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Evening star., 1925-10-07
BIG COAL AND IRON
MERGER REPORTED
$50, 100000 Deal Made in
Tennessee Largest of Kind
in Over 20 Years.
By the Associated Press.


NASHVILLE. Tenn. October =
With the purcns se Of the Chattanooga
Gas and Coke Co. and the Tennessee
Consolidated Coal Co. here yesterday
at $3.50 900 each. $50 900 .6to
merger. the largest in the coal and
iron industry for 20 years or more.
was consummated. The sale of the
Chatta nooga Gas and Coke Co. how
ever. is subject TO ratification by the
stockholders of that concern before
October 20.
Other companies which will form
the giant merger are the j. J. Gray,
ir.. foundry, Rockdale. already ac-
ouired by the Bon Air Co.. and the
Southern F'erro-Alloys Co.. owning
plants a Chattanooga and Clevela nd.
Tenn.
This merger was complet ed through
efforts Of Villa IN i. Cummins. vice
president and general manager of the
Bon Air Co. Under the new plan Of
operation Mr.. Cummins becomes
chairman Of the executive commit
tee OF the combined company. The
merger becomes effective less than
10 years after the purchase by Mr..
Cummins. backed by the millions OF
three great Eastern captains of in
dustry Of the Bon Air Co. and the
paving Of the Indebtedness OF the
company.
Those associated with him were
William Wigley. jr., of Chicago; Col.
Jacob Rupert Of New York and John
McE Bowen Of New York. all Of
whom will maintain their interest In
the greater orga MIA ton just com
pleted
Evening star., 1925-10-07
GOOD FALL OUTLOOK
IN HARDWARE CENTERS
Rise in Prices on Agricultural
Products Biggest Factor in
Increased Business.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, October Hard.
ware Age will say tomorrow: AN un-
usually good fall hardware season has
been freely predicted In most market
centers. The rise Of prices on asrf.
cultural products is probably Ih.
principal factor: railway traffic for the
past TWO months has been on a scale
never before reached in the corresponds
ing two months OF any year: continued
heavy building programs: revival of
several tagging industries: firm money
rates and better employment condi-
tions are the other contributing fac.
tors.
Credits in the farming areas have
improved greatly. Old debts are be-
ink settled. Payments on notes are
being met more promptly and new
credit arrangements are being made
more easily II is reported
THE hardware iobbing trade is Civ.
ing considerable thought TO an early
campaign on holiday mercha ndise and
dealers appear to be interested. Flee
tric toy trains, dells and other TOYS
are. already being delivered in many
sections
Evening star., 1925-10-07
PRODUCE SHIPMENTS ACTIVE;
PRICES ARE WELL MAINTAINED
Truck Crops From Southland Soon TO Start With
Harvest of Fall Fruits and Vegetables
Nearly Completed

With the season for late Summer
products closing and tho harvest of
t'aH fruits and vegetables in full
swing, reports are already coming
from the South as TO prospective
acreage OF truck crops. Thus. the
scene shifts from South to North
and soon back again to the Southern
states. Growers along the Gulf are
ngurinS how much Of the Northern
vegetable crops may he In storage
IN january. whom the new Southern
truck season becomes active. The
shipment Of 5000 more cars during
the week ended October 3 than dur
ing the corresponding period last
year Is one indication Of the continued
earliness Of tho present season.
Total movement of % products filled
81 800 cars last week three.fourth hs
or this volume being grapes. apples
and potatoes. Prices closed generally
firm TO higher except on grapes. cab
hase and onions. Potatoes tended
downward in the Middle West.
Growers In the valleys Of Virginia.
West Virginia and Maryland are con
Evening star., 1925-10-07
FEDERAL JOBS OPEN.
Civil Service Commission An
noun COS Examina tions

