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Den’t Blame Your Heating Plant if the Fuel Is Unsuited There’s a Coal that is best suited for gour plant. We kuow coal and the dit- ferences in coal and are prepa: advise you and supply the u-rucn.lu coal that will mean more s and greater economy. Lim:. 233-234 %o © GRACE l‘tll and F Sts. N.E. AUFMAN OrTOMETRIST REPAIRING DAMAGE IN'WAKE OF STORM Miles of Wires Down Through Middle West—Railroads Still Blocked. By the Associated Press. DETROIT, February 27.—Wire and rail communication with the district affected by last week's ice and snow- storm was) being gradually restored fieally Examta- | 10927, a8 the result of heroic efforts of repair gangs and huge snow plows I—Repaired. | working day and night. 1720 Pa. Ave. ‘,.'.' ;:",’3,, | CALL"}\* 4856 For REPAIRS to TRUNKS, BAGS, SUIT CASES, Etc. 'l'ophms, 80 L St. N.E. March- 1 812 17th St. N.W. Handsome, new offices on first floor and basgment. Modern throughout. Very desirable lo- cation. For full particulars ap- ply THE F. H. SMITH COMPANY 1414-16 Eye St. NW. Temporary Loeation Cuticura Talcum| rafiant and’ ealthful MCMM Not a Laxative Nujol is a lubricant—not a medicine or laxative— 80 cannot gripe. When you are constipat- ed, there is mot enough lubricant produced by your system to keep the food waste soft. Doctors prescribe Nujol because its action is so close to this natural lubricant. Try it today. /ur( un\’zd (o 'I'HB gellef that Dr. King's New ‘eald d ;u from ntllbbu;l;i old. s, and onsushing new ones, grippe }and throat-torturing coughs has made ft the standard remedy it is_today. Time-tried for fifty years and never -‘?xe popular than today. No harmful “Yx'gs;‘x will soor notice thc relief in {loosened phlegm and eased cough. | Always reliable, and good for the iwhole family. Has a convincing, heal- ing taste -nd: all its medicinal qualities, At all druggists, 60 cents. w r.Ki 'S | ew Disco for Colds and Cou flfgg&fimmn of Conatipation headaches, biliousn sallow .hn. waste matter in the intestinal mmiu wdiion & Y tsking br. Kings m n akin . 's A Gruggiers: P PflOMtTI WONETI'P; | Help check the “fu” epidemic by keeping yoyrself in_good physical trim., i | Hill'sCascara Bromide Quinine Tablets, taken regularly, pre- vent colds, headaches, constipa- tion, low vitality, and other dangerous conditions that make one easily susceptible to | Have Hill's Tablets at office and home. Always have them | handy-they’re your protection. Al all Druggists, 30 cenls: m:fi'wmn: W.H. HILL ‘Werd from Traverse City, isolated for nearly a week, told of miles of telephone and telegraph wirgs scat- tered about the ground, numerous factory voofs collapsing under the wenfhv. of ice, and some sections en- tirely denuded of tre Railroad tracks and roads were obliterated u: der a glaring sheet of ice. Sevent: $wo hours of sleet and rain that fo! lowed the snowstorm of early last week placed a layer of solid ice two inches thick on top of the snow. At least a week will be required to open many railroad lines. Fuel Brought on Skis. Near Boyne City, the W. H. White Lumber Company is sending men across country on skis to obtain !uel for tractors which will be d pull through supplies of meat lnd horse feed. 'rs who have trekked into cities in the northern section of the state tell of hundreds of wild fowl waddling into barnyards in search of food. Their wings were frozen to_ their bodies and their tail feathers solid lumps of ice. Several hundred members of the Grand ‘Traverse Conlervauon League started out Saturday with grain, scattering it over the eounlrylidn. CHICAGO, February 37.