Evening Star Newspaper, April 2, 1923, Page 14

T D S ee—— Confession. ! - — i > S| When I was cr?p?ed by the flu it seemed my end was near, and cvery time { sneezed, kerchoo, I thought of hearse and bier. By day and night I coughed and barked, with dull and sick’ning thud; to Old Doc Casket I remarked, "f guess ; my name is Mud. You've done vour best with pill and" yarb to save me from death’s snarei™but T must don the ghastly garb that only dead men wear. When I have | heaved my final smile wish you'd, see James Skow, and tell him I'm the sinner vile who shot his bob- tailed cow. And kindly tell old Mrs. Pete remorse is in my cup; I scat- tered chunks of poisoned meat, and Lilled her Maltese pup. And Grocer Jimpson will recall a certain bogus V; I turned my shamed face to the wall—he got that bill from me. And tell Assessor Jinks, ker- choo, when T the ghost shall yield, | that what I told him wasn’t true— y assets [ concealed. Tell all ese people T regret these crimes and many more; confession is the safest bet, when one 'is at death’s door. I'll sleep much better 'neath the dew, in solitudes unfenced. if vou will bear my words, kerchoo, to those I've sinned against. What's that you say? The crisis past, and T'll recover soon? Well, just for-| get those pipedreams vast you late- ly heard me croon. One cannot ep the truth in view when he racked ! th pain, and, as you! oosh, kerchoo, T was (Copyright) \WALT MASON. GEORGETOWN DRIVE | PLANS T0 BE PUSHED Details for $5,020,000 Campaign | Will Be Arranged at Meet- | ing Friday. i il i Firal details for the week of inten- stve campalgning for the proposed $3.000,000 endowment fund of George- being directed from the na- dquarters of the Georgetow Endowment Association in Washington. | Inder the personal direction of Frank Hogan, Washington alumni and of ‘the institution will be asked contribute a $300,000 fund toward the $5.000.000 endowment. Final plans for the local drive will be made at a meeting at Georgetown College Friday evening, when the names of prospective donors wiil be submitted to thirty team captains. With each team captain com- anding ten men, a committee of 300 constituting a 11 . will _comb Washington subscriptions. ~ Tn woliciting funds committes will approach persons know to be interested in the Institution, The finul week . attended by all alumnl “drive weel luncheons at which report » day's work will be received, wustructions g # broad- casted by radio to ulumni centers in all parts of the country In an effort to stir up_competition In J.. em. tiine_tn | ears that | public ap- | BANS SALE OF SALT. | Trade Commission Curbs Distribu- tion of German Product. : The Federal Trade Commission has | ordered T. §. Southgate & Co. and Taylor Brothers of Norfolk, Va. and | the Lexington Grocery Company of xington, N. ., to stop selling | zround rock salt imported from Ger- many “a® the highest grade of salt obtainable” without disclosing its foreign origin The commlission declared in its order that an Investigation showed that the Southgate ern, acting as broker for the two other respond- s0ld salt as “common fine," " and under other designations ch meant to the trade and public alt manufactured in the United tes and by the evaporation process. the commis- | the publio and to competitors who truthfully described ealt sold by them.” — PLAN CORNER STONE RITE Infantry Building to Be Center of Ceremony Friday Afternoon. The corner stone of the Infantry building, home of the United States Infantry Assoclation, to be erected on 17th street between Dblocks afternoon at i 2d- Battalion, 12th Infantry, at Washington, | Md., and the Army nd will be fn ! =ttendance. The corner stone will be laid by MaJj. Gen. John L. Hines, @eputy chiet of staff, and an address will be made by Brig. Gen. Brhnl. H. Wells. The invocation and bene. | ciotlon will be given by Col. John | . Axton, chief ‘of chaplains. The new infantry home will be three stories in height, with a limestone frontage of forty feet, and will be an ornament to the neighborhood. —_— WOMAN VOTERS ALOOF. | Will Take No Part in Farmer- Labor Party Coalition Move. | The National League of Women ! Voters will take no part in the na- tional convention called at Chicago July 3 by the farmer-labor party to | organize a coslition of labor, farmer, | sooialist and other independent polit- fcal groupe. Mrs. Maud Woed Park, president of the league, announcing the de- cisfon not to accept the invitation of the former-labor party, explained her organization was “neither & d, get out 75 per cent of the possible vote, but we shall ot tell one single voter which party ke ought to support.” s POSTAL CURIOSITY HERE. Navy Yard Office Will Be Under New York Jurisdiction. A& post office at the Washington navy yard under the jurisdiction of the New York city postmaster Is the postal curiosity that come into being t0day. Mail for the yard will continue to be received by truck from the Wash. | ngton city post office, but a man will e deputized at the yard