Evening Star Newspaper, February 28, 1924, Page 26

- 26 . NEW MONEY UNITS FLOODING EUROPE Currencies With Unfamiliar Names Issued to Meet Pre-War Conditions. &pecial Dispateh to The Star. NEW YORK, February 28.—In dis- cussing the various new monetary units in circulation in Europe since the war, the National Bank of Com- merce in the March issue of Com- merce Monthly says: “New currenc'ss bearing many un- | tamiliar names ero voaking their ap- nearance in sopn Home of the seemingly new uwits prove to be old units under new names. The repub- Jic of Latvia, for example, has adopt- od as its standard unit of value the lat, equal to a gold franc ($0.193). “Lithuania has abandoned European precedents und fixed the nominal value of its new ucit. the litas or lit, 2 one-tenth of tha United States dal- ar. “Poland began the voduction of the gold standard on Jafuary 1, 1924, with a currency unit equivalent to the franc, for which the name zloty is used. Austria, having already sta- bilized its paper currency, has an- nounced the introduction of a nelv silver “shilling” coinage. The repre- sentative coln is to be equivalent to 10,000 kronen, or about one-seventh of a dollar. “Germany’s latest effort to reorgan- ize its currency consists in the issue of rentenmarks, a temporary currency limited to a period of two years. “A novel plan was undertaken in Czechoslovakia in the coinage of gold ducats which are not part of the reg- ular monetary system and not consid- ered legal tender. A certain quantity of bullion has been minted into du- cats as “counters of exchange” for use in domestic and foreign trade. 'The most notable change is Rus- sla's effort to return to the gold standard by the issuance of the cher- vonetz currency. This is in the form of bank notes for which a consider- able reserve of gold and foreign cur- rency is carried. The smallest de- nomination is one chervonetz, nomi- nally equal to 10 gold rubles, or e CRUDE OIL OUTPUT DROPS DURING WEEK Imports Also Show Decrease for Same Period, Insti- tute Reports. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, February 28.—The v average gross crude oil produc- of the United States decreased 0 barrels for the week ended Feb- ruary 23, totaling 1,885,400 barrels, according to the weekly summary of the American Petroleum Institute. The daily average productions east of the Rocky mountains was 1,2 [ e of 11,900. Califor- s 651,350 barrels, a ipal ports for the week ended February 23 were 241,268 barrels, compared with 256,714 for the pre- vious week. Daily average receplts of California ofl at Atlantic and gulf coast ports were 189,714 barrels, com- bared with 211714 for the previous week. . e _PUSH REORGANIZING OF L. R. STEEL FIRM Stockholders Hope to Secure Lift- ing of Court Action at April Meeting. Speclal Dispatch to The Star. % BUFFALO, February 28.—Final plans of reorganization of the L. R. Steel chain store and realty enter- Prises in the United States and Can- ada were agreed upon at a two-day conference here of delegates from local groups of stockholders in all sections of the two countrles held under the auspices of the L. R. Steel Stockholders’ Protective Trust. The belief was expressed by Clar- ence E. Booth, chairman of the pro- tective trust, and by Canadian exec- utives of the stockholders' movement that reorganization will be complete within the next six weeks. At the creditors’ meeting to be held tn April before Federal Court Referee James W. Persons steps will be taken to lift all court proceedings involving the L. R. Steel Company, Inc, and the Steel Tiealty Development Corpora- Stockholders have rallled to the support of the companies and have contributed more than $950,000 to the reorganization movement, with the result that creditors are belng pald, administration expenses met, and the business is likely to be taken over within a short time by Steel's Con- Solidated, Inc., a new corporation. JANUARY NET IMPROVES. Western Maryland Does Better Than Last Year in Same Period. Speclal Dispatch to The Star. BALTIMORE, February 28.