—With flood waters receding in Illinois and Wis- Zore, o e wieken fareic icate af roperty damage would total mllllou of dollars. Oshkosh was reported to have suf- fered severely, while the property damage in the Appelton district was estimated at $2,000,000. Rescued in Boats. Many families were rescued in boats when the Pecatonica river flooded the eastern section of Freeport, Ill. Much farm land was still under water in this dl-trlet today, Dfl! the flDM wi reported to be recedin expressed, however, thi thaw might cause the turn. The dynamiting of fce jams north of Freeport and the avalanche of wa« ter expected from Wisconsin, where heavy storms have paralyzed trans- portation, has caused much anxiety. Men used clubs to break the ice over the water in the streets in some cases, that they might use rowboats to bring food and fuel to homs families were marooned. DENY U. S. RECOGNIZED MEXICAN GOVERNMENT Reports to Contrary Declared False. No Note Said to Have Been Raceived. MEXICO CITY, February 26.—Th foreign offica today denigd the . ceipt of any note from the United ‘States relative to recognition of Mexico, either through Charge d'Af- faires Summerlin _or the Mexican embsssy at. Washi: 8 Pani received were entirely false, Mr. Summerlin, who has been in- disposed for several days, is spend- i tl week end mear Mexico City, but is in contact with the embassy. Information received at the embassy today was to the effect that there was no knowledge there of the re- ceipt of &ny note, POLK DIAMONDS FOUND. Relative of Former President Gets Missing Brooch. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J, February 27—A diamond broooh, the gift of President James K. Polk to his wife, which was lost Baturday night, was restored yesterday to its owner, Mrs. George W. Fall of Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. Fall, adopted daughter of the late President's widow, was a guest at a_ beach ffont hotel for dinner, Ehe dropped the brooch, valued at $6,000, in the foyer, where it was found by a bell boy. Mra. Fall sald that the stones were formerly in rings, but that President Polk had them put inte . impl. nld-mluoua setting just before BODY FOUND ON ROOF. ‘Woman !dund to Have Leaped From Hotel Room. NEW m?fi'u'"'“"" l1o—’nn loly 'nfl 0- of the Hotel Ahem.ll on Wcll llfll street, beneath the windew of & m ou tho cightn foor Swhich she bk ad o upied. Pollcc found the deor funned wit bolt and chain and the window ou:'lh;'{ bottom. A check nlytbu to euh tnr elry estimated 1d dnllfl-rl .lfifl .n in the mmn. FOREIGN EXCHANGE UP. Touch Highest Rates in Years at New York. NEW YORK, February 27.—Forel; exchange bills on London. Paris asd Milan were at highest quotations in several years hero mdny. m-um-Nv on the outcome of Saturdey’s oon: ference between the British 'and French premiers at Boulogne. Demand bills on Londnn rose to $443% during the morning, a gain of 3 cents from last week's final m-loe. Paris mAnd ‘bills rqse 14 poin to 9.21%, and the Itallan rate Bained 18 points, at 5.35. The German ma was depressed, however, sel ling 45-1008. SCIENTISTS TO MEET. Will 8how le m Epnd War by hfln‘ It More Horrible, l.A.Kt » Ot :1 —Sulenl!u s from’ pl?" htlm"a'l rica will attend uu an- mul con\:n!lon of the Am, n A s.:;;el:zleon q:h the .Adunns-.m'.nt of 3 meets lake City, June 23, 23 :..S ew gases ‘lfll nt;ur sclentific studies m. with the ‘l‘nlanllnn‘n making de truction more complete or by its ter- tod to ‘be"sxpiained by mem pec of ;the National Research eou WAH BLAME PLACED, IDHDON rn-rnl ~—Respensib) uyfsrm world war was placed exelu X Mld-! by Phlllw the Btudents’ Asse- "‘Wm THE S. KANN SONS COMPANY, Store Hours, Daily 9:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. HERE TOMORROW. All purchases made on a charge placed on April 1st bills. WASH GOODS In the Economy Sale —33-inch Fast-color Dress Ging- hams, in a great assortment of checked and striped styles, a great many not !hcwn before this season. Regul lgc 25¢ value, m-flmy price, a yard.. .