Evening Star Newspaper, August 13, 1923, Page 5

SWINS CHANNEL, - SETSNEW RECORD: Argentine Swimmer Crosses In 16 Hours 33 Minutes, Timing a Feature. By the Associated Press. CALAIS, August 13.—The relative ease with which Enrique Tirabocchi of Argentine finished his record- breaking swim across the English | channel from Calais to Dover can be attributed not only to his strength as a swimmer but also to the nicety with which he calculated distance. He had figured out carefully the stretch of water he had to cover in & certain time in order to get within range of the rising tide that finally swept him into Dover. Tirabocehi carrled out this part of his program so neatly that during the last third of his swim. which was the severest test, the tide was help- ing him, although he had cross and contrary currents to contend with. The channel swim. which was ac- complished in the record time of 16 hours 33 minutes, has caused much attention. The swimm of Paris | and_ the sporting ne s are urging that the swi ities organize an annual Competition, 80 that there may be a thorough supervision of the candidates It is said that while no criticism of any swimmer is implied, the chan- nel stunt should be controled as are other sporting events. his would also simplify the swimmers' prepara- tions. Furthermore. all would com- pete on an equal basis. as all would start at the same time and under identical conditions. U. S. Swimmer Quits. After eighteen hours and ten min- utes in the water, Charles Toth of Boston, Mass.. abandoned his at- tempt to swim the channel at 6:45 day morning. He was and on alf miles of the French coast wh ve up. With the landi irabocchi, the channel twice s been conquered within a week by swimmers. With fortunate turns in the tide Tirabocchi took nine hours less for his journey from the French side of the waterway to Dover than Henry Sullivan_of Lowell, required last week to traverse the route in the opposite direction Tha Argentinian also cut five hours and twelve min- utes off the record set in the'70s by the first man to swim the channel, Capt. Matthew Webb, an Englishman, who later lost his life in trying to negotiate the rapids at Niagara Falls The great effort of Tiraboc: ped him of all his strength. ment the Argentinian's feet touched bottom a few yards out from the peb- ble-covered beach of Dover, he fell into the arms of members of the crowd that had cheered the finishing strokes of his trudge across the twenty-two-and-a-half-mile stretcleot water. To Get 1,000 Pounds. Like Sullivan, the Argentinian will receive £1.000 for his feat and also a gold medal from the Channel Swim- ming Club. Because the ch €l has been cross- ed twice within week does not necessarily mean that the feat has become easy. Three other persons who started Saturday to do what Tirabocchi accomplished all had to be lifted from the water before dry reached. Two of them, Ro-| iel, an Argentinian. and Sam s of Boston have decided that the channel is too much for them, for this year at least. and do not intend to make other attempts at the swim until 1924. Toth, who quit early yes- when seemingly within nee of the French co, undecided whether he will ha otheér go at the task before the au- tumnal tides set in LAUDS CONFESSON OF VLLKS SLAVER Obregon Says Salas Has Ferformed ‘High-Spir- ited Act.” Br the Associated Press. MEXICO CITY, August 13.—The confession of Jesus Salas, member of the Durango legislature, of the as- eassination of Francisco Villa, for- mer bandit leader, was “a high- spirited act,” President Obregon de- | clared at a conference with news- | paper men. Salas is being held a prisoner in| Mexico City since his arrest follow- ing recelpt of a letter in which he hoasted of killing Nilla to avenge Villa's numerous victime. It Iy un- derstood he will be taken to Chihua- hua and tried by the state court. Asked what would become of the followers of Villa, who are now till- ing the land dominated by the for- mer bandit chief prior to his as- sassination, the president asserted they would not be molested by the government. These men had been given the land by the government, the president added, and the “legal status” of their holdings would not | be disturbed. Reports that trouble | was