in ivory—a very sttractive:it-" - thr ‘rose or blue, s"a.° with closed 1n eabine iy for Come in and hear it demonstrated at 4120 oclock daily. Radio Scts priced from $13 to $450. Redio Section, Fourth floars 11 batteries Women’s Summer Frocks Including lovely handmade voiles 15 and %22.50 Cool, bright colored tub frocks that ;nfil nature’s own lovely colorings—ginghams, including he ifdported ginghams in checks as clear as May itself, pldin’ tailored or as frivolous as lovely embroidery organdy trimmings can make them; handsome linens, in smartest styles (one sketched), com- bined with dotted Swiss, others with voile; lovely voiles from France, handmade and with hand-needlework for ex- quisite trimming; tissues of the finest weaves, faintly striped or cross-barred. For such excellent qualities and fine work- manship you will think these prices most moderate. Women's Dress Section, Third floor. SILK CAPES, *29.50 \ . —of Canton Crepc and Crepe Faille An adaptatien of a Paris vogue that has become most popular for summer. Among the varied. models is the fringe-trimméd cape, :the scal- loped cape, the cape with the fringed collar, the cape, caracul collared. An unusual feature is the soft tah, gray or self-éolor- ° linings, departing from the ‘bril- liant shades commonly seen. -, Every cape made with _an amount of care quite unusual in capes at this price. Women's Coat Section, Third flear. THE BLACK HAT Arrives for the:Summer No other hat, whether largé or small, may make its appearance at more varied occasions, or with more complete success, than the fascinating hat of black. ' ” . Charming Versions of the Black Hat: are now shown in the Salon—including Black Tulle Turbans—Wide-brimmed Black Tulle Hats—Black Taffeta and Lage Hats— Black Milan ‘and Lace- Combinations—Black Hair Hats—and All-taffeta:Hats. —with smart wheat sprays, tulle roses, Japanese aigrettes or clipped ostrich, as exquisite_and distinctive trimmings 322,50 gnd 325 Millinery Salon,: Third ‘floor! LY ,Pure{S’i':llk Sweaters, *19.75 —offer realquality -at.a price much less than usual—so you ' The model- is -a smart tuxedo, shown in varied barred or striped weaves, lar and cuffs in contrast- ing weave—the girdle attractively plaited—and the bottoms in the racked finish—which,_.is . decidedly better thar the . ° usual hem. . Colors include .3 choice of buff, mavy, -brown, ° purple, jade, ame, hen=, na, orchid, periwinkle - and black—and%therezare all sizes. R Sweater Section, Third Soor, . A “Dainty Electric ‘siith Good Quility Silk 4 Unusual fn Umbrellas;” $8 V%men's 25-inch Sun’ and Rain Umbrellas, in blueypurple and green. Tape edge silk of nice qlu!i? with leather and as- sorted 'wood handles, leather - or bakalite trimmed. - Also Women'’s Sun and Special, 85\ —1s made of metal and finisheds:” tle lamp for the sujnmer: bo doir—and qiiite inexpensive, The .metal shade .is also_ fin ished in ivory, but with dec rative touches of;colored ‘s that are particularly Jovel when the _lig] shini; and mflt—m assorted 'wood dles, leather or baka- lite finished, with straps -or wrist rings. . < * &y purple; 'fin{hm. brown . Te savings on every garment. . .- Houne Dress Bection, Third foor, prices. K‘II( Underwear Section, Third floor. wonderful value. Genuine CHARMINGLY TRIMMED WHITE ORGANDY - Sashes —to_wear with summer frocks have just been taken out of their boxes— ] Sheer and crisp white sashes, with Sai;;’ embroidery trim- ming. 5 Col:ud ‘embroidery trimmed sashep. $178: 3 Lace Trimmed Sashes g $2.00 All 274 yards long. Neckwear Section, First Soor. e Chiffon Voile To make exquisite lingerie—and especially lovely for the bride’s trousseau lingerie— A fine, heavy Tuliky, triple ‘wear—white ‘and lovely' shades of pink, flesh or orchid—40 inches wide— $2.75 Yard . Lace Bection, Pirst ficor. y The Chasbru ; B Pony Pen The smallet fountain pen made —just 3 inches long—and shown _ in two different styles— The one in hard finished black bber, with gold ring and {:ll.lck ribbon guard. $L50. ‘ The other model, ‘old filled, in a very elaborately engraved design—with a_space for your .monogram—and . enclosed in a’ small silk-lined leather case. ?