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D. C, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1935. DINNER LIST NOW750 Testimonial to Public Printer to Be Given March 2. 'Viscount Byng Recovering. More than 750 reservations already PASADINA. Gll“. Pebruary 31| have been made for the mumnnu.l vlmy mdu md {nnur chiet of at 4 s Scotland Yard, was lw“m:!:yhlm:,nwummnadw- his way to recovery yesterdsy after | The toastmaster will be Representa- a recent heart attack. He was wheeled | tive Lambeth of North Carolina, chair- in a wheel chair about the grounds | man of the House Committee on Print- of the hotel where he s & guest. | ing. The-Once-a-Year TOMORROW Clearance Sale « TheTWO FASHION SHOPS 5-HOUR CLEARANCE OF THE EVENING STAR WASHINGTON, WAR “PRCE PEG” s HT N ARNS PROBE WDockOo.thlthAdmflnuod!or Senate Group Veering to 10 days. Sympathy for Tax to Curb Profit. ny the Associated Press. { A veering of opinion among mem- bers of the Senate Munitions Commit- tee toward “giving the Government authority in war time to draft in- dustry and executives and limit profits of their operations through an income tax” was reported today by Chairman Nye. At the same time the North Dakota Republican said opposition to the Me- Swain bill to “freeze prices” in time of war was likely to be voiced. 'What could have been sweeter for industry,” Nye asked, “than to have ad prices freeze at the beginning of | the World War. At that time there | had been two years of steadily rising | prices, and they were almost at the | peak when this country entered the " Washington’s Birthday BARGAINS! Come Early! Store Closes at 1 O'Clock 96 Men's SUITS (Broken Assortment) —Single and double breasted and sport type Waterproof $ 297 models. Worsteds, flannels, tweeds and twists. Grays, browns, gray blues. Regulars, shorts, longs and stouts in the group. COATS.., —Double texture. double service coats—choice of six fabrics—both Raglan (Alterations at cost). and Overcoats 2 2 weather and water proof. Single and double breasted. —$29.50 and $34.50 grades. Single and double breasted suits—all with two trousers. Double sleeves. Regular sizes 34 to 46, George Washington’s Birthday ODDS and ENDS SALE Sensational price reductions in a sweeping clearance of all Odds and Ends. You'd better come early, for every one waits for George and Co.'s Washington's Birthday Sale! From 9 A.M. until 1 P.M. from our $19.75 and $24.50 Groups ‘This committee,” he continued, “is very likely to find itself in opposition | to the principle of the McSwain bill.” "Building Costs Compared. His comment was made to newspaper { men while a Navy Department wit- | ness, Capt. W. G. Du Bois, was read- ing before the committee a compal sop of costs of building Navy vessels | in navy yards and private yards. William B. Shearer, Navy propa- gandist, who was credited once with | breaking up an international naval parley, sprang from his seat yesterday at the hearing after testimony that | he had threatened his former em- | ployers with “death” and scandal. The bulky Shearer charged half way down the aisle in the Munitions Com- mittee room with the demand that| the “full story” be put into the record. He was told curtly by the committee to sit down and he did, but later he Men’s and Young Men’s $24.50 SUITS Sinzle and double breasted. in brown. gray and stripes. Smart Sizes 35 Fine Men’s §5 and $6 WORSTED PANTS Smartly tailored. taken from higher priced suits. _ Blue, gray. tan and dark mixtures. Sizes 32 to 42. Blue serge. $3.95 Odds and Ends of Men's SPORT SUITS Sold up to $1850. Sizes 36, 37. 