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MAKES LANDING AT ST, JOHNS Giant Balloon C-5 Finishes Thrilling Air Voyage ST. Jou F, May 16. Waited Press)—Completing ao Fecord breaking flight (rom Mon tank Point, L. 1, the United States navy dirigible C5 arrived at St. Johns this morning. ‘The great gas bag, which had been flying steadily since yesterday morn. tng, was sighted from Signal hill, ap Preaching the city at a high rate of » seal The word was immediately to Washington, where the Mavy department has been out of ouch with the “blimp” for hours | While it rushed steadily thru the air | Manes over land and wa, A few min x ‘Wtes after having been sighted the 5 made a perfect landing. > Starting from Montauk, L. 1. early yesterday morning, the big! Girigible headed up the coast, with | Perfect weather conditions for the trip of approximately 900 miles to} Newfoundland. | Tt was reported at various points along the American and Canadian | easte yesterday, but in the late aft @fnoon wireless communication with ‘the airship was lost. She was un-| iy reported sighted on the! of Nova Scotia and was ex-| . to arrive at St. Johns about | am | ‘There was no trace of the ship at) hour, however. First word of | @pproach came from points 50 | inland, where the C-5 was seen her way toward St. Johns. NES TUNED FOR SEA TRIP U. S. Machines May Start for Azores Today | _ WASHINGTON, May 15— ew | { | } ' Fz oy AE i lence was believed to be confined to ‘Unromantic, businesslike manner, British pilots, Hawke- and Rayn still wait patiently for the kind of weather for their own y have been here for weeks, which would wreck the Sop Or the Martinsyde planes have ‘effect on the flying powers of the |—“Unpleasant references in the Jap- | Yankee “nancies,” it is claimed.|anese press directed at America are} ic-40NWAY TO TREPASSEY feat as of the highest impor- as it demonstrated the fact the NC planes, during their ntic trip, will be able, if nec-| , to descend, make repairs and their voyage without aassist- Various unconfirmed reports were here early today that the! had returned to this harbor. | spot where the seaplane alight: | for repairs is about 30 miles from Halifax, near the coast. ‘The plane, after having made a "good start from this port, was seen circle downward. She waa up | Nn and well on her way to New- “47. Held as Swindlers KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 15-— Mrs. Samuel Tranin, wife of a local merchant, and Mrs. R. FB Samis, wife of an automobile supply | ‘dealer, both women prominent in Jocal society circles, were arraigned | yesterday on charges of obtaining | money under false pretenses. Hoth women pleaded not guilty and were) ‘Feleased on $10,000 bonds. bas = —- DISCUSS TERMS FOR AUSTRIANS Treaty Will Soon Be Ready) for Delegates BY FRED 8S. FERGUSON (United Press Staff Correspondent) | PARIS, May 15.—The “dig four” | today consulted experts regarding | ‘the military and naval terms of the | Austrian peace treaty. ‘The former dual monarchy al- ready in -withowt effective military or naval forces, and today's confer. | correlating and assembling of de-| tails, preparatory to final drafting of this section of the terma. The articles covering disposition of former Austro-Hungarian terri- tory and fixation of the boundaries of the new states constitute the vital portion of the pact, and as soon an these are completed, it is believed the document will be ready for presenta- tion to the Austrian delegat #, who | arrived at St. Germain late yester-| JAPANESE LIKE U.S, HE SAYS Unfriendly Press Is Due to Bewilderment TOKYO, May 16.—(United Press.) only expressions of minds bewil dered by past events,” declared Baron Eiichi Shibusawa, prominent Japanese banker, at a dinner last night. “The storm will soon pass,” he said. ‘The dinner was given in honor of Wallace Alexander and Robert Lynch, who represent the San Fran cisco Chamber of Commerce. Lead ing Japanese businessmen attended. “America and Japan are the only nations powerful enough to free other peoples,” declared Viscount Kentaro Kaneko. “They have solved the world problem of joining the East and West on an equal footing.” Viscount Kaneko is president of the America’s Friends society and is a graduate of Harvard university. Raron Shibusawa is president of the First bank. Hungarian “Reds” Announce Success BY EDWARD BING (United Press Correspondent) BUDAPEST, May 12.