Evening Star Newspaper, October 2, 1931, Page 27

MILITIA GUARDS OKLAHOMA WELLS 1 Col. Murray’s New Order Fol- | lows Charge of lllegal Production of Oil. By the Associated Press. OKLAHOMA CITY. October 2—The military 1lid on Oklahoma's flush ol wells was pounded down _vigorously yesterday and National Guardsmen | again were ordered into the cluster of | great gushers on the doorstep of Okla- homa City to keep it in place. | New orders of Lieut. Col. Cicero I. Murray, generalissimo of the martial law shutdown effected nearly two months ago by his cousin, Gov. William | H. Murray, particularly hushed what operations remained in the Oklahoma City field. The orders followed charges | of royalty owners of illegal produc-| tion and oll runs under the cover of | night Gov. Murray has signified his inten- tion of keeping the wells closed until oil prices increase to a dollar a barrel. Late in the day Adjt. Gen. Charles F. Barrett assigned seven National Guard officers to night motor patrol in the field, For weeks the shutdown has been enforced by State and ofl com- pany civillan officers, without the ac- tual presence of the military. Taking enforcement into his own hands, Col. Murray directed: 1—An almost complete shutdown of Oklahoma City fleld production, bar- ring completion of testing of wells or any production except under emergency conditions and with the sanction of the |’ commanding officer. 2—Discontinuation of pumping from storage cr flow tanks at night 3—Shutdown of the Carr City pool in Seminole County with the exception of three leases and a warning to Semi- nole area operators that if any except leases exceed their aliowable flow un- der the military order at the time of the next report the leases will be shut down. WOMAN’S SLAYING MOTIVE IS SOUGHT| Hint That She Would Be Killed by Cleveland Man Probed by Police. By the Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. October 2.—| Enlisting the aid of Cleveland authori- | ties, police today began tracing the career of Doris Whittmore, 30, in an | effort to uncover a possible motive for her slaying ‘here yesterday The woman's body was found lving on a bed in her house here. her skull fractured. The Dauphin County coroner found she had been killed with a “blunt instrument.” A neighbor said Mrs. Whittmore had told her if she were ever found dead she would have been killed by a Cleve- land man. Police yvesterday found Mrs. | Whittmore at one time lived in Cleve- | land. | Robbery was one motive considered | by police. ~Although the woman Wore a diamond ring and wrist watch when | found, authorities pointed out the $1 they found in a closet was probably a | great deal less than Mrs. Whittmore had when killed HAY FEVER PATIENTS SUFFER IN OPEN AIR U. Shows Comfort Gone as Soon as They Leave Btudy at Illino: Pollen-Free Room By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, October 2.—Now that hay fever days are over, the story can be_told Experiments conducted with more than 100 men and women suffering with the affliction, at the University of Illinois Research Hospital, failed in at least one respect. The patients, given eight-hour turns | in the pollen-free eight-bed ward, were | relieved of their sufferings as long as they wer in the room. As soon as they | stepped forth into the open again, their | resistance lasted only until they took | the first sniff of untampered | STAR LEGION HONORS MOTHERS OF WAR DEAD Cleveland Convention Will End To- day—Veterans Tender Guests Luncheon. By the Associated Press. . CLEVELAND, October 2.—Women of the Service Star Legion, in national convention here, paid tribute yesterday to the mothers of soldlers killed in the ‘World War. | Gold Star Mothers were the guests of the legion at a luncheon, presided over by the national president. Mrs. F. W. ‘Witheft of Fort Valley, Ga., herself a wearer of the gold star. A half-hour memorial service, at which taps were blown in memory of the war dead, brought the day's activi- | ties to a close. The convention will end today. | PACIFIC FLYERS PLAN TO TAKE OFF TOMORROW Pangborn and Herndon Smear | ‘Wings of Plane With Substance to Combat Ice and Sleet. By the Associated Press. SAMUSHIRO, Japan. October 2.— Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon, American fiyers, hope to take off here early tomorrow on _their projected | transpacific flight to the United States, Preparing for the flight, they smeared | the wings of their plane today with a substance resembling molasses to pre- vent the formation of ice in case they encounter sleet. Pangborn and Herndon are after the 25,000 prize offered by a Japanese news- paper for the first non-stop transpacific airplane flight. gl WED 18 YEARS, MAN SUES Bladensburg Resident Accuses Wife of Deserting Him. By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. UPPER MARLBORO, Md., October 2—Accusing his wife, Beatrice Tall- man, of deserting him after 18 years of married life, La Vere Tallman of Baldensburg yesterday brought suit in Circuit Court here for an absolute divorce The couple were married in New Jer- sey in 1910, and the husband tells the his wife left him in August. 1928 | ‘They have two children. Harold, 19, and Hehry. 14, now in the custody of | their father. Through Attorney J. Ridley Shields. the husband petitions for a divorce and | permanent custody of the children. Stamp Licking Attacked. What is called the “pernicious habit” of licking postage stamps is beirg at- tacked in a campaign recently started in France. The campaigners declare: “This habit is dangerous. Microbes are carried by stamps. Even poisons may be absorbed from the dyes.” THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, D. ¢, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1931 THE NeW ellef ® Fall Fashion Day for Young Persian Lamb $79.50 The New Jellefi’s with all its lovely new interiors is just one year And with our youth renewed we appeal to youth! old this week! People with mannequins showing fashions just arrived these last few days. New Paris Copies Slue Fox 25 Misses’ Coats The beautiful, fine, soft and rough woolens . . . in the very fashionable silhouette that shapes the waist, broadens the shoulders, and does interest- ing things to the sleeves . . Copies of Vionnet, Martial et Armand, Paquin, Bruyere with Persian Lamb, Persian Lamb in all groups. Beaver in all groups. In these wanted colors . . link, Beaver, Black or Blue Fox Mink at 89850 and $125. Black Fox at $£79.50 and Blue Fox at S98.50 and $£125. $9R.50. . black, brown, Spanish tile, dark green, Cavalier blue. Of Course, Scores of Other Beautiful Coats at $69.50 and Go to $225 FASHION COAT SHOPS—THIRD FLOOR It’s the Fashion to Wear Lapin Jackets It’s Best to Buy New Zealand Skins They Are Here at $30.50 You'll see young people money either. ever so many wearing jackets this year . . . they needn't cost a lot and of Will Wonders Never Cease! Woolly-Wynns by Van Raalte Woolen underwear is back ...believe it or not...but what underwear! You'll want to wear them whether you're cold or not...tiny little pants with elastic web- bing at the top, that fit like If you buy your fur jacket here your coat will be made of lapin (dyed rabbit), caught in New Zealand, where the furs. grow thicker and stronger because it's a cold clime. Hip-length jackets . . . fitted at the waist . . . with a sportive collar. Others of Leopardine (sten- ciled lapin), silver or golden muckrat.....$29.50 to $39.50 FUR SALON—FOURTH FLOOR. This Doesn’t Happen Often! Genuine Seal .Bags $5 Pin seal ..and the heavier grain seal...their dullnes: woolens. satin. is perfect to wear with the new rough or as a subtle note of contrast with Some_have hand-carved ornaments set with marcasite on the flaps...some have the very the ments smart non-tarnishable chain handles. .. shapes are new...with zipper compart- Black and or center change purses. brown. BAG SHOP—STREET FLOOR your skin...long vests that actually have a_waistline. .. low backs and all...vests entirely without shoulder straps so that you can put them on if you go to & game...and slide them off when you come back for tea dancing. They're 50% wool, 50% silk and rayon mixed. Pink, ivory and tan- gerine. GREY SHOPS—SECOND FLOOR. A Glittering Mode Says. .. Rhinestone Jewelry 3 Your sports and street things may be simple . . . but when you slip into your satin or velvet evening frock you will want the glittering, sparkling charm of rhine- stones to make you feel and look like an elegant lady. A lacy necklace set in sterling silver