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HARD COAL PRICES | T0 GONTINUE HIGH John Hays Hammond Recom- mends Education of Public in Use of Bituminous. Br the Associated Press. BOSTON, September 11.—The pre- diction that the price of anthracite | 1 will remain high for a consider time was made today by John s Hammond, chalrman of the New | ingland fuel committee, at a meeting here vesterday to discuss the fuel ation. Education of the public in use of bituminous coal was the remedy proposed by Mr. Hammond he committee, consisting of repre- | atives of the six New England | es and meeting for the second e at the call of Gov. Fuller of sachusetts, voted to act in an ad- |1 ¢ capacity to State fuel adminis s and fo governors in those States where no fuel administrators had been appointed In recommending the use of low volatile bituminous coal as fuel in New England, Mr Hammond sald that the burning of oil would not solve the problem, as ofl was high priced | and & “luxury fuel.” He said the use of bituminous would mean a saving | of $70.000,000 in New England on fuel. | It was decided to demonstrate proper methods combustion and use uminous at fairs to be held in 4, Northampton and Spring re also will be instructed s of soft coal and means of d!\vlnxul&hin: q\nlnle! Duluth Man Auto Victim in Erie. ERIE, Pa., September 11 (#).—C. E. | Lovett, 60. of Duluth, Minn., a grand | officer of the Modern Samaritans, was struck by an automobile here today | and painfully injured. The driver of the car is held on an open charge. Physicians have not determined the full extent of Mr. Lovett's injuries. Predictions of heavy crops in Can ada recently caused agricultural im plement men and rallroad equipment makers to do rush work September 11 that’s Six Flee, Burning Hole in Cell Roof And Whittling Tin | Special Dispateh to The Star. LYNCHBURG, Va., September 11.— Six negro prisoners escaped from the Campbell County jail at Rustburg several days ago, according to Sheriff R. L. Perrow. They burned their way through the top of the cell and then cutting a hole in the tin roof of the jail with a pocketknife. To burn the hole the negroes made a torch from a moft- drink bottle with a disinfectant as fuel. The sixth negro, in letting him- self down from the roof, knocked & tub over. This aroused Jaller Tweedy, who stopped three men remaining in the cell. The fugitives have not been caught. Shipbuilding Plant Sold. NEW YORK, September 10 (#).— The Dewney Shipbuilding Corporation plant at Arlington, Staten Island, was sold at auction yesterday for $741,000. Theodore Frelderberg paid $173,000 for the equipment and Baird F. Pope, chairman of the stockholders’ commit- tee of the corporation, paid $568, 000 for the realty. THE EVENING M’CRAY DISCHARGED FROM BANKRUPTCY Estate Tied Up by Court, Former Indiana Governor Is Exempt From Creditors’ Suits. By the Associated Press. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., 11.—Former Gov. Warren T. McCray, Who is now serving a ten-vear sen tence in the Atlanta penitentiary, ves- terday was discharged from bank- ruplcy by Federal Judge Robert C. B. Baltzell. With the discharge of the trustees, the former governor was placed in a position to resume his position In the business world withoot fear of former credits and to start rebullding his shattered fortune. Hereafter, under the law, creditors will not be able to touch the earnings nor the property of the former executive. Such property as remained in the governor's hands when he was thrown to bankruptey cannot hs touched by cCray, this being in his estate, which still s in the process of liquidation. When this estate is finally disposed of, creditors can legally claim no more. McCray is now seeking to be paroled from the prison. September A Wonderful Trip Through the Allegheny Mountains Spedial Excursion to PITTSBURGH A splendid opportuntty, to view the rugged scenic beauty of the Allegl Moun! heny by daylight and with & full day for sight- seeing in Pittsburgh. Leaves Washington 13:45 A.M., SPECIAL TRAIN Returning leaves Pllllbnr‘h 790 P.M., Sunday, Sep- tember 13 Ak Travel 15t u_ A Nw., % Fhess 3iia To08 Baltimore & Ohio Tens Yogo 1319-1321 F Street STORE NEWS twenty-two dollars! not Necessary alterations at actual cost_ STAR, WASH DEATH DUE TO POVERTY. Former Employe of U. 8. Consulate at Genoa Takes Poison. PARIS, September 11 (#).