threatening at Canutillo were de- | nied by Obregon. Referring to the political situation. the president declared that the gov- ernment had not yet received official news that Gen. Plutarco Elias Calles, chief of cabinet and secretary of the interior, would become a candidate for president in 1924. Mutual friends had informed him that Gen. Calles intended to reslgn his government post to start a campaign, but he did not believe Calles would begin his campalgn immediately, as the nomi- nating conventions and elections were many months away. Since leaving San Francisco, where he recently underwent a minor opera- tion, Gen. Calles has spent consider- able time at the hacienda of his son et Soledad de La Mota, in the state of Tamaullpas. This temporary resi- dence has since become a mecca for political leaders. ‘DETECTIVE BRINGING BANK EMPLOYE BACK M. H. Dinsmore, charged with em- bezzlement of $21,000 from the Dis- trict National Bank, who was arrest- ed by a Department of Justice agent Jast week at Whibby Island. off Seattle, is being brought to Wash- {ngton, Director Burns of the bureau of investigation, Department of Justice announced today, and will robably arrive Thursday. He will o turned over to the District attor- ey. PFinsmore, it was revealed today was captured by the same Depart- ment of Justice agent who had pur- sued him from Washington across the entire United States, under the new system Iinaugurated by Burns. Formerly, it was explained, when word of a wanted man was received, Special Dispateh te The Star. MERCERSBURG, Pa., August 13.— The only rule of conduct which Presi- dent Coolidge has for boys at pre- paratory school is: “Work hard and behave.” That was the terse answer he made to a questlonnaire sentoutfrom the Mercersburg Academy, where his two. sons, John and Calvin, jr., have been students for two years. Question- naire sent to other public men in politics, literature, church and busi- nets brought long and complicated replies. School men here declare the two boys tremely democratic and self- &, and are popular among their classmates. They occupy one of the ordinary rooms on the campus. They were late in entering the school and U. S. SHIP REPULSES ATTACK BY CHINESE Three Assailants Killed, Eight Wounded, by Guards on Steamer Alice Dollar. LONDON, August 13 —A Reuter div- patch from 1-Chang reports that Chi- nese soldiers fired on the American steamer Alice Dollar, at Foochow, sterday, wounding a passenger. Guards aboard the steamer returned the fire, killing three and wounding eight of the soldi On August 3 a ng dispatch told of the boarding of the steamer Alic Dollar at I-Chang by a crowd of Chi nese soldiers. who demanded a free ride. and of the wounding of the captain of the ship and three women when the soldiers fired some shots. Table, 1 Arm and 5 Console Tables Desks ‘Waste Baskets Velvets + o o o o o & Axminsters . o o . . Wool Wiltons .. Worsted Wiltons Store Hours, Daky, 8to § Closed All Day Saturday * Wosdmard W. & J. SLOANE 1508 H STREET, N. W. (Opposite the Shorecham) With Us, Every Monih is a Furniture Month because furniture and floor coverings are what we specialize in solely—consequently in buying home furnishings it is logical that the best selection, best prices and, if de- sired, the best advice can be given by us. At this time when special opportunities ate being offered, we would urge a comparison of our prices with those asked elsewhere, knowing that you will find them nc higher and in many cases lower. Specially Marked at This Time WALNUT DINING ROOM SUITE 10 pieces comprising Dining Table, Side- board, China Cabinet, Serving DOMESTIC RUGS 9 x 12 ft. size Sloane Endorsed Merchandise Carries an Assurance of Satisfaction THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, MO “Work Hard and Behave,” Sons In School Told by President the accomodations were limited. Both are studious, facuity mem- bers declare. John will be a member | of the senior class the coming year; Calvin, jr.. has two more years be- fore he finishes the course. Authorities recall when the boys entered that they arrived with Mrs. Coolldge somewhat ldte in the day and found more than three score of boys ahead of them in line waiting to be registered. An instructor met them