Evening Star Newspaper, March 18, 1924, Page 11

| AMORKERS LEAVING " BUHR BY THOUSANDS Palish and Czech Miners Going Home Despite Prosperity Seen on Surface, MUCH ©POVERTY EVIDENT Highest Wages Fail to Provide Decent Living. BY WILLIAM E. NASH., By Radio to The Star and the Chicago Daily News. Copyright, 1924. DUSSELDORF, March 18.—Several thousand workers are leaving the Ruhr for unoccupled Germany. Pol- ish and Crechoslovak miners, who used to work in the Ruhr in large numbers, arc beginning: to return sastward on the advice of their re- spective consuls, Everything points to the fact that underncath the surface & wave of emigration has begun At first glance it must be admirted that it is diffi- oult to see wherein conditions are bad. Money is plentiful, food abun- dant, industry reviving, production increasing, soclal unrest decreasing and riots and plunderings have ceased almost entirely. At econd glance it can be observed that all is not well. Five months after the end of passive resistance. with production nearly normal, ac- cording to French figures, there are still 400,000 jobless and 20.000 half- timers, These statistics do not teil the whole story. They treat only of workmen, to the exclusion of the poverty-stricken intelligentsia. “kleinrentners.” old-age pensioners, ‘who, Including the Rhineland, swell the total around 100,000 more. They represent only those unfortunates Tho register officially their need for Hnrd te Make Ends Meet. There are thousands of others who, for onec reason or another, do not choose ‘to register. Employed or un- employed, ‘the Ruhr worker has a bard job to make ends meet. Em- ployed, he receives not more than 36 or $7 a week, although working a ten-hour day. a wage which, in this country of exaggerated prices, is atterly Insufficient. _Unemployed. he receives a dole of mix gold marks per week, supple- mented by rent-free lodging and various forms of private charity. At best his condition is cheerless. If comparatively well off ho eats bread, Dpotatoes, sour goulash stew. If badly off he eats stale black bread and ersatz coffee. This diet rarely varies and consequently is not conducive to 200d health. Tubercu'osis is said to be on the in crease. Without charity certain condi- tions wou'd be much worse. Foremost among the benevolent _assoctations operating in the Ruhr {s the American Quaker Relief, which provides one hot meal a day for 12,000 children and 4.000 jobless. It is 2 mistake to believe the Germans do nothing to he'p them-e'ves. Th town of Remscheid, near Cologne, h* disposed of its last asset, and has d clared itself all but formally bankrur in its attempts to feed the job'ess. Anr other town, Dusseldorf, which may b taken as typical of the larger Ruh communitics, counts ten relief commit <. “The enigma of Germany's conditio today is the contrast between the hig and low and the rich and poor,” said th head of the Quaker refief. “The ric are very rich, and make a vu'gar dis play of their riches. The poor are very poor: and hide their poverty. Never in the history of the world have the rich devoted their fortunes entirely to the Benefit of the poor. and 1 fear they ‘won't do 50 in Germany today.” UNDERHILL MEASURE BEATEN IN COMMITTEE House Body Rejects Compensation Measure; Adopts Amendments to Fitzgerald Bill. In executive session yesterday, by a vote of 4 to 1, the spoclal subcom- mittee of the House District com- mittee, which has been holding hear- ings on the Fitzgerald and Underhill workmen's compensation measures, voted down the Underhill bill and adopted a number of perfecting amendments to the Fitzgerald bill. The only vote for the Underhill bill was cast by Representative Underhill of Massachusetts. Those voting in favor of the Fitzgerald bill, which provides for exclusive government fund, ‘were: Representatives Fitz- | geraid, Ohio; Keller, Minnesota; Kuntz, Ilinois. and Gilbert, Kentucky. One’ of the principal amendments was to recognize osteopaths and other medical practitioners. Another was the adoption of a schedule of special ratings, to employers who usc safety appliances and other methods of protecting life and limb of «m- ployes. The committee meets again tomor- row morning at 10 o'clock. when it hopes to complete consideration of the Fitzgerald bill and be prepared report it to the full District com- mittee tomorrow. Drivers Jailed and Fined. Two defendants in the Traffic Court charged with operating their auto- mobiles while drunk were before | Ju’ge Gus A. Schuldt yesterday One| drew a stralght jail sentence of | thirty days while the other was'| fined $80. They were John Philmox and William Bolin. | left her husband last month. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C SHERRILL ACCUSED - UNDER SMOKE LAW Warrants Issued Against Official and Several Others, Charging Regulation Violated. i i There is & warrant out for the ar- rest of Lieut. Col. C. O. Sherrill, su- perintendent .of public buildings and grounds. It was lssued through the office of Assistant Corporation Coun- C., sel Frank W. Madigan, charging vio- lation of the smoke law. The war- rant was sworn out by Smoke Inspec- tof G. A. Malone of the health office. | The specific charge is that the public buildings at 18th, 19th, E and F, under the control of Col. Sherrill, have been | violating the smoke law. Other warrants issued for fenders of the smoke law follow Allan E. Walker of the Walker Ho- | of- i tel Company, Frank P. Avaliear of |} the Elite Laundry, Gordon W. Bon- nett of the Manhattan Laundry, Wil- liam T. Doyle of the Elite Laundry, || Lindley E. St. Clair of the Potomac Electric Power Company and Henry | i e g +Wife Sues Policeman. f Preston Cook, a policeman of the | second precinct, was sucd yesterday || for an_absolute divorce by his wife, | Dora Cook, who says she is in gov- i ernment employ. They were married May 4, 1920, and the wife says she | Mis- || conduct is alleged and a corespond- | ent named. Attorneys J. L Hougardy | and J. J. Slattery appear for the wife. LUMBERFACTS NO. 7 Lumber manufac- turers are the larg- est industrial users of transportation in the United States. In 1923 they paid a freight bill of over $300,000,000 and used 3,000,000 cars. Delicious — made from ~fich cream under ideal conditions, A standard- ized product of unvary- ing quality. NO. 8 Unparalleled effi- ciency in the operation of the railroads has given the home builders an abundant and regu. lar supply of lumber at a lower cost than any other construction ma-. terial. Hence Lumber’s increasing popularity, _ Swift & Company, U. S. A, ————— ‘_‘.—v — 120 Boys’ $2.50 Part-Wool Sweaters Slight Seconds Pull-over Sweaters, with roll collars and long sleeves ; two-tone combimations, with cuff knit bottoms; various colorings. The imperfec- tions will not impair their Sizes 6 to 10 years. usefulness. TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1924 BOTH SIDES OF 7™ AT K ST. “THE DEPENDABLE STORE" 240 Boys’ $1 School Caps, Two for Dressy Caps, of neat . suiting mixtures and tweeds, others in khaki}$1 color. Plaited and plain back shapes. Well made and fin- ished. Sizes 634 to 7. g o For Tomorrow—W ednesday—One Day Only In the Boys’ Department Just two years ago we inaugurated this wonderful Once-a-Month Dollar-day Sale for Boys—its success was instantaneuos. We have always aimed to make each successive Dollar-day Sale bigger and better and our efforts have been appreciated, our records having shown an increased volume of busi- | Each item a2 wonderful bargain—the savings greater than ever. ness every month. The Second Anniversary of this event finds a host of extraordinary values in boys’ new spring needs. Plan to be here tomorrow and purchase your boy’s Easter apparel, 350 Boys’ Two-Pants Spring Suits With the purchase of one of these Two-Pants Suits at $11.75 you may select another suit with two pairs of pants, any size or any style, for Both Suits for $12.75 Mothers, here’s an opportunity for you to select an Easter Suit for your boy with two pairs of full-cut and lined knickerbockers, at a price you would generally pay for one suit. Wool Tweed Suits, for dress wear, light colors, in vari- ous shades of tan, gray, olive and brown. Beautifully tai- lored, Norfolk suits, with patch pockets and flaps; yoke back with box plait. Coats lined with alpaca. Both pairs of pants fully lined. Sizes 8 to 17 years. Dark Mixture Suits for school wear, good, serviceable colorings, in dark gray, brown, tan, pin stripes, stripes and mixtures. Box-plaited or inverted plait back, plain or yoke models. taped. Sizes 7 to 17 years. 400 Boys’ $1.50 and $1.75 Lined Pants ' One of the greatest values we have ever offered in Boys’ Pants. Good quality wide- wale corduroy in the opular drab shade. Full-cut knickerbock- ers with matched lin- ings and trimmings. Also in the lot are Thick-set Corduroy Pants, which are un- lined. Sizes 8 to 17 years. Others of me- dium aund heavy weight cassimere and cheviots; sizes 7 to 16 years. 300 Base Ball Suits With Cap to Match Every boy loves to play ball—now that the season is about to begin . this is an opportunity to fill his heart with delight. These suits are made of heavy weight Leonard suitings, in tan, gray and blue; also neat woven striped materials. Collar, front and sleeves bound with red or blue. Each suit has cap and belt to match, with “BASE BALL” written on cap and pocket; full cut sizes from 3 to 8 years. Goldenberg's—Fourth Floor. 