Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 April 1920 — Page 23

THE INDIANAPOLIS NEWS. MONDAY, APRIL 26, 1920.

BUM OLD BUILDINGS ID OBTIINEIR BRICK

SOME STRUCTURES AT JEFFERSONVILLE 100 YEARS OLD.

BUILDERS PRAISE QUALITY

I Special to The Indianapolis Sesra] JEFFERSONVILLE. Ind., April 2«. —Many brick bvildin*s of former! dayga have been bought in the city in the last few month* for the value of! the brick they contain. Builder* aa- i nert that in many case* the brick Is | superior to any that can be bought j now. Some of the old buildings are 100 years old and the brick is gotng into modem structures with newer

brick as a facing.

A number of contractors have their ; eye on Spring street, which it is, proposed to repave. It is asserted that the vitrified brick, with which it is paved, will be valuable and will easily find a buyer, although much is. worn away one-fourth of it* thick-1 ness by the traffic of twenty years, j OPPOSED TO BONUS PLAN. >

BRINGING SOLDIER’S BODY

Transport From France Bocks Than-

day-—Military Funeral at Mnnrle. f Special to The Indianapolis News} MUNCIE, Ind., April 2«.—The body

of Private William M. Thomas, one of the first Delaware county men to enlist for the world war, is being brought home, two years after the

young man's death at Brest, France. The transport bearing Private

Thomas’s body with those of a number of other American soldiers, is due to dock at Hoboken. X. J.. Thursday, and the body will arrive here two or three days later, to be buried in the American Legion plot in Beech Grove cemetery. A military funeral will be

held in the charge of the local Legion post. Private Thomas was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Thomas, of Royerton. sir miles north of here. He enlisted in September, 1917, and died April 24. 2918, in a military hospital. His body was buried in the American military cemetery at Brest. The parents, a brother. Richard Thomas, and a sister, Mrs. W. F. Evans. ID’e here.

Merle Sidmer to ftpsak. Merle Sutener will be the principal speaker at a joint meeting of the Advertising dub of Indianapolis and the Credit Men s Association. at noon Thursday in the Riley room at the daypool hotel. How the board in charge of arrangement* for the convention of the Associated Advertising dub* of the World, here June 6-10. is selling' Indiana-

polis to the world as a good city in which to live and work will be erplained by Mr. Sidener Other speakers will be Jesse Hanft. president of the Advertising dub. and Paul Richey, director of promotion on the advertisers convention board.

Wives Cost More

LONDON. April 26.—Lord Dewar, who has Just tstarned from Central Africa, in giving an account of his travels there, said the increased cast of living in the district bo visited was reflected In the higher price for wives paid by the natives. Whereas a fine, sixteen hands-hlgh wife cost four spearheads in prewar days, she now costs eight spearheads. Lord Dewar said, and in the cattle districts, the price of a wife at present Is eight cows instead of font.

SOCIALIST IS SENTENCED.

Former Candidate for Minne*ota Governor Geta Two Tear*, MINNEAPOLIS, April 26—-Jacob O. F.entall, former Socialist candidate for Governor of Minnesota, convicted of violation of the espionage act. was sentenced to two years in the federal prison at Leavenworth, Kas, by Judge Page Morris in United States district court today. The specific charge against Bent&ll was that he obstructed the army and navy programs of the United States by a speech delivered July 31, 1917. at Hutchinson, Minn.

GERMAN HELICAL

DELEGATES FROM SIX STATES WILL ATTEND EVENT

FREELANDVILLE TO BE HOST

[Special to The Indianapolis News] VINCENNES. Ind.. April 26.—The

thirty-fourth

Indiana

, annual conference of the Indiana district of the German Evangelical Synod of North America will be held in the Bethel Evangelical church at Freelandville, In the north part of this county, beginning Thur*day evening. About 100 minister* and as many laymen are entitled to voting privilegee and most of them aro

expected to attend.

