Evening Star Newspaper, February 17, 1921, Page 12

" FEDERAL CLERKS | SEND SUGEESTIONS repare Briefs to Aid in Amending Reclassifica« tion Bill. Briefs of government employes in 'gard to desired amendments to the <hlbach reclassification bill are to e presented to Representative Lehl- ac!} before the end of the gresent lession of Congress, it was learned loday. ‘This would mean that Mr. Lehlbach ould have the suggestions of gov- rament workers in time to incor- orate them in a revised bill to be put in at the next session, and thus facil- tate the speeding of reclassification egislation. ") Dr. J. Franklin Meyer of the bureau standards, chairman of the reclassi- lcation committee of the National Federation of Federal Employes, to- lay stated that he hoped to get the ombined briefs to Mr. Lehlbach hortly, as stated. R. J. Quinn of the adjutant gen- ral's office, the second member of: lhe committee, and in charge of the lerical workers' briefs, stated today lhat he hopes to have the presenta- f:;ms in shape by the end of the week. ank Coleman js the other member f the committee that is handling the iews of members of the skilled frades. The l?ngrcssionzl tangle on the $onus i Teit menerally to make for arly settiement of reclassification of overnment employes. The inade- uacy of the bonus way of handling lhe salary question is manifest, it is eclared among employes, and there is dication that many members of ongress are beginning to feel the me way about it. NDLORDS AND TENANTS || BOTH WIN RENT CASES oard Lowers Thirteen Rents, In- creases Four and Orders Five Continued. Landlords and tenants received fa- lorable rental decisions in the list of terminations handed down yester- y by the District rent commission. ‘hirteen rentals were lowered, four ere increased and five were ordered ntinued as at present. The list fol- ws: E. E. Schreiner, apartment 41, the four, 16th and U streets north- est; rent reduced from $70 to $62.50 month. The F. H. Smith Company, fendant. Wayne R. Beardsley, 625 Keefer lace northwest; rent reduced from 25 to $60 a month. McKeever & ss, defendants. R. L. Burke, 635 I street northwest; nt increased from $40.50 to $55 a nth. Terrell & Little, defendants. Charles S, P. Parkhurst, 326 M reet southwest; rent reduced from to $42.50 a month. Willlam B. ft, defendant. Edward Henry, 1022 B street south- t; rent reduced from $60 to $45 a nth. Thomas D. Walsh, defendant. Richard H. Schubert, 2580 37th street rthwest; rent reduced from 375 to a month. Charles D. Sager, de- ndant. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. U, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 19°1. Mrs. A. W. Dickens, apartment 23, 4 T street northwest; rent re- d from $75 to $50 a month. Emma Clark, defendant. iward C. Winn, 1209 E street hwest; rent increased from $50 to e month. Peter Pappas, defend- iward S. Burton and John I es, apartment 1 and apartment 3, ctively, 1501 9th street north- it; rents reduced from $50 to $40 a ll;‘l.h.' each. J. Edward Lewis, de- northwest; notice to vacate serv- by Eugene A. Smith declared in- ifficient. gar Campbell, 811 Virginia avenue utheast; present rental of $16 a nth adjudged fair. Harry E. Glad- l‘n and Mrs. Louis Tilleaux, defend- 5. . A. Rhoades, first floor, 821 I reet southeast: rent increased from 5 to 335 2 month. Mahlon Groo, de- ant. Rachel Carter, apartment 3, ith_street northwest; present rental $13.75 a month adjudged - fair. ne & Fairfax. defendants. usie A. Webb, 910 12th street rthwest: present rental of $12.50 a nth adjudged fair. John F. Dono- & Sons,.Inc., defendants. lester Wood, 1820 E street north- James Morris Wood- . defendant. . W. Wiltshire, 481 E street south- hwest; rent reduced from $35.50 30.50 a month. J. Leo Kalb, de- idant. Edward ?Ilm 220 T street north- uced from $100 to $60 lliam E. Fowler & Co., h 11, apartment 8, 1035 streef"gorthwest; rent reduced m $25 ‘$18.50 a month. Thomas Walsh, fendant. S G. W. ham, 1103 H street rthwest; rent increased from $50 $90 a month. Victoria Roberts, de- ndant. Margaret Keister, 223 B street rthwest; rent reduced from $100 $30 a month. Charles S. Shreve, fendant. Marian L. Harding, apartment 33, 30 Irving street northwest; rent juced from $75.50 to $60 a imonth. re & Hill, Inc., defendant. Charles Hetburn, 739 6th street rtheast: rent reduced from $60 to H. R. Howenstein, de- ILL TEACH HAIR CURLING tional School Also Instructs in Shampooing and Manicuring. air curling, manicuring, shampoo- 18g. and other methods used to add 1pster to feminine charm will be ht at the O street Voca- nal School if the board of educa- n acts favorably at its meeting afternoon upon a request for the in- uction of a “beauty parlor” jurse at this institution. 