Evening Star Newspaper, August 7, 1927, Page 17

NEW RETRENENT LAW 1S SOLGHT Increased Annunty for U. S.| Employes to Be Urged at Next Session. tion to improve overnmen Proposed 1o retivement law for ployes is expe foint conference, express that the mittea of would be worked s Collected. commission to m udy of the whole sub, said yesterday that d v law Alcorn T nd which \ul‘ Senator Dale of of the Senate civil who has been at tr declared himself in fa adequate retivement plan m those | who devote the greater part of their o the Government service, mewhat doubtfu 1d be reache oming s Opposed to Commission. ator is opposed 1o creating | stem, taking the in recent ve: heen delegating too much of it agencies. He belie: iate committees of the House nate can make \\hi(s\er they could em ploy exper sary. The present retirement lav s a_compromise in the clos f the long but it also s contribution taken from the employes alaries for the retirement fund from 2% to 3% per cent. The employes at that time advo- | N\ cated a §1,200 maximum annuity, but the House was opposed then t above $1,000 and the Senate Vielded at the last moment in To avoid having the legislation conference. 00 3 month to get along Wwhich would be a £1,200 annuity. He pointed out that thus far the r tirement plan has been ed en- he em- the Government having paid | nothing toward its liability to the | fund. Disagrees With Theory. The Senator declared he does not agree with those who fear the annuity w P o on the retired st opportunity. permits under the la been, he said, that most employ want to remain in service as long as they can. Although it has been calculated that the retirement system can be carried entirely for a number of years to come out of the fund ac- cumulated by the employes’ contri- butions, Mr. Alcorn of the joint con- ference of employes, believes more business-like method would be for the Government to prepare !0 meet its annual liability. The latest statement of the con ition of the retirement fund, ceived by Mr. 2 June 30 liability of the Gove same date was $ nment as of the come under the retirement la on June 30 there were 14,119 This repre- se of 1.595 an- nuitants during the fiscal year. | BRIDES ABANDON WHITE. Gold, Silver and Pmk Used in London. LONDON, August 6 (®).—This sea son’s brides haye been seldom di in the traditioial white. Some have giittered in silver and others in gold A few have added pink to the old time snowy lace and satin. The fa vorite color for attendants has been red or | One | ling was a ty] both b llow gowns, Ploneer thppmg Man Dies. 2, 3 Au;,.m 6 P of the Cosulick r neers of Italy shipping Jied today. The BIG REDUCTION SALE McCray Household ' Refrigerators 70-Lb. lce Capacity Up From $50 Up McCray Refrigerator Co. 822 13th St. N.W. Ample Funds Available for First Mortgage LOANS Immediate Answers on Applications B. F. SAUL co. 925 15th St Main 2100 The August Sale of Furs Brings the newest and finest f_nrs in m many Prices are exceptionally low, 3315% less than regular. fashionable mode! instances 23% tc $69.75 to $595 'l’omnrro“and Tuesday —the finalda\ ; of our half %)_O Wash Frocks Newly Purchased, but Reduced, Just the Same, to Ordinarily Charming frocks of printed dimity delightful printed cottons, tivelv fashioned and trimmed with colored organdy, vokes, bandings, collar and sashes. pockets and pipings. All in light colors, with lovely printed de- other Many with dainty they would sell for signs in bright colors. More than a score of beautiful styles in " Sizes 16 to 46 and 48 to 54 / 59¢ Undergarments, 49¢c Chem1se and Bloomers, of