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Evening star., 1917-04-26
Friday Sale of
Odd Lengths Garden Hose.

Perfect in quality. reduced in price
because of the lengths.
20-ft. Lengths. S3.1s each.
2 20-ft. Lengths, $3.50 each.
T-ft. Length. sI.2O.
] 20-ft. Length, SZ.75.
l 15-ft. Length. 81 IS.
! lift. Length. s2.O.
! 36-ft. Len-th. S4.45.
Also a lot of Rubber Bath Mats,
Csc each; were SOC.
Also a lot of Rubber Door
Mats, Soc each; were 85c.
And the following articles. all OF
which are slightly damaged or de-
faced. yet useful and extremely good
values:
Nickel chafnr DISH ss.5o: was $500
Nickel O'Clock Tea Kettle, $450: waa
Nickel Electric Coffee Percolator. e5.oos
was $500.
a-ausrt Marion Harland Coffee Pot, s1oo1
was 81 SIS.
1 Tea Ball Teapot. with alcohol lamp. $3.50:
wns s600.
5-ft. Kitchen Table. sc5o: was Ss.7s.
aft. Kitchen Table. 81 75: wes a225
Curtain Strefchcr. 65c: &. 90.
. Curtain Stretchers. roc each: were 81 90,
Curtain stretcher. sI.00 WIS $500.
/ White Enarneled Rath Stool. Soc; was 7Se.
l White Enameled Medicine Cabinet $4O0I
was $500.
/ water Cooler Stand. 81 so: w.s s1W.
Water Cooler. S1.6o: was S275.
1 Water Cooler Stand. 500; was $5.3a.
Fifth door. r street. -
Evening star., 1917-04-26
Muslin Underwear Dept.

A special assortment OF II
| dozen New Pink Nainsook Bloom
ers. finished with hemstitched
ruff1es. These are sheer and
dainty in material and style and
very popular for summer wear
Special price, Soc pair.
> Pink SILK Combination Corset Covers ant
Drawers. lace trimmed. so.95 each: were 80
PINK Crepe de Chine Combinations. finished
with dainty lace beading and ribbons. S.
each: $3.50
8 Fine Lawn and Dotted Swiss Maids Aprons
with square bib and dainty embroidery trim
ming 75c each: were S1.0O
Crepe de Chine Negiges, pink and blue
loose and empire styles. lace and pretty hand
embroidery trimming. $3.50 each: were Sloao
Pink Negliges. of wash satin in loose
style finished with belt the other of fine crepe
de chine. with plated skirt and sacque bodice;
cream lace trimmings and hand stitching. 500
each: were $500.
] Pink Moire silk Slip, with deep net ruffies,
satin ribbon and flowers. $500; was $1,000.
Third floor. street.
Evening star., 1917-04-26
Friday Special Sale of
WOMEN'S PUMPS.

Desirable styles OF best quality ma
terials-in fact. such shoes could
hardly be bought at wholesale today
for the prices which they were
originally marked to sell for. This
fact affords an illustration of the
value patrons will get who purchase.
A good assortment of sizes.
PATENT COLTsKIN PUMPS. Colonial styles
trimmed with buckles. also plain models:
hand turn and welt soles. French and Span
ish heels. Sizes 4. ;. q and IAA: 3. 4, Az,
y. So and IA: 3, 3ls. 4. q and 7B: aIs, 3ia,
4. ., 5l2. 9. 6is and &C: 3. 3ls. T. AZ. S,
GUN METAL PUMPS some trimmed with
buckles and others plain. Sizes 4. Al. and
5AA; 3t.B; 24, and 31aC; 3. 3i.. and CD.
IVORY KIDSKIN MARBRIDGE PUMPS. hand
turn soles and self-covered Spanish heels
sizes and "a; 4, and 6l.B; 3. 3is, 4, 5h
and &c; 4, Az. .. 51a and 6D.
CHAMPAGNE DUBARoN PUMPS. with wide
twobutton strap instep: hand-turn soles
and French Louis heels. Sizes "A; 3I1 and
8B; 3. 314 and SIC.
3 pairs African Brown Kidskin Pumps hand.
turn soles and self-covered Spanish heels;
sizes 3l2B; 3 and 3IsC.
) pairs Bronze Pumps, hand-furn soles and
French Louis heels: sizes 3lsA; 3IsB; sc.
Evening star., 1917-04-26
Photoplay Features.
Strand.

