Evening Star Newspaper, March 17, 1929, Page 23

THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €, MARCH 17 19 9—-PART 1. HOOVER FRAMING NEW LAND POLICY President Believes States' Should Derive Benefits | and Watches Leases. By the Associated Press The Government oil-col fcy of the Hoover admini a first step in a new program of de ing with the public domain, former Representative Winter of Wyoming said yesterday after erence with the President at the White House Mr. Winter asserted that the Chief Executive had a plan for dealing with public lands under which the compara- tively small group of States in which stration is only NAMED TO STUDY OIL LEA | | SOUTHERN SOCIETY T HOLD RECEPTION (Central and Sou | — | th American Diplomats to Be Guests Tomorrow Night. [ held the office of surgeon geéneral of Central and South American diplo- ts will be honor guests of the South- | i Sociely of Washington at a recep- ton and dance tomorrow night in the willard Hotel Pictures of the South American flight ot Col. Lindbergh will be exhibited, fol- ywed by a specialty dance in which | Lisa Gardiner of (he Tchernikoff- rdiner dancers will interpret “the pirit of the Afr.” ’ Guests will be greeted by Surgeon fezyis General Hugh S. Cumming, the presi- dent of the society, and Mrs. Cummings, | bership of about 600 Southerners, who will be assisted by several former | Jacob M. Dickinson, while Secretary presidents of the society and‘ the | of War, ‘was elected the first president wives, of the society, and former Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels. was at one time active vice president of the society. President Wilson was an honorary Dr. Rowe to Attend. Dr. Leo S. Rowe, director general of the Pan-American Union, will be | member of the society and Mrs. Wilson present with the members of the dip-|is still a member. One of the out- lomatic corps. ~ Séveral hundred other | standing events of the organiz members of Washingion the reception given at the Pau will attend. can Building during President Wil In the receiving line will be Mus ration at which President and villiam C. Gorgas, widow of Ge Wilson were present as honor orgas, who was at one time president of the socicty during the time that he society 0 Mrs. Bernice Ballard Succumbs. CUMBERLAND, Md., March 16 (Spe cial).— Mrs. Bernice Marie Ballard, 22 wife of Andrew F. Ballard. died at her home here. She is survived by her hus- band and three children, her parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Billingsley, Mount Rainier, Md.®one brother, Regis, Mour.t Rainier, and three sisters, Mrs, Howard Milnor, and Misses Grace Virginia and Margaret Billingsley, all of Washing- ton, D. C. the Army. e commissioner revenue, David H. Blair, Cumming succeedéd as president, n the receiving line with Capt. and Mrs. C. C. Calhoun, Col. Wade H Cooper and Mr. and’ Mts, Charl | Douglas. Capt. Cgihoun is active. vice president of the society, as well as for- mer president. | History of Organization. | The Southern Society, organized in 1910, has always held an important place in Washington society, a nent men and women of the | figured in its actiyities. It has a.mem- of Internal | whom Gen will The New Zealand government is con- tributing funds to new flying clubs. tion was | Ameri- n's | 'CURTIS IS HONORED AT FLORIDA RESORT Vice President Guest at Two Re- ceptions, One Marking His Only Public Appearance at Miami. flower and made by women members jof the Kansas State Soclety, swarmed over vines covering thé entrance of the S. B. Rohter home, where the recep- tion was held. During the morning Mr. Curtis de- voted his time to a “sun baking” on the shore at Miami Beach, in an at tempt. to alleviate toyches of rheuma- tism from which he has suffered 8ince | he rode in the inaugural parade in Withington March 4. | s FISH ATTACKS MAN. Large Darracuda Severs Tendon in | B the. Associated P | MIAMI BEACH. Fla, March 16 | Vice President Charles Curtis was the { guest yesterday and last night at two receptions, one of which u ked his | only formal public appearance during | his visit here, ! ‘The latter was the reception accorded Swimmer's Foot. PALM BEACH. Fla., March 18 (P).