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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-28

Do You Want Some Stark
Trees? They Satisfy, Best
Grown in the United States
for 107 Years. Everybody
Ikea Good Apples Why not
get the best trees to start
with. Get the original tree
strain Of Stark's Delicious for
less money than elsewhere.
Stark's Golden Delicious is
also a fine apple. The apple
that.bears despite % degrees
s-tvw zero at blooming time.
Bears when others fail. Get
prices now. The Stark Trees
Ilso bear a. 2 to 3 years of
age.~, We can also save you
money on ornamental trees,
pls1ts, shrubs, percnnials, etc.
Tho prices are lowest to be
ibund. represented in kenne-
bee County by c. OSCAR
CARVELL, Vassaiboro, Me.
r so. Drop me a card saying
where and | will call.
pb.EaSt hold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-28

epilogue. verses by Eric Mantle;
high school yell.
$50 p. M.-Concert by the KDKA Lit
tie Symphony Orchestra, Victor
Saldek conductor, assisted by Mrs.
Genevieve Elliott Marshall sopra-
no, Earl B. Collins pianist and &C
companist. Program: Selections
by the, orchestra: Overture "stra 2:
concert waltz. Woodland Dreams"
excerpts Alone at Last" popular
numbers, solo for cornet, THE Lost
Chords" Irish dances; soprano So
los. Rose. SOFTLY, Blooming" "L -,l
West Begins" "A Pages Road
Song" Life and Death" AVE Ma
"Rhapsodie d'Auvergene'" Mcclure in
1000 P. M-Arlington time sig nails;
weather forecast.
wBz-sso Kilocycles, Frequency
Westinghouse Electric, Springfield,
Mass.-337 Meters Wave Length.
500 P. M-Dinner concert by the WBZ
Trio, Hotel Kimball Studio. Spring
800 p M.-"Brinsing the World to
World Magazine" Hotel Kimball
Studio, Springfield; late news from
the National Industrial Conference
Board: New Books at the Spring
field City Library by Miss Edith
Little. Hotel l<imball Studio,
Springfield.
$50 P. M.-Bedtme story for the kid
dies.
Gao p. M.-Concert. by the wBZ Trio;
and Miss Pauline NJ. Ewig, con-
tralto; Mrs. Evelyn Van Buren,. ac
companist. from Hotel kimball
Studio. Springfield.
$50 p. M-Musical program from
Home Beautiful Exposition, Me-
chanics Building, Boston.
500 r. M-Concert by the Idyllic Male
Quartet, consisting of +. d. Club
buck. manager. Merrill White Gam
mons. tenor. Edwin A. Taylor ard
Harold #. Paine. assisted by Ever
eta Penney Murray, Soprano. and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-28
SHOP NOTES

ChEnowsky Is Offering a stock OF
1909 Bingham dresses at s1.ss each
that k1re truly remarkable values.
Tho aEes are So to 81 and there are
10 dMerent styles from which TO
selecE The window display is one
of tltE most attractive seen in Au-
gust&1n a long time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-28
Smith.Snow

The marriage of Guy H. Smith of
Augusta and Helen A.. Snow of
Portland was quietly solemnized
Sunday morning, April 20 in Port
land. After brief wedding trip to
parts unknown, the couple will make
their home in Augusta, Air. Smith
having purchased the A. B. Mari
residence on Fowler street Mr..
Smith is the manager of the Au-
gusta branch Of the John P. Squire
company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-28

The, date of holding the Bowdoin
Alumni field day at Brunswick has
been changed from May LIST. to Sat
urday, May 3. The luncheon in
Memorial Hall will be at 1890. In
the evening there will be concert
by the musical clubs and an in
formal dance. The dual track meet
will occur on that day. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-28
LOCAL NOTICE

UfS4stering. rennishing, Grating
and tking. All work and prices
guaN0teed satisfaction. John Royce.
lei 3-W. Apr2sdst
D0rs forget the Royal Neighbors'
measuring party IN G.: A. Il. han to-
!. night. Everybody come. apraSdlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-28

