Evening Star Newspaper, March 26, 1925, Page 20

uted his death to worry over financlal BANKER IS FOUND SHOT |iiatir. A pistol was found clasped in the WITH PISTOL IN HAND | right hana ana s rifle, which had also been fired, was lying near his body. At least four bullets took ef- By the Associated Press. fect, it was sald, to 42. SPARTANBURG, 8. €, March 26.— Miss Odessa Brown, private secre- Arch B. Cavert, banker and former |tary to Mr. Calvert, found him lying mayor, was found dead from gun- dead when she entered his office in shotw ounds in his office yesterday morning. Businers assoclates attrib- 150 Spring Topcoats 51475 Slim dress coats bordered with fur Also swagger topcoat models These were purchased specially, and many of them are samples; consequently almost every new mode of the season is representd. Slim, smooth fabric coats in high shades, bordered with fluffy Summer fur. Fleecy plaid polaire toppers with loose, full backs. Mannish Prince of Wales coats and variations of the same, fault- lessly tailored. Sizes for misses and women, 16 (Second Floor, The Hecht Co.) Felt-Base Floor Covering 39¢C s v Every single yard of it perfect and beautiful new patterns to choose from A brand-new shipment which means full rolls and the widest possible assortment to choose from. Both carpet and tile patterns in clear, bright shades that are easily cleaned and give an unsuspected amount of wear. For absolute satis- faction bring room measurements. Felt-Base Rugs 9312 58 -95 9x12 Seconds of the regular $15 quality There isn't a broken place or weak spot in them. Only an occasional misprint in color. And that’s why they call them seconds. Dura- ble, strong and easily cleaned with a mep. | Other Size Felt-Base Rugs— 9x10.6 Rugs (slight seconds of $12.75 quality), $7.95 7.6x9 Rugs (slight seconds of $9 quality), $5.95 100 Felt-Base Mats 29¢ Handy Little 18x36 Felt-Base Mats that are useful in a dozen-and-one places around the house. (Fourth Floor, The Hecht Co.) Small Lots in Radio Sets Just about a half dozen sets—all of them famous—the remainder of our Radio Dept., recently closed. Formerly Now (1) Moon 4-tube Set..... $125 | $19.50 (2) Cutting and Washington Sets.$140 $27.50 (2) Hartman 4-tube Sets. .. .$250 $59.00 (1) Kennedy 3-tube Set...... ..$55 $15.00 fore 9 o'clock. No one had reported hearing the shots, but the bank watchman sald he saw the banker FOR GERMAN PRESIDENCY Prince, Roland Bonaparte, a famous legacies to his servants sufficient to bring them annuities equal to their wages. the Carclina National Bank, of which lie was vice president, shortly be- THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €, THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1925. enter his office about 8:45 o'clock. —_— By Radlo to The Star and Chicago Daily News, hers that Bavarian Catholics have de- cided to run former Cza: Ferdinand of Bulgaria as a candiaite in the was Princess Clementine of Saxe-Co- burg-Gotha, 1s considered to be “a g0od Bavarfan and Catholic.” Ferdinand's candldature would be viewed serlously and sympathetically in Bavarfa. Since abdicating the Bul- French traveler and scientist, left| SOFIA, March 26—It Is reported |garian throne in favor of his eldest o son, Boris, in the Autumn of 1918, Ferdinand has been living quietly|purg has with a small suite In Saxe-Coburg. |jaaders of German presidential elections. Ferdi-! Although it is highly unlikely that! (Copyrignt,. by Q ‘eas® FORMER CZAR PROPOSED |nand. whose German-born mother|he will ever attempt to regain his former throne, owing to the hostility of other Balkan states, the possibility of his playing a role in German poli- tics must not be entirely discounted. He is 64 years old, enjoys good health, possesses great knowledge of run- ning affairs, and since living in Co- tained close touch with Friday’s Small Lots —New Apparel from Brisk Spring Selling all Through The Hecht Co. 138 Women's Dresses, $3.95 Twill, Jersey and Flannel Dresses, in smart looking tailored styles. Just the sort of dress