Evening Star Newspaper, February 11, 1932, Page 30

UB—14 =% POST OFFICE FIGHTS FOREIGN LOTTERIES Companies Change Names| Quickly in Effort to Defeat Fraud Orders. A vigorous battle of wits between the Post Office Department and lottery op- erators in- Cuba and Mexico, who are using high-powered radio stations to publicize their schemes in this country, ‘was bared today with the announcement from the office of Horace J. Donnelly, solicitor for th2 department, that a fraud order had been issued yesterdav against the “Havana Holding Co.” of Favana, one of the concerns under fire. The order yesterday was one of a se- ries that has been put out by the de- | partment since this new brand of “racketeering” first made its appearance in November. the operators in both countries changing names as fast as the | orders have been issued. in an effort to defeat the efforts of the department to | squelch their activities | In each instance the lotteries are| state affairs, and from all indications the same two groups of men are behind them. Mail stoppages, accomplished by vir- | tue of the fraud orders, indicate an ex- tensive clientele has been built up in the United States by the two organiza- ‘the depattment issued an order against Tamaulipas state lottery, and some- thing like a dozen orders have followed the first, as the backers have switched names, the last coming this past Sat- urday. Two months after the Mexican scheme raised its head, that in Cuba started to function, and on January 9, Lhe Cubah national lotbery and the “National Brokerage Co.” Three weels later, operations were being conducted under the name of the “Havana Brok- erage Co.” and on February 2, an- other fraud order was issued. Then the backers switched to the “Havana Holding Co.” and yesterday’s order followed. ; The broadcasts are coming in night- Iy, and Solicitor Donnelly expecu thlt a new name will be offered “investors” tonight. | The fraud order stops mail bound] either to or from the operators, but by constant changes of name it is evi- dent that that destined to them—and, | of course, carrying money—offers a stiff problem o the postal authorities. | “Hundreds of thousands” of letters have been halted through these orders and returned to the senders, Solicitor Donnelly says, but the lottery operators, | by these quick shiftings of names, ‘ pave the way for receipt of some mail before an order can be put out. | In the battle with the Washington au- thozities, Lhe Tamaulipas outfit has at-' temped to give its operations additional | strength by directing that money for | the tickets be sent to individuals who are designated as ‘government inspec- tors."” These nightly broadcasts also inform the public taht the schemes are not contrary to any American law. ‘The radio stations being on foreign soil, this Government has no contmlv over their activities. | The Havana station comes in clearly | here, but that in Mexico runs into a | THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €, THURSDAY. 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Full Fashioned Lace Tops The New Colors ODDS and 1214 F Street ]_':E_D_S ' CLEARANCE Out They Must Go.’ Not because they aren’t stylish—not because they aren’t desirable— . It’s all because GOLD’S NEVER CARRIES STOCK OVER THE SEASON Silk Dresses & Jacket Suits Dresses Formerly $10 & $15 Suits Formerly $15 Fine Silk Frocks for all occasions. Ch'ldren’ Pairs .‘5-81 Socks.S for 2 5 C Practical socks for everyday wear. A nice quality cotton—in all-over designs with novelty cuffs. Sizes 6 to 9. CHILDREN'S HOSIERY—STREET FLOOR. Y BLOUSES—SECOND FLOOR. 