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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-22
CANDIDATE FOR THE POISON
IVY CLUB

CANDIDATE FOR THE POISON
IVY CLUB
The lady neighbor who. when
you tell her your new baby
weighed eight pounds at birth.
says: "Oh, that's nothing; my
Saran weighed lar
What has become Of the oid.fasi.
toned trains that used 70 be called
Fast Line" and "Cnnnonball"?
II oent 20 miles on gallon yes
fcrdav."
That's nothtn0f I went ttoo
months on quart"
June-the month Of weddings
soon b. here. but don't expect to find
groom like the collar ads--or a
bride like the corset ads.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-22
DIZZY DITTIEs
lie leased fine suburban cot.
And thought he was in luck;
He found the cot was stucco, with
The accent on the stuc.


The accent on the stuc.
The Star reports the arrest of Il
pretty girl for making home brew.
Another case OF Beauty and the
Yeast?
Nowadays cDcrD smart politician
has O SCI Of statements DENYING
cccrythiH0.
Butchers don't have any trouble
making ends meat.
There is ono bad th,ng about home
brew recipes. You can't get them
patented.
A. J. s..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-22

BY LINDEN II. PENTZ
DANGEROUS? Well somewhat,
~ but at that we viii feel a lot
safer on that trip than we do when
crossing Second ave. during the rush
hours.
Among the people who know us
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-22
FARM RIIIeETIN

Exhibiting five hens eggs. aver.
aging more than ! inches BY inches
In circumference. Grace Theien.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-22

we have the reputation OF being al.
ways up TO some crazy stunt, but
when our friends and relatives hear
OF this plan they win no doubt all
unite I'm declaring II the most foolish
yet OF number OF foolish ideas.
Really. there's nothing particularly
foolish in II. and as for the danger.
we don't consider that 1t is any
thing to compare with the dangers
that many of our pioneer relatives
underwent when they came to this
coast from the East. At least we
won't have any Indians to fight. un.
less II should be to fight some we'll.
intentioned but insanltary squaw
away from the baby.
BOTH DESCENDANTS
OF OLD PIONEERS
My wife and both feel that we
have legitimate claim TO pioneer
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-22
WEATHER

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settled foHiphf aaa Frsfay,
mederafr ipcstcrly tunas
Temperature last "a flour,
Maximum. "a. Minimum 40
Today noon. s..
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follows:
Evening star., 1924-01-02
COMMODITY NEWS !.
WIRED STAR FROM
ENTIRE COUNTRY

LANCASTER, Pa, January q
Crops from 1000 acres planted to
tobacco in this section have been
sold. leaving production of about
$4,000 acres still unmarketed. There
is a seasonal lull in the market at
present.
SAN ANTONIO, January 2.-The
Texas winter vegetable crop is be-
ginning to move to market and prices
are firm Cabbage, sweet potatoes,
spinach and grapefruit are being sold
rapidly.
CHICAGO. January Wool prices
are generally strong here. Twelve
month Texas Is selling around Al
cents in the grease. One good clip
Straight Illinois three -eighths blood
Is quoted at SO cents.
CLEVELAND January 2.-1ndica-
tons point to another big year for
the brick and cement manufacturers
In this section. as the city and county
which will cost $1,000. 600. 0
ST. LOUIS, January 2.-The Gard
ner Motor Company estimates on the
basis of present contracts with dis
tributors that 1t will turn out 17,545
cars in 1924.
DETROIT, January 2.-Prices OF
coke have dropped 20 per cent, the
quotations for egg and nut sizes
dropping, from $14.50 to $12 a ton
Hard coal prices also have shown re-
cessions of $1.50 for egg and 81 for
stove sizes.
CHICAGO, January 2. - Colder
weather is expected to solve the prob
lem OF the coal men here. A cold snap
of ten days, 1t is believed, would rN-s
lieye the congestion of loaded cars on
track at the mines, amounting to
about 1000 cars. a
! NEW ORLEANS, January 2.-The
holiday trade of this city was de-
cidedly better than last year, which
In its turn had been exceeded before
only in 1919. This year buying ran
to useful articles rather than toys.
Il X ~ .
Evening star., 1924-01-02
$5,922, 100000 PUT
INTO NEW BUILDINGS
1928 Largest Single Year in His
tory-Brings Two Year Total
Up to $11, ,OOO, 100000.
SHORTAGE IS LESS ACUTE
Coming Year Unlikely to Equal
Past Activity.
Special Dispatch to The star.