The Civil Service Commission today
announced open competitive exami
nations to All the following vacancies:
Apprentice craftsman. departmental
service, Washington, ID. G.. at S1.140
a year.
Junior engineer. departmental serv-
ice and field service throughout the
United States. at $1.S60 a year.
Senior forester. at 5000 year:
forester, at $500 a year; associate
forester, at $4,000 a year: assistant
forester, at 81 400 a year: senior for
est economist, at $500 a year: for
est economist. at $4,000 year: asso-
ciate forest economist. at $4,000 a
year; assistant forest economist. at
81. 400 a year. Forest Service. Depart
ment of Agriculture.
Further information and applica-
ton blanks may be obtained at the
efYice of the Civil Service Commission,
1924 r street.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
SUPERP0WER PROJECT
STILL AWAITS APPROVAL
Public Service Commissions of Two
States Expected to Act
About January l.
sp.cia, Dispatch to Tn. star

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE. October Approval
Of the S57.000.000 Conowinso super
power project by the Federal Power
Commission and the Public Service
Commissions Of Maryland and Penn
sylvania now is expected about Jan
uary /.
Construction of the big dam Is e1-
pected to begin early next Spring.
full year after the promoters hoped
to begin work. Final arguments were
held before the three comm issiOns
Monday at Harrisburg.
1t was tentatively agreed to hold
another hearing here October 81.
That probably will be purely formal.
and designed to get into the Mary
land record the changes in plans made
by the company since hearings here.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
CUBAN SUGAR CROP IS"
LARGEST IN HISTORY
Yield Represents Sharp Advance In
Output in Spite Of Prevailing
Low Prices.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE. October THE Gu
ba n sugar crop for the season OF 1924
~ is the greatest in the history OF
the island. according TO Eduardo L..
Desvernine. consul in Baltimore.
Basing his statement upon COM
munfcation just received from the Gu
ba Department of state. the consul
gave 5.I51.4S6 gross tons OF raw SUI
gar as the output estimated by bu-
reau officials for the season just clos
ing.
The statement adds:
This remarkable production rep
resents a notable effort on the part of
cuba n sugar producers. showing the
potent ia lities Of the cou >ry which. In
spite Of very low prices obtained for
It's principal product. have raised the
output TO this enormous Maximum.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Hoover Aprons, Special

White and Chambray Hoover C1
Aprons at new low pricef-tomor- sDx
row. Ideal for domestic service.
nurse and housework. Sizes 3s to ~.
All white and plain color chambray.
DOWN STAIRS STORE
Evening star., 1925-10-07
PRINCE WRITES PLAY.

sTOCKHOLM. October Z R.-
Prince William. King Gustav's young
est son, known as Swedens royal
poet playwright, h2A completed new
play, which has been accepted for
production by the Royal Drama tic
Theater. It is titled 'On Board" and
deals with life at sea, of which the
prince has had considerable expert
snce, having been trained for the
navy.
Last year his play 'kinangoZi."
which reflected his experience as
hunter and explorer in Africa. was
the climax of the Stockholm dramatic
season, and later was performed at
Oslo. Prince William also has pub
Iished short stories, verse and books
Of trevse.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Challie., I Yards

26-inch fast color e.
Challis. in Persian "
designs and wa nted colors.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
MORE CATTLE SHIPPED,
fewer HOGS, IN MONTH

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE. October 7.-Increases
in the number OF cattle and sheen
received and shipped and decreases
in the number Of hogs and calves
handled are shown in the report of
the Union Stock Yard Co. of Balti-
more for September.
Shipments for the month totaled:
Cattle. 1,466: sheep. 31,sO9; hogs,
s,935: calves, 2,377; horses, 81: mules
5 cars, S7S.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Women's Sheer
Handkerchiefs, "a for

Women's Sheer White e
Lawn Handkerchiefs -
with corded borders. This
price Thursday only.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
GRAPES GLUTT|NG
LOCAL MARKETS
Increase in Price of Eggs Re-
!, ported Today-Meat Re-
mains Unchanged.

