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THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, what it costs---this merchandise must be sold.” . D. C, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1931 endous Clearance Sale! Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday—four good old fashioned bargain days! 000 h of andise You can save substantially on everything from hats to kitchen stoves, on every floor from the basement to the roof! And remember that prices have previously been reduced on nearly every item. Check everything—your clothes, the children’s needs, the furnishings for T - your home—and be down early. Attend this sale as soon as possible—for in not a 000 single instance do we believe that quantities will meet the demand. Because of the drastic reduction for the purpose of absolute clearance—no will-calls, refunds or exchanges—all sales final. Curtain Values Just When You Need Them Curtains Were $1.69 and $1.95 Pr. 85c¢ Tailored and double ruf- fled valance curtains of voiles and marquisettes: well made. Ecru and ivory. 83—Imported Panels, fine bobinette. Ofiflnllly $10.00 and $12.00. $4.00 each O Curtaing, "idperied " madras, rayon voiles and imported net panels. Originally 2 9 $8.00 and $8.50. Now $' W I 105—Curtains, embroidered thea- :;ll‘l‘l lllllllfis.‘ :;nn:ie and net. riginally $4.95 and .4 $5.95. Now pr. or ea. $1.95 250—Curtains, ruffied styles and tailored styles of marquisette, net and theatrical gauze. Orig- inally $350 and $1 4" $3.95. Now, pair.. 2D 185—Curtains, ruffied _curtains and panels of net. Originally £250 and 8195 @] 95 Now, pair or each . o 50-in. Rayon Damask, and hand- blocked linens, Were $3.95 yd. Now. $1.95 45-in. Rayon Taffeta, soft brown shade: was 98c yd. 36-in. cretonnes and glazed chintz, and painted awning canvas that was 85 o 95¢ yd. 5() Now $0-in. Rayon Moire and Brocades, gold, blue and orchid; 50-in. figured denim; 50-in. warp rint: 36-In. inens. Was $1 $1.95 yd. Now 74—Voile Kitchen Curtains, with color trim. Originall $125 palr pair B0-in. Imported Hand-blocked Linens, ‘period desigus; 50-in. red and ; oty Was $4.95 8 9 Q $5.95. Now $2 9-) 50-in. Rayon Damask, and 36-in. hand-biocked linens. Were $2.50. Now.. $1.25 198—John King Imported Hol- land’_Shades, ~green, _white o e Bg115 38—Lonsdale land Shades, white, and 30 crescent tint shades, cream and )C green. Were $1.85. Now ¢ 100 Yds.—Cretonnes, rayon val- ancing, awning clolh and linene_stripe. i inally 39 o bt y " Now, yd. 19¢ 20—Sample Draperies, made to order, of chintz, cretonnes, casements, rayon voiles and blocked linens. Originally $3.33 ls Rayon Voiles Regularly $1.25 to $1.50 Yard Toc Also rayon marquiseties, point d'esprit, casements and sunfast cretonnes; in desirable pastel shades. 40, 45 and 50 inches wide. Remnant Lengths of materials for cushions and curtains; rayon damask, hand blocked linens, cretonne, ]/2 Price chintz. Now FIFTH FLOOR. Milanese Undies 46 Pieces 112 Pcs. Were Were $1.95 §2.95 to 5495 $1.29 $1.79 Wests, bloomers, gowns, chemise and brassiere top combinations; pastel shades. Broken sizes. THIED FLOOR. Save! Boys’ Wash Suits 100—Peter Thompson linens; broad- cloths, “Jack 1ar” ana other famous make suils; sizes 4 to 9. Were $2.95. Now bl l) R0—Knicker Suils; sizes § UJ 11, stouts 16 and 20; were 31295 to G ()< $14.95. Now ... $795 B0—Raincoats, Knickers and _ Stout Knickers; were 3295 o 20—Raincoats, Jersey Suits and Slickers; were $4.95, Q@& Now ... $2.79 45—Overcoats, sizes 3 0 10; were §9.95. Now.... ’54 85 33—Golf Caps; were 93¢ 1o < 39—Prep Suils, with 2 pairs long trousers; sizes 13 to 20; g were 515 to $25. Now... 510-00 13—Raincoats, Lumber Jack Suits, Sail- or Suits and Robes; were Q¢ $7.95 and $5.95. Now 8-5.79 22—Wash Suits, Woolen Knickers and Raincoats; were $1.95 and ()% $3.95. Now . i 95¢ 136—Scarfs, Sport Hose, Snap Belts, Waists, Union Suits, Caps and Junior Shirts; were 50c to $1.00. % Now 10¢ 83—Overcoats, sizes § to 14; -4 were $9.95 to $12.35. Now $6.85 $1—All - Wool Lumber Jacks, bim 10 to 16; Now ET FLOOR. Handbags and Luggage Reduced 6—Imported Florentine and Morocco Leather Handbags. Were $10 and $12.50. Now... $7-50 19—Suede and Leather Handbags and Imported Florentine Hand- bags. Now . 106—Calf and Florentine Ilandhql smart_styles. Were $4.95 ) () and $7.50. Now $2.9: 48—Suede, Leather, Silk and Tapestry Handbags, many styles. = Were $2.95. Now ........ $1.95 121—Fabric Handbags, in lovely pastel shades. Were $195. @ 9 Pes.—Luggage, 2 fitted cases, | fitted gladstone, 5 cowhide gladstones and 1 tan zip golf bag of genuine cowhide. Were $27 to $39.50. ;,52 Now 33 Pes. —Luua(e ‘s Atted cowhide cases, 5 cowhide hat boxes, 11 cow- hide gladstones, 11 rnuhlde suit cases. Were $14.95. Now 14 Pes.—Luggage, 4 hat boxes and 7 cowhide cases. Were $10 and ¢ $10.95. Now ..... 15 Pes—1 cowhide fitted case, cowhide hand grip and 13 cowhide brief cases. Were $10 to $14.95. Now 57.-)0 STREET FLOOR. Holloware Reduced! Pewter and plated trays, ice tubs and bowls, sterling compotes, plated sugar and creamers, separate cream pitch- ers and sugar bowls and salt and pepper; and silver-plated sandwich, bread and ash trays. Were @) ()5 $3.95 to $5.95. Now Yo b STREET FLOOR. RGH’S . Washington Store " Fur Coats and Fur Jackets Only 6 pieces in this group, and read what they are! 1 natural pony coat, size 16: 1 black pony coat, size 18; 2 sealine (dyed coney) jackets, and 1 black pony jacket, size 16. 865 Were $99.50 to $135........ . 1—Sealine (dyed coney) Coat, grey broadtail collar and cuffs, $6- size 16. Was $135. Now D4 1-Two-tone Lapin (rab- bit), size 16. Was $195. = Neo $99.50 1—Brown Caracul, size 20 = 1 ws sron. o $139.00 1—Mink Muskrat, size =0 = 42. Was $235. Now.. $159.50 1—Natural Squirrel, size 18. = Was $395. Now $295 A Chance to Save on Furniture 1—2-Pc. Tapestry Living Room Suite, sofa and club chair. Was @75 5250, 1—3.Pe. Mohair Living Room Suite, cushions do not fit perfectly, but otherwise A-1. Now 1—Wing Chair, upholstered in rich $69.50 ‘ogs! vered in mo- hair, with tapestry reverse; one all tapestry. Were $55.00. @3() 5() - covered in moqu»m $35.00. Now 2—Davenport Tables; mhmnv fin- ish on selected birch, Were $10.95. Now.. $7 9.) 3—Colonial High-back Chairs; solid Canadian birch; mahog- any finished. Were = $19.95. Now 814.9.) 2—~Bed Room Chairs; u holstered seats. $17.50. Now 4—Colonial Windsor Chairs; hl:ck; mahogany finished on Canadian birch. Were $10.95 and $11.95. Now .... $7.95 3—Sereens; (2) fire screens; (1) fold- ing three-section scr $25.00 and $26.50. only 12—Bewing Cabinets, solid mahogan were $17.50 and $19.95; also (1) -uf P $12.50 FIFTH FLOOR. Fine Kid and Lambskin Gloves 632 Prs.—All black pull-ons and a large assortment of colored novelty cuff gloves, oll nn: kid ordl:lt lambskin, so come early; $1.95 and $2.95 [~ $1.59 119 Prs.—Pull-on Kid Gloves that were $350 pair; tan, mode, beaver, p-on and me, Silk some lined; $1.50 pair. Now, p 55 Prs.