Evening Star Newspaper, May 23, 1923, Page 10

s TRADE COMMISSION. * STATUS DEPLORED General Counsel Would Change Law to Permit Aiding of Business. The Federal Trade Commission un- “is always adver- sary to s the American Wholesale Grocers' Assoclation, in #nnual convention here, was told to- @ay, by Edgar Watkins of Atlanta, fts general counsel. Mr. Watkins recommended legisla- tion to enable the commission “to put £ in association with business and less” by authorizing it to own initiative as to the articular trade practices cal codes. This, he id, =h be done before any omplaint was #filed against an individual for any practice not definitely and clearly prohibited” as a result of such gen- eral investigation. Backs Code of Ethles. o also advocated legislation spe- authorizing _trade associa- to announce, publish and he believed, they posse Joubt suggested, s particular | elt thit the commission n denoming it could mplaint would be file now, would have recourse to | ent law. he sald. he where business men H plaints 2 em. because the me cation of a com- plaint e. respondent. even quently he is adjudged the public being “prone to ¥ plained against as probably guil Favors Some Combines. He emphasized that he was not eriticizing the commission itself. but tte functions under the law rnnalh‘ tuting it. all of which he described tive.” sed the oplinion i o combine to: jod price-cutter from destroying his competitors and | but, because of a’ judicial in certain __limitin, anti-trust and othe such a combination would be “to cease and = uncertaint he declared, ents the self-determination of enterprises and leaves condli- unsafe for business. A large s does not nced to combine. | has power sufficlent to protect To deny the right of small s to make combination ef- y use of the primary law of self-defense is to e such busi- nesses unprotected.” ‘Trust Laws Futile. f the anti-trust he said, “is apparent from ual consideration of som of the outstanding injunction suits and dissolution orders, nonc of which | has “benefited the public so far as| the public could discern.” Transportation statutes also were criticized by Mr. Watkins, who de- clared, “any kind of a guarantee of as provided of 1920, was “fundamentally wrong. “When an agency of production has intelligently performed its service. and_thereby has earned more than a similar agency with less efficlency, there is no justification for an at- tempt to equalize the efficlent with| the ineflicient.” § | The statute authorizing suit by ship- | pers for loss and damages against the fnitial carrier on the ground that all the carriers party to a transportation movement were partners, Mr. Watkins argued, frequently works hardship on | business by forcing it tofgo far afeld in Its court action. Urging amendment of the law to permit sult agalnst any | of the carriers participating in a con- tract of transportation, he said this would be as fair to the carriers as the present provision and would enable the | shipper to bring suit against the road delivering the commodity involved in the dispute. H ended amendment of on a ide protection to shippers for losses aused by misquotation of a rate by & idment advocated would d the ti » correspond with the | arriers to flle suit for un- | is now limited to| red with a t 5 A t to Baltimore. Mr. ed more strict atten- | on the part of whole- rs and defended the service gro-{ h-and-carry SECRETARY NEW IN FILM SHOWING POSTAL WORK Postmaster General New will take one of the motion piet “Loyal Lives,” » figned to s ppstal service, now being filmed at Whitman Bennett in | The film is to be re- 5 through branches of raph Company. Postmaster General is to be ast including Bran- | “arr, Faire Binney, uster Collier and of the Post Office Depart- | operating In_the Alming of the story will go to Yonkers the lat- ter part of this week. The hero in the flm, it c 1l be repre- sentative of i in the postal servie L Souvenir Spoons You will want to take home one or more Souvenir Spoone as re- memberances of your stay in the National Capital. Perhaps you have friends back home to whom you would like to make a present. You will find that we have the most complete znd comprehensive as- sortment of fine Souvenir Spoons in_the city. Of course, they are all sterling silver and beau- tifully designed —just what you are looking for. 75c and Up. The National Remembrance Shop (Mr. Foster's Shop) door 14th St. 530" Also 1329 Pa. Ave. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, Woodward & Lothrop Open 9:15 AM. 10th, 11th, F and G Streets. Pung Chow At the Low Price of $3 These “educator” sets are nice- ly finished; they consist of 144 hardwood tiles, a set of count- ers, 1 pair of dice, four score cards and an instruction book. An experienced instructor is here to teach you the game. Stationery Section, First floor. Fine Engraving Wedding invitations and announce- ments and at-home cards correctly engraved, with the traditions of the past and the characteristics of today combined in a distinctive manner. Although styles in engraving change but slowly with the passing of time. still they do change, and you may be certain that work of this character executed by our own shop here in the store will express the latest correct thought. Specimens submitted and estimates made gladly upon request. Engraviog Section, ¥irst fioor. That Prized Diploma Whether it is the first from High School, or the College sheepskin, may best be kept for years to come, if neat- ly framed. One may choose here from a wide variety of appropriate framings —and the work will be done to your satisfaction in our modern shop. Picture Frame Section, Fifta foor. Our Hair-Dressing Section Really Gives Service —in every phase of its activities, in- cluding— Shampooing, Marcel Waving, Water Waving, Permanent Waving, Scalp Treatments, Bobbing, and Coiffures. Call Main 5300, Hair Dressing Bection, Second flour. TWINIREE SHOE HANGER Hang Up Your Shoes No Need to Keep Them on the Floor The Twintree Shoe Hanger provides a place for every shoe. It keeps shoes in pairs off the floor, hanging up on a rod on the inside of the wardrobe door in easy reach. It restores shoes to their original shape by the new principle of exerting spring pressure from arch to toe. Fits all sizes of high or low shoes. For Women—Set of Four, $1.50 Natural finish tips, silver luster wire, rod and screws, in box. For four pairs of shoes. For Men—Set of Three, $1.50 Larger, natural finish tips, heavier silver luster wire, rod and screws; for three pairs of. shees. i Notion Section, First foor. ¢ kil < 0N Women’s Smart Jacquettes Greatly Reduced, $12.50, $19.50, $29.50 Jacquettes, those most popular and fashionable little short coats introduced this season, offer any number of refreshing costume changes, with an extra skirt—many of our smartest jacquettes are included at these low prices—jacquettes of Rodier’s fabrics, shaggy camel-cloth, cricket cloth and tapes- try—tie-at-the-side and straight models—in a wide variety of smart shades. Women's Coat Section, Third floor. French Ratine, Special, *1 yard In Smart Overplaid Designs Ungquestionably, French ratine is loose, open effect, in white—while one of the most popular fabrics of the overplaid designs are in combi- the season—and these handsome nations of black and tan, green and overplaids on white background black, orchid and black, gray or will make the smartest of sports blue and black; and at this price, clothes—the weave is a lovely, it is about Y3 less than usual. Cotton Dress Goods Section, Second fioor. Jewelled Combs % Price 5250, $3.75, $5.50 to $17 Only once in a long time can we offer such remarkable values as these—there are many different styles and shapes, in- cluding the fashionable fan effects—in both imitation crystal and shell, beauti- fully designed and set with sapphire, emerald, amethyst, ruby and topaz color stones—also handsome combs with jet and whitestone settings, and exquisite two-tone color effects. For a gift, or for one’s self—it is a sell- ing that many, many women will take advantage of. Hair Oroament Section, First floor. Another Special Selling Philippine Gowns and Chemise Unusually Low Priced, $1.95 When you can buy this lovely Gowns and Chemise, both are handmade underwear at such fashioned of fine quality nain- an_extremely low price as ook and daintily embroid- $1.95—it pays to buy a whole ered and scalloped by hand. summer’s supply — for not 5 only is it cool i‘;d sheer, but it Several styles from which to launders beautifully. choose. Silk Lingerie Section, Third floor. Your Name. 500 Rainy Day on Your Clothes Umbrellas Assures their safe return, especially on vacations, when they must go to d strange laundresses. Cash’s Woven $ I an $2 Name Tapes, with your full name on them—12 dozen, $3; 6 dozen, $2. qu both men and women are these rainy-day umbrellas, at these low prices; of black, tape-edge, gloria cloth, with wood handles; P. W. and COVCX' YO‘U!