Haxpwell Brothers of this city have
conttNeted 10 build two modern bum
gaioIs at Ocean Point for the e. E
New 3fAt Agency. The work will be
beguuearly in May and will be COM
p,eteSsthe middle of June. 1t is ex-
pecto6s that building operations on
auitesa large scale will be under
taketsthis summer at this growing
and. ROpular resort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-28

NiIx. \. NJ. Towle of IL West Cres-
cent Stseet is at the State Street hos
pital.in Portland, Receiving from Q
serioG surgical operation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-28

Mlsa Ards Chase left Saturday
morrtrg for pamriscotta Mills,
Where's she will pass a weeks vaca-
ton With friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-28

OpEa HouseT-Morday and Tues
day-s.,l nder Cover by Saint Mary's
Players.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-28
AUGUSTA LOCALS
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS

CoEnal Theatre Monday and
TuesE, y-Thomas Meighan. Lila Lee,
Marv-A stor, Robert Agnew, Bill Con-
der iS"Noman- Proof" n Paramount
feat,ES Rolling Home comdey;
Screen Review and World News.
Evening star., 1924-03-09
BALTIMORE PRODUCE.

BALTIMORE. Md. March s.--Live
poultry of all kinds, with the exception
of old hens, is in good demand where
choice smooth stock and the market
generally rules firmer. especially on
winter chickens 2 pounds and under,
which bring So to IS pound. Large,
smooth, young chickens are selling 81
and 33. LeghornS, 28 and small and
poor. "a, old hens are coming in quite
freely with demand only fair for fat
stock at "a and % and 81 to % for
small and Leghorns. Old roosters also
in ligberal supply at 16. Ducks are
being held back for their eggs and
with receipts light and demand good
the daily arrivals are being kept
cleaned up at Is to 81 and "a
for small and poor. Season for geese
nearly over and not much demand at
Il and %, but Kent islands bring a
premium OF 2 TO 8 cents a pound
Pigeons and guinea fowl scarce and
wanted at 40 to 45 pair for the
former and 80 to 60 each for the latter
Turkeys also in lighter receipt and
fairly good demand prevails for choice
hens, pounds and over at So; COB
blers, 30, but heavy old toms and poor
and crooked breasts are slow sale at
25 for the former and 20 for the latter.
With the exception of capons, which
are in good demand at 50 to 36, and
choice hen turkeys, which bring q
premium of a cent n pound, dressed
poultry will not bring any more than
Evening star., 1924-03-09

BALTIMORE. Md. March fSpe-
cial).-The general live cattle market
rules steady on all lines but calves.
which are easy and a shade lower
than last week. Demand for old
s,heep ,p Improving under scarcity of
ramps. Demand fairly good for ton
grade cattle of all kinds, but under
grades move slow. Quotations today
at Light street wharf:
Beer cattle-First quality, lb., Tas:
medium. m ID, sac; bulls, as to quality,
y; common to fair, lb., 2a4;
oxen, as to quality,lb., 4l.a5L miIcb
cows, choice to fancy, head. so. .O0a
1910; common to fair, head, 3o.0oa
Calves-Veal. choice, h., -: or
binary to medium, lb., 10a1I; rough,
heavy. common, h.. SaS.
Sheep-Choice. h., s6a7: old bucks,
ID, 4a5; common, h., 2a3; lambs. fall.
choice, lb., Halls; common, thin, Ib.,
Hogs-Straight. h., 7aS; sows, h..
5a6; stays and boars, lb., 3a4: live
pigs, as to size and quality, lb., 9a1O;
shoats, as to size and quality, Ib., 7aS.
NEW YORK, March s.-CattIe-Re-
ceipts. 800 head. steady. Steers, 5.5oa
1893; state bulls, s.25a5.25; cows,
Calves-Receipts, 2so head. steady.
Veals, ~ 75a13.25; culls and little
4.00a6.00.
Sheep ana lambs-Receipts, lilo
head. steady Sheep, 4.50a6.5O: cuIls,
S'25aS;25; 25a5a5 lambs. s.ooa1e.4o; culls,
Hogs-Receipts, $40 head, steady.
Light to medium weights. 7.s5as.16;
pigs. 7.50a7.70; heavy hogs, 7.30a7.45:
roughs, 6.5Oa7.00.
Evening star., 1924-03-09
STERLING
JUMPS IN PARIS
Exchange Situation in Franc
Now Threatens to Cause
Political Changes.

