Evening Star Newspaper, June 13, 1923, Page 23

SUIRES FEDERAL MAL DWNERSHP A; P. Thom, in Transportation *Plea, Condemns States’ . Traffic Control. ST D the Associated Press. SATLANTA, Ga. June 13.—An ap- Deal for the protection of the trans- pertation interests of the country against threats of government own- ership, as well as against granting to the several states power to dis- criminate in favor of their own traf- fi¢ against interstate commerce, was made by Alfred P. Thom, vice pre! dent and general counsel of the Na- tional Association of Rallwa ecu- 1ives, speaking before the convention of the National Association of Credit Men. “Other notable speakers before {he credit men, who opened their twenty- efghth annual convention here today, included Gov. John M. Parker of Louisiana_and former Senator Hoke Stith of Georgia “Today's program will be devoted largely to the subject of banking and bank credits. with J. Il. Puelicher of Milwaukee, president of the American Bankers' Assoclation, naking the principal address. Mr. Puelicher also fyj, w d. the Robert Morris Asso- a group of bankers and bank s men afliliated with the credit nien, in the afternoon. Group meet- ings of credit men aiso will be held i the afternoon. - Corner Stone of Credit. “The institution of private proper- ty is the corner stone c¢f cr ir. Thom declared in his address, point- iflg out that axiomatic as the propo- sidion was. here has been no time history of the country when fassed, have been so constant and in- sistent *The speaker declared the two prin- cipa! forms of cat time to b e Droposal of governmen ownership and the cdntis ory processes by which it is ta be brought about: and, second, the proposal to vest in the several states the power to discriminate unjustly szainst trafic other than that which Within its own borders. conferring the power states to abolish free |- trade among them and on the more powerful states, the power by dis- eriminatory and burdensome terms. raflic of other states from their markets.” Both Held to He Disastrous. : to the industry e and leave the of our land or the péople themselves unscathed. There can be no such thing as credit. business, or €CONoN solation of a single essential ifdustry. “The ten billions of dollars of values which it is proposed to take away from tlie railroads are somewhere in the ciedit system of our country. Directly ox indirectly, this vast sum is repre- sented in the ts of the insurance cOmpanies, of savings banks, of busi- nees institutions of all kinds, and of & -great multitude of individuals, +It would be wise for the credit men, a# well as for all interested in the finan- | cial stability of our affairs, to pause and consider what the consequences would be of th ess of this vast scheme of confiscation. 1In its direful influences it. would enter every business enterprise and every home. Then the distress of the agricultural and of other industry would be undeniable, for all would be dealive in a stricken and prostrate market.” DECLARES INDIRECT AID : TO FATAL SCHOOL FIRE | Statement That Former Superin- irecently was passed, in that it would DRY REPEALBIL HLLED N LIS State Senate Votes 32 to 13.] House Restores Another Measure. Br the Associated Press. SPRINGFIELD, Tu, senate by a vote of 32 to 13 yesterday killed the Marks' bill to repeal the state | prohibition enforcement act. At the | same time in the other house, by a vote of 78 to 70, the O'Gradyegrepeal bill ‘ taken off the table and restored to the calendar on order of second reading. The author of the house measure, Representative O'Grady, democrat, of | Chie: announced he will press for a roll on the bill probably tomorrow. The measure is described as less dras- ! tic than the New York repeal bill, which | June 13.—The ] E z bmit the idea to a referendum. Mark biill was without that feature. An Saloon League officials were ob- served in the gallery as the house sus- pended its rules to send the repealer to second reading without reference to committee. i Long debates featured the action in both brauches of the legislature. Council Indorses Smith. RIA, TIl, June 13.—Two resolu- the enforcement for that state. | The first resolution, adopted by a vote of 11 to 4, indorsed the “firm and Amer i tand of Smith, and the see ond, an_“appreciation” of the stand Gov. Smith_has_taken, adopted by a vote of 12 to 3. o A recent ruling by the gereral allows women of Washington to wear I BATTERIES SERVICE STATION OOK for this sign. Wherever vou sec it you can get a new Exide for yeur car, or compe- tent repair work on any make of battery. There is an Exide Service Station near vou. The Electric Storage Battery Co. Philadelphia i Washington Branch, 1823-33 L St., N.W. tendent in South Carolina Failed | to Co-Operate in Safety Program. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, June 13.—Charges that . & former state superintendent of ed- ucation in South Carolina had re- fused to co-operate in a fire-preven- tion campaign and thus contributed indirectly to the recent_disastrous school fire at Cleveland, S, C.. were made by T. Alfred Fleming, chairman of the committee on fire brevention week of the National Fire Protection Association, in an address before the committee, J. H. Hope tendent. M operated v the present superin- “leming said, had co- n efforts to rid the p schools. :umbent, whose name id he could not re- | member, fires occurred in schools,” he said g CIRCULATE FAKE MONEY. { 2 i Counterfeiters of 1,000 Franc and £5 Notes Convicted. 