Evening Star Newspaper, January 7, 1921, Page 20

20 THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 1921 S0 DIFERENE INPRICEOF DAL Inquiry Shows U. S. Bureaus ._Béught at $4.70 and at ! $7.00 Per Ton. The Senate committce inquiring into the high cost of coal last year was in- Girls to Prevent CHICAGO, January 7.—Promo- tion of girl stenographers to keep them from marrying and retain their services was urged committee by Assixtant Hezlth Commissioner Koehler yester- dny. “Do you mean to say that pro- moting a girl a rank will keep her from marrying?” asked Chairman Richert of the com- formed at resumption of its hearings| | Mittee. - Yesterday that while the bureau of mines K“M'-olntely. replied Dr. was buying coal at $4.70 & ton through sckies.l 5 ke SIRcEeascd DAY, makes her independent and an arrangement with the National Coal Association which required no fees, the War Department was buying coal at there is consequently no need for her to get married.” .1 Urges Promoting Their Marriage before the city council executive | over $7 a ton through Col. D. B. Wentz, president of the association, on a com- mission_basis. Col. Wentz said he had purchased and delivered to the department 70,000 tons of coal at slightly above $7 a ton, for which he had received commissions aggregating $31,000. Refused Further Profit. His contract, he added. would have allowed him to purchase 275.000 tons and earn additional commissions of $101,000, but he had refused to do so because of the falling market. Senator Edge, republican, sey, told the witness that hi “had been very fair to the gov ment, much better than your contra required.” Senator Kenyon. republican, Towa, brought up sp items i Wentz's sales on September CIVIL SERVICE TESTS. tions for Various Positions. The Ci announced cal engineer, burea to .00 rehit Philippine servi ma of Columbia, service, $400 to heat and light free cost. In addition to the basic sz named above, the bonus of mon*a will b tions the sa | exceed §2,500 , with qu: ‘War Department for $9.. company reported t i , he said th; mining costs were Asks as to 86 Profit. “What became of this §6 profit?” g Senator Kenvon demanded.” “Who got D e st it In, your opinion more than | gervice Commission, 1724 F street. Col. Wentz answered that his re- | sponsibility ended in getting the coal at_the market price prevailing, but 2aid The profit indicated was “more | Srousht than I should allow at mines under g b P s B |John's Medicine—Advertiscment. “I realize it is not vour business, but it might be the Attorney Gen: eral's,” Senator Kenyon retorted. The committee session will not be resumed for several days. —_— PUSH ANTHONY PLANS. ‘Wives of Congressmen to Aid in Memorial Presentation. Thee anniversary of the birth of Su- #an B. Anthony is to be celebrated at | the Capitol by anti-suffragi well as suffragists, February 15. The wives of suffrage and anti-sur- _— The Holiday Season many colds. Build GAS MASK WARNING. Dr. F. G. Cottr bureau of mines. warning against such use. standing repeated warnings from t in mine restue work pe Army gas masks, Dr. Cottrell s although the devices are of D frage senators and representatives from twenty-two states have accepted the invitation of the National Wom- an's Party to serve 6n the committee which will present the memorial stat- ue of Miss Anthony, Elizabeth Cady | Stanton and Lucretia Mott to the Na- | tional Capital. Mrs. Lawrence Lewis | of Philadelphia is chairman of this | committee. | The presentation of this statue, the first national memorial to be erected | to women in any government build- | ing, will occupy the opening session | of the convention of the Woman's | Party to be held in Washington Feb- | ruary 15 to 19. _—— Every