Evening Star Newspaper, February 21, 1923, Page 18

WAGESTOBECIT “FFARES GO DOWN Capitaln Tféction Official So Notifies Senator Ball of D. C. Committee. Wages pald the employes of the Capital Traction Company would have 10 be materially reduced if the Mc- Kellar proposal to re-establish 5-cent tares, with six tickets for 25 cents were put into effect, according to a letter received today by Senator Ball, rman of the District committee, Vice President Hanna of the ital Traction Company. The letter as made public by Senator Ball. Re-establishment of the prewar fare, b cents cash with six tickets for 25 cents, would reduce our in- , come to & polnt where we could not meet operating expenses and taxes, unless the wages paid to our em- ployes were materially decreased, said Mr. Hanna in his letter, “and would make it impossible for us to neet any interest charges or pay any dividend: Average Wage in 1012. Mr. Hanna called attention to the fact that in 1912 the average wage paid trainmen was approximately 3.72 cents per hour and in 1922 55.62 nts, adding that the wages of other employes were increased in about the same ratio during this period, in order to adjust wages to living costs. He ~aid that In 1912 the total wages paid trainmen was $460,070.39, and in 1922 $1,272,399.32, an increase of 176.6 per ce He said that this increase was made > in part of increased rates of es and in part by the increased smber of cmployeS necessary to furnish the increased service. “Although the present rate of wage by us §s very much greater than paid ten years ago,” said Mr. na, “we do not believe that it is all excessive, and are of the opinfon that any reduction in wages would result in dissati; on on the part of our employes and a very much inferior service to the public. “We do not belicve that Congress desires to place us in a position where we would be forced to reduce wages, | default on interest charges and sus- pend all dividends. Th the effect of the ry cent cash, i lines of th pital o would particularly call atten- 10 the fact that any di alization of this of s no bearing on uation lues of both street railway companies have bLeen found by the Public Utilities Commission, and ex- isting i on the basis of . Mr. Hanna fact that the in 1922 would he toration of the five- ) cents, fare on the illed attention to the 1 operating revenues | were 120.4 per cent greater | that operating expenses | n 1922 erc 193 per cent | iteres nd improvements to p e per cent greater in 19 That paid passengers showed an in- crease of 31.6 per cent in 1922 over 12; that in 1922 his company earned 6 per cenf on the fair value of his property as fixed by the Public Utiliti Commission and pald a 7 per cent.div dend to its stockholders. During the past ten years the company has i dividends to stockholders ranging from 5 per cent to 7 per cent per annum, the average being 5.975 per cent. IRISH REBEL RAID OFFICES IN DUBLIN By the Ausociated Press. DUBLIN, February 21.—An organ- ized attack was made this afternoon on various government officials in Dublin. An attempt also was made to set the income tax office on fire. National troops, guanding the local government board office, fired and killed one irregular and captured three others. Three government offices were ralded simultaneously. Some of the attackers attempted to set the build- ings on fire, while others kept up & rain of bullets from their positions on adjoining roofs. The motor car used by the irregu- lars attacking the central office was captured by the government forces and was found to contain land mines. The fighting caused intense excite- ment among the population. ‘When the attacks commenced many people were on their way from their offices and places of business to lunch, and the firing caused a general stam- pede. Tram cars were abandoned, the streets cleared and the fire brigade turned out, - e e CONFESSES 3 MURDERS. DUMAS, Sask., February 21.—Victor Masson, held for the murder of Mr. and Mrs. Jean Chauvelin and their eighteen-yecar-old stepdaughter, to- day confessed, according to the po- lice, that he killed them because he needed money. The three bodies were found in their partly burned farm- house, which had beén ransacked. MEDICINE RICHEST IN VITAMINS ALL PURE FOOD iCork-Le'g Prisoner and 2 Pals Flee After Locking in Jailer Special Qorrespondence of The Star. LA PLATA, Md., February 21.