opeciai Dlspafch to The Star.
NEW YORK, January 2.-The Copper
and Brass Research Associations an
nual survey Of building construction,
made public today, places the total ex-
penditure during 1923 at s5,922,900,-
600. the. largest single year in the
history of the building industry, and
bringing the total volume Of con-
struction for the past two years to
the astounding total of $1,000, ,O0O, 600
During 1928 the expenditure for
residential buildings, including dwell
ings, apartments and hotels,
amounted to $2,3o2,240,00o, SO that
nearly 40 per cent of the total ex-
penditure went to relieve the acute
housing shortage which still existed
at the beginning of the year
Building Shortage Reduced.
AS result of the past two years
of record breaking construction, the
shortage In all classes of building
brought about by the war has been
steadily reduced. July. I. 1921. saw an
0S4,9S5,O00. and construction during
the remainder of that year reduced
this figure to $6,363, ,S35,009, on Jan
reached the total OF $4.s1O. 900, 600, of
which sS.125, 600, 900 represented the
normal yearly demand for new corr
struction, SO that the shortage was
relieved during 1922 by S1,7s5 900, 900.
during 1928 has contributed further
to relieve this building shortage by
"a total of s2,6l7,90 leaving a
shortage on January 1. 1924, of ST.
0,935, 900.
Estimates for Coming Yenr.
The total expenditure for building
construction during 1924 is estimated
by the Research Association at ST.
5,935.000, of which amount S3,125.-
100000 represents the expenditure
necessary for normal building re-
quirements.
Construction in 1928 was divided
among the different classes of build
ing as follows:
Evening star., 1924-01-02
WALL STREET NOTES.
Macy to Expand-More Gold Ar
rives From Abroad.

NEW YORK, January 2.-Announce-
ment has been made that R. H Macy
& Co. has bought an interest in the
La Sale G. Koch Co. of Toledo, Ohio.
will become a member of the Macy
board of directors and officers of the
Macy company will be added to the
Toledo firms directorate.
The Cuban Dominican Sugar Com
pany reported a net profit of s1.409,-
sos for the year ending September
80, 1923, as compared with a deficit
of $1,7so.265 in the previous year.
The steamer Mount Clay, which ar
rived today from Hamburg, brought
s1,000,000 in gold and silver consign-
ed to the Guaranty Trust Company.
Public offering was made today of
S16,000.000 one to four year 51a per
cent serial debenture bonds of the
Gulf Oil Corporation at prices to
yield 5.25 to $50 per cent, according
to maturity.
Stockholders of the United States
Distributing Corporation today ap-
proved a plan of recapitalization,
providing for an increase in the 100,-
900 shares of common stock and TO-
600 shares Of managers stock to $780,
600 shares of no par common and
27,5o0 shares of per cent 500 par
cumulative preferred stock.
The American Writing Paper Com
pany today defaulted interest payment
on its first mortgage per cent bonds.
Two extra dividends-15 per cent
in cash and 25 per cent in preferred
stock-were declared on the COM
mon stock of the United Profit Shar-
ing Corporation today. Both are
payable April 1 to stock of record
March f.. Three months ago a rs
per cent extra dividend was paid on
preferred stock.
J. S. Weed, former vice president
of the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea
Company, it was announced today
will become a director Of the Jones
Bros. Tea Company, and take an active
part in the management.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
SHIPYARDS QUIET
AS NEW YEAR BEGINS
Textile Mills Also on Short Time.
Other Industries in Ex-
cellent Shape.
FORD DELIGHTS ]
DETROIT
Virginia Leads All States in Cot
ton Production.
Special Dispa tch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PHILADELPHIA, January 2.--Lo-
cal industries started the new work
ing year in excellent shape today,
with the exception of the shipyards
Work at the yards along the Della
ware has been dull. with companies
making extraordinary efforts to take
up the slack by repair work. The
Cramp yards have been helped by
their engine department but the
number on the pay rolls of the ship
plants in general Is small compared
with the war period.
The Baldwin Locomotive Works is
heavily booked and started the year
with a rush. Some of the textile
mills are running only four days a
week, as high cost of materials and
changing styles have made retailers
chary of ordering in large quantities.
Knitting mills are much more active
than weaving plants. Makers of au-
tomobile parts, including bodies and
batteries, are well engaged and book
ed far in advance.
Ford Plans Please Detroit.
DETROIT, January 2.-Official an
nouncement by the Ford Company
Shat iiioTe tHdn S1lU,OUU,UUU Will De
spent on plant and railway expan-
sion in 1924 has given great encour-
agement to business circles here. A
considerable part of this appropria-
ton already has been spent, but the
announcement is regarded as placing
the final stamp of approval by the
Ford Company on the automobile
prospects of 1924.
Big Move In Cotton Prices.
ATLANTA, January 2.-Far- sighted
business men of the south predict that
In thirty days supply and demand
Will dictate the price of raw cot
ton for the first time since the civil
war. Just what cotton will be worth
under present crop conditions will
probably be determined by buyers of
manufactured goods and January is
expected to tell the tale.
Virginia Makes Acreage Record.
RICHMOND, Va, January 2-More
counties of this state grew cotton
last year than for half a century,
! and Virginia led all states in pro-
duction, per acre. the yield averag-
ing 325 pounds to the acre. This
Is the second highest average in
american history. The highest was
$50 to the acre.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
OCEANIA DIVISION
TAKES MORE GOODS
Commerce Department Reports on
Exports and Imports for
Whole World.