'here are some school board mem- who_recognize that the proper thod of “primping” is part of a I's education, and little opposition the establishment of the ty is expected to develop at to- row’s_ssssion. (No Branches) 80 L St. N.E. (Established 1855) ‘TRUNKS MADE TO ORDER cases, 69c Each—Just 100 dozen to sell at this price. They are of heavy bleached muslin, finished — - Frida Fruit-of-the-Loom Sheeting Special, 27¢ a yard The genuine Fruit-of-the-Loom bleached sheeting—in the 54-inch width, desirable for sheets, pillowcases and other household uses. Offered in mill lengths of 5 to 10 yards. This is a perfect quality. Embroidered Pillow- to sell. Cambric-finish. Pil- lowcases, 3lc Each—1200 In either hem- stitched or plain hem style, made of fine cam- bric-finished muslin, in 54x90 Cot Sheets, $1.00 Each—Subject to slight imperfections, on selvedge only—nothing to impair the wear. Free from dressing, hand torn with ;:emtitghinz and the 45x36-‘inch s:iize. alrlxd delep‘hegmed. i}v‘hfi; embroidery. pe- Specia riday, they last, Fri- petgiertiborenll I adlescinnt $1. quality stockin incomplete as N 36-inch Domestic Longcloth, special 15¢ yard 9-4 Unbleached' Sheeting, special 50c yard First Floor—Lansburgh & Brother 15¢ and 19¢ 10¢ Yard A very special sellin, .of these new, crisp Scrims—in white, cream and ecru, also shown with colored borders and fancy figured inserts. A quality worthy of emphasizing at such a low price. $1.25 Cambric Cloth Shades, Regular Selling Prices Clipped for Thi§ Friday Selling of Draperies and Floor Coverings 59¢ Linen-Like Cretonnes, Yard39 c A clean saving of 20c a yard on these new, spe- \| cially purchased Cretonnes. Shown in a larg selec-. tion of attractive patterns and colorings—suitable for slip covers, cushions, draperies, etc. Cut from full bolts. Perfect Window Shades—Spe 75¢ Water Color Opaque Shades, 93¢ 95¢ New Madras Curtains, $2.25 and $2.75 Pair Attractive—decidedly so, and then these curtains have quality, too—making them doubly desirable. Cream grounds in plain or with colored figures, in green, gold, blue and rose. Exceptional values. 2 200 Bolts - Spring Cretonnes 18¢ Yard Many days have passed, since you haye seen Cretonnes like these priced so low. They are 36 inches. wide, closely woven and shown in a wide selection of patterns and colors.. Friday only, 18c a yard. cially Priced 39¢ 116-Warp China Matting, 23c¢ Yard The genuine 116«warp China Mat- ting, shown in a selection of ten distinct designs and colorings. Bring your room measurements— and buy sufficient yardage for im- mediate_and future use. 49¢ Congoleum Mats—Special, 35¢ Real Congoleum Mats for kitchen, halls and bathroom, etc. Will ive lasting service. Gray or tan, in the 18x36-inch size. Just a once- | g ity in-a-while opportut;} Y- Women’s Thread Silk Stockings 49c¢ pair antity of these PERFECT gs; the assortments are to sizes in cach kind. A limited qu: Included are plain weaves—and lace striped effects, in black and white. Be prompt—they’ll not last long. 215 'Pairs Full-fashioned Thread Silk Hose, $149—Black in all sizes; col- ors in broken sizes. soles and garter tops. Reinforced lisle For $1.49 quick selling, PRl ccccasomsce & 115 Pairs Green Heather Silk and Sport Hose, Pair, 69c—These are ‘::I:j’e'c! to slight imper;ecfions and are made witl h mock seamed legs, GQ¢ seamless reinforced feet.cceeeeee 38c—Full-fashioned and suj kinds in black, white and Women'’s Lisle Stockings, Pair, -fashioned rown, Sizes 9 and 9% only. A few pairs are imperfect, but exceptional value, 35 c PAIL ceurreooommommecsooecoonesian First & Brother, e 215 Men’s . | Neglige Shirts $1.00 Of printed madras and percale, mostly in dark, striped patterns. Every shirt perfect, some slightly soiled; each, 0dd Lots of Men’s Wear, GREATLY REDUCED — Small a‘mfiuet of men's furnishings at have been drastically reduced for clearance. First - & Brother, J Floor—Lansburgh & Brother 49c Felt Base ° Floor Covering, 39¢ Sq. Yard A clean, samitary, water-proof covering, guaranteed perfect. Easy to lay, and will lie flat, requiring tacking only at seams. 