At Moore's Strand Theater. Sunday,
Monday and Tuesday. Seena owen will
be pictured in a story of modern Amer
lean society life. entitled "A Womans
Awakening" which presents the prob
lem of a young woman attempting to
maintain her ideals and independence
after marriage to a young rake, whose
only aim is to dissipate her fortune
Wednesday and Thursday Bessie Love
will be featured in "A Daughter of the
Poor" new twist to the problem of
capital and labor. 1t is a whimsical
story. Friday and Saturday William
Desmond will be featured in Blood
Will Tell" a story of big business,
dealing specifically with tricks in the
world of high finance. Other pictures
will be shown and the orchestra will
provide special music.
Evening star., 1917-04-26
FRIDAY CLEARANCE OF
PURE FOODS.

Again tomorrow we will have a
group of tables in the Pure Food
Store piled high with articles that
we are closing out at greatly reduced
prices. 1t is another opportunity to
secure Pure Foods of quality at saw
ings that mean much to those of eco
nomicaL K inclinations
INCLUDED IN THE SALE WILL
Cereals, Canned Vegetables, Canned
Fruits, Jeliics, Jams, Bottled Goods
of various sorts and brands.
You should respond early if you
wish to obtain your share of the
articles.
None sent c. o. D. and no phone
orders accepted.
Fifth floor, Tenth street.
Evening star., 1917-04-26
CLAIMS $4,000 DAMAGES.
William W. Connor Sues Elite Laun.
dry Co., Alleging Personal Injuries

William w. Connor says his efficiency
as a fireman in the United States Navy
has been impaired by reason of in
juries alleged to have been sustained
March last, when he was knocked
down by an automobile truck at Sd
street and Pennsylvania avenue north
west. Mr.. Conner has brought suit in
the District Supreme Court to recover
s15, 900 dana ges from the Elite Laundry
Company, said to be the owner of the
vehicle He declares his ribs were
fractured. his scalp cut and other in
juries inflicted He is represented by
Attorneys Tobriner and Graham.
Evening star., 1917-04-26
|Women's Gown Dept.

4 Smart Linen Dresses. each model
different; white and a dainty shade
of pink; sizes 80. SO and 40: soiled.
$3.50 each; were $500 and $lS.75.
Net and Lace Dresses. cream lace
combined with rose net; size Sc;
mussed. $1,000 each; were $500
l Dainty Net Dress, founce style,
edged With 1esh-colored ribbon: size
! 80; slightly soiled and mussed. $500;
was $500.
l Handsome White Net Dress. lace
and ribbon trimmed; size So; slightly
mussed. $500; was $3.50.
Taffeta Silk Dresses, two gray
and one black, neatly trimmed; sizes
10, Is and So. $1,000 each; were
sl975.
Cream Tulle Evening Dress, made
over silver cloth with over-drapery
of silver brocaded chiffon; size SO;
soiled. S29.50; was $500.
Third floor. street.
Evening star., 1917-04-26
Mems Department.

u short lengths of Imported Co1ored
Madras. such as used in making Gus
tom Shirts; lengths range from l to
Yards; suitable for children's waists
and dresses 25c yard: were soc.
6 Mems English Tweed Sports Hats.
black and white checks and plaids.
suitable for women's wear; size 72s
CSC each; were $3.50.
IL Mems Colored Neglige Shirts. coat
style with attached cuffs; sizes 16 and
II, IS and 1871. csc each; We're S1.50.
Is Mems Cloth Golf Caps. discon-
tinued STYLES in checks. plaids and
stripes: sizes 6a, Z and ~. Soc each;
were SOC
27 pairs Mems Fancy Colored Seam
less Silk Socks; discontinued patterns;
size 91a 35c each, for S1.00; We're
soc.
Main floor. street.
Evening star., 1917-04-26

Sprague and McNeese, in q sartorial
speciality on skates. and Brown J.
OBrien in songs and amusing anec-
dotes.
The big photoplay will be ''The More
Excellent Way" by DR.. Cyrus Town
send Brady, featuring Anita Stewart
and Charles Richman in Vitagraph
Blue Bird story of the romance Of q
girl who married her guardian after
beiag disillusioned by young scamp.
only to fall in love with him again for
new awakening. In addition. the
Hearst-Pathe News and Paramount
and Pathe comedies.
Evening star., 1917-04-26
Friday Sale of
Women's White Summer
Hose.