for late Spring wear without a coat. Choose from popu- lar sport shades as well as navy, black and brown. Sizes for misses and women, 16 to 42. Women’s $25 to $35 Dresses, §18.75 Ones and Twos left from brand- new Spring purchases. Stunning tai- lored kashmir, druery laine, flannel and imported rep frocks for both misses and women. Women’s $19.50 to $25 Suits, $10 Hairline Stripes, Plain Twills and Mixtures in short, box-coat styles or with finger-tip jackets. Broken sizes explain the price. Women’s $15 to $25 Topcoats, $12.95 - Flannel and Novelty Plaid Topcoats —some with fine muskrat collars. Broken sizes. s.cona Fioor, The Hecht con Women’s $§1.95 House Dresses, $§1.39 Pretty Checked Gingham Dresses trimmed with pique and organdy. Sizes from 36 to 44. Women’s $1.25 Princess Slips, 8§c | Tailored Sateen Slips with hem- stitched bodice tops. Rose, green, lavender navy and black. Sizes 36 to 44 s Dainty 79¢ Boudoir Caps, 59¢ Of light blue, pink or lavender, satin trimmed with lace and net. Women's $2.95 Silk Bloomers, $1.95 Step-ins, too. Made of excellent quality radio silk and specially rein- forced, 35 to $8.50 Famous Corsets, $2.88 Broken sizes of such famous makes as Frolaset, Madame Lyra, Nemo and others. Sizes 27 to 36. Voile Peasant Blouses, 89¢ Sheer White Voile Blouses with full shirred sleeves and round neck. Trimmed with colored braid or em- broidery. Sizes 34 to 42. Women's Low Shoes, §2.95 New Spring styles, in broken sizes. Patent, tan calf, black suede, velvet and satin pumps, reflecting every new trend of fashion. Women's Jumper Skirts, $§2.95 Flannel Jumper Skirts, in plain col- ors. Sizes 14, 16 and 18. Women’s Crepe Ensembles, §5 Dress Ensembles consisting sport blouse and pleated skirt. ioned of colorful printed crepes. Sizes 36 to 42 Women's Sweaters, $§2.59 All-wool Sweaters or combinations of wool and rayon. Tuxedo or Peter Pan collars. Excellent choice of colors. Women's §5 Knitted Suits, $§1.95 Two-piece Suits with Slip-over Sweaters. Tan and green, in sizes 16 and 18. Women’s $1.19 to $1.50 Gloves, 69c Two-clasp Gloves of imported lambskin or glace kid. Broken sizes, in black, brown and gray. Women’s Fabric Gloves, 39¢ Washable Chamoisette ' Gloves, in covert, gray, brown and beige. Brok- en sizes. Women's Full-Fashioned Silk Hose 59¢ Slightly imperfect, full-fashioned Hose of a quality that sells at a far higher price. Black and brown only. Women's $1.95 to $2.95 Handbags 59¢ Just a limited number of Leather Pouch Bags, made with inner purse and mirror, 59¢ Novelty Necklaces, 39¢ Novelty Necklaces of every kind. Just about 50 of them all told. (Fifth Floor, The Hecht Co.) Small Lots of $1.95 to $3.50 Curtains, $1 Dainty marquisette and voile cur- tains, neatly hemstitched and edged. Only about 25 pairs in all. $5 to $10 Rope Portieres, §2.95 Beautifully "colored rope portieres for single or double doors. Several styles to choose from. $2.50 to $2.95 Centerpieces, $1.19 Linen and jewel cloth centerpieces in both white and ecru. Trimmed with Barmen, Cluny or Torchon lace. $1.95 to $2.50 Sheets, $1.59 Finest quality, many of them hand- torn sheets. ~Slightly mussed or soiled from handling. All size 81x90. 59¢ to 95¢ Pillowcases, 39¢ \Plain, hemstitched and embroidered cases in the assortment. All of them perfect throughout. (Second Fleer, ¥ 8t.) The $29.50 to $32.50 Room-Size Rugs $22.45 An extraordinary array of rugs that includes the following: (1) 7.6x9 Axminster Rug. (3) 7.6x9 Seamless Axminsters. (12) 9x12 Seamless Brussels Rugs. (6) 83x10.6 Seamless Brussels Rugs. (10) 6x9 Seamless Axminsters. 