at the gate, and. inviting Mrs. Cool- idge to the registrar's office, volun- teered to put the boys at the head of | the waiting list if she so desired. in order to avold the wait. .Mrs. Cool- idge, however, would have none of special favor; she promptly replied that the boys would take their turn regardless of the delay. % Mr. Coolidge spoke here two years ago at the breaking of ground for a new chapell. He was the third speak- |er. A party of American bluejackets tpom a gunboat, in answer to a call for | help, overpowered the soldiers, KNIFE-TOTER SENTENCED. Fined $100 or Given Alternative of Thirty Days in Jail. Thomas Miller, colored. who says| that he is a musician, charged with! carrying a deadly weapon with feloni- | ous intent, was fined $100 and in de- | fuult sentenced to thirty days in jail | in the United States branch of Police | |Court today. Judge McMahon in! | passing sentence took occasion to say | that if heavy fines and jail sentences| | would do it he intended to break up; the carrying of concealed weapons. Miller, when apprehended by a po- ceman, threw a knife, an eight- nch blade, over a fence in an alley. 1t was recovered and used as evi- |dence. Miller said that he carried | the knife to trim his corns. The]| court could not see it from that angle. $455 Side Chairs. MAHOGANY BED ROOM SUITE 7 pieces comprising Double Bed, Bureau, Chiffonier, Dressing Table, Toilet $, Mirror and Side Chair. 470 Also a wide choice in the following: Windsor Chairs Davenport Tables Book Cases Sewing Cabinets Centre Tables Tea Wagons .. .+« o« 8 38.00 + o + $41.00and 70.00 el e 115.00 and 120. Freight paid to all shipping. points in the United Seates & othrop 10TH, 11TH, F AND G STREETS A Correction the superintendent of that division was notified to follow him. Now, Mr. Burns explains, the entire bureau of investigation system operates directly headquarters here, and when gent starts on a man hunt, he es his quarry anywhere. Saturday we advertised 55 Refrigerators at greatly reduced prices, and stated that they were white- enameled lined with rounded corners, whereas they have square corners. An error was also made in the ice capacity of each refrigerator. Lift-top Refrigerators Correct Ice Capacity 30 Ibs. 55 Ibs. 90 Ibs. Ice Capacity Advertised 90 Ibs. 115 1Ibs. 135 1bs. Price $12.50 $17 $22.50 Three-door Side-icer Refrigerators Ice Capacity Advertised 145 lbs. 160 1bs. Correct Ice Capacity 75 1bs. 10D Ibs. Price $24.50 $28.25 We exceedingly regret that the mistake occurred. Salespeople were instructed this morning to inform patrons of the error, and while the refrigerators are very exceptional values, being greatly reduced from regular stock, if any was purchased without a clear understanding as regards size we shall be glad to accept 1its return. Refrigerator Section, Fifth fioor. NDAY, AUGUST 13, 1923. W ondmard & Lothrop Open 9:15 A.M.—Close 6 P.M. 10th, 11th, F & G Sts. New Princess Pat Frocks Show a Preference for Pleats There are three other models equally as charming as these. 539 AT EXTREME LEFT— Combination of Canton Crepe and Crepe Amour G eorgette; embroidered with silk and steel beads. Colors: Black, navy, brown and cocoa. Sizes 16 to 44. AT LEFT—Crepe Satin Dress with reversed side used as trimming. In black, brown or navy. Sizes 16 to 44. AT RIGHT—Beautifully embroidered and pleated panels for this Dress of Crepe Amour Georgette, silk lined. Cocoa, brown, navy and black. Sizes 16 to 44. Each model exemplifying a new Fashion Mode. Women's Dress Section, Third fioor. Values in Elegant Fur Coats The Utmost in Beauty and Fashion At the Low Midsummer Sale Prices A Russian Black Caracul Coat with great collar, cuffs and trimming band of Kolinsky-dyed Squir- rel and new circular hem $595 A Hudson Seal (dyed muskrat) 50-in. Coat, with chinchilla squirrel collar and big flare cuffs; with gorgeous rose lining and set buckle.. $550 An All Golden Beaver,Coat, 50-in.: with huge shawl collar—an excéptional motor coat... $595 Fur Section, Third floor. Clearance Women’s Silk Skirts, $7-50 A splendid group in pleated anc plain models, button and novelty trimmed, at this low price. Also bodice tops. In the comprehensive collection are novelty silks, roshanara, crepe de chine, eponge and washable fantasi. All of the season’s best colors are included. Bkirt Section, Third foor. Reed Fiber Rocker or Chair Spring seat construction with fine tapes- rp try; covered loose seat cushion and uphol- stered back. Finished in a rich brown. A rocker that will give long and satisfactory service. Armchair, $15.75 Of the same sturdy construction and rich appearance as the rocker. 