Evening Star Newspaper, May 15, 1933, Page 13

SEABURY CANPAGH FORMAYOR BOOHS Chances Enhanced by With- drawal of Smith From New York Race. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, May 15.—“Draft-Sea- bury-for-Mayor” drive boomed along to- day over the wreckage of a “draft- Smith” movement demolished by Alfred E. Smith himself. Smith's statement that under” “no compulsion or persuasion” would he ac- cept a nomination for mayor in the Fall election was regarded in political circles as strengthening the cause of those who seek to nominate Samuel Seabury, foe of Tammany. Declared Logical Candidate. Prominent fusionists, plus some Re- publican leaders, saw Smith’s state- ment as clearing the air for Seabury’s nomination. Archie O. Dawson, presi- deir:it. of the Young Republican Club, said: “The elimination of Gov. Smith leaves Samuel Seabury as the logical fusion candidate.” Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, Repub- lican, who recently advocated Smith for mayor, said when he learned of the former Governor's refusal: “That takes out of consideration the best fitted man for the office at this critical time.” Conducted Walker Probe. Seabury, an independent Democrat, conducted the city investigation whic culr¥inated in Mayor James J. Walk resignation. Tammany's intentions for | the Fall election have not been an- nounced, but political observers (3()!‘A.sld-l ered it likel¥ that Mayor John P. O'Brien, Tammany Democrat, who won in a special election after Walker's resignation, would be renamed. CHAIN FOOD PRICES FOUND TO BE LOWER Trade Commission Reports Differ- ence of 7.3 Per Cent, Compared With Other D. C. Groceries. By the Associated Press. In a report comparing the prices and | profits of independent and chain store the Federal Trade Commis- today that in the National ndependent grocery dealers are | higher than the chains. ate tomorrow, is the first in a studies of grocery and drug stores in five cities—Washington, Cin- cinnati, Des Moines, Memphis and De- troit Because of insufficient appropriations, the commission said, the results of a| of the tobacco business, also| in response to a Senate resolu-| tion, probably can not be published. ton, the commission found | res charged $54.08 for 274 r which the independ- zcd $58.03. a difference of cent. The report added goods the independent id the manufacturer $1.29 | ent more than the cham‘ | e | Cuban Attache Dies in Paris. | PARIS, May 15 (). —Pedro Estevez | Abreu, attache at_the Cuban legatxon,\ died vesterday in his Paris home. FRENCH FLYER OVER SEA Mermoz Reported Well on Way to Homeland From Brazil. LE BOURGET, France, May 15 (#).— The Arc-En-Ciel (Rainbow) plane, in which Jean Mermoz, French pilot, took off from Natal, Brazil, at midnight Sun- day for a return trip across the South Atlantic, reported by wireless at 7 am. (2 a.m. Eastern standard time) it was at 30 degrees 30 minutes west, 2 de- grees 55 minutes south. All was reported well aboard, with the wind favorable. ‘This position placed the plane south- west of the island of St. Paul in the South Atlantic. SUSPECT BEING SOUGHT IN KIDNAPING THREATS Stranger Believed Connected With Attempt to Take Nameless Foundling. By the Associated Press. JACKSON, °“Miss, May 15—A stranger escorted off the campus of the Baptist Home for Children twice in 24 hours was sought last night as a sus- pect in connection with kidnaping threats against a nameless foundling at the home. Police were called to the orphanage today and given a description of the man after his second suspicious visit to the grounds. ‘The campus of the orphanage has been patroled by armed guards for four days, since receipt last Thursday by officers at the home of a crudely pen- ciled threat to kidnap a baby girl. The child, known only as Baby “X,” was found in a box on the steps of the Baptist Church at Durant little more than a month ago. It was then less than 10 days old. Don’t Have Ugly Hands When hands become dry, red, rough o coarse or exposure_to the 3 Get a bottle today. 35c and 6Sc sizes at Peoples Drug Stores. ' QUEEN ANNE LOTION Those terribly mean corns between the toes that seem to defy all treatment —they're as_easily removable as any other with FREEZONE! A few drops of FREEZONE instantly put the corn to sleep. Pain is deadened at once, and soon the corn becomes so loose that you can actually lift it out with your fingers. Hard corns or soft co yield to FREEZONE. All druggists sell FREEZONE SMITH’S-1803 Columbia Road PECIAL NOTICE TO THOSE WHO HAVE TALKED TO US ABOUT A LEONARD ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR AT THE ‘97 PRICE In the face of rising commodity prices, we feel it mecessary to advise all prospective purchasers of new Leonard Electric refrigerators that retail frices can remain at their present low level only so long as we can buy from the factory at the prices now in