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Evening star., 1924-02-02

However near he may have been
to the end yesterday. Woodrow Will
son never lost his characteristic sense
OF humor, and few fragments gather
ed here and there from those in the
sick room show the spirit which the
former President had exhibited all
through his long illness.
At one time yesterday when DR..
Grayson entered the sick room at the
head of his two consultants, Mr.. Will
sons eyes lighted for q moment as
he glanced at the array Of profess
slonal talent. -.
Carey" he said, addressing Ad-
Evening star., 1924-02-02
Not OppOsed to Ford.
HOLD LENIN MOURNERS.
Newark Police Charge Four With
Disorderly Conduct.

NEWARK, n. j., February -Four
men were arrested on charges Of dis
orderly conduct as a result OF their ef-
forts to hold mass meeting in honor
of Nikolai Lenin at the Labor Lyceum
here last night. They were held in $50
bail each for q hearing.
Director Brennan refused permit for
the meeting in the Lyceum and a crowd
gathered in front of the building to
hold 1t. Police reserves prevented the
meeting.
Evening star., 1924-02-02
ARRIVES5AT LUXOR.

LUXOR. February 2.-Prof. Pierre
1Iacau. director OF the department Of
Egyptian antiquities has arrived
hero on board q government steamer.
His presence suggests that the gov.
ernment'S proposal for control of the
Amen relics is still under dis
GU ssion.
Howard Cartere solicitor from
Alexandria, who was recently here
for consultation with his client, has
departed.
Evening star., 1924-02-02
COMMITTEE FOR DINNER.
Merchants and Manufacturers
Plan Booster Affair.

Personnel OF the booster dinner
committee Of the Merchants, and
Manufacturer Association was an
nounced today by n A. Leese. chair
man OF tho committee. A. meeting of
afternoon at Q o'clock. in the ONCE OF
the association In The Star build
Ing.
Tho members OF the committee are
M. g.. Gibbs. Charles T. Clagett. I.
L Goldheim, Sidney NJ. Selinger, M.
e. Horton. Mark Lansburgh, Richard
l. Lamb. Frank v. Wilcox. Harry M.
Crandall and Lewis A. Payne.
Evening star., 1924-02-02

It's jest about reached tn
point when if a feller cuts loose
from tn mob an decides t do
his own thinkin' he's accused O
seekin' some free adyertisin'.
Copyright National Newspaper service.)
Evening star., 1924-02-02
FORD OFFER SOON
BEFORE The HOUSE
Military Committee Chairman
May File Report OH Shoals
Today.

Early consideration by the House
Shoals will be asked by Acting Chair
man Mckenzie. Illinois. of the House
military committee, who today said
he would introduce resolution au-
thorizlng such action.
Mr.. Mckenzie announced that he
probably would file his report today,
while Representative Hull, republi-
can, Iowa. declared he would submit
minority report Monday asking for
further consideration of the other
proposals.
just when the House would find
time for the Muscle Shoals discus
sion, Mr.. Mckenzie said, was uncer-
tain. but il might be possible to bring
up the question preceding the tax
measure
After the tax bill is introduced. most
members probably will desire Il few
days 20 consider II before entering
debate, he added. and in that interval
Muscle Shoals may secure the floor.
Not OppOsed to Ford.
Mr.. Hull said the minority did not
oppose leasing to Mr. Ford If the De-
troit manufacturer would meet the
proposal submitted in the other Of
ferS.
AS 1t stands now. he declared. either
"the Southern Power Company's bid
or the Hooker bid is better than
Ford adding, 1--WE are for Mr.. Ford
If he will make a reasonable bid com
pared with the other offers, all of
which put the power under the fed
eral Water-power act and leased the
other properties, which would guar
antee production of fertilizer at
plants No. ] and No. @"
Evening star., 1924-02-02
All Missourians

residing In Washington who are not members
Of the Missouri State Society will learn
something interesting to them if they will
sta1 oee nu rssdps this nafice Gc &
tnows such Missourian will please call It TO
their attention. This is no advertising dodge
Put is a matter concerning the state which
Hill really interest you.
PLASTERISG.
See about
your ceilings. West 269s. %
Evening star., 1924-02-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.