PARIS, March S.-The pound, on
unofficial quotation. reached 1880
francs today. Its continued rise. ac-
cording to Bourse circles, is caused
in part by the covering by French
importers who sold pounds sterling
short some months ago to assure
themselves against anticipated reac-
tions in favor of the franc.
The resistance in the senate to the
government measures for new taxes
and economies is also charged with a
large measure of responsibility. The
Intransigeant says:
THE attitude of the senators who
are gambling on the fall of the cab
met amounts to revolt. Obstruction
lists are criminals in the national
point Of view
ers. the exchange situation may
change the political situation. The
people who now are paying a franc each
for the leeks with which to make the
popular French evening soup are con-
sldered likely to express themselves
at the coming elections against the
government and against the Obstruc-
tIonists who have delayed action on
the fiscal measures. The dollar
reached 27.60 today which is the
equivalent of 1852 cents for the franc.
FRANC AT 3.45 1-2 CENTS.
Evening star., 1924-03-09
MAY SKIP DIVIDENDS
ON PREFERRED STOCK
Head of Wilson & Co. Makes Pre-
.diction if New Financing
Is Blocked.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March S.-Thomas Z.
Wilson, president of Wilson & Co..
packers, informed stockholders In a
statement today that IL plans to raise
additional funds through an issue of
stock were blocked it probably would
be necessary for the company to sus-
pend preferred dividends.
This would interrupt the company's
hitherto unbroken records of pre-
ferred dividend payRents, he asserted.
which already have been endangered
by efforts to defeat the plan.
Stockholders will meet next We'd
nesday. to vote upon a plan 70 issue
additional shares. part OF Whlcn VIII
be prior preferred stock.
First announcements of the com
pany's plan to increase its cap1tallza-
ton brought opposition from, pre-
ferred stockholders headed by Tucker,
Bartholomew & Co. of Boston, who
represent George H. Swift and other
large holders.
Two stockholders meetings to vote
on the proposal have been postponed.
After the second postponement last
Wednesday Mr.. Wilson announced
that officials and counsel of the COM
pany were workiong on a revised
plan.
Evening star., 1924-03-09
CONGRESS INQUIRY
SENDS OILS DOWN
Many Losses on Curb Made
Up During Week-MotOr
Stocks Decline.
BY the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, March S.-Progress of
the congressional investigation was
effective in causing a sharp contrac-
tion in the volume of business in the
Standard Oil issues on the curb mar
ket during the greater part of the
week and many of the leading stocks 3
in that group moved within an un-
usually narrow range. There was no
display of weakness. however. de-
clines that occurred being nearly in
all cases due to a supply that came
from the professional element which
was put out each morning and gen
orally covered before the end of the
day. There were several special
movements, nevertheless among them
an advance in Chesebrough Manu-
featuring to a new high record and
there was renewed. accumulation also
of Borne and Scrymser. which had
violent advances at intervals.
Prairie OIL Up Ten Points.
Prairie Oil and Gas was in special
demand at times making gain of
about 10 points, the buying appar-
emily being based on the prospects
in Kansas. Standard Oil of Ohio was
another strong feature moving up
about eight points. Some of the In
dependent Oil stocks were strong,
among tneHl MUTUAL oli.
A feature of the industrial group
was initial trading in Westinghouse
new stock which ranged from so to
59L or about seven points above the
subscription price. Dubilier Condenser
continued it's upward movement max
ing new high record on an advance
of 25k. Park and Tilford was strong
for time, advancing more than
three points and there was a display
of strength in Tobacco Products Ex-
ports
Ward Bakery "A" In Slump.
wark Baking "A' was one of the
weak features falling more than ten
points Motor stocks were heavy,
Durant and Checker Cab both sus-
tanning substantial losses.
In the bond department Maracaibo
Is were prominent, selling at a loss
of 40 points compared with the last
preceding sale made a few weeks
ago. Argentine 6s yielded to 81 fol-
lowing the news of the dissolution of
the syndicate. Weakness also was
shown in Associated Simmons Hard
ware 6ES.
Evening star., 1924-03-09

