Evening Star Newspaper, May 28, 1924, Page 20

PARK PARLEY CALLS * FOR BILLBOARD BAN Action Taken After Debate by Delegates to Fourth National Conference. value for recreation purposes, for the preservation of wild life, for educa- tion in the natural sciences and for the upbuilding of citizenship. The committee urged prompt action by all states in securing suitable areas for park purposes. Commend Mr. Coolldge. “We particularly commend the President of the United States,” said a resolution adopted by the confer- ence, “In_calling the recent mational conference on outdoor recreation, and THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGT! TORNADO DEATH LIST 45 AND 100 INJURED the outdoor conference which met in Washington upon the invitation of President Coolidge. Judge Payne closed the conference in a short address, in which he ac- cepted his re-election and declared that it was a rare privilege to work with the members of such a body. All had made the trip to Gettysburg, he said, without pay and even at their own expense ready to sacrifice their time and.thejr money to a cause in which they had placed their faith and their hearts. A special eompli- ment was pald to Miss Ward, an Mississippi and Alabama Bear Brunt of Storms, With Entire Villages Wiped Out. made homeless and property dam- aged to the extent of more than $1,- 000,000. Mississippi, with twenty-two dead and nearly fifty injured, and Ala- bama_with nineteen dead and about fifty injured, bore the brunt of tha disturbance, which left a path of desolation and ruin” in the southern sections of the two states. In Okla- .| homa four persons are known to have been killed and six injured; while Arkansas is belleved to have escaped ward over Arkansas and ‘into Okla- homa, while the other end, with less- intensity, swept over parts of Georgia, South Carolina and North rehabilitation and relief was proceeding _rapidly iIn the stricken areas today unger the di- rection of the American® Red Cr and local agencles. s lines of communcation grad- ually was restored fears were ex pressed that the list of casualtie might grow. Efforts so_far to con SRS NS E NS EEEEENEEEEES PALAISROYAL G and 11th Sts. Service and Courtesy Established 1877 believing that every effort should be made to concentrate into the most ef- fective channels the interest and en- ergy now being expressed, we desire to co-operate to the fullest extent with the committees appointed at that conference. We recommend that there be appointed a_general committee, for the purp of making a survey. of the entire country to determine suit- able areas for nat 1 d s e burks, and for r recr entific and historic pury The conference adopte resolution strongly protesting any attempt to use the Yosemit flvm reports of additional deaths and with three injured and minor prop- missing have been unsuccessful. erty damage. Direction of Winds. With Ok- In contrast to the antics of the lahoma and Arkansas the latest|Storm about three weeks ago, which . states to suffer, the total known|Originated on the Texas-Arkansas Immediately after adjournment the | death toll on the series of fornadoes | border and left a death list of more delegates were taken by motor tof = 1 than 100 as it swept southeastward, Mont Alto, iwe up in the | Vol e ® B ¥ and| the violent winds of this week ap- insyivania | mo fs. where lunch- | Monday in| peared today o have extended in con was served After: luncheonfa month had mounted to forty-five| Opposite direction from: their sup- they inspected the state Sanitarium |y a _ . posed starting point ay. " Approximately 100 persons aré ' known to have MR. =y iz Members Spend Remainder of Day on Mountains Near Gettysburg. empioye of thei Department of the who hrs