—Hungarian soviet forces defeated the Czechs and took considerable territory north of Salgo Tarjan (48 miles northeast of Budapest), it was offi cially announced today. They cap: tured six machine guns and 27 car loads of coal. No news was received from the Rumanian front. Foreign Minister Bela Kon has sent a note to the German and Aus- trian governments protesting against possible annexation of western Hun | wary by Austria in case of a union of Austria and Germany. SENTENCE GERMANS FOR DEATH OF LIEBKNECHT BERLIN, May 15,—(Ualted Press.) —Captain Rynge, convicted of com ce 3 iy oe Say THE Dirigible Breaks Record Allies Turn Down Three of German Peace Notes Clemencean's Heply Clemenceau, in replying, salt: | "I bave the honer to acknowledge | one mind with the allied and asso-|feceipt of your letter of May 10, in| 9 oll regard to the international Jabor | clated governments in holding (HAC) ieisiation together with the draft| the greatest attention must ie | of the international agreement on | given to labor questions, Domestic|iabor. The reply of the allied and | peace and the advancement of man-|ansocated governments in as fob kind depend vitally on the adjust-| jows: ment of this queation. “One: ‘They take note of the! “The demands for social justin, |deciaration made by the German del repeatedly raised in thin respect by emates that domestic peace and ee the working classes of all nations, /advancement of mankind depend are only partly realized in section 13) upon the adjustment of labor ques of the draft of peace conditions of |tions and they are convinced that) the allied and associated govern-|such adjustment will be rendered | mente on the organization of labor. easier in the future than in the| These sublime demands have for the past, as men’s minds are freed from most part been realized in Germany,/the fear of war and industry re with the assistance of the workirk| lieved of the burden which German classes, as in generally acknowledged | militariam had imposed upon it in an explanatory manner | Part 13 of the draft conditions of | In order to carty thein Into execu. | peace provides the means by which tion everywhere in the interest of such adjustments can be made and mankind, the acceptance of the pro-|section two of the part lays down gram of the German delegates is at|the principles which will progress: least necessary. ively guide the labor organization | “We deem it requisite that alljand the league of nations, The) states should join the agreement | purpose of the labor organization is ever though not belonging to the | that it should promote the constant league of nations. development of the Ask for Conference eee | “In order to guarantee to the work- ing classes, for whom the proposed | Deen Inserted in the treaty of peace, | improvements are intended, coopera-|"4 Germany, therefore, will tion in framing of these provisions, |lled upon to sign it. In the future | the German delegation is of the | ‘he Tiebts of your country to partici- | oe | Continued From Page One i —_————__——__“4 international | J) “Two—The labor convention has | et The Bon Marche Silk Shop Is One of the Busiest Spots on Second Avenue In fair weather or foul, in rain or sunshine, there’s always brisk trading at the Bon Marche Silk Counter, People like Bon Marche Silks—-and Bon Marche prices. Friday these lines will be out on the tables: Silk Mixed Pongees 95c 36-Inch Serviceable Silk Mixed Pongee, 35 . nea wide, in natural pongee, Wash Satin $1.75 inches wide, in natural pongee, white, For lingerie, waists and linings taupe, rose, delft, navy and others. Wash Satin is one of the nicest materials for summer—as it is always pretty, washes well and wears well, We have it in ivory, flesh, pink, turquoise and coral— 36 inches wide. UPPER MAIN Faille Silk at $1.25 82-inch plain colored faille with self-satin stripes and group stripes in black, white, silver, tan, navy, delft, Alice blue, rose and others. Chiffon Taffeta at $1.65 For dresses, skirts ‘and suits— Chiffon Taffeta in many different colors—black, navy, Pekin, tan, flame, apricot, rose, taupe and others. Chiffon Taffeta at $1.45 Non - crushing, splendid - wearing Black Chiffon Taffeta—85 inches wide, firmly woven. FIOOR Irregulars of Boys’ and Girls’ “Play-proof” Stockings 20c Pair Silk Lisle Stockings, “Play-proof” brand—made of fine combed cotton highly mercerized, and finished with double heels and toes, and elastic ribbed top. Sizes 5 to 914, in black or white. "ER MAIN FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE If You Want a Good Petticoat at 95c If you want a Petticoat at $22.50 or ata price in-between, you'll find iton PETTICOAT LANE ~-for “Petticoat Lane” has all good sorts of Petticoats, from ginghams up to finest