Evening Star Newspaper, April 9, 1925, Page 18

ADMIRAL DEFEND - WARSHIP STATUS Pratt Says United States Differs From Europe in Problems of Defense. CISCO, April 9.—Aviation ced for a naval base co Bay and changes place in the Navy in past 30 years were discussed by the admirals of the United States fleet eon given yesterday to by the Chamber of and the Commercial Club. ast was drunk to the President of the United States. Admiral Robert E. Coontz, commander-in-chief of the fleet, replying to the address of wel- stressed the Interest of the Navy in_commerce. He remarked that “after every war there had been a et the Navy slip Into an vice, but this time we have saved the Navy and made a start on a merchant marine—the two go hand in hand.” ., Rear Admiral John H. Dayton, new commandant of the 12th Naval Dis- trict and the Mare Island navy yard, told of his first experience at Mare Island 30 years ago, when “we played tennis and that obsolete game cailed poker, and being good at shooting killed mosquitos with a 16-gauge zun Points on Aviation. The three salient points of the avi- ation problem were outlined by Rear Admiral W. V. Pratt, commander of Battleship Division 4 of the Battle Fl He sald that the situation of $35,000 Per Year Needed to Maintain Child, Says Mother By the Associated Press. PATERSON, N. J, April 9— Declaring she really required $35,- 000 a year to educate and main- tain her $-year-old daughter in the style in which she was accus- tomed to living, the Baroness d'Er- langer yesterday asked Vice Chan- cellor Lewis to increase her al- lowance from $12,000 to $12,500. The baroness complained that the Farmers' Loan and Trust Co. of New York refused to co-oper- ate with her in the maintenance of her daughter. The trust com- pany, which is the executor of the will ‘of the late Peter Cooper Hewitt, first husband of the bar- oness d'Erlanger and father of the child in question, denied the charge, and questioned the expen- ditures made by the baroness of the funds for the maintenance of the child. The baroness was un- able to glve an accounting of the monies expended and was directed to flle an accounting with the court. abuts France, and to the south is Italy with the boundaries mere lines of demarcation. But our friends on the Atlantic are removed from us by 3,000 miles of water. And our near- est friends In the Pacific are 6,000 miles from us. No problem of the air can mean to us what it means to the continental countries.” Regarding the alleged obsolescence of the battleship, he said that the moment the report of the special naval board reached the President the entire controversy was dropped. The battleship is “not obsolete, but the battleship of the future will carry on her decks many of the airplanes that you have seen resting on the quarter- decks of the ships in the bay, com- bining every weapon of offense known to the ingenuity of THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON VETERANS’ BUREAU CAUSES DRY RAIDS Woman ani Eight Men Taken. Sales to Perryville Patients Are Alleged. Complaint from the Veterans' Bu- reau that patients at the bureau hos- vital at Perryville, Md., had been sold nootleg liquor from the vicinity led to a series of raids yesterday, in which one woman and eight men were arrested and a warrant sworn out for another man. The rald, made by agents under the supervision of Harry N. Luck- ett, chief, with headquarters in Wash- ington, struck several places near the hospital, incjuding Perryville and Havre de Grace. $ix of the prisoners were taken to Baltimore and a raigned on charges of violating the liquor laws, and three were sum- moned to appear later. A The case was developed by Agents F. H. Baxter and Richard Young, who were assisted yesterday by sixteen other agents from Washington and Baltimore. = HOLDJP SUSPECT HELD. ST. LOUIS, April 9.