Evening Star Newspaper, February 21, 1935, Page 4

A—F wxH .. GO RETURN URGED BY ODVER Breaks Two-Year Silence to Propose Step for “Real Recovery.” By the Assoclated Press. TUCSON, Ariz, February 21— Bmashing his self-established prece- dent of silence as a “private citizen,” former President Herbert Hoover urges re-establishment of the gold standard to ‘“restore confidence in our currency” as a needed contribu- tion to ‘“real recovery.” If the dollar were made convertible at the present 59 cents of gold, he said in a prepared statement here last night, “it would tend to check inflation, replace relief with real em- ployment, and contribute materially to general recovery.” Five Reasons Listed. There are “five compelling reasons" for returning to the gold standard, Mr. Hoover said in his statement, listing them as follows: “1. It would put more men to work out of the 12,000,000 who still remain unemployed than any other single | action. Unemployment rests today largely in the capital goods or ccn- struction industries. These indvstries | are dependent largely upon 'ong term i capital. The people are hesirant to invest their savings and take long term risks because there is uncer- tainty in what value they will be re- paid. “2. The Government's program of stimulating the capital goods and giv- ing employment through publi: works can never result in 25 per cent of the | jobs which can be provided by recov- ery of normal private capital-goods activities. The otherwise inevitable budget deficits imply either impover- ishing taxation or more devaluation or inflation. A convertible gold cur- rency now would help avoid all these by aiding to restore employment and decrease the need for relief. “3. The devaluation which has already taken place has shown and will show in still higher costs of | living. It affects every wage and salary earner. Surely, a 60 per cent ! cost of living increase, already now | in prospect, should be enough with- out further increase beyond that level. Aim to Reduce Debts. “4, One of the declared purposes ©of devaluation was to, in effect, write | down debts by increasing prices. Surely the debtotrs, who include hold- ers of common stock and equities in | real property, have secured enough if they get a 41 per cent reduction. | The creditors, who in the modern | world include’every holder of a life | insurance policy, or a savings bank | deposit, a veteran's certificate and | every holder of a bond or a mortgage, deserve some consideration. It would be a boon to these if they were as- sured through immediate converti- bility that they would not suffer any further. It would be a boon to our great endowed universities and hos- L= = pitals if they knew that this is the end of their deprival. 13 proepesity at of infaton, There false out lon. is ml?l:h inflation -poison in the na- tional blood, Through the combined effect of the devaluation, expanded bank deposits through Government borrowing, and the Federal Reserve credit policies, the fever may grow at any time. There is no real recovery on inflation medicine. If the cur- rency were made convertible it would tend to check inflation, replace re- lief with real employment and con- tribute materially to a genéral re- covery.” Silent Since March 4, 1933. In his comment on the Supreme Court’s gold clause decision, Mr. Hoover broke his consistent policy of refusing to express his opinion upon political matters—a policy he began when he left the presidency March 4, | 1933. As recently as Mondey he de- clined to comment on the gold deci- sion with his habitual remark, “I am no longer in public life.” His departure from his usual