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PLAN GREAT STATUE Fifty-Eighth Bone FROM HUMAN ASHES Buddhists Propose to Mold Shrine of Guatama Out of Tragic Remains. 30,000 BURNED IN ONE PLACE| A R | Now Heap Marks Em‘thqm:ke'n= Greatest Tcll. | | { | By Cable to The St Ledger. TOKIO, Ja unique method of solving the problem of consoling the souls of the many thou- | sand earthqu: vietims of Japan | Iuay be elfected at meeting of coun- lors of the Buddhi Tokin, During the quake and of September | fallin {voir. Break Suffered By Photographer By the Associuted Pres g K . photographer, - i at a Covington hospital recovering due to slight acel- mble is a sufferer from an af- fection of the bone! them easy 3 tripped o fell last y last night oir under circum- to the arrest Bolilng a from a bridge over the r All of the cated, according to the police. . January 16.— "his studio and left leg was men were intoxi- THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €, WEDNESDAY, |Foch Stopped | By the Associated Press, NEW YORK, January 16.—Marshal Ferdinand Foch' personally saved Berlin from invasion before the armistice in 1918, 'if was revealed last night /by Maj. Gen. Henry T. Allen, former ' commander of the American army of occupation. Speaking at a dinner. of the Peekskill Military Academy alumnl, Gen. Allen sald responsibility for stoppmg the “Ameridan and allied armies rested solely on the French marshal. Foch's reason for not tak- ing Berlin, Gen. Allen said, was that it would have been a gigantic task e | to hold the vast territory, which in- " |cluded Hanover and other large (.lll “I said to Marshal Foch that we of nd Invasion of Berlin Before Armistice, Gen. Allen Reveals Claims Allied Commander Feared Gigantic Task of Holding Territory Between Capital of Ger- * many and the Rhine. | made a mistake in not ‘going to Ber- 1lin,” sald Gen. Allen, referring to a conyersation with the French mar- shal in Paris. “Marshal Foch sald to me: ‘If we had, neither our army nor your army would yet be demobil- ized’ He took out a map and show- ed me the Rhine and all the terri- tory between there and Berlin. ‘“There would be a big responsibility.’ he said, 'in holding Hanover and all those citles’ There was the answer from the responsible agent why we did not go to Berlin." Before deciding tho question of whether Berlin would be taken, Gen. Allen sald, the French marshal con- ferred with Gen. Pershing, Fleld Marshal Halg and Marshal Petain. Petain Urgea A | ance. | Field Marshal Halg took the atti- tude that there had been sufficient Allen, and Gen. decision. Marshal Petain was quoted as having sald: “We have got them on the run—I et. us make the defeat more decisive. Marshal Foch, according to Gen. Allen, then dismissed his conferees and made his own decision.: The re- sult was the armles did not advance on_ Berlin. Gen. Allen said part of his infor- mation was rcelved from Sir Wil- liam Robinson, who commanded the British army of occupation. “There is a little plece of unwrit- ten history,” said Gen. Allen. “My troop# at the time of the armistice were farther into Germany than any others.” THREE DIE SUDDENLY. January 16.— Three men drov&e ead from heart disease within # six-mile radius of Greensboro within twenty-four hours ended last night. sixty, fell 'n trom a load of wood he was hauling from the woods near his home, Dr. J. Tate Gordon, Buptist minis- ter, sixty-fi dropped dead in the hotne of E. L. Leach, where he was making a call. George Nixon, also an ages fell dead at hig hom fell dead ut his home, sacrifices of men and that the mans already were routed, sald Gen. wus the verdict of Coroner Veasy in all three cases. Pershing deferred Alex | JANUARY 16, 1924. U. S. SKATERS ARRIVE FOR OLYMPIC CONTESTS By the Associated Press. CHAMONIX, France January 16.