1 PARIS, June 12.—Three interna-| tional counterfeiters, David Abraham lewkowitz, Emile Weyermann and Joseph Aldenoff, were convicted to- day of counterfeiting French 1,000 franc notes and British 5 notes and circulating them in Brazil and Vari- ous parts of Europe. They are said to h&ve obtained millions” of dollars through the fraud South wkowitz was sentenced to lifei fmprisonment at hard ermann and Aldenoff ygars' risonment turned state’s evidenc, testimony obtained f complices who were tfled in Germany or and Wey- h to twelve Weyermann m thirty ac- arrested and 0ok “the attitude that “no | Carolina | E economical tire for the rear wheels of the 3 to 7}z ton truck doing heavy work. U. S. Mono-Twin ml the road at the center e tire where the edges of the air-bells and faces of the cross-bars bite into treacheroussurfaces—sure- footed, massive, dependable. There is a U. S. Tire exactly fitted to every trucking condi- tion. Wé can supply you. Call up . United StatesTruck Tires are Good Tires Witt-Will Co., 52 N St. N. Harry Winingder, G 07 8th St. S. and supported | ks Charles F. Miller Co., B "HEADS SPANISH CHAMBER. AADRID, June 13.—The chamber of deputies by a_vot 289 out of 281 has elected Melquiades Alvarez, president of the chamber. The re- pdblicans and socialists abstained tépm voting. All the regionalists were absent. Alvarez is leader of the | i 1 reformist party. SAVED FROM BRIGANDS. LONDON, June 13.—It was official- 1y announced that Sir Herbert Sam- wel,” British high commissioner in Palestine, whose guards were yester- dwy reported attucked by brigands near Mutallah, is safe and well and i proceeding with his party to Halfa. 3 — An inventor in San Francisco has aésigned a fly trap to be mounted on & garbage can. . It vour complexion is suffer- ing from exposure to the haot sun, you will thoroughly enjoy _the use of Barnard’s -Complexion Cream It is wonderful in its action upon freckles and other blem- .ishes of the skin—as well as .sunburn and tan, and that red. -oily skin. Pleasant to use—and tisfying In the results you will obtain. Used in _conjunction ~with Barnard’s Clearo Complexion Soap, the action is still better. For Sale at All Peoples and Other Good Drug Stores “The Barnard Company “Snake’s Hips” is a fox-trot that trots out every trick in the jazz musician’s bag when The Grorgians get under way in this Columbia Record. “Farewell Blues” i a companion record that makes the sky the limit in fox-trotology. | At Columbia Dealers A-3864 condition, “Beauty ! '\~ Is but skin geep” 7 yet pends on a e complexion, £ | from wrinkles hollow cheeks. Healthalways range- knesses which make ble, Get it at the 0c to Dr. Ple: Buffale, N. Y. THE EVENING STAR, 1,000 yds. Tissue Ginghams 50c yd. ‘A New Low Price These delightful tissue ginghams are fashioning many smart little frocks, and there’s a great va- riety of pretty patterns and col- ors from which to choose at this low price—50c yard. Hemstitched Tissue, 58c yard. An- other smart summertime fabric. with a hemstitched check—in a variety of delightful colors—tangerine, yellow, pink, rose, orchid, green, blue and brown. Cotton Dress Goods Section, Second floor. The Conveniehce of an Appointment —assures one of service without delay in our Hair Dressing Sec- tion. Here every phase of per- sonal service is under the direc- tion of a skilled operator, and cne is assured of the materials used in cach process, for every tonic. lotion, cream and astringent is made especially for us—meet’ our specifications as to quali and purity. Call Main 5300: Hair Dressing Section, Second floor. Flags—For Flag Day 4x6 Standard Wool Bunting Flag. $425; other Wool Bunting Flags, $1.78 to $8; Cotton Flags, Sc up; Si Flags, 15c up. 1/ ARNOLD " GLOVE S and Pumps —combine smartness with com- fort: and whether you prefer a smart oxford or a strapped pump, you will find an Arnold Glove- Grip anodel to fit you; try on a pair and feel the difference. Arnold Glove-Grip white footwear is made of fine white reignskin. - White Oxfords, $8 White Pumps, $9 Women's Shoe Section, Third floor. De Luxe and Rattania Rugs In all sizes There’s a size and good-looking pattern for every room in your summer home. De Luxe Rugs 8x10 ... 6x9 .. 4.6x7.6 Saey 4 .$4.50 ieiiiiiie3R0 Rattania Rugs ....81575 7.6x10.6 . 6x9 . 4x7 3x6 . <issie 30x60 ..... 