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The Washington times., 1923-08-28
TODAY'S SAFETY TALK
Prepared By the National Safety Council.

Iodine Is one OF the most effec-
tive substances for disinfeeting
wounds, but 1t must be kept
closely corked or it will become
strong through evaporation and
an unpleasant burn result when
it is applied to a wound. All
injuries should be washed at once
with soap and water and the
antiseptic applied,
This simple method promptly
applied may prevent = dangerous
Infection,
The Washington times., 1923-08-28

HE Rush Medical College at Chicago is about
the second known clinic for the correction Of suen,
unruly minors.
Dr. @. G. Gruelle says small families have produced
problem which calls for special handling Overpetted and
INDUCED youngsters inevitably develop rambunctous ego
He traces much undernourshmet lax appearing when
they stop eating sparingy the whole household
upset. and spoiled darngs proceed enjoy the spot
light.
New York will hold convention on October % to cele-
brae the hundredh anniversary Of the first society for the
prevention of cruelty to- children. There humane
laws of any sort century ago.
Now China and Chile fighting preserve the
rights of infants.
Lots Of things wrong but not wrong they used
to be- The plaques evers and humors OF our fathers
well in leash.
Too many and too sudden changes in diet and habit have
provoked in malignant growths and rritatons faster
than could invoke remedies but time and enacity will
deal with these later infcons scarlet fever, dropsy
typhoid dphtheria, smallpox diabetes hookworm and pa
resis met and checked.
Futures always shrewder than pasts.
The Washington times., 1923-08-28
ALL THE WORLDS
MAD EXCEPTING
THEE AND ME
By HERBERT KAUFMAN.

@sLEFoRD W. BEERS; a Yale honor student lost his
mind within few months after graduation Recover
ing from three years of insanity he began IN intensive
Investigation Of lunacy and its treatment
Partly due to his efforts rapidly growing interest has
manifested itself in mental hygenea sadly beated interest,"
Judging by Dr. William Mayos statement that nervous
disorders the Of human misery than
culosis and cancer
Johns Hopkins University approaching this perhaps fore
most to civilization has made the distinguished Dean
Welsh director of Its school Of hygiene Read what be
The greatest need for improved and
of early and durable of mental arrangement and Of
borderand which be prevented from passing into
the insane state also for the better instruction of students
and physicians in psychiatry'
DR. Southland, of the Harvard Medical School and the
Boston Psyohopathc Hospital declares that out of
every two Of social trouble is psychiatrc CASE
The evercomplens conveniences which order exist
encehe and strain and hectic exctemens of cities
their noises Changers, and claorhe pollution Of
phere with fumes gases and SCOTS chemical emanaons
electrical discharges unbalanced hafdigested supersea
soned vibrations dsuse Of legs general
abandonment Of bloodQuckening, exng exercises
and pursuate hours strain and the Of
population dreadful toll from vitality and threaten
to degenerate the race.
The Washington times., 1923-08-28
"They Know Not What They Do"

INTELLIGENCE is the only cure-aI.
| LOCAL bolshevsm and communism rooted in igno-
Of fundamental American institutions ExSupreme
Court Justice Allen Kansas confident that thered be
Improbable cry for change in government if
farmers and workers instructed concerning the Cons
tuition and the essential judicial procedures Of the United
States.
But go further than that Capital and labor must
become Of their utter nterdependence. Employer
and empoye ride together and down the elevators OF
prosperity. The shares the losses Of the other.
Governor Pnchot has undertaken drive that fact home
Anthracite operators told that the public won't tolerate
another suspension of mining and he reminds the union of
millions in savings to be wiped out should the threatened
strike
Necessity force substitutes People
will permanently adapt their furnaces and stoves for cheaper
bumnous and Kerosene and before they realize what's
happened Golfers and coeries will alike be left in the cold
The Washington times., 1923-08-28

TO SUCH plight, however faces Baby Peggy three.
M nda-hafye ar-old film celebrity whose parents will
receive 100000 for hrtyx months OF her services
There isn't monarch president OF anything with as
high salary.
Moorish kings at the peak OF their
grandeur ddn reach 100000 annually.
Prince Coogan may also greenbacks his furnace
bins go bare. He has the same income
troubles for the brows that hold ceuloid crowns
Provided this precious pair continues to earn wages
for let's say decade the combined amount, wisely in
vested kept real estate would exceed the Astor or
Vanderbilt fortunes before they attained middle age.
Fairy godmothers haven't yet disappeared from cradle
sides Your granddaughter likely as not will marry
Henry Fords grandson.
ana Herbert kanfAAA1
The Washington times., 1923-08-28
A Totteri,sg Social System.

