Evening Star Newspaper, January 7, 1924, Page 13

D. 0, MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1924 The Hecht Co. Seventh at F The Hecht Co. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, RICE-GROWER FIGHT SETTLED BY COURT CLAIMS PROPAGANDA Dancers Must Pay DRIVE AGAINST BONUS| Tex to Feed Berlin's Seventh at F The Hecht Co. Seventh at F Hungry, Edict Says Legion Head Says Employers Force Wor_l;m te Write Oppos- ing Measure. [t e i URGES ACTION AT ONCE| Denies Anfll Ever Have Done Any- ‘thing for ‘Disabled. { By the Associrted Press. ~ INDIANAROLIS, Ind, January 7— Making reply for.the Ameriean Legion to opponents -of ‘adjusted compensa- tion, John B, Quinn, national com- mander, in,a letter_ddressed to T resentatives In Ogngress, - acc employers of coercing their ex-s tce men employes into writing letters | to senators and representatives in ob- position to the proposed adjusted compensation bill. “The anti-bonus ' propagandists, eald Commander Quinn, “take' as their slogan, ‘Bverything for-the gla- abled, nothing for the able.bodied, vet not one of ihese has ever “ap- peared before Congress to urge pas-, sage of -lngislation for the’ disabled during the four years the American Leglon has made the disabléd man's cause its own. “The orgamizers of the present un- falr barrage of propaganda,” the let- | ter continues, “are boasting of being | able to delay congressional action on | the adjusted compensation bill so! that thelr propaganda may, through | its force, cause members of Congress he eoldler’'s cause. +s ago the American dough- boy went over the top in spite of the Tage of steel falling around him. stood his ground then and he has ery confidence that American sena- ‘ s will Sl‘lnfll ir ground him be- | e of a mere barrage of organized | aganda. he adjusted compe mow in the ways and means commitl to fultlil country its determinaii its de- the nations obligation Lo “The country can afiord to. meet this obligation. f promptly and without ¢ perfectly -evident thui Co enact the adjusted comy and also provide for substantial re- duction in taxes. The Americun Le- &ion has the confidence that Congres: Wiil enact this inevituole legislation. POPE PLANS SPLENDID | HOLY YEAR OBSERVANCE Five or Six Canonizaticns Will Be Celebrated in 1925 Jubilee at Rome. By the Associated Press. By tho Associated Press. BERLIN, January 7.—Trippers of the light fantastic in Berlin's cabarets and restaurants are to dance food Into the mouths of the poor and destitute. Under a ruling of the municipal authorities each dancer is to be taxed approximatély 12 cents for the privilege of following atoot the queer melodies of the jazaz orchestra, so that the revenue of each dancer will provide food for ::ylun two empty stomachs a With some of the larger halls accommodating more than thousand dancers and the scores of smaller places doing blg busi- ness, reiief workers estimate that the revenues trom the dancing will feed from 15,000 to 18,000 persons now dependent upon charity. SUPPRESSEDBISHOP’S LETTER TO CHURCHES, &, Brooklyn Rector Wished to Avoid Controversy .- -During Holiday Season, - s the Associated Progs NEW YORK, January Dr. Howard le\”.lh, T r. of the Churcd'of the Floly Trinity in Brook- lyn, a lberal leader In-the Protestant | opal Church, announced yester- da in the Ja ry issue of his L‘h\ll"(‘h's Parish N read to his congregation on Deoeme ber 16 the pastoral letter adopted by the huuue_o! bishops at its Dallas, T;‘(! » meoting. Fhie pastoral letter was the - ment which brought Into the dg(‘un the controversy between and fundamentalists. 1 adheren AL the time the -lef promul A it was be und. tor hops. ed the letter in full hich was dis- and in an e 1 he did n. . ired (o avoi v just before the holiday sea. emed to me. that this spirit of the canon t its letter.” he said in the keeping the ugh violating ROM January 7.