— The American Olympic skating team arrived here today, anxious to begin practice. Richard Donovan and Charles Jewtraw insisted upon going to the rink immediately. The Americans expressed astonish- ment at the size of the rink, the width of which is equal to the length of the regulation hockey rink in Protect TENDER SKIN all winterdong with MENTHOLATUM wotlni::;é :p::thnl Ameriea. Three hockey matches may bo staged on the icy expanse at the sume time. Joe Moore i8 slowly recovering from seasickness ‘which he suffered -durin the nine days of the transatlantic passage. Dangerous colds | Give them immediate attention. Apply Sloan’s gently without rub- bing. It sends to the congested region the fresh, new blood that alone can clear the passages. The oppression on the chest passes off. Soon the threatening cold is gone. Get a bottle from your today—35 cents. J* will not stain. Liniment—kills pain! Sioan’ Americas Physic The men will be held pending An, investigation. [COmSTHAT | DEVELOP INTO -;zPNEUMONlA r them now with emulsified creo- ing wall of flames, g i people without exception, | with. their few poss d into an unrecogniz- shes and charred bodies. It is from the . Member Better Business Bureau S. KANN SONS Co. Telephone Main 7200 Marabou —To~ trim_the evening dress or negligee. Fluffy marabou in such delectable shades as_rose, royal blue, apricot, peach, French bluc, pink, turquoise and beige. Kann's—Street Floor. Thursday A Day of Happy Surprises In the Janmgry Clearance Women's Pure Thread Silk Hose 300 New S])llllb Hats “Seco!ldS” of $1.50 Quality A Special Purchase Makes Possible the Low Price— $2.00 Hats That Ordinarily Would Sell For Twice As Much —There are multitudes of aitractive hats, small hats with fitted crowns and brims that become their wearcrs. And then, too, the early spring wind hes an unexpected way of suddenly reaching hats. Why not cir- earing @ small, snug has to be chased Ribbons for the Home Milliner -+~Charming little hats, or bows for trimming, can be made from this —Satin-faced Moire Rib- ard, at 98C d in black, navs and African brown “THE BUSY CORNER” Penna. Ave., 8th & D Streets “Plan ¢ ent Statue., s will take the f ddha constr, with the orm of a gigan- d with concre d ac t ) the inflamed membranes and kills the germ. sh il : dimen Wil ofall known dr t of nine- | the , cet. It will -lm. b aibutsu” in ing Tavages of natnro LS head duris e and colds, catarrhal \lu‘]vy' cough or cold, no Your drug.| LaallL Atlanta, | in the ht th hope answer t —Fine quality silk, seamless feet, mock seam in leg fashioning, mercerized tops. In black and some colors. The imperfections are scarcely noticeable. Kann’s—Street Floor. . SevenHundred&F ftyPairs - Women’s New Low Shoés Manufacturers Clearance of Models Made to sell for $7.50 and $8.00 Pair, Thursday 3.95 —Twelve styles in the assortment. —Six styles sketched.: —The modes of the moment are here pre- sented for street or dress wear. Sizes 3 to 7 Widths AA to C Pump and Strap Models Cuban and Spanish Heels Kann's—Fourth Floor. N o] A .Sale of Two Thousand “Homabout™ Frock Aprons —AIll new, immaculately cledn goods that have just been unpacked. The housewife will enjoy her work in so neat'and attractive an apron. Cheerful colors in practical ginghams or chambray fashion them into bifs of charm—and whether one is mop- ping the kitchen floor or serving Sunday. night sup- per, the proper apron to shp on is the Frock Apron -style. » complete ng used o the street. from models of faille s tafieta, haircloths, satins and combina- tions of silk and straw and visca braid. —All the new.shades are.represented. such as Empire blue, Chinese red, lacquer, gray and many others. Novel trimmings make them chic and pretty. Kann’s—Second Floor, e O | Baby Needs Some of These Wearables At Special Prices for Tomorrow . —DBaby’s restless little fcfl will —When bal be comfy when wearing “Baby handsome l;lrwl \l(ukmg\ Re; in ularly 03¢. \]K’ridl 55¢ —Caps, for lmb\ all white, and out, cover him with a Japauesc dm;mlfi mmyflcd lmlth ribbon .\vllk g,:imlnd prettily and Tace. Regularly enibroidered.” Regu- Sc. Special ... .. 