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Evening star., 1921-12-30
NEW YORK RESERVE BANK.

NEW YORK, December 30-Tht
statement of conditions of the Fed
eral Reserve Bank of New York a
the close of business December :.
shows: Total gold reserves $l069
49".333: total reserves S1,114114.44G
bills discounted secured by govern
ment war obligations. for member.
s14l.S630J1: all others. for member
$.1.1S4 20a: bills bought in open ma
ket. si7.3l2.6 .6o6: total bills on hanG
s26o.3629l3: total earning asset
1851 .515.113: uncollected items. s1l:
4l2,S0s: due to members. reserve a
count, $6s4.240.622; total depos
SIlb 0"2.l federal reserve notes
actual circulation. s663.329116: r.
of total resry-S to deposit and
cral note liabilities combined sos
Evening star., 1921-12-30
BERLIN BANK STATEMENT.

BERLIN. December 30.-The state
ment of the Imperial Bank Of Ger
many as of December % sho IS th'
following changes:
Total coin and bullion ecreased
100000 marks: gold decreased 1.ouo
marks; treasury notes increased -
ls5,3S3,oOO marks: notes Of other
banks increased $4,000 marks: bills
discounted increased 4?S.4s2.oo"
marks: advances decreased 20.65S.ooo
marks: investments increased 1s.SsS.-
600 marks: other securities decreased
532,346.O0O marks: notes in circulation
increased 4.427,699.o0O marks; depos-
it's decreased 2,5eS. .4s6.a60 marks:
other liabilities increased 01.909.000
marks; total gold holdings. 993.6S5,00O
marks.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
BY PHIL 8. HANNA.
.,uecial Dispatcb IN The Star

special Dispatch TO The Star.
DETROIT, December 30.-Price re-
auctions announced this week by
reading automobile manufacturers
are believed to presage unusually
severe competition in the new year.
1t is said that the price-cutting war
has only just begun and will con-
tinue until the demand for cars is
considerably nearer to production ca
pacity Several of the strongest
manufacturers are now practically
out of debt. theyy have strong cash
reserves and are obtaining materials
at unheard-of low prices. Some be-
lieve automobile prices will drop
much lower, while others profess to
think that car prices are more apt
to ascend as soon as the 1922 season
is well under way. All the big fell
lows agree that it will be case
of survival of the fittest," with the
smaller manufacturers struggling for
existence.
Christmas trade in the retail stores
was a record-breaker as to volume
of goods sold, although the total
Evening star., 1921-12-30
Commodity Reports
From Various Sections
Steel.

CLEVELAND, ohio. December 80
tSpeciaD.-The ~Upson Nut Works of
the Bourne Fuller Company announce
ed today that 500 men would be re-
employed Immediately. Vice President
Chaplin said business did not really
require the hiring of that number, but
that the company was doing il to help
out its old employees. Sixteen hundred
are normally employed.
NEW YORK, December 30 tSpec-
iaD.-The Merchant Shipbuilding Cor
poration has been awarded d contract
for six and one-half miles Of steel
rINeted pipe for extending the line
of the Catskill aqueduct from Cold
Springs to Ossining, y. y.
BIRMINGHAM. Ala. December 80
peciaD.-Financine by consuming
companies indicates the prospect of
a good demand for iron pipe during
the early part of the year.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
Big Trade at Atlanta
BrightenS the Outlook
BY RALPH SMITH.
Special Dispatch to The Star,

Special Dispatch to The Star
ATLANTA. December 30.-Cnex-
pectedly large retail trade this week.
following a larger holiday business
than was expected, Las frightened
UNNECESSARILY the outlook of mer-
chants in this section, and wholesalers
and Jobbers are preparing to reap d
rich harvest with the beginning of
the new year, retail stocks having
been reduced to minimum Con-
sumers who have been on buyers
strike for more than two years were
brought out at last by the greatest
cut-price sales ever offered the pub
lie here. Though the price level was
admitted to be responsible for the
buying wave. many merchants eX
pressed the opinion that values could
not be expected to stay down, as much
goods We're retailed at less than their
replacement value at wholesale.
The monthly review of the federal
reserve bank for the sixth district re-
fleets the continued upward movement
Of business and a gradual return to
more normal conditions.
cotton'S rise above the 19-cent level
failed to soften the spot situation,
and holders are waiting for 20 cents
or better.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
Live Stock.

