Evening Star Newspaper, November 6, 1923, Page 29

[ | ‘ Settlement May End Long Court QUNN OUTLNES LERNS3 TSKS Cites Disabled Veterans’ Re- lief, Adjusted Compensation and Americanization. By the Assoclated Press. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind,, November 6. =The relief of disabled veterans, the enactment of a national adjusted compnesation law for the soldiers of the world war and an extension of the Americanization work of the American Legion were outlined as the three principal tagks o the legion during the next year by John R. Quinn of California, newly elected national commander of the organiza- tion, on his arrival at headquarters here yesterday. First Object In View. “Our first efforts will be devoted Yo the relief of our disabled com- rades.” he declared at the station and parade. “The steps taken in this direction during the past year are gratifying. Much has been accom- plished, but many tasks remain.” He declared he was uncompromis- ingly in favor of an adjusted com- vensation bill in Congress. Inslstes on Compensation Law. “The legion insists that the adjust- ed compensation bill become a law during the coming session,” he added. “We have waited long enough. The people want the bill nassed now_and the former service men have been patient.” Mr. Quinn announced he will remain at natlonal headquarters: until about November 18, when he expects to re- turn to California to dedicate a new memorial stadium at the University of California, at Berkeley. U. S. STEEL PAYS STATE TAX OF OVER 4 MILLIONS Controversy in Min- nesota. By the Assoc ST. PAUL, Minn., November 6.—The Tnited States Steel Corporation has paid into the state treasury $4.340,- 499.95 occupational tax on iron ore mining. This payment was sald to be the largest ever recorded in banking cir- cles In Minnesota, and state officials saw In it the possible end to con- troversy over the tonnage tax ques- tion between the state and mining companies. Today's payment was for 1921 and 1922 taxes with accrued in- terest. The occupation law was enacted by the legislature in 1921, and fixed the tax at 6 per cent on the business of mining iron ore in Minnesota. Min- ing companle: United States district ¢ ing a restraining order. The United States Supreme Couri decided that the state had a legal right to collect the tax. GREEKS ABANDON PLAN TO SET UP REPUBLIC| Conference of Officers Proves Hos- tile 40 Proposal at Present. i By the Associated Press. | LONDON. November §:—Thecontra- |sAYS “SCOUNDRELS” | INFEST DRY SERVICE Reform League Chief Urges Tests for All Prohibition Officers. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, November 6.—Reading a letter addressed to President Cool- idge by the National Civil Service Reform League, of which he is presi- dent, Willlam Dudley Foulke yester- day, in an address at the Union League Club, declared that the pro- hibition enforcement service s “honeycombed with the most unmiti- gated scoundrels In the world.” Political appointment of prohibition agents, the letter says, ‘“creates a political partisan force, sure, as ex- perience shows, to be incompetent, ineffectual, Dblind-eyed and black- malling.” Prohibition Commissioner Haynes, it went on, turned out “‘corrupt demo- cratic officlals” and put in their places *“equally corrupt republican officials on the recommendation of members of Congress." The league, the letter said, had tried unsuccessfully to interest former Representative Volstead, author of the Volstead act, and Wayne B. Wheeler, counsel for the Anti-Saloon League, in civil service for all pro- hibition employes. His_organization, Mr. Foulke sald, ‘would rather have no civil service than the proposed bill which he said was based by Commissioner Haynes, and which he said would leave the higher positions, open to presidentlal appointment. He reviewed dismissal of prohibition enforcement agents in Rhode Island and elsewhere and declared “the scan- dal Kkept growing from month to month and from year to year,” and recommended civil service legislation ! to include all prohibition officials ex- cept the commissioner himself, HPC ROOF $1.50 PAINT , cauon Red and Brown. From the owner's stand- point. no other roof paint justifies a higher price. J. W. HUNT 1221 N. Y. Ave. Phone Maln 1332, \ A $3.50 Philadelphia $3.25 Chester $3.00 Wilmington AND RETURN dictory nature of the reports from Athens concerning the suggested | change in the Greek constitution is| apparently due 10 censorship, but the latest statements from usually reliable sources indicate that the establishment | of a republic in Greece is not imme- diately impending. 4 ‘The Athens correspondent of the, Dally Mail says that the question has | Dbeen definitely shelved for the present. | Premier Gonatas and Col. Plastiras | refused to proclaim a republic on their | own responsibility and called a meet- | ing of 600 officers to consider the sit- | uation. As the result of the officers' | ~views, Gen. Pangalos and his followers, | seeing that the success of a maneuver | for a republic was apparently hopeless, | withdrew their demand. i Perfect SUNDAYS, Nov. 4 and 18]| Eastern St Ly. Washington (U Ar. Wilmington 10 a.m.. Philadeiphia, Bre Returning, leaves Broad S 7.30 p.m., West Philadelphi ., Chester p.m., Wilmington 8.15 p.m Tickets on sale Friday preceding Excursiop garSimilar Exzcursions Sundays, December 2 and 16 Pennsylvania RR. System The Standard Railroad of the World performance~ Beauty too! The new Wahl Pen in ex- quisite engine-turned design is * & thoroughly practical writing instrument. It is the most recent development in black zubber fountain pens. You don’t have to shake a ‘Wahl Pen. Itis always ready to write. The ink begins to flow the instant the point