Evening Star Newspaper, March 9, 1922, Page 22

THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, .D. (. THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1922, mRERT iy Furpitace Reupholster: Hig Vi vt TRULEUESTON L 1003 9th St. n.w. "% )i Several Plans Proposed far , Lower Fares, But No Ac- tion Is Taken. . The proposal of the District Commis- | | sioners that taxes on operating income of the street railways of the District be levied in such manner as to bring the net earnings of the Capital Traction 1and Washington Railway and Electric | compantes close together, and o aid in forcing a merger of the two companies, was considered in executive session yes- terday afternoon by the Senate District l ; committee without any decision being {rpamed The committee will take the }|}| ,m,m-r up again next week. i e uce ces The members of the committee, it de- % SHADES ‘ %as and Electric Portablea || veloped, are heartily in favor of steps which will bring street car fares down || in Washington, and they believe that a | merger of the two lines must be ef. | fected to bring about lower fares. MUDDIM N 'm“;snatcr Ball, chairman of the com- | A i ee, explained the proposal of the || As CO. [{i District Commissioners, which would || 616 12th St—1204 G St. levy an excess profits tax on operating j| | income. taking 50 per cent of all operat- ing income in excess of 6 and not in /) | excess of 7 per cent of the fair valua- ‘non of the roads and 75 per cent of that part of the operating income in excess , he said, to the permanent im position of such a tax, which, he pointed out, would come out of pockets of those who could least “A P rfect ford to pay it, the traveling public €] the District. ' He said, however, he b l| |mient favor the plan as a temporary |; Mat expedient, if it would aid in forcing a merger, which he belleved impera- || e A different rate of fare on the two ! roads was suggested by Senator King of Utah, who insisted it was not fair to the public to make the people pay || rates which gave the Capital Trac tion Company an unreasonably high || return on its investment. This was opposed by Senator Ball, who insisted it would not solve the problem, but would tend to increase the difficulties of the Washington Rallway and Elec-{| prevails in our or- tric Company by driving the people t t-nl-lt=0--| The ll |ride on the line charging the lowet Rasder It Om 2o !fares. Senator King also suggested ::.I:‘el; e better we a zoning system for fares, but ('u! e it too, was opposed in committee. Call Main 4724 W8 |RATIFY THE TREATIES, || IS PLEA TO THE SENATE | American Banker Commission Urges Acceptance Without Any Discrediting Reservations. NEW YORK. March 9 (Special).— | M]':go;ggfiON e ont ¢t mmeneson vE ot conference at Washington. “without No matter b ing it ] Lt iconsequeritial and discrediting « furnieh you estimates on Paint: ]| Teservations,” is urged upon every ing for tection. b member of the United States Senate in a memorial prepared by the Com- e x. FERGUSON _ . merce and Marine Commission of the 1114 5th St. N.W. Ph. N. 231-233. American Bankers' Assoclation and PAINTING DEPARTMENT Every day we ceive that com mentary comment when we return some delicate fabric sent to us for dyeing. It %00k years to de- velop the high- pitched skill that forwarded today to Washington. The statement. which was sent to ch individual senator, and s signed v Fred L Kent, vice president, Bank. ers’ Trust Company, New York city, as chairman of the cummluion. fol- lows: “Firmly believing that the results of the Washington conference on the limitation of armament, as embodied in treaties now before the United States, represent the universal desire of intelligent public opinion definitely to lessen the probability of war and reduce the heavy burdens of taxation which constant preparations for war involve; to minimize war's horrors, should armed conflict between na- tions énsue, and, in general, to turn energies into productive channels and effectively promote that amicable un- ! derstanding among nations