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1., SOVIET EXPOSE IS CALLED FORGERY Workers’ Party Committee Challenges Hughes to Prove Charge. By the Associated P CHICAGO, December 21.—Charges that the letter issued by Secretary of State Hughes exposing an alleged plot by soviet Russia to overthrow the American government for communism | was a forgery and part of a frame- up on the part of the Coolidge admin- istration against the recognition of | Russia is contained in a statement is- sued here under the name of the cen- tral executive committee of the Workers' Party of America and sign- ed by C. E. Ruthenberg, executive secratary. “The Secretary of State has had published a letter supposed to have bean sent by Gregory Zinoviev, chair- man of the communist International, to the Workers' Party of America,’ the statement sald. gThe letter from first to last fs a falwification,” “Letter Never Received.” * “The frame-up of the Secretary of State sets forth that the communist international instructs the Workers Party to practice shooting and ‘sap- per' work. The Workers' Party de- es that it has never received such (he only armed shooting gangs in intry are the gangmen em- ,000 of armed spec deputy re mustered by the I partment of Justice to break the last bad strike, he communist International nev- er sent out and never could send out such stupid an The whole i eived b: \admen, who are profe umm oles ving off fake exposures of leged ‘red mena We. publicly, ac- e the Department of St the Department of Justice with having | forged this letter to mislead the peo- ple of the United States ‘World Market Dependence. “The administration knows that the masses of workers and farmers are ever more recognizing that Amer- ican prosperity depends upon the ex- istence of the world market. sound world market is possible with- out the complete recognition of the soviet government. all upon the progressive con- n to demand an investigation raudulent letter and to con- ‘their fight for the recognition » Russian Soviet republic.” Coples of the statement were for- warded to Secretary of State Hughes, Sonators S, W. Brookhart, E. F. Ladd H. King and Representative J.A. Frear. SAY EXPOSE CONFIRMED. Mine Workers Declare Sovtet Activ- xties Shown by Hughes. December control of American institutions red flag of communism » House confirms in the expose which Workers of America through the Mine made public e was issued,” the ent continues, “there were who professed to doubt the as they were presented. To them it seemed impossible that such ing thing could be attempted.| in others sought to pooh-pooh story_and laugh at it as a wild ill others said there was it—that the miners' union seeing red. But now that ganda that carrfed on for —— e e e the promotion of the bolshevik red scheme through violence and armed revolution against the governments these doubts should be removed and ridlcule cease. “The government knows the facts just as the United Mine Workers knows them. It is wortl also that there has been no denfal by by the United Mine Workers. It Fa time for the Amerlcan people t6 sit up and take notice of what is going oo —_— SAYS HE PAID BANKRUPT BROKER OVER $250,000 Clerk, Set Up as “Dummy,” Testi- fles He Never Questioned Orders of Employer. By the Associated Pres, W YORK, December 21.—Em- mons B. Stone, the young clerk who was set up broker by Jones & Baker, bankrupt stock brok- anded over “more than $250,000 to Willlam R. Jones, head of the de- fuget firm, out of the $25,000,000 he handled for its account, he declared at a referee’s hearing vesterday. The admission was elicited by attor- neys for minority stockholders, who have asserted that the firm of Jones & Baker has concealed assets that would enable it to pay more than the 83 per cent offered those who lost through its bankruptcy. At a former hearing Stone had ad- mitted that Jones & Baker gave him $200,000, outfitte, lished him pendent brok unhesitating said that he took all his orders from Jones, and paid money to him when ructed. mony brought payments to Jones were ent against a fictitious indebtedness of $7.000.000 of the New Finance Cor- poration, another subsidi of Jones Baker. Jackson B. Seliz, a part- ner of Jones, testified that he knew no reason why Jones should have been pald personaily by Stone, -_— Soothes and Heals Raw Sore Throats. Take Father John's Medicine today. —Advertisement. _— Among the women who are “mak- ing good” in the lumber Industry ir Mrs. Roy Devaney of Bloomington 1il. Holding one of the highest and most responsible positions with a big lumber firm, Miss Devaney has | mastered every detall of a business in which comparatively few women ged. BEWARE THE | .COUGH OR COLD THAT HANGS ON| Chronte coughs and persistent | colds lead to serfous lung trouble. 