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s as reenact er Nie THE EVENING WORLD, TUESDAY, FEB BREAKS WORLD'S RECORD AT 12 MILES SEA RANGE. BEACON, N. Y., Feb. 16—Will- fam Rauf, a gun pointer on the battleship Texas, who is home on furlough, was notified to-day that he had broken the world’s fecord in markemanship with big guns at the recent target practice off the Virginia capes. Raf was credited with eight straight hits with @ 14-inch gun shooting at a moving target twelve miles away. For this feat the sailor recetvos & raise in pay and $20 in gold, the rating of “excellent in gunnery” and the privilege of wearing the letter “E” on his sleeve, SHP BLL WL PASS IN HOS SLE b ocr Through, 186 to 139/ Then Republicans Begin Filibuster See eraabts oS aa j WASHINGTON, iby the House mise Ship Purchase Bill was an- sured thie afternoon when, in a pre-|————— Mminary vote testing the Adminis-|Borcers, Hrockson, Broussard, Calla- way, Davenport, Deitrich, Dies, Don- ohue, Fitagerald, Gallivan, Gerry, Gordon, Jones, Kindel, Montague, Morrison, Moss of Indiana, Murray, Page, Pattent of New York, Shackle- ford, Sisson, Slayden, Stevens of Republicans. Representative Kitchin,|New Hampshire, Whiteacre, White however, voted with the Democrats, |and Witherspoon. to bring the question befors the| The Democratic “antis” did not | House, muster by @ few votes their full ‘They did not openly announce; strength against the bill on this pre- their “insurgency” from the caucus | liminary vote, several including Rep- last night, but on to-day's initial vote|resentative Kitchen being either | stood with the Republicans. If they | paired or in favor of bringing the bill | and the 18 who revolted from the|to @ final vote, However, several of caucus continue opposition to the! those who voted against the rule may legimation, 25 Democratic votes will] finally vote for the bill iteelf. be recorded against the bill on the} Lenroot of Wisconsin, taunted the final roll call to-night. Democrats with forcing the bill o2 ‘The twerfty-nine Democrats who | through merely because the President voted with the Republicans against) wants it. “If the majority jof jhis the rule were: Bartle Bathrick, |House were free to vote its convic- tration's strength, the House adopt- 4, 186 to 129, the “gag rule” bring- ing up the bill for consideration and limiting debate to ax hours, , On the vote to hold down debate on the rule, 29 Democrats voted with tions,” he said, “it would be defeated before we adjourn. This bill was not the work of the secret caucue—it was the produ the President of the United States,’ At thie point he was interrupted by cheers and yells from the Demo- crate. “That caucus met last night,” he went on, “not to cpnaider this bill, but ‘to carry out thp captain of the team's orders. And that team, whose captain will not listen to other players, at the end of the season will be found at the tall end of the race,” FoMowing the rule's adoption, the | | House engaged in a debate which, as it progressed, weakened the mo- crate’ hopes of the bill's hasty pas- enge. The Republicans filibustered ener- ] j«etically, a demand for a quorum pro- | | voking another roll call, and the min- ority threatened to continue obstruc- tive tactics all afternoon. Some Demo- erats feared they might not be able to pass the bill to-night. e Proposala to limit debate in the nna nocennnas By the use of Lia & Penns’ sauce \ in cool surprising pi Senate, either by general or special cloture rules, reversing the customs OPPENtiEIM. GuuNs.& G 34th Street—New York Direct particular attention to their showing of Women’s New Spring Millinery Individual styles, suitable for immediate wear. The latest and most exclusive ideas, derived from mode} hats by the recognized fashion creators, featuring the favored straws . in desirable shapes; Flower, Ribbon and Wing Trimmed. © 8.50 10.00 . 12.50 15.00 and upward. Unusual values offered in Women’s Crepe de Chine Underwear Exceptional values in an assortment of lace and ribbon trimmed undergarments. Crepe de Chine Bodices........ 