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TARIFF COMMISSION INQUIRY IS SOUGHT Senator Robinson Asks Senate Probe Into Recent Sugar In- vestigation by Body. An investigation of the Tariff Com- misslon was ed today In a reso- tion offered by Senator Robinson of Arkansas, the Democratic leader. The inquiry would be conducted by enate finance committes with a of determining whether any ure had been brought to bear on hors of this commission in tion with the sugar Invest “nder the rules the resolution went for a day. Senator Robinson no explanation beyond immediate debat move of the Dem s one In a long seques charges nd countercharges revolving s the study of sugar dutles. The r tion pointed repeatedly to reports he said rad appeared indicating t . a Coo! its membe: Mr. > | gressive dinner party SOCIETY (Continued from Eighth Page) Wednesday night to usher in the new year. An orchestra furnished dance musfc, and the nolse makers and dance ribbuns contributed to the pleasure of the evening. A speclal ire was a novelty dance. Among 60 guests were many coliege stu- nts home for the holidays. Commissioner and Mrs. Cuno H. Ru dolph will entertain a company at dinner this evening, later taking their suests to the ball. Col. and Mrs. Willlam Eric Fowler will be hosts at dinner this evening, later many of thejr guests going to the Children's Hospital ball at the Willard, where they will occupy the box of Col. Fowler. Miss Virginia Selden and Miss Mary Selden are entertaining at a bridge tea this afternoon in compliment to Miss Margaret West, Miss Katharine Dunlop and Miss Elizabeth Fitzgerald of Pittsburgh. Lieut. Charles Edward Hart / xas yesterday with his flancee, Miss Virginia Here- ford, was the guest of honor at a pro- last evening. The soup course was served in the home of the bride’s grandmother, Mrs, Anna Byrd Howell, the other courses THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTION, D. ¢, clation of University Women, 1634 I street. West Virginia State Soclety Meeting Wednes The West Virginia State Society will hold its regular monthly meet- ing Wednesday evening, January 7, at Masonic Hall, over Park Savings Bank, Fourteenth and Kenyon streets northwest, After a short business session the following program will be rendered, under the direction of Mrs. Hattie B. Martin: Plano solo, Mrs “hainey; reading, Miss Stella group of violin bert Johnson of Lon- ccompanied by Mrs, Johnson; costume, Miss Mary Howe Hild ance, Miss Ma s, Joseph J. Manlove of Missouri. After the program re- freshments will be served, followed by dancing and a social hour. The annual New Y Bota Chap [ was given Franklin r dance of the Sorority, day afternoon at the Hotel. About 150 tertained by the soror- ity. Miss Thelma Bromwell acted as chairman of the general committee in charge of arrangements and was assisted by a number of the members - | of the organization Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. McConnell Dinner Dance entertained at dinner Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Henn of Cleveland, Ohlo, and Miss Katherine Wilfley of this city. Art and Letters will be at home, as FRIDAY, Deaths Reported. The following deaths hi o eaths have been reported fo The International Association of | ‘Mg [iealth Department in the last 24 hours JANUARY Home Hospital diers' Home Hospital. John L. R. Holt, 70, 523 Randolph Michael MeCarthy, usual, tomorrow afternoon from 4:30idiers’ Home Hos to 6 o'clock at the clubrooms, 1607 1 street. Mr. and Mrs. P, V. G, Mitchell of Antwerp, Belglum, with their daugh- ter, are at Hotel Hamilton during a short visit to Washington. Mrs. Frederic Young, who has been spending Christmas week with her tamily in Baltimore, has returned to her home. Mrs. Mae Smith, 1488 Newton street northwest, entertained ner friends of Loyalty Council, Daughters of Ameri- ca, Monday evening. She is the popu- lar presiding offi of the council. The table was attractively decorated with candles and Christmas greenery, and refreshments were served. There was also a Christmas tres, which was & mass of colored electric lights. Topographical. From the Boston Transcript. First Elk—Are you from Chicago? Second Elk—No, Beloit. First—How far below? itai. Joo 3. Vukelich, 23 Mary Johnson, 96, sters 2 Richara o o0 Little isters of the'oor. Jilnnte H. Kesler. 