38 40 only. Gray and tan mixtures. $9.50 MEN'’S FURNISHINGS 0dd Lot of MEN'S BROADCLOTH SHIRTS, Collar attached | and neckband styles. Sizes 14 to 17, 19, Suits—13th & F Store Toptuh—lm & F Stor 39c told newspaper men the story of the Values to $1.95. Now = 0dd Lot of MEN'S SOFT COLLARS, discontinued e > ":‘e‘:;”'?s'h&‘k‘.’ Hibine (Continuad) styles. Each . lc | "I have demanded h;l be called u[ DEIOI N Sy 3 3 a witness to tell the whole story,” he i A 25. 0dd Lot of BOYS' SHORTS AND SHIRTS, broad- | said, adding that only half the tale!| CRiiachE 2 o;;o? antd medium weights............ ;had been heard. i ?-::'e";‘}',?n r::flamng%: o ot o | Read From 1930 Report. & Nere 330. To 9th & E Stor MEN'S AND BOYS' TIES..... | Shearer's name was brought into' 3 P 0Odd Lot of the proceedings by Senator Clurkl E Now s MEN'S AND BOYS' GLOVES Democrat, of Missouri, a mmmmee1 0dd Lot of BOYS' UNION SUITS, knee length and member, iwho fead Simn faAtenorsof the investigation conducted by thq short sleeves......... e ey | Senate Naval Affairs Committee in 0Odd Lot of ’ 1930 into Shearer’s activities as a rep- BOYS' OVERALLS.............. R T o 39c resentative of the shipyards at the | 0Odd Lot of MEN'S UNION SUITS, Naval Limitations Conference in 0dd Lot of MEN'S PART WOOL $14.95 Men’s Black and W hite TWEED TOPCOATS Formerly $1 only 5. We have 1 size 7. $5.00 2-Trouser Suits breasted overcoats with raglan or set-in Nothing is bought for th e egular stoc! Qu and subject to prior sale . . . None sold to d Odd Lots—Men's Clothing 2 Two-trousers Gray Suits, sizes 40 and 44. Orig. $24.50 2 Tuxedos—coat and trousers, sizes 44 and 46 stout. Orig. $25.00 1 Duo-swing Sport Suit—2 trousers, size 37 short. Orig. $19.35..... 1 Two-trousers Gray Twist Suit, size 50 long stout. Orig. $29.50.. 1 Shirred-back Sport Coat and Vest. Orig. $15.00 So’ll"o,;rouuu Blue Unfinished Worsted Suits, sizes 35 relular, 36 and 38 shorl rig. $37.50 . 1 Full Dress Suit, size 38 short. 4 Gray Chauffeur Caps. sizes 6% 1 Gray Topcoat, size 34. Orig. §19.75. .. 1 Gray Overplaid Overcoat, size 42 long. 6 Pairs Working Trousers, sizes 40 to 48. Orl‘ $3. Trousers—odd sizes 30 to 38. Orig. $3.95 and $4.95.. 40 Winter Overcoats, grays, brown, blue; odd sizes. Orig. : (Alterations at cost on all above items) . $21.75 Orix !3 § an 16 Topeoats — Grey and tan nel ‘and twes tweeds. raglan. ac and 38 Solled from win- box models. oy duplay. * Were up to 3 s-m—cny and brown tweeds, single and double B: weeds. A moders "irevs and A5 to 40. Were up to $40. tans: ll!el 44 ruullr 47, Wgwiis ook aoo 39. 40 long_ I8 short Were up t Kann's—Second Floor. !lll!*,!fl;n.‘ bl statement by Clinton L. Bardo, then Srodcls, ‘ites - reet Geneva in 1927. HOSE Into the record of that hearing a 2 for 25c REQUEST THE RETURN OF ANYTHING THAT CAN BE BOUGHT FOR LESS ELSEWMERE \presldem of New York Shipbuilding | { Co., was introduced. It purported to | \ten of a conversation between him- | | self and Shearer at which the latter | had threatened to bare a scandal! | against lhe shipyards rivaling “Tea- ! | pot Dome.” During that conversation, in April | |of 1928, Bardo's statement said,! Shearer threatened to kill S. W. Wakeman, president of the Bethle- | hem Shlpbulldlng Co. | To “shoot him down like any other | gre: bre tweeds. al and nicely tailored in re ulars xnon; anglongs. Suits—Our famous Douhle- wear fabrics. ~single and double-breasted ~ drape models for young men and Banker models for the con- servative dresser: siges. reguiars, shorts and sim models. Were up to $45. Now ... Overcoats—9th & E Store s — Blue 1 size: to 44 regulars, 40. 