Evening Star Newspaper, December 28, 1924, Page 16

EARLE THEATER FORMALLY OPENS Commissioner Rudolph Acts . as Host at Dedicatory i Exercises. The first audlence of the new Earle Theater, at the cormer of Thirteenth 2nd T streets, was officially welcomed to the beautiful playhouse yesterday afterncon by Cuno H. Rudolph, chair- nan of the Board of District Commls- sioners, on behalf of tha Cosmos The- ater Co.,, sponsors of the enterprise. The audlence was composed of spe- clally invited guests ssioner Rudolph characterized ect as an important step in and he warmly congratulated not enly the management, but the architects and builders of the edifice. He compared the present structure with the unsightly brick homes that formerly stood on the site and s the theater bullding would stand as monument to the vision of Aaron and Julian Brylawski, who concelved it. Interior Elaberate. Referring to the elaborate decora- tive scheme of marble, gold and tap- 1 lobby and boxes. Ibanez, Becoming Less “Exclusive,” Now Is Willing to Fight Anybody By the Associated Press. NEN‘I‘ONE. France, December 27. —*“I am prepared to meet in a duel any one whom I have personally attacked in fle(endlnt the liberty of my country,” declared Vincente Blasco Ibanes, the Spanish author, in referring today to the numerous challenges which he i¢ reported to have received in consequence of his published criticisms of King Alfonso and the military dlrec- torate. In an interview last Wednesday Ibanez declared that he would fight only Alfonso and Primo Rivera, the military dictator. The author appeared to have changad his mind somewhat regarding his potentlal opponents on the field of honor, although he qualified his newest anunciamento by stating he would not enter into personal com- bat with “substitute.” It was previously rumored that Ibanez had received challenges from several prominent Spani¥h political and mi}itary leaders who had considered themselves person- ally offended by the author's re- cent pamphlet against the Span- ish King and government. Among vorious features of the theater, in- cluding the rest rooms, meszanine, Great baskets of flowers, sent to the management by friends, were ecattered about the foyer. these were mentioned the names of Gen. Aguilera, Gepn. Alspury, Viscount d'Eza, fo! of minister of war, and Benigno Varela, editor of the Kpanish Royalist newspaper, La Monarchia. The author stated he had recelved no officlal chal- lenges from any of these pefsons. Viscount d'Eza wa# reported to still be in Parls attempting to negotfate the publication of an article in reply to Ibanez' pamph- let. Gen. Aguilera and Aispuru are both in Madrid. “STEEL OUTLOOK GOOD. Cnm‘bell Says All Other Industries Will Prosper Also. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, December 27. —The outlook for 1925 {s favorable for the steel business, as well as for other lines of industry, In the opin- fon of James A. Campbell, president of the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co., expressed in a new year fore- cast here today. Mr. Campbell said that most steel companies have contracts covering theif output, at least of the more important products, for the first quarter of the new vear. The steel operator, whose company is now third largest in the United States, pointed to three factors as the basis for his prediction of good business. These are: estry, Mr. Rudolph declared he had never seen a richer theater interlor. Brylawski introduced the Com- rissioner from the stage. Harry Jordan, representing A. ¥, | Albee, head of the Kelth vaudeville which will supply vaude- t for the daily continuous , expressed the regrets of e at being unable to be pres- and extended to Washing- given | Following the dedication the guests were entertained with the regular vaudeville program which was of- fered at the Initlal public performance last evening. Headlining the program wePe the local Le Paradis Band and Harry Gréen and company, in “The Cherry Tree” Other acts were fered by the Kanazawa Trio, na | and Weber, fenor V. Westony, ing” Hddie Nelson and Arthur Luctlle Hurmon and Jim Walsh. velties and an overture by the arle Theater Orochestra, Floyd O Wheeler conducting, concluded the entertainment. The farmers are getting their prices, the railroads are making more money than at any time in their history and a growing population creates needs