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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-03
Chicago Cotton Market

CHICAGO, March 3D. Cotton
opened S points up to 5 down here
today. March opened at $3.50, 5
lower; May, 26.1O, 5 lower; July,
1854 bid. 3 lower; October, 1855,
higher; December, 1855 bid, 3
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-03
ME TROPOL|TAN
OLDEST D. c.
BANK
Organized in 1914 With Gen.
eraI Van Ness As First
President
By RICHARD HATTON.

1t is particularly fitting at TINS
time of the Inauguration Of a Presi-
dent of the United States, financially
the strongest nation in the world, to
recall one of the earlier banking in
situations of the Capital City and it's
contribution to the history, not only
OF the District of Columbia, but of
the United States of America Pres
idents and political parties have
come and gone, the country has
emerged from struggling collection
Of colonies into the greatest and
strongest commonwealth known to
history and far more Of the progress
and prosperity which has attended
the development of the nation is due
to. the great banking institutions of
the land than is generally credited to
them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-03
coffee Market

NEW YORK, March S.-The cot
fee market was from IA to "a points
higher at the opening today.
March, 21.25; May, 1897; July, 1885,
1879: December, 17.4O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-10-25
RADIO GOSSIP AND NEWS

miles of each other were permitted to
operate on the same wave length.
Each country was guaranteed at
least one exclusive broadcast channel
In the band between 800 and 500
meters; the larger the country and
the greater the number of stations.
the more channels allowed
AS in the States, the separation be-
tween wave channels was set at 10
kilocycles. Although engineers point.
ed out that 20-kilocycIe separation
would be far better-it reduced the
possible number of channels far below.
the number now necessary to insure
the continuation of broadcasting by
existing stations. The presence of
harmonics and the deviation of a
TRANSPORTER Of more than one-third of
me- II from its assigned wavelength
will .ot be tolerated. No new stations
using the arc or spark system will be
permitted, If the final regulations are
adopted, and ships are forbidden TO
operate on channels between 800 and
400 meters when near the coast lines.
Power allocated amateurs Is to be re-
stricted and they will not be permitted
to operate on broadcast wavelengths
during the broadcast hours
The final plan has been transmitted
to the League of Nations committee
~, communion tons in an effort to in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-10-25
CUBA ACCEPTS NEW PLAN
FOR CONTROL OF RADIO
Creates New Federal Department
Of Communications to Include
Wireless Stations.

Cuba has created a department OF
communications which will handle
matters pertaining to radio, telegra
ply, posts, railway, ship and air
lines, Minister Crowder reports to the
Commerce Department. Radio itself
appears to be under the administration
of the director of telegraphS.
The government of Cuba, q member
OF the international convention, con-
trolls eight commercial stations and all
radio except broadcasting, which, be-
ing operated for entertainment and
not for gain, is permitted to be car
ried on in private hands. Thirty six
broadcasting stations are in operation
among the largest is that owned by
the telephone company, PWX. An
other is operated by the tobacco mo-
nopoly. There are but ten with 10C
or more watts power, yet many fans
in the States are familiar with these
Cuban calls, which begin with a mum
Der, like our amateur calls. For ex
ample, 6KW: when you hear the coo
of the cuckoo, you know you are in
tune with Tuinicu.'
Cuba may be establishing a prece
dent in organizing it's communication
under one head. Although the matter
has been discussed here in the general
governmental department reorganiZa
ton, nothing has yet been done to-
ward unifiCation of the communica
ton services in the States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-10-25

