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6 B C. REALTY PROBE B|EP TO BE PUSHED ■esoJutwn Asking inquiry Is ReVteed, Eliminating Name I of Smith Company. -The Senate probably will be asked a the next few days on the rtvlsrtl resolution approved by the Sen ate District committee yesterday after noon to provide for an Investigation of real estate financing methods, with a view to. preparing any new legislation tfat maV be found necessary. The inquiry was proposed two weeks aio by Senator Brookhart, Republican cf lowa, who wrote into his original resolution a number of charges against tie F. H. Smith Co. When it was re firrefi to the subcommittee on banks shd insurance the resolution was te- eliminating all reference to the ®nitfc company. - , When Senator Blaine of l\ 1 -consul, chairman of the subcommittee, reported tie substitute measure to the full com mittee yesterday afternoon it was adopted after a brief discussion. The aubstitute resolution asserts that the District is without adequate laws to govern the Issuance of securities, to reg ulate real estate and finance operators and to define the method of foreclosing mortgages. Senator Blaine pointed out that he confered with Corporation Counsel Bride before outlining what he * . * "{, A v . Announcing The Opening of a Gulf Service Station I Friday, May 24th, 1929 Bladensburg Road and Neal Street '■%■ ••.«. * (Just North of 15th and H Sts. N.E.) ■’ *-V* \ H £ \ ? -ir.— SwtWkv .- /• r' ' ' -** •»> u - , ”?**' , % * V • h ' ■ * - 4 . • - i/v . • \ t ;;A; | .; . ■ y t f\j a ■ I Having taken over the Service Station formerly 9perated at the above address, we have remodeled and installed gasoline and oil pumps of the latest type for the accurate service of Gulf No-Nox Motor Fuel % '!'• Supreme Motor Oil - That Good Gulf Gasoline and Other Gulf Products . m I Gulf No-Nox Motor Fuel | Clean and Powerful it possesses every essential necessary to the efficient V ■ operation of the modern high-speed .. . high compression motor ..* I _ It stops knocks which result from the use of lower grade gasoline *there is real economy in its use. That Good Gulf Gasoline , . ...< is loaded with power when used in low compression motors ***it is low in Carbon Content... and will give excellent service in trucks and heavy duty motors of all descriptions. Supreme Motor Oil makes a good combination with either of these fuels ... It wears well ... prevents friction in cylinders and bearings ... Leaves Less Carbon in the cylinders... It will also prove an efficient piston ring seal which 1 materially reduces dilution in the crankcase. WE CORDIALLY SOLICIT THE PATRONAGE I OF ALL MOTORISTS GULF REFINING CO. T >" v : ? : .< >r '•-» .. . •'*. » A -v»:i*♦• • • ■ . » X* - -v - ! • J . . . it -•• ; * ‘A- f\,! • •*•••{ • <»'■- .(• regards as the Inadequacy of existing statutes. ~ „ ..... General Inealry Frovlded. As It stands today the resolution pro vide# for a general inquiry into the sub lect. without mentioning any concern specifically. Senator Vandenberg. Re publican. of Michigan, said this takes the matter out of the realm of grand Jury proceedings. Senators Glass and Capper recalled that the District committee conducted a similar Inquiry about five years ago in connection with legislation then pending to continue the Rent Com mission, and Senator Blaine added that he recently studied the record of that earlier investigation. The indications are that if the Sen ate passes the substitute resolution, the District committee Will center its ef forts chiefly on the formulation of new' laws along the lines suggested in the resolution, without holding protracted hearings on specific complaints. Text of Resolution. The substitute resolution, made pub lic for the first time following its ap proval bv the committee, follows: "Whereas it is alleged that many mil lions Os dollars of real estate mortgage notes and bonds, secured by trust deed or otherwise, on real estat? within the District of