1.50 to 2.00 Value.... «75 and 1,00 Crepe de Chine Petticoats......3.95 to 5.90 Value....2.95 and 3,95 Crepe de Chine Nightgowns. . . .5.50 to 7.90 Value ....3.95 and 4,95 Crepe de Chine Combinations. .3.50 to 5.90 Value ....2.25 and 3,95 Women’s Crepe de Chine Negligees A particularly attractive Empire model, of superior quality Crepe de Chine in pink and light blue, effectively trimmed 4 95 with shadow lace. - Regular 6.90 Value 1.00 Women’s Silk Hosiery at 69c: Pure Thread Silk Hose, with reinforced liste sole, heels, and | 69 Gouble garter tops, in Black and White. Regular 1.00 Value | Cc Women’s Lace Boots—Special Values Fawn ava Coltskjn and Gun Metal Calfskin Vamps, aDiamond Tip ahd Spanish Louis Heel, ~ Regular 6.00 Value Gray Dreadnought Cloth Top, Patent ) ' 4.00 PEE IRE Rete AR of more than @ century, took up the whole time of the Senate debate to- day. Senator Norrie, Republican, thinks he can command enough Nemocratio votes to pass hie resolution limiting any Senator to three hours’ talk on any one subject. President Wilson told callers to- day he favored a reasonable and gen- eral cloture rule in the Senate. He believes in a rule to stop obstructive tactics, but which would not cut off fair debate @ Ship Purchase Bill, id he believed the Senate was for it and that he told callers he did not expect that measure nor the appropriation bille to fail, and, therefore, he had Rot tinally considered calling an extra session. The President conferred with Sen- ators Kern and Stone, and afterward Mr. Kern intimated the Democrats had definite plans for getting the bill through the Senate, but he refused |» to revoal details. ‘The President was told it will be possible to rush the appropriation bills through the Senate in three or four days. es TELLS HOW DEMOCRATS FIXED SHIP BILL BOLT. WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.—While the House was debating the Ship Bill to-day the story of how the seven Democrat bolters got together with the Republicans and wrecked the Administration's plans two weeks ago was being told in the Senate by Senator Clarke, who made the cele- brated motion to recommit the Bill Mr. Clarke told it himself during de- bate ‘on a cloture rule and declared it was “the whole story.” Senator Churke said gre had heard Senator Vardaman had @ plan on foot “to kill the bill,” and that he had conferred with Vardaman, saying he | 5 desired to have it recommitted, that the legislative hiatus might be ended | buying. Liv to take up river and harbor appro- priations and rural credits, A short time later, Senator Clarke said, he ak ef cect Stock market opened fractionally lower on Nght business and prices of leading stocks soon sagged off on eolling by traders based on foreign news. Mexican Petroleum was weak and #old down to 69. Texas Of lost 4 1-2 to 128; and Maxwell Motor issues ad- vanced in second hour. Prices hardened in early afternoon And railied a little from the low, but Market relapsed into dullness with a 6 1-2, and Smelters wi 4. The general list showed losses for the day at the close, which was very quiet. — ITEMS FOR INVESTORS. c 606 and equal to 6 42-100 [ov cen! common stock after allow- ing 4 per cent. on preferred. Atlas Powder Company earned sur. plus in 1919. for ial to. 9 80-100 capital stock 00 ~per cent. on ral Fede piicing and = Smelting — Quarterly dividend of 1 per cent. on pref i] par ante March 16 to stock of record Feb, 23. The Gary plant lighted its fifth blast furnace Monday. Curb trading almost confined to New York Cen’ nds. ‘Transactions In the bonds totalled ahout $700,000, v9. sales around 1017-8, an advance Bethichem Steel common sold up to 8, a new high. Sterling exchange sold as law as 479. This is below. any, previous. record. Following the decline price rallied to —_—_——>—_—_ NEW YORK COTTON MARKET. Cotton opened steady up 4 to 6 points, Traders ata little business, but Wall treet commission business shows im- provement. Market kept moderately active during the morning on scattered } sold: waa invited to @ conference in Sena- |4' tor Bankhead’s office, where he found © wix