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A—10 #» ; - SWALL 1S BOOMED FOR ILLINOIS CHIEF Rally for Former Governor’ Is Attended by Lorimer, Thompson and Smith. By the Assoclated Press. KANKAKEE, Ill, September 21.—On & platform embracing new as well as several of the old planks on which he twice successfully made the race for the governorship of Il Len Small yes- terday announced again his candidacy for that office. Political supporters from many guar- ters of the State, including large dele- gations led by former Mayor William Hale Thompson of Chicago and others of his allies, cheered the former Gov- ernor's announcement and his battle ery: “Back to Prosperity.” Opposes World Court. Condemnation of the World Court and League of Nations, and building of more roads, planks of previous Small cam| 'were joined With promises of repeal of State prohibition laws, saner State financing and reduction of taxes, safeguarding of bank deposits, a pledge against further political trading and a fight against “the conspiracy to abolish the presidential primary.” Small denounced the present State administration for what he termed “wholesale waste, graft and corruption in government,” and declared there shuuid be “no new or additional forms of taxation imposed without the great- est caution.” He asserted much of the responsibility for loss to Illinois inves- tors through defaulted bond issues was due to the administration of Gov. Louis L. Emmerson, when the present Gov- ernor was Secretary of State for Illinois, in allowing companies to sell their se- curities without stringent investigation of offerings. Proposes Farmer Loans, For the benefit of the farmer, Small national loans at interest of ess than 3 per cent to tide over diffi- culties in which agriculture finds itself. Among those attending the rally were former Senator William E. Lorimer and Frank L. Smith, who was elected to the Senate but never seated, as well as many State leaders. Small occupied the Governor's chair from 1921 to 1929 and was defeated in the Re] ernor U S. GIVES UP LEAD AS SOVIET MARKET Germany Now Principal Exporter to Russia, as Britain Becomes Best Customer. erson. By the Associated Press, MOSCOW, September 21.—Germany replaced the United States as Soviet Russia's principal buying market in the first six months of 1931, as compared with the same period 1930, accord- ing to figures released by the Chamber of Commerce for Western Trade yester- The figures show that Soviet imports from during the perlod were 162,718,000 rubles, compared with 142,- 652,000 the United States. This is compared with 105,503,000 rubles spent in German; first six xports amounted ,241,¢ tons valued at 366,256,000 r':bl:sn.‘éo‘m with 7487,000 tons valued at 464,311,000 rubles in.1930. Imports totaled 1,603,000 tons valued at 517,- 276,000 rubles, compared with 1,390,000 ;/3% valued at 555,681,000 rubles in LINCOLN'S FRIEND DIES €ol. E. A. Parrott on Platform at Gettysburg Address. PRINCETON, N. J., September 21 P —Col. Edward A. Pl.n'o,:t. personal friend of Presidents Lincoln and Grant, died at his home here yester- day in his 101st year, The colonel, who was the oldest resi- dent of this city, was one of the group invited to sit at the speakers’ plat- form when President Lincoln ered his address at Gettysburg. Col. Parrott was the oldest alumnus of Ohio Wesleyan University, being graduated from that institution in 1849. He was speaker of the House of Representatives in the Ohio Legislature during the term of 1856-57 and was provost martial general for Ohio dur- part of the Civil War. e was born in Dayton, Ohio, in 1830. He would have been 101 years old November 30. feliv~ GOTHAM SCHOOLS READY 1,200,000 Pupils and 36,000 Teach- ers Resume Work Tomorrow. NEW YORK, September 21 (#).