Columbia, have been issued. In excess of the value of the properties | so mortgaged, and which securities have | been sold throughout the United States | through alleged questionable means and methods, to Innocent purchasers, and that purchasers of homes and other real estate are denied their day in court in default of their payment of principal or interest: and "Whereas the laws for the District: of Columbia are either absent or in effective for the protection of innocent : purchasers Os such securities and homes and real estate, in the following par ticulars. namely: ••«a) No adequate law relating to the THE EVEXTKf? STAR. WXSfflTttTfty. 'TT IV TffgffgtiST.' 23. fre* issuing and sale of stocks, bonds and mortgages and other securities, as ef fecting real esate or otherwise;.’ "<b> No law inhibiting unethical, un fair and unscrupulous real estate and finance operators: •••cl No law providing for an orderly foreclosure of trust deeds, mortgages or contracts relating to the purchase and sale of real estate, through court pro cedure'; , .. • Resolved. That the committee on the District of Columbia, or a duly author ized subcommittee thereof, is hereby authorized and directed to make a full and complete investigation In respect to tite several matters hereinbefore set forth, including the issuance and methods of sale of slocks, bonds or other securities of a different character than heretofore stated, and other relative or similar matters, and to report to the Senate as soon as practicable the re sult of Its investigations, together with its recommendations, if.any, for neces sary legislation." The remainder of the resolution gives the committee the authority to employ clerical assistance, subpoena w.tnesses and papers and incur contingent ex penses. COLLEGE RULES LIFTED. Carleton to Permit Upper Classmen to “Cut” at Will. NORTHFIELD. Minn (4>). —An edu cational experiment under which upper classmen will be permitted to cut classes at their own discretion without penalty is to be tried at Carleton College next Autumn. All restrictions, which at present re quire that Juniors and seniors shall be ineligible to take Anal examination if their records show more-than a lljnlted number of “outs." will be removed. Carleton is a co-educational institute. MOTHER SHOOTS SON TRYING TO PROTECT HIM Bullet Accidentally Fired After Revolver la Taken From Boy, 11. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO. May 23.—Mrs. Catharine Kqzlal was afraid her 11-vear-old son LouLs would hurt himself with the family revolver, which he had discov ered under the mattress. "No, no, Louis," she said, taking the 11 p filPi Announcing ■ A 1143 Conn. 0 . . . i (\r Avenue berni-Annual j| ■ Clearance of Hats 1 H] A SALE that always meets with a prompt and gen- B B A. emus response from women who await the op- B B portunitv to secure notablv smart millinery at prices 111 B (iREATLY BELOW ACTUAL VALUES. ' g| a Prices from $7.50 to S2O 1 Formerly From sls to $35 b gun from him. "You might shoot your self." As she fumbled with the mechanism, seeking to remove the shells, the gun was discharged and a bullet burried it* self In the boy's body, above the heart. He may die. ..... ..... » - Spots Lead in Riviera. Those moving among the best dress ers at the Riviera are seeing spots. Especially Is this true in scarfs, which are so popular. They are really big Squares of bird's-eye spotted foulard In the most vivid shades. One worn by a smart dresser was of tobacco irown, and another was of parrot green. SOVIET ADDS TO DEFENSES Congress Authorizes Government to Strengthen Armament. MOSCOW. May 23 (A>).