42 shorts. Were $30. Now ' s Blues. greve and X and raglan Men's Hose 16¢ ‘2" 75¢ —25¢ and 35c qualities Rayons, lisles and wool mixtures. Sizes 10 to 12. Men’s Shirts 2 for 54¢ —$1.00 and $1.39 qual- ities. White, plain col- or and fancy shirts. Sofled and mussed. Broken sizes. Union Suits 49c —Nainsook check union suits. Reinforced snub- ber back. Broken sizes. Athletic Shirts 26¢ /0 $1.00 —35¢ quality Rodney make. Ribbed style only. Sizes 34 to 42. Odd Lots—Men's Furnishings . Dr. Ames 10% Wool Union Suits. Long sleeves, long legs. Orig. $1.65 Interwoven and Westminster Part-wool Hose. Were 75¢ and $1.00. .. White and Colored Broadeloth Shirts, broken sizes. Were $1.65 and $1. Pioneer and Boston Single-grip Garters, Were Wi oo s omes 46 Shirts and Drawers, part wool or m\tan,;!hbe: Were 89¢ to $115. 11 Wright's Part-wool Union Suits. Were §2 ant e Mettes "an “Tod 40 Flannel Nighishirts, Were $190. : F "0' I 1 Brocaded House Coat, size 38‘ “a;asss S 5 Silk-lined Brocaded Robes. Were 5'{5};;“.“ Hones " Were 15 All-wool Flannel Robes. Were $3.95. s 30 Brushed Wool Mufflers. Were SL45 36 Pajamas. Were $1.19 and $1. 19 Stril Wool Flannel Robes. Were 12 Impot Wool Squares. Were $4.50. 6 Silk Mufflers. Were $1.95 and $2.50 S Capeskin Leather Blouses, bi-swing back. Were $12.50 3 Double-breasted Horsehide Coats. Were $12.50. 1 Single-breasted Horsehide Coat, size 46. Was $9.95. 14 Bathing Belts. Were 35c... 26 Bathing Shirts, 12 One-piece Wool Bathing Suits, sizes 34 and 14 Jantzen Bathing Shirts. Were $2.95 3 8 Bathing Shorts. Were $2.95 and § 3 Zipper Bathing Suits. Were 5. 8 Zipper Swim Suits. Were 16 Wool Swim Suits. Were S4. 8 Capeskin Blouses. Were $8.95... 189 French-back Shorts and Combed Yarn Shirts. 39 Leather or Elastic Suspenders Hand-tailored Ties. Were 55¢ to 79 21 Wash Robes. Were $2.95..... 31 Winsted Part-wool Shirts and Drawers. Were $2 and §2 10 B. V. D. Short-sleeve A. L. Part-wool Union Suits, sizes 48 lml 5 38 Silk Mufflers. Were $1.39 35 Slip-over Sweaters. Were SL. soe 15 Manhattan and Rutledge Pajamas, size A. S1 29 Sleeveless Sweaters, soiled. Were $1.65 and §1.95... 3 Dress Shirts, soiled: were $2.50. 1 Union Suit, soiled; 15 Silk Pajamas. Were $6.95 ... 12 Striped Silk Shirts. Were $3. Flannelette Pajamas, slip-over and coat styles. Were §1. 31 Sealpax Pajamas. Were $2.50 to $3.50 ; 31 Suede Jackets, knit collar and cuffs: zipper front. Hose—irregulars and discontinued patterns. Were 50c to sl 00 0Odd Ties. Were 39¢ and 55¢ Bordered Handkerchiefs ... 20 Sport Belts. Were $1.00 and $1.50 81 Ties. Were $1.00 and $1.50 38 Puritan and Mansco Slip-over Sweaters. Were $2.95 and $3.95 44 Collars, soiled. Were 25¢ and 35c. 26 Key Chains. Were $1.00 and $1.50. 18 Kumaparts, were 50c. Swank Colar Pins and Tie Clips, were 50c and $1.00 20 Boxes Initialed Handkerchiefs. Box of 6. Were $1.35 14 Suspenders. Were $1.00 . 14 Pigskin Gloves. Were $1.95 $2. 