Evening Star Newspaper, May 18, 1924, Page 19

ASK FREE FILIPINOS IN MINORITY REPORT Some Members of Insular Commit- tee Declare Stable Rule Now A. A. A. SCOUT TO SPEAK. Dan Nee to Tell of Trip Aéross U. §. at WRC Thursday. Dan Nee of San Francisco, official scout ef the American Automobile Association and a radio enthusiasts, who has just arrived in Washington ’ THE _ SUNDAY STAR, after a trans-continental tour in one of the organization’s official scout cars, will speak Thursday night from WRC. He will outline some of his experiences in tourning the country. During the trip, Nee carried a three tube radio receiving set, which kept him in constant touch with the events in the world and brought him enter- tainment while in camp. SCHEDULES SUSPENDED. Proposed New Rates on Cotton Put Off Four Months. Proposed new schedules, increas- ing the freight rates on baled cotton from Meridlan, Miss, to cotton mills in Carolina territory, were suspended WASHINGTON, D. ©, MAY 18, by the Interstate Commerce Commis- sion yesterday, from May 19 to Sep- tember 16. Among the proposed rate increases was that of the present rate from Meridian to Columbia, S. C., of 50.5 cents per hundred pounds to 63 cents, and from Meridian to Raleigh, N. C, |representing of 55 cents, to 69 cents, 1924 — PART 1. ATTEND PEACE SCHOOL. Twenty-Three Women ‘Reach Chi- cago for Four-Week Session. CHICAGO, three May 17.—The twenty international peace delegates twenty-one weeks' session of the summer “peace” school of the Women's League for International Peace, which opens Monday. A reception was given for the delegates tonight by local women, and the first mc tomorrow at the cago, where Jane Addams of Hull countries, | House, president of the league, will arrived here today to attend the four- | preside. us aliforni; ing great office buildings. Accomplished. From the Washington Cougut's Paw Mrs. Mush—And has thrae vour daugh women mun. T T 2222222222222 22222222222 232 23222 3RFITITIIITTIITLLT2L22842222222222222222222223242232222 232022 2R IIEIIIIIITIIITITTLILII ASSATLED . ’ 3 “FAIRFIELD BILL Jpang Another week of this event—during which we shall sacrifice the present stock of merchandise—making way for the incoming summer lines. The reductions are deep—but don’t forget we’ve cut Sigmund’s already lowest cash prices—making them extraordinary bargains—and providing you with a remarkable opportunity to replenish the wardrobe. Sacrificing the Flower of OQur Stock of Ceats---Suits---Dresses Be snesely You'll ind a wonderful variety in each of these two assortments—because we have put into one or the other practically our entire remain- nority report we b i zan of W d of No Carolina, Williams of Texas, Milligan The very newest of the| (best modeler’s art — made THE COATS—both Sports and Dressy mod- els. Black Silk, Tan, Black and Navy Poiret; rdner of Indiana, Sal- and Wilson of up in Imported Hand - drawn with self or white braid trimming—and Sports in the Sportier weaves. Wi Democrats. The. re- written and presented to the House by Representative Ragan. Voiles, z Pure Linens— pre-shrunk, Dotted Voiles— THE SUITS—Braided and Beaded Box mod- els—Tan and Navy Long-line effects—and Tan, Gray and Navy Boyish designs—all of Sigmund characterful craftsmanship. . “Against Strategic Use of Posses- A sions in Pacific. Declaring a stable government now “cixnus in the Philippine Islands and that the Filipinos are entitled to self- government, a minority of the insular Z committee filed yesterday with the ; House a report asking for immediate “ BN Han 1) K N ‘independence and opposing the Fair- L = 7 5 1 . o field bLill providing for independence T —— i i ) twenty years. “rovisions of the Fairfield bill ill considored and render it but amouflage for a real independence the report declares. Sooner than uprort it. the minority said they ild - approve unchanged relations ween the United States and the Statements of Presidents t and Wilson were quoted to at the Philippines are entitled 1 independence. report expresed no nds because of a “Japanese aying that ‘no country would ‘want to subject itself to the casonable and condemnation of Breat repub nied the cl h fear for Philip- by the reasons in 1pan. statement shows that ; of sovereignty over the people of the Philippines is a menace 1o its people from Japan,” the report | caid, Ficonomic disturbances were fore- cast in case of immediate independ- ence, but the report said they would We're Adding an Important Purchase to