—Pope Pius wishes Holy year, which faills in 1925 to be a period of solemn celebrations and rejoicing for the Cathuiie Church & in Rome, but extendin ‘hout the world. He desires t nprecedented splendor to the itional function of upening the door of the Basilica of St. Peter’s, which_is performed every jubilee. In the meantime, wWork 18 progress- ing actively in the Vatican gardens { and the courtyard of Belvedere in pre- paration for the missionasy exhibi- 1 demonstrating the Work of Catholic missionaries In distant countries. The pontiff approved a decree sanctioning the miracles attributed the Blessed Marie Madeleino founder of. the Sisters of the an Schools of Mercy, whose nization will be amoug the events of Hdly year. Four or five other canunizations algo will be celebrated, including the Blessed Theresa of the ild Jesus, who was beatified last year; the Blessed Barat, founder of ihe 'Sisters of the Sacred Heart; Fathes Vianney, parish priest of Ars, France, and culminating in the can- onizatlon of the Blessed Peter Can- isius, Jesuit upholder of Catholi- cism during the reformation of Ger- many. Spain and various other Catholic countries have expressed an Intention to send delegations to render homage 1o the pontiff in Holy year. CHRISTMAS CELEBRATED ALL OVER RUSSIA TODAY People Defy Official Order Against Observance—Shops Had Brisk Trade. By the Assoclated Press. MOSCOW, January 7.—Moscow, Sat- urday, experienced a feverish Christ- mas eve. Shops were crowded and trade was brisk. Christmas trees were plentiful. A majority of the population, in- cluding the workers, is preparing to celebrate Christmas today and Tue: day, notwithstanding the officlal an- nouncement that January 7 and 8§ would be comsidered days for work- ng. The workmen's request for a one- day holiday for Christmas wus re- fuged by the authorities, who de- ‘clared that non-appearance at work would be considered idleness. The chief of the Moscow labor department declared that a reduction in wages would be made against those who did not appear for work. 9000TT 000000000 0034005000BWRR o “PHILLIPS" original Milk of Magnesia presc: Refuse imitations of Explains He | s his refusal to | Co-Operative Association in Al\-l kansas Is Scored for Ineflciency. 4 FINRED IN ATTACK Plead Guilty to Wrecking News-: paper Plant. 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It does not deteriorate or lose its effectiveness with time. * Get 3 jar at your druggistor send forafree sam - RESINOL Mfiru,}f-bfim : STUTTGART, Ark., January 7.—The " Although in its final report no new -ndictments were returned. the grand jury previously had found fitty-four | true bills, forty-four of which result.' ed from the attack on the Free Press, | 'atter that newspaper haa- criticized | the administration of the rice grow-! on, found three indictments for admits two of : “Patent Tuesday---Small-Lot Day Just a few-of-a-kind merchandise marked at fractions of original value. Must be cleared immediately to-make room for incomin values—you’ll find them here tomorrow. : FOR WOMEN Dresses, 5% 31 in the group. Cloth and silk. Small sizes only. - Were $10 to $15. One-of-a-kind styles, various colors. Coats, $3.95 9 coats' that were $895 to ’ $15. - Simple styles, fuily sizes only. Flannelatte Gowns self - trimmed lined. Small 10 pink and orchid Scotch flannelette gowns. Silk tape bindinf at neck and sleeves. Sizes 16 and 17. Silk Chemise $3.95 and $4.95 Crepe de chine and radium envelope chemisc. _Tailored or lace trimmed. 