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Evening star., 1932-06-02
Fforentine Silver Pendant
Necklaces. s. Were 81

10 Florentine Silver Pendant Necklaces
/ Florscntirs ShVer anu oA"' ...... SIT
Florertins silver Band and Carnelian Br,celes !:
sterIirs silver and Marcasite Pendant Neekiass;
SOS Now.
! R.,i amethyst and Marcasite Pendant Neckls.::; .:;
was sAs Nov ;,,., .,a f,nv, N.ckace was sos
Now Observation-Disclosures. al . "
Real stone .rd Flcrentine Silver Braeests; ss ;.
= Real Stone and Fierentine Silver fend;rtss *
NOVELTY JEwrLRY, AISLE 9, FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star., 1932-06-02
Gifts Greatly Reduced

: Musical Cigarette Boxes etched metal Were 81
french MarbleTop COTE. Table; kidney -shapss a;sr
BLACK Glass Cookie jars. Were ST. Now. :. Sc
| Belgium Pottery Lamp Base. Was s5 Now ri 10
/ French What-Not Table; round top was $50
Italian wooden Cisar.tt. Boxes; 2 IN blue. i in
coppef and Bras "Conpot.. wa; * Nov 81 e e
] Leather Cisarette Bex, inlaid with straw. was
sioO NOW 81
GIFTS, SEVENTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1932-06-02
Art Embroidery Reduced

=. stamped Crash Vegetable Bars. Were 2oc
frame We're CSC. Now ............. i,c
Liberty Couch Throw; bueuand sSipsd :, Pas =,
j Imported Chinese Tapestry Wall HanEinG: purple
Chid.S Model Crib Quilt; pink Whit: 81 e.
UnbIea ched Muslin Crib Spread; model" Was
,ss75 Now r,o..,,., with h.mstitch.d
hens. Were CSC. Now. .a'c pair
ART EMBRoIpERY SEVENTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1932-06-02
Glass Coaster Sets, 75c We're 81

25 Glass Coaster Sets. in assorted colors and
designs.
| Imported Leather Cigarette Box. Was .25
Leather Cigarette Boxes Were s5 Now ~sssc
I Blue Enar1el Cigarette Case. Was SIS Now S350
Green and Black Enamel Cigarette Case. Was
SMOKING ACCEssosMs, AISLE 5. F1nsr FIoon ''
Evening star., 1932-06-02
Girls Wash Frocks, s1.ss
Were S2.QS

% Smart Little Wash Frocks. of plain and
printed cottons; some with blooners to
match. Sizes and 10.
Girls Tweed ana SIX Rain Coats. sizes IL. u.
and Is. Were t595. Now. .S2.aN
Girls white Dresses. Of orsandy and seorEette
Sees 10. IL. "a. and Is. Were s13.75 to 1850
Girls White OrEsndy Dresses; sizes and IL
Were s795 to sl315. Now. .S1.S5
GIRLS APPAREL, FOURTH FLooa.
Evening star., 1932-06-02
Defiance Tires with Tube!
Greatly Reduced
Screened Playhouse and Sand
Box. So.45 Vas $3.50

| Screened Playhouse and Sand Box Com
bination in orange and garden green finish.
Size 40x40x50 inches.
3 Obstacle Golf Sets Were 50 50. Now sc
- Our Ganr" Figure Paint Sets. Were 81 Now 3sc
:i Assorted Mechanical Celuloid Toys Were 81
Vacuum Cleaners Were 81 50 Now SOC
2 Imported Dolls. Were s. New g 81
1 Kestner Undressed Baby Doll; mohair Wig. was
! Ke.tntf Tndressed Baby Doll; mohair wig. IVES
/ Dressed Bears Were $3.50 Now. -. SIS
/ Dolls Miniature svinninG Peel. was SIS
! imported soldier Port was i77s. New ss
Also many other attractive Toys. greatly reduced
for clearance.
THE Toy SToRr. FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1932-06-02
Ko:ex Sanitary Belts, 18c

