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Evening star., 1924-10-18
BY STUART p. WEST.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK October 1S.-With
the elections only a little more than
two weeks off. this has been the alb
sorbing topic this week in both Wall
street and in outside trade. During
the early part of the week the stock
market was more or less depressed
by talk of the choice of President be-
ing put up to Congress The speeches
of the Secretary of State, whatever
their animus, promoted misgivingS
along this line. In the last few days,
however, the financial community has
plucked courage and has been more
inclined to express in terms OF mar
ket operations the prevailing opinion
that the election results will be salts
factory from the Wall street point of
view.
In buiness circles the disposition
has been pretty much the same. The
underlying feeling is hopeful. but
nowhere are chances being taken.
Purchases are being made for imme-
diate requirements only. In certain
branches of the steel industry new or
ders have been booked with the pro-
viso that they can be Cancelled If de-
sired after November 4.
Volume OF Business Heavy.
There is no doubt that the general
distributive business of the country
is continuing in extraordinary VOL
ume. The railway freight car load
ings show this most emphAically.
Never before has the movement of
merchandise and miscellaneous
freight been as large. The question
is, on the other hand, as to the suf-
ficiency of the profit margin accom-
panying this big turnover. One of
the principal independent steel COM
panies has reported that it operated
at loss during the third quarter.
One of the representative copper pro-
ducers disclosed profits for the first
half year materially below those of
1928 A prominent Cuban sugar COM
pany was only able to show earnings
for it's common stock half those of
the previous year.
These are some indications that
while in volume business is satisfac-
tory, in the matter of prices, in many
lines, it is not.
High Prices for Farm Products.
The most fortunate feature in the
situation continues to be the high
farm prices. Wheat practically dup
Heated during the last week the high
points of early October, which meant
an increase of so cents a bushel over
the bottom figures of last Spring
Other grain products have moved
similarly.
Much difference of opinion exists
as to whether, in view of the favor
able weather for the harvest and
the recent raising of crop estimates
the level Of cotton prices Is not some
Evening star., 1924-10-18
His Best Trick.
rom the New York Herald.

From the New 1ork hetaiu.
The famous ventriloQuist, Arthur
Prince, was once asked to give
specimen of his art at an open char
ity bazaar So he took his stand be-
meath a big chestnut tree and peer
ing up into the branches called out:
Young man, what are you doing
up there?"
"Nothin', mister" faltered a childish
voice. II just climbed up here to see
the show"
Mr. Prince was amazed, for, Of course.
he hadn't the slightest idea that any
one was up the tree. But he was
equal to the occasion. He waited for
the applause to cease and then said:
will you behave yourself. sonny, If
I let you stay up there?"
"Oh, yes sir" said frightened
voice.
More loud applause.
We'll, stay there. then. but hold
tight"
Yes, sir will" Renewed applause.
Don't fall"
mo, sir.
Then Mr.. Prince turned and bowed
to the audience. 1t was the most sue
cessful exhibition of his career.
Evening star., 1924-10-18
Caution Prevails IN Business as
National Election Approaches
Trade Volume Heauy-HighF Farm Prices
Good Ome1,-Cern,an Loan Means
Much to Export Reuiual.

