Evening Star Newspaper, November 12, 1923, Page 14

14 THE ma BTAR, WASHIN! HARD COAL WARGIN " DRORITS DECLINE Declaration by Trade Com- mission Respecting the Wholesale Trade. Margins of profit taken by whol salers in the anthracite {ndustry h continued to decline since conclu- slon of the recent miners’ strike, the Federal Trade Commission reported today, although a considerable ton- nage is still being passed through the hands of two or more middlemen, with consequent enhancement of price before being released for con- sumption. Third Report of Series. The commisgion’s report today is the third of a‘series on the market situation. Immediately after the strike, the commission said, during the period of a shortage market the commission found that wholesalers who merely took orders for the coal in some cases were charging as much as $1 a ton for the service. As high as 37 per cent of the coal sold through the middlemen bore a com- mission of 50 to 75 cents per ton. In the last week covered by the report, that of October 20, about 2§ per cent of the coal traced carried a commission of between 50 and T cents a ton. Endeavors on the of the commission to obtaln facts as to profits on a large volume of coal had been hindered. the report said, by refusal of some of the largest wholesalers to furnish their records. Forced to Submit Reports. These concerns, it was said, were now forced to do so by the com- misslon's compulsory processes. Som anthracite is being handled by such wholesalers at a loss, the commis- sion reported. but the market still is taking considerable amounts of “premium coal” prod by inde- pendent concerns in Pennsyl: The report said the commi ing WAR GAS EFFECTS FAR FROM DEADLY War Department Report Says Many Have Proved of Great Peace-Time Value. “The after effects of warfare gas are practically nothing.” according to the annual report of Brig. Gen. Amos A. Fries, chief of the chemical war- fare service of the Army. The state- ment made public yesterday by the War Department is ihe result of the study of a number of cases from a medical point of view. The report did not amplify the statement, but Gen. Fries declared: “Strange as it may see ilar in effect to Warf: been proved to have v. in the treatment of di the respiratory dise Gen. Fries devot statement to the practical peace-time uses that have been found for chem- ical agencies of war, due to the ‘s research work in large meas- e. These ranged, he showed, from wholesale attack on the boll weevil other plant or animal pests to andit schemes s sim- have value notably ost of his soldier methods of gases. They have e said, a film treatment es and automobile wind- shields that makes them “far easfer ough in misty and rainy KENDALL HOME BURNS. MEYERSDALE, Pa., November 12.— country home of Representative A. Kendall, near here, was de- troyed by fire yesterday, believed to nhave originated from a defective flue. Mr. and Mrs. Kendall escaped by a rear stairway, but were unable to save any of the house furnishings. The loss s estimated at $40,000. Something new—very hard soft coal screened to anthra- cite stove size—no dust or $10 Ome Customer Writen Us: “Magic Stove Coal is the best coal for the least money I have ever used—no dust or dirt like other lump coal I have used. I shall use Magic Coal rel:lardless of the price of hard ool (This is & sample of one of doxens of similar letters on ex- hibition in office.) John P. Agnew & Co., Inc. 728 14th St. N.W. Pyorrhea imperils the teeth and health of four person¢ out of every five past forty and thousands ° younger. Nature warns you of its FOR THE GUM More then @ tooth o hecks yorrhea. 35c and 60c in tubes Abe Martin Says: Some husbands are purty tame substitutes fer ferns or goldfish. No_community is dryer than its official, (Copyright Naticoal Newspaper Service.) CONVENTION AT DENVER. CHICAGO, November 13 — year's convention of Kiwanis - national will be held (n Denver, Colo., June 16 to 19, the executive and finan- 4 | clal committees announced at a meet- rt| ing, where plans also were considered for m banquet to be held December T in honor of the international officers. prices and will be assures job at a reasonable price.