Evening Star Newspaper, February 22, 1931, Page 9

THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, FEBRUARY 22, 1931—PART ONE. Ok PALAIS ROYAL G STREET AT ELEVENTH TELEPHONE DISTRICT 4400 Half-Day Special! ¢ $1.98 Chiffon Scarfs Double-width chiffon in eéntie- $ 1 g 59 OIL EMBARGO RULE 1S SLATED MONDAY Half-Day Special! $1.95 Pewter Bread Tray Here’s an original and attrac- $1 m tive prize or gift—real pewter; ing colors and striking combina- fluted Colonial design. Hbuse Committee to Fix Amount of Imports to Get Free Entry. By the Associated Press. much foreign oll should be al-- free entry into the United States in cempetition with domestic producuon Wwill be ruled upon Monday by ';g' and Means Committee. proper figure to put ol imports, on an equal footing with domestic pro- Tated output formed the heart of a compromise submitted informally yes- terday to Chairman Hawley. Independent producers ur:ed that not more than 16,000,000 barrels of crude oil should be imported in free competi- tion with the domestic product in a Dllll flulgned 10 meet Geneva_treaty obligations inst_embargoes. Beyond tariff of $1 a barrel or mm would be applied, With a rate of 100 per cent on refined products. Agree on 3-Year Limit. To meet obstacles expected to con- front any tariff legislation in both Houses, the independents have agreed the law sheuld apply only for three years, the time fixed in the Capper- Qarber bill now before the Senate. After determining whether the ofl bill shall be given a favorable report to the House, the committee will consider the Burtness bill, approved by Chairman Legge, for'a temporary embargo on de- zruoed farm products. Next in order the Williamson bill for a general ban on all Russian products. Advocates of a manganese embargo closed the hearings on import pro- hibitiond. President J. Carson Adker- son and Harold A. Pumpelly of the American Manganese Producers’ As- sociation, said Russian dumping was breaking the domestic industry. Backs Action on Russia. Pumpelly said in addition to the freight differential in favor of Russia, m&wm! m"oltlx’ahmed & higher per- of metallic manganese. Henry Baker of Durham, N. C., said the action of ‘the” Chicago Board of ‘Trade in stopping Russian wheat trad- ing was “a u:eful precedent for the en- tire country.” E. 8. Clark, Phoenix, Ariz, added l:u indorsement to & manganese embargo. In a brief oumne of conditions in a Russian lumber prison camp, Arthur K. !q:mln of Brooklyn N. Y., said he had things which “would not be be- lhvad in a dime novel e SCOTTISH ART EXHIBIT WILL OPEN IN LONDON Treasures on View to Illustrate Domestic Life During Past Three Centuries. LONDON (N.AN.A).— Exhibitions Elphinstone, t.ha"‘Du 4 1AYL‘:l ichess of Yorl sister. ‘The duchess herself is very interested in the ides, and her father, the Earl of ‘Btrathmore, is lending e of needlework done by ice Charlie’s garter rib- flew and also an amus- by his brother, the . in which he refers to ng prince’s “nasty bottle habits.” ‘The Queen, who is very interested in the exhibition, has lent two needlework m res—portraits of Charles I and les II—from Windsor Castle, and (Copyright, 1931, by North American News- paper Alliance.) LEAKING ROOF GARDENS 'ANNOY TENANTS BELOW Experts Advise Proper Drainage to Keep Apartment Problem From Becoming Acute. NEW YORK (NANA)- that a top-floor tenant of an apartment | house has complained that a neighber’s . garden is leaking into his bed room. | ‘The garden, of course, is on the roof, | and this problem of protecting bed rooms from leaky gardens will grow acute, the experts say, if the proper | precautions are not taken. Roof garden folk, therefore, are ad- vised to cover a brick wall with copper betm laying garden soll against fit. and drainage pipes should be &hud in advance if the roof garden is have a fountain. The garden soll should contain light garden loam. sifted leat mold or granulated peat moss and clean, gritty sand. | Much tufa stone, which is of volcanic | is used in Japanese roof gardens and many Swiss mountain pines now rise from the Alpine-like heights of the city’s apartment houses. i (Copyright, 1931, by North American News- . Daper Alliance.) “MURDER” IS LATEST FAD IN LONDON PARTY GAMES Guests Bit in Darkness Half Hour While One Commits “Crime.” i 1t seems | Sleuths Trace Him. LONDON (NANA).