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BEET SUGAR YIELD INCREASE ASSURED Scientist Aids Farmers to Ex- tract More From “Bad Year” Crops. By the Associated Press. COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 3.—A control | NOW has been perfecte beets. fully because of the presence of quan- tities of “gum.” Occasionally the “gum” reduces the sugar yleld of a batch of beets to zero, only molasses being ob- tained. The work just completed at Ohio | State is a perfection of a method of determining how much of the obstruct- ing gum exists in a batch of beets. It is done by use of ethyl alcohol and hy- | drochloric acid. Knowing the amount of “gum” in a given batch of beets, the sugar maker can get rid of some of it. “The control method was perfected by Dr. James R. Withrow, chemical engineering department at Ohio State, and Dr. A. R. Choppin of Baton Rouge, La. an assistant. Dr. Withrow developed the process son years ago for the cane sugar industry, but after two years' experimentation it d for use in ‘he beet sugar industry. Changes in the "It is impossible to extract it head of the | method designed to enable beet sugar : S antities and_concentrations of ethyl manufacturers to realize bigger yields | Sieet He8 FHC rot 08" were nec- in their “bad years.". perfected a week ago by Ohio Siate University scientists, | was announced before the American | Chemigal Society ye Frequent “bad years” terday. the principal obstacles in the beet sugar | check, the ears sugar yield is | lose $8,750.000 a year, according to a ugar exists in the | recent official announcement. industry. In these Jow, although the “’Bernice” Chic novelty strap, in spring’s fashion- able colors. Kidskin or patent leather, High and low heels. Colorful kidskins are now the parchment, champagne, red, essary. Should the stamp tax on checks be continue one of | cut from the present 4 to 2 cents a British government would “Hollywood” Twist strap kidskin model in all favorite colors. Also in patent leather. High and low heels. TR S Y J'l Beige, ue, green and Lido sand predominate. At Forsythe's, $5 a pair is all you need pay! Pure Silk Full-Fashioned HOSIERY $1-5....3 pair 3325/ - S | | | | i | | THE _EVENING DE KING RUM DEATH PROBERS ARE NAMED Illinois Committee Assigned to In- vestigate Killing and Raid Pre- ceding Shooting. By the Associated Press. SPRINGFIELD, Iil, May 3—Chair- man David Shanahan of the House of Representatives yesterday appointed the committee to investigate the killing of Mrs. Joseph De King of Aurora and the liquor raid which preccded it. Frederick Rennick of Buda. who | voted against the investigation, and who declared he had not been informed of the speaker's intention, was named chairman, Other mem! Green of Rockford, “wet” leader; Mrs. Rena Elrod, Roy Juul, Michael Igoe and | Henry Sonnenschen, all of Chicago, and | ‘William Gilmore of Champaign. held May 10. would plan a course of action early next week. | Chairman Rennick .announced the | hearing in_Aurora would probably be | He said the committee | All persons connected with the slaying will be called, including Joseph | De King, the son Gerald, the dry agent | who shot Mrs. De King, the State’s at- i torney and Eugene Boyd Fairchild, who | furnished information which led to the | id. | Four wets and three drys comprise the committee. | | Nearly 1.000.000 families of Chosen are now engaged in home weaving of cotton cloth, turning out more than! 100.000,000 yards a year, which is 10 times the amount produced by mills of the country. ONE MORE DAY! of the 15 Price COAT SALE $15.00 All the fashion details of high-priced coats are offered you in this coat values to $35.00. splendid Sports coats, dressy stock of ceats, fur or self trimmed coats in cvery fa- vored