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New Britain herald., 1924-03-21
MEDIUMS OFFERED
 EXPENSES AS WELL
Scientific American Going Deeper
 Into Problem,

New York, March 21.-Any psychic medium. whether in Kokomo or Egypt, has the opportunity to win fame and fortune. through an offer made public yesterday by the psychic Investigating committee in the April number of The Scientific American. Heretofore the committee has offered s2.50o in cash to the medium success fully withstanding the investigation, but. disappointed at having attracted mediums who turned out to be of small attainments or none at all, the cotamittee raised its offer to include passage to New York. maintenance here and passage home. ...
 In the event that the medium fails to win the s2,500 award, the money thus disbursed need not be repaid. The offer applies particularly to the mediums William Hope. Evan Powell, Frank Kluski. Erto, Willy or Rudi Schneider, Stella C." Frau Silbert, M. Deane, Ada Besinnet, Mrs. Wriedt and the Johnsons-''as we'll as to any unnamed medium who proves worthy of consideration"
 The omission of the name of Eva G." the committee repores, is due solely to the fact that from reports she appears to be rather unsatisfactory person to work with" and it is not to be taken as an expression of opinion on her mediumship.
 Applicability Of the offer to the Schneider brothers, it is added, is con- tingent on their presenting a satisfac- tory defense, in the event that a re- cent newspaper story to the effect that they have been exposed is verified. The offer. on the other hand, applies specifically ''to an American lady Of very large mediumistic repute who sincerely seeks anonymity"
 The author of the article. J. Mall colm Bird, who is secretary of She in- yestigating committed. praises Sir Ar thur Conan Doyle, the English writer and spiritualist, for recent display of fair-mindedness and frankness. In the December issues "The Scientifc American" presented its brief agains'
New Britain herald., 1924-03-21
Youngstown Has First
 Negro Ku KluX klan

Youngstown. O., March 2l.-ku Klux Kan leaders here hold the be- lief today that negro klan," which celebrated its organization here last night with the burning of a fiery "L' is the first one of its kind to be form ed in the country. The organization is known as the Loyal Legion oi Lincoln" A negro who said he wal the Rev. Paul Russell, D. D., of At lanta, Ga, had charge of the organi' ration. In an address he said Lineolr who freed the negroes, was a protest ant, and so the organization would ust I.incoln's name.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-21
CHILDREN'S WEEK OFFERS REMARKABLE VALUES SATURDAY

Apparel Chens carefully
  son the Vain Floor
New Britain herald., 1924-03-21
TEN VOLUMES ON WAR

Berlin. March 21.-Germany proba- bly some time next fall will know off, cially all the ins and outs of the world war of 1al4-1s. and just what brought it about. The parliamentary " inquiry commission, appointed several years ago to investigate all phases of the conflict, has announced that it hopes to finish it's task some time this year when it's full report will be pub lished in 10 or 12 volumes.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-21
Church Leader Sent to
 Prison for Nine, Years

Tifiis, March 21.--ConTicted on charges of counter-revolution against the soviet government, Pariarch Am brosia, head of the Orthodox church of Georgia and Armenia, was today sentenced to nine years imprisonment. Six members of his council were given terms varying from one to five years. The priests were accused of appealing tc the Genoa conference for. Georgian independence. demanding the evacu- ation of the red army. They were also charged with interfering with the SO viet requisition of church treasures.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-21
The n GZRLS' SHOP

Girls white Jean middies in sizes s years to Is years. Regular price S1.59. Special this week ......... Sl.29
 Girls pink batiste bloom CTS with lace edge, in sizes 6 years to 12 years. Value 59c. Special this week, ..............2 2 for S1.00
 Girls Terry bathrobes in assorted patterns in sizes s to Ii years. Value S3.95. Special this week =. S3.19 Girls white muslin night gowns in, low neck and short sleeves. Sizes G to II years. Value SIPS. Spe- cial this week at .... 95c
 Girls Sport Sweaters in the new shades of Italian Blue, buff and reseda and combinations of colors. Sizes 8 to 14 years. All this week priced at .... $500
 Exceptionally smart spring millinery in satins and silk braids. for Little Misses. Priced Children's Week at ........... S5.00
 Young Girls fine quality coats of plain and plaid wool coating in very smart models. Sizes ' years to 14 years. Priced all this week at ....... S15.95
 Girls bloomer dresses in assorted checked ginghams. sizes 8 years to 12 years. Unusually priced at sl.79
 sernnd T1nrv.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-21

they. would not be able to escape, the consulate here predicts.
 The Bravo has been in port here since September,
 At the outbreak of the rebellion, the entire Mexican navy, except it's finest vessel. the Bravo. joined de Ia Huerta, The navy up to this time. has had little influence en the prog ress of events.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-21

the claims of Mrs. Y.," the flower writing woman.
 Sir Arthur promptly wrote articles for New York and London publica- tions, attacking the criticism. How ever. when informed of all details in the experiment with Mrs. Y" he re- tracted his articles and wrote to the psychic investigating committee that he was grateful to your committee for having exposed wrong one"
New Britain herald., 1924-03-21
No More Signals Heard !, From Crew of Sunken Sub