live and demand not active. While the
egg market has fiuctuated very little
the past week, "a cents a dozen being
the lowest level reached, the general
situation Is unsettled with a tendency
for lower values and with continued
open weather receipts are expected to
increase considerably which will force
surplus stock into the hands of the
cold storage operators. The market,
however, closed steady today at 25
cents a dozen.
White potatoes are in only mod
crate receipt, and fairly good demand
prevails for No. 1 stock at 1.75a2.0O
per 100 pounds, and 90a1.00 for No.
IS. Red potatoes and Maryland and
McCornicks, however, are plentiful
and will not bring over 1.4Oa1 Is.
Well graded stock in 15O-pound
sacks selling mostly 1.40a3.U0, as to
quality and condition. Sweets and
yams are running more liberal and
the market rules easier and values
a shade lower at 6.5Oa7.50 a barrel
for the former and 5.00a6.00 barrel
for the latter. No. 2 stock of both,
2.50a3.00, while culls are not wanted
Evening star., 1924-03-09
COTTON ADVANCES
AT SATURDAY CLOSE
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW. YORK, March S.-A further
decline in the cotton market during
today's early trading was checked by
covering at 27.0S for July contracts,
or within 8 points of the low levels
touched on the break of Monday.
Rallies followed, with July selling
up to PISS and closing at 27.7s. The
general market closed very steady at
net advances Of 13 to 81 points.
New crop months were relatively
steady during the entire day, being
influenced evidently by the talk of
delayed teamwork in the southwest
and apprehensions of further DELAYS
owing to unfavorable weather condi-
tions. Brokers with western and
New Orleans connections were active
buyers on the late forenoon rally.
The first of the private crop re-
ports to make it's appearance this
season was published on Thursday,
estimating farmers intentions as
pointing to an increase of about 3.46
per cent in the acreage planted this
season. This figure did not seem far
out OF line with recent ideas and had
little, IL any, effect on the market
There were reports this morning
that two or three of the Fall River
mills which have been closed would
resume operations on Monday, but
according to private adyices. only
for a short period. Sales of print
cloths in the Fall River market for
the week were estimated at only
$4,000 pieces.
Evening star., 1924-03-09
The Mystery of Lynne Court
By S FLETCHER
by orm

