Evening Star Newspaper, January 15, 1924, Page 24

Tge . . THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. G, S. KANN Sons Co. Telephone Main 7200 A ST . SIGNAL CORPS HEARS MOBILIZING PLANS | Lieut. Col. Scott Outlines to Re- serve Officers War Department Program. 1n explaining the War Depart- ment mobilization plans to reserve Signal Corps officers last night, Lieut. Col. John Scott. executive officer {orl the units of the Organized Reserves, told of the first general mobilization plans, as used by the French in the vevolution of 1798. Many of the points | of that early universal draft law are used o the mobilization plans for our Army, he said. “On August 7 the Frene ire country, 792, the convention ! ed a draft for the sald Col. Scott. The ms and transport military mu- E : the women made tents and clothing for the soldiers and attend- 4 to the sick in hospitals. while the children were pressed into service making lnt for the wounded.” | 12 the plans for 1924, all will be in- | cluded. the fighting force as well as industrial, Col. Scott’s remarks were made dur- inz the consultation on & map prob- TRIAL OPENS ON CHARGE OF FRAUD CONSPIRACY U. S. Harness Company Officials und! Others Accused of Attempt to Cheat the Government. By the Associnted Press. PARKERSBURG, W. Va. January 16 —Preliminary testimony was taken in’ federal court yesterday at the opening of the trial of officers of the United States Harness Company and members of the surplus property divi- slon of the War Department upon charges of conspiracy to defraud the government in_ the sale of surplus harness after the signing of the ar- mistice. Judge D. Lawrence Groner | of Norfolk, Va.. was assigned to pre- | side at the trial. 3 | The officers of the harness company are alleged In the indictment to have conspired with the director of sal of the surplus proverty division an two of his associates to obtain a con-, tract to purchase surplus harness | through misrepresentation Capt. Allen Hume the surplu fed that wa: time, but he could not n & cause. He testified that he had overheard Col. Goots remark that he | thought the government was getting | too much money on bide for the | equipment, and tnat the bids should be _rejoct and the m returned. ! 'RENTACAR "AND DRIVEIT f communications for the re-| | serve officers. M. Harrigan, chairman of g sinoker of the Signal Corps stated that the smoker would held next Monday night. January d by the show: pictures. “F | held on um{ 1 street and Penn- enuc northwest at 9 pm. | an said that he expected ! les McK. Saltzman, | ignal officer of the of the chemical warfare service, ien, Nelson A. Miles, U. §, A, re- be the guests of the eve- eut Col. Scott will act as v the evening. the smoker should nal Corps officers t in the Graham urday. { Herron, president of the | Assoctation of the | mola. has sent out tel February 7. Music hed by the Army Band | Reservations for this af- 1d be made through Lleut. Weil, 1906 N street north- west, according to Col. Herron. “T00 MANY “DOG-ON’ LAWS’ MAGNUS JOHNSON SAYS Senator Declares He Always Urges Legislation That Will Not Curb Free Speech. Azsoc ated Press. ORK, January 13. ‘e have dog-on laws no Senator Magnus Johnson asserted Iast night at NOTHER! GVE NW. CALFORNIA T SWUP Child's Best Laxatve To | Clean the Bowels .j ] ’\ Tongue Shows if Bilious, Constipated ; \5~ i Hurry mother! Even a cross. sick child | a mass meeting in Madison Square |g Garden to protest ugainst censorship and blue laws. “Good laws,” the sen- ator added, “that could be enforced and understood are badly needed. “Too many lawmakers are lawyers,” Senator Johnson continued. *“When I was campalgning In my cwn state I old the people if I had my way I would take 50 per cent of the laws and throw them into the Mississippi river. In the eixteen vears I have been a public speaker I have tried to have laws