THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, P. C.* WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1923. 15 BUREAU WES I A *IIT WE WIK A Favorite for Summer Wash I FAKE SECURITIES & ¦ . .. A JLANSBURGn UKUIntK Non-Krush Irish Linen Better Business Question- Washington—New Thursday, February York—Paris STORE NEWS for 8. 1923 # 420-430 Seventh Street Northwest $1.25 Yard naire Designed Develop to The or fashioned from this fine quality linen

—l - Flaws and Inaccuracies. /- ' ¦ ¦¦¦ ¦ ¦ x has an aristocracy worth far more than its moderate pricing. // nv And its being non-crushable makes it practical as well as ' d* 1 • TT TT A nv good looking. White and all the popular summer colors. TO PROTECT INVESTORS of Early Spring “ Clearance Sale , , Plan Director Wholley Elaborates Iri L en , , IjDO Yatd to Enable the Unskilled Buy- Another favorite summer dress material that is satis- ers to Discriminate. -1,300 from our regular stock-divided intohats KhlMS' A questionnaire drawn up so as to develop flaws and inaccuracies of fake six large groups. This sweeping reduction includes block-sell ins: propositions, and to advantages of legitimate even French Salon hats show tho ALLearly Spring models, „ enterprises, on the other hand, has only Limited QuantUy of been printed by the Belter Business Bureau and circulated among banks and business houses here, us well as Group 4- Neat ApTOH Frocks government departments, to protect Group 1- investors from losses in wildcat stocks and investments. This is part 290 Hats, forme-»v $3.85, Os 176 Hats, formerly $8.50, Q£j Mk of tlie bureau’s campaign against to promoters of worthless securities. reduced reduced to Special Tho contents of the questionnaire ¦were made public today by F. X. Wholley, director of the bureau. 5 Object of the Bureau. Group 2 Group Jiljk It is the object of the bureau to get 79c these questionnaires in the hands of 323 Hats, formerly $5.00, 120 Hats, formerly SIO.OO, OX all prospective buyers of securities of OC OC all descriptions. reduced to reduced to Ferca l e a nd chambray of good, A statement accompanying the an- nouncement of the publication of the durable qualities and in attractive questionnaire, issued by Mr. Wholley. \ / says: 3 Group 6 P atterns > featuring blocked, striped "The protection and development of Group vlliifeC the legitimate investment and pro- or P ,ain motion houses will be greatly fos- 281 Hats, formerly $7.50, were $12.50 to (ffCJ colonn?s- tered and the elimination of ques- AQC $15.00,U 0 Hats, QC tionable salesmanship will be rapidly reduced to reduced to. # O%J0 %J Every is fitted with con- brought about by the new question- naire. venient pockets and becomingly fin- "Banks and business houses have been given quantities of a question- Every small or large shape that popular for early I^' naire which will be given by them to Haircloth, timbcTstraw, visca braids, milan and faille is : rickrack their friends when advice is asked spring represented, colorings—almond trinf on promotions which are offered for silk are the springlike fabrics featured in the assortments. is in all the favorite sale. The banker or business man ago green, indo blue, toast, beige, flame, warm browns, navy This is a very special price on ¦will advise their clients or friends to Every is new, having arrived only a few weeks for give this to the stock salesmen with our early spring showing's, on account of the rapidly blue and black, with trimmings that are both novel and of this quality, which we cannot expect a suggestion that he fill it out and but sign it. t showings. Su arriving newer styles, we must clear out these first effective. “The questionnaire is of such a type onlyTnTccou tte ISSted mmbe as to show any weakness in the plan, and in the preliminary development Nv —Tklrd Floor. of tills work it has been found that in JJ V 4 50 per cent of the cases the question- able jjromoters will immediately put their hats on and leave the house, ¦while the legitimate and reputable A promoter can well afford to answer Vote for a Rapid Clearaway the questions and willrapidly estab- Extra Size NightgOWllS lish his good faith. Aids Insklllrd Bayers to Decide. repe adllUll "It will enable the unskilled in- vestor to decide between that which & Special , $1.25 is a speculation, Suits that is an I which in- Fur-Trimmed X and that which should not uIU. of