" ere JUG
"a Kotex Sanitary Belts of narrow elastic;
large sizes. "As is
]. Novelty Picture Holders and Mirrors; "as is"
Were SOC. Now .:..,;..:;.:..::.... :Sc
10 Cutlery Boxes; veveteen-lned soiled Were soc.
P.ner-covefed Stocking Bo1e. and head Bsxes, iS
soil:d Were soc, Now: sc
lace-.rir,med: "as is Were soc and ST. Now e5e
:: 0rsanaH Cas-. With powder pun and cleansing
j" Sanitary Petticoats. in nrsh shade; medium and
le-ec si5-s: rs is. We're 81. Now. soc
MOTIONS. AISLE 81 FIRST FLOOR
Evening star., 1932-06-02
Novelty Weave Stationery, Csc

Vas Sue Boz
25 boxes Novelty Weave Writing Paper: "A
sheets paper and "a envelopes to the box.
In coed shades Of bufi gray. and white
Ipuorted Fclies; "a sheets poper and 20 en-
yelopes, in white blue and sray Wcrs soc Nov sse
- Is" Were 81 Now. ~. .,,,.a ;soe
LARGE Station,ry hexes' with deorse "asnihsto}n
Leather L,ne-A-Day Books; blue and l
3 Metal Telephone Pads were CSC. Now. Ice
STATIONERY AISLE q FIRST FLOOR
Evening star., 1932-06-02
Cotton Pajamas, CSC We're 81

II pairs Pajamas of cotton broadcloth and
rayon crepe; very desirable for around the
house or beach wear. Sizes is and l6
. Short Pettieoats, Of rayon crepe; white or hesh
! Bandeau Sets. panties and bandeau; OF printed
batiste Sizes 81 and "a. Were 81 Now SSe
s Nainsook Nishtgowns. with embroidery; wee necRK.
long sleeves. Size Is. Were 81 and s5 NOW 'siss
COTTON UNDERWEAR, THIRD FLOOR.
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Lovely Imported Silk Gowns
Sh.95 Wprp fI1S0

5 Beautiful French Silk Crepe Gowns hand
made and trimmed with exquisite laces and
embroidery. In semi-fitted styles; the popular
tearose colo.
3 pairs Handmade, Two-piece Pajamas daintily
embroidered and lace-trimmed Tearose color:
SILK UNDERwEAR, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1932-06-02
Double Skin Baum Martens
$49.5O We're $3.50

Double Skin Baum Martens.
foxes tdyed-Whte) Were SIC So Now. .... $3.50
Single Skin Baum Martens. Were S39 IS Now SIS
i Gray Fox Scarf dyed white, was SITS. Now SIS
FURs THIRD FLOOR
Evening star., 1932-06-02
Guest Soap, 35c Box Vas Csc

40 Boxes Imported Guest Soap, c&K9 ID
roll rolls to box.
.s Bsxes Imported Rosebud Soar. Were 3Sc Nov ~
90 imported Rubber sponses assorted coiors. "ese
= Cafes imported Mems Bath Soap. Were snc.
10 ~" Bottle: Chami eriain Hand Lotion. Were 2ic
~ 15e
Three -pieee Toilet Sets; !, peach: and black; i
pirk decors ted: green decorated. Were -.
"a Double Compaets; assorted colors. Were SOC
81 Compact Resiis; rouge or powder. Were l5c
NOW &C
TonErR1Es, A1sLEs Is AND 1s, FIRST Floor.
Evening star., 1932-06-02
Summer Rugs Reduced