DR. BURNETT RAE, prominent London specialist
cries similar warning to England. He beholds lin
widespread vice, intemperance overcroWding and the
improper educaton of and for their and
responsibilities imminent breakdown of the whole
social system.
Tertiary.
Manscs the product of loose thinking faulty blood
and infected organs immortality is oftener flaw Of the
flesh than of the soul.
Man knows practically nothing of his machinery
the whyfors Of ammed thought cogs shortccuted wires
and exhausted motor forces.
Evening star., 1923-02-18
SHARP STOCK ADVANCE
DURING WEEKEXPLA|NED
Copper, Zinc, Sugar, Crude Oil,
Rubber and Steel Price In
ereases Vital Factors.
By the Associa ted Press.

NEW YORK. February 17-An-
other sharp upturn in stock prices,
which carried the averages to new
high levels for the year and only
slightly below the high marks of last
year: a new high record for ster-
ling exchange. and a sharp rise, fol-
lowed by a severe break in raw
sugar futures, were the outstand-
ing developments in this weeks finan-
cial and commodity markets.
Stock prices were bid up briskly,
apparently on the theory that do
mestic conditions are sufficiently en-
couraging to warrant at least several
months of business prosperity. re-
gardless of what happens abroad.
The principal constructive stock mar
ket developments during the week
were a continuation of record car
loadings.. further advances in the
prices Of copper, zinc, sugar, crude
oil. rubber and steel products; pub
lication of statistics showing more
than 35,000,000 cotton spindles in op-
GRAFTON for the first time and rela-
tive easiness OF money rates with an
enlarged demand for funds for COM
mercial purposes.
Evening star., 1923-02-18
MARKET FOR STEEL
GAINING STRENGTH
Tin Sells at Highest Prices
Since 1920-Copper High
er-Lead and Zinc Firm.
Bv the Associa ted Press.

Bv the Associated Press
NEW YORK, February 1.-THE
steel market gained further strength
during the week owing to a broaden
ing demand which was in excess of
present operating capacity. Leading
producers were able to increase their
operations slightly, but were hampered
by a shortage of labor and transpor-
tation conditions. Pig iron was ac-
tive and firmer with the trade more
confident regarding the future.
Copper has ruled strong and higher.
Exporters have been more active, and
while domestic consumers have not
been large buyers since their heavy
purchases of last month. the demand
has evidently sufficed to strengthen
the views of producers. who are now
believed to be in strong position SO
far as stocks are concerned. Little, IL
any, copper is now available below
15A cents and in some instances 1512
ward deliveries. Meanwhile further
advances of 4 cent have been re-
ported in brass and copper products
except tubings which have been
marked up a half cent by a leading
manufacturer.
Tin has sold at the highest price
since October. 1920. demand coming
principally from dealers and import
ers, Influenced by the firmness in
London and foreign exchange.
Lead ruled Arm Notwithstanding ar
rivals of Mexican metal. due to a
large cousumptive demand.
Zinc firm and higher with a good
domestic and foreign demand particu-
larry for early deliveries. Stocks of
slab zinc in Smelters were reduced
] 167S tons for January.
Anthony continued firm on spot
demand.
Evening star., 1923-02-18
50 PER CENT WAGE
BOOST IN FORD PLANT
Plate Glass Workers Are Also AL.
lowed to Invest Funds in
Company.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
PITTSBURGH, Pa, February IL
wage increase of approximately
80 per cent for the employees of the
Allegheny Plate Glass Company of
Glassmere. near here. was announced
late yesterday by D. X. Albright.
general manager of the plant lust
purchased by Henry Ford The Ford
wage scale. he said, would be applied
as well as the Ford plan for invest
ing In the company.
The new wage rate for common
labor will be 62h cents an hour for
sixty days. II, at the end of that
period the employees prove salts.
factory, the rate will be IS cents an
hour. Skilled labor also will benefit
under the plan. The Allegheny Plate
Glass Plant is one of the largest and
best equipped In the world.
Under the old scale of wages COM
mon labor at the glass plant re-
ceiyed from 81 to "a cents an hour.
making the daily wage for an eight,
hour day from $2.96 to sa.36.
Under the Ford management COM
mon laborers will receive $500 a dav
during the sixty day trial period. Those
who. remain with the company at the
end of sixty days will receive s6. 90
for an eight?hour day.
Evening star., 1923-02-18