—Twin brothers, Pascal and Paul Farina, 32 years old, were arrested here yesterday and are being held as sugpects in the $3,754 robbery of the Portland Bank at Louisville, Ky., on April 3, for alleged participation in which two other brothers are being sought. " A shipment of $390 in gold coin, said to be part of the loot, to a wom- an here is believed to have brought about the arrest of the Farina brotk- ers. The woman, who described her- self as Mrs. Lucille Norris, was ar- rested on suspicion and later re- leased on $1,600 bond. She gave a spurious address $3.98 Tub o] 9 riday’s Economy Day Easter Needs at Lowered Prices for One Day Only $2 & $3 Girls’ | BANDITS MISS $25,000. Get Less Than $250 in Bank. Shoot at Woman. NEW YORK, April 9.—Five armed handits held up the Ditmers Avenue branch of the Bank of Manhattan Co., Astoria, Long Island, and, overlooking $25,000 in a safe, looted the cashler's cage and escaped with less than $25 One of the men, as he ran to a walt- ing automobile in which they escaped, fired three shots at Mrs. Loulse Zurer, whose store adjoins the bank, as she screamed for the police. The shots missed her, but threw into panic several women who were wheeling perambulators past the corner. As the bandits ran from the bank they dropped $80 in small bills. One of the men stumbled over a perambu- lator, and Fred Westerma The pistel, however, missed fire. D. C, THURSDAY, PRINCESS TO ATTEND CONFERENCE IN CAPITAL Member of Former Russian House of Radziwill to Visit Wash- ington Next Month. By the Associated Press, GENEVA, April 9.—A distinguished ed member of the former Russian house of Radziwill—Prince Gabrielle Radziwill, who Is attached to the secretariat of the League of Nations g||uummnmmmmmmmmnmmmmmmmg ESalesman With Ca 19 BALLOONS TO RACE. 8. Will Have Three Entered for Bennett Trophy. BRUSSELS, April 9. —Entries for the Gordon Bennett balloon race closed yesterday with 19 balloons announced as competitors. Spain, the United States, France, England, Italy and Belglum each entered 3 and Switzer- land The race will start June u. to sell our New Homes. ‘We have Easy Homes to sell and plenty of prospects. If you are a successful salesman call or write— Cyrus Simmons 1410 H St. N'W. Matn 1023 T APRIL 9, 1925. —wlill visit the United States mnext month. The princess has been given a spe- cial mission to attend at Washington the quinguennial session of the In- ternational Council of Women, the secretary of which wrote to Sir Eric Drummond, s~cretary general of the league, requesting him to send a member of the league staff familiar with women's questions. With the birth of the republic of Lithuania the Radziwill family pass- ed from Russia to the new Baltic state. The princess now represents Lithuania in the league's information secticn. Here her kncwledge of lan- guages makes her extremely useful. WINDOW SHADES Let us submit esti- mates of factory prices. A “Shade” Better Main 4874 See Our Other Advertisements on Pages 24 and 25 With a view to tne safety of wemen who patronize the so-called beauty parlors, the Chicago city*council has ordered a thorough inspection of th electrical appliances used in such es tablishments. Ruddy Cheeks—Sparkling Eyes —Most Women Can Have Says Dr. Edwards, a Well Known Ohio Physician Dr. F. M. Edwards for 17 years treated scores of women for liver and bowel ailments. “During these years he gave 1o his patients a prescription made of a few well known vegetable ingredients