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EISEMAN’S Please Note That We Are 605'607 7th st- Located Between F & G Sts. Match Your Odd Coats With Our Special TROUSERS It the trousers of your suit are showing signs of wear, bring in the coat and vest and let us match them up with our special trousers. We have hundreds of pairs in a great variety of colors and patterns. You can find the pair vou need to match your odd coat, and thereby practically save the cost of an entire new suit. THE EVENING- STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €, FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 1923. U_ s PRIGE RANGES Abe Martin Says: =l SHOWN KIWANIANS Alvin E. Dodd Uses Chart to Demonstrate C. of C. Dis- tribution Data. Outlining the mnational problems facing domestio distribution and using charts to {llustrate the rise and fall of prices of all kinds of commodities for & number of years, Alvin ¥, Dodd, head of tho domestic @istribution department, Chamber of Commerce of the United Btates, ad- dressod members of the Kiwants Club at the Hotel Washington yesterday. Beginning with tho accepted de nition of distribution, which “en braces the methods applied to every change in ownership from the mo- ment when a commodity is produced until it reachew the hands of the final A cheeri only went COLLIFLOWER HEADS COSNOPOLTAN (LB Ong of First Members of Organiza- SIXTY MOTHERS ATTEND. Hear Mrs. Hodgkin’s Address on Parent-Teaches Associations, Advantages of the parent-teacher as- soclations to the cemmunity were out- Iined by Mrs, Howard L. Hodgkins of the hoard of education at meeting of the Weightman Behool erganisation yes- FIREFIGHTER WANTED, ‘Walter Reed Hospital needs & fire- fishter. The elvil service commission will held an_examination shoMly to secure ene. 'The job will pay $110 a month. The Veterans' Bureau Hospital here needs a cement finisher, §4.50 ' always a day, and a Junior felephone operatos at $1.020 a year, Application blanl may be gecurec by application to_the fourth civil service district, 1726 New ork avenue, —_— In Perxia the wedding eervice i« in front of a fire. ser is a iclier omethin’ fer th' that | tion Honored at Meeting for Annual Election. Jawes K. Collflower was uuani- mously elected president of the Cos- mopolitan Club at Its weekly meat} in the lotel Hamiliton serterday. Mo Coliiflower was one of the first me ::::ud”‘na l{llo urg]lnlll.uun &nd h ntinuously on vi . y wrious com Other officers chosen at, y were: Hrnest HE. Herrell, vice i- dent; Lewis A. Payn tary, an | Fernand Petit, By Michael terday’ meeting to serve for the ensuing year mecretary, and | terday afternoon. Bixty mothets, many of whom brought thelr child at- [ tended the ting, one bringing her month-old Iufaut. | all _maps were | sixth, seventh and eighth grades by the assoclation. It alse gave victrola reo- | ords to each classroom. To Mre Fidva Wisewell, its president, the organization | presented & _gold pencil and & fountain en, as & birthday present, A large irthdey "cake augmented tlhe glfts Beven folk dances were presented by the | puplls who have been tralned under | e supervislon of Mrs, Wisewell, The next meeting will be held in April, presented to the | —_— MRS. NEITZEY DIES. | and Paul | | ad, | Federation of Civic Club ex to avold duplication of effo also for clubs’ executives to m and Daughter Recovering From Effects of Their Burns. | Mr, Afty-ni old, widow of August Neit: who was meverely burned yesterduy as @ result of her clothing fguiting from a trash fire in the yard In rear Catherine Neitzey, MARKEY 71411 A\ OMPAN ey Buying at the P-K Market nieans top quality and bottom prices. city upon request, Leg O’ Lamb |Smoked Hams| Butter and Choicest of strictly lamb. Ib., 32¢ Sugar quality fresh Swift's “Premium” 8 to 10 Ih, sizes. lb., 24c Jest Cane granulated. We deliver orders amounting to $3.00 or over within the Fresh Eggs A pound of “Blue Ribbon” Butter, (60c) and one dozen (#c) e Special, $1 10 lbs., 85¢c PROMINENT FINANCIER DIES.