Evening Star Newspaper, February 7, 1927, Page 24

T UNIFORM FIREARMS CONTROL IS URGED National Crime Committee Drafts Plan to Check Sale to Lawbreakers. By the Associated Pre , February 7.—Uniform rms on a national weapon by the speci regulations Committee, meeti Coples of the proy be sent to various States in an visory way to help in forming legi: tion, irman of the committee Weston Allen, former Attorney eral of Massachusetts, announced. What Bill Provides. The i provides Forbidding criminals to buy or possess firearms. s Licensing of retail dealers in fire arms and them to Kkeep & record of nits for buying or guns by civil arms are made available, however, to police authorities.) 2 ation of manufs rd wholesale dealers. (L in this case not being requied.) Use of Silencers Banned. Forbidding pawn dealers to lend money on_ firearms. Prohibiti of silencers on guns. Imposi h alties for use of bo 18es, Restriction of indiscriminate adver- of revolvers and pistols ARMY HAS OPEN-MIND | ON BELL'S RETENTION Secretary Davis Says Exemption From Law for Commissioner Is Not Opposed. Secretary of War formed Representative Morin, man of the House military affa mittee, that while he does not the pending solution exempting Lieut. Col. J nklin Bell, the pres- ent Eng trict, from the operation of the pr visions of the national defense act of | 1920, requiring duty with troops for one yea of every five, he will not oppose action the military cor: | mittee may see fit to take in the mat- ter. He added that Col. Bell's four years’ tour of duty in Washington ex- pires June 23, 19: and in ac. rdance with existing law, he must be signed to duty with troops. Sees Need of Eilastic “The War Department,” the Secretary, *“has recognized some time the nee in the present law requiring duty with e s one yvear in five, and bill now pending before Congress which would allow the War Department more discretion in the matter. These bills were prepared by the War De- partment and in their present form meet with m pproval. “I have, general rule, opposed legislation which has for its purpose the singling out of individuals of the Regular Army for preferment. I be- lieve there are other officers of the Corps of Engineers who are capable of filling the office of Enginecr Com- missioner equally acceptably. How- ever, prior to the enactment of laws requiring duty with troops at stated intervals, officers have been kept on duty as gineer Commissioner for a longer period than four years. Offers No Objection. “In view of the above, although I | do not recommend favorably the pro- | posed legi n in the House, I do not oppose any action you may see | fit to take in the matter. If the com- mittee on military affairs wishes to have hearings upon the proposed leg- islation, Brig. Gen Campbell King, general staff, will be designated to ap- pear before the committee.” Enlisted Men Retired. Technical Carl Sullenberger, Corps at Fort Hum- ster Sergt. Fred- ched -~ enlisted the West Point Military have been placed on the re- of the Army on their ow fon. Each of these soldiers served more than 30 years in the e o that helps reduce the repayments. borrowing member. tion is made. | standardized cour: Abe Martin Says: th’ substitutes a substitute| ker is th' worst. 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TREASURY 929 O™ Street, NW, ¥y cost, and provides for THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, Sale! Regular 85 and $6 New Low Shoes At $2.99 —Step-in pumps, plain pumps, colonial pumps, oxfords, Cleo and Theo tie styles are all here for your choosing in this remarkable shoe offering. There are plain and trimmed effects of patent, cherry patent, patent with cherry patent trim- ming, satin, velvet, imitation parchment snake and parchment kid and with flat, Cuban, military and high heels. Sizes 3 to 8 in the assortment. On Sadle in the Fourth Floor Special Shoe Section And Don't Forget the Sale $1 49 P of $2 Radmoor Silk Hose at . r.- —This particular style is being discontinued by the maker—hence its low price. They are full-fashioned hose of 12-strand thread silk with lisle .tops, soles and heels. Kann's—Street Floor. A Sale of $2.50 to $3.50 New Silks Offérs Several Popular Kinds At $1.85 Yd. —Wise is the woman who will take advan- tage of this remarkable sale, which offers hundreds of yards of the most popular silks of the season at a greatly reduced price. The color range is remarkably large and the kinds include— Washable Flat Crepes Washable Printed Crepe de Chine Plain Crepes and Satins All-silk Crepe-back Satin All-silk Satin Canton All-silk Crepe de Chine Bordered Printed Crepes Kann’s—Street Floor. $1 and $1.50 Novelty Voiles and Homespuns In Beautiful Patterns 29¢ Yd. —The Voiles are in novelty woven, also check and plaid designs, and are in exquisite color combinations. And the French Homespuns are shown in plaids and checks, dark and medium colorings and lovely combinations. All 36 inches wide. Kann’s—Street Floor. In the Notion Sale —Silk Seam Binding, black, white and colors, regularly 3 18(1 RS —0. N. T. Spool Cotton, 2 spools, black —Lingerie Tape, 7 yds. i a plece, complete ith special, 