Tokio, March 21.--Although rescue work was continued, the fear grew today that IS survivors imprisoned in the after compartment of the Japan csc navy submarine 43. which has lain 26 fathoms deep on the ocean bottom of Sasebo since Wednesday. have suc- cumbed to suffocation Signals from the interior have ceased.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-21
BRADY AND o'poNNELL LOSE
Are Beaten by Armour and Healy at
 Home Hole on One Stroke

Miami, Fla, March 21.-Mike Brady professional at the Miami country club and Winged-foot club of New York, teamed with Walter o'Donnell of Southampton, lost to Tommy Ar mour and Dan Healy on the home green by single stroke yesterday.
 Both Brady and Armour played bet ter than par golf to tie in medal score at n, one under par. Brady went out in s6 and was home in Ss. while Ar mour reversed the figures. o'Donnell could do no better than So, while Healy has a 76.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-21
Children s SHOES

Comfortable, good look ing and sturdy are these school and play oxfords. developed in tan and smok- cd elkskin. Sizes & i-2 to II .............. S2.9J
 Boys and misses dress and school shoes in high and low models. Values s4.45. Special at .. s2.79 Children's play and dress shoes in combinations and plain models, values to S3.45. Special at .. s1.79
 Main Floor.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-21
tomorrow

YOU'LL LIKE THE NEW SPRING HATS
 ON SALE HERE FOR SATURDAY < Snap and Style in every model; the as- sortment is large and every hat is new and correct in style and color.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-21

Boys Spring Sweaters, new, all wool. in coat and slip-on styles. Sizes 2i to 36. Priced at ......... Sl.95 to S7.5O
 A wonderful assortment of boys high grade tailored all wool Suits. Coats are mohair lined. pair of golf and 1 pair plain l1nickerS in sizes S to IS years. Priced Sl2.95 to S22.OO.
 Boys Juvenile Suits of fine quality blue serge. middy and Oliver Twist styles, trimmed with white. black and gold braid. emblem on sleeve. Sizes 2 to 10 years. Special at S5.95
 Boys Hats and Caps in the newest models in tweeds. cheviots. overplaids. many to match our new spring suits and reefers. in Tams, Alpines and Turban shapes. Sizes 6 1-l to ' 1-i. Priced S1.00 to s3.5O.
 Boys High Grade Wash Suits in carly spring fabrics such as Palmer IT,, Peggie Cloth. Devonshire and Repps in blue. gray. tan, white and many contrasting colors. All colors warranted fast. Sizes 2 to 10 years. Special Sl.S5
 second floor.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-21
The BABY SHOP

Children's creepers in as- sorted patterns, styles and colors in sizes 1 to 3 years. Specially priced this week at ,.....,.........,...... SIC Children's dresses in pop lins, crepe and voiles with and without panties. Sizes 2 to 6 years. Specially priced this week at ...,....,,. S2.59
 Little Red Riding Hood raincapes and case in blue and red. sizes 1 to 10 years. Spe- cially priced this week Sl.59
 Boys wash suits in Oliver Twist and Middy styles in sizes 2 to 1 years. Specially priced this week at. S2.59
 Childen's panty dresses in assorted colors and styles. Specially priced this week al ...s........ sl.53
 Ma Ma Dolls dressed in rompers or dresses in assort- cd colors. Specially priced this week at ......-.. S1.59
 Rubber pants in pink and white. medium size only. this week special at ........ l9c
 Cotton and wool shirts in sizes 2 months to T years. Specially priced this week at .......................T T9c
 Flannel gertrudes in in. fants' sizes. 1 year and 2 years. Specially priced this week at ............. S1.29
 second Floor.
Evening star., 1924-08-24
MOST WORK NOW
SINCE LAST APRIL
q. S. Employment Bureau Lays
Change to Business I'm.
provement.