subject OF public indignation. Cod
liver oil, largely used by invalids.
imported from Norway at a landed
cost OF 6.67 cents per pint, retails at
S1.2S,,a percentage Of retail price to
landed cost Of LIZA per cent. Evil
IDENTIFY all prohteering did not end
with deflatioin two years ago, and the
public still should be on its guard"
Deposits at High Level.
Deposits OF all banks in the United
States now are at a record high level,
approximately ly $4,000 100000. Fig
ures of all national, state, loan and
trust companies, stock savings. mu
tual savings and private banks are
The previous high point for bank
deposits. according to official figures.
was In June, 1920, when 1t was SAL
099, ,000
! Deposits Of all banks in June, 1919.
were about $4,000, 900, 900, SO that
the present total Of about $4,000
600. 100000.
on June 80. 1922. deposits of all
67591, 900. Since then deposits
have been increa sing.
The range of bank deposits since
1919. with the figures for 1923 ap-
proximated, are as follows: 1919, s37.-
l22,H66.000; 1920, 41,0S9,21S 1921,
sSs,044.216,OO6; 1922. $4o,567,591. 900,
and 1923. $4,000, ,000,0 900.
There is every indication that bank
deposits Will continue to climb as in
dustrial activity expands.
Money in Good Demand.
Money is in greater demand not
only for brokers requirements in
New York and other large cities. but
for commercial and Industrial needs
throughout the country.
Money continues to flow to New
York from some sections and from
certain lines of industry now eXpe-
advices. but counter-current of out
oftown demand makes brokers
money sufficiently scarce, so that the
call rate hovers between Az and 6 per
cent and time money is firm at 5 per
cent both ways, bid and offered.
Freight Loadings Gain.
According to the car service division
of the American Railway Association,
the number of cars loaded with reve-
nue. freight continues to run unusually
heavy for this season OF the year, ex-
ceeding by considerable margin the
corresponding weeks i'll the previous
year
Total for the week ending Febru-
ary was S65.675 cars, an increase of
117,7S0 cars over the corresponding
week last year, 165,957 cars over 1921
and 102.995 over 1920. Compared with
was a decrease OF 5,4S9 cars.
A. I. b. Dinner.
All arrangements for the nineteenth
annual dinner of the Washington
Chapter, American Institute of Bank
ing, to be held at the New Willard
Hotel Saturday night. have been COM
pleted. and. according to James {.
Dulin, jr., of the American Surety and
Trust Company, chairman OF the ban
quet committee, one Of the largest
crowds ever to attend similar AFFAIRS
will be present.
Representative Simeon D. Fess of
Ohio will be the only listed speaker,
and Immediately following the set
program general dancing will be in
dulged in by the more than 500 guests
expected to be present.
n. & w. Equipment.
Referring to a recent dispatch. the
Norfolk and Western Railway Com
pany advises that the sS,000.000 412
per cent equipment trust certificates
will not be offered at present, nor at
$3.50. This price was named as the
minimum at which they could be
offered. The securities can doubtless
be sold on a better basis.
Evening star., 1923-02-18
$4,000, 900 MORTGAGE.

