Evening Star Newspaper, May 21, 1923, Page 27

SEE ARGENTINE LAW | PERIL TO PACKERS American and British Operators Protest Pending- Bill as Ruin to Country’s Meat Industry. Br the Associated Prexs BUENOS AIRES, May 21.—Seven American and British meat packing companies have memorialized the senate, declaring that enactment of the government's bill to control Ar- gentine meat is likely to ruin the meat industry in Argentina. The con- trol bill already has passed the chamber of deputies, The memorial declares that the gov- ernment has overlooked many eco- nomic and commercial factors which, if enacted into law, could destroy the foundation of the meat industry. It is held that the provisions of the bill giving the government access to the commercial secrets of companies would be unfair, partcularly as the government purposes to establish its own meat-packing plant. _— SOVIET CAPTIVES RETURN | British Trawler's Crew Suffered Hunger in Russia. NEW CASTLE, England, May 21.— The captain and crew of the British trawler James Johnson, which was captured by the soviets, arrived here yesterday. 'The captain said the Rus- sians had imprisoned him aboard his ship. for one month. Food was scarce and the men were unable to eat the horseflesh offered to them. THE EVENING STAR., WASHINGTON, D.- C.. MONDAY, MAY 21, Woodward & Lotheop Getting the Home Ready for Convention Guests ‘The Shriners are coming—it will be a gala occasion for Washington. 1f you are going FIVE CHILDREN DROWNED IN WELL AT THEIR HOME Cover on Which They Were Stand- ing Tilts and le?gas Them Into Water. DRUMMONDVILLE, Quebec, May 21. —Five children of St. Nicephore, a small parish three miles from here, were drowned in a well yesterday when a cover on which they were standing tilted and plunged them into the water. The accident occutred a short dis- tance from the home of Thome Houle, their father. The children ranged in age from two to six years. —_————— It is estimated that nearly 70,000,000 wild animals are killed yearly for their fur. ANGIER B. DUKE INJURED IN FALL BETWEEN CARS Capitalist’s Shoulder Broken at Cincinnati Returning From Kentucky Derby. CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 21.—Angier B. Duke, New York capitalist, is in a hospital ‘here suffering from a broken shoulder and minor bruises about the face and body, which were sustained when he 18 sald to have fallen between two private cars, as the train to which they were attached pulled into a Cin- cinnati terminal vesterday. Hospital attendants said that Mr. Duke was resting easy and that he ex- pected to return to New York within a few days. Worthington Davis of New York, who. accompanied Mr. Duke, said they were returning to New York after witnessing the Kentucky Derby at Louisville Sat- urday. Woodward & Lotheop DOWN STAIRS STORE Sale of Samples--Glove Silk Underwear Remarkable Values $ 1.95 Vests and Bloomers—300 in all—and of the quality that makes up the very good grades of Glove Silk Underwear. Both samples and discontinued lines of these higher grades. color but the new orchid, tan, mode and black glove silk wear. woman who appreciates the economy of this lovely lingerie. DOWN STAIRS STORE Capes,’14 Now you may select a lovely soft pile fabric or smart Poiret Twill Cape at a price you'll consider extremely low when you see the quality of these. And they are all Full Silk Lined The Poiret Twill Capes are in fashionable light tans, light grays or navy—the pile fabric models in navy or black. Silk Capes, $20 Canton or heavy crepe de chine capes, full crepe lined. A num- ber with summer fur collars. DOWN STAIRS STORE In the popular ors: Sand Tans most col- i Grays Jade Blues N Jacquettes and Golf Coat Styles Three of the many styles are pictured. Included are the favored combinations of check front with plain colored back. Sleeveless or with sleeves. Fine soft yarns. DOWN STAIRS STORE Knife Pleated Skirts Silk or $7.50 Wool Crepe To say these are of crepe de chine or non-crushable wool crepe and are to be had at $7.50 explains their value. All are finely knife- pleated and in Tan—Gray—White These are the very pleated skirts that are being most fashionably worn for both sports or afternoon occasions. DOWN STAIRS STORE Men’s Shirts, $1.75 Samples and seconds _of