Evening Star Newspaper, September 12, 1923, Page 20

CANADIAN.OWNED RALROADS PRAED Government Operation Be- coming Steatlily More Ef- ficient, Says Executive. BY EDWARD PRICE BELL. Epecial Dispatch to The Star and the Chicago Daily N OTTAWA, Ont, Septémber . 12.— Gradual improvement of the financial condition of the Canadian National railways, according to Prestdent Sir Henry Thornton, warrants the pre- diction of complete ultimate success for “"the greatest government-owned railroad system in the world.” Sir Henry will speak on this subject during the present week at the Toronto conference of the Public Ownership League of North America. “Our great experiment,” said Henry to the writer, “should be con- sidered as an effort to get all the ad- vantages of public ownership with as few as possible of the disadvantages of publie operation. Canadian ¢itizens own this system of nearly 23,000 miles of track. Profits te Nation. “Whatever profits there may be go to the nation as the sole stockholders. “Politics, of. course, i$ the enemy that always must be fought in such undertakings. Politics, so far as it can interfere with the management, involves waste, incompetence and dis- aster. It {s my duty as president to guard this great national property against political meddling, and 1 am doing my utmost, with the sincere co-operaton of the government, to €ulfill this obligation. “I am a o act it pr 8t public owned railroads and in- rusted me with their operation. One’s Incent in such a position is dual— the urge of conscience and the ambi- tion to with its popu- lar benefit and its personal glory in circumstances almost universally re- garded as exeaptionally difficult. Neediess Expense “We are at one and the same time fopping off needless expenditure and increasing our earnings. Evils of costly competition we can eliminate, for there is no demand fn our system for duplicatory services. It is true that Canada overbuilt her rafl- eds—has a greater mileage of A ly as I ehould her population and t true, also, that some parts of the count: of train s Such , one need not say, are not o remove where their removal nvolve political penalties. But anadians are a public-spirited people and we are confident of carry- ing their approval in all prudent measures of rallroed reform.” 1Equal confidence in the outcome of the Canadian experiment In railway speration is expressed by Thomas A. minister of trade and comm a fair trial. If they are uccessful—contrary to our ex- ectation—it will be necessary to rn to something else. We are op- ating successfully as & public own- rship enterprise one of the largest aydro power systems in the world, :nd if we can do this we see no rea- son_to doubt our ability, by the use »f like principies and practices, to the Railways a entitled “The Whisper of s for a reduction of rail- »n_ basis of eight or ten millions. »rd Atholston demands “new bloo charges the present government “straddling across the bottom- abyss between the conservatism ot protection and the radical social- ism of government ownership,” and declares that only men conscripted from the ranks of business, agri- culture, labor and industry “can steer a straight course toward balanced and a salvaged dominios 4 For Better Vision The Right Glasses Eye Comfort Consult Kinsman Optical Ce., 705 14th St. N.W. tablished in 1 How Women’s Feet Differ Nothing is more individual than the arches of women’s feet. Two women may be fitted to ‘the same size of shoes, one may have high arches, the other low arches. Sometimes a woman's left arch is a trifle lower than her right arch; in ordinary shoes she suffers betause of inadjustable support under one arch. The task of fitting her properly, likewise most women, in steel- shanked shoes is often impossible. anked shoes are made with inflexible arches; they require your feet to fit them; you can’t adjust them to your individual needs. That is_one reason for the Canti- lever Shoe, a good-looking shoe, fashioned with a flexible arch. FITTING THE ARCH Cantilever Shoes can be laced up snugly around the undercurve of your foot; they furnish the indi- vidual support you need there; no steel shankpiece concealed between soles hampers the natural flexibility of your foot. y Cantilevers “are” good - looking; their flexible arches allow your: foot muscles the free exercise the, meed; your circulation is that mu improved; you don't tire so soon; you_ look ~better for not feeling tired; and you avoid foot-strain as the small army of troubles physi- i cians ascribe to that. AS IF MADE FOR YOU - Allow us to.show you in what good-looking™ Cantilevers we can give you your individual fit, sup- port and flexibility. Cantilever Shoe FSLNW.. i . @ver Young Meéw's Shop™ . _ Store Hours: Close 6 P.M. THE EV. == Woodmand &3 Inthrop Beginning Sept. 15, 4 Store Open -~ All Day Saturday ! Member Better Business Bureau Have You a Little Kindergartner to Get Ready for School If you have you will be glad to know that there is a complete section devoted to wee boys and girls where you may choose everything that will be needed —and here are many moderately priced little things to help to outfit them for kindergarten. Bloomer Frocks, $3.50 Every mother knows the advantage of having bloomers to match every little frock—these are of fine chambray, trim- med in a dainty English print and quaintly smocked; sizes 2 to 6; other little bloom- er frocks, $2 to $5. Wash Suits, $2.50 Plenty of these will be needed for it takes a clean one every day; the little suit sketched, in brown with white collar and’ cuffs; several other smart styles, sizes 2 to 4 years; other suits up to $5. Infants' Section, Fourth floor. Sweaters, $3.50 to $5 Every little kindergartner will need at least” one sweater—and there are such smart little styles from which to choose here ; the little boy with the slate is wear- ing a warm, brown, wool sweater trimmed “in tan, $5; while his little chum wears a wool slip-over, $3.50. olds. Little Hats, $3.50 and $5 Such cunning. things they are, too—tiny felts in tam or turned-up or turned-down styles—with narrow ribbon streamers or perhaps a smart quill for trimming; in tans, browns, red and blue—for 3 to 6 year Shoes and Socks for School Youths’ Black or Tan Bluchers, $5.50 Especially well made shoes for school wear. In sizes 11% to 2. Imported Scotch Grain Oxfords, $7 Made especially for us in Great Britain—the smartest Oxford shown this Fall for the older schoolboy. Sizes 2% to' 6. Boys’ and Girls’ Trot Moc High Shoes, $5 and $6 For school or dress these smart shoes are equally suit- able. Sizes 1% to 2, $5. Sizes 2Y% to 6, Young People’s Shoe Section, Fourth floor. Tan Calf Brogues for Girls, $6 and $8 Particularly smart for the schoolgirl is this smart tan calf brogue, with its smartly perforated tip,. Sizes 115 to 2, $6; sizes 2% to 6, $8. Growing Girls’ Tan Calf Pumps, $6 A smart model ‘for first. Fall school - days, with "ball “strap and perforated tip. Sizes 2} to 6. Kindergartners\’ Tan Calf High Shoes, $3.50 5 Sturdily made for little folk— high enough for bad weatheér —and with spring heels. Sizes 8% to 11 It Pays to Buy Pony Stockings And mothers who do buy them know what splendid stockings they are for school. Pony Stockings come in light, dium or heavy weights, in bfack, white, cordovan or brown—and ‘in sizes 6 to 12. Priced according to the size— 50c, 60c, pair Plenty of Time to Wear Socks, 75¢ Three-quarter-length Socks, in tan, gray, brown or black; have colored tops. Ribbed Sports Hose, $1 -Are of a silk and lisle mixture in-pretty two-toned effects— Paris brown, pongee, black and gold or black and white. Hoslery Section, Fourth fioor. Our Boys’ Section is Headquarters for School Sweaters Pure Worsted Shaker Sweaters, $10 Made exclusively for us—in pull-over and coat styles; with shawl collars—and in school colors; .white,.navy, oxford and brown. " Ths Famous “Keller Koats,” $7.50 Junior. boys’ sizes; $6.50. Splendid school sweat- ers in pull-over and coat models; plain colors and school combinations; sizes 6 to 16. Boys® Bection, Fourth floor. For the woman who does needlework;—' Special Values --Stamped Goods at remarkably low prices Tea Towels, 5 for Sl Four different attractive designs from which to choose. Tea Aprons, 3 for 50c Of white lawn, in lazy daisy, French knot and ramb) r rose design. signs. for, laz Fs:xich knots. _Aprons, 3 for $1 £ Of ' unbleached muslin, tinted—for lazy daisy or French knot embroidery. Aprons, 3 for $1 Of unbleached muslin, in dainty de- y- daisy. and qufling and Be’asrxtififllyvembfl_iidercd models are on disph}_—'nnd these offer a suggestion for dainty Christmas gifts—for it’s none too early if one.is to embroider them. - . School When You're ‘ Bouhd for School School Supplies —for every student, from the littlest kindergartner to big brother and sister who go to High— of ever so many kinds,* of leather, khaki and cravenette. Some even have adjustable straps, so that you can carry a lot of books and things. Prices begin at 50c to §7.50. ‘ Pencil Boxes. What fun it is to carry one’s very own pen- cils in a shining new box the very first day. These are filled—and priced 25c to $1.75. Note Books, loose-leai and bound styles, 25¢c to $1. School Pads, 3¢ to 35c. Colored Pencils and Crayons, . that every kindergartner needs —10c to 1Sc. Waterman and Sheaffer Foun« tain Pens, $2.50 to $5. Pen Holders, Pencils and Erasers to