48 inches wide. Choice of several attractive patterns and colors. Boys’ Clothing at Bargain Prices Boys’ Ideal Underwaists and Skeleton Waists, 49c—Open front under- waists for boys of from 3 to 12 years of age. Very serviceable and easily laun-. dered. They are all their namey490 implies—“Ideal.”- Each.......... Boys’ School Suits, $4.85—Nor- folk models, made of serviceable mix- tures which are so durable and do not casily show wear and tear. Knicker- bocker trousers, fully lined. szé;? !'o 1iyeses:.) oo En = ys’ Knickerbocker Trousers, $L69—Full-lined Knickerbocker trousers that are well made of serviceable wear- ing labnl'gs, reinforced taped and serge seams. Four stron, kets. Sizes 7 to 17. g $l’69 Boys’ Overcoats, $5.98—Juvenile . Polo models, buttoned to the neck and belted. Made of heavy overcoating in brown and gray, well tailored and warmly lined. Sizes 3 to ‘ TR e 5 Children’s Drawers 19¢ Fifth Made of good quality li nicely finishgd wi?h l:e;s’un'?e.ble‘:i hem and trimmed with tiny tucks. Sizes 2 to 12, Thaird Floor—Lansburgh & Brother- Cotton Taffeta Petticoats $1.95 These excellent quality cotton taffeta gemmnt- are In changeable colors and ; ::':: silk taffeta ruffies, Finished with Third Floor—Lansburgh & Brother New Spring Walking Skirts $6.95 Special for Friday’s selling—these new man- nish mixtures, and invisible stripes and checks in pleated models; colors—brown, tan, copen, green and blue; also All-wool Men’s Wear Serge Skirts in navy blue and black, made in regulation style with pockets and trimmed with buttons. These Skirts were bought at price conces- sions, otherwise they would have to sell for a much higher price. Special, $6.95. = Second Floor—Lansburgh & Brother Batiste Blouses $3.95 Fashion has rightfully decreed that %they - shall lead in blouse styles. Their freshness ex- presses very newness and brightness of spring. They are of fine, soft, snowy white Batiste, with Tuxedo collars, long sleeves and fitted buttoned cuffs. They have dainty touches of hand embroid- ery and drawn work, and some have trims of Filet lace. Sizes 3 to 44, $3.95. Second Floor—Lansburgh & Brether. Black Calf Oxfordsat $7‘.95 One of the new spring styles for street, office the finest quality calf-’ or sports wear; made of l\skin, with self-trimmed, overlay wing tip, com- fortable heel, welted soles. All sizes and widths, Priced specially, just for Friday, at $7.95 pair. While They Last - 100 Spring Hats retncetno $1.95 ‘ Every-one-selected from:higher-priced lines. - ere are-only a hundred in all—they are devel- oped of Faille silk combined with straw, and trim- med in flowers and fruit. A varied sclection of shapes and colors, Be prompt! Second Floor—Lansburgh & Rrother y | LANSBURGH & BROTHE 2400 Hemmed Huck Towels Special, 2 for 25¢ An opportunity that thrifty women will not care to overlook. These towels are of fine quality and heavy weight, woven of double thread to absorb the maximum of moisture. office, dental or barber use. Huck Towels, 19c Each—1200 of the extra fine huck towels, with blue borders—absolute- ly fast color. Size 18x36 inches, s 19¢ - G5 Half Linen Huck Towels, 39c Each—Good quality and weight— firmly 'woven, and very absorbent. Size inches, each ... 