voile, batiste and crepe, in pastel tints. Effectively trimmed. Bargain Aisle. Children’s Dresses, 49c Panty and Straightline Dresses, of chambray, gingham and printed cot- tons. Neatly fashioned and nicely trimmed. $2 Overblouses, 49¢ 7 only, in tan broadcloth, and in small sizes only. $3 to $4 Children's Hats, $1.98 Milan and Leghorn Hats, trimmed with rib- bons. 59c Sateen Bloomers, | 25¢ Girls’ sizes. Pink sateen. Nicely made. $1 Organdy Bonnets, 25¢ Children’s high-back bon- nets, in mais and orchid. Lace and pleating trimmed. Second Floor—King's Palace Summer Wash Goods Specials! Our Usual 39c to 59¢ Grades, Printed Organdy Tissue Gingham Printed Dimity Flock Dot \'oile Alpaca Printed Batiste Printed Rayon 29¢ ¢ Printed Voile Our Usual 59¢ to 79¢ Grades, Printed Crepe Realfast Crepes Mary Dear Prints Rayon Jacquardine $1.25 Seamless Sheets, 79¢ (81390, seconds) 25¢ Pillowcases, 19¢ ea. (12x36) 35¢ Hemstitched Pillowcases, 25¢ ¥ (45x36) Jacquard Rayon 54-in. Rayon Crepe I } C Dress Linens Rayon Crepe 39c Hemstitched Bureau Scarfs, 25¢ 35¢ Turkish Towels, 25¢ 10c Dish Cloths, 5¢ $1.59 Krinkled Bed Sets $1.09 Street Floor—King’s Palace Rayon and Worsted Yarns, 27¢ Ball. Two-ounce bhall in plain light colors and dark mix- tures. Formerly 45c. Knitting Worsted, 89c. Four- fold skeins in black, white and colors. Shoe Bags, 35c. Eight pock- ets, nicely made of pretty cre- tonnes. Formerly 49c. Stamped Luncheon Sets, 29c. 36-in. square, with four napkins and pocket design. Stamped Aprons, 29c. Shadow lawn in_pink tangerine and ¥ Dainty tea aprons. 59c to $1 Belts, 19c. Suede and leather, plain, perforated, in brown and gray only. Pearl Necklaces (imit.), 49c. Graduating, uniform beads in cream and blue. $1 Pearl Necklaces (imit.), 69c. 60-in. string with knot between each bead, medium size, in flesh 59c Sport Visors, 25c. Green shade with wide webbing. 25c Baby Pants, 10c. Slight y Aprons, 13c. quality, white and , et tops Household Aprons, 15c. Pretty colors in gum rubber, nicely bound in tape. Rubber Feeding Bibs, 19c. White, blue, well bound in con- trasting shade. Formerly 29¢. Bathing Bags, 69c. Two dii- ferent shapes, with zipper fas- tening, rubber lined. Formerly $1.25 and $1.50. Street .Floor Toilet Goods! 80c Hairbrushes, 43c. Solid wood back. Good bristles set in_aluminum plate. $1 Amber Bud Vases, 19c. 15c Nailbrushes, 8c. $1.25 White Ivoryware Trays, 65c. 50c Ivory-handle Nail Files, 2lc. Glass Cream Pitcher Sugar Bowl, 12¢ for both. 59c Vial Perfume, 43c. Several odors, 1-ounce size. $1 Bath Brush and 3 Cakes of Jap Rose Soap, 55c. S0c Stationery, 34c. Grax. pink, blue, white and buff. 12 gilt-edge cards, 12 sheets of pa- per and 24 envelopes to match. Street Floor With sleeves. and Remarkable, This Offering of Full-Fashioned | ; Silk Hosiery Slightly Irregular service-weight stocking, Just picture a beautifully textured, with the silk ex- $ tending well above the knee, at this low Beautiful colors, including plenty of a perfect quality all- silk chiffon stocking in black and gun metal price. white and black. Als in the same group. We advise quantity purchases for future use. Women’s and Children’s Knit Underwear Women’s Union Suits, 39¢ Band top style with shell or tight knee. Sizes 36 to_42. 25¢ Vests, 17¢ 3 for 50c Women’s band top vests in all sizes. Slightly irregular. 9¢ Vests, 25¢ Women'’s perfect band top vests in sizes 46, 48 and 50. . Children’s Union Suits, 23¢ Waist attachment suits in broken sizes. $ $2 and attrac- G’S PALACE 810-818 Seventh Street Satisfaction Since. 