Evening Star Newspaper, July 25, 1929, Page 29

DESERT TOWN PINS GREAT HOPE ONDAM Las Vegas Dreams of Rosy Future When Boulder Can- yon Project Is Completed. By Consolidated Press. LAS VEGAS, Nev., July 25.—Colorful and tense as a frontier city in the ygrip of & gold rush, Las Vegas is awaiting fervently actual commencement of work on the gigantic Boulder Canyon dam. Scores of buildings and homes are being rushed to completion. Airplanes have been added to the railroad and numerous motor stage lines connecting the city with Los Angeles, Reno and other points, and the magic transfor- mation of a desert town into a substan- tial city progresses steadily. Solid Growth Ts Starting. The first wild excitement over con- struction of the mighty barrier has passed, and a more solid, enduring growth is following in the footsteps of the hectic dreams of the initial rush of adventurers and fortune seekers. But the city's sun-baked streets still swarm with eager-eyed crowds who did not know that a great engineering project moves slowly in its preparatory stages. Hundreds find shelter in hastily built shacks pitched in the blistering desert, walting for the time when the Govern- ment will provide employment for thousands of workers in harnessing the mighty Colorado. As in the numerous mining booms that have swept over Nevada in the past 60 years, many new- comers are without funds to carry them through long months of idleness. It probably will be another year be- fore work will start on the great dam. which will extend approximately 800 feet from cliff to cliff and tower more than 700 feet. There is a huge amount of preliminary work to be done. Vast quantities of materials and equipment must. be assembled. Contracts must be considered and approved before even consiruction of shelters for workmen starts. Citizens Dream of Future. Little will be done this year in the ‘way of providing employment. and Las Vegas is no place at present for the man or woman seeking work. There are 100 many here now, and there are no towns in the vast desert territory centering around the site of Boulder Canyon with means of employment to care for an army of impoverished. Las Vegas looks to the future in an- ticipation of greatness. Citizens tell of what will happen when the great tur- bines to be installed below the dam de- velop 550,000 horsepower of electrical energy. They dream of great chemical and industrial plants, talk of a pro- Jected pelectrolytic smelter to treat ores from a 100-mine tributary to the town. ‘They remind you that the Nevada- Colorado River Commission has filed application with the Interior Depart- ment for a fourth of all the power to be developed at the dam, and insist Las Vegas is destined to become a sec- ond Niagara Falls. Dealers in real estate whisper of the immense profits to be made by the early investors. They talk vaguely—but at times not without effect on impression- able fortune seekers—of the wealth that must flow into Las Vegas when con- struction of the mighty barrier starts. The fact that Las Vegas is roughly 32 miles from the dam does not dampen their ardor in the least. Realty “Wildcatting” Ts Checked. Much of the early real estate “wild- eatting” has been checked by Federal and State officials, but dealers in “Lizard Pasture” are still inclined to be decidedly enthusiastic. Optimism _pervades the blistering desert air. That Las Vegas will benefit greatly from the development of the Colorado’s titanic waterpower is certain. ‘Whether she will realize her fondest hopes, however, or see most of the power transmitted to Los Angeles and other California cities, would be dif-| cult to predict. (Copyright, 1929.) U-BOAT CAPTAIN RETURNS TO U. S. Koenig Startled America in 1916, When Deutschland Anchored at Baltimore. NEW YORK (P).—Back in 1016, a | war-torn _world found its attention | temporarily diverted from the European conflict by word that s giant sub- marine with s valuable cArgo in its hold had successfully eluded the British naval blockade to complete its maiden visit. to the United States. At the helm of the submersible THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. LABRADOR INHABITANTS GROOM AIMEE GETS READY |Ea"ivex AGAINST COMING OF INDUSTRY| FOR HOLY LAND TOUR By the Associated Press. BOSTON, July 25.