Evening Star Newspaper, March 22, 1935, Page 27

THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 193. Harness—Saddlery—Trunks— Luggage—Repairing of weesenrn o | | Troubles of a “No” Man G.W.King, Jr.,511 11thStN.W. || — | | Col. Dan L. Sultan Finds Task Especially Trying These Days. EASTER Footwear For Boys & Girls Styles as New as The Next Minute. Shoes That Wear Longer and Fit Better. V. B \F Above all, k’ g screnuine R S| fit ds assured with the aid of our famous ey % Fitting 2B Machine Style Pictured Sizes 3to 8 $2.00 to $4.00 According to Size For sixty vears the Family Shoe Store has been head- quarters for quality footwez children. misses, boys and grow- ing girls. STOCKED IN BOTH WIDE AND NARROW WIDTHS SHOE 312 SEVENTHSTRW A ere Since 1 BY DON WARREN. E IS genial, soft-spoken and strives to please, but has two strikes chalked up eagainst If most of the time be- he is the official and vocal “No” of the District govern- s is the customary fate of the miss of the Dis- Commissione host of detail decis of subordinates. but Col make a multitude of ments. One reason is sions of the er department of all Dis- de of salary spend a great he handles is rather st A member of the Public Utilities Commission, he spent days of work on the pany valuation, and for weeks was “buried” under the thou- sands of pages of testimony and ex- Lieut. Col. Dan I. Sul- tan, Engineer Commis- sioner, who is amazing his associates with the volume of work he keeps up to schedule. One of the first to arrive at the District Building, he usually is the last to leave and often packs papers home for at- tention there. . Most of the District’s appropriations, outside of salaries, are spent under his direction. ~-Underwood Photo. Also there are the complicated s of rerouting the str hibits. Col. Sultan also has been spending many hours of study on plans for development of the Capital as a mem- ber of the Park and Planning Com- mission. Then, too, he is chairman of the Zoning Commission, and each week must pass on questions about property use where rights are at is- sue. He must deal also with the War Department on matters of harbor reg- ibns and with the Public Works linistration on works projects. Appeals by the Dozens. All this, in addition to his duties as a member of the Board of Com- missioners in settling general public policies. More than a little of his time, however, he devotes to individ- ual residents who appeal to him by the dozens each week There are pleas for opening or closing of streets and alleys. demands for building permits, permission to hang advertising signs, controversies over proposed locations of gasoline stations, complaints about quiring inst tion of and last—but not least jobs. And on top of the heap of work come sales agents for all man- ner of new types of gadgets who want the District to buy and try their wares So as to help out sales in the his all keeps the colonel at his office regularly until 5:30 or 6 p.m and then he must take “night work” ItIs AnAttractive Bed Room ThatIsDone In home in the form of a huge stack of papers that must be read. The colonel hasn't complained, but some of his subordinates have, be- cause they desire more time to get his advice on their problems. POLICE MAKE FILMS IN HUNT FOR KILLER Events Leading to Discovery of Schoolgirl’s Body Shown ‘With Suspects. By the Associated Press. police have turned motion picture producers in an effort to locate Mer- ton Ward Goodrich, sought since the slaying of an 1ll-year-old schoolgirl here September 26. With the co-operation of Federal authorities, a two-reel motion picture has been prepared, rehearsing the events leading to the discovery of the body of Lillian Gallaher in Goodrich's Detroit apartment, including photo- graphs of Goodrich and his wife, Florence. Arrangements have been made to | show the film to policemen through- out the country. THIEF IS SENTENCED ATLANTA, March 22 (#).—A youth, convicted of stealing a relief admin- istration fcod ticket from a blind man, yesterday went to jail for menths. He pleaded with the judge to be lenient, because he already had spent 70 days in jail Federal Judge E. Marvin Under- wood told him, however, that he could show no leniency for one who had stolen from a blind man The $8 food ticket was taken from a mail box .Spring Brings Us ¢ % o i T e 4 Chamois ¢ DETROIT, March 22.—The Detroit | three | STEEL MERGER SUIT RULING TO BE LATE Government and Companies Given Until April 15 to File Briefs at Cleveland. By the Associated Press. CLEVELAND, Mgrch 22.—A deci- slon in the Government's suit to halt the proposed merger of the Republic Steel Corp. and the Corrigan, McKin- ney Steel Co. will be delayed probably until May 1, Federal Judge Fred M. Raymond says. Informed by defense counsel that | its side of the cause would be con- cluded today, Judge Raymond :aid he would give both sides until Arril 15 to file briefs in argument. Donald B. Gillies, president of Cor- rigan, McKinney, testified yesterday that if the proposed merger is not | completed “I don't know what the | future of my company will be.” “Unless we get scme new form of fnancing I can't predict what will happen,” Gillies said. The Government, contending the | merger would violate the Clayton anti- | trust act. seeks an injunction. Most of the defense witnesses said | the merger would not Influence com- | petiticn in the steel industry. Body Indicates Gang Murder. PUEBLO, Colo, March 22 (#).— The bullet-marked body of Wilbur F. Thurston, sought for questioning in a $3,000 pawnshop robbery here last February, was found yesterday in a shallow grave near the little town of Concrete, Colo. Coroner C. H. Graves | said Thurston apparently had been slain by gangsters. o ‘..‘g' N AN e e LS Color” 7 A Perfect Complement to Navy Blue The Bags—S3 The Gloves—%1.95 Chamois color is part of the yellow fever that is burning up fashion this Spring . . . you'll hear lots more about it as Easter draws near ... and it's really magnificent on Navy Blue. The Bags sketched are of soft glove leather and the washable Doeskin gloves are in the Classic Modern Style Your Bed Room is right up to date, too, when furnished in this present day fashion. You will find ever so many neo-classic groups in our present display. The one illustrated below is one of the more popularly priced suites, There are lots of others. BED ROOM SUITE in a choice of white or mahogany and gumwood *129 SIX PIECES This classic modern suite is not only delight- fully attractive, but temptingly low priced af well. The six pieces at $129 include the Dresser, Chest of Drawers, Vanity, full size Bed, Bench and a Chair which is not illustrated. With Twin Beds and Night Table, the eight- piece suite is $169 in either finish. PARKING — DRIVE TO OUR REAR ENTRANCE — CAR WILL BE PARKED MAYER & CO. Seventh Street Between D and ’E- popular 4-button length. BECERS 1314 FSt. N. W. Ensemble Fully lined wool coat and print dress 529.75 FOR MISSES Navy—Black Halves your wardrobe worries and doubles your charm. For the snugly belted coat, with its new soft revers, does duty with suits and dresses. And the print, frock with stitched taffefa trim can stand on its own merits any time. Together, they win in a walk. Sizes 12 to 20. Gown Salon—Second Floor. 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