— | Leroy Chadbourne, son of Mr. and Mrs. him by the Committee of 100, ex- | Thomas L. Chadbourne of Greenwich, clusive clvic organization of Miami|Conu., was atacked and injured by a Leach, last night. This function also | large barracuda while swimming in the Dis last appearance before he | ocean here today. for Washington this| His shouts attracted his wife, par- morning to resume his official duties. [ents and guests of the Chadbour Yesterduy afternoon Mr. Curtis was | home. They helped him to shore by the honor guest at a reception offered | means of a life boat and rushed him to | by residents and former residents of his |a hospital. home State of Kansas. Artificial sun| It was said the big fish's teeth had | flowers, symbols of the Kansas State 'severed a tendon in his right foot these lands are located will be able to | EwiNG realize a return from them. He was without details of the plan ministration officials declined cuss the matter. While Mr. W at the White House, Secretary Wilbur of the Interior Department announced the appoint ment of a committee of three o re- view outstanding permits to prospect for ofl and gas on C with a view to the Upper: William Spry, commissioner of the General Land Office, and Dr. George rector of the Geological y, and (lower) E. C. Finney, solicl- tor of the Interior Department, selected | as a hoard of review for oufstanding gas and oil permits. | protect their equities 1 This committee is composed of Wil- | ltam Spry. commissioner of the General o | Lands Office; Gecrge Otis Smith, di- | rector of the Geological Survey, and | Edward C. Finney, solicitor of the In- | terior Department. It will begin work | ! at once. Wilbur's Statement. bis ‘The policy of the committee in deal- feg with these permits was outlined in | this formal statement by Secretary | Wilbur: | “With regard to the 20,000 outstand- | ing permits on public lands, the de- | partment will deal fairly with holders | who have been diligent in maintaining thelr equities. Where actual drilling operations have been started and are | being continued, opportunity will be | given to carry on development work | to finally determine the chara of the land. Immediate steps wil taken, however, to cancel all such per= | mits where no drilling bas been done or | CHARLES TOWN, W. Va., March 16 | money spent in development | (Spec: —H. N. Bradley, manager of | “Where permits are now in good |& hotel here, has been named a mem- standing, either because of recent issue |ber of the bourd of control of West or previous extension of time no action | Virginia. He was some years purchas- will be taken during the remaining INg agent for the board. Mr. Bradley period covered by the permit. When | Was active in the pre-election campaigh that time has expired, however, and ©f Gov. Conlay, through whom he was the permittee has failed to comply with |hamed to the board. f | terms of his permit, he will be d upon immediately to show cause the permit should not be canceled. | This "includes so-called group de- velopments heretofore approved and in which extensions have been allowed, where permittees are engaged in a joint drilling program, test wells being drilled by a responsible drilling com- pany on some of the public lands in the area covered by the permits. So long as this program is being diligently prosecuted no adverse action wiil be taken. “No leases will be issued for oil and | gas production unless required by man- date of law, such as discovery under existing permits, as provided by the mineral leasing act, or through the ad- vertisement of a minimum of 25000 acres of Osege Indfan lands annuall as directed by the act of Congress ap- proved March 2, 