served for three of the conference hout finuncial reimbursement. The iference stood and applauded for inutes when her name was mentioned. ] School to Get Flags. Each of the fifteen sections of the Langley Junior High School will I presented with an American flag 1 the North Capitol and kington Citizens' Association and the Washington Citizens' Association Memorial day exercises in the s tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock COOLIDGE By the Associnted Press, ATLANTA, G COMMEND Thursday Takes the Place of Friday As Bargain Day These Items Specially Priced for Thursday Only. No Phone or C. O. D.’s on Advertised Items. Silverware Men's Wash Ties Thursday Specials | SHeay(Specia's 3 for S1 an c /00 fine quality wash 1 plain colors s embroidered White. tan, blus ried By a S1aff Correspondent TTYSBURG, Pa., May their lubors brought to a succ conclusion. the delegates o fourth national conf parks, turned their faces from his- toric Gettysb hours of recre peted mountain this section of P'en Befor however, indelibly 28— With for’ tuberaular patients on Mont Alto One end hurtled through southern and went from there to Caledonia then jumped southwest- park, ‘a favorite touri: r B ductéd by the state of Pe of the afternoon was its to forest and aaintained by des conducted the been injured, scores | Missigsippi, h applications, stating that “experience has shown that grazing impairs permanent natural beauty of the parks, destroys |s wild flowers and dri out wild stand was taken by tion in th ations that dot Pictorial Review Patterns Hemstitching Picot Edging Pleating Made to Order All Work Guaranteed =n Ela stamp 0 approval outdoor billba advertising and after the warmest debate of the meeting adopted a olution urging the creation of legis- Jation which would place “that furm Buttons 1219-1221 G Street N.W. Store Hours—9 to 6 . HOSIERY aaareanaes, Knickers and Riding Breeches o T it itution of Washington, regurdi the resolution which asked states to lighten the construction | and use of billboards. DUr. Merriam pointed out that it mizht be construed | as giving approval to something for which the conference had elsewhere expressed its disapproval. Attention wus called by othe 1 ma advertising in su t effective without Spoons ‘Bring on your rough roads! MARMON with ordinary tires has never taken second place to any motor car for road comfort. Added to the natural roadability of the Marmon you can now have the cushioning effect of balloon tires. Take a ride in our balloon-tired Marmon demon- strator and see how unconcerned about the roads you can really be. T. V. T. MOTORS CORP’N 1909 M Street N.W. Main 7767 stripe colors. Spoons. set anteed give satisfaction. Thursdny only, 79¢ net. laix Royal—Main Floor, a way as becomit Carried hy After fifteen minutes clared th been ca number of motion to rec biilboard resolution was | adopted, tozethe featur I would have states yrincipal valuation of Which billboards are erected. was hoped, would dixcour tng of land for such purj John Barton Payie w the Men’s Collar-Attached Shirts, $1.68 4 i : ¢ H : H Acelamati + of 1 : H s : Jewelery Specials Spun Glass Bracelats, in Aqua- marine, red, sapphire, green and White Set of 5 for 25¢. Child's Silver-plated Mesh Bagzs. Men’s Mercerized Socks 4 Prs., $1 Draw- Thursday at oy Palaisx Royal—Main Floor. the leas- Special purchase of khaki . knickers; just in time for you to supply your vacation needs; well made of extra fine qual- ity fast-color khaki; sizes 10 to Specially priced at $1.50 Pair black Sizes 4 al—Main Floor. Nightingale Silk Hose, $1.29 £1.50 Regularly Pure e e BB 10 of president BOYS Pre-Holiday Sale of Two-Trousers Blue Suits, $10.75 r $1 with him Women's Chiffon Silk S Hosiery; of