what artificial. But as against this
suspicion is the fact that users of
raw cotton have been buying more
freely and that idle spinning capa-
city is on the decrease. The mer-
camille reviews report that the in
creased agricultural buying power
due to the rise in prices. has al
business conditions through the
West. The full effect will not be
experienced. however, until the crops
have all been paid for and the money
is in farmers hands.
SucceSs of German Loan.
The remarkably success of the
markets has been the outstanding
episode of the week. So much has
been written about this transaction
that the subject is we'll nigh ex-
hausted.
The remarkable part is that these
foreign bond issues, present and pro-
spective, are seemingly making no i'm
preston upon the supply of funds
available for investment. In the
week which witnessed the enormous
subscription to the German Z per
cents the United States Treasury 4ks
reached the highest at which they
have ever sold.
1t is the familiar experience that
very high-grade securities having a
short time to run are bought on occa-
s1ons where higher money is expected.
But this practically never happens in
the case of very high grade long-term
issues. The fact. then, that the
Treasury ANS, which have anywhere
from % to % years to run, are being
takeE by banks and private investors
at new top figures, can only be in
terpreted as an expression Of belief
that the present low money rates are
not likely to be disturbed for some
time to come.
Americans Financing German Exports
One piece Of information coming out
during the week did not receive the
attention it was entitled to. This
was that group of American bank
ers had granted an acceptance credit
Of $2,500.000 to the Ruhr coal syndi-
cate to finance the expectation of Ger
man coal. This is a small operation
In itself. but it denotes what is bound
to occur on a much larger scale if
trade with Germany and the rest of
central Europe is to be expanded.
The German external loan of $780,
100000 is designed to. esta blish a new
currency system with gold base and
| to open the way for reparations pay
| ments. But it is not sufficient to form
a ground for private credits to be
used in the expansion of trade with
other nations. This must be depend
ent upon private initiative, with
| American banking and commercial
houses furnishing the capital on
which the new business Is to be con-
! Quoted.
Evening star., 1924-10-18
BY WILLIAM F. HEFFERNAN.
Received by Pri'

NEW YORK, October 18.-At no
time during the week on the curb was
the upward movement as pronounced
as in today's closing session. 1t was
evident that political developments
were being taken more into account
and that speculative sentiment had been
favorably affected
Middle West Utilities, selling almost
three points above Fridays final. was
responding to publication of the report
for the year ended June 80. This
showed net income of $4,41S,117 after
all charges. and compared with a net
of $2.742,706 in the year ended Decem-
Der 80 last. Adirondack Power, East
Penn Electric and other leading utili-
ties were uo half point to two points
Trading started on a issued
Evening star., 1924-10-18
Cost of Living.

From the Los Angeles Times.
The fancy prices charged for fruit
in some of the Hollywood stores daze
the out-of-town rancher.
Some fine red apples displayed in a
vegetable stand on Hollywood boule-
ward caught the eye of man from
the apple-growing State Of Washing
ton, and he thought he'd buy a couple.
"Gimmie two of those" he said to
the clerk, holding out a IS bill. How
much are they?"
The clerk thought he knew a hick
when he saw one.
1.-TWO dollars apiece" he said, quick
ly, producing the dollar change.
Just keep the dollar son, and we'll
be square" said the stranger. II tried
a grape when you weren't looking"
Evening star., 1924-10-18
MOHAIR SALES HEAVY.

UVALDE, Tex, October 1S.-About
700, 900 pounds Of mohair sold here
and at kerrville in the last few days
brought an average of better than 66
cents pound. These sales completely
disposed of the Texas Fall mohair pro-
duction. estimated at a trifle above
1900, 900 pounds. The prices paid
ranged from 1914 cents a pound for
kid hair to 81 cents for grown hair,
with the average about 20 cents for
kid hair and GO cents for grown.
Evening star., 1924-10-18
PRICES HOLD FIRM
At CENTER MARKET
Pork Higher During Week.
Eggs and Poultry in
Strong Demand.