The broadcasting situation in Eu.
rope has become so difficult to handle
and interference was SO great with
each country authorizing broadcast
ing on such wave lengths as 1t saw
fit, that an international organization
to regulate broadcasting has been eff
fected. The organization is known as
the International Radiophone Union.
The situation was presented to the
League of Nations last Spring; q
standardized scheme was later con-
s:dered by a conference between dele
gates from most of the European gov
ernments and tested out practically
recently. Although the results are
not vet reported, it IS understood that
the tests were successful and that
most of the governments are CO.
operating toward decreasing inter
ference which was fast becoming I'M
bearable. Approximately 120 stations
took part.
One of the first steps taken was
the standardiZing Of testing appar-
atus and the setting of all transmit
tiers on scheduled wave channels,
somewhat after the method employed
here All waves within the band from
200 to 600 meters were assigned sta
tons in the order of their import
ance, although a certain priority was
accorded those long established. Con
sderation was first given to stations
of international import. so that good
channels might be reserved for, the
long distance broadcasters. No sta,
lions of 400 watts or over within 1900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-10-25

st. Paul; speaker. Maj Gen. John A.
Lejeune. Marine Corps. WBAP, Fort
Worth; speaker, Mr.. Clarence Ousley.
KIDS, Independence. Mo; speaker
Representative Harry b. Halves.
KTCL. Seattle; speaker, Representa-
tive John f. Miller. XII, Los An
geles; speaker. Representative Walter
+. L!neberger. WGY, Schenectady;
speaker, Mr.. George r. Lunn. WGBS.
New York; speaker, Rear Admiral
Mark l.. Bristol, u. S. y. WNYC, New
York: speaker, Rear Admiral Louis
NJ. Josepthal. KDKA. Pittsburgh
speaker Capt. c. r. Miller. WSB, At
| lanta; speaker Rear Admiral Samuel
| MCGOWAN. S. c., L. S. N. kOA, Den
| yer; speaker, Capt. Evans o. Ames,
u. S. Marine Corps. WBZ, Springfield,
Mass; speaker, Lieut.. Comdr. II. A.
! Ellis, U. S. n. woo, Davenport,
Iowa; speaker, Mr.. George NJ. WEIGH
cit. KYW. Chicago; speaker, Comdr.
A. T. Bidwell. WLW, Cincinnati;
speaker, Comdr. Jacob Klein. jr.
WKRC. Cincinnati; speaker, Lieut.. r.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-10-25

participants will include groups OF
the American Society of Composers,
Authors and Publishers, of the Friars,
and Of the Stage Women War Relief.
The master Of ceremonies for the
evening will be Gene Buck, president
of the American Society Of Compes
ers, Authors and Publishers. and the
"FoIlies" Iyricist; Silvio Helm. The
composer. and Daley Paskman, 1i-
rector Of WGBS. George NJ. Conan.
who is abbott of the Friars, also u
expected To participate as master OF
ceremonies. The program. which will
be given on the stage of the banquet
hall of the Frlars. will commence al
s o'clock, continuing until after mid
night.
Members of the American Society
who intend to take part will include
George Gershwin, Rudolf Frinl, John
Phillip Sousa, Al Jolson, Vincent
Youmans, Raymond Hubbell, Wer
ner Jansen. Harry Archer William
Jerome, Alfred Ct. Robyn and host
of others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-10-25