The Indiana district comprises most of Indiana, eastern and western Ohio, eastern Illinois and virtually all of Kentucky. Alabama and Georgia. Seventy-one churches are in the Indiana division of the district, twentytwo in Kentucky, twenty-five in Ohio, one at Birmingham, Ala., one at Atlanta, Ga., and two In Illinois. The conference will open with a synodical service, one sermon being In German and one in Enalfsh. The latter will be by the Rev. J. A. Over-

beck, pastor of St. John's Evangelical church, this city. A memorial service will be held Friday evening at which two sermon# will be preached. Three service# will be held Sunday. Reports will be heard on credentials, excuses, applications for membership of congregations, registration and traveling expenses of the delegates, election, seminary board, synodical treasurer, board of finance and board of church extension, board of control of Eden Publishing House, district missions, emigrant mission board, foreign mission board. Young People’s league, pension board, statistics, committee, brotherhood, fir# insurance, benevolence and welfare, district vice-president, equalization or traveling expenses of the pastors, and the general president and district presidsnts.

Daniel Green’s QUILTED SATIN MULES

FOR WOMEN FOR TUESDAY

ONLY AT—

$3.48

Dainty, adorable slippers for boudoir wear—that satisfy every woman’s luxury loving sense—down priced for Tuesday only. Mules of quilted satin with turn soles—half Louis heels, black, light blue, lavender, pink, old rose, all sizes, special, Tuesday $3.48 —Third Floor.

1 W»H. BLOCK Gj Hart Sehaffner & Marx clothes for men, young men and boys (8 to 18 years.)

Hoary

| Says It Will

Work fisjwry, Amt Boaefit. WASHINGTON, April 2#.—Henry Breckinridge, assistant secretary of war during the incumbency of Secretary Garrison and who served In France as a lieutenant-colonel of Infantry. has mads public a letter to the chairman of house and senate committees dealing with bonus legislation emphatically opposing any such

proposal.

The bonus proposal is wrong in priucipl# and unsound economically, he said, adding that a bonus would work 'injury, not a benefit, both to the people ft is supposed to benefit and to the country. "H is wrong," the letter said, "bej^it will take money from the and from the widows and the dead soldier to fatten of the living and unlnwrong because It would attempt to set s money price on what Is beyond purchase and beyond price —the duty of a citisen to give his life

for^fd* country.

are the facts?' The men who

fought the war must pay for the war. They are the able bodied of this genlon. Ninety per cent, of them are *' work now earning a good

honest toll and able to care Ives lust as they were able ktlon when the nation

VITAL STATISTICS.

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i Clsrs Tiertman. 20. 33: Pauline Hoop, 10. 90, Mwtb* Korns. 10. 35: Dorothy M Mete. 17. 27; Jubs J. Schsn*. 20. Lot* L. Pai-mb. 21. i C. Koch. *2. i » Batter S7.

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OUR ANNUAL MAY SILK OCCASION In which many thousands of yards of silks of the most desirable character are presented at reductions of a fnost remarkable sort This season with vastly increased stocks—with an assortment of beautiful silks that is practically limitless—this occasion takes on a new and greater sphere of helpfulness.

$1.75 Japanese Shantung, $1.10 27 Inches wide; mil silk; imported ...$1.10 $1.75 Silk poplin, $1.29 Ygitl wide; half silk; maize, rose, Copenhagen, sapphire, white, brown, gray, tan and green; a popular priced silk for dresses.$1.29 $2.25 Florentine silks, $1.48 30 inches wide; all silk; 8 different pieces from which to choose; Chinese and Japanese designs; for kimonos or draperies $1.48 $3.00 Crepe de chine, $1.79 40 inches wide; all silk, white, marine blue, Belgian blue, rose, light and dark brown $1.79 $3.50 Chiffon taffeta, $1.89 Yard wide; all silk; ivorv, Nile, reseda, sand, myrtle, dark rose, coral, light gray, light pink, old rose, taupe and maize; soft chiffon finish for dresses $1.89 $3.00 Wash Satin, $1.98 Yard wide; all silk, white or | pink, good weight and finish; for lingerie $1.98

