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THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, MONDAY, SkriiusmbisR 26, 1932 %w—rfi.uu.m Wear a New Frock Now You May Pay as Little as You Please for It! Roman Candles Fail To Break Up Meeting Place of Starlings By the Associated Press. SANDUSKY, Ohio, September 26. — Policemen used Roman candles as weapons in an attempt to dislodge thousands of starlings from trees in a downtown park here, but the birds last night continued to hold their places. Guests at a hotel near the park complained they were unable to slecp because the birds made so much noise. The police first By the Associated Press. ‘;iid hshgisufls- hicg didn’t tgn NEW YORK, September 26— Brig.| | the birds any good nor the Gen. Pelham D. Glassford, superintend- | | Would-be sleepers, either. ent of police in Washington, D. C., last | E‘Z%‘igf_i‘éfl‘ii‘%fi"eé‘}; s seanst CHAINS EXTENDING fon. ‘ PRIVATE BRANDS “As the senior officer p | Use of Own Labels on Merchandise gathering,” he said at a r Hotel Roosevelt, “I call upon you io Increases Enormously in Five Years, Report Shows. BLASSFORD URGES DEPRESSION FIGHT Challenges 77th Division Vet- erans to Enlist Against Misery and Want. fight this war aga.nst human misery and want, not with arms of destruc- tion, but with arms of helpfulness.” Refers to B. E. F. [ Gen. Glassford, who col anded the | 52nd Field Artillery Brigade of the di- vision in France, in the course of a brief address winding up a three-day celebra- tion, referred only once to his difficulty | nsions ol ST oo lines o broreoen AL ITEden OSSO Washington—and then half in jest | reported an “enormous increase” in the | “The bonus army happened io come | dollar volume of goods sold by chain down my alley,” he said, “it was entirely | stores under their private brands from accidental. I wasn’ ting for it, I i assure you b 1925 to 1930. “I will say, however, that I don’t| More than $750,000,000 werth of think there was anything I did in| merchandise was sold under private ;":““&‘“"‘“. pn e }“‘J"ld"‘ labels in 276 chain store systems re- ve done in my place. have re- i hese sales in 1930, the com- celved words of praise from many serv- | oriig UICK dce men for my handling of the situa- | " The report, constituting one phase tion.” ¥ - | of the commission’s investigation of His words were greeted With ap- | chain stores, goes to the Senate. The P‘;‘;Z‘;;M Eddle McCloskey of Johns. | MAUIFY is being made at the Senate's 5= | direction. ROE e Bl ok of the B.| rne commission said that “although . e = it va s s eq » - blue, wine. Sizi 85 a guest and was given a TisiNg oVa- | pioher than that on competing stand- A o N b \ \ o es 32 to ton. . 3 ... lard brands, according to a majority - i Mrs. Corrine Rume\vl} Robinson, sis- | of the reporting chains, the retail fer of Theodore Roosevelt. recalled an | prices of private brands generally were T TR e S s S TR clared war on Germany and expressed | PUGE SERAGHE TG o o vored | an ardent desire to lead a division 10 | cyriajling private brands,” the commis- France in precedence to the move- | gon reported, “while 21 companies were ment of the main army. . |inclined to favor their expansion and wision across?” she o e bered. s | 27 expected the ratio between the pri- | uivxng “I I'mm;' 1 can“n last My | vate and standard brands to remam: Brazilian trip has made me a sicl \le - man. I know I will crack soon. No one need be jealous. I can't do much, | e 2 but I know I can arouse enthusiasm | TA'NLESS Zor the cause. Victorian Blouse $2.95 —Plaids are greatly fa- vored by smart dressers, and this model is made with the new puff sleeves, a pique collar, and plaid bow to hold the collar in place. . .new waistline and new wide Kann's—Second Floor. Every Wardrobe Should Have a Double - Duty FROCK This One Is $| 6.50 —Wwith its jacket it is a correct street frock. with- out the jacket it becomes a stunning Sunday-night A Special Sale for Large Women Size 54 to 60 DRESSES For Only For Only '3 | %59 —Twelve different models —The Jersey dress is gives a very ample selec- coming back in full force, tion, and they are well but it 15 a new and glori- Slips Here’s a Special Selling of Wool Jersey DRESSES Rat Cuts Town's *Lights. | original 0/ ¢ 24 ) Three suburban towns near Man- for chester, England, were without lights | 2 OLDS 'CKS for several days bécause a rat caused a | VAPORUS short circuit by gnawing through wires | MILLION JARS USED y n a power station. Rayon Taffeta Undies.. In a Sale at 49¢ Chemise SHIRTS —are the most worthwhile Shirts You Can Buy! 31.55+%2.50 —These decidedly superior shirts by one of