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Evening star., 1923-07-29
FRENCH TROOPS READY.
Will Prevent Demonstrations of
German Communists.
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press
DUESSELDORF, July 2s.-French
troops and the moderate German ele.
ment in the Ruhr are ready for the
predicted communist demonstration.
tomorrow and little fear is felt tha,
disorders will occur or that the stu
alton Will get out of hand
The demonstrations, nevertheless
have been widely announced by the
radical German press, causing .ae
circulation of alarming rumors and
the consequent gathering OF stree,
corner crowds.
The communist papers for days
have been campaigning througho at
the occupied territories for the work :
ers to meet, principally in Bochum
for mass demonstrations, but 1t is
believed the mobilization manifesto
will be generally ignored, as the
French have forbidden open air DEM
onstrations and the leading trades
union leaders have also expressed
disapproval of this method of pro-
test.
Evening star., 1923-07-29
Anything May Happen.

This opinion, however, particular
ly among the Germans, is tempered
by the admission that the dizzy slide
CT the mark. with it's consequent sky
rocketing of prices, may have paved
the way for anything to happen, espe-
cially II the communists and the ex-
treme nationalists can get an oppor-
tunity to express their opinions with
stronger weapons than words.
The French troops, it was stated at
headquarters, are fully prepared to
cope with any situation that might
be created by defiance of the anti
demonstration order, and it is consid-
cred certain that the better elements
Of the German population will CO.
operate In preserving order. This
desire for order by both the French
(Continued on Page g. Column ~
Evening star., 1923-07-29

CONTINUED on Page 8, Column A.
Evening star., 1923-07-29

The Star is delivered every evening and
Sunday morning to Washington homes at
90 cents per month. Telephone Main 5000
and service will start Immediately.
Evening star., 1923-07-29

Mostly cloudy Sunday, probably show
ers In the morning.
Monday fair and somewhat warmer;
light to gentle shifting winds.
Full report on page S.
Evening star., 1923-06-11
AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYH.
ADAM A. WEsCHLER. 1UCrI0NEER.
EXECUTOR AND TRUSTEES SALE OF VAL
UABLB IMPROVED REAL ESTATE,
FRAME DWELLING. NO. 7l2 22nd

EXECUTOR AND TRUSTEES SALE OF VAL
UABLB IMPROVED REAL ESTATE,
FRAME DWELLING. NO. 7l2 22nd
STREET NORTHWEST.
By virtue OF authority vested In the under
signed by the last will and testament Of Mary
will offer for sale by public auction. in front
OF the premises. On THURSDAY, THE FOUR
TENTH DAY OF JUNE. AID. 1923. AT FIVE
O'CLOCK PM, the following described land
and premises, situate In the city OF Washing
ton, District OF Columbia. to-wit: Part OF lot
beginning on 22nd st. thlrty-two feet fv. and
three fourths inches from the north corner
and running sixteen feet four inches south,
thence west seventy three feet two and n
half inches. thence north three feet two
inches. thence west TO the rear. thence north
beginning: IN Washington city. District of
Columbia. otherwise known for the purposes of
assessment as lot eight hundred and thirty
hve ts35) in square nfty-six t58).
Terms of sale: 0ne-third OF the purchase
money TO he paid In cash. the balance In two
equal tallments. payable in one and two
With Interest At cent per annum
secured by deed Of trust upon the property
sold all cash. at the option OF the pur-
chaser. deposit Of $500 required OF the
purchaser at the time Of sale. All Conveyance
ing. recording. revenue stamps and notarlal
fees at the cost Of the purchaser. Terms OF
from day of sale. otherwise the trustee and
executor reserves the right TO resell the
property at the risk and cost of the defaulting
purchaser. after hve days advertisement OF
such resale in some newspaper published In
the city OF Wsshington; d pCo
Union Trust building.
iegydNds Executor and Trustee
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ADAM A. wEscHLER. AUcTIoNEER.