—Children’ tan only; were $1 Now, pair .STREET FLOOR. Linens at Low Clearance Prices! 9 66x66-inch Hemstitched Sets, blue ; $9.95 4 Green Linen Table Were $10.95. Now.. 57 9-) 8 66x66-Inch Linen . :m ere $8.95. Now. 55 .95 3x80-in. Hemmed Linen Sets. Were $21.45. Now. 9.5[4. ).) 400 Yds. Checked Linen Towel- 9¢) 3585, were 34 vard. Now, vd. C 9 Turkis th Mats; were $1.00. Now (")(‘ 92 Lace-edge Linen Scarfs; were $1.00. Now THIRD FLOOR. Men’s High- Grade Suits Colors and wuve- suitable for Spring! ly 3 lnrluded s 1 l!xdn suit. 39. Was $35. Now.. B—Separate Long Trousers, sizes 29 to ™ $3.85 Prs.—| 3 Office Coats, :i'-:,-5 37, ::-ul 4. Were s'l 8; ;:Tso. Now ..., $l4 83 veens STREET FLOOR. Imperial 8 RADIO Last Price, §79.50 $49.50 An 8-tube set with completely shielded chassis, power selections, push pull am- plification, large dynamic speaker and phonograph pick-up jacks. In s hand- $10 Down, bhlance in 12 monthly payments. FOURTH FLOOR. Stationery 587 Items—including envelopes, tallies, match box holders, playing card holders, decorated candles and place cards. Choice 272 Hand-painted Door Stops and Book Ends. Originally $1.00. ")c 70—Photo frames, tally and bridge nets. party sets, card table covers, leather and imitation address, memo and note books. Originally )= 50c to $1.00. Choice. . 2C 475—Boxes Writing Paper, slightly soiled; vellum, linen, and novelty finishes. Were 43¢ to $1.50. €)= STREET FLOOR. Genuine Inlaid Linoleum! Two groups—91 sq. yds. in four designs, good colors; and 60 sq. yds. of remnant length inlaid _linoleum ' for bath, pantry, $1.39 $2.15 and $2.65 sq. yd. o 101 sq. yds.—Heavy Inlaid Linoleum, 8 u 26 yd. pleces; was $2.65 b $1.65 2%, yds —Fimbossed ‘Iniaid Linoleum, 5—Pabco Felt Base Rugs, 9x12; was $6.95. Now. $f 9.) 3—Pabco Felt Base Rugs, @ 9x15; was $9.50. Now. $5.95 4—Pabco Felt Base nun Al e Mgl 1 95 FIFTH FLOOR. Clearance! 1,000 Pieces Imported Dinnerware Formerly 75c to $10.00 Now 35¢ to $4.95 Discontinued patterns or incomplete sets, including even some pieces of the famous Theodore Haviland china. If you are wise you'll arrange to be here urly—lor this is a clearance with a vengeance—every item carries substantial savings! 50c to $2.95 Glassware Now 25¢ to #1 Salad plates, flower vases, candlesticks, ice cube pails, flower bowls, sugar and cream sets, water jugs and many other useful as well as attractive articles. In a variety of colors and decorative schemes. 3100 Limoges China Dinner Sets, 66 plm , service for 8 persons; choice of two designs, bot $ 57 50 with coin gold handles. Just 4 sets available—only SIXTH FLOOR. Pearlized Toilet Sets, $7.95 A beautiful ten-piece set that will look distinguished on any one’s dressing table! Lovely pearlized overlay in delicate green, rose, or white on simulated amber. Set consists of comb, brush, mirror, puff_box, buffer, shoe horn, scissors, nail file, shoe ET e Toilet Needs at 10c 20—Auto Strop razors. Were 15¢c. 23—Manicure pieces. Were 75¢ to $1.00. 145—Wash cloths. Were 12'5¢. 45—Aseorted talcums — lotions — rose bags. Were 25c. Toilet Needs at 50c @8—Pieces toiletware, pearl finishes— brushes and mirrors. Were $1.00. 100—Gold-plated Gillette ragors, in gift cases. Were 19¢c. 15—Bath powder. Was $1.00. 23—Houbigant'’s bath tablets. Were $1.00. 129—Novelty bath salts, perfumed. Were $1.00. 