Evening Star Newspaper, January 15, 1923, Page 19

URGES RAIL CREDIT BE STRENGTHENED Railway Association Commit- | tee Says Move Will In- crease Traffic. trengthening railroad credit and maintaining peaceful industrial relations a way can be found to pro- vide a more adequate and more rea- sunably priced coal supply for the na- tlon, according to a report of a special ommittee of the American Railway \ssoclation filed today with the I"nited States Coal Commission If regulative bodies and cormis- sions will adopt “such an attitude to- ward railroads as will convince the x that money invested in rail- ads will receive las now develops when consumers endeavor to take in all of a winter's supply within a few weeks. Soft Coal Output Doubled. The report pointed out that since 1910 the number of bituminous coal mines had more than doubled, while llxe oumuL of coal per mine, figured nual basis, had decreased. [ Thiss '1t"Waa said, demonstrated =i | flation”” in the industry, and put a strain_upon the railroads, in that they were required to attempt to distribute cars among all the new mines, and likewise to keep available an increasing reserve of cars and | locomotives for serving mineg that | operated on a part-time basis. Must Inerease Service. “If the public desires such eervice, it is obvious that the facilities of the carriers will have to be substantially Increased in order to meet the public demand.” The committee, of which J. E. Rob- erts, superintendent of transportation for ‘the Delaware and Hudson, is chairman, analyzed statistically the coal transportation situation to dem- onstrate that railroad facilities had increased more in recent years than coal mine output. Since 1910, it de- clared, the country's output of coal has increased 37 per cent, while the railroads have increased their capaci- ty far transportation of coal by 4214 per cent. THE EVENING INDIANS IN APPEAL Proposal to Validate White Settlers’ Claims. Draped in gaudy blankets wearing beaded moccasins and feath- ered headdresses, a dozen Pueblo In- | dians from New Mexico appeared to- day before a Senate public subcommittee, pleading for legisla- tion in behalf of the Pueblo. Their petition resenting various organizations In- | terested in Indian legislation. The subcommittee had before it | several bills affecting Pueblo lands AGAINST LAND BILL Pueblos Oppose Senator’s and lands | vanishing was rein-| forced by a number of witnesses rep- STAR, WASHING’I‘ON D. C MONDAY U'AN'UARY 15, 1923 | validate title of certain settlers on Pueblo landy, and in smpport of a M of Senator Jones, democrat, New Mexico, which would set up a sepa- | rate court to determine the titles of | white squatters and other claimants | and settle disputes of many years' | standing. ‘Those appearing in behalf of the Pueblos, included = John Collier, re- search agent for the Indian weifare committee of the Federation of Wom- | en's Clubs, and Mrs. H. A. Atwood, | Riverside, Calif., chairman of the women's dommittee of the federation. John Burke,, Indian commis |said there was a musunder |of the Bursum bill and widespread | propaganda against it Spokesmen for the Indians, however, contended | | that it would injure seriously the | Indian land and irrigation rights. | ment appropriations to extend Pueblo | | irrigation projects. | The Bursum bill deals with and water -rights on the lands | granted to the Indians in 1680 he | Spanish king and confirmed by Con- | gress in 1858 after the territol ad | | become part of the United § The Indians, said to be the first all-Pueblo delegation to visit Wash- { Ington since the days Dr Lincol | bearing their go | casion, als Leatherwood bill, s said, and | will urge the government to appro- b land | | tween 17th street and Tavlor street, | calendar. | persons we STREET BILL PASSED. | Piney Branch, Road Section W(ll Be Improved. The bill fathered by Representative Lampert of Wisconsin to authorize the District of Columbia Commission- ers to close Piney Branch road be- and 16th and Allison streets north- west, was passed without prejudice when it was reached by the House today on the unanimous consent Objection to its passage was made by Representative Stafford of Wis- consin. This bill is desired by the | District Commissioners because pro- | posed street closing had been ren- | dered unnecessary by the opening and extension of streets called for in the permanent highway plan of the Com- missioners. —_— TWO KILLED BY ENGINE. INDIANAPOLIS, Ird., January 15— Frank Smith, twenty-three, and Mrs. Willle B. IEdmonds, twenty-one, both of this city, were killed and two' other riously injured when a party of young people dodged from | in front of a Pennsylvania passenger | a moving switch train into the path o engine here | wood, as toastmaster at the Michigan ‘LIE, CURWOOD’S ANSWER TO BLASPHEMY CHARGES | Author Will Not Address Izaak Walton League, Because of Tllness of Mother. CHICAGO, January 16.