MAN WITH FIFTEEN YEARS BUSINESS
ton or industrial concern; employed at pres
eut object of change. chance for promotion.
ADDRESS Box a3- ID. Star Office 3s
ROOMS PAPERED WlrH OATMEAL OR
Columbia 1854. as
Evening star., 1924-02-02

WANTED TO BRING A VAN LOAD OF FUR
y.iture from New York. Philadelphia and Will
I2ington. Del: to Washington. SMITHS
TRANSFER AND STORAGE co.
Evening star., 1924-02-02

CHAs. r. HERMANN. MANUFACTCRTNG
3eweler and diamond setter; esta blished 27
sears: 9th and Pa. ave-. now ut 81 Z
ct. NV, MARROW Building. 2nd floor We
uodernize old jewelry and wedding rings.
EXCLUSIVE designs used. fe3S
The Washington times., 1924-01-17

meth and twenty-six other employees
two years ago.
Wilmeth recently was offerd the
dictatorship OF the Bureau but de-
clined to accept because the Treas
ury Department could not offer def
mite assurances that all dismissed
Bureau employees would be given
back their former Jobs.
Announcement Of the selection of
a new director Is expected at an
early date.
The Washington times., 1924-01-17
N|[METH GIVEN
HIS FORMER
RATING
ousted Printing Bureau Direc-
tor Is Officially Exonerated
by This Action

James L. WiImeth, ousted direc
tor of the Bureau Of Printing and
Engraving under the Harding Ad
ministration, today was restored u
his previous status In the Civil
Service by an order signed yeeter'
day by President Coolidge, Complete
exoneration accompanied the rein
statement.
With the reinstatement of Wil-
meth, exoneration and restoration
to his previous status was accorded
also to James e. Chamberlain, fore
man Of the bureau garage, who was
dismissed simultaneously with WiI-
The Washington times., 1924-01-17
NOBODY LOVES EN- AND
POLICE NOW KNOCK 'EM

CHRIsTIANIA. Jan. 17.-Police
hunting for bOotleggers recently dis
covered that ultracorpulent per.
sons were wearing rotund alum.
inum receptacles strapped around
their waists.
Now, fat folks are tapped with
policemen's knuclIles. If the taps
bring forth metallic sounds, the
man IL invited to the police station.
The Washington times., 1924-01-17
$4oo, 900, 900 SOUGHT
IN FARM RELIEF BILL

Creation Of q $400.000,O00 United
States agricultural export commits
sion was proposed in the Senate
yesterday by Senator McNary,
Republican. Of Oregon, member OF
the Senate farm bloc, as q means
Of providing extensive farm relief.
The McNary bill would place the
Secretary Of Agriculture at the
head Of the commission with au.
thority to buy farm products hero
and sell them abroad, while ex.
tending credit to farmers:
The measure which would also
declare an agriculture emergency
existed, In many respects, closely
paralleled the Norris grain export
bill.
The Washington times., 1924-01-17
BILL ADMITS CHILDREN,
UNEScoRTED, TO MOVIES

ALBANY. Jan. 17.-Children be-
tween the ages Of eight and sixteen,
even If unaccompanied, would be
permitted to enter motion picture
t4aeaters in New York City under q
bill introduced, by Assemblyman r.
A. Miller, Democrat, Of New York.
The children would have to be
segregated In a specific section on
the lower floor and be accompanied
by q matron.
The Washington times., 1924-01-17
Fabric Cloves Are Most
Practical and inexpensive

800 Pairs WOmsn's chamOisette Strap Wrist Gauntst
Gloves, in BEIGE sand and pongee Sizes to 8. HR0
$50 Fabric Strap Wrist Gauntlet Gloves,
heavy embroidered backs in pongee, beaver and mode
Broken sizes; soiled from handling Clearance 100
price pair:
Cloves heavy embroidered backs in mode beaver pongee
and biscuit. Splendid value. Clearance price, Ok
pair ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. OCN
Kann's-Street Floor.
The Washington times., 1924-01-17
Candy

That EUen Men Enjoy by
the Fireside Along With
a Good Book or Friends
-Old-fashioned candies, choco-
lates, bonbons, gum and French
candy. Special Friday, 1ON
10.
Kann's-Street Floor.
The Washington times., 1924-01-17
More Notions
On Sale Friday at Such
Reductions as These