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Money refunded If any | cough or cold, no matter of how long standing, 18 not relieved after | to _directions. | Creomuision Ga.—Advertisement. Co., Atlanta, Won't Be Long Now Before Christmas VICTROLA the Perfect Gift EASY TO OWN EASY TO PAY FOR NO CASH PAYMENTS NECESSARY No stronger guar- antee can be given than the one which we give with each machine. Buy a few records is all that’s necessary, of your own selection Open Nights Until Christmas Warch - MO G i Em, erson BeckerBrog| THE EVENING BRITISH AIR OFFICIAL INSPECTS SHENANDOAH Duke of Sutherland Believes Such Craft Could Be Used for Passenger Service. By the Associated Press. LAKEHURST, N. J., December 2 The Shenandoah, giant dirigible of the United States Navy, was inspect- ed at the naval air station here j terday by the Duke of Sutherland, undersecretary of tha Great Britain, who s h'n. The du! pmpanied by W Rin aides and Consul Generdl Watson of Philadelphia. hugp hangur air was taken through the by Commander Frank 1 Visited, The @ press fon that ships such.as the $ doah would soon furnish a re means of t He had high pri the ¢ ring that ianiiee e ot SO Officers at the station today sald that orders n issued to pre- it FIGHT PRESS CONTESTS. Paris Cabinet to Back Bill Banning Prize Events. STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, of Trieste. The ceremonles were at- tended by all the leading civil and military authorities. Oberdank’s body had been the oh- ect of & long search, the Austrians aving left no record of the bu A special commission assigned to the DECEMBER task finally found the bones near the | ., cl The crypt is desigmed to take the form of a national patriotic shrine, If you want work read the want col- umns of The Star. 21, 1923. GIVE ELECTRICAL PRESENTS PARIS, December 21.—Newspaper contests in which luck figures more | prominently than skill, such as guess- | ing the number of beans in a sealed Jar, | must be stopped. cabinet has de- and Minister of Justice Golrat will soon introdu a bill in [mYHnmvnll making such contests lllegal. Some of the principal publications in Paris have offered large money prizes, as well as pearl necklaces and automobiles to the person making the best guess. PATRIOT’S BONES PLACED IN RESERVED GROUND | oberdank, Executed by Austrians in 1882, Solemnly Interred in Special Crypt. ated T [, TR ltaly, December 21 | bones of Oberdank, the 1 and patriot who was e Austrians in 18 n cerem erypt The | Han mystie | uted by the , were Interred with fes yesterday in a served for the heroes —new shaped creations. painted. satin stunning draped plain or with vivid bandings and flowers. to $25.00. ionable crepes. $6.95. Gift Umbrellas—$12.50 With beautiful imported handles! a stunning piece—and the wide-bordered silks all in harmony. Some of the handies carved or hand Others $5.00 to $10.00. Each one ferrules, tips and bordered straps These umbrellas are artistic We Invite You to Join the Christmas Savings Club of the McLachlen Banking Corporation Meet next year's Christmas demands by joining one or more of Members paying 50 cents a w Mcmbcrs paying $1.00 a wee Members paying Members paying $5.00 a_week for fifty weeks will get x4 Members paying $10.00 a week for fifty weeks will get We Add 39, Interest McLachlen Banking Corporation 10th and G Sts. N.W., Washington, D. C. 7Y (AT (2 (3 N (2 (2 (oY (7Y (23 G 7 Saturday, to Get Everything Done $2.00 a weck xr-r fifty weeks will get THIS CHRISTMAS Grills—Armstrong Grills—Universal . Grills—Universal Percolators (7 cup Alum.). $12.50 | Warming Pads (Universal), $10.50 1150 | Warming Pads (West. large), 850 1250 | Warming Pads (West.,small), 5.00 1050 | Waffle Irons (Universal) .. Irons (6-1b. Westinghouse).. 6.75| Waffle Irons (West,).. Irons (3-Fb. Tourist).. 650 | Curling Irons (West.). Toasters (West. Turnover) 8.9 |Cozy Glow Heaters (West.), loso Dim-A-Lamp, Portables, clamp anywhere. . .