Evening Star Newspaper, February 18, 1925, Page 16

16 RONE PRESSHTS L CONGESON Albanian Grant to British _ Firm Provokes Warm Re- sponse in Rome. entire is commenting on the Tiuestion o he concession given by the Albanian government to the Anglo-Persian Ofl Co. for the exploi- tation of oil fields in Albania. According to a semi-official state- jnent, the Anglo-Persian interests, in 1921, entered into an agreement with Albania by which' they could search Tor oil throughout that country, but the conc »n was reduced in 1923 to & zone of 200,000 hectares (494,200 acres), on which actual extraction of il might be made on only 50,000 hec- tares (123,550 acres). The semi-official statement points out that Italy actually began a search, for oil in Albania in 1913. This search was continued on a vaster scale in , during the Italian military op- erations in Albania. Near Avlona the Ttallan army succeeded in extracting “some quintals Roman pr ence, but that thi taken as meaninz Italy" ®dness in the oil production ther Tact, it de . in 1924 the It state railw rtiat says the Idea D ch prints the statement, m of the Anglo-Persian company Is valld, it must be admit- ted that equally valid, if not more 80, are the Italian claims. The ques- tion, however, must be discussed in ihe regular friendly spirit between Jtaly and England, taking into ac- count especially the respective real interests of the two countries in Al- bania.” . Commenting on the situation, the Impero remarks: and possesses four-fifths of everything possessable in the world. Why shouldn't she Jeave to Italy the few crumbs that have fallen from her banquet table?” " PERSHING IN TRINIDAD. Received With High Honors, Ar- riving in Port of Spain. By the Assoc press Y PORT OF S IN, Trinidad, Febru- 4ry 18.—The s battle- ship Utah, with Gen. John J. Persh- fng and his staff on board, arrived here yesterday. The Utah flies the flag of Rear Admiral Dayton. Gen. Pershing was r ved with military honors, On landing he im- mediately called on the governor, whose guest he will be during his visit here. Entertainments for the pfficers and listed men of the Utah have been arranged. The battleship will sail on Friday for La Guira, Venezuela. PROTOCOL IS FEARED. Bwedish Military Authority Sees Neutrality Periled. - BTOCKHOLM, February 18.—Ad- hesion to the Geneva protocol would involve increased military risks for Sweden in the opinion of Gen. Ham- * marskjold, who is chief of the army staff and recognized as the country's feading military authority. His prin- cipal argument is that since the League of Nations was founded Rus- sia_has grown as a factor in the world's military situation, and that if the protocol is signed by Sweden, it might have to forego its traditional olicy of neutrality, through which t succeeded in keeping out of the ‘World War. e Cuban Hero Dead at 105. 2 HAVANA, Cuba, February 15.—An- fonio Hidalgo Figurera, a hero ef €uba’s war of liberation in 1868 and , is dead at Manzanillo at the age rding to dispatches. THE MEN’S | Movement Causes Protests in Britain By the Associated Press. LONDON, February 18.—Propos- als to make London's drinking bars more attractive by,decoration and improved lighting effects haye met with protests from many prominent ‘people, ainong them Lady Lawson, who contends the brighter “pubs” would tend to in- crease. drunkenness, especlally among the women. The United Kingdom Alliance condemns the brighter bars move- ment as “designed to catch. the young people. CONFESSES TO KILLING OF FARMER IN AMBUSH Portland, Me., Man Pleads Guilty. Alleged Accessories Main- tain Innocence. By the Associated Press. PORTLAND, Me., February 18.