ADAM A. WEsCHLER. ACcT1oNEER.
TRUSTEES SALE OF FRAME DWELLINGS.
No.11lb 9Th STREET Sc. AND Nos.
7o3. 1884. 7oo AND 7o7 EYE STREET
By virtue o. decree o, the Supreme cour.
Of the District Of Columbia, passed in Equity
offer for sale by public auction. in front OF the
s%TT 5esgssIEe RTsTWisSes S S on MoNDhY o gaE EIGH
lowing described land and premises, situate in
the city Of Washington. District Of Column
bia. TO wit:
AT FoUR-THIRTY PM.
Part Of lot in square south Of square s25.
that is TO say. beginning III feet from the
soSh 3 teet thence s'S o sr
thence north q feet; thence east 1O5 feet.
inch to the place OF beginning. said real estate
assessment as lot SIS in square south of square
s25. improved by premises No; lIl5 9TH st, Sc.
IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER.
All that part or parcel of land known and
described as part of square 905, beginning for
the same % feet east from the northwest
corner Of said square. fronting on Eye st. Sc.
and running thence east SO feet: thence south
2S feet: thence east foot; thence south SO
thence west wss north 81
north so feet TO place Of beginning. Said
property being also known for the purposes
squnre 9O5, improved by premises Nos 7O3
703h, 7o5 and 7J7 Eye st. Sc.
Terms Of sale; $, e 4, One @ third H. Of the purchase
equal installments. payable in one and two
years, with interest at per cent per annum,
payable semi annually. from day Of sale. Sc
cured by deed of trust on the property sold,
or all cash. at the option of the purchaser.
deposit OF 5000 on each house II sold sep
arateiy and $500 on the Eye st. property il
sold entirety required of the purchaser
at the time Of sale. All convcyaEcng re-
cordlng. revenue stamps and notarial fees al
the cost of the purchaser. Terms OF sale to
be complied with within thirty days from day
Of sale, otherwise the trustees reserve the
right 10 resell tho property at the risk aud
cost of the defaulting purchaser. after FIVE
days advertisement of such resale in some
newspaper published in the city of Washing
ton. u. c.
JOHN LEWIS SMITH
Southern building.
JAMES B. FLYNN,
Second Natl Bank building.
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SHIPS READY TO SPEED
aid TO POLAR FLYERS,
Two at Spitzbergen to Follow
Amundsen on Flight to North ..--
Pole This Month.

By the Associated Press rs
CHRISTIANIA. June II. - The :
steamship Flint, having on beard "a.
party who will go to the relief Of
Capt. Roald Amundsen IL this should
be necessary during his flight from
Wainwright. Alaska, to Spitzbergen
the latter part Of this month, arrived
in Advent bay, spitzbergen, Saturl..l
day. The steamship Fran. in which
Amundsen made the trip to the south
pole, arrived there yesterday. Two
seaplanes which are floating along
side the Flint are being put in readi-
ness for a flight northward. The
Fran will follow the seaplanes t."
Kings bay and then proceed farther
north.
Herr Hammer. the German consul.
who is arranging the relief expedi-
ton for Amundsen, left Hamburg
today for Christiania In an airplane
accompanied by two German airmen
The plane met with an accident and
was obliged to land in North Falster,
Denmark.
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SCORES OF BERNHARDT
TROPHIES TO BE SOLD
Jewels of Rare Quality to Be Auc-
toned; Lively Bidding Is Ex-
pected for Twenty Portraits.

PARIS. June 1.-THE owners Of
Bernhard souvenirs soon will be
more numerous even than soldiers
who fired the last shot in the world
war. All the personal effects of the
great artist will be sold today, eX
cepting her library.
A dozen valuable rings, fifteen
bracelets and a number Of tiaras. all
set with jewels of considerable value.
some of them of rare quality, are in
cluded in the collection. Active com
petition is anticipated, however. when
her paintings. comprising twenty
portraits Of herself in various roles,
are offered
Evening star., 1923-06-11
HEARINGS AT ST. PAUL
ON MONOPOLY CHARGES
Federal Trade Commission Opens
Inquiry on Alleged Conspiracy
of Coal Dock Operators.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, June 11.-Reprc.
sentatiyes of the Federal Trade Com
mission today opened hearings here III
an attempt to prove dts charge that
the Northwestern Coal Dock Operators
Association has conspired to suppress
competition and to create a monopoly
in the coal business.
The complaint, which also names ten
coal companies which are members of
the association, charges violation of
the Clayton act and the Federal Trade
Commission act.
The hearings are expected to continue
more than a month.
Evening star., 1923-06-11
THoMAs DOWNING & Co, AUCTIoNEERs.
AUCTION SALE OF PERSONAL
pRppFRTY

