Evening Star Newspaper, November 12, 1931, Page 30

RELINED While You Wait NI LES! rl.ul AN "sn't r='=n This Week Only Mr. W. H. BAKER of Boston, Mass. —Our Factory RUPTURE| SPECIALIST —will be at our rooms to demonstrate the nationally nown “Common Sense” Rupture supports, of which we have secured the exclu- sive sales and service rights for Washington. Read our statement in yesterday’s STAR, on page 10, Section A. It costs nothing to investigate. Y. Artificial Limb Co. 623 F Street NW. LAW AND GUNS THIN GANG CHIEF RANKS Chicago Hoodlums Must| Seek Substitutes for Vanished Mighty. Special Dispatch to The Star. | CHICAGO, November 12—If an other gang war breaks out in Chicag local sideline fans will be compelled to_memorize an almost entirely new roll_of participants, owing to recent havoe played in the ranks of the no- | torious old-time fighters Famed_families of the pioneering | days in_highly organized crime, have | about faded from the scene. Those | members of the original executive or- ganizations who remain are soon to pass from the picture elther through the deportation or the prison route And the public, looking for a moral, can find it in the fact that not more than one of the participants in the past wars has been able to retire in peace to enjoy his ill-gotten riches of the racket. Citizens Pleased. These things arc emphasized by Col Robert Isham Randolph, president of | | the Chicego Association of Commerce | and the “Secret Six,” and by Col. Henry Barrett Chamberlin, managing ‘director of the Chicago Crime Commissicn. | “It is heartening to realize” said| Col. Randolph, “that the men who| have made millions by their ruthless | tactics, which hurt Chicago in their| doing, are Yu'&mg from the picture without being able to enjoy that wealth.” “Seemingly, the old moral that crime doesn't pay in the end has again been ‘\l‘l\s killed by police during a THE EVENING prcved sound,” commended Col. Cham- The elusive characteristic of under- world fame is Jiven point just now by a number of developments. Foremost is the imprisonment of both Al and Ralph Capone, most notorlous of gangsters, whose fortune now is largely dissipated by l"flrnoxl' feer and court costs, as well as by fines Genna Gang Gene, Then it s made more polgnant by the death Sunday night from heart disease of Jim Glenna, member of the cruel Mafia family from Biefly, whose activities made mote gory the wane record in Chicago. Jim died in hiding a victim of his own alky, which he drank to quiet the fears of assaasine tion. It was the Genna brothers who, po lice say, killed Dion O'Ranion and rted the warfare between followeis S TAR, ~ WASHINGTON, D. C, s 1s told that “Spike” had $20,000 mbcnk that failed Rlere and in order to save that swag threatened the banker until he made restitution. Many another powerful aspirant for fame in the gang front was bumped off during the wars, so that of the whole army only Johnny Torrio, sponsor of Alphonse Capone, has been able to re- tire to enjoy ill-gotten riches. (Copyright, 1931.) . SOUTH-SOUTHWEST IN GRIP OF DROUGHT | Damage to Winter Wheat Crop Im- portant Factor in Recent Increase in Prices. O'Banion, led by e g Moran, and the Capone gang Angclo | Genna, gunman, whose opera paitl were a_brilliant’ feature of locil 1ife tehed battle during “broad daylight on n heavily traveled sticet. Tony and Mike Gegna were slain by enawmics | Another of the more notorfous gany families, the Aiellos, were knocked from power by the sluying of Joe, the fam- | ily's toughest member. Law Clalms Guziks. ‘The Guziks, Jake and Sam, in the Capone gang, have lived, but now are in the tolls of the law. Sam already is serving his sentence for in- come tax violation at Leavenworth powers Jake has not long to remain from be- | hind the prison bars, with a five-ycar income tax violation sentence hanging over his hgad. Likewise® the Druggans, George, have come on Terry, ‘original heer baron, Frankie Lake, pay