Immense supplies Of grapes from
New York have practically slutted
the local market and brought prices
10 a mark about as low as has pre-
vailed since shortly after the dry en-
forcAment law became effective.
1t is said the fruit has been in de-
mand for the making OF grape juice
and jellies. and growers in nearby
Maryland and Virginia. having ex-
tended their vineyards. have been
ble TO fill much Of the demand be
fore the arrival of the New York
fruit
Concords, said TO be The most popu-
iar grapes for jellies and preserves.
we're in moderate demand today at
>s1 90 and 81 10 for 12-quart clima \ bss
bets and 81 and 26 cents for c-ouart
baskets. The smaller baskets OF
Della wares and Niagaras We're quoted
al % and %
= Dealers reported a slight inCrea Ne
in the price OF eggs and slight changes
IN poultry prices.
Today's Wholesale Prices.
Butter Fancy. tub. 53: prints. 90;
store packed. 35.
Eggs-Fancy. selected. candled
merry. white. 55.
Poultry-Alive-Spr chickens
large. 30a31: Leghorn chickens. Pa
, Is: heavy hens. 2s: medium hens. 25
a2s: turkeys. 35a3S: ducks. 20aa2
geese l2a15. Dressed = Spring
chickens. large, 32a33: fowls. 3oaSl;
turkeys, 40a42.
= Live stock-Calves. Is: lambs.
Spring. Is: hogs. 10.
Meat-Beef, 18: veal o0a2a: Spring
lambs. S0a32; hogs. %: loins. :7aSs:
smoked shoulders. 23a24: hams. 3oa32
Fruit and Vegetable Review.
Today's market report on fruits and
vegetables. compiled by the Market
News Service Bureau OF Agricultural
Economics. says:
Apples-Supplies liberal. dema nd
- good for good stock: market steady.
BusheI baskets-Marylsnd and Vir-
-inia. No. l. various varieties. medium
size. 1.26a l50: Grimes. medium size
200; boxes. Washington. extra fancy
Delicious, medium to large sizes.
mostly 3.75: Jonathans and Winte
Bananas, medium to large sizes. asa
2s0
Cabbage-Supplies moderate. de-
nand moderate: market about steady.
New York, bulk, per ton. domestic
round type. 25.00a50.O0.
Celery-Supplies moderate dema nd
moderate; market fairly steady. New
York, 2s crates. Golden Self bla nchins
in the routh. best. mostly 1.75: few
high as 200: poor to fair quality and
condition. 1.00a1.50.
Potato Supplies Liberal.
Potatoes-Supplies liberal: demand
moderate. market firm: New York
1oo-lb. sacks Raund Whites. L. s. No
1. $.75a3.85: Michigan. 15olb. sacks
Russell Rurals. L. s. No. L. mostly
asn.
Sweet potatoes-Supplies light; de-
mand moderate. market steady: Vir.
ginia. East Shore. cloth-top stave ba
rels Yellows. No. |. 5.00a5.25.
ntaloupes-Supplies moderate: de
mand moderate. market steady: Colo
RADIO. Pink Meats. standard fats. l2s
and 1bs. 1.00a1.o5: jumbo f1atss. 12s
.1.25; jumbo fats. 5s and IS. 90a 90
Honey Dewss. trading slow. tandard
crates Ss to 12s. 1.25a1.50: Jumbo
cantaioupes. fats. IFS and 15s. 1.0ea
, 1.25
4. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. light: dems nj
: moderate, market steady: Massa chu
setts, boxes. good quality. small size
5.25.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Fancy Huck Towels
z for

lsX36inch size. Made G.
with fancy border ~
around all sides. finished
with hemstitching and fast
colored borders of yellow.
blue. orchid and pink.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Muslin Step-ins

W h te 81 usl n e.
Step-ins. of fine white ~
cloth, neatly trimmed with
laces and attractive rib
hons: % and 25 lengths.
This price tomorrow only.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Fancy Pillowcases

Were very much more. e.
r a n C y embroider- -
ed Pillowcases, made OF
Fruit.of-the.Loom material.
Either scalloped or hem.
stitched.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
French Gilt Compacts

Attra ctive Gilt Com e1
pacts. with lip stick. -
Finished with chain handle
and tassel. Regula rlv
much higher priced.
Evening star., 1925-10-07

Because of low this merchandise will
be Exchangeabe Reurnable: c. O. D
.Approval no Mail Phone Orders accepted.
Evening star., 1925-10-07

Fine bIoomers
Sateen n d Crepe e.
Boomers. The Ssteen -
Bloomers in all wanted
Fall shades: Crepe Bloom
ers in white and flesh.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
20 Mems Kerchiefs

Good. soft, fuil-cut e.
Handke'r c h iefs, at -
much less than regular
prices-tomorroW only.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
WILL REDEEM NOTES.

