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20 BACKSET TO PEACE. SEEN N GERNANY But| War Now Unlikely, “Blunder” in Election De- clared of First Magnitude. { denburg does not many of 1914. It is these leaders who have protested the recent pro- posals of Luther and Stresemann, looking to the consolidation of peace in the west of Europe by a mutual security pact. These are the voices hich protested abandonment of any claim to Alsace-Lorraine. These are the voices which continue to preach a war of revenge against France. Therefore, while the election of Hin- mean immediat> war, no permanent peace is possible while the men who forced his can- didacy control in Germany. If the success of Hindenburg means, as they hepe, the first step in the restoration of a kaiser and of the old order, then all dreams of peace are idle dreams; with these men peace is impossible. from a different standpoint when the discussion is reopened. That Germany desires a new wat seems to me totally unlikely. Thal the mass of the voters who decided for Hindenburg voted with any conception of bringing on - seems equally pre- posterous. A variety of factors com- bined to make possible one more tragic example of the German inability to understand the outside world. Believed Vote Would Help. I do not question that many such voters believe the very name of Hin- denburg would awaken respect and a little fear in the outside world. That his election would restore shaken German prestige abroad, that somehow Germany would obtain un- - THE EVENING disclosed at no distant time. Mean while {t is clear that the Germans have thrown away the most favorable opportunity for themselves which has existed since the close of the war Under British influence and with growing French assent a liquidation of the war and the post-war inher- itances was at last possible. But what was possible for a Republican Ger- many is not possible for a Germany of Hindenburg, who, though himself a lay figure, inadequately conceals the old Potsdam crowd behind him. 25. by Mo > (Copyright, 18 Smdl’clg.}c,m Newspaper STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, PULLMAN CARS ARE NOW ROLLING ROLL'OF HONOR ‘New Group Bears Irish and Scotch Names Famed in Song and Story. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, May 7.—Pullman cars are recelving group names to designate the type and accommoda- tions of the car. MAY The information, made public to- day, was contained in a reply by B. F. Carry, Chicago, president of the company, to an inquirer, who noted that all the.cars on a train arriving at Grand Central Station bore names such as McBride, McGrath and Mc- Donald. Mr. Carry revealed that of the .386 Pullman cars, 335 belong to the “Mc group.” About half the cars bear Irish names, he sald, and the other half Scotch, resulting in con- gratulations from both races. “In_this rolling roll of honor,” he added, “appear names of characters famous in song and story. These names as they are whirled from one end of the country to the other are a constant reminder of achievements, honor and renown.” Gets Lieutenant’s Commission, John R. Phillips, Quantico, Va., has been appointed by ‘the War Depart- ment a second lieutenant of infantry, Officers’ Reserve Corps of the Army. — . Patents are granted in Washington at the rate of abont 200 a day. Alleges Fraud in Naturalization. Assistant United States Attorney Collins yesterday asked the District Supreme Court to revoke the naturali zation papers of Pasquale Dimasss which, it is claimed, he obtained fraud ulently February 6, 1919. The Gov ernment claims Dimassa had no in tention to remain permanently in the United States and has returned to his former home at Solopaca, Italy. A new base will be provided to an chor the tower of Pisa and prevent further. leaning. | Moreover. one thing the election of | Hindenburg must mean, and that is [shal w it did not gain under the and | the postponement, if not the aban-|late F | donme f all pending discussions |than a saddler by trade. and n ons of peace pact The extent of the blunder will be curity guarantees given by Germany | r—m————ee der the presidency of the field mar- BY FRANK H. SIMONDS. BERLIN, May 7.