Evening Star Newspaper, December 18, 1923, Page 22

22 THE hVLNlNU SJ.A.K. WASHINGION, D. . UESDAY, DECHEMBEK 15, 1923, Tfl ADTAI HUMES* Volunteers of America Plan! to Distribute Baskets Christmas Day. Three Santa Clauses, standing on Street corners with their chimney signs, are daily canvassing for funds with which to supply 120 or more poor families with baskets of Christ- | mas cheer. This work Is under the auspices of the Volunteers of Amer- fca. In each basket are five pounds of chicken, bread, onions, potatoes, cel- ery, cranberries, sugar and an orange { for each member of the family. 1f| the funds raised permit it, a bag of candy wili be distributed with each basket. 1n uddit.on to food, a Christ- m#s trée Way be held for children und :r the'age of fifteen years. ¥ pathetic cases are related by thess Lone Clauses, who stand on the corn.rs with tneir order books and write in'them as blue und brown d tois exelaim. “Ob, mocher, there " and’ rush over to fortn the desires of 3 Along S_in Washingto al with by 7 EAmerich pleking up sticks and pi witah which to buid a fire is dy object of to ner grand- in tne hospital short of funds. of America work endy S 2 Mr and Mrs. George L. Myers, | ptains, with the . TUBERCUI.OSIS GAINS IN PORTO RICD, REPORT Gov. Towner Tells Congress Labor | Conditions Far From | Satsfactory, ! | Tuberculosis Is on the increase in | Porto Rico. Gov. Towner declarsd in | his annual report, submitted to Con- Eress yesterday. The disease. which 13 the most serious menace to health en the is affected 9.45 per cent ; ©f the poy ended June cent for nine ye: said i Ith authoritles, however, have | been more euccessful in dealing with . the “hookworm” which at one time was estimated to have afflicted 90 per laborers on the island. held, coted. the Rocke- ning with the 4Jn "attempting or condiilons as y" and tne isla rly satisfactory, attention to the slump | sugar and coffee. In' cal year 375,000 tons of produced for export, 29.- than in the previous 24,000 tons below the 1817 production and_exportaton, b Sleadily deelin-{ ance, the United eatest coffe consuming world. taking compara- in the production of larly leaf, has been owner reporis. 1 externai trade in amounted to $154,- RAIL DEVICE APPROVED. | Apparatus Will Stop Trains Re- gardless of Engineer. | The Interstate Commerce Commis- | slon yesterday announced its ap- proval of automatic train-control de- vices install-d on the Rock Island | rallroad between Blue Island and | Rock Island, Ill. & distance of 165 miles. Train-control devices are now be- ing tested on a number of railroads, in accordance with orders issued by the commission several months ago. Nearly all the larger railroads in the | country have been ordered to install such devices on ons of their lines betore January, and several such installations have been anproved by the commission after operating tests. i All the Ices alm at MODDIHB‘ trains, regardless of the engineer, | when they er danger zones. H { ' EINSTEIN THEORY OLD. | Although the Einstein theory of | relativity has been more discussed | rince the war than in vears before, it is really not a new pronouncement | In physics. same theory wasi first advanced by Dr. Albe t Einstein | in 1905 and it d with physics Inl Feneral ana light and gravitation in ! particular. Dr. Einstemn is. a Ger- | man by birth, but he became & nat- | uralized citizen of Switgerland. { WEBSTER ELECTRIC CO. 719 O §t.NW. % Complete, re- } duced to... A. B. C Electric e $0.0.50 (Copper) Wireless Sets g ducedio. 