cus- tom.came as he returned with his son Allan, from a vieit to New York. While he repeatedly disclaimed po- litical implications, the titular chief of the Republican perty was never- theless greeted all along his route by political allies and former officials. Unanimous on U. S. Bonds, All members of the court, he com- mented, “agreed the Government acted unconstitutionally in repudia- tion of the covenant on its own bonds,” although a majority held the private citizen “has no remedy.” “That will have long moral conse- quences,” he said, “but whatever the morals, right or wrong, of the de- valuation may be, the face of the American people must be forward. “The need and the opportunity now is to restore confidence in the dollar. All threat * * * of further devalua- tion should now be removed. To do this and to give a needed contribu- tion to real recovery, the dollar should immediately be made convertible at the present 59 cents of gold, making it payable in gold bullion.” COL. ROOSEVELT AGREES. Backs Hoover Statement on Restoring Confidence. NEW YORK, February 21 (&).—Col. Theodore Roosevelt, president of the National Republican Club, “agreed most heartily” today with former President Herbert Hoover’s assertion that the gold standard should be re- established “to restore confidence in our currency.” Commenting on Hoover's statement | made yesterday at Tucson, Ariz., Col. | Roosevelt demanded adoption of “plans to balance our budget and discontinue | this scandalous squandering of public | money.” He urged cash relief for recovery rather than the present public works program. Curley Club to Dine Chaplain. Rev. Ferdinand J. Kelly, assistant pastor at St. Patrick's Church and spiritual director of the Curley Club, will be tendered a testimonial dinner tonight at the Kennedy-Warren Apartments in honor of the comple- tion of his first year as chaplain of the organization. No Exchanges . $30 TWEED SUITS All-wool, Smart Suits, in grey and tan tweed, excellently tai- lored. Sizes 36to42. No alter- ations. None charged. 8 Coats. Sizes 35, $25 SERGE SUITS Sizes 37 and 38 stout; and 42 regu- 510 lar only 6—$4.50 Suede Vests 479—$1 and 69c Ties, slightly faded e 9—$3.95 Silk Shirts, sizes 16, 16Y5, 17 = EISEMAN’S SEVENTH AND F RUMMAGE SALE Friday—From 8 to 1 P.M. ONLY All Sales Cash $30 TOPCOATS, $10 45 Pairs $1 Golf Hose . .. 25—$3.95 Men’s Felt Hats. . ............89¢c 15—$1.75 Raincoats . . . . 8—$3.50 Imitation Suede Jackets. }. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1935. {DEMOCRATS SPLIT BY HOOVER PLEA FOR GOLD RETURN __(Continued From Pirst Page) countries were preparing to bring suit before the “International Court” to 1 “evade” the Supreme Court decision iby demanding damages for their American security holders. “If these nations undertake such a course,” he asserted, “I \ill propose that pass an act to seize all the income from every American se- curity held abroad in these countries and apply it on the war debts.” ‘This moved Glass to wonder “what our foreign debtors will think of the measure of our sincerity in reproach- ing them for repudiating their in- debtedness when Congress has re- | pudiated the most sacred indebtedness that any nation on earth ever in- curred, the indebtedness incurred to fight the last war.” Thomas replied that the Govern- ! ment o Issued $26,000,000,000 of gold bonds' during the war when it knew there wasn't that much monetary gold in the entire world. | " “Ot course,” Glass retorted, “when twe incurred that debt we did it on the established theory that our bank- ing experience of 150 years had taught, that only 5 per cent of a gold redemption