mixed with olive oil, nam- | ing them Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets. | You will know them by their olive | eolor. These tablets are wonder-workers on the liver and bows which cause a normal action, carrying off the waste and poisonous matter in one's system. If you have a pale face, sallow look, dull eyes, pimples, coated tongue, head. aches, a listless, no-good feeling, all out of sorts, inactive bowels, you take one | of Dr. Edwards® Olive Tablets nightly for a time and note the pleasing results. Thousands of women and men take Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets—the suc- cessful substitute for calomel—now and then just to keep them Woodward & Lothrop Down Stairs Store Easter Wear and Accessories Reduced--Remnant Day Remnant Day Merchandise is not returnable or exchangeable, not sent C. 0. D. or on approval. . Mail and phone orders not accepted. Many other items in addition to those advertised. Fur-Bordered Black Satin, Patent Leather and Tan Calf Women'’s *5 Pumps Silk, Velvet, Rayon, Twill Spring Frocks, 5 Smart Spring Coats In Wanted High Shades 15, Were 25 30, in high shades of blue, tan and gray, also black. The popular fur-bordered coats, others trimmed with buttons and contrasting materials. Coats of polo cloth, polaire, deerona, poiret twill and flannel. Sizes 16, 18, 36, 38, 40 and 42. Reduced for immediate clearance Friday. DOWN STAIRS STORE Sweaters $1.49 Factory sampl tor girla 2 to years: slipover and button front; all colors. Silk Slips 52,98 Good. washable grade, full cut, good assortment of colors. Were *15 and 20 (25) Button and Braid Trimmed Spring Frocks, greatly reduced. Attractive models in navy, black, brown and tan. Straightline models in sizes for misses and women. Flannel Frocks, $9; Were $15 and $20 (15) Flannel Frocks, in tan, navy, brown and green: also plaids and checks. The fashionable two-piece and straightline effects. Button and braid trimmed. Sizes 16 to 40. Dresses, $3.95; Were $10 and $15 (15) In navy, black, brown, reds and blue. Materials include flannel, jersey and cloth in hairline stripes and plaid effects. Sizes 16 to DOWN STAIRS STORE Silk and Muslin Reduced $2. 95 2O, PAIY . , . osc . o oniie 150 pairs, tremendously reduced for quick removal Fri- day morning. The smart styles in black satin, patent leather and tan calf. Step-in, opera and strap models. Sizes in lot 3 to 7. Japanese Satin Boudoir Slippers, 50c Pair Formerly much higher. 100 pairs Japanese Quilted Satin Boudoir Slippers of good quality. Sizes 5, 6 and 7. DOWN STAIRS STORE $25 Sport Coats $6 Girls’ $25 & $30 Twill || $12 & $15 New Coats Coats 215 || 7.8 » Women's, minses' and extra For women and misses, sizes; reguiar stock: in new- all-wool est styles. All colors; sizes 16 to 51 44 in peat wizes 7 to Easter Accessories Greatly Reduced Deerona, ete.; lingette lined; all sizes. S $1.00. Sizes 18 to 44 Full-Fashioned Thread Silk Hose, $1 Pair o Were much more. (25) ngsy 25¢ Sterling Silver and Gold Filled Rings, in fashionable shapes, much less than regular. Were 95c. (15) Link Braceleuy 35¢ Bracelets, gold filled. Bungalow Aprons, 58¢ (78) Bungalow Aprons, in medium and large size: Colors of green, brick, orange, blue, navy, gray, tan and orchid. Plain, plaid and checked effects. Different sizes. $3 Children’s White -Dresses, _2te8 : fine voile. 1ace or embroldery flower trim. $1.98 — $15 Extra Size $1 Ribbed Fiber $2 Crepe de Chine Teddies, Dresses _AIL sitk, lace and ribbon trim all_calors. 