and white metal for your throat . . . with ruby red, sapphire blue, or eme ald green stones . . . brac lets to match by the hal dozen on your arm . . . & dangling pair of earrings. JEWELRY SHOP—STREET FLOOR. We’re Young Again Tomorrow...Junior Miss Fashion Review in the Little Theatre on the 7th Floor at 11 AM. and at 3 P to show you all our lovely new fashions for junior misses Every young thing in Washington should know about the smart Juniors” Shop on the third floor. It's so complete now . . . with every smart type of dress and coat to make you the smartest voung thing in town . in the College Shop adjoining yvou'll find all the other smart things to complete your costume . . . it's a great place to shop. Persian Lamb . . . Fitch . . . Fox . . . Kolinsky on Juniors’ Coats $98.50 . the most wanted furs and the choicest qualities in this collection at $98.50. remembered by their coats! . « . wide at the shoulders . Thev are so handsome that those who wear them may well be Slim, of course . . in black, brown, green. . cinched in at the waist Other Junior Miss Coats . . . A Special Group at $59.50 Sports Coats at $39.50 and $49.50 Just Arrived! New Daytime and Evening Velvet Dresses for Juniors Wine Brown 25 Blue Black The kind of frocks that make young things look positively ravishing . simple long-sleeved dresses for street wear . afternoon frocks . . puffy-sleeved covered shoulders and low backs for evening « o o all stressing the form-fitting fashions so feminine this season. And others at $16.50. Sizes 11 to 17 Elizabeth Arden Exercises by Representative of Arden Salon preceding fashion shows—10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Last Day! LOUEY VENN Toilet Preparations 209 Off Only This Week. of all the Year, at This Reduction! Cleansing Cream, 75¢ to $2.75, now. ..60c to $2.20 Skin Tonic, 75¢ to $2.75, now 60c to $2.20 Skin c to $3.50, now .. 60c to $2.80 Special Astringent, $1.25 to $2.00, now.$1.00 to $1.60 Muscle Oil, 75¢ and $1.50, now, ...60c to $1.2¢ Face Powder, $1.25 NOW ..eve ...$1.00 Hand Lotion, TOILETRIES SHOP— STREET FLOOR. Last day . . tomorrow $1.50 French Soap $]_ cake Such delicate soap...it makes your skin feel so gmooth that you'll love it...we're selling it just this week at this big re- duction...cellophane wrapped ...these fragrances...Chypre, Jasmin, Rose, Lavender. STREET FLOOR The Answer to Every Maiden’s Prayer! . . . cestnee Adjustables How many times . . . in the pre-Adjustable age . you fumed at your too-short . . . or too-long stoc .+ . have you been embarrassed by runs that started from your garters . by crooked seams? Adjustables have seven inches of patented top that makes them fit any leg . . . fasten your garter any place you choose without a fear of a run . . . or that your seams will be crooked Ask to see them in Cabana . . . Tunis . . . Negrita . and the new Smoketone. $1.95 pair 3 Pairs $5.70 For Sheer Service, Chiffon, or Net Your Fall Suit should be handsomely furred $98.50 With Lynx Beaver Hudson Seal (Dyed Muskrat) Fur doesn’t just trim a suit this yea it MAKES a suit...furs fashion long shawls that curve to the side...furs follow the edge of the suit coat around the hem...in fact furs are the theme of smart suits...the fabric the beautiful rough woolens and diagonal weaves...the sile houette slim at _the hips and the s flared low...the colors...Spanish tile, Persian green, brown, black. (LYNX TRIMMED SUIT, SKETCHED RIGHT) And other suits begin at $59.50 and go to $125. Sizes 14 to 38 SUIT SHOP—THIRD FLOOR. Your Sports Suit is the smart boucle knit $20.50 and three piece These lovely Fall days when it is crisp and clear and sunshiny...you can venture forth smartly in a boucle knit suit and be a high fash- ion person. Many look like hand-knit suits... the blouses in fancy weave or lacy knit...some all one color...others in color contrast...Kiltie green, Moghar brown, Spanish tile, guardsman Ylue., (SKETCHED LEFT) Sizes 14 to 44 SPORTS SHOP—FOURTH FLOOR. Tomorrow . . last day to consult Miss Irene French Scantie Stylist s Trene French, from the e studios ..not only dis- cusses with you the right gar- figure...but ex- vou to a garment out vour natural the least is the ondy under- need . .. and it rom $5 to $15 GREY BHOPS— SECOND FLOOR.