sx1s Msur.ourk Rug, superb quality. Was ;2s 7s
:'x5i Basketweave Fiber Russ Were si.s5 each
NOW si''0
st1t wicker Fiber RnEs: discontinued pattern.
sxio: was si5sS Now ....:.:. 1856
I: Moopbeam Rugs Reduced -
s4xss were 81 So Now w..-............. Pc
9 e4xS Gotten Chenille Russ. Were 33ss each.
NO" 'si.o"
] Klearhax Linen RuE: hand-tufted design: ideal
for Summer Was sl9 Now. .S99a
4.6x..6 Klearfax RuE: plain color Was $3.50
KIearhax Linen Rasx Reduced
~ WIS - NV - '''''' - az
> sxIe Basketweave Fiber Rurs. Were slo.ss each
ex12 e Luxe Rug; "as is" Was $3.50
.1x54 Delart Fiber Russ, discontinued des,.ns
Asks Ultra Crex Rus Was sl2so. Now sS.s6
s Mourzourk Rugs Reduced
6x9: $3.50 Now. ov..................xi xiM
3 4x7: s875. Now. ow.................. xS9a
I sxIO Mour1ourk Rug; super quality. Was 80 50
: s11e DtIart Fiber Russ. Were SIS each. Now sass
31s Wicker and Delart Fiber RuEs Were $50
r e4x36 Washable, Chenille RuEs. Were s2.7S each
RUGS FIFTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1932-06-02
Cotton Mesh indies, 35c

We're 85c
Is pieces Cool Washable Cotton Mesh Under
wear. including sports panties and vests, In
pink, peach and white Broken sizes, "a,
36, 49, and 40.
81 ,ieres Raven Underwear: combinations, panties.
and yests in white and flesh Broken sizes. Were
81 to SIS Now. ....................'.... ..Sse
KNIT UNDERWEAR, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1932-06-02

Smart Daytime Dresses, S2.9o
Were $40
10 Smart Frocks Of soft silk crepe, in attrac-
tive short and long sleeved styles, to wear on
numerous occasions. Dark colors.
Printed Rayon Crepe with smart
bracelet.enEth sleeves; others with lons slesyes.
HOME FRocKs THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1932-06-02
Silk B1ouses, s1.7s
Here f29S tn &S0S

% Silk Blouses in several lovely styles. Pastel
colors, for Summer; and dainty prints. Sizes
81 to SO.
"a Printed Cotton Blouses. In numerous styles
Sizes 81 TO 80. Special. 15c
BLoUsEs, THIRD FLOOR.
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One-Piece Foundations and
Step-in Gird1es, S2'9S

" ere " to 90
u vanity Fair one-piece Foundation Gar
ments of silk jersey and Bemberg; sizes 81;
"A 34 36 and 49, Were 81 and $4.75.
Maiden Form Step-in Girdles of lightweight
e'astic. Sizes 3o 81 and 80. We're s.:
!. Imported and Domestic sten-in Girdiss' 81 o.
elastic or broche- end-elastic Sizes H. zS zS
so.3i. Were s7sc Nov: .; batiste or broch. se
and.eiastc Sizes SO. 34 IS and 49, were sIS3 ~
to sl0s0 Now ...............'. civ"
CoRsErs THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1932-06-02
2-Piece Silk Pajamas, S6.95

Z-F1eCe DIX I dJdIIIdSt TO
Were $40
a nairs in attractive two-color combinations.
Also 2 pairs One piece Pajamas, in plain COL
ors with jackets. .-.- . ,,..
satin NeEIiEee. dsintily lace trimmed In oluNs
SILK PaJAMAs AND NEGLIGEEs, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1932-06-02

Silk Crepe Costume Slips, >2'70
We're S.
Lovely Silk Crepe Costume Slips in semi
fitted styl1s lace-trimmed White and tea
rose colors. - - ...
4 Chinese Handmade Costume Slips with exquisite
embroidery Flesh. Were $40 NOW .........so''o
COSTUME SLIPS, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1932-06-02
Maids Broadcloth Uniforms, S1'4s
Werp f10S