touches paper. But Wahl Pen never floods and never stains the fingers. The comb feed regulates the ink flow perfectly. And the Wahl special filler fills the pen absolutely full of ink every time. wonder. The everlasting nib is & It is 14-karat gold, tipped with the hardest, finest iridium. It writes so smoothly that it seems just made for your particular style. Wahl Pen is so perfectly ‘balanced that it fecls great in THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON >D. C., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1923. Wondward & Lothrop Values that will Especia»llf Appeal —for while the preparation of the Thanksgiving dinner is of paramount importance, the serving of the meal is, too—and every housewife must carefully consider the Linens, the China, the Silver, the Glass which are to grace the festive board. Here are some splendid values in each—values that every house- wife will want to take advantage of—the prices are obviously economical. An Exceptional Value J. S.Brown & Son’s Linen Cloths & Napkins Beautiful quality, fine linen damask, in several different patterns— 72x72,$6 . % - ZND — 3 72x90, $7.50 Napkins | $7.50 dozen At the Lowest Prices in Years Silver Bleach Pure Linen Damask Tablecloths A lower price than we have been able to offer these fine linens in many years —every one an exceptional value; variety of patterns— 70x70, $4.50 70x90, $5.75 70-inch, $2.25 yard Fine Quality Hemmed Napkins, Madeira Hand-embroidered Table- Very Specially Priced, $6 dozen cloths, Low Priced, $12.50. Very good quality pure linen, size Beautifully hand-embroidered and 22x22, hemmed ready for use. scalloped of fine linen, 54-inch size. < An Extraordinary Value Pure Linen Damask Hemstitched Towels Very Special, 50c each Seldom can we offer you a value like this—and even now the quantity is limited—but there are enough of these fine Linen Damask Towels for® one day’s selling—and if you want to take advantage of this value, we urge early selection. They're reular size—and hemstitghed. Luncheon Sets---Very Low Priced Three different attractive styles, every one a remarkable value 13-piece Oyster Linen 7-piece Oyster Linen = White Linen Luncheon Luncheon Sets, $2.25 Luncheon Sets, $3.95 Sets, $14.50 and $20 niies 2 Beautiful white linen, hem- Fine oyster-color linen, Fine linen, made in Silesia stitched, and cross-stitched consisting of 1 luncheon —consisting of 1 24-inch in blue—a 36-inch cloth is ceniler, (6 6uinch: doilies: . square, and 6 12x18-inch $4.50; a 54-inch cloth is $10. and 6, 10-inch - doilies—. oblong doilies—beautiful- A dozen Napkins to match, > - z ly hemstitched. 14-inch $10 dozen; but the cloths beautifully scalloped -in, Napkins to match. Spe- and napkins may be bought white or.blue. cial, $5 dozen. separately. Italian Embroidered Linen Luncheon Sets 13 Pieces—Very Special, $18.75 * There are no lovelier—no-more decorative and attractive linens than the beautifully embroidered Italian linens in the soft ecru shade—and we feel particularly fortunate to be able to offer these beautiful 13-piece Luncheon Sets at this remarkably low price. The set consists of 1 table scarf 18x54 and 12, 12x18 table doilies—beautifully embroidered in a very simple design. Exquisite, ely Embroidered Italian Linens — Gorgeous Italian Filet Laces—Linens and Laces combined—these make up many other wonderfully lovely luncheon sets—of 13 pieces. . Prices $90 to $300 ot i a Fine Color-Trimmed Linens- are Fashionable Pure Linen 7-piece Luncheon Set, $6.95 —is white with a blue damask FBorder; consisting of 1 54x54 cloth and a half dozen 17x17-inch napkins, Irish Linen Satin Damask Luncheon Set, $10.50 , * —3s in beautiful white satin damask, with a handsome border in dull rose © or gold; 54-inch cloth; half dozen 15-inch napkins. Colored Border Linen Towels —are fashionable for the Thanksgiving guest’s room — these come in two sizes, with borders of rose, gold, orchid or blue. 15x22, 62Y%c each; 18x32, $1 each. Linen Section, Second floor. Every course of the Thanksgiving dinner " can now be served with exquisite Plated S . @, Silverware ’ Silverware Chests 1847 Rogers’ Plated Ware, 26 to 88 R. Wallace Plated Ware, 26 to 45 pieces; in the latest designs— pieces; in handsome designs— ' $28.75 to $110 $26.50 to $60 Reproductions of Sheffield Plated Silver will grace the most festive Thanksgiving Tables Turkey Platters—in the popular well Double Vegetable Dishes—with end and tree design ; come in varied sizes— or top handles; do dsuble service— ° $30.50 and $42 $14.50 to $20 Othen Vegetable Dishes and Platters, $7.50 to $13.50, come in both the plain and hammered design; medium sizes. Watet Pitchers, Baskets and Fruit Stands, $10, $12.50, $15. Service Trays, in English Plate, $35 to $150. Silverware Section, First floor. Colored Glassware Special English Porcelain ‘-~ Dinner Set A“Very Good Value your writing hand. It is an outstanding fountain pen made by the makers of Eversharp. Ask to see it. Select the style ~ that appesls to you most, Price, $3.50 up. Made in the U. 8. A. by THE WAHL CO., Chlcage - PEN $5 Dozen In the beautiful jade color—or soft, colorful amethyst—one may choose all necessary items of table glassware —at $5 dozen. Goblets, Wine Glasses Low Sherbets, High Sherbets Cocktail Glasses, Parfaits Tumblers to match, $2.50 dozen Glassware Section, Fifth fioor. 2 2 .~ $38.25 —has service for 6. 50 pieces in beau- i A % ¢ ; o o et |/ 05 i’ tiful English porce_lain——;h.e design a 7 < : : % 3 particularly attractive and interesting S . one, especially for Thanksgiving—it shows an old blue border with inset medallions of gay-colored game. As it is open stock, one may add any de- sired extra pieces at proportionately low prices. China Bection, Fifth fioor.