| « sre featuring the upholstering | of a ] PIECE 00 i 3102 Labor Only i NEW YORK 'UPHCLSTERY CO. 619 F St. N.W. Main 3687 BETTER THAN CALOMEL, Thousands Have Discovered | Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets | Are a Harmless Substitute | Dr. Edwards® Ofive Tablets—the m..f stitute for calomel—are a mild but sure | laxative, and their effect on the liver is | aimost instantaneous. These little olive- | colored tablets are the result of Dr. | Edwards' determination not to treat ! liver and bowel complaints with calomel. | The pleasant little tabiets do the good | that catomel does, but have no bad after 1 etfects. They don't injure the teeth like strong liquids or calomel.. They take ! hold of the trouble and quickly correct . Why cure the liver at the expense | of the teeth? Calomel sometimes plays havoc with the gums. So do strong liquids. It Is best not to take calomel. Let Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets take its place. \ Headaches, “duliness” and that lazy | fesling come from constipation and a ! i =Santa Claus here ell week. Al little children v (Gt i Telep Main 7200 D. ©, MONDA . NOVEMBEER 1023, \NN Sons Co. “THE BUSY CORNER” Penna. Ave., 8th & D Streets On Account of Inclement Weather . All Merchandise Advertised for Today Continued Tomorrow The Glory of Silks Is Shown in This Most Beautiful Collection Gathered from far and near to take a part in our great November Silk Sale. $3, $3.50 and $3.69 Plain Canton Crepes, Brocaded and Printed Crepes—November Sale Price, Yard...... —Canton Crepes in 35 colors. Heavy Dresy Crepe de Chines in 30 colors. Other weaves include— Pussy Willow Printed Silks, Novelty Matelasse, Silk and Wool Brocaded Canton Crepes, All- silk Brocaded Canton Crepes, Printed Ctepe de Chine, Printed Canton Crepes and Pershing Satin. Estra Special! Silk and Weol Canton Crepes —Splendid _quality. Nevem- price, The Season’s New and —54-inch Wool Jersey, in navy, brown, tan mizras'A §1 OB vard ... —36min. kimonos, linings, etc. All fast colors. A yard ....iceeiiieieenies New Coatsof Stripes, Plaidsand —S54-inch All-wool and black. A yard.... Printed Cotton Charmeuse, for AR-SHk Crepe de Chine —50 of the loveliest shades for dreswed and lingerie. Good welght and quality. Smart Wool Fabrics " —§4-inch Astrakhan, in gray, and cocoa. A yard.... Poiret Twill, in navy $2.98 Wanted Linings $1.00 yard Ka Plain Colors For Travel«sFoot Ball Games ~—Busy Morninge—Afternoons riet $4.9.75 —Su to slip. very smart. deed, becoming in ch fascinating coats into which So soft and watm. So These coats are, in- nions to many fashionable fem- inine folks. —There are plaids or stripes, bold or subdued. _Plain colors 6f mellow shades. Shown in fleecy materials of much warmth, Mixtures in their traditional colotings. Fur collars, roll or tailored ones of self-material, top the coats, which have bell sleeves, or gather on to a cuff. Patch or inverted pockets match the mode r, straightline or side-tie swal All finely liried and of the coat: warmly interlined. Gray and brown, as plain 1s ad colors, plaids and stripes, to which ded black and white, Be sure -to see these. Kann's—Second Floor, and Panne Velvet and Hatters' Silk Plush Untrimmed Hats - ~ v T s Vie for Favor in Smart and Becoming Shapes vy i B colors and particular shapes need no mentioning, for they are exactly what any well dressed woman would ask_for. They are both becoming and ex- ceedingly new. Bee them for your- self, and then decide that you must have a new hat, an Inex- pensive one, just for practical wear. Kann's—8econd Floor. : 11l 1 ."" m g : Ilt ! | l1 l‘ U 1 ¥ o ." '.:Vh Children’s Chairs, Rockers and Settees —A special purchase at a very mnwiém one-half their regular price. exactly like lllunnuor —Rocker, in mnhcm glfinh oak ud‘l,n ltgnblu and gray Wi enamel finishes, arm rests, slat seat and high slat sell regularly for $400. CHOIC®.cessssscssisvsarsae ifis.‘“:m‘* g ~—Chatr, in golden ocak only, hardwood throughotit, 14« inch seat, wide arm rests, 1t 1) to< soanEvghelted, b0 $1.95 Eann's—Fourth Floof. A Lovely Collection of Women’s and Misses’ Dresses At 320.00 —Smart models for street and all-around wear. Ma- terials—Poiret twills, can- toh crepes, satins, flat crepes and silk velvets— are ruhning close seconds to their smart styles, in the tier skirt, panels, drapes and plain tailored effects. New sleeves and necklines are noticeable, and in the sought-after colors = navy blue, gray, brown and black. Kann's—Second Floor. 