Somebody will know Kesteven. You
want me to help?'
IF you. Will" exclaimed Hextall.
81 know If you take a hand you'll
do it thoroughly. But-what can we
dor
Smith smiled and lighted a fresh
cigarette.
II shouldn't think much of my
powers If 1 couldn't do something"
he answered. What We'll do is to
find out about Kesteven-who he Is.
Now. can you trust this valet.
Fowler"
II think so," replied Hextall. Hes
certainly no love for Kesteven."
Can you get Fowler to come to
your house for an hour this eve-
ning?" asked Smith. You can? Very
good-make it 8 o'clock. l shall
leave them together. And you'll tell
Fowler to bring with him, If pos
sible, a photograph of Kesteven and
one OF Mr.. Darrell Tress.'
"Styler" Exclaimed Hextau. You
mean to set him to work."
Il mean to set the smartest sleuth-
hound that I know of to work." an
SWered Smith. Leave it to me-!
When you're gone, I shall tell StyIer
wnat you've told me. in my own way,
and l shall send him up to have a
chat with Fowler tonight. After
that styier will take his own line in
finding out all about Mr. Kesteven.
But-he Will find out"
You think so"' said HextalI, half
incredulously.
Set you a new topper" answered
smith. And with small delay, too"
found out?" suggested HextaiI.
Smlths expression became judicial.
My dear fellow" he said. Come
come! There is something to be
found out about every man. Where's
your knowledge of human nature?
points settled, then. Now. we come
to point No. (Which is Miss Paquita
NOW, she seems to be in careful
hands at present-there's one OF
other OF the nurses always with
Always" replied Hextall
Very good" said Smith. "How
Court '"ho
"oh-in three days"
Also very good. Now you must
De guided by me. You will take Miss
faquita down there yourseIf-you'll
run down in a car in less than two
hours-and you'll just have a look
at the, place. But-more important
than that-youIl impress upon her
that for a short time. at any rate,
s ane must retain those two nurses.
a aneS must go with her. You must
give them strict orders that until
you give further instructions she 10
70 De under the surveillance Of one
or other of them always-always
rou understand. by night and day.
lou can see to that? You can thor
oughly depend upon these nurses?"
Hextall remembered Paquita's recent
Ihionlght escapade. She had then
PAID scant attention to the nurse
VINO was left in charge of her. But
upon rehection he decided that Pa
-he believed that she world do nhat
he told>Ser to do. " "n"'
continued in TomorroW's Star0-
Evening star., 1924-03-09
Buffet Supper Will Replace
District Bankers BauquetI
Members Anxious to Saue OF, Expenses,
Haynes Responsibilities of Un-
listed Securities

The District of Columbia Bankers
Association will hold no banquet this
year, but buffet supper will be sub
stituted.
This became known yesterday,
when Harry V. Haynes, president of
the association, reported on his re-
cent query to all members seeking
expressions Of opinion on the sub
Ject. There was not enough enthu-
siasm elected by the returns, Mr..
Haynes said, to hold the annual af-
fair, and for this reason it will be
dispensed with, inasmuch as the is
sue was put, without prejudice,
squarely up to the members them
selves to decide.
The buffet supper, it was said, will
be held coincidently with the spring
meeting of the body. the third Mon
day in April, at either the associa-
tons headquarters or at a local hos
telry TO be designated later.
Local banks have had consider
able drain on their treasures dur
ing the administration of (though
through no fault of Mr.. Haynes.
This was caused primarily by a huge
assessment last fall to help defray
expenses of visiting delegates here in
dttenudnCe at the annual convention
of the Investment Bankers Associa-
tion of America.
Banker to Address Forum.
w. A Dexter, head of the forum
dinner committee of the Washington
Chapter. American Institute of Bank
ing, has secured Donald A. Mullen,
secretary of the clearing house sec
ton of the American Bankers AS
sociation, to address the body at their
next meeting on March 30.
Mr.. Mullen is scheduled to speak on
The Central Credit Bureau and the
Clearing House Examiner" on which
subjects he is recognized as one of
the ablest authorities.
Time and place for the meeting has
Evening star., 1924-03-09
BUYING IN STEEL
CALLED TOO SLOW
Nervousness Felt Over Future
of Market-Copper Much
Firmer During Week.
BY the Associated Press.