SEATTLE, December 30 (SpeciaD-
Growers OF live stock are rejoicing
over a rise in the prices paid for their
products in this market Packers are
paying $3.50 and 81 a hundred pounds
for prime steers and So for the best
grade of hogs. The market is active.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
Silk.
Oecember 20

PATERSON, N. j., December 30
(SpeciaD.-The sales of silk in this
month have far exceeded those Of De-
cember, 1920. Manufacturers have not
advanced prices on finished products
in the same ratio that raw silk prices
have advanced and buyers are mani
Testing interest in immediate de-
liveries and in spring lines.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
Fish,.

Rail shipments Of fresh halibut
from the north Pacific banks 10 New
York. Boston and Chicago totalled
is0.boo pounds this week. Storms
kept the fishing feet in port a mont II
and the first fish of this month ar
rived last Monday.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
Votes.
PI1ILADEI.

PHILADELPHIA. December 80
peciaD.-Having saved more than
S3Oo0,000 through Christmas clubs in
1921, the thrifty people of this city
in many instances are already renew
ing their contracts for this form of
saving for 1922. Thirty-one banks
and trust companies here operated
clubs this year.
y compressed emergency ration for
horses has been successfully devel-
oped by officers of the Army. accord
ing to report today from Col. George
Nidmer. assistant to Gen. Willard
Holbrook. chief of cavalry Of the
Army. BY use Of this ration, food for
horses on recent practice march
along the Mexican border. where no
regular forage was obtainable. was
reduced Is seventeen and one-half
pounds day per horse. The food
consists of oats compressed into
bricks six inches wide and twelve
inches long and three quarters of an
inch thick, which contain Is per cent
of pure cane molasses Pack animals
can carry eighty bricks, equivalent
to 500 quarts of oats.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
Milk.

NEW YORK. Dece mber 80 Especially.
1t is reported here that government
buyers are in the market for 100000
cases of condensed milk for Russian
relief. The milk, it is said, is to be
purchased out Of the emergency fund
recently made available by Congress.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
HOSIERY.

NEW YORK. December 30 (SpeciaiD.
The demand for heather mixture
stockings is strong and manufactur-
ers are having some difficulty in filling
orders for immediate and nearby de-
liyerieS.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
Hay.

WICHITA, Kan. December 80 (Spe-
ciaD.-This state produced only $4,000
bushels of alfalfa seed in 1921, scarce
ly enough for home consumption if
Kansas is to maintain its longtime
leadership in production of this crop.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
ODOeF,

NEW YORK, December 80 tSpe-
ciaD. The copper export situation is
strengthening and although the do
mestir demand is light at present it
is expected to pick up rapidly III the
early part of the year.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
Chemicals.
NL,yx- vnDr n,

NEW YORK, December 80 Especially.
Efforts to dispose of stocks Of
chemicals in warehouses here before
the first of the year resulted in some
price shading, although only small
quantities changed hands, but 1t is
believed that the turn of the year will
see change for the better.
Evening star., 1921-12-30

enter the coke market. The A. NJ.
Byers Company is in the rlarkeL for
$4,000 tons monthly and the Sharon
Steel Company is seeking 1900 tons
monthly.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
( Oal and Coke.