NEW YORK. October : CP.-Na-
tional Distillers' Products Corpora
ton will redeem on November all
of it's ZOO. 900 six-year Z per cent
convertible gold notes dated May |,
1924. at 1V4 and accrued interest. The
right to convert notes into voting
rrust certificates for common stock
will continue until October -.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
PMowcases, S for

Two sizes. 42X36 and (1
45x36 Pillowcases. of -
bleached muslin. Sizes be-
fore hemming.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Huck Towels

1886 Towels, 4 for 81
18x32 Towels, S for 81
Allwhite Towels. very e
closely woven. there -
fore very strong. Small
size with red or lavender
borders.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Felt Base Rug.
l8x8 Rugs, 4 for 81
z4x& Rugs, 2 for 81

These Rugs are ex- -
ceptional values that -
YOU can obtain tomorrow
only. Reduced for clear
ance tomorrow.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
MUTUAL SAVINGS BANKS
SHOW DEPOSIT GAINS

Special Dispatch to The Star. --.
BALTIMORE. October Mutual
savings hanks of Baltimore had de-
posits Of $149, ,571 500 a. the end of Au-
gust, an increase of as per cent or
IS S01, ,208 over the corresponding
month last year but slightly less than
the $149,s 900 reported in the previ-
Gus month.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
z Coverall Aprons for

Coverall Aprons Of G.
pure gum rubber. The -
regular price is much
more. This price tomor-
row only.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Romper. and Creepers

or plain pOnsee color ri
Bingham and fine -
check patterns in pink.
blue and tan. Some plain
round necks bound with
contra sting colors. Others
have small. round neckS.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Mems Muslin Pajamas

30 suits of high e.
grade Muslin Paja- ~
mas with Wee and round
neckS. Colors include blue.
tan. lavender and white.
Sizes A. r. & and D.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Wool Jersey

Atwood Jersey Tub e
ing. in wanted coIors y
OF navy and brown.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Gfeat Il Day Sa1e--- | HI
Each Item Greatly Reduced or Very Spec

THIRD DAY-OCTOBER WEEK OF SALES. While we
have tried provide enough this merchandise for the entire
day guarantee the length OF time any of these
quantities will last.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
INCREASE IN TRAFFIC.

NEW YORK. October Z IF.-Sep
tember trac on the Pere Marquette
aggregated 66.035 freight cars. an in
crease of 4.134 over August and 5.o9e
more than in September. 1924. Motor
cars and parts and building materials
made up the gains.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Girls Middie,, z for

Limited quantity. of q
plain white Jean cloth. -
also a few of pongee color.
Balkan style blouses. Not
full range of sizes in
either style. This price
Thursday only.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Women. . Imported Null
Handkerchiefs, 8 for

Lovely quality Null C1
Ha ndkerchiefs. white. -
with colored borders or
colored with white borders.
Also fine batiste. in pastel
colors. with hand-emhroid-
cred corners.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Women's Sports Hose,
; Pairs

SLIGHT IRREGULARS
MerceriZed Cott ton E1
Sports Hose in three "
attractive patterns. Sha des
Of nude. French tan. new
tan. peach. cordovan. buck
and black. Sizes S12 to 10.
Mock seams.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Rayon Tubing
z Lengths for

RaNon Tubing. IN or e.
child. flesh. blue and -
peach. Plain weaves and
drop-stitch effect.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Tea Towels, s for

Part Linen Tea Tow e.
els. all ready for i'm -
mediate use. With either
blue or red borders.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Fancy Shoe Buckles

Fancy Novelty Shoe e.
Buckles. in ten smart -
styles. Specially priced for
Thursday only.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Rayon Crepe., z Yd..

200 yards in small e.
figured. dotted. floral -
and striped effects. Mostly
dark colors suita BILE for
Fall dresses.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Girls Underwear

900 pieces OF Girls (1
Fine Underwear at -
less than half price. The
lot includes Slips and
Pants.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Meba Compact.