==Yard-wide Pereales, in figures, checks and stripes. The colors are pink, blue, black and laven- der on white ground. Perfect quam !lecln 7 rce, a 10C yard =32 and 36 inch lmwr:lel Scotch Economy price .... —36-inch Heavy Corded Shirting Madras, in assorted colored stripes, A great many in black and white stripes. More economical than the hest grade percales. Special Ecomomy priee, SC ~ & yard Kann's—Street Floor. Another Day to {BUY SILKS} At These Phenomenal Economy Pricek $1.39 and $1.50 All-Silk § Crepe de Chines .Economy Price, a Yard— $1.00 —A splendid weight for § dresses and _blouses; also lingerie. Choice of 35 popular shades of spring; also all white and all black. 39 inches_wide. £$2.00 White Washable Broadcloth and Satin- Striped Jersey Economy Price, a Yard— $1.50 —These two silks are very i practical for women’s 88 dresses, blouses, men’s shirts and children's wear, 8 32 inches wide. These silks 8 will wear well and launder excellently, $1.25 Silk Georgette Crepe Economy Price, a Yard— 85c —A crepy weave, firm qual- § Sj’own in 20 of the § spring shades. Also all black and all white. $2.25 Navy Blue Heavy Chiffon Dress Taffeta Economy, Price, a Yard— $1.69 —Amhér delightful silk ?lutlve of spring frocks; lnd supple. inches $1.50 Pnk Washable Satin Ecenomy Price, a Yard— $1.00 —36 inches wide. A high luster; .ideal for lingerie use. $2.50 Satin Charmeuse 3 Economy Price, a Yard— $1.50 —In 15 colors and black a sof! lustrous quality, $2 New Spring Foulards Economy Price, a Yard— $1.39 —In.20 or mére eolor com- binations, - with plenty of he always papylar. nav, blueiand white, and blaci and white.© Many of these ilks are in the favorite polka-dot design, - with arious size dots. TWO LOTS OF HOSIERY AO Kconemy Prices ’Illl !llh Silk: A high splie: nln, les, iu';: only. B $1.40 nlt., lau lut. wflh rdn’ poed h-a- -end toes, mock seam in l.'v wide n.rtnr luml.‘m blael hmwn and hite; +.-36c ' v le.--.r price, pair A SALE OF BEADS For Bead Work Specially Priced for Economy Day . —Seed Beads, Yor making beaded crochet bags and beaded pocket- books. —Bugle Beads, in a variety of colors, for dress ornamentation. ~—Pearl Beads and White Satin Beads, for satin work. —Chinese Beads (loose) basket decoration. Above kinds reduced as fol- lows in the sale: —15c and 25c beads, a bunch, 10c. for —35¢ to 50c beads, a bunch, 20e. —66c to $1.00 beads, a bunch, —Free instruction given in bead- work if materials are purchased in our Art Store. Kann's—Fourth Floor. At Worth-While Savings In the Economy Sale n0ur 180 quality bleached out- mx. extra- efilv‘yl, ou- e-nap qua y: inches wide. n:e.u-y lsc price; yard....... —our 85c_quallty 27.inch White All-wool Saxony Flannel, supe- rior quality, extra soft gnuh for lnhn:: wenr. 75C comomy price, Kann's—Street Floor, At Economy Prices —Best Quality Lisle Elastie, black or white, % to 1 in. Regular Se to 20c yard. 5(: Eeonomy price, choice for ~—Double Covered Rubber Sheet- 4, 5-4 d .5. a yard. Economy pricca— 69¢c, 79c and 95c Yard ==Du Barry Halz Net, or fringe_style, as the least price for which you have ever been able to buy a dozen of 29 C these hair nets. Economy Shields, 25¢ —Light-weight Dress sizes 2, 3 and 4, regular 2lc a pair. Beon my price, 2 pairs for. —Spap Fasteners, -ck white. “Mill Lengths” of IMPORTED VEILINGS An'Economy Day Item That Will Interest Almost Every Woman —Plain meshes, fancy meshes and chenllle dotted vellings, In plain colored dots; also combina- tion effects. 