Evening Star Newspaper, November 13, 1923, Page 19

- \ , e L L Lt “PARSSUSPEOLS OFANGLDS A ] 1 Diplomatic Offensive Seen inj Proposed Expert Probe | of Reparations.’ BY WILLIAM BIRD, By Cable to The Stgr. PARIS, November 13.—The proposal for a conference of experts to inves- tigate Germany’s capacity to pay rep- | arations was regarded by the French @s a combined Anglo-American dip- lomatic offensive against France, and that explains why all the French heavy diplomatic artillery apparently Was massed to defeat it, if possible. Although at the oufset Premier Polncare eagerly jumped at America back into the ropean councils, ho is understood now to be- leve that he has been made the vie- tim of a maneuver the purpose of which was to turn American sym- pathies toward Lond These coinciden confirming the th trap: Believe Curzon Approved. 1. When David Lloyd George land- €4 in America a few weeks ago he immediately began to urge Iughes' New Haven plan for zm—z inquiry into Germany's capaci o pay. re pointed to ax of a diplomatic a re- sman in opposition to the Curzon government, it has since transpired that Lord Curzon v negotiating with oing to Amer: 3 3 corge was acquainted with Lord Curzon's ntention to approach Secretar: Jughes with a confere: pr nd that, therefore. he was i i1 agent of the British fors fica during his foreign tour. A fur! . is that after s first speech favor- n reports were ot that the White noti s n through t difficulty ence ither have nquire into the whole ituation without exception blanche to parations o not see how it can be an entirely ~free inquiry if the debts question is Tuled out, as Americ 2 the Fre confere o Elves every other nation a right impose other limitations, such as the total debt and and has offered reduce s to the d London . name- much us vere agreed only on one thin 1y, to cmbarrass ¥ ~possible. —_— BLAZE IN NOTED CHURCH. Historic Edifice Damaged, Three Fircmen Hurt, One Fatally. \ VoV her 13.--The historie ch of n lo Allarena was se- damaged by fire, % «Cuit. Three firemen we ured, one fatally, by the fall of a heavy sinarble statue of Christ dating from the ourteenth century, whi ood above Hair is Tarning Gray, use Sage lea 3 YOU can turn gray, faded hair beautifully dark and lustrous almost over night if you'll get a bottle of “Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com- pound” at any drug store. Millions of bottles of this old famous Sage Tea Recipe, im- proved by the ad other ingredients, ar nually, says a druggist here, becaus ens the hair so naturally and evenly that no one can tell it has been applied. Those whose hair is turning gray or becoming faded have a surprise awaiting them, be- cause after one or two appli- cations the gray hair vanishes and your locks become luxuri- antly dark and beautiful. . This is the age of youth. Gray-haired, unattractive folks aren’t wanted around, so get busy with Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound to-night and you'll be delighted with your dark, handsome hair and your youthful appearance within a few days. AR MR A e BEASALENTANRYEAARUR AR LU NS SR L AR I sentvran peAvcuRA asenvESOL R JUNIORS—Littie NRs One-third the regulardose. Made of same ingredients, then candy forced labor mi what | pref Iooked like a good chance to getifusing to BULGARIAN ENOCH ARDEN AVOIDS FAMILY BROIL Spare Remarried Spouse Embarrass- ment by Getting Owt of the Country. PHILIPPOPOLIS, Bulgaria, Novem- ber 13.—A Bulgarian -Enoch Arden has solved his problem in a drastic way and spared the embarrassment of his remarried spouse by getting out of the country. This man, Nikolai Stefanoff, was captured by the Greeks and sent to one of the Aegean islands, without notification of his capture to the Bul- e was kept at e than four years. Iiscaping. he made hix w native village in Kurdj find his wife, who had gl garian government . “only to for dead. the happy bid man. ile made the di he hero of Tennyson's ps ¢ peeping info his house on returned to the village. n took out & proad. Alaskan Indian women show & » for white husbands, re- marry full-blooded men because they say white men are bet- ter providers old fashioned pencil or T Eversharp for speed, for hard work, for permanent release from common pencil faults. Other pencils seem disappointing once you have used Eversharp. 