mature oyster produces about one million young each year, but the wastage is enormous. Out of that mil- lion it is estimated that, on the average, only one or two survive PAINTING Phone Us for Estimates, R. K. FERGUSON, Inc. 1114 9th St. Ph. N. 231-233 Painting Department Graduate Eyes Examined McCormick Medical Eyesight Specialint (Formerly_With Edwin H. Ets) Now Located WORLDS LARGEST SHOE RETAILERS 729 7th St. N.W. Barggin Table SHOE i SeRLE Clearance all Odd Lots in Bargain Basement Hurry if You Want the Biggest Values in Town it Out must go all Odd Lots, Brokeu lines, etc. _All good shoes—various styles—not all sizes § in any style, but surely a style to please you inthelot. Remember we guarantee the quality, - and prices are so low—these shoes should go in a day’s selling. Here’s your chance to save. TABLE NO. 1 High-grade All sizes Fie $2-90 Ladies’ black and tan. TABLE NO. 2 Ladies’ Lace Shoes, sizes 2} 20 5 ceccccccaccniatiacitcniaians ‘ $l.00 TABLE NO. 3 Ladies’ 12-button Spats, va- riety of colors and sizes........ $1.00 Shy black and tan. Sizes S ek e A TNN$2.39 Open Saturday Nights to 9 0’Clock bluchers; sizes 6 to 11.... Commission Announces Examina- and meals at new strength and energy by taking Father The lives of scores of men in in- dustrial life in the United States are being daily endangered because of their faith in the Army gas mask. bureau, miners and persons engaged tically no use in the average mine tes DR.CLAUDE S. SEMONES TABLE NO. 4 TABLE NO. 7 Ladies’ Felt Boys’ L: Sce suppers D825 T e St $2.90 : TABLE NO. 5 TABLE NO. 8 Ladies’ Low Shoes, finest qual- s % ity Bisck and tn” AL §3.90 seuiier: biaek ana tan.. . 9290 TABLE NO. 6 TABLE NO. 9 s L Men's D Shi , blac! :I-e-’ mmd Children’s Lace lan,“l:om”;;nxu;;\“ ‘nl‘m&;& 1921 Catalogue Victor Records Now to be Had for the Asking FREE Victrola Section, Fourth floor. Advance Spring Model The Geneva Sandal Pump As fetching as it is youthful. Gray Suede Vamp with patent leather quarter. The strap fastens at each side and may be pulled snugly over the in- step so that it will not slide. Turn sole and Louis heel. $12 Pair ‘Women's Shoe Section, Third floor. Warm Underwear fOf Boys and Girls VESTS AND PANTS, of wool and cotton mixed. Vests are made with high neck and long sleeves, and pants ankle length; sizes to fit children from S to 14 years. Priced $150 to $2 garment, according to size. BOYS’ SHIRTS AND DRAW- ERS, in white or gray. Shirts with high neck and long sleeves: drawers. ankle length. Priced $1.60 to $1.75, according to size. UNION SUITS, of wool and cotton mixed, made with high neck. long sleeves and ankle length. Sizes from 5 to 14 years. Priced $3 to $350, ac- cording to size. BOYS' T ECE - LINED UNION SUT made with high neck. long sleeves and ankle length. Priced $150 to $1.75, according to size. CHILDREN'S NAZARETH WAISTS, ribbed style, made with two rows of buttons and attachment for garters. A very good wearing waist, made to fit children from 2 to 15 years. Priced 45c. Children’s Knit Underwear Section, Fourth floor. aodmward X Lothro Most Men Now Want Good Warm OVERCOATS And here they are way under price—many of them below cost Motor Ulsters, Street Ulsters, Ulsterettes, Belted Coats; Loose Coats, Chesterfields, Medium-weight Overcoats, English Great Coats. Coats for the coldest days or the very mild days and for any occasion. Coats for the business man, the echool youth, the college chap. You can get just the Overcoat you want, and at these greatly re- duced prices they justify your immediate inspection: $37.50 $47.50 $57.50 Detachable Fur Collars Reduced to $20, $25, $65 and $85 Every Coat Is a Remarkable Value Men's Store, First floor. Warm Blankets for the Baby Special, $1.75 