Evening Star Newspaper, January 21, 1932, Page 6

THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1932. POST OFFICE PROFITS |isispbone, telegraph, radio and postal services, Berlin Vice Consul Reports $36,- 747,000 Made in Germany. There is at least one post office de- partment in the world that always is run at a profit. Vice Consul C. W. Gray, at Berlin, reported to the Commerce Department yesterday that the German post office are in April. department ended 1931 with a net profit E. A. Rasmuson of Cordova, president | of $36,747,000. This compared with of & chain of Alaska banks, filed for | $53,000,000 the previous year. Republican National committeeman, | The German dcpartment, the an- Capt. A. E. Lathrop, incumbent, was|nouncement said, always shows a profit. reported to be retiring from office. | It not only handles mail, but operates A—6 FEUD DEATH TOLL IS RAISED TO FIVE| Wounds Reoeived in Gun Battle in Churchyard Are Fatal to Kentuckian. ——. SEEKS WOMAN DENTIST Applications will be received unt@ February 16 by the Civil Service Come ‘ ission for the position of woman d Dickens’ second Ohristmas book, “The | ™ . Chimes waa wriken’ st OB T |10 wyomer, Alderson, W. Vi, The s After he had thought of the story and | trance salary is between $2,600 and had patiently worked at it for some |$3,200 per annum. time, he was at & loss for a suitable m;l;}‘l;‘nfluflyicalmrfi call dfor the per- ce of operative an title. One morning, as he sat down €0 | dentistry there. being o donter ent work, a maddening peal of chimes arose | chanic at the institution. Full informa- from the city beneath him, and there |tion may be obtained from the Civi and then he wrote to a friend in Lon- | Service Commission or from the secre- don, saying how that had supplied him | tary of the United States Civil Service with a title. | Board at any city post office. Seven other officers, from various parts of the country, likewise received letters of commendation from the Secretary for expellence in their particular felds of ordnance. to the Orooks, who accused him of wronging their 17-year-old sister Ruby. The girl, who is visiting her sister, Mrs. Willie Settles, near Connersville, Ind,, said she and Willie Johnson were &-mclp.h in & mock wedding which she ought was legally solemnived. Sheriff W. H. Steele said no charge would be placed against Willie unless further investigation revealed he took part in the shooting. Kentucky's worst gun battle during the twentieth century heretofore was the Clayhole election shooting in | Breathitt County in 1921 in which four men were killed and 17 wounded. Four men_ were killed and five wounded in the battle of Evarts in Harlan County Jast May, arising from mine labor troubles. These .three lhoalnfi the New Salem, Clayhole and Evarts battles, | fiumd in Kentucky mountain coun- was written into the records today. The toll of the feud sghooting in the New Salem churchyard was brought to five with the death Tuesday of “Little Henry"” Johnson. The other victims were “Big Henry” and Earl Johnson, brothers who were cousins of the man who died last night, and Forrest and Homer Crook, brothers who were neighbors of the Johnsons. They were slain Saturday in the feud outbreak in which “Littls Henry” was mortally wounded by =& stray bullet. i Willle Johnson, br(;‘th!rl of “glg Henry” and Earl, was the only member LONDON, Ky., January 31—Ken- | femn 800 F00 00 0C T ano. sur- fucky's worst gun battle in recent his- | yived. He was wounded in the arm. tory, from the standpoint of lives lost, | Willle was the cause of it all, according SPECIALS OR LOWER PRICED MERCHANDISE AT SQloses FRIDAY SPECIAL PURCHASE SPECIAL 55c LUNCHEON The Nationally Known Tommain i vicel Chukton Kaynee and Little Johnny Jones Boys’ Shirts New England Clam