davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-25

sacrilege, he thrust it into an
envelope that lay open beside it.
He. noticed curiously that none
of the other letters had been
opened.
A wandering breeze made the
candle flicker as he turned to leave
the tent, and his eye caught q
wavering CLEAN from something on
the trodden earth of the tent floor.
He stopped, to pick up what he
saw to be the broken remnant Of
an exquisite miniature. :.
The beautiful face had been
Scared and twisted as if frantic
heel had driven it hard into the
earth, but across the back of the
jewel-set frame he could read the
name Catherine"
Placing it beside the letters, the
captain of the guard dropped the
flaps of the tent behind him.
Copyright. shOrtstsry PublIshIns CO.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-25
The Miniature---By Paul A. Barry

Suddenly the captain found him
self on his feet, listening intently,
while his right had loosened his
pistol in its holster. The slow
pacing steps of the sentinel OUT
side of the guard tent had stopped.
The hot, steamy tropical night
seemed waiting, in it's velvet black
ness.
The sentinel in front of the tent
caught a distant call. Corporal
of the Guard, Number Sevenw
The tension relaxed, and in an
instant detachment of the guard
was away at the double to Post
Number Seven.
With an unconscious sigh of re-
lief the captain turned to the table
and refolded his letters, stuffing
them in his pockets while he waited
for a report of the cause of the
single shot he had heard in the
distance.
Soon the sound of the relief
slowly returning was followed
by a movement at the entrance of
the tent. The sergeant of the
guard entered and saluted.
Captain Orden shot by Number
Seven, Sir" he reported. "He
walked up on Number Seven and
would not halt when challenged"
"Where is Captain Orden?"
asked the captain of the guard.
'In his tent, Sir" answered the
sergeant.
I return" ordered the captain.
"Have you notified the surgeon?"
ayes, Sir" the sergeant replied.
"He is there now"
A few minutes later the captain
of the guard met the regimental
surgeon dropping the flaps of
Orden's tent behind him as he
emerged into the quiet company
street.
Good shot, that sentinel" said
the surgeon, as he ran his fingers
thoughtfully through his grayish
DodTO. FOOE OIuCn never 1OlC H.
But he knew this camp like a
book, Captain. God knows we've
been in the beastly place long
enough for him to. Why should
he deliberately walk up on Number
Seven?"
"Who knows?" answered the
captain, as he opened the flaps and
entered the tent.
Orden's body was on his field
bed. By the light of a Pickering
candle on the camp table the
captain noticed the tiny blue mark
on the forehead, where the
sentinel's bullet had found its
target.
In warfare soldiers soon become
Indifferent to death, even accept
it as a matter Of course, but a
wave of bitter sadness swept over
the officer as he returned from
his friend to the table.
A pile of letters lay there. One,
open and face down, seemed about
to slip from the rough table to the
ground. The officer picked up the
sheet of heavy paper and turned
it over.
A wedding announcement He
caught the name "Catherine" black
on it's creamy surface as, with a
flush and feeling almost of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-25
r TALT! Who's there?"