a $2500 debt to a defunct lm‘nl Lank wnen haled to court. Both he and Lake are due to go to Leavenworth | for income tax violations. George | Druggan last weck was picked up by police as a comrion pickpocket. Only_the O'Donnells, led by Edward “spike,” remain unscathed. But the Terry an! ard time: along with | ing Winter grains, 1y the Assoctated Press Persistent lack of Fall rainfall has gripped Bouthern and States In another drought that is kill- drylng streams and feeding forest fires, Damage to Winter wheat in the Western half of the wheat belt, espe- clally West Kansas, has become serious. | The Wenther Bureau sald yesterday the condition of wheat there is “poor to very poor, with little growth and not much up.” “Molsture,” the bureau added, “Is also necded in Oklahoma, while in Texas pr s and condition of grains are poor, except where rain fell last month.” ‘This Camage, topping a 12 per cent recuction in farmers’ intentions to plant | this Fall, has been an important factor | was unable recently to|in the recent rise in wheat prices of 20 cents a bushel above the season’s lows. Private estimates place the acreage cur- tallment in the Southwest at between 18 and 22 per cent. The dry weather is looked upon as a continuation of the 1930 drought plus a cumulative deficiency of rainfall over | the last several years. Southwestern | FINLAND DRY LAW REPORT IS READY Commission Will Recommend | That Light Wines and | Beer Be Legalized. By the Associated Press. HELSINGFORS, Finland, November 12—A report declaring Finland's pro- hibition law to be insupportable and recommending that beer and wines be legalized will be submitted soon by the government commission appointed last | Winter to study the problem. ‘The majority report, it was learned {on the highest authority, will declare | |a change is needed in the interests of ‘rr-nl temperance. It will offer three | | proposals: (1) To permit the manufacture, | transportation, storage and importation | | of wines of not more than 12 per cent | alcoholic content by volume, of beer of H!ther cent and liqueurs of 12 per cen (2) To amend the present laws to | make that proposal possible, and to establish a system of local option by Go With Sir Knight to the Tabard Inn ] % ¥ 1739 N St. Luncheon. Private P; Afternoon Tea. Dinner, the Crepe Myrtle om. Del ndwiches made for all occasior Telephone Decatur 1278 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1931 | which any community might forbld the manufacture and sale of alcoholic bev- erages, but not the importation by in- div‘ldlul.! for personal consumption m homes; communities would be for- biddm to confiscate beverages stored in homes for personal consumption. (3) To establish a company to su- pervue distrlbullvn of legal alcoholic ‘l'he r!port expresses the hope that consumption of strong spirits would be lessened under the 12 per| for 12 years. much agitation Lately uwre has been ml.nn law. Wife of l{ophm’ Head Dies. BALTIMORE, November 12 (4).—Mrs. ery Boykin Ames, wife of Dr. Joseph Ames, president of Johns Hopkins Uniwrsity died shortly before midnight at her home here. some time. She had been ill Her first husband was Thomas Bullitt Harrison, who died in 1885. They had cent law, but no attempt would be | three children, Mrs. Harrison and Dr. made to keep harder drink out of the | Ames were married in September, 1889. e e country entirely. ‘Under the proposed system the state would' derive taxes from liquor, but the investigators report they have no illusions regarding the revenue to be derived, as they belleve home manu-| facture of beer and wine would in- crease. The commissioners say in their report that to stop home manufac- ture is beyond the Government's capacity. Finland has been under prohibition' NORTH 1742 UPHOLSTERING GET OUR ESTIMATES. SEGAL BROS. 1232 14th ST. N.W. “We Live Our Prof o EXPERT HEATING ROOFING SERVICE Are you in doubt as to condi- tion of your heating plant