fine sheer qual- i in all the new colors— over twenty of them, includ- ing black and white—every pair perfect. $1.00 Special, pr. .. Of all-wool flannel; beau- tiful quality; trimmed with & in tan, gray, Tailor poudre blue, Lanyin green, mdol red, black and white, Sheik, marigold end $298 :»:vl)\ navy. Sizes 34 R to 44. Special English Broadcloth Overblouses, $2.50 will 4n Herbert Bvison, v. H. Stinchcom W. AL We and aired Dr. L. H. Pammel, : anteed to give sat- Albert M. Turner h and Theodore Khaki Middie: make; all sizes. Each .. Paul Jones $1.50 W Muj Wirth In Submitting eport the com- aid that the are gratified at ress made during objective Holeproof Hose, 89¢ Pr. gularl $1 Silk and fib l\’ seamed ba and the néw c knickers suit to 18 remarkable pr guaranteed. past vear announced in The reports rendered b dicate in particular th ceptance of the necessity of state parks and the appreciation of their _ All-wool Tweed Knickers, Sizes 7 mn = ‘ made with belt and buckles; all sizes. Pair, Van Raalte and Pointex Silk Hose, $2.65 Regularly $295. ) $3.95 Riding Breeches; tailored to fit: all-reinforced; sizes 26 to 32" waist measures; made of fast-color kha- $4 95 H ; ki. Women's “Humming Bird Guaranteed Silk Hosiery; in all of the most wanted new shades and white; every pair fully guaranteed to give sat- isfaction or a new pair free; $1.50 HOSIERY SECTION MAIN FLOOR Boys’ 2-Pants Blue Suits $16.75 0,00 Fine Oswego in box models grade h o weave ¥ tailored h pocket Sizes § to 18, Pair Mannish Sport Ties, in a beautiful assortment of colors and black and white 69C effects .......... Royal—Main Floor. Athletic Combinations, 88c Al sizes 8 to 1003 Made of pure PRiE (o5 iscivss { linen in natural : H T— e $5.95 1 MAIN FLOOR Store Will Be Closed All Day Friday— Decoration Day. MAIN FLOOE Thursday i 4 tan and gray mixtures; § & i : : % b : + i i 3 $ H H 4 : + H + ] L. | | | Palaix Royal—Third Fig —for the opening of the bathing beach. # ’ 2 & Bathing Suits, Caps, Belts, Shoes, ctc., are in 1 Cl‘"""’;: U"s"{" Suits Riantions, I B or Garters, two-tone ef- ed with knod d all colors and many ¢ Thurxday only, P e ST bt genene- ettt emenaneerie-s Bathing Suits et aae fects e a complete assortment for ladies. misses and pair. children. All at very special prices. of pice f e PSSO Thursday only. $1.48 P . R ' Two Important Dress Sales | for the Holiday Smart Summery Dresses Ribbon Tolka s in length bloomer . Thur¥day only, romper blue chambray and sateen. All perfect. Women’s 59¢ Union Suits 44c Low neck, ribbed, knee length. Tight knee and um 1 style. Also closed suits, built-up shoul- der and bodice. Regular and ex- tra large sizes Women'’s Glove Silk Vests $1.95 Palais Royal—Main Floer. Sleeveless Sweaters At $2.69 colors of con and fiber in some with but mostiy sizes. cith striped b ting colors. Waool plaid designs, It’s a Mistake to Pay for Mistakes ) fagx OME makers and sellers of AN /t@; furniture seem to have the /\‘|\\(f/ * mistaken idea that home- \2’??5/ @) makers prefer a year or so of SEPQ/HA furniture service to a genera- tion or two of furniture satisfaction. We hold strictly to the latter view—that enduring satisfaction is what counts—and assemble our stock accordingly—hence our customers make no mis- take when they make their selections here. What is the use of buy- ing something for the time being when some- thing for the time ever- lasting costs very little more? Regularly $2 ser and other good ma dice styie. Plain tail trimmed and silk embr Black, W pink, flesk orchid, quality. Fiber Silk Vests, $1.35 Regularly $£1.50. Good looking. v weave, with reinforced shield to insure wear. White, pink, orchid and peach. All sizes. Middy Blouses, $1.00 Made of white Lonsdale Jean, tailored models. with or without braid. All sfzes to 2 Palain Royal— Real Kid Gloves, $3.45 length. Palais Royal—Third Floor. Suede Fabric Gloves, 59¢ Pr. Elbow length, strap-wrist and 2-clasp styles, Paris point, spear point and embroidered stitchings. Good colors. All sizes in lot, but not in every color. 