Buying has been active this week
and it is expected that a further i'm
provement will follow the November
election Dealers already are making
preparations for the Thanksgiving
holiday trade. Celery and cram
berries. turkey accompaniments for
the Thanksgiving d;nUer, are ex-
pected to be plentiful and fairly
reasonable.
Pork products experienced increased
prices this week, but most other COM
modities continued at prices reported
the first of the week. The egg mar
ket continued steady with practically
no change in prices and the poultry
market continued firm, the market
closing strong.
There is no scarcity of vegetables.
Continued dry weather has had its
effects upon growing products in
nearby trucking sections. but grow
ers are able to furnish supplies equa
to the demand at prices that are re-
garded by dealers as being rea-
SOnable.
Fruit and Vegetable Review.
Today's daily market report on
fruits and vegetables Compiled by
the Market News Service, Bureau OF
Agricultural Economics) says:
Apples-Supplies liberal demand
llSnt, market uult, DaTTtiS, MARY :
land, Virginia and West Virginia. :
2ls inches up, Grimes. best. 5G0a5.50
fair quality, 3.50a45O; A 2la inches
up. Delicious, best, 600a6.50; boxes
Washington, medium to large sizes
extra fancy Delicious, 4.25a4.50; Jona-
thans, Winter Bananas and Spitzen-
burgs, 3.00a325; bushels, Maryland
and Virginia, various varieties. 1.00a
1926: some fair quality low as IS.
Cabbages-Supplies moderate; de-
mand light, market steady; New
York, bulk. per ton, domestic round
type, 20.00a25.00, mostly 1000.
Grapes Cheaper Today.
Grapes-Supplies moderate; demand
moderate, market slightly weaker; New
York 2-quart Climax baskets, Delawares
and Niagaras. 23a2i; Concords, 24a25
mostly %; Michigan and New York, IL
quart Climax baskets Concords, LOCAL 10
OnionS-Suppiies moderate; demand
light, market steady; New York, Ohio
and Massachusetts. 100-pound sacks
yellow varieties, L. S. No. /, large
size, 2.l0a2.15; medium to small sizes,
1.75a2.00.
Pears-Supplies light; demand mod
crate, market steady; New York,
bushel baskets, Bartletts and Seckels,
best, 3.00a3.25; some fair quality, ripe
$50. Washington, boxes, extra fancy
Bosses and Anjous. mostly 500.
Potatoes-Supplies liberal; demand
good, market about steady; New
York, 150-pound sacks, Round Whites.
L S. No. l. 225a2 35 per sack. Michi-
gan, l50-pound sacks RusSet Rurals,
u. S. No /, 2.25a2.35 per sack.
Sweet Potatoes Dull.
Sweet potatoes-Supplies moderate;
demand light, market dull: Maryland,
cloth top stave barrels yellow varie-
ties No. /, 3.25a3.50; homegrown. un-
covered barrels. Nancy Halls No. l.,
3.OOa3.5O, few 3.75; North Carolina,
cloth top stave barrels, Porto Ricans
No. l, wide range quality, 2.O0a3.0O.
Lettuce-Supplies moderate; demand
moderate, market steady; New 1ork,
crates Big Boston type, best, 1.I5;
poorer, leafy, I5al.50.
Celery Supplies light; demand
light, market dull; New York, 2-3
crates Golden Self Blanching in the
rough, 225a2.50; full crates Golden
Hearts, punched, mostly 500; other
varieties, 4.00a5.00.
Evening star., 1924-10-18
Big Order Helps Plant.
MORE GASOLINE CUTS.

NEW YORK. October 1S.-F'ur-
ther cut in gasoline prices which
came to light yesterday were consid-
cred nothing more than attempts to
correct local situations where the
new prices were named. Within a As
mile radius of Wall street it was OBJ
served that no one-price gasoline
prevailed, as motorists were able to
replenish their empty tanks at from
Is to II cents a gallon.
Evening star., 1924-10-18
WAGE INCREASE GRANTED.

BOSTON, October IS (SpeciaD.-
The increase of 212 cents an hour
awarded employees of the Boston Ele-
waited System recently by the state
board of arbitra tion makes the basic
wage 1874 cents, as compared with
63 cents for the surface lines of New
York, 20 cents in Detroit 6S12 cents
in Philadelphia and 81 cents in Pitts
burgh and St. Louis. Only Chicago
has higher rate. The schedule is
retroactive to July l.
Evening star., 1924-10-18
Except in the Movies.
Country Gentleman

From the Country Gentleman.
On the screen a husky at a lumber
camp mess table had just pnched
the new waitress on the cheek, and
she had retorted by breaking a plate
over his head.
Why mamma" A child's voice
penetrated the darkness of the
theater. That's no way to act at
the dinner table, is it?''
Evening star., 1924-10-18
All of That.

