Evening Star Newspaper, December 19, 1934, Page 15

HUGE WATERWAYS SYSTEM FORESEEN Dern Announces Plans to Spend $8,000,000,000 T onImprovements. By the Assoclated Press. Picturing a United States with “the most magnificent system of improved inland waterways in the world,” Sec- retary Dern announced yesterday that the Army Engineer Corps is spending $343,274,000 on them and has plans to spend $8,000,000,000 more if ap- proved. A descriptive travelogue of the improvements was given in Dern’s annual report on civil activities of the Engineers. He reviewed projects which he said would provide a Nation-wide network of waterways employing thousands, help business recovery and make cheaper transportation possible. The $343,274,000, he said, is being spent on 126 projects. An actual expenditure of $153,149,- 798 on river improvement work was reported for the 1934 fiscal year. The department has studies, Dern added, providing for 1,600 other proj- ects to cost $8,000,000,000 if and when spproved. ‘The work, he said, also means navi- gation and flood control improve- ments “which will be of continuing benefit to the economic life of the May Be Freed ‘WIFE MURDERER HOPES FOR CHRISTMAS PARDON. JACOB NESBITT, Who was sentenced to life impris- onment for the “bathtub murder” of his young college girl wife in ‘Troy, Ohio, in February, 19286, may win a Christmas pardon from Gov. George White, who is known to be studying the case. Nesbitt has been a trusty lately, driving the car of State Welfare Director John McSweeney. —A. P. Photo. Reich Sells Mouth Organs. More than 15,000,000 mouth organs THE EVENING BTAR, Men'’s Finely Tailored Wool Flannel WASHINGTON, D. C, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 103%. Famous “Magic Maid” Electric Mixer ususlly pay $22.50 for ou'd o "aaltty . mixer 'Al g gic Maid" mlxtl ‘whips, ats, Has ~ detacha motor. Complete with Tarse — green bowls, drink mlxel’ lnd juice extractor. A Practical Gift That Will Save “Her” Time, Energy and Money! CHRISTMAS TR E E SALE! Christmas Tree Decorations Nation.” He said the funds expended in 1934 | Were exported from Germany in the provided employment for 76,623 per- | 1ast year. sons directly and over 200,000 indi- | = Tectly. e e e fl"" FLowiG - T - : Size 3 ft. to 5 ft. Christmas Trees. 2 for 5¢ 3 for 10c 5¢c Each 2 for 15¢ hristmas tree balls and decorations . Complete c sizes, shapes and eolor: Fith elghe - Maz- Tinsel, snow and omor ecorations electric bulbs. Pproportionately low pric New Chenille Wreaths Electric light Chen| - e mlh star or can Tree Lights Eight socket electric light outfit equipped with tri- uj cluded the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence | INSTANT MOTOR “‘-" Heavy Steel Tree Stand Green ensmeled stand equipped with watering pa Great Falls Grange to Meet. FORESTVILLE, Va., December 19 (Special) —Great Falls Grange will meet tonight in the Grange Hall, with members bringing food to be placed in the Christmas baskets to be distributed in the neighborhood. Fine twill weaves with 3 roomy pockets. Many col- ors with contrasting color trim from which to choose. Heavy sash with fringed ends. Also heavy beacon cloth robes in ltw- tive check designs. Small, medium and large sizes. Size 5V, ft. and 6 ft. Christmas Trees. nter of wreath, to keel our tl’(' fterwound "with ti esh: Triod styie old " tinsel cord: 1% snches 1 ai C| &% gttt < c meter. Broperiy: = Size 6 ft. to 7 ft. Christmas Trees. Mocha Gloves 45 Coat Sweaters 128 - = Natural Holly e et i T o Wreaths SR Batfaciiatly ‘I Oc f°1 .00 Wreaths on doors and windows give cheery Christmas appear- ance. Streamlined Dump Sewipg ' TRUCKS Machines Heavy teel chassis and body with | Lok er. it really sew. Teamiined front fenders. Lever Ereen ehamelca” steel “with Grope Telease dump body. Thor rend " tension lete with and heavy fly wheel. solid rubber _tires Boon she'll be able gnd elecmc head- C|w make b er ligh! dresses. colors. Bizes 34 to 48, * “Limited Lots"—Still Awvailable! TELGIN” Beautiful Live Poinsettias The Christmas plant! 4 ‘blooms, decorated with Japanese mll and_ holly. handsome WL[ RN A et Doll Carrlage This_eute doll carriage has sturdy’ ibe '“h steel braces. Wire wheels with lld rul Dhr fil‘!l Reclining D¢k style, G Limited Quantity «..f” 7 MY__C__I-_E_S. Large Sprigs of | Unusual Values for All the Famil istl @f«ss S0 up| oot |\ | 5 Red et : . . 295 “10 2 F‘fi * 2 Famous "Oriole" . -$26.95 6 "Swallow" 28 in. . $24.95 1 "Swallow" 26 in. . $22.95 $39.50 $39.95 $44.50 Easy Terms Arranged on Purchases of $20 or More! * 6-Piece Burnt Antique Brass Fireside Ensemble 95 —_— Complete BUY A WASHER FOR CHRISTMAS---SEE THE LARGE DISPLAY IN OUR HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT Am'mm . JORDAN 1239~G Street Cor 13“‘NW De Luxe Chromium Plated URN SETS | Nine-cup capacity urn type percolator, Great Fun With a Movie PROJECTOR Movies are always s ce of lnunllmnenl lor also for | "Falcon" at only . . 2 "Falcon De Luxe" . . 2 "Silver Eagle" . . . Eight-in-one fuse pro- tects element. For any 110-120 volt current. ARTHUR JORDAN PIANO CO. Marvelous Christmas Gifts to the Family A fine piano for the family---lasts a lifetime MASON & HAMLIN dy 6-Wheel CHICKERING S EF S A 7 2 N\ St'll'Jrrucsll( Wagofie CABLE & SON'S : . ‘ o e A 1 o, SCHUBERT : ; 7 i “‘?“35.":',2;“:".3’..:‘. and other fine pianos e S e pack. WEEKLY IS ALL $3 vou Nz 9 | pavs Think of plnhlllnt l l’lno brand-new Grand, Uprl:M or Player at only 88 down and ek, biwe o small carrying chargs. Neme higher— ma; Tou may pay -0‘1: ynn‘ iah, Your old planc, radie r phonograp! Tubular Steel Frame Velocipede i Dress up your fireplace for f§ Christmas with this beau- A_ tiful 6-piece set. Consists R Little Piano High School Left End s el o ook It ! - : Dorothy Dix Series S . & q 4 s : Several Attractive 3 X o And Many Others Used Grand Pianos MASON & HAMLIN CHICKERING STEINWAY and other makes on sale Almmn .mmmm 1239~G Street Cor 13~ NW. Ponching Bag nrunfln; :l:z 1.49 o?mmm'.l:n leather and will take plenty = Ouua Board 1191 FREE Parking Open Every Night 72x84 Inch Plaid Until 9:30 P.M. Blankets when_the vuun: eon:ernln. ral varnish finish. Cartoon 3£ 1.00 SEARS.ROEBUCK AND CO. 911 Bladensburg Road, N.E. EEE ’