furid was required to re- deem the bonds. “No sane person ever imagined that all the bonds would become due at once. Therefore, reasoning that there was not enough gold in the world is, I say without offense to any Senator, tancitul. “At the time we issued the bonds we didn’t have half as much gold as now when we have repudiated.” Senator Gore remarked that the Nation has total debts of about $250,- 000,000,000 and only about $5,500,- 000,000 of currency, but that did not mean the depts could not be paid. He told a story of a clown who stood in a circle with 19 others, found a silver dollar in his pocket and passed it to the next man to whom he owed $2. The same thing happened all the | way around the circle, and the dollar | | came back to the clown. He passed it on again and the dollar went around | again. “Then they found,” Gore added, “that $40 in debts had been paid in a single minute with only one dishonored silver dollar. CHANGE IN TRAFFIC DIRECTION SOUGHT Dahlgren Citizens Urge Abolition of Director. Gas Rates Hit. Abolition of the post of director of traffic was requested last night by the Dahigren Terrace Citizens’ Associ- ation in a formal resolution. The association contended the di- rection of traffic could better be handled by the Police Department, and called upon the Commissioners to make the change. Lower gas rates were requested in another resolution, which also asked an investigation of the Washington and Georgetown Gas Light Companies to determine the amount and cost of natural gas being piped into the Dis- trict. The prt 1 .of the Consumers’ Advisory Council for creation of a municipally-owned milk pasteuriza- tion and bottling plant, to enable milk to be sold at 8 cents a quart retail, was attacked by the association, which passed a resolution opposing the scheme. Other resolutions urged abolition of hidden bars, opposed legalization of gambling, asked extension of South Dakota avenue, from Takoma Park to Rhode Island avenue northeast, and extension of Seventeenth street, from Bladensburg to Benning roads; re- affirmed the adociation’s stand that the District budget should not pass through the Budget Bureau, demand- ing new street car equipment on the Rhode Island avenue and Brookland lines to replace the “ash-heap cars with flat wheels” now in service, and requested the Public Utilities Com- mission to see to it that busses now serving the territory be fixed so as to prevent gasoline fumes from af- fecting passengers. Air Subsidies Talked. England may increase its civil avi- ation subsidies. mfl . « No Refunds ‘15 37, 38, 40 and 42. $25 TUXEDOS Coat and Pants. Sizes 38, 40, 42, 44. s 10 Fine quality .49¢c -$1.97 ...$1.97 -10c .$1.19 43—$5.95 Heavy Sweaters 93—25c Arrow Collars (discon 21—75c Leather Cigare tte Cases $5.65 and $3.95 Trousers and Knickers. . . 18 Prs. $5 Men’s Shoes, sizesto 8. ...... .. 25 Pairs $1.95 Gloves, faded 5 31 Prs. $1.50 Lyka & Mocha Gloves 9 Prs. $1 Suspenders ..... .. 11—$1.45 Mufflers, assort. patterns T T 54—35¢ Elastic Band BowJies............9 ..49c $3 Arrow Dress Shirts, sizes 16, 1615, 17, $1.19 6—$6.50 Drese Vests, white . . .......... 