Business conditions have improved
to such an extent that 1t is easier to
get job now than 1t has been at
any time since last April, according
to reports and figures on employment
covering the United States, made
director general Of the Federal EN-
ployment Service. The outlook, Mr..
Jones asserts, is for an increasing
demand for labor throughout the
country during the next few months.
During July the Federal service
placed 146.055 men and women in in
dustrial employment, as compared
with 12S,118 in June and 1885 in
May. Requests from employers for
help called for 166, ,551 men and wom-
en- in July, 146.oa4 in June and 15s,o17
in May. Not all these requests could
be filled, although there was an actual
there were not skilled employees of
the kind required on the employment
services rolls.
During the fiscal year ending June
80 last, figures made public yester-
day disclose, the Federal Government.
through its employment service,
found work for 1.s06,sS0 men and
women in industrial plants, Offices
and homes. Employers called on the
service to fill 2,2o1,157 places. and
2,755, 900 men and women out OF work
applied for jobs So steady was the
demand during the Fall and Winter
that the service could not meet it. A
return to conditions Of that sort ap-
pears in prospect
In the District Of Columbia 1890
places were filled during July. Help
was wanted there to I'LL 2,123 places
and 2,57S applicants registered.
Evening star., 1924-08-24
BIG BOND OFFERINGS
COMING THIS WEEK
Prices Again Unsettled in Short
Session Yesterday-st,
Paul's Strong.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, August 23.-Except
for a better tone to ST. Paul and sew
eral other rail issues, bonds again
were unsettled in today's moderately
active trading. Price movements on
the whole were held within narrow
limits with further recession taking
place in foreign government and
many domestic corporation bonds.
A rally in st. Paul liens was at
tributed both to reports that directors
would consider the roads refunding
program at their meeting next week
and that buying of ST. Paul stock
in the open market had been credited
to interests acting for the Van Swer-
ingens. Net gains in the active issues
ranged from 1 to y points.
After a period of early weakness
Liberty bonds recovered and were
fractionally higher on the day. For
eign obligations, however, were ir-
regularly-1ower, several Of the French
city issues receding a point.
Following contraction of about
500, 100000 in the weeks new financ-
ing, q larger number of new offerings
was said to be in preparation for next
week. Among the issues scheduled
are $16,000,000 Louisville and Nash
Vile AIS and $12,0oo,000 Pacific Gas
and Electric IS. The province of
Ontario's $20. 1000, 900 issue awarded to
local bankers also will be placed on
the market.
Evening star., 1924-08-24
12,956,OlIBALE
COTTON CROP SEEN
Government Report Reveals
Brighter Prospects All
Over World.

A cotton crop of 12,s56.ooo, equiv
alent 500-pound bales was forecast
yesterday by the Department OF Ag-
riculture.
Cotton of this years crop ginned
prior to August Is, amounted to 49,
645 running bales. counting round as
half bales, the Census Bureau an
nounced in the joint report with the
Department of Agriculture.
Summary of Conditions.
The condition of the crop on
August 16. and the forecast of pro-
duction Gn thousands of bales), by
States, follow:
Virginia, condition 81 and produc-
ton 50: North Carolina, SO and 7e5;
South Carolina. So and So3; Georgia,
10 and 1.1s5; Florida, 72 and rs; Ala
bama, 70 and 9S9; Mississippi. 65 and
1893; Louisiana, so and $50; Texas,
81 and 4.433; Arkansas, II and 1,112;
Tennessee, 72 and 43e; Missouri. 70
and 222; Oklahoma, Is and 1,255;
California, 80 and II; Arizona. IS and
106; New Mexico, 80 and II; all other
States, IS and Is.
August is a critical month of the
cotton crop and the first half OF the
month has been met with some de-
gree of success, the department stated
in a summary OF conditions.
weevil Damage Light.
1.-THE boil weevil SO far has done no
great amount Of damage to the crop
as a whole, although destructive in
some regions" the review said. For
the cotton belt as a whole, the crop
is late, the weevil is increasing, and
there is time for considerable dam
age by 1t to bolls that have not be-
come safe.
Small abandonment Of acreage
since June 25 is reported from some
States and considerable from others.
and there is some acreage that will
produce a lowly yield. Although the
crop this year has struggled against
various unfavorable conditions and
will continue to do 50. the crop is
in considerably better condition than
it was last year at this time"
LARGE Crop All Over World.
In a summary Of foreign cotton
crops the department states that In
upper Egypt the outlook for good
yield is being fully maintained. with
continued generally favorable condi-
tions and ginning exected to be gen.
eral by the last week in August. In
lower Egypt conditions are generally
satisfactory, although not SO favor
able as in upper Egypt
The first onicial estimate Of the
Indian cotton acreage shows an in
crease Of nearly three. per. cent oyer
the estimate of last year. with 12,-
49, 900 acres against 12.373,000 last
year at the same time. This first es-
innate covers about 81 per cent of
the total cotton acreage. the final
estimate of last year having been
23,0ss,0o0 acres
Indications are that Argentina's
Evening star., 1924-08-24