31483 4 $5.00 Electrio ron 32.98 ' EVERY ARTICLE FULLY GUARANTEED § Lights—Special $1.29 & Christmas Carols —sung every mornin, this week by a.selecte chorus of Lansburgh & Brother employes—9:15 to 9:45. BALOONY—STREET FLOOR. the Storo of JPractical ggfbs TANS BUI@H &-BROTHE Added Telephone Service To help late shoppers we have added three trunk lines that vou may order more conveniently. Franklin 7400, Make Good Use of the Five Shopping Days Before Christmas Our Christmas Candies Are Fresh and Pure UR conveniently located Candy Section, Street Floor, is ready with the freshest and most_ de- licious of holiday confections. Make plentiful selections, confident that the youngster and the oldster, too, may enjoy sweets as much as they wish. Special! Our Regular 60c Hard and Filled 39C Candies, Now Only, lb. An attractive assortment, all fresh and healthful. The ideal holiday candy. Candy Canes, all sizes, Sc, 10¢c, 25¢ 5-1b. Box Assorted Chocolates, Special & By all means order this big Christmas box sent home. All fresh, pure candies in luscious chocolate coating. Round Fruit Cakes, weighing about 22 Peacock Tins of Ase S 1 T . g’e‘llcl?unslp.\ $l 20 z?a:ee: s;.:?:l. 49c STREET FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER Handmade Blouses For Giving $3.95 INE French voiles, in the Peggy, V-neck or tuxedo model, each blouse finished with fine hand-drawnwork, hand- embroidery or real filet and Irish lace. Many styles, ali sizes. SECOND FLOOR. Give Comfortable Felt Moccasins Of Exceptionally $ 1 oOO Good Quality— that makes them surprisingly good values. A wonderful assortment of colors, including gray, old rose, wistaria,-orchid, brown, sapphire, wine and many combinations—in a complete size range. Women’s Quilted Satin Bedroom Slippers $1.19 An excellent quality, with sof padded sole and heel, shown in a most attractive range of colors. BLIPPER AVENUE, SECOND FLOOR % LIPPERS of quality in material and workmanship Mahogany Nut Bowl Sets $1.39 . Bowl, nut cracker and six picks. Separate sets of nut cracker and six gicks, 30c. BIXTH FLOOR Little Tots’ Knitted Sleeping Garments 'UST the thing for restful slumber and cozy com- fort on these cold nights. These are modeled on the famous Dr. Denton pattern, but are of a weave more elastic and more easily laundered. Gray, with closed feet. Sizes, infants to 4 years... ..$1.25 Sizes 5 to 10 years . ..$1.50 FOURTH FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER NEW HATS For Christmas and the Sprmgttme $7.50 O beautiful and new, you will want a new one, not only for the smartest events of holiday week, but for the days that herald spring. Faille silk and haircloth are the smartest fabrics in the season’s millinery, especially when they take tasteful trimmings of rib- bon bows, lavish embroidery, be burnt peacock and fancy ornaments. Small and medium shape hats, some with <m.n| brims. Choose from copen, rose, sand, gray and the dark tones of brown, navy and black. Smart black and w Jbinations, too, which will be popular for the aiter-Christ- mas seasom. SECOND FLOOR, LANSBUEGE & BROTHER Rengo Belt Corsets $3.00 Two superior models of fine coutil, heavily boned. Elastic top and low bust, long hip style, with elastic in back. Shown in flesh only. TEIRD FLOOR, LANSBURGHE & BROTHER Rhinestone Head Bands Are Lovely Gifts O wear with her new evening m dress, or just as a gift of unusual beauty, these spark- ling head bands will be more than acceptable. Also a number of brilliant rhinestone dress orna- ments that any woman would like to have. $1.25 to $9.50. Embroidered Camisoles Metal Guimpes, ¥ to 2 of cambric, with straps inches wide, in gold, sil- and built-up shoulders. ver, steel and antique. 75¢. Yard, 12%c¢ to 69c. Marabou Trimmings for street and evening gowns. In many attractive shades. Yard, $1.00. STREET FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER Krimmer Hat and Scarf Sets, $5.00 HINK what an acceptable gift they would be to m the girl or young woman who spends much of her time outdoors and wants to look as smart as possible. The hats are the little sport shape, close fitting, with a small brim, and the scarf is a long one, fringed at both ends. SECOND FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER Frunswick Give Them the Joys of “The York” $5.00 Down $5.00 Monthly ITH the characteristic Brunswick beauty w of design and excellence of mechanical equipment, the “York” is one of the best of the Brunswick family, and has the added advantage of a modest