effect. Daily news reports make & cfear that the fatuse price-trend schedufe of wholesa’e pricos ean be maintained. depends wupon factors entirely beyond our control. It is im- possible to predict, with any certainty, even a weck ahead We cannot therefore guarantee, for any definite period in advance, the Leonard prices announced on March 2¥st of Already, sappliers of raw materials are refusing to guar- this year. We make this statement to protect ourselves antee their prices for future delivery. We have no against any possible misunderstanding in regard to prices assurance from the Leonard factory that the present quoted up to this time. * * Uflmwmeinuusbeamesnw interior is of famous Leonard one-piece sary — as the result of higher porcelain—clean as a china dish. : X ‘,_ 'ylthnsanall-poruehinooofingmfit, L e m table top and broom-room legs, Chill- We are still able to offer you a Mmsmmwy standard 1933 Leonard Electric at §97, K0ld Defroster (refrigerates while it installed (phus freight)—a rock-bottom 9¢frosts). There's plenty of shelf room, price for Leonard quality, and an and exceptional ice capacity. outstanding value in all refrigeration Larger Leonard Electrics are available history. at correspondingly low prices. They s 5 _ offer many great convenience features, This is not a special model “bullt down™ oo 7 en-A-DOR (a touch of tod:.eprioalt'smcflythe the toe and the door swings open), beautiful, roomy, long-lived and de- 1 ing and sliding shelves, dai SPECIAL NOTICE To Those SMITH’S Have pendable 1933 Leonard that was re- cently introduced with spectacular success at a much higher price. It is of Leonard quality throughout— backed by 52 years’ experience in house- hold refrigeration. The cabinet is of one-piece steel, finished in hard, lus- trous, non-fading Leonard lacquer. The basket and automatic electric lights. Why wait longer to enjoy the advan- tages of electric refrigeration in your home? See the new Leonards to-day— 10 beautiful models (4 all-porcelain)— at the showroom of the nearest dealer. ° You can buy any Leonard on a con- venient, easy payment plan. Quoted $98 for a LEONARD ELECTRIC § REFRIGERATOR Present price of the Lcomard refrigerator pictared above INSTALLED nptus freignt ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR LEONARD In the face of rising com- modity prices, we feel it necessary to advise all. prospective purchasers of new LEONARD Electric Refrigerators that retail prices can re- main at their present low level only so long as we can buy from the Altemus Furniture Co., 5123 Ga. Ave. N.W. factory at the prices now The Hechinger Company, 5925 Ga. Ave. N.W. in effect. ‘The Hecht Company, 7th & F Sts. N.W. H. W. Higham, 105 B Street S.W. Hub Furniture Company, 7th & D Sts. N.W.. Homer L. Kitt Co., 1330 G St. N.W. Kelly Furniture Company, 1247 Wis. Ave. N.W. Arthur Jordon Piano Co, 13th & G Sts. N.W. Julius Lansburgh Furniture Co., 9th & F Sts. N.W. Leonard Refrigerator & Sales Co., 2930 14th St. N.W. Mitchell Hardware Company, 5000 Wis. Ave. N.W. National Furniture Company, 7th & H Sts. N.W. National Majestic Radio & Elec. Co., 801 12th St. N.W. Ristig’s, Inc., 1352 H St. N.W. W. F. Shea, 3711 N. H. Ave. N.W. Smith’s, 1831 Columbia Road. Star Radio Company, 1350 F 8t. NW. Star Radio Company, 409 11th Street N.W. Where the Leonard Electric Can Be Seen Disributors: SOUTHERN WHOLESALERS, Inc., 1519 L St. N.W. MARYLAND (continued) The Laynor Co., Elkridge C. H. Feete, Brunswick Maryand Furniture Co., Annapolis R. Lamar McCann, Darlington Dixon Connolly, Baldwin B. S. Dorsey, Mt. Airy ' F. S. K. Matthews, Emmittsburg ‘WASHINGTON (continued) Star Radio Company, 3218 14th St. N.W. Walsh Brothers, 3430 14th St. N.W. Woodward & Lothrop, 11th & F Sts. N.W. Hugo Worch, 1110 G St. N.W. MARYLAND Ristig’s, Inc., Mt. Rainier Schroeder & Reese, Indian Head Woodson Motor Company, Silver Spring Hughesville Garage, Hughesville Ralph Perry, Takoma Park E. O. Bowen, Huntingtown R. D. McKee, Hagerstown R. G. Williams, Funkstown Storm & Shipley, Frederick J. W. Black, Cecilton Laurel Elec. Co., Laurel WASHINGTON We cannot guarantee, for any definite period in advance, the low LEONARD prices announced on March 21st. We make this statement to protect ourselves against any misunderstanding in regard to prices quoted up to this time. VIRGINIA A. L. Rubin, 1222 King St., Alexandria H. C. Borden, Middletown Horn Motors, Inc., Herndon A. F. Campbell, Potomac Berlin’s Drug Store, Berryville WEST VIRGINIA Pancake Chevrolet, Inc., Romney C. P. Weller, Charlestown We are still able to offer you a standard 1933 Leonard Electric at $98, installed—a rock-bottom price for LEONARD quality that is backed by 52 years’ experi- ence in household refrigeration. Why wait longer to enjoy the advantages of electric refrigeration in' your home? See the beautiful models displayed at ; 18th at Columbia Road Phone ADams 3803