1859 carlv cle'lrmg event. for future needs. No C. O Marian W hite Will Shop for You —if you are away on a vacation or cannot get to our store—simply write Marian White, who will shop for you efficiently and promptly. Simply write her a note describing your needs. Furnishi urnisnings Shirts and Blouses, 69¢ Formerly $1 and $1.50 Sport Shirts and Blouses. Imported broadcloth, woven madras, pon- ’ Boys 50c to $1 Group, 25¢ assortment of Sweaters, Play Suits, Knce All small $1 .25 and $1.69 chker: 98¢ block-patterned crash cloth, covert and /‘)g Blouscfi, 39¢ Tow neck, short sleeves or high g S to 17. Straw Hats, 50c Formerly $1 to $2. Fine Milans in late styles. Wide and narrow brims. Light or datk colors, All sizes. Wash Pants, 39¢ sh, tan or gray stripes bray, stripes and color. Formerly 6c Sizes 1 to 8. Sizes 7 to 16. Street Flnnr—l\lngl Palace another flm ous make. as, broadcloth and other cot- Sizes 6 to 5. Play Suits, 79¢ Formerly $1 and $1.25. High ind low neck, long or short leeveloss style, lavs of tons. c Hmhm ations. Clearance! Summer Apparel 300 Flannel Jackets & Skirts $ or $6.95 the Suit These garments sold regularly for $5.95 each—but at clearance time this reduction of $2 on each means great savings for you. And if you purchase these gar- ments in suits you save 90c more. Choice of navy, white, pink, rose, mais and tan, in attractive wrap-around skirts and swagger jackets. Sizes 14 to 38 and skirts 26 to 32 waist. 150 Exceptional Dresses, Formerly $16 to $20 New silks in plain colors and smart prints. styles in sizes 16 to 50. 100 Extra=Size Voile Attractive 100 Sweater Sults Our usual $5.95 suit, consisting of bright patterned rayon sweaters, with short sleeves and silk crepe pleated skirt. mais. pink, blue and tan. to 42. Dresses Formerly $5.95 These in sizes 4214 to 5214, in a choice of -beautiful $ -59 printed patterns, in e light and dark col- White, ors. Well made and attractively Sizes 16 trimmed with contrasting fabrics. 100 Smart Silk Dresses | 250 Summer Dresses Formerly $10to $17 $ 95 Voiles, pongee and sl 69 Sizes 16 to 46 celanese. Sizes 16 to 46 Second Floor—King’s Palace B N A A A A A U A A AU A A R Trimmings, Etc. Embroidered Bands, 10c yd. Cotton and silk embroidery in to 3 inch widths. All colors. Formerly 59c¢ a yard. Lace Remnants, 2¢ yd. Narrow val insertings and e#es in white, cream and ecru. For- merly 6c. Trimming Buttons, 3¢ card 3 t6 12 on a card; all colors and styles. Formerly at 10c to 25c. Collar-Attached Collar-to-Match Neckband Trimming Laces, 10c yd. Calais vals in 1 to 24 inch widths; white, cream and ecru. Formerly 16c to 18c. Heavy Laces, 3%:c yd. Cluny and_torchon patterns in white only; 1 to 1% inch widths. Formerly 6c. Buckles and Slides, 9% Pearl, Metal and colored gala- lith; numerous styles. Formerly 49c. $1.50 Khaki Pants, 95¢ Heavy durable khaki; belt loops and cuff bot- toms; wide cut legs. Sizes 30 to 46. 79¢ Union Suits, 45¢ First quality athletic- style suits of self-striped madras and 72x80 check- ed nainsook. Sizes 36 to Neckwear, 29¢ 46. - : Saalll ot off SOllEE N cOit bets: $1 Union Suits, 69 and vestees of lace and linen. For- Lewis, stadium and merly 59¢ to 73c. others; athletic style, of Handkerchiefs, 6c ea. -_elfésmpe;i 7;!!30 x‘.’hid Sligh Iled.null t madras; also 72x80 check- iy in colors. For ed nainsook. Sizes 36 to linene and vole . For- “:',‘;,, Floor 46. Golf Hose, 49¢ merly 18¢ chemise, vests, bloomers Cretonne and Former 75c and §1 hose and step-ins in perfect Japanese Parasols in slightly imperfect qual- quality. A beautiful ar- 1, Off ity. Jacquard patterns in ray of colors. A small group of $I to §2.49 various colors, Sizes 