$3.50 Heavy dress taffeta, $2.85 Yard wide; all silk, 50 different colors, including navy and Copenhagen blue; a fabric greatly in demand for dresses or separate skirts $2.85 $4.00 Crepe de chine shirtings, $2.85 32 inches wide; all silk, pretty multicolor stripe effects, for men’s shirts or women’s blouses; six different pieces from which to choose $2.85 $4.00 Genuine indestructible voile and crepe Georgette, $2.95 40 inches wide; ail silk, over 75 different colors from which to choose, including navy and black .....$2.95 $5.00 Satin Francaise, $2.98 Yard wide; all silk, wisteria, amethyst, Copenhagen, Yale blue, light gray, taupe, slate, coral and myrtle; the wholesae cost of this silk today is $4.00... $2.98

$3.50, $4.00 and $4.50 Satin stripe and plaid -satins and taffetas, $2.98 Yard wide; 50 different pieces from which to choose, handsome multicolor stripes and plaids; a popular fabric for separate skirts or dresses .....$2.98 $7.50 Genuine baronette Satin, $5.95 40 inches wide; white, pink, rose, mandarin, turquoise, gray, sapphire, plum, navy, tan and black; a fashionable satin for separate skirts or suits $5.95 $8.50 Knit lace tricolette, $5.98 40 inches wide; pink, tan, taupe, brown, navy, Copenhagen, sapphire and black; a lace stripe tricolette extensively used for dresses or blouses ...................$,>.98 —First Floor, Northwest.

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TABLE DAMASK

Vi?ry specially priced Pure linen table damask

A sale of Arlington Pyralin and Imperial composition ivory atv* to y» off regular prices ENGRAVING FREE Several thousand pieces which have become slightly scratched from window and table display. Every piece stamped “Pyralin” or “Imperial.” Dubarry and other patterns. Hair brushes Trays Military “ s , nicur c piece3 brushes Salye boxes Picture frames pi n boxeg Combs Handkerchief Mirrors boxes Clocks Jewel boxes • On sale at % to % off regular prices, $9.98 and by degrees down to 18e —First Floor, Northeast.

A large group of our Finer pumps and oxfords for women Take on a greatly reduced price

Values so fine that women who choose their footwear with discrimination will be amazed. Already the most reasonably priced in the city—these puzrips and oxfords drop to this almost unbelievable marking—affording tremendous savings.

Oxfords with military heels— —Tan calf —Brown calf —Black kid —Brown kid Sale price $10.45

Oxfords with high French heels— —Brown calf —Black calf —Black suede —Black kid Sale price $10.45

Included in this selling are womens— Brand new FRENCH VAMP PUMPS of BLACK SUEDE. Their wholesale cost calls for a much higher marking— it is only to further exemplify our policy of value-giving that they were put into this sale. Special at $10.45

-Third Floor.

A special selling of RUGS

In unusual sizes Based upon present market conditions these rugs are underpriced 40% of their actual retail value. In most cases there is but one of a kind—it is essential that you choose

early.

(Five) SEAMLESS BRUS-

SELS RUGS, 11 feet, 3 inches by 12 feet; neat tan allover pattern, with green and rose color-

Mercerized table damask 54 to 72 inches wide, domestic and foreign manufacture, small spot, floral and Grecian designs,

$2.75 and by degrees

down to 95c

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Mercerized table damask

70 inches Wide, combination ; tulip and stripe, spot center with tulip border and Renaissance designs, $2.76 quality $2.39

• 66 to 72 inches wide, floral or conventional designs, $6.00 and by degrees down to $3.00

Pure linen table damask

, stripe and

carnation, thistle

70 inches wide shamrock, carnal

and rose, grape, spot and poppy, pansy and Grecian designs, $5.60 quality $3.98

-First Floor, Northwest.

Navy Blue Poiret Twill Special at $5.98 yard A fabric and color which has found much favor for suits and dresses this season. The price of a fine quality has been greatly reduced for Tuesday. 56 inches wide, all-wool, a desirable shade of navy blu«. *5.98 —First Floor, North.