1929 The Interior Secretary disclosed that more than 5,000 applications for ofl and gas permits are pending in the Gen- cral' Land Office here with many others in the field offices. Steps have been taken to reject all. “Probably in none of the cases on hand has the applicant expended y for development purposes,” Sec- Wilbur said, “although he ma; some cxpense in opposing | conflicting claims or furnishing addi- tional evidence in support of his ap- plication.” W F urniture Of Martinsburg Man Dies. - - native of this_ci her or former | city, died at home here yes- a few years in Frederick and Clarke children: Miss Mae Caskey, this city MART . W. Va., March 16 | $ : i Mayor W. R. Casl and a pioneer in | o b terday. He was born in this city ‘and i lng ea ures a e lme [ ] | Counties, Va. In addition to W. It. | Edward and Cl this city, that’s why our business has had such an Unusual Growth in so short a time!!! LN —Last week we announced A VERY SPECIAL OFFER—hundreds of cus- tomers and new friends responded— NOTHING THAT WE HAVE EVER OFFERED HAS CREATED SUCH IN- TEREST—so we are continuing for a limited time— ONEY DOWN!! Simply Turn in Your Old Suite or Worn-out FURNITURE!!! THINK OF IT—in addition to allowing you $30 cash for your “old suite” or “odd pieces”—YOU HAVE NOTHING TO PAY UNTIL AT LEAST A MONTH AFTER YOU ENJOY USING THE FURNITURE. We want to celebrate by adding at least 500 new customers in the next two weeks—WE ARE GOING THE LIMIT TO DO IT. Remember, there are no restrictions—YOU MAY SELECT ANY SUITE IN OUR ENTIRE STOCK. Modern Apartments INSPECT TODAY 3032 Que Street N.W. 2 Rooms, Kitchen and Bath Kitchen and Bath Enclosed Porch Thos. E. Jarrell Co. Realtors 721 10th Street N.W. Main 766 Appointed to Control Board. IN MARCH, 1928, we started this *30 CASH allowed!!! One year ago we announced that YOU MIGHT SELECT ANY SUITE— NOTE THE PRICE—then tell us that you have an old suite at home to “trade in”—and the salesman would ALLOW $30 CASH OFF THE PRICE. No matter what the condition of the suite or.pieces—as long as they represent the furnish- ings of the room you are replacing—NO STRINGS TIED TO THIS OFFER —$30 CASH FOR YOUR OLD FURNITURE PIECES REGARDLESS OF THEIR CONDITION. . Complete Qutfit, With Case and Cleaner Included 7 Genuine Toric KRYPTOK “Established Invisible Bifocal Lenses First and best quality.. Toric Kryptok Bifocal Lenses— (one pair to see near and far). Best lenses made. Sold regularly $15. Special Price Monday and Tussday 14 Years .50 cALL Fr. 10200 SHAH OPTICAL CO. 812 F St. N.W.* This is Not & Phone Franklin 10200 Jewelry Store MONDAY & TUESDAY Only! Specials Remember the Address i e B —— “JHE SHOES that help me shop for Beauty” An interview with Miss Margaretta Van Rensselaer Schuyler FILLED tny " resilient with layer felt coverings. — Nationally known aid guarsnteed $40.00 AND e Coily _covered Finest quality new $39.50 FINE COX- HOLLOW e ¥ g Y work in Prof. Bernhard’s stu- LV1 dio is as fascinating as it is ex- acting. I have to shop for fabrics, ma- terials and accessories to be used in themagnificent New Yorkapartments which Prof. Bernhard is designing. “That means, of course, many, many hours of careful shopping, “That is why I began my search for truly comfortable shoes when first T took this position. I tried quite a féw kinds. Iliked some, but none of them wasreally ideal. But—the day I tried my first pair of Cantilevers I stopped experimenting! “Cantilevers are comfortable— when I walk, when I sit, or when (as happens very often) I climb a step- ladder to drape a curtiin or to ar- range a portiere. . . And Cantilevers are smart-looking; they are trim and light and graceful. . .” st seats elonr coverines . 