Evening Star Newspaper, March 26, 1923, Page 13

NICHOLSON T0 BE BURIED THURSDAY Denver Masonic Lodge Will Conduct Funeral Services. By the Associated Press. DENVER, Col, March 26.—Tele- grams of sympathy to the son and daughter of the late United States Senator Samuel D. Nicholson, arriv- ing throughout vesterday and today, brought expresslons of the sorrow Wwhich the death of the Colorado senator occasioned in many parts of world. From Vive President Calvin Coolidge and Postmaster General Harry S. New, to men in the more humble of life’s vocations, came these ex- pressions of regret, Among the number were some from * former mining associates whose ac- quaintance and friendship dated back to the days when Senator Nich- olson was a “hard rock” miner or, eariler still, when he worked as & section hand, and the mayorship of Leadville, Colo., away position of honor nferred on him thirty-nine rs later, when it gent him to the United States S A radiogram br his ¢ who is ab tra ort bound Tawrence Phipps, senior senator, will come from Wash- ton to atténd the funeral, which 1 be held Thu The senate wi >sented by Arizona; Jtah and Senator Willlam H. Ladd of North nator Edwin F. Dakota. The funeral services will be preach- R yle of the Cen- Church, and at the airmount cemetery the services will be conducted by a Den- ver Masonic lodge, to be designated by the Leaedville lodge, of which Sen- ator Nicholson was a member. PLAN CONSOLIDATION OF 90 PUBLIC UTILITIES; $200,000,000 Properties in Illi- nois, Kansas, Missouri and Towa Involved. By the Associated Press. PORTLAND, Me., for the zation of ties proper: 000,000, Journed March holders v here Light Com- will hich serve in_southe five THE EVENING ST. —_—————————— CASE AGAINST HOUSE OF DAVID RESUMED Judge Indicates' Law Suit to Re- cover $80,000 May End by Thursday. By the Associated Press. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 26.— ‘With resumption of the trial in federal court here today of the case of John W. Hansell and wife against Benjamin Purnell, leader of the House of David colony at Benton Harbor, Mich., the de- fense planned to continue the testimony of witnesses called to refute charges of immorality made by the plaintiffs. The Hansells are seeking to recover $80,000 from the cult, the amount they claim re 2 nt at the 4 er indicated the e completed by Thursday. The defense is understood to have nearly a score of witnesses. ST T COTTON FOR RUSSIA. BERLIN, March 26—The first cargo of American cotton bought on Rus- sian account since the soviet revolu- tion is reported to have left Bremen for Russia in the shape of a consign- ment of 15.000 bales. The shipment was made on a Rus- sian steamer, which is said to have been set anide exclusively for the car- ng of such cargoes. The purchase was the first made by Russia, through the Bremen cotton’ exchange, since the war. call attention to the a’s textile plants have increase their i - | extent during the last | cotton vield in Turk- | although now _ greater than | proving insufficient to meet | $1,000,000 LOSS IN FIRE. 26.—Fire | building of the aper and Twine Company. Several adjoining structures were badly d: a4 by sn and water. The total loss was nated at_ $1,000.000. firemen e in | at ville, Iil, and Caseyville, Ky., | committeeman for Missouri, had ig- jured. A number were overcomo by smoke. that is neat and smart as we uous, looking boot. Foot Shoes ar fts s and about 663 electric lig aving | beside: as plants. | u unexpec ced by American a opean buy- who attended the sa ¢ ki ple fair that wearers foot health. EDMONSTON & CO. (Incorporated) 1334 F St. These are red letter dates to buyers of General ot these dates down and ‘Sporting Goods. J million Cotton Undershirts, a million yards of Melton, Duck, over a million of Leather Jerkl to be sold at these sales. of i The auslity of the materials and goods to be offered is excoptional, as very littls it has been ust Following are some of the more important items offered: WASHINGTON, D. C., APRIL 5th—Gymnasium Shoes, Habutai Silk Cloth, Hair Brushes, Commeroial and Wool Blankets, Cotton Undershirts, Powders, Ledger Slips, White Paper, Blotters, Water Carts, Rolling Kitchens and Bugles. SCHENECTADY, N. Y., APRIL 10th—Leather Jerki BOSTON, MASS,, APRIL 12th—Bugles, Musio Stands, Leather Jerkins, Hair Brushes, Tent' Poles, Pouches, Undershirts, Gymnasium Shoes. Saddle Bags, Bridles, Horss Covers. Picket Lincs, Stddles, Webbing, Melton Oloth, Duck. Trousers, Denim, Sateen, Jeans, Venetian, Raincoats and millions of Eyelets, Kit