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PRESIENT ASKED FOR SHOALS VIEW Underwood Plan for Power Operation Is Laid Before Coolidge. e Underwood plan for the opera- £ Muscle Shoals was understood that he id before by Senator and Sena- today wood bill agreed to ex- experts in the reported on the was asked, Proposes Committee Reference. sub mitt M gard make Tord Re \ley said he Mu favored cle als compittee approve mmittees riculture | diers une take over the Shoals plant under the terms of the bill. That measure is set for next Wednesday, and, therefore, we would appreciate an early reply.” Senator McKellar said that he did not know how to interpret Ford's reply. He said he favored Ford's bill, but if Ford would not accept the property under his bid he would be in favor of the Government operating the plant for the purpose of national defense. FIFTY REPORTED DEAD DUE TO REVAL REVOLT Rioting in Esthonian City Results in Executions of Leading Communists. Rioting in Reval, Esthonia, yester- day caused the death of 50 persons. several leaders ated and more than 100 are up for courts-mar- according to a dispatch sent to American consuiar officers here 1 that district leading Communists, who are rting_the rioting, were well known expatriats s who entered the dis- ed box cars. They are said to have hired several hundred mplices in the rioting. The dispatch, Consul Quarton re- ports, stated that the uprising was led by squads of Communisis who were dressed in the uniform of Es- in officer<, armed with rifles and grenades. The consul stated rumors were curr. that in the Communists’ reinforce- endeavoring to reach that Wesenberg and Narva ained by the as they are and are able to cope situation. Martial law has 1 declared and is being enfor id the en population is suppor: g Gen ner. Police and sol- command of the general patrolling the streets with ar- 1 cars and caval were ex being ente! 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He was at one of the night clubs and was dancing, when a couple butted into him. “Sorry,” said the intruder, who turned out to be the Prince of Wales. Among the guests were Chief Jus- tice Martin and Justice Robb of the Court of Appeals, Justice Bland of the Court of Customs Appeals, Chief Justice McCoy and Justices Stafford, Siddons and Hoehling of the District Supreme Court, Judges McMahon and Schuldt of the Police Court, Judges Aukam, Mattingly and Meehan of the Municipal Court, United States Attor- Gordon, United States Marshal der, Frank H. Stephens, corpora- 1 counsel; Herbert L. Davis, audi- of the District Supreme Court; arles W. Arth, Raymond Neudeck- Willlam A. Coombe, George K. Perkins, Michael M. Doyle, James A O'Shea, H. Prescott Gat imon, David A. Hart, | Whitford, Milton W. King, ¢ White, Wiiton J. Lambert, Thomas M Harvey, John Laskey, Rudolphe de D, Willi E. Leahy, Burke Walsh, Lawrence Mahoney and New- ell S. Rogers. The Barristers’ STAFFORD LAUDS LEGAL PROFESSION Tells Young Lawyers, in Din- ner Address, to Emulate Webster and Coke. Justice Stafford of the District Supreme Court, addressing the Barri ters' Club at its complimentary dir to the judges of the District courts at L’Aiglon last evening, complimented them on their youth, for the absence |tor of which, he said, no amount of | C money and no degree of preferment could compensate. The justice told the young lawers that mere intel- lectual attainment never made a suc- sful law , but h must ideali his profession and besides emulating the example of Webster, Coke and others must possess moral stamina to be “angry with iajustice.” Attorney Henry E. Davis, introduced by Vice President Bertrand Emerson, in Club comprises 35 AT AT B A" A AT A AT AT AL ATAL ) 12,164 Miles of Delight De Luxe Cruising to the MEDITERRANEAN LANDS aboard the splendid steamer LAPLAND January 17th 46 day cruise on a famous ship. Leaves New York at the rizht time. 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A cabaret was pre- sented for the entertainment of the gues today to have been glven in another long talk last night between Ambas- sador Jusserand and Secretary Mellon. Thus far, however, the discussions have been rather general, and their object Is described in the cautious and circuitous language of diplomacy as merely to find a basis for a tenta- tive proposal. There has been no consideration of concrete terms of settlement. Last night's meeting dealt with phases of the situation taken up in Honday’s meeting of the American Debt Commission. M. Jusserand has informed his government of these developments, and Parls now fs fully advised of the views of the American Government. The Ambassador also has laid be- fore Secretary Mellon a frank state- ment of the difficulties of France in meeting her obligations. This inter- regarded as having gone toward demonstrating to 720-22-24 7th St. N.W. BEHREND’S ANNIVERSARY SALE An Anniversary array of value-giving that will pack the store from ecarly morning to closing time. The salesmanagers have simply outdone themselves, with the result you are getting the Biggest Bargains of your life. both governments what it is possible to do. Ambassador Jusserand plans leave Washington tomorrow on a ||| short speaking tour, and Secretary ||| Mellon also will be absent from the city several days. rther confer- ||| ences may be held, however, next| week. to ¥ Ordered to Washington. Lieut. Col. Richard T. Ellis, Quarier- | mast rps, at Youngstown, Ohio, has been ordered to this city for duty in the | office of the Assistant S tary of War. | == | The Pyramids of Egypt were begun about B.C. 1500. ‘ Y DO YOUR EYES \\V{_ NEED EXAMINING? - me first. AND LIMBERS UP STIFF JOINTS suirr, matic jo with a r purpose o Remember covery is Join take the swelling and 1i bled joint have misera en is and it Joint-Ease Always Ease gets —quick. 