on |3 ¥he statute books that would not curb free speech or free nress.” tongue coated, breath bad, remember 8 good cleansing of the little bowels i often all that | 13 Decessary ist for genuine “California has directions for bables £en printed on the bortle, st say *‘California” or you | may get an imitation 6ig &yrup. ! | Special Sale of Housewares at 79c Featured in Today’s Times. f’l’UEED’AY JANUARY 15, 1024 “THE BUSY CORNER” Penna. Ave., 8th & D Streets Read News of Drapery and Rug Clearances in Today’s Times. January Clearance Sciles mean money saved on many things —surely there is something here of special interest to you Domestics At Special Prices Bleached Bed Sheets ~—Spectal Wednesday at Sizes 81x90 and 63x90 Inches Perfect Quality. Splendid Value —Plain Ripplette Bedspreads, B‘nte‘; émke. Size 81x¢)) inches. Perfect lity. Special ‘ednes- I 5 ect quality. pe: s l ‘9‘ ” day at, e oot Wemnesany, yurt, s> 19 Kann’s—Street Floor. ! - W There’s Fashion and Econonpy in These Coats Special | for Wednesday at ! —'Twill be weeks of 'uaiting before balmy days are (here in earnest. Meanwhile thjere will be many opportunities fto wear a fashionable, warrpn coat, chosen from this group. The smart materials of the: season —Brytonia, Trouvenefte, Ex- cello and Lustrosa—iyre used in the fashioning &f these coats. With deep collars, perhaps cuffs, and sfometimes bandings, too, of Cone:y Viatka, Caracul or Black Fof:, empha- sizing their richness, Made in straightline or sici-fasteniny models, flaring or; belted all around. Beautif fill lined. Warmly interlined. In brown, kitt fox, black andfnavy. —For the womah who must buy with thouglyts of sprin; wearing, too, theye are modis coats, with colfars of self- material. —Regular and (ixtrz sizes. Kann’s—Secohd Floor. — e R f Special, $2 95 o ] 1,000 Pairs on Sale Tomorrow Women’s French Kid and Lambskin Gloves —An advantageous purchase enables us to offer these gloves of splendid quality at this very low price— - e —Two-clasp styles, overseam sewn, Paris point stitched backs. In black, white, white with black, brown, tan, gray, mode and beaver. All sizes from 5% to 7%. Come early for a pair of these gloves. Kann’s—Street Floor. Two Special Values in % the New Under-the-Arm Bag Spléndid Frocks « $14.98 —Many new additions have been combined with these wonderfully successful “Sales Dresses.” Several days ago many women were explaining to their friends about a beau- tiful new dress that they bought at Kann’s in a sale. Tomorrow more of these women and their friends may again have that same oppor- tunity. Frocks for Wear From “Morn to Night” —Poiret Twills and Twill Cords®in coat styles, in navy blue and brown. —Satin Crepes and Satins, draped and tiered, in navy blue, brown, tan, gray, rust, white and black. . —Georgettes in pale hues combined with an attractive rhinestone buckle, flowers. ¥ —Complete range of sizes. Kann’s—Second Floor. —A smart Under-the-Arm Bag, is made of genuine Beaver Calf leather, silk lined, and fitted with large purse and mirror. Trimmed with fancy braid patterns on flap of bag. In brown, tan and gray. Regularly i Special, $5 . 00 —Another good-looking Under-the- Arm Bag is of black moire silk, silk lined and fitted with purse and mirror. Front of bag has insert of imported tapestry. Regularly $5.00. Kann’s—Street Floor. ¢ - 4o;:of5 Bleeding gums are Nature’s warning—take heed = use Forhan’s Study the crowd as it hur- ries to and fro, Four persons out of every five past 40, and thousands younger, too, will pay Pyor- rhea’s wll. Don’t wait for Nature’s warning—bleeding gums. Go to your dentist regularly {or tooth and gum inspection. And brush your teeth, twice daily, with refreshing For- han's For the Gums. At all druggists, 35c and 60c , in tubes. More than a tooth paste Sale Lot Handkerchiefs Second Quality—W orth Considerably More 12ic —This assortment