23—$1 Silk Hdkfs., fine quality $1.97 SALE IN LADIES’ DEPT. $19.75 SILK DRESSES, $8 23 to sell. Splendid qual ity. Suitable for imme- diate wear. Street and evening styles. $12.95 DRESSES, SALE, $3 27 to sell. For street and afternoon. values. Splendid 6 Blouses, were $2.98, close out. ,.........50c $1 and 79c Fabric Gloves, close out. .39¢ 50c and 35c Hdkfs., assorted, close out. .. .15¢c $1 and 79c Silk Hosiery, assort. colors, pr., 49c All Sales Final and For Cash Only. 1319-1321 F Street Stetson Hats Ma ttan Shirts Tomorrow — 9:15 to 1:00 A Half-Day Clearaway Men’s Wear Only once each year are you offered such a tremendous opportunity for saving money. It’s George Washington’s Birthday...and we're being very honest with ourselves in ad- mitting that these are the articles that should have been out of our stocks some time ago. .. and in order to assure of their disposal im- mediately, we are making the reductions deeper than might really be necessary, for every item is highly desirable. . .if not right now, then lay them away until needed. REDUCED TO CLEAR AWAY Clear- away Price ARTICLE Former 10—Tie Racks . “S1—Athletic Unde T 6—All-Wool Robes = 3—All-Wool Robes. 105—Light-Colored Spring Ties..... ~__AUSilk Scarfs, many styles.... _11—Pairs White String Gloves. 5—Leather Windbreakers "15—Pairs Pure Silk_Paj T32—Prs. Lightweight Nu _ 9—White Serge Pajamas.. _30—Pairs Fancy Broadcloth Pa; 12—Pairs Crepe Pajamas. . 16—Pairs Feather Pongee “8—All-Wool V-Neck Sw 235—Fancy Shirts, collar attached and tab ecoll. 55—Pure Silk Shi blue and white, collar attached and neckbands. . 178—Pairs All.Wool Hose -Wool White Sweate Wool Black S 36 and 42 120—Pure Lipen 35—Doz. Good Quality Wh Handkerchiefs ..... ceees MEN’S CLOTHING REDUC ARTICLE Former 19—Linen Spits; size 1.22, 2-34, 5-35, 736, 137, 140, stout 1-44, short S 6—Linen Mess Jacket _ 238 139, 142. 2—Shantung Silk & _ 8—White Dress Vests. . 20—Pairs White and Striped Flan. nel Trousers; large sizes.......| 50—Pairs Odd Trousers; light-col-, red_wool from_suits 78—St. Albans Suits; sports backs. . | 8—Sport Coats; sizes 135, 2.36, 3.37, 38—Camelshair Topcoats . monwealth Shoes; broken BiZES c.ovcecrssscasaaane SENATOR WAGNER INTRODUCES BILL TO BOLSTER LABOR Continued From Pirst Page.) for the purposes of collective bargain- ing which “shall be the exclusive representatives of all the employes.” It Mwmw lfm’thlr. however, th:‘t any vidual employe or grouj employes shall have the right topvre- sent grievances to their employers through their own representatives. The bill would create a permanent National Labor Relations Board with power to enforce its findings through the Federal courts. Employes would be specifically given “the right to self-organization, to form, join, or assist labor organ- izations,- to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing and to engage in concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection.” The bill would make it an “unfair labor practice” for an employer to interfere with, restrain or coerce em- ployes, to dominate or interfere with the formation or administration of a union; to discriminate against union members, or to discharge or discrim- inate against an employe because he filed charges under the act. Section 7 (A) History Reviewed. Reviewing the history of section 7 (A), Wagner said under the recovery act “industry’s freedom of action has been encouraged,” but “employes at- tempting in good faith to exercise their liberties under section 7 (A) have met with repeated rebuffs.” The present Labor Board, he said, had done a “marvelous service,” but RUMMAGE AT D.J. KAUFMANS Jomorrow Entire Stock OVERCOATS $35 O'COATS... $45 O'COATS $55 O'COATS.. 1 $15 PALM BEACH SUIT. Size 5 Wool KNICKERS ($7.50 Val- ues) Sizes 30,31,32,34 96¢ 1005 PENN. AVE, (hfl&’ / 8 AM.% | P.M., TOMORROWM “The 3 D. J. Kaufman Stores Wool 0o U S- Size --$1.09 6$1.95 Wash SLACKS, Sizes 30, 31 and 32....59¢ 3 $2.50 Odd.. {fVESTS, Sizes 25, 36, Close at 1 P. $2.99 1 Worn OVERCOAT ($40 Value). Size 40 $8.39 217 50c Ribbed Slip-over UNDERSHIRTS, sizes 34 t046.... 