-'m Section, First Soor. Your Playing Cards " for $1.50 Package Your monogram on ‘your play- - ing cards is a distinctive new feature, that folks who like to be original will appreciate— We have the fine linen finished Playipg Cards, —and _thé monogram;may be stamped _. on the back of each card for fi::twt'hq smfilt tall of shape so 4 Colored Class . lifelike bear, $17.50, tonneau of the ca % " Flower Bowl The white golar kind, or the e fi.av.,m'x‘fi i and puce on Sets, $1.95 “ui"'“'fitflul{ bears— e ATEeta and asbestos Tosula: - A VERY SPECIAL ot g othete; Indestruetible : . THese.. ¢ alst = : /r.:w“.&z :;fiihinfl:’;{' T o ey, o oy Hc:g;. pu..y' > g,.,";, bt ; No. 1 $645, - Hosts of miniatute’ cats, rabbits, o 3 e, 330" DS bsmw ast dogs, Mo oach. CONTINUING THESE SAVING = SALES)| Fresh,New Apron Dresses . Big Special Purchase, - Special, 95¢ Pen. attractive models from which to chobse—in lovely gingham checks, cham- "brays and fancy percales—a ‘wonderful selection of pretty colors and exceptional Kayser Italian Silk ; Underwear —at the lowest prices you have seen for such qualities—discontinued numbers— in wanted colors and models. A great collection from which to choose. Vests, Special, $2.15 Bloomers, Special, Every woman needs a good supply of this fine silk underwear for the summer, and she can afford it at these special Trunks,Suit Cases, Bags--Underpriced ‘A Big Special Purchase and All of Them Specially Priced P Wardrobe Trunks, $25—Full size open- top style, of three-ply veneer, with * hard vulcanized fiber covering, heavy binding and brass-finished hardware. A Grain Leather Traveling Bags, $6.95 - . Hand-boarded Cowhide Bage, $10.75 Traveling Goods Sectiom, Fifth fieor. -~ Navy Blue Silks Wonderful values—in the ‘most-wanted eaves, . Just to see them is to recog- nize their fine quality and realizé. how great are the savings. Canton Orepe, §3.50 Canton Crepe, $3.00 Chiffon Taffets, $1.35 S “Crepe de Clhine,’'$350 Chiffon Satis, $1.85 Bilk Bection, SBecond foor. Printed Foulard, Charmeuse, $1.95 Satin and Taffeta Radium, $1.85 Drastic Reductions on Women’s Suits $39.50, $47.50, $58.50 This selling includes some of the smart- est models of the season—strictly tai- lored suits, in navy, black and:tan; nov- elty affairs in velour checks and fine im- ported tweeds. A Tew threé-piece cos- tume suits are also shown. 7 Select your suit now for another season’s wearing, while such savings as these are possible. Women's Buit Section, Third floor. $3.15 | , Steamer and 3; Wardrobe Trunks, $17.50—Oper and closed top styles, cov- ered and bound with hard vulcanized + fiber; well and attractively made through- out. Cowhide Suit Cases, Special, $8.25 Smart New Belts to wear with summer frocks ~——show some unusually attructive combinations- Metal and suede combinations in varied colors. $1.75, White Kid.combined ‘with colors, and black. $2. Patent Leather Belts, in white, black, combinations of black and white—and kid in many colors. Suede Belts, ‘with large, attractive clasps. $2, $3 and $4. Metal Belts, with large, fancy buckles. $5.50. Kid Belts, plain or perforated, in white and black. 50c. Something to match practically every summer frock or suit, in our large assortments, in the Leather Goods Section, First ficor. 7 Crisp White Organdy Just arrived from Switzer-- land—to make the most -charming of, all Graduation Frocks. - This organdy has that per- manent finish that is so much desired. 