|discuss welfare work. Amo te M, '} ~ & the | of her home, 649 Morton street north- DETROIT, =~ Mlch., March uosts were Ma), R. A. Whi el | ors Ma), R: A. Wh a. | eant, died at Providence Hospital la . ck. A. C. Judd of New' York | night. Coroner Nev! ve & Cl‘nar‘leu kn. Hanchette, financier and W. P. Wormley. Boosters' prizes t!x.lrcuta of_accidental d‘;uth. 2 widely known ns the organizer of | wero awarded Fernand Petit and|Margaret Neltzey and Willlam mining enterprises in Michigan and | Franik Ghiselll, zey, daughter and son of the de- ‘anada, 1s dead at his home here from | Plans for a ladles’ night entertain- | coased, are recovering from the ef- | bral hemorrhage. e was born in ven at Rauscher's, April | fects of burns they received while ek, 111, sixty-four years ago 1. ! trying to save their mother's life. purchaser,” Mr. Dodd explained in brief terms the kind of servics which the domestic distribution depart- ment of the orgénization he repre- sents performs for the people of the country. As an {ntroduction to the exhibl- tion of momea large charts the speaker platned the significance of fan in- dex number which permita all s of statistical Nigures to be related each other, such as prices and quant ties, populatlion and bank clearings, prices and business failures. It is the only method known by which clemonts of an_ essentiul differonce he cal of coffec ac- knowledge the su- periority of P-K blending and roast- PK Coffee ivi i 1b., 28¢ Opening Week--Misses’ Shop Fashion's stage is set—the curtain has risen on the most delight- ful and varied styles we have seen for many seasons. Never has greater zest been given to an incoming season than youll find to- morrow in our Misses’ Shop and throughout our entire store. Youth Supreme in Spring Dresses A Notable New Group © 839.50 The lovely new dresses convince one that Miss 16 to 20 will play an important part in the beauty of Springtime, from the demurest of simple dresses. where ornamentation is subservient to the rich- ness of the fabric, to dresses outstanding in new style notes. \We mention briefly 3 in this group— 12 i 415 N d black flat crepes, simply designed, rich n effect. Batik silk with froat jabot drape irom secoming neckline to hem—other styles and wonder- iul colorings in all. Navy brocade or flat crepe with shirred hip- ines and huge cabochon of ribbon above the side drape. Cocoa, Lanvin or drape in front and wra ’ tension. | Barred chinchilla satin (Mallinson’s), in navy. black, | French knotted design_on iront side closing H: Ruffies of valenciennes lace on surplice with lingerie collars and cuffs. : And this but begins the story—come and sée for yoursc Misses’ Dress Coats © $65.00 Grace is enthroned in the iascinating ways of Spring Coats, where handsome fab- rics have been skillfully tailored into the latest models—in wrap-around blouse coats, wing sleeve, deeply hip belted blouse model, and a wrap which may be a blouse, cape or with sleeves, as one fancies. | { | may be compared intelligently, wsald, LAMPS For every purse and purpose Prices and Conditions. In rhowlng the relation between rices and Lusiness conditions, Mr.| 0dd explained that no general! knowledge of an approaching col- |/ lupso exinted until a serlous state of || unemployment was disclosed. for || which reason a study of employment | [IA and unemployment figures {s one of | the moat intelligent methods for an- ticipating business conditions. On the chart of wholesale prices for the 111 years between 1810 and 1921 the fact was shown that wholesale prices rose almost to the same point following the wer of 1512, the civil ;) war and_the world war, and it was || explained that the same general con- |amons in dtetribution and industry accompanied each of these peaks and the succeeding fall in prices By means of other charts showed that all prices follow 'lhe same course, some of them, nat- urally, golng further downiward, but he said a universal truth that an extreme | high price of one article will be a | companied by extremely b pric {of all other articles; that the s | was true regarding a drop in prices. | land that tbe higher a price govs the |\ | lower it is likely to fall s 1 Wholesale and Retatl Prices. | “This is true not only with rela- | tion to the prices of raw materia but of manufacturers’ wholesale and retail move either together or in 7 Each possessing the harmony of line and perfec- tion of detail that identifies fine craftsmanship. 