5249 PLAT! S8 CONSOLE MIRRORS, el in stitractive woid or silver color poly- Chrome. frames - $1.19 $39.00 DECORATED FIVE-PIE! BREAKFAST SUITES with drob leal table wnd four Windsor chairs Bmooth enamel Anishes 7.65 iu choice colors $24.30 9x12 AND Bx10 NEW WOOL AND FIBLE RUGS ior Spring and Sulnmer. Large variety o pakieros and ‘coiors $13.95 50 WHITE ENAMEL CABI- . ideal for dish closel, Groom binet with $12.85 FOLDING CARD wih Bide ot $T.00: AND 98¢ FELT-BASE FLOOR ING, ‘heavy quaiity in ¢ for every 9Qe Also—We Will Allow $5CASH For Your Old BED, SPRING or MATTRESS When You Buy a New One K hundreds of port your body for com- ANTEED 10-YEAR COIL BED resilient colls; ail : $13.95 heavily banded to e $8.95 ANTEED COIL 'ON 50-LB. " $11.75 closet’ “or bath ¢ decorated front. Oecu- ples but little space S1.08 TAKIL top . 9 COVE puttern room. L Sa. yd Like Miss Sehuyler, thousands of women have found that Cantilever shoes give new comfort, new grace, new poise. These shoes are designed with a true sense of chic, a true understanding of today's fashion trends. T ince yourself how smart-looking a comfortable shoe can be, come in and sec the new styles ou your next shoppiug tour. Sulation and naraware $19.95 $4.95 TELEPHONE STAND and glooi; sumwood i s 6. §E hogany finish of finest - oll - tempered steel colls, helicd] top-tied. Featured by the stubilizers and Wide-rim edge that [iss Margaretia Van Rer ernhard. Prof. Eernhard denigner of unusually bri original type deaigrs and er ama aelaer Schuyler, ansistant to Prof. Luci s known bath in America and Europe a ant apartmente. He 1o also famous for his dern posters. . .. Miss Schuyler is weaning Cantilever black ozfor $15 0OUS POS all sizes .. D FOSTER CONTINU- wit findsh; $11 45 $39.50 FOUR-POSTER BEDS, hardwood, in red mahogany fnls ) Auieri- $19 95 B can period In twin or double size. . $19.35 50-LB. SUNSET FELT MATTRESS. covered in heavy striped ticking $l3 85 © All sizes ... $29.50 ARCADIA FOUR-ROW IMPERIAL ! heavy and EDGE FELT M extra overed with Sl 317.95 MM( $19.50 DR. E " BE RING -F] tiny resilient 15 plete relaxation; b 1-year guaraniee $17 GUAR SFRING § tioually known wuaranteed . $34.30 FOSTER OR SIMMONS DAY BEDS, &tiractive metal cane- panel ends 1 cluding lieavy attress "$50.00 for a pair of shoes P've paid it!” better looking than anything 1 was wearing at that time! “The salesman told me, ‘Ma- dam, these shoes will actually be pood for your feet—you will see that they will be completely com- fortable.” 1 confess 1 smiled half incredulously. . .. . “Well,theresultisthat Thaven't worn anything but Cantilevers since! Cantilevershoeshavegiven me back my pleasure in walking, in shopping, in active work! Yes —~1 can be active again, without fatigue, without nagging foote weariuess.”—MIss M, CANTY “At one time I hd serious trouble e with my feet. I was tired and worn outallthe time. I had shoes made specially toorder—I actually paid £30.00for a pair. -Afriend of mine wholivesin thesamehousealways wears Cantilevers and sings their praises. One time I went down- town with her and I thought it could do nio harm to give the shoes atrial. They were certainly much walnyt Ouish, in- Tl $10.00 RATIVE HALL CONSOLE irror - LE e $4.95 $19.00 KITCHEN CABINETS with AB 0-YR. GUAR helical all sizes DE T ¢ all sizes .. $49 NORFOLK COVERE COIL BOX SPRINGS, hundreds of resilient coils, heavily felted and covered with'finest tick- 529 75 . ing. A spring for a lifetime. ..... LOW TERMS We will make it convenient — come in and talk it over —WEEKLY OR MONTHLY AMOUNTS —LOW ENOUGH TOMAKE IT EASY TO PAY FOR ANYTHING. tied tops £15 ALL PURE €O ROLL EDGE MATTE of white enamel or o finishes $2.08 FANCY TABI brocade and javin, damn- 51 00 ask in all the shades " 515.00 GOLDEN OAK REFRIG: ERATORS. smull fam icer. Be i Iation . B *Caressing from the first step on” “As a busy housewife and mother, I can't say enough in praise of Canti- Jever shoes. Iam on my feet a great deal. But—thanks to tilever shoes, my feet are never weary— never tired out. The shoesare so light and snug-fitting. They have a caress- ing touch that seems to say, ‘Com- fort, Comfort, with every step I take."