Castles in the air usually cost a lot
to keep UP.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-10-25
RADIO ROBS ARCTIC
OF MANY TERRORS
Macmillan Aide Says Life of
Explorer in Far North
Is Made Easier.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. October 24.-An Arctic
explorers life "ain't what it used to
be-"
With this bald statement. Lieut.
Comdr. Eugene r. Mcdonald of the
=. s. Peary, summarized his six-month
summer vacation" in the Far North
as a Junior officer to Comdr. Don
ad Macmillan of the Macmillan Arctic
expedition, upon his arrival home.
Mr.. Mcdonald, president of the
Zenith Radio Corporation here, told
newspaper interviewers that the ro
nance of the explorers life in the Far
North is gone. simply DONE" because
radio has taken away the thrill and
peril, supplemented by worry and lack
of communication heretofore expert
enced by all who visited the un
travelled wastes.
The expedition locked in Boston last
week, and the members have scattered
to their homes, the Midwest drawing
a goodly representation.
With Mr.. Mcdonald came Harold
Gray, Chicago, junior radio officer of
the Peary, and Paul J. MCGEE, chief
radio operator of the expedition, who
succeeded in perfecting a two-way
transmission for the first time in
history when he aided in an interview
created by the Associated Press from
Chicago to Etahs Greenland, roughly,
5000 miles. Others from this section
include DR.. Walter Koelz of the Uni
versity of Michigan, whose work for
The National Geographic Society,
sponsors of the expedition, is un,
equaled.
The accomplishments of the eXpe-
ditton were summarized by MIR. Nc
Donald in three sentences:
THE charting of part of the
100000 square miles Of the uneX.
plored region, northeast of Alaska
and southwest of Greenland by Gov
eminent airplanes. which also gained
the knowledge of temperatures al
attitudes never before penetrated by
Il human.
80. The work of the National Geo
graphic Society representatives il
gathering valuable scientific data and
specimens of life, birds, flowers and
wildlife.
80. The proof that low wave trans
mission can successfully operate in
daylight as well as night, regardless
of magnetic or air conditions"
These accomplishments, Mr.. Nc
Donald says, when analysed will give
the United States more in research
and knowledge than any pl evious
expedition or any other will ever
accomplish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-10-25
No. SO: Economizing OIL Current.

Always interested in economy, Smith
began to cast about for ways and
means of saving current while operat'
ing his radio set. Up to this point he
had not been troubled greatly with
current cost, but he attributed this
to the fact that he had an economical
set Furthermore, he had always been
as interested in the science OF radio
as in the entertainment which 1t pro-
vided. Much of the time he was sim
ply trying to understand it rather
than actually use 1t.
But reception was gradually be-
coming little poorer, and L mad
warned him that he soon would need
new batteries. Consequently, | found
him one night trying to get his pet
station with the filament rheostat
turned down as low as possible.
/ questioned why he was trying to
save current at the filamentS before
considering more important points.
There are reasons why 1t pays to
keep the filament current consump-
ton as low as possible l told him
but it hasn't much to do with cur
rent conservation as radio enthusiasts
know it. What you are doing is to
ave a little current from the storage
battery. OF course, the less current
rou drain from the "A battery the
,ess you will have to use the battery
charger. This will save a little on the
household electric bill. But it's all
secondary to saving on the b battery
current.
This will become clear If you will
picture the difference between the two
ypes of batteries and the work they
are required to do. The "A battery
merely heats the filament OF the tubes
The flament does not require much
voltage, but requires that this voltage
be continued for long periods. For
convenience, therefore, you have a
storage battery. otherwise you would
De buying new "A batteries all the
while. except where dry cells and dry
cell tubes are used"
Ohm's Law Considered.
I'm not so green on this subject,
Smith volunteered. Voltage is the
electrical equivalent of pressure In
the case of water. Varying the size
of a water pipe corresponds TO vary
ing the resistance in an electrical
circuit. Ii no change is made in the
size of the pipe, and if you increase
the pressure you increase the rate al
which the water will flow. 1t ought tC
be the same with electricity"
1T is 1 said. That is a variation
of Ohm's law. And 1t leads you to a
clear understanding of why you should
save b current by keeping the volt
age as low as possible. The rheostats
regulate the voltage applied to the
plate of the tube by introducing a re
sistance, and so the current flow, or
amperage, also is controlled. If the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-10-25