<<f TALT! Who's there"
Crash! A squirt of
- flame leaped from the
muzzle Of the sentinels rifle, and
the shadowy form that had COM
mitted the capital military crime
refusal to halt at a sentry's
challenge-crumpled into dark
mass on the narrow footpath.
The sound of the shot echoed
duly under the dripping trees and
against the sodden canvas of the
camp, startling the tropic night
into momentary alarm.
The sentinel snapped another
cartridge into the chamber of his
rifle and carefully watched the
PROSTATE form at which he had
fired, while he called loudly for the
corporal of the guard.
In the savage tropics a soldier
soon learns that foolish curiosity
is no part of an infantry sentinePs
equipment. Where a wounded
enemy whom one stoops to succor
will suddenly whip out a flame
like creese, and with an expiring
effort drive it through the rescuer,
and then die happy having slain al
infdel dog, the amenities of
civilized warfare are soon laid
aside.
The sentinel, at a secure dis
lance, and keenly alert for danger
from any other source, watched
the victim of his shot until the
rhythmic thudding of feet on the
dew wet ground told of the coming
of the relief of the guard.
Hating the approaching men
until he was satisfied of their
identity, he let them advance, and
reported what had occurred to the
on-commissioned officer of the
guard.
Cautiously advancing to the
PROSTATE figure, holding his rifle
at the ready, the corporal con-
WINGED himself that the man lying
there was dead.
"a good shot, jones'" he NUT
tered to the sentinel, as he knelt
beside the body. eff one does
not shoot straight the first time in
this country his chance for ever
firing again isn't much"
Striking a match against the
stock of his rifle he stopped over
the dead man.
"My God" he exclaimed. cts
an officer"
81 had to shoot" said the
sentinel. Gle wouldn't halt and
you know our orders"
cts Captain Orden," said the
corporal, in a whisper. "You did
your duty-you had to shoot. But
Ordcn! He 'knew the orders.
Why >:
The captain Of the guard leaned
his elbows on the rough boards of
an improvised table, intently read
ing one of many letters that the
monthly mail had brought him that
day.
A candle stuck upright in it's
own grease fared ftfully, as a
wandering breeze from Lake
Lanao, shaking the rain-like dew
drops from the trees on to the
damp canvas of the tent, stole in
through the open flaps.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-25
BEAUTIFUL HAIR IN A MOMENT
Girls! TyThis! Hair Instantly Appears Abundant Soft
Lustrous and CoIofuI-A GIeamy Mass!
IS Cent "Danderine Also Ends Danduf; Falling Hair!

A "Danderine Beauty Treatment"
will Immediately double the attrac-
tiveness of your hair. Just moisten
a cloth with Danderine and draw it
carefully through your hair, taking
one small strand at time; this will
cleanse the hair of dust, dirt or any
excessive oil-in a few minutes you
will be amazed. Your hair will be
wavy, fluffy and possess an incom-
parable softness, lustre and really
appear twice as thick and abundant
"a mass Of luxuriant, glinty, color
full hair.
Besides beautifying the hair, Dan
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-25

derine eradicatcs Gandruff; invigor-
ates the scalp. stopping itching and
falling hair.
Danderine is the best, cheapest
and most delightful hair corrective
and tonic. 1t is to the hair what
fresh showers of rain are to vegeta
ton. 1t goes right to the roots, vital
ICES and strengthens them. Its stim-
ulating properties help the hair to
grow long, heavy, strong.
You can surely have beautiful
hair, and lots of it, if you will spend
IS cents for a bottle of Danderine
at any drug store or toilet counter.
1t is not greasy, oily or sticky.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-25

A teaspoonful of California Fig Syrup"
now will quickly start liver and bowel action
and in few hours you have we'll playful
child again. Mothers can rest easy after CIV
ing california Fig Syrup" because it never
fails to work the sour bile and constipation
poison right out of the little stomach and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-25
Dye old Dress, Skirt,
Sweater or Draperies
i'm eeDianomd Dyes"
Any Woman can Dye or Tint Faded Garments or Hang
S. ings New Rich Color for Few Cents

then perfect home dyeing is sure,
because Diamond Dyes are guaran-
teed not to spot, fade, streak or run.
Tell your druggist whether the ma
terial you wish to dye is wool or
silk, or whether it is linen, cotton or
mixed goods.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-25

Each package of Diamond Dyes"
contains directions so simple any
woman can dye or tint her worn,
shabby dresses, skirts, waists, coats,
stockings, sweaters, coverings, dra-
peries, hangings, everything. Buy
diamond Dyes"-no other kind
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-25

bowels without cramping or overacting.
Tell your druggist you want only the
genuine California Fig Syrup" which has
directions for babies and children of all
ages printed on each bottle. Mother, you
must say California" or you may get an
imitation fig syrup.
Evening star., 1923-03-02
RAW SUGAR LOWER;
REFINED IS HIGHER
Futures Market Also Active Again
Today. With Prices Little
Changed.
BY the Associs ted Press.