absolutely essential to the world's economic re- covery, the Commerce and_Marine Commission of the American Bankers" Association respectfully urges, in the most emphatic manner, each member of the Senate. by his vote of ratifica- tion of the treaties and without In- consequential and discrediting reser- vations, to uphold the Preisdent of the United States and the Secretary of State at this time in pledging Amer- ica’s full part toward the.attainment || of greater good for humanity through well based assurance of honorable |! and continuing peace.” The Commerce and Marine Commis- As Spring ap? proaches you nat- urally give some theught ta im=: ~ provements in the ph ysical appear- .8 ance of your es: sion, which is eomposed of bank executives of nine states scattered | throughout the country, includes i E. Ailes, president of the Riggs tional Bank of w:xmgu | 5. BannHovsCo. Wastington D.C. Skin Troubles —— Soothed — With Cuticura ho‘ tment, Taleum, 25c. everywhere. o Gutlouss Laveratoriss, Bopt . Maldens Wace i ; e e e e e e e TEAT dragging, wearing backache, that 8o many women suffer from, is fl:yeludbymavplmmn ofsiou s ‘ood{ l.llfiahmfl e 1a o Soxternal” aches and | pains. At all druggists. 35¢, 0c, $1.40, Koo 2 e ® Si1oa ‘Liniment —Several thousands of them. . All American-grown Rosebushes, acclimated, hardy roses, selected with discriminating taste, and most reasonably priced. —1In the collection are the “following : —American Beauty —Sunset —XKillarney Pink —Marshall P. Wilder —Magna Charta —Baby Rambler —General Jacques —Crimson Rambler —Dorothy Perkins —Empress of China —Frau Carl Drusski WHEIN ¥ATURE WONT PLUTO WiLL mentation. it to you. lot at— ors. PG TaE S. KANN SONS COMPANY tore Hours, Daily 9:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. A Specml Sale of Handmade Blouses Planned —Handmade Blouses of fine batiste, with real filet lace edge finishing collar- and cuffs, and drawn-work orna- All are finished with handmade buttonholes and pearl but- tons. $3.50 to $4.95 values at Thousands of Pairs o Minti Fluffs and Golden Crumbles —Are delicious candies, and specially priced Fri- day, pound...... Kann’s—Street' Floor. Silver-Plated Bon Bon Dishes A Dutch silver finish. new creation with a quaint old-time appearance. It is 7 inches across, has raised Dutch figures in the center of the.dish and pierced sides. These are qur own importa- $1.00 tions. Very specially pnced €ach .ociceenare —Silver-plated Candle Sticks, 6in. high. Very special, a pair, Kann’s—Street Floor— Jewelry Store. pring Hath Charms” —And one of them is the spring . hat! bought yours yet? Some charming hats are wait- ing here for you. Come, try them on! of hat-charm will bring you many pounds of satis- faction! —There are models here —200 .strong—to prove Choice of the $3.45 Kann ’'s—Second Floor.. Men’s and Women’s Umbrellas—-350 only Choice,. Friday $1.25 —The cover is a fine quality rainproof cotton material. The women’s umbrellas have silk wrist cords-and bakalite rings, in light and dark col- The men’s have the reg- -ulation handles. —These are termed manufac- turer’s seconds, but the im- perfectlons are very shght —Wide Lace-trimmed, Handmade Blouses, with long roll tuxedo collar, dain- t|ly “trimmed with long lines of drawnwork and embroid- ered dots; turn-back cuffs, finished with hemstitching ' $4.45 : FOOTWEAR FOR KIDDIES —Secured very much under price because we found a maker who had too many of these sizes in stock and decided to \ take his biggest loss at once. \ —The sizes are 4 to 8, made with spring heels. Styles for children up to three or four years of and filet edge. $:: 95 lo $69J $2.65 | 29c¢ $1.00 This Is the Spring Coat You Want —For general wear and you will probably want it very shortly, as Spring seems on the wing. —These are three-quarter length, half lined, with fancy silk linings. —They have raglan sleeves, belt and large patch pockets. Sizes for misses and women. * $14.95 Have you Kann's—Second Floor. An ounce to 5 yard lengths. —Ci M length 36 mches wide. 1 -Kann’ vdfloop “THE BUSY CORNER” Weeks in Advance —The prices are so very special, the values so unusual that it will be worth your while to secure enough for your entire Spring needs at this time. There are six lines from which to select. —Handmade Blouses, with de- mure Dutch neck.” The mate- " rial is a fine quality batiste, or- namented with dainty drawn work, embroidered dots and briar stitching. 