The evening world. Newspaper, December 13, 1922, Page 8

— TOPACKERS’ PLAN ~_FORGREAT MERGER a Secretary Gives “Gives Strong stint a one to Armour and Morris to Jeray Abandon Scheme. " A. M.—Arlington time signals. 12 M.—Opening prices, 1 P. M.—Midday prices, musical pro- 13.—-After | stam. P. M.—Closing prices; musical pro- WASHINGTON, Dec. long consideration and numerous con- sultations among Cabinet officials, ihe Administration announced officially last night It would neither approve nor @isapprove the proposed merger be- tween Armour & Co. and Morris & Co. in advance of {ts consummation ‘This non-committa! attitude was sot forth in a formal statement issued by Seeretary of Agriculture Wallace ‘ol- lowing receipt of an opinion of At- torney General Daugherty, who held 3 that the Packers and Stock Yards Act ld i does not require the Government to : define its position in advance, but} pals, Weather forcast. empowers it to investigate and to act! 16.91 Pp, M.—"'The Business Outlook,” afterward. by Dr. Warren Hickernall. Behind Secretary Wallace's stnte- *, M.-Continuation by the [s+ ment was his known opposition to the Merger, and contained in it wus a strong suggestion that he would or- er a thorough investigation if it went into effecte In other words, the state- ment was regarded as u strong hint to the packers to abandon their plans Prosident Harding, however, whon) J. Ogden Armour first consulted about the merger, has indicated an entirely favorable attitude. It now remains for the packers to decide for themselves whether they will go ahead, knowing the President's pos! tion, or take the hint in Mr. Wal- lace's declaration. As for the latter, his opposition fs in line with that of certain farm and live stock groups. Senator La Follette has ulso declured against the merger, threatening a Congressional investigation into ull the packers’ affairs. “Such authority as I haye in the matter is found In the Packers and Stock Yards Act,” Secretary Wallace's statement says. There iy nothing in| ~ this act which specifically prohibits the purchase by one packer of the| POOtWear Beauty Physical assets of another. The question to be considered, therefore, is whether the purchase proposed would bring about conditions or actions which would come within the prohibitions of this act.” Relating that discussions ensued with the President and Attorney Gen- eral, and denying any disagreement among the conferees, Mr. Wallace added: Final reports. me of sporting events and Steel Review.” sical program. > Animal Stottes,"* by Flor- 0 10 P.M. | -Artington ‘Time SIE= Footwear and feet are not often associated , with thoughts of beauty. But correctly shod feet really ere goad to look at. Because of their fine ap- pearance, Dr. Reed's Cush- ion Shoes* are always an asset to the wearer, Their “There was no thought on the part of any of us that any one connected with the Government would, or could] Jasts endow the newest be expected to approve in advance A such a transaction as had been as with, an ope proposed. ‘Bhe question discussed} touch of gharacter ani was whether the purchase by Armour smartness. Lage And it’s hi rdly “necessary to mention the comfort of Dr. Reed's. Selected soft leathers and inner soles of felt and cork provide that. Did Reed CUSHION SHOPS. of the plants of Morris might of it- self constitute a violation of the law or whether {t was a transaction of 0 sort which would warrant any of us to take action in advance of Its con summation. “There seems to be no occasion for action at this time.” ‘This final, abrupt sentence was con strued as the sum of the Secretary's Position and the hint that action would be in order if the merger For Women Made! should go through. a JOHN EBBERTS SHOE CO. JOY THE FUTURE HOLDS. (Prom the Cincinnat! Enquirer.) SOLD ONLY AT There's another thing now that tho] 1872 Broadway, at 37th Street millennium will bring—tho tine when] 92 Park Place, Woolworth Bldg. we can laugh scornfully at coal opera- them. BONWIT TELLER &CO. Onipinalions FIFTH AVENUE AT 38™ STREEL FOR THURSDAY Three Gift Specials in “BONTELL” GLOVE SILK UNDERWEAR & HOSE FOR WOMEN AND MISSES Glove Silk Vests 2.95 New two-tone pink and blue effect of excellent quality glove silk, bodice top. Glove Silk Panties 2.95 eStep-in pantie of pink and blue glove silk to match. SHEER SILK HOSE 2.95 Box of 3 pairs 8.75 Gossamer sheer quality of fine all silk, in black and fashionable colors, includ: ing silver and gold. 4.0 and 6 P. lyric soprano, Farm reports; musical pro-| !4ufrio, 4.46 and 6.18 P. M. tenor, accompanied by A. V. Liufrto, 7.20 and 9.40 P, M.