Maids Broadcloth Uniforms, In a smart
fitted style with long sleeves. Peach color,
with crisp white collars and cuffs. Sizes SO
to 46
10 Morning Uniforms; OF striped ehambrsy; short
style. with white collars and Guns. sizes
le to AZ Were sl.s5. Ncw...................s sse
UNIFORMS, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1932-06-02

sizes 90 TO 80. Special.
BLoUsEs, THIRD FLOOR.
Double Skin Baum Martens
A9.oo Were $3.50
Double Skin Baum Martens
:s ssars sh fox were S So S91 and sgs
rsa s.e ses sS ~fs W. R Now IS
FuRs THIRD FLOOR.
Smart Daytime Dresses, S2.s9
Were $40
10 Smart Frocks, Of soft silk crepe, in attrac-
tive short and long sleeved styles, to wear on
numerous occasions Dark colors.
f .; t Sis:i:' i'm :s;
HOME FRocKs, THIRD FLOOR
Maids Broadcloth Uniforms, SI.45
Were S2.95
Maids Broadcloth Uniforms in smart
fitted style with long sleeves. Peach color.
with crisp white collars and cufs. Sizes So
to 46.
;;5sss :asna 'sSs
UNIFORMS, THIRD FLOOR.
Lovely Imported Silk Gowns
$6.95 Were $3.50
Beautiful French Silk Crepe Gowns, hand
made and trimmed with exquisite laces and
embroidery. In semi-ftted styles; the popular
s.',i ''%s' ssss
SILK UNDERWEAR THIRD FLOOR.
Cotton Pajamas, Csc We're 81
IT pairs Pajamas Of cotton ero.dcloth and
house or beach wear. Sizes Is and Is.
sshort Pettieoats, Of rayon crepe white or hesh
s.nd.ag ss.fe'g Of Drns:s Sd
s., IS w.1. s s. snd s. vs.
cor1oN UNDERWEAR, THIRD FLOOR.
Cotton Mesh indies, CSC
Were 85c
Is pieces Cool Washable Cotton Mesh Under
wear, including sports panties and vests, in
pink peach and white Broken sizes, 34
S. 38 and 40.
h White ssG Sizes
KNIT UNDERWEAR, THIRD FLOOR.
Silk Crepe Costume Slips, s2''e
We're S.
S Lovely Silk Crepe Costume Slips in semi
fitted styles: lace-trimmed. White and tea
rose coors. ,, ,;.
COSTUME SLIPS, THIRD FLOOR.
2-Piece Silk Pajamas, S6'99
Were $40
3 pairs in attractive two-color combinations
Also pairs One piece Pajamas, IN plain COL
ors, with jackets. ., l.. ,
1850 Now '"'''"
SILK PaJAMAs AND NEGLIGEEs, THIRD FLOOR.
One-Piece Foundations and
Step-in Girdles, s2'sS
We're 81 to IS
"a VANITY Fair One-piece Foundation Gar
ments of silk Jersey and Bemberg. Sizes 81.
a. "a. SO and 80. Were $4 and $475.
Maiden Form Step-n Grdles OF lightweight
e'astic Sizes 80, 81 and 80. We're s.:
az Al Were s75c Nov. -: xSts
4 Fine One piece Garments OF batiste or orocneoo
and-elsstic. Sizes SO. a. s. ana 49, were ssiiS ssiSSS
CoRsErs, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1932-06-02
Wing Chairs, s18'75

Haze Been Very Rapid Sellers at a Higher Price
Wing Chairs with hardwood frame covered durable tap
esy. Sagss seat construction, with filing
Three Bed Room Suite of walnut
FURNITURE, SIXTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1932-06-02
Millinery Salon Hats, 81

~ ere Sl<IS ana JIS
20 Smart Straw Hats in the new brimmet
models, and close fitting styles Black, brown
and navy % to % inch head sizes.
MILLINERY SALON, THIRD FLOOR
Evening star., 1932-06-02
Mems Arnold Glove-Grip
Oxfords, $6.35 we'e $3.50

kangaroo Oxfords also Calf Sports Oxford Medium
toe lasts Straight lace and bucher models
Leather rubber heels Sizes AAA 8 to H. AA BIZ, g.
g. 1O'; II; ~ to II; to Il; o g. n = ~ IT, g.
Mems Black and Tan catskn 0afs5a' medu snd Marcy
rubber :oes and heels in the lot sizes y; TO- u
We're So Now " SIS
FLOOR.
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7 Tomorrow-RemnantDaySavings O.
Women's Silk Umbrellas, $4.45