ID o U B l. E Melha e.
Compacts. that ordi- -
narily sell for much more.
Hammered silver pla e d
compact. with powder and
rouge: all colors.
Evening star., 1925-10-07

Curtainins, S Yds.
36-inch Marquisette (1
and Scrims, in plain -
and fancy weaves. with
broad and narrow borders.
White, Cream and Ecru.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Women's 5 Fine Imported
Handkerchiefs, s for

Our direct importa- $1
tion of very sheer cot -
ton Handkerchiefs with
woven borders in the drop
stitch effect. Colors. white.
pink, blue. lavender. orange
green and yellow.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Rayon Scrim,, z Yds.

36-inch Fancy Rayon e.
Scrims, in cream and -
white. Plain weave in
gold. This price Thursday
only.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
S Yds. japanese Crepes

Fine quality Japanese e.
Crepes. IN tan. gray. -
nesh. navy, orange, blue
ana maize. This reduced
price tomorrow only.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Cingham Apron.

y W cling ha m e.
Aprons that may be ~
slipped over a dress, there
by keeping the dress clean
from dust. They are called
Betty Slim Aprons. All
sizes.
Evening star., 1925-10-07

OF the extremely low
.xchangeable or Retu
i: no Mail or Phone
Aprons, Special
Chambray Hoover C1
w low pricet-tomor- Gx
Or domestic service.
usework. Sizes 3s to ~.
plain color chambray.
y STAIRS STORE
z Coveran Aprons for
Coversll Aprons of e.
pure gum rubber. The -
regular price is much
more. This price tomor-
row only.
S Yds. japanese Crepes
Fine quality Japa nese e.
Crepes. IN tan. gray. -
flesh. navy, orange. blue
and maize. This reduced
price tomorrow only.
Rayon Crepe., 2 Yd..
200 yards in small e.
figured. dotted. floral -
and striped effects. Mostly
dark colors suita BILE for
Fall dresses.
Fancy Pillowcase.
Were very much more. &
r a n cy embroider- -
ed Pillowcases, made OF
it-of-the-Loom material.
Either scalloped or hem
stitched.
Wool Jersey
Atwood Jersey Tub e.
ing. in wanted coIors ~
OF navy and brown.
Rayon Tubing
z Lengths Tor
Rayon Tubing. IN or G.
child. flesh. blue and -
peach. Plain weaves and
drop-stitch effect.
Curtaining, S Yd,.
36-inch Marquisette e.
and Scrims, in plain -
and fancy weaves. with
broad and narrow borders.
White, Cream and Ecru.
Rayon Scrims, z Yds.
as-inch Fancy Rayon e1
Scrims, in cream and -
white. Plain weave in
gold. This price Thursday
only.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Children's Union Suits
Tomorrow, z for

Good su anita e.
Union Suits for cold -
Winter days. All sizes
from > to "a years for boys
nd girls.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Jeweky, ; Piece,

Special offering Of e.
J ewelry. including -
Necklaces. Chokers, Ear
rings, Pins, etc. at less
than cost.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Festoon Necklaces

80 NEW F'estoon e.
Ne G X a ces. silver -
chain with pearl festoon
and pendant. White and
pastel shades.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Children's s Jeweky Set

Entire set for 81. e
nmitation) Pearl Neck -
lace. Pearl Bracelet and Sill
ver-plated Mesh Purse.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Men, s Silk Socks
z Pairs for

Mems Pure Thread e.
Silk Hose. seamless. -
seml-fa 3 h ioned. High
quality, in shades of black,
gray and tan. Sizes al2
TO 11I..
Evening star., 1925-10-07
/ oilet Combination.

l Engraved French e.
Gilt Powder Compact -
with extra refill and lip
stick. This price Thurs
day only.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Sox, s Pairs for

Boys a n d Girls E1
Sports SoX. seven -
eighth length. with fancy
tops. Large selection of
colors. This price. Thurs
day only.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Children's Rib Hose
S Pairs

Children's Ribbed Hose e1-
in black. white. cor -
dovan and beige. Sizes Z
to 912. These are practical
hose and wear exceptional
ly long. Seamless.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Crash Towelins
] Yards for

Plain white with red e.
or blue borders and -
red and white checks. This
price Thursday only.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Unbleached Muslin
8 Yards for

Slightly looser weave e.
than the above price, -
but more adaptable for
draperies and other home
purposes.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Boys and Girls Fine
Underwaists, S for

Boys an d Girls e.
Tnderwalsts. in knit ~
and muslin. All sizes . TO
IA years for boys and girls.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Girls School Frocks