feature OF the grain market during
the week ending August 23, accord :
ing to the weekly review OF the
United States Department OF Agri-
culture. Better weather throughout
the corn belt was a weakening fac
tor in the market and caused rather
heavy selling in the future market
which had apparently advanced to a
point beyond that warranted by the
general market and crop conditions.
Cash prices generally followed the
decline in futures as the demand was
limited. Since corn prices have
reached their present high level buy
ers have taken only sufficient corn
for their Immediate needs which has
resulted in an accumulation OF
stocks in the terminal mark cts. These
stocks now total more than 100000
bushels. which is more than twice
as much as was in store at the cor
responding time last year.
The wheat market was weaker in
sympathy with corn and prices at
the close of the week were to &
cents below those prevailing a week
ago. Continued heavy receipts OF
wheat, which have resulted in large
accumulations at the markets, to-
gether with falling OF in the de-
mand, particularly from local mills
were also weakening factors in the
market The visible supply is now
about 1o,000,800 bushels larger than
last year and stocks at Wichita and
Kansas City were near the largest on
record.
The oats market was weaker with
corn and wheat and prices declined
8 to 4 cents during the week. rhe
harvesting Of oats is practically COM
pleted in the United States and a
larger movement was generally ex-
pected by the trade.
Evening star., 1924-08-24
IMPROVEMENT NOTED
IN STEEL MARKET
Metal Review Shows Falling OFF
in Copper Demand-Tin
Rules Firm. ~.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, August 23-The steel
market during the week displayed
further evidences of a slight i'm
provement in the general demand and
production was increased about in
proportion to the buying. The "rade
continued to feel very confident rela-
tive to future developments. but the
market as q whole was considered
disappointing. Prices failed to show
stability and a disposition to antici-
pate further declines undoubtedly
served to check new business. The
pig iron market was quite active in
some quarters and the undertone
Arm, with producers inclined to raise
their quotations.
copper has been followed by a de-
cided falling off in demand and easier
prices in sympathy with recessions in
foreign markets. However, no SELL
ing pressure developed in the local
market and producers are holding
steady, although there has been some
price shading by second hands.
Tin ruled firm, though sensitive OF
f1uctuation in sterling exchange.
Lead has moved into consumption
at a rapid rate and is consequently
strong.
Zinc was firm, but not active,
although producers expect increased
buying for September needs.
Anthony continued strong, owing
to light offerings from China.
Evening star., 1924-08-24
SHARP BREAK ON CURB;
PARTIAL RECOVERIES
By the Associated Press.

BY the ASSOCIATED PfeSs.
NEW YORK, August 23.-A decided
reactionary tendency developed on
the Curb Exchange today. A sharp
break occurred in American Light
and Traction, which dropped points
on comparative! small sales There
were several recessI. rs of about /
point each in the recent speculative
favorites. Lehigh Valley Coal was
one of the few to maintain its recent
trading position. Petroleum shares
were in supply today following the
announcement of a reduction in the
wholesale price for gasoline in this
district. South Penn yielded points.
Vacuum Oil became strong after an
early period Of pressure and the minor
oils held fairly steady.
The depression was of short dura-
ton, however, and subsequent deal
,SgB were in reduced volume with
m 4tal recoveries being registered in
thA more prominent securities.
Several groups of stocks were ac-
t106pSnd strong during the past week.
bV9 business was not evenly distrib-
ute4 and there were many OF the
usually active issues which failed to
share in either advances or declines.
Public utilities continued the chief fea-
lures of the market.
Evening star., 1924-08-24
BUSINESS SCENERY
MORE ATTRACTIVE
Chamber of Commerce Re-
view Notes Recent Marked
Changes for Better.