—West- ern Maryland Railway Company had a met {ncome of $2,790.41 mo January than it dld’ durine Sasusey 1923, ‘according to the monthiy Statement made public yesterday. Operating revenues showed a deoline of $50,212.10, but this was offset by the fact that total operating expenses were decroased $145,402.63. A state. ment of the estimated earnings for the current fiscal vear to February 21, shows a decrease of $133,026.40, or 4 'per cent, as compared with the corresponding month_of last year. AUSTRIA MEETS BUDGET. Now Seeks Lower Taxes, League Administrator Says. GENEVA, February 28 —Herr. Zim- weemzs.r, administrator of the league of Jpation’s loan to Austrla, re at Austria is now balancing her budget, | but that_ she st And & way to reduce taxation and govern- mental expenses if the Austrian peo ple are to be satisfied. _ MILL MEN TO MEET. GREENVILLE, 8. C., February 28. —The North and South Carolina Cot- ton Manufacturers’ assoclations will meet in joint session at Blowin Rock, N. C, June 27 and 28, one of the governors of the South Carolina body, E. A. Smyth, announced here. o NEW SHIPS IN SERVICE. BALTIMORE, February 328 (Spe- clal).—To meet the demand for freight to the south the Merchants and Miners' Transportation Company has announced that a schedule, now effective, gives six steamers a week between Boston and Norfolk, two of which embrace Baltimore. Three week have been assigned from Phil- adelphia te Boston, . THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. Woodwarh & Wotheop DOWN STAIRS STORE Friday is Remnant Day Remnant Day Merchandise Is Not Returnable or Exchangeable; Not Sent C. O. D. or on Approval; Mail or Phone Orders Not Accepted Women’s Glos Dresses, Now 10 Only 30 Glos Dresses, in the popular straightline models. In the lot are a few in the charming Sizes range from 16 to 52. cades, panels and straps. navy, black, brown, sheik, gray and tan. Very attractively trimmed with cas- i ron-front effect. In colors of Suits, Coats, Skirts, Specially Priced Spring Suits, $16 lored Navy Suits. newer models markable values. Sizes to 4. Sports Skirts, $5 32 Satin de Chine Lined Tai- 25 Sports Skirts, in the wanted Some of the wrap-around models. included. Re. velours and plain wool crepes. These skirts are specially priced. 1o 43 Sports Coats, $13 15 Sports Coats, well lined, with new style sleeves and collars; in plaids, stripes and plain mate- rials, The sizes range from 16 Tn plaid DOWN KTA IRS STORE 81x90 Sheets, $1.05 Were $L40. 9% seamless and bleached sheets, hemmed, ready for use. Slightly soiled. Piflowcases, 4 for $1. 120 45x36-inch bleachcd muslin pillowcases, with deep hems. Dress Goods Remnants Remnants of ginghams, voile, tissue, cretonne, scrim marquisette and terry cloth, % to %3 less than regular price. Lengths 1%z to 4 vards. Dresser Scarfs, 75¢ Were $1. 40 Ecru Dresser Scarfs, with an at- tractive lace edge.