ALUMINUM COOKING UTENSILS Specially priced for t Tuesday ALUMINUM SINK STRAINERS, three cornered. fHs the «tnk perfectly. special •1.39

From St. Gall, Switzerland, are Swisses of rare beauty and exclusiveness of pattern Thirty-one idches wide, white, tan, Copenhagen, pink, light blue, maize, brown, jasper, navy and black with neat fastly woven dots, rings and geometrical designs: yard, $2.69 and $2.00 —First Floor, Northeast.

Half price sale of J MILLINERY

A semi-annual event providing savings of a marvelous character right in the heart of the season

All our hats—trimmed or untrimmed—all our trimmings at half price. Hats for street—suit hats—sports hats—evening hats— hats for every occasion. All the authentic spring and summer styles—in a variety of colors. Included are Masson Maurice, Vogue, Rawak, Goldor, Joseph Mercedes, Tappe, Ronel and hats from other famous makers. Our entire stock of misses’ and children’s hats Also included in this sale. Half Price. No exchanges—No refunds—Every sale is final. —Fourth Floor.

ings, special $36.00 (One) BIGELOW IMPERIAL ISPAHAN WILTON RUG, 11 feet, 3 inches by 12 feet; beautiful blue oriental design, highest grade, special $190.00 (One) IMPERIAL ISPAHAN WILTON RUG, 10 feet, 6 inches by 13 feet, 6 inches; fine oriental design; tan ground with rose

and blue colorings,

special $204.00

(One) HEAVY SEAMLESS AXMINSTER RUG, 7*4x9 feet, neat tan allover pattern, special $42.00 (One) BIGELOW WILTON RUG, 10 feet, 6 inches by 13 feet, 6 inches; neat allover pattern; tan ground with rose and green colorings, special. $99.50

Tapestry stair carpet, $1.19 27 inches wide, red and blue Chinese patterns or neat tan allover designs $1.19 —Fourth Floor.

GROCERIES

EVAPORATED MILK, "Borden’s," with cream left in, large one pound cans 4 for 45c

HAMS, sweet sugar cured, wood smoked, half or whole ham, pound U8e

BACON SQUARES. “Kingan’s plantation," sugar cured, 2 to 4 pounds each, pound..27c

COFFEE, “Blue Ribbon," fresh roasted. In the bean or ground, while 1,000 pounds last, pound 35c

SUN-LIT BAKING POWDER, a phosphate powder one pound can 21c CREAM CHEESE, rich yellow Wisconsin, full cream, pound..42c GRAPE JUICE, "Sweet Valley," sparkling Concord (half gallon for $1.23; quart for <9c), pint 35c PRUNES, fine large meaty California Santa Claras (3 pounds, $1.00), pound ;{5r* CRACKERS, CAKES. A N D WAFERS, "Sunshine." best American make, package 21c, 16c and ». * * j RAISINS, new crop California Sunmaid. seeded, pound 23c MACARONI OR SPAGHETTI, "Red. White and Blue," large full weight (One pound package 15c) U pound package, 8c PANCAKE FLOUR, "Roxane Prepared," (two packages, lOo). package 10c —Fifth floor.

The Basement Store again makes a mark for itself in this sale of Brand new SILK DRESSES FOR WOMEN AND MISSES

Sale price,

ALUMINUM DOUBLE BOILERS OR CEREAL COOKERS, colonial style. 1%-quart sixe, special ...-•1.48 ~ ALUMINUM COFFEE PERCOLATORS. 0-cup sixe. special..SI.20 ALUMINUM COFFEE PERCOLATORS, t-eup sixe. colonial style, glass dome, ebony handle, speclal il.48 I ALUMINUM CONVEX KET- } TUBS, extra heavy weight— 1 8-quart sixe 22.69 1 0-Quart sixe SI.OS 4-quart sixe Ml.48

•WEAR-EVER’ ALUMINUM PAN SETS, consisting of onequart sixe pudding nan and stempan (no phone orders), special 9845

-Fifth Floor.