to handle the money order, registered letter and l mimflar posta?! business. This office, as post offices at sea, will be under the direction of the postmaster of New York, Open 9:15 AM. Close 6 PM. THE EVENING Woodward & Lothrop Spring in the Home Why not welcome the coming of Spring in the Home by the purchase of something new? In Furniture, Rugs, Draperies, China, Linens, Glassware---and all other accessories, out dis- plays offer the most practical and pleasing styles ---we invite your inspection---if you are plan- ning something new for your home this Spring. STAR. WASHINGTON, MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1923, Swinging Photo Frames Special, *1 Photographs that have been waiting for new frames need not go unframed any longer— with such a variety of attrac- tive swinging frames as you may choose from now—at this very special and low price. $1. patterns—three finishes—all good- in the regular photograph ax7 to 7x11. Picture Frame Seotion, Fifth foor Special Sale Grass Rugs Remarkably Low Priced $6.95 $5.75 $4.50 4.6x7.6, $3.25 3x6, $1.45 27x54, 95¢ 573 of these fine quality, high-grade Grass Rugs—so very low priced that the advantage of choosing now evident. 1 is indeed The designs and color combinations are unusu- ally attractive—Dblues, grays, greens, tans and browns— shades that make summer floors look so cool and attractive New patterns, new coloring New Rattania Fiber Rugs in these very popular rugs—Chinese, chintz, and plain center effects, with figured borders. These good-looking Kimlark Rugs, which stand the tes durability and practicality—are most popular summer floor cov- erings: 9x12, 8x10, 6x9, ion, Siaip foor $21.50 $18.75 $13 4.6x7.6, $6.75 3x6, $3.95 27x54, $2.75 Electric Home Necessities Manning & Bowman, 6-lb. Irons, special, S4.50. Manning & Bowman Aluminum Per- coiator, special, $6.75. Manning & Bowman Heating Pad, spe- cial, $6.75. Excelsior §6.45. Chafing Dish, nickel-plated, $15.50. Hot Water Kettles, spun copper, nickel- plated finish. $14.50, $15.50. Electric Coffee Percolators, $2250 and Turnover Toaster, special, Pot Shape Colonial Percolators, $15.50 to $19. Housewares Section. Fifth floor. Pot Shape Mission Style Percolators, $12.50, $14, $15.50. Electric Toasters, reversible, $8. Manning & Bowman Toaster, $8. Toaster, with toast rack, $7.25. Sunbeam Toaster Grill, $9.50. Universal 4-heat Round Grill—cooks above and below at same time. $12.50. Universal Waffle Irons, $1250, $16.50. Manning & Bowman Electric Table Stove, with utensils. $1250. Waffle Iron Attachment, $4. Armstrong Table Stoves, with utensils, $12.50. Sale Gas Ranges, ¥39.50 Actually Below Today’s Wholesale Cost And we believe it is the lowest price at which vou can buy a gas range of the qual- ity, construction and arrangement of this _aurel Cabinet Gas Range. Laurel Gas Ranges bake better—the dou ble lining of the oven retains the heat longer —causes the heat to be circulated freely— and attains a greater heat in a given time. The size, the height—the fact that it has no nickel trimmings to be kept polished—all these features add to its convenience in its use. Ask to hand oven only. Housewares Section, Fifth floor. see this gas range. Left- Vudor Porch Shades 9x12, $15.75 4.6x7.6, $6.75 7.6x10.6, $13.50 3x6, $3 6x9, $10.50 30x60, $2.50 Extra Large—9x15, $19.50 Rattania Runners, varied sizes, $4.50 to $9.50 Rattania Runners, by the yard, $1.15 yard INDIVIDUAL LAMPS A Reduction Sale Of One-of-a-Kind Lamps and Shades Metal Junior Lamp, black and silver, 2 lights. Re- duced to $35. Portable Lamp, Japanesc design. Reduced to $15. Portable, light rose background. Reduced to $20. Portable, green ground, Jap figures. Reduced to $15. Metal Portable, Jap bronze and green. Reduced to $16.50. Bronze Portable, Japanese design. Reduced to $15. Japanese Bronze Portable, 2 lights. Reduced to $16.50. Wicker Floor Lamp, ivory finish. Reduced to $17.50. Wicker Floor Lamp, brown finish. Reduced to $17.50. Wicker Table Lamp, brown finish, 2 lights. Re- duced to $15. Light Brown Wicker Table Lamp. $10. Wicker Desk Lamp, ivory finish. Reduced to $7.50. Vase Portables Japanese Woman, holding vase. Now $35. Japanese group of children, 2 lights. $40. Lamp—Japanese Girl, lavender and black. Re- duced to $25. Lamp—Japanese Man, yellow and black. Plain Blue Vase, 2 lights. Reduced to $25. Japanese Vase Lamp, yellow background. Reduced to $25. Silk Shades Hand-painted Taffeta Shade, sand with orchid color decoration, finished with fringe and skirt. Re- duced to $25. Oval Silk Shade, 26-inch, putty color. Now $52.50. Boudoir Shade, 16-inch, combination blue and sand. Reduced to $35. Hexagon Shade, 29 inch, combination putty and old blue; fringe. Reduced to $65. Also Parchment Candle and Electric Shades and Elec- tric Shields. Reduced in price. Lamp Section, Second floor. Reduced to Canary and black. Reduced to Now $25 10th, 11th F and G Sts. Furniture Appropriate Re-creates Homes for Spring \dding that touch of newness and freshness so in keeping with the new Season, is a particular pleasure when expressed in the selection of Furniture Suites or Separate Pieces. It is the selection of appropriate and correct furnishings that alone lends the right atmosphere to home rooms. We suggest: Tapestry Upholstered Living Room Suites Comifort, appearance and construction are represented in this handsome three-picce suite, upholstered in beautiful toned tapestry. $ Toose spring cushions and sofa with large, soft pillow arms, 75 Gracefully shaped wing chair. Suite Dining Room Suite of Combination Mahogany Distinctive and dignified with overlaid panels of contrasting shades and in very dull rubbed finish. 