shade and every size. sizes. THE STYLES aight line —Kasharines —Celanese —Tw —Vel —Princess —Whoopee —Sport peeds loets —Satins Plenty of larger THE MATERIALS —Broadcloths Other Smart Coats, $8.74 & $9.74 DRESSES —For Maids —For Matrons —For those who love style '8 There's dash and style to these models, there’s youth and charm. Printed or plain s, lovely georgettes in favored color, and would hardly imagine vou values possible at this such low price. Every matron, every miss should see these tomorrow. All Sizes—All Colors For sEST values 804 7th St. N.W. PRICE! From $10 hats that are now $5 .. . to $25 hats that are now $12.50. Indeed, every hat in our stock, except head size hats, and in addition scores of specially purchased hats . . . all half price! It's the Spring Millinery event that Washington wom- en have learned to wait for...and we have worked months in advance to prepare for! Make the most of it...buy that travel hat you're going to need... that felt sports hat...that dressy garden hat... at a two for the price of one rate! Yes, ballibuntls, Sisols, bakus and felts, too! Plenty of black and tan! Or white or high shades if you like! Turbans, here! Even the last min- ute Dutch cap, tri-corn and bicorn versions! Your size, too, whether large, medium or small! Drive up and turn your car over to our doormen while shopping. ebleff s A FASHION INSTITUTION Daris Washington NewYork Hundreds of Hats 1859 707 Anniversary Our greatest bargain celebration grows as it goes—each day bringing fresh opportunities for wonder- 's offerings are intensely interesting in timeliness attract throngs of thrifty buyers. ful economy. Saturda) Satisfaction Since 1859 NGS PALAf 810-818 Seventh St. N.W. as well as low prices and will 1929 Package of Sample Toilet Goods FREE! With every purchase in the Toilet Goods Section tomorrow we will give absolutely FREE a package of sam- ples worth about 35c, containing as- sorted perfumes, treams and powders from famous manufactuters. ? & Street Floor Exclusively at King's Palace—The Inimnitable Sunshine Fashions From California to You! A brilliant new note in youthful fashions—these simply adorable frocks created for and worn by famous motion picture stars. See them here tomorrow—no other Washington store has them. Their beauty instantly captures the eye—their rich quality completes their irresistible appeal. And the low price is an extra surprise—utterly out of keeping with the exclusive styling, luxurious fabrics and fine workmanship. Hand-embroidered (no machine work), ruffled, tucked, flounced and scarfed novelties. Hollywood Frocks are developed in washable suede crepe of superfine quality—a fabric worthy of the rare distinction of the unique styles. ? These Frocks are Being In- White troduced in Other Cities at Orchid Green $19.75 and $22.50. Featured C‘"."'h"y in Washington Only by King's Mais Palace—and Priced at only— - Helio Bluette All Sizes, 14 to 38 Bemberg Full-Fashioned HOSE 69¢ Full-fashoined Bemberg Hose, aristocrat of rayons. Very slight irregulars. Popular colors. $1.00 Perfect 69c Silk Hose Pure Thread Silk Hose, with square and pointed heels, from a famous maker. Also discontinued numbers of Wigwam Heel Silk Hose. $2.00 Fancy Heel Silk Hose Twin-Point Heels and Triple-Point Heels—Self Heels— Black Heels Full-fashioned pure thread si 49 hose, in chiffon and service sheer weights—of beautiful, clear quality in the fashionable shades. Sub- ject to slight irregularities, but practically perfect in both appearance and wear. ¢ . . 