—The latest | game among the bright young things, | and one that is being played at nearly every p is called “murder.” It is not, however, quite 50 macabre as it sounds | Each guest is given a slip of paper, | and whoever draws a slip with & bluk, cross has to commit a “murder.” . When they are turned up two chosen “detectives” get to game was phyed -l, Versallles in the days of Marie Antoinette, called de- campativos. (Capyrisht, 1931, by North American N = & s M ‘When Sir Joseph Duveen, !nl!mdl great antique collector and PALAIS ROYAL—Main Floor Just three and three-quarter hours to shop tomorrow! We've selected this page of Half-Day Specials. Every one a sufficient inducement in savings towellrepay you for a trip down town. At these prices for the half day only! Half-Day Special! *350 Pcs. $1 to $1.50 Sparkling A perfect riot of colors— ‘ and just scores of striking styles! What variety, too! There are: Earrings, Bracelets, and Necklaces, Brooches, Compacts Novelty Chokers. You'll recognize the astonishing val- ues instantly! PALAIS ROYAL—Main Floor Half-Day Special! Just 85! $2.95 Leather Handbags $2.29 Genuine calf bags, with inner lpper pockets; patent leathers, Smart styles | in the ml&d colors. | PALAIS ROYAL—Main Floor Half-Day Specials for Baby! Bordered Blankets, pink $1 and white. 2 for. Hemstitched Crib Sheets, $1 $1 $1 - §1 Broadcloth BII'-; 2 w0 6 sl yrs. lnnntl‘ smunn 5 to 6%. Colored Bordered Hem- stitched Sheets. 2 for Madeira Pillow Case and $1 $1 lnhnll' Dresses and Ger- sl trudes, 6 mo. to 2 yrs. 2 for PALAIS ROYAL—Third Floor Buy New Shoes on the Holiday! Dorothy Dodd ‘Shoes %S4 Regular $6 to $10 Values! Short -lines and broken sizes in desirable styles for immediate wear. Straps Biack Kid Pumps Brown Kid Ties Blonde Kid Novelties Patent Leather PALAIS ROYAL—Second Floor Half-Day Special! These Chic Little Hats of Peanut Straw Black and newest Spring $ 50 shades. . There ate many individual styles —all the pert and_youthful mode of 1931! Watteau brims, bicornes, tricornes and close-fitting styles; in large and small head sizes. PALAIS ROYAL—Third Floor Half-Day Specials! Silks and Rayons Special 84c yd: All-Silk Washable Flat Crepe Sturdy quality, dull finish crepe - that will stand many washings and retain its beauty. More than 40 shades. New Printed Rayon Flat Crepe New designs and color combin- ations printed on dark back- grounds; spaced and small floral Ppatterns. Heavy Rayon Flat Crepe 30 stunning colors, all washable, in'a super quality, non-slip rayon. 39 inches wide. PALAIS ROYAL—Second Floor Half-Day .Spccial.' New Pajamas Sl .00 Arrived just in time for Half Holiday! So we couldn’t resist telling you how many swank new styles there are! They've wide trou- sers and cute yokes and pockets. PALAIS ROYAL—Third Floor l Annual Washington’s Birthday 1 | ‘Half-Day’ Clearance Sale! | Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Furnishings Small lots, slightly soiled pieces and broken size ranges— at extremely sharp reductions—for 36 26 Coat Sweaters, sizes % Day Sale. Day only! Originally $3.98 $1.98 to 42. 5 Wool Vests, sizzs 37, 40 and 48. 14 Day Sale 208 Pairs Part-Wool Socks, various styles. Originally 59¢ 390 and 75c. ‘& Day Sale 11 Shaker Knit Sweaters, sizes 36 to 42. 'l Coat Sweaters, sizes 36 and- 38. orllln.llly $6.50. $2'98 % Day Sale.. 125 Crepe % Day Sale. 100 Silk % Day Sale.. 9 Suede Wlndbmken. sizes 34, 38, 42, 44. $5.95. 1 Tan Windbreaker, size 4 1 Tan Reversible Windbreaker, size 3 $6.98. 21 Zephyr Weight Slip-On Sweaters, sizes 34, 36 40 and 42. Originally $2.98. .%2 Day Sale. 19 All Wool Slip-On Sweaters, sizes 3¢ to 42. $3.98. ¢ Day Sale. 141 Shirts, mostly collar-attached styles, sizes 13% to 17. 380 Originally $1.19. % Day Sale. 36 Broadcloth Pajamas, sizes A, B and C. orlclnlly 68¢ $1.29. % Day Sale.. 1% Day Sale. various values. 