—Charges of “blasphemy” nlade against him by | Rev. Edgar Cochrun of Lansing, Mich., were characterized as a ‘“lie” by James Oliver Curwood, author, whom the minister asked to be barred from addressing the Izaak Walton League of America at its banquet here to- night. Mr. Curwood, over the tele- phone from his home, it Owosso, Mich., said his mother was critically | ill and he would not leave her bed< side to attend the dinner. The minister, in a telegram to Wil- { liam H. Dilg, president of the Izaak Walton League, charged that Mr. Cur- Don't let that 1tch1 rash torment you and disgust others- Save yourself hours of torture and embarrassment by using Resinol Ointment. Themoment thissooth- ing, healing ointment is applied to itching skin, theitching usually stops and healing begins. Aided by warm baths with Resinol Soap, it seldom fails to restore health to a sick skin orscalp quickly, easily and atlittle - cost. Resinol Soap and Ointment alse help greatly to clear away | blm.h-nd dandruff. Sportsmen’s Club banquet, at Flint last week, defended his friend, Orrif | Demaas, Michigan sportsman-poet, and attacked the Michigan conserva- tion department, and in so doing made “scurrilous remarks about the Mother of Jesus." Your druggist —_— sellsthe riate money for irrigation projects P Resinol products | on.and near their s, and 10 eviet certain alleged white squatters from | the property. ¢ ladys Micks, sgventeen, olis and Mike Goote of L the ones injured. Little hope »r their recovery, A doctor lately married a girl whom he had ushered into the world twenty vears ago. Real love at first sight.— London Opinion. —_— There are gland thieves, but as vet no report of any one trying to steal | tonsils.—Toledo Blade. The Indians’ representatives ap- peared to oppose the bill of scnmor | Bursum, republican, New Megxico, ation of the Supply, while proven- tion of strikes would allow regular oduction without congestion, such Resinol New Brunswick Records See List on Page 16 Today. You will find all of these new numbers here _come in and hear them—plenty of hearing rooms. cquipped with Brunswick phono graphs s “Weather King” Umbrellas, $2.00 If turned inside out, it can be quickly turned back without breaking through the over, and the heavy grade cotton gloria is strictly rainproof. =~ Handles for men or women —First Floor. —Balcony Phomograph Shop. 4’0—430 Seventh Stred Northwest e W, asllmgton—N ew York—Parn Thrift Week Values that have seldom before been known are found in this Sale of Dresses - $25 manufacturer’s difficulties, combined \\-ith several large special purchases, brought us this marvelous group of dresses which we placed on sale today. Some of the dresses were exclusive models from winter showings which are still in vogue, and others are decidedly springlike and will serve late into the summer months. You would be willing to pay nearly twice as much for such frocks as these if vou are looking for one of such exceptional quality and styling. Heavy canton crepe, satin canton, crepe de chine, spring taffetas and silk duvetyn are some of the lovely fabrics shown. Some are in the always-popular dark shades, while others lean more to gay colorings. with a slightly more dressy air. Besides a complete range of sizes from 14 misses’ to 46, there are extra sizes from 46 to 52Y%. Women'’s Wlnter Coats $18.90 $22.90 I"erd yyu think the winter is too near over to invest in another winter coat. But the s on these two groups are so small you will get many times their worth in wear _this scason, besides having a brand-n@w coat for next fall The styles are the smartest you would dare expect at such low prices, and they are soft coating material that might well be used on more expensive coats. Many are fur- trimmed, while others choose the more tailored styles or abandon their fur trimmings with the hopes of being continued for spring wear. New Sport Girdles $2.00 and $3.00 Just a tiny slender woman or the sportswoman who dis- cards hampering clothes. They are of a fine quality broche and elastic webbing, with back fastening. and have two pairs of hose sup- porters 4 Purchase and Sale of Extra Size White Voile Blouses $2.00 This is a sale in which only the woman of large proportions may par- ticipate, even though there are many smaller women who would be glad to get such blouses as these at such a low price. The styles have been carefully se lected—most of them the square neck, tuxedo style that always give an ap- pearance of slenderness. Most of them are daintily trimmed with filet. val and Irish patterh laces and touches of hand-embroidery and drawnwork, but they are all of the finest white voile, of surprising qual- ity and workmanship. Sizes 48 to 52. support for the growing girl, the Very attractive values. ~—Third Floor. e Thriftograms Women’s Hosiery, $1.00 TUESDAY THRIFT SPECIAL Many fine sample pairs are included in this group, besides a good assortment of black silk, black and-fiber and black and brown merino. Not every size in every style. —First Floor. Boys’ Sweaters, $1.69 “TUESDAY THRIFT SPECIAL Slip-over-sweaters that are a popular style for both boys and girls. They are of heavy quality yarns, woven for both warmth and service. In various attractive two-tone color- ings. Sizes for boys and girls of 6 to 14 years. —Fourth Floor. Boys’ Corduroy Knickers, $1.29 TUESDAY THRIFT SPECIAL Knickers and straight knee pants, of a du- rable wide-wale corduroy, well tailored and built for strong wear. Knickers in sizes 7 to 17 years and knee pants in sizes 4 to 9 years. —Fourth Fioor. Stamped Table Covers, 69c¢ TUESDAY THRIFT SPECIAL Our regular 98 cloths. 