—As he was placed on trial here Monday for the murder of Alphonse Cote, & farmer of North Gorham. who was shot from ambush November 7 last, Charles H. Fielding of Portland. ad- mitted that he was gullty of murder. When asked to plead to the murder indictment Fielding turned to the Jjudge and said: “Your honor, I am guilty.” Mrs. Lottie Freeman Cote. widow - |of the farmer, and her son, Ralph B. anborn, who were indicted as acc entered pleas of not guilty. s body was found in a shallow ve i ploughed field. The police [ g decoyed him from his home to shoot deer and then ambushed him. They charge that Sanborn assisted - |in_disposing of the body. Excavations were made at varfous parts of the Cote farm in search of the body of a former husband of Mrs. Cote, who disappeared several years ago, but no trace of a second body was found. NAMED DEAN AT YALE. Prof. P. T. Walden Succeeds Prof. Angier in Post. NEW HAYV! Conn., February 18. —Prof. Percy T. Walden has been appointed dean of freshmen at Yale Unlversity for a period of five vears beginning July 1, 1925, to succeed Dean Roswell Parker Angier, who has resigned, it was announced last night. Prof. Angier is spending this year in psychological research at the University_of Chicago.” He will con- tinue at Yale as professor of chology and as a member of the erning board of the institute of chology. The frog is used by the study of cancer and several other diseases. Sick? Upset? You’re Bilious! Take a Laxative! THE EVENING STAR Brighter Barroom WADE IRKED BY REWARD, | MAY QUIT AIR SERVICE World Flyer Says He Will Leave Army if ‘House Bill Be- comed Law. By the Associated Press. 5 CHICAGO, . February 18—Lieut. Leigh Wade, world flyer, here yes- terday, ~ disapproved of the bill passed by the Hous: of Representa- tives advancing the world flyers on the Alr Service promotion list and conferring upon then Distinguished Service Medals. He said he would resign from the Air Service if it becomes a law. ‘This bill anthorizes. President Cool- idge to advance Capt. Lowell Smith, commander of the flight, 1,000 files, and Lieuts. Wade, Arnold and Nelson 500 files each. Lieut. Wade sald that since the files system is a senlority record of service the bill would ad- vance each of the world flyers over one man to each file in the Army. “We were not consulted by any one before the bill was passed,” Lieut. Wade said. “We were given no choice of a plan. I would prefer to be allowed a number of years in constructive service or to recelve an advancement in rank ‘outright. Con- gress could do this by Increasing the number of officers in the service. Such an advancement would not dis- place any of my colleagues.” If he retires, Lieut. Wade Inti- mated that he would enter the com- merclal aviation field. Beware the ! Cough or Cold | That Hangs On Chronic coughs and persistent| colds lead to serious lung trouble. | You can stop them now with Cre- omulsion, an emulsified creosote that is pleasant to take. Creo- mulsion is a new medical discov- ery with twofold action; it soothes and heals the inflamed membranes and kills the germs. Ot all known drugs, creosate is recognized by the medical frater- nity as the greatest healing agen- cy for the treatment of chronic coughs and colds and other forms of throat and lung troubles. 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Woodward & Lotheop $44 $54. 564 35 ‘48 Create Your Own Ensemble - By Combining Separate Garments A Frock of navy blue crepe de chine, trimmed in- sand- colored crepe and buttons, combines equaliy well with the coat, $39.50. Women's Dress Section, Third floor. This_frock of sand-colored crepe de chine exactly matches the lining of the navy blue charmeen coat, and completés theé ensemble. Dress, $39.50. Coat, $49.50. ‘Women's Dress Section, Third floor. Weeks ago we predicted the ensemble costume would lead all other Spring fashions. creasing demand for this clever and extremely practical fashion. With the daily advance of Spring, there is an ever in- Our stocks are now so complete that'the woman who is not perfectly satisfied with the ensembles shown, or who prefers to choose her clothes to ex- press her own personality, may select a dress from one department, and through matching or proper contrast, combine the dress with a coat and have a perfect ensemble. bined in a smart, yet inexpensive ensemble, as pictured below. Or a blouse, a skirt and a coat may be com- Note, too, the fascinating manner in which one coat may be combined with two dresses to form two entirely