resistance were constant you can see
that the current flow, or amperage.
would increase in direct proportion to
the voltage, just as water would flow
through your pipe faster II you in
creased the pressure. The varying
resistance, however. changes the stu
alton little, though 1t proves even
more conclusively that the more volt
age you apply to the plate the greater
the rate of current consumption"
.How's that?" Smith asked.
The Water Analogy Again.
1.-The explanation again lies in the
water analogy" l explained. LAS you
swing the rheoStat control up to its
maximum point you reduce its re-
sistance and send all the b battery
voltage to the tubes. In this case you
not only increase the voltage, but de-
crease the resistance. OF course, much
more current flows. 1t is like increas-
ing the water pressure and then en-
larging the pipe. You empty out the
water supply just that much quicker.
If you increase plate voltage with
one type of tube from 40 volts to so
the consumption of plate current will
be nearly four times as great. OF
course, the current consumption Is in
milliamperes, but using several tubes
Gtlitt WOl hlIlS dlttI IlOuI lilt cur
rent consumption at the plate amounts
to a great deal in a comparatively
short time.
Another important point to con-
slider is that Ohm'S law works both
ways. If the current flow is at d high
rate the pressure, or voltage, drops
in proportion, with certain allowances
for the resistance. And since the dry
batteries simply store, and do not in
crease pressure automatically, the bat.
terieS soon run down. That is why
reception starts at high peak with
new b batteries and then gradually
gets poorer and poorer. Toward the
end you may decide to be very gen
erous with the current, but you are
then shy of voltage, and 1t is the
voltage applied to the plate that de-
termines the audibility.
You can save current by cutting
out an audio amplifier tube when the
station is coming in too loud, and, of
course, you can always spare both
kinds of current by cutting down as
much as possible, and particularly by
tuning in sharply.
Il should think that the different
types of tubes would make a great
difference in such matters as recep-
ton and current consumption" Smith
said.
They make so much difference" ]
admitted, that We'll talk about them
just as soon as we have listened TO
this concert. Let us not forget how
to enjoy radio"
Next week, No. 81: Meeting the
Tubes.
Copyright by the Ullman Feature Service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-10-25
DEBATE OVER RADIO,
Railroad Men and Farm Leader!
to Take Part,

Two prominent railroad men and
two outstanding farm leaders will de-
bate on the question whether the
Interstate Commerce Commission
should grant the per cent increase
in freight rates demanded by the
Western railroads over WIS, Chicago.
Friday night. The argument for the
railroads will be made by H. E.
Byram, long president of the Chicago,
Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad, and
Samuel Q. Dunn, editor of Railway
Age. The opposition to the proposed
increase will be presented by o. E.
Bradfute, president of the American
Farm Bureau Federation, and L. j.
Taber, master of the National Grange,
Columbus, Ohio Each speaker will
have 10 minutes to present his case
and 8 minutes for rebuttal.
The railroads will endeavor to show
that the Increase Is essential to the
continuance and development of ade-
quate transportation for agriculture
and commerce, while the farm lead
ers will contend that agriculture can
not stand the burden and should not
be asked to do so.
Castles in the air usually cost a LOT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-10-25

These talks will be broadcast by
stations WEAF, New York; WET,
Boston; WWJ, Detroit; WGR, Buffalo:
WSAI, Cincinnati; woo. Davenport.
and perhaps several other stations.
The hook-up is being handled by the
A. r. d r. Co. for the Navy, and on
the occasion of its 150th anniversary
Twenty-three other stations, listed
below. also Will cooperate Navy day
by broadcastins special talks from
coast TO coast: WIZ, New York; speak
err, Admiral Edward w. Eberle,
L. S. N, chief of operations. WCCO,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-10-25
WGBS to Celebrate Birthday.

Celebrating it's first anniversary
WGBS will broadcast Il gala enter
tainment from the Friars' Club to-
night, sponsored by the American
Society Of Composers, Authors and
Publishers. The program will be
given for shut-in war veterans, and
also members of the theatrical pro-
fession who are i'll at Saranac Lake.
In addition to scores Of Broadway ce-
lebrities--stage and screen stars,
writer's, composers and others-the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-10-25