250 —Values 39c to 50c a length. Eml.' Day price, & length. Kann's—Street Floor.. Tweed Suits Economy Price, $23.75 —Becoming belted models, also styles without belts. Suits are handsomely tai- lored and finished with silk § stitching and band of ma- H teri‘al. 3 sizes and are from —The misses’ women’s sizes 36 to 46, [ —An excellent value at the % price. Kann's—Second Floor. PRETTY CREPE AND TAFFETA FROCKS Eummly :—Canton crepes, crepe de chines and taffetag. —The crepes are ’lunflmmely beaded with iridesgent bl. snd nrnmntefl with s ‘{:flh *.others are --m brolde: stiil others bral ‘—Many of them have the alde d{nne. n!'heh are in sl styles, and the skirts have ““{. panels th weep Sniny Fames, neve the 2 any ruffies, mun" 4 ua. and are finished ':' l! with clusters of $18.95 : .| Economy Day “THE BUSY CORNER” TWO LOTS OF SKIRTS Both at Economy Day Prices ==Satin-finished Prunellas, in at- tractive new color combinations, striped effects. Very ch:e mode-u. “f‘i $4 69 paues. Specia Economy pi -Weool nul- 'H".v Ppleated and tailored serges and plaids, in a good allnru'nrnl of smart sport uyle wlth the § jadded charm of an un-§ f usually low price in the § Economy Sale. —Several of these o coats are in pretty shades § of brown and tan. Some B are of light-weight camel’s B hair mixtures. 3 —They are made with the § raglan sleeves, patch§ B pockets and belts, ¢he ver latest approved models. All are silk lined. The price— § $19.90 All-Wool Tan Sport Coats —These are made with § B box-pleated and panel backs, finished with large satch pockets and belts. i Both misses’ and_women’s g sizes in the lot. Economy § srice— 3 $10.95 Kann’j—Second Floor. BLOUSES IN THE ECONOMY SALE —Taflored Blouses, made of crepe de chin triped tub silks, striped erepe de chine and georgette crepe. All tallored models, some With two-in-one collars. —Formerly $2.95 :’fl“’c’:..““f“’ $1.99 Kann's—Main Alsle —Street oor. —0dd lot of Blouses, consisting of wash voiles, colored organdies, white middy blouses, also some wool middies in navy blue. The greandies and voiles are tall lored styles and lace-trimmed effects. ~ Good _assort- ment of sises. 33.00 to 97C $2.00 values. Cholee.., ~—Another odd lot of Bleuses, in- , crepe’ de. - in waist-line fiesh and suit shades. assortment of sises to select from. $4.95 to $5.95 values. At. Kann's—S8econd Floor, WOMEN'S - INTIMATE APPAREL At Economy Prices T coxc:':nl;. Econe 590 omy price, paly........ tape shoulder Economy price. 's—8econd Flaer. ~—$1.50 Athletie Seco =38 Bandeaux, flesh 29 c THE MILLINERY STORE'S quuy Specials —Trimmed Hats of hemp, liseres, China piping and combination effects, —Large e, medium apd small shapes to select from, including - many attractive. models for ma- trons. bark, —The colors are copper, sand, periwinkle, _ tangerine, bisque, lavender, etc. —The tylm-lnn are ribbens, ;lnwarl, ostr opnaments, eather -luou -ud lrum. —The prices— $3.79, $4.79 and 57.49 KQN\"*S!MI‘II Flaor, wom's LOW SHOES | —Léft fram Svn rmn sales. of Toh andae'e aathey Include" p-unt lmh SRlan® Bhsrin LIRS lat. though rerhlp- not all % es in each style. $2.95 ey &3 50c —The lo'. nclud- rlu- “up u Price, ¢ Pair . —Women's CHILDREN'S & WOMEN'S RIBBED UNDERWEAR At Economy Prices WOMEN’S COTTON RIBBED VESTS, blgached and fleeced, with high "neck, long sleeves; also Dutch neck, elbow sleeves, and low-neck, sleeveless styles. Pants to match, in knee and ankle lengths. 