Evening Star Newspaper, March 29, 1931, Page 19

v 8:dent Seeks to Get “Policy Bet” TAMMANY AWATTS Defense of Regime Expected By the Associated Press. eontinued Spring cleaning today and awalted New York’s sunbrowned mayor, ‘whose arrival Easter Sunday from Cali- fornia is expected to fuse the defense against. a forthcoming legislative inves- tigation of the municipal government. dards and Appeals, with a new chair- man, was discussed of Mayor James J. Walker's first moves. ‘The mayor, the Evening Sun said, may attempt to revitalize the board, which has been under fire more than once. followed man Willlam having been made that “favorite” law- Hi ine who is to investigate the city govern- ment for the Legislature, prepared an- ot! he is conducting vision of the Supreme Court. He will delve next week into Harlem Court, sifting the “policy” gambling racket and || other alleged evils. One thousand Wwit- nesses have been examined in prepara- tion for the public hearings. working on constructive suggestions to eliminate from the Magistrates’ Courts such abuses as the “unknown man” in vice ated evidence of policemen and collusion between police, bondsmen and lawyers. and brokerage accounts of policemen, some of whom have refused to tell where they got their money. ported in tax dicted on charges of criminal attack and felonious assault in connection with their activities in arresting women, were Police Commissioner Mulrooney. el said his action was taken because of the refusal of the patrolmen to answer questions before the Magis inquiry. their treatment of Mrs. Genevieve Po- tocki and Mrs. Mary Barry, alleged to have been framed by the patrolmen. 0 Staten Island to study the records of the Without waiting liam the bureau, announced he welcomed the building code to the Seaview Hospital and Staten institutions are under the jurisdiction of the department of hospitals, which the World-Telegram described as under ‘Tammany direction. WALKER'S RETURN to Get New Life When Mayor Is Back. NEW YORK, March 26.—Tammsny || Reorganization of the Board of Stan- as likely to be one Summer a series of scandals was by the resignation of Chair- E. Walsh, accusations practically monopolized practice lore the board. Staten Island Probe. Commissioner of Accounts James A. iggins _ dispatched investigators to Bureau of Buildings. for their arrival, Wil- J. McDermott, superintendent of Richmond quiry and charged 58 violations of the Island Farm Colony. Both ‘Meanwhile Referee Samuel Seabury, her phase of the lower courts inquiry % for the Appellate Di- Reforms Worked Out. Seabury and his aides also have been cases, convictions on uncorrobor- Federal agents began checking bank Income unre- reports is being sought. Two_vice squad patrolmen, Edgar P. McFarland and William B. Lewis, in- from the department today by Their departmental trial was con- uded yesterday. The commissioner trates’ Courts Their indictment resulted from LD GEORGIA LAW CITED IN SUIT TO SEIZE WAGER of Two Men on Jones Win- ning Titles. THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, MARCH 29, 1931—PART Last Week of Our Busy EKONOMY KOLUMN 15¢c Venida Hair Nets 7c each; 4 for 25¢ Perfect quality, §uaranteed. Cap and fringe nets in double and Regular and bobbed hair styles. All shades. O.N. T. Spool Cotton 3 for 10c black and colors. All Wl;:h. numbers. Omo Dress Shields, 15¢ Pr. Sizes 2 and 3 in these high- grade guaranteed shields. White only, in only regular shape. 'odess Sanitary Napkins 1Y/, Dozen, 39¢ Preferred by fastidious women because they are so highly soluble and essily disposable. Limit 2 to a customer. $1.00 Size Golden Peacock Bleach Cream, 69¢ 50c to 75c Dresden China Novelties, 25¢ Dainty styles in powder jars, pin trays and slippers of beautiful quality. Street Floor. $1.29 All-Silk Flat Crepe 84c Yard 40-inch beautiful washable qual- ity in a complete color range. 18c Unbleached Cotton 9Yc Yard 40 inches wide, heavy quality for sheets and mattress covers. 25¢ to 49c Percale and Shirtings, 13',c Yard 2 to 20 yard lengths in 36-inch printed percale and rayon-stripe shirtings. Street_Floor. New Ascot Scarfs, $1.00 Smartest Spring fashion—in laids, Roman stripes, dots and -painted designs. ?:':.i’.'