‘ Mattrcsses opera shape for the men; women’s With these sanitary muslin covers; styles finished with silk cord or wrist they’re washable, they’ll keep: your ring. mattresses fresh and clean; in double, Men’s Gloria Cloth Umbrellas, with three-quarter, single or twin bed sizes, P. W. or Opera shape Wood Handles, $2.75 each. $2.50. . 4 Frock covers, keep your dainty frocks Women's Gloria Cloth Umbrellas, . i with bakalite trimmed, wood handles, irfon‘:‘uss‘l)ilxll as"ld dust—of cretonne, $1.45; with wrist rings, leather strap or - e thongs, $2.85. Notlon Section, First floor. Umbrella Section, First fioor. Rattania Fiber Rugs The Popular Summer Rugs at Popular Prices Clever new designs and artistic color combinations, in new browns and tans, dark and light grays, blues and greens; with plain bor- ders and stenciled effects, also stenciled borders with two-toned centers, at very moderate prices. z 9xI2 .........$1575 7.6x106 .......$13.50 6x12 . .$14.75 6x9... 4.6x76 ........ $6.75 3x:6.... 30x60 Hall Runners Rattania Carpet 27-inx9, 12 and 15 ft. 27-inch, $1.15 yd. 36-in.x9, 12 and 15 ft. 24-inch, $1.10 yd. : Ho!'and Braided Rush Rugs A complete assortment, all sizes and designs, oblong and oval shapes, from 3xé-it. size, $5.50, to 9x12-ft, size, $36.50. Rug Section, Sixth floor. % . ~ Close 6 P.M. - Summertime Frocks for Women,?10 to $35 You'll be wanting something sheer, cool and charming whether you are summering at home or away—and you will find the very frocks in this delightful collection. Take, for instance, these two sketched —a beautiful handmade French voile frock, in maize color, with em- broidered dots and hand-drawn’ work, $25; and a frock of pink of the fashionable Rodier’s fabric, with crisp collar and cuffs and vest of white, $19.50. There are many others, too—fashioned on straight lines, with ingenious trimming touches—in cool green, blue, brilliant apricot, rose-pink and orchid, as well as the popular navy or black and white combinations. Women's Dress Section, Third floor. Much Embroidery and Lace Trimming Seen Many of the most delightful of summer- time frocks owe much of their smartness to their trimmings of embroidery or lace. The New All-over Embroidery, in the charming eyelet design, may be had in white or deep ecru—and it proves quite delightful as collar, cuffs and vestee for linen or gingham frocks— $1.50, $2 to $3 yard Imitation Venise Laces, are shown in exquisite patterns—and are loveliest when used on sheer frocks of voile or organdie—in collar and Bertha widths— 65¢c to $2.75 Yard Lace Sectlon, First Soor. Cream Woolens Are being worn by the most smartly- dressed women at fashionable resorts— among them, you'll find these smart for sports clothes— Cream Homespun, $4 Cream Basket-weave, $4 and $4.50 Cream Eponge, $4 and $4.50 Cream Plaid-Eponge, $5 Cream Krossheen, $4 Cream Flannel, $4 Cream Wool Jersey, $2.25 Cream Hopsacking, $4.50— overplaid in black All of them 54 inches wide. ool Dress Goods Section, Second floor. Commencement Frocks These most charming frocks have been created for girl graduates—frocks of filmy georgette and chiffon in delicate pink, yellow, turquoise, nile green, or- chid, and, of course, white; frocks ex- quisitely simple or ornamented with rows and rows of lace, tucks, ribbons, embroidery, and many have girdles of vide ribbon or pastel-colored flowers. Misses’ Frocks, $29.50 to $49.50 Juniors’ Frocks, $25 to $45 Misses® and Jualors’ Sections, Fourth floor. Handmade Blouses from Czecho-Slovakia Of Voile, Embroidered in Vivid Colors $2.95 to $6.75 Fashion’s call to color is universal and the pic- turesque peasant costumes of a far-away people become a smart vogue in these blouses of sheer voile; vivid with colored stitchery, quaint in fashion, charming in design, with just a bit of a foreign air that is extremely smart. Both tuck-ins and overblouses, in white and soft shades, embroidered in contrasting colors— two attractive styles sketched—a tan overblouse, $6.75; a white tuck-in, $3.95. Blouse Section, Third foor. Traveling Bags and Suit Cases Exceptional Values Genuine Cowhide Traveling.Bag, $8.50. Five-piece style; double stitched end seams; sewed-on corners, inside lock and claw catches; leather lined; in tan only. Your choice of the 16, 17 or 18 inch sizes, every one an exceptional value at $8.50. Traveling Goods Section, First fioor. Genuine Tan Cowhide Suit Case, $10. 1%4-inch straps. all-around case; strong lock, two catches ; sewed-on handle loops; hand-riveted; hinges also hand-riveted; neat cloth lining; shirt fold with two straps and straps in body of case. Choice of 24 or 26 inch sizes, $10.