+ Size 18x54. Special for Friday. Turkish Towels, 4 for $1 120 pure white Turkish Towels, heavy quality. Size 18x36. ) Huck Towels, 2 for $I. 22 doz. large size hemstitched half linen huck towels of a heavy absorbent quality. Size 20x40. ) Washcioths, Sc. S0 doz. white cloths with pink, blue and yellow borders, Striped Shirting, 28c yd. Was 43¢ yd. 225 yards silk striped shirting madras in white with colored stripes. Tablecloths, 75¢ 35 hemstitched mercerized damask Were $1. Size 58x54. tablecloths, in fancy patterns. Straw Hats for Spring Wear, $1.95 Another specially priced shipment of these ‘raw Hats for wear now and later. Included are hats of Visca Straw, and Milan Crown Iats with combina- tions. —sand, green, navy. redwood and pearl. sions for spring wear. Nearly all the new spring colors black, copen, brown, Many smart ver- DOWN STAIRS KTORD Underwear at 58¢ Were 78c and 95c. 59 muslin gowns with Jennic necks. In flesh, white and honeydew. Also a few high-neck gowns with long sleeves in white. Weére 78¢c. 24 white muslin chemise, lace trim- med, also a few novelty cloth chemise. Semi- tailored Were 78c. - Bloomers of shadow batiste in orchid, flesh and honeydew. Were 78c. Muslin Step-ins in pink and honey- dew. Lace edges. Men's English Broadcloth Shirts $1.50; Were $2.50 30 English Broadcloth Shirts, in white and tan. Perfect. but soiled. Broken sizes. Men's Shirts, $1; were $1.50. 30 madras, reps and Russian cord. shirts. Perfect. Broken sizes. : Night Shirts, 50c; were more. nelette night shirts. Perfect. Soiled. Flannelette Pajamas, 68c; were more. 30. Per- fect, but slightly soiled from display. Men's Silk Shirts, $1.95; were $3.95. 4 pongee and tub silk shirts. Soiled.” Sizes 14%; and 15. Sikk-and-Wool Socks, 35c pr.; were 75c. 40 pairs. Perfect, but broken sizes. Black and mixtures. Cotton Socks, 15¢c pr. Men’s cotton socks in black. Irregulars. Sizes 10 to 113 Men's Shirts, $1; were more. 30 flannel shirts, in gray, tan and checks. Irregular. 14%; to 18. Silk-and-wool Ties, S0c. 40, in attractive pat- terns. Men’s Suspenders, 38; were more. 30 samples of higher grade. Men's Ties, 75c; were $1.35. 25 men's flan- Broken sizes. 7 pure thread ‘silk ties, in an assortment of good colors and effects. Misses’ Shoes, $1 Pr. 100 pairs Girls’ and Misses’ Brown Kid One- strap Pumps, sizes 8 to 2. Girls’ Dresses, 85c Were more. 75 Checked and Plain Gingham . Dresses, in a good assortment of styles and colors. Sizes 7 to 14 years. Girls' Bloomers, 25c. 15 Flesh Nainsook Bloomers, lace trimmed. Small sizes only. Slightly soiled. Children’s Shoes, 75¢ 50 pairs Children’s Lace and Button Shoes, in black, tan and champagne. Sizes 2V to 6. Velvet Jacquettes, $1.95 Tremendously reduced. 19 Velvet Jacquettes, of brocaded material, in navy, brown and black. Wool Slip-ons, $1; were $1.95. 9. 4 of which are in the brushed-wool effect. In shades of navy and brown. Silk Petticoats, $2.95 Were $4.95. 12 Radiupy Silk Petticoats, in henna, brown, blue, gray and black. Bungalow Aprons, 78c; were 88c. 20 Percale Bungalow Aprons, well made. Sizes 36 to 44. Silk Pettibloomers, $1.68; were $295. 7 Silk Jersey Pettibloomers, in brown and blue. Clml):lme Slips, 95c; were $1.95. 13, in navy and black. Dressing Sacques, 68c; were 95c. All sizes. Bungalow Aprons, 95¢; were $1.50. 15 Satcen Bungalow Aprons, in black. & G Corsets, $1.25 \\"ai:(line models neatly trimmed. Sizes 22 to 25. Bandeaux, 28c. 27 corded repp and net ban- deaux. Sizes from 32 up to 42. Net Corsets, 28c. 9. Flesh. Sizes 21 and 22. Girdles, 95c. 9. Brocaded. Sizes 27 to 29. Lace Bandeaux, 38c. Sizes 32, 35, 36 and 40. :])-rter Brassicres, 88c. 44, in sizes 36, 40 and Women’s High Shoes, Oxfords, Pumps, $1 pr. 500 Shoes in another clean-up sale of Women's High Lace and Button Shoes. Welt and hand-turned soles; Cuban, military and French heels. Sizes 2% to 7; widths AAAA, AAA, AA and A. And a few B, C and D widths. Also Oxfords and Pumps at this ridicu- lously low price. Black and tan kid, calf and a few gun metal. Sizes 3 to 6. Not all sizes in any one style, but all sizes in the combined lot. DOWN STAIRS STORE Fabric Gloves, 75¢ Pr. 100 pairs Fancy Gauntlet and Twelve-button- length Gloves. Broken sizes. Tricolet Blouses, $1 Were 8$1.50. 