A slight increase in the proportion
of exports to Asia and to the South
Sea Islands included in the Oceania
division was the only notable varia-
tion from normal indicated by de-
tailed figures of November foreign
TRADED made public today at the Com
merce Department.
Both imports and exports remained
at about the same levels as those of
Move mber a year ago.
Germany. in spite of the economic
breakdown there. was able to buy
from the United States in November.
1923. commodities to the value of $28.-
57992S, while a year ago in the same
month that country took in United
States exports s27,3s5.242.
The detailed figures by grand di-
visions OF foreign trade Tor November
of 1928 as compared with November.
1922, follow:
Evening star., 1924-01-02
TIPS FOR TAXPAYERS
No. 8.

No. 3.
The income tax is imposed upon
net, income. which is gross income
less certain specified deductions
for business expenses, losses. bad
debts, contributions, ETC., to be
fully explained later. The normal
tax rate is per cent on the first
$4,000 of net income in excess of
the exemptions and credits and
per cent on the remaining net in
come. Surtax rates, which apply
only to net income in excess of
$4,000. range from / per cent on
the amount between $4,000 and
$4,000 to so per cent on the
amount by which the net income
exceeds 100000.
Single persons in calculating the
normal tax may subtract from net
income an exemption of $1,000.
The exemptions for married per-
sons and heads of families are
$4,000 on incomes of $4,000 or less
and $4,000 on incomes in excess OF
$4,000. Taxpayers are allowed also
an additional credit of s400 for
each person (other than husband
or wife) dependent upon and re-
ceiving his chief support from the
taxpayer, If such dependent per-
son is under eighteen years of age
or incapable OF self-support be-
cause mentally or physically de-
fectiye.
In the case of married persons,
joint return reporting the income
of both may be filed, or separate
returns may be filed showing the
income of each. If their combined
net income is subject to the sur
tax. a married couple will pay
smaller tax by filing separate re-
turns. For example, husbands
net income for 1923 was $1,000
and the wife's $4,000. If a joint re-
turn is filed, the income is subject
to a surtax of / per cent on the
amount of net income between
$4,000 and $4,000, or $40. If sep
arate returns are filed, the hus-
bands surtax is l per cent on the
amount of his net income between
$4,000 and $4,000, or $40. The wife
having a net income of less than
$4,000 pays no surtax.
In fling separate returns either
husband of wife. but not both,
may claim the personal exemption,
or it may be divided between them
in such amounts as they desire.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
IMPORTS.
EXPORTS
BANK CLEARINGS UP.
Baltimore Expects 1923 Record
When Returns Are Made.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE. Nd, January p
Bank clearings, claimed by experts
to be the most reliable barometer of
trade conditions. promise that 1928
will equal the highest total ever re-
corded for Baltimore. Some financial
men believe that when the full re-
turns are completed the volume will
establish a new record.
Aggregate clearings for eleven and
a half months ended December 10
were s4,577,S42.s31.32 With the ex-
ception of 1920, the peak year of all
trade. the foregoing figures have
never been equaled.
Clearings reported thus far this
year are more than two and a quar-
ter times larger than the figures for
1913, the year prior to the beginning
of the world war.
The consensus of opinion among
Baltimore bankers is that industry
during 1924 will be at least as ac-
tive as 1t has been this year. There
are some who foresee even a great
er volume. So far as most local in
dustries are concerned they go into
the new year with sufficient orders
on hand to keep their plants operat-
ing in full during the first quarter
One reason why optimism is so
marked is the growing belief that
the heavy tax burden will be lifted.
at least in substantial measure. An
other factor for making good times
is the improved position of Maryland
farmers.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
TEXTILE 1924 OUTLOOK
HELD FAR FROM BRIGHT
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, January 2-The
year-end position of business in. the
United States, together with fore
casts of probable trends in the new
year are summarized in comments
which have been obtained by the
Farmers Loan and Trust Company
of New York from bankers and cor
respondents throughout the country.
Concerning the present position of
important industries and the outlook
for 1924 the banks industrial in
formants say:
Textile Industry-Great curtail-
ment taking place in cotton cloths
at present time. See nothing but
continued curtailment for some time
to come. Cotton spinners have high
raw material market and dull market
for goods.
Shoe and leather-Past year dis
appointing in leather owing largely to
slow turnover of heavy leather. The
fact that so many people are driving
automobiles has some bearing on de-
creased consumption. Believed that
new year will show real Improvement.
Rubber-Satisfactor years busi-
ness. Industry has now reached bill
lion dollar mark in annual sales.
Fade out" of nondescript, bargain
tires has taken place. Fair earnings
in sight for manufacturers who MAIN
tain both quality and faith with the
public.
Tobacco-Past year very good both
in volume of business and profits.
Business expeced to continue into
new year on same average as 1923.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
WARD LINE SHIPS
TO RUN AS USUAL
Complete Reorganization of Com,
pany's Finances Also Hoped
for at Early Date.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, January Opera
tions Of the New York and Cuba Mail
tions of the New York and Cuba
Mail Steamship Company, widely
known as the Ward line, will not be
interrupted or curtailed as a result
of the company's receivership. Presi-
dent Franklyn d. Mooney said today.
He said also that the appointment of
the receiver should not be confused
as inimical to the interests of bond
and stockholders.
I'm consenting to the appointment
of a receiver" it was stated, the
executive committee of the Ward line
feels that this marks the beginning
of a constructive policy with respect
to it's affairs. The receivership will
in no way curtail or interfere with
the company's business"
President Mooney expressed the be-
lief that a plan of reorganization
would be worked out in the near flu
ture and said he felt such action
would be the first of a series of steps
leading to the complete rebuilding of
the company's financial structure.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
NEW YORK CURB MARKET
Received by Private Wire Direct to The Star once