Which must be sup- plied. Helping Her Husband. - | From the Bostos Transcript. Friend (to fair motorist)—Mercy! You barely missed running over that man If he hadn't jumped—— Tair Motorist—Oh, that's all right. my husband and the doctor reis Preceding monies, the § f opening cere- s were shown the G & 11th Sts. Service and Courtesy Two- Trousers of Dress Suits and Knitted Topcoats, is included. $34.50 Overcoats and Two-Trousers Suits, Less 20%, $39.50 Overcoats and Two-Trousers Suits, Less 20%, $45.00 Overcoats and Two-Trousers Suits, Less 209, $50.00 Overcoats and Two-Trousers Suits, Less 20%, $60.00 Overcoats and Two-Trousers Suits, Less 20%, No Charge for Alterations ThePALAIS ROYAL Established 1877 Monday Begins Our Semi-Annual Reduction Sale for Men! 0% Reduction on All Suits and Overcoats! This flat reduction of 20 per cent comes from our already moder- ate prices. This is a clothing buying opportunity of real and worth-while importance. Remember that our entire clothing stock, with the exception 27.60 31.60 36.00 40.00 48.00 'AD" AGENCIES FACE ‘TRUST' CHARGE With Certain Publishers Are Cited by Federal Trade Commission. . The Federal Trade Commission, in a complaint issued last night, alleged the existence of a combination of the American Assoclation of Advertising Agencies and the American Press As- soclation, both of New York, and the Southern Newspaper Publishers’ As- soolation, of Chattanooga, Tenn., “with the purpose and intention of compelling natlonal advertisers to employ respondent agencies or other advertising agencies in the placing of national advertising in newspapers throughout the United Stat Officers and members of the exeo- utive board of the American As- soclation of Advertising Agencies and officers and members of the Southern Necwspaper Publishers’ As- soclation also were named in the complaint. Charges Preferred. The respondents are charged with using vatious methods for the pur- pose of “compelling advertisers either to employ agencles or to pay for direct advertising at gross rates such gross rates in all instances being groates than the net rates usually charged by newspapers for advertis- ing when the advertiser deals directly with the newspaper and not through an advertising agency.” The effect of the alleged combina- tion, the comp'aint stated, “is to ham- per and obstruct national advertising throughout the United Stat to restrict the dissemination and distri- bution of such advertising, and of the type parts essential thereto, to channels and upon terms and condi- tions dictated respondents,” and Palais Royal—First Floor, D.. C., DECEMBER 28, 1924—PART 1 “to restrict the publication of na- tional advertising to newspapers throughout the United States selected and approved by respondents.” _ Officers and Members. The following officers and members of the Southern Newspaper Publish- ers’ Assoclation were named,in the dommission _complaint: Arthur C. Newmyer, New Orleans, president; Walter C. Johnson, Chattanooga, secretary-treasurer; Cranston Wil- liams, Chattanooga, executive secre- Wimer BE. Clarke, Little Rock; W. A. €lliott, Jacksonville; Clark Howell, Jr., Atlanta; Harry Glovannoli, Lex- ington, Ky.; Col. Robert Ewin, New Orleans, members. Other members named Frederick Sullens, Jackso; Braxton, Kinston, K. Cay- lord, Oklahoma City; George H. Koester, Greenville, 8. C.; Maj. E. B. Stahlman, Nashville; Allem Potts, Richmond; Roy G. Watson, ¥ouston, Tex., and W, Guy Zetrick, Clarksburg, were: H. Galt istor H. Hanson, Birmingham; W. Vi ENTERTAINMENT AT G.P.0. Annual Christmas Affair for Chil- dren to Be Held Tomorrow. The annual Christmas entertainment for the children of the employes of the Government Printing Office, un- der the auspices of the Cafeteria and Recreation Assoclation, will be held tomorrow afternoon and evening in Harding Hall. The G. P. O. Orchestra will render nd & vaudeville program wil There will also be a baller W. D. n -is. to. dirc the program. Somewhat Handicapped. Prom the Kansas City Journal “You are a splendid pianist Here Is the January Sale You’ve Been Waiting for—No Matter Where Here When the Store Opens Tomorrow at 9:15 You Live, Be $1.25 Women's Flannelette Gowns Big full cut sizes, heavy Winter weight. Pretty striped patterns, B 720-22-24 7th St. N.W. EHREND’ Agents Ladies’ Home Journal Patterns Closing Out Women’s $3.50 Bath Robes Now Women's in plain colo sport styles ets, storm 44 price size. Including Spo: of Tt Smart Choice Polaire, Velour, propriate girls and Close-out p: with rich, for trimmings i 3-Piece Dresses Sport Dresses | I Dressy Garments | Materials: Flannels Moire Sik Colors: Tan Blue Henna Crepe Green Sport Stripes Black 16 to 42 Sizes ‘ Suit Dept. $3.00 Rayon Silk Pe $15.00 and $25.00 D: Bl_ggest and Best Values of All COATSALES $10.00 AND $12.50 COATS Coats of polaire cloth, self over button trimn $15.00 to $20 00 COATS med Dress_Coats and in styles }Jp for $25.00 to $35.00 COATS huge $50.00 & $55.00 Women’s Fur Coats, $34.75 $2.00 White and Colored Blouses......