Soft, warm Cotton Dou- ble Blankets, small crib size, 30x40 inches, in all white, with either pink or blue stripes or fine line checks. SOFT patterns, tonhole edge. White Nainsook Shifs, Special, $1.50 In four dainty styles, edged with fine lace at neck and sleeves and trimmed with fine tucks, or made with a daintily embroidered yoke. A BEACON BLANKETS, in flowered or nursery in pink or blue with white, are finished with but-{ Very good value. Priced $2. FINE, WARM BEACON BLANKETS, in all white, with p Priced $3. Infant’s Section, Fourth foor. ink or blue stripes, are beautifully bound with satin. . WOMEN’S SILK HOSE Specially Priced $1.35 Pair Women’s Good Quality Silk Hose, made with lisle thread garter tops and soles, in black or white. A very exceptional value. Hosiery Section, First fioor. Women of Good Taste “/and Discrimination Invariably show their appreciation of the exceptional service of which they are assured at all times by our experienced | and well-trained operators in Marcel Waving Water Waving French Clay Pack Treatment and Nestle Permanent Hair Waving Only standard and approved requisites are used and the appliances are safe and the best obtainable. SHOE POLISHING—We have added to the Personal Service Section a Shoe Polishing service for women and children. Personal Service Section, Second floor. Plush Lap Robes $5.00 In plain green and black. Made for in- dividual use (one person). Size 48x56 inches Blanket Section, Second floor. _ Children Cannot Kick Off This Sleeping Garment Dr. Denton’s Soft-knit Sleep- ing Garments stop mother from worrying about the children taking cold by kicking off the covers. They cover the entire body—hands and feet, too. Denton Sleeping Garments are durable, well finished and elastic, so that they give to every movement of the child. Sizes 0 to 14 years, $1.05 to $2.80 Garment "Children’s Underwear Section, Fourth oor. Boys’ Suits Offered at a Very Low Price $15.75 Grays, medium and dark Browns, medium and dark Greens, medium and dark Blue Serges and Cheviots Other Good Colors and smart combination weaves These are the well-known W. & .. Better Service Suits, made expressly for us, and tailored of specially chosen fabrics to meet the requirements of everyday hard wear. The assortment offers a variety not usually found at clearance price. Sizes 7 to 18 years. Overcoats Are Reduced The Finest Overcoats Sizes 11 to 18 years. Now Reduced to $23.75 and $34.75 The Smaller Boys’ Fine Overcoats Sizes 3 to 10 years. Now Reduced to $15.75 and $18.75 Boys' Section, Fourth floor. MISSES’ DRESSES Reduced to $25 and $29.50 Smart models, mostly one of a kind, fashioned of Poiret twill, tricotine, fine French serge, charmeuse, satin and crepe de chine; in navy and black. There are straightline, belted, tunic and flare models. Some are handsomely embroidered, beaded or trimmed with novelty braid in black and gold, while others are in plain tailored styles. The quantity is limited. Sizes 14, 16 and 18 years. Misses’ Section, Fourth floor. Men’s Finest Shoes Reduced to $10 THEY WERE ORIGINALLY MUCH MORE Fine models, suitable for the foot of every man. Smart or conservative styles, meeting the tastes of practically all who want the very finest shoes— HIGH SHOES—Cordovans, Cordo- van Brogues, Black Vici Kidskin, Tan Russia Calfskin, Best Genuine Russia Calfskin, Patent Calf Cloth-top Eve- ning Shoes. LOW SHOES—Cordovan Eng- lish lasts, Cordovan Brogues, Best Genuine Russia Calfskin Brogues and Oxfords, Nor- wegian Calf Brogues, Patent Calfskin Evening Oxfords. There is a good range of sizes and widths in the entire assort- ment. at, PAIT ..eceevcrcncncacnen en’s Store, First floor. $67.50 1921 Diaries Date Books Engagement Books Stationery Section, Fi