16 of this dis 'SOAKS RIGHT IN Fine, sheer quality embroidered corners, fancy contrasting color borders tily boxed 3 to a box. : Gigantic Purchase of Boxed Hk'fs. | Made to Sell for 50c and 39¢ Il | | Both white and colored linen hand- f calloped or hemstitched Some have others ‘ Pret- t Sub | sale tomorrow at 65c. 50 dozen of the best $1.00 Hose we've ever sold go on I All the new wanted colors in the lot. standards. | Women's Best $1.00 Silk Hose Women's Boxed White and tan dimity Blou in tai- lored and embroidered Popular » models in 36 to $1.50 White Waists Musli , fin frog: $2 Men’s Muslin Pajamas 59¢ Me n is mili- en L Rayon Kn Lavender, blue, white. All ¥ ze:_in an aftn for Xmas gifts n’s Box;d!lr(ini Neckwear Ne b ten beautiful styles choose from. 79c Sunfast nch drapery Drapery * 69c 35c Kwanto Crepe Wide range of beautiful colors, used so exten- Cretonne E ¢y for under- wear, kimonos, etc. 25c Printed A delayed ship- ment of this fine quality and zh color drapes ha just arrive all perfect cut from the bolt. Timely Piece Goods Specials 69c Bath Robe Flannels If you anticipate making a bath robe, it will pay you to use good robing, the kind we will sell tomorrow at this special price; and colorings to 49c 72-Inch Mercerized Damask Wide assort- ment of beautiful floral and ' ’ 9 75¢ Lace-Trimmed Scarfs x50 with ; patterns; Serpentine Crepe pieces The very new- 3 5 stripe full and per- y lace edge and filet centers, fifteen different styles choose from. to est prints to be had in a wide range of beauti- ful colorings. Usefifl Gift S;g;gesficns $7.50 Linen Tabl 56x70 All-linen Table Se stitched napkins to match floral designs. less variety of blankets, flceced on Turkish Towel Set and two 3 Yards Shirting Madras Ravon Silk Stripe colorings to choose 1 .50 from both sides; wide assortment of new A most useful Xmas gift for 98 cloths in Madras; three yards in & holly box; end- 36x50 Baby Blankets Heavy, fuffy designs; in a box anyone. One col- ored border towel wash a box e Set t, cor of one hemstitched cloth and six heni- in beautiful Marseilles Bed Set t 5 | Underpriced Underwear $1.00 Children's “White Haven” Waist Union Suits rop_seat to 12 years. Boys and Girls’ “Utica Miils” Vests and Pants Springtex ¥leec- kie length for long wear. Sizes 2 to 12 years. Women'’s Rayon Stripe Union Suits length. Sizes 3% i 98¢ $2.00 Men’s Gray Ribbed Union Suits e .49 s, tubular tops. knee woven Combed Yarn Suits for men; high neck, ankle pants, gen: erous lap - over all size 1y For Anniversary—Women’s $30.00 to $39. Coats Brand-new lot clusively modeled ¢ rust, oxblood, black and gray. with new least 200 wonderful to select from. of fur-trimmed balloon cuffs, roll-back fur collars and nicely lined. At 75 $50.00 to $60.00 Coats 758 42.75 58 magnificent coats— garments that any woman can proudly wear. Made of finest wool cloakings, in cranberry, rust, brown, tan, gray and black, with expensive fur trimmings of mink, marmot, sealine, fox, wolf and chinchilla. ex- oats in brown, Made 1 coats | Glove Spécials $1.25 Women’s Fabric Cuff Sleeve uede-Finished ves cout (iloves - 49c $1.00 Boys’ and Girls’ Kid Glove: . 510 Boys’ O’Coats and : Mackinaws Soft, nice qua by’s Coats lity 1f you are not thoroughly satisfied we will give you your MONEY BACK, if you return it within 5 days with- Christmas Savings Checks Cashed! BELL CLOTHES 920.F ST. N.W. 1.PA Nice warm chinchilla O'Coats; sizes 3 to 8 and snappy sport plaid macki- naws, 7 to 17 yrs,, all well made, with flannel lining, 2 muff and 2 bottom pockets. Colors, gray, navy, tan and heather. $2.50 Boys’ Corduroy Juvenile Suits, Oliver Twist Buttonon *_ style, al nice quality Corduroy _"Saits; v , 75¢ Boys’ Blouses, 4 good quat- w R a full range of patterns TD e plaid ~effects; sizes 3 to 8 years; double yoke braid trimmed; middy tles, brown and biue.” AL - - 2 & . B8 silk-embroidered collar with silk- G N P/ cashmere, warmly and nicely lined, full size embroidered edge, scalloped turn- over cuffs, button front. $2 and $2.25 Children’s Voile Dresses, Dainty Dresses fine quality voile prettily trimmed, either with _ribbon, lace or hand-embroid- & Infants’ Eiderdown tone combination sizes 2 to 6 years. faces, lovely hair wigs, nice full sizes, shoe ‘hair. 2 GREAT DOLL VALUES $1.00 Imported Dolls dalen Body Dolls, with attractive 59 s and stockings, light and dark $3.00 Ma Ma Dolls Beautiful Dressed Dolls in panty style, loud talking “ma ma” voice, shoes and stockings, also caps to match; all color dresses. -