50 dozen pairs Women's White
Silk Lisle Hose, full-fashioned
feet and legs. An especially good
value at 371ac pair.
And the following:
| IS pairs women's White silk Hose. in resn-
lar and extra size legs, . 9la and 10; slightly
soiled and irregular in weave. s5c pair were
81 % and S1.50
q pairs women's Black Boot silk Hose.
double soles and high splieed heels; Irregular
weayes: sizas 9is and 10 37Iac pair 6oc.
&c pairs women's Black Lisle and SILK Lisle
Hose extra size legs. o. 9Is and 10ls irregular
weaves. 35c pair; were SOC.
Main floor. G street.
Evening star., 1917-04-26
Upholstery Department.

High grade Cabinet-made White
Pine Screen Doors. painted green; IA
mesh rustless wire: imperfect. Size
29xs.10 feet. $500 and se.25 each. Were
$3.50 and s525
lot of remnants and short lengths
of Cretonnes. Scrims. Mus1ins and vari-
Gus Dranery and Upholstery Materials
in a wealth of good, useful colors and
patterns.
Il to 4 less than former prices.
Fourth floor. C street.
Evening star., 1917-04-26
Sweater Department.

Mostly styles we will not have again. which
shows how well they were liked; have been
used as samples, and are slightly soiied as
result.
Green Fiber SILK Sweaters. sizes 3s and ~
So 95 each: We're 500.
/ Green Fiber SILK Sweater, size IS. 4.f5
was $500.
/ Gold Fiber SILK Sweater, size IS. S4-75i
was $500
/ Twot toned Wool Sweater. $40; was $500
| Green shetland Wool Sweater. white collar
cuffs and belt size A.. 1885,: S5.75.
1 Lavender and White Striped Wool Sweater
size IS. S615. SS.15.
l White and Black Combed Wool Sweater
$1,000; S12.75.
Third floor, q street
Evening star., 1917-04-26
Knit Underwear Dept.

| 90 pairs Boys Jean Drawers. knee length.
with and without ribbed cuffs; sizes for boys to
Is years of age; slightly soiled. Soc pair;
were soc.
is Children's GauZe Vests. high neck ana
,ons or short sleeves: sizes 81 and "a; slightly
soiled o5c each: were 81 &c.
3s women's Jersey Ribbed Lisle Thread Com
bination Suits lace-trimmed drawers; sizes 4o,
40 and "A. 3712c each; were Soc
Main floor, & street.
Evening star., 1917-04-26
Corset Department.

pairs Parame Corsets. strong couti1, low
bust and long hip. high bust and straight hips
sizes %, %, &c, 81 and IS. $500 pair; were
S1050.
pairs Lily of France Corsets. heavy white
broche. strongly boned: medium high bust and
long hips: sizes %, ct, 2S and 20. $500 pair
were s10.50.
pairs Ivy Corsets. coutil. low bust and
very long skirt; elastic gore through the hip;
sizes 81, 90. % and 80. 100 pair; were 80
Ivy Brassieres. embroidery and lace trim
med; sizes SO and 3s. 75c each; were $1.0O
and 81 so.
Third noor, Eleventh street,
Evening star., 1917-04-26
Infants Department.

Children's White Pique Hats. sttchet
hrin finished with band and bow. S1.00 each
| 4 Children's White Serge Coats, high-waist
| effect with belt. turnover collar ana cuHs-
| So 90 each: $500.
3 Infants Handmade Nightgowns. tucked
| and trimmed with embroidery scallops and
| pearl buttons LOO each: were s2.2J.
| > Infants Handmade Caps. handembroidery
| sprays and lace edge trimming. combined witt
pretty ribbon rosettes. 81 - each; We're s2.oo
/ > Infants Fine Lawn Long Dresses trimmed
with lace insertion. tucks and feathersttching
neck and sleeves edged with lace. S1-o0 each;
were s1.T5.
+, Third floor L street.
Evening star., 1917-04-26
ADJUSTMENTS
Burr Mcintosh to Lecture.