Bags, Comforters. Pouches. Ax Handles, SI Tent Poles, Lari Notions, ness Part . Saddles, Bridies, Hay Nots, yelets, Fasteners, Hooks and Here also will be sold 1 complete Steam Hammer, 54 Conveyors, 30-roller, and 225 Oxygen Tanks. Guides, Clips, Buckles, Hooks and Grominets; Leggins and Cotton Breeches and Coats. Write to Q. M. S. 0., General Intermediate Brookhm, N. Y., for the three catalogs. NOW SELLING LOT. NO- % The Government reserves the right to reject any or all bids. EDMONSTON & CO. Corrective FormFootwear The Arch Instep-Brace Boots Relieve and Correct Fallen Arch, Flat Foot, Weak Ankle and so-called Foot Rheumatism, with a boot 11 The Boot for Enlarged Joints —allowing am- ple room over the sore joint and rendering it less conspic- A smart- Form S _FITTED BY ‘Y2 EXPERTS and enjoy Advisers and Authorities on Foot Troubles Tight now, for there are over hal s and thousands of pairs of Gymnasium Shoes PLANS FOR SEIZED FLEET ANNOUNCED Ashburn Says It Will Be Used in Mississippi-War- rior Service. By the Assoclated Press. ST. LOUIS, Mo, March 26—Col. T. Q. Ashburn, chief of the United States coastwise and inland waterways ser- vice, yesterday announced that the governor river fleet which he eelzed from REdward F. Goltra yesterday after Goltra had refused to surrender | the boats, will be commlssioned {mmoe- | diately in the Mississippl-Warrlor service, the federal barge line, whero he said they are needed. i Acting upon the authority of Sec- retary of War Weeks, who three weeks ago revoked a five-year con- tract with Goltra to operate the fleet, Col. Ashburn and a party of govern- ment engineers took over the boats which were docked here, despite pro- tests by representatives of Goltra. No violence occurred. Using the tow boat Vicksburg of the federal barge line as a flagship, Col. Ashburn di- rected the removal of the fleet tem- porarily to the Illinois side of the Mississippi river here. Eleven barges and four tow boats were éelzed. S ure of the remaining eight of the fleet, which are tied up is planned for this afternoon. Goltra, who {s democratic national nored the tion order, declaring ted for the action, and s v Weeks to reconsider he decision. The fleet is valued at $4,000,000. —_— The patent office at The Hague em- Dploys two women engineers. 2 Merchandise, Textiles, Clothing H . & quarter of & million yards of Ink Tablets, Ink , Gotton Undershirts, Webbing, hovel Handles. Condiment Cans, Pickmattock Heads: millions of Washers; other millions of Har- Hobnails, 'Oilskin also Harness, Horse Brushes, Depot, 1st Ave, and 59th St. WASHINGTON, D. €., MONDAY, MARCH 26, 1923. LANSBURGH & BROTHER Washington—New York—Paris STORE NEWS for Tuesday, March 27, 1923 420-430 Seventh Street Northwest ——— e Dresses that reve;llmthe Easter Mode, $25.00 and $29.50 Dresses for the frivolous miss who de- mands ruffles, ribbons and colors a-plenty; dresses for the young woman of quiet tastes who prefers individual styling to the more bizarre effects; dresses for the woman whose first Easter frock was many years ago and who chooses a soft gown of crepe to dignify her years. Many of the dresses choose gay prints, while others find their greatest smartness in combinations of materials and colors. Plenty of blacks, navy blues and the favorite browns, as well as the brighter shades. Dresses for Women Stylishly Stout, $39.50 There’s a marvelous selection in this group—styles that show the latest vogue without forgetting that the stout woman's best lines must be preserved and her figure be made as slender as possible. The dresses are of the season’s favored crepes, in styles that accent long lines, with panels, narrow draperies, low waistlines and semi-fitted sleeves. The dark tones are the favorites, with here and there a dash of lighter color, without harming the becoming lines. One style sketched at right. ~—Second Floor. Meeting the Demand for Easter Gloves ' 1,200 pairs Kayser’s Milanese Silk Gloves 16-Button Length, Pair .. $1.50 . Because we foresaw months ago that we would be called upon to supply a large proportion of Washington’s Easter gloves, we contracted for this enormous supply of 16-button-length silk gloves at a price much lower than we would have to pay for them today. They are genuine Kayser quality milanese silk—not the trico silk that usually is found in gloves at this price. % The gloves have double finger tips, full cut arms and attractive Paris point stitching in self color. The favorite Spring shades, too—black, white, mode, pongee, beaver and gray. All sizes, —First Floor, Lansburgh & Brother Silks At Prices Surprisingly Low _ The weaves that are most in demand for Easter and the Spring and Summer days there- after, and assortments that are riots of beautiful colors and prints. The prices are especially interesting when you think of the Lansburgh quality behind them. Six Popular Silks, $1.95 Yard Satin charmeuse, heavy crepe de chine, lingerie radium, heavy sport satin, imported black taffeta— all 40 inches wide—and 36-inch homespun sport silk—all important weaves in the spring wardrobe. Honan Pongee, imported; Silk Shirting, broadcloth all-silkl; 32 inlches wide; nn::repe de chine, in stripes popular colors. and checks; 32- Special, yard .... $l'49 inch, Yard ..... 