2,000 Boys’ 75¢ to $ Blouses, Two for Samples and Slight Seconds ‘This lot includes sample lines, broken lines and slight seconds from a well known maker, as well as perfect quality blouses from one of the largest manu- facturer’s of boys’ blouses in the conntr{. Collar attached and sport blouses, of madras, percale, khaki, tan, neat stripes and plain white materials. All made with double-yoke back. Each blouse bears the maker’s label, which mothers will recogmxe at a glance. Sizes 7 to 16 years. . 180 Boys’ 69c to $1.25 Shi and Blouses, Three for - These Are Factory Rejects “__» Brand Shirts and Blouses secured at a big price concession as they were classed as “re- jects,” but upon examination we find that the in- juries consist of slight rip in the seam or a small tear, faults which can easily be remedied. Made of percale, madras and oxford weave; sizes 7 to 16 years. 140 Boys’ $10 Spring Outfits All-Wool Materials, Tweeds and Cheviots Buy the Coat for $475, special. Buy $ 1 the Pants to match coat, and a Washable Waist, that buttons on to Knee Pants, for Sold in Complete Three-piece Outfits, $5.75 New spring styles for boys from 5 to 10 years of age— smart Norfolk coats, lined with alpaca, lined knee pants; waists of good quality, washable fabrics, in colorings to match suits, Two pairs of knickerbocker pants full lined and 3 % ) Sh"-ts Slight Seconds of $1, $1.25 and $1.50 Grades, TWO for 300 Boys’ Famous “ brand shirts, of white mauras, striped ma- dras. neat striped percale, etc. Choice of collar-attached or neckband styles. § Every shirt made with double- yoke back. Fuil-cut sizes, 12 to 14 neck measure. The injuries consist of a spot here and there, but none are damaged. 72 Boy;’ $1.95 to $2.50 1$1 Flannel Shirts Some Subject to Slight Imperfections . Boys’ " Flannel Shirts, part-wool quality; in attached-collar style. Gray or khaki colors. Sizes 12% to 14 neck measure. Some are perfect quality, while others have slight imperfections; nothing to interfere with the wearing qualities. Made of good quality fast-color ma- terial. A new suit for any that fade. Mothers will be quick to grasp this opportunity to lay in‘a supply of wash suits for the coming season. When you see that quality and work- manship you will not buy one, but buy in quantity lots. The assortment represents all the newest models, in Oliver Twist, Middy, Balkan and Dutch Daddy styles, of peggy cloth, Leonard suitings and other good quality wash fabrics. Choice of blues, grays, tans, brown and com- bination color effects. to 10 years of age. 1,400 Pairs Boys’ $1.50 Khaki Pants $1 AMade of extra heavy-weight zenulne khaki cloth, the kind that will hold its color. Full-cut knickerbockers, with trimmings to match. A happy thought would be for mothers to lay ina supply for the summer. Sizes 7 to 18 years. 1200 Boys’ & Girls’ 69c Play Suits Two for $1 One-plece Play Suits, of khaki or blue materials: sleeveless style, with buttons on shoulders; knee' length. Each suit made with two pockets on front and trimmed with fast-color red. Sizes 2 to 8 years. 295 Boys §1 Nightshirts & Pajamas Two for $1 Muslin Night Shirts, perfect quality; made with V-shaped neck; trimmed with washable braid. Sizes 4 to 18 years. One- piece Cotton Pajamas, of néat striped percale and madras, fin- ished with frogs and pearl but- tons; sizes 2 to 8 years. 300 Boys’ 79c to $1 Cloth Pants Two for $1 Some Subject to Slight Imperfections School Pants, of neat, dark mixtures. Cholce of knicker- bocker or straight-knee styles. Good, serviceable materials, in assorted desirable dark shades. A maker's broken lines and our own regular stock. Sizes 4 to 16 years. Some are perfect qual- ity, while others have some slight defect, which will In no way af- fect wear nor appearance. 500 Boys® $1.50 Khaki Flapper Suits $1 These are the genuine heavy- welght Khaki Cloth Flapper Suits, made with sport collar and short sleeves; two-plece model, with button-on-knee pants, two pockets on walst and_separate khakl beit to match. Sizes 3 to 8 years Full-cut sizes from 3 60 Boys’ Two-Pants School Suits Here’s the Idea: Pay $8.75 for the First Two-Pants Suit, Select Another Suit, Any Size or Color, for . Both Suits for $9.75 Smart New Spring Suits for boys from 7 to 16 years of age; good, serviceable materials, in neat dark gray mixtures. Spring weight Norfolk models, with two pairs of full-lined pants. 600 Boys’ $1.39 to $2.00 Pajamas Of outing flannel and cotton, one or two piece -styles, suit- able for bt}yn or girls from 2 to 18 years of age. Outing flannel in neat striped effects, while the cotton are shown in:plain white, pink, blue, tan and lav- ender. All finished with frogs and pearl buttons. 300 Boys’ and Girls’ $1.29 to $1.39 KOVERALLS These are the genuine Koveralls, made by Levi Strauss Company, who guarantees every suit against ripping in the seams, a new one for any that rip. Made of woven blue denim, invincible cloth, khaki and cottons, in dark blue, light blue, gray and khaki, with various color trimmings. Long or short sleeves, high and low necks and all ankle length.~ Sizes 1 to 8 years.