Evening Star Newspaper, November 13, 1923, Page 11

WORLD WAR A DRAW HAD U. . KEPT OUT View of Israel Zangwill, Eng- lish Author, in Criticizing Preparedness. Dy the Associated Pross. _NEW YORK, November 13.—The United States was not attacked in the | last war, and “it would have been | better for the world, as things turned ! out, if you had not ne in at all” Isracl Zangwill, English author, yes- terday wrote as part is reply to S. Stanford Menken, president of the National Security League, who in a speech h Amboy, N. J., last sed Mr. Zangwill's re- iticism of things American. “There then would have been a draw and milftarism would have been killed instead of reviving in other ," Mr. Zangwill continued. “My idea of the folly of preparedness does not attach to America alone, but to ull the world. I am for the policy of disarmament, which 1 believe is also an American ideal, and which was the reason why our statesmen in ¥ , at least——Asquith for ex- were determined to the war indefinitely. Historie Analogles Uselesw. prolong that prod cumvent *You mention England and France as poesible enemics. since they are building afreraft with feverish anx ety. The only aggressor is France. Sngland is building merely from fear of France. but neither “country is building against America. Even France Is building only from fear of the German revenge which she her- self is provoking. Situation Under U. S. Control. “What you seemed to fear was the German airship, and 1 learned from another report that Zeppeling cannot even be manufactured in G but must be made via Ameri; has the situati nt together. There is not the fear of their sending atreraft America. That is why 1 called all such preparation It produces war rather than staves it off. 1 “If 1 am wrong, as I perhaps am, | pology is not that T love Amer- that 1 love all the young men be_sacrificed by this pre- For people who have ten itch to use them. e n. Smuts, Gen. Ian Hamilton (if I nember the name aright), and par- ticularly Sir John Monash, head of the Australian forces, who never lost and who, in his book on the | ints ont that the 4 shows that sary.” . Menkew's Repl. fant view of facts if you hold that in cur absence it would have been : draw. Three months more of con- flict without us would have resulted in a conquest of France agd the de- struction of British prest¥ge, of empire. wm pained that any Englishman of your distinction can iack apprecia- tion of the services of our men and! women in the war, or that any hu- nitarian does not measure their tribution to world civilization. A if not draw _or compromise with Germany and German thought of 1917 is un- thinkable.” .S, WONTBAGK | CHESTERPROET Contrary to Department’s Policy to Intervene in Pri- vate Companies. NEW YORK, November 13.—Secre- tary of State Hughes has definitely declined to use the offices of his de- partment to insure that American ehall retaln control of the Chester|® By the Associated Press, l concessions in Angora, mow incor- porated as the Ottoman-American De- ‘velopment Comtpany, it was disclosed yesterday in .a letter from Henry| ‘Woodhouse, largest stockholder, u-.,l others interested in the venture. As representative of the ouomnn-l American Company, Mr. Woodhouse bad suggested to the Department of State that it might desire to verify newspaper reports that Americans| had obtained the concessions. He also asked what would be the department’s attitude toward Insuring American control of the development corpora- under a proposed readjustment ock Interests. It is contrary to the practice of this department to intervene in the 1 affalrs_of private compa: was the reply Mr. Woodhous quoted from a letter written for Mr. Hughes by A. M. Dulles, chief of th division of near eastern affairs. “The State Department is, therefore, not in a position to comply with your re- quests.” Mr. Dulles wrote further that pro- moters of the devetopment company appeared to have been misinformed in asserting that a voting trust agreement, ‘entered into last Decem- ber, was drawn at the request of the State Department. “This was by no means the case,’ he wrote. “Nor was the department aware until after the agreement had gone into effect that it contained a reference to the department. It is hardly necessary to add that this ref- erence was entirely unauthort: and was significant only of the and not of the department’s pol Mr. Woodhouse announces to stock- holders in the corporation that, be: cause of the attitude of the State De- partment and the recent resignation of several trustees who were to have undertaken to finance the Ches: million dollars, voting would be discontinued and the 50,000 shares of stock voted henceforth by individual owners. SEES KLAN AS MERE SPASM. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., November 13—The Ku Klux Kilan will pass into obscurity because it is but & “temporary spasm” not founded on American principles, Senator Henry F. Ashurst of Arizona declared in an address to members of the Hen- nepin-Minneapolis Council of the XKnights of Columbus heralast night.. i 7isPALAISROYAL Wednesday Is Household Day ' THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. The Shopping Center—11th and G Sts.—Est. 1877—A. Lisner, Pres. One of the most pleasant and most important occasions homelovers look forward to—arranging the home for Thanksgiving. Tomorrow our Housefurnish- ing Day lends a helping hand. We have assembled for this day many useful, comfort-giving and beautifying items sure to win instant ap) C, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1923. the surroundings or outfit completely your new home. Many are presented at special prrices for tomorrow—Household Day. NOVEMBER SALE OF RUGS And Other Wanted Floor Coverings, Read! Now at a time when plans for the rearrangement for the home is the most impor- tant topic of the day comes this sale at sweeping reductions. Glance at below prices. - Superbly Fashioned Coats Luxuriously Trim- med With Fur at $95 Mirroring fashion’s newest innovations olved of high-grade materials, such as Fashiona, Arabella, Lustrosa, Armondale and others. Lavishly trimmed with Fox, Beaver, Taupe Fox and Natural Squirrel. Beauti- fully lined and interlined. Self rich autumn colors. Sizes 16 to 44. Palais Royal—Third Fleor. Brushed - Wool Sweater Dresses picces—consisting of swagger slipover sweater and straightline skirt. ¥7.95 The two dresses illus- trated represent general style. Plain colors, such as navy, silver, buff and rust; also piped with contrasting colors. Fash- ion’s newest sugges- tions for sports and util- ity wear. Palaix Royal — Third Floor—Sweater Section. Alcolo, for Bath & Massage, 69¢ A delightful lotion for the skin, refreshing and in- vigorating. Large bottles at 69¢c. Mu-Sol-Dent, Large Bottle, 42¢ The astounding new discovery for cleaning teeth and preventing decay. Use daily. Keeps the teeth clean and mouth healthy. Large bottles, 42c. Palais Royal—Main Fleor. G!FI'S that a small girl can make herself are shown in McCall Transfer Pattern 1321—a gift for mother, father, sister and brother all in one transfer. They are embroidered in the simplest stitches—darning-stitch and outline and we could say what they were but we won't. We think it should be a surprise. An older girl who would like to embroider Christmas presents might prefer the patterns shown in this sketch. They are basket designs for the new towels of colored linen that are so popular. McCall Transfer Pattern 1319. Countless other gift suggestions are offered by the new McCall Embroidery Book, 25¢ On sale in our Pattern Section—Bargain Basement Seamless Axminster and Velvet | Rugs at Near 13 Below Regular Prices They are products of one of the largest American We have made careful selections of all patterns The designs, besides showing a rich freshness and originality, duplicate or adapt many of the patterns that have made Oriental rugs famous down $22.45 mils. and colorings. through the ages. $38.45 9x12 feet $33.45 84x107; feet Wool and Fiber Rugs Beautiful designs, in soft shades of rose, blue, taupe, gold, tan and combina- tions. Serviceable rugs for every room. 9x12-foot size, $13.48. 10%4-foot size, $12.45. 