Evening Star Newspaper, July 6, 1924, Page 10

FRANCE TO OUTLINE CONFERENCE STAND Herriot and Other Leaders Plan Pronouncement for Ailies. PREMIER FACING FIGHT Opponents iil Senate to Seek Overthrow of Ministry, ] Is Report. By the Asoriated Press PARIS, July 5.—With the object of drawing up a statement of the French position, which would be communi- cated at once to the allies, Premier Herriot, Louis Barthou, president of the reparation commission and his as- sistant, Jacques Seyvdour, together with all the heads of departments in the foreign office concerned in repara- tions were in conference this after- noon. It was said tonight. however, that such a statement ought not to be con- Strued as a direct reply to the British grime minister's memorandum which accompanied the invitation to the general conference July 16, but as a simple statement to give the alliesy some idea of what position the French | will take at the London conference. The ministers of* war and finance were present at today’s discussions to give advice on phases of the question interesting their department NAME OF WILSON HELD AS SYMBOL OF JUSTICE Labor Conference at Stockholm Closes With Tribute to War President. By the Associated Press. STOCKHOLM, July 5.—The sixth international labor conference closed tonight with the delegates standing reverently while resolutions were read glorifying the name of Wood- row Wilson as symbolizing forever the ideal of peace and justice. A copy of these resolutions will be sent to Mrs. Wilson, together with an an- nouncement that the organizatioa in- tends to place a memorial fo the late President in the new labor hume in Geneva. This memorial is the out- come of the initiative of Julio Bar- bosa Carneiro, representing the Bra- zilian government. The conference proved a great suc- cess, having completed its entire pro- gram. It adopted a series of conven- tlons ‘calculated to contribute to the health and happiness of the world's workers and demonstrated the exist- ing spirit of collaboration and con- ciliation between employers and workers, groups of which were rep- resented at the conference. Among the conventions adopted [vas one forbidding night work in bakeries. This ted after a minority report, favoring only & rec. ommendation to the governments for abolition of such work, was defeated. —_— SENTENCED TO DEATH. Bandit Slayer of Farmer Con- demned .in Kentucky. July 5.—Elmer Hall, y.. first of four men to be tried on & charge of murder for he sluying of Frank Buchanan dur- ng un attempt to rob the Bank of Clintonville June found guilty late today and sen- tenced to death. The jury deliberated less than ten minutes. ‘George Farrell and Robert Mullen, also of Newport, and Richard | | THE SUNDAY -STAR, WASHINGTON, "D. -C., ALEXANDRIAN IS KILLED. Preston Shell Fatally Wounded; Slayer Escapes. Special Dispatch to The Star. ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 5.—Pres- ton Shell, colored, twenty-seven years old, 215 North West street, was shot and killed tonight, in Woodson's court, in the rear of the 300 block of South Columbus street. Police are searching for William Matthews, col- ored. formerly of this city but now of Philadelphia, whom witnesses say ran from the court following the shot. Matthews, ~police were informed, ‘lulrreled with Shell several years ago about a woman, the difference being renewed when Matthews re- turned to this city several days ago. An inquest and autopsy will be held in Wheatley's —morgue _tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock by Dr. T. Mas- shall Jones, coroner. e PICKPOCKETS BUSY. Get $139 in Four Operations; Ball Park Watched. Professional pickpockets netted $139 in four operations here yester- day. As a result a whole squad from headquarters saw the double-header at the American League park yester- day afternoon, e s o keep a sharp eye on “dips Persons included in the list of vic: tims were: Samuel H. Glesey, 317 John Marshall place, $3, stolen on New York avenue near 13th street; James Davis, 1303 Q street, $60. stolen at Suburban Gardens northeast; Frank Robinson, 3134 Georgia ave- nue. $34, stolen at Takoma Park; Thomas Lunsden, 13 Myrtle street northeast, $42, stolen at l4th street and New York avenue. -— NAMED STATE U. HEAD. AUSTIN, Tex., July 5.