Evening Star Newspaper, September 20, 1921, Page 17

Supplies From Pencils to Textbooks —and everything in be- tween, for Business High School studerts and others taking com- mercial subjects. Bring your list of nceds to us and we will fill them for you. Our priccs are rea- sonablc. would be impossible to reach the | ‘number of employes in April, 1917, .before the United States entered the war. At that time there were about 3,000 civilian employes in the War | Department in this city. That number was increased to 37,508 at the time the armistice was signed, {November, 1918. By gradual reduc- tions since that date the force has now been reduced to a total of 6,250. {Since the first of last March about| 13,500 have been eliminated from the | rolls of the department. Further heavy reductions are rend- lered impossible by the continued ac- | tivities resulting from the world war, the work being particularly large in the office of the adjutant general and the chemical warfare service and air |service. i 1 ! —_— BUILDINGS FOR LEASE. ing, Ask for FIORLICK'S, ns & Substtste | cultural or grazing purposes. Bellevue Farms Lunch P icnts (ro L in owr PI | TRIES. |l Special for Wednesday Pumpkin Pie mode of fresh puampkins send one to your home. 60(: | Phone Franklin 7177 Served also at our lunch counter ; 1334-36 G ST. N.W. i 1338 N. Y. Ave. Let us 'NO COOKING The “Food - Drink” for All Ages Quick Lunch at Home, Office, enc Property Not Used by Army Ofered to Private Interests. A1l real estate and_storage build- ings owned by the War Department and not now in use by the. Army are to be offered for lease by private in- terests. Commanding officers having | such real estate or storage under| their control, have been instructed to | submit reports for leasing such prop- erties with their recommendatjpns | and all necessary information in each case. The chlet of ordnance has been au- | thorized to report to the quartermas- ter general gny acreage property in| the nature of firebreaks between or around magazines in branch ordnance depots which can be leased for agri- The | manding officers of general re- rve and general intermediate depots [ - have been authorized to lease similar i property in their ordnance sections. I ! REFUSE SUMS ALLOTTED. ‘Four Property Owners Reject Award in Reed Hospital Extension. Four of the twelve owners of land needed for the extension of the ‘grounds of Walter Reed Hospital have refused to accept the award of the commission of appraisers filed August ! 18. The objectors are Nathan S. Faw- | cett, William F. Davls, Selbie D. Grove and'G. W. Bonnette. | Under the law these owners are en- i titled to have a jury of seven citizens pass on the value of their land. The objectors are represented by Attorney Louis Ottenbers. —_— VIRGINIA RANKS THIRD. ia ranked third in_tobacco in the United States in s bureau announced to- al of 102,391.226 pounds. the premier tobacco- country, with a 92, N cen with a t i pr n of - 506, Carolina was second, 163, 1 pounds:. | | DIP UP OIL FROM SEEPAGE { When the natives want oil in { tain parts of Bolivia they go out a fdip it up in buckets from groun | seep Trade Commissioner W. L. | handbook on i given out today. | mulation of oil due to natural seep jage. the book declares. is most evident | |in the country west of the Santa Cruz- | Yacuiba trail. i ; Dresser Chifforette Bed Semi-Vanity Case 'House & \1 House & Herrmann | House & Herrmann One of the Big Specials in the ' September Sales WT‘ Pieces May be Bought Separately if Desired Seventh and Eye Streets Here’s a suite of exceptional valye (as illus- trated) — well i made, carefully 1 finished and of- fers more than [l usual for the [ifli price. i i It's worthy of |1 critical inspec- [jifi{ tion and care- [flii} ful considera- | tion—for you'll [|fli ! not match it i again very soon i we are sure. ; | Walnut or Mahogany fin- ish—nicely fin- ished and well constructed. Dresser, 40 inches, with [|flli large and small i drawers; Chif- ’ forette, with two drawers and enclosed ; cupboad, ‘con- taining three sliding trays; full size Bed, with bow-foot end and neatly paneled effect; Semi-vanity Toilet Table, with large cen- Regular Price Sept‘ember Price $55 $45 $45.50 $37.50 $41.50 $43.50 Herrmann = ter panel glass [fllii i and two side drawers: Regular price, $200. September Sale price i $168.00 Y :CUTS IN WAR DEPARTMENT ! :Secutlry Weeks Says Few More | | Civilians May Have to Go. Secretary of War Weeks said yester- | day that it may be necessary to make a ' few more reductions in the force oli |the civil employes in the War Depart- | !ment in‘ Washington, but that it} 'THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1921. 