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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-29
MOVES IRREGULAR
. ON CURB EXCHANGE
Bulls Still Hold Upper Hand,
but Gains Are Not So
Pronounced.
RY WILLIAM r. HEFFERNAN.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Spct'idi otspdtCn W luz
NEW YORK, December 80. - In
creasing irregularity. characteristic vi
year.end market, was in evidence
throughout today's curb market SEES
sion. Operations for the rise still
held the upper hand. but improve
ment was not as pronounced as IN
previous sessions.
Liquidation to establish income tax
losses played some part In the pro-
cecdings, but, due to current high
selling prices of most speculative is
sues as compared with quotations
earlier in the year. this was Il minor
factor.
Midland Steel Products.
Such a development as hat which
has transpired during the past few
days in Midland Steel Products nat
urally leaves a market for the issue
concerned in a technical position sub
iect to sharp fluctuations in either di-
rection. Having left off yesterday at
1lS. the price opened at 1151a. sold
up to the previous final and then
dropped back again. The speculative
element practically ignored official
warnings OF the danger of unwarrant.
ed speculation on the buying side and
dHDpdECu NIiIItS W NptitC AL CfSh az
current high prices.
The spectacular Shaeffer Pen fiuctu-
ated violently dropping 80 points early
in the session. Selling around $50 1t
was out of reach Of the ordinary trade.
United States Freight was in demand
lust under so. following announce
ment that directors had voted TO pur-
chase the assets Of the New York. New
England and Texas Steamship Co. A
new corporation will be organized 10
take over these assets and to operate
the line as subsidiary of United
States Freight.
L. s. Gypsum Is FavOrite.
L. s. Gypsum was another specially
favor,e, advancing more than points
once the demand became urgent. Buy
ing said To he for the account of strong
banking interests again made It's APP.
pearancs in Johns. Manville.
Despite the fact that it was selling
ok the quarterly dividend OF 50 cents.
American Rolling Mills was carried
to new high at 10s.
Renewed activity in the oil group.
especially those issues representing
companies with Mexican acreage. fol-
lowed announcement that President
Gales proposals for a revision of the
Mexican oil laws had been passed by
the Mexican senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-29
NEW MONETARY UNIT.

esEW YORK. IJeneDber ~ tAl,~~A
- ,ooneiAry unit, The broom, IN ~ re-
,.,.'r. ths marx ii tteihouta, beginning
:. srusIy ]. 1928. The consAi Eet'erhI ~
y ii n0l,la announced t,day He SAID
ia. k.0on will have Tie value ~
7go.g1s grams Df gold, OF 'he etin'Ta
snt 81 800 aaentk chs marx hHa p
ssi,e ~ I aent ests sen4 ~ a*i4 aa
....,,s, ,as,ass ate g. be ISSUED.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-29
NAMED TO KNOTT BOARD,

NEW YORK. December 70 At, ~v-
Herbert IL. Lehman. partner In the
banking firm Of Lehman hros,, has
basn elected director Of the knott
rnrpnraiion, owners at the Knott
chain ~ hotels Tho huard has besn
Increased IN nine members,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-29

CniTAGu. December 81 tAN Hut
ter iowsr, reeeinta a,iSs tubs, CREAM
cry extras 80, standards, Al e>ta
Iirsts. alisaaa Fltsts, Asaaa, See
anaa, asaau, Esss unchanged, he
eeipts, a,nla cases,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-29

two sections will not be slorn for
many months yet. but the Smythe
wool will bring 81 cents a pound AMI
the Rexburg clip, 35a3s.
CHICACO-Cheese markets con-
tinue firm with the statistical position
Of the product favora bic. Wisconsin
warehouse receipts this year are
about 2,000,060 pounds less than ~
1926. Gold storage holdings are small
or than during any December since
1922. :
PITTSBrRCH-PI are active.
with producers expecting a dollar AZ.
vance within the next few weeks Ons
recent order alone calls for $3.50 tons
Of plates for 10 bsrges TO he made ~
the American Bridge Go. for the Car.
npgie Steel CORPORATION
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-29