2-Clasp Silk Gloves, 39c Pr. - e . = of $1 grades ails Royal—Main Floor. Vacuum Bottles 98¢ gn({ $1.59 egularly Quart siz u Le vour holiday gated aluminum, cold. $3.50 Lunch Kits, $2.95 Made of black enan fitted with pint-size va bottle and sandwich box two side clasps. Palals Royal—Main Floor. Sports Hose, 2 Prs., $1 Children’s. % and 7% lengths. Large a ortments in black, white, brown, beige, pongee, beaver, tan and romper blue with attractive fancy cuff tops. S 6 to 10. Of mercerized cotton in medium and heavier weights. Women’s $1 Hose, 79¢ Pr. Silk and fiber hose, seamed back, in black, white and all the hades. First quality. rd Floor. The low price is not the only re- markable thing in this sale. They are Hand-drawn Voiles, real Irish Linens, English Broadcloths, Striped Tub Silks, Flock and Dropstitch Voiles, in pastel shades, new high colors and soft shades. All sizes. DOWNSTAIRS STORE More of Those Beautiful New SILK DRESSES Over 40 styles for women and misses of all tastes. $ 16-button stitching. Broken taupe, brown. _gr; champagne and white. $6 value. Milanese Silk Gloves, $1.65 Elbow lensgths, Paris pointand embroiderecd stit 5 3 wanted shades of por mode, gT: black a Broken sizes ot §2 grades. $1.50 Silk Gloves, $1 Pr. 0dds and ends of elbow length and strap-wrist gaun Double tipped Mi tricot. All perfect. Women's Handkerchiefs, 59¢ handke ;"‘IY’:"" (: e"(,r! T5c and Pin thing Corru- hot or - and for ip. Keeps linen white. _ Beautifully broidered. Regula $1.00. Special, 59c. Palais Royal—Main Floor. Pure In ‘Turkey; where rugs ‘| making ranks highly as an accomplishment, the be- trothed girl weaves for her suitor a Ked-khilmis Rug to demonstrate to him her skill and taste. s Royal—Main Floor, Children’s Bloomers, 39¢ Made of wash and ready crepe Pink and white. Sizes to 14 years. Children’s Organdie Hats, $1 25 pretty little hats, fluted rim, flower and ribbon trimmed. Pink, blue, orchid, yellow and white. Palals Royal—Third Floor. Nightgowns at $1 For_the larger woman. There’s a wide choice— Materials—Canton Crerdp;. c"%‘s‘fi Chine, Georgette Georgette Combinations and Figured Silks. glylu—l’luled effects, tunice tiered and tucked models, cape-back and spron styles. Beaded and lace trimmed. Colors—A wide range, including powder blue, cocos, tan, gray, navy, black. Sizes 16 to 44 PSP ——————— Crepe, Foulards, —_— Dainty Summery Dresses Of Linen, Dotted Benise Swiss and Voiles $5.50 A limited number of Benise Swiss Voile, linen and other wash fabrics, in the straightline models, prettily trimmed with lace and embroidery with con- trasting pipings. and white collar and cuffs. In all the best summer colors orchid, pink, green, blue, canary, Dei and white, and black and white, blue and white, green and pink and whi Palnis Royal, Dress Sec- tion—Third Floor. DOWNSTAIRS STORE A Sale of Novelty Pum and Sandals gu You'll find all leathers in the sortment, including Suede, Patent, Tan, Black, Bronze, Brown, White, Beige and Gray. All sizes, styles and popular heels in the combined assortment. Never was there a bet- ter value event than this. DOWNSTAIRS STORE Sizes 46 to 50. Made of striped batiste, figured crepe or white nainsook. The white are lace and embroid- ered trimmed. The colors are tailored, finished with shirring and hemstitching. Middy Ties, 59¢ In red. navy and black, with corded edge. Regular $1.00 value. Palais Royal—Main Floor, [ ] n [ [ u ] - [] 'R SEEESEESSEEEEEENIN