500 Yards ScaIIOped Edgings
for towels, pillow cases, etc.
Choice Of pink, red. blue and
white. Regularly 1Oc, 15c, and
1Sc . yard. Special, 5C
q yard. Wv
Shoe Laces-Assorted kinds
and colors. 27, S6, 40, As
and So inch lengths. Regularly
10c and 15c a pair. Special,
2 pairs for SC; IL pairs OEN
AOF.
-OmO Bias Tape, in combi
nation Of colors. Such as white
with black, black with red, etc.
6-yard pieces. Regularly 10O
25c. Special, a piece. AVN
-3O4 Pairs Earl Lightweight
Dress Shields-Opera shape.
Size 4 only. Regularly 100
3Sc a pair. Special. AVN
Kann's-Street Floor.
The Washington times., 1924-01-17
WORLD RECORD MADE
IN HELIcOPTER FLIGHT

PARIS, Jan. I'm. Pescara, an
Argentine engineer, today estab.
lished a worlds record for
helicopter flights.
He made 1900 yards in two turns
n 8 minutes 13 As seconds.
The Washington times., 1924-01-17
C0tfon-FiIIed
Mattresses
Third Floor.

-45-lb. Cotton = filled
Mattresses, cover e d
with neat art ticking.
These have rolled edge
and round corners. All
sizes. Special, 60 or
Friday ..... OCo VO
The Washington times., 1924-01-17
Busy Corner Friday Specials No. 62
Wonaen's BlouSes
Second Floor.

Attractive blouseS,
mostly tuck-ins, but .
few overblouses are in
the lot. Made Of hem
stitched or plain voiles,
with round or roll col
lars. Elbow, 3-quarter
or long sleeves. Slightly
mussed from handling.
All sizes in the lot, but
not in every style.
Special, FRI 77O
day ......s.... w
The Washington times., 1924-01-17
Women's Silk
Chiffon Hose
Street FIOOl

OLISS EAOV4s
-Full-fashioned, mer-
cerized tops, reinforced
soles, heels and toes.
In black and colors;
broken sizes. Some are
mussed from handling.
ss;s sPseial, !. S1.OO
The Washington times., 1924-01-17
COLDS
Break a Cold Right Up with
"Pape's Cold Compound"
pApES !
MlDC0NpQNDl

Take two tablets every three
hours until three doses are taken.
The first dose always givs relief.
The second and third doses COM
pletely' break up the cold. Pleas
ant and safe to take. Contains no
Quinine or opiates. Millions use
"Pape's Cold Compound" Price
ehirty'five cents. Druggists guar.
Qnfee It.
The Washington times., 1924-01-17
Do Your Shopping for Little Folks Here
Tomorrow. It's Small Lot Day
and Special Prices Prevail

so Flannelette Might
Drawers, for kiddies 2 to 6
years. Regularly 96c. 100
Special ............ OON
so Infants' Knit TO4ues,
regularly ACC. Spe- 1On
cial ............... 1ON
so Infants' Flannelette
Petticoats, sizes 6 months to
2 years. Spe- QOo
cial .............. OON
Kann's-Second Floor.
The Washington times., 1924-01-17
Dresses in Fridays
Clearance Sales
ws Were s,a.s5 to *'4''s' $3.50

Good assortment Of sizes for misses and The
materials crepe de chine satin, wool jersey and tw
Straightlne models finished with fancy brads
brodery; of the crepes beaded In brown,
and black
Kann's-Second Floor
The Washington times., 1924-01-17
At $31.5O

These are suits which
formerly sold from $4,000
to $500. There are hand
some 3-piece suits Of vel
dyne with squirrel collar and
bodice of crepe de chine;
in navy and black. 8-piece
models of twill cords or
tricotines, in navy and black.
And two-piece sport suits Of
Flamingo in gray and tan.
Kann's-Second Floor.
The Washington times., 1924-01-17
A Busy Friday Is Planned With These Good Bar
Two Clearance Lots Suits

Suits for wear nOw and late into the spring,
are offered at special advantageous prices.
The Washington times., 1924-01-17
A Clearance ofWomen's Handkerchiefs
ThreA Hundred Dozen in a Special