5. Bavn HonsCo. *THE BUSY CORNER® PENNA.AVEAT 8 TH.ST. Wednesday Thursday and PREPARED combine. in itself combines a 10l caught from Itdlian skie{ or seas: leaves, and many, many other lovely colors are shown. a have been most charmingly employed in the ngw creations. Kann’s—Second Floor. tunity. Lacet Arabian Curtains —Mounted on heavy. French nets, with wide lacet lace- edge borders and deep openwork corner designs. Cluny Lace Curtains —Mounted on heavy nets, with wide Henkie cluny lace " edge and insertion styles. In white or ecru color. Vari- ous lace effects to select from. Imported Marie Antoinette Curtains . | —Mounted on good heavy nets, with attractive appliqued [ flower designs, in white and ecru. Wide variety of pat- terns to select from. : Madras Curtains » $3.98 Value urtains Cheice, Pair, $2' l 5 Special, —Excellent quality with pretty self-woven designs, in cream color. Can be used as a panel if desired. They ate made with double border designs. Variety\of patterns to se- lect from. a Pair, | | ! hemstitched borders. i Kann’s—Third Floor. 94ec —Good quality, made with plain hem and In white or cream. Store Hours Daily From Friday KANN’S OFFICIAL PRESENTATION OF Autumn Millinery What a Wonderful Autumn This Is Going to Be! WHAT A WONDERFUL DISFLAY WE HAVE J __Two rival standards have been uplifted by Parisian designers. —Black Chapeaux by those to whom grace of line and smartness of nt Tones by the colorists who have worked out the most exquisite har- rom shades that any one but a master artist would consider difficuit to —Fuchsia, one of the latest cclors, has as its inspiration the little flower which whole palette of lovely tenes: the new Sorrento blue is the russet shades from frost-tinted maple —Soft Velvets, Hatter’s Plush and other beautiful and adaptable winter fabrics —The lovely trailing fronds of the ostrich feather add grace to many of these.new models, and other varied and beautiful trimmings are effectively used. The Last Line of the Story is the Best Prices are Extremely Moderate _$5.00 to $35.00 Regularly $8.98, $10.98, $12.98 to $14.98. Choice, pair _Hemstitched Marquisette 9:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. 36 to 46 bust. trimmed with new sleeves. pair ish. gee. beaver, mode, brown 2200 Pairs Imported and Domestic Irish Point Curtains —Mounted on fine-quality nets, with attractive appliqued borders; plain and spray-filled center effects; 2} and 3 yards long. Wide variety of patterns to select from. Exquisite Voile and Marquisette Curtains —Fine quality, with antique lace edge and insertion styles; some with drawnwork borders and filet medallion corner effects. Quaker Craft Scotch Lace Curtains —Extra-fine quality curtains that will give long service. Neat novelty ‘Filet, Brussels and Irish Point effects. 3 and 314 yards long. White, cream or ecru. Exquisette Window Panel $4.69 ‘White or ecru color. Regularly $5.98 to " 87.98, Choice at —Fine scrim, voile, |” patterns to select from. woman suddenly making the same discovery, salespegple, fitters and alteration, assistants will all be rushed. wait, have YOUR FROCK READY and be happy in the con- sciousness of being correctly gowned for fall. —STUNNING NEW STYLES are made of fine quality trico- tine, Poiret twill, Canton crepes, satin-faced Cantons, and crepe de chines. —The slip-on model is still a favorite, others are side panel effects, and many have the new long sleeves. dresses are made in the new coat style, and finished with collars” and cuffs of silk duvetyne. At $29.75 Kann’s—Second Floor. NEW. AUTUMN BLOUSES —LExpress themselves in long or short terms—some of the tunic blouses being almost long cenough to consider themselves dresses, which, indeed, they easily become with the addi- tion of 4 simple underslip. There are plenty, however, in the normal waist length, and among these are —Georgette crepe and heavy crepe de chine blouses, many of them adopting the popular effects of combined color— . Satin Combined with Georgette —is featured in many new blouses; also plain georgette crepe and crepe de chine. —The crepe de chines are in black and navy, crepes are bead embroidered in the new grape patterns. in navy, black and Mohawk. Other models are ornamented with beading and em- broidery in black, navy, and Mohawk. They are shown in tie-on models and have the At Women’s Strap-Wrist Washable Gloves —Suede Finish Gauntlet Gloves, with spear point, self-stitched backs and Boulton-cut thumbs. In pongeeégrai;,_bromk mode and white. 