59c Girls’ Nainsook Gowns, White_and_pink shirred neck. full ent: 2 to 12 years. $1.44 39¢ Silk Hose 888 Women’s Sateen Costume Slips, Reenlar and extra_sizes: nleated or contrast bottom 39¢ Children's 88¢ Women's Cunton Crepe Beaded Dresses, in gray, brown or black; sizes 42 to 52 $2 Hoover Utility Dresses, _Riua_chambrar with whita collars: «zes 36 to 44, Rib-to-toe fancy con- colors and Short Hose trast to $1.29 50c Girls’ Sateen Bloomers, Snddle seat. white or nink: sizes 4 to 14 vears. Seconds sizes. Slight Irregulars. 29¢ $15 Georgette $2.50 Silk-to-Top Chiffon Hose, Fnll-fashioned_donble knee. high snliced heel. Pure_silk. $1.95 Dresses War $1 Women’s Tailored Union Suits, horo knit: regular_and extra :_merteet 59¢ 59¢ Children’s Pure Silk Socks, 39¢ Hose, in the wanted shades Sizes 8% to 10. pairs for $1. Special price. white. Outsizes Sizes 8% to 10. Gauntlet Gloves. Formerly sold for $1 pair. Two-clasp Gloves pairs 0 P Sizes 5% and brown. 50 pairs Perfect Quality Thread Silk At this low price Friday. beige, gun metal, priscilla and Full-fashioned Lisle Hose, 35c pair; 3 60 pairs of Fine Lisle Hose in black, cordovan and in black and white. Fabric Gloves, 35¢c 40 pairs of High-grade Strap-wrist and Smarter shades of black, white and gray. Sizes 574 and 6. Fabric Gloves, 15c pair; were 35c. in black and of bl Bib Aprons, 50c toms neatly scalloped. (34) Aprons, 25¢ morrow only. Maid Sets, $1 (15) Attractive 50 green, canary, Aprons, with bot. Polly Prim Aprons, 58¢ . Prim Aprons, specially priced for tomor- row only. Fresh, new merchandise. specially priced for to- (19) Maid Sets, good quality Bib fronts and collars and cuffs. Ginghamm Home Dresses 75¢; Were $1.11 Gingham Home Dresses, in plain colors and checks. Sizes 36 to 52. Colors include reds, tan, (15) Novelty Bib () By in latest styles. Percale Aprons, row. of lawn. brown and Bead Necklaces, 25¢ er. A lot of Bead Necklaces and Chokers Bread Trays, $2.9 number of electro plate on Nickel Silver Bread Trays, priced to go quickly tomor- Bonbon Dishes, $1; were $1.95 Serving Trays, 50c ing Trays, non-tarnishable. close-out tomorrow morning. Columbia Records Reduced, 18¢c Each Were very much high- Were (10) Alimit Were $1. En- graved Serv- Reduced to $1.15; Underwear Philippine Chemise, $1.10; Entirely Step-in Chemise, with strap shoulders Muslin Petticoats, 78¢c; were $1. (19) with embroidery flounces were $1.95. Handmade Philippine Any length. 8 Slightly Mussed Silk Chemise, were clearance Friday. $1.95. Reduced for Crepe Pajamas, 50c; were $2.95. (9) Soft Plisse Crepe Pajamas, in gray, tan. They are reduced for quick sale Friday. 6.5 Reautitul light _ colors silks for street, or utility wear. Flain and_fancy ribbed: 25 new colors: sizes § ta 815 Onyx Pointex Pure Silk Hose, $1.59 _Fuli fashionad: nerfact: 15 new colors: mil_sizes. $1.65 Full-Fashioned Pure Silk Hose, 98¢ All_the new Bpring shades: 22-inch silk: substandards. 25¢ 50c Women’s Fancy Garters, 39¢ Mads of_shirred ilk_ribhon, fancy hows and colors. 89¢ 50¢ Canton Chiffon Silk, 59¢ Cotton mixed. hieh luster. for alips, ctc.: 59¢ $1.49 Sateen Slips, 88c; were $1. (18) Sateen Costume Slips, in peach, flesh and white Silk Slips, $1.95; were $395. (22) Tub Silk Costume Slips with ruffle trimmings. Sizes 40 to 46. Satin Slips, $250; were $3.95. (6) Baronet Satin (Rayon) Costume Slips. Broken Wanted colors. orchid. clearance. Linen Dresses, $3.2 in appropriate emstitched desigi orchid and yellow. Broadcloth Dresses, $2.50 Were $3.50. (4) Striped Broadcloth Dresses, in attracti ty! Button trimmed. Medium sizes. Reduced for clearance. Toilef Goods Were 50c. A limi Extracts, 25¢ e’ fotimees Extracts, in a variety of wanted odors. Aluria Talcum Powder, 10c was 20c Reduced for 10-inch and 12.inch Columbia Records. Red, white and blue seal records of