1 a B Breakfast Suite, $46.50. Consists of 40- inch round table with oak top and four chairs in brown finish reed fiber. Arm Chairs—Rockers; $8.75, $9.75, $11.75 and $12.75. Center Table, $10. Matches the chair and rocker illustrated; a round table, 25 inches in diameter. Ferneries, $7.25. finisn reed fiber. Willow and Reed Section, Fifth floor. A Sale of Reach Tennis Rackets $3.75 $4.75 $5.75 These are new and well made Rackets from the highly esteemed Reach factory—each one strictly perfect and fully guaranteed. Vollier, special.....$3.75 Special C, special. . .$4.75 Tournament, special $5.75 Sporting Goods Section, Fourth ficor. In the popular brown Siberian Squirrel Coat-Wrap with richly worked skins. 50-in. length. Large self collar and cuffs. Handsomely lined $75O Eastern Mink Wrap with self chin collar—a coat for general wear and magnificent enough as an evening wrap $1’395 Another Eastern Mink Wrap with Medici collar, lined with velvet brocades in tones of tan . $1,500 and brown.... Pleated Skirts For the Large Woman Reduced, $12.50 A regrouping of several small lines of Special Size Skirts for the large woman at this one low price of $12.50. Knife and Box Pleated styles with the slender- izing effect. Mostly silk and wool sports fab- rics; also all-wool white crepe, and taupe and tan combinations; stripes of black and white and brown and gold. Special Size Section, Third ficor. as illustrated $15.75 Closed Saturdays New Knitted Sports Suits- $25 Costumes for Autumn vacations and active days in town or coun- try. One can think of many oc- casions on seeing these newly ar- rived and smartly fashionable sports suits, Color combinations are delight- ful: White with maize, jade or cherry; gray with coral and black and white. Sult Seetlon, Third fioor. Neckwear Of Originality and at $1 So often a familiar costume be- comes quite different by the choice of some dainty bit of col- lars and cuffs. This new selection offers many possibilities. ORGANDIE WITH LACE is used for a number of very fresh sets of collars and cuffs. And others of organdie have embroid- ered dots instead of lace. ROLL BIAS SETS, in white or colors, are prettily trimmed with tiny crochet buttons. PLAIN LITTLE COLLARS, of organdie, in flat or roll style, are much in demand, as are— EYELET VESTEE SETS—AIll this new neckwear—$1. Neckwear Section, First floor. Dress Fabrics Reduced, $1-50 yard Novelties at a Fraction of Former Prices All-wool novelty materials, de- sirable for sports jacquettes, skirts and suits, now priced much less than regular. In this selling are Plaids, Tweeds, Striped Flannel and Check Suit- ing. High quality fabrics from our assortments of this season. Tiress Goods Section, Becomd floor. Velvet and Satin Hats 35 In which the low price in no way indicates the clever models and modish effects. There are mostly medium and small models with Light Cut Glass Beverage Sets, $2.50 Poinsettia or grape design. Set consists of a tankard or squat jug and six glasses. One of the season’s best values at $2.50. Dainty Etched Glass Beverage Sets, in white or rose designs, with handled or un- handled $11.25 to $14.50. Crackled Glass Beverage Sets, with cov- ered jug and six handled glasses. $6.50. certain droops or turns that are quite becoming. Some have soft hackle feathers as trimmings, or swirls of ribbon or grosgrain, or pert velvet bows. Miilinery Section, Third floor. The Fall Footwear Mode The two pumps illustrated above show this new fashion feature. One, a walking pump of suede, has strap, tip and vamp section of contrasting leather and is in combinations of brown with brown, fawn with tan or black in the two leathers. The other pump, in tongue style, shows similar combinations of leathers and color tones. Both are $10 pair. ‘Women's Shoe Section, Third floor. lasses to match covered jug. L Glassware Section, Fifth Soor.