full figure usually prefers these open- be iiMYrni The -woman bought at all. If these question- one for front, V-neck on account of their convenience. They naires had been in use in Washing- Fnrmvrlx’ £2O tti ¦¦ L For Women and Such silks as chooses the finest summer frocks ton during the past two yeaj-s they are nainsook, embroidery edging I . and , as well as for dainty . Rich, heavy of fine-count with attractive probably would have saved the citi- colored ribbon run at neck. zens of the District of Columbia at $29,50, now ||j XiW * Misses weaves, 40 inches wide. In a full range of light and dark the neck and sleeves and a dainty least two million which has been J shades, taken away." including navy and black. Only 50 at this special price, which should spur you to Mr. Wholley. director of the bureau, is Fur or Trimming make y°ur selection early. planning to put the questionnaires Fashionable Materials Caracul "NetC Flat Crepe 9 $3,50 Yard In the hands of every employe in the government departments and the em- Darh Prevailing Shades If the spring had brought us nothing more than this ployes of all large business houses it would still be a season, and in every place in Washington It would show foresight to select coats and suits from this greatly reduced group delightfully new where they will be ™ wide, in black, available to the to next winter, not season. inches white and spring colors. prospective investor. carry over until to mention the cold weather still due this Of*! q ITI range is incomplete, you tome early you your size. The size but if '' will probably find Satin Charmeuse All-Silk Pongee Ol.iil.PxC W CJvIXdX 111 DIVORCE ACTION UPHELD. Only 51 garments in the lof. $1.69 Yard Coats Every thread of this lustrous imported and domestic dUCL/111l nflWlnrf Justice Decides Cole 15 Fur-Trimmed Winter Coats 12 Fur-Trimmed Winter * Ullvllll^ Smyth Case in pure is _ . . tabnc is silk. It a good weaves, all pure silk, .... , . , good „ . color Which Mars. Votaw Formerly $75.00 to Formerly $44.90; weight and an extra quality at wights. The natural tan shade, iwo very popular fabrics, each offering pleasing Interfered. CAITA AA Black, - . jk this price. white and the used for , , dra- special prices Justice Smyth too n . RI R..R 111 I choosing at for midweek shoppers. Chief rendered the 598.50; now I reduced to most peries f%J/u\J\J wanted colors. 40 inches and many pur- • opinion of the District Court of other *4 r m ll I ct*. J / Appeals Monday affirming the smart straightline wide. poses. 32 inches m action High-grade coats in styles. Finest Twelve splendid coats in smart wide. 54 lflCll J. UOUIOT | of tlie District Supreme Court dis- fur materials and trimmings. Buying one of styles, of heavy, deep-pile fabrics and rich fur ” wr j | missing and counter SnrinatimP® CrPDP Plain Canton Crano v suit suit for fronton * filed by Dr. these coats at this price is a rare opportunity. trimmings. Twelve coats will move in a hurry •• • divorce O. R, Dee Cole *J€rS€\• JL Ord end his wife. Minnie B. Cole. Be prompt! at this price. —Second Floor. J $2.00 Yard $2.69 Yard t Dr, Cole claimed that the court is the in Very quality, in tan, seal, henna, almona below erred in refusing to accept This newest effect All-silk and 40 inches wide. desirable delft,, affidavits of physicians tending to knitted crepes which will - The most favored of the sea- green, navy and black. An offering that should be taken show the charge against the young ion man y smart blouses and son’s dress crepes for early woman by his wife 1 Q D advantageS of for the savings involved. named to be F' frocks White, bla C k.lark. tan. spring and midsummer wear. baseless. The appellate court held XVJICS XUXrlir IVAVfiilOiOfllS XylI IrJlSfirflllVXvV/VXUvvUKPnilPPn silver, zinc, almond green, _ that the acceptance of the proposed iioilvilliJ seal Shown in forty lovely colors. ' testimony was within the discretion an na T ’ AIX~WOOI of the trial justice and could not be These coats must go! We have priced them accordingly. They are of prime qual- ‘ , "1° Lingerie q reviewed. V J 7* ity furs, in smart styles, well tailored and handsomely silk lined. Here’s how we Satin de Luxe YOTCi • • • It was during the hearing of the Yard Serge, the . case before Justice Stafford that Mrs reduce prices $2,00 Yard 36 is much Caroline Votaw, sister of President Tubular jersey, inches