Women's Silk Umbrellas, M45 I Travel Books-A
We're 81 by
n v' Sle a aan I 9 With fancy :::sSS. w
oodefs eN r0Acx
1So,-,I.s Arur FnsT Fo, al
l :: :"%ns: @ tEmpIe" b H
Women's Fabric Cloves 75c sh ssihss % Peg; Sa
$3.50
48pars length Demi-
Gloves in An 52,
Also pairs Sm
elov1s s A1s m ne ni r.s1 M rsoo Table of Children'
Greatly Reduced
Millinery Salon Hats, 81 II. {. ..a.. wr. se
W'eresI 5andsI5 Tab" M"en'ns'" Books
Sm In 0'oA 00Hl' n@lhe q
an lce-
,nd ] NAVY s ~ to 23 9 non s n.,o Sizes Colored Handkerct
12Zzc and 25c cWr
Silk Blouses, S1.7s 200 Women. cood Han
We're s3.95 to S59S assortment " Styles
in ral lloveyt
o
@ s. in Cool Summer Shac
slorsrs THIRD FLOOR Lamps Greatly
The Washington times., 1932-11-12
What's Doing Today

Dinner-women's Club Of Ben
jamin Franklin University, $50
p. m, Golfers Inn, Eighteenth
and Columbia Road northwest.
Dance-Alpha Chi Sigma Fra
ternity, 10 p. m, Willard Hotel.
Dinner Dance-Sigma Beta So
fority, 1880 p. m, Shoreham Ho-
tel.
Lecture How to Live. 100
Years." by Miss Nancie Rund,
.dietician and food scientist, 8:l5
D. m, headquarters Of the League
for the Larger Life, 816 Six
teenth st. N. Nv.
Dinner and Dance-Sigma Beta
Sorority, 1880 p. m, Shoreham
Hotel.
Banuuet-Junior Order United
American Mechanics, 1880 p. m,
Raleigh Hotel.
Lecture -" "Capitalistic Control
of Education" by Henry FURY,
auspices of the washington Open
Forum, 8 p. m, 1903 L st. N. w.
Meeting-Mount Pleasant Cit
izens Association, 8 p. m, Mount
Pleasant Branch of the Public
Library, Sixteenth and Lamont
Sts. N. w.
Card Party - Benefit Of st.
Johns Church, Broad Creek, Md,
S:3O o. M, in the church hall.
Concert-Ethel Leginska and
her National Women's Orchestra,
$40 D. m, Constitution Hall.
Community Dance - Langley
Center, $3.50 p. m, Second ana 1
Sts. N. E.
Meeting-Boys Play Group, eve
ming, Langley Center, Second and
II Sts. N. E.
Recreation Program-Burrville
Community Center, 8 p. M
Division Ave. and Corcoran st.
Northeast.
Banouet-Fathers and Sons OF
Chevy Chase Methodist Church,
evening, in the church.
Meeting - Prince Georges
County Teachers Association, $3.50
o. M, in Elliot Junior High
School.
Meeting-Eckington Community
Players, 7:30 p. M. Langley Jun
ior High School, Second and Z
I; Dinner NJ and Meeting-District
of Columbia Dietetic Association,
$50 p. M, at the clubhouse OF the
American Association OF Unlver-
Sity Women.
The Washington times., 1932-11-12
PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT |
BUSINESS CO.OpERATlON
MORTGAGE LOANS
coMMoNwEALTH INVESTMENT co,

INC.
Mortgage Loan Correspondent for the
Prudentiaf hsuta nee Company ~ America
IN AFIingtOD apd Fairfax Counties ana
Va. e0s 18th stN.Ws ma. as2S
The Washington times., 1932-11-12
s5 Musical. Dancing Dramatic
Real Estate