—Dr. Walter Splawn, member of the Texas railroad commission, today was named presi- dent of the University of Texas. He will assume his new duties between AIR MAIL SUCCESSFUL; EXTENSIONS ARE URGED Detroit Postmaster, Among Peti- tioners, Flies to Chicago to See Henderson. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, July 5.—The postmaster of Detroit 'flew from that city to Chicago today with a petition for an extension of the five-day-old trans- continental air mail to Detroit. He applied to Col. Paul Henderson, sec- ond assistant postmaster general, for a special alr mail loop connecting Dotroit with Cleveland on the east and Chicago on the west. Similar requesty have been received from Kansas City, St. Louis, Los Angeles, Seattle and Boston. Col. Henderson will go to Washington next Tues- day to confer with the Postmaster General, presumably relative to pro- posed extension. “Europe can offer no parallel to the United States air mail service,” Col. Henderson was told today by Gottlieb Kaumann, general manager of a European airway service tra- versing 1,250,000 miles. Mr. Kau- mann was a member of the Detroit party. EXHIBIT WILL CONTINUE. Display of Indian Wares in In- terior’ Building Popular. The Department of the Interior educational exhibit, prepared by the Interior Department to suggest to visitors the educational services of- fered by the various bureaus, will be kept open another week, he In- terior Department building, 1§th and F streets northwest. Appealing to the public in general as well as to educators is the Indian display of Navajo blankets, Pima pottery and Hoopa baskets, the res- cue work and first ald exhibited by the bureau of mines, the collections of ore specimens, the enlarged col- ored photographs by the geological survey, the bureau of reclamation, and National Park Service: historic documents of the general land office, THE HUB FUR. CO. JULY 6, 1924—PART 1. 7 & D STS.N.W. THE HUB FUR. CO.- JULY CLEARANCE SALE!! Of Refrigerators—Rugs and Summer Needs ALASKA REFNGEMTORY °'35°N Af;artment House Refrigerator A popular style flat-top Refrigerator— front icer, and roomy food compartment. s Three removable metal shelves. Guar- anteed construction...... Coronie Large Ice Chest Hardwood cabinet scientifically con- structed—panel design—golden oak finish $1 Z —galvanized lined Three Door Refrlgerator This superior type of food preserver is suitable for the average size family and .00 home—35-pound ice capacity. Guar- — anteed perfect cold air insulation. . Nursery Refrigerator All metal—wood finish extenor—gal\an- ized metal lined. A greal convenience in $ .45 the *sick room. - Herriot Faces Fight. Newhouse, who is reported under|now and September 1. and the work-study-play plan and While the controversy between the |arrest in Hoboken, N. J., also are| Dr. Herbert E. Bolion of the Uni- |other modern innovations ‘illustrated allies is occupying attention, a mat- |charged with murder in connection | versity of lifornia was elected to |by the bureau of education. ter of greater interest in Frencs |With the death of Buchanan, retired | the post several months ago, but in| Admission is free and the doors political circles is what will happen |farmer and stockholder in the Clin- |a message to members of the board of | will be open from 9 a.m. until 10 Tuesday when Premier Herriot, for|tonville bank. regents today definitely declined. p.m., Monday to Thursday inclusive. the first time, runs the gauntlet of the Senate. There he will find far more conservative sentiment to deal With than in the chamber. There were numerous rumors to- S day of a concerted effort by the op- Showing mosition to overthrow " the govern- the mew ment. because of fear that concessions M. Herriot is likely to make at the _ motch lapel London conference will compromise ina P B Coat his country’s chances of collecting of the latest adequate reparatio . HOW PRIESTS IN ASIA : TREAD RED-HOT STONES Basalt. Poorest Conductor of Heat, akr &Uompdfgy Dem\sylvuma Avenue Sevev\tk Streefi Summer Rugs Aids Performer of Oriental Miracle. : 6x9-ft. Grass Rugs From the Scientific American and 6x9-ft. 116-warp s “In some parts of Asia the priests, Matting Rugs ... In order to show their magical pow- ers. walk on red-hot stomes. The stones are spread over a fierce fire y 8x10-ft. anss Rugs, and the men then proceed to walk in a variety of de- aver them without any protection to : : —— 9x12-ft. Grass Rugs, With bare feet and also that they do in new designs and col- s0 without injury. Many times the = feet haye been closely examined after K i . 