46 125 Cra bugTie, 83, Providence Tospital. James Harry. 63, . United States Sol Walter Reed Hospital. | pital ergency bley Hospital dams st Joseph V. Y Fannie Dows 1516 14th st Hospital . 4%, Emergency Hospital h Uaited States Soidiers® o Hospital. Nicbolas Nelson, 8, It means Health and Happiness to You And Your Family. 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Its performance is ing the attention of the radio world. being served in the homes of the s of the wedding party. the attracting ing to Wardman Park for the findings of the com tee to the world—to any “The act creating the comr ¢t said, “does mnot 1 i template unanimity of views of the |“ \fi Cirereford will be the guest for vhumbers.” but provides otherwise. | ohom Miss Margaret Hensey and e Miss Norene Justice will entertain & 4 company of ladies at dinner this eve- Dinner for Horses Delayed. ning at Rauschers. The Manor Club, No | the scene of a ball and cabaret sup- r New Year eve. Over 200 guests enjoyed the banquet and progrs which were followed by dancing. Mr. S Jack Mullane directed the singing | B - | and presentad the program, which in- cluded Al and Eleanor Williams, | Catherine Smith, the Gladding sisters | and Camille Little, who gave amon | other numbers the famous Scotch sword dance. Miss Eleanora Peake, premier danseuse, gave “The Waltz Modern." The guests were given beautifully arranged art menu pro- grams as souvenirs. Saturday, January 3rd ;:b""‘ Wardman Park Hotel Starting at 7:30 P.M. Music by Boernstein’s Wardman Park Hotel Orchestra WASHINGTON FOOD CLINIC 1338 Eve St. N.W. Franklin 2605 PROMPT DELIVERIES Christmas dinner for Evening Dress Requested Cleared in Boy’s Death. tames J. Flynn of the Fire Depart- ment, who ran into Benjamin T who was killed while coasting New eve at about 9:50, was exonerated at an inquest today. The collision was de- clared aocidental. The Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club of Washington will have its January luncheon at 1 o'clock tomorrow at the club house of the American Asso- salt shakers that are FOUNDED 1894 KNOWN FOR REMARKABLE VALUE GIVIN 1109 F Street N.W. Drastic Reductions in Our January MAKING HISTORY SALE WOMEN'S SHOES in which TWO- THIRDS of our splendid midwinter Two great groups at an average reduction of a third. Were $10 $12.50 and $13.50 COATS $ ]j : 47 In Three Special Groups, Offering Weré $5.95 and $8.50 Amazing Ophortunities to Save Without Sacrificing Style or Quality Group No. I— An exceptional group of Dressy Coats with collars and cuffs of carefully selected furs—in the soft-pile fabrics, also suede- finish cloths in black and the wanted new colorings. All silk lined and interlined. 4 The supreme value. Clearance Price, Group No. 2— Luxurious Fur-trimmed Coats, in smart, distinctive Winter modes, suede finished: also soft-pile fabrics, and furred with fashionable pelts, including the popular long-haired furs; in blacks and the new colorings. r_J Shoe Fashion's most exclusive style suc- cesses! Thousands of pairs—in every size and every wanted material for Morning, Afternoon and Evening! Yes, Silver Kidskins 'n—every- thing. But clearing away so fast you've not a minute to lose. “Hahn Special” Shoes for girls and boys Exit the holidays and holiday expenses! And now, when it COUNTS—iere is the real economy that achieves SHORT price — plus amazingly LONG wearing quality. Over 20 different sorts. stocks are - MARKED DOWN averaging Clearance Price, Group No. 3— The most successful. The smartest fashions of the Winter. Made of fine fabrics, luxurious with fur, and the higher qualities of workmanship that distinguishes only the finer coats. . Clearance Price, Every Coat in This Sale Was Taken from Our Regular Stock and Repriced Without Regard to Former Values at leasf I “Hahn Special” 3 Boys’ splendid quality tan welt school shoes. the palr! “Hahn Special" Girls’ dressy, exception- ally well made lace boots at a price unmatchable for such good quality. 874 to 2, $2.95; 214 to 6, $3.95. Overweight soles. Medium toe. 11 to 134, $295; 1 to 6, $3.45. Hahn Stores Headquarters for First Quality Rubbers Our 9th St. and Pa. Ave. Stores Open Saturday Nights. The Styles, Materials and Colors Are the Smartest of the Season Cor. 7th & K Sts. 414 9th St. “City Club Shop” 1914-16 Pa. Ave. 1318 G St. 233 Pa. Ave. S.E.