other insurgents, and, after ¢ diacussion, it was agreed that they should make an effort to recom- mit the bill, Tt was then suggested that Senator Weeks, Republican, be sent for. Mr. ‘eeks joined the Democrats and was jormed of the situation. sald he did not know what the Republicans were willing to do. Personally he preferred that the bill be kept be- fore the Senate with daily adjourn- ments. Senator Weeks went to the Republicans, however, and put up the proposition, returning later to say his colleagues would support a motion to recommit. “That's all there was to It,” concluded Senator Clarke, THE CLOSING QUOTATIONS. With net changes from previous closing. SSSeeneysere., $ SSgesssuseay, wets sl aaa eSee Senet eat Ess 2FeusF a pazeee * FEE FE FECEEER ECE Sass, PELLSPPTEPEEE PR aR SS BAERUEKSAESTEL ES’ ree Brazzssetusiugientee Sete FF FS FF estue=uehian sgsstees Reece Pesce F eeeesreressee wee PEP Bee: eaesestsse SSEsh eee F Pitti Le pete EL eee PE EE UD EEE EE Deri FEED ete g, oF = tomtom SEs8s: ee PS EEE SEECEE BEnuEesesE: FRE FRR FFE ne RE ERE Sek ER EE 11 tti+ ee 5 =e ws ERIABToSLEBSS ES ees 3 eresceres CHICAGO WHEAT AND: CORN MARKET. WHEAT, | iit ov: We OG OT i al pre- dof the powder DEAF? Deffone TEETH Painlessly treated thro the medium of Analgesia, THE TWILIGHT SLEEP Method of Modern Dentistry, It has actually become a Fiteds crowned," Gr bridged by this up-to-date method of dental science, All work guaranteed. No charge for consultation, 80 WEST 84th STREET Hours 9 A. M. to7 P.M, Sunday Becepted. ~ the (at both restaurants) BUSTAN' OBY'S (i me FE BE Hh ESS ‘Wheat opened excited and Ldn R from 1 to 5 ae and advan: centa in shot he prices oft. ta tase ate eateingt of Prices were fairly steady in the ernoon on reaction from top prices Closed with net advances of 2% 3% cents, ois was held firm by atrength tn 104 Touts » known in |the Dude" and charged by the police with scores of robberies from delivery Few) convicted by = before adhame in General jone to- | day tempted roeny fay a aia ou. || I N in a new shade of green, navy and black. GIMBEL Utilities and Drugs. Black-and-White—the Newest Note in Suits: Distinctive Modelsat $25 & $29.50 An Exquisite Model in Silk Poplin, $87.50 This soft and rich material is Fashion’s choice for interpreting the Newest Afternoon Suit with the wide circular skirt and the coat with the peplum of ripples, for it is soft and clings to the figure. This model, which is illustrated, ‘Third Floor PICTURES Cost But a Trifle In This Semi-Annual Sale If you delight in the old masterpieces you will a) te these wonderful opel. in full colors; landscapes, marines, pop prints, genuine water colors; subjects and methods of producing them are fully represented. Some framed mirrors are included. , Much thought and attention have been given to the frames; all of them are new and include burnished antique, Dresden and other finishes. Attractively Framed Pictures Now Priced 85c 50c 75c $1 $1.60 to $5 Regular Prices Range from 60c to $12 pt The February Furniture Sale ‘With Initiative’’ Is Proving Its Broad Gauge Preparation by Its Sustained Interest h | [ NG ; i $300 Dining Room Suite, $230 Sheraton Model—Solid Mahogany—10 Pieces $305 Bedroom Suite, $240 Adam Model—Solid Mahogany—5 Pieces The plans for this February Geis were so laid that the assortments and values of the last day should be as v: and appealing as were those offered on the open- tng day? Every day finds many new as the latest arrivals take the place of ble, honestly constructed furniture for the home, moderate to Puen Peet offered in this sale at ‘Zi aes Prato the mart Savings Ranging From 10 to 50 Per Cent, Bedroom Suites Dining Room Suites Adam Mah , 5 pieces, $840, $885 Jacobean Oak, 10 20 Colonial Mahogany, 6 pieces, 6296. » 10 pieces, $295. ee Ivory” Enamel, 4 pieced, |$410 Colonial Mahogany, 4 pieces, 6275, sre $805 Sheraton Mahogany, 4 pieces, 9230, Enamel, 5 185. 5 ga Adan roy Walnut Betonial 5 | $807 Jacobean Oak, 4 pieces, $203.60. pieces, $160. Seventh Flecr $805 AdamMahogany,10 pieces, 9228.60. ; ( Sale of Toilet | 2 PINION REE