—'The Soviet Congress yesterday instructed the gov ernment, while continuing its work for peace, to take measures to strengthen the defenses of Russia. The action followed unanimous ap proval of the government policy at the recent Disarmament Conference in Ge neva. It found that the "unswerving struggle for peace had, to some extent, removed the immediate danger of war," Woodward & Lothrop Down Stairs Store Friday is Remnant Day Remnant Day Merchandise is not returnable or exchangeable; not sent C. O. D. or on approval; Phone or Mail Orders not accepted Men’s Fancy Hose, 35c pair; 3 for $1 v - Slight Irregulars of 75c arid $1 Grade 1.200 naira rayan-and-ltale and rayon-and-ailk Hose. A new shipment of Summer patterns and colors. Sues . MS to IS. - 1* Men’s Shirts. slightly soiled', collar-attached and 1.">6 Men's Union Suits of checked nainsook and neckband styles. Sites in lot 14 to 17. Were *1.65. ’ madras, well-tailored and full cut. Sizes 34 to 44. ' j* \ Mew t......... . ..'...*1.1* Special ’ ,*se 16* Hairs Men's Broadcloth Palamas. plain colors IS* Men's Fancy Ties.. Were &oc. Now 85e; * < and patterns. Sizes A to D. Special... .*1.45 f0r...... M 30 2-piece Tropical Worsted Suits, sll.so^*” NO ALTERATIONS. . sue* ....'./...'.1 u • r is : i u 'run as T'ft'y-ir'Hnr" ltogijirI 1 rr * rr ra i 1 i i i $ r~ ~~r Stout I I I I 1 1,1 t I I~T 3 I short i i ai ii l i i "i T *r r ~~r T 'T~ T '~r 18 Pairs Men’s All-Wool Knickers, sizes 34 to46*. Were $5. Now. . < $2.25 Men’s Shoes, $2- 95 Were *3*s 80 Pairs Men's Black and Tan Oxfords. Goodyear welt soles. Brokan sites. DOWN STAIRS STORE t Printed Cotton Frocks Tots’ Dresses, 75c Children’s Sports 65c >,.««.!». Socks, 18c pair SSwav'*.'.-* 6f»r»i . 56 Pioao Hava. Were s*c. Now 25e W Printed Gabardine Wash u Boys’ Hats, Wero 11.*0 and SFCONDS of m Frocks. Broken sizes. Were lI.HT Now SHe a*Cl/iv*/3 nr m )3.M. Now, *1.56 u pairs Infants' Hose. Were USmUmr tlrmdm ~ 25c. Now 16c : nigner uraaa Girls’ Coats, $3.95 p II - ClJ_ t #1 1 n >n r Ui* Co t*on *Ho»e? *Bl*6B 7^4 Were $19.96 and $19.75 Costume ShpS, sl.lO Girls’ Ts TmTk Mosh 7 Girls’ Spring Coats. Sizes Were More Hose. nile. geach. flesh and in Tot. 10 to I*. 60 Mayen Batin Bltpz, pastel w?w 5,’ M Girla’ Wash Dre.ee.. eoiled and atrest shades. Broken £LAR3 of 50c Orade. Now *»e Wero 11*5 and 12 *5. Now *1.45 sizes g Sbbrf ‘ Ha~™“T Ind wWW. !l*2/ ,I, W« to MM. **Niw br *l** Were «••*>«s,*& 'i. Wert 35c pair. ..N0w......M0 M naira Girls’ Flannelette Pa- *l.lO HIT *?.». ..!* Glove Silk Verts. SSc Shoes Summer Girdles, 65c >*'•••• », • w.r, m 12* Pieces, includinr slove silk T* pdlF, «. Were more vests and rayon bloomers, flesh eM.eo M Brocaded Girdles. llsht- r o |o c- Broken sizes. weight for Bummer: loncer 56 Fteogg; Clove Bilk MfJW< back. Sizes 24 to 34. conoae fWd*yMUn*s. SECONDS __Blms. B_ tgtjf. , »* Rayon Satin Garter Belts, ®f *2 to *3 trade*. , ■ ■ '***•*£• *'Sf for Bizet 17 to n. Were 11. lest* ...i......... 7- Now 4So Bloonsers j ....^.i,i., t . ; >e.i1.4» »”** «* ‘4B^^BB DOWN STAIRS STORE DO WK-STAIR* STORK DOWN STATUS 6TOR* - ' ■ j-r i [v B„ir* Women’s Pumps and Oxfords, Sl* 9s pair 1 Were $3.95 and $5.85 *6* Pairs Women's Shoos in various atyloa, satin, patent leather, black and brown Sid and combtnktioß*.' ~ Soma soiled. Bites In lot 3 to *. , 4*T / , 65 Pair. Women'. Boudoir Slippers, some soiled. Broken sizes. Weye’ *l. N0w....'... v. Full-Fashioned Silk Hose, 75c Pair SECONDS of Higher Priced Note % *66 Pair. Hose with, novelty heel, wanted shades. Sizes ip lot BV* .to 10, , < r 1 206 Pairs Silk Hess, pointed and square heel.: lisle 160 Pairs Rayon Meah Hose. mlstirwOrn. pain. %• hem ana sol*. Wanted shades. IRREGIT.AR* of Cubanaand. .mistery an* suntan. Bite. *V» to 10. , II Grade s*e Special „............. ....BSe DOWN STAIRS STOJJE '" j -■ . . in. 'in. , . m iwin im i| < inVisi l tif>iiii i. mil . mi ——am '•1 ' ' RllgS SECONDS of Higher-Priced Grade*. '5 6*9 Fiber Ru f a. Were $9.95. New $6.65 1 8.3x10.6 Aunißiter Rug. Wna $42 50. 20 8.3*10.6 Fiber Ruga. Were $15.45. Now v.,w - *31.80 New '.'T $8.95 10 9*12 A'kmiaster Rugs.’ Were s4st 17 9*12 Fiber R*i>. Were $!«•'«• 19 27*54>Ali-Weei A.mimnter Ruga. Were New *9.95 $3.25. New..................-y$2.4A 23 27x54 Axroinster Ruga. Were $4.50. ' 17 36*63 All-weol Axmiaater Ruga. Were t Now $3.35 $5.75. New ...