79c and 490 $1.00 values. Eeconomy price, a garment... ~CHILDREN'S RIBBED COT- TON UNDERWEAR, bleached and fleeced. Vests in high neck, long sleeve styles; pants to match, in ankle lengths; 25¢c all first quality; value. Ecn..ny I'lte. a garment.. Kann's—Street FloDr. ATTRACTIVE NECKWEAR At Economy Prices —Tricolette Scarfs, in all the newest of spring colorings, such jade, red, gray, tomato, navy ;‘l‘uz. black, henna, $l 95 orchid lnd tan. Econem: —Plain mu Tucked Vestees, with cuffs; long roll 650 tuxedo collar; n vnlue Ecomemy price, Raneserect Floor. HANDKERCHIEFS In the Economy Sale Women's Sheer All-linen Plain e B | —w-!l‘l l-)or Colored Woven Border . Ha kerchieta; 15c ‘value, 10c et HANDBAGS-VerySpecial . Inthe Economy Sale —Small lot of Women's Hand- Bags, assorted styles, in black and Colors, made with the famous 3.00 1o $10.00. Econ- $2.95 —One 1ot of Beaded Bagn, draw- string style, covered with ifides- cent’ s; all “colors, mostly with 'c'::gfifiefi“:':;, STk pouer e $1.50 Kann's—Street Floor. IMITATION IVORY PUFF BOXES, HAIR RECEIVERS AND HAIRBRUSHES " a : $500 Values c.‘.fi?&"‘y"‘ $1.95 Kann's—Tollet Goods Store— Street Floor. - Jewelry Store Economies —Silver-Plated Vaunities, some Price ... —Silver-Plated nls Erames, 8 large assortment. 39c ular T5e and 1.00 v-l-u. Ecomemy price, cholce, Kann's—Street Floor. is set forth in Chinese ft characters. Some of these B rings are adjustable, and B will therefore fit B finger. Others are Four different styles i select from. —Sterling silver adjustable j§ exidized $ i top 9C —Sterling silver, adjustable, enamel top Slerhngsxlver,ad]ustahle, sizes, oxidized top —Sterling sizes, enamel top .. silver, solid $2.95 and $3.75 Values Pric, « pair $1,99 Price, a Pair S Women's Imported Strap-wrist Gauntlet Glbves, P. M. sewn, Paris and spear point _stitched backs. In tan, brown, gray, black, white, black with white and _ white with black. Also Strap-wrist® ' Suede Gauntlet Gloves, with Paris golnz selt- eaver and stitched backs. , In modg shades. Kann's—Street Floor. 139 BOSTON BAGS E..l. frion 47c¢ —;’L’bm" by are ml?n of hl:':k ‘waterproof erepe-gral - ith double handles and "L s with uhu:;klc fllunor-. Pmnl.Ave..&hnndDSn‘eeu ATrue Economy Day Tuesday —Which is also the last day of our Spring Festival of Prices and brings to a triumphant close a memorable sale event. Eight days of sensational bargains, with many of the last day’s offerings the most notable of the sale. BY ALL MEANS BE FLOOR COVERINGS At Special Economy Prices —Stenciled Grass Rugs, 9x12-ft. size. These are in blue, green and brown. Every rug is per- fect, and buughl for i 2Sheil '$3 05 Econemy price ~—$2.45 Congoleum Rugs, 4%x6 ft., in neat oriental designs, bor- dered effects, in green, brown and tan; a very conven- fent slle for kllchen, Lmnumv price ... ~=24x36-inch Rag Rugs, In plain color. These r.gs are washable. They are made of new fast-color- ed cotton fabrics, assorted borders, - Suitable _for bath or bed rooms. Spe- 49C cial for Economy Day (Limit of two (o 4 customer.) Kann's—Third Floor. PORTIERES & DRAPERY MATERIALS At Economy Prices —Valance Rope Portieres, made of velour rope with fes- toon drapery top; in soft, plain- tone colorings—old rose, blue, brown, olive and $l .69 dark green. Ecom- Marquisette, for curtains, draperies, etc.; 3 inches wide; mercerized mar- quisette, with woven 12’/2(: 2000 Yards (lpe cflgo burderl Kann" s—Thlrd Floor. Three Special HOUSEHOLD ITEMS At Economy Prices —Broom and Soap Combinatiom, 69c broom and 6 bars laundry soap. 99c e 67C plete —Garbage Pails, of heavy gal- vanized ware; cover and 42C bail handle; good size. Economy Price ........ Folisara Cembination. 1 bottle §0c polishing oil and e Aie ta duster. £5¢ value, Ecomomy 53C Price, Complete . Kann's—Third Floor. 