7 Collars, cuffs and belt finished with hem- stitching. Sizes 34 to 46. $2.50 to $2.95 values at— $1.85 ow _squares. values at. age. The price— An Important Friday Sale of CROSS STRIPE MADRAS DUTCH CURTAINS Made in the Popular Three-Piece Style Friday, a Set........ccccoeeeeeinan.n. —Set consists of two side curtains and center valance. | —Fine French Voile Blouses, all handmade, with long roll collar, edged with rosebud pattern filet lace, and collar, filet, made in vest front and cuffs and front trimmed with long lines of ‘drawnwork, embroidered dots and shad- 94¢ —Handmade Blouses of French batiste, with Peter Pan and long roll collars, fine hand drawn work and embroidery dots on collar and front. Those with Peter Pan collars are open “in the back, all have the turn- back hemstitched cuffs, with filet edging. $4.95 to $5.95 values at— $3.65 —Handmade Blouses, of fine French voile, trimmed in wide real filet lace in rose pattern and Irish laces, combined with frilled models, some have filet medallion insets, also drawn- work in shadow squares and eyelet embroidery. Some have backs trimmed with tucking and %695 10989 §5.45 | ek %22 $6.65 Kann’s—Second Floor. —The shoes are e\ceptionally well made, and the price is so remarkably low it will pay mothers to purchase several pairs in this sale. —The styles include: ..—All Dark Brown Kid, in button and lace styles. —AIl Tan Calfskin, in button and lace styles. —Patent leathers, with tops of colors, in- cluding Mahogany, Brown, Fieldmouse, Champagne and Beaver Kid. These are in $1.45 Kann's—Fourth Floor. , button styles only. The Price * Friday . Several Clean- Up Lots in— by purchasing tomorrow. curved-end curtain rod. door hangings. white strij —FREE with each pair of curtains purchased here Friday, a-19¢ brassed —The curtains are in soft, pretty blue, rose, brown, and green woven striped designs; suitable for window or —_Readymde Awnings, for doors or windows. Ready to $1 79 deliver. Special..... —Choice of four popular sizes. are made of blue and white and tan and duck, mounted upon flexible steel frames, compl:te with alf necessary hardware for hanging, sizes 30, 36, 42 and 48 in. for openings 28 to 50 in. wide; awning 36-in. decp, with 9-inch valance. Remnant Lots of Upholstery Drapery and Awning Materials ‘—sm to $3.98 Leatherette Furniture Covering, % to 4 yards Friday, a yard to 85c Colored Drapery Madras, 1 to 5 yards in A ya —$1.98 to Sz.’sylflzh-gnde Velour Remnants, % to Vz yards long and 36 to 50 inches wide. A yard ...:-..... 39 to 59c Awning Duck, full bolts, plam khaln and 1 striped-duck. A yard.................... sette Curtaining, 2 to 10 yards m a riday, a yarde....ovaioisieeas 95¢ 28¢c 27c sizes. head and foot. filled with cotton. They each side. 29 Brass Beds All Sizes in the Lot ‘ them are full size. 20 Upholstered Steel Kann’s—Third Floor. & —Sanitas Lunch Sets, 5 and 13 pieces in a set, in a variety of designs, light and dark colors; also card table covers. $1.00 to $2.50 values. Special, 79C d 30x30-in. squares, can be used as they are or designs may be finished in embroidery. $1.00 to 69 $1.50 values. Special, ea., C —Cretonne Pieces, consisting of the following kinds: Laundry bags, shoe bags. corset bags, work and knitting bags. Many attractive _patterns to select from, 65c to $1.00 values. Choice 39C Surplus Stocks of |Beds, Couches and Mattresses —That we are compelled to close out to make room for new spring goods now en route. Read of the savings: 33 Complett;, Bed Outfits —16 double bed size, 3 three-quarter size, 8 smgle and 6 twin —Strong, continuous post white enamel beds, with five fillers at —Five-inch thick mattresses, L All-metal, twin-link springs, with steel band supports down —Friday, $ choice ... 