390 Size 14x20 inches—suitable for 72-inch Mercerized Table Damask, $L39 Yard —Heavy, lustrous damask, in several neat and attractive patterns. Friday, at $1.89 yard e...eee.o ¥ First Floor—Laasburgh & Brother Made of fine qualit{ percale.in assorted designs with trimming of contrasting colors and rick rack. Button and slip-on models, pockets, belts and sashes. Third Floor—Lansburgh & B! Middy Blouses, $1.00 Made of fine quality jean in all white. Lay in a supply of these now for present and future wear. Sizes 6 to 22 years. Third Floor-Lansburdh & Brother Gingham Aprons, 39¢ " Every woman knows that Amoskeag gingham means qual- These are in as- ity gingham, sorted checks, round and gored models with pockets and belts, Third Floor—Lansburgh & Brother In fine quality flesh and white batiste as well as some in flesh and white sateen. Trimmed" with rufles and cuff leg. Spe- cial at this price. Third & Brother Middy Skirts, $1.50 Made of fine white Lonsdale jean in full plaited models with waists. Very serviceable, In sizes 8 to 14 years. ‘Third & Brother Boston Bags, $2.95 Genuine cowhide bags, 13-inch frame, nicely lined and fitted with inside pocket. Heavy strap and buckle makes it most se- cure. First Floor—Lansburgh & Brother ' White and Colored Wash Goods Remnants, 25¢ Yard One great clean-up of an immense accumulation of desirable white and colored Wash Goods—including odd lots and short lengths of Long- cloth, Nainsook, India Linon, Pajama Check, Cambrics, Crepes, Ging- hams and Poplins, Voiles, etc. Allin desirable lengths—some sold from bolts. Choice at 25¢ yard. 27-Inch ting Flannel, 19¢ yard A éuperior quality outing flannel, full 27 inches wide, soft, nappy finish—in plaids, stripes and plain white. Friday, yard, 19c. First Floor—Lansburgh & Brother. : All-Leather Carriage Bag, $2.98 The well known Duplex Bags, with leather 'lining, and purse. Shown in black only, for Friday only at $298. - -First Floer—Lans! burgh & Bro. Bedwear Specials Block Plaid Blankets, Pair, $257—Size 64x80.. These come in dainty shadings of pink, sz 57 blue, gray and tan. Pair.. - Part-wool Block Plaid Blan- kets, Pair, $595—In two sizes for ;vlvin or, d’:’uble beds‘i The colors are ue, pink, tan an ay. Py pinky tan 208 o $5.95 All-Feather Pillows, 37c—Size 16x16, covered with pretty art tick- irtlg. Sg_fg d:nd I:,'ery _comfort- % able. riday bargain price, CAn s s e T T 370 Douple-size Crochet Spreads, $229—Double-size, heavy-weight c:tuch:g spr;nd}, in 2 E:r‘)" attractive -designs. c| for Friday..ceeocoeeeenenes $2°29 Satin Marseilles Spreads, Each, $5.75—Size 82x94 with cut-out corners and scalloped embroidered edge. number of Capitol Brand All-Layer Felt Mattress, $999—Elastic and very cqll!lzfor_tablg Thlf kind that wil ve excellent wear. ” Each " S $9' z Floor—Lansburgh & Brother Remnants»of Dress Goods Reduced to Yard, $1.19 _ Many remnants have accumulated * in the wake of a busy week’s selling, so our most desirable woolens, in good, usable lengths, are scheduled for a_giick clearance. Choose from 40-inch All-wool Navy Blue Diagonal, 50-inch All-wool Imperial ngzrze, fine All-wool Black French Serge, fine . All-wool Na Blue Poplin, beautiful Skirting Plaids, Shepherd Checks, 50-inch -wool Cream Serge, All-wool Figured Challies, All-wool French Batiste, All-wool Navy Blue French Serge and a mis- cellaneous lot of black all-wool fab- rics, in lengths from 154 to 434 yards. S4-inch” Navy Blue French Clay . Serge, yard, $198. This fine French Clay Serge is full 54 inches wide; will not crush and is made of high- cost wool and an absolutely fast dye. This is -truly 2 wonderful value; is used .extensively for one - piece dresses; plaited or plain skirts, capes and tailor-made suits. Yarg® in 1 e o §1.98 i Luxor o.eomesecesss doz. Coty’s eecmepmeneces Pompeian: pascoomens! Dijer-Kis: Pond's Vanishing, 19¢ Elcaya Vanishing, 45c Pa R 25, 4, ;sc Dental Hind's Cold Cream, 3¢ Pebeco T sombsonsenl - Two-Day Sale Toilet Articles - Prices Are Temptingly Low ‘‘Face Powders Toilet Soaps © Talcum Powder o ‘Woodbury’s F;c'ial = Djer-Kiss ... .19c or o 85c Palmolive ....doz., 95c Mary e Gafl'len s’ 8sc Cuticura. for soc Houbigant’s 8sc . :ce Resinol x d....& Garden of Allah....19¢ B! 5 ol e ’s Bath, doz., s Lfi‘ier-lifis: Compact.37c {. B. Glycerine Mo 75¢ Colgate’s Cashmere 6 for SS5c Packer’s Tar...... .18¢c Colgate’s Natural 3 for 25c Pure Castile, 3 for 23¢ Face Rouges DOTiN ...eeveranyin.dSC S epe~s.....37C Garden of Allgh, 35¢ Aubrey Sisterfs....4c th Paste > 1% sowder. ...19¢ te.....37C Paste e, o0c 3] -Hot Water Bags...5%¢c Red Rubber Syringe 'mzllnle ‘Team Borax h Paste, 32 Toilet Turkish