*16.75

Every one. brand "ew, rushed in by parcel post, from a maker who devotes himself to making dresses of the finer kmdz. When we asked the unbiased opinion of several well informed salespersons as to the value of these dresses—the lowest price quoted was $25.00 and the majority said $30.00. See them—many are bead trimmed and hand embroidered, some have touches of embroidery, many have ruffles or pleated collars of self material or embroidery—every one is new in style, and adaptation of a much costlier model.

Navy Copenhagen Black Plum Taupe Flesh Sand Silver

Colors: Bisque White Myrtle green Seal brown Nickel Burgundy Gingham checks

Taffetas Georgettes Mes salines

Materials: Satins And combinations of these materials

Styles for the miss—14 to 20 years. Styles for women—36 to 46.

Overdrape styles. Ruffled skirt models. Bouffant hip dresses. Long: or short sleeve models. Sale price •16.75

m BASEMENT STORE'

Domestic and bedding specials

PLAID GINGHAMS, 27 inches wide, spring patterns, beautiful color combinations, excellent for women and children's wear, yard.... OUC BLEACHED MUSLIN, yard wide, free from dressing, suitable for general use (no phone orders), 3 yds. for 98c PILLOWCASE MUSLIN, yard wide, soft linen finish, perfect bleach (no phone orders), extra spe9Q P vard ...... tmdt/Ks

L 0 NGCLOTH, yard wide, launders nicely; suitable for

underwear,

3 yds. for 98c

SOFT THREAD

NAINSOOK, yard wide, nice finish, for infants' dresses and

fine underwear,

3 yds. for 98c

WHITE

FLANNEL, 27 inches wide, plain weave, double face, easy to launder, excellent for children’s and infants’ wear (no phone

orders),

special OOL

YARD WIDE CRETONNES, for draperies, furniture slips, etc.; wide range of colors and pat- OQ/> terns, yard.... Oi/V/ BLEACHED SHEETS, 81x90 inches, seamless, made of strong sheetZ.T... $2.18 GRAY BLANKETS, summer weight, regular bed

OUTING size, spe- d»0 £Q

rial, pair...

TABLE OILCLOTH, . “Sanitas,” 114 yards wide, choice patterns, for wall coverings or white

for table use, yard.

59c

MEN’S FURNISHINGS

ATHLETIC UNION SUITS FOR MEN, sleeveless, knee length, elastic belt in back, sizes 34 to 46 (3 suits for 70^ $2.25), suit .. •

UNION SUITS FOR MEN, balbriggan or mesh, long or short sleeves, ankle length, sizes 86 to 46 a « . •

$1.00

HOSE FOR MEN, “Barker Brand,” medium weight, reinforced heel and toes, black, white, tan, cordovan and IQ/* navy Xs/V-

26-piece chest of silver plated ware Lufberry pattern— Rogers 1881 (guaranteed for 25 years). Sale price— $16.98 Engraving free The set consists of— 6 Hollow handle knives, 6 hollow handle forks. 6 Teaspoons. 6 Dessert spoons. I Butter knife. 1 Sugar shell. 26-piece set, in green cloth lined chest, complete, sale price $16.98 —First Floor, Southeast.

CURTAINS and | DRAPERIES * COLORED DRAPERY MARQUISETTE, yard wide, for sun porches or on windows where Lace curtains are not used, bird and verdure patterns in rose, blue, black, mulberry, green and tan, washable, yard 59c

FIGURED OVER DRAPERY FABRICS, yard wide, mercerized, rich sheen, conventional, tapestry and medallion designs in plain or multicolor effects, fast colors, rose, blue,

green, brown and gold

yard, extra spec

a gold,

$1.25

CURTAIN VOILE, yard wide, flat hemstitched border with lace stripes on both edges, launders without stretching, durable; white or ivory, yard 55c SECTIONAL PANEL LACE, yards long, durable Saxony weave nets, woven in 9-inch attached strips, can be used on any width window, desirable patterns, for living rooms, ivory color, section 85c: FILET CURTAIN NETS, 40 inches wide, double thread, square mesh, launders well, croasbar and detached figure patterns, white or Egyptian, yard 65 o —Third Floois

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