IS Houses and Estates For Sale
District Of Columbia
OWNER NOT ABLE to keep up payments,
sell 81 900 less than cost: 1885 A st.
8. E., square from Eastern High School,
6 large rooms, bath, sleeping porch; all
improvements. Price $6.95O. Cash, 500,
9th and N. Y. Ave. N. W. Natl. 3007.
BROOM & BATH BUNGALOW
Small but complete: hot-air pipelCes
furnace: recently papered and painFed:
So, $50 S4S cash and S48 per north
Tel Shepherd 3O62.W. 20 Pine Ave-. Ta-
st. car line to end of line.
The Washington times., 1932-11-12
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1891 4 ST. N. W.
00n Second floor, newly papered,
OGU double room alcoye' for cleo
TO grill. furn., 325. unfurnished $50.
can First floor. rooms and Kitchen.
D4U dinette. for or more. $40 II
furn., or >unfurn: gas elec. heat in,
ciuded; linen and dishes If desired: All
other apts now occupied by refined
young couples.
The Washington times., 1932-11-12
Educational
instruction Courses

NATIONAL AIRCRAFT SCHOOL
1905 Grace st. N. W.-Prepare for the
future; learn to be an aircraft mechanic
by practical work on modern airplanes ana
engines at our completely equipped aircraft
school. Day night classes forming, Write
for infor & bulletin. or phone WE. 2960:
STUDENT of Emma Curtis Hopkins de-
sires contact with other metaphysicians;
purpose mutual helpfplness and group
work in Cleve. PIX. Box C-146 Times-Herald
IS Musical. Dancing, Dramatic
HOLLYWOOD DANCE STUDIOS
626 18th st, N W. (nr, Fl. STer. 96SO.
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THE AIT0N

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THE ALTON
1445 Park Rd. N. W.
en- 00 3 rooms. kitchen. bath, large
O6VsUV foyer and dressing room.
North and south exposure front furnished
SS2.50l: also rooms. kitchen. dfnetto.
bath. large closets. corner. sos FURNISHED,
$67 .60l: room. kitchen. dinette, bath,
dressing room, $42.5O FURNISHED SS2.50).
Elevator. Free refrigeration
RESIDENT MANAGER
Adams S45l
THREE ROOMS
KITCHEN . BATH
con m Cool well located
UCVsUV -. convenient apartments,
AND UP Stores in building
transportation at front door. Elevator
Service telephone lights and
refrigeration on house current. Priced
to help YoC meet your pay cutsI
SOOO-siOO CONN. AVE.
Directly opposite main Zoo entrance.
The Washington times., 1932-11-12
Announcements
Personals

WHEN DEATH strikes a family there 10
no need for them TO feel that they must
accept inferior funeral service due TO in
ability to pay high price: the Greater
funeral, cars and all for as little as $50:
the worlds finest waterproof airttght
guaranteed steel burial vault may be nae
your address. We will send you oeauti;
fui catalogue Of How We Do II. 10 case Of
death call the Greater ". " CnamDerso ~ S9;; %
The Washington times., 1932-11-12

s6I0 CONNECTICUT AVE.
S25.5O to $500 TTG Eit6 si1.a, % n.
bath; electrical refrigeration on mouse
current.
III. g. sMITHY co.
1913 Eye st. n. w. MAUI oV"S
Evening star., 1932-05-12

bility Of construction. The ship has
now met It's severest test and demon
strates Its ability to carry on as stout
and dependable unit of the air equip
ment Of the American Navy.
The tragedy of the Shenandoah.
which cracked up in storm over Ava,
Ohio, September 3. 1925, was quickly
brought to mind when the Akron went
sailing into the storm area on Tuesday.
Shenandoah broke up in the air under
the stress of furious gale. possibly
in consequence Of a stroke of lightning.
Its fate caused many to doubt the wis
dom of constructing great dirigibles for
naval service. No other such disaster
has occurred although Los Angeles has
sailed many thousand miles, in wide
range of weather conditions, and now
Akron has passed through as severe
test as can be expected short Of furi-
Gus convulsion.
The great dirigible is now to take it's
part in naval operations, in company
with the Pacific feet. Just how far
its program will carry it is not dis
closed. There is a wide range of pos
sibilities. Flight to Hawaii is not be-
yond the conceivable scope Of its field
OF activity. Eventually tranS-Pacif1c air
service is virtually certain to be estab
Iished, though perhaps not at first on
the middle route, which includes Ha-
waii, the northern or Aleutian route
being more probable for the initial
such as the experimental
fights already accomplished. Thus far
all Pacific flying has been done by
heavier-than- machines. Now, with
the Akron on the western coast, some
demonstration may be expected in the
way of dirigible ocean service.
Evening star., 1932-05-12
Aspirants for Congress.