This Cleaning Sale Ten Things you want — at less than you’ve ever be- fore been privileged to buy them. RENGO nznz CORSETS—for stout figures. A spe- $2 49 cial model; in Flesh | Coutil. Sizes 24 to 36. COSTUME SLIPS_made of fine English Satine and Seco Silk; hip hem. Secos are light $1.98 , Backers of Ford Offer Want to Consider Matter in Execu- tive Session. THE COATS are Sports models— in the Soft Downy wool materials— Tans and plaids; durably lined. THE SUITS—popular Sports types—in fancy weaves and plain Poiret Box models. Navy, Black and Tan. THE DRESSES — distinctive Crepes, Satin-faced Cantons and Sports Silks—of the new colorings and in smart Misses’ models. genuine Normandys, New Silkettes. In all the new colors that will prevail this summer—and every size for women and misses. | colors; Satins are both light and dark UNION SUITS weight; made with t: /]l and shell X¥mee; in | tra as well as reg- ular sizes. Perfect Il auality ! Proponents of Henry Ford's M X plan to make a move to- to have the public hearings | agriculture committee | t consideration of the | Shoals question by the cummitice in executive session. The d supporters are expected to malke the first fight before the com- | Tiittee, and failing in this, they plan to the Senate floor. Ad- he automobile manufac- | impatient over the | of the Muscle | determined if Shoals b * morrow the 1ate clused to perr whole Muscle NIGETGOWNS—Muslinand and Crepe; Jennio style; or built- up effects. White Mus- lin; or daintily color- ed Crepes. Regular $1.19 98c value .. BLOOMERS—Seco Silk and Striped Satine; with double elas- tic knee; reinforceg seats. In Flesh, Peach. | Blue, Turqucise. Reg- 79(: ular 81 value PETTICOATS—G 00d guality Satine; with elaborate fancy rui- 1 ccordion plaited; 89c | in both bright and dark 2 COSTUME SLIPS—Hip hem e $2.98 to $3.98 $1.75 Popular Pumpsand Oxfordsi e Ee e Trimmed Hats In This Great Cleaning Sale CORSET-BRASSIERES—Light- i i i i d the styles most pleasing— An assortment of high-grade styles—and effective shapes—of all The values are impressive—an X : the fashionable types—for “bobs” and the maturer womenfolks. but Spring stock has “marching orders”—and we've made the o in regular sizes only ly boned, with elastic inserts at | cotor 2 reductions so deep you cannot resist buying more than one pair. S na Flai Sizghauscsin In all the bright colors of the season —as well as the staple ML of sk cATefilly Tan Dimity; with Peter 89¢ | also some Silk Pon- | the high colors.. $2'79 and waist-line models. SILKE UMBRELLAS —Good Amber or Bakelite Basement [yl @& €D S i in Linen, Pigue and Or- 88¢c straps. White and col- ered effects; lace trimmed and combination materials— . ; \ trasting bottoms— VOILE UNDERWEAR—The side; four hose support- many effective models; [ $1.39 shades. Pan collars; carefully OVERBLOUSES—In Crepe de | gees in Slip-on style. BROCHE CORSETS—Flesh Broken sizes—about 50 quality Silk—Purple, Green, Ma- ||| tips—the kind that VESTEES—The new styles— gandy—White, Tan and A remarkable assortment of clever designs — smart street and Wil e e “GLOS” VESTS —The new ors. Regular $1.00 val- PETTICOATS — Treco-wear: | scalloped or straight. ° latest fad—Step-ins and Chemise N THE DRESSES—the very latest of the new Silk Frocks for street, afternoon and semi- formal wear. They strike the last note in smart effective style. All sizes. Second Floor. re uction occupied the : committee at yester- day’'s hearing. Williani Callan, viee president of e Mathieson Alkali Works, Ine. of “MADDEN-FOR-SPEAKER” CAMPAIGN IS LAUNCHED Tilinois G. O. P. Delegation House Forms Organization to Back Him for Post. adden for Speaker” in the Six- nth Congress is the slogan of Republican members of the Tili- who vesterday held ch member signing his resolution avhich binds all honorable means” for < election. Reports made members showed that | of support in the campaign to Ir. Madden Speaker, have been 'rs of the House | in the Union. anized for the drive by elect- ed A. Britten and Representative Frank as secretary. A statement sed by this organization last night in In Patent and Satin and Gray and Airedale Suede, with fancy straps—and Tan and Black Oxfords. Practically all heels of all types—high, medi- um and low; Baby French, etc. Take your choice of the com- bined assortment at Ny the nois delegation & meeting, name to him to “usi Atr. Madde Third Ploor. In til? = o Bargain nl-_eggaa. Representative It 1s ihe intention of the dele- gation, through