From the London Punch.
Mistress-What kind of person. was
it who called, Mrs. Higgs?
Cook-'E were a perfick gentleman,
m; e rose is at at me.
Evening star., 1924-10-18

NEW YORK, October 1S.-Follow-
ing is an official list of bonds and
stocks traded in on the New York
Curb Market today:
Evening star., 1924-10-18
Query the pro~ote..

Determine how much of his own
money the promoter Is putting into
his scheme before you decide to risk
yours. Don't take his word for it.
make him prove it.
Evening star., 1924-10-18
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF the
SEVENTH STREET
SAVINGS BANK,

At Washington. in the District of Columbia.
at the close of business on October 10, 1924
RESOURCES.
I. q Loa IS and discounts. includ-
Ing rediscounts, acreptances
Of other banks and foreign
bills Of exchange or drafts,
sold with Endorsement Of this
.. overirafts, secured. $50 SO; un.
secured. SIC. 0.S3. ............. 1913
T. U. s. government securities
bAll other L. S. government
securities tiucluding pre-
mums. il any. )........... 1000
ties, etc........ 127,144.1s
nitnre and fixtures, 81 POO. 4s,7l2.1l
from national banks. 155, ,s5s75
12. Exchanges for clearing house. 16,24S.17
13. Checks on other banks in the
same city or town report
ing bank (other than item
l2l ........................ 1,9O6.45
IA. Miscellaneous cash Items. 431os
Total ..................., 81 500 ,Oss. A.
LIABILITIES.
Il T. Capital stock stock paid in .. 500 '00o o 90 90
1s. Undivided profits .sc7, ,951.51
b Reserved for profit
ana loss. .......... s.4l4.SS
$50, ,3ss.4s
LESS current ex-
penses, interest
' - : paul. -o,---- 1z2e5.45
"a. Certified checks outstanding. 1902
%. Cashiers checks outstanding. 2,sss.6 81
Total as .ss Of items 8 8 ,secas; ana
Demand deposits (other than
bank deposts) subject to
deposits payable
within 80 days):
Ind IN
check .................... 6s7.le4 81
q. Certificates Of deposit due, in
for money borrowed. -. s,e5s.32
80 Dividends unpaid . 1900
Total of demand deposits 10th
er than bank deposits) sub
tect to reserve, items 20.
y and 30. $646,224.1 .13
Time deposits subject to re-
serve payable after 80
days. or subject to 80 days
more notice, and postal
savings: r.
80. Certificates Of deposit tother
than for money borrowed. 81 ,S0O.45
"a. Other time deposits. S27, 1913. %
Total Of time deposits subject
to reserve, items 81 and
"a ............. .$S4SS3Slo
Total ...................s1. 81 .6eo, ,oss. AZ
District Of Columbia. City of washington, SIS:
I, JOHN d. HOWARD, cashier Of the above
named bank. do solemnIy swear that. the
]. D. HOWARD. Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
tsesi.} W. I. kERFoor. Jr.,
Notary Public.
JOHN A. SCHAEFER,
JOHN II. WRIGHT.
AUGUST H. PLUGGE,
Directors.
Evening star., 1924-10-18
REPORT OF THE CoNDITIUN
of the
MOUNT VERNON
SAVINGS BANK.

1t Washington. in the District Of Columbia. at
at the close Of business on October TO- 1924.
Evening star., 1924-10-18
FOREIGN BONDS.