—Charles Cartelaud, a former employe of the American consulate in Genoa, Italy. who was born in Dot Del., in 1888, dled in a hospital he rday from the effects of polson taken Wednesday. H. was despondent because of poverty. 2 containing & poem was left, ada d to & woman in care of the American consulate in Pa; Body Found in River. ‘The body of an unidentified colored man was found in the Potomac last night off Alexandria, Va. The body ‘was taken to the District morgue to await identification. The man, who Is believed to have lived at Alexandria, was dressed in a blue sweater, daik trousers and tan shoes. He was ap parently ahout 40 yi old, & feet § inches in height and weighed about 178 pounds. _ Mrs. Nancy Bmlff Tells How Cuticura Healed Her Baby time. I had 10 keep his hands tied for months to him from seratehing, and his hair all fell out. I heard about Cutieura s«, and Ointrent and iynardville, Tena. Use Cutieurs Seap, Ointment and Taleum te promote and maintal okin purity, skin comfort and Bealth; the Soap to cleanse and pu rify, the Ointment te soothe and n-x the Talcum 1o powder. IE:—III-I-(. u.-; Seld 'hl!lhl ll Hours: 8 AM.to6P.M. Do you men realize that we are sell- ing the finest kind of Fall Suits for just about ONE-HALF their usual cost? Suits of pure worsted and worsteds with a silk mixture, are worth $40 to $45. Those would be fair prices. But you’ll find hundreds of them in this sale, in proper weights and colors for Fall and Winter wear. You'll also find many dark blue chev- iots that are to be the “real thing” for the coming season. Trust us for quality and tailoring. We’d never hurt our good name by sew- ing our label into unworthy clothing. They’re enlarging our floor space, but interfering with our sale. You’ll get courteous attention and in- dividual service. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, STRIKE IN FRENCH BANKS IS DUE TO END MONDAY Arbitration Proposal From Two of Largest Institutions Are Ac- ceptable to Workers. By the Associated Press. PARIS, September 11.—The strike of French bank employes may now be considered as virtually over after last ing for nearly seven weeks. Although LAY 1925. nine of the leading banks have written to Antoine Durafour, minister of labor, refusing to submit the dispute to arbitration, two of the most im- | portant of these added that they were ready to discuss terms with the strikers on the lines already latd down. The strike committee agreed yester- day to send delegations to each bank, and meanwhile declared that the ar- bitration conditions would be accept- able to the strikers. Instructions have been sent throughout the country with a view to the resumption of work Monday. S S S P Toiletries, Special Bourjoi Java Face Powder, 37c. Azurea_and Floramye Face Pow- der, 9¢. "l’;rzlll Rouge, 42¢. Nos. 1256, 1259, Roger & Gallet Jade Perfume, §1 ounce. Hlnd.! Honey and Almond Cream, Prlnreu Pat Twin Creams, both for 75c. Street Floor Chiffon Silk Sandalwood Gunmetal Rose Blonde Piping Rock Pansy Windsor Peach Beige and mercerized garter tops band at top. - ning and dance wear. these will mean hu\mg a half-dozen assortment. Street Floor— King's Palace AAARAAAARAAARARAABRAAARARDARRAADADANAR Fashionable Fall Hats Ball Blue Black Prince Copper Luster Petunia Emrd Green Wood ones Black Brigand Types Pirate Hats Large Shapes Bobbette Styles Matron Hats Off-the-Pace Poke ond Mushrooms % Stunning Hats—many replicas of original French and American models that sell for