sure it's adoption by the several coun-
! tries. In its recommendation to the
League the trainers of the new regula-
lions point out that broadcasting Is eX-
ceedingly important both nationally
and internationally. but that 1t will
net develop unless these several gov
ernments take steps to enforce neces-
sary regulations on the broadcasters,
and secure the cooperation of the
commercial and military communica-
ton services.
New stations seeking broadcast
channels, 1t is understood, as over on
this side of the Atlantic. will have to
select one of the shorter wavelengths
between 200 and $50 meters, which is
not already crowded.
In the recent tests it is understood
that the fans of the countries were
| urged to listen in on as many stations
as they could, and report any interfer-
ence heard. How far they co-operated
| is not yet known, but as it was all
undertaken in their interest, it is be-
| lieved generous returns will be filed.
Air Heroes TO Broadcast.
Comdrs. Rogers, Rosendahl and
Byrd, three naval air officers, who re-
| Gently took part in spectacular
! flights, will address the radio fans
6J ledSL seven
| stations Navy day, Tuesday.
Secretary. of the Navy Wilbur Will
| introduce these distinguished flyers
from the studio of WCAP. which will
transmit over long distance wires to
the stations broadcasting. WCAP is
not on the air that mighty These
talks will be the first the three Off
GERS have made directly to the public,
| and as far as is known, it will be the
first time they have appeared before
the microphone.
Comdr. John Rodgers, hero Of the
Hawaiian flight and holder of the
| worlds distance flight record over
water, will tell some of his eX-
periences on the transpacific flight
and of his trials atloat in his
giant seaplane for nine days.
Lieut.. Comdr. Charles l.. Rosen-
dahl, senior surviving officer of the
airship Shenandoah, will speak of the
| last cruise of that Inflated craft. Ely
| ing in the Arctic Regions with the
Macmillan Expedition" will be the
subject of the address by Comdr. r. +.
Byrn. senior naval officer in charge of
the three seaplanes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-10-25
John Smith and His Radio
BY FREDERICK c RUSSELL


have benefited theebu NoW he has taken radio
evening Smith hos faculty for fndng out things
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-10-25

w. Morris. KSL. Salt Lake City:
speaker, Rear Admiral Henry J. Ziege-
meier, u. S. n. KTHS, Hot Springs,
Ark: speaker. Rear Admiral w w.
Phelps. KOB, State College, New
Mexico; speaker, Maj G. G. Sturte-
want. U. =. A. WSAI, Cincinnati;
speaker, Brig. Gen. Dion Williams,
L. S. NC. WFAA, Dallas; speaker,
Rear Admiral Henry A. Wiley, L. s. n.
WSMB, New Orleans; speaker, Capt.
i'1iin-nrilIs. "
Evening star., 1925-03-05
$3.50 O'Nite Bags
FRIDAY ONLY. S2.o7

Made of heavy black enamel, lined with
brocaded sateen. The sides are of stiff
construction to protect shape of hat. Has
inforced handle. Holds any size hat or
overnight apparel
Main Floor
Evening star., 1925-03-05
$1.2o Princess Slips
Friday Only, ST

Fashioned of plain or striped sateen.
The shades are tan, gray, brown, blue
and black Regular and extra Sizes
Bargain Basement.
Evening star., 1925-03-05
To Close Out Uncalled-for
Community Silver-Plated
FIatWare
That Hos Reen EncrnDed

15-$1.65 Dinner Knives, letters w,
K. M and B. Friday only. SOC each.
6-s1.20 Tablespoons, letter c. Fri
day only. b1c each.
6--s115 Dessert Spoons, letter p.
Friday only, 4Sc each.
6-~$1.15 Bouillon Spoons, letter NJ.
Friday only, 45c each.
6-60c Teaspoons, letter M Friday
only, 25c each.
1-s2.50 Gravy Ladle, letter G. Fri
day only, 81.
1-s2.25 Cold Meat Fork, letter S.
Friday only, 81.
500 Vernon Tablespoons, letter c.
Friday only, 25c each.
Main Floor
Evening star., 1925-03-05
69c to ST Boxed Stationery
Friday ONLY. 33c Box

Cleanup of boxes slightly counter
soiled. Paper in good condition-Mnin
Floor.
Evening star., 1925-03-05
Girls ST School Dresses
FRIDAY ONLY. SSc