Lovely Frocks in attractive color -
combins tions. OF good. service y !
able quality ginghams. Large Sc
lection OF styles. Sizes to "a years
This price Thursday only
DOWN STAIRS STORE
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Girls Fancy White Li.le
Sox, 10 Pairs

F'ancy-top w n t e (1
Lisle SoX. with con- ~
trastinS color tops of
brown. pink and blue.
Sizes 5n to 612. Mock
seams.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Infants Handmade
Frocks

Infa nts Ha ndnia de e.
t'rocks, in adora BILE ~
styles. Daintily embroid-
cred. Round and V necks.
Exceptional values at this
price e-Thursday only.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Hairbrushes

Best bristles, set in G.
eautifully finished "a
wood hacks: very special
values tomorrow only.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Infants Silk Bonnets

Infa nts Bonnets. Of e
creme Dc chine and ~
corded silk. Few are slight
" soiled from display.
Their former price was
much more.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Bath Towels
IL Wash Cloths

800 Wash Cloths. (1
white. with blue or -
pink stripes. This price
Thursday only.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Lovely Gowns

l. ove v S h eer e.
g wns. in assorted ~
ma terials. Marked very
special for this great sale
tomorrow. Pastel shSd des.
Sizes IS and Il.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
36-Inch Unbleached
Muslin, S Yards for

Very close weave e.
h eavy unbleached -
muslin, suitable for sheets
and mattress covers. Very
special price.
Evening star., 1925-10-07

cerned over the color Of their fruit.
Cooler weather is needed to produce
proper color OF late varieties. and
some shippers are advising ueiaN IN
picking of lorkS and Staymans. b"si
packs of Yorks We're bringing $3.50 to
$3.76 per barrel t. u. shipping
points. with several other varieties
ranging up 10 s. and Delicious touch
ing ff.15.
European Prices Quiet.
European market prices do not show
any great Improvement. as arrivals
have been heavy and not always OF
best quality. Reports OF the Imerna-
tional Apple shippers Association in
dicate that ou.og0 barrels and los 900
boxes were exported during the clos
ing aeh Of September. This Is fewer
barrels. bur considerably more boxed
stock than moved to foreign markets
al the same time last wear. Exports
ct barreied apples total $50. 900 more
I han 10 September -. 1924. while out
ward movement Of boxes aGgreeat
81 .h6o less than a wear aeo
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Gold Seal Csngsleum
Runner, z Yard.

800 yards of 25.inch- e.
wide Gold Seal Con- -
Soleum, in attractive colors
and designs. All-over and
Chinese. effects.
Evening star., 1925-10-07
Women's Novelty
Boudoir Sippers

Women y ove elty e.
Padded Sole Slippers. -
braid trimmed. Colors in
clude black. old rose and
copen. Sizes 10 s. Re
duced for tomorrow only.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-10-21
URGE GOVERNORS
TO LIMIT SPEED
Engineer Says Commercial
Vehicles Need Check

NEW YORK, oct I'll speed
governors on commercial vehicles
win reduce the number Of fatal accI.
dents. reduce automobile insurance
and lengthen the mnchlnc's ne" said
Edward +. Lowe. speaking before a
division OF tho Society Of Automotiyc
Engineers.
A report by the National Chamber
Of Commerce shows that 90 per cent
OF the major fatalities in which motor
vehicles wcro involved during tho
first seven months Of last year were
due 10 speeding and that, while com
mcrcial vehicles constitute only "a
per cent OF the motor vehicles regis
tered in New York city, % per cent
OF tho accidents in the city IN 1924
were caused by commercial vehicles.
Lowe says that the automobile in
surancc rates for 1926 were fixed on
n basis Of 10000 deaths in approx.
matcly 100000 motor vehicle acct.
dents.
BY Scducing the number Of accl-
dents, Insurance rates can be cut.
1T Is we'll known that ovcr-specd-
ing has a destructive effect upon tho
entire truck, causing rapid dctcrlorh,
ton OF tires, chassis and engine.
added Lowe.
The governor is not luxury; II
ls essential Tho governor should
permit the truck operator to do every
thing with his truck that he can do
without governor except TO over.
speed"