—The first perhaps the natural question follow ing the announcement of the German election has been evervwhere, “Does 2 R e land all discussions of the limitatio f armaments whatsoever. It should Obviously the choice of Hindenburg | ¢ i L bt e i e img | one would imagine, also interrupt ali | | I cannot me it consideration of new loans to Ger- NEw d USED e .fl\\‘flr;:_eun‘\_x:lx{flu e In e | many, which would patiently be made an i he Ruhr as well as the Rhineland, |at terrific risks. = o |” " question of Investments. ce Furniture Save 50% and More and in the second place, Germany, | despite her violations of the provisions | 464 Penna. Ave. Franklin 5392 Ot the treaty of Versailles, I8 too com-| A Germany whose domestic Dletely disarmed to have any chance [are not clouded by the practical cer- YOU CAN ALSO RENT IT in the face of French and Polish and |tainty of a terrific nd sustained perhaps of Czech armies ! narchist and re- | Actually the election of Hindenburg |bublican and whose foreign relations | does not materially chanze the domes. | are similarly compromise tic political situation. The president, prehension th‘ electi under the Weimar constitution, has excite in Paris, Warsaw, Brussels, restricted powers. A ma-. | Prague, and even in London, can hard the Reichsta are anti-|ly m a safe investing fleld for for- | al—that is, either Republican |eign capital at this time. Moreover, | munist—and even Hindenburg | the pending question of evacuation of | has been chosen by a minority vote,|the Cologne area is likely to be viewed | since the combined strength of the| Communist and Republican candidates exceeds his by a million Luther- power, is piedge to maintain the republic and committed to a policy ) of peaceful settlement with the allies. | Intensifies Party Strife. | What then does the election of Do Not Accept st s e Imitations =« Substitutes AsK for and Get ORLICK’ intensification of party who originated and named the product shifting of allegiances of between parties, and not v some modification of the attitude of | Nourishing Food for Infants, Growing Children, Invalids, Nursing Mothers, and All Ages parties them: aterially and outwardly, th ze may be t. | but morally within the fietl domestic relations, it must on the HORLICK'S contains lh‘: vithll :)olgclice:;lfinu iti v Turop Unlike Imitations it is made by the process ety e o &~ ONLY SELECTED ingredients are used : 1n the concefflion of this bold order | Get HORLICK’S. Successfully used for 40 years. No Cooking Rl b e Beyond all else the German repub- | the Clection of Hindenburg is the 10t | Prepare it AT HOME. SEND 10c for Mixer. Horlick’s, Racine, Wis. lic is compromised. To be sure, the| monarchists remain in a minority, and even this minority is divided as oe-) tween Prussian and Bavarian cani-| dates for the throne, but it is idle| to blink the fact that while a m,»i jority of the men and wom vVoted for Hindenburg are s eag | peace as those who voted for the men who w behind the burg candidacy are the old made the World War, wh nothing during the struggle, continue to nourish all the i Armstrong’s Hard-Set Black and Cream Tile Patiern No. 285 Let them dance forever — this NEW floor can stand it! These happy feet are sliding over a handsome linoleum a floor. Its sturdy, resilient surface gives off no dust; no dirt can be ground into it. 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It's because our patrons have come to know that they will find desirable, new merchandise, at substantial savings. concrete examples of what we mean by “savings.” Small Lots for Women 60 Women’s Sweaters $3.95 Originally $5.95 to $7.95 Rayon, mohair, mohair-and-rayon and fine worsted sweaters in almost every conceivable style. Just one or two of a kind, but excellent choice of styles and colors. Broken sizes, of course (Fifth Floor.) Quilted Satin Slippers, $2.50 Quilted black satin d'Orsay slippers for the boudoir, lined in rose, pink, lav- ender or Copen blue. Trimmed with tiny ribbon roses. Sizes 3 to 7. (Fifth Floor.