Prairie Oil and Gas dropped back to
159, where 1t was down Ave points,
but subsequently retraced the loss.
The Standard of Indiana, Imperial
Oil of Canada, South Penn and Penn
Mex Fuel felt the effects Of the pront
taking.
Among independent oils, South
American issues were more active,
ESPECIALLY the new Lago Petroleum.
The new $25 par shares of Liggett
and Myers Tobacco were admitted and
opened at sixty. This compared with
240 for the old stocks on the basis
of four shares of the new for each
of the old held Later the new moved
forward another point.
Atlantic, Gulf and West Indies 0
per cent bonds lost another point at
forty -four but recovered later. The
president of the company stated tnat
the appointment of receiver Ior
the Ward Line would not AFFECT the
interests Of his company's bond ana
stock holders.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
Washington Stock Exchange.
SALES.

SALES.
Washington Gas $1,000 at 90, 1000 at 80,
Q 900 at 80, 1000 at 93
Capital Traction $500 at 94A, 1000 at
94h ,o,,
Wardman Park Hotel ss-1oO at 9sh.
Capital Traction--1O at 80, 10 at 95, 10 at
95, 10 at 80, 10 ut 85, 10 at 95. 10 at %.
wash. Rwy. and Elec. pfd.-10 at 72h, 6
at 72I5. 10 at 72&, 10 at 73, 10 at 1914.
National Savings and Trust Co.'S at $50.
AFTER CALL.
CAPITAL Traction at 50.
wash. Rwy. and Elec. $1,000 at 70h,
2, 900 at 701a.
Money-CalI loans, s and 8 per cent.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
BY WILLIAM F. HEFFERNAN.
Received by Private

NEW YORK, January 2.--The first
business day Of the New Year on
the curb market was one OF irregular
price changes. With pressure of
sales for tax purposes lifted, num-
Der of stocks which had suffered
large losses last year moved forward,
while reaction occurred in favorites
of the oil group, which were bid up
sharply as the old year drew to a
close Stutz Motor, after establish
ing a new low of 5 last week as a
result of tax selling" jumped to
11X, and Durant of Delaware MAIN
tained most Of the recent improve
ments. American Light and Traction
also moved forward Ia points from
the last previous sale.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
DRY GOODS PICK UP.
Cloth Prices Firm, With More Busi-
ness Transacted.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
NEW YORK, January Cotton
goods markets started the new year
today with prices firm and enough
business to make dealers cheerful.
One large house in a circular to GUS
toners predicted good business for
the year, but thought price-resistance
and conservatism in buying would
tend to keep prices close and compe
tition among the mills keen. In the
raw silk markets the new year started
off with a 2h to cents-a-pound in
crease in prices. Trading was mod
erately active.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
APPLE EXPORTS HEAVY.