AUCTION SALE OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY.
BY virtue of certain chattel trusts recorded
In the office of the recorder of deeds of the
District of Columbia and at the request Of the
party secured thereby. the undersigned trustee
will offer for sale by public anction. the
premises indicated below. at the hour Of day
specified. and on the FIFTEENTH DAY OF
JUNE. 1923, certain items Of furniture. plate,
plated articles linen, glass, china, books,
works OF art. household effects and articles of
use and ornament. automobiles, typewhters
and .dictaphone machines.
400 II NV. $50.
40 Defrees NV, $50.
62o 9Th ne, 1910.
306 Ky. ave. Sc. 1890
2930 Carleton ave. ne, 1880
42i Franklin NV, lilo.
2922 14th NV, II 80
1890 II st. NV, II 80.
1l16 18th st. NV. I2:10
1410 ii st. NV, 1890
1870 Carrollsburg pl., NV. 1880.
Terms Of sale: Cash. To be removed by
purchaser. BEN i. FULLER,
Trustee.
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AUCTION SALES.
T0MnRH0N
THos. J. OWEN SON. AUCrIoNEERs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE TWO
STORY BRICK DWELLING. NO. b32

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE TWO
STORY BRICK DWELLING, NO. 632
GRESHAM PLACE NV.
BY virtue Of certain deed Of trust duly
recorded, in Lfber No. 473s. folio so ct seq.
of the land records Of the District of Co.
lumbia. and at the request Of the party Sc
cured thereby, the undersigned trustees will
sell. at public auction in front Of the prem
ises. on TUESDAY. THE TWELFTH DAY
OF JUNE. AID. s1823, AT FOUR-THIRTY
O'CLOCK PM. the following descylbed land
and premises. situate in the District Of Co
lumb!a, and designated as and being lot g.
In Harry A. Kites subdivision of lots. in
square %o57. in part OF Mount Pleasant"
corded in Liner No. Az. In folio 1913, of the
records OF the Office of the surveyor for the
District of Columbia.
Terms of sale: Sold subject to q hrst deed
OF trus; amounting to about 81 600 and also
sold subject to q second dee1 CT trust amount
Ing to about $500. balance cash: $500 deposit
required upon acceptance OF bid. Conveyanc-
ing. recording and revenue stamps at pur-
chnser's cost. Terms OF sale TO be complied
with within 80 days deposit forfeited.
JOHN Il. KlNSEAR,
JOHN L. DEEDS,
fu1 dads Trustaes
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Automobiles
By Auction
atWeschler's S
92O Pa. Ave. NV.
Wednesday
Commencing IL noon
Commencing IL noon