Thrss AundF;d s:1 1oseR I'm IN a Special 5C
and fine cotton handkerchiefs many pretty de-
signs embroidered, others with coored borders
White and coors.
-Women's White Cotton Handkerchefs fine quality many
pretty patterns in embroidered designs. Spe ~
cia each. AVN
Kanns-Street Floor.
The Washington times., 1924-01-17

lis Sweaters, regular $1.96
value. Spe- EOo
cial ............... OON
"A Coats, made Of blue
zebaline, in / and 2-year
sizes. Regular $7.95
eia1 eslpes. spe- $500
liz Scarfs and Caps of
mixed yarn. Regularly
sisI ss;S'' spe- S1.39
The Washington times., 1924-01-17
Good Housekeepers
Will Hurry DouOn
in the Morning for
These BeduOem
Bargains

-15O Pairs Heavy Cotton
Blankets - Size 60x76 inches;
soft nap quality, in white. gray
and tan with colored borders.
Regularly $3.50. Spe- Q1 OK
cial, pair. WASOV
-15O Pairs "WearwelP' Plaid
BlanIxets-Size 66x8O inches; ex.
cellent quality. block plaids, In
blue, pink, tan, gray and vel
low; soisette bound.
Regularly $4.6s. Spe- GO OK
cial, pair. VO"~~
80 COttOn.fiIled Comforts
Size 72x80 inches; attractive
floral covers; good cot 60 S0
ton filling. Special. VA"VV
Kann'a-Sfroot Floor
The Washington times., 1924-01-17
Silk Umbrellas
Seconds"
Second Floor

II Sun and Rain SILK
Umbrellas, which II not
slightly imperfect would
sell for $500. In various
colors, with neat handles
finished with leather
straps. Special 60 02
Friday ........
The Washington times., 1924-01-17
$50 Odd BLouses
Regularly $2.95. Reduced 81 81
for Fridav to

for Fr;dov - ', 'o'
verbOuses and TucIns. Made of pongees nets, white
dimity, colOred striped dmities In this group
few handmade bouses Of batiste which are exceptional
values Choice of Peter Pam Tuxedo long roll collars
Long threequarter sleeves Trimmed with dawnwork
tucks futing Irish fet buttons. ButtOnback but
front models All sizes in the group, but not in
every style.
Kann's-Second Floor.
The Washington times., 1924-01-17

Suits which formerly sold
from $39.75 to $4,000 have
been marked down to this
low price. There are suits
Of tweed made in sport
styles with box coats and
raccoon or opossum collars.
Tailored suits Of navy or
black, and a few fur trim
med suits with long coats.
Some sizes for stout women,
but majority for average
size women.
The Washington times., 1924-01-17
PercoIGt0rS
Th;rrl Floor

Manning & Bowman
cold water valve style
Aluminium Percolators.
Regularly $4.49. Spe-
cial, Fri CD 60
day ....,.. USsVV
The Washington times., 1924-01-17

Fine quality Grenadine
Curtains, 214 yds. long,
white, small and medium
size dots, full gathered ruffle
of same material, tie-backs
included. Regu-
larly 1925; spe- CD GE
cial, pair $685.. OAOUO
The Washington times., 1924-01-17
Printed Tapestry
9x12 Fl. Rugs

Third Floor.
Oriental designs in
blue, green, tan and
rose colorings. An in
expensive but attractive
floor covering. Size
9x12 #. Spe- C10
cial,' Friday. :. O1V
The Washington times., 1924-01-17
Clearance Sports and Dress
Coats for Misses and Women
Regularly $500 to $500. S1O.9O

Ssss.i'Iy ssss;.i F,s.s' s.s:oo to $500: s19gO
These are coats Of which have sold very large
number their regular prices this price they won't
last long The sports coats made in smart
Styles Of pads, stripes plain color materials with fur
collars or collars Of material to match, and the
forabe sleeve The dress coats are made Of high
pile fabrics in modes suitable for dress These coats
into the spring All of serviceaby lined
warmly interlned. Sizes for misses and
KannS-Second Floor.
The Washington times., 1924-01-17
Hosiery Clearances in Which
Women Take an Interest