} Women's Voile Frocks, $1.19 Cool looking dotted or flowered voile frocks, trimmed with organdie. Both light and dark colors to choose from in sizes 36 to 48. (Fitth Floor.) Cool Summer Corsets, §1 Specially made corsets for summer wear. Fashioned of white or flesh col- ored net in medium and low bust styles. Broken sizes. (Fifth Floor.) $1.95 English Broadcloth Blouses, $§1.29 White tailored blouses to wear with your jumper skirt or other sports wear, Peter Pan and roll collars. All with long sleeves and tailored cuffs. Sizes 36 to 44 (Fifth Floor.) Rubber Tea Aprons, 29¢ Slip-over aprons of rose, green, pink, honeydew or orchid rubber with plain check binding. (Fifth Floor.) $3.95 to $5.95 Hat Boxes, $2.89 Both collapsible and regulation hat boxes of dull or patent leather finished fabrics. Lined with pretty cretonne. (Luggage Shop, 624 F St.) $5.85 to $12.50 Low Shoes, $4.75 A splendid group .of broken sized late Spring shoes. Pumps of every description in one size or another. $12.50 Hanan Oxfords, $7.95 Black and brown kid walking ox- fords, made as only Hanan does make them. Sizes as follows: 5. 5.8, 8 8%, 0. i 'o“" 7.8 8% 90 i 4"21 8. 6%, 13,85, 0 B M) £ o (Fifth Floor.) 100 New Novelty Belts, 79c The very latest novelties in suede or patent leather. A particularly fine selection of Summer colorings includ- ing tan, brown, red, blue, gray, green and black (Fifth Floor. The Hecht Co.) $2.95 to $3.95 Silk Hose, $1.95 Full-fashioned silk hose with lace or cyelet clox. Sizes 8% to 9%. Both with and without silk tops. $1.50 Outsize Silk Hose, 95¢ Seamed back silk hose with mer- cerized tops. Black or brown in sizes 81 and 9 only. 39c to 75c Linen Hankies, 19¢ Odd initialed handkerchiefs left from recent Easter purchases. White only. $2.95 Silk Vests, $1.29 Heavy glove silk vests, with bras- siere tops. Sizes 40 and 42 in flesh shades. $1 to $1.50 Handbags, 89c Smart-looking pouch and underarm styles of novelty leather or silk. Good choice of colors, too. $1 Mah Jongg Racks, 29¢ Just 23 consisting of 4 racks cach. And not the least thing wrong witn them. The small lot alone explains the price. (Fifth Floor.) Small Lot Savings for Boys, Children’s $2 and $3 Shoes, $1.19 Pretty little patent leather strap pumps; Built on com- fortable broad-toe lasts with spring heels. plain or with white calf backs. Sizes 2 to 11. Junior Girls' $4 and $6 Shoes, $1.95 Both one and two strap pumps, for the older Of patent leather orsin new combina« girl. tions of leathers. Sizes 25 to 8: 440 Pairs of Tennis Oxfords, 89c For children, boys and young women. Either white or brown canvas tennis oxfords with: heavy corrugated rubber soles. Sizes for children, boys and young women, (Third Floor.) It will pay you well to read them carefully. Small Lots for Men 61 Men's Spring Suits 525 Originally $35 to $45 You'll recognize their newness by their cut. Two and three button single breasted styles in quite a surprising array of colors, both light and dark. Most of them are the remains of Easter putrchases—all of them bought for the pres- ent season’s selling. In general, sizes range irom 34 to 42, {Main.Floor, The Hecht Co.) 21 Spring Topcoats Reduced $25 Single breasted; box coat style; and the lighter Spring mixtures well dressed men are choosing. If the sizes weren't broken and there were more of them you'd never be getting them for $25. A chance for 21 lucky men to get here early and pick theirs irom a size range of 34 to 40. (Main Floor. The Hecht Co.) Men's Hats and Caps, $1.45 About 25 good looking felt hats in broken sizes. With them a fine lot of Spring caps with one and eight piece tops. $5.95 Slip-over Sweaters, $2.95 Men's sport sweaters of finest worsted yarns. Broken sizes and the fact that a few are soiled, explains the price. $2.50 to $3.50 Silk Knit Ties, $§1.35 Nationally known ties of pure thread