PORTLAND. Greg, January 2.-Ex-
ports Of Oregon and Washington ap-
pies to London and Liverpool are
going forward rapidly in ships with
refrigerator space. For the season
to date more than $500, 900 boxes and
100000 barrels have moved from
Puget sound and Columbia river ports
to European destinations. Transcon-
tinental car shipments of apples to
eastern markets also are going for
ward in large volume. Producers are
complaining that prices are low.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
A Fool and His Money.

The fact that a stock certificate Is
printed in fancy green scroll work is
no proof that it is worth any more
than ordinary wallpaper. Thousands
of people in Washington would have
saved their money if they simply had
asked their banker to tell them what
he knew of some supposedly wonder
full investment
Evening star., 1924-01-02
WOOL MORE ACTIVE.
Boston Market Back Nearer to
Normal Conditions.
Special Dispatch to The star.

BOSTON. January 2.-The raw wool
markets got back to something like
normal today after holiday period
in which practically no business was
done. Interest of the moment centers
in the response that will be made
when the American Woolen Company
opens it's heavyweight lines in the
next week or so. The general i'm
preston is that prices will be prac-
ticalIy unchanged Receipts here
Monday were 4.007 bags of domestic
wool.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
EX.DIvIDEND TABLE.
BUYS EXCHANGE SEAT,

NEW YORK, January 2.--William
L. Harriss has purchased the cotton
exchange seat of Gordon B. Crary for
another for $30,500, a decrease OF
81, 900 from the previous sale.
( J. s. Coffin has been elected presf-
dent OF the Lima Locomotive Works,
Inc, succeeding LIE Grand Parish, re-
signed. Mr.. Parish will remain on
the Lima executive committee.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
KING is CONFIDENT
OF BRITAIN'S FUTURE
Replies optimistically to New Year
Greeting of Lord
Mayor.
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, January 2.--King George,
replying to New Year telegram of
congratulation from the Lord Mayor
of London, said:
II am confident that with Gods
help the British people, true to their
great traditions, will face and over
come the difficulties still confronting
US at the close of a decade which,
though memorable in glorious
achievement, has been beset by
much trial and suffering"
Evening star., 1924-01-02
BuTTER Is HIGHER.

CHICAGO, January 2.-Butter,
cry extras, 54h: standards, so; extra
firsts, 50a53: frsts. 441ka47; seconds.
43a43 1s EggA higher: receipts, H.
184 cases; hrsts, l3; ordinary drsts. 3sa
So: Refrigeration extras, 20M: refrigerator
Evening star., 1924-01-02
1855 OUT OF WORK.
Inventory Taking Factor in De-
troit Industrial Let-Up.
Special Dispatch to The Star

SpeCIaI DIspHtch 70 The Star.
DETROIT, January "A number
or Detroit industrial plants closed for
inventory the last week, and the
number Of workers employed, there
lore. showed falling off of 1876 to
10000, which compared with q total
or 1S4. $50 last year, although there
actually were 1000 new employees
added to the pay rolls during the
week. 1t Is expected that totals will
pc pack at previous high levels
shortly after the first of the wear,
Evening star., 1924-01-02
7oo FIRST Mortgage Note.

Secured BY nrst deed Of trust cn high
class improved d. .. new hopaes, for
sale in determinations Of $3.50 to $5 600.
CORY & CORY. so7 18th NV.
Evening star., 1924-01-02

NEW YORK, January 2.-Following
is an official list Of bonds and stocks
traded in on the New York Curb Mar
ket today:
New Britain herald., 1924-05-21
Steiger Days Values PET7ICOA TS-HRS

250 Costume Slips, light weight and soft finished sateen, striped and plain, colors: white, black, navy, tan, grey, etc. White with hip hem. Sizes 36 to ii. Value Sl.9S.
 Steiger Days, Sl.3j 200 Costume Slips, in extra size, fine quality sateen, striped and plain. colors: black. navy, grey, and white, with hip hem. Sizes i6 to 52. Value S2.5O.
 Steigcr Days, Sl.S5 l5O Fine Heavy Quality Tub Silk Cos tune Slips, with three rows pinkcd ruffles, sizes 36 to fl. Colors are flesh, white, tan, grey, black, etc. Value Si.00.
 Steiger Days, S3.29 100 Extra Fine Quality Radium Cos tune Slips, with hip hem in tan, grey, peach, honeydew, black, navy. 36 to fl. Value S5.95.
 Steiger Days, s3.95 stciger Da.s--TIIirl Floor