20, in copen, sand and pearl. Extra Size Obtion Blouses, 75¢; were $1.25. Of white muslin, with V necks and tuxedo fronts. Boys’ Windsor Ties, 35¢ 50, of sateen. In red, blue and black. Boys' Blouses, 45¢. 100 Gingham and Percale Blouses. Some Irregulars of high grades. Broken sizes. Boyw’ Trouners, $1; were $1.50. 50 Wool-mixed Trousers, well lined throughout. Sizes 8 to 15. 1,000 Pieces Enamel Ware, 22¢ ea. Very ‘exceptionally low priced for Fri- day only. The .lot includes four-quart kettles with covers, six-quart kettles, lipped and handled saucepans, dish pans, coffee and tea pots. All at the remark- ably low price of 22c each. DOWN STAIRS STORE Silk Hose, 75¢c; Were More 35 pairs Full-fashioned Pure Thread Silk Hose, in champagne, beige, gray and brown. Sizes 8% to 10. Irregulars. ‘Wool-mixed Hose, 68c. 50 pairs silk and wool and all-wool, in camel, gray, brown and black. Perfect, but broken sizes. . Chiffon Hose, 85c; were $1.35. 50 pairs; full fashioned; black, gray, beige and silver. Ir- regulars. Cotton Hose, 3 pairs, 50c. 35 pairs Women's Cotton Hose, m,black;.broken sjzes; irregular. omen’s Union Suits, 50c Were $1. 35 Wemen's Cotton Union Suits, of medium weight; sizes 36 and 33; perfect; soiled. Unfon Saits, 75¢; were $1.25, 22, medium welght; perfect, but soiled. Sizes 40 to 44. Unfon Suits, $1.50; were $2.95. 15 Silk and Wool Union Suits, perfect; broken sizes. Glove Silk Bioomers, $1.50; were $2.25. 75, in Vests and Drawers, each; were more. 40; brown and mode; small sizes only. perfect, but goiled from display. Axminster R 16x9 o \ Rag Rugs, 50c Only 50 18x36 Rag Rugs, in attractive colorings and designs. Special for Fri- day only. $16.50. Corduroy Robes, $2.75 ‘Were more. 6, in light and dark colors. Flannelette Kimonos, $1.45; were $195. 6, bound in ribbon, in blue, lavender and rose. Children’s Gloves, 5c pr. Greatly reduced. 300 pairs Two-clasp Fabric Gloves, in brown, gray and navy. Sizes from to Princess May Shirts and Drawers, 2 pleces, S0c. 100 garments, for children. Fleece lined. Broken sizes. Children’s Union Suits, 88c; were more. 150, fleece lined, with high or low necks, long_ or elbow sleeves, in ankle length. Sizes 2 to 16. Flannelette Pajamas and Sleepers, 68c; were $1. 100 One-plece Bults, White, with pink o blus stripes. Sizes $ to 18 years. Children’s Gloves, 25¢ pair. 50 pairs Two-clasp Duplex Gloves, In fawn, brown and gray. Broken sizes. Ohildren’s Rompers, 50c; were $1. 40, In checked and plain gingham.' Sizes 2 to 6 years. \ Clearance Friday Only five of these “seconds” of high-grade Axminster Rugs in a clearance sale Friday. They are subject to slight imperfections, but these are hardly no:ngi:la;fle and will not affect the splendid wearing quality. 17.6x9 $2425 2 3x6 $6.75 Grass Rugs, 95¢ 50 27x54-inch Imperfect Grass Rugs, spe- cially priced for clearance Friday. DOWN STAIRS STORE C.,, . THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, . 1924. Waodward &lothrop 44 Anniversary Sale Fine Linens Extraordinarily Low Priced But Only Friday and Saturday to Replenish Your Linen.Closet at Madeira Luncheon Sets ana Napkins illustrated above, Model Village Linen Cioth and . Napkins at the right. Madeira, Hand- Embroidered Table Linens Beautifully embroidered and scal- loped linens, in very attractive de- signs. Very specially priced. 