—Marry Waterman, nau RN cee aes 1 violinint; Briges, cellist, and Dot st. Plorened FI Selma Ladsinska, »patiied by Grace Briggs, accompanied by Dorothy Fine. enryetta Turner, anted by A. V. 400 METRES, ee TE a | Magazine articles, sporting news, Herbert 8, Owen, 6.45 1 , WOl-MEDFORD HILLSIDE. 000 METMES. M.—S'eepytime story, Corrine 6.40 and 0.25 P. Fs aa) i> ad to A TRUE PHILOSOPHER. music by Anna C. MacDonald, “ philoso moose 910 P. M~Volin solos by Mary Shc ola tis, noel Si aa ae Waterman, accompanied by Dorothy | o¢ old story of the very best of them. oy Fine “The old man had to keep close while | q, oJ] the old woman washed his only shirt | WOR-NEWERE, , 7 and hung ft out to dry. “Coming In later, she sald to him: “John, I'm sorry to say the calf has at up yer shirt.’ “OWell,' he sald, with a restful yawn, ‘# the way 0° the world: Them that lose!’ Astoria Hotel iast night. He discussed @ bill known as the Public Shooting Grounds Game Refuge Bill, which has recently passed the Senate and will THE EVENING WORLD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1022. TAX TO BUY PRESERVES. Senator Harry 8. New of Indiana addressed the American Game Proteo- hp Adelie Lat n Art.” @ lecture! sch contralto, A tbroadcast for] tive Association at {te ninth annuab con- 135 P. M-—Cello. solon by Mlorence| "07" end & talk on “Colds By Burton) ference and dinner at the Waldorf-| come before the House within a few |ihe board, for bables, and pleaded they lays. Under the new bill sportamen will) mas. pay $1 each for a hunting license, Which will provide $2,000,000 a year tol and were accommodated by the board. take care of the purchase of land and water areas for hunting. was Introduced to fight the wealthy class of men who haye been buying up the rich hunting lands of the country. iw of the Board is that the Sete : F panies AS XMAS GIFTS must remain for at least « year with a Is A NEW JERSEY IDEA] coupto before {t will give {ts consent to . adoption, the theory being that the couplo by this time will have determined whether or not they will care to retain the child for the rest of thelr vee. ‘The Ne ‘The board has many ‘wpplications for Ganntians elit ecko Chelttonn nren | adoption: and boarding out and expect i ne will make Christmas pres-| 15 be able to fill each order by the Yule- ents of babies. Three childless New| tide season. Jersey couples have already applied to Miss Francis Day, Superintendent of Hoard of Guardians Wilt Make Childless Couples Happy. ry Woman Knows hee FADELESS DYES Arethe finest in thelend. Each package dyes or tints any fabric or material, 10c Why Pay More? 10c. be delivered to thelr homes by Christ- Last year six couples sought babies The foster parents were more than pleased with their adopted children and the board has recommended they be al- lowed to file application for adoption in the various courts in the State, ‘This measure Announcing a ‘New Importation of Dress Trimmings from France Beautiful things all of them, original in idea, clever in detail, and more fascinating in their combinations of colors than any we have seen, even in a season of unusually lovely dress trimmings. They have just atrived from Paris in time to add a final distinctive touch to your holiday costume. Brilliant Ornaments—Rhinestone or pearl, or both com- bined, you may find any size or shape you want, with or without fringe, $2.95 to $15 Beaded Half-Belts—Entirely new and quite the smartest note in Paris. Some done on metal cloth, others on suede cloth, all with the finest of work, and all with enchanting color combinations, $5.95 to $7.95 Beaded Fringed Ornaments—in brilliant color schemes —any.one will add to a dark frock, $9.95 to $10.95 Chamois with Beads—Belts of supple chamois cloth beaded in Persian colorings, $5.95 Chinois Tunics—Another last word from Paris, hand- some tunics of gold or silver metal cloth beaded in rich dark colors. Any one is an evening gown in itself with the addition of a slip, $80 GROUND FLOOR ys Tinsel Brocades and Faconnes from France, $7.95 yd. Advance models from Paris prove that metal and tinsel fabrics are going to be-quite the smartest thing for handsome evening gowns and wraps for several months to come. It is naturally a delight to be able to find just this kind of ma- terial at so moderate a price. Glorious, shimmery surfaces jshot with gold and silver thread, sheerest of textures, most beautiful of colors. These materials are an inspiring sight to behold— inspiring for their _ variety, their novelty, their beauty of texture and of color. GROUND FLOOR ») Bey Cotton Fabrics from Paris Are of the Soft Crepy Family » Another delightful importation we have just received'is that of fine cotton materials, all of them the things that will be seen in the most fashionable frocks at