.n:. neti fi:t Flowers 39¢ Gardenias, patent leather flowers, violets and other favorites. In white, eggshell, pink and many other smart colors. New Easter Neckwear, $1 Fashionable berthas, jabots, col- lar and cuff sets—in lace, silk, georgette, organdy and eyelet work. Street. New Curtain Strips 35¢ Each Special purchase $1.00 to $2.00 values—odd lots of the manufac- turer’s stock in plain and fancy styles. 3 strips for $1.00. 89c Window Shades, 54c Slight seconds of high-grade shades in green, white and ecru, with perfect rollers. Third Floor. $1.25 to $2.00 81x99 | Sheets 81x108 Mill purchase of high-grade seamless sheets, free from starch. EASTEIR SHOPPING CARN Wonder Values in Easter Fashions OPEN A CHARGE ACCOUNT TOMORROW Satisfaction Since 1859 KINes pALACE 810-818 Seventh St. N.W. b Purchase of 600 Body Straw Hats From a Famous Manufacturer Who Is Retiring From Business These distinguished hats are from the Easter stock worth $5 tO $7-50 of NAT LEVINE, one of New York's oldest and best- known_manufacturers of fine millinery, located at 63 for ;‘m.,h‘_enfle dotlars Ep;lt‘r: product s sold by Rough Straw Body Hats Wide Brim Hats Lavine stock we have added several hundred specially Sisol Body Hats Medium Brim Hats Leghorn Body Hats Chic Watteau Hats Dull Straw Body Hats New Bandeau Hats Shiny Straw Body Hats Off-the-Face Hats Fine Baku Braids Close-Fitting Hats Fine Split Peanits Youthful Models purchased from other sources. A world of new styles in black and all Spring colors. Cellomat Shiny Braids Matrons’ Models Street Floor. . Costume Lace-trimmed and tailored slips of pure dye silk crepe de chine. Sil- houette, straightline and princess models in the longer lengths. White, flesh. Evening styles lace-trimmed V neck, lace- trimmed armholes and lace-trimmed bottom are included. Sizes 36 to 44. Extra Size Costume Slips flesh, tan, copen, green and blue. Second Floor, Lovely Crepe de Chine $1:2 Sizes 46 to 52 in these beautiful slips of rayon flat crepe, Del Ray satin (rayon-and-cotton) and Celanese. Tailored hem or deep shadow hem. Strap top or built-up shoulder, White, Stunning New Easter Coats| 50 All Head Sizes New Purchases Ready for Eager Shopping Crowds—at Thrifty Prices [ J 10 New fashions, new fabrics, Slips $1.98 Coats of distinctive character Arch Shoes—Style Shoes In Smart New Easter Fashions 1 g $Q:8 Footwear of notable distinction—for every woman's foot and every woman's that rival those priced at many, many dollars more. Plenty of copies of expensive coats in- cluded. In beautiful tweeds, twills and mannish fabrics, tai- lored or smartly fur trimmed. Belted, straightline and cape models in black and all colors. Priced for an enthusiastic wel- come! Sizes 14 to 50. new colors, new values! Coats of quality such as you never expected to buy for so little. Belted. straightline, cape and mannish models—with throw collars, fur fabric collars, tai- lored collars and embroidered collars. In fine tweeds, twills, tricot and sport fabrics. Black and all colors. Sizes 13 to 17, 14 to 20, 36 to 50. gurse, In blonde, skipper blue, rose lush, red, green, grey, brown and black kid; patent colt, dull leathers, black satin and reptile combinations. New straps, oxford ties, Colonial ties, step-ins and opera pumps. Sizes 2 to 9, widths AAA to EEE. COMPLETE SHOWING CHILDREN'S SHOES Classed as slight esconds but not hurt in the least. Never such values in qu:llty sheets. reet Floor. Full-Fashioned Bemberg Hose, 59¢ Bemberg to the top or with lisle | hem. Slight irregulars in the pop- ular colors. Perfect Rayon Hose, 25¢ Delustered all-over rayon hose, 260-needle_knit, with slipper sole and French heels. $2 Outsize Silk Hose, $1.29 New vurchase silk-to-the-top chiffon silk hose and lisle-top serv- ice weight in ‘extra sizes. Slight awreguiass. . 