18x36 ...... Rug Section, Sixth floor. The Perfect Picnic Basket —is this well-made refrigerator basket, with a metal lining, with separate compartments for ice and food. Good things from your own kitchen may be kept pure and fresh, and it is a convenient basket to carry; two sizes. $6.50 and $10 Basket Section, Fifth floor. ~ WASH.INGTON, D. C, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 1923. Woodward X Lothrop Open 9115 A, M. Frocks of Georgette Are The Vogue for Women $39.50 They are the vogue at every place and hour where smart women gather, in town, at summer homes, at tea, at dinner; the frock sketched is typical; a frock which smartly combines pleats and beads two of Fashion's favorites for frocks; in gray, $39.50. Others feature the summery wing sleeve, much beading, pleats and panels. White, black, havy blue, cocoa and gray—the best shades. Sizes 36 to 44. Women's Dreas Scction, Third foor. Knitted Sportswear The vogue for smart women England and France turn to knitwear as soon as the season turns to the country; and now the smart American woman considers knitted sportswear indispensable to her out-of-doors wardrobe. In the new Sportswear Section. . $29.50 Two-Yiece monogram frocks, slip-over, surplice and sleeveless two-piece suits, of fiber and mo- hair, in smart summery shades. $49.50 Sleeveless frocks of lustrous fiber—Alpinknit irocks from Switzerland; smart two-piece wool suits; frocks with gay border designs. $65 : Clever silk and fiber dresses, and smart crea- tions in all wool. $89.50 Three-piece suits, frocks with separate jacket or cape; frappe knitted fiber dresses, with de- signs in self-color tones; others with batik- colored designs. Kaitted Sportswear Section, Third foor. Special Purchase Dix-Make Daytime Dresses Remarkable Values--$3.95, $5.45, $7.45 You will agree, too, that they are remarkable values when you see them— dresses of becoming tissue ginghams, dotted and checked voiles, gingham checks and novelty striped voiles and lawns; models with side panels, sashes, novelty pockets and almost every type of neckline; some with crisp organdie trimmings; and you may choose from the dainty light shades, as well as the more serviceable dark colors for everyday wear. " House Dress Section, Third Soor. izes 36 to 46. New York—WASHINGTON—Paris Close 6 P, M. Crepe Georgette Frocks for Misses, $39.50 By Ew&rong&g The crepe georgette frock returns to fashion with the endorsement of Paris. One wears it on many occasions—tea, afternoon bridge. dinner. in town and out—pleated, flounced, beaded; as diverse in styles as the occasions at which it wiil appear. A\ charming frock is this sketched in French blue, both pleated and tiered as to skirt; others in cocoa. gray, beige, French blue and navy blue. Sizes 14, 16, 18. Misses’ Section, Fourth floor. Bathing Suits, %5 Three Smart Styles ‘Whether you go in for the real sport of swim- ming—or just “go in"—you may choose a smart bathing suit here at this low price. For Real Swimming Annette Kellermann Two-in-one Wool Suits, $5, in many different color combinations. California Wool Swimming Suits, $5, in va- ried shades with colored stripes. Sateen Bathing Suits, $5, in black, scalloped, straight, plain or trimmed with a bit of con- trasting color. Cotton Tights, $1.75 Wool Tights, $1.95 to $5 Annette Kellermann Wool Tights $2.95 and $3.95 Bathing Sult Sectiop, Third floor. Smart Walking Oxfords from Laird Schober & Co. These smart walking oxfords bear all the distin- guished characteristics of Laird Schober & Co. foot- wear; smart style, superior materials, exceptional workmanship—fit and serviceability. : Sketched—a smart oxford, in tan or black calfskin, and black kidskin, with straight, punched tip, Goodyear welt soles and Cuban heels, $12.50; an- other walking oxford, in tan or dark brown calf- skinf‘ with punched, straight tip, $12.50. 5 Dark Brown Kidskin Oxfords, with punched imi- tation tip, Cuban heel and welt sole, $15 pair. Women's Shos Section, Third foor. SPECIAL Silk Ratine $2.25 yard This most popular fabric for sports clothes — the vogue in Paris — the vogue here—and now at this exceptionally price—$2.25 yard. You may choose from the smartest shades— White Blue Orchid Tan Rose Orange Green All-Silk Eponge 50c yard Especially smart for sports clothes is this all-silk eponge, which comes in a great variety of colors; pink, lark, tile, maize, bobolink, oakwood. scarab, straw- berry, titian, tangerine, biue and white. low Silk Section, Second floor Boys’ Flapper Suits ‘Special, $1.75 There’s nothing to. equal thess flapper suits for small boys. 3 to 10 years. They're wcll made of good quality, unbleached jean that will wash; they're cool for summer, and good enough for all- day wear. Get him cnough for all summer while this value lasts. Doys' Section, Fourth fioor. Universal Electric - Wedding Gifts Grecian Pattern Coffee Set. $45.75, includes tray, urn, creamer and sugar. The Grill with egg poacher, $13.50, broils, stews, fries—right at the table. The Waffle Iron, $14.50, makes crisp, tempting waffles. Reversible Toaster, $8, turns the toast without your touching it by hand. Wrinkle-proof Iron, $6.75 and $7.50; its round heel prevents gathering or wrinkling. Loving Cup Coffee Urns— 9-cup, $25. 6-cup, $22.50. Percolators, $8.50 to $18.50. Housewsres Section, Fifth ficor. Handsome Mirrors $16.75 & $18.50 Whether you are choosing for your own home, or a gift for the bride of June, you will find the sort of mirror you want in this distinctive collection. Mir- rors for mantel, buffet, console, hall—anywhere there is a space that would be all the lovelier if a mirror were hanging there. All of them artistically framed, many in beautiful color effects. Other Mirrors, $7.50 to $125. Mirror Section, Fifth floor.