and roofs for the Winter? Full Line of Coal Ranges and ting Sto Parking in Rear for C W. S. JENKS & SON 723 7th St. N.W,, NAt. 2092 Washington's_Oldest Hardware and Stove Store WooDWARD, & LOTHROP DOWN STAIRS STORE Tomorrow—Remnant Day You Can Save 1/4 and More Remnant Day Merchandise is not retnmnble or exchangeable; not sent C. 0. D. or on approval; Phone and'mail orders not accepted. Chiffon and Service Silk Hose Chiffon, if Perfect Would Be $1.50 Service Weight, If 6 5c Berlml Would Be $1: 2,616 pairs Sheer Chiffon Silk Hose, with all-silk plml tops and Bllk feet. In a splendid assortment of new Fall shades. Sizes 81, 1,044 pairs Clear Weave Semi-Service Weight Silk Hme, wlth lisle tops and soles. new Fall shades. Sizes 82 to 10. 392 pairs Boys’ Heavy Sports Hose, 7% length Broken sizes. Were 25c and 35&. In THE DOWN STA!RS STORE “Arch-o-Thenik” Arch Support Shoes, $1.85 Would Regularly Be $5 Pair 150 Pairs Women's “Arch-o-Thenik” Arch Support Shoes, in black kid. brown kid, and patent leather. Several smart Fall models are included; with leather heels, combination last, and steel arch supports for which these shoes are well known. Sizes 4 to 9, AA to D. 80 Pairs Women's Black and Brown Suede Shoes; 60 Pairs Women’s Black and Tan Low Top Areti geveral styles of pumps and, ties nrr'e lnrlu‘%nl Small sizes. Were $1.95. Now ow Broken sizes. Were $3.95 < 100 Pairs Women's Fine illnpev 4 Eaity ':mtf,"s" Rubbers, for low and Cuban h number of manufacturer's’ sample: styles, of satin. felt, and leather. 20 Pairs Mems Leather House Stippers. ‘Now sizes. Were $1.95. Now .. Broken sizes. Were $1 to $2.95, Children’s Sturdy School Oxfords Special $1.95 Would Regularly Be $2.95 to $4 ' 200 pairs Boys' and Girls’ Sturdy School Shoes, of tan elk—far below their regular selling price, sn“I‘)E ha\le leather soles, others have crepe rubber or gristle rubber soles. Sizes 872 to 2, B to D in lot. 100 Pairs Children’s Slippers, of leather or crepe. Broken sizes. Some soiled. Were $1 to $1.25. Now..53e THE DOWN STAIRS STORE Broken $1 Misses’, Wom;n's, and Little Women’s Fall Dresses, $5 "uis?s’ and $15 59 Smart Dresses that may be worn all Winter long—at 34 and less than 7 their former selling prices. Several very attractive styles, of satin, crepe, c}ufinn and woollens. In black, brown, green, wine, and blue. Sizes 14 to 18,36 to 50, and 163 to 26%%. 35 Women’s and Misses’ Dresses, of crepe and chiffon. Also, misses’ and wom- en's evening dresses, of satin and 9 Shert Velvet Evening Wraps, including one style with fur-trimmed sleeves. In epe, in pastel evening shades. Sis a good assortment of colors. Were 14%5°20/and 36 t0 40, "Were $15. Now: $10. Now ... ‘THE DOWN STAIRS STOR® Misses’ Suits, Half-Price, $825 ‘Were $16.50. 10 Misses’ Winter Suits, in attractive tweed mixtures. Sizes 12 to 18. Misses’ and Women’s Coats Half-Price ® Misses’ and Women's Smart Coats. of boucle and senta crepe. Luxuriously trimmed with “Man- churian wolf (dog). mink and cara: enl. In black and 'tile. 18, 38 and 40.” Were 345. Now . = ‘THE DOWN STATRS STORE Misses’ Sports Frocks, $2.95 Were $5.95 and $7.95 25 Smart Sports Frocks, of jersey, silk crepe, and novelty weaves. I}: ;}z Fall shades of green, wine, brown, blue, and black. Sizes 1 0. w I N & Three-plece Knitted Suits, in 15 Flannel Skirts, in srag. blus, attractive mixtures. _Sizes brown, and green. llwl 18, 10, o5 19,32, Were 295 Now.§1 ‘ i Felt Hats, $1 Were $3.95 and $4.95 43 Felt Hats, in new shapes anld 2 good assortment of colors. 4 Fet !""vn“’ ofjopes ane mrcl,t"e Festners. Now .. Long Blouses, 5F hanky ::‘ofl“m Bizes 34 to e 100 Fancy Cuff Gloves, Were $1.95 sl.so and $2.95 27 pairs Women's Fancy B e 35 pairs Women's = Fancy Cuff Kid Gloves, in beige. Sizes 6% to 8. » P A airs Chll%elll 'fl;"hrfi" Capeskin tan, $1.95. . L5150 linen, 'Mussed. 