Attractively made of pretty check
and plaid gtngham, with or without
the bloomers. Sizes to IL years.
Bargain Basement.
Evening star., 1925-03-05
Sport and Dress Coats
Ensemble Suits and
Skirts

6-Women's SIS Sports
Coats. Friday only, So.75.
10 Women's SIS Sports
Coats. Friday only, $3.50.
5-Women's $3.50 Sports
Coats. Friday only, SIS.
5-Women's $35 Sports
Coats. Friday only. $3.50.
l-$o5 Brown Ensemble
Suit. Friday only, $35.
1-$75 Black Ensemble
Suit. Friday only, SIS.
3-$39.5O Fur trimmed
Winter Coats. Friday only,
$l6.5O.
S4o.50 Fur : trimmed
Winter Coats. Friday only,
$3.50.
25-$5.9S All-wool Sports
Skirts. Friday only, $3.50.
@$3o.5O Two-piece Win
ter Suits. Friday only, $3.50.
5-S11O Winter Coats, fur
trimmed. Friday only, $4S.
Third Floor
Evening star., 1925-03-05
Csc Pictures
FRIDAY ONLY. 60c

Size 7hx9h inches. Frames tinted
TO blend with pictures. Subjects: THE
Old Masters Spring Song and Lone
Wolf"-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1925-03-05
20 Suits Mems So Heavy
F1annelette Paiamas
Friday Only, Sl.45

Made Of heavy Amoskeag Teazle-
down. made full and finished with
pearl buttons. Size A only.-Main
Floor.
Evening star., 1925-03-05
Children'S soc Blooners
Friday Only, SIC

White, Flesh and Black sateen
Boomers. for the little folks of to
IA years.-Bargain Basement.
Evening star., 1925-03-05
08c Ribbon Garters
FRIDAY ONLY. soc Pair
soc Ribbons
Friday Only, 53c Yard
19c to Csc Ribbons
FRIDAY ONLY, SC Yard

Satins, Moire, Taffeta- Picot Edge,
Persians, Two-tone, Fancy Stripes,
Grosgrain, etc. All colors and many
combinations. u to IA inches wide
Main Floor.
Evening star., 1925-03-05
J $1.98 Regulation Dresses
Friday Only, ST

In white, with colored collar. Sizes
IA and 16 years.-,Third Floor.
Evening star., 1925-03-05
Boys $4.95 New Spring
Tweed TOpcoats
Friday Only, $4.45

4 special feature of Gray Heather
Tweed Topcoats, we'll made, with full
black alpaca lining and emblems on
the sleeve. Belted models. Sizes 3 to
9.-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1925-03-05
$2.95 Tunic RlouSes
Friday Only, $3.50

Made of novelty silk and crepe de
chine. Some are all-over embroidered,
others are of plain material. The en-
broidered models have bands of same
colors and plain models are embroid-
cred at the bottom. Sizes So to AZ in
the group.-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1925-03-05
Mems $2.25 Slip-On
Flannelette Paiamas
Friday Only, $1.89

Two-piece, buttonless style, with Wee
neck and rayon trimming. Sizes A, B,
C, D.-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1925-03-05
$3.50 Lunch Kits
Friday Only, $z.94

Made in pint size, complete with
icy-hot bottle-keeps hot "a hours
and cold three days.
Main Floor
Evening star., 1925-03-05
24c Children's $1.98 Rain
capeS, Friday Only, S1.20

Navy Blue Waterproof Capes, with
plaid-lined hood attached. Sizes and
years only.-Bargain basement
Evening star., 1925-03-05
$1.45 Fringed Holland
Shades
Friday Only, $1.2S Each

In white, ecru or green. mounted on
Hartshorn rollers, complete Wi h
brackets, and with a neat scalloped
and fringed border.-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1925-03-05
Boys $1.O9
FIannelette Pajamas
Friday Only. 70c

OF good grade Amoskeag f1annelette.
in one-piece style. Button neck,
drop-seat models, trimmed with frogs
and pearl buttons. Sizes to 12.-
Main Floor.