An afternoon and evening of thrills
and enjoyment is promised at the New
National Theater Sunday, when Burr
Mcintosh is scheduled for two appear
ances. "Our Country, Greatest of All, -
is his subject, and according to an
nouncement, lit will be handled with
out gloves"
Profuse illustrations, more than 300
slides, will be used to illustrate the
Evening star., 1917-04-26
Bows Department.

6 Boys Corduroy Suits, sizes 8. 9,
10, 10, II and Is. Reduced to $500
each.
10 Boys Blue Serge Suits. new
models and fast color; sizes 7, 8, g,
10, II, IS, lo, II and Is. Special price
S5.75 each.
8 dozen Boys Golf Caps, sizes for
boys of all ages; blue serges and
mixtures Reduced to 35c each.
Third floor, Eleventh street.
Evening star., 1917-04-26
Skirt Department.

Large Black and White Plaid Wool Skirt.
stylish model with two cut pockets and wide
~ ,I n,a;s W., G.. SIT, cra,r
black and white colorngs. richly blended; 81
inch waist. $3.50; was $1,000.
Black Satin Skirts plain tailored models
with two pockets and separate belts. $50
each; were $1,000.
Third floor, G street,
Evening star., 1917-04-26
High Prices Lack Grounds.

The report then concludes:
after all the causes which may rea-
sonably tend to increase prices are
considered, there appears no just
ground for such high prices of many
products as are demanded of the con-
sumner at this time.
"Tbe distributors of food products
getting the excessive prices which have
prevailed throughout many portions OF
the country appear to have been leNy
ing a tribute upon distribution. tne
burden of which has been borne by enc
consumers. far in excess of falr re
Enumeration for the service rendered.
In considering the general question OF
reduction of cost. it is clear that the
against the excessive charges made Tor
distribution and toward the elimination
of waste after production. With the
city population increasing over three
time as fast as the increase OF couil-
try population the net profit OF the
farmer cannot be reduced. If anything
his profit must be increased until the
movement of the population from the
country to the city is checked.
mendations.-There is urgent
need in this country for the organiza-
ton of a comprehensive marketing
machinery, which Will put the produc-
ing and consuming communities III
trading relations with each other, ana
make it possible, to send perlshaole
products directly from the point OF
production to the point of use. and for
the Inauguration of a system in the
distribution of food products which
will cause them to move to the points
of use in response to their respective
demands for use, so as to prevent con
yested markets on the one hand and
inadequate supply on the other. with
result of waste which always oc-
ours in congested markets. 1t is rec
commended that steps be taken through
government agencies looking toward
these ends.
TT is recommended that necessary
steps be taken for an accurate deter
mination of the nature and amount OF
foodstuffs ordinarily consumed in the
int Of Erl1
Evening star., 1917-04-26
Friday Sale of
Valenciennes Laces.

We shall place on sale tomorrow a
new assortment OF these popular
Round-mesh White Valenciennes
Laces. Included arc odd edges and
insertions and a splendid showing of
the matched sets, from u to 2 inches
wide. The patterns are particularly
attractive. Women will find the val
ues very appealing.
Special price, 6Oc doz. yards.
Main floor F street
Evening star., 1917-04-26
SpecialHTomorrow
a Lot Of
WOMEN'S TRIMMED
HATS,
$500 each.

(Were $1,000 and S12.OO.(
Straw, Straw with silk fac
ing and All-satin Hats in good
styles and the snartest colors /;
models adapted to all general
wear.
The values are most unusual.
Third floor, F street.
Evening star., 1917-04-26
Not Certainty of Shortage.