'No other pencil can be like it —for Eversharp’s features can't be copled. Eversharp’s perfect balance makes it a com- fortable pencil tohold. And it is & pleasing pencil with which to write. The lead mever wobbles—the exclu- sive rifled tipholds it firm. Youalwaysknow the length of lead—the automatic in- dextellsyou. And you find extra leads and the handy eraser under the cap. Two Eversharps are useful when youhavecolored lead inone. The all-metal Wahl Pen is outstanding among foun- tain pens. It is & remark- sble improvement. It can neither erack nor split. The all-metal barrel holds more ink. Wahl Pen is beauti- ful, durable. It will last a lifetime. Buy both matched in gold or silver. Eversha: #1 to $10; Wahl Pen, 40810. Solid gold at higher prices. Look for the name on the pencil and the pen. See also the Wahl rubber pens. $2.50 up. Made in the U. S. A. by THE WAHL CO., Chicago S THE EVENING (g oy STAR, WASHINGTON. Woodward & Lothrap OPEN 9:15 AM. CLOSE 6 P.M. The Christmas Gift of Glove Silk Underwear —is the gift certain of real appreciation—for it is not only dainty—lovely to wear—but it wears and laun- ders beautifully—and no woman can ever have too much Glove Silk Underwear—it is always acceptable. Milanese Silk Vests, $3 —are bodice style, with picot edge straps—in pink, orchid, salmon or white; extra sizes, $4. Milanese Silk Bloomers, $5.50 —are finely tailored and well reinforced; in pink, white, orchid, salmoii and black; extra sizes, $6. Glove Silk Step-in Drawers, $3.25 —have elastic at the waist, are nicely tailored, and come in lovely shades of pink, orchid and peach; extra sizes are $4. Glove Silk Sten-in Chemise, $6 —have tailored, hemstitched bodice tops; with picoted straps; in pink only. Glove Silk Combinations, $6 —in bodice style, with tight-fitting ribbed knee; well ;csinforced~bcaulifi1lly tailored, in pink; extrn sizes, .50. Knit Underwear Section. Third Soor. A Box Sale of Christmas Handkerchiefs for All the Family All of them interesting From France— Colored Linen Handkerchiefs Box of 6, $3 —with hand-rolled hems and hand-embroidered ini- tials—box of six different colors. Lxceptional. $3. Box of 3 Linen Handkerchiefs, $1 -—contains thre¢ fine white linen handkerchiefs with embroidered corners in different designs. For Men— Box of 6 Linen Handkerchiefs, $3 —with colored borders and colored initials—a box of 6, with 2 cach of lavender, tan and blue, to the box. $3 box. For The Kiddies— The Every Day Box of 7 Handkerchiefs, $1 A dainty little colored handkerchief for every day of the week—in a pretty gift box—cach with a dainty little nursery figure in the corner. Handkerchief Section, First finor. | Dainty Gift Underthings are always liked for- Christ- mas—and these are not only dainty but very inexpensive Nightgowns of the daintiest crepes—nainsook—with low, round, V or square necks—and very short or no sleeves at all—are trimly tailored and finished with hemstitching or a French fold—some, too, are more elaborate, with much lace and embroidery—and a little colored ribbon— Gowns, $1 to $3 Envelope Chemise of plain or plisse crepe are simply tailored or trimmed with lace—in white and dainty ‘pastel colorings— Chemise, $1 to $3 Bloomers of nainsook, lingette, crepe or batiste— tailored or trimmed as you like them—and in dark colors, as well as the lighter, prettier shades. Bloomers, $1 to $2 Muslin Usderwear Section, Third floor. A Hartmann Wardrobe Trunk Very Specially : $ 39.75 Priced. ¥ —is a value worth looking into—with Christmas not so far away—and nothing better for a Christmas Gift than a fine Wardrobe Trunk. This Hartmann full size trunk, has all the beauty, fine workmanship and con- venient features as a Hartmann at a much higher price; full set of hangers, shoe box, laundry bag, drawer-locking device—excellently built—fine hard- ware. You must see a Hartmann to appreciate it— the limited quantity of these at this special price, $39.75—urges early selection. ‘D. C., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1923. Christmas Gifts for Her Desk Charming, and quite as practical remembrances—that will ever be reminders of the thoughtfulness and good taste of the giver. A wonderfully large and varied col- lection of Gift Things—both domestic and imported—in the Stationery Section, First floor. Desk Sets, $6.50 —in colors to match her boudoir color sche have 5 dainty pieces— moire covered with mic in lavender, blue, gold, green, rose, orange—daint- ily decorated. S-piece Sets, in colors, not decorated, $4.50. 6-piece Colored Sets, not decorated, $6.75. Other Desk Sets, $5 to $70 Book Ends, $2.50 —to hold the few cher- ished books that are al- lowed to remain right upon her desk—may be had in the same colors as the desk sets—the twc making an_ exceptionally attractive Christmas gift. Book Ends, $2.50 to $17 Quill Pens, $2.50 There is nothing quite so charming and daintily e pressive of feminmity a tall, gracefully sicr ostrich quill pen—upon ter desk—in colors, with the little glass stands to match. Feather Quill Pens, of 1n- other sort—auite as attrac- tive—are $1.25. Nupoint Set of Pen and Pencil, $5 A charming gift that will find much usage—is the gift of pen.and pencil—in a convenient little gift box —of sterling silver or gold filled. Wahl Pen with Cordelier, $5.50 —makes another