its organization, to "ry member of this House who ‘mber of the Sixty-ninth endeavor to obtain his in promoting Mr. Mad- y P den’s candidacy. “In presenting Mr. Madden’s name the delegation believes It is promot- ing the welfare of the Republican BTty »f the nation. His long record as 4 member of the House and hi= work as chairman of the commit- teo. on appropriations has ende: i to the h i a Crepe de Chine, Satin, Marigold, Crepes, Tricoknits, Trico Plaids. devotion to duty and his readiness to make ifices for the country is - He understands the parlia vy rules of the House thoroughly: he is familiar with every getuil of government; he approaches * every question from the standpoint \ of {he nation’s welfare. As Speaker he Wwill h no personal axe to grind. Tre- will ve of his great exnerience and his knowledge and ability in un- Siinted measure to the country's Seryice. In 1 fadden the House and the country will h 4 man to whom all ! Mr. Madden ers attached. In Plesh PORCH DRESSES—Handsome all of them carefunll OVERBLOUSES—White and made. Sizes 36 to 44 Chine, Jersey and Tricolette—and Gray, Tan, Henna an tint, in Average Figure | in the lot .... 79c roon—carved wood handles; with | distinguish fine um- Slip-over and open-front styles— | . sd. model, with ribbon shounlder afternoon models—that -are very new—drapes, plaitings, embroid excellent gquality; variety o $2.69 Regular $3 value. . unde —White, Honeydew, Or- | 98¢ | chid, Maize, Baby Blue, Peach, etc; daintily UMBRELLAS—Strong para- gon frame and durable covering; is .__In Tllinois vorite son. He deserves associates in Congress. s of heart add as much him as his merit of ta_popul h mild. He has been a faithful watch- dog of the Treasury. No man who has ever borne that name has worn jTwith greater credit than Mr. Mad- den.! No work has been too hard for , no_sacrifice too great, and no day topi long. His only client, the‘nation, 4hould be proud to honor him with nty position.” CHILD LAW CHANGED. All Reference to Criminal Proceed- ings to Be Eliminated. All reference to criminal procedure will be eliminated from the téntative draft_of the new Juvenile Court law Which is to be considered by the commission on public welfare legis- lation at an executive session at the District building on Tuesday. It is understood that the aim will he to give the proceedings of the Ju- Venile Court an atmosphere more of cquity than criminal prosecution of such children. For example, the proposed bill will s<peak of a summons instead of a war- rant, of a hearing instead of a trial ind of finding delinquency in pref- (rence to a verdict of guilty. It also is likely that the tentative araft will give to the Juvenile Court broader power in committing children {10 institutions than it now has. Big Money Values;Ba;gain Basement Specials Ganze Vests— Perfect quslity; bulltup model Six Strap or Cord handles— Black, Tan and Natural 88c ‘wood finishes £1 TOILET ARTICLES—Small lots and discontinued specialties —Glo’ d’or Vanishing aund Cleans- ing Cream and Face Powder, Oakley's Toles ‘Waters, Cappie Face 50 Powder, etc. Choice [ BEADED BAGS—Imported in the long, marrow, ar- beaded 69¢ ! . SILE HOSE—Trinmph Brand Pretty Voiles Pure Thread Silk Hose, in Cham- pagne, Sunburn, Peach. Dawn, b2 h Nude, Biscuit, Tanbark, Ginghams, Organdies Effectively finished ] A Big Variety of Smart Summer Styles for Girls 7 to 14 Years CHIFPON HOSE—Perfect qual. ity of Pilmy Silk Chiffon—Air dale, Jack Rabbit, Cinnamon, Sunset, Gunmetal, Nude, Neutral. Usual $1.00 89c GURLIEY . .o Savspion's's GAUNTLET GLOVES —Fine a variety of shades— Mode, Tan, Gray; 98c plain | or patterned in contrast- SUIT CASES—The popular 24- s g : aiacttie 39c The maker of these Dresses stands in the front rank of designers of Children’s garments—and these are among his most popular styles. Excel- lent values—remarkably priced. Dotted Voiles—Plain Voiles—White Organdy—Tissue Gingham and other of the fine fabrics. Most attractively modelled, and finished with tie- back sashes or woven belts; lace trimmed, ruffle trimmed, organdy trim- med, point collars, lace collars and cuffs; embroidered medallions, yoke embroidery in colors; many have pockets. Thira Ploor., $125 anda inch size, made of Brown Fiber; Steel body frame and 88c metal cor- L2ILEIL2ITL2ILLITLLILLI L2222 299229289823923322922998399894994399999 protecting mers. Very special at.. $34383822423248282232284382328483222243282442832232882324238223284832822283023242424