PITTSBUEGH. December 50 iSpe-
iaD.-With contracts expiring Janu-
AIRY ] more buyers are expected to
Evening star., 1921-12-30
Depleted Retail Stocks
Improving Trade Impetus
BY JOSEPH \. FINING.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ST. LOUIS, December 30.-Invigorat-
ing effects of depleted stocks in re-
tail stores all through the south and
Evening star., 1921-12-30
DIVIDENDS DECLARED.
Stock Of

American Coal nf Allegheny
TO. y. S1....................Js Ian. 10 Fell
an~'sna -" u. pfd. 81 - 49,. Dec - Jan
Assoc at"d biy G'"i>. q. Sl...Ian. II frh.
Associated t'ry ';""iS. d
pfd. 81 -,..,............Feb Mar
Associated I'ry Goods. u.
"a plu. 81. Ia. ....-.-..-- -feh. NaF
BeIl Telephone Of Penn. q. 81 Dec. - bee.
Del. Lack. & West X. r., q.
S1.!o ......-........... Jan. Jan.
Del. Lack. & West. r. r.. ex-
ira. S: 80 ...................Ja Jan. Jan.
Elgip Nat Watch Co. q. 81. Jan. IN Feb
Imp. Oil Corp. O., pfd. .oc.. Dec. 80 Jan
Imperial oil Corp. mo-. lor. Dec, 30 Jan
Imperial Tobacco Co Of Can
ada. interim. 1ias.. ...... Dee
Imperial Tobacco 60. of Can
ada. year end. lc. ..-... Dec.
Phillips Jones Corp, q. pfd.
Sl15 Jan % Feb
Plymouth CDrdage Co. q. 81 Jan. Jan.
STANDARD Underground Gable
Co, aOct stock Jan. II Jan.
L. :. Smelling. Refining Min
ing. q. pfd. SHE Jan. Jan.
United Verde Extension Min
jng Co.. q, o5c.. Jan. . Feb.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
Cleanup Stock Sale

To clean up any remaining stock on hand we
offer to you at the following prices If you find any
of these items in our store they yours at these
figures:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05
BETTER THAN CALOMEL
Thousands Have Discovered
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets
are a Harmless Substitute

DR.. Edwards Olive 1ablets-the sub
stitute for calomel-are mild but suIre
laxative, and their effect on the liver is
almost instantaneous. These little olive
colored tablets are the -esult of DIR.
Edwards determination not to treat
liver and bowel complaints with calomeI.
The pleasant little tablets do the
good that calomel docs. but have no
bad after effects. They don't injure the
teeth like strong liquids or calomel.
They take hold of the trouble and
quickly correct it. Why cure the liver
at the expense Of the teeth? Calomel
sometimes plays havoc with the gums
So do strong liquids. II is best not to
take calomel. Let DR.. Edwards Olive
Tablets take its place.
Headaches, 'dullness" and that lazy
feeling come from constipation and a
disordered liver. Take DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets when you feel ''logy' and
heavy" They clear" clouded brain
and "perk up" the spirits. 15c. and 80
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05
WALTER SCANLAN
, IN HEARTS OF ERIN"
PLAY With Irish Background at
Playhouse Serves as Vehicle
for Pleasing Songs.