$1.55 $3.00 to $4.00 Children’s Furs... ........$1.49 $10.00 Women’s Raincoats. ... ..........$4.75 $1.50 Middy Blouses. ...............9%c for the Brand-new plaids and Nobby with pock- collar and med. 16 to Close-out $500 Fur-trim- ((ml\ rt hibet and \\omen gick T2l Close-Outs tticoats. . ...,..... . $1.79 resses. .......m.. . $7.98 R:l{i:.“;\;‘rnt:‘;'as’:?-‘ $1:§§1 T ersets Drastic Cut in Girls’ Winter Apparel $12.50 and $15.00 Big Girls’ Coats pockets. Attractively made [ i i $ .98 i years. $20 00 Big Glrls Coats cloth, all new shades. Nicely ed and finished, fur individuu Finest of cloakings used o $4.00 Big Girls’ Dresses 2.98 $5.00 Girls’ Sweaters Fancy and povelty weaves, Al wool Serge Granite fancy crepe dresses in new. pretty including the regulafion style. Al ors om| tions, Bizes 8 t $6.00 Girls’ Dreses Velvat Orepe or Jer- $3 Dresses lhll fo $1.25 Boys’ Corduroy Suits Oliver Twist Style Boys® Suits of good quality veivet corduroy with washable cloth tops. Braid trimmed; brown and bloe. colors, ty, fancy patterns and nor $7.50 Boys’ Chinchilla O’Coats tom pockets: all-around $10 and $12.50 Boys’ 2-Pants Suits Just 50 Wool Cloth Suits elty weaves; belted N folk style coats, En Natty looking Overcoats, I made of good quality chin- 79 I belts; plaid fapnel lined. H Colors, brown, gray, heath- W | to sell at this price; pret- 98 ‘ 5 LJ i Dants; sizes 8 to 15 3 chilla; 2 muf and 2 bot- Sizee 3 to 10, $5.00 Boys’ Wool 47c Slip-Over Sweaters Sizes 6 to 18 in attractive patterns and colors. Imita- double and open cuffs. Sweaters for big boys; solld color or$ two-tone combina- tions. All sizes and eolors. [ Heavy Rope-Stitch i | Big January Reductions in Blankets, Comforts, Domestics, Etc. $4.50 Block and Plaid Blankets $ 3 .85 72-inch ' Table Damask Mercerized Ta- ble Damask. five lovely floral and_stripe pat- fern s 66x80 Extra-heavy Warm Blankets, in handsome block and ; cholce gray, yellow or lavender. 36-inch Outing Flannel 19¢ — $1.00 Boys” Fleeced Union Suits Outing stripes eces e fect: Extensive assortment of oriental and floral designed -centers, with plain color borders of satine; the filling is 100 per cent white cotton. 36-inch Drapery Madras, #n _colors of rose. blue, gold and green; wide range of new styles to choose from, in tull and per- 69c Ecru-col- $5.50 Quilted Comforts $4.59 75¢ Sunfast Drapery 40-Inch All-Wool Remnants 88c Half- Wool Crepe 86-inch Wool Yalaes to Ottoman, ete. 25¢c Bleached Muslin Extra fine 36- inch Bleached Muslin: 59c¢ and perfect; cut from the plece. Winter Underwear Tremendously Cut in Price $1.50 Women’s Fleeced Union Suits | Ribbed Union Suits $2.00 Women’s Springtex Union Suits 69c Women’s Fleeced Vests 75¢ Boys’ and Girls’ Fleeced Vests and Pants White Heavy Rbibed Ec: . $ neck, 1 sizes. r.nks, sizes 34 To 46, A Shoe Sale That Will Crowd the Department From Morning to Night WOMENS AND MISSES’ $3.00, $4.00 AND $5.00 SHOES A Brand-New Lot of 87 Every new style is shown with all the new heel ef- fects and cut-out novelty modes. Ribbed riescea =t Ankle Pants, with e am s i a2 murin Tande; atats 2 tohigh or low meck, ankle o.-‘mk apd long sleeves; sizes rs. pants; all slzes. 34 ra Color Union Suits: END-OF-THE-YEAR SALE Men’s $3 and $4 Madewell Union Suits, $2.19 Samples and Suits With Slight Discolorations All Madewell closed crotch and drop-seat styles.' Long sleeves and ankle length. ‘All part wool, heavy, medium and light weights. Sizes 34 to 46. Regular and stout sizes. E\Ky suit guaranteed to give satisfaction. Men’s $2 and $2.50 Cotton Union Suits, $1.39 _Sizes only 44, 46, 48. top or high ankle Imcm ankle pants; A ” Madewell brand, medium and heavy weight. and Widths Black, Tan Gray SESENENUNNEREABE EESNE SIS N NN NN RS EENEEEEEREN