66-inch buffet, oblong $ extension tabl ully enclosed china cabinet, serving cabinet 75 and 6 chaits, Suite:...cevicueivoes ! Adam Type Bedroom Suite c. in either combination brown mahogany or combination American Walnut in dull rubbed finish. 48-inch dresser with large mirror, gentlemen’s chifforette, vanity with triplicate $ mirror and three-drawer side pedestals, and double bow-foot bed. Suite Also—Many Scparate Pieces of unusual and rich design which in themselves will give a note of newness and home appeal. Moderately priced. Furniture Seetion, Sixth floor. , . ) e D T This Reed Fiber S:xite, $56.50 suite which will establish an invitation to comfort and enjoyment for living room, sun parlor or veranda. Also the type of suite which appro- priately serves the small apartment. Made of Reed Fiber with seat and back upholstered in attractive and ar- tistic tapestry, The seat cushion rests on spring base construction. Chairs are large and roomy, with comfortable, wide arm rests. Shown in rich, dark brown finish. Suite consists of four-foot settee, chair and rocker, $56.50. With six-foot settee, $76.50. Separate Chairs or Rockers, Very Special, $15.75 Each I'his Reed Fiber Furniture, including the suite mentioned and many other suites of various types is made by special process which eliminates a greater proportion of sagging and gives added strength. Willow and Reed Furniture Sectiam, Fifth floor. The Only Shade Made With a Ventilator This ventilator allows the heated air to pass out freely from underneath the ceiling of the porch, while the remainder of the shade, being closely Colored Glass Console Sets woven, protects from the sun’s hot rays. Self-hanging—Beautiful colors Eight sizes, from 4 to 12 ft., with 7.6 drop, $3.90 to $14. Eight sizes, irom 4 to 12 ft., with 6-ft. drop. $3.60 to $12.75. Porch Shade Section, Fifth floor T R o - with Fruit---Special, $2.95 Never before has the console set of a large, lovely colored bowl and two candlesticks to match been so popular, and now we offer an added at- traction—nine pieces of arti- ficial fruit, natural and at- tractive in appearance. Choose the sets in blue, rose, vellow and orange. The value is unusual. 51-piece Decorated Haviland China Dinner Sets, $24.50 An exceptional value in Fine Dinnet Sets that will pay you to pur- chase now. There arc several charming patterns from which to choose—one a dainty floral design in_pink. Half-mat gold or stippled handles add much to the daintiness and attractiveness of these Haviland Dinner Sets. Colored Metal Waste Paper Baskets--Special, 45¢ These Metal Waste Paper Baskets should in- terest you, not only because t}\éf{ are .attrac~ tive, but because, being metal, they are easy to keep clean and bright. Choose from white, mahogany, green, gray, old rose, delft blue— colors for every room in the home. China, Glasswaré and Basket Section, Fifta fioor. Axtistic Metal Beds Continuous Round Post Metal Beds $17.50 Complete with Simmons’ high riser, band edge, rustless link fabric springs; ‘in brown mahogany or ivory finishes; twin or double sizes. Metal Beds, Without Springs $17.50 Designed to be used with various springs; in brown mahogany or ivory finishes; twin or double sizes. Wire Link Fabric Springs, $8. Woven Wire Springs, $12. Layer Cotton Felt Mattresses, 36- inch, $15; 39-inch, $16.50; 54-inch, $20. Bed Section, Sixth Soor. Flat Arch Design Metal Beds, $24 Attractive when used in twin sizes; in*American walnut, ivory or brown mahogany finishes, without springs; also in double size, in ivory or brown mahogany. Square Tube Design Metal Beds $23.75 Complete with Simmons’ Springs— in American walnut, brown ma- hogany or ivory finishes; twin or double sizes. Cotton Mattresses, 36-inch, $12. Cotton Mattresses, 54-in, $16.50. Clean Sanitary Feather Pillows, $1.75, $3, $3.75, $6.50, $8.50. All Geese Down Pillows, $7. Otder Your Slip-Covers Now Ii you arc planning to have covers for your furniture this spring—your order should -be_placed . so that they will be ready when you want them. You may select.the slip-covers from our direct importations of high-grade Belgian Linens: - Stripes in good colors, 90c yard. Sateen-finish Damasks, 55c yard. Cretonnes, 50c, 65c, 85¢c, $1 to $2.50 yard. Samples and’ estimates will be gladly given—if you will phone Main 5300. Upholatery Section, Fifth floor.