price. Hear the “York” on our Balcony play your favorite selections, judge how perfectly it repro- duces the human voice. Choice of American brown mahogany, red mahogany or walnut—richly finished. Other table, upright and console Brunswicks, $65 to $330, sold on equally convenient terms. BALCONY—STREET FLOOR Give A Fox Scarf And Give Wisely $25.00 HE beauty of fox fur m is becoming to the woman of any age or complexion. and there are so many shades to choose from—brown, black, taupe and red—you cannot fail to find her favorite. These scarfs are of unusual quality for their price, each nnished with head, paws and tail. Other Fox Scarfs, $29.75 to $98.50. Beautiful Fur Coats $79.50 A gift of greater luxury is one of these smart fur coats, and the price is so far less than you would rxpect to pay it will be an economy as well. The coats are of fine, glossy Sealine (dyed Coney), with wide shirred col- lars and deep cuffs. A long silk braided girdle with tas seled ends gives the final charming touch. SECOND FLOOE, LANSBURGE & BROTHER If She Is Outdoors In AUl Weather Give Her A Raincoat OU could not set your mind on anything more practical, or anything that has more lasting and comfortable value. There are many styles to chol from, each one designed with the idea of style and smart appearance, as well as of the best waterproof materials. Raincoats of coverts, tweeds, novelty plaids, jacquard fabrics, imported mixtures and other rubberized materials. Every coat is guar- anteed. Many colors. All sizes. $995 §$1495 $25.00 SECOND FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER For Boys’ Gifts---Smart Two-Pants Su1ts$7 95 and Burly Overcoats . %ANDSOME, sturdy garments, carefully tailored of all-wool ixture fabrics and heavy overcoatings. All are nicely finished, with strong'y sewn seams and buttons. Big Schooi Overcoats in fine overcoatings, double - breasted, with convertible ~ collar. Sizes 10 to 17. All-wool Plaid Mackinaws in rich overplaids, warm, burly, weather - proof. Sizes 8 to 17. All-wool Two- knicker Suits in warm, serviceable mixtures. Both knickers well |li7ned. Sizes 8 to Warm Junior Overcoats of all- wool chinchilla, with muff and side pockets, well tailored. Sizes 3 to 9. a Gifts for Boys at $2.95 Burly Sweaters, of all wool, in pull- over style, with big collar, finely woven. 7 Plain or ‘combined colors. Sizes 28 to 36. Boys' Blanket Bath Robes, with deep collar, snap fastening and heavy girdle. Two side pockets, all seams taped and piped. Sizes 6 to 14. ‘Waterproof Raincoat Outfits, made of gas-mask cloth, with belt all around, slash pockets, and military collar, and Sow'wester hat to match. Sizes 6 to 6. Gifts for Boys at $1.95 Boys' Juvenile Novelty Suits, button- on models of corduroy, tweeds or mix- §ures some with washable tops. Sizes to 8. Cowboy Play Outfits, coat and trousers leatherette trimmed. Hat to match, rope, lariat, handkerchief, belt, holster and pistol. 4 to 12. Indian Play Outfits, coat and trousers, trimmed with two-color felt fringes. Long streamer bonnet with numerous bright-colored feathers. 4 to 12. FOURTH FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BROTHER Suggests- Leather Gifts for Men ven the man who scorns anything so p masculine as these gif Bill Fol(ls Many styles grade:. “of leatt Military Brushes Any man will find ti doubly welcome a neat leather case with two or three br $1.95 to $9.95. Traveling Kits All the toilet necessities of a man’s trif compact leather case. Some of the pieces are nickel plated. $2.95 to $9.95. Pullman thpers Soft black leather pers, lined with an tive color. In a m case. Suitable at home traveling. $1.95 to $295. Leather-Cased Flasks Pay him the friendly com- pliment of presenting him with means of carryving his favorite brand. Half pint $1 Poker Se's Deck of enameled, gilt- edged cards with four _stacks of chips. The case is of fancy embossed leather. $2.95 to $9.95. STREET FLOOR The Gift Advisor may be consulted about gifts for anv person on your list. Her service $s free.