$4.50 Xmas Tree Lights—Eveready Flashlights Open to 11 P.M. Until Christmas JOHN J. CDENWALD 1209 H N.W. Phone Fr. 6903 these classes CLASS 50 Fixed k for fifty weeks will get ASS 100 Fixed for fifty weeks will get 200 Fixed $25.00 $50.00 $10000 $250.00 $500.00 CLA! S 500 Fixed CLA CLASS 1000 Branch, 1350 B St. SW. T Y (2 Y (a2 (2 (o (o (o (Y (N A A Y T (2 2 (2 (7 (2 (0 (2 (2 (2 (" (2 (81 Gift Suggestions Ostrich fans, rhinestone hair bands, lace eve- ning scarfs, collar and cuff sets, rhinestone slipper ornaments, corsage flowers! If in doubt, walk through our shop and you'll surely find just the right thing—for any woman! / Whatever is left for you to huy in Women’s Gifts can well be purchased at this woman’s store! Suggestions from this treasury of gifts include the following: Beautiful Silk Underwear Even at the Last Minute--- Nothing nicer for a wo Detter place to buy than ] sortments of the finer kinds Shop. Many sets that mat man’s giit—and no ellef’s. Great as in our Little Gray ch. Men may buy at our Men’s Shopping Bureau—Street Floor. Radium Silk Gowns, $15.00 The kind of silk every woman appreciates— superb quality:- styles simple but not too tai- lored—sleeveless gowns, with square neck and laces—tucks Three deep filet embroidery. flesh color. Others $5 and upward. and shades—orchid, stunning seliy tea Radium Silk Chemise, $7.50 To Match the Gowns at $15.00 The same fine quality color, orchid and peach; deep filet lace edging, self negligees, styles. color $1350 “Vanity Fair’ Glove Silk Underwear “Plus 4-Inch” Vests, Bloomers, 54-Inch width, envelope style, flesh with radium silks, 52.95 Fine quality glove silk—amply cut, smartly tailored and reinforced at al 1 wear points. Flesh color, white, orchid; bloomers in gray and black also. Step-In Chemise Orchid or flesh color glove silk tops and self straps; cut extra under-arm reinforcement. .95 tailored {ull at bottom; i $ Every woman appreciates glove silk under- wear! stocks in all grades! R Z. = ( HRISTMAS sale of cos- tume blouses—beautiful slip-over and jacquette mod- els—velvet brocade and fash- Leather Bags, Gowns, Bloomers, Step-ins—complete $15 English Envelope Purses English Swagger Bags Mark Cross Envelope Strap Bags —in fine Mocha, Velvet Calf, Morocco and Pin Seal—navy, tan, brown and black—beau- tifully fitted with large numhers ments—all very attractive ba, roomy for traveling—Special, %] of compart- Bags and Vanities, $7.50 and $10 Envelope and Pouch Bags in Pin _Seal, Morocco, Velvet Calf and Crepe Seal—Vani- ties in cowhide, pigskin and vachette—bags with inside compartments— vanities with:2 to 4 fittings =—very attractive shapes and colorings, Imported Beaded Drawstring Bags, $16.50 All hand - beaded and with silk linings —beautiful patterns and colors—silk cord Gold Stripe Silk Stockings The Gift of Them All! Immense Stocks to Care for Tomorrow’s Buyers! and_the nicest things about them are the beauty of the silk 1 pure and the protection from garter “runs” by t patented Gold Stripe; full fashioning, too—you give all that is hest when you give Gold Stripe! Stunning Street and Evening Shades Thirteen shades in brown alone—seven more in gray—gold and silver, black and white! $2.00 $225 $2.75 Pair Pair Pair Regular Weight Chiffon Weight Regular and Chif- Fine Cotton Fine Cotton fon Weight — All Hems Hems Silk Garter Hems Gold Stripe by Telegraph! 1f you've forgotten any one in any city in the United States—let us send them Gold Stripe Silk Stockings by wire. They can still receive your gift by Christmas morning. Do net be misled—we are the only agents for Gold Stripe Silk Stock- ings In Washington. MART collar and cuff sets of exquisite Irish and filet laces—four collar styles —the new five-inch cuffs. .‘ Lovely Handkerchiefs Many handsome Honitan and Venise lace- cdge handkerchiefs at $1.00 to $3.00—also Printed rench Silks and Imported Novel- ties which make delightful giits. Handkerchiefs in fine linens, 25¢ and up~ ward—very special values in Linen Handkerchiefs, 50c All the newest colorings in handmade linen handkerchiefs—greens, tans, browns, blues, rose—pure linens—hand-embroidered cor- ners and hand-threaded hems—also all-white linen and white linens with colored embroid- ered corners or initials in white or colors. MEN'’S Plain or Initialed Linen Handkerchiefs, 50c Fine quality linen—plain white with quarter-inch hems—white with self-embroidered initial, half-inch hems—white with nov- elty colored initials—white with colored hem and fancy border Mighty good looking! The tables at 60c are particu- larly Interesting! AILORED golf coats, of brushed Mohair — banded pockets and turn-back cuffs—novelty barred or stripe effects. $8.50, CENTEMERI Kid Gloves The gloves one naturally thinks of at the gift season—because of the fifty-year- old reputation for quality. Long Gloves, $5.00 Pair These are beautiful glavec—superb light-weight French kid skins in 16-but- ton length—overseam sewing—in white, black, brown and gray—also_the beaver suede—and a very special Christmas price. Centemeri Bandelettes, $3.25 Pair A popular gift style—2-clasp, in white, black, brown, beaver and gray with con= trasting border at wrist—and stunning 3« row crochet embroidery to match the hand-overseam sews i ing Centemeri _Glove Wardrobes —imported boxes with three or more pairs—gloves for all occasions—$15.00 and upward. Centemeri Gloves for all gift buyers— at Jelleft'st = D