. Rep of Peru IS 80 o9ia 99A 991s
Rep of Poland 6s.. 73 13 73
10 Russ Govt cfs al.s II IA Il
3 Solv & Co 6s "a Il 1O1M 10lls l0lh
IL Swiss Govt Us . 10OT. zoos lU01s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-24
CREDIT BELONGS
 TO ELNOR GLYNN
She Wrote Story Upon
 Which BijOu Film |. Is Based

What is declared to be the best bill of many weeks is promised for Loew's Bijou all of next week, begin ming Monday afternoon, with the 2Tth division boys presenting Getting It Over," a spectacular comedy revue as the headliner, and movie fans also be- ing assured a treat in Elinor Glynn's story, How to Educate Wife," which will be the screen feature during all of next week, featuring Monte Blue and Marie Provost in decidedly diff ferent" drama of wilful wives and har- rassed husbands.
 Opening next weeks vaudeville bill William Rohan and Grace Bohn will offer a hand balancing novelty, said to be truly unique, and a song fest is to be furnished by the Singer sis ters, declared to be an irresistible pair in popular tunes.
 Another vaudeville feature act is the offering of the fascinating dainty dan seuse, "Valda," formerly of the Metro politan Opera House, who during next weeks performances will present n variety of artistic dances, with Lynn Bruno at the piano, and some comedy will be added to the bill by Lewis & Rogers, famous laugh provokers, in a character comedy offering.
 Ann Linn & Co.,, a mixed sexette of pretty girls and capable comedians, continue to hold headline place on this revue of songs, dances and comedy, and there is also Officer Hyman, whose songs and stories of 9 years of service on the New York force" are quite a feature of the bill. Other acts of merit on this weekend offering include the opening act of The Wander bilts in athletic feats and comedy, also The Boomerang" a mirth-provoking skit by Naomi Ray and Bertram and Harrison, as we'll as more songs and comedy features by Gould and Rash, ."The Two Man Quartette" Movie fans have three more day to see the great Metro-Goldwyn production, The Fools Awakening" adapted from William J. Locke's novel, ''The Tale of Triona."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-24
HUMOR AND WIT
 RUN THRU PLAY
'ParlOr, Bedroom And Bath Wonderful Farce
 Comedy.

Birmingham is able to laugh any thing off this week, at T. st that part of Birmingham which has been wise enough to see "ParlOr, Bedroom and Bath" the laugh riot which is being offered by the All-Star Jefferson Players. Those who have not yet seen it have five more performances in which to enjoy the witty lines and devastatingly funny situations.
 Miss Helen Ray and Selmer Jack son are proving riot, while Miss Kathleen Comegys brings her usual charm to the role of the young wife who wants her husband to be a Lath- ario, and Deforrest Dawley is at his best as the friend who tries to oblige the husband in helping him out. Miss Tamzon Manker, Hal Crane, Peter Buffers, Miss Marion Evenson, Arthur Byron and George Westlake are as pleasing as ever.
 Next week Birmingham theatergoers are going to be offered something unus- ual in The Mad Honeymoon. This New York success was produced in Broad way under the direction of Hal Briggs, who is responsible for the fine attrac- tiosns patrons of the Jefferson have enjoyed this year. And in the leadi:, . role on Broadway was Eal Crane. Mir. Crane will play the same l,art here, Backed up by the fine cast of the All. Star Players thea .ergOeFs are assured week of entertainment in this comedy melodrama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-24
BIJOU TOLOSE HARRY FOREMAN Popular Amusement Man To Leave Birmingham
 For Dallas, Texas

After more than two years con tinuous service as manager or AOew Riiou theatre, Harry Portman, one or Birmingham's most prominent amuse- ment men has resigned his position witn the local house and will leave August 2-for Dallas, Texas, where he VIII aee as travelling representative of the eoutn- ern division of the Interstate Amuse- ment company circuit.
 Leaving q record of unusually good service at the Loew house, Portman has established himself as one of the most progressive theatre men In BIT mingham. Throughout the period dur ing which he has been located Tn Dir minrham his attractions have grown in ereasingly popular and his success at the theatre is proclaimed by the at tendance records that have been set.
 Among the theatres which will come under Pertman's supervision in his new work is the Lyric of Birmingham, whichsis operated by the Interstate cir cult. Promises of program of vaude- vile even better than that which has characterized the house in the past have been made by Portman.
 L. Vinsone, formerly of Loew's vendome of Nashville, Tenn, will sue ceed Mir. Portman as manager of the Bijou, it has been announced. In con- nection with his announcement of plans for the Lyric theatre, Portmap said Wednesday that W. s. Crosbie, who formerly was manager of that house, will return here in, few weeks and again assume the managerial reins. During the past winter, Crosbie has been located at Wichita, Kan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-24
39c to 59c Oash fabrics
 2!9c