Definitely committed to career as
the singing star of plays with the BACK
ground of conventional Irish comedy
Walter Scanan made his first stellar
appearance in this city at The Play
house last evening before crowded
house. which included an important
number OF the young people who took
part in the America" spectacle last
week. by courtesy of the producers,
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis.
The action is made to fit more or less
closely the subjects of the better part
of a dozen ballads sung by Scanlan with
considerable effectiveness. although
with more heed to the requirements of
crisp phonograph records than to those
of musical art. This effectiveness was
much enhanced last evening by the
exceedingly sympathetic accompaniment
of the local orchestra, with Charles 1.
Edwards velvet voiced violin blend
ing with the singers tones quite eX-
trancingly. OF these songs. the one
Girl" is perhaps the most pleasing
while all are worth listening to for the
sake OF the singers vibrant voice. ana
almost atone for the hopelessly con-
versationaI play which surrounds them'
OF course Scanlan is the long-lost
heir who returns to his ancestral acres
in the nick of time to frustrate the de-
signs of the rascaIfy steward and rescue
from oppression the old lodgekeepers
pert and pretty daughter. claiming her
hand as his reward. The dialogue
srarkles with illusions TO dudheens and
colleens. blarney and Killarney; the
properties include a rose embowered
cottage and an ancestral hall with
mysterious sliding panel through which
the hero energies to move the arms OF
a suit Of armor. thereby terrifying ter
Yihly the comic retainer; the costumes
include a gingham frock for the hero
mes nrst appearance, and a wedding
ecwn with sweeping train for her
apotheosis 10 match the heros white
satin small clothes. Just like the old
masters" In short, il is fair eX-
ample of the Irish stencil play, which
genre is dear To the hearts Of many.
although not rated high in calories
by dramatic dietitians.
The engagement covers performances
tonight and tomorrow night. with
matinee tomorrow.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05

Perfect Crime The hero of this photo
play is liar lie tells glorious. imagi-
native fibs about wonderful Incidents
that far exceed human conception. But
using the slang "he gets away with it,"
"Whats Worth WhIlel" at the Arcadia.
The crowds which the wonderful
spring weather brought In town yester-
day dropped many Of their number into
the Arcadia Theatre where I'm the cool
interior they enjoyed the presentation
of Lois Weber's special production
What's Worth While2" This photo
play is in every phase an unusual one
although its story has been presented
manN times in various form.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05

tuneful and funny and it is featured
10y dancing The girls wear stunning
gowns. Smith and Devere entertained
with comedy and songs. Edith Hallor.
of Ziegfeld fame, pleased with her songs,
which had piano accompaniment oi
Joe DAILY. Tip. a sagacious dog, was
cleverly handled by Bob Leo. The
animal is trained TO do lot of stunts
that are not usually performed by dogs,
Harry Price, eartoonist. pleased with
his creations, which showed skili,
originality and humor. The Bison city
Four, a male quartet. contributed TO the
music and comedy on the bill. Charles
Rogers and his company We're featured
in THE Ice Mans Troubles" a very
funny comedy sketch. Lapoilu played
variety of musical Instruments.
"Take IL From Me" Mt The Playhouse.
The musical comedy public is the most
critical of all publics. 1t does not give
success to an offering not deserving of
it, So, therefore. one is certain of the
merits of a musical attraction that has
stood for two years as n big drawing
card in all the big cities. The play in
mind is Take 1t From Me- which
Wilmington is to see again the last three
days of this week at The Playhouse.
AS a HitllCi vi ittAs w tonistiiS tp
not have to take any but their own
opinion as to the success of Take 1t
From Me" The piece was offered here
two seasons ago with each performance
being offered to crowded house. 1t
is interesting to know that in the two
years of its travels and it's visits in
New York. Philadelphia. Chicago and
other cities, Take 1t From Me" has
practically retained the same cast. Ii
has not sent out another company to
offer its melody and it's mirth.
- Wise Fools" a John Golden Success.
The name John Golden" appearing as
producer of n play instantly recommends
il to those theatre goers who know how
to appreciate good. clean. wholesome,
clever comedy. This recommendation
will be used when "3 Wise Fools is
shown to Wilmington at The Play
house April 14-15-16. In this play Mr..
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05
George ArIiss Mt the savoy.

with Douglas Macfean in THE Rockies
Return"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05
Ont This Out-It Is Worth Money.

Cut out this slip. enclose with SC and
mail TO Foley & Co.. 2S35 Sheffield Ave.
Chicago. ILL.,. writing your name and ad-
dress clearly. You will receive in re-
turn a trial package containing Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound for coughs.
colds and Group; Foley Kidney Pills
for pains in sides and back; rheuma-
tisrn. backache, kidney and bladder
ailments; and Foley's Cathartc Tablets.
a wholesome and thoroughly cleansing
cathartic for constipation. biliousness.
headaches and sluggish bowels. y. B.
Dgnforth-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05
Golden has success of long standing.
THE SCREEN.
ftbarIfo Tbnnlfn nj Tho OUpcu.