40. ‘'Were $1.95. Now..30¢ Boys ‘Fall Wash Suits, $1.45 Were $1.95 113 Smaller Boys’ New Fall Wash Suits, in numerous desirable styles—all with long sleeves. Of splendid quality, fast-color wash fabrics, in a variety of plain colors, good-looking fancy patterns, and combinations. Sizes 5 to 10. 119 Pairs Boss’ Well Known “Univer: {a"® ood asortment of fancy pa 16. *Heduced ¢ THE DOWN STAIRS STORE Under Garments Juniors’ Wool 25¢ Dresses Reduced Attractive, youthful styles, Were 58¢ and $1 in'a variety of smart new Now easy monthly installments, depending on the system you select. And a good gas heating plant does not depreciate—it has no moving machinery to wear out. You buy just once— and you have bought a lifetime of comfort, cleanliness, ease and freedom. Automatic Gas Heat is easy to install- there’s no tearing up, no muss or bother for you. All you need do is telephone any heat- ing contractor or NAtional 8280—and a com- fortable winter is assured. Make Fajsmas; 2-plece styles; ns and plaip_colors, Sizes 8 to 35c pairi 2 pairs, $1 Were s in Were 31. Now But don’t wait too long. “Snow and colder” is just around the corner, and hundreds of -families, knowing it, are ordering their gas heat now. Thousands of Washington families will tell you that automatic gas heat adds more than anything else you can buy to the convenience and pleasure of living. When it costs so little, $5 DOWN AND $6 A MONTH PUTS AUTOMATIC GAS HEAT IN YOUR HOME and means so much, why should you and your family be denied it? There’s still time for comfort this winter, if You have from 30 to 36 months to pay, in you hurry. Call NAtional 8280 today. WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY 413 10th St. N.W.—910 H St. N.E—3310 14th St. N.W, GEORGETOWN GAS LIGHT COMPANY 1339 Wisconsin Ave. 5632 Connecticut Ave, ROSSLYN GAS COMPANY 15 Wilson Blud. 112 pieces, including cotton knit union suits, Sealpax athletic suits, and rayon vests and panties. Broken sizes. “Bandettes, 18¢ Greatly Reduced 61 Bandettes, in a varlety of fabrics and colors. Sizes 32 to 38. 83 Garter Brassleres; models, Broken siz duced 10 ....... Several Re- -500 Printed Smocks, 95¢ Were $1.95 30 Smocks, in gay printed patterns. Small and mddium sizes. Mussed and slightly sofled. 20 Attractive Home Frocks, of inted Myt mme. and sreen o 38." Were $1.95. Now.50o THE DOWN STAIRS STORE Fall colors. Broken sizes, 13, 15, 17, and 19, 4; were $7.95. Now. 4; were $5.95. Now. 3; were $3.95. Now. 15; were $1.95 and 32 05 rls ‘Wa Fraenx several styles, gay, fast-color Brints. Slaes i 14 Were Now e 14 Girls' Printed Wash Frocks. Sizes 7 to 12. Were 31 95: Bathrobes, 95¢ Were $1.95 3. Warm Blanket Robes, for little boys and girls. In a choice of several patterns. Sizes 2 and 4. 15 3-Plece Sets: helmet, wind- breaker, Illl: l!lllnls. nl fuedene . d red ‘with alon Were 305 Y3 5 lnhher Shicetss 10 " baby's bed. © Maroop, ' white;' and 28c. | in" “pastel We 3. TRE DOV STAIRS STORE Men’s New Fall Pajamas 200 Pairs Men’s Well Known “Universal” Make Pajamas; desirable two-piece styles, of very good quality print cloth and warm flannelette. In a splendid selection of stri) Men’s Cotton Handkerchiefs Reduced to 5¢ 250 Men's Very Good Qual- ity White Cotton Handker- chiefs, with initials. Have been much higher priced. n St Jatme den goid. " Were 31 i) xzu 18 were 50c. Now. 3 were $1. Na- : 36 Women's Whit kerchiefs, with pastel ¢o ed “corner designs. Were 25¢. Now ... 108 13 aneuy mexn ovel \lrluu.! -mes .na " Eolor, Were $1. Costume Slips Reduced jto 55¢C 88 Nutural - color Pongee Slips and Ravon Satin Slips, dark colors for Fall. Broen stz “ THE DOWN STAIRS STORE ipes and fancy patterns. The broadcloth pajamas have frogs on the front, all have & cord at the waist. quards, crepes, orns for Fall Sizes A to D. 650 Men's New Fall Four-in-Hands: jac- pes, ‘and _molre ich plain colors and attract Special 281 Palrs Men’s Fully-Cut She by Br W rint cloth. In Men's Pongee 5'1":""‘"" work. Hlnllncllzh. 'lth it shlflu I:St 'lL d S5satookin nhldl Were Biiee" "fi.‘.‘.‘ ot ‘THE DOWN STAIRS STORE