Fifty pieces of imported ginghams in a wide range of checks and plaids. Three tables full of 40-inch figured voiles and 32-inch imported tissues. Ginghams sold here at S9c-the others for 59c yard. 89c broGdcIOtb sEirtS,ag, 59e-beautiful, lustrous, striped broadcloth, ideal for mems and boys shirts ard women's frocks.
 $2.75 embroidered kpemS, $I.25-pre- shrunk, of course, in beautiful array of patterns--a wonderfully good quality, only 25 pieces at $j.95.
 pieces of white shirting madras, im- pieces of white shirting madres, im- ported, which is fine 59c quality. $1.50 embroidered VoiIes, 89c-about thousand yards of this favored fabric, with beautiful grounds, embroidered in black or white-beautiful!
 S5c Zephyr ginghGnas, 22c-a whole case of 32-inch Zephyr, in stripes and plaids, that we've sold readily not so long ago at 35c yard, now 22c.
 Second floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-24

mingham Electric Co. and Commissioner w. l.. Harrison. Surveys have been made and the extensions win cost $69,- 079.40.
 Harrison announced the projects at community meetings in the two sur burbs. He said the utility would bear the expense of the extensions and that consumers would only have to pay for their service lines. The exten6ions will accommodate 570 consumers, and $50 residents in the surburbs already have asked for the service.
 With these extensions, Harrison said, his gas extension program is almost complete. A survey for the Pratt City territory is now under way, Central
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-24
MONTE CARLOS
 BEAUTY SHOWN
Scenes Actually Filmed Mid SplendOr Of Fa-
 nous Resort

The latest Rex Besch picture, 'Re- coil," will be the attraction at tho Temple theatre for three days begin ming today. It has been produced " J. Parker Read, Jr., and directed by T. Hayes Hunter from a Continuitg by Gerald c. Duffy. The picture was made in It's entirety in France-in Paris, in Deauville and on the French Rivi. era. "Rscoil" shows for the first time in c screen photoplay scenes f-,m Deau- vile, Frances most famous watering place. The Mote Carlo sequences show the famous Casino in reality and not from studio sets,
 The cast is headed by Betty Blythe and Mahon Hamilton, with Give Brook, Fred Paul and Ernest Hilliard in other important roles.
 "Recoil," is highly dramatic story with strongly individualiEed characters, splendidly photographed. It is from one of Rex Beach's slOrt stories recently published in big circulation magazine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-24
MOVE TO REOPEN ROCKINGHAM CASE
Petition For Rehearing Received
 By Dakota Counsel

GRAND FORKS, N. D., July B. Petition for rehearing of the Walter Higginbotham case in which the Flori- da supreme court set aside the convic- tion of Higginbotham for second de- gree murder following the death of Mar tin Tabert, of Munich, N. D., at a Florida camp, has been sent to G. Crimson, state attorney of Cavalier county, who represented the state of North Dakota in the original trial.
 Higginbotham's conviction was set aside by the Florida supreme court as a result of the transfer of the trial from the county in which the convict camp of which Higginbotham was whipping boss and at which Tabert was confined was located
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-24

and it Is full :" the cole contrast and melodramatic actiol which the motion picture public likes to see. Its story concerns a wealthy American who mar ries a penniless American girl stranded in Deauville and who is deserted by her for another man. This big smashing scenes of the picture result from the mans attempt to make the woman and the man with whom she had fled live together for the rest of their lives.
 On the same prog ,m,. a new athe News will be shown, together with another chapter of the H. 0. Witwer' Famous Cosmopolitan Magazine stories, The Telephone Girl" Fred Stark and his popular concert orches- tra, will also present Mir. Stark's own Symphonic Jazz arrangement of Mar cEeta."