1t was a critical audience that gather
ed at the Queen for the first showing
yesterday noon of Charlie Chaplin's
picture "The kid" They were aware
that this was Chaplin's first feature
length comedy and were frankly skepu-
cal as to whether the comedian could
stay on the screen that long at one time
without providing surfeit. Chaplin
proved a surprise TO everyone who saw
him. His comedy is drama and his
drama is comedy.
"a Perfect Crime at the Majestic.
Allan Dawn, noted member of the
group of Associated Producers, gave
out the information that in his newest
photoplay "a Perfect Crime which Is
now playing at the Majsetic. he would
offer something in the way of n story
that has no precedent i'm the film his
tory. His statement is verified by the
presentation of his comedy drama "A
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05

'Thc Devil" starring George Afliss,
shown yesterday NJ the Savoy Theatre,
where It remains the entire week, is an
exceptionally fine picture. IL is record
for posterity of one Of the theatres
greatest characterization by one of its
foremost actors. n sets up new mark
for future photoplays to measure up TO.
This IL Mr.. Ariiss first appearance be
fore the camera,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05
LOCAL ADJUSTMENTS
THE STAGE
Comedy at the Garrick.

A clever cimedy bill pleased the first
nighters at the Garrick Theatre last
night. An elaborate musical comedy
revue was given by Phil Adams and a
company of clever girls under the di-
rection of Marty Brooks. The act is
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05
"What's Worth whIlel" at the Arcadia.
GLADYS Walton Mt the RinIto.

Gladys Walton has once more sue
ceedcd In screen characterization.
romantic dual role of rich girl and
poor girl, the modernized, fennized
version of Prince and Pauper" is the
one she plays in Poor Girl, Rich Girl'
which the lIialto Theatre is showing
for the last time tonight in conjunc-
ton with the eleventh episode of Charles
Hutchinsons serial Double Adven-
ture.' Tomorrow everyone will laugh
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-05
Don't Stay Run Down

If you have been indiscreet in eat
ing, living habits, or your system taxed
by overwork. and you have become all
run down, don't stay that way, 1T IS
dangerous, as you are in condition to
take on many other more serious dis
eases. Build yourself up again by sim
ply taking from 10 TO 90 drops of SEW.
EN RARKS in little water after each
meal, and watch how quickly you will
regain your normal health agaip
People beyond the age Of middle life
cannot stand what they used TO, end
have to be more discreet in all of their
modes of living. The majority of such
people need to take occasionally good
stomach and liver regulator, for it is
an indisputable fact that by keeping
the liver active and the digestive or
gans cleansed and in proper working
order, old age can be deferred and life
prolonged far beyond that enjoyed by
| the average person. To attain this
there is no better remedy than SEVEN
BARKS. which has for many, many
years faithfully and successfully served
the public.
If your system gets run down, take
warning, or you will be sorry when it's
too late Take plenty of exercise, fresh
lair, keep good hours, eat moderately
|of the right kind of food, and tone up
your stomach, liver and kidneys by
taking SEVEN BARIiS. For sale by
druggists, 90 cents per bottle.-Ady.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-05
MONTPELIER H.
LOST AT HOME
Burlington High School the
Winner BY Score of
20 to 10
FIRST HALF TIED;
SECOND A GIVE-AWAI
Montpelier High School
Failed to Display Much
Teamwork