several times this small price. The finest velvets and satins are shown, alone or in combina- tion effects. All head sizes—small, medium and extra large. Children’s Felt Hats, $1.98 Girlish styles in bright colors, tan and black. Neat shapes In close- fitting effects. Felt Hats $1.85 and $2.89 Large assortments in new styles and colors. Street Floor—King’s Palace Stunning Fall Models Featured In a Sale of Dresses at 1 $16 15 Cnpe Satin Flat Crepe Novelty Silks Combsnations Fine Wools The new circular effects — godets, Full Fashioned and in Exquisite Colors Trifling Imperfections of a $2 Grade 1.19 A beautifully textured stocking of pure thread silk in gossamer, chiffon weight, full fashioned with silk feet and With cooler weather on the way tainly need a supply of pretty stockings for street, eve- We are most sure that to see All sizes. N Iz PLAN NEW SYSTEM. Parker M. Paine Heads Chicago | Trade Board’s Clearing House Body CHICAGO, September 11 (#).— Parker M. Paine, director of the Chi- cago Boaurd of Trade, last night was appointed chairman of the committes to work out details of a new modern clearing house system, recently | authorized by a vote of the member- ship. The other committeemen are E. D Satisfaction First Since 1859 HLES mm 810818 Seventh Street < Hose v and will class nomi or Grasn Blonde Satin Atmosphere Rosewood Blonde French Nude Gray Biack Sizes youn G the famous stop-run knu- you cer- Sateen, {of whom | grain trade and are now directors-f officers of the exchange School Apparel to the Children’s Girls’ Dresses $1.59 Dresses of Engli \\ ool orton, Harry H. Lobdell, McKenna. and Fred S are widely Edwar{ Lewis, al/| known in thy Add This Column of Wardrobes outhful sh_prints gingham / lead ihe cs. stripes various types Ay g9 Vv Sweaters, $2.98 s“,,.., win appl ger set irls’ Bloomers, 590 Sizes U ba Children’s Bloomers 49c in white, flesh and black. Elastic at waist and knee. Boys’ 4-Piece $ Two pairs of knickers doub! Middy Blouses, $1 Sports, better middy regulation style. Sizes 6 to 22. school or play—what companion than the White jean in Long sleeves. y blouse. Second Floor Vest Suits 7.95 for le service, a well cut vest ° and style you anything better looking more appropri- ate for school? Splendid mixtures in vari- ous self neck 7 to 79¢c Blouses, 59¢ Contrasting striped percale or English coat—can think of and wool colors. Sizes 8 to 17. striped madras with high ?gd long sleeves. All sizes Imported Broadcloth and blue in col 1224 Cuckoo = Pansy Epinard Ball Biue Black Petunsa High flares, flounces and kick pleats—Fashion’s smartest details are prominent aids to smartness in this lovely group of new Modes for misses, matrons in_the charming colors and trimming effects prevalent for Fall and All sizes, regular and extra, 16 to 44 and 424 to 5214. dresses. D 2\ Wi 3 inter. Second Floor—King's Palace Fall Footwear in the Newer Versions of the Mode and and and maids and R g Priced to Meet All Budgets $2.95 - $3.95 And such delightful styles, too—new opera pumps, straps and cut-out effects featured in footwear made of satins, velvet, suede, patent and tan leathers. colors or black. High or low heels and light Children’s School Shoes High-cut Tan Lace Shoes; sizes 875 to 2.....$1.95 Boys’ Tan Lace Shoes; sizes 11 to 137 Baby Shoes, patent with black or colored tops; very exceptional values; special at.. Becond Floor—King’s Palace 59¢ Sport Hose, 39¢ Ko anpla or range of colors. Fall Neckwear, 35¢ Recent arrivals Fancy Metal and embroidered bands in various _colors. 2 wide. Shirts, $1.25 Fine English f shown in Tailored like a man's shirt llar-attached style. All sizes to 14. Street Floor ildren’s 74-length s for boys and girls derby rib p Iy mercerized in a co Sizes 6 Hose, Pine- terns. Street Floor New and Chic in net, linen satin. Dainty collar sets jabots—to trim new frocks freshen worn ones. Braids, 25c yard 14 to 2 inches Regularly 3¢ to 9% Street Floor