45 INCHES WIDE 75¢, 85¢c and $1 Yard White Goods Wection, Second Sioor. Stamped Linen- finished Luncheon Sets, center and 6 napkins to match, 50c ser. % ‘-'A'l:! Embroldery Section, Second Everyday Necessities From the Notion Section Good Quality Rick Rack Brald, ‘in vari - i Percale Bias Folding. in colored eh.ek:.u:-;l:r‘:'b’ez:"llo:m“' e Waterproot Shopping Bags. two.in one, bag and puree, Soc. ul 38e. Sl Emy Evtlr:::.. in white and colors, 4-yard plece, 35e. Dreatricn 100 cacki 81 gomen. | A S I alferent Nt Dress iiuies olf ey, S00 smen” 0 Durable Pot Cleaners, 10e. Special Purchase IS Smart Veils Umuua.llyy‘ Low Priced * 2 Almost every hat requires its accompanying veil, so we are glad to offer this special sell- insg—nd at the price you cah afford twice the usual num- ber. You may choose from varied attractive patterns, in Chan- tilly design or velvet dotted patterns—and _delightfully smart meshes—in black, brown, navy and taupe. Velling Bection, First Soor. * Asbestos Iron Holders, 10e.. Fancy Painted Shoe Trees, 7S¢ pair, <= . Fluffy, Toys Just Arrived From Abroad “As Summer Playmates for the Children Teddy Bears, from a tiny one at $1.50 to a great big, . You may have this freezer in one, Just wee Ctrie—the womsertal mew Selly —only ome minute’s beoil- g, 80% mere jelly, fime color and Laver—and mever any faflures. Yom save the juice by the guick boiling method. Glassware BSection, Fifth Soer. These Boys’ Flapper. Suits Specially Pricgd, . $2.55 Just the suits for warm summer 'days—the, style is cool and: the material is, too. Ofextra quality Khaki Jean, with two patch pock- ets on blouse, sport collar and short sleeve and the pants in the loose-fitting “shorts” style. .Sizes 8 to 14 years. Z Summer Pajamas - Special, $1.50 Made of a good quality light- weight pajama cloth that the boys ‘will not mind wearing on the hottest nights; V neck style fastening with silk frogs. Sizes 6 to 18 years. ONE-PIECE STYLES TWO-PIECE STYLES Boys' Store, Fourth fioor. PINK, BLUE AND, TAN. Save Your Hours for Pleasure and Use the Auto Vacuum Freezer— To make your desserts this summer. . This non-cranking auto vacuum freezer is a most practical de- vice, for it accomplishes the hard work of making frozen desserts without any effort on your part. Its scientific construction creates a vacuum between the double walls of the large ‘compartment, .in which the salt and ice do their - work—freezing the mixture. two and four quart sizes. __ Cream is made here every day—we’ll be glad to hm;e you try it. House Furaishings Section, Fifth fivor. - Hornet G;()lf Balls #3.50 Half Dozen (65¢ Each) Thé Best Value'in. Golf Balls We-Have Seen in Recent Years A genuine Engligh Ball made expressly for us by a Golf Ball Specialist. . You will not find its like elsewhére—and you will look in vain for its value, as well. Drive. it as hard as you like—it will stand severe clubbing: The Hornet has good carrying qualities for long shots; it has true diréction. Within the U. S. Golf Association’s re- ‘quirements as to size and weight. Golt Section, Fourth floon REED FURNITURE Beautiful suites for the enclosed porch,.sun- parlor or living room——many are decorated in unique colors and handsomely cushioned A FRENCH DESIGNED SUITE “VERY: ARTISTIC BLUE EN- —In cafe au hit finish, f AMELED SUITE—With black fine reed and particularlg trimming is of fine grade, charming in its light brownis closely woven reed, uniquely designed, cretonned cushions. Settee,: armchair, rocker, oval Aabie and table lamp. 5 pieces. $29650.: tan, It consists of settee, armchair, rocker, chaise lounge, book table and davenport table. Beagtifully cushioned .in Cre- well tapestry. < $683. . A MOTTLED BLUE SUITE— Cushioned' in_bright flowered linen . and with. large settee, oblong table, deep, seated arm- chair and rocker, and wing magazine chair. $878. - - A- MONGOL AND BLUE FROSTED MAHOGANY SUITE—Deep seated sofa, with spring ~ cushions; comfortable, large, deep-seated chairs and cushioned stool, covered in ‘striped’ velour. 4 pieces. $288. A SPLENDID SUITE at $13450 SUITE—With box spring cush- 3 “pieces of Priscilla blue jons of medallion designs .on reed, Consisting of 1 settee, black = cloth—Settee; armchair ' hi; ck armchair and rocker, aupholstered in rich . imported hand-blocked - cretonne.. Seve- .ral.other pieces to match at ‘propartionate prices. and rocker, priced $2 pieces to match ;this may be obtained '‘making a2 complete ¢ living room suite. .- - Y A Breakfast Sel; $202 Fine Reed and Qak’: Combination: Fromd any frult—fresh or drled. =~ ‘ . l | 1