Evening Star Newspaper, October 13, 1926, Page 13

Dy the Associated Press. sect specimens, books and entomological nalia while in “a state of trance,” was acquitted today. A court found that at times he was not responsible for his actions. Prof. Schumacher had been a teach- er in the Berlin public schools and held positions in several learned so- cleties. So intensely absorbed was he in his work that he completely lost parapher- MAN WHO STOLE WHILE IN TRANCE IS ACQUITTED BERLIN, October 13.—Prof. Schu- macher, who stole thousands of in- scopic slides and "WEE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, his mental balance. The curator of the zoological museum of Berlin Uni- versity testified that Schumacher was the most learned entomologist in the world and detailed his meritorious veries. Missing insect specimens, books and other things were found in Schumach- er's rooms. He confessed that he had been stealing several years. He plead- ed for mercy on the ground that the thefts were oommm.sd while he was “in a state of trance.” Alfalfa seed grown in Africa and Turkestan are not suitable for general l‘flcult\lnl use in this country, the of Agriculture has an- nounced D. C, WEDNESDAY, DISTRICT DECLINES TO PURCHASE BUILDING An offer of John W. Staggers to sell the Columblan Buflding at 416 Fifth street to the District for use of the recorder of deeds, was rejected yeste by the Commissioners. A price of $350,000 was quoted. The Commissioners acted upon a report of the recorder of deeds, who said that the Government should not purchase any privately owned build- ing for his office, even if it could be In some way remodeled. “I feel that a fireproof building should be espe- clally buflt for such an important_ office,” sald the recorder, “having re- gard for the valuable records, ample space for the examination of the same by the public, and for the future growth of the office, which has aver- aged about 300 per cent to 400 per cent in the last seven or eight years.” S Goethe studied the Persian lan- guage at the age of 65. Convention to Open October 27. Special Dispatch to The Star. CUMBERLAND, Md., October 18.— | The Stats Council of the Sons and| Daughters of Liberty will hold the annual convention here, October 37, 28 and 29. Willlam H. Mosberg, Bal timore, is secretary. Tomorrow Mormng—Thursday—Washmgton Awakes to ERSARY SALE The Greatest In All Our Career! Boys’ 4-Piece Suits of To us there is still a lot.of sentiment in business—and a birthday is a birth- . day. So we celebrate in real style! The whole store enters with a zest into the Unusual Quahty spirit of the occasion. $ 1 3 4 5 [J There’s a difference to At Anniversary-time we are not departing from our habit of sound state- ment and conservative claim—yet we must tell you straightforwardly that the : offerings we have achieved we firmly believe to be without parallel. . . . The o A doors open tomorrow (Thursday) at 8:30 A.M. B Tt . A Celebration Offering of Men’s Overcoats and Suits to Be Remembered for Years! Sizes 7 to 18. An Anniver- sary value. (Second Floor.) Expressly for this event were these superlative Suits and Overcoats tailored. Tailored, every one, in the true Saks manner—by the finest of our makers. Tailored of fabrics never conceived of for sale purposes. High-Type English Broadeloth Shirts Priced for the Anniversary *1.85 3 for 85 249 3 for $7 Not only is every shirt of the typical Saks standard in work-, manship and fin- ish, and sizing, but the quality is far ahead of the grades that are usual at such prices. It’s Anniversary time, and we have not only made substantial conces- sions ourselves, but have enlisted the co-opera- tion of important makers. Collar-attached styles, neckband styles. White is the color. All sizes, of course. (Main Floor.) Splendid 4-Piece Suits %9.45 One of our regular grades, re, duced specially. Sturdy, Fall fabrics in neat mixture effects. Coats are double or single breasted; smart vest; one pair golf knickers and one pair reg- ular knickers. Sizes 7 to 18. (Second Floor.) Anniversary Sale! Men’s Handmade Neckwear 1 15 and®1.35 and Swiss silks Anniversary! Boys’ Zipo Lumberjacks ¥3.95 Just the thing for the youngsters. Lots of smart, striking patterns in Lumber- jacks that are made to yield unusual service. 8 to 18 years. (First Floor.) Men’s Outing Flannel Pajamas—Special *1.65 (3 for $4.50) Cut full for utmost comfort. Well made for utmost wear. Presented in a large range of attractive patterns. Trim- med \uh silk frogs. All sizes. (First Floor.) Small Boys’ Overcoats, *13.85 Not only extremely smart in their lines, but extremely durable in their quality and tailoring. New overcoatings in plain colors and good- looking mixtures—every coat wool body lined. Made with the favored convertible collar. A most exceptional opportunity—at a very timely moment. Sizes 3 to 10. (Second Floor.) Small Boys’ Fall Suits . *3.85 A host of materials, including navy blue serge—mixture tweed effects—pure worsted jersey in plain colors, etc. Lumberjack, middie and button-on styles, with jacquard or plaid tops. Sizes 3 to 10.) (Second Floor.) Boys’ Shirts and Blouses, 79c¢ Every material guaranteed fast color! Choose from woven ma- dras, rayon stripe madras, oxford weaves, genuine broadcloths, etc. Plain colors—stripe efiects—-novelty weaves. Blouses, 7 to 16. Shirts, 12 to 14% neck. (Second Floor.) Boys’ Wool Knickers $2.85 Cut with style and tailored with skill. Sport Golf Knickers in very fine materials and shades—among them many mixtures and at- tractive suit patterns. Sizes 7 to 18. (Second Floor.) 