—Al- bert Hawkins, colored, jaller here, was overpowered and locked in a cell about 1:30 o'clock this morning. while the three prisoners made their escape. Benjamin Covell, under sentence of six months at the house of correc- tion, following his conviction on charges of sélling liquor, called Haw- kins during the early morning watch and, by & ruse, got him to open the cell door. Then Covell—who is larger than Hawkins, although handicapped by a cork leg—pulled jailer into the cell and took the keys away from him. After locking the keeper in the cell, Covell walked quietly around and unlocked the cells of Robert Toy- er, colored, who was in jail charged with larceny of poultry, and Joweph Nally, charged with assault with in- tent to kill, who recently was extra- dited from Washington. | It was reported that an automobile ' passed through town at that time. State's Attorney Ferdinand C. Cook- sey declared that he had not con- cluded his investigation and that no- tices had been sent throughout the county giving a descriptior of the escaped men, “In case the passing automobile was not for them,” he sald, “and the pri oners have to walk, Covell can't get very far because he Ras a cork leg. We believe that all the The deliver: t 7:30 o'clock th ning by Reed McCarthy, who_noticed . the door of the jall open. Entering, he found all celis but one vacant, and Hawkins occupying that one.” The keys were found almost two hours later by Sheriff Simms and Hawkins was let out of jail. The Tidbit Package The Tidbit Package is barely one year old and yet in that length of time it has become the second most line. Beauti e in the Huyler icked with carefully selected sweets, which L'l?h! the tastes of you}; friends, where. $1.25 Ib., one and two Ib. family and yourself. In all Hugler stores every. packages. George Washington Novelties 12th and F Sts. N.W. 617 15th St. N.W. 1784 Columbia Road $3 to $5 Oxfords & Pumps Women’s Oxfords and brown, patent leather, black kid and dull ° leathers, Louis, military and Pumps, low heels. Is. All sizes in the lot from 2% to 7, but not in each style and leather. Goldenberg's—Tirst Floor. Half-a-Day Specials Store Closes at 1 P.M. Thursday—Washington’s Birthday. Extra Value Incentives in Every Department to Crowd a Whole Day’s Business in 4 Hours. New pring Dresses New Spring Capes& Coats In a Special Sale Remérkable for Values $24.50 The advance guard of the new Spring fashions in Dresses, Capes and Coats are arriving, and tomorrow we introduce a group of charming modes that provide unusual values in the smart new ap- parel that women seek at this season. Coats and Capes Developed of beautiful new ma- terials, including overplaids, polo cloth, velour, novelty mixtures, light-weight chinchillas, etc. Tan, gray and -two-tone contrasting shades. Flare back, box pleats, raglan and set-in sleeves, tailored and notch collars, patch and slash pockets, belted and straightline models. Half and full silk lined. sizes 16 to 46. At $24.50. Goldenberg's—Second Floor. Spring Dresses Fascinating new spring styles in two and three piece dresses, fash- ioned of Brocaded Roshanara, Canton Crepe, Taffeta, Flat Crepe, Georgette Crepe, Paisley effects and Cordette. Extremely smart styles in basque effects, long waist models, with ruffle trimmings, side drapes, panels, fancy braids, fine pleatings and lace collars. Short and long flowin¥ sleeves. Newest shades. Sizes 16 to 44. At $2450. Nougat Fudge 39¢ Ib. Nougat Fudge, choice of va- nilla, chocolate and marble, de- liclously flavored homemade fudge. ~Special for Thursday at 3%e pound, Goldenberg's—First Floor. 59¢ Reversible Table Oilcloth 39¢ Yard Five-quarter Reversible Table oOilcloth, perfect quality, in a large assortment of patterns. Being reversible it gives double service, First Floor—Domestio Dept. $1.39 Seamless Bleached Sheets $1.19 81x90 Seamless Bleached Sheets, full double-bed size; perfect quality; heavy, closc woven sheeting cotton 39c Bleached Pillowcases, 45x36-inch _size; high- grade quality, with the appearance of linen. $4 ‘Cro:het Bed- wpreads, extra large Marseilles patterns.. 25¢ Unhluchseéd hhefih ing Cotton, inches wide; extra heavy round l6c thread quality $5 Stenciled Rugs Bpecial for half a day— Stenclled Japanese Rugs selling in our regular stock at $5.00, offered at $2.98. ° Don't confuse these with the ordinary low-grade sort—they are of superior quality. Printed all-over grounds of blue, green or tan, with combination colors in orlental and medallion designs, Closely woven and double warp. Size Bx10 feet. - Congoleum Rugs, $4.95 9x12-ft. Congoleum Rugs, without borders: neat designs in blue, brown and gray. These are termed “seconds.” and for this reason are to sold at this unheard-of low price. $27.50 Brussels Rugs, $17.65 8.3x10.6-ft. large room size Beamless Brusséls Rugs, Alexander Smith & Son's and Firth Car- pet Co.'s makes: light and dark colorings in handsome designs. Cotolap Rugs, 58¢c 4 ft. 6 by 4 ft. 6 Cotolap Rugs, a xcellent felt base floor covering; all with borde: colorings of brown, green and gray. Secon and discon- tinued patterns. 95c Stenciled Rugs, 47¢ 27264 Heavy Double-warp Stenciled Japanese Rugs, in blue, tan and brown oriental, medallion lndlnelt border designs.—First Floor—Bargain ‘Table, Women’s $1.35 Thread Silk Hose Goldenberg's—First Floor. Distinctive New Hats Bungalow Aprons . 