~ inc ASsOclateQ PfeSS.
NEW YORK, March S.-Despite con-
tinued active buying of steel in some
quarters the evident feeling of con-
servatism in many directions and the
fact that many buyers are not MAX
ing purchases much in excess of i'm
mediate requirements. are causing
some nervousness relative to the fu-
ture of the market.
Sales are not expanding nor keeping
up quite as. well as had been ex-
pected. and while prices are generally
well maintained, there have been con-
cessions offered. Pig iron was quiet
and as production was liberal the
undertone of the market was only
about steady. even though producers
were not inclined to make conces-
sionS.
Copper Decidedly Ffrmer.
Copper has been decidedly firmer,
advancing to the 14-cent level, with
some producers asking slight ad-
vances above that figure for later de-
lIverles. The advance has been pro-
NOTED by talk of curtailed production.
and while nothing definite has de-
yeloped in that connection it is un-
derstood that several companies have
reduction OF output under conSidera-
tion. These reports combined with re-
cent firmness in London, have been
attended by an increased inquiry
for both domestic consumption and ex-
port, and considerable business has
been reported at the higher prices.
The tin market was higher, but II
did not fully respond to the strength
in London. Dealers have been fair
buyers of March. but consumers are
reluctant to follow the advance.
Lead In Healthy Position.
Lead remains in healthy position.
Arrivals of Mexican metal have eased
the situation somewhat, but consump-
tive needs remain large and prospects
of increased productions are uncer-
tain.
Zinc prices declined sharply owing
to very slow consuming demand and
supplies in excess of present require
mentS.
Anthony continues firm. Offers
from, first hands are very small and
holdings in second hands are also
light.
Evening star., 1924-03-09
been designated as yet.

not been designated as yet.
New York banks which subscribed
to the $10,000.o00 corporation to ex-
tend relief to the northwestern agri-
cultural sections have not yet been
called upon to make remittance,
owing to delay in arranging some
formalities, although in the aggre-
gate the $5,0o0,000 share allotted to
New York and eastern cities was sub
scribed two and one-half times.
Pending a call upon the eastern
banks, banks in the west have been
making loans where necessary. Ac-
cording to John McHugh. president Of
the Mechanics and Metals National
Bank. who is on the committee and
looks after the raising of funds in
the east, the situation in the affected
districts has been greatly improved.
The knowledge that financial aid is
forthcoming and has gone long way
to restore confidence is apparent.
Prices on Unlisted Securities.
The following latest "bidI and
asked" prices for unlisted securities
are reproduced for the guidance of
holders of these issues:
Evening star., 1924-03-09
FRANC AT 3.45 1-2 CENTS.
Establishes New Low Quotation in
New York Market.
BY the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March s.-A food of
selling orders again overwhelmed the
French franc today, forcing it to sell
for the first time below 81 cents.
Esta blshment of a new quotation Of
3.45k cents represented a net loss of
31A points for the day.
Belgian francs dropped 20 points to-
3.15Ea, another record low, and caused
a 2-point break in demand sterling to
4.26L.
While the source of the selling has
been chiefly from Amsterdam and
European cities other than Paris, many
of the offerings are said to have been
for speculative French accounts.
Evening star., 1924-03-09
C0TT0NsEED OIL DROPS.

NEW YORK. March S.-Cottonseed
oil slipped off 10 to IL points early in
sympathy with the weak start in cot
ton, but subsequently regained the loss
on covering by shorts and with the firm
showing in lard. Refiners were best
sellers Of July. Closing bids were one
point lower to one net higher. Sales,
$4,000 barrels. Prime crude, $50 NOM
inal: prime summer yellow spot, $50
bid. March closed $50: May, 1913: July.
1914 all bid
Evening star., 1924-03-09
GRAIN PRICES ADVANCE.

CHICAGO, March 8.-Corn strength
rather than increase of the import
duty on wheat proved to be the chief
price-making factor in the grain
markets today. Arrivals of corn here
for the day were the smallest in
some weeks, and this circumstance
had a bullish effect both on corn and
on wheat and oats as well. Corn
closed firm, u to u net higher, May
SIN, with wheat steady at a shade
lower to " advance, May 1.1l# to
1.11h and July 1.11H to 1.11MaA;
oats haA to % up. and provisions
showing shade to II gain.
Evening star., 1924-03-09
COPPER AT 141-8 CENTS.

NEW YORK, March S.-The copper
market has been frmer during the past
week on better demand for both home
consumption and export, which appears
to nave been stimulated by recent
strength in London and talk of cnr-
tailed production. Electrolytic was at
II cents today. with some producers
asking 14h for forward deliveries. Iron.
unchanged.