1l at less than @ are similir to but not b geat, wide ok $2.49 Regularfy $2.00 Special, Yd., $1.69 3640, Vanity Fiber Sifk snd Cetton, for linings, lingerie, drapBries, etc. All colofs. A soc rable com- ™ Mercerised Cotton Table Damask —564 inches wide, of ood heavy weight and sturdy wearin, quality. patterns. . Ayard. ... Mercerised Cotton ‘Table Napkins —18-inich size, med ready for use; , splendid weight and in neit de cial, 8 dozen. .. Kant's=Street Floor. Four Weaves of Plain and Printed Silks— November Sale Price, Yard ~—Ctepes and Satins are the ever-popular materials, and these were $2.65 ~1,000 Yards of Our Regularly $1.00 Wide Wale 85 Velvet Cordaroy. Special,ayard.............. C —36 fBebos wide, shown in 25 fall colors This material is very saitable for dresses, skirts, childfen's wear and lounging robes. Kann's—Street Floor, AH-Silk Georgette Crepe —¥ine 4quality and welght, suitsble for dance frocks, as well as lingerie. 50 new fall shades. Special Purchase, Unusual Values Plain and Figured Artificial Drapery Silks —Th?usands of yards of High-grade Plain and Figured Jacquard Artficial Drapery Silks, 45 and 50 inch widths— tan $5.00 Full bolts. Very Special tomorrow, a yard—— P —This is the second big shipmettt and sale of these beauti- ful drapery materials, and this was necessary, owing to the many calls we have received daily since the first stic- cessful sale. —45-inch Artificial Drapery Sifks, Sunfast quality, in rose, blue, brown, gold, mulberry, green, red and raspberry. —50-inch Figured Jacquard Artificial Drapery Sifks, in several distinctive patterns, in the same color as above. These are suitable for faricy work and lamp shades as well. Three Other Special Lots Plcin Sunfast Artificial Drapery Figured K. B. D. Artificial i 13 Silks Madras, Sunfast Gauze Drapery Quality —48in. wide. Spe- cial, a yard— $1.29 Kann’s—Third Floor. -=36 in, wide. Spe- cial, a yard— 95¢ —36 in. wide. Spe- cial, 8 yard— 75¢ $1.95 purchased months ago, hence the low price now. Satin Charmeuse fn brown, navy and black. Satin Canton Cre; " = pe in brown, navy and black. Canton Orepes in Jap blue, tan, gray, brown, navy, Copenhagen, midnight and black. New Printed Crepes, just two or thres soft tones blended into striking futurist designs. Black Chiffon Velvet S $3.95 Special, yard.... —Dyed & rieh biack wad o eig #nd’ quality suttable for dresscs, " eibn: and biouses. Of course, we know that velvet i desioed for the fashioning ot Atleroona aod evesing gowas 40 inchcs : —a To Keep Baby Warm —Sweater Sets of link- and-link novelty knit. Each set consists of sweater, cap and leg- gings. Pretty shades of blue, tan, white and brown. T $5.95 —Fof little girls, “Baby Ann” Sweater Suits. Madé in yoke effect, with collsr of brshed wool and button down .front. Noveity stitch . knitting. Cap to taatch with band of brushed wool. 1n-fed; blue and “ $3.95 ==Price, Kant’s—Second Floor —Beacon Indian Blankets, tich designs and colorings, reversible : fast colors. Size 60x80 inches ~~66x80 inches, $6.50. —(Thase are neatly boxed.) ~Beacén Bath Robe Blan- kets, size 72x90 inches; choice of Indian or conven- tiaal pattérns, in excellent colot schemes ; both ends are bordered. Complete with cords and frogs for trim- B $4.95 Each .colors. 27 inches wide, yard Kann’s—Street Floor. Beacon Blankets and Bath Robing —Beacon Plaid Blankets, beautiful large fancy plai in good colors; extra hes weight, neatly bound w wide colored sateen, Thesc e $5.75 warm. Size 66x84 inches. —Beacon Crib Blankets, plain colors with borders; checked, nursery and floral designs, in pink and blue. Whipped edges and bound. Size 30x40 inches— 75¢ to $1.75 —36x50 inches— $1.50 to $3.00 ~Beacon Bath Robing, Indian and conventional designs, it light and dark color;, treversible quality, fast < 68c¢c 36 inches wide, yard, 89¢ —Nursery Designs, in the 27-inch width only, cords and trimmings to match, a set C N Seamless Velvet Rugs With Fringed Ends Size 9x12-ft. $5().00 ~These rugs are closely wovetl and have deep, soft pile. All this season’s rugs, Assofte: and at this price you will 596 are athong the lot. 100 Wool and Fiber Rugs Sise 9x1241. $6.95 —Will give service all seasons of the year. In pretty reversible tterns. - Colors of lge, brown and greefi. Kann’s—Third Floor. Pressure Cookers -Savh"l:g - $10.00 On ach Size a7 e - $33,00 hemm P regu g»fig,mn% signs, Spe- :_‘ 5 -: f‘%fl%—. $1.35 | R Lawrph, - filled linoleum. find in them a vety good value. Several Chinese patterns Cork Linoleum Art Squares Sigze 9x12fr. —Special for Tuesday $8.98 Without Borders ~—Made of printed cork- These will give you a seamless rug at little more than half the regular price. Choice of three pat- terns.