e teasy ion, First FURS Scarfs and Muffs Greatly Reduced Skunk Neckpieces, including chokers, capes and stoles, fash- ioned of fine lustrous skins, handsomely lined and some trimmed with heads and tails. Reduced Prices, $22.50 to $150 Skunk Muffs to match, in new round shape. Reduced Prices, $35 to $57.50 Handsome Black Lynx Neck- pieces, made in cape or animal shape, finished with head and tails, beautifully lined. Reduced Prices, $53 to $85 Lynx Muffs, to ma.tchA uced Prices, $50 to $83 Fox Neckpieces, animal shape, in brown, black and battleship gray, finished with head, paws and brush. luced Prices, $32.50 to $85 Scotch Mole Scarfs, in a va- riety of new effects; lined with fine crepe de chine to match. educed Prices, $30 to $48 Fur Section, Third Soor. Maternity Robes Greatly Reduced to $10 Corduroy Lounging Robes, in rose, 'copen or violet, loose belted style, made with pointed collar edged with balls, three- quarter sleeves held in with band cuff, and pockets, also full length lining. Reduced to $10. Soft, warm Beacon Cloth Bath Robes, in various pretty color combinations, made in loose, comfy style, bound with satin on cuffs, pockets, around neck and down front. Fasten- ing with silk frogs and button, and silk cord girdle. Reduced to $10. Maternity Section, Fourth fioor. White Goods and Linens New Arrivals and Exceptional Values Feature the Extensive January Displays We are offering at this time nothing but standard goods from the best mills in this and foreign countries. There is not an item in our stocks produced for sale purposes with just a price in view. Quality must reach the highest points of excellence. Withal, prices are exceedingly attractive, and often more inviting than so-called “special” and “sale” goods. ENGLISH NAINSOOK—a | PLAIN ORGANDIES—the sheer, soft quality for making reliable, sheer materials, in bet- lingerie and infants’ and chil- gzndq“alé::; lal:‘ad" g::::lafuly dren’s garments. 10-yard piece, | New importation. $125 and $3.95. $1.50 yard. STRIPED AND CHECKED ENGLISH NAINSOOK—of ORGANDIES—in the very neat an exceptionally desirable patterns familiar to ail in_the weave and weight. Note es- old-fashioned dimities. $1.25 pecially the quantity—I12 yards and $1.50 yard. to the piece, $4.50. Pure Linén One-Piece Pillow Shams Choice, $2.50 Each This is the lowest price quoted in years. We do not believe there is any possible chance that this offer can be duplicated. Sizes for twin and double beds, 27x54 and 27x72 inches. BOOTT MILLS HEM- 72-INCH IMPORTED MER- STITCHED ABSORBENT CERIZED TABLE DAMASK. TOWELS, specially priced, 25c | Very specially priced, $150 each. yard. X White Goods and Linen Sections, Second floor. Two Glove Specials Better than women usually find At $2.15 Women’s One-clasp WashableCapeskin Gloves in pearl and medium gray. Glove Section, First floor. At $1.50 Women's 6-button length Duplex Strap-wrist Chamoisette Gloves in mode only. Homemade Peanut Brittle 50c Pound For the lovers of this time- tried, toothsome confection, we - have prepared quite a treat in having it made after a recipe that has delighted many, and of the purest materials. You may also get Molasses, Peppermint, Vanilla and Chocolate flavored brittle taffy of this same make and at the same low price of 50c Ib. CALARAB FIG BUDS FROM CALIFORNIA—Sweet, dainty, delicious and pure, 50c box. Candy Section, Fourth fioor. Stop Those Cold Draughts and Winds Coming into the house around windows and doors. Athey Cloth-lined Metal Weather Strips will do it thoroughly. Their instal- lation actually means a saving in fuel Let us tell you how much it will cost to equip your home with them. Satisfaction guar- anteed. Upholstery 8hop Office, Fifth floor. Phone Main 5300,