dance, operatic and concert numbers. Friday only at this price. T Girls’ Gingham Dress, 95¢ (25) Attractively Styled Gingham Dresses for girls, With pique collars and cuffs, in Kilburnie and Braylock ginghams. New, fresh dresses, specially priced. Sports Hose, 25¢ Pair Vi & pairs Three-quarter-length Sports Hose with fancy tops. Sizes 9 to 10. Silk Sox, 25¢ Pair )i %%, 7 pairs Chil. dren's Silk Sex, in black, lavender, brown and old rose. Small sizes only. immediate i Knit Union Suits, 44c Very special price. (70) in the popular built-up shoulder style. Tight or loose knees. Sizes 36 to 4. Tunic and Silk Overblouses, $3.10 A limited number for a fraction of their former price tomorrow. Long and Short Sleeve Tunics and Overblouses, in sizes 36 to 44. Tan, poudre bleu, copen, rust, wood and gold. Wool Sweaters, $1.38; were $5.95. (6) Sweaters in several different styles—jac- quette, golf and sleeveless. Reduced for Wers $4,95. (7) yles for street . Tan, brown, $1 Raygm and Silk Hose 59¢ True Shape brand, 24- inch boot silk, in 25 new Spring shades; slight ir- regulars. sizes. Dresses 5345 (fiber silk), in strles: cleanup big ot Sizes 38 new_colors. $1.29 12-Momie Silk Pongee, _Imnorted_Tan_ Pangee. 23-inch width: natural calor. 89¢ Imported English Broadcloth, Awnine and_candy_strines and_checka: fine finish. Corsets—Brassieres Radically Reduced ) Brassieres 38, 40 and Rayon seseral of a to 48. 89¢ Fancy Dress Crepes, Yard wide: 15 lending Shades: full mieces: perf.ct Kayser 16-Button Silk Gloves, In_The new Snrine shades: all_sizes. Brassieres, 23c; were 35c. in a broken range of sizes 32, 42. Reduced for clearance. Smart Pumps, $2.95 Ve~ spe- $4. Easter Hats Fancy-Cuff Chamoisette Gloves, 98¢ Felt-Base Floor Colgate’s Triple Extract Perfumes, _1a _France. Roas. Tdlv_of the Valley. Cashmers Bonanet. ete. 10¢ $1 Richelieu Vanity Compact, Teariaide. in_assorted shades: powder and_ronge. Covering 69c 255 _Standard 39-Inch Unbleached Sheeting, connt._closely_swoven, for_sheets. nilloweases. 11e¢ 29¢ Tomen's and Misses' strles, In all the wanted colors, styles and trim- mings Stron 1 19¢ Yard-Wide Bleached Muslin, Clossly_woven. rannd thread analitr. for domestie nses, 12¢ Sq. Yd. Tots’ $3 P. K. Coats, 2 and & vears: fine analit'es: neatly made Worth 69c: 6.4 width, in assorted patterns, milk lengths. Bring room size. $1.69 $2 Siylish | 5159 Women’s 2-Piece Pajamas, _Fine. soft-finish_crene. neatlc_made and_trimmed. 98¢ $5 * 86 Grass Girls’ Hats Boys’ Fast-Color Wash Suits, #lld_and_comhination eolor effects: wizen 3 to & 99¢ R ROR Men’s $5 and $5.50 Pants, 200 naira Fine Pants. in_sizes 20 to 48. Rugs $3.95 J Boys’ “Bell” Brand Blouses, 70 and 3100 grades. <lightly imnerfect: sizen 8 to 15. 59¢ 3358 TQVATQVATRY A8 Poke. _mushroom turnnp brim _shap. and Xt Boys’ Nainsook Union Suits, 72980 _count_erosshar. well made. In_sizes 24 tn 34. 55¢ Cholce of 8x10 or Imported Jap Gr in the leading sha For girls 2 to 10 years. YViTe TeVATe $4 Novelty Pumps 52,95 Women's snappy Easter Men’s $20 New Spring Suits, One and Two Pants Sults, in sizes 34 to 44. Child’s Easter Slippers e £ $2.75 and $2.50 Patent and Tan One-strap Slippers, piain and cutouts: sixes 4 and 8% to 2. 