CAMDEN. s. c.. February IA
mortgage for s15,000.0oO on the prop
erty of the Yadkin River Power Com
pany has been received here for re-
cording by county officials, it became
known today. The mortgage, dated
February 6. is in favor of the Old
Colony Crust Company as trustee and
is to run thirty years and bear
per cent interest.
The mortgage also will be record
ed in Darlington, Florence, Lee, Mar
ion and Marlboro counties in this
state and Scotland county, N. C.
Evening star., 1923-02-18
LIVE STOCK MARKETS.

BALTIMORE, Md, February II
(SpeciaD.-For top grade live cattle
there is a fair demand, especially
Srst beef cattle, and with no surplus
of this sort in the daily arrivals the
market rules steady to firm. Quota
tions today at Light street wharf:
Beef cattIe-First quality, lb., 8
10 9: medium, h., 6 to Z. Bulls, as to
quality. lb., to 5. Cows. choice to
fancy, lb., to 5; common to fair,
h., 2. to 8. Oxen, as to quality. lb.
sh to 51a. Milk cows. choice to
fancy, head. 5000 to 1900; common
to fair, head, 5000 to 5000. Calves
veal, choice, per h., to ID; ordinary
to medium, per h., II to 13; heavy
at lb., 10 to IL; rough common thin
'': s:heepIold, choice. lb.. to s; old
Lambs, spring. choice. lb., IA to 15;
fair TO good. ID, IL to Is; common
Hogs-Straight, lb.. Q to s1s. Sows,
as to quality, lb; 6 to 8. Says and
size size and quality. ib., 12 to Is. shoats,
as to size and quality, h.. 10 to II.
NEW YORK, February 17.-cattle
Receipts, 440 head; no trading.
Calves, receipts, 500 head; steady.
Common to prime veals. 10.00a17.00;
no little calves or westerns.
Sheep and lambs-Receipts. 1920
head; steady. Sheep, 4.50a7.50; culls,
2.O0a4.O0: lambs, 13.00a16.00;, culls,
1o.00a1l.O0.
Hog%Receipts, $3.50 head: steady.
Medium to lightweights, 9.25a9.50;
pigs and heavy hogs. 1.50as.00;
roughs, 7.00a7.50.
Evening star., 1923-02-18
STERLING EXCHANGE
REACHES NEW HIGH
Most Significant Developments in
Saturdays Short Mar
ket Session.
By the Associated Press.


NEW YORK, February 17.-Opera-
tions for the rise which have been
conducted with great vigor for the
last. week were again interrupted to-
day by heavy proflt-taking sales, CIV
ance. Total sales, however, were the
largest of any half-holiday session
in recent months. One Of the most
significant developments of the day
was the establishment OF new high
record for sterling exchange since
the "pegged rate" of $4.75 was re-
moved by the British government IN
March, 1919.
or * of a cent above the previous
hieh. which was established last De-
cennber and duplicated twice during
the past week. The par rate or
sterling is s4.S6H. When foreign ex-
in the spring Of 1920 the rate fell to
s31S. the lowest ever recorded.
Evening star., 1923-02-18
LABOR DEARTH GROWS.

PHILADELPHIA, February II
ial).-Leaders members of the
chamber of commerce are taking
active steps to advance the training
of artisans in both public and pri-
vate schools here to meet the short
age of skilled workmen which exists
today in many trades in this sec
ton. Chicago has been draining th1S
center Of skilled workmen in the
building trades through labor agents
sent here recently.
Evening star., 1923-02-18
RAW SUGAR PRICES HIGHER.