higher grades, including silk stripe madras. Russian cords, woven madras and pongee. Some with collars attached. All special values. Sizes 14 to 18, Silk Ties, 50c N uew_shipment of 200 silk tics. Bright colors; variety of patterns. Men’s Pajamas, $1.45 An overdue shipment of fine pajamas, silk frog fastenings and in shades of white, tan, blue, pink and striped effects. Sizes A to C. Men’s Socks, 50c 300 pairs silk-plated socks, in shades of black, gray, cor- dovan and navy. Sizes 9% to 113 DOWN STAIRS STORE Shades of Fawn, Light Tans, Browns, Gun Metal, Black. .Sizes 8Y;, to 10 Sports Hats, $6 Clever crepe de chine mod- els with wool or grass em- broideries. Also larger types of Milan straws. Lbvely dress hats at the same price. Summer Hats, $5 White Milan straws. with soit ostrich trimmings: Swiss hair braid hats, beau- tifully trimmed: crepe de chine hats in lovely shades: Leghorn garden hats with newest flower trimmings. Leghorn Hats, $3.95 Sports shapes, with roll brims or turn-down brims, trimly and smartly adorned in new ways. Girdles, $1.88 Girdles of fine mercerized pink broche, with sections of elastic and elastic waistline. With 4 supporters and hooks below the front clasp. Sizes 24 to 32. Silk Underthings, $2.95 Chemise, step-ins and bloom- ers oi radium, crepe de chime~ or pongee Not only in flesh Wonderful opportunity for the Costume Slips, $1.95 Of high luster sateen, in tan, gray, white, navy or black. Two. styles. Gowns, $1.95 Philippine or fine crepe wns, the latter with new Jenny neck. Jewelry, 25¢ On Sale Tomorrow New necklaces, ear- rings, bracelets and bar pins. Manufac- turer’s samples. Silk Umbrellas, $3.45 Women's styles. black. Sample Handbags, 95¢ A maker's close-out of good styles. Many shapes and colors. Girls’ Frocks, $1.95 New voiles in plain colors or flowered or figured patterns. Lavender, yellow, blue, green, pink or cherry. Colors or DOWN STAIRS STORE Sale Bedwear and Towels Sheets, $1.25 Good heavy quality, bleached seamless sheets. Size 72x90 inches, $L25. Size 81x90 inches. $1.50. Pillowcases, 35¢c ea. Hemmed pillowcases. ot bleached muslin—fine quality. Size 45x36 in. Towels, 20c Large size absorbent towels of best quality ab- sorbent toweling. 18x36 in. $2.25 dozen. Bedspreads, $1.95 Closely woven crocheted bedspreads. in neat pat- terns. Three-quarter bed size. Ripplette Bedspreads Size 63x90 in., $2. Size 72x90 in., §2.25. Size 81x90 in. $2.50. Turkish Towels, 35¢ Double thread. heavy quality, all white towels. Very special. DOWN STAIRS STORE Apron Frocks, $1.65 Of voile or dotted Swiss. with organdie trimming. Large hems. Exceptional. Aprons, 85¢ A new shipment of 200 bun- galow aprons. Five styles— all full cut. Gowns, Chemise, $1 Willow Loom or dainty Voile Gowns, shadow batiste or cross-bar Chemise. DOWN STAIRS £TORE / Boys’ Suits, $1.95 Dress-up Wash - Suits, in sailor or button-on styles. Plain colors with contrast- ing colored collars. 3 suits for $5. Boys’ Blouses, 58c Striped or _check percale blouses, in sizes 7 to 15 years. Clildren’s Drawers, 25¢ Trimmed with embroidery. Sizes 4 to 12 years. DOWN STAIRS STORE Important Sale Women’s Pumps and Oxford - $2.95 pr. A big selling event of 675 pairs, bought from high-grade makers, but in bro- ken size range, which is. the only reason_for the very low price. Patent Leather Pumps, Brown Leather Pumps, White Calf Sandals, Brown or Black Oxfords, Patent Leather Oxfords, ‘White Sports Oxfords. DOWN STAIRS STORE DOWN STAIRS STORE Chiffon S'ilk4Sto ckings, 5135 pr. Another New Shipment of Our Exclusive Seconds of $3 Grades Full-Fashioned Sheer and with that well wearing quality of the $3 grades—and you can scarcely notice the slight irregularities. to have guests you should get your home in readiness now. need—moderately priced. 