Evening Star Newspaper, March 3, 1935, Page 10

A—10 MRACLENAN, 7 S CATICALLY L Hill Folk and Merchants Fear for Man Who Made Cures Free. By the Associated Press. HURLEY, Mo, March 2.—Omar Palmer, 73-year-old self-styled healer, THE SUNDAY STAR., WASHINGTON, D. Regatta Head who brought prosperity to Hurley, is sick abed and Stone County hill folk are concerned. It is a new threat to merchants’ revenue from the hundreds of the Ozarks sick and lame who have| flocked for a year to this village of | 250 for treatment at the hands of the | active little herb doctor known to his | clients as “The Wizard of Oto.” Palmer's attention cost the impov- erished nothing—others paid only for his medicines. | Three times physicians of South- west Missouri—in dispute among themselves over his ability—have sought to clamp legal restraint on his ministrations. Each time they have failed. Some Term Him Brilliant. Some medical men have termed Palmer a “fakir.” On the other hand, a doctor characterized him as “a bril- liant physician,” and a surgeon to whom Palmer referred nearly 100 operative cases said every diagnosis Palmer had made was correct. | “Every disease germ known to medicine,” Palmer said, “passes| through the urinary tract and the trick | is merely that of isolating and recog- | nizing them.” He conceals nothing concerning his methods. He steadfastly refuses to tell of his past life, beyond “I was born on the high seas” and received a medical education in the United States and abroad. He turned up on the banks of the James River three years ago and started caring for ailing natives at the one-store village of Oto—hence the nickname. He came to Hurley with an expanding following in 1934. “Miraculous” Cures Told. Here Palmer married June Powell, 37, opened his doors to the sick, headed periodically through the hills to take care of the destitute, deliver | babies, look after pneumonia and fever | victims. Mountaineers told of cures | they regarded as “miraculous.” | Six men and women went forth | each morning with buckets and | hatchets to gather the 50 herbs nndi roots from which he brewed his drugs. He received as many as 100 patients daily. | Grim-lipped hill men rushed to the | defense upon attempts by physicians | to oust him. In July, 1933, he was| arrested on a charge of practicing | medicine without a license. The case | ‘was thrown out of court when it was established he never accepted a penny | for his attention. — JEWISH GROUP ELECTS Dr. Harry Spigel Heads Local Branch of Congress. . Dr. Harry Spigel has been elected president of the local branch of the American Jewish Congress, it was an- nounced yesterday. Other newly elected officers are: Zalmin Henkin, Joseph Tepper, A. L. Schiller and Jeremiah Weitz, vice presidents; Mrs. Sidney A. Wiseman, secretary, and S. A. Golden, treas- | urer. P.W.A. TREE WORK HERE COMPLETED $30,000 More Requested for New Program in Addi- tional Parks. ‘The P. W. A. program for pruning, bracing, surgicai treatment and feed- ing of trees in the downtown parks i (of the city ‘was officially completed yesterday, but the National Capital : | Parks needs $30,000 additional to carry NP JOHN A. REMON. REGATTA DATE SET SEPTEMBER 26-28 Board of Directors Named for 1935—T. T. Keane to Rep- resent Civic Group. John A. Remon, president of the President’s Cup Regatta Association, announced yesterday that the regatta will be held this year on September 26, 27 and 28. The Board of Directors for 1935 consists of the following: Dr. Roy Ly- man Sexton and Dr. G. Bache Gill, from the Corinthian Yacht Club; E. C. Baltz and William C. Shelton, from the Chesapeake and Potomac Power Boat Association; James A. Councilor and Admiral H. G. Hamlet, commandant of the United States Coast Guard, elected by the members of the President’s Cup Regatta Asso- ciation, and Roland M. Brennan, sec- retary to the Board of Commission- ers, and Thomas T. Keane, appointed by the Commissioners to represent the civic and business interests of Wash- ington. L. Gordon Leech is executive secre- tary of the association. HOT-WATER HEAT American Radiator Co. product com- pletely installed in six rooms as low as $285 No Interference With Present Heating Plant While Installation Is Being Made. NO MONEY DOWN 3 YEARS TO PAY Payments Start May Ist. Free Estimates at Your Convenience. Phone Us. Economy Heating Co. 906 10th St. N.W. Met. 2132 The PALAIS ROYAL G Street at Eleventh District 4400 March Sale of swees P AINT S Linoleum Varnish An exceptionally high- grade finish for all types of linoleum. Clear, trans- parent and quick drying. Heelproof, dirtproof, wa- terproof. 