4 Boys’ Union Suits gray fleece-lined Union Suits in long sleeve and knee Warm, Full and roomy. Sizes 4 to 14. Small boy style with length style. buttons at waistband, sizes 4 to 10. (Second Floor.) Boys’ Fine Wash Suits, *1.69 Splendid materials—Genuine Broadcloths, real Lmens and other guaranteed, fast color wash fabrics. Solid colors or combinations Sports, Flapper regulation Middie and many Button-on styles. 2to 10. (Second Floor.) ,'I Iy /\\\\\\ \ \\\ \\ \\\\‘ \N/ % \\ N of superb g in beautiful new foreign patterns, as \H-II as college and regimental stripes. Handmade and interlined in a way that assures longer wear. (First Floor.) Anniversary Sale! Men’s Silk and Wool Hose 65¢ Hose that combine uhusual wearing quality with unusual smartness. The very newest id_effects are in- ades. The value is an (First Floor.) Exact duplicates of these Anniver- sary offerings have sold in our own stocks at many dollars more—and the special pricing now prevailing can last only for our bithday celebration. cluded, in four Anniversary value. The Amuwrsary Hat . *4.35 v silk lined, planned for this occasion. And a asion. In a host of models varied enough to eds of every face and head. Every new shape, tilt and shade. (First Floor.) Men’s Athletic Union Suits,*1.65 3 for $4.50 Your choice at this special pricing of superior Broadcloth or Rayon Stripe Madras Union Suits, cut and tailored to Saks standards. Sizes 34 to 50. (First Floor.) Men’s Shaker Sweaters, *8.00 Men's € 1\\] collar Shaker Weave Wool chztcrs in the favored coat \nI(- . Oxford, Crimson, Navy, Brown, Buff, Black $5.50 Bovs Shaher Sweaters tyle with Shawl <!nLer Wool Sweaters for Boys in Pull-over ( irst Floor.) Collars. Na maroon, silver and brown. All sizes. Broadcloth Shirts 95¢ e their splendid quality at sight. You will rec- You will apprec ) say the least. Then you will discover their superlative workmanship. Neckband or collar- attached style sizes 14 to 17, inclusive. (First Floor.) Mon s Wool-Lined Gloves, *3.50 v made of suede of high quality—in gray and tan. Assure appearance, warmth and wear. (First Floor.) There is a suit and overcoat for every type of man, for every occasion. There is a material and pattern for every taste. Now, at the height of the season, we urge upon you the extraordinary charac- ter of this large concession, in the choic- est styles of the Fall and Winter sea- son. There are models for the most fas- tidious dresser—and for the most con- servative. There are light shades and dark, solid colors and mixtures and stripes. All sizes, all variations of mod- els, for all men and young men. (Third Floor—Saks.) ‘Large Groups of Two-Trouser Suits Are Included! The Economy Floor Has Arranged Especially for This Anniversary— Two Sales! QOvercoats and 2-Trouser Suits! Your Choice at 21 Or $39 for Both . A special purchase solely for the Anniversary. A collection of splendid Two-Trouser Suits and sturdy Winter Overcoats that crowd an immense amount of value into the remarkably low sale price. ‘The newest fabrics and a host of them. The newest col- ors. .Youthful models and con- servativeones. The kind of tailoring that always commands high price. Unquestionably one of the most remarkable -clothing values we have ever offered on the Economy Floor. (Fourth Floor.) Sal%s/' PEN'NSYLVA_NIA AVENUE AT SEVENTH Sizes Anniversary! Men’s Quality Oxfords Compellingly Priced ¥4.95 Gun Metal, Russet Calf and Blucher Oxfords—as well as plain toe Patent Leather ones. Leather and Crepe soles. Immense values. (First Floor.) Dependable Boys’ Shoes Both High and Low 52.95 Especially well made to stand boys give to shoes. velts in black and tan s 10 to 13% and 1 First Long Trouser Suits With 2 Pairs of Trousers—Special 21.75 Saks has a knack about this busi- ness of conducting a chap into his first long trousers. We know just the sort of style it takes. And this special Anniversary _showing goes to the very extreme in the qualities offered at the price. Handsome patterns and models. Sizes 30 to 38. (Second Floor.) Golf Outfit! 4 Selected Clubs Bag and 3 Balls ¥12.65 An exceptional price on an outfit ready to furnish count- less pleasant hours on the links. Well made, strong, true and lasting. (Fourth Floor.) Steel-Shafted Drivers, Brassies and Spoons *5.45 Strong, true clubs of well known, dependable makes — .priced for Anniversary selling at a price that should make golfing a sport for all. (Fourth Floor.) Photographic Films Developed Without Charge During Anniversary! Sport Shop, Fourth Floor