THOs. ] owEN q sO>. AUcTI0NEERs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IN.
THsnEsTo Hni E" ~ AID 81 RhsEMEST BRICK
DWELLING. 30. o3oI NJ sT. NV.
By virtue Of certain deed Of trust. duly
No 249 of the land records Of the District OF
Columbia, and at the request OF the party
secured thereby. the undersigned trustees will
ises, on FRIDAY. TIE FIFTEENTH DAY
OF JUNE. 1873. At FOUR O'CLOCK Pm,
situate in the city OF Washington District Of
Columbia. and Designated as ami being lot 20
In William II. Wards sulsiivision of lofs in
square 36 as said plat is recorded In f.b@r ".
r. NJ. folio 26l. also part 81 Lot in NJ. z.
and j. r. Redfern's subdivision u lois in
sa s s IF RRa ra:St q Il I SsF G +
ONCE OF the District ~ columbia. beginning
for said part Of lot a. the southeast cor
the line Of 23sd street s feet. thence west IS
feet inches, thenc" south fAst 10 the
northeast corner Of lo' 30. thence east 18
Terms Of sale: sold subj"cf 10 deed OF
trust for $1,000 Balance cash- 500 deposit
ing. recording and revenue stamps at pur..
chaser's cost Sale 70 h" c'"sed within 80
wHITEFTEI.D MchISLAY.
JAMES \. COBR,
te5-eod&ds. .exsu Trustees.
THoS. J. OWENS 4 son. ACCTIoSEERs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE TWO
STORY BRICK DWELLING, NO. 1911 A
ST. Sc.
BY virtue Of certain deed OF trust being
Instrument No. 80. recorded Decembar %, 1922.
among the land records Of the District Of Co
lumba, and at the request of the party So
cured thereby. the undersigned trustees will
sell at public auction. in front OF the prem
ises. ON WEDNESDAY. THE THIRTEENTH
DAY OF JUNE, AID. 1923. AT FOUR
O'CLOCK PM. the following described land
and premises situate in the District Of Column
bia and designated and being lot As in
Frank T. Resides subdiviion of original lots
IL and 1o in square 10ss. as per plat recorded
in the Office of the surveyor for the District
OF Columbia In Liber 10 at folio 1s4.
Terms of sale: Sold subject 10 a first trust
for $500 and also 10 a second trust for about
81. 100. balance cash. $500 deposit required
upon acceptance Of bid. Conveya ancing. record
ing and revenue stamps ut purchasers cost.
Terms OF sale TO be complied with within
thirty days or deposit forfeited.
NORMAN z. RYOS.
WILLIAM S. RYOS.
je2-d&ds,exSu Trustees
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je1I-2t
TH0S. J. OWEN & SON, AUCTIONEERs. ;
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE TWO
STORY BRICK DWELLING, NO. 2Si0
18th STREET NV.
By virtue of certain deed of trust duly
recorded In Liber No. 4240, folio o37 ct seq,
of the land records of the District of Colurn.
bia, and at the request OF the party secured
thereby. the undersigned trustees will sell, at
public auction In front Of the premises, on
WEDNEspAf,S ,o11 THE THLRTEENTaa I EsCT ae! DAY OF
the following described land and premises.
situate in the District Of Columbia, and
designated as and being Lot 81 In Massie and
Rees, trustees subdivision Of lots in Block 8.
Meridian HILL" as per plat recorded in the
ONCE of the surveyor of the District of Colum-
bia in Liber county 10. at folio 40.
Terms of sale: All cash over a prior deed OF
trust for $3.50. $500 deposit required upon
acceptance Of bid. Conveyancing. recording
and revenue stamps at purchasers cost.
Terms Of sale to be complied with within
thirty days or deposit forfeited:
DAVID D. HENDRICK, :.
ALLAN =. WALKER,
je2-d6ds,exSu Trustees
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PROPOSALS

SEALED PR0POSALS. N TRIPLTCATE,
will be received at the Office of Constructing
Quartermaster, Room 1904. Munitions bldg,
Washington, d. C.. until IL am, June q,
1928, and then opened, for erecting a steel
hangar and Photographic laboratory super
structure. Boiling Field. d. C. Plans and
specifications may be obtained upon applica-
tinn 10 above Office. in1 l3. L. Is %
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.

Ss
ADAM A. WEsCHLER, AUCrIoNEER,
Valuable Meat Market Fixtures,
Fine Large Refrigerator, I'm
plements of Trade, Gas Tank
and Pump, ETC., Contained in
Store No. 3219 14th Street
Northwest,
BY Public Auction
Thursday, June 14th, 1923
Commencing 1890 AM. ~
Fine Large Oak and Tile ''HilI" Butcher
Boy Refrigerator. Tile Counters. Shelving.
Bins Slicing Machine. Cash Register, Elec.
Coffee NH and Meat Grilder. Large Oak and
Tile Office, Elsc. Ceiling Fans, about 40 feet
Of Track with Track Scale, Meat Counters
and Racks. Meat Blocks. Vegetable Stands.
Corn Beef Tray and Rack, Scales, 4-wheel
Platform Truck. 6a- a-gallpn Gas Tank and
Pump. 8 bbls. Vinegar, about 20 bbls. Empty
Bottles. etc.
Terms: Cash.
Je9.11, 1,12.13
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TOURS
Europe An-Expense Tour, $45C