35 Day Sale. 1 Pr. Lined Gloves. Originally $2.50. 1 Pr. Gloves. Originally $3.50. 7 Rayon Pajamas, size A only. 100 Pairs Plain and Fancy Socks, sizes lnwxw, Originally 29¢ to 35c. 3% Day Sale I’hh—gm‘!cmdn oflflnlllyui.gsc 31.25 $1.75 68c 19¢ 14 Day Sale.. PALAIS ROYAL—Men’s mmw»—nm Floor Half-Day Special! Picot Top Chiffon Silk Hose 79c Originally $1.38 and $1.50 Perfect, first quality hose re- duced for the 34 Day Selling! Fine gauge, pure thread silk, with single and double picot tops and French heels. Some with eradle soles. In the most wanted colors, of course. Sizes 8'% to 10%. PALAIS ROYAL~—Main Fioor Half-Day ‘Special! 200 Damask Table Scarfs $1-00 Actual $2.50 Value! Made. of fine quality damask in rich, colorful designs. Most of these scarfs are 50 inches long—a few, suitable for radio or occasional tables, are smaller. PALAIS ROYAL—Second Floor Half-Day Special! Rayon Shantung Sports Dresses $1.95 Smartly tailored dresses in white, green, maize, coral, blue. Well made, with details such as neat pipings, bows and deep pleats, Copied from more expensive mod- els. Sizes 16 to 44. PALAIS ROYAL—Third Floor Unusual Values! Half-Day Special! $1 to $1.50 Fabric Gloves 74c An astonishingly low price for these quall lmpvrud sueded fabric gloves in both double woven and light weight! The styles include pulle on, mousquetaire, bandalette, one- clasp and tailored-cuff styles. All the most popular shades. PALAIS ROYAL—Main Floor Half-Day Special! 110 Women’s and Misses’ Dresses Originally $10.75 to $19.50 Half Day Only S.OO Pastel shades, brown and black. woolen dresses 'in sizes - 12 to 20 and 38 to 52, Silk and collectively. HaIf Day Specxal:’ Housewares and China that Save You Time and Money Pyrex Utility Dlshes $1.10 Use them for baking — Regularly 175 they’re proof against very hot ovens. Use them for serving —they'’re good looking enough to come to the table. 13%; ins, 5-Pc. Aluminum Set $1.69 Half D Valne 94C i .()'uly" ‘Three covered aluminum sauce pans that all fit on one corrugated steel base. Handle fits on every cooker. Use no more three things at one ti same burner. 4-Ft. Stepladder Regularly 8 9c $1.35 Sturdy, well constructed; fron braced; il rest. roning Table Regularly 89 c 5149 Made of selected, smooth, sanded lumber; folding type, easily put up and stored away. 250 6-Gallon Stone Jars Regularly e’ 64c A highly useful size for many purposes. These won't last long, at G4c! -Metal Clothes Hampers Runlarly $1 00 Coverrd Hampers—Enameled in blue, green, ivory, orchid—to match your bathroom walls. Noritake China Cups and Saucers 6 of each $1 50 J2 pes. PALAIS ROYAL—Fourth Floor as, but cook e over the PALAIS ROYAL—Third Floor Half Day Specml 4 39¢ Stamped Linen Tea Towels 29c Gold, rose or green checked wwell stamped for simple embroid- P‘LAIS ROYAL—Second Floor For Monday Only $1.50 Colonial Bridge Cards 519 set Two'packs of stunning cards, with colonial silhouette backs, in a most attractive box, with ribbons to lift the cards out. PALAIS ROYAL—Main Floor Half-Day Specials! . Lamp Bases Regularly “55” $2.95 Bridge, junior floor and 2 or 3 candle table lamps. Companion Special of Sitk ‘Shades..... $2.95 $1.00 Parchméntized Paper Shades. .. ‘The silk shades are of taffeta, shapes and sizes; assorted colors, some with picture decoration. Flower Pot Radio or Console Lamp $1.00 Very _decorative lamp in three colors. cholce of Half-Day Specials! Toiletries at Savings! $1 Volupte Double Com- pacts. or Looss Powder $1.75 size Raquel's “Fragran: of the Night” Sachet in a 45¢ discontinued package..... $1 Purse Size Raquel's “Orange Blossom” Perlnme, in a 450 10f Off on Dram Quantities of Fine Perfumes 69¢ PALAIS ROYAL—Main Floor The Last of a Great Sale! Just 188 “Hart Schaffner & Marx” and “Fashion Park” . SUITS Purchased From a N. Y. Jobber 1)-Day Sale $14.95 139 “Hart Schaffner and Marx” 49 “Fashion Park” Sizes as follows: |32)33)34/35|36/37|38/39) |40}42/46|48/50 Ts. B’u’e)quu Fieurs deal | adon “Boudotr | . Tomorrow! With every p- chase in our Toilet Goods De- partment, a sample of Chamber- lain’s Hand Lotion and a sample of Kleenex! Get yours tomorrow! PALAIS ROYAL—Main Floor Half-Day Special! 