—Cit; public schools” will reopen tomorrow with an enrollment of 1,200,000 pupils 1: z::: :fl;‘w'o school bulldirigs of the city. c] force of 36,000 will 1 m‘n: to receive them, s enrollment of 246,000 puplls is ex- pected during the opening today of the city’s parochial schools, Slight Starts Soc;nl }Ar. EAST HAMPTON, N. Y. September 21 (P)—A social war is in full blast. It seems the name, rather Spanish, of one of the hostesses of a subscription | dance was inadvertently left off the in- | vitations. The slighted one promptly grganized a rival function on {hie same ng. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Evenlng Classes Begin Week Sept. 21 COLUMBIA “Tech” SCHOOLS All branches of drafting and engineering Send for Catalogues No ‘Academic Reauiremen(s 1319 ¥ St N.W. Afet. Over 100,000 families read The Star ever day. The great ma- Jority have the paper delivered regularly every evening and Sun- day morning at & cost of 13§ cents dally and 5 ceflits Sunday. If you are not taking advan- of this regular service &% low rate, telephone National 5000 now and service will start tomorrow, ’ NG STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1931. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. blican primary of 1928 by Gov- Pnlolive Soa 10 < 10c toilet 10 # A stunning new selection for the anniversary, in many shapes, novelties and colors.— Main Floor. Children’s Rain Sets $145 Handsome coat with hat to match. Sizes 2 to 6 year: Red, green, blue—lined— Second Floor. $100 Costume Jewelry 45c The very newest novelties featured at this price just for the Anniversary. Pendants earrings, bracelets, necklaces. —Main Floor. Sears’ Exquisite Satinette Soap 12 * 45c¢ If you are not alread 'hnfl- iar with this_fine toilet soap 100% Pure Wool Chinchilla Coats $345 Sizes 2 to 6 years. Please note that we say 100% pure Such Coats average about $5.98. Regulation style for boys or girls. Red flannel lined. ‘wool. $245 Complete with lifetime mond medal pen. Genuine onyx base—oval or square. In pearl and black.—Main Floor. Stationery 45c¢ 24 envelopes and 24 sheets of Boxes for paper to each box. Just for the Anniversary, 2 for 45¢— Main Floor. \ Fountain Pen $245 Diamond medal with lifetime guaran- tee. 14-kt. gold point; men's or women's.~Main Floor, Cellu-Ettes All Silk Pongee yds. 3 *ar 45c¢ w 45¢ Designed to efficiently remove 12 momme, 33 inch, first qual- leaves and “brush without y, Government inspected. mail or phone orders.—Main Floor. P and G Soap 8 i 45c Procter and Gambl laundry advertised woap. injuring lawn. Very sturdy. Splendid for draps , bed. No phone or —Basement. spreads, pajamas, etc. Tan it, g cak shade.—Main FloBr. Just 106 Pairs Women’s $3 and $4 % Low Shoes RaYOIl Hose 3 " 45c¢ Perfect quality, French heels, simu- lated picot tops. Latest shades. Super value. Sizes 85 to 10.—Main Floor. 45cr straps, ties, oxfords. Louis, and low heels. Patent, black kid and tan. Sizes 2; to 5. Other Thrilling 45¢ Day Shoe Values are Children’s low shoes, 85 to 2, $1.45 Boys’ 1 to 5% hi end low Men’s $3 work shoes .... Main Floor. New 1932 Perfect Quality 9x12 Feet Seamless Axminster RUGS 52145 MONTHLY PAYMENTS EASILY ARRANGED Don’t Miss This! ‘“‘Prosperity’’ Buffet Gas Range $4945 CASH Delivered MONTHLY PAYMENTS EASILY ARRANGED Only $5 Down We have never seen or heard of a value like this. HAS INSULATED OVEN AND HEAT CONTROL Full Porcelain Enameled Inside and Outside Automatic Lighter Piano Hinges Every feature of a $100.00 stove This-is really astounding! See | it demonstrated in the base- Through - the Store Only a Few Items in Our 45C Day Are Advertised FRESH NEW MERCHANDISE Perfect Qualities Please do not confuse these on account of the low price with “seconds” or mismatched rugs— Sears never carry any but “per- fect quality” rugs. New patterns from the finest rug mill in America. - Just think! Just imagine! Chinese, Persian and Oriental designs st such a price. THIS IS A THRILLER! 