25 in the lot. Sizes 36 to M. Satin Negligee, $9.95 1 made of light blue satin, gord trim at bottom. For- merly sold for $16.95. Dainty and smart. Corduroy Slippers ¢ Rose, copen, lavender and purple; sizes 4 to 8 Weil made and trimmed with pompon. Value $125. Brassieres, 68c , brocade and satin xcellent assortment (Second Floor—The ieeht Co.) Low Shoes, $1 110 pairs. Regular stock. Not all sizes in the iot. Tan and black calf, siiver, patent or satin. Silk Hose, 69¢ 72 pairs. Perfect seamed back hose. Mercerized tops. Black and brown. Sizes 8} and 9 in black. All sizes in brown. “Onyx”” Cotton Hose 29¢ 48 pairs. Mercerized cot- tori, in tan and cordovam. Seamed backs. Splendid utility hose. Outsize Silk Hose $1.95 Full fashioned, with lace clox. Irregulars of $300 quality. Mercerized tops. Black, gray and brown. B (First Fii e Hocut Co.) Wool Sweaters, $1 30 sleeveless and slipover sweaters. White and various colors. Were $1.95 and $2.95. Lingerie Blouses, 39¢ Regularly 79c. Not many. Slightly soiled. Batiste and a few printed crepes® A tubbing restores their fresh- ness. Batiste Sets, $1.45 Consisting of_ dainty vest and step-in. 5 sets only. Orchid, in sizes 36 to 40 Worth $245. Envelope Chemise Good grade nainsook trimmed or tailored styles. White and flesh. © SH {ltly soiled from display. izes 36 to 4. 12-Button Gloves $1.69 Kid and lambskin. Broken sizes, in brown and white. 2% pairs in the lot. Regularly 25 : to $5. (First Floon—The Hecht Co.) 18 pairs. (Second Floo —Tho Hecht ‘Co Suits. $3.95 Were $10 to $19.50. 12 on'y. All small size. Just one of a kind in various good-wear- ing fabrics Silk Camisoles, $1.25 Radium and satin, in flesh. Tailored or trimmed styles. Sizes 36 to 4. Values 2 to £2.50. Silk Negligee, $22.95 1 only. Fink crepe de chine, drapea with orchid corgette; silk lace trimmed. Formerly '$31.95, FloralNegligee, $7.95 Formerly $i095. Just 1. ark floral pattern trimmed with satin. Ccersets, $1.95 Sizes 28 to 36 in’ leading makes. Brocade and coutil, in iow and medium bust models. Value $5 to $8. High Shoes, $2.95 127 pairs. Black or tan. Some low shoes, too. Famous make. Goodvear welt soles. Incomplete size range. t Julii ttes, $1 5, Leather Fur or rib- Gray, green, blue irple wizes 4 to 64, st Fioor—The Hecht Co." “Onyx” Silk Hose $1.25 36 pairs. Wkull fashioned Black and brown. Mercer- ized tops. Sizes 874 and 9 only. Sold for $2.0. Sport Hose, 55¢ Mercerized cotton. Ribbed pattern; gray. sand and polo 69 pairs'in the lot. Value 65 to 85c. Silk Blouses, $5.95 Were $9.75 $1295. 9 ir the lot. . Crepe de chine em broidered or beaded. One-of a-kind styles. Fiber Silk Scarfs, $) Good grage fiber silk scarfs, with fringed ends. A wide variety of colors. Val ue $1.95. Sport Skirts, $2.95 A few' smart skirts, in prunella and novelty checks $5 values. Mostly one-of-a kind styles. . (Seena Flose—The Hecht Co.» “Hug Me Tights” $1.50 and $2 Hand knitted. White with blue or pink fancy stitching. Wear under coat and in cool house. $3 and $4 values. Fabric Gloves, 15¢ 47 pairs. Zclasp. style. Slightly soiled. White, na- tural and black. Broken sizes. 39 and S0c values. Union Suits, 49¢ 12 in the lot. Medium= weight ribbea cotton, Slight- ly soiled, Swmes 36, 38 and #0. §1_and £ val-es. (Pirst Flose, The Hecht Co.) Handkerchiefs, 12 1-2¢ Imported linen and Swi Colored sport styles. Sold for 25c and 50c. Just 75 in the lot. . (First Flore—The Heeht Co.) FOR GIRLS Middy Blouses, §%¢ Regulation or Peter Pan style. All white or with red or blue collar. Slightly soiled. Sizes 10 to 20. Pleated Skirts, $1.69 Plaid skirts on bodies. To be worn with middies or sweaters. Sizes 8 to 14, Just 9 in the lot. ‘Serge Bloomers s $1L.79. N: blue serge gym blooal;:rs. Full pleated. On waistband. _Elastic at knee. Sizes 8 to 14. Infants’ Bonnets,49¢ Knitted. White or “trim- med with pink or blue. Rib- bon or crochet ties. 20 in the lot. Good grade; various styles. Hats, 50¢ Hats and tams of suede, brushed wool, corduroy