4 ECONOMY SPECIALS FROM THE 4TH FLOOR —DRESSED DOLLS, composition head, pretty wig, stuffed 69c body and painted shoes; red and 10 inches tall 1al, white rubber, formerly priced from 18c to 35c. lOC peflll. ml plete with lock and key; slightly imperfect; if perfect, would sell for $2.95. $1 .00 —BABY YARDS, 40 in. square, 18 each —RUBBER DOLLS, of —20 DOLL TRU: IC!. long, 9 in. hlzh and 9 in. W com- To close P in. high; fold compactly; finished 1 color; complete with LINEN STORE'S Economy Specials —Pare _Limen Table Pattern Cloths, 70-inch size; £00d, heavy welght and in circu- lar patterns. $5.00 values. Special, B each .. —Mereerised Table Cloths, extra heavy weight; hemmed, ready for ‘use.” Size 12x72 inches, in three il s 69 10 terns. Bpecial, each. 2'l —Pure Linen Huck Towels, heavy Weight, in plain uz’hng with blue borders. Size 17x s 39c Huck Towels, closely With fancy blue Size 18x36 ins. lsc Special, each Kann's—Street Floor. WHITE FABRICS At Economy Prices —White Nainsook, 36 [nches wide; fine quality, soft finiSh for lingerie. In ten-yard piezes. Special per piece— $2,00 and $2.50 oth, 36 inches good quality, chamois finish. In ten-yard pieces. Spe- clal, per piece— - $1.89 and $295 —Assorted lot of Faucy White Goods, consisting of piain and, fancy voiles, 36 and 40 inches wide; very fine and 350 sheer guality. #0c value, special, yare —White Pajama 36 inches- wide; clesely woven, for children's ‘dresses, lsc aprons, etc. 25c special, yard ... Kann's—Street Floor. lue, PART-WOOL BLANKETS --nxceuem quality, in gray only, with colored borders. Size 70x80 lnhn. ss 95 value. $222 0 Super- Specials For Tuesday Only CHILDREN'S ROMPERS Of checked or plain terials; hand embroidered Some have white waist with checked $l.39 ma- bottom. Hegu- Iarly $1.95, ape- Kann's_Children's Store— Second Floor. LUBLOW CROCHET COTTON —For making sport table mats, shopping bags, Regularly 30c special, per hats, Kann's—Fourth CUTICURA SOAP —Limit 2 cakes to a. person at lhia 25C special pri for .. Kann's—Street Fluoh ALL-WOOL JERSEY CLOTH —In black and $l.69 I‘Ioar colors. $225 q-.my. 2 P cial, Klnn D—blreel Floor. BLACK, AND WHITE SATEEN Kann's—Street Floor. “TABLE OILCLOTH —Plain _white and 22C colors. “Second” quality. Special, yd. Kann's—Third Floor. ENGRAVING OFFER —We will engrave @ new plate, script iype, and print 50 cards, regu- £ larly priced $2. $l ,45 Special = mwnmmmmmmmmmmnuummmmnmtmmammmmmnmmmnmum DOMESTICS At Economy Prices —S1x90-inth Double-bed Bleached Sheets, made from regular sheet- ing and strictly all perfect, and selling regularly for §$1.50. We have a limited quantity to offer at the Ecomemy price, oh $1.19 —A45x36-inch _ Bleached Pillow- canes, made from good cotion and free from filling. These are all perfect and sell reg- ularly for 40c, Economy 250 price, each —Another lot of the famous 42- inch Indian Head Tubing, which a yard ...... —Yard-wide Bleackhed Cott: suitable for women's and ch dren’s underwear, also for ma ing pilloweases and seamed sheets. We offer our 12’/;c regular 15c gral Economy price...... Kann's—Street Floor. For Economy Day MISSES’ & JUNIORS’ SPORT COATS AT $12 —Heather mixtures in tan, rookie, French blue and Copen- hagen: belted models with buckles, patch and slit pockets; silk stitching. —Girvis’ Coats, Wrappy and sport models of heather serges and velours. loose-back models. navy, rose, gree Copenhagen, re! mixtures, Behted and In tan, values. Special . 59.90 —Girls' Navy Blue Guaranteed Rain Capes, with at- tached hood; plaid Sizes 6 to 14 LACES & EMBROIDERIES At Economy Prices: —Linen Cluny Lares, 1 2% in. wide, in natural color only. 10c valu Economy price, a yard =—Val Laces and Insert in round and diamond meshes; “1 inch to 13§ inches wide; yard pleces; SL00 to 85c $1.25 values, ‘Econamy Bandings, 3 to 6 in. Sider fu white and coru; and es, beautiful T aarten. in sirip lengths, edges and insertions: 2 to 6 in. wide; 250 beading | edges, m omy price, a yard.. " Kann's—Street l"loor.