25¢ Children’s Socks, 17¢ Pine rayon and lisle half socks | 3, socks and turn-over “shorties”: also boys' golf hose. Perfects and d t know that we haven't col lmgk"m"' U":l" 1805 oes not know tha v z ayon Underwear, 39¢ Jected it either,” he sald. Reguiar and extra and double . |] extra sizes in tailored bloomers, WOMAN’S MURDER LAID ~ TO TWO HELD IN ARSON|| By the Associated Press. ATLANTA, Ga., March 28 —An an- ||} clent Georgia law to seize wagers for ||} echool funds was invoked here today | (il in an effort to claim $2,500 two At- Janta men are reputed to have won|j from Lloyd’s, Inc, of Londen, on “policies” that Bobby Jcnes would win four major golf titles last year. A suit was filed in the name of L. M. Tatham, law student of Emory Uni- versity, against Dana Belser and C. E. Freeman, who were reputed to have won when Jones won the British open and amateur and the American open and amateur tournaments. Tatham sued as a citizen in the suit end seeks to collect under the civil code which says “if the loser of 2 gam- ing contract has not sued for recovery within six months after losing, any citi- gen may su: to recover the amount of the bet jointly for himself and thej| county educational fund.” o Freeman wes skeptical. “Maybe he |l All styles, all leathers, all sizes.— Second Floo:. Girls’ Silk Dresses TOTS’ $1.50 RAYON DRESSES, sizes 2 to 6. Sleeve- less styles, shirred and ruffied. Nile, tea rose, 1 00 peach, orchid and flesh. Sizes 2 to 6 s o GIRLS’ EASTER COATS, sizes 7 to 14. Tailored of beautiful tweeds, flannels and the new Chingaline cloth. Belted, cape, throw and semi-fitted styles. Smartest of the new bolero jacket effects and peplum novelties, with pleated or flared skirts. In plain colored crepe de chine and printed silks. Sizes 7 to 14. | Children’s Union Suits, 25¢ 72x80 checked nainsook athletic ‘Ontario 37 the Associated Press. men charged today with murdering a woman hotel keeper by means of an automo- bile “accident.” | M her car shot off a road into a forebay at Gastle of Burlington, who was driving, | said he escaped by jumping just before the car plunged. He was one of the men charged with murder. ott of Midland was the other. committed for trial on charges of arson and conspiracy in connection with the burning of Mrs. Hisey's hotel in Mid- la; il te! burn it. F Bt By the Associated Press Automobile ‘“Accident” February 18 Fatal to Owner of Burned Hotel. BARRIE, Ontario, March 28.—Two held for arson were The woman, Mrs. David Hisey of idland, was killed February 18 when N a Falls, Ontario. G. K. Frank Robert J. Elli- Yesterday, at Midland, both men were nd. The crown charged Mrs. Hisey and liott raised the insurance on the ho-, 1 and then conspired with Gastle to | ILM EXTRA, 17, SIGNS CONTRACT AT GOOD PAY Louis Girl, “Discovered” by Cantor and Ziegfeld, Turns “Cinderella.” HOLLYWOOD, Calif, March 28— Bionde Betty Grable, just 17, came here I tract which, om Et. Louis to become a movie star. Today she has her name on a con- besides assuring her a pretty salary for five years, says that ;he will be developed for talkies star-' lom. Cantor, comedian the chorus *“Whoopee." Brmuel Flo Ziegfeld. girl glorifier, and Edde || “discovered” her in || of the fim version of Their recommendations to || Goldwyn, producer, _brought || @bout the contract with United Artists. Yhieves Smash Window Soon After theadquarters squad car passed the Police Car Passes. il Less than five minutes after a police :| hn || Optical Co. store, 617 Seventh street, || today, { o of the store and escaped with | f| bad been smashed with a p thieves smashed the show | of small amount of jewelry. , police sald, apparent); The window, pol By g Several necklaces and watch boxes were found empty. ction of seven port works pro- m"mz approximately $4,000,000, been started in the Philip- |§| suits with waist attachment. and double seat. Sizes 2 to 12 with straight knees; sizes 6 to 10 with | bloomer knees. Women’s 25¢ Vests 2 for 25¢ Regular and extra sizes in ribbed cotton vests; slight irregulars. $1.00 Rayon Undies, 55¢ Regular, extra and double extra sizes in bloomers, step-ins, panties, vests and the new two-in-one gar- ments. Gowns and bloomer- | bottom combinations in regular sizes. Silk Gloves, 79¢ Women's fancy-cuff and two- | clasp silk gloves, in various noted makes. Perfects and irregulars. Washable Cape Gloves, $1.98 New slip-on and fancy-cuff styles in new blues, greys, tans, eggshell and black-with-white. 