8$2—Drams Caron's tobacco blonde per- fume. Were $1.00. STREET FLOOR. When Have You Seen Such Values in Rugs? 35—Domestic Oriental Sheen Rugs, 27x54; were $13.50 and $15 and 4 Wool Wilton Rugs, 36x63 th?wu-slz .50 $8 9; ai Carpet, and 85 yards 22%-inch Stair and Hall (lrprl 95(. yd. Now, yd. $—Domestic Oriental Sheen Rugs; were $21.50. 36x63 ins. Now. $16. 30 10—Axminster Rugs, 4.438.6: 1deat for entrance hal e Tis7E Now... $9. 95 2—Wool Wilton “Rugs, 6x9 Now e w0 $29.50 §—Dom: ial Sheen Rugs; 363 Now 141 Yds.—Cocon 'Matting, green and tan, and brown snd ‘an; was S99 vard. 54 Qs Inches wide. Now, vara 2C 2 Vaa—36 - Tnch Matting; green and tan; $155 yard Now vara. * 5% 1—Domestic Oriental Sheen Rug, Kurdistan 18th Centurv de- sign; 9x12; was $19) 26 Room-Size Rugs, $27.50 Were §41.95 to $45 Velvet and Axminster Rugs, 8.3x10.6 and 9x12. These are savings too great to 4—Domestic Oriental Sheen Rugs, 8.3x10.6 and 3 Worsted Wilton $—Domestic Oriental Sheen Rugs, d 1 Wool Wilton Rug, were ll—-.lkll:\lnlur T well known makes; were $3750. Now. 924,50 S Axminsier Rugs, 9xiz. and x10.6; were Sa005, N $18.50 l"—:f;lut‘ .ans‘ lv:'c;ol Fiber Rugs, x12 and 8.3x10.6; (= were 324095, Now. $16.50 S—Axminster Rugs, 7.6x9, and two 6x9 Axminsters; were $29.50 and $35. $19.50 Bedwear Bargains 43 Pn.—nllfl in. All-Wool Block Plaid lankets; were . 20—Silkk and Rayon Ensembles, blue, green and orchid; were #1495, Now $5.95 26—All-Wool Mllrr‘ly Bay Hand . New ... 20 90x108-in. Plain All-Wool North Star ERa R o, $14.95 13—72x105 - in. Rayon size; were $5.95. Now 10—All - Wool Fringed were $9. Clearance! Silks ere 8355 vard. Now v $1.93 200 Yds.—All - Silk Moire; were 8208 yurd. Now, va.. 91,69 50 Yds.—White !ruclde Velvet; were $5.95 o, - 50-in, Black Silk and Wool Contings; were $500 nard. @ 5 . ousseline de Soie; N A T THIRD FLOOR. Lamp Shades and Bases Reduced 100—Handsome shades for bridge, table and floor lamps. Plain, pleated or hand decorated. In rose, green, rust or gold. Were $2.95 to $10.00. $1.95 to $4.95 35—Floor Lamp Bases, bridge and table styles. Were $2.95 to $9.95, Now $1.95 to $4.95 22—Table Lamps, with shades. Were $4.95 to $25.00. Now— $2.95 to $12.95 11—Floor Torchieres. Were $12.50 to $22.50. Now— $6.25 to $11.25 BO—Bnudolr Lamp Bases. Were $1.95 Now— $l 00 and $1.95 75—Silk Boudoir Shades, Were ll" mtzss Now— 25¢ to $1.00 45—End Table Lamps, with shades. Were $1.95. Now sl 00 100 Prs.—Lamp Pull Cords. Were 35¢ to §1.49. Now— 15¢ to 50¢ 36—Lamp Finials. Were 75¢% to §1.00. Now. 35¢ 6—75-pc. American Porcelain Din- ner service for 8; :'u"fi - 816 50 $4.95. Now hina Tea Sels, 23- §—imported CI sons. Were $4.95. Now .. Girls’ Lucette Wash Frocks Rain Hats to match. w-em Nw 29 15—Sweaters, white, all-wool, shake ‘wool and $3.95. .‘ ” ” $l 95 FPOURTH HMI. Women’s Silk Umbrellas 147—Gilt frame, novelty nldu lvlu. in navy, green, red, ot ek 34 95 “ $2.95 ‘Were “ 95. Costume Jewelry 300 pes. Russian antique neck- solid with chains, sterling _silver flasks, imported pearl mnuhecu—di chokers and 3-row Evfly smart color, For- Men’s & Women’s Watches & Clocks T—Men's 7-jewel Waltham Wrist Watches, chromium $12 95 cases. Were $19.95. Now o 3—Men's 7-jewel Waltham Wrist Watches, chromium $10 95 cases. Were $16.75. Now 7—Men’s Swiss Wrist wakhu, ll Jjewels, chromium cases. Were $10.95. Now 1—Man’s Waltham “rl;t Wlwh Swiss Watch, solid gold case. Was $14.50. Now $10 5!] 30—Women's Swiss Watches, filled cases, Were 1 8 & $24.95. -Mahogany Clnh- Wm lnn $18 95 5 Maliserny. niud iitsaty m- New Haven make. Wue $18.95. Now ...conpecees STREET FLOOR.