300 Pairs “NASHUA” Blankets $2.75 and $3 pair It will be but a short few days-when Washington will be entertaining thousands of visitors, and the buying of extra bedding will be a necessity. Why not take advantage of this offering of blankets. In tan and gray; Nashua Blankets are made of cotton of exceptional quality. The price is very much under today's market. Blanket Section, Second floor. Dimity Ripplette Spreads, $1.65 All white, for cot beds; size 54x90 Bed Sheets of Good Quality $1.70 81x90 $1.50 63x90 Made without dressing; will launder well. Pillowcases, 45¢ Of same quality as the sheets; size 43x36 in. Bedwear Section, Necond fioor. \/\ Simmons Mattresses, Double Size, $20 Twin Size, $16.50 Built of thick layers of high-grade cotton felt; covered with neat woven tan striped ticking; finished with roll edge ; diamond tufted. Feather Pillows, $1.75 Clean, sanitary ; strong woven blue and white striped tick. 19x27 inches. - Furniture and Bed Sections, Sixth floor. Special -Sale—Greatly Underpriced Hand-Blocked Printed Drapery and Upholstery Linens Genuine Irish Linens of strong. durable quality in attractive designs and colorings, priced unusually low, as we purchased them at a great to secure linens for draperies, cushions and upholstery. A Large Selection in the 50 inch, or double width, $2.95 Yard. And in the 32 inch, or single width, at 95c and $1.50 Yard. concession. An unusual opportuni slip covers, bed covers. couch covers. pillows, Drapery Section, Fifth floor Metal Window Screens Height Extend To 18 inches 33 inches 24 inches 33 inches 24 inches 37 inches 30 inches 37 inches 30 inches 43 inches 32 inches 43 inches Window Screen Section, Fifth floor. Price 65c 75¢ 85¢c 95¢c $1.15 $1.25 once. Four sizes, windows— Porches Witfi Vudor Shades Are Noted for Coolness And the woven-in ventilator at the top of Vudor Shades, which makes porches so much’ cooler, is only one of the exclusive features. In addition, there are the double-woven cords at ends, adding double strength and permitting shades to be cut to fit any opening; the self-hanging de- vice; the plain seine twine, with no dye to rot it out; the slats that are stained before the shade is made. All these things assure you of receiving longer service from Vudor Shades. Have gour porch equipped now—before the Shriners arrive. 4 ft. wide by 7 ft. 6 in. drop, $3.90 . 5 ft. wide by 7 ft. 6 in. drop, $5.50 6 ft. wide by 7 ft. 6 in. drop, $6.50 7 ft. wide by 7 ft. 6 in. drop, $7.75 And 12 other sizes at proportionate prices Vudor Shade Séctisn, Pifth fioor. Artigtic Met~al Beds Self-Adjusting Window Screens Just place them in the open space and close the window; they fit at to We have the things you Pure Linen-Weft Towels, 25¢ Towels of good quality, extra good value at this price. Turkish Towels, 6 for $4 A new shipment of just 100 dozen towels of a quality that usually sells much higher. Turkish Bath Mats, $1 For the bathroom floor: all white; or two tone, with wide pink or blue borders. Towel Section, Second floor Scalloped Linen for the Table In’sets or single pieces, so that you may select as few or as many pieces as required. Prettily scalloped; embroid- ered in white or blue. 12x18.. 35¢ 18x27 .. 75¢ 18x36.. 18x45 . $1.25 n. square..... $1:50 85¢ $1 24-in. square.... 54-in. square.. ... 13-Piece Luncheon Sets, $2 Includes 24-inch centerpiece, 6 plate and 6 tumbler doilies. Linen Section, Second fioor. of Simmons Make Wood or lvory Finishes Simmons beds are “built for sleep.” gant in design, noiseless, comfortable. structed and moderately priced. Brown Mahogany or Rich Ivory $17.50 A Simmons bed of neat, plain pattern, appropriate for general use: complete with Simmons band edge link spring. Twin or double sizes. Other Simmons Beds, $12 to $50 Ideal Coil Springs, $19 baked-on gray enamel; Composed, in the double finely tempered., upright In sanitary, smooth, double or twin size. size, of 120 ‘deep, springs, which pro- vide a sleeping sur- face that adjusts it- seli to the body, al- lowing complete re- laxation. 44-Piece Decorated English Dinner Set = 3.5 For a set of this design and quality the price is exceptionally low. Attractive horder pattern You may also obtain separate picces at proportionately low prices. Glass Tumblers 60c Dozen But only 200 dozen at this low price. Three styles of glass—plain, optic and Colonial: clear, well finished, regulation size. fit average size $1.55 to $1.85 Imported China . Cups and Saucers 35¢ for Cup and Saucer $4 Dozen A splendid value in imported china, dec- orated with gold band; popular wide shape. China and Glass Sections, Stoop Seats, 20c For the Porch Imported straw seats for porches, canoes, camps; durable, well made, regular size. Fifth floor. Bauketware Section, Fifth fioor.