Optimistic predictions are being
made for Fall business as the result
of some rather marked changes for
the better, which have been noted in
the last 80 days, according to Frank
Greene in the September number OF
The Nations Business. publication OF
the United States Chamber OF Com
mercc
Chief OF the changes which have
taken place." he writes. mas un-
doubtedly been the further progress
made in the improvement that was
visible quite plainly one and two
months ago in the agricultural sec
ttons. Also there has been evidence
of distinct forward progress in re-
habilftating Europe, the effects of
which, II successful, as appears prob
able now, cannot fail to have big
consequences for future American
trade.
Business Scenery Brighter.
The business scenery looks con-
siderably better than it did and in
the case Of the farmers some effort
toward capitalizing the aforesaid
scenery has been made. the main
spring OF this being big sales of
wheat at prices far better than were
thought possible three months ago,
and even still better than were re-
ceived at this time in 1928.
Back Of this has been an even big
ger rise in corn and hog prices and
the apparent disappearance Of the
fear Of anything resembling a bur-
densome surplus of farm products.
present or prospective.
THAT the improvement manifest
in the scenery has been substantial
enough to be always reflected in some
of the measures of trade movement
is evident in sharp upturns in some
statistical measures. While the re-
turns at hand of retail trade for July,
these including mail-order and chain
store sales, reflect a reduction from
the June aggregates, they mark a
really good gain over July year
ago, when it should, of course be re-
called trade was sagging off from
the very great activity of the first
half of 1923.
Bank CIearinEs Improve.
Bank clearings, gains in which in
recent months have been confined
mainly to New York, and with these
attributed mainly to activity in spec
ulation, showed in July a forward
movement outside that city, part of
which, as in the Southwest, must be
attributed to early wheat marketing
at higher prices.
1T has remained, however. for COM
modify prices as represented by the
index numbers to show the most
marked and quickest reflection Of the
better tone in big primary lines. the
August 1 index number gaining 81
per cent, with 10. out of 13 groups
Of commodities advancing. The big
gest quantitative advance shown, it
is true. is in textiles, which have re-
f1ected a sharp gain in cotton goods.
increases in raw wool and. in fact. in
all other textiles. or course, grains
and live stock have made the largest
percentages Of gain. but provisions,
hides, metals, coal and coke, vege-
table oils, naval stores and miscel-
laneous products also gained in
July"
Evening star., 1924-08-24
FOREIGN EXCHANGE OFF.

NEW YORK, August 23.-Foreixn
exchanges fell back during the week
on what was generally described as
profit taking following the agreement
on the Dawes report, together with an
increased demand for dollars at this
season of the year for international
trade requirements. Canadian ex-
change touched par for the first time
since 1922.
Evening star., 1924-08-24
WESTERN FLOUR PRICES.

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi. August "a
Flour. unchanged to Is lower at
7.45a7.70 a barrel. Shipments, 34.731.
Bran, $500. Wheat, No. 1 Northern,
1.27h a1.32h; old September, 1.27: new
September. 1.27h; old December,
1.30M; new December, 1.3o; old May,
1885: new May, 1.35. Corn. No. 8, yell
low, 1.15A. Oats, No. 3 white, 44saa
44H. Flax, No. 1, 2.66.
Evening star., 1924-08-24
Spain Aids u. S. Tourists.

MADRID, August 23.-The Spanish
cabinet has ordered the Spanish con-
suls At Bayonne and Hendaye, France,
to grant without charge to Ameri-
can tourists vises valuable for 4S
hours Of sojourn in Spain, it was an
nounced today. The order was is
sued following efforts which had been
made in this direction by American
Ambassador Moore.
Evening star., 1924-08-24
ENORMOUS SELLING
ON WHEAT MARKET
Corn and Oats Also Close Lower in
Busy Trading Sat-
urday.
Special Disna tch to The Star.

special Dispatch to The star.
CHICAGO. August 23.-Enormous
selling Of long wheat flooded the pit
Immediately after the opening today
and carried prices off cents. A fair
rally on short covering followed near
the close, but the market looked
groggy. No particular news ac-
counted for the wave OF liquidation
aside from the fact that the wheat
yields in North America have in
creased materially over the prospects
OF two months ago, and the load OF
cash grain on the market and in
might have Haunted bullish hopes FOR
the present.
One Of the biggest commission
houses in the trade sold world
of wheat early. This was regarded
as the selling out principally by
Arthur w. Cutten, who for months
has been a bull on wheat, not to say
all grains. Wheat closed zh to ~
cents lower.
Longs in corn stampeded to sell out
as this grain continued its toboggan.
At the last corn was on IN to 5
cents lower.
Oats closed ~ to rs cents lower.
1urAruEp vuEAHENS CORN
Evening star., 1924-08-24

crop will be two or. three times as
large as last year, but 1t Is too early
to give any definite estimate of the
acreage, as sowing takes place from
October to December. Prospects in
Paraguay have been excellent, and
although no forecasts of yield are yet
available production promises to be
considerably larger than last year.