put in your pencil box, Sc each. Sterling Silver and Gold Filled Nufiolnt Pencils, $1—with clips to hold them in boys’ pockets, and others with rings that girls will like to wear on a ribbon. School Fountain Pens, $1.50, with rings or clips attached. Stationery Section, First foor. ‘An Umbrella for Your Very Own $1.50 Nowadays every little boy and gir] can have his or her very own umbrella. These are sturdily made, yet cost but very little. Black Gloria Cloth Umbreilas, for either boys or girls, have varied styles of wood handles from which to choose. $150. Misses’ 24=inch Silk Umbrellas, in navy, green, purple and brown, with assorted carved wood handles, bakelite trim- med, are $3.95. Tmbrella Section, First foor. You’ll Always Know Your Own Handkerchiefs— if you have your name or initials embroidered on them—and it's especially necessary for young folk going away to school. Linen Handkerchiefs, in white, with dainty hemstitched hems —may be embroidered inwhite or colors. $150 half dozen or $3 hal dozen, Boys’ Fine White Linen Hand- kerchiefs, with initials or auto- graphs, $3.and $6 half dozen. Handkerchief -Section, First Floor. A Dreary Dormitory Can Be Made Quite Cheery ~if one has a gay, colorful, India-print cover for one’s couch or cot—the vivid colorings and unusual de- signs will especially appeal cta. the 2 young—and . the sizes are quite right to cover the plainest sort of cot out of sight. $6, $10 and $12.50 Drapery Section, Fifth fioor. A Step . Toward Winning Your Letter Is the Right Equipment Our sporting goods section is ready with the right ath-. letic equipment— Foot balls, volley balls, basket 'balls, of the best * English leather; all of them hand-sewn, of regulation size¢. and weight—and they’re made especially to our standard. Rugby Foot Balls W & L Special, $5 Official High School, $7.50 . Soccer Balls W & L Special, $5 Official High ‘School, -$7.50 Volley Balls wg:.s;:e;;al,ss Basket Balls Special, §7. ook $1° Out Door, $10 Special September Sale . Mahogany Hall Clocks at Savings of One-Third A very limited number of high-grade chiming hall clocks are included in this sale. The values offered are excep- tional. Every clock is of the highest quality and most de- pendable make. Mahogany Hall Clock with chimes. An exceptional value.$125 Mahogany Hall Clock, Waltham make, Westminster tubular RITES e .$450 Mahogany Hall Clock; Waltham Colonial Hall Clock, with mahog- make, Westminster tubular any case, Westminster tubular ghuties: .0 .o toeh, $250 Colonial Mahogany Hall Clock Very fine Mahogany Hall Clock, that strikes every half hour..$150 Waltham make, Westminster Colonial Mahogany Clock that tubuilar chimes .............$390 strikes every half hour Cloek Bection, First floor. Colonial 8-day Mahogany Case _Hall Clock with Westminster tubular chimes...... Colonial Hall Clock, with mahog- any case, Westminster tubular Buy Your Victrola on Our Club Plan Purchase of $10 worth of records of your own selec- tion delivers either of these new 1923 models to your ‘home at once. One month later you start paying $10 per month on your Victrola, without interest. Stop in today and select your records and the Victrola you like. Victrola Galleries, Fourth floor. No. 100, $150 No, 215, $150 Values in the September Sale Fine Fiber Rocker, $16.65 Note thé high back on thi§ rocker illustrated at right; it makes for supreme comfort. And the luxurious auto- mobile spring cushion seat invites you to relax and rest. The back is upholstered in a fine tapestry covering, as is the seat. The wide arms are another comfort- giving feature. Finished in a rich brown. Reed Fiber Rocker, $10.65 This fine rocker illustrated at left has spring-seat con- struction, which is-very comfortable; loose cushions covered in cretonne of excellent quality. Upholstered back is also covered in cretonne. : It may be had in either cream shellac or rich brown finish, as you prefer. Chair to match, in either finish, $10.65. St. George Chair, $6.90 The St. George chair is our own direct importation, and it is one of the striking illustrations of the value obtainable in the semi-annual sale. It is very similar to chair shown, but has wider, more comfortable arms and the size is extra large for a chair of this kind. ' It is comstructed of fine natural willow that will-give long service. ¢ No cushion is furnished at this low price. Rocker to match, without cushion, $7.90. Cretonne covered cushions, special, $2.25. L 24 .35---Chairs, $14.65 Each These .pieces -are in the handsome cushions, attractively covered in cre- baronial .brown finish. They have tonne. Especially desirable for the spring-seat construction with loose - small home. Reed Section, Fifth Soor.