31 B. V. D. Union Suits. Short sleeves, knee leng! 18 Raincoats with Bags. Were $1.39 5 Shorts, were 26c; 8 Shirts, were 35¢; 5 Belts, were Or ;4 Prs. kerchiefs, were 25¢ each.. . 21 Knitted Union Suits, athletic lyle ‘Were Sl 18 Pajama Coats, 16 Pajama ts. 40 Cloth Caps, tan, gray, brow Hats, solled. Were $3.50 .... Kann's—Street Floor. dog in the street,” was the term used. | Shearer's anger, Bardo's statement related, was aroused by failure to get pay he claimed due. ‘The questioning on the Shi els; sizes 34"t 42 rexu- lars Were $40. Now Overeoats—Genuine Wnr\lm s19, — 010 7th SENW. .59¢ pr. rey checks. d 42, Were Onrtolh——flnz Chinch! las. light tan polo mode! slightly soiled from window display: “siseg 42 and 44 Suits—Powder blu Now e. wear worsted single and double breasted models: sizes 40 and 42 recular. 40 long Were $30. Now.. FRIDAY, GEORGE WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY | EEOTRS 8 A.M. TO 2 P.M.—NO CHARGES—NO ALTERATIONS—ALL SALES FINAL SUPER V ALUES AT BELOW-COST PRICES FROM REGULAR STOCK gUl'I;S,B $27.50 VALUES \ | SUITS, $32.50 VALUES Plaids, single and double breasted. $3.50 Derby Hats, in smlu and large shapes. erey 2in Wiars. alzo lones and shorts. Were up to $65. eee $27 Suits — Blues. browns and greys. Doublewear worsteds. Were up to l\llfl! I"tlloufl Topcoats—13th & F Store — Finest Doublewear fabrics ;sd best talloring. double breasted models: in resulars. shorts and slim models. Were wp Pants—9th & E Store 35 Pairs Pants — All wool tweeds—plain an’g pleated $19, Ties—Window solled. Were up to S1.5 Shirts — Dlxwmln\ud n . Woven mam s rflgeflm— Scotth mam ef- deloth: mixtures Were up $3.50. Now Chalk Stripes, Harris Fine gually Wor steds in the latest shades and patterns. Grays. Browns and Blue Plaids in single and double breasted Form-Pit and Drape models_ . “Also 0% lord Banker's Gray \ nd ' Biue Serges. Sizes 35 to 42. Slle! 35 to 42, ‘Tweed Sport Suits, also the Famous ‘Twist Suits in Blue, Gray and Brown Regulars and Shorts. lu!nhr. and Shorts. Fer e st o SS:. gfl Feét hH-u. in the latest les and shapes. Sizes 31 45 Pairs Gloves—Black Pigtex. for dress and ing: perfect. Now ..... Ties — lel:onflnlllfl terns, ~perfect Were' up"%o $1.00°" Ojves in, Fownes and Gat WON up to S6. “?“‘“‘ 7 R neretty o Dle d{fl‘v hllo"d lll perfes csssssanes - ERIARSN E Sweaters tiny n sizes . > P Were, Were up $150" " Now...... 81 50 Now . $2.95 Pajamas . s;.u Meyer’s Gloves, degrained pigskin and suede gloves. 322.50 Value Light colors, single-breasted sport models in Gray and Tan Tweeds. Also a few Gabardines. Sizes (1) 34, (2) 35, (7) 36, (4)-37, (2) 38, $1.95 and $1.65 Shirts. ns: col- ors; starched and soft, col- 88c Leather Jack Ties — All _hand REAL SUIT VALUES talored. . Were toane Boy’s Shirts lar attached. Sizes 14 to $1.25 Shirts, plain color broad- %lfllhd coéllrl ;tuched Sizes: s ) 3, 16%; 3, 43 65¢ Leather Sport Belu. also black. Sizes 29 to 44. 