59¢ larly $495, special, $3-95 —Red Star Bird's-e)e Diapers, slightly imperfect; size 27x27 and hemmed. A dozen $2.19 Kann’s—Second Floor. —_— Women’s Sun and Rain Silk Umbrellas i Practical and at Special * Prices —Excellent assortment of Manufacturer’s “Seconds.” of the best quality wide Ot- toman or contrast borders, fine handles of carved wood, lukeli(e or amh(r A splen- Pretty bnderthmgs of Glove and Fiber Silks —And perhaps 1!1: nicest thing about them is that they make one look more slender, because of their softness that makes them cling to the figure. —Women's Glove Silk Chemise, bodice style, satin ribbon straps. Some arc’ picot edged. others have imitation lace. In pink, orch]id. {V:"e ?nd peach. ery fine quality at .... $2-95 —Women’s Ribbed Fiber Vests, bodice style, in p|nk only. A serviceable A Kanu's—Street Floor. The Hong Kong Hues *“Chinese Colors You Ate * Loved!”- —Likewise, THese beautiful ‘silk "Kerchiefs™in: which the ‘colors feign supreme. —Brilliant squares and ‘half squares are again = becaming quite fashionable for use &s the smart draping on a hat as well as the kerchief. These make a woman stand out prominent wherever she is, and they are very flattering. —Rexul-r u:s $125 and $L95. 79c and $1.00 Kann's—Street Floor. Veils —Whatever your new spring hat is like, it is certain to be more attractive with one of these Imported Chenillette Veils —in plain and combination col- ors. A pretty tan, gray, black or Copenhagen ~ blue - wdlild ~also brighten a-last season's hat. —A yard... 250 Kann's—Street Floor. Get Two Tnal Boxes PAZO OINTMENT is a Guaran- teed Remedy for all forms of 3 -Pilles. Pay your druggist $1.20 for two bm?e:’o of PAZO OINTMENT. i When you have used the two X boxes, if you are not satisfied % with the results obtained, we wfll K send $1.20 to your druggist and request him to hand it to you. ‘We prefer to'handle this through the druggist because his cus- tomers are usually his friends and will be honest with him. PARIS MEDICINE COMPANY, St. Loals, Mo. Rl Fmds a Missouri Pearl Kansas City Times, ¢ goes outdoors—i Japanese Silk Bunt- in pink or bluc $4 05 Special. “When baby is cold irdoors oF An’ who's Minneapolis’ favorite? Oh Tomorrow We Are Slwumg a New Arrival in Silk Pongee Overblouses —The woman |Keeping Millions Free means longer wear {From Colds and La Grippe Before “U. S.”” Rubbers and Arctics leave the factory their wear and actual length of life is mnufinl.ly measured and tested. That’s why the “U. s> trademark has become a standard of durability today. «U. S.” Rubbers and Arctics are made in all styles and sizes — for men, women and children. There are “U. S.” Rubbers for every type of shoe. Theycostnomoreand wear —Lmbrellaa for men and women; rainproof material, taped edge, neat polished wood handles with leather strap. Spe- cial Kann's—Street Floor. Pan collar, having little running in square desi the other a long roll collar model, with hemstitching run- ning in square designs, and cuffs to match collar. Both styles of blouses are well-made, and have long sleeves with the modish turn-baok style cuffs. Kann's—Second Floor. Patent Leather Black Satin Black Suede Brown Suede | i ! | | A New Coiffure Of Subtle Charm, Yet Easily Accomplished With the Yvette -Hair Band (Patented) —Whether your tresses be short or long, here is a new and effective way to arrange your hair, giving the dignity to go with the new mode, plus the softness so universally becoming. - The Yvette Hair Band, a thick band of real himan hair run through decorative buckles, plain or bejeweled, fasten together, and creates a most becoming hair mode. In shades to match your own, and complete $5 95 with buckles. Priced at. . ' —See Window Display. Kann’s Beauty Salon—Third Floor. W. H. HILL’S LIFE WORK ' Colds cause moreillnessthanany longer. Itwill payyoutolook | other human ailment. Realizing | for the “U. S.” trademark. | this 50 years ago, W.H. Hill de- : termined to develop a quick- United States Rubber Company | acting scientifically correct cold and la grippe remedy. i “U.S.Rubbers ‘Years of research brought success. i Hill discovered a most remarkable fi mula. He backed it with energy, fs intenlty and a name thac meant “satis- | ction or money back.” 1 Today more than 4,000,000 familie ¥: one-fifth of America’s popuhum%.; i and recommend Hill’s Cascara Bromide | | Quinine. { ‘The formula has never been changed in aquarter century. What Hill’s has dom: for millions, it can do for you. Demand red box bearing Mr. Hill's portrait. All | druggists, 30 m 3oumur Regularly $1.00 and $1.25 Sale Price Each....... e o Kann’s—Second Floor. 7. H. HILL €D,