1 0se $1.50 PERFECT QUALITY PURE SILK HOSE, in all-over chiffon and in service weight with lisle tops. Every fashionable new shade. The fime of times to buy & Summer’s supply! $2.00 CHIFFON SILK HOSE, very slight irregulars, with pointed heels and square heels, picot and plain tops. Alsdo in terlhe weight with square and pointed heels and lisle tops. All colors. Child 2§¢ to 50c 50c Children’s c ildren’s Sport Hose SOCKS 1 50 A '?esugnz ‘quguty half-socks, 5 Boys’' and girls' rayon mixed, P ot D otiaohee, lisle and cotton sport hose, per- rayon and cotton mixtures. Sizes 4 i IR ane e M U PR fecthianid ieregilac: Blue, Red In White, Bl and Black and Green Patent The distinctive novelty in Spring and Summer footwear— | these jaunty Hollywood sandals of instant appeal to the youth- ful fancy. And at a wongderfully low price, too! This model may be strapped either around the ankle or under the arch.. Mili- tary or Cuban heel. Sizes 3 to 8. Second Floor e, id b $3.00 & $4.00 Hats Newest Mid-Spring and Advance Summer Styles Fine Crochet Straws Felt and Toyo Combinations Fine Hair Braids The New “Wheel” Hats Hair and Print Combinations Smart Fancy Straws All colors and all head sizes—in small, close-fitting effects, larger models, off-the-face hats and youthful matron’s styles. Street $1.50 Rayon Stripe Corsetlets Made with elastic “our strong hose Sizes 32 to 46. Second Floor $15 Boys’ Blue Serge and Blue Cheviot Suits For Confirmation and May Processions $11.75 Boys’ $1.50 and $2.00 Wash Suits In white and colored broadcloth, linen, linene and other mate- Button-on and flapper styles with low neck and short sleeves. Sizes 2 to 8 years, With or without inner belt. gores over hips. Side-fastened. I supporters. Flesh only, Of splendid quality fabrics, tai- lored in the new mannish models, with two pairs of knickers. In ap- pearance and good service these suits will instantly appeal both to the boys and their mothers. Sizes 1to 16. Every suit perfect. rials. Street Floor far, extra and double extra sizes in ers, step-ins and shorties. and ruffied styles. 39c AND 50c VESTS, in regular and extra sizes. perfect quality. Band-top and _ bodice styles, including rayon stripes. Some with underarm Shields. Sizes 36 to 44 19¢C 59c BOYS' ATHLETIC UNION SUITS of genuine fancy broadeloth and siriped madras—in all sizes, 8 to 16 years. Elastic insert in back.. 3JC Street broadcloth, fancy madras, rayon-stripe broadcloth. and separate collar_styles. terns. Sizes 14 to 20. Street Size 1x11; yards, of fine mesh with 1-inch hem and $ 1 .00 silk border fine h, n. $1.88 2x3 $3.50 $3.5 Bridal Wreaths and Street Floor Superb quality, immense selection, including regular and extra sizes in gowns, pajama vests, petticoats and bloomer-bottom chem Lace trimmed, tailored $1.50 and $2.00 Rayon Underwear panties, 5 mise; regu- chemise, bloom- c T8¢ DOUBLE EXTRA SIZE WO! BAND-TOP UNION SUITS. with ti SeliOcees, USten SUTTS, Xtk crotch. Sizes 46. 48 and 50. 7S¢ WOMEN'S FOREST MILLS UNION SUITS, regulal d extra si M } P band D. t knees Floor Men’s $1.50 & $2 Perfect Shirts Quality Shirts in every way—tallored of genuine rayon-stripe madras and Neckband, attached collars A world of popular pat- 129 Floor May Procession Veils and Wreaths Size 11ix1%; yards, Size 11(x114, of fine mesh, with elastic and e mbroider- s1;75 ed ends .. $1.50 Bridal Veils of"'Fine Silk Illusion 5 2x3 '$3.98 $5.98 to $9.98 Caps, $1.00 to $7.98 Floor Girls’ White Silk 85¢ Confirmation Of rich, heavy white crepe de chine in straight- line and long-waisted models, with long or short sleeves, ruffled, tucked or shirred skirts. Ribbon, lace and rosebud trim- mings. Sizes 7 to 14 years. Dresses In pastel shades. Long-waisted style with short sleeves. Trim- med with picot, rufiles, ribbon bow stitching and sashes. Of fine quality rayon in white, flesh and peach. Made with rein- forced seat. Sizes 4 to 14 years. Street Floor 95¢ Dresses For May Processicus and $5.98 Girls’ Imported Voile $3.50 s, hem- izes 7 to 14. Children’s Rayon Bloomers 53¢