28 $6.95 Brocaded Unlined Robes. Sizes: $2.00 Fast Color Washable Beach Robes. i 35¢ Monito Hose. 1) 40. SUMMER SUITS $12.50 Values Linen and crash in plain and sport backs. & 5 s Whipcord Sport Pants 5945 Not all sizes 81023 McGregor’ ma) $32.50 V alue—Fine quality blue worsted; 1 size 46 s 16-85 $32.50 Value—Fine quality blue serge, single-breasted; sls 85 o 1 size 44 $29.50 Value—Oxford gray Mel- ton ly-front overcoat, full lined; 1 size 46 regu- 314085 —Single and double breasted; slims. Sizes: SIS 85 3/37, 1/39, 2/42 .. $32.50 Young Men's Stouts; 1/39, 2/40, discontinued patte up to $1. Not nm-—w l ndow wlud e up to $2.50. Now. r-lr Gloves — Genuine = ht.mfw e uc! $3.50. Now 69e !'t':ierfil!f' lew d Sontinuea styles. © Were to 32.80. Now . . ‘Underwear—nNationally Dress Ties—For tu: full drets wear, discontin- ed styles. fere up $1.50. Now .. Ties—Discontinued Dt ferns. “mostly " fine, ‘wash abrics. - 85c. low Ties—Window _sol up to S1.50. Now. Ties—Discontinued patterns 4nd styles. ‘Mostly fine wash nln Gloves—Black Pigtex for dress or driving. Now.. 8%¢ Sweaters— Wool. nned Weu up to $3.45. Now 89¢ Fairs Hose—Pastel shade 6 Pairs f tnd 'nol lined. 6, Now ar—Na mous D\lo(old and Carte: * made; union suits and sep- and Blouses 59¢ —White, blue, tan and fancies—all fast color. Long sleeves, high col- lars. Button-on sizes 5 to 10 years. Tuck-ins, age 8 to 14 neck. 21 Victory Velvet Corduroy Zipper Jackets, broken sizes 4 to Boy’s Sweaters 84c —Long sleeve and sleeveless styles in smart colors. Usually higher priced. Sizes 28 to 36 in lot. 1,000 Boys’ Shirts and Shorts 22¢ i —Striped broadcloth shorts . . . Cotton ath- letic shirts. Sizes 8 to 16 years. Odd Lots—Boys' Wear 38 Melton Wool zlpper Jackets, 8 to 20 sizes. Were $3.95. 29 Melton Zipper Jackets, sizes 14, 16, 18. Were $2.95. 18 Novelty Combinations, sizes 3 to 10. Were $3.95.. Odds and Ends Belts, Undershirts, Hose, Helmets, Union Suits, Ties . Were $3.95 Boy’s $5.95 Corduroy Suits $4.89 —Lined jackets of Hockmeyer or Juliard speckled corduroy. Zip- per front. Sizes 8 to 18 in group. t ”mn- e llilri for $15.85 $12.50 Blue FI.nn-l s4 75 Sport Coats; 1 size 35. $27.50 Value—Light gray check :z;fi‘:uit; 1 size 44 s]3 65 $27.50 Vdnu—Yonn men’s 2/40. arate sho d drawers. pastel shades. e Spd qraven. P Bels. o™i, 8 Jr. Overcoats, sizes 4 and 5. Were $7.95. ...... ... . 15 Plaid Wool Sweaters, sizes 34 and 36 Were S1.95. 1 Knickerette—jacket combination, size 9. Was $6.50 40 Prep Suits—2 longies, sizes 14 to 22 31 Leather Helmets. Were $1.19 4 Hockmeyer Tweedurey Jackets, sn: , 16. 3 Hockmeyer Tweeduroy Button Jackets. Gray, size 8. Brcvn. . 21 Washable Suede Cloth Zipper Jackets, sizes 10 to lC. wen $3.95 $5.95 Value All-wool. $ 275 Sizes 29, 30, 31, 32. $1.50 Handmade Sill Neck- ‘wear, ome -4 lil:ed. Fine qu:lit;l.. 83c 6 Balmacaan Topcoats $24.50 Values s 23e¢, 2 for $1.00 Handmade Neckwear. Resilient construction . .. 80c Monito Hose, fancy md black silk. 33c, 2 for 65c Handmade 55¢ 65¢ HUNDREDS OF OTHER ITEMS TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION—ON SALE AT BOTH STORES Were g;,ss u 0 9! All Sales Final...No Exchanges...No C. O. D. No Charges, No Alterations . . . No Refunds, Mail or Phone Orders 8 Overcoats, sizes 13 to 16, 7 Pairs Brown Longies, sizes 19 and 20. 8 Pairs Tan Knickers, size 17. Were $1.30 4 Two-knicker Suits, stout sises 12, 13, 17. Were $14.95 Leather Gloves. Were 66c, $1.00, $1.50 12 Aisquith Brand Union Suits, size 26, Were 89¢ 15 Service Wear 105 Wool Union Suits, sizes 8 to 10. Were 89¢. Full Dress Suits $35 Values SIZPS. 1 TOPCOATS $22.50 Values Tun Tweed Ragian: 3995 In gray and brown plaids. Tan Tweed Small sizes only. .8 Gr.y Raglan. 14 Two-knioker Suits, broken sises 8 to 18, Were §8.95.. 18 Stout or tweeduroy. Were $2.95 to $3.95. " & - Samnis—Second Fioor,