7 W 2%/ HOSIERY—STREET FLUOR. 7 Even Blues Included A Sale! Separate Longies $2.95 to $3.95 Value—Special $ 2.29 @ Slack effects. o Wide - cuffed bottoms @ Side buckles. 72222 7 BARGAINS! Priced for Quick Disposal! Mail, ’Phone or C. O. D.’s Cannot Be Accepted Some Excellent Scatter Rugs Priced Blanket Values! for Clearance! (8) Mamwest 31 Went Blson (22) Reersible Jute Scatter (10) $39.50 Sports Coats ets; size 72x84. Green, pink o x4, ol 319 ohia, Solied) §0.75 Il e ow... 35¢€ (4) Kenwood All-Wool Blank- (13) Reversible Chenille ets; size 60x84. Green, helio, Rugs; rose and bhck color :lkillozo or rose. Were 38.80 w&bfi)naucxg ‘g‘n.l] .00. N 2 h T $29 | (11) Kenwood Wool Throws; $195. Now v $1.00 roee, blue, green and @6 QY (5) Reversible Chenille helio. Were $9. Now ; 5 Rugs; size 24x48. Orchid and (10) Ramerest Wool Blank o g 25 7, % 7 N § \ \ \ N N\ \ \ \ Intricately self-trimmed coats, or furred with beautiful fox or caracul; broken sizes. (14) Sports Coats, with collars of raccoon, skunk, caracul, or wolf; were originally $49.50 and $59.50. . 22 SECOND FLOOR. 222 ets; size 72x84. Rose, blue, ROLdS 777722 7. % now! 1 — Ist Floor Floor 7 racks for Spring stock. 1st Floor Smart Cloth Suits, ideal for wear— " Gold’s Odds & Ends Sale WINTER SUITS & COATS Beautifully Fur Trimmed Regularly $35.00 Smart models that would have moved like “hot cakes” with any real Winter weather. Reduced to clear Gold’s Odds and Ends Sale 9 10 Fur-Trimmed COATS Hi - Schoolers will benefit markable sale! re- For these trousers (with a good-looking sweater) hearty approval the of the well dressed col- legian. fabrics — in tan, grey or 14 to 20. Nice woolen brown, blue. BOYS' CLOTHING—STREET FLOOR Special! “Wear-Ever” Dutch Oven 4Y; qt. Regular- ly $3.95 $1.95 Overstuffed éaudoir Chairs Originally $8.95 $4.95 (7) Chairs with attractive glazed chintz covering; soiled; spring seats. (1) Gateleg Extension Table, solid mahogany top; gum- nally s3950 .. $19.95 (6) Caddy Card Tables; Ton- tine fabrikoid tops: enclosed tray for cards, tallies, pencils; as is; originally $6.95. Now $2'95 (2) Four-Poster Beds, walnut finished; iginally $1r50. Now 1o, 910 ll:;' Sollld Oak ]End Tables, century _style. Were $12.95. Now.. $7-95 (4) Chaisettes (short chaise lounges): kapok filled reversi- ble cushions; glazed chintz covering; originally $29.50 and $32.50. $16'95 “ (12) Console Mirrors, Federal American style: solid mahogany 4 A inall taos ow o $3.95 FIFTH FLOOR. Priscilla Curtains Originally Priced 79¢ 35¢ Pair (30 Prs.) Priscilla Curtains of novelty marquisette. Natural shade. (15 Prs.) Curtains in cottage sets or double ruffied styles. Voile or mquuiuu.e“l.n pastel shades. Originally $1.25 pr. Now 50c (65 Prs.) Curtains in criss- cross or double ruffied valance styles. Voile or marquisette; jvory with pastel trimming, or plain pnsgul Shabg” Origi- nally $1.69 to $1 pr. Now .. 75¢ (200 Yds.) Flowered Chintzes on_pastel backz‘l’g\.ll‘ld?l Origi- nally 49c and 39¢ e Now 25¢ (500 Yds.) Cretonnes; large or small designs; l:gk;lt or dark backgrounds. Originally 50c to 65 yd. Now. 39c (350 Yds) Cretonnes and Chintzes 4nd Cr‘;!;e‘l Neat floral patterns. rigi- nally 85c yd. Now. 59¢ (125 Yds.) Flowered and Fig- ured Rayons for boudoir drapes. 