54 inches square Stamped on white art cloth for French knot embroidery and finished with hemstitched scallops for crochet s —Second Floor. January Sale of Pure Linen Table Cloths Savings of 25% to 33%:% These and many other things in the Linen Sale give a prestige for quality and 80x80 Ooths..-.‘..‘«-.. 72x180 Cloth: 80x120 Cloths 80x160 Cloths...... 80x220 Cloths. Antique Lace Scarfs, 18x54.. Pure Linen Napkins, 22x22. Dozen. Asbestos Table Pads, extra specull— 48-inch Pads .. -inch Pads . —Third Fioor. . $2.25 price with gvhich few can compete. These are pure linen pattern cloths, of extra 64x64 Cloths 64x80 Cloths. 5 95 68x120 Cloths . 72x100 Cloths $6 95 $12 95 72x170 Cloths . Pure Linen Table Damask, 68-inch. $1.00 ] . $6.00 of Irish Linen Table Napkins, 24 mchcs square. Dozen Antique Lace Centerpieces, 54x54. . heavy silver-bleached damask. 70x120 Cloths Yard .. $4.50 G . $5.50 —First Floor. rls’ Stamped Dresses, 39¢ TUESDAY THRIFT SPECIAL These dresses are made up and stamped with easy embroidery designs. They are of a good quality pique. A regular 48c quality. Sizes 2 and 4 years —Secod Floor. White and Colored Wash Goods In the January Sales . Assortments <o compjete and prices so low that it will pay you to count your sewing needs in time to take advantage of this sale. Imported Zephyr Gingham, 32- inch. $1.00 and $1.25 grades, 85¢ Dress Ginghams, nch ; import ed aud domest ]oru.crl_\ 8¢ o Domet Lotlon Hlnnel 27- wool-like finish Colored Cotton Poplin, 27 Formerly 38c ..... Japanese Crepe, shades .. ... $225 ~—Third Floor. A Rousing January Clearance Sale of Triple-coated White Enamel Ware Dainty Undermuslins, 95¢ TUESDAY THRIFT SPECIAL Nightgowns, envelope chemise and bloomers of fine nainsook, in many different styles. Gowns_are hand-embroidercd or lace trim- med, i regular_or extra sizes. Envelope chemise have built-up or strap shoulders and many attractive trims. Bloomers are flesh or white, full cut and reinforced. ~Third Floor. Novelty Ratine, 36-inch; ncw pat- terns ... Fine Outing Flannel— 27-inch . 36-inch . Cotton Foulards, 32-mch~ many patterns. Formerly 50c. French Ratine, 36-inch and colors .. Imperial Longcl Nainsook, fine 36-inch Twill Outing Flannel, 27-inch; re- versible. Formerly 25¢ Plisse Crepe, 30-inch: plain shades and figures. Formerly 3! P «.28¢C Nmnlook Imperial brand; 36- inch. Four grades. 10-yard piece ....$198, $§2.48, $3.25, $350 40-inch, 10-yard piece....$3.98 45-inch, 10-yard piece....$4.88 ~—First Floor. A Clearance of 100 ‘Trimmed Hats Formerly $3.50 and $5.00 $2.85 TUESDAY THRIPY SPECIAL Black Satin Hats trimmed with metallic em- broidery, beads and featfiers—also hats of haircloth, embroidered silk and others. Every hat becommg!v trimmed. One hundred, and such splendid value that they hardly meet the demands of a day’s selling. n and sheer: * Choice of illustrated articles at an extremely low price, each 75¢ This is one of the best offerings of white enamel ware we have ever —Second Floor. made. This quality is serviceable and sanitary. Made of heavy steel body, with a triple coatmg of white enamel. The prlcc would suggest an inferior grade, but every piece is perfect and superior in every respect. Buying all the articles would be the wisest kind of economy. y . 0dds and ends of decorated Colored Metal Waste Baskets Dinnerware 49c 10c Corrugated and A wide assortment, including jugs, sugar ‘owls. : Pamteddhaskets, m creamers, egg cups, bakérs, meat dishes, nappies, soup | assorte: coblors — plates, oatmeal dishes, preserves,-dinner plates, break- rose, blue, gray, fast plates; pie, butter and bread plates, teacups and i] green and others. saucers, vegetable dishés, gravy boats, bouillon cups —Sixth Floor. and saucers. Secured i ina Special Purchase Offered at the surprising price $1.95 _ With the approach of warmer days, the slip-on will again be one of the leaders of the mode; and it is the wise woman who will make an early choice from these 400 smart new sweaters at such a great price saving. TUESDAY THRIFT SPECIALS IN Toilet Goods Odd lots at greatly reduced prices, which fit in appropriately with Thrift Week offerings. 9 hhtfles Alsoflcd 10|Ict Walel‘s formerly JSC ~15¢ 4 'hkdnn Eau de Jopova, formerly $1.25...75c 6 boxes Takalon Sautonex, formerly 65c...39¢c 24 bottles Saftee Skin Lotion, formerly Special Pt 3 Reduced for clearance. Choice. $L10 30 boxes La Reim Compacts, with pufl. formerly 50c ... 40 boxes Mirror Nail Pollsh formerly 30c. mc 24 Red Rubber Fountain Syringes, two pipes; formerly 5 12 Red Rubber Water Bottles, No. 2; for- merly 79¢ .ocenne You may choose from plain or fancy weaves, some with tailored pockets and belts, some with long sleeves, and some with the becommg round necks. Shown in buff, navy, gray, black, brown and copen. ~Main Fleor Bargaims Table and Second Floor. —First Floor.