19¢ 294 50c Madras and broad- cloth SHORTS, sizes 30 to 49 85c Nainsook SHIRTS and knee-length DRAW- ERS 19¢ 39¢ 4 $100 Winter UNDER- SHIRTS. Size 44 39¢ 24 $1.00 Summer UNION SUITS. Sizes 34 and 36..49¢ 39¢ 326 25c and 35c_Arrow Semi-soft COLLARS 4 $850 Worn SHOES. Sizes 8%, 9% and 10....$1.99 5 95¢c Summer CAPS. Sizes 6% and 7...... bosarvss w200 27 $250 and $3.00 Dress SHIRTS. Sizes 14, 14%, 16, 16% and 17 5 $150 Ribbed UNION SUITS. Sizes 36 and 38..49¢ 4 $5.00 BATHING SUITS. Sizes 38 and 42 7 $2 White SWIM SHIRTS. Sizes 40, 42 and 44.......39¢ 631 BATHING BELTS. ...39¢ 12 50c BATHING BELTS...g¢ 99 $1 TIES (Al SliK)......20¢ 237 $1 to $3 SILK TIES (faded and soiled)....... 19¢ 58 Pairs $3 kin, Cape- skin mdpl%alhkplen GLOVES 21 Pairs $198 Leather GLOVES (small sizes)....20¢ was gradually losing its effectiveness because of inability to enforce its de- cisions. The situation, he added, “is *| reducing section 7-(A) to a sham and & delusion.” “The consequences,” Wagner con- tinued, “are already visible in the lowed to produce their full harvest, the whole country will suffer from a new economic decline.” MUSICALE PLANNED Harp Concert to Benefit George- town Convent. A musicale -or the benefit of the be given at the home of Mrs. Joseph Leiter, 1500 New Hampshire avenue, Georgetown Visitation Convent will | SENATOR HEADS SOCIETY Dieterich Is Re-elected by Illinois Group. Sepator Dieterich of Illinols was re-elected president of the Illinois State Soclety for his third consecutive term at the organization's annual re- ception and dance for members of Congress Iast night at the Washing- ton Hotel. Other officers are F. M. Stricklin, first vice president; Represeatative Keller, second vice president; Dr. Charles J. Schellhorn, third vice president; Miss Mae Murray, fourth vice president; J. B. Woodsde, sec- retary; Capt, James J. Murphy, treas- urer, and Mrs. Ella T. Rainey, his- Portugal is decreasing its public ASSAULT IS DENIED N. R. A Clerk Demands Jury Trial in Alleged Attack. David B. Alleman, 900 block of Nineteenth street, a senior clerk in the foodstuffs division of the N. R. A, pleaded not guilty today before Police Court Judge John P. McMahon to charge of assaulting Herbert B. Bethea, colored elevator operator in the Barr Building, where Alleman is emplozed. The latter demanded a jury trial after surrendering himself in court and was released on $100 bond. ‘The elevator operator charges he was attacked by Alleman after he carried the latter past his floor on ‘Tuesday and refused to make a spe- cial trip back, informing the N. R. A. employe he would have to wait for Tuesday at 4 o'clock, under the spon- sorship of the convent’s alumnae. The alumnae and Mrs. Leiter will present Mme. Edythe Marmion Brosius in a harp concert and the funds raised will be used to complete the north wing of the gymnasium erected by the alumnae and opened for the first time on January 9. INVESTIGATOR NAMED Former Representative James Given House Committee Post. Chairman McSwain of the House | Military Affairs Committee today an- nounced that former Representative W. Frank James of Michigan has been appointed special investigator for the committee. : James for more than 20 years was a member of the House and several times served as acting chairman of the Military Affairs Committee. debt. 437 Pairs Regular 50c MEN’S HOSE Sizes the descending trip. Our Semi-Annual Rummage! Into which we have gathered all the broken lots, odds and ends, ones and twos of a kind. You know from experience what opportunities these Rummage Sales hold—always and only Mode merchandise marked at these tremend- ous r.eductloru to make them interesting to you and insure clearance for us. Tomorrow-Friday-8 to 1 This must be a cash and carry sale—no charges, no C. O. D.’s—no deliveries—no re- turns. All selections must be final and no alter- ations can be made. . Suits, Topcoats, Ovorcoats Sold up to $50. Broken sizes. Summer Wash Suits Slightly soiled; were $18.50; only 10. Tropical Worsted Suits Were $20. Two piece; only 14. 