Palm Beach and at the smartest resorts all next summer. Ratines, Crepes and Voiles French Crepe—An unusually finely woven crepe almost silky in texture, that we have not seen for some time. It is printed in pastel and Oriental colors, shades light and dark: Seeded Ratine—A most interesting new material with a pebbly surface and black and white mixture that produces the grey effect we hear is going to be so good this spring. Corded Voile—Finest of French hard twisted yarns, so fine in fact that it has to be woven on a silk loom. Corded to give the effect, of hemstitching Only one from each of the three main groups in this most recent importation, but they will give you an idea of the varied charms of the collection. Tans, gteen and rose are favorite colors, and in each there are myriad subtle dis- tinctions of tone from pale to vivid shades. SECOND FLOOR © FIFTH AVENUE TevepHone FitzRoy 1900 poe ee Check Your Christmas List with “Onyx” Silk Hosiery Silk hose in black, white and colors, with lisle top and sole. Per pair, $1.35 Extra serviceable all silk hose in black, white and innumerable colors, lisle sole and top. Per pait, $1.65 Extra size silk hose in black, white and colors, lisle top and sole. Per pair, $1.95 All silk hose in black or white. Per pair, $1.95 Chiffon or medium weight silk hose, in black and colors. Pair, $2.45 All silk fancy openwork clock hose, in black, white and colors. Per pair, $2.85 Plain silk, hand-clocked hose with lisle top and sole, black clocked in white, white eteed in black. Per pair, $2.50 All silk, $2.95 Herringbone openwork insteps, in black, white and colors. Pair, $2.95 Black silk “Pointex” hose with novelty hand-embroidered white clocks, lisle top and sole. Pair, $2.95 Black all-silk “Pointex” hose, elab- orately hand-clocked in white. Per pair, $3.75 All silk “Pointex’: with openwork fancy clocks\in black only, or Paris openwork clocks in black and colors. Per pair, $4.50, lanecensbroidered hose in fancy instep patternsyin self, black only. Per pair, $4.75 Fine gauge fuse with Chantilly lace, motifs inserted, black or white. Per pair, $4.85 Smart silk accordion ribbed sports hose in two-tone combinations or heavy ribbed: hose in plain colors. Per pair, $5.95 “Onyx” Hosiery Gifts for Men Silk half hose, full fashioned, with lisle tops and soles, in black, cordovan, navy, white and suede. Per pair, 85c Full fashioned silk half hose in black, cordovan, navy, white and suede, Excellent wearing quality. Per pair, $1.85 Black uk half hose with black or white hand embroidered clocking. - Per pair. 92.45 Accordion silk ribbed half hose, lisle tops and soles, in two tonecolor effects. Per pair, $2.45 THE MAN'S SHOP=TENTH FLOOR Bup Christmas Seals and Save Human Lives Negligees and Robes for Christmas Gifts Moufflon Trimmed—A charming model, as you see in the sketch, fashioned of brocaded satin, neck and three quarter length angel sleeves trimmed with softest grey moufflon, $16.50 A Breakfast Coat—Two-tone satin with an unusual and decorative irimming of tucks, $16.50 Quilted Lounging Robes The last word in luxury when it comes to robes for the boudoir. These are quilted in lamb’s wool and silk-lined throughout. ; Crepe de Chine, $15.75 and $19.75 Two-Tone Satin, $19.75 Crepe-Back Satin, $23.50 | | SECOND FLOOR Nes wk =f Serge and Twill House Dresses Charming in appearance and simple in style, yet inexpensive, these dresses are ideal for wear around the house these cool mornings. Made of good qualities of navy blue serge and Poiret twill. Cut on straight tailored lines and finished with braid’ they make a most practicable and becoming dress. A wide selection in the House Dress Department, $12.75, $16.75 and $19.75 SECOND FLOOR Goivest of Ribbons for Christmas Packages The last festive note is added to your Christmas package when you tie it in red or holly ribbon. You will find a most alluring assortment here, including several styles we have not had before. Red Gauze—Gold metal gauze, too. And two-tone red and green ribbon or red and gold, or all red for conservative tastes. No. 1 to 7, 10 yards to piece, per piece, 15¢ to $2.50 Two-Tone Secin-=Vane) cape 14 inch wide, 10 yards, $1 ROUND FLOOR The Gift of Dress Goods The gift that 1s often the most acceptable one you can find is that of dress goods in a length suitable for frock, suit or coat. You will find many such lengths here. Poiret twill, tricotine, serge, tweed, velveteen, corduroy, Scotch plaid and mixtures —specially priced for the holidays. Sheer all-woo! crepe—pink, sky blue, ivory, navy blue and black, 4o inches wide, yard, $1.25 SECOND FLOOR On the Seventh Floor you will find a complete Radio Shop handling standard apparatus and parts.