—An unusual race against time is in progress among the scattered settlements of Labrador. It is an educational race, according to Dr. Harry L. Paddon, co-worker in Labrador of Sir Wilfred Grenfell, and' it is to develop the natives int. em- ployable citizens against the coming of industry. Couniry of Fature. “Labrador is a country of the future.” Dr. Paddon explains, with an authority born of years of observation and service in that little known land. “Jt is another Back of the granite shell of the coast are vast forests, great rivers and water- falls, one of them having five times the l;;d (:l nlu; of l):.h'llm ‘There are mineral deposits, iron, T and possibly precious metals, Bre Bad- don asserts. Furthermore, he points out, Labrador is not a far-away place. It is within convenlent. :hlpflnl distance from Canada, the United States and even Europe. These factors, natural re- STETSON SHOE SHOP OF Included in the Sale of STETSON SHOES for Women! Entire Stock of 512.50 to llsso Watersnake and Lizard Daytime Models sources and availability, are destined to draw industry to that region, he asesrts. Preparing Natives. 3 And s0 a part of the energies of the International Grenfell Association is being directed specifically to prepare the natives, mostly descendants of early | sebtlers from Scotland and England, against that time. Hospitals have been established, and agriculture and trades have been taught. Boys and girls of promise are chosen each year for specialized tralning in the United States, Canada and Eng- land. They return to carry forward the advancement of their country. As general superin! it of the whole, Sir Wilfred, himself a master mariner, travels from place to place in the hospital steamer Strathcona II. He includes in his stops tiny settlements where mailboats never call and where his visit may be the big event of the year. e Included in the program of develop- ment of the French colonies is & pmpj. ect to build s railway in Indo-China at a cost of $8,500,000. RALEIGH HABERDASHER Reduced to $Q.75 In tones of Beige and Brown, also Black. Shoes of this character are seldom offered at so low a price. STETSON SHOE SHOP OF Raleigh Haberdasher 1310 F Street “SANITARY” COMPLETE | | FEETTS Pere22222021 FOOD STORES Open Saturday One in Deutschland when its pscan-like steel shell came to anchor off Baltimore to surprise the world was Capt. Paul Koenig. Now he has returned to America’s shores. In the less active role of an ex- ecutive of the North German Lloyd Co., the veteran Teuton skipper has come as a visitor to America, still voluble in his Erlba of the creative ability of the ship- uilders of the Fatherland. Both the old and the new world were startled by the achievement of the Deutschland when it arrived at Baltimore, July 10, 1916, to write an epoch in maritime commerce. Ger- many, suffering from the blows dealt its commerce by the enemy blockade, was Jubilant, The allies minimized it as only a spectacular feat which could have no military effect, America, still viewing Germany through friendly eyes, ‘was stirred by the tlels. A $1,000,000 cargo of dyestuffs for an eager American market was the evi- dence of its peaceful mission the sub- marine brought to the United States, Twice the submarine repeated its feat, bringing German merchandise. ‘Theaters of Glasgow, Scotland, are ehanging the time of evening perform-. ances from' 7:45 and 7:30 to 7:15 o'clock, !ogow)nl complaints sagainst “late”_hours. LARGE PIMPLES OVER BODY pletely . Miss Aina Kallunki, 4321 Acorn St., Calumet, Mich., Nov. 2, 1928. Use Cuticura to clear your skin. Soap . Olntmgent 3 and the. Talewm B, Sold w, iaving Stick 3e. MT . RAINIER, MD. 34th & Rhode Island Ave. | This is a brand-new building, equipped with mod- | ern fixtures in both the Grocery Department and Meat [ Department, and is located directly across 34th Street from our old Sanitary Grocery store, which we are closing. One at 3497 HOLMEAD PL. ‘This store is located on Holmead Place, just two doors south of Otis Street Upon the opening of these two “Sanitary” stores on Saturday morning they will Fresh Meats: Quality Groceries: Fruits and Vegetables: "'.'