85¢ —Women's Strap Wrist Wash- able Duplex Gloves, suede fin- Boulton-cut thumbs and black-stitched backs. gray. white. A pair...... Kann’s—Street Floor. Your Dollars Go Mucli Further Than For Several Years Tomorrow's big values in the Drapery Store strikingly emphasize that fact. Come to the sale tomorrow and buy the curtains, draperies, etc., you will need to put your home in order for fall. Those arranging for guests during the coming “Limitations of Arms Conference” will find the sale to be an exceptional oppor- marquisette, braided and Marie Antoinette panels, 36 to 45 inches wide, 2% vards long. Assorted - 17 5. BavnHonsCo. *THE BUSY CORNER® PENNA.AVEAT 8 TH.ST. AUTUMN SMILINGLY PRIDES HERSELF ON HER NEWEST FROCKS /2= —She has made preparation in time. Her example is a wise one to follow. Have your fall frocks ready in time or you will find yourself saying on the first cool day—“WHY,/I HAVEN'T ANYTHING TO WEAR!” With many al?’cr on't The wool Sizes 14 to 18 years. and $35 Black and Jade Navy and Mohawk and Navy and Green —The plain colors are principally navy, brown, gray and black, but these are made striking with ornamentation of fancy beads and heavy silk embroidery. « —Tie-on and overblouse models are the chief favorites, and a majority of the new models have the new bell sleeve. < —Frilled blouses hold their own, but are chiefty in white and flesh, trimmed in Irish and filet laces. —The long tunic blouses are of Canton crepe and crepe de chine, and most of them have the large mandarin sleeve, sometimes of lace, georgette or self material; belted ei- $12.95 iects, with belts of ribbons or self materials. Choice Wednesday .............coeenn.. : A Special in Blouses At the Street Floor Bargain Table —These are of georgette, satin and taffeta, in tic- on models, ornamented with wool embroidery; | i The { B 2 l also beading and silk embroidery. The calors H i { ribbon. georgette are black, navy, brown and bisque. At the same price also are crepe de chines and Jap silks in tai- lored models, in sizes 36 to 46. Spe- $2 99 . cial at $9.95 Most Important Will be the : Role of Ribbons —in the Coming Season’s Fashion Show. They have taken unto themselves all the new shades that are found in the Autumn color list—colors to match the new hats, the new frocks, blouses and suits. = —First there are the COLORS, which made upon the stage of Masque de Grand Pr are taken the 1 new FUCHSIA their entrance hion at the Bal . From this flower reds and purples, colors In pon- which are most strikingly combined in making new sashes and ‘rdles. A rich assortment 1s s, own in satins, failles. moires and picot edged ribbons. A yard. 89c to $2.75 —Narrow Two-toned Ribbons, grosgrain moire, 1 to 1 inch wide, in rose and blue, navy and sapphire, navy and “folly” orange and gray, and many —Two-toned Satin _Ribbons, 5 inches wide; effectively com- bine black with color—jade and black. henna and black, “folly” and_black, sapphire and black. Ribbons which are other combinations. very popular for Worth from 25c to 19c making the new 1.25 55c_a yard. Special scarf sashes; a yd. Kann’s—Street Floor. a7 20 Felt Decorated M:;::l Candy or Utility Boxes —Very ornamental, as well as ex- ceedingly useful. —Ideal for holding candies, cakes, can also be used as food con- tainers for motor kits, or for embroidery, sewing and jewelry boxes, as they have no sharp edges or. corners. We have them in the following sizes and prices: g > —% 1b. size, round shape, —2 1b. size, round and oval peacock decoration ...... 15¢ shape, tapestry decoration, —1.1b. size, oval shape, pea- 38¢. cock decoration ........ 29¢ £ —5 1Ib. size, round shape, —2 1b. size, round and oval shape, peacock decoration, peacock, tapestry, or rose decoration, at . 65c d 25 & R Kannis—Street Floor. Women’s Pure Silk “RADMOOR” Stockings . A Pair, $1.35, 3 Pairs, $4.00 —Seamless feet, reinforced soles, heels and toes. Lisle tops and soles. Black, white, seal, cordovan, moccasin, tobacco and cochin. < Kann’s—Street Floor. novelty s