10to 12 Glenbrook Tuxedos 14 Fashion Park Tuxedos Regular 34 and 36; 38 slim. $1875 Were $35. ‘ Washingtorf's ltrll:day - F 1 Worn Linen SU LT, Size 39..§1,19 1 Worn $25 Tropi- cal SUIT, Size 48 stout ...$3.80 1 Worn_$15 Brown. Size I 37 M, Tomorrow. 124 $2 PSJAMAS 11 $100 High School = BUCKLES ........ 2 $5 Ladies’ UMBRELLAS (in leather cases) 31 $195 to $5 PAJAMA! (slightly soiled)..........G9¢ ‘ 6 $5.00 FELT HATS......40¢ ' 26 $10.00 All-leather Zip- per JACKETS 42 $3 and $4 SLIP-OVER SWEATERS ....... eeeeT9¢ 97 $1.50 ZIPPER SPORT SHIRTS . 22 25c HANDKERCHIEFS (soiled) .... e 3eld 12 $1.95 WHITE SHIRTS. Size 1312 13 $250 White Nec SHIRTS cergesT00 34 $1.95 to $3 White, Col- lar-attached SHIRTS....79¢ 98 $1.95 to $3 Colored, Col- lar-aviacned SairTo.....79¢ 52 $195 Collar-attached SHIR'TS. Sizes 16% and 16 $1.95 Colored neckband SHIRTE R I e 49¢; 10 $1.95 Wool Sleeveless SWEATERS,..... esse 8 $3 Wool SWEATERS. ....G9¢ 22 50c Slip-over UNDER- SHIRTS and SHORTS....11¢ 8 $1.50 Wool GOLF HOSE. 30¢ 35 Pairs 50c WOOL HOSE. 17¢ 24 $1.95 Wool MUFFLERS. 39¢ 25 $250 and $3.00 Silk 48 $150 Collar Pin and Tie Holder Sets..........33¢ p. 3. KAUFMAN .l 1005 PENNA. AVE. 8 AM. 1o | PM. | & One Dress Suit Was $50, size 38. One Tuxedo Suit Was $35, size 42. Lot of Trousers Left from suits; also sports flannels. and $12. White Dress Vests Were $6.50 to $10, Six Summer Bathrobes Were $3.50. Silk Lned Brocade Robes Were $13.50; only 4. $2, $2.50 and $3 Shirts Broken sizes; all models. $3 and $3.50 Dress Shirts ............§].39 Slightly soiled from handling, practically every size. Lot of Shirts Damaged from display. Lot of Neckwear .. .. Slightly damaged on display. 75¢ Cut Silk Scarfs $1 and $1.50 Cut Silk Searfs........... 5Q¢ $2 and $2.50 Cut Silk Scarfs ...... 75¢c Dress Ties Soiled from handling. $2.50 Mark Cross Gloves Broken sizes of the famous Pigtex. $5 Gray Mocha Gloves Wool lined; only a dozen pair. $1.50 and $2.50 Mufflers .. Plain shades. 50c and 75c Hose Fancy wool—lisles and plai $1.50 to $5 Golf Hose Plain and fancy; broken siz $15 Silk and Opera Hats Size 6% only. $2 and $2.50 Wool Caps Small lot ones and twos of a kind. +$5 to $10 Hats Small lot of soft hats $3.50 Silk Undershirts Coat styles, sizes 40, 42 and 50c Fancy Shorts L Included also are RIBBED ATHLETIC UNDERSHIRTS. Lot of Shorts Damaged on display. $2.50 White Lisle Unionsuits ..........$].19 Light weight, quarter sleeve and ankle length. Stuttgarter Shirts and Drawers, each ....$].79 Were $4.50; winter weight. $1.50 and $2 Rockinchair Unionsuits . ....80¢ % sleeves; sizes 34. 36. 38 and 40. $1.50 Flannel Night Shirts ...69¢ $2 and $2.50 Pajamas ...............08¢ Only five or six of them. Plain and fancy. Were $10 nd derbies. $5 to $9 Silk Pajamas Slightly soiled from handling. 50c Fancy Handkerchiefs ..............23¢ Sheer quality. ' $10 and $12 Wind Breakers ..........$3.95 All sizes. Tan and brown suede. Quite a lot of them, made up of many styles and sizes. $6.50 and $8.50 Whitehall Shoes ......$3.85 Broken sizes, black and brown. $3.50 and $4 Bedroom Slippers ...... $].95 Soft sole, a couple of dozen pairs. rab Box-Take Your Pick Damaged hose, gloves and underwear that show signs of bandling and window display. Choice, each..ooieerrarcigecacnacanns “The Mode—TF at Eleventh