Evening Star Newspaper, July 31, 1929, Page 20

Stockmen Promise “Necktie Parties” if Rustling Keeps Up By the Associated Press. LAS VEGAS, N. Mex, July 31. —A threat that New Mexico stockmen will resort to the early day punishment of ‘“necktie rties” from the most conven. ent tree if cattle rustling doesn’t stop, was made Monday when 50 stockmen organized the Stock- men's Protective Association of m;‘ fourth judicial district here today. 'rhye gathering of stockmen re- sulted from recent wholesale raids by rustlers upon cattle and sheep in which more than one hundred head of stock were stolen. George Rusby, who was elected chairman, said the stockmen pledged their co-operation to offi- clals to stop cattle stealing, but it results were not obtained that the stockmen intended to resort to old-time remedies. GARDEN ON HOUSETOP. SOVIET FLAG FLIES OVER ARCTIC LAND Expedition Claims Franz Josef Area for Mos- cow Union. By the Assoclated Press. MOSCOW, U. S. S. R., July 31.—An- nouncement’ was_made yesterday that, in accordance with government orders, the flag of the Soviet Union was sol- emnly raised over Franz Josef Land last cial phraseology, as “a token of the in- corporation of Franz Josef Land into the territory of the Soviet Union, in ac- cordance with a decree of the central executive committee of April 15, 1926.” ‘The expedition has for its other ob- ts erection of radio weather stations at various points i the frozen wastes north of Russia and Siberia and inves- ligation of the fur and mineral wealth believed to exist. Franz Josef Land is an archipelago of £mall islands having bold basaltic head- lands and lying north of Nova Zembla. It is in latitude 80 degrees 30 minutes N. and longitude 52 degrees E. The surface is largely covered by glaclers, but Arctic plants grow in places. The Austrian navigators, Payer and Weyprecht, were credited with discov- ering it in August 1873. EX-SHAH AGAIN RICH. Cleans Up $2,000,000 in Paris| Stock Exchange Deals. | The ex-King of Kings and Shadow of God upon Earth, his majesty Ahmed Kadsjar, former Shah of Persia, is again a wealthy man, writes the Paris corre- spondent of the San Francisco Chroni- cle. Good fortune came back to him to the tune of 50,000,000 francs, about $2,000,000, through lucky speculations on the Paris Stock Exchange. is gambling operations netted him 35,000,~ 000 francs during the month of May, and as his luck held out in June, he has fully recuperated from the pessimism in which four years of poverty and semi- starvation in a little perfume shop had Chicagoan Starts and Others Given Lesson. sightly graveled roofs. door?” asked Mrs. Morfa, and owner acquiesced. selected to bloom at different times. Morfa says 700 acres of be added to the city if plan were adopted. b officers and employes. Beautification CHICAGO (#).—R. J. Morfa’s apart- ment overlooked & dreary group of un- “Why not a garden on that one next the | famous Institute”of International Law, A landscape gardener put a fountain in the center and a rim of rocks around the edge. The Morfas set out 50 plants rden could e housetop 'To reduce expenses following the war, railways of China are dismissing many d +HE "EVENING . 8STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, DR. SCOTT TO HEAD CONCILIATION GROUP '| @. U. Professor Will Act as Umpire in Disputes Between Poland and Denmark. Dr. James Brown Scott, professor of international law and foreign relations at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, it was announced to- day, will head the newly created com- mission on reconciliation between Po- Jand and Denmark. P As president of “the commission he will act as umpire in all disputes aris- ing between the two countries, a po- sition which he occuples at present be- tween the governments of Switzeriand and Belgium. Dr. Scott also is & mem- ber of the arbitration commission of | Guatemalg. Dr. Scott has been connected with ¢ the Georgetown School since its found- ing and is secretary of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. As one of the foremost international law- States officially in numerous interna- years. the American Society of International Law, succeeding Charles Evans Hughes in that capacity. He is chairman