wide. Serge combining with printed silks enjoying Harding, sent a letter to the court, (1) RACCOON , 40-inch length; (I) GIRLS’ CONEY COAT (dyed rab- The soft chiffon finish of satin Plain weaves, stripes and bro- vogue and three-piece suits.' This is sponged and ¦which formed a gives popularity in dresses the basis of suit for ; bit'), de luxe it a for caded effects, in pink, flesh, or- cherr}', 525,000 damages for alleged libel large collar and cuffs size 12 years; beautifully made suruiin,shrunk, readyicauy for use. Choice of tan, scarlet, delft, . - filed by the physician against her ( Arm0 e r i,yr $24...00, and trimmed, $43.00, seal, navy j, t CTA 36 inches wide, with a high lus- ing dainty silk vests. garnet, and black. now now I ter - Thirty-five colors. —Third Floor. —Third Floor. (2) RACCOON COATS, 40-inch length;

¦¦ large - - - collar and cuffs; c\c\ (1) MARMOT COAT, 40-inch length; /¦- . x formerly $269.00; 9|>lyO«UVV | 111 l large collar and cuffs of AA /' yv now * • \ raccoon; $159.50; now.. $95*00 // Tk U I . F 1 (i) Hudson seal coat (dyed musk- / Doubly pleasuis opportunities in t euruary \ J 1 O */ NEW YORK rat); large beaver collar and cuffs; (1) SEALINE COAT (dyed rabbit), 40- 1 1 M and Return 40-inch; formerly AA * ncb lovely squirrel trim- J _ SUNDAY $120.00 FEBRUARY 11 ’Sale of China, Glass, Housewares I.*. AA'anhlngfon 12:30 .A. M. (2) SEALINE COATS (dyed rabbit); First, to secure useful for better strongly: to at very evident sav- Arrive In New York In Eirij lar and cuffs;’ formerly AA things home-keeping appeals secure such things full sweep 40- * " Morning s9B.oo; now fich ye; fa s P^ easure thrilling, indeed. All over our vast Sixth Floor are hundreds of opportunities like these here mentioned. rnodels ’ WeFC /JFt C*A il Lamps priced. RKTI’BMXG: (1) (dyed rabbit). China, Glass, Silver, and Housewares. Things you need, things you want—appealingly COAT 2 /* *»•••••***• New York from f. R. It. of SEALINE. . loafivuiw.VA/ HOW A , . * y N. J. Terminal*. Went 23d Street (np- length; nutria r townl 5:17 P. M.: Liberty Street 40-mch m A (downtown), S P. M. standard time collar and cuffs; $139.00; AA (j) (dyed rab- A ® pnmo day. SEALINE -COAT now V a straightline model, Ticket* on Sale Friday and bit); rich dye; B 1 Saturday Preceding (4) NATURAL MUSKRAT COATS, 40- 48-inch length; size 16; dJQC AA Fxcarnion inch length self $159.00: now.. 1/ \L’ J * formerly See Flyer*. Consult Ticket 4 Agent* Ma^e^ QQ KNIFE AND FORK SET—» | Baltimore &ohio I?/ C v Six each knives and forks, i \ One-day Offering! TSTored glassTonsolr (q) Iq| SSTSn'dtS; j SETS, with twisted a /r —I —.- fa /*p* stainless steel O * P' 4 • A II candlesticks and foot- NEEDLE-ETCHED TA- blades. Set.... VVIW / f\ ymmOTAF Set BLE TUMBLERS Assort- LIGHT.CUT WATER AT 40* . I LDS iXAmmfcier KllOC S=S3? ' EvE°CF55c SUS $2948 a-j-i j 1 ! ARE Ml IMPERILED •i • 4*51 : Four persons out of : —Good sized, heavy china S every five past forty* | value and the attractiveness of Useful, I v( . . con- CHINA TEA MIXING LUSTER g f , boxes. YELLOW FISH AQUARIUMS— • wvv • and thousands N. the rugs. Many pleasing colors venient. Each... BOWLS—A useful, durable Large bowls on wrought- SETS of 17 pieces; teapot, | tract • / and patterns, all brand-new and SLgISZ 1A V j Pyorrhea. Bleeding : all perfect quality. Only one set- Complete.. vl»l" Complete VOu\lO saucers. Set.... s gums are the danger i signal Heed lor j | it sures savings. r* Add to open stock dinner sets | the sake of sound | | teeth and health. ; during this sale at 15% less : * I _ splendid opportunities to _ special sale prices offer pAA T|' T\ ~ XI The with very savings. 5 Brush your teeth j SI I IGCGS l)PSir®h O O F —Tj add to or complete dinner sets at liberal OWJIlf X IVtbO VFIOs L/UOliaUlCP more discounted 15%. and we 6-lb. ELECTRIC IRONS- cAPPPD BOTTOM WASH Purchases of $7.00 or Heavily plated, have a number of attractive 29-ptcce sets extremely low OX nickel _ Stencilled Crash, Choice, OOC $2.75 ’ritri^Wßtl- 1 —* Ethans Including scarfs, pillow tops, chair covers, in five different handsome patterns. IkEach heavy tin sides, tpiij/ // I 4U Cl offering that will attract many. Be on Each Sixth Floer. j: An hand early for best selection. " |i —Fifth Floor. . .. ' EORTHEGWSS \ ¦¦¦'..• _ Mote than a toothpaste ¦ mmit checks Pyorrhea tad 60c In tub* 35c " tUlUllUUtlUUtHlUUftllllulj -~-¦ —1 '