Inc report continues with a statement
that prices do not in themselves indicate
whether there is or is not an actual short
age OF foodstuffs and that the only means
by which the actual state of the market
can be definitely determined is by direct
inquiry Fortunately" it says, in so
far as the state of the food markets OF
the United States is concerned. certain
representative figures are available from
which a fair inference may be drawn
According to reports of the Depart
fnent of Agriculture the wheat crop of
the United States for 1912 was 730. .267 900
bushels. for 1913 763.3S0, 900 bushels, for
1914 9l.0l7 600 bushels, for 1915 l,025.-
bushels. The Department of Agriculture
states that 164. 100000 bushels were
brought over from the bumper crop of
1915. This makes the total ayaila Bile
supply S04 900 bushels.
THE corn crop for 1916 was $500. 600 900
bushels, which is nearly the five-year
average. The oat crop was above the
fve-year average. Rye was 10. 600 900
bushels more than the five-year average,
and rice 40. 000, 900 bushels as against a
five-year average of 1900 600 bushels.
The potato crop of the United States
for the year 1916 was aS5. .431, 900 bushels,
as against 359. 12l 900 bushels for the
previous year. showing a decrease of
9i.2Si 900 bushels.
Meat products for the year 1916 amount
ed to 22.37S ,000. 600 pounds. as against a
five-year average of 1879. 600. 900 pounds,
or about ., 900, 600 900 pounds greater than
the output for 1915.
THE amount OF corn-held on farms
Evening star., 1917-04-26
For Municipal Market.

ut seems that this District should
afford such a manket for foodstuffs as
would attract at least those produced
in nearby localities, and encourage
production there. We believe that
municipal wholesale market establish
ed ard operated by the District gov
ernment would tend to induce farmers
living remote from the city to send
their products to it because of the as
surance that they would be handled by
responsible government officials and
sold at the prevailing market price. NO
attempt should be made to establish
such a market as monopoly. but
simply an agency, because of its very
character tending to encourage the
shipment of foodstuffs to this city. The
reduction of food prices is henceforth
to be primarily a city problem. The
additions to the price paid the farmer
or producer for food products after
Evening star., 1917-04-26

in the United States on March 1. 1916,
was 1116559 900 bushels. and on March
l. 1917, 7S9,116,0o0 bushels. The amount
of oats held on farms in the United
states on March 1. 1916. was 59S.14S.000
bushels, and on March /, 1917, 393.-
935 900 bushels. The amount of wheat
held on farms in the United States on
March /. 1916. was 244,44s,00O bushels.
and on March /. 1917. 1o1 ,365.o60 BUSH
eI IS.'
Evening star., 1917-04-26
And the following

And the 1OIIOW1Hg:
1 Smart Wool Jersey Suit, belted
coat with patch pockets; full skirt
buttoning down front; brown mixed
coloring; size So. s1975; was s45.oo.
1 Black Vigero1e Gabardine Suit,
three-quarter length fitted coat. with
panel back; full faring skirt on deep
yoke: size 4212. S24.75; was $500.
Third floor, & street.
Evening star., 1917-04-26
Friday Sale of
Famous Wizard Cleaners
at Half Price
A $500 Combination for
S1.OO.

With the spring housecleaning
now at its height, such an offering
is indeed remarkable. The goods
are perfect. The offer is as fol-
lows:
! S1.O0 Wizard Triangle Mop,
| SOC Bottle Wizard Polish,
Soc Furniture DuSter
Evening star., 1917-04-26
Regularly $500, tomorrow s1.Oo.

The Mop is splendid floor pol
isher. and is so easy to use: the Oil
eives the most satisfactory results
for floors. furniture and woodwork,
and the Duster picks up all dust
never scatters it
Fifth floor, + street
Evening star., 1917-04-26

/ Black Gabardine Suit, coat rs long
with points at sides and detachable
velvet collar; full gathered skirt has
detachable belt; size 4S15. s24.75; was
s45.00.
/ Smart Blue and Black Mixture Suit,
belted coat with plaits at hips; full
faring skirt with pockets at hips; size
36. S29.75; was $500.
Evening star., 1917-04-26
Distributing Costs Discussed.