6x9-foot size, $M4S. Seamless Brussels Rugs $23.45 Just 22 of them in all, some of each size, 814x10%% and 9x12 feet. At $23.45. $105.00 to $148.00 Grade American Wilton Rugs $95.45 0dd lot of High-grade Rugs, in two desirable room sizes, 9x12 and 8%x10%; feet. At $95.45. Blue Ribbon Floor Covering A grade that has been sold to thou- sands of homes in Washington. Bring your measurements. Regularly 89c. S55c. $14.45 4 $66.45 9x12 feet $62.45 8%4x10¥; feet $56.45 9x12 feet $52.45 6x9 feet 4x6%4 feet New Waltona Rugs A high-grade, Hard-surface Waltona Felt-base Rug that will stand hard wear. Beautiful designs that ‘are exact repro- ductions of the Wool Rugs. 9x12 feet, $13.85. 9x10%; feet, $11.95. 9x7Y; feet, $9.35. ® 9x6 feet, $6.85. Armstrong’s and Wild’s Inlaid Linoleums About 35 different designs, also plain brown, green, granite and battleship gray. Regular prices, $1.50 to $3.50. At 259 discount on regular prices. Beautiful Seamless Wilton Rugs Rich rugs that are guaranteed to give satisfaction. In a complete assortment of designs. Wanted colorings. All have linen fringed ends. 9x12 feet, $69.45 814x10%; feet, $65.45 84x10%; feet ‘Sanford Seamless Axminster Rugs BEAUVAIS GRADE { $31.45 6x9 feet $19.45 41ix6y feet FERVAK GRADE | 8245 | 6x9 feet ‘ $14.45 4Y5x6Y% feet 500 Hit-and-Miss Rag Rugs For the bedroom, bath, hall or kitchen. 27x54-inch size. Regularly $1.39. At, each, 95c. Jute Velvet Carpet 27 inches wide, suitable for hall and stairs. Extraordinary value. At $145 yard. De Luxe Co. Badger Grass Rugs Just 62 of them in all. Brown or green, good designs— 9x12 feet. $14.50 value. At $7.25. 8x10 feet. $13.50 value. At $675. Sandford’s and Smith’s Wilton Velvet Rugs High-grade seamless rugs, marked at a price that will sell them all in one day. 9x12 foot size, $5245. 8%x10%-foot size, $4748. Palais Royal—Second Floor. Beautify the Home With These Curtains, Portieres, Drapery Fabrics Silk Sunfast Material Yard, $1.10 Plain or figured. Also silk- mixed Madras drapery fab- rics, fine for windows and doors; 36 inches wide; in a be- wildering assortment of most desirable designs and shades.’ At $1.10 yard. | VELOUR PORTIERES CHOICE, PAIR $17.85—36-inch width $24.85—50-inch width Gold to blue. Blue to taupe. Blue to blue. Brown to brown. Rose to rose. Blue to green. Brown to green, Blue to rose. $6.50 to $7.95 Curtains Pair, $4.95 Featuring many kinds, made by the best curtain mills in the country. Irish points and Marie Antoinette curtains in- cluded. At $4.95 pair. Palats Royal—Second Ficer. proval to join the rest of Derryvale Pure Irish Linen Damask Pattern Cloths and Napkins Derryvale Linens are guaran- teed to give entire satisfaction or money refunded. All are fea- tured at special prices for House- hold Day. Derryvale Linens are beautifully designed and finished. With every purchase of Derry- vale Linens we will give without charge a book, “How to Set the Table for All Occasions.” Quality No. 103— 70x70 Cloths.... 70x88 Cloths.... $8.00 70x106 Cloths... $9.00 22-inch Napkins. $8.00 Quality No. 112— Reg. 70x70 Cloths... $5.00 | 70x88 Cloths... $8.50 70x106 Cloths.. $12.00 22-inch Napkins $10.00 Reg. Special. 8680 85 50 each .50 doz. 72380 Cloths. .. 72x108 Cloths.. $22.50 22-inch Napkins $18.00 72x’ Toths. .. 72x90 Cloths. .. 72x108 Cloths. . 22-inch Napkins Irish Table Damask $1.49 Yard 70-inch Imported Mercer- ized Irish Damask, extra heavy quality, most desirable small patterns. Regularly $1.69. At $1.49 yd. 22-inch Napkins to match. Regularly $3.75. At $3.49 dozen. $15.00 doz. Palais Royal—Second Floor. £9.50 and $10 Wool Blankets, $8.50 Pair Palais Royal—Second Floor. Thanksgiving China and Housewares Dinner Sets, 52 pieces. Thin quality. American semi- porcelain with gold band decora- tion and half matt gold handles. Regularly $2295. Special, $18.95. Dinner Seis, 112 pieces, with attractive border decora- tions and gold line edges. Serv- ice for 12 people. Regularly $37.50. Special, $29.95. Wall Coffee Mills, made by Landers, Frary & Clark. Choice of black and white japanned finishes. Regularly $1.98 and $2.25. Special, $1.69. Cake Closets, made of heavy tin with white japanmed finish. Regularly $1.49. Special, $1.19. Porcelain Table Tops, subject to slight imperfections. Size 25x40% and 25x41%:. Reg- ularly $2.59. Special, $1.77. Serving Trays, mahog- any finished frames, with assort- ed conventional designs. Size 10x16. Regularly $1.00. Special, 79c. “Wear - Ever” Alumi- num Sink Strainers. 