silk jersey. —Gingham Petticoats—good quality, well made, 95¢ to $1.25. —Cotton Petticoats, of sateen, heatherbloom, Liberty- loom and cotton taffeta—plain colors or floral designs, $1.25 to $2.95. —Silk Petticoats—regular and extra sizes, in a won- derful array of colors; newest and best styles; $3.95 to $22.50. ‘ —Petticoats of white wash silk or floral silk, at $2.95. —Jersey and Taffeta Petticoats, smartest of styles, splendid quality, at $3.95. —Petticoats of all-jersey, with jersey tops and taffeta flounces, and some all-taffeta, priced at $4.85. PETTICOAT LANE—SECOND FLOOR—THE PON MARCHE | Where Bargains Are as Plentiful as Blackberries We cannot begin to advertise all the bargains in the Basement from day to day. try to. It would take too much newspaper space. Banded Summer | Sailors Reduced to $2.00 ff To Complete the Tailored Outfit at Little Cost —Plain banded hats are ultra smart. —Coral and pineapple straws. —Drooping brims or regulation sailors. —Drooping pokes with lisere crowns. —Peacock, navy, purple and taupe. —Also bright Victory red and American Beauty. SECOND FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE THE BON MARCHE RGAIN BASEMENT We don lopinion that representatives of the | international organization of all con- | tracting powers should be summoned | to a conference at Versailles to dis- cuss and make decision on interna- | tonal labor law, before the peace ne- gotiations are terminated. ? “The proceedings of the conference | should, in the opinion of the delega- | | tion, be based on resolutions of the | international trades unions’ confer. | ence in Berne (February 6 to 9, 1919) | program for international labor leg: | islation, addresned to the peace con | ference in Paris, which emanated |from the decisions of the interna- tional trades unions’ conference in Leeds in 1916. | | “At the request of the trades un jions of Germany, we beg to encloxe a copy of these resolutions, which have been adopted by representa tives of the trades unions’ organiza: | |tions of Bohemia, Bulgaria, Den mark, Germany, France, Greece, Hol land, Italy, Norway, Austria, Swe den, Switzerland, Spain and Hun wary.” | The international agreement on | labor law prepared by the Germans. | referred to in Brockdorff-Rantzan’ letter, was prepared in the German | ministry of labor some months ago and first published on May 1. Moat lof this document in taken up with | | detailed proposals for labor legisla |tion, a number of which were incor- | porated in the international labor | charter issued by the syndicalist con- | ference at Berne in July | Slight provision, however, ts made for continuance of international la- bor legislation. Article 7, which con- tains the proposition for internation: al organization, speaks of an interna: | tional conference, which should meet at least once in five years, In it each power would have one vote, and a four-fifths majority would be necessary before any resolutions would be binding upon its members. A commission charged with the tech- nical oversight of the decrees of this | conference is the only place where | labor would have any direct repre sentation, and corresponds, with lesser powers, to the International | labor office arranged for in the) terma of the allies. The definite, ‘The women, arrested earlier in the | piicity in the murder of Karl Lieb: | terms proposed at present include: | day, are alleged to have operated a F swindle which netted them 75,000 in cash and $1,000 in notes. of the victims are said to be women and working girls. ‘charged the women persuaded | women to give them money to} in commodities that the gov would soon purchase. The e hearing has been set for May 27, knecht and Rosa Luxemburg, Spar tacan leaders, today was sentenced to two years in prison. Lieut. Vogel received a sentence of two years and a half. The other five defend ants were acquitted, EAE NI; sromaewe THERE ines | When you think of advertising | i} think of The Star. | Freedom of immigration and the right of immigration to full trades | pate in the labor organization will bef) cured #0 noon as it is admitted into | the league of nations, in accordance with article 1 of the treaty. | “Three—It haa not been thought Necessary to summon a labor confer ence at Versailles. The conclusions | lof the «yndical conference at Berne, | which are reproduced in the draft of | the international agreement on labor | lawe referred to in the first para | graph of your letter of May 10, had |) already been studied with the closest | attention. Representatives of the trades unions have taken