Evening Star Newspaper, August 14, 1929, Page 24

24 » holds a two-fold interest in the under- HOOVER PLANS STUDY & P Ay OF WATER PROBLEMS visement the development :( 'gnlllernll rivers, with & view to irrigation, navi- gation, flood control and power. The j iforni ther 'will devote its attention to a Agrees With California Governor ) other Wil cerbte B ms involved in i i ] ction of & for Commissions to Consider w;mvm mmw ..bfldse Golden State Developments. B — 3 — Ancillary Proceedings Filed. By the Associated Press. R. H. Eggleston, receiver in bank- President Hoover announced vesterday | ruptey of the James Elkins Construc- that he and Gov. C. C. Young of Cali- | tion Co., under appointment of an fornia had agreed to the appointment | Alabama court, yesterday filed ancillary | § of Federal and State commissions to | proceedings in 'the District Supreme study two outstanding problems of the | Court. The receiver asks that he be Golden State—water power develop- | also appointed in this jurisdiction to ment and the bridging of San Fran- | get possession of money due the con- cisco Bay. struction company under a Govern- The decision was made known at the | ment contract. He is represented by White House by the President, who' Attorneys Syme & Syme. (annf. Penna. Ave., Eighth and D Fall Dresses Favor Transparent Velvet With Skirts 3 Inches Below the Knee $25 ~—The smartness and beauty of the fabric is as much a feature of the Fall frocks as the chic cut, or the exquisiteness of tailoring. The soft luster of transparent velvet, with its delightful .draping qualities, lends itself charmingly to the new styles...the higher waist line...the new skirt length...new peplums and side drapings. Many have the softening touch of lace collars, Green Black Acorn Brown Wine Horseshoe Blue Sizes 36 to 44 Kann's—Second Floor. A Revival of the Suit Fashion Comes With Fall Lovely Woven Tweeds Will Take the Lead $28 $38 $58 —To be really smart a wardrobe must boast of at least one suit this Fall! And the smartest and most -practical for every day and sportg wear are these of loosely woven tweeds in soft blended tones of brown, tan, green, red, gray, blue'and helio. Each with a chic little blouse of crepe or satin in a contrasting shade. —Many are fur trimmed with rac- coon, beaver, fitch, pamha, squirrel and opossum—while others are left untrimmed so you can wear one of the smart fox scarfs. Misses’ and Women’s Sizes Kann's—Second Floor. | 2 g YHE BVENING STAR, “BEACON” BLANKETS Low Priced in the August Sale —“Beacon” part wool blankets are known all over the country for their beauty and warmth. In this sale you may buy them for the lowest prices of the season. A small deposit re- ff"“ your selection for later de- very. “Beacon’ Indian Blankets o e e $3.60 ea. in bright colors, and are desirable not only for bed coverings, but for use as covers for living room or den couches. Biankern, Each ... $2.98 Bancers, pair. oo $3.98 Bankers, pair oo $5.79 Kann's—Street Floor. “UNIVERSAL” Electric Irons Another Shipment to Sell at On[yl $2.95 —A low price indeed for a genuine Universal Electric Iron. The 6- pound size, of highly polished, triple nickel plate, with rounded corners, heat-proof stand, guaranteed ele- ment and long cord. Kann's—Third Floor. “3-in-1” Rayon Combinations Slip, Step-in and Chemise 99¢ —Delightfully cool, practical garments, which conmbine three necessary gar- ments-all in one and eliminate the neces- sity for so many shoulder straps. They are neatly made of soft rayon, with lace or em- broidered buttons. Pastel Colors Sizes 36 to 42 Petticoat Combination —Two-in-one garment, com- 99 bining a petticoat with step- [ ins, panties bloomers. Pastel shades. Kann's—Street Floor. $5.95 Fibre Suit Cases $4.95 —Large fibre covered cases—brown or black—with double straps, leather corners, good lock, loop draw bolts —and shirt-fold in lid. Extra Size Wardrobe Trunks —Hard fibre covered trunks, s 3 3 with corners protected with metal. Fully equipped. Kann's—Fourth Floor, WASHINGELON, Room Size “Royal” - $54.95 —Beautiful wool Wiltons in new Fall patterns—many of them copies of old Persian rug designs—and colors that will lend charm to any room. Choice of the 9x12 and 814x10%;-ft. sizes, Alexander Smith’s Axminster Rugs $24.95 —Seamless rugs in the 9x12 and 814x107;-ft. sizes. A variety of at- tractive patterns, and desirable col- orings. Scatter size rugs in patterns to match at low prices. Kann's—Tnird Floor, st AN Bed Outfits $14.95 —A Simmons outfit at this price, consisting of graceline metal bed in brown or green finish, guaranteed link spring, and rolled edge cotton mattress. Full and single sizes. $24.95 —At this price a Simmons Windsor style metal bed in brown finish, heavy rolled edge layer felt mattress and guaranteed, four-band spring. Full and single sizes. Kann's—Third Floor. “Brother-and-Sister” Jersey Suits Sizes 2 to 6 Years $ ]. 