31'69 Spring Foulards, in many Crepe de Chine, 40-inch; also heavy, washable ra- attractive patterns; soft, dium; 30 “colors. Yard . $2.25 White Broadcloth, 36 ix;lch; aldl-sllk; for men's shirts and tailored blouses. Yard... $1°]9 Chiffon Taffeta, 36-inch; a good weight for dresses; scal, navy blue $1.69 and black. Yard, Spring’s Favorite Crepes, $2.69 Yard Satin canton, plain canton, lustrous crepe meteor, new flat crepe, printed crepe de chine and crepe-back satin—all beautiful 40-inch silks, in an all-embracing range of light and dark colors. Japanese Pongee, 32-inch ; gcnume] imported; natural tan color. Spe- cial, yard ... 31'05 Black Taffeta, fine chiffon, all-silk finish; 36- inch. me iy % $1.69 The Boys’ Easter Suits With Two Pairs Lined Knickers Wy, Y A brand-new shipment secured.at a hard-earned concession to sell in time for Easter. Light-weight tweed suits, in excellent mixtures, nicely tailored; cut and finished; al- aca lined throughout. All-wool ?abriu, in belted Norfolk model. Decidedly smart-looking and sure to give service. Sizes 8 to 17 years. $15 ased at this moderate price. For the Little Chap i =¢ P Smart Spring Topcoats, $4.95 Spring-weight fancy tweeds and navy blue serges, in double-breasted style, with raglan shoulders, patch pockets, belt all around and set off with emblem on sleeve. Sizes 2% e e combinations. ~Fourth Floer. Those to whom Easter means the gala event of the year, when nothing but the very best will do, will be surprised to find what beautiful hats—hats with the name of a famous reproducer behind them—can be pur- Ritzi, La Coquette, Bijou, Mock, Tenne and Meadow- brook are some of the names you will find inside these attractive hats. Some are original models, while others are accurate adaptations of expensive Parisian hats. The assortment is not limited to any style or manner of hat. There are models for evening wear, models for midsummer days and nights, beautiful street and afternoon hats and chic models for sports wear. Straws, fabrics and braids, besides interesting Lovely Easter Hats of Exclusive Styles —Second Floor. The Secrets of an Easter Bride By JANE STUART When the excitement of collecting a trousseau comes, when the shops are bedecked with Easter gaieties, choos- ing the necessary intimate things that are dear to every bride-to-be’s heart is some- times a problem. Our Lingerie Shop is de lightfully equipped to offer dainty underthings and neg ligees—beautiful as the most critical could wish, yet at prices that do not strain the purse. Making an Ideal Match Of course, she is—and her lingerie must carry out the same idea. Sketched is a gown of a four-piece set of heavy white crepe de chine. decorated with antique filet lace and diamond-shape pat- terns of val and fine tucks. Touches of white rosebud ribbon complete its dainti- ness. Nightgown . .$13.95 Envelope Chemise.... $9.95 Costume Slip....... ..$14.95 Step=in Drawers...... $9.95 Or Choose Them Separately There are so many beauti- ful gowns, envelope chemise. bloomers and all sorts of other underthings that per- haps she may prefer to choose her garments one by one from other assortments. Lovely crepe de chine and radium garments or beauti- fully handmade ones em- broidered with Philippine and Porto Rican handwork. Her Springtime Negligee If her negligee must har- monize with the freshness and delicate colorings of the Easter season, she will per- haps select this exquisite breakfast coat of gros de londre taffeta, wound about with yard after yard of val lace and trimmed with tiny French flowers. It may be in either the new moun- tain haze tint or the Spring- time shade of rose. $25.00. Other Negligees Tea gowns, boudoir gowns, breakfast coats and kimonos of gorgeous silks and beauti- ful colorings. A wealth of fascinating styles, from the lacy slipover robe to the em- broidered Jap Kimono. $7.95 to $35.00. —Third Floor.