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Any ; Guaranteed Kolor- s . 49 skeptical person who tries to do the I fast Fiber Rugs, 2 = _. same gets his feet terribly burned i J feet 1t has been discovered that, always, e Ko &t these times one kind (f stone known as basalt is used. This is of Yolcanic origin and is extremely porous and moreover is one of the | worst conductors of heat known 1t is quite possible to have a lump of besalt’ red hot at one end and yet cool enough to hold in the hand at the other end. Thus the cunning priest knows exactly whera to put his feet, and as long as he actually avoids 'treading on the glowing stones there is no fear that he will get burned. Any one who does not understand the trick would walk carelessly with very painful results. i ogry - FEADOUARTERS _LOR . e g e Minister of Health. in Address to| - cial ...l Conference, Gives Ratio, De- . 9x1l2 l‘{“ G(S-:ld $1 00 ' ‘ e s / Summel' CIOtheS S esd o 8= NG T Y 3xiti-ft. R e d fends Prisoners. {LONDON, July 5.—More than 130,- ¢ Pt i B il o : AN EHR I / Seal Mats ~ Summer temperature took a long time get- St Tege oo fo it $ 5.69 ting here, but it bids fair to make up for lost perfect would be §9.)... == i i wi tion 9x12 feet Congol B A R time. We are presenting the widest selec A2 towt Congaleums 37.95 Bimself a fit subject for care.” SR FAMED 1INDIAN DIES. Ahsknn Employed by U. S. as { Policeman 50 Years Ago. y ‘ - Reduced’ (Coat and Trousers) 4 : $1.59 jorgan, whom the United States Tropical Worsted Suits.. . ... . ... 520 t6.$45.00 ! 1__ 'fi.’.‘f"fl‘?fi' e OO White Flannel Trousers.. .. ....$8.75to $13.50 Gray Flannel Trousers, plain and striped, $10 Scotch Woolen Knickers. ..............$595 oj Health Wheatly declared in an ad- meelt's L wusject for care 7t of comfort clothes for summer wear to be had: ‘ S Br the Associated Press. (Coat and Pants) leerdslee to settle differences that Linen Knickers; plain and fancy weaves, $3.95 Congoleum Special 3x9-ft. Gold Seal 1 Congol‘eum Runne: .a. i 32-49 7.6x9-ft. Gold Seal = Rugs — Perf:cat $1 1 .25 grade ..... 84 Felt Base Linoleum, square yaERdei s Do s Windo Screens Size 15x33-in., 39%¢ Size 24x37-in., 59¢ Porch Shades Made of tough, thin slats, in various re- fined effects. Will make your porch a / stai £ IF cool, livable outdoor Ll sl =5sE=s : £ room during the sum- frames; size 3 mer. 26x6.6. : : o K% - N LT ) P 3 ft. wide, 6-ft. drop dress at a conference here. Refer- ring to the number of such persons eonfined in prisons for various of- fenses, he said that he had wondered Rt Comenl Eling ek e in town—widest and choicest. For, besides hether we, who have been ifted . . . . . O the distinction of Saks tailoring, these two- piece suits are made in fine blue, blue-grays, grays and browns. Priced, of course, ‘with O Flannel Suitss .. et s 92750 bas a ‘historic character of Alaska, it = as recalled by the Rev. A. P. Kashe- d arisen between the Kockwontain LineniSuitsse oot o e .$1500 (Coat and Pants) PalmBeachSunts.....................$1500 (Coat and Trousers) “whether the on who sent the mentally defect person to be pun- Enderslandlng x Saks moderation. i ——— Screen Doors $aroff of Juneau. ¢ Morgan, whom the United States MohairSuits................. .$20to$35.00 (Coat and Trousers) nd Ganaadi tribes. north of Sitka. Morgan informed the chiefs of the warring factions that they were to preserve order and to permit the Wwhite men to go through the Yukon Basses. Morgan returned February, 12, 1580, with word to Capt. BeerUsice that the Indian factions would re- gain peaceful and that the white men ould enter the country without fear. s a result of this parley the Chilkat eountry was opened to miners. RIS R0 ey U S. OPERA IN GERMANY. éhiuxclns Arrange to Present “Lakabra.” £ £ FRANKFORT, Germany, July 5.— rrangements for the Dresentation f “Lakabra,” music by Simon Bucha- off, and text by Isabel Buckingham, ;::lh of Chicago, have been completed Size 2.8x6.8 ft. ere. This is the first opera com- osed in America to be put on in Ger- any in nearly eleven years. # Bucharoff, who arrived here re- @ently to complete preparations with German troupe for plllllnt on his i is composer of “A Lovers produced by the Chioago Opera, Saks & Company, Third Floor .