part in the | preparation of the articles relating to labor. | “As appears, moreover, from the | annex to section 2, of part 13, the program of the first session of the international labor conference, to be held at Washington next October, comprises the most important part of the questions raised at the syndi- |]| Trades ||| cal conference at Berne, unions will be invited to take part in | that conference, and it will be held | under direct rules which provide for due effect being given to conclusions, | subject only to the assent of the competent authorities in the country represented, “Four—The draft of international Agreement on labor law, prepared by the German government, is de- ficient in that it makes no provis- ion for the representation of labor at the international conference pro- posed. It is also inferior to the provisions submitted in part 12 of the peace conditions in the follow. ing reports: “(A)—Five years is suggested as ®& maximum interyal between con: ference (article 7). ‘The peace con ditions, one year (article 389). “(B)—Each country has one vote (article 7). The peace conditions give a vote to each delegate, where representing a government, employ ers or workers (article 390), “(C)—Resolutions are only bind ing if carried by a majority of four fifths of the voting countries (art- icle 7). The peace conditions pro- vide that a majority of two-thirds only of the votes cast shall be nec essary on the final vote for the adoption of a recommendation by the conference (article 405). “The allied and associated gov: ernments are therefore of the opin union privileges, the right of the |!on that their decisions give satisfac combination, social insurance, the | tion to the anxiety which the Ger eight-hour day and weekly rest, the |'Nan delegation profess for social W4-year-age limit for child labor, | Justice and insure the realization of medical supervision for juveniles, |reforms which the working classes provisions for education of young | have more than ever a right to ex persons, the minimum wage, protec: | pect after the eruel trial to whieh tion of women in Industry, and of |the world has been subjected duri:. workers in dangerous trades, the Jast five years,” What we do-want you to know is that everything in the Bargain Basement must be a bargain. We are able to make these bargains because all avoidable selling expenses have been cut out. We give you less service, fewer fixtures, no free deliveries, won’t send goods C. 0. D. Here are some of the savings made possible by this style of storekeeping. Women’s Brown Kid Oxfords $2.95 Pr. Sizes 3 to 7 in this lot, : but not a big assort- ment of any size Medium dark brown Oxfords that are all the rage just now; soft vici kid with perforated tips; medium weight leather soles and military heels. Remember, we have all sizes from 8 to 7, but you'll have to come early to be sure to get a pair. Women’s Oxfords Broken Sizes $2.00 Pr. Come early and be one of the lucky persons to get their size Two dollars for Oxfords these days is indeed a bargain—one that you can’t afford to miss. There are brown calfskin Ox- fords with military heels—soft gray kid with Louis heels—and some of fine white canvas. Women’s Pumps in Broken Sizes at $2.00 Pr. Black Patent Leather Brown Calfskin Dall Black Kid White Canvas Pumps in several attractive styles— some perfectly plain with long narrow vamps, covered Louis heels with alum- inum heel plates; also some with leather military heels. Pumps _ in Colonial style finished with large buckles. Sizes range from 2'% to 7, but not a complete line in any style. Women’s Shoes in Broken Sizes —$2.00 Pr.— —Gray kid lace Shoes—covered Louis heels with aluminum heel plates. —Soft black kid Shoes with medium narrow vamps—amilitary heels. —Black calfskin Shoes for hard wear— lace style—low heels. —White canvas Shoes with Louis and military heels. —Broken sizes from 214 to 7, but not all sizes in all styles. Infants’ and Children’s Shoes 75c Pr. — Children’s Shoes, sizes 5 to 8—Infants’ Shoes, sizes 4, 44, § Children’s high top Shoes in lace style made of black vici kid; comfortable footform shape with leather soles and wedge heels. Infants!_first-step Shoes, but- ton styles—black kid vamps, brown kid uppers with flexible leather soles; sizes 4, 414 and 5. Girls’ Gunmetal School Shoes $1.00 Pr. A limited number in this lot—broken sizes, ranging from 8} to 2 Girls’ high top lace Shoes made of stout gunmetal calf in black and brown; round toe shape with good weight leather soles and heels. Black mostly with a few pair of brown in- cluded.