Stating that the advance in the price
of land. machinery. fertilizer. etc. has
increased the original cost of producing
foodstuffs. the report goes into dis
cussion of the distributing costs.
"Changed methods of living have add
ed TO the cost of distribution by the re-
taller" it points out. suburban life
calls for longer hauls for delivery of
retail purchases. On the other hand
apartment house life calls for frequent
sales of small quantities. with corre-
spending increase in frequency of de-
livery. The nearby grocery or deli
catessen store serves as pantry for
the apartment house dweller and the
proprietor charges for service rendered.
While the multiplicity of such stores.
resulting from the multiplication of
apartment houses, has doubtless in
creased competition, yet even such com
petition cannot serve to keep down the
prices of foodstuffs so long as each
Sucn store must pay rent, heat, light.
delivery and other service; each must
bear its share of losses on bad ac-
counts and through deterioration of
merchandise; each must produce liv-
ing profit for the proprietor. and in
every case. by reason of the small
volume of business transacted. il is i'm
possible to obtain management and
service Of the highest grade of ef-
fciency."
Two factors that tend to increase the
t'SL VI IbouSluuS 10 the consumer, with
absolutely no corresponding benefit to
the consumer. the report continues. are
the expense to which the retailer is put
because OF the unnecessary demands
for the delivery of goods and the loss
70 which the retailer is subjected
through bad credit accounts.
Reference also is made to the market
ing OF goods in packages. involving
special expenditures for preparation,
advertising and distribution. as an i'm
portant factor in the raising of prices
the conclusion being reached that "in
SO far as such products are to be eaten
without further cooking after leaving
the factory, something may be said
from the standpoint of sanitation in
IaNor OF package goods, but in so far
as related to foodstuffs that are to be
cooked, package merchandising may be
looked upon rather as a means of profit
70 the manufacturers and distributors
than as a method deliberately adopted
y protect public health. In any event.
the Sfaailness of the package adds to
'he cost TO the consumer without any
corresponding advantage whatsoever to
Evening star., 1917-04-26
$3.75 pair.
Were $500 to $500.

Third floor, Tenth street
Evening star., 1917-04-26
FURNITURE AND BEDS
Greatly Reduced for Tomorrow Sale.

One-of -a-kind designs, but the
pieces Of furniture that our patron
vantage Of the low prices. They
though a few of the pieces may |
which can easily be corrected.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-15
NEW YORK COTTON.

New York, Nov. 1.-The cotton
market showed renewed nervousness
and irregularity during today's trad
ing. The unsettling character OF
European political news continued TO
evershadow both the bullish census
report on domestic, mill consumption
for October and the belief that the
employment Of neutral tonnage in
coastwise and South American trade
would improve the export situation
The market opened steady at an ad
vance of 8 points to a decline of Z
points but soon sold 9 to Is points
net lower.
The circulation of the domestic
consumption figures seemed to bring
in an increased trade demand toward
the middle of the morning, and there
We're also bullish spot advices from
the southwest. Covering by early
sellers became active on the advance,
which carried January up to 27.39
and March to $500 with the general
list selling 81 to IL points net high.
er.
The market showed continued firm
ness during the afternoon on reports
of good spot demand, to~ether with
future buying by trade interests sup
posed to be against spinners calling
and covering. January sold up to
Plat and March to 271c, making
new high records for the season with
the general list selling 25 to 60
points net higher.
Cotton closed firm
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-11-15
THE MARKETS
NEW ORLEANS COTTON.

New Orleans, Nov. 1.-THE bullish
showing of tho consus bureau mill
statistics for October caused buying
on the opening Of the cotton market
here today but after rise OF A 70
points on the strongest months there
was heavy offerings which caused .
back. Much of the selling appeared
from realizing longs. At the end OF
the first hour prices were 81 to "a
points under YESTERDAYS close.
After more mature consideration OF
the mill statistics the trade went to
buying again and prices made q
ready response to the pressure In
the trading up to noon the active
months were forced ID to 80 points
above yesterdays final quotations.
Spot cotton steady and unchanged.
Sales on the spot 1920; to arrive
856.
The feature Of the afternoon was
the narrowing Of differences between
the distant and the near months,
owing to the undoing Of straddles,
The near months stood still while the
distant months climbed. At o'clock
prices were Is to % points up on the
near months and Go to 72 up on the
distant compared with yesterday
finals.
Cotton closed at an advance Of IL
- A.