$4.30 5 36*63 Axminater Ruga. Were $7.50. 12 8.3x10.6 and 9x12. Were $34.75. Now $5.60 New $26 RUGS Priced (or Clearance 21 9x12 Imported Japanese Grass Ruga. 3 9x12 Masland Ruga. Were $34.75. Special • .$3.45 New •....... 1.1 .$22.75 29 Bxlo Imported Japanese Grass Ruga. ? J^jls4 Ma ,i Md Rugg . Wer . $4.75. Special $3 20 Now $2.25 18 6*9 Imported Japanese Grass Ruga. { Special $1.90 3x6 Reversible Wool Chenille Ruga. 11 2.3x9 Grata Runners. Were sl. Were $12.50. Now ....$4.75 Now 50c 12 30x60 Reversible Wool Chenille Rugs. 6 9x12 Oval Sandura Ruga. Were $10.75. Were $8.50. Now $3.75 Now • ; • • • •f.’*’®* 11 26x54 Reversible Wee! Chenille Ruga. 10 9x12 Nepenaet Ruga. Were - Were $7.50. New*...*..'.... *. .$2.75 * 19°27.54' Oval" Braided" Rug's." ' Were $3.50. » 7 6 » 9 Axminater Rug. Wa. $27 50 - New $125 , Now t *17.50 13 26x48 Oval Axminater Ruga, SEC-’ S 4.0 x«.« Axminater Ruga. .Were $1175. ONDS of higher priced grade'. N0w..53.75 Now $6.75 down stairs store Women’s Silk Umbrellas, $2.75 Cotton Damask Were $3.76 ' , Tablecloths, 58c Were $1 -rlb'" ramc * Handle*! 60 44x44 Tablecloth* with hemstitched hems. Ups y , nd* fcr nilsi 'oTpunlab and ambertona. X UMmß.Mfg. »>r. . ,»c C ! n 1_ CC. ...L too SeamUaa Blear he'd Cation Sheets. Twin oenm ranels, ooc each and double bra size. *'J* ... f im» 4ixSß Pillowcases. Special, each ttc Were $ 1 Turkish solid cotors; iRREOI'LARS 80 Scrim Panels In beige with deep silk fringe. ?L 5 £ C S r 5 d S * * .* ** * L*.: *’ * aiw * * *,* S', yards long • 16* Tuckish Tawela, white with colored borders. 26* Yards Cretonne. Scrim and other drapery were 35c N0w...................... ...J*'' materials. Was 28c to 55c yard. Now 16* 12 « Comfort*, double-bed size. - We J5 C _v. C_x* Cfl. ___ J \ , 24 AlLrotlen Blanket*, twin" and" double bed Kayon Sports datm, jUc yard »ib*. were 12.25 and now ” ' ' Cotton Tea Ton eta. Were 15c each. Now Wat SSc =l2. for ..; ............. •••■'•* 6 Also abort lenslh* of Crepe de Chine. Flat 300 yards Unbleached Muslin. Printed ChallU. Crape. Gearcette. Poorer and Broadcloth. and Short Len at ha Cotton Dress Materia}. Wjs Greatly reduced for clearance. 18c TO 38c yard. Now lwc DOWN STAIRS STORE DOWN STAIRS STORE Women’s and Misses’ Silk Dresses, *7- 50 **'•=« *'» *• *'*“> 75 Tailored and Afternoon Dresses. Broken sizes. =>. and Misses* Coats, *8- 75 w * rm SI9SO 39 Sports and Dress Coats some with fur collars or ailk starts. Broken sizes for women and missa* * Women* Broadcloth Coats, black and tan. fur-trimmed. Si™* 42 and 48. Were 535. Now.. 812.75 Slip-on Sweaters, *2 ** •* 81 Sweaters. In blue, tray, red. purple, orenze and green. Sizes 34 to 42. 42 Sllp-on Sweaters, sizes 34 to 42. Were *1.95. 19 SUk and Waol Draalpa, Broken sizes. Wdr^jMV 8 Three-piece Flannel Sparta *ulta, zreen. rod and navy. Broken sizes. Were'*l6.so. Now 30 Felt and Straw Hats, Special, *1 95 26 Felt Hats. Special *1.66 8* Foil Hats. Wart *1.95 and *4.95. Now .81 and 81.65 DOWN STAIRS STORE . < \ - ■ - —d— —immm A—i but ft declared that rejection of the Soviet disarmament proposals and the unwillingness of other governments "to take even the smallest step hr the re duction of armaments" had proved that other countries were building their whole policy on preparation for a new world war. The Congress said that this was being done despite obligations under the Kellogg pact. , , * John Saswell,-Jr., Ii Commissioned. John Caswell. Jr.. 2182 Florida avenue, has been commissioned by the War De partment a captain in the Coast Ar tillery Reserve Corps of the Army. O’CONNOR SEES BIG ERA IN SHIPBUILDING AHEAD '• ■ •■. v- >■■■«—; .? • Bt the Assoclsfed'Press. Chairman X- V. O'Connor of the United States Shipping Board, estimates that i"in H he * next year there will be mote tonnage under construction in American shipyards than at any time since the war period." ~ .. Many of the vessels, he says, will be of sizes, types and speeds undertaken on this side of the Atlantic only recently.