81 Days-Modern. Fast Steamers. :"
Paris, Switzerland, Rhine, Antwerp. London.
Small party--Extension possible to permit
travel in England aud Scotland at slight
additional cost.
Sailing, s. s: Olympic, Jaly 81 1879, re-
August 20, 1928. -. -.
:. Applications must he made at once. =
D1APER-KRAMER TOURS,
1726 Kilbourne Place. .12s
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c. G. SLOAN CO. INC. AUCTIONEERs
40 18th ST.
U. s. MARsHAL's SALE

U. s. MARSIIAL'S SALE
BY virtue of n writ of special feri facias
issued out of the clerks Office Of the su-
preme Court Of the District of Columbia
and TO me directed. / will sell at public
sale for cash. at the Fairmont Inn.
northeast corner Of 18th and Fsirmont SITS.
nv. Washington, d. C., at TEN An. ON
TUESDAY, JUNE TWELFTH. 1923. a large
quantity Of apartment house equipment, con
sisting on blankets. sheets. pillow slips. win
trOliers, rocking chairs. knives, forks spoons
water bottles. miscellaneous china. dining
room tables etc, seized and levied upon as
the property Of the defendant, Louise r.
Robertson, and sold to satisfy Judgment at
law, No. 6T565, in favor of the " l.. Sans
bury Co., Inc.
+. C. SNYDER
my30. teo .p,1 L. s Marshsi
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itU'rUHE DAYS.
THOMAS J. OWEN & son. AUCTIoNEERs
Trustees Sale of Valuable I'm
proved Business Property,
No. 7OS Florida Avenue NV.

by virtue of a deed of trust. duly recorded
in the land records of the District OF Coum-
bIa in L'bar No ilss. at folio 3T3 ct seq. and
at the request of the party secured thereby,
the undersigned trustee will sell at public
auction. In front Of the premises, on FRIDAY.
1929. AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM. the following
described premises. situate in the city of
Washington District of Columbia. to-wit: Lot
g. in Crowns subdivision of lots 4 and 4. in
square 41S. per pat recorded in the sur
vcyor's office for said District in Liber r. W.
No. l. at folio 1o1 together with the right Of
way over the west feet of lot in said sub
division by the full depth OF lot g.
Terms Of sale: All cash: $500 deposit re-
uuired on acceptance uf bid. Conceyancnc
recording and revenue stamps at cnst OF pur-
chaser Terms. of sale - he complied with
VIM W. ANDERSON.
je11.d&dsexSu Surviving Trustee.
THOs. ]. OWEN & SON. AUCTIONEERs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE TWO
STORY S,t6 sT RRTfk sW DWELLING NO 2ois
Ry virtue Of a certain deed OF trust, being
instrument No 1875, recorded February 90.
1923. among the land records Of the District
secured thereby, the undersigned trustees will
ises. on WEDNESDAY. THE TWENTIETH
oekoeR 4 PM 1Ish The following sss described land
and premises, situate in the District Of Colum-
bIa, and designated as and being the south
part of original lot (now assessed as lot
500 square ss2; this being 10 r. In. front
Of said original lot 4.
Terms Of sale; ao Al, Nj, cash over a prior deed
acceptance of bid. Conveyancins, recording
and revenue stamps at purchaser cost. Terms
Of sale to be complied with within thirty days
- q. B. LIKENs.
]. W. TERHUNH.
5ee.eod6ds.exSu Trusteesk
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THOMAS J. OWEN & son. AUCTIoNEERs.
Valuable Corner Residence No.
4037 New Hampshire Ave,
NV, being at the Southeast
Corner of New Hamp. Ave. and
Taylor St. NV, and Garage on
Corner Lot on an alley in same
square.
BY virtue of authority vested IN US. we viii
sell at public auction. in front OF the re-
TWELFTH DAY or JUNE. 1873. coMMESc.
500 in square 1921. improved as above. ~ anu
Terms Of sale: No. 4o37 New Hampshire
avenue, sold subject TO first deed OF trust
six per cent. balance payable $1,000 cash and
the remainder in monthly instsllments of $75
each. 500 deposit required upon each lot at
time Of sale. Conyeynncing, recording and
revenue stamps at purchasers cost. Terms of
sale to be complied with within thirty days
TMos. j. OWEN SON. Auction.er..
te7-d&ds,eISu
THos. ]. OWEN son. AUCT1oNEERs
oSE.THIRD ISTEREsT IN LOIS sos =
souTHWkhsr CORNER Ssa1 OF =: s2nd d AND IHo s
sy Trses t certain deed e
among the land records Of the District OF
Columbia, and at the request Of the party
secured thereby. the undersigned trustees will
sell. at pu6lic auction: In front Of the prem:
ises, on TUESDAY. THE TWELFTH DAY
OF JUNE. AID. 1923, AT FOUR O'CLOCK
PM, the following described land and prem
ises. situate In the city Of Washington, Dis
trict Of Columbia, and designated as and being
an undivided one-third interest in lots 500
and soS in square 80. together with the i'm
provements.
Terms of sale One-third of the purchase
money 10 be paid in cash. balance in two
equal installments. payable in one and two
years. with interest at per centum per an
mum, payable semi-annualiy. from day Of sale
secured by deed of trust upon the property
sold. or all cash. at the option of the pur-
chaser. A deposit Of 5000 will he required at
time OF sale All conveyancing. recording,
revenue stamps, etc, Mt cost of purcha ser
Terms of sale to be complied with within 80
days from day of sale, otherwise the trustees
reserve the right to resell the property at the
risk and cost of defaulting purchaser, after
fve days advertisement of such resale In
some newspaper published in Washington
d. {.
CHARLES W. WARDEN,
ERSKISE GORDON,
jul -eod&ds. s.eNSu Trustees.
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AUCTION SALES
TOMORROW.
C. Q. SLOAN & CO.. INC, -AUCTS,
715 18th St. NV.