NEW YORK, February 1.-THE raw
sugar market was firmer and prices
were higher, with Cubas now quoted
8 3-16, cost and freight. equal to SIS
for centrifugal. There were sales
of $4,000 bags Of Cubas for March
shipment. She raw sugar futures
market was frmer on continued buy
ing by commission houses and Cuban
interests. although trading was a lit
tie less active. Prices opened 10 to
23 points higher and sold % to 2S
points above the previous close, but
eased off slightly near the close un-
der realizing. Final prices were 20 to
"a points higher. Closing: March,
5.2s; May. 5.t5; July. 5.57, and Septem-
Der, 5.72.
Evening star., 1923-02-18
COTTON PRICES SOAR
NEAR TO SEASONS HIGH
May Contracts Within Eight
Points of Record Made on
January "a.
By the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, February IA fur
trading in the cotton market carried
the price of May contracts up to 1887.
or 26 points net higher and within s
points of the seasons high record,
established on January "a. Consider
able realizing was encountered at the
higher figures, however, and reactions
followed, with May selling off to
1913 and closing at 1927. The gem
eral market closed steady, net 6
points lower to points higher on
the old crop and 13 to 81 points net
higher on the new crop positions.
NEW ORLEANS, February IL
Cotton futures closed steady at a net
gain Of 2 to % points. March, $3.50:
May. 28.45; July, 28.10: October, 1852;
December, $3.50. Spot quiet and un-
changed: middling, 1858.
Evening star., 1923-02-18
Quite a Stunt.
From Los Angeles Times.

From Los Angeles Times.
You see that stout old chap in the
corner?" asked Jones.
Yes What about him?" replied
Smith.
Hes a. wonderful acrobat"
'Go on. He looks like a stock
broker"
$50 he is"
p But / thought you said he was an
acrobat"
Hes both. I asked him yesterday
whether he was busy and he said:
My boy, I just hang on from day to
day, keeping my nose above water by
the skin of my teeth"
Evening star., 1923-02-18
RETIRES AS PRESIDENT.
Clothing Merchant Began at IL as
$500 Per Week Clerk.

CHICAGO. February 17.-John S.
Capper. who came to Chicago from
when he was eleven
years old and worked as a $3-a-week
clerk, today retired from the presi-
dency Of Capper G. Capper, clothing
with six stores in Chicago.
Minneapolis and other cities,
credited with a $4,000, 900 annual busi-
ness. Mr.. Capper becomes chairman
of the board Of directors. while
George H Capper is the new presi-
dent.
Evening star., 1923-02-18
CLEARING HOUSE REPORT.

NEW YORK, February 1.-THE
clearing house statement showed in
creases Of $5,135,000 in loans, dis
counts and investments and $9,SS1, 900
in the reserve of member banks in
the Federal Reserve Bank. Net de-
mand deposits increased $30.250, 900
and time deposits dropped $7,195,0 900.
Aggregate reserve totaled $548,781,-
900, leaving excess reserve of $19,3S3,-
$50. an increase of $6.434.sso over last
VoAk.
Evening star., 1923-02-18
MAY PURCHASE SHARES.

17.-Employes of the General Elec-
trio Company are to share in the
management Of the newly organized
General Electric Employees Securities
Corporation. Gerard Swope, presi-
dent, announces. This new corpora
tion will issue per cent bonds to
employees on the ipstallment plan,
paying an additional per cent on
them as long as the holder remains
in the employ of the company.
Evening star., 1923-02-18
COPPER PRICES HIGHER.

NEW YORK, February 17.-The cop
per market has been Arm and higher
during the past week on a more ac-
tive demand for both export and do
mestic consumption and further ad-
vances in the market for finished
products. Quotations for electro
lytic this morning ranged around 15%
ing 15T.
Evening star., 1923-02-18
COTTONSEED REPORT,

month period. August / to January
81, totaled 2,498,679 tons, compared
with 3,340,656 in the same period a
year ago; and cottonseed on hand at
mills January 81 totaled 527.Ss9 tons.
census bureau announced yesterday.
Evening star., 1923-02-18
CRUDE OIL INCREASED.

DENVER. Colo. February 17.-An
increase of 10 cents a barrel in the
price of all grades Of Montana and
Wyoming crude oils was announced
today by the Midwest Refining Com
pany, following a similar advance of
midcontinent crude.
Evening star., 1923-02-18

The Department OF Commerce re-
ptorts that Italy wants false teeth.
Canada wants chicken coops, Eng
land, fudge. and South Africa, traps
TO catch wild animals.
Evening star., 1923-02-18

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dealt New
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Evening star., 1923-02-18
ACCOUNTANCY FOLLOWS THE
WORLDS TRADE ROUTES.