charm- ing gift set—the pen is gold filled—the cordelier of black silk braid. Wahl Pen Sets—of Pen and Pencil, $8.50 to $16. To Seal Her Letters there is a charming littlc sealing wax lctter set—in- cluding candles, holder, ing wax in varied color a mahogany finish scal with her initial—$2. Others, 75¢c to $2. Petite Point Trims a Memo Pad, $4. Quite the most charming lit- tle memo pad in brown leather—with an _inset of colorful petite point—and a pencil attached. Other Memo Pads, 50c and up. Address Books, 50c to $7.50. Locked Portfolios, $4 to $35. Hundreds oj‘ Boxes of Fine Stationery Color-Lined Stationery, $2 Rajah Linen, lined with silver and purple, or silver and gray, $2. ‘White Rajah Paper, Princeton shape, lined in gold and biack, $2. The New Flat Sheet Stationery, Scotch gray lined in blue, $2. 3 Sand-brown: Princeton Style Paper lined in gold and brown, $2. Other Fine Color-Lined Papers, 75¢c to $2.50. Cretonne-Covered Boxed Paper, 50c to $5 Pretty cretonne boxes of various shapes and sizes—with fine stationery in white and colors—one especially charming is sketched—a cabinet box, $2. Hurd’s Fine Boxed Stationery, $2.25. Stationery Sectlon, First flvor. Woodmard & Lothrap OPEN 9:15 AM. CLOSE 6 P.M. Maids’ and Cooks’ Uniforms Must be Crisp and Fresh —to serve the Thanksgiving dinner—and they will take much pride in having a fresh, new uniform or apron in which to appear. Uniforms, of black soisette, cotton pongee and mo- hair—white linene, poplin or Dixie cloth—blue and white striped gingham—correctly styled—and well made. $3 to $7.50. Aprons, in many styles and sizes—of crisp lawn, or- gandie, dotted Swiss or cambric—some -simply tai- lored—others daintily trimmed with embroidery and lace. 50c to $4. Apron Bection, Third Soor. House Dresses in Many Styles May be selected from this large collection of attrac- tively styled house dresses; dresses that answer serv- iceably—but are quite nice enough to appear in at the door—or to wear to market under one’s heavy coat. Ginghams in smart-colored checks—plain and figured percales—flowered or figured cotton foulards—in dainty light colorings, as well as the darker blues, browns and black. Sizes 36 to 46, $3 to $7.50 Sizes 48 to 52, $4 to $7.50 Apron-frocks to slip on over one’s street or afternoon frock—when in a hurry to get luncheon or dinner— may be chosen in chambray, percale, gingham or crepe—many different attractive styles— $1 to $4; Extra Sizes, $1.50 to $3 House Dress Section, Third floor. Two Extraordinary Values Women’s Hose Full-Fashioned Silk Hose, $1.35 Very Special Fxceptionally fine hose at this ex- ceptionally low price ; full-fashioned, with serviceable lisle tops and soles; in fashion’s best shades— Caramel, Fawn, Russian Tan, African Brown, Black. ] , Silk and Wool Mixed Hose Very Special, $1 Soft. . fine, lustrous-finish hose—especially good for wear just now—that the weather has turned so cool— a between-season weight hose of silk and wool mixed; in black and brown. Women's Hosiery Scetion, First floor. —_———— Would You Like to Make a- Beautiful Beaded Bag 1f you are interested in these beautiful beaded bags— you will be interested in learning how to make one for yourself—at very much less than the made-up ones cost. Models already made show you how beautiful they really are—you may follow the designs of these or de- sign them as you pleasc. Very lovely beads in wonderfully lovely colorings are here from which you may choose. Instructions are given by a competent teacher—free of charge. Art Section, Sccond Soor. Outing Flannel Gowns $1.50 to $3 —will feel good these cold nights—and you'll sleep comfortably and warmly in these, for they are made of soft, fleecy outing flannel in comfortable and roomy styles with high or V neck and long sleeves; some styles, too, with three-quarter or short sleeves if you prefer—and they have the low, round neck. In dainty colored stripes or flowered designs, in pink, blue and lavender. Short Knitted Skirts, $1 to $4.50 —of wool, wool and cotton, or all cotton, are in gray, rose, copen, lavender and black—plain or with a striped border of contrasting shade. Muslin Underwear Section, Third floor. Pretty Pottery Bowls with Bulbs would make a charming gift . Pretty colored bowls with dainty little designs, littlc bowls and-big bowls, and plenty of imported Holland Bulbs with which to fill them. Bouwls are 25¢ to $4.75. Bulbs, 5¢, 10c, 15¢ each. - Pebbles, 10c package. Pottery Section, Fifth floor. N To Carve The Thanksgiving Turkey New Carving Sets $3.50 to $35 A rather wide selection of different styles—varying in size—and designs of the fine handles, with steel and fine stainless steel blades: i Stainless Steel Knives, set of 6, $4.95 Stainless Knives, $12.50 dozen Stainless Steel Knives, Imported, $25 dozen Cutlery Section, First fioor,