different, yet fashion-correct ensembles. A Smart Afternoon Frock of rose crepe de chine, with a side tucking and hemline pendant of beige, felt, gold kid and rose silk braid. Misses' Section, Fourth floor. A skilifully combined en- semble of printed crepe blouse—$10—the new shoul- der-strap skirt in tan—$9.75— and tan flannel topcoat, $18.75. $39.50. « This group—the coat at the right and the two dresses—shows how one coat may accompany a sleeveless silk frock as a dressy afternoon ensemble, or combined with a sports frock, become a smart sports or business ensembl Apparel Sections, Third and Fourth floors. A Dress of natural kashmir, featuring the Chanel neck- line, with binding and cut-out work of rose kashmir, $25. Misses’ Section, Fourth floor. A Rose Kashmir Coat, lined with gray de chine. Border of light, natural skunk le. fur, but the collar is short and furless. $35. A Very Special Purchase and Sale 1,200 Yards Brocade Crepe Faille, $1-95 Yard This is a handsome quality of gorgeously brocaded Crepe Faille, 40-inch width, at less than half the usual price. The colors are those most favored for Spring frocks. 8ilk Section, Second floor. There is an excellent range of such colors as navy, tan, cocoa, seal, red, gray, white and black. At $1.95 this is a most outstanding value. Many Attractive 3-Piece Reed Suites d b , 3 pieces; e e Slinsl Oxidized gray and black finish; cretonne 1 10 upholstery. 3 pieces; sale price. $ Buff and brown tone finish; 3 pieces; gale price .: .o o oo atia ooy $110 Tables to match any finish, $16.75. Willow and Reed Furniture Section, Fifth floor. ‘At Specially Low Semi- * Annual Sale Prices This most attractive suite is of exceptionally fine, sturdy construction. It includes Settee, Chair and Rocker. The chair (not illustrated), of course, matches the other pieces perfectly. All pieces upholstered in rich-toned tapestry or cretonne that blends beautifully with the par- ticular finish that you may choose. I Embroidery Trays Have Just Come In Beautiful French-made Trays for the dressing table. Real Normandy Embroidery under round, oval and oblong glass, the edge bound in rosebuds and gold lace.. $1.25 to $4.50. Powder Boxes and Puffs; pin cushion, powder box and mirror combined; large fancy puffs. Priced from 75¢ to $8. Art Embroiders Section, Second floor Place [Your Orders for New Slip Covers Now Belgian Linen, 95¢ Yd. We have just received our new importation of high-grade linens for Slip Covers. Natural with rose, blue, brown, green, white and ecru, also novelty stripes and plain. Full 50 inches wide. We will be glad to give you an esti- mate. Curtain Bection, Fifth floor. Munsingwear Combination Suits, $1 Women’s Knit Combina- tion Suits, sleeveless and low neck, ankle and knee length. Extra size, $1.25. Lisle Knit Suits, in low neck, sleeveless, bodice top style, with tight or loose fitting knee, or the umbrella style; also Com- binations with closed crotch, bodice and built- up shoulders, $1.75. Ex- tra_size, $2.00. Women’s Athletic Suits, in pink and white striped voile, batiste, or pajama cloth. Bodice top, closed crotch, side opening, but- ton under the arm, $1.25 to $2.50. Knit Underwear Section, Third fioor. Golf Coats for Spring $2.95 to $10 There are lovely models in wool with trimmings of silk in tan, black and white. $7.50. Regular golf sweaters in wool, front buttoning and collarless. In tan, navy, black and gray. $7.50. Rayon golf sweaters in the new windbreaker style; some in print ef- fects, others in solid colors. $8.75 and $10. Also many other styles in the coat sweater style and slip-ons. Sweater Section, Third floor. Nurses” White Uniform Cloth 30c yard ‘We have secured a very heavy quality of white uniform cloth with a linen-like finish, that is a much better value than usual at this price. 36 inches wide. ‘White Goods Section, Second floor. Sale Hair Clippers, $1.35 Highly tempered blades with best cutting qual- ities, in No. 000, a fine size for girls and women with bobbed hair, and No. 00 size for boys and men. Easily taken apart and cleaned. Cutlery Section, First floor.