of the international law section of the Ameri- can Bar Association and the first yers, he has represented the United tional conferénces during the past 30 He recently was elected president of | the United States next October. Dr. Soot: &.ql ‘l’uvo '“m in time to elegates convention mhelr ports of embarkation. GANS PRAISES BAND " FORMED BY CITIZENS i, Former Chamber of Commerce Head Is Named Honorary President of Group. Isaac Gans, former president of the Chamber of Commerce, was elected hon- omr%vvrenldent of the Citizens’ Band of at an organization meeting and rehearsal of the band in the armory of the Central High School last night. In a brief address Mr. Gans declared sympathy with the band idea. Retail Heads Trnki Hand Lovpogs oo Cioem Foamires 1020 Connecticut Ave. N.W. ‘Washington Other “Innovation” Stores in American to be gnade president of the which will hold its first convention in New York, Denver & Hollywood | Last Day Reductions of the Semi-Annual Shoe Clearance .55.85 plunged nim. The perfume shop has been sold. All the former Shah's creditors have been satisfied and he -has a fine old mansion at Ruell, not far from Pola Negti's chateau. A staff of lackeys and flunk- eys has been hired and many of his old friends and fellow Persian exiles have joined him to play the role of courtiers. Each day the Shah drivesout in an ex- pensive limousine for a conference with his brokers, for he is keeping up his financial transactions. The new line of the International Railways of Central America, which connects San Salvador, Salvador, and Puerto Parriors, Guatemalia, is near- ing completion. A%\ Now Showing! Gage Autumn Felts, $5.00 Smart, youthful styles in mew Fall colors. Large headsizes. Special Summer Hat Clearance $1.00 to $3.50 Store Closes 3 O’clock Saturdays CREERON ' 614 12th St., Bet. F & G e Closing out spring and summer shoes in the Salon and Moderne. Shop. A large assortment of styles and leathers, in which sizes are incom- plete, This Sale Ends Friday W, B. Moses & Sons Public Confidence Since 1861 F Street at Eleventh National 3770 LANSBURGH & BRO 7th, 8th and E Sts—FAMOUS FOR QUALITY SINCE 1860 —National 9800 BASEMENT ST Mid-Summer Clearance Specials Bring You Savings Typical of Our Basement Store Value-Supremacy! 600 Smart Summer Silk Frocks Worth Much More Than 300 See them! —you will at once agree with us — they’re worth a great deal more than this lowy price! There are washa ble flat crepes in soft, summery pastels, washable dots— printed georgettes and flat crepes in styles for misses and women. Many tailored with pleated skirts or cleverly tucked — others with more feminine lines, flares, frills and dainty lace trim- mings. Sizes 14 to \ 20 and 36 to 50. Summer Hats 51 At this price you surely ean afford & new felt or straw through the rest of shade—including white—is here! All head-sizes in the Iot. Women’s Save- Arch Shoes #2.95 - stvle and comfort at a price unbelievably low! and style ranges—patent, skin and calf footwear, in black, tan and brown. 100 Light- Weight Cloth Smart '1 All that —of our t to Every light pastel priced Spr Coats ToGo at One Low Price 6 are left higher- neg coats! Smart wear- able styles of broadcloth, poiret twill and richly mandel, and cuffs. Broken size kid- 16 to 50. kasha— trimmed with cocoa - dyed squirrel or fitch while many show inter- esting dressmaker touches like tiny tucks and novelty seaming on collars In black, brown, tan and blue — for misses and women—sizes 20 Other Specials — Shop Early for These! (25) $595 FLAT CREPE COATS, unlined, ideal for completing an ensemble. _In asst, pastel shades, $3.95 sizes 14 to 20...... (50) $9.75 DRESS AND SPORTS COATS, of velvet and novelty woolen materials —in Dblack Sizes 14 to 20. (500) $5 SILK DRESSES— printed and plain—all guaran- teed washable! Smart Sum- mery styles in white and pastel shades. Sizes 14 to s3.95 20 and 36 to 50 (100) BATHING SUITS— all wool suits in solid_colors and novelty effects. Jockey, jade, black and blue. Sizes for women and ‘misses 34 to 44. $1.49 and.. $2.49 (30) MISSES’ 2-PIECE SUITS—with sleeveless black velvet jackets and white flan- nel skirts. Sizes $2‘95 14 to 20 (275) PRS. WOMEN'S NOVELTY SHOES—of satin, patent leather and