40 Pairs Womeu's McCaIum AIover Silk Hose fufash
ioned Isle sOles In TURTLE gun metal Russian calf
and and a;1..S eordovan. Broken sizes. Special $500
-lO2 Pairs Sport Hose fullfashioned Isle and
mercerzed In dark colors Broken sizes. 01 IN
SPECIAL
-l24 Pairs WOmens McCallum AOver Silk Hose in black
only, all These have sold for considerably QQ IN
The Washington times., 1924-01-17
A Clearl-Up of
Ldces

W UGUU ~~NSS
for Friday
-06inch AN.Over Spanish Lace,
In black, navy, and brown.
Regularly $3.50. Spe- @1 M
cial, q yard. ......... WA"VV
%, 8 and 10 Inch Cluny SO
Lace. Special, a yard. V~
Kann's-Street Floor.
The Washington times., 1924-01-17

SOC Pure Linen Face Towels, each. .......n... 39C
59c Pure Linen Face Towels, each. ........... 5Ot
$1.O0 Pure Linen Face Towels, each. ......... S5C
$1.25 Pure Linen Face Towels, EACH Loo
$1.50 Pure Linen Face Towels, each .........$ .$11C
$1.75 Pure Linen Face Towels, each ....... 81 35
$2.00 Pure Linen Face Towels, each ........ .$1.65
1925 Pure Linen Face Towels, each .,..... ST. 95
The Washington times., 1924-01-17

Kann's-Street Floor.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-02-07
IN FAIRNESS TO MCADOO

THE Los Angeles Express of February 3D. leading
Republican paper carried the following editorial:
The Express is Republican newspaper devoted for
than half century to the advocacy of true Repub
ican principles. In the presidential campaign to be
fought to conclusion next November, the Express
poets actively support the candidacy of Mr. Coolidge
Should Mr. McAdoo be nominated to oppose Mr. Coolidge
heretofore has seemed prospectively certain the Ex
will oppose his election strongly it will ad
vocate the election of Mr. Coolidge, but the Express
believes in fair play 1t believes that fair play Mr..
McAdoo requires frank recognition of the fact that his
has been involved in the oil inquiry Washington
through the accident of innocent circumstance
that at time personally professionally politically
has he had any connection with, relation to- or
knowledge Of the leasing of the oil Every hon
est citizen Republican Democrat recognizes that
for the fact that Mr. McAdoo has become the leading
didate for the Democratic presidential nomination. his
would have been stressed in the inquiry for
his association witt the Doheny companies is shown to
have been purely professional entirely legitimate
entered into until his resignation from the cabinet
him free and wholly foreign the oil leases under
investigation He had to do with these leases
than had other citizen of Los Angeles To attempt
to involve his in the oil controversy for political
is in the Judgment of the Express wholly
ranted and malicious. Mr. McAdoo measures up to the
most exacting requirements of the highest standard
American citizenship While the Express expects o-
pose him candidate for the presidency its of
fair play requires that at this time it should Repu
ican attest its appreciation of his
as citizen and his fine integrity man"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-02-07

and the people intended should go the OF our 81
and wounded soldiers All of this evidence has been
the hands of Attorney General Daugherty for months
he has not turned wheel in the direction of performs
the duties which he is under oath to perform.
There are three members of the cabinet, with De
bvs actions in the Teapot Dome lease still to be loo
;nto Now we are about to have investigation wbs
will remind the public of the tragedy of the late Sena
i Ralph Burton of Kansas, who yanked from nj
seat in the Senate because of violation of that sau
which makes it unlawful for member of House or Se
ate to act as attorney in any before departme
of the government The investigation will be into M
allegations relative the proprety of the actions of S
aor Spencer Republican from Missouri, in connectI
with the Fouke Fur company of ST. Louis which holds
secret compact with Secretary Hoovers department
met officer No be mentioned in this artice) for
exploitation of the Pribilof Islands seal herd. 1t
stated that under this contract the government gets
than dollars per skin for the SEAL skins CA g
muskrat skin will bring about this amount in n
market) When these skins dyed and made ino
garment the rate per skin goes up into the hundreds
dollars.
This company pesented Mrs. Harding with a Goa
(Senator Spencer being presently which said at I'll
time to be worth thousand dollars In the senators
discussions which led up to the ordering of cornmits
investigation of Senator Spencer, the was broup
that the fur company had mailed to Senator Spence
checks totaling than $4,000, payable Spence
and Donnell. While they payable to the law frI
it is alleged they mailed from the fur COMPANY
offices in ST. Louis to Senator Spencer in Washinpto
while Mr. Donnell in St Louis.-The Independent
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-02-07