Complaints as TO the quality OF Con-
greSs are not rare just at present.
Throughout the country arise criti-
cisms OF the course of the National
Legislature, regarding its failure to deal
promptly and adequately with the eco
nomic situation. The perennial protest
that the personnel of the Congress
is not rs high as IL used 10 be is frank
ly expressed. A favorite indoor sport
is the panning Of the two houses re-
gardless of political Affiliations. In
these circumstances it is to be expected
that throughout the country there will
be an effort in this present campaign TO
improve the legislative quality. Con-
gressional nominations are likely to be
scrutinized with unusual concern.
Yet despite this feeling that what the
country most needs is better and fewer
lawmakers-under the new apportion-
ment which reduces the representation
OF some OF the states-there is an ex-
ceptionally numerous Offering Of serv-
Ices. Perhaps It 10 the result OF the
Evening star., 1932-05-12
Akron Beats the Storm.

Las Monday morning the Nays
sirigihle Akron left its hangar at Lake
hurst, N. j., TO sail to San Diego, Calf,
TO Join the feet for the Pacific maneu-
~ers. It's course was cnarted for the
Southern route, by way of New Or
leans and Galveston. When the big air
ship reached the Gulf area storm con-
ditions were reported ahead, but the
ship carried on and although delayed
somewhat by adverse winds and heavy
rains it won through and yesterday
st reached port at san Diego, without
having suffered injury, though its land
ing was marred by shocking accident,
costing two lives.
Some time ago charge was brought
that the Akron was structurally i'm
perfect, that hidden weaknesses existed,
which would be disclosed in great
stress Of weather, causing disaster. An
inquiry was conducted and the ship was
thoroughly examined and as far as pos
sihle tested for latent faults, with no
evidence Of weakness developing. The
fitht 10 the Pacific Coast was ordered
the hight Of this reassurante OF Sta
Evening star., 1932-05-12
Canadian Tram Systems
Meet Big Difficulties
From the Toronto Daily Star.

From the Toronto Daily star.
Montreal Tramways Go. announces q
surplus Of less than $4,000 for 1881
just enough to say that the company
did better than break even. While the
Toronto transportation commission has
not made its figures public, they are
not likely to be very different from this.
Both systems have been managing to
make ends meet under difncult operat-
ing conditions.
Montreals loss Of trafiic for the year
was 5.3 per cent; Torontos, 6.S per cent.
The difference Is probably attributable
to the continuation Of large engineering
works In Montreal during the early part
Of the year and to the fact that conape-
tition from privately owned motor cars
is not SO strong In that city. Toronto
has, in proportion to population. about
twice as many automobiles. And they
are very generously used in carrying
passengers who would otherwise pay
street car fare.
Despite this competition, the Toronto
system has managed to give service
without a rate increase. The average
fare is els cents, which is also the
Montreal figure If outside lines are
eliminated from the calculations, as In
Toronto. The average fare In United
States cities Of over 10000 Is 7.8 cents.
The two largest Canadian cities are
therefore served at what may be con-
sidered a low average fare. That the
service is not so frequent as it was
when more people were travelling by
street car Is a comment frequently
heard in Toronto The fact probably
is that the T. T. G. II giving as much
service as the present traffic viii war
rant. When times and trafic improve,
a restoration of old schedules may be
expected But 1t must be borne In
vehicles is not likely to return.