kidskin in black, blonde and combinations. Regular $2.89 values. $1'75 , Tomorrow .. (300) WOMEN’S COTTON VESTS—of soft gauze in built-up shoulder styles, White only, sizes 36 to 15¢ M coineiiinenisonns - gfl) WOMEN'S COTTON PORCH FROCKS—printed dimity or percale; - sleeveless and short sleeve styles in _cool Summery colors. Sizes 690 16 to 42..... e (150) GIRLS’ SILK ENSEM. BLES—smart little styles in red, blue and green. Sizes 8 to 14 (15) $7.95 GIRLS’ FLAN- NEL ENSEMBLES—flannel coats and skirts with silk blouses. In white and astel shades. Sizes ’4.95 10 14..iiinaeinedd (200) GIRLS’ ORGANDIE AND DIMITY FROCKS—in a heautiful selection of flow- ered patterns. All short sleeve styles. Sizes $1.69 8 to M.. (125) PRS. $1.99 CHIL- DREN’S OXFORDS—tan calf leather with crepe rubber soles. Broken sizes from 51.39 11 to 2 (175) PRS. CHILDREN’S PLAY SHOES—built for serv- iCT_Of taBn c’:liskin iwilh heavy soles. roken size ranges 75¢c (200) TOTS’ BATHING SUITS—all wool one - piece suith 5n Ig!id col!on o; striped. Sizes to years 59¢ (100) TOTS" MUSLIN SLIPS—of soft quality with embroidery or lacez trimming. White only, sizes 2, 4 and 6 years...cceeeeie 296 (300) MEN’S BROAD- CLOTH SHIRTS—fully cut and well tailored of fancy pat- terned broadcloth in tan, blue, gray and lavcnder.' Collar~at- tached styles—sizes 650 (300) MEN'S NAINSOOK UNION SUITS—roomy and nicely tailored. With rein- forcked backs and vee or round necks. e a2 Tor . 94c (300) BOYS' BLOUSES—of good quality broadcloth in plain and fancy patterns. Col- lar attached styles. 39¢ Sizes 8 to 14. (200) PRS. WASHABLE KNICKERS—tailored of heavy lopg * wearing gray and tan crash, with blaék or brown stripes. Sizes 8 e (400) BOYS’ WASH SUITS —button-on and middy styles of broadcloth, crash, chambray, rayon and novelty cloth— good colors. Sizes 3 84 10 8..ccvucecccccnceses Z., L. Philiips, m'\and'l co*operation. Forty musicians from idens l:r:fih m.b:xd hnc: made by present- patriotic numbers. total of TITD 1T IILITLIT, ‘members, will hold nhnfl: 1929." als each Tuesda ¢ in the are: J. , R A :hnw{muumenc is eligible for member- Officers, | in addition to Isaac Gans, band leader, praised ‘Washington at of the progress R - T Radical labor leaders are much trouble in Tientsin, China. tion, which now has W. B. Moses & Sons . E. Stone, president; E. quest, vice president; J. P. Whitcomb, and Rodman Smith, tre or- as- Household Courts Urged.'. MOSCOW (#).—The. overcrowding of local courts with minor cases has brought a suggestion for household trials. Households would be uped using |in tens or fifteens and: minor nfe‘;ur:u tried by their neighbors. 3 XAATAAAITTTE ’ :. RLRTRRE T R LRz R SN, SINCE 186i—SlXTY-EIGHT YEARS OF PUBLIC CONFIDENCE National 3770 F Street at Eleventh Announce 9 AM. to 6 P.M. THE AUGUST SALE of Floof ‘Coverings Amazing Values! NEVER has the stock been more complete, or the Z 5 Q2284 SRR selections more varied. Every rug, carpet and lino- leum design has been selected with the utmost care and anticipation of coming style. B will complete the note of charm in any home. E it an Axminster, a velvet, a fine Wilton or a gor- geous Oriental, there is a rug or carpet here which AI\'D do not forget the linoleum gallery. With the new patterns of marble and tile effects, we have the most complete selection of fine inlaid linoleums we have ever shown. ALL at the special August Sale prices. Fourth Floor. Let Quality Be your Guide! It is well to fortify against the lure of low price—and make the determining factor QUALITY. Then you'll not buy any regrets—but be sure of enduring satis- faction. Investigate before you invest is as good advice for the furniture buyer as the buyer of stocks and bonds—for investigation proves worth, or worthlessness. In “Furniture of Merit” you are assured unusual value, quality and variety that are unexcelled—and at prices that are equally as attractive. We believe we can save you money and we know you'll select from dependable furniture—there is none other to be found here in the home of “Furniture of Merit.” Make comparisons—that is the thing to do—and let qual- ity be your guide. If you do we'll win your preference. House & Herrmann “Furniture of Merit” Seventh at Eye & s o 4 R ) Iiht ',l"lll