BY the Assocs ted Press
NEW YORK. March 2.-The raw
sugar market was easier today. with
Cubas offered at sig, cost and freight.
equal to 7.2S for centrifugal. There
was a sale Of $4,000 bags Of Cubas
for March shipment at 7-l6. equal to
I.2o for centrifugal.
The raw sugar futures market was
active and prices were easier under
liquidation by commission houses and
selling by trade interests. The de-
cline carried May off TO 5.3" and July
90. or % to 80 points below last
nights finals Stop loss orders were
uncovered on the decline. but after
their execution prices rallied again
on covering. and at midday were
about IL points net lower on active
positions.
The refined market was firmer and
prices 15a25 points higher. with fine
granulated listed at 9.00a9.lo. Bust
ness was less active.
steel stocks Wake Up.
The taking up of the steel stocks
in the late afternoon Was good
move from the professional stand
point because these stocks had been
behind the market, despite the known
prosperity in the steel industry. Pre-
vious to today United States Steel
common was up only 8 points from its
lowest OF the year. although in the
meantime steel production has eX-
panded from around so to not far
from 80 per cent Of capacity and
steel prices have risen on the aver
age some SO per ton.
The rise in stocks like Bethlehem
steel 3 and Republic Iron and Steel
was naturally more rapid than that
III steel common because these com
panies having been harder hit in the
slump mad greater possibilities of re =
covery.
Evening star., 1923-03-02
WALL STREET NOTES.
Baldwin Gets Another Order
$4OO, 100000 in Taxes.
Special Dispatch TO The Star.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star
NEW YORK. March 2.-The Phila-
delphia and Reading railroad has
ordered twenty-five consolidation
type of locomotives from the Bald
win Locomotive Works
Federal tax collections for this
month. il is estimated, Will total
500. 100000
FIX dividend today: General Motors
common. Mergenthaler Linotype:
Underwood Typewriter common and
preferred, United States Express
The per cent preferred stock of
nuquesne Light has been called for
redemption At 115 ,on the next divi-
dend date. May /.
Arhuckle has advanced refined sugar
to cents. and American Sugar Refln-
ing has advanced the same is points.
t. 915. less per cent for cash. Others
also joined in the advance.
Regular quarrerly dividends to-
day: II. J. Reynolds Tobacco Com
pany common and common b and pre-
ferred. Seaboard National Bank.
Pittsburgh and West Virginia Rail-
way Company.
The Cambria Iron Company will pay
81 dividend on April to holders of
record March IS.
Bolts, nuts and rivets at Pittsburgh
have been advanced 10 per cent.
Evening star., 1923-03-02
COMMODITY NEWS
WIRED STAR FROM
ENTIRE COUNTRY

CAMDEN. y. j., March Farmers
tn south Jersey today are holding large
stocks of sweet potatoes in the hope Of
securing higher prices A movement
is on foot for organization of CO.
operative marketing association. which
would nse motor truck transportation
:" New York and Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, March 2.-The de-
nland for new fabrics has given q sharp
impetus to silk manufacture in this
district and the mills today are work
ing well toward capacity production.
TULSA March o-Three new gaso-
line plants are to be built at once in
the Burbank field. it was announced to-
day. They will be put up by the Gypsy
Oil Company. the Phillips Petroleum
Company and the Shelly Oil Company.
NEW ORLEANS, March e.-shoc
dealers throughout the south reported
today that sales of high-class merchan-
disc so far this year had not been so
good as last season, but that sales of
aVaiiab!e priced shoes were well above
pre-war figures.
CHICAGO. March Some tanners
in this section are going south. where
raw materials are cheaper. as manu-
facturerS are insisting on cheap
leather. However. there is a good
business reported in side feathers
today. and sole leather is selling well
ST. PAUL. March THE St. Paul
railroad today is making preparations
Tor temporary trackage into the Ford
industrial plant, and about 500 men
VIII be given employment within
three weeks when work on the Ford
plant is started.
BOSTON. March 2.-The sales Of the
Hallett Davis Piano Company have
been such that officials announced to-
day the plant would be run at full
capacity throughout 1923. The largest
sales were in New England. the Atlantic
CLEVELAND March 2-The 81 ad-
vance in the price of automobile
sheets by steel companies in this
section has not checked demand. steel
men said today. and metal furniture
also has advanced 800 cents to 5.15
cents pound for second-quarter de
lircrics.
PITTSBU RGH. March 2.-The Hill
man Coal and Coke Company has
ordered 500 fifty-fve-ton cars from
/ the Standard Steel Car Company. and
200 seNenty-ton cars from the Pressed
Steel Car Company. Sulphur from
'odi QuIchlN aHeClS steer, ana the car
containers will be constructed of cop
per bearing steel to withstand this
influence
SAN FRANCISCO, March Call
forna now has passed the frost dan
ger period for this season. and esti-
mates made today indicate that the
total crop of citrus fruits will aggre-
gate 60.l1o carloads, of which oranges
and grapefruit represent 4S,755 cars.
Evening star., 1923-03-02
Washington Stock Exchange