7 ‘Wonderful Easter; coat o 8 sizes 8 to 17. Boys’ All-Wool 2-P1s. Suits valne and two pairs of lined pants. neat patterns: green, blue or stencll; bound Pertect. $16 Boys’ Woolen 2.P1s. Suits $5 All-wool and Part-wool 2-pants Buits. extra value. Bizes 8 to 16, mostly 8 to 13. for clearance. Collar and Cuff Sets, 18c. 50 sets, of linene. Priced much less than regularly. Slip-on Sweaters, $1.50; were more. (1) Slendaf Green Slip-on Sweaters, canfiry trimmed. l Small sizes. Also 12 Rayon Slip-ons, s mixtures of white with black, orchid and green. - Knit Scarfs, 75c; were $2.95. (2) Rayon Scarfs, in red, green, lavender and white. DOWN STAIRS STORE (25) 50 Men’s Collar-Attached and Neckband English Broadcloth Shirts $]-35 Irregulars of $1.95 Grade In collar-attached and neckband styles. White, blue and tan shirts of splendid wearing qualities. Not every size in each color, but sizes 13% to 17 in the group. Madras Shirts, 95c. IRREGULARS of $1.50 GRADE. 45 in neckband and collar styles. Very attractive patterns. Not every size In each style. Sizes 14 to 16%. Athletic Union Suits, 6%c. 35 Full-cut High-grade Nain- sook Union Suits, with taped armholes. Sizes 34, 36, 44 and 46. Muslin Pajamas, $1.28. 38 pairs of Men's Muslin Pajamas, in blue, tan and lavender. Sizes A to D. $2.95 and $3.95 IDE SHIRTS, $1.50. 238 High-grade Madras Shirts. Some with collars to match. Vatiety of neat pat- ter Siges 14% to 15%. . ™ de- Socks, 7 pairs, $1. Were 25c pair. 100 pairs Fine Combed Yarn Socks, in black only. Perfect quality, Sizes 10 to 11%. Compacts, 50c; Were $1.00 5) Fancily Bead-trimmed Compacts, priced in order to close out immediately. orm Reducing Cream Regularly $5. (7) Jars of ¢ Combs, 8c and 12¢ A lot of Dressing Combs, priced » tractively Friday. 5 ook cial price. Patent Leather Boys’ Oxfords, $3.95 (100 pairs) Big Boys' Brown Leather Ox- Shoes that will give long and satisfactory wear, fords with welt soles. 23 to 9. DOWN STAIRS STORE Oval Braided Rugs 20x36...$1.68 27x54...$2.95 30x60. ..$3.50 Very special prices quoted above. Centers in popular old-style hit-and-miss patterns. Borders of lavender, some without borders. Tapestry Brussels Rugs, $5.95. 1 46x7.6 Heavy Quality Tapestry Brussels Rug, firmly woven, all-wool face Good colors. - 8.3x10.6 Velvet Rug, $2250. 1 High-grade Velvet Rug, one solid piece, taupe colors. Fringed ends. Special for Friday only. & Symrna Rugs, $2.75. 6 27x54 Reversible Rugs, in choice patterns. Good colors. Ends are fringed. Fiber and Grass Rugs, $5.75 (6x9 Size) Japanese Grass Rugs, $225. 4.6x7.6 size. 12 Double- warp, Closely Woven Grass Rugs, in colors of pink, blue, aeen and tan. coa Door Mats, 60c. 20 Imported Mats of a splendid wearing grade. The wanted 14x27-inch size. DOWN STAIRS STORE 10 Men’s 2-Pants Suits, Grays an Sizes 34, 36, 38, 40 and 42 o DOWN STAIRS STORE Re g ularly much more, (500) pairs Children’s and Tan Pumps, also Patent Leather Ox- fords. Sizes 8/ to 11 and 111 to 2. Bandeaux, 18c; were 28c. (40) at this price Friday only. Broken sizes. Girdles, 75c; were $1.50. (13) Girdles, in brocade material. Elastic sides. Soiled from handling. Corsets, $1.25; were $3. (7) Low-bust Corsets, of plain coutil. R & G and C-B models. Sizes 22, 23, 25, 29 and 30. DOWN STAIRS STORE Calf Sizes Printed Dress Goods 58¢ Yard, Were 88¢ 225 yards of Printed Silk-and-cotton Dress Goods that are so popular this Spring. Silk for luster and the cotton for added strength. Small, neat designs. 30-inch width, Short L hs Reduced One-third price. 85 short lengths of Scrim and Marquisette in lengths from 1% to 5 yards. Slightly soiled. Towels and Bedwear Turkish Towels, 10 for $1; were 15c each. 240 Small ‘White Turkish Towels with blue stripe borders. Large Turkish Towels, 3 for $1; were 50c each. 280 Large Size, Double-thread Turkish Towels, white with blue and pink stripes. Bedspreads, $3.95; were $4.45 set. 35 sets Colored Stripe Crinkled Bedspread Sets, 81x90 size, with separate bolsters. Scalloped cut corners. Pillowcases, 3 for $1. 120 Large Size Cases, fine quality tubing. Free from dressing. SLIGHTLY IMPERFECT. DOWN STAIRS STORE