Chowder Tenderloin Steak—Mushroom Sauce Regularly $1.25 to $1.59 79c¢ Fried Deep Sea Scallops, Tartar Sauce 2 for $1.50 Au Gratin Potatoes—String Beans Fresh Strawberry Tart, Whipped The first time we have ever been able to offer such a rare bargain—and this Cream Lemon Fluff Pie, Whipped Cream Devil's Food Layer Cake or Ice Cream made possible only by a special con- cession to us. Shirts for every boy... button-on styles for the tot, juniors’ Hot Roll and Butter Cofree Tea Milk Other Luncheons sizes and youths’ sizes. White and plain Z ‘ colors or fancy patterns. Only a “imited number to offer at this price. ..95¢ 35¢ and 45¢ TEA ROOM—LOWER FLOOR. Boys’ all-wool lined shorts and knickers......... CHILDREN’S DEPT.—SECOND FLOOR Final ° January Clearance Sale Of Our Better Shoes Regularly $7.50 to $10.50 $3.88 OFFICER COMMENDED Lieut. Broadbent of Chevy Chase Cited for Marksmanship. Secretary of the Navy Adams has for- warded a letter of commendation for excellency in short-range battle practice to Lieut. (Junior Grade) J. H. Broad- bent, U. S. N, Chevy Chase, Md,, turre officer aboard the U. S. §. Pennsylvania. Lieut. Broadbent and his associates attained the highest merit of any turret of this class in the 1931-32 practice. SEEKS RENOMINATION | JUNEAU, Alaska, Janu 21 P).— Judge James Wickersham fiied his can- didacy here Tuesday for renomination as delegate to the National Congress on the Republican ticket. The elections Wy the Associated Press. SPECIAL SELLING New Spring Frocks $9.9O All of the most important modes of the new season in canton crepe, printed crepe and plain crepe com- binations. Featuring jacket .frocks, embroidery, drawn work, higher waist lines, etc. The important new colors as well as navy and black. MOSES—SECOND ‘FLOOR TWO FEATURES OF The February Sale of Furniture A Sheraton Secretary-Desk With All These Fine Features Is Remarkable 152973 To begin with, it is Sheraton design with the added attraction of an inlaid effect. With three shelves and two top grilled doors. Desk compartment, automatic slides, and sturdily built in all ways. A choice of walnut or brown mahogany finish. It is 33 inches wide. The top, as you will note, is elaborately and taste- fully designed. Sizes 14 to 44 In the Opportunity Shop Drastic Reductions Late Fall & Winter Frocks $3.50 $5 Were $595 to $10 Were $10 Desirable styles in canton crepe, woolen, travel erepe and satin. Broken sizes, but 14 to 44 in the group. Priced low for immediate clearance. MOSES—SECOND FLOOR SALE—FRIDAY $2.95 and $3.95 Capeskin Gloves §1.45 uality in these washable cape- skin gloves. Most of them are the smart one- button styles. Sizes 53; to 8, and every im- portant color included. MOSES—FIRST - FLOOR. . New Slips Made in the New Bias Line for Perfect Fitting $1 45 special Big Comfy Wing Chair $49.50 This is one of the special purchases of our February Furniture Sale. The chair is all webb construction and The finest of Plain or lace trimmed slips in either bias cut or straight lines. In flesh, tan, rose or white, Sizes 34 to 42. Other slips at higher prices. MOSES—THIRD FLOOR Only a Few of These Regular $10 to $15 Lamps, Reduced $1.50 to $1.65 Bath Rugs SPECIAL FRIDAY ONLY The foot is 51 bath rugs, size In choice of blue, Only price. Fri 24x3 Tose, green or gold. 100 at this special Come early. Linen Remnants 1 regular 331 soiled wool-filled 8 regular $15.35 all-wool solled blankets .... cocsons SIS0 3 regulsr $12.50 all-wool Plaid blankets, pr.... 1 pr. regular $17 all-wool plaid biankets. pr...... 1 pr. regular §6 part-wool blankets, pr.. solled ..85.63 solled £ plaid $2.50 1Pn pesus color blanke 1 p 31650 & white bi Pr. 7 regular 3480 blankets (solled) .. 3 regular 1550 _solid-color bisnkets, each (soiled).....