NADF1S
Capital Traction-1O at 9S
Washington Gas Light 10 at 80. 10 a. 10. )
AZ 40. 10 at 80. 10 AT 80. 10 at 40. 10 az 80.
~ at ~. 10 at 80. 10 at 80, 10 at 40 10 a.
fs7s. 10 at 4S% 10 at 49, 10 at 4Sss. 10
at 4SAs. 10 at 49,. 10 at 4s1.
Lanston Monotypc-10 At 7eia. At .9i3.
10 at 49,
Mcrgenthaler Lnotypc--i5 at 171ss.
AFTER CALL.
Capital Tractiou-1o at as. 10 at ss, 10
at 9s
Washington Rwy. Elcc 4s--S1 900 a.
12r, 81 900 a. 72l., 81 onO at 72l.
Washington Rwr. & Elec $500 at 127s.
Paf"msc nsS" H%R%ryps EiesPri 9 m ss.i 600 at 100
Washington Gas Light IF So
Washington EWy. & Flee. pfd.-10 at 13i2.
10 al 73ia. 10 at 49,. 10 az 1911.
Money-Call loans. } and per cont.
Evening star., 1923-03-02
NEW YORK CURB MARKET
Received by Private Wire Direct to The Star ONCE

was announced at the time that the
issue had been oversubscrfbed elRnt
times. Today's sudden slump TO pc
low 2S. from the close OF ThursdaE
of 323.. was ascribed to the With
drawal Of syndicate support, now
that the necessity for it had ceased
The sharp break in Fay Taxi faiieu
to affect others of this group.
The rise in Household Products TO
new high record was due to com
pletion of profit taking by those VINO
had subscribed for the stock along
with the upward movement of sterI-
ing products again today on the Ne"
York stock exchange. People who are
interested in Sterling Products also
are holders of about % per cent OF
the outstanding stock OF Household.
Reports are current that latter stock
will be listed on the stock exchange
before the end of next week.
Motor stocks were other strong
spots. REQ got up to l5 again anu
Cleveland and Durant Of Delaware
did better. Ford Motor OF Canada es.
tablished a new high at 441, up -
points from Thursdays close. Mining
shares continued to reflect the IA
vorable statistical position OF the
outside copper, lead and zinc markets
and several new tops were reached
Evening star., 1923-03-02
FEAR 0VERCONFIDENCE
IN COTTON DISTRICTS
Southern Business Men Issue
Warning as Prices Mount to
New High Levels.
Special Dispatch to The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ATLANTA. March We'll IN
formed cotton men of the south are
concerned today over some of the
effects of high prices for cotton. Busi-
ness interests are pleading with the
Farmers against overconfidence and
overplanting. Plans already have
been made for a great acreage IN
cotton and farm operations are fur
ther advanced than last year at this
time. The boil weevil menace and
shortage of labor are working "
counteract the temptation to over
plant to some extent.
1t is pointed out that the plans
for cotton cultivation subsidy OF
the British government are in full
operation and British agents have
already purchased farm machinery in
the south, part of which has been
shipped. Australian interests today
contracted with local firms for i'm
plements with which to attempt a
1929 crop in that country.
Evening star., 1923-03-02
NATIONAL LEAD TO KEEP
SPER CENT DIVIDEND
Funds to Be Taken From Surplus
if Needed-No Stock
Melon Plans.
BY the Associated pr, =