500 Reversible Chenille Rugs Half Day 95C Only In all the popular bed- room and bathroom shades. Mostly 2215x36-in. size. Rose, blue, green, orchid, gold, gray and black. PALAIS ROYAL—Second Floor Half-Day Special! $6.50 Evening : S_lippers Straps and pumps of white moire and brocades, trimmed with gold or silver kid. PALAIS ROYAL—Second Floor —_— Half-Day Special! Smart, New " Sportswear $1.95 - Separate Skirts Pull-On Sweaters Silk Blouses Flared or pleated skirts of tweed, covert or flannel (sizes 26 to 32)— Pull-on Sweaters—you may choose from dozens of new styles in plain or novelty weaves (sizes 34 to 42)— Silk Blouses, sleeveless or long sleeved—in white, eggshell, tan or pastels; sizes 34 to 40—plain or Prilled atyles. EACH $195! On Sale Tomor- row! PALAIS ROYAL—Third Floor Half-Day Special! Less Than 1/2 Price Rayon Pajamas $1.19 This Year's 3245 Value Sunbeam Athena make rayon pa- Jamas in’ gorgeous color contrasts of green, purple and orchid, . brown and capucine, black and blue. Plain or with motifs aprliqued on the tuck-in blouses. Sizes 15, 16 and 17. PALAIS ROYAL—Main Floor Half-Day Specials! Cohasset Sheets and Cases Slight seconds of a f. S0 slight are the Irregaianiics tha Seconds of $1.70—81x99-inch Sheets $1.58—72x99-inch Sheets. $1.45—63x99-inch Sheets .$1L.10 $1.89—81x108-inch Sheets....$1.49 Pillow Cases, 33¢ g8 42x72-inch Bolster Cases.. 45x72-inch Bolster Cases.. PALAIS ROYAL—Second m Regulars [ 71071619 13 A 71039 7 | | Shorts L 30400 (682 ] Extra Long LT T aa2r3 Stouts [T Iars3reras2a Note; Plenty of small sizes for students. PALAIS ROYAL—Men's Clothing—Direct Entrance from G Street Half-Day Specials! For Women Who Like to Embroider— Hundreds of Pieces of Fascinating Needlework Very Low Priced! $1 Stamped Pillow Cases Hemstitched for crochet- 79c inl or plain hemmu:m hems; stamped in new designs. $1 Stamped Linen Bed .Room Sets ' 2 scarfs and 3-pe. vanity ser, stamped on linen. ) O4C $1 Stamped Linen Dining Room Sets 3 scarfs and 3-pc. buffet 84‘ sets, stamped on linen. $1 Stamped Bridge Sets 36-in. cloth and 4 nap- kins, stamped on linen. $1.19 Stamped Bed Spreads Attractive designs stamped 84 c on xoocl“n quality unbleached muslin. 25¢c Stamped Apron, 4 for Good quality unbleached 790 muslin, stamped with simple designs; some stenciled. $1 Stamped Hoover Aprons White broadcloth, ready 846 made and bound in colors. §1 Stamped Baby Dresses Fine white lawn, stamped 69 with charming designs; 6 c mos. to 1 yr. $1 Stamped Linen - Scarfs Hemstitched hems on all four sides. 79¢ $1 Velour Pillows Assorted colors, square ahape. 69¢ PALAIS ROYAL—Second Floor Half-Day Specials! Studio Bed $24.75 w l t h col l spring and in- ner spring Reclining Cogswell Chair and Stool A vuuo \h&t £ 5 320.75 | mattress; cov- Choice ered in denim. richly co]ored designs, in a combi- nation of mohair and moq\letu Back reclines to three positions. Duncan Phyfe Coffee Table Mahogany fin- & $5.4 ish on Three-Piece Bed, Outfit $15.85 Choiu of m‘! sizes. Bm'll- lprtn(nn ed Boys’ Apparel At V,-Day Reductwns mane RR $2.78 -hem Wm u.fl. !Ji ms?;’sn 10. (27) Boys 'and ‘Students’ Over- oo-h. sizes collect 5 Were $6.98 to §22, vuv.l{g m:as.llz_ $3.48 to $11.25 PALAIS ROYAL—Boys’ Dept.— Main Floor o —_— Half-Day Specials! Girls’ Woolen Skirts oo $1.19 the 8 to 14 year oldl Theyre pleated all around. Tweeds, eo- vert, flannels, in gray, tan, green Girls’ English " Print Frocks ported prints in becoming styles. Sizes 7 to 10 with bloomers. Sises 7 to 14 in other styles without Girls’ Broadcloth Blouses blouses with Peter Pan collars. Sizes 6 Girls’ Rayon Pa]amns e v $1.00 wide, flared i Good quality rayon. Sizes 6 to 16 years. PALAIS ROYAL—Third Floer 1,200 Yds. Printed 4 S Chiffon Voile New 1931 patterns and colorings in fine, solft-fin- Model_dresses on dh ln the Wash ment. and red. Charming im- $1.88 bloomers. Plain and printed 89 C to 14. jamas, with trouser legs. Soft pastel shades. Half-Day Special! Regular 44c Value, yd. 29C ish volle, 38 inches wide. PALAIS ROYAL— Second Floor