q. 8. MARSHAL SALE
By virtue of a writ of heri facias issued out
Of the clerks ONCE Of the Municipal Court of
the District Of Columbia. and to me directed.
Will sell at-public auction, for cash. at No.
TwELsTH Fl n BAY Of oRi1ftSn 1uSh is2s AT or Two ro
O'CLOCK PM, two punching machines. drill
ing machine. emery wheel shafting, betting,
dies, wise, forge, anvil, cutting machine and
welding outnt seised and levied upon the
property of the defendant. McDevitt Chair
Bed Company, and sold to satisfy judgment In
case No, 5,s22i in favor Of A. q. Bsumbach,
plaintiff. e. o. SNYDER,
3e1A0n Enttsd~StateA> Naxshak
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Salvage Sale of Large Stock OF
Ladies, Mems and Children's
Furnishings, Dry Goods, No.
tions, Boys Clothing, Bathing
Suits, Show Cases, Cash Reg
lister, ETC., Contained in No.
1916 III Street NE.

By virtue Of authority vested in the under
signed ! will sell, By public auction within
the above premises, on TUESDAY. JUNE u.
1923. AT TEN O'CLOCK AM. a large stock
OF ladies', mems and children's Furnishings
Dry Goods. Notions Case. Cash Register. more
or less damaged by fire, smoke and water.
Torms: Cash ADAM A. WESCHLER
1e6 d&dhs.eISu Auctionenr.
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"NORTH HILL"
The Merrirnac

Large. modern. waterfront cottage. Table
supplied from own farm. Reasonable rates.
| Sixteen successful seasons.
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Terms Cash
c. G. SLOAN & CO., Inc, Aucts
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JOHN LEWIS SMITH,
Southern building.
JAMES B. FLYNN,
Second Natl Bank building
je6-d&ds.exSu Trustees
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-08
MILLIONS WASTED

To prevent excess profits and un-
reasonable rates the Interstate Com
merce Commission was persuaded
ten years ago by the reforming
element to make valuation OF all
railroad property as a basis for
future railroad rates. 1t is now
divulged that s9O,OOO,oOO has been
expended for this purpose without
completing the valuation OF any one
Of the larger railroad systems.
What is more, 1t is now conceded
that valuation of railroad property
for rate fixing purposes is impracti-
cal and impossible. The Interstate
Commerce Commission found 1t i'm
possible to determine the original
cost of constructing the railroads
and congress relieved the commits
sion of the responsibility. Without
this original cost and with replace
ment costs constantly changing a
valuation is valueless.
The railroad reformers ought to
be ashamed to ask the nation to