By the Ass"cia ted Pre-
NEW YORK. March The M r.
tional Lead Company plans to main
tain the per cent dividend rate on
common stock. raised from e per cent
last December. IrcsidCn: Edward ].
Cornish advised stockholders N the
annual report for 1922. made public
today. Funds will be drawn from
surplus to maintain the rate if ncccs-
sary.
Net earnings for 1927 wer.. s4a21.
44s..9, of which S3.0fS.3GS was dis
tributed 70 preferred and common
stockholders and sl.SI9.215.7a was
added 10 the surplus. which now
totals s25. .so8.42S.64
There is no intention of decIaring z
q. stock dividend from surplus unless
laws are enacted which punish com
panics having surpluses with exorbi-
tant taxes which can be avoided by
declaring dividends" the report said
Evening star., 1923-03-02
TAX RETURN PUBLICITY.

MADISON. Wis, March 2.-Publica. .
tion of income tax statements of Wis
consin corporations is provided in a
bill passed by the state senate. The
measure had previously been approved
by the house and is favored by Gov.
Elaine. Several large firms have an
nounced they would move from the
state il income tax returns are made
public.
Evening star., 1923-03-02
BY WILLIAM Il. HEFFERNAN.

Special Dispatch to The Star
NEW YORK, March 2.--The unusual
activity that has characterized the
curb trading for the past week kept
on today, but price changes were
more irregular. While some of the
recent leaders among the oils con-
tinued to work higher. realizing sales
brought about a reaction in others
of this group. STANDARD of Indiana
was bid up across 6S, while Vacuum
Oil, after advancing almost two
points. subsequently fell back.
Independent Oil and Gas made up
its recent loss, when it sold at 10.
and Ryan Consolidated attracted at
tentlon when ii rose to 6la. Salt
Creek issues were firm. Seaboard Oil
and Gas and Salt Creek producers
holding close to their best prices for
the present movement. Gulf Oil Of
pennsylvania was another to con-
tinue upward.
A sharp break in the recently is
sued Fay Taxi stock was a feature
today. The shares were brought out
less than week ago at 80, and it
Evening star., 1923-03-02
NEWS PRINT PRODUCTION.

January news print production OF
American mills reporting to the Fed
eraI Trade Commission shows 127,I52
tons produced, against 165,S0S same
month of last year and 12S.S3o in 1921
shipments last month amounted TO
123.656 tons, against 103.192 a year
ago and 1l6I76 in January, 1921
Evening star., 1923-03-02
TREASURY CERTIFICATES
,Quqtat;ons furnished by Redmond & Co
EARNINGS INCREASE,

BALTIMORE. March 2.-The state
Ycnt of the Western Maryland Rait-
Way Company of estimated earnings
TOR the week ended February 81. the
three weeks ended that date. and the
current fiscal year to that is date IS
as follows.
Total for week. s379,5o3.o9, same
week last year. S376.009.a9. Three
ear s1,l2s,o2s.97. Current fiscal year
10 February 81. S2,952,12i.3o; last
year, $2,6os,29S.21.
Evening star., 1923-03-02
DRY GOODS PRICES.
PUBLIC UTILITY.

NEW YORK, March Especially -
The volume OF trading in the Worth
street cotton cloths market today was
Of only fair proportions and prices
while firm were generally unchanged
for standard constructions. The raw
silk market was very firm here, and
and strength were reported
from Yokohama. One or two grades
declined d trifle, but others advanced.
Evening star., 1923-03-02
STOCK SALES HALTED.