silk. spring novelties and one or two of a kind. $1.25 and $1.65 Socks, 59c Men's sport hose of light weight wool or fancy cotton mixtures. Sizes 10 to 114. Men’s Hanan Oxfords, $6.85 Only 13 pairs of them, made in typical Hanan style. Broken sizes, else you'd pay half as much again. Men’s Oxfords, $2.45 A small lot of men’s black and tan oxfords. With them a few fine golf oxfords. Broken sizes throughout the lot. Late (Main Floor.) W hite Duck Knickers, $1.95 I'here’s only one reason for the price. but seven pairs of them. Imported Linen Knickers, $2.95 Knickers which sold formerly at $3. and $5.95. Only 25 pairs of them’in broken sizes. (Sport Shop, 624 F §t.) We have Boys’ $1.25 Wash Suits, 89¢ Middy and button-on styles, in color-fast plain colors and combinations. Sizes 5to 8. Girls’ 85c Stockings, 39c Just 16 pairs of brown ribbed hose in size 8)2 only. Absolutely perfect in every respect. Girls’ Spring Coats, $9.95 Just a few of our finer Spring coats for girls. Tailored of fine polaire or flannel. Sizes 8 to C 15—only one or two of a kind. Just. Jus folks. The Hecht Co. br F at Seventh St. in Sailo white sizes. {Tutrd Floor.) Here are about 75 Small Lots for the Home 75 Chairs & Rockers $9.95 Included in the group are willow, reed and fiber chairs. Just one or two of a kind. Some with both back and seat upholstered. Choice of several pleasing finishings. (Fourth Floor Smoking Stands, $1 Heavy wrought iron smoking stands with colorful polychrome finish. movable glass smoking trays, (Fourth Floor.) $3.95 Dolly Mode Sets, $2.95 Just 30 of these plisse cloth 34 bed- spreads with wide jacquard stripes Orchid and gold only, with cut cor- ners. Re- (Second Floor, F St.) $2.95 Linen Cloths, $§1.95 Table cloths 58x38—and pure linen throughout. Silvery white bleach. Gold and blue damask patterns. (Second Floor. F St.} 89c Turkish Bath Mats, 39c Heavy, fluffily absorbent mats in a most attractive gray-and-white pat- tern. Just 100 at this low price. (Second Floor, ¥ St.) 31 Cretonne Pillows, 79c Soft, cotton-filled pillows covered with Roman striped cretonne and with flowered cret centers (Second Floor, F 5t.) $2.50 Couch Covers, $1.95 Splendid for the Summer cottage Made of washable natural colored linene, with border of blue; green or brown. $18.50 and $20 Kimlark Rugs, §12 Room size 9x12 and 8x10 rugs in cool-looking green patterns. $14 and $15 Fiber Rugs, $9 Both 9x12 and 814x10%4 Domus fiber rugs in new blocked patterns. Choice of blue and gray, green and gray and black and gray. $2.50 Inlaid Linoleum, $1.50 Square Yard The famous A gauge straightline in- laid linoleum in gray and black tile pattern. $13 Deltrox and Crex Rugs, $7 Medium size 6x12 rugs woven of sturdy American wire grass. Choose from blue, brown, rose or green and white patterns, $1 Deltrox Runner, 50c Yd. The popular 30-inch width so much in demand. And only a limited num- ber of yards at this special low price. Felt-Base Rugs, $7 1f perfect you'd pay $15. Both 9x12 and 9x10!% rugs in effective parquetry patterns. $25 Axminster Rugs, §12 Scatter size rugs, 3x9, in rich blue Chinese pattern. At a saving of one- half. $1 Cocoa Matting, 30c Yd. Durable 24-inch cocoa matting of natural tan shade. Every yard of it perfect and built for steady wear $3.50 Jap Grass Rugs, $1.95 Small 6x9 rugs for the porch or small room. In patterns blue, brown or green. 55¢ Jap Grass Rugs, 33¢ Scatter size rugs of which you can't have too many. Blue, brown and green patterns in size 27x54. (Fourth Floor. The Hecht Co.) Girls and Little Tots Boys’ $4.95 Reefers, $3.35 All-wool Spring reefers in smart double- breasted style. mixtures. Sizes 5 to 9 in various Spring Boys’ $§1.25 Wash Hats, 95¢ r tams and middy hats, in all white or with washable combinations. Broken hildren’s 35¢ Half Hose, 29¢c 67 pairs of fancy half hose for little White and light Spring colors with ribbed tops. ildren’s 59c Ma-ma Dolls, 29¢ Medium size 13-inch dolls with un- eakable, composition heads. Dressed retty crepe panty dresses. i et (Third Ploor.)