25 qt. Double SPAR Varnish This is a quick-drying, high- WATERPROOF var- gloss, 10 nish. Unaffected by hot or cold water. Y, gal. Porch and Floor Paint Dirtproof, marproof, heel- proof, waterproof. in 4 hours. For new Bath An ideal interior finish in rooms where a high lus- ter is desired. Choice of many shades. Dries In 10 colors. or old floors. .39 1, gal. Kitchen and Room Enamel 95 gal. Varnish Stain For all floors and wood- -work, new or old. Dries in 4 hours with a high gloss which is scratch- proof. Stains and var- nishes in one applica~ tion. Many colors. 4-Hour Enamel One coat covers! Leaves no brush marks! ply! furniture new old, ture. For unpainted Easy to ap- or to re- faded furni- Also a complete line of brushes, housepaints, shellac, cleaners, linseed oil, turpentine and paint supplies. Palais Royal—Fifth Floor. on a similar program in other parks. A request for this has been made to Secretary Ickes under a prospective new public works program. On the work already done in im- proving the trees, park authorities see a material saving, not only in the life | of the trees themselves, but in main- tenance costs. Unavoidable Neglect. apital Parks office : “Curtailed appropri- ations for park maintenance in pre- ceding years resulted in unavoidable neglect that became alarmingly ap- parent as each succeeding storm wrought greater damage to the beau- tiful and magnificent trees through- out the park system. Not only did the trees suffer, but pedestrians and motorists became endangered by fall- ing limbs. In addition, the cost of park maintenance had increased ma- terially because of the necessity of constantly removing dead limbs and debris from wooded park areas.” The P. W. A, allocation of $50,000, made in October, 1933, by Secretary Ickes, enabled local park authorities to treat some 11,500 trees throughout the park system. Yesterday, they said, among the trees benefited were the famous Japanese cherry trees in East and West Potomac Parks, the mag- nificent white oaks and tulip poplars of Montrose Park in Georgetown and the majestic American eilms on the Ellipse and in Lincoln Park. Places Given Attention. Under contract, the work was per- formed in Dupont Circle, Lincoln Fark, Franklin Park, Lafayette Park, Farragut and McPherson Squares, Mount Vernon Park and Washington Circle. National Capital Parks au- thorities utilized their own tree sur- geons in East and West Potomac Parks, the Ellipse, the Mall, Mont- rose Park, Washington Monument Grounds, Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Rock Creek Park, Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, Ta- koma Recreation Center and various other locations. Alumni to Resume Meetings. Washington alumni of Catholic University will resume their semi- monthly informal luncheon meetings ‘Thursday, when local graduates of the university will meet at Schneider's Cafe. Joseph C. Suraci, new presi- dent of the Washington chapter of the alumni association, will preside. C., MARCH 3, 1935—PART ONE. Souvenir Dealers, Ranks Thin, Show Spring BY EDWIN TRIBBLE., Capital souvenir dealers are getting ready for Spring visitors. Selling gaudily decorated memen- toes of the National Capital isn’t the thriving industry it used to be. It lost ground when a row of old brick build- ings between Constitution avenue and the Capitol was torn down and many shops were made homeless. Now there are only three or four souvenir dealers on Pennsylvania ave- nue. Although their number is thinning and their leases are com- paratively short, they are being brave about it. Novelties in Souvenirs. Their new line for the ®eason in- cludes such novelties as pretzel hold- ers made of wood with a rampant elephant (a non-political one, since the party gets no credit for the re- turn of beer), and a notation of greet- ings frcm