ALBANY, y. Y. March 2-Termina
tion of the stock selling activities Of
the i. r. Steel Company, Inc, a stock
promotion agency, which closed its
Buffalo headquarters on Wednesday.
torney General Carl Sherman under
so-called Martin law, 1t was disclosed
here.
Evening star., 1923-03-02
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.
March :. l8-{-l. m
tCuo;atlons furnished by ". h. Hibs { Col
NEW YORK EGG PRICES.

NEW YORK. March 2.-EggS
Firm: receipts. 13.J;1 cases. Fresh
gathered extra tirSts, II: do. ftrsts. 80
a40: New Jersey hcnucrH whites. un-
candled. extras. 42a45; state. nearby
and nearby western hennery whites
frsts to extras. 39a42: Pacific coast
whites. extras. 41lca42: do, firsts to
extra tirsts. 39a41: refrigerator sec
onds. unquoted.
Evening star., 1923-03-02
STOCK BONUS VOTED
IN GERMAN MARKS
Hamburg Steamship Company Also
Increases Regular Divi-
dend Rate

HAMBl RG. March 2.-The Ham
burg South American Steamship Com
pany today declared a dividend of
50 per cent. against IS per cent in
1899 and 16 per cent in 1921.
In addition. due to the deprecia-
tion of the mark. a bonus of 400
marks on stocks nominally rated at
1900 and of 1880 marks on stocks
noninally of $50 marks was voted
Evening star., 1923-03-02
BANK CLEARINGs.

NEW YORK, March 2 (speciaD.-
New York bank clearings. 3f.o70, 900. :
900. New York bank balances, 31o1, :
100000. New York Federal Reserve
Sank credits. $4,000 000. Boston
bank cIeartngs, $S7 ,00Q, 900
Evening star., 1923-03-02
ToDAY's PRICES FOR STEEL

NEW YORK. March Steel prices.
fob. Pittsburgh. per 100 pounds: Blue
annealed sheets. 2.65a2. 90: galvanize d
sheets. 460a4.75: black sheets, 350a
$50; steel bars. 2.25.
Evening star., 1923-03-02

NEW YORK. March Following
is an official list of bonds and stocks
traded In on the New York Curb
Market TO-DAY:
Evening star., 1923-03-02
Bankers 1923 Convention.

P,atjs arc already under foot for the
JS33 convention of tho District Bank
trs Association. according 10 Joshua
I.Ndhs, Jr.- president of tho organiza-
ton.
VI Evans has appointed Howard
N"ra@. vicc president Of th, An,crf
"i.1t security aud Trus; Company. as
- IF T''i chairman q ~" convention
'"I"htttte". Il is expected tho con
: - On vii - hcta arpnrd June Is.
!, ~ = Ndd sou. j.. of tho SECURITY
SaNip@s ard Commercial Rank who
. ted as chairman OF the transporta
ton committee last year is gather
ln@ data. or available quarters
Evening star., 1923-03-02
Davidson Named Trcn~urcr.

James Slater bav dson Of the Ioca,
r'ai estate a"d IuSurau"" firm OF
David Oh Il Davidson has been eject
ed treasurer of the Terminal Com
ncrciai aud Savings Bank. according
10 announcement made yesterday. hy
john BroSnaH, president Of the insti-
tuition.
Tho --latest addition TO The banks
official family is hailed by officers of
Nc institution as being one of the
most progressive moves yet made by
NC bank -
Evening star., 1923-03-02

CLEVELAND March 2-The 81 ad-
vance in the price of automobile
sheets by steel companies in this
section has not checked demand. steel
men said today. and metal furniture
also has advanced 800 cents to 5.15
cents pound for second-quarter de
lircrics.
Evening star., 1923-03-02

BOSTON. March 2.-The sales Of the
Hallett Davis Piano Company have
been such that officials announced to-
day the plant would be run at full
capacity throughout 1928 The largest
sales were in New England. the Atlantic
statse and on the Pacific coast.