includes Handkerchiefs of linen, voile and fine cotton; in white and colors. Nar- row, medium and wide hems. Corner _embroid- ered designs. The imper- fections are scarcely noticeable. Kann's—Street Floor. —Sale price, each. ‘An Attriactive Festure for 'Tomorrow FEleanor . Manufactured Indestructible Pearl Beed Necklaces - $2.55 ogn: $1.85 —These Pearl Beads have a bdeautiful luster, and fasten with a solid gold spring ring clasp. Strung in graduated style. Kann'’s—Street Floor. Just Like Old Times It’s the very old in Neck- wear that’s now quite fashionable —Round deep lace and Peter Pan collars with deep flare cuffs to match, .both finished with black satin bows. $1.00 to $1.75 Kann's—Street Floor. Women’s Pure Thread Silk Hose var. $1.50 —Full fashioned, mer- cerized tops, reinforced soles, heels and toes. Perfect quality. In black and colors. Kann's—Street Floor. Wbmen’s Carter Mediunt-W eight Cotton Ribbed Suits Special Wednesday at $1.25 —Low neck style, sleeveless, knee length. A splendid value at this price. Kann's— Street Floor. American Lady Radio Girdles —Are especially de- signed for the medium size figure. Made of fancy coutil, elastic sides, two sets hose sup- porters. DBoned with Mightybone. Flesh color. $2.00 Kann’s—Second Floor. o] Youthfulness Characterizes These Anfants’ Shirts —This item will be of interest to mothers of babies. —Babies’ Silk Mixed Shirts. Lap-over style or button front. —Special. .. . 85 C Kann's— Second Floor. These Unteresting Art Goods Features for Wednesday! Metal Beads in Many Colors / Regularly¢30c and 50c a bunch Special, While Quantity Lasts, aBunch.....p........ ey 25C Bullet and Cut Beads for making knitted or crochet bags. In such_colors &s purple, comal, French blue, gold, navy, lavender, ved and bronze. 1f you would like advantage of our free ini Colonial Art Cloths Regularly $1.50 and $1.75 S $1.00 Made of drawn threads like Jewel Cloth. 36 inches wide. In white or combination of colors. Kann’s—Fourth Floor. learn the art of making these ction between the hours of |:1=.|.n" Electric Doll Light Frames Regularly $1.49 Tomorrow, w9 1.25 Select from dolls with natural hair wigs in blond, ashum or gray. Complete with attach- ment and cord. S .- TOMORROW ! A Very Special Sale Fine Chokers $14.95 t such a big reduction under regular selling ok, Wolf, Sauitrel, Jap Mink and Fitch The with head and llE tail, and ime, —This special 1o price consists of Fox, Fox and Wolf Chokers are finished the others are two-skin chokers. touch to every woman’s txmmhespednfly n the s when one goes without a coat, s0 buy now at these savings. Kann's—Second Floor. take o - Special for Tomorrow! 300 Burrowe’s Climax Card Tables arly $2.95 $1.95 Not More Than Two To a Purchaser —Mahogany finished with metal corners and green finished leatherette tops. 1 1 inch top, and are the regulation height of 27 inches. Strengthened by cross supports, but light, compact Regul Choice, and durable. Kann’s — Mah-Jongg Table Section — Fourth Floor. Special January Savings on - . Fine Wilton Rugs Size 9212 Ft. Were $95.00 Priced for Clearance Wednesday - $77.50 —Very fine Wool Wilton' Rugs, shown in our own private. pattern. These were made for regular selling at $95.00,. therefore at this price they are an exceptional bargain. Choose from four patterns. Kann’s—Third Floor. These tables have 30- Pure Linen Table Sets’ +5.9$5.50 —These consist of 55x70- inch Cloth with hemstitched hem and half-dozen 15-inch Napkins to match. Of very good quality damask. Pure Linen Huck Face Towels Each, 5 0 C —Closely woven, of heavy weight and have hem- stitched “hems. Size 18x32 «inches. Kann’s—Street Floor. Japanese Hand- Embroidered Crepe Kimonos —Are adored by many women, and tomorrow onc may purchase beautiful ones with Jap sleeves, in rose and Copenhagen blue. Regularly priced, $3.50— $2.69 Kann’s Second Floor. Special