914 Street Floor—King'’s Palace Berssel fo Yl sinis wud to 11, Btreet Floor 39¢ Union Suits 23¢c Women's - shell knee suits in sizes 36 and 38 and fine Swiss, only. tic to 18c. Infants’ and Chil- dren’s Vests, 15¢ Low neck and sleeve- less. $1 Rayon Under- wear, 88c Gowns, costume slips, Handkerchiefs, 7c Women’s, men's and children’s. Plain _ white or colored borders. i Formerly Charge Your Purchases Now! tion—then th convenience customers. Balcony. . D. orders will be taken on sale merchandise. Special Purchase of $2 and $3 New Felt Hats Just coming back from a vaca- f! is the time to uml that we offer our Children’s Socks 15¢ Rayon or mercerized lisle short socks with plain or fancy tops. All Summer colors." Street Floor, l‘hnfty women will take advantage of these remarkable savings and purchase Ordmarlly they would sell for the aforementioned prices—but since Rummage is here—why they too have been marked lower than usual. White, black, sand, wood, green, rose—in fact, every new color for present and later wear is shown. Bobbed, medium and large head sizes are a feature. Included are all the new types with vagabond, small or wider brim. A wonderful group—every one new. Summer Hats for Rummage! Group 2 Group 3 98¢ $1.88 < Untrimmed hats and tailored sport styles of various straws In all colors. Formerly $3, $¢ including hair, crochet, straws Including and $5, and silk. luggage types: Former $5, $6 and $7 hats of straws, silks and combina- tions. Dress and tailored ~ types in- cluded. Street Floor—King's Palace. Home Furnishings Reduce $5 Matting Rugs, $1.50 2 only—9 ft. by 11 {t. 6 in. Porch Screens, $4.98 Formerly $7.98. 4 only. 8x8 feet. Tie-Back Curtains, $1.49 All ruffled curtains, formerly $2 to $3. 98¢ Oval Rag Rugs, 69¢ 49¢ Ruffled White Sash Curtains, €9c pr. 50c to 98¢ Cretonne Cushions, 39¢ $2.25 Linene Couch Covers, $1.49 $1.50 Bar Harbor Cushion Sets, $1.09 $2 Folding Card Tables, $1.19 $12.50 Folding Screens, $6.95 $1.25 Boston Bags, 98¢ $4 Large Hat Boxes, $3.45 $4 Women’s Week End Cases, $2.9 Window Shades, 49¢ ea. Seconds of $1 oiled opaque. $5 Part-Wool Blankets, $3.55 (66x80, Plaids) Fleece-Nap Plaid Blankets, $2.95 (66x80) Third Floor—King's Palace Shirts! A Usual $1.50, $2 and $2.50 Grades 9>¢ Novelty Broadcloth (Imported and Domestic) English Broadcloth Domestic Broadcloth Woven Madras Rayon Woven Madras Regular Sizes, 13! to 17 Plain colors, fancy stripes and woven patterns. $3 and $4 Golf Knickers $1.98 Slightly irregular, im- ported linen and crash; plaid and plain colors. 30 to 42 waist. 25¢ and 35¢ Hose, 19¢ Slightly irregular, fancy and plain colors; medium weight lisle. Sizes 974 to 12. 50c and 75¢ Neckwear, 29¢ Cut silks in splendid quality; attractive colors and patterns. 20c and 25¢ Arrow Soft Collars, 12¥%;¢c each Stamped irregular, but can find nothing wrong with them. Sizes 1474 to 17. Teal, Tide, Roy and Mack. o' Street Floor—King’s Palace August B lanket Sale Prices that mean dollars saved on every blanket dur- ing this sale. Merchandise purchased in advance and sold at lower prices. A small deposit will keep any blanket for you until ready. Third Floor Women’s and Children’s Footwear 200 Pairs Women'’s Shoes 99¢ Pr. Better grade shoes in broken size assortments. Many styles and colors. Children’s Shoes, $1.39 Plain and dress oxfords and strap pumps in black and tan. Sizes 5 to 2. Tennis Shoes, 89¢ Ankle patch $1.25 shoes in high and low style, brown or white. All sizes. Children’s Shoes, 79¢ Clearance of white canvas, patent and tan leather shoes formerly $1 to $2. Women’s Felt Slippers, S9¢ Second Floor