the city as the main decora- tive features. There’s a new metal miniature he Capitol, lighter in weight a little daintier for use by ladies.” A postage stamp holder with a spike on top (this being the | Washington Monument) peal to the methodical. might ap- A line of boxes of powder puffs, with Washing- | ton written neatly across the back of each puff, has arrived. ‘Thermometers (not new but always “good”) blossom out in new dress. Where all formerly were miniature Trade Novelties Washington Monuments, now some may be had in the handle of giant keys to the city with handles that look like bottle openers and may be, although the dealers were non-com- mittal. Crumb Removers, Calendars. ‘The regular memento line includes everything; napkin rings, pencil cov- ers, picture frames, diaries, back- scratchers, soft pillow covers done up in such combinations as pink and red |and yellow, vases, crumb removers, | pocketbocks, pipes, calendars and ‘]ampshaaesth the paper weight is the best seller. A close sécond is the letter opener and in third place, tinted pictures of the city with the cherry | trees 1n full bloom, by far the most | popular subject because it's the most | tinted of the tinted. Prices fit any pocketbook. For & | dime you may buy a penny centered |in a bit of metal. A fully tinted pic- | ture costs $3. | “They don't make these things to | run up so very high,” one dealer ex- | | plained. ® “It’s the sentiment, not | the cost.” e Will Read Paper on Genealogy. ! Mahlon Hopkins Janney will read a paper on “Experiences in Geneal- ogy” at a meeting of the Society of | Colonial Wars in the Mayflower Hotel | on Tuesday, March 12, at 8 pm. Sup- | U..S. HELD NEARER WARTHAN SINCE'17 Buell Says Roosevelt For-| eign Policy Is Failure for Peace. By the Associated Press. 3 CHICAGO, March 2.—Raymond Leslie Buell, president of the Foreign Policy Association, today declared war is closer to the United States than at any time since 1917. The Roosevelt administration, de- spite its good intentions, he asserted, is confronted with a series of im- pressive failures in its foreign policy. Unless there is a change in the policy, Buell told the Chicago Council of Foreign Relations, the “good neigh- bor” policy of the United States in Latin America will be seriously un- dermined and the situation in the Orient will become even more delicate than that which he sees at present. “The initial success achieved in Latin America has been largely off- set by our failure to co-operate in the settlement of the Chaco War and by the failure of our policy in Cuba,” Buell said. “The situation in the Orient is even more delicate. President Roosevelt which Mr. Stimson frequently invoked against Japan, but he is supporting a policy of unlimited naval and aerial expansion, which can only be inter- | preted as a challenge to Japan. “The Roosevelt policy, if anything, has injured the relations of the United States with Europe.” Secretary Hull's reciprocity program, which Buell said has produ%ed two excellent agreements—with Cuba and Brazil—he termed the one construc- tive aspect of the foreign policy. USE OF CHEST SERVICE FACILITIES IS URGED Business Committees of Organi- zation Effect Great Savings, Hiltabidle Tells Council. Greater use of the service facilities offered by the Community Chest was urged upon Community Chest execu- tives by W. O. Hiltabidle, business secretary of the Chest, in a talk be- fore the executives’ council Friday at the Y. W. C. A. Building. The council is composed of the executive heads of all Chest organizations. Hiltabidle pointed out that through the Insurance Committee, the Pur- chasing Committee and the Alteration and Repairs Committee, Chest agen- cies could have the benefit of the ad= vice and counsel of some of the lead- ing business men of the city. Refer- ring especially to the Insurance Com- mittee he stated that this committee had been able to effect decided sav- | ings in insurance for several Chest per will be served after the meeting. ! says nothing about the anti-war pact | crganizations. TUNE IN EVERY MORNING ON WRC AT 9:45 AND HEAR MISS CAROLINE BAKER, WELL KNOWN STYLIST AND FASHION EDITOR. wPALAL ROVAL TTARCHES (N With new spring arrivals, with the