Wherever traffic in goods obtains, there viii
you find the need for
TRAINED ACCOUNTANTS.
IL may be in Brazil. In Montana or in the
islands OF the South Sea. Aecountancy is
the profession that is in demand the world
over and on the high seas, for figures are
universal language.
will help you turn ii into an escaTator-S
moving platform. which will carry you far.
One hour day and the Lasalle Problem
Method can give You the requisite ncco,int:
ancy training that will open new and wider
fields for you and give yon
GREATER EARNING POWER:
Call telephone or write for booklet Ties.
You will find the personal interview most
interesting This Office is open evenings and
Saturday afternoons
LASAILE EXTENSION UNIVERSITY,
713 Albee (Keith's) Building.
Main $500. Omen EVENING"
Evening star., 1923-02-18
MAN WANTED

oIten man in consulting want ads seeks
the kind of employment with which he is IA
mliiar Many could better their present hnan-
cial conditions and assure themselves a brighter
inture by making change. The writer made
the same mistake until he had the courag
to try something different. He connected with
reliable company. took up selling and made
good. Just now he has been instructed to get
In touch with an honest. energetic and self re-
spect1ng man. between the ages OF twenty five
ana forty-nre years. who has resided in Wash
ington for few years at least. for a position
as local sales representative. If you have the
three qualifications indicated you are invited 10
make application for an interview. Address
BoN aS-N. Stsr Office
Evening star., 1923-02-18
WRITE ADVERTISING!

Evening classes, two nights week.
Complete, practical, personal instruction in
all branches. Limited number of pupils.
Class commences Tuesday, February 20, AT Z
pm. Reasonable fee. easy terms. Enroll
now. Marshall Advertising Agency, Room
<35, Star bldg.
Evening star., 1923-02-18

MAKE MONEY selling signs to banks. stores
and others; new embossed show cards sell on
sight. Write today for free sample and full
details. Embososign 60. Inc, Geneva. n. V
Evening star., 1923-02-18

GUMMED TAPE rapidly replacing twine; un-
usually fine proposition for advertising. caIen-
dar or other speciality salesman. Sager Adver-
Using Co., 1887 Roosevelt rd.. Dept. Dill,
Evening star., 1923-02-18

statesmen or ex-mercbants, to sell unequaled
specially; tremendous in its possibilities and
powerful in it's appeal: experience unnecessary;
vast field of good prospects are absolutely
willing TO work; state age and experience.
Factory, Colfsx and L. 10th St, Cleveland.
Evening star., 1923-02-18

SALESMEN-To sell Mills Scales and legiti-
mate coin-operated machines; we worlds
largest mfrs. Write about ST.. 900
monthly bonus offer. Mills Novelty Co.. Jack
son blvd. and Green St. Chicago. Ill.
Evening star., 1923-02-18

Statesmen wanted; patented gasoline
gauge for Fords and Chevrolets; tells at night
without light; retsils 81; Sl5 daily profit easy.
"A G. Johnson. Sales Manager, 1410 W. 59th.
Chicago.
Evening star., 1923-02-18

SALESMEN-Very salable speciality; all re-
taHers; very profitable. pleasant; $50 week
and expenses guaranteed against liberal
BOX U-602 Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Evening star., 1923-02-18

SALESMEN-Stop the selling grind; make $500
monthly placing staple item with merchants
on percentage; write quick. Speciality Mfg.
Evening star., 1923-02-18

SAIESMEN-Sew auto tube, seals its own
punctures; fully guaranteed; car owners buy
sight, when demonstration is shown. Harrison
md Ind
Evening star., 1923-02-18

sALEsMEN-write for list OF nnes and full
particulars: earn s.. 500 to 10000 yearly; big
demand for men. inexperienced or experienced,
city or travelling. National salesmen's Tr.
Assn, Dept 359, Chicago.
Evening star., 1923-02-18

FASTEST-sELLING article on market because
Of government ruling; repeater; connection
with future for those who qualify: ambitious
cooperation extended: strictly confidential
Jerome Laadt. Pres. So. Dearborn ST.. Chi
cago.