13-piece Luncheon Sets, Special, $5.40 13x13-inch Napkins, Special, $6.75 dozen Linen Section, Second floor. These Savings i il il / i o -y i w” ! I‘.‘n il /IO i .= 7 ZECA0 . Wit / AR YN R R 1Y el Richardson’s Model Village Damask Table Cloths and Napkins Very Specially Priced 2x2 yd. Table Cloths, $5.95 2x21/5 yd. Table Cloths, $7.45 22x22 Napkins, dozen, $6.45 Beautiful designs in fine, heavy, pure linen damask—from one of our finest makers—and prices are far lower than usual. Necessary Housewares 1—Waste Baskets, §1. Pretty two= tone effects. 2—Bread Box, $L85; triple-coated white enamel. 3—Dust Pan and Brush Set—S5c set. 4—Porcelain Top Table, with one drawer. $—Self-wringing Mop, 68c; cloths can be easily replaced. 6—Wash Tubs, 88c; heavy gal- vanized tubs; special. Housewares Section, Fifth foor. 48845 5—68¢c Specially Priced Handdrawn, hemstitched Irish Linen Cloths and Scarfs iilus« trated above. Hand-Drawn, Hemstitched Irish Linens Fine, beautiful quality, white linens, hand-drawn and hemstitched in a new block design. 45x45 Cloths, $3.35 54x54 Cloths, $5.95 14x14-inch Napkins, doz., $5.95 18x54-inch Scarfs, ea., $1.95 7—Thermax Electric Iron, $3.75; 6 Ib.; extra special value for An« Kreamer, niversary. 8—Scrubbing Set, 48c; includes 12- qt. pail, brush and scrub cloth. 9—Old English Waxer, $2.95; also $8.45; brightener. 10—Wizard Mop, $1.25. 11—Cocoa Door Mat, 95c. 12—Wooden Knife Box, 60c. with glass inset. includes can of wax and can of 13—Salt Box, 95c; in white enamel 108125 Glassware and China Specials--Two More Days Only Table Glassware, 20c; 25¢; 35¢ Bewls, Jelly Dishes, Pickle Dishes, Comports. Salad Plates, $5 dozen; tractive colored effects. Yellow Mixing Bowls, $1 met; 5 bowls to the set. Serving Trayw, $1.15 and | $1.50; two sizes; several new designs. Giassware Section, Fifth fioor. Imported Decorated Glass, $1.95 16 Pieces Table Glassware, $1.35 Bowls, Bon Bon Dishes, Vases and Compotes. Water Pitcher, 6 Tumblers, Berry Dish, 6 small Dishes, Sugar and C~camer. Imported China Cups and Saucers, 35036 for $1.75) mov - eral dainty light cut. Imported Pottery Wall Vases, 28¢c Three attractive desizns sketched — hand - decorated in colors. Very special. Glass Water Pitchers, 2Sc; wide mouth—vrell finished. Cnt Glass Water Set, §1.45; pitcher and 6 tumblers, - Special Values to Meet Spring Needs for Your Home Cretonnes,28c & 38¢c CurtainNets,88c Curtain Voiles,33c Just before spring housecleaning every housewife turns her thoughts to the new things she will need for redecorating and freshening her home for summer. These ex- ceptional values come just in time to offer worthwhile savings in the most important necessities—cre- tonnes for slip covers and dra- peries, voiles and nets for sheer summer curtains. Cyrtain Nets, 88¢ Filef and other attractive weaves, dainty for casement and double-hung windows; in both ecru and ivory. - Cretonne Pillows, 95¢ Variety of shapes. Curtain and Drapery Section, Fifth floor. el sl Beautiful Cretonnes, in a wide va- riety of most attractive and color- ful new designs, are offered at two very, very low prices—28c and 38 yard. One may choose delightful designs for every room in the home—patterns that will bring color and newness for summer. Only two more days of these values. Curtain Voiles, 33c Especially dainty for bedroom windows are these cream and white voiles, with flowered bor- ders, finished with tape edge. Stenciled Crash Scarfs and Pillow Covers, 65¢ - Oriental Rugs, $37.75—Popular Scatter Sizes; Splendid Pieces Rug Seetion, Sixth fieor.