098 —Practical, comfortable play suits of nriged or plain colored jersey. Some with pleated skirts, made on waist. Others with shorts made with rub- ber at waist. - Very specially priced. Kann's—Second Floor. Girls’ Summer Dresses Reduced Sizes 7to 14 $1.95 —About twenty different styles—of permanent finished organdy, printed dimities, solid color and printed voiles. Sleeveless or with short sleeves. Full shirred and pleated skirts. Some with bloomers. Kann's—Second Floor. Pril_lted Tub Silks 59¢ —fYhe new printed designs are re- markably dainty, and the best of it 18 that this silk washes and wears ex- cellently. Twenty-five good color designs on light and medium grounds from which to select. Kann's—Street Floor. D. C, WHEUNESDAY, - |- Wilton Rugs AUuunt 14, 1929, annf. = Giiv: il Fill Siibe-of Beautiful DOLLS All American Made! Two Sale Groups! —In the dull season, when doll factories are practically shut down, this store places large orders for the Annual Doll Sale. Naturally, the makers are willing to cut costs considerably in order to keep their employees busy. Now, many months later, we are passing these savings along to you. And, remember, it isn’t so very long until Christmas! Penn. Ave. LLS $1.00 —Cunning little baby dolls that cry and have faces just like a real baby, They are 18 inches tall and are dressed in white, pink or blue lawn frocks, with bonnets to match. : v &, Reg. $3.50 Schoolgirl Dolls +1.98 Rayon Flatr Crepe Costume Slips A Special Purchase! $1.59 —Smart, practical slips for Fall. Neatly tailored of a lustrous rayon flat crepe with inverted back pleats and shadow hems. White, pink, peach, tan, black and navy. Sizes 36 to 44. Kann’s—Second Floor. —One of the best values we have ever offered in dolls. They are 28 inches tall and dressed in regular school- girl fashion with bloomer frocks of gingham, and sun bonnets to match. Of course they have voices. And every dress has a pocket on both sides. Kann's—Fourth and Street Floors. Beautiful, Fashionable Winter Coats In the August Sale at $58 —If brown is your color—and it is quite generally becoming— you will be delighted with this new Fall shade. With black or contrasting furs brown is wunusually rich, particularly in the smart suede-fin- ished fabrics; in draped or tailored styles with flare or in tunic effect. Smart overlapping seams, and elaborate shaped collars are among the new features. Women’s and Misses’ Sizes Kann's—Second Floor. $1.95 and $2.95 Sports or HouseFrocks $1.59 —There will be plenty of warm weather in which to wear cool, comfortable frocks like these of sheer batiste, dimities, piques, pre-shrunk linens, and voiles. They're suitable for sports wear, or for porch and home frocks. Cool sun-back styles, round or “V” neck models with vari- ous style collars. Women's and Misses’ Sizes Women’s Pure Linen B LR Handkerchiefs 6 for 59¢ —A lovely assortment of linen hand- kerchiefs in white and solid colors, all with the very narrow hems. A very special value. Kann's—Street Floor. Special Sale of Silk Blouses and Skirts $1.95 ea. —The blouses are made of crepe de chine and flat crepe, plain and figured; with long or short sleeves, round and “V” necks, and Peter Pan and club col- lars, in white and pastel colors. Sizes 34 to 42. —Flat crepe skirts, pleat- ed all around, or with $13.95 leated fronts and plain —Strong, comfortable hammocks, cov- acks, bodice tops. The ered with striped duck and complete rleaf-! stitched well over with well-filled, well-tufted mattresses, he hips. All have wide National Link springs and collapsible e el steel frames. | to 42. Kann's—Third Floor. ‘ Glider Hammocks Regular $24.98 Grade Kann's—Second Floor.