1216 F St. N.W. . . . . Fascinating New Millinery Original imported models convey Paris’ dic- tates in hat fashions, and foremost milliners of America are importantly represented in both tai- Tored and dress hats. Many new arrivals for tomorfow! A Very Unusual Group of Pretty Hats at $12.50 Women’s New Frocks, $39.50 Flattering new iros Fashion can t 2 ruffled, showing the ne . and altogether artistic manne: In the spring shades of gray, tan, cocoa, Lanvin g haze, ashes of roses, as well as The homemaker, no matter what her taste desires, will be satisfied. upward =T Second Floor DULNGMARTING: "§~1117 F Street and 1214 to 121D & Street. Hours: 8:45 to 5:30 1 to each other in almost parallel lines, with & slight drag ween different stages of distribution,” said Mr. Dodd. e eaid further that another sig- niticant fact is the demonstrated tendency of business fallures to o with rising prices and to e with falling prices, | o speaker concluded by stating: many accusations of profiteering hurled against merchants and other domestic distributers during th four years was absolutely unfound ed, and referred to hls charts to sub- stantiate his claim. { Claude W. Owen presided, andj much business pertinent to the club was transacted. =1 signed in every alluri s kept to graceful lines, whether t of plaits or draping in s mountaiu blacks. Women’s Coats, Capes and Wraps Emphasized in Two Groups $49.50—S79.50 Mflter’.fl’PTw;I,CarJ. Corialure. GL”U"M. Veldyne, Fashona, Lustrosa, Ormandale and Roshanara Crepe. ack flat crepe with Egyptian -around back, with side ex- blouse Lanvin and tan, panel-back, sash mode! of beige crepe, and new printed crepes AMERICA’S BEST DRESSED WOMAN—OUR PREMIER EXPONENT OF STYLE AND FASHIONS 9 : 1 New Irene Castle Fashions in Our Misses’ Shop March selections from her personal wardrobe. Another exclusive style feature at Jel- leff’s! Through special ar- rangement, we receive each month nine new styles in frocks and coats, duplicates of fash- jons selected by Miss Castle, who has achieved the reputa- tion as “the best dressed wom- an in the world” Always stunning ‘and beautiful crea- tions, the garments just re- ceived are more fetching than any previously shown. You are cordially invited to visit our Misses’ Shop, third floor, to view them. These garments are beautifully made. The silks are the latest produc- tiors of Corticelli and are of- fered at moderate cost. Three Dainty Frocks for the Jeaune Fille - These are distinguished by their conservativeness—their ready adaptability to everyday wear—their genuine appeal to®the smartly dressed miss. Medee, with many fluffy little ruffies, Is made of Corticelll Crepe Tremaine. lace adds charm to yoke and collar. Marqulise is a basque effect of the same beautiful materlal, daintily trimmed with narrow ribb Madelon, a real party frock, §s of Corticelll Castle Crepe, In sguare-necked style, emb: wide bands of velvet ribbon and an elaborate flowerdesign at corsage. Three New Straightline Models Wellesley, a very conservative dress of Corticelll Crepe Tremaine In dark colors, the richness of which Is brought out by moderately sized bands of embroldery. Wiiton, of the same material, a flounce creation trimmed with narrow ribbone and an ornate @llken bouquet at left side. Wanda, an extremely smart three-plece Turf Costume, made ontirely of soft Corticelll Castle. Crepe, with charming sleeveless jacket In color varlety. These charming creations were selected by Miss Castle for their appeal to the well-dressea matron. Miss Castle’s Three Wraps for March Misses’ Navy Blue © Suits, $55.00 Soutache braiding, flat silk braiding, em- broidery, self tucking and cordings—all the clever conceptions whereby the tailored suit becomes the piece de resistance of ‘the Spring wardrobe. nediate wear we offer every diversion of Fashion, abrics and colors that confirm the mode—in Greystone, Cocoa, Ramie, Tan, Navy and a very wide selec- tion in black. i Sash-tied wraps; capes which take on smart foibles yet hold to unchanging grace, coats which are akin to wraps, coats in low v line blouse effects, and the slender enfold- ing draped side-fastening coat—all are here! Women’s Tricotine Suits, $49.50 Tailored suits which provide the season’s smartest shades of gray and tan, the always favored navy blues and black, of course—in a quality of tricotine that responds to every wile of the varied and interesting tailoring. One may choose the long, strictly tailored lines which are never off the trail of Fashion, or adopt the shorter box coat of the moment. or be very chic in blouse or sash-tied jacket. Women’s Knockabout Suits, $39.50 These are the favored English checks and genuine camel’s hair, allied for irreproachable style and