36-inches wide. Origi- 75 nally 95¢ yd. Now. c R $2.39 (25) Boudoir Pillows. covered green and helio. Were 55 95 $2.95. Now (26) Golden Fleece Blankets, part wool: size 66x80. Large color assortment. Were $2.95. Now. 31 95 (8) Meial Folding Cots with canvas tops. Were s3.95 $5.95. Now (3) All-Wool Blankets in rose plaid; size 70x80. Were $10.95. Now.. $7'45 (3) All-Wool Slumber Throws, size 60x72. Light basket weave it fringed ds. ;:?e l';-50g No:‘ . s4 66 THIRD FLOOR Linens 4 Price Napkins, tablecloths, bridge sets, bath mats, and Juncheon sets. Re- duced because they are soiled. Originally 98¢ to $15. Now 49c¢ to $7.50 THIRD FLOOR. Three Groups of Girls’ Coats at Great Savings! Rough woolens, Tally-ho, chinchilla and tweeds; self- (2) Reversible Chenille Rugs; size 30x60. Orchid. Originally $3.95. Now $1 . 95 (2) Chenille Rugs; size 18x36. Gold color combina- tons. Originally $1.35. 45c (7) Moonbeam Rag Rugs; size 24x36. Blue and gold color combinations. Origi- 75e pally $165. Now (3) Moonbeam Rag Rugs; size 24x48. Rose color com- binations. Originally $235. Now 85¢ (3) Moonbeam Rag Rugs; size 36x64. Rose color com- binations. Originally sl.gs $3.75. Now (1) Moonbeam Rag Rug; size 4x7. Green and rose color combination. Oris inally $6.95. Now 83'75 (3) Hooked Rugs: size 24x48. Sotled from display use. Originally $17.50. ss 95 (2) Hooked Rugs; size "sto Soiled from display Originally $13.95. $7 45 (2) Hooked Ru; Soiled from Now (4) Hooked Rugs; Soiled -from _display Originally $095. g4 g5 FIFTH FLOOR. Girls’ Shoes Included in the Clearance! Patent leather pumps; black moire eyelet ties; beige and tan $1.69. Now $10.95. Now calf strap models. Sizes 22 to (1) Boudoir Pillows, covered Originally 58.95 Z;b;cy):m&l&::“;uu in ény L L "‘,‘_,“"" o,',"f“m" gg;imlly usoo"'SIZ 95 color combination, - 5 & $1.29 nally $1.95. Now. $1 o 1808 S New. SECOND FLOOR FIFTH FLOOR. FOURTH FLOOR (12) 32-Pc. Luncheon Sets, Originally $7.95, 95 . $4. 300 Dresses Priced for | na =g e Now .... | . 3) 32-Pc. Luncheon Sels. s Bed Lamps Immediate Clearance! | n&.5m g5 | & e $159 This group includes dresses for practically every oc- (357 Pcs.) Imported Cl muskrat), fitch _ collar, casion—cantons, flat crepes, sheer crepes, prints, vel- Dinnerware, including two dis- S"fl 18; origi- 3159 vets antd rough silks. continued Theodore Haviland nally $195. Now % patterns. Were 25 to sl (1) Raccoon, size 16; (50) Dresses—were $25 to $35. 50c to $2.50. Now C originally $225. Sl 59 SIXTH FLOOR. Remarkable Savings on Women’s Shoes! Shoes that were originally priced at $5.00 and $6.50—e- duced b:uuu of l{)mkeg slul:‘ R I et (1) Jap Weasel, size 36; fords—in brown or black suede, g;::’mfl! #2%. £195- e 1 $1.95 SECOND FLOOR. SECOND FLOOR. in satin or organdy. Originally $1.00. Now. 50c (25) Boudoir Pillows, covered with moire ribbon in pastei shades. Originally 75c trimmed or with fur collars. Navy, green, tan, brown and tweed mixtures. Sizes 7 to 14. Originally $7.95 to “'95 A wonderful uten- sil forwaterless cooking, boiling, baking, roasting or preserving. Drip top with heat resist- ing handle. SIXTH FLOOK. % Formerly $39.50 Fine fur collars on the popu- lar Boucle fabrics—lined and Interlined for brisk weather. 2nd Floor Gold’s Odds & Ends Sale $78 to $98.50 Fur-Trimmed Coats 39 \| THIS IS YOUR BARGAIN OPPORTUNITY ' ALL SALES FINAL Don’t Miss This Odds / ‘ & Ends SALE 2. 2 7 Greatly Reduced (1) Kafta Pony, sise 16; igi 11 woisiially g8 (1) Silver Muskrat, size 16: originally The finest coats we have ever carried. Smartly styled in rich quality fabrics with beautifully matched skins on collars and cuffs. 2nd Floor Gold’s Odds & Ends Sale Special! Celanese Taffeta 7 This attractive lamp comes in six boudoir colors— (9) Velvet Evening Wraps—were $29 50 to $35. Now— rose, blue, green, or- chid, peach, and $l4.75 and ‘17.50 gold. SECOND FLOOR. LAMPS—SIXTH FLOOR. 1214 F Street