14-55 —Two-inch straight post style, with l-inch filling rods. 14 of Davenport Couch Beds $1.19 || 7 —Lplmmerad n rich dark colors of heavy quality cretonne, with curtain along front and sides; thick cotton mattress. Double 120 couch, cretonne_covered. Penna. Ave., 8th and D Streets Not Remnants—But Extra Value In Silks for Friday —Supply Spring silk needs here tomorrow in these money- saving opportunities. 3,000 Yards All-Silk Georgette Crepe and Crepe de Chine —Direct from the mill, 39 in. wide ; about 35 different colors. Yard, $1.00 New Foulards, Satin Striped Jerseys and Changeable Taffetas —The foulards are in dozens of color combinations, large and small all-over patterns. 36 in. wide. —The other assortment includes white washable broadcloth, white satin stripe Jersey silk, colored stripe Jersey shirtings, in neat patterns and colors. —And navy blue and brown chiffon dress taffeta; also 7 col- orings in changeable effects. Choice, a Yard, $1.29 Black Dress Taffeta and Messaline —Both in a bedutiful jet black. the messaline a A Yard, $1 00 finish. Kann’s—Street Floor. Remnant Lengths of COTTON FABRICS —Spring time is sewing time, and Friday is the opportune time to secure wash goods for the little folks’ summer frocks, as well as for your own needs. In the lot tomorrow are useful lengths of ( Silk and o l Cotton Good Percales Ginghams ‘At 250 Yd —And many others selling in regular stock from 39¢c to 50c a yard. Kann’s—Street Floor. Remnants of White Goods 19¢c and 25c Values —Friday, ............ 15¢ —In the assortmefit are long- cloths, nainsooks and fine qual- ity pajama checks. All are in good, useful lengths, —40-inch White Organdy, fine and sheer quality, with trans- parent finish. 39c value. 28C Special, yard. rted Lot y White Goods, consisting of voiles and dimities, in plaid, stripe and check styles. Special, yard .. 350 Kann's—Street Floor. 't Needlework —Opportunity to pick up some needed pieces for your home or something to work upon in leisure hours. | —Cords and Tassels, of cotton and silk, in white, pink and combination colors, useful for finishing children’s bath robes, for curtain holders, work bags, sport hats, etc. 10c to 25c values. Special, SC eachis s —Remnants of fringes and { trimming laces, in different widths and colors. Spe- lOC cial, a remnant. —Couching Floss for embroid- ery work, also for padding for scallopmu embroidery. 10c and 12%c formerly. Special, askein ool oiaea Kann’s—Fourth Floor. Zul size and complets. with springs. Steel beds, finished with superior quality white enamel; springs that are guaranteed. 33 Higher Grade Imperial Edge All-Layer Felt Mattresses (50-Pound Weight) doee .. $13.77 —Well made, with five rows of smghmg on sides and edges. This s an unusual value. lustrous satin Two Remnant Lots of Wool Goods —The timely kinds that are in demand at the present and at worth-while savings in this Friday sale. —S54-in, All-wool Tweeds, in rose and bluc} $ 1 .98 —iz-in. All-wool Eponge, in black and col- $1.69 Peter Pan Collar and Cuff Sets of Gingham —Are truly smart looking—they are becoming more in demand cach day, and then, too, they can be had in almost any color to match a sport suit, sweater or slip-over dress. —These particular ones are in checks of red and white, blue ite, orchid and white, brown and white and maize and white. Set.. Save money Kann's—Main Aisle—Street Kann's Dnmemc Store Outing fiownl —With and without col- lar: pink and blue stripe; $1.25 value. Spe- cial for Friday Kann's—Second Floor. Leather Boston Bags double leather strap and buckle fasten- S and 15.inch sizes. Kann' E—Thlrd Floor. ‘White Ename] Tables With White Enamel —Kitchen Table, made of ; has square legs, top is size 27x41 inches. ‘Tops are subject to slight Kann’s—Third Floor. 72-Inch White Cotton l‘or Fndny onl\ e Kireet ‘Floor. rquisette 5 —With_hemstitched bor- : 21 yards long. white or “cream Kann's—Third Floor. Grosgr-i'n Picot Ribbon pink, mais, gray, black and brown. cial Friday only. Yard