2 Needles, all :;:’:Lfl“l;"“ Al e c aper, spe- oA . i doc —50c Sanitary Aprons, darning Sk, in the assorted styles, G 's newest spec - —Scissors and Shears, for 5 slightly imperfect, 1f per: —Hair Clippers, guaran- fect would sell for 3Q teed, regulariy mgg $1. Sale price .... $1.00, special . —Baby Pants, made of pure gum, overall style, size, spectal, 50¢ —Combination pad and Y Chitdren's Crib’ Sheets, cover for froning board. made of pure gum, : egularly $1.00, 65(: X . spe- 08 iie : ) " 39¢ —Vogue Hair e Tape, odds colors but white and ends of 10c quality; cap or fringe style, single not all shades in the £ or double mes assortment; a yd., special a doz...... —Shadow Skirts, made of cross-bar dimity, with rub- insert, in_flesh color regularly 590 $1.00, special at Kann's—Street Floor. 85¢ ..+t Bath Towels —24x45-inch Extra Heavy Double Thread Towels, with fancy jacquard borders and a large monogram c space. Kann’s—Street Floor. D.. C, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1927. Are Offered in Flat Crepe and Combinations at Engraving Offer —If you have cards to be en- graved, you will be wise to take advantage of the special prices you will find here all this week— ending Saturday evening at clos- ing time. Cards will be engraved in_the styles and at the low prices mentioned here— For $2.45 —We will_engrave New Plate and Print 50 cards in shaded Old English. For $1.25 —We_will engrave New Plate and Print 50 cards in Script type. For $1.35 —We will Reprint 100 cards from your own plate. For 75¢ —We will Reprint 50 cards from your own plate. Kann's—Street Floor. Valentine Table Novelties 53¢ to 75¢ —Nut Baskets, 5¢, 10c, 15¢ each, “aps, 5¢ and 10c. —Tally and Place Cards, 25¢ and 35¢ doz. —Dennison Tablecloth, 25c. —Snappers, 50c and 75¢ doz. —Decorated Crepe, 25¢c. —Napkins, 18 for 15c. —Boxed Novelty Valentines for prizes at 15¢ and 25c. Kann’s—Street Floor. Stamped 6-Pe. Room Set 79¢ —Unusually pretty sets for dining or bedrooms—stamp- ed on a good quality linen finished material—and con- sisting of a long and short scarf, a three-piece vanity or buffet set, a tray cover or a pincushion. Very specially priced, a set at 79c. Kann’s—Fourth Floor. ; ) This Reg. $1.50 Combination 59c¢ —Peter Pan Face Powder, in all shades and regularly priced at-$1.00, and Peter Pan Almond Cream regu- larly 50c—making a total of $1.50—all for this low price. Peter Pan Powder is the powder of opal hue. Kann's—Street Floor. “Congress” Hemstitched SHEETS —Perfect _sheets made from a ood quality sheeting which is ree from iilling. Sizes before hemming, and priced much less than regular— 63x90-inch Sheets 90¢ 72x90-inch Sheets $1.00 81x90-inch Sheets 81x99-inch Sheets 81x108-inch Sheets $10.95 When you need a number of dresses for office, afternoon, street, and general wear—as most every woman does—it is a satisfaction to be able to get them at so low a price, and to find them such excellent qualities. There are heavy flat crepes in solid colors, others combined with geor- gette crepe, or printed silk. Made in many different styles—tucks, shirred, pleats, folds, blouse effects and boleros. The colors are green, navy, black, blue, tan, monkey skin Sizes—Misses’ 16 to 20 Women’s 38 to 40 Extra Sizes 46 to 50 Kann’s—Second Floor. Two Styles Sketched The Newest Straw and Faille Combinations $3.85 —If your head is bobbed and you need a small size hat, or if you still have your hair and want a much larger size, you will find it among these new arrivals for early Spring wear. Large hats, small hats, bright colors and black. A style, a size and a color to please every one—and the price is only $3.85 each. S orts —Smart new styles of suede cloth with gold and silver p thread trimmings, and tailored felt hats combined with l 095 Ha[s straw. Black and colors and all head sizes. Kann’s—Second Floor. WA” S $2.25 “A” Grade Plain Q. o Green Linoleum at ~ yd o Laid Free of Charge 3 (Anywhere in the District) —The thrifty shopper will appreciate this remarkable offering tomorrow, and find it a splendid opportunity to get a high-grade plain green linoleum at a real saving. It is absolutely perfect— and is particularly nice for elevator, office and store use. Please bring floor measurements. Kann’s—Third Floor. In a Special Sale, Tomorrow! 78 Sample Couch Hammocks Made to Sell for $13, $15, $18, $20, $25, $30, $35 and $40—Now Going at— $8.44 and $13.44 —There are plain khaki covered, gray and fancy striped effects here for your choosing —just one of a kind—and every one a re- markable value. Sample hammocks in the davenport style—some with separate cush- ions, others with adjustable throw backs and still others with reclining headrest. Think of the countless hours of pleasure one of these will give you next Summer, and then think of the saving you will make by buying now! 78 only—so shop early. $5.95 Collapsible Ham- mock S‘t)a:z:l...e.”.a.n.‘. $3’50 —Strong angle iron stands on which to hang your hammock. Collapsible style low priced in the sale. A Reasonable Deposit will reserve your selection for later delivery with no charge for Storage. Kann’s—Third Floor. “The Busy Corner” Penna. Ave. 8th & D Sts.