America’s WoopwAaRD & LoTHROP LT ans G STaEsTe Whether You Have One Maid: or a Staff of Servants to Outfit— Here You Will Find the Correct Uniforms finest shirt makers embody all that is new and smart in shirtdom. Colors, patterns and fabrics have been developed in the invariably tasteful manner of Man- hattan...Manhattans are good shirts...standard. de- pendable. Select yours now—they're exceptional values at these prices. Kann's—Men's Store—Street Floor. dress. The two-way neck- line permits still another variation. The material is the new satin-back rough crepe. The new colors are onyx black, casino brown. and Lan- vin wine, Sizes.36 to 46. Kann’s—Second Floor. made, well fitting dresses of small patterned printed crepe with vestees of white silk. All full cut to give a slenderizing ef- fect. Colors are navy. black and white, blue and white, and brown com- binations. Kann's—Second Floor. fied Jersey. In these frocks you find it making use of gay striped knitted vokes, collars, belts and sleeves. Smart youth is adopting them enthusias- tically for school and business wear. In navy, black, wine and brown. Sizes 14 to 20. Kann's—Second Floor. Panties Dance Sets —This sale was planned for the practical woman and schoolgirl who love pretty underthings . Lace-trimmed styles in pastel colors. Easy to launder and to pack, Misses’ and women's sizes. Kann's—Second Floor. For Morning Service Striped cambric short-sleeve uniforms, in fitted style, with white collars and cuffs. Green or blue stripes. $1.95 Morning Aprons Wear the New Guaranteed 3 g ¥ Humming Bird” SILK HOSE . .. Sheer Chiffons —Humming Bird stockings are guaranteed to give satisfaction. A new pair if they do not. Choice of two weights. Sheer chiffon, and medium service with lisle tops. Sizes 874 to 10145, Eann's—Street Ploor. Roller Skates For Boys and Girls of 6 to 16 WBRILLIANT ’:umrruu For Afternoon Service Washable rayon taffeta semi- fitted uniforms, with detachable white organdy collars and cuffs. Black, green, ;n; brown. C onn Olly Organdy Aprons OVCnS — 3 ~—For the best results use a Con- T OGS Diss (R nolly Oven to roast small cuts of red or green. meat. It will take only 15 minutes s to the pound to cook meat tender and juicy—10 minutes is enough to give to searing. Connolly Ovens also bake bread. cake, potatoes, grill bread, and countless Cook Small Roasts in These home need no longer be a slave to fine furniture, floorsand woodwork.“Tumbler takes care of that without rubbing. wosted time or laborious effort. In It- fletime and with the utmost ease Tumbler Brilliont Furniture Polish provides o hord, dry, brilliant lustre that neither streaks, gums, nor collects dust. Buy o bottle here—and mow/ PINT .......$1.00 HALF PINT e 60c For Evening Service Fitted celanese moige uniforms, ’ ith flaced skire. ] Pure Linen Damask Tablecloths $1.00 —Neat, sturdy linen cloths in plain white or white with color- ed borders. The popular 52- inch size—for luncheon tables. A very special value. Novelty Boudoir Slippers Specially Priced Apron Sets, of white organdy— the apron with vassar straps, $3 Pleated Caps 50c “INIFORMS, THIRD FLOOR. Kann's—Street Floor. —They're the popular “Rollfast,” ball-bearing roller skates, with toe clamps and heel straps. Nickel-plated throughout. Adjustable to any shoe. Fast, sturdy and most attractively low priced. Each pair nicely boxed. Kann's—Fourth Floor. 300 Full Bolts of Curtain and Drapery Materials 39¢ to 59c Values ZQ@ Yar —Black rayon slippers with pastel colored stripings actoss vamp to match linings. Col- ors coral, blue and green. All sizes 3 to 8 in the assortment. Kann's—Street Floor. Bedroom Rockers, Chairs and Benches *1.95 - —A price that will lure you to buy at least one rocker, chair and bench. Well made pieces, of nicely finished woods, uphol- stered with attractive silks. and See This Sandwich Toaster at Wor st 81 99 Taste A Delicious 25 More of Those $42.50 (Dropped Patterns) Seamless Axminster RUGS ;- '28.33 —They're not only beautiful rugs, but qualities that you would not expect to find (even this sea- son) at this low price. Every rug is perfect, seam- less and with a good thick nap that assures years of wear. All Other Sizes at 14 Their Regular Prices Kann's—Third Floor. If’s only —The new- est colors and designs. Boudoir Chairs $4.95 —Bright-colored chintz and cretonne-covered chairs; well padded and comfortable, Kann'’s—Third Floor. Marquisette Curtaining Toasted Scrim Cartain Materials Kraft Cheese 3 Rayon Drapery Damasks Sandwich Colorful Cretonnes Made While 50-in. Sateen Drapery Lining g 1 50-in. Linen Faced Cretonnes K Reversible Terry Cloth Kann's—Third Floor.