.:E be able to offer you: The finest quality Government-inspecied meats possible to .obhln. elgé ‘The same fine quality groceries we have offered our patrons for the past 20 years. Tha sonable array of fancy and fruits and vegetables at all OPEN HOUSE At the Mt. Rainier Store Tomorrow Night 7:30 to 9:30 O’Clock Evangelist Expects to Lead Mod- ern Crusade to Jerusalem for Easter. By the Associated Press. LOS ANGELES, July 26.—Mrs. Aimee Semple McPherson, evangelist, an- nounced that she would sign a contract today with officials of the United States lines for conducting on the steamship Republic of & “twentleth century crusade to the Holy land.” I itions for 750 persons aboard the ship will be made. The tour will start from New York March 28, C., THURSDAY, 930, and reach Jerusalem in time for there, It will continue 52 days in all. Mrs. McPherson said she would con- duct the crusade and thal the boat would be chartered by her at | & cost of $275,000. DANIEL BOONE’S TURTLE? INDIANAPOLIS (#).—Because its un- dershell bore the inscription “D. Boone, | 1760,” & small, ordinary-looking turtle of Wingate, Ind., while he was shocking wheat on a farm. Statehouse officials compared the lettering on the shell with those Boone inscribed on a tree when he killed a bear. The signatures bore a resemblance, they said. If a hoax, those who examined the turtle said, the perpetrator had not lived to know the outcome. The inscription had been made years ago. A JULY 25, 1928 SLAYINGS CHARGED T0 2 IN VIRIGINA JAIL Watson Pinn and Steptoe Addison Alleged to Have Used Shot- guns on Woman. Special Dispatch to The Btar. . WARRENTON, Va., July 25.—Two men are in jail here on cl of murder committeed within two days. ‘Watson Pinn is alleged to have killed Ethel Shepherd Sunday night, with a shotgun, after a quarrel. ‘Tuesday night Steptoe Addison, on the farm of C. Glaettli, near Catlett, is alleged to have killed his wife with a shotgun. The woman died in a few minutes, leaving four young children. WAR DEPARTMENT WON'T AID REFRIGERATION TEST Secretary Good Declines Part in Chicago Inquiries Because of Rivalries. By the Assoclated Press. Secretary Good has advised the health authorities of Chicago that the Chemi- cal Warfare Service of the Army would | be undble to participate mn tests of re- frigerant gases which have been held | responsible for several recent deaths. ‘The Secretary explained that follow- ing the recent disastrous Cleveland Hos- pital explosion the chemical branch of the Army took part in the investigation because the explosives and gases in question involved Army interests.. In the Chicago case, he indicated, the War Department takes the view that the - JE . ComninghamCoz 314~316 SEVENTH ST.,NW. Tomorrow & Saturday Until 5 P.M. ovr rval @ LM M KR qualities of the refrigerant gases are, S piin, i e B B ducers n"::n muflehlnx:n of -nlm refrigeral that ;::, Department could n:tuhnln & A Gigantic Cofferdam. The largest erdam structed is nowe;;\fluu in m; ::h ".'l:n' develowt °§cm' John Har- long by about, 300 feet wide and it closes one of th . footet. e two new piers. pro=: 1 100% Linen Ad colors. 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All Our Regular Stock White Felts Pastel Felts Stitched Crepes Italian Milans Dressy Hair Hats Novclty Straws In Two Groups Formerly Priced $5 to $10 A limited number of our finer hats, in- $5 Outstanding values at this low price. cludinfl Baku, Ballibuntle and Sisa straws teve ovor Formerly Priced up to $5 .89 Varied styles and types. Hats for sport, street and dress in myriad colors and shapes—in both larye and small headsizes. CUNNINGHAM'S HAT SHOP—MAIN FLOOR FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLY! COLORS Flesh Panama Champagne Cream Elephant Skin Moonlight 150 KIDDY DRESSES Sleeveless Summer styles. Or- gandies and broadcloths that scld from $1.95 to $2.50. Sizes 2to 6—17 to 14. S SILK TOP_TO TOE 09 100 KIDDY DRESSES Voiles and dimities that for- merly sold from $1.79 to $2.00. Sizes 2 to 6—7 to 14, $1.49 sirable S formerly sold from $1. $1.50. 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