—MRS. J. S. STRANG Among the enthusiastic Cantilever wearers in this community are. $19.30 FIVE SUITE, including uny veneer gate- fddle - buck Win chairs to match. ... 3 $350 AND $135 FANCY SILK SOFA PILLOWS Wilh applique trim I hesutiiul - contrasting @ colars . 19.50 SIMMONS SLIDING DOU- SR UM BEDS, Comblece Dot DINETTE owe muhog- table_and four v i irs. R. L. Holden o Muss 8. B. Thomes 5. Geo. W, Maxheld Miss A. E. Taylor Miss Mary O"Toole Miss Clara B. Noyes e ) Canilever " and amart Deduct $30 from these W Pi orn-out r’ieces hogany hand-carved rail frame. The seat cush- quette. Best guaranteed this price . == the art moderne, period style. Genuine birdseye stered chalr and bench, chest of drawers, work throughout., An un- Deduct $30 From This Price for Your Old Suite port that has a guaranteed bed spring wside, construction and uphol- $ .00 or blue and taupe = Pl DIN ROOM St . beautifully Extra large and massive pieces. “This silite has dows. Therefore we are Deduct $20 LONG_BED DAVEN- ered with fmported mo- Dosé s & show plece T . four-drawer ¥ and beautifully finished in $ ment . 99 LIVING ROOM with excellent spring- suite intended for the smaller 00 TANDSOME 4-PIECE BEDROOM Lop and squa nd bed. The suite is made of overlays, A high de Deduct $30 Fromi. This Price jor Your Old Suite r 5 AVENPO fortable coli bed spring ‘inside davenport All ‘This suite is desige Deduct $20 From This Price for Your OId Suite tion throughout, - reversible, spring-filled . . or any Suite Prices $379.00 FINEST GRADE GENUINE MOHAIR ions are filled with resilient springs. and are workmanship and quality. Deduct $30 Frain This Price for Your Old Suite maple fronts combined with finest selected ma- square-end .bed, vanity dresser and handsome usual suite for an ab- $198.00 OVERS TUFFED TWO-PIECE and makes full size bed. ‘Your choice of large stery. Covered all over Deduct $30 From This Price for Your Old Suite made of finest hardwoods and built up sto served WS purpose as a gong to sacrifice it. One $ 2 84.’.9__ $319.00 THREE-PIECE PORT SUITE, covered in 100 genuine mo- quette on reverse side This Is a floor sample Deduct $30 From This Price for Your Old Sutte 00 COMPL BEDROOM lowhoy chest of drawers and Jade green. fvory or walnut Déduct $30 From This Price jor Your Old Suite seat construction. Your chofte $70).50 living room or apartment - 5 SUITE, extra lirge dresser, new style French fine cabinet woods with beautitully grained suite at a genuine reduc- ) FIBER LONG Dicces spring-filled cushions covered to please people who d not care for the heavier $198.00 THREE-PIECE LIVING ROOM SUITE, with carved rall wood tops on settee, cushions, Best grade jac- uard w lour quard woven velour in $ .00 tion .. _ 3 Deduct $30 From This Price Jor Your Old Suite %¥ comfortable R 3 for your Old Suite or 3-PIECE LIVING ROOM SUITE with solid ma- reversible, in finest imported damask or mo- Just two suites to" ko al $500.00 BEAUTIFUL BEDROOM SUITE, in hogany veneers. Six pleces, including uphol- dresser. Finest. cabinet $ .00 surdly low price. LIVING ROOM SUITE, with long bed-daven- club chair or high-back wing chair. Finest in jacquard velour, rose $575.00—ONE_OF OUR VERY FINEST 10- with selected grained walnut and maple venee display suite for our win- suite only . ice jor ¥our Old Suite hair with reversible spring-filled cushions cov- which has served its pur- i consisting of end bed. Built of cholce cabinet hardwoods Slightly marred in_ ship- $119.00 OUR 3-PIECE OVERSTUFFED of taupe or blue covering. A Deduct $30 From This Price for Your Old Suite vanity dre Toomy chifforobe’ with _eanopy walnut veneers and maple $ .00 tion . p— $198. BED ‘made with com- with durabie tapest $146-2 overstuffed furniture.. ., TR e and club chair and high-back: chair. Fine constru [THLEVER SHOES o, N rose and taupe combina- FLEXIBLE—LIKE YOUR FEET e 827.829 7th St. N.W. PEERLESS - FURNITURE COMPANY 27777 777 4 1319 *F2 ST., N.'W DL ez + (Second Floor)