3-corner style. Heavy quality. Regularly $1.00. Special, 79c. “Wear - Ever” Alumi- num Double Roasters. Will hold a good size roast or fowl. Com- plete with rack. Regularly $6.00. Special, $4.95. Palais Royal—Fourth Floor. | | ! Christmas Sale No. 3—Gift Furniture Sure To Be Enjoyed By All The third of a series of Christmas Events to help our patrons easily choose from generous varieties of desirable gifts. You say, “It’s too early to do holiday shopping.” Not a moment “around the corner.” A{ld also remember you can ghoose the piece of furniture you want, and a reasonable deposit will hold until to consideration—All items presented in this Christmas Sale at Lower than the Regular Selling Prices. Read every item carefully Giftsof Comfort,Cheerfulness & Beauty at Reduced Prices 100 COSTUMERS OF hangers. Gol:elutxholl’(natnailsb. At $2.29. TEA WAGON OF lass tray; rub- mahogany too early; before you know it Christmas will be just Christmas delivery. Another important point to take into ¢ —Come in and make your decision.” Then check it off your list. $80 DAVENPORT BED, COLONIAL design, of combination mahogany, dull seat back, upholstered in heavy floral design tapestry. $87.50 LONG DAVENPORT BED, WITH spring_seat back, covered in blue velour; turn-post de- sign ; finished in dull mahogany, (Kroehler make.) Christ- $55 DAVENPORT BED, PLAIN DESIGN, upholstered in brown Spanish leatherette, fitted with com- fortable link spring. Your choice of mahogany, golden oak g; fumed oak finish. (Kroehler make.) Christmas Sale at 6.75. $65 DAVENPORT BED, COMBINATION quartered oak, dull golden oak finish, upholstered seat and back of brown Spanish leatherette. (Kroehler make.) Christmas Sale at $52.00. $90 THREE-PIECE DAVENPORT SUITE, including chair, rocker and davenport bed; plain design. Seats and backs upholstered in brown Spanish leatherette. Choice of golden oak or mahogany finishes. (Kroehler make.) Christmas Sale at $69.75. IJ.I...IIl—...u.I.II-IlI-IIIIIIIII-III.III’IIIIIIIIIIIlllIIII..-.ILI(I.-.I.I.IAIII,I.IIIIIIII mas Sale at $72.00. $75 DAY BED, WOOD END, ROTARY SEAT bed, dull mahogany finish, includes square pillow, covered with tapestry; walnut velour or blue velour. make.) ChristmasSale at $63.50. $175 THREE-PIECE DAVENPORT SUITE, includes chair, rocker and davenport bed, spring seat and back; upholstered with ll’(roehler make.) Christmas Sale at $140.00. $300 THREE-PIECE DAVENPORT SUITE, includes "chair, rocker and davenport bed, Queen Anne de- cane panel sides and back, fitted with loose cushions and includes four pillows and roll; upholstered with blue (Kroehler make.) Christmas Sale at .00, $70 DAVENPORT BED, MASSIVE COLO- combination quartered oak, dull golden seat and back; covered in Spanish leatherette. (Kroehler make.) Christmas Sale at ¢ sign; Baker Cut Velour. nial scroll design, oak finish, with sprin, 4 finish; has spring i (Kroehler anel ends, soft eavy tapestry. lot. rown Palais Reyal—¥ourta Floew tapestry. COXWELL ARM - chair, upholstered with tapes- try, loose, soft Marshall spring seat cushions. GATELEG TABLES, made of hardwood, dull ma- hogany _finish. inches. At $19.95. RED CHAIRS FOR the children. At 59¢c TWO-PIECE SUITE. for the children, 1 table and armchair. room. Light oak finish. At ARMCHAIR OR Arm Rocker, high back fire- ‘side chair or r wood, dull Upholstered with velour or wood solid oak, At $0.75. hardwood, with Size 36x42 Only 120 in the Ideal for the play % or Birchwood er; of birch- mahogany finish. At $29.75. ber-tired wheels; finish. At $19.95. LARGE-SIZE Rocker for the library. Up- holstered with genuine leather; very fine quality. At $49.00. ROYAL EASY with adjustable back and foot rest, upholstered seat and back; covered with plain brown leatherette; golden %ak mahogany fin- ish; plain design. At $a29s, | $1795. SMOKING STAND with glass ash tray, of hard- mahogany finish. coat ish. Has three drawers. with Chair, of At | golden oak finished. At $395. SEWINGTABLE, “Martha Washiagton” table, of hardwood, dull mahogany fix; CHILDREN’S DESK hardwood, Palais Reyal—Fourth Floor. -t 4 S REEEDEERESREENEEREREEED ] IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII-IIIEIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlll.lllllllllllllllIIII'IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII.II. l