$2.7 solid-color $2.50 1 regular ket, a5 i3 Specisl — P introductory Bize 4513/ 1316 sl iy v, 3 Part-wool Blan- o 51 cases, special ring on Fridsy. s, each.....2le en table cioth, stze a8 is & " 3 regular $1275 all-linen table cloths, 3x8 yds. slightly soiled Bach ...... ..56.38 MOSES—FIRST FLOOR New Seamless Axminster Rugs $2195 A magnificent collec- tion to choose from. Al- ready reduced to meet our new lowered cash price standard, and to- morrow we cut them again as a special Fri- day bargain. It's a brand -new collection, too, and the colors you may select from are glo- rious; the patterns . . . innumerable. MOSES—-FOURTH FLOOR New Lace-Top Mesh Hose 95¢ The much favored mesh hose with the added feature of an elaborate lace top. Full-fashioned, pan- el curve silhoyette heel, and a choice of colors . ... negrita, smoketone or off- black. MOSES—FIRST FLOOR Includes All Winter Styles and Leathers MOSES—SECOND FLOOR. | $1.95and $2.95 Blouses, $1 Cotton and batiste, plain color or two-tone effects. Also plain net blouses with cap sleeves in white. Sizes 34 to 40 in the col- lection. Sold “as is.” MOSES—THIRD FLOOR Handbags At Our New Lowered Price $1.75 Bags of every size, shape and description. Both leathers and the very, very new and colorful tapestries and fabrics. Every bag nicely lined and fitted. MOSES—FIRST FLOOR Silk Milanese Undies 90c¢ Vests in sizes 34 to 40 and bloom- ers, bandees or short panties in sizes 6 or 7. All are beautifully tailored and well reinforced, In service weight. MOSES—FIRST FLOOR. Because of Factory Close-Out $4.95 The base is a novel style, finished in antique gold, green or red; two-light style. Complete with heavy parchment paper shade to harmonize. Friday Bargains 12 Odd Parchment Shades, for- $1 merly $16 and $18. Sold as is.. 1 Man's Smoking Lamp in metal, floor style with attached $12 50 ash tray. Was $28 ...... 1 Metal Small Table Lamp in mod- ch mica ernistic design with 10- $6.95 shede. In green and silver. Globe Lamps (globe of Was $15 5 Novel world), in wooden frame with 14-inch parchment paper shade with black ship design ornamentation, $3 45 2 Chinese Red Tea Sets, 23 pleces, attractive Were $15 MOSES—FIRST FLOOR. Toilet Specials 8Squibb’s Tooth Paste, special 28¢c Prophylactic Tooth Brush and Listerine Tooth Paste, 47c special, both for Face Powder in rachel or natural, special 47c Tre-Jur Dusting Pow- der, special .. e A limited quantity of these specials. MOSES—FIRST FLOOR. well made in all respects. in the artistic Chippendale style. Your choice of a number of attractive tap- estry coverings. The deep seat makes for more than ordinary comfort. MOSES—SIXTH FLOOR You Can Buy Your Furniture on Our Convenient Bank Interest Plan Curtains, Formerly $2.95 to $5 Special Tomorrow, 25¢, 50c, $1 ea. Only 44 of these odd curtains, only one of a kind; some fringed, some tailored, some ruffled. $1.50 to $3 Curtains, Special, $1 pr. Only 42 pairs of these ready-made curtains, in attractive styles, excellent quality. One of a kind. Ruffled Curtains, Special, 87¢ Plain ecru or cream marquisette curtains. 36 inches by 24 yards long; Pris- cilla tops and tie-backs. Monk’s Cloth Couch Covers, Special, $3.95 Of natural colored Monk's cloth with designs printed on bright sunfast colors. Size 54x90 inches. This price for Friday only. Ready-Made Pillow Cover (20x20") to Match Couch Covers, Special, 95¢ MOSES—THIRD FLOOR. W. . Moses & Sons Nat'l 3770 F St. at 11th Pure Linen Handker- chiefs 90¢ - A fine quality in white pure Irish linen handkerchiefs with 1/16-inch hem. Another exam- ple of our new lowered prices under the cash policy. MOSES—FIRST FLOOR Electric Kitchen Clocks 1$2.35 Guaranteed for one year—just plug them in and they keep time accurately. In enamel finish in ivory and green, ivory and black, two shades of green or blue and ivory. MOSES—FIRST FLOOR