855 to $57.50 Quality Rugs, $38.45 Another . extraordinary group of rugs made up of the following: (6) 9x12 Axminster Rugs. (3) 9x12 Fringed Wilton Velvet Rugs. (1) 83x10.6 Fringed Wilton Vel- vet Rug. (10) 9x11.4 Heavy Axminsters. (1) 6.9x12 Fringed Wilton Velvet Rug. $45 Fringed Velvet Rugs, $29.75 Velvet Rugs in gorgeous blue Chinese patterns. Conveniently sized, 7.6x9. $22.50 Axminster Rugs, $14.95 Gorgeously Colored Blue Chinese Rugs in the popular 3x9 size. $13.50 Brussels Rugs, $9.85 A small group of 6x9 Brussels Rugs in effective patterns, rose or blue. 59 Axminster Rugs, $6.95 Scatter size 36x70-inch Rugs, in richly colored blue Chinese patterns, 518 Velvet Rugs, $12.95 Deep-piled Velvet Rugs of a rich rose shade. Each one size 6x9. $25 Fringed Velvet Rugs, $16.95 Extraordinarily Good - looking nged Velvet Rugs, in rose and tan. es 9x12 $125 Worsted Wiltons, $98 Just 3 very handsome Worsted Wilton Rugs, size 9x12 and 8.3x10.6. Rose and blue Persian patterns. Plain Wilton Rug, $58 Very harmlessly irregular, else you would pay $97.50 for it. Regular room size, 9x12. 522 Worsted Wilton Rugs, $14.95 Only 3 of them, in attractive tan Persian patterns. Size 36x6.3. $13.50 Worsted Wilton Rugs, $9.95 Beautiful Scatter Size Worsted Wilton Rags, in blue conventional patterns. Size 27x534. (Fourth Floor, The Hecht Co.) Small Lot of Phonographs By buying just 6 Victor records, totaling $4.§0, you may have any of the following phonographs delivered to your home. The remainder may be paid for in convenient monthly payments. (1) National Console (Queen Anne model)............ ... $46.50 (2) National Consoles (Adam model) . B . $41.50 (1) National and Mary) (1) National Console (Boston- ian model) (2) Kimberly Consoles (Queen Anne model) 4 (1) Columbia Upright Model. . $27.50 6 Okeh Records for $1 350 at this special price. Both vocal and instrumental selections are in- cluded. 1 Upright Piano, $135 A fully guaranteed instrument with duet bench to match. Delivered to your home with the payment of $10. 1 Player-Piano, §195 Rerfect in every respect and guar- anteed so. A wonderful opportunity. Pay but $10 and have it delivered to your home. & (Music Shop, 618 F St.) $5.95 to $9.75 Dining Room Chairs, $3.50 ‘Well Built Chairs finished in golden oak, mahogany or American walnut. . Upholstered in tapestry and genuine leather, blue or brown. Some arm- chairs are included among them. 15 Sample Beds, $5 Metal beds, many of them formerly selling up to $20. Floor samples, which explains the reduction. A (Fourth Floor.) F St. at 7th. - Men'’s $5 to $10 Dress Vests $1.95 Piques, Oxfords and Silk Vests for wear with full dress or Tuxedos. Broken sizes. Some of them slightly soiled from handling. Men’s $10 Fancy Vests, $4.95 _Both Single and Double-breasted Flannel ts in check or striped pat- terns. Tan and white, black and white and plain tan. Sizes 34 to 40. Men’s $2 Spring Caps, 79¢ Only a few of them, but good-look- ing, well made Caps in various Spring shades. Slightly soiled. Men’s Low Shoes, $3.85 Fine Black and tan Calf Oxfords. Some with plain tips. All fitted with rubber heels. Broken sizes, from regular stock. Men’s $5 Sweaters, $1.95 Light-weight, Slip-over and V- neck Sweaters, in white and fancy color combinations. Slightly soiled. Otherwise perfect. Men’s Lisle Hose, 35¢ 3 pairs for $1. Broken lines from regular stock. Good choice of wanted colors, except black. Men’s $1.65 Flannel Shirts, 79¢ Just 90 Light-weight Flannel Shirts in collar-attached styles. Solid colors and stripes, in sizes 14 to 1614. Genuine Gillette Razors, 29¢ Gold-plated Gillette Razors with one blade. Packed in little leath- erette box. (Maln Floor, The Hecht Co.) Men's §5.95 Golf Knickers, §3.95 All-wool Golf Knickers in tan, gray and heather mixtures. Sizes 38 to 44. Men’s $1.50 to $1.95 Golf Hose, $1 Both All-wool and Lisle Golf Hose in tan, gray, beaver, brown and mix- tures. Sizes 934 to 1114, Men’s §2.95 Sport Jackets, §1 Golf and Sport Jackets in brown or camel. Sizes 36 to 44. Fine $2.50 Golf Bags, $1.95 Heavy Canvas Bags, reinforced and trimmed with leather. Just a limited number at this price. (Sport Shep, 624 F St.) Schoolgirls’ Ensembles, $6.95 The coat and jumper skirt are of soft homespun bound with silk braid. With them a tan pongette blouse. Blue, rust or green. Sizes 8 to 14. Girls’ §5.95 Voile Dresses, $3.95 Handmade, hand-drawn voile dresses in soft blossom colorings. A splendid collection of styles for girls 6 to 16. Girls’ $3.95 Jumper Skirts, $2.75 Finely tailored of tweed or novelty sport fabrics in vivid colorings. Sizes~ 8to 14. Girls’ Felt and Straw Hats, $2.95 Smart-looking pokes and other shapes edged with straw. Blue, rust or tan. Infants’ 59¢ Bonnets, 29¢ Slightly soiled from handling; otherwise perfect. Trimmed with pink or blue ribbon bows. Sizes 14, 15 and 16. Boys' $5 'Spring Topcoats, $3.65 Just a small group of double- breasted tweed topcoats in brown, gray and heather ' mixtures. Sizes 2% to 9. Boys’ 79¢ Blouses, 57¢ Roomy blouses with double yokes and faced sleeves. Plain blue, pon- gee, khaki and stripes. Boys® $1.50 Spring Hats, $1 Many, many styles and colorings, including the popular powder blues. Sizes 634 to 7. Boys’ Play Shoes, $§1.45 Sturdy brown calf lace shoes. Both high cut and regulation styles. Sizes 9 to 2. Children’s School Hose, 9¢c Long ribbed hose and half socks. Hose in various Spring colorings. Broken sizes. 52 and $2.50 Children’s Shoes, $1.29 Patent leather 1-strap pumps, some with colored leather backs. Broken sizes ranging from 2 to 11. (Third Flosr, The Hecht Co.) Hecht Co. GAS INQUIRY PLANNED cording to Maj. Covell, assistent to the commission. ? v s 3 BY UTILITIES BODY |, ik cine e aciton or tne tion of Citizens’ Assoclations Satu The Public Utllities Commission |night in authorizing its public ut will make a study of the financial |commttee to apply for a hearing on condition of the Washington and |Tates, Georgetown Gas Light companles as soon as {t finishes with the present valuation proceeding of the Chesa- Many churches In Germany peake and Potomac Telephone Co., ac- ' equipped with bells of cast steel by 125 Spring Dresses ’10 An exceptional Spring selling in The Moderate Priced Dress Shop Flannel sport frocks you'd never suspect could be sold at so low a price. Aglow with color and introducing unusual touches at collar, and cuffs. Also smart afternoon frocks of satin or flat crepe. Simply styled, but smartly so, and very seldom duplicated. In fact. many of them are samples. All are brand-new Spring styles, as is proved by the wealth of Spring colors. Sizes for misses and women, 16 to 42. (Second Fioor, The Hecht Co.) Dollar Day Specials in Housefurnishings 12 very excellent reasons for putting linens and towels on tomorrow’s shopping list 6 Absorbent Huck Towels. SI Convenient, Hand-size Towels, 18x36, and unusually absorbent. Plain and damask patterns in white only. 12 Turkish Hand Towels, §1 Less than 10c a piece for these fluffy Turkish Hand Towels. All white or with colored borders. Mercerized Tablecloths, §1 Both round and square cloths, 58 inches across. Choice of pretty damask pattern. All white or bordered blue, rose or gold. 2 Extra Heavy Turkish Towels, §1 Extra Large Size Towels with long, double loops. Splendid for bath use. Fleecy and soft. White only. 2 Fancy Dresser Scarfs, §1 White and Ecru Scarfs, daintily trimmed with lace edging. Some of them with attractive lace inserts. 5 Muslin Pillowcases, $1 Snowy White Muslin Pillowcases, which have very trivial imperfections neither apparent nor-harmful. Size 42x36. Fine Double-Bed Sheets, §1 Splendid Quality Sheets, which have a tiny heavy thread or so here and there. Marked imperfect. Good deep hems. Size 81x90. Fancy Table Runners, $1° Tapestry and Cretonne Table Runners in beautiful, rich colorings. Some edged with silk fringe. Average size 18x54. s T 2 Sturdy Window Screens, §1 Stationary Black Wire Screens, size 24x33, with strong, natural wood frames. Only a limited number at this special price. White Ruffled Curtains, §1 Cool-looking White Marquisette Curtains, with ruffled edges and ruffled tie-backs to.match.. For regu- lation size windows. 2 Gay Cretonne Pillows, §1 Round, oval or oblong cushions filled with soft white cotton. Choice of many bird, floral and conven- tional patterns. 2 Oil Opaque Window Shades, §1 Slightly imperfect, white, ecru and green Shades, 36x69 inches. Mounted on sturdy, dependable spring e (Second Floor, P 8t.) The Hecht Co. = E St. at 7th, [