The Burlington high school basket :
bah team defeated the Montpelier high
school team on the armory floor in
Montpelier last evening by score OF
rs to Is in fairly good game although
the home team did not show the pep
that should have been expected of a
Montpelier team. There was a lack Of
something that resembled poor team
work. The home team was unable to
get the ball away when II was passing,
with the result that in the last period
the visiting team was able to play
around il in nearly every point OF the
game
Jones was the only man on the local
team that seemed to put up much OF a
game and then he fouled so often that
considerable was lost. Fouls were lib
orally called on each side and in this
the throwing was about evenly done.
Chase was the fast man Of the Bur.
lington team He did some nice playing,
closely followed by Rand the lanky
center of that team, who tied Chase in
the number of baskets thrown in the
game.
Massucco threw a foul in the first pc
Rod of playing and shortly Chase
threw basket so the game sawed back
and forth for the first period ending in
tic score at IL points each. In the
second period Burlington played fast
er game. The lineups:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-05
STATE PRESS PROGRAM.
Arrangements for the Meeting in Barre
Next Friday.

The annual midwinter meeting OF
the Vermont Press association will be
held at Hotel Barre, Barre, Friday aft
ernoon and evening, March H. An in
teresting program has been arranged
the afternoon session devoted TO bust
ness, TO trade topics and discussions,
the evening session TO banquet and
after dinner exercises. The program
session viii open at 1880 O'Clock and
the banquet will be served at eight
o'clock in the evening,
Luther B. johnson of Randolph is
president Of the association.
Frank Z. Howe Of Bennington will
preside at the after-dinner exercises,
Governor James Hartness, Congress
man Frank L. Greene and Others viii
respond.
The following is the program in de,
tail,
ternoon-"Welcome 10 Our City
Mayor Frank f. Langley, publisher Of
the Barre Daily Times business meet
ing; presentation Of new members; ad r
dress. 'eThe Ad. Alley" T b. Johnson,
publisher Springfield Reporter; discus
sion; Uncle Sans Mail Service and
the Newspapers, Donald NJ. Tobin, edi-
tor Swanton Courier; discussion; ad-
dress. Partnership with tie Public in
the Printing Game" r. 7. Patten Of
Skowhegan, Me-; address, What's
News, Anyway" Dean II. Perry, edi-
tor Barre Daily Times; discussions ad-
dress. "The Newsprint Situation" Col.
w. E. Haskell Of New York, vice pres
ident international Paper Co; discus
sion; address. Glow VIII Readiust-
ment Times Affect the Printing Bust
ness - Frank A. Hunt, business man
aver Gilpin Hunt corporation, Barton
Newport North Troy discussion.
Evening-Banquet at Hotel Barre,
Hon. Frank T. Howe Of Bennington,
tnastmaster; responses by Governor
Hartness, Congressman Greene and
others.
Mr.. Patten. one 81 the afternoon
sneakers. + secretary of tho Maine
Press ASSOCIATION and business manag
or ~ the Skowhegsn Independent Re
porter. having the third largest circu-
iation among the IL 900 country week
lies % America.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-05
WATERBURY,

q. C. Graves. yicc- president Of the
hank. and DR.. H. p. Hopkins lett ye-
ferday noon for New York and -. Fc
ier.burg. Fla. The doctors office vii
be closed until the hrst Of April Mr.
Graves will remain two or three weeks
That Carroll c. Robinson is remain.
ing comfortable at the Heaton hgs
1ital 4 good news Mr. Robinson Is
one 81 the selectmen AND resolution
aas introduced by Dr. Hopkins al town
meeting that the town clerk be in.
.trrtried 10 extend expressions II sym
path, TO him and hope Tor a speedy Fe.
cevefy.
Al 81 Andrew church higa mass
and sermon IS Rev Robert Dt'7y e.
ne usrsl time Suuias Catechi.m ~
Z O'Clock srd ienrdiftioa 81 the blessed
armament 81 4o'clcck-
There win ~ union scrEioc e thc
Cs-rrrzst rhurta 81 Nasch Site
III 4 rmrft u5li ~ the speaker. lao-e
-. f.a.r Erara ~ ku7a rhr tre-
81 -s III -rle 3 rraet niras-
iuz nality, but i talented
speaker.