new fashions, and new things to make the modern home more attractive. Many store improvements to facilitate shopping. Tomorrow, Monday, we march forth with striking new Fashion-Right collection of Handbags— . value 79 Pair ] 34 to 36 in. wide. Some with pleated tops. 2 to 2Y; yds. long. They’ll lend vigor and ¢ choose them in plain Fri decorative shades. To windows we have made types at a great price advantage on to you. haracter to your windows; ench ecru or natural, or in help you recurtain your a special purchase of these concession, and pass the Palais Royal—Second Floor wi col 11 add style and or to your home . . and you can get them at special prices during March. 2-Pc. Suite ‘I 9.95 Made of new eolorful Nub- tex or Dover Cloth with reverse cushions of spring style _ecretonnes. box pleated ve fasteners. eces at proportional s on display on Second Floor. ;(W Recover your kitchen for only ........ - 3.Pc. Suite 21 95 Of heavy quality Jaspe or Homespun in every wanted decorative shade. French seams, bex pleated slove fasteners. avings. See our models 95 Recover any room that takes from 10 to 12 square yards with our special quality, Nairn’s Inlaid Linoleum. cemented over felt. Bright, Bring measurement. o0od grade Armstrong’s and 'he work will be completely cheerful patterns. s—or ou! Palais Royal—Fourth Floor Y 60 This is one of the loveliest gardenia soaps we have-ever discovered . . . so exquisitely true to the real gardenia fragrance, the perfume lingers on, long after you've soap. Other scents, too . . . carnation and rose. Colors single ecake, if you wish . . . see how delightful it is! Palais B.’Il—-!lfi Shop—Main Floor, used the in true flower odors . . . verbena, to match your bath room. Try a ’ St wowE oo B N N r representative will come to measure and estimate. £ Scented by a master per) Tomorrow, Monday, We Present a Handbag Bagaar Here is an all-star showing of the new fashions in handbags for spring, 1935. Spread out, with all the richness and color of an Oriental bazaar, are bags of every kind, every shape, every description . . . an exceptionally comprehensive showing that you must see, to truly appreciate. There are handbags of all kinds . . . leather, cloth, fabriec, novelty, seed pearl, wood, lame and sequin bags are shown. There are all shapes and sizes; bags for every fer‘ninine need and use. The Bazaar Spotlights Important Groups at $3 Dress Bags Sports Bags Party Bags ocktail Bags Business Bugs Sports Bags and washable leathers in paste! white and darker colors. Dress Bags With interesting _frames. ments and new details. range for individual taste. orni ... 821 $5 Wood bead and movelty fabrics $2to $5 A wide Evening Bags . $2 to $1 Of seed peads with silver bug 18, designs; many styles. Patent Ieathers. Crepe Vanities. .$2 and $3 For cocktail or dress: others in fine grained leathers and bright Vanities Novelties Street Bags 5 le Street Bags. . ... $2to $5 Grained leathers and patent f& the new shapes and styles foi general wear. Business Bags. . $2 to $10 These bags are called *“Ansthing Goese™ because thevy're so roomy for travel or business, The 6 Bags Illustrated Above Priced at $3. Bags are going places . . . but not without initials! Initials put personality in your handbag. We have the kinds your new bag needs. Initials by Monocraft Palais Royal—Main Floor 25¢ to $1 each Today’s Fashion Favors Taffeta This is one of spring’s smartest fabrics, and, of course, our collection includes the newest weaves. Qui]ted Taffeta Is Very New! It is important for street and evening wear. . .for jackets, capes and accessories. In white, black, brown, navy, pink, maize, honeydew and crayon blue. 1.95 ve Other New Taffetas . . . $11t01.95 yd. Printed, floral, woven checks and plaids, banner stripes, coin dots and self-color pea dots are in this group. And there is an excellent assort- ment of colors. Novelty Ribbon Matelasse This is a synthetic fabric of unusual elegance. . . in such fashionable colors as corn flower, aqua, rose petal, navy, black and white. Semi-Sheer Printed Matelasse You will be enchanted with this beautiful mate- It is in rich spaced designs and entirely rial. ‘new color combinations. 1.95 vd. Palais Royal—Second Floor