and felt. - Red, blue and gray. irls 6 to 12 _Siu:(ar¥u Yy PP $1.85 hit d high t xce gsh::s. grSaiZel fh to'ug ‘o&lyfi.flpalu. $250 and $3 leather, black,. - Dresses, 95¢ Part-wool serge, in navy only. Waistline styles, with sashes and pockets. Trim- med with gingham. Size 14, White Dresses, 69¢ Tots’ - sizes 2 to 6 years. Good grade linon, in Empire style. Long sleeves. Trim- med with . hemstitching ,or French knots. Knitte;'.l Leggings 89%¢ White leggings, in pantie style. For Labies 6 months to 2 years, Keep kiddies warm in winter weather. - Girls' Gym Oxfords " 'Black” Kid "lace oxfords. Electric finisned soles that' lipping. 68 pairs in HOMEFUR- NISHINGS - 36x70 Rugs, $5 27 finest quality Ax- minster’ and chenille rugs. Plain or fancy patterns. Various col- ors. Regularly $8 to $14.. Rattania, Etc., Rugs $1 36x72 Crex, Herringbone, Deltox and Rattania. Plain blue border, also many nov- elty designs. Wilton Rugs, $3 Wilton and chenille rugs, in plain green and gray. X 54. Values, §7 to $10. Splen- did grade. Rag Rugs, $1 Fine rag rugs, in_ rose; range and hit-and-miss de- signs. Sizes 24x48, 27x54 and 30x60. ©x9 Grass Rugs, $5 Crex, De Luxe, Deltox and wcol and fiber, in neat ef- fects. Rose, reen and grown. Vaiues from $8 to 14, =7 Grass Rugs, $3 46x00 Rattania, Cherokee and Deltox rugs. Wide range of patterns and colors. 43 in the lot. §5 to $8 values, Crex Rugs, $4 * 46x7.6 Crex De Luxe rugs. Very desirable patterns and Wilton Carpet, $1.98 Velvet. 27 inches wide. Good grade hall and stair carpet. Blue, rose or green. Regularly $3.50. Remnants, 25¢ sq.yd 72-inch floor coverings, in Congoleum, Neponset and Duralin. 2 to 10 sq. yards in cach piece. Velvet Rugs, $25 Just two plain green vel- vet rugs. Size 8.3x10.6. May be just what you need to complete a room. Wilton Rug, $33 Velvet. Size 9x12. Only 1. Plain_green, in excellent grade. Regular price, $55. For immediate disposal. Axminster Rugs $25 83x'06 Axminster Rugs, only 3 in the lot. A won- deriul value, chullrly $37.50. Chenille Rug, $25 Only 1. Gray, two-tone bordered chenille rug. Size x9 feet. Regular price, $55. 039 fostin Flosrirhe Hecht Co) Velour Portieres, $15 4 pairs 50 - inch excellent grade velour portieres. Double _style with French edge. Full 2% yard length. 2 pairs gold and 2 pairs green. Slightl imperfect. Regular value, §7 5. Velour Cushions, 95¢ 35 soft velour cushions, with tapestry center. Well filled with soft cotton. Blue only. Round. Fancy Scarfs, 35¢ Large size muslin centers, finished with hemstitching or white, pink or blue lace edges. Values from 3% to 49¢c. Tablecloths, $1 40 cloths 58-inch size. Round or ~square style. Heavy cotton damask. with attractive figured designs. Table Runners, $1 30 high-grade cut silk mo- hair. Attractive patterns. Sizes approximately © 16x50 inches. Blue, brown and taupe. Sample Panels, $1.55 Values from $1.85 to $3.50. Sheer filet nets and dainty fringed -bungalow nets. Single lots-only. Ecra, cream and white. Comforts. $1.89 14 vari-colored comforts,, with figured silkoline covers. Well filled with soft, fresh cotton. Full double bed size. (East Annex—Second Floor.) colors. 12 rugs only. Worth & g stocks. If you are looking for real FOR MEN High Shoes, $2.85 English style lace shoes. 77 pairs.. Calfskin, in brown only. Goodyear welt soles. All sizes. Felt Slippers, 69¢ Gray or brown, felt uppers - Everett Regu- with chrome soles. style. Just 26 pairs. lar price, $1. First Floor—The Hecht Co. Mufflers, $1- Brushed wool. Solid colors with border stripes. Light weight and warm. Imported quality. 42 in the lot. Lisle Hose, 12 1-2¢ Sizes 9% and 10 only. Full seamless hose. Gray and cordovan. Slight imper- fections. 120 pairs. Handkerchiefs 6 for 50c White cotton 'full size handkerchiefs. Hemstitched edge. Good quality. 