85¢ Monks Cloth, yd. .. This_50-inch monks in -“‘.lll draw curtains, $14% 5-Piece Breakfast Set $1045 ‘We took thousands and kept the factory hum- ming right through the slack season—now the Anniversary brings the first solid oak 5-piece set we ever heard of under $14.95! Lacquer- ed in your choice, richly blended finishes. The table is 36x36 when open. 3 Container “Cross Country” is highly refined, full bodied 100% pure Pennsylvania. Sears’ economical way of selling brings you this longwearing, heat-resist- ing motor oil at a great saving during the Anni- versary. Broadcloth 45c f “Pepperell” nationally a # vertised quality in beautiful* pla # colors.—Main Floor. yds. for Sears’ 45th Anniversary Furniture Event offers astounding values in furniture for every room in the house. Monthly pay- ments easily arranged on purchases of $20 or more. Sold in All Sears Stores— Retail Dept. Store, 911 Bladensburg Rd. N.E. 3140 M and 1825 14th N.W. A Wonderful Bicycle for %26% Monthly Payments Easily Arranged Only $5 Down 345 worth of features Nationally Advertised Three L | Floor-O-Leum Rugs 9x12 $18 Inner Spring feet Mattresses 51245 Genuine layer felt art tick-covered inner spring mattress, in double bed and twin sizes.—Second Floor. Our regular low price is $6.95 — elsewhere about $8.75. .These are made for Sears by the finest makers in America. Beautiful copies of Chinese carpet patterns, stencil effects, corner motifs with black borders. stunning selecti rug “perfect quality.” W, never carry ¢ mismatched patterns, Double bar, chrome- plated armored rims, top notch Troxel red leather saddle, chrome - plated handlebars, rustless spokes, Diamond chain, red enameled headlight, America red studded t 28x11j, parcel carrier, stand, ruby reflector, $10 Metal Bed 5615 Beautiful brown finish, two-inch continuous posts; panel in center, sturdily constructed. See the other values in beds.—Second Floor. SEARS,ROEBUCK anb CO. WE GUARANTEE SATISFACTION OR YOUR MONEY BACK See our beautiful line of Wool Rugs in complete range of sizes for every room. * Amazing, don’t you think? Sold in all Sears stores— Retail Dept. Store, 911 Bladensburg Rd. N.E. 3140 M & 1825 I9th N.W. Thrilling values during the Anniversary. Monthly pay- ly arranged on of $20 or more, 600 Yds. Super Service 89¢ Floor O-Leum 45c¢ sq.va Boys’ Shirts and Short 2 for 45¢ Athlétic ribbed shirts and fancy broad- cloth shorts. Sizes 24, to 34—Main Floor. See the other values. 'n:i‘-. i-thnnn: finest grade. Perfect BLADENSBURG ROAD AT ISTH AND H STS. NE. § fee it settemscsecond rs - — L e — - All Linen Handkerchiefs 6 for 45¢c ‘Women's dainty hemstitched "kerchiefs at a record low ice for tomorrow.—Main gw. Beautiful; 36-inch width. Red, rust, green, rose, blue; guar. anteed not to fade. A Sears best seller at 79¢, featured for the Anniversary. — Second Floor, 13-Gal. Copper Boiler 3245 11-0z. copper, highest quality double seamed bottom, wood handles. Lowest priced eop- per boiler ever offered.— Basement. Hack Saw Frame and Blade b A superior “Craftsmen Tool,” nickel plated. Highest quality § Super Anniversary value— § Basement. 3 TS W black rubber.—Second Floor: 2 See the other Ammiversary vaules. 20-Pc. Wrench Set 514 In case — cadnium plated, guaranteed unbreakable. Steel sockets. See the other Hard ware Bargains—Basement | Washable Rag Rugs ‘45¢ Beautiful Japanese iridescent rag rugs, in assorted patterns. Large size 24x48.—Second. Peanuts 2 1bs., 45¢ Two pounds of the most de- licious salted peanuts you have ever tasted. — Main Floo#, Candy Dept. $12.50 5-Light Electric Fixture s65 Visit our Electrieal Fixture Dept. and see the anniversary values. Egtimates free on electric wiring.—Basement.