6-Button Fabric Gloves, $1 Double-woven slip-ons in egg- shell, biscult and pastel shades. Also’ Kayser and other makes of | silk gloves and the fashionable silk lace mitts. Men’s 19c Socks 2 Prs. for 25¢ Sizes 10 to 12) in fancy cotton socks. Many new patterns, Men’s 79c Work Shirts, 55¢ Heavy blue chambray shirts with attached coller and pocket. Sizes Men’s $1.50 Pants and Overalls, $1.00 Pair Heavy blue denim bib overalls, | triple - stitched, riveted Sizes 38 to 44 waist. cotton work pants in dark mix- tures. Walst sizes 30 to 36. Men's $1.00 and $1.25 Pajamas, 89c Coat and middy styles in plain and fancy broadcloth pajamas, sizes A to D. 50c Men’s Fancy Shorts, 39¢ New stripes and novelty pat- terrs in well taflored shorts, sizes 30 to 44 walst. Men’s $1.00 and $1.25 Shirts, 79¢ In white, plain colors and fancy broadcloth, rayon stripes and wov- en madras. Perfects and irregu. lars. Collar-attached and neck- band styles. Sizes 13% to 17. Street Floor Boys’ Blouses, 55¢ Of plain and fancy brozdcloth, perfect quality; size 8 to 15, $1.00 Boys’ Shirts, 69¢ Well tailored shirts of white, plain colored and novelty broad- cloth and percale, sizes 12 to 14)5. Perfects and irregulars. Street Floor buttons. Special. . . FREE!—Delicious Chocolate Egg with Every Child’s Coat or Dress Second Floor. Youthful New Easter Suits Also sturdy | Who wouldn't want a smart tailored suit when such really stunning ones are here at this low price? Tallored of the new “spongy” weaves in throw and scarf effeets. Skipper blue, navy, tan, red, green and black. Sizes 14 to 38. Brilliant Newcomers in Easter Dresses Match these glorious fashions at $5.00 more — if you can! Chic jacket dresses, 50-Inch “Sunday Nite” dresses. Graceful flares and novelty drapes. In plain and flowered chiffon, plain and printed flat crepe, printed foulards and and georgette crepe. All colors—black, staple shades, high shades—and gorgeous prints. Sizes 12 to 20, 36 to 42, 44 to 52. Second Floor, 500 More of Those Beautiful , | Rayon Wash $ .98 Frocks Ensembles Peplums e ’ $ Youthful New Easter Suits » A group of jaunty models that you will instant- 1y admire—and desire! In beautiful spongy fabrics. Styles copied from much higher-priced suits—and every suit a masterpicce of fine talloring. Black and all colors. Sizes 14 to 38. '16 10 200 Boys; ¥79 Suits $ 5.8 Quality Clothes in a Special Purchase Really fine suits—fit to dress up any boy on Easter morn and many, many morns to come. Tailored of handsome woolen mixtures in new colors and patterns. Thc F oundation}or Easter Costume— NEMO Girdles Two Beautiful Brocaded Models at The front-fastened model has elastic top and heavy surgical elas- tic inserts at each side. The side- fastened model is also made of fine brocade combined with surgical elastic at top and sides. Both have six hose supporters. NEMO Corselettes at $5.00 Coat, vest, two knickers or one knickers and one long trousers. Sizes 5 to 18. Boys' $5.00 Suits Dressy 4-piece suits of rich mannish fabrics, tailored for long service. Coat, vest, two knick: knicke d $3'9=8 fit?ys’ $10 Easter Suits one long trousers. Sizes Suits of character and fine .85 e Your FREE, Cioee sell for so little! Smart enough to finish. 2 and 3 strand quality, Hose Easter colors. Full fashioned. wear anywhere. Created of sparkling fine’ 48-gauge—hoslery of ex- Picoted top dull finish hose of rare $1.50 “Sombray” R Undi 5 ombray” Rayon Undies ble extra sizes; slips in regular and extra A real marvel that such altogether Genuine grenadine all-over Many dainty trimmings. Two sketched. c irregulars. silk heel and plated silk foot. New Princess Slips luxurious rayon underwear. Gowns in Combinati lovely and fashionable frocks should silk hose with permanent dull Sizes 16 to 36, 38 to 50.—Second Floor. gt $2.00 Perfect Grenadine Silk tions regular, extra and double ektra size; chemises and blogmers in extra and dou- ALy gg.7s Suits o Three-in-Ones Pajamas Bloomers Beautiful Rayon Pajamas One, Two and Three-Piece Styles Smart new tuck-ins and jacket effects in ux color combinations of rich, heavy rayon. piped in contrasting colors. Regular and extra sizes. Street Floor. Boleros Flared Skirts 1,000 Pairs $2.00 to $3.00 rayon prints in floral and figured pat- quisite sheerness, first in beauty and quality, decidedly under- Gowns Regular, Extra and Double Extra Sizes sizes; brassiere lace-top combinations and Pleated Skirts uH- T o 299 Silk H 1-I'wist ose terns on light and dark grounds. fashion. French heels. Slight priced. Three-strand, 45-gauge with Chemises Tailored and trimmed styles in this pajamas in regular sizes.