enduring service—suits to play in, suits for travel, suits for shopping and suits for business—the suit that responds to every call of outdoor and strenuous activity. - 4 Ready Tomorrow Two-piece models, becoming a costuine by choice of a blouse, in box coats, blouse coats and the slender lined. more strictly tailored models. Three-piece costume tailleur also, with the convenience of the frock topped by some alluring the spring jacket. For color—gray, tan. Sorrento, navy and black. i “La Garde” Handbags with the Hidden-away Pocket Deauville Special 2 - Fand Dyed Batik $2.95 Gloriously ra- diant in all the brilliant hues, combined with rare artistry— many _ novel- ties! Full size large squares. A very smart tailored bag, which is at the same time very practical. It enables you to carry yvour valu- ables with perfect safety a secret pocket. Many attractive styles. $5.00, $6.50, $7.50, $8.00 Skirts—Blouses—Sweaters in a Combine of Fashion Offering Pleasing and Inexpensive Variety in Spring SKIRTS : i Identified as Exponents. of Newest Fashions $10, $13.75, $16.50 "Kaife-pleated and wrap- around models, which every woman and young woman finds is essential in her Spring wardrobe— the price varying with the style of. fabric. All told, there are— Gloves Saturday Centemeri Long Kid Gloves, $4.85 16-button-length Best Quality French Kid Gloves, PK and overseam styles, in light mode and dark tan, with Paris point and heavy crochet embroidered backs. Kayser’s New Chamoisette Gloves At 75c—Two clasps, in biscuit, silver, gray, covert, brown and white, with two-tone novelty embroidered backs. At $1.00—Strap-wrist, gauntlet effects in oak, covert and pongee, with two-toned embroidered backs. At $1.50—16-button length, in sand and mode, with two- toned embroidered backs. Al the Newest Spring Shades Are Ready for You sn Our Famous . POSE by MISS CASTLE. Costumery SWEATERS For Vivacious Color and smart style At $3.95 Practically unlimited col- lection of favored Slip- overs, in round or V necks and plain or fancy weaves. A most unusual color choice. ¢ At $5.00 Golf Jackets in the new A touch eof ecru venise Rosette, a shimmering creatlon of silk, lined with soft Corticelli Duvene, boasts detachable collar and cuffs of Lapin Fur. Ruth, a demure, three.quarter coat of Veldyne, is self-embroidered In fine wool, the embroidery (Ikln& its pattern from ancient Egypt. Rowena, an alluning new Turf its lining Is of Corticelli Castie Crepe. Cap, Its charming lines make It a much-desired addition to milady’s wa These nlne garments are confined solely to our establishment and ‘are not obtainable else- Ington. We extend you a cordlal Invjtation to call and view our exclusive display where In Wasl of irene Castle Creatlons. 1216 F St. N.W. NOTHING TOO ELABORATE NOTHING TOO EXPENSIVE REAL VALUE £ of Veldyre, linad throu ha'ut' with' beautiful Castle -Crepe. robe, Style Personified Gold Stripe—Silk Stockings ~ That WEAR \ $2.00 $2.75 PAIR PAIR With Mercerized With All-SHk Garter Hems Garter Hems Black, white, dark brown, me= dium brown, light brown, medium gray, silver, sand, cocoa, otter, pip- ing rock, gun metal and navy. Golci Stripe—Chiffon Weight Satisfaction new in these delicate silk stockings, for the pat- ented gold stripe protects you against “runs” from garter clasp cuts just as in the other \verghm Black only, Mercerized garter hems, $225 pair, Wool Crepes, in plain and novelty stripes. Flannels, in white, gray. beige and navy. Wool Cantons, smart and ‘serviceable. Marbletex Shantung, in new color effects. Camel’s Hair, the 100% wool fabric. English Mixtures, gray and tan, Velour Checks, newest effects. Flat Crepes, in white. gray, tan, navy and black, Striped Basket Cloth. very in in the Handmade Blouses $5.00 Prettily fine. Of French voile, entirely hand-sewn, hand-drawn, hand-em- broidered and finished with real laces. Tuxedo, Peter Pan and frill models. Tailored Silk Sports Blouses, $7.50 Radium Silk, in trig long sleeve- models, with turnback fis, smartly collared in xedo style, or in the youth- ful Peter Pan fashion. combination effects, in tan, blue and navy, with brushed wool fronts, New wrap-around hip- banded blouse effects, with narrow roll collars, in tan and blue. Slip-overs interwoven with fiber and wool, glint- ing contrast effects. At $9.85 Tuxedo fiber models in a rich silky block weave, in buff, tan, gray, navy and black. Sizes up to 44.