89c each In Charming Effects That Embody the Authoritative Ideas for Early Spring Stunning creations of smart line and the style distinction demanded by ‘well dressed women—offering a wide range for selection. The iridescent shades of caramel, jade, gray, beige, pheasant, henna, black, ivory and brown are joined to the delicacy ordinarily scen only in higher priced millinery. The New Shapes— Close-fitting Hats. Retrousse Hats. Trimmed Watteau Hats. Small Flowe Pokes. New Short Back Mushroom Hat: Droopy Picture Hats. The New Fabrics— Faille Silk Gros de France. Changeabie T: Domestic Timbo. Tagal Braids. Milan. Straw Cloth and Fancy Braid Combinations, For miss and matron—for all femininity. New Serpentine Crepe Kimonos, $2.98 95¢ Pair ‘Women’s “Gold Seal” Pure Thread Silk Hose, with three-seam back, double heel and toe; cotton garter top. In black and Russian calf. A fine, sheer gullily that any woman would like to wear. Perfect quality. 10c ‘Women's Light-weight Cotton Hose, in black, white and cordovan; seamed s back; seconds of 15c aly s i 1.25 Nightgowns, $1. Women's Muslin Nightgowns, _soft - finish quality, made with long sleeves, V and high $1.50 each. At light I;l;u grounds with blue patterns; necks. Some with embroidery trimmings, Flannelette Nightgowns, with and d full-cut sizes. Worth 9Sc. Women's Bungalow Aprons. of good quality percale, in plain colors, figures and checks; made with round necks, wide tie sashes and neatly trimmed sleeves and pockets, Extra full cut and well finished, Geldeuderg's—Third Floor. Serpentine Crepe Kimonos. in an assort- ment of beautiful patterns, in various pop- ular colors. Long-walstéd models. with new sleeves and pockets. Full cut and well made. Goldeaberg’s—Third Floor. 45¢ Cretonnes, 22¢ Full Yard-wide Radio Cretonnes, superior high-grade quality with appearance of linen. In beautiful floral, bird, stripe and foliage designs, choicest colorings. About 8,000 yards in the lot, so you may purchase sufficlent for draperies, cushion and furni- ture slip covers. First Floor—Bargain Table. Women’s Slip-on Sweaters, $1.98 A new arrival of Fine Quality Wool Slip-on Sweaters, made with round neck and tie belts; new stitch effects, in jade, peacock, brown, silver, black and navy blue. :You’ng Men’s O’Coats $10.95 Clearance lots from our regular stock, together with the balance of our “recent purchase of Hart Schaffner & Marx Overcoats. 66 garments in the group—in the following scale of sizes and quantities: Comforts,$1.98 | = _;1 P = 5 14 20 8 il Do you often talk - about your battery? ! A man with a battery like the Exide, that does its duty ungrudgingly, does not say much about it. He does not think about it—it is off his mind. Exide owners accept better battery performance as a matter N x b p . For Half others with coloréd stitchings. Pink Muslin ,P-lnn;u. l:;wo-pxec; y ¢ e; roun: eiFlnnml e Bloomers, heavy weight, 9 a Day' ] 79c of course, It is the person whose car will not start asrequired, or whose lights are uncertain, that talks about his battery. This sort of thing goes a long way toward taking the satisfaction out of motoring. $3 Fitted models, with self or velvet collars, a few with large collars, half belted and- belted all around. Conie early to make sure of getting your size. Goldenberg’s—Tirst Floor Olothes Shop for Mem—-Direct Entrance from X Strest $1.25 and $1.50 Panel Curtains, 88c Each Seotch -and- Nottingham weave Lace Curtains, white and ecru_colors; 2% vards long. 40, and 44 inches wide. Neat or heavy worked designs. Goldenberg's—Fourth Floor. 75¢ Hassocks, 39¢ Large Size Hassocks, covered with heavy cre- tonnes, in llght and dark floral and tapestry And why put up with it? You can get an Exide Battery the right size for your car at a nearby Exide Service Station. This short trip there will end your battery worties. The Exide has the rugged power you can always depend on. It lasts sq much longer than other batteries that it pays from a dollars-and-cents standpoint. : If you want to know more about the Exide, look up the history of storage batteries or ask any one of Men’s Quality Shirts 72x72 White Cotton-filled Comforts, double- bed size, covered with light and dark soft-finish €6x80 Heavy-welght, Part-wool Blankets, plaids of blue, pink, tan and gray, as well as bound “with solsette. Worth $6.50 pair . . The Big Sale Goes On! The fourth day of this im- I portant event offers the same - 5 splendid qualities, the same . unusual values as when the millions of motorists enjoying the comfort and .the economy of Exide Batteries. The Electric Storage Battery Co., Philadelphia EXIDE SERVICE STATION Factory Branch 1823-33 L Street N.W. Phone Franklin 6600 THE LONG-LIFE- BATTERY FOR YOUR CAR sale first started. These are the kind of shirts particular men look for—shirts of superior workmanship and finish—full cut and well made from materials of the better kind. Heavy Russian Cord Madras, Zephyr Weight Woven Madras, Close-Woven Silk Striped Madras and Blachkstone Madras. Guaranteed Fast Colors. Newest spring patterns and colors, including pin stripes, candy stripes, broad-bar stripes and combination stripes; sizes 13% to 17; all regular sleeve lengths. designs. Goldenberg's—Fourth Floor. Women’s Bloomers,39c Pair ‘Women’s Gauze Cotton Knit Bloomers, with elastic waist and knee; flesh color only. Seconds of 75c values. . Children’s White Fleeced Cotton Underwear, Dutch neck and elbow sleeves, knec pants; small sizes only; perfect 500 QUEIY o....ciieiiiiiinenianiines Geldenberg’s—Tirat Floar.