30 dozen in the lot. Cloth Hats, 50c Just 4, in brown and heather mixtures. Sizes 676 and 7. Hand blocked. Originally sold for $3. . Golf Hose, $1 . 50 pairs all-wool English imported Hose. Camel, brown, mixtures and gray. }"lu,./l fashioned. Sizes 9% to %, Traveling Bags $7.95 Imported English cowhide ~ bags, lined with cordovan color Jeather. 18-inch ‘size. Slightly shopworn from handling. . Fitted Cases, $4.45 Week end cases, with 10 white fittings. - Sturdily built case. Black, 22-inch size. 18 in-the lot. - Silk Hose, 55¢ Full fashiohed silk hose. Broken lines of $1 and $1.50 ades. Many with self clox. Il sizes in the entire lot. Various colors. Shirts, 5% End to end solid color. All © sizes from 13% to 17 except 14%. Full cut. Regular stock soiled from handling. Ties, 35¢ 100 Four-in-hand Ties, con- sisting of odds and ends from stock. All perfect. Re- duced to this price. Felt Hats, $1.45 14 good grade hats. All lined, full leather sweats. %ilk lg;izn—meed.sy values. Sizes . 6%—1, 6%—4, 7—4 and 73%—4. Gray, green and smoke. Caps, 79¢ 48 polo and tweed mixture caps. Silk serge lined. Leather sweat bands. Sizes 6% to 734. (First Floop—The Hecht Oo.) Auto Robes, $6.95 All-wool plaid. Tan, brown, gray, blue and mix- tures. Fringed. Full size l‘SOxSO, Were $8.95. 40 in the ot. Suitcases, $7.95 Cowhide. -The last of a large lot.- Heavy durable cowhide. . All.around straps. Sewed corners.” 24-inch size. 8 only. Sweaters, -$2.95 Navy and brown ‘shaker knic coat sweaters, without collars. for - outdoor workers. 37 only. (Bast Angxiomh Floor.) FOR BOYS Two-Pants Suits, $5-95 40 suits of smooth cassimere, in brown, blue and heather mixtures. Nortolk styles. to 16 years. Rain Sets, $3.45 Tan coat and hat, in full belted style. Guaranteed waterproof. Broken size as- sortment, 38 sets. Wash Suits, 79¢ 300. Button-on and middy styles, of fast-color cottons. Sizes 3 to 8 years. Were §1 and $1.25. Overcoats, $3.95 Blue chinchilla with dura- ble plaid Button-to- neck models, in sizes 3, 4 and 5 years. Were $5.95. Hats and Caps, 89¢ Little lads’ caps and hats of chinchilla, and big boys’ hats of tweed. Were $125 to $3. Just a small group. Wool Mufflers, 89¢ 32, in brown, heather and gray. A splendid muffler for cold winter weather. Were $1.25. Indian Outfits, 89¢ Complete in box. Coat and pants durable khaki, with fancy fringe - trimming. Feathered head-dress. Sizes 6 and 8 years. Bath Robes, $1.69 Heavy grade blanket cloth, in fancy and plain patterns. Sizes 6, 8 and 10 only. 40 robes. Gauntlets, 49¢ 40 pairs, Line gauntlets. Imitation leather cuffs. Sturdy gloves, nicely ade. (First Floor—The Hecbt Co.) ‘Wool Hose, 69¢ For girls ind boys. Im- orted all-wool hose, in eather, ffly and white, with rolled cuffs: Sizes 11, Ui 2 (Third Floor—The Hecht Co.) Lined leather « Sizes 7 Ulsters, $9.85 45 double-breasted mannish coa‘s, in -all-wool fancy cheviots. Sizes 11 to 138 years, ‘Were $12.95. Overcoats, $5.95 100 good quality blue chin- chilla. and- fancy cheviot coats, in double-breasted, fuli-belted styles. Sizes 3 to 8 years. Sailor Suits, $2.45 Durable tweeds and a few corduroys, in middy and sail- or styles, Broken lot. Sizes 3 tu B years. 85 suits. College Sweaters $2.95 Heavy shaker knit slip- ove-s, with deep double col- lars. Sizes 8 to 18 years. Value, $5. Flannel Blouses; 95¢ 26 Gray flannel anc shirts. make, styles. meat. " Knit Hats, 25¢ Woel knit. For little lads, Brewn, blue and heather. Comfortable and warm. 30 in the lot. blouses “Tom Sawyer” Button-down collar Broken size assort- Blouses, 59¢ 220 blouses of pongee, fzer~ cale and chambray. Collar- attashed styles.- Broken - sizes. - Were 79c and 95c. (Third Floor—The Hecht Co.) High Shoes, 52.85 S pairs of brown lace hisgh shoes. _Sizes 4%, 5 and 5% only. Values $3.50 and $4.