which the Press did not kn0w@that
Richard was vastly astonished by this
fact.
.It even surpassed mothers choicest
pies" he told Linda proudly at the
dinner table that evening. why, the
crust would literally melt in your
mouth and oh, those sweetened
apples haunt me still"
Linda looked at the surprised faces
of her family; she grinned. 81 took
mothers pie from the pantry, where
she placed it before she went to the
missionary meeting"
Mrs. Warren blinked. then stared
Il baked no pie" she said. 81 found
I would not have time"
"Well, then how" began Linda !;
she saw Rhoda May frantically en-
deavoring to attract her attention
"You made it, cried Linda, delighted
with her discovery.
Richard turned slowly to look into
the blue eyes of his mothers guest.
YOU" he said softly. MY wonder
girl Oh, not because of the pie"
he hastily informed his mother
"Rhoda has been my wonder girl
from almost the moment 1 saw her.
She insisted that we must not an
nounce our engagement until we should
be quite sure Of our love. Well, I'm
sure enough to give you an advance
chance to wish your future daughter
in-law happiness, mother"
Lines Of disappointment deepened in
Mrs. Warren's face. Rhoda waited.
sweetly, rosily, diffident. Linda broke
the tension:
"Your future daughter-in-law is
prize-winner, every way you take her,
mother" she said. Which, later, Mrs.
Warren fnnnd to he happily true.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-02-07
MIRROR NOT HARD TO slLvE
Formula That Almost Any cne Car
Put Together Is Guaranteed to
Do the Work.

The Scientific American gives the
following formula for silvering glass 4:
(a) Reducing solution-In twelve
ounces Of water dissolve twelve grains
OF Rochelle salts and boil. Add. while
boiling, sixteen grains of nitrate of
silver, dissolved in one ounce of water
and continue the boiling for ten min
utes more; then add water to make
twelve ounces. (b) Silvering solution
Dissolve one ounce of nitrate of
silver in ten ounces of water; then add
liquid ammonia until the brown pre-
cipitate Is nearly, but not quite. all
dissolved; then add one ounce of al
cohol and sufficient water to make
twelve ounces. To silver-Take equal
parts Of and b. mix thoroughly and
lay the glass. face down, on the ton
of the mixture while wet, after It has
been carefully cleaned with soda and
well rinsed with clean water. Distilled
water should be used for making the
solutions. About two drains Of each
Will silvS a plate two inches square
The dish In which the sIlvering is done
should be only little larger than the
glass. The solution should stand and
settle for two or three days before be.
Ing used. 1t will keep good a long
time.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-02-07
WOODROW WILSON

After having been reported having passed away
Friday a 2:30 western time, Mr.. Wilson rallied and
lived until 1115 Sunday morning Flags lowered to
half Washington Friday for short
the report made.
The passing of Mr.. Wilson closes the record of
who gave all that in him to his ideals With his
opinions many differ but in his sincerity all should have
had confidence Time, and time alone, demonstrate if
his League of Nations idea, to which he virtually gave
his life the panacea he believed not Sure
is that even he with all the influence OF his exalted
position did not have the support of the American people
its establishment. and verify believe it was
the discovery of the feeling of the people that hastened
if it did not actually the physical breakdown that
occurred Pueblo while he his speaking tour
Today a saddened nation at the bier of a
great indulge in Mysteries who not very long
ago cast contumey the they today eulogize.
Mr.. Wilson called to guide the ship of state
through very troubled waters and he shrked nothing
sought not to evade any responsibility and noby carried
his burden to the edge of the grave His spirit of
fairness and his determination to do something good
stricken world in mind the outstanding GER
tcates his greatness his sincerity and his industry
The world all of it, is apt to appreciate Mr. Wilson
in the years to than they have during that
period when he sacrificed his life to their