KANSAS CITY, December % fSDe'
ciall--The United Clay Products Cor
poration, which operates 81 brick and
tile plants in Iowa. Missouri. Kansas.
Oklahoma and Arkansas. has gone
into the hands of receiver. Slack
building construction in the territory
served Is held responsible by officials.
PORTLAND. Oreg. The signing OF
contracts for the sale Of the Smythe
clip, said to be the largest individual
clip in Oregon. and for the Rexburg.
Idaho, wool pool. for delivery In 1928.
indicates remarkably early start on
the 1928 season. The sheep in those
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-29

PARIS, December 20 fAs1 Wy The Bank
II tfnnee to-day redHen ils t.s,muut
aaia from & nvp cent 10 psr cent,
Seward daily gateway., 1927-04-15
WOMAN PROFESSOR HAS
 RESIGNED ID WRITE

CHICAGO, April 15. (P)rReaching highest rank in only one profession does not satisfy the ambitions of Dean Elizabeth Wallace of the Uni versity of Chicago. She now seeks literary fame. Miss Wallace, for II years dean of colleges, is one Of six women ever to attain full prof. essorship at her school
 She has resigned from teaching to write. She has already published Mark Twain and the Happy Island" South American Republics" and sev- eral translations from the Spanish,
Seward daily gateway., 1927-04-15
GASOLINE TAXES RETURN
 REVENUE 0F $187 603,231

WASHINGTON, April 15. (P)-Gas- oline taxes collected in all states ex- cept New York, Illinois, Massachu- setts and New Jersey. brought in a net revenue of $1S,763.231 in 1926. the Bureau of Public Roads has just announced, following the collection of data from the various States. The bulk of the money was allocated for use in building and improving State highways
 The average rate of taxation was 23S cents per gallon. The highest tax rate was effective in Kentucky and in South Carolina, both of which charged at the rate of flee cents per gallon. The lowest rate was one cent per gallon in Rhode Island and Texas
 Approximately 1O,oOO,OOo gallons of gasoline were consumed in the Unit ed States during the year, the tax reports indicated In the A States where a gasoline tax was collected S,0OO,0OOOO gallons of gasoline was consumed. Approximately 2,OoO.000,- 900 gallons were used in the other four States. il is estimated.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-04-15
N, M, MOUNTAINS REVEAL
 ANCIENT PHOTOGRAPHS

CARLSBAD, N M.. April 15. (P)- Pictographs of an aboriginal race that antedates all known southwest ern tribes are mingled in the Guada- lupe mountains near here with the more recent sketches and paintings of the Apache warriers who hid with the willy Geronimo, and with the initials of the pursuing soldiers under General Nelson A. Miles.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-04-15
STATE VOTES $25,000
 ID COMPLETE 0|L WELL

PIERRE. s. D., April Is. (P)-1f oil underlies the prairies of western South Dakota the state legislature is going to find it out.
 It has voted $25.oOo to help com plete test we'll already sunk $500 feet by private capital. If oil is found. the state will share the profits with stockholders.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-04-15

Velvet ice cream is a pro- duct of the Western Dairy Association. It is composed of pure milk and cream and it is the best on the market. At the Candy Cottage.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-04-15

There is an Easter egg waiting at Brown & Hawkins for every child up to ten years of age
Seward daily gateway., 1927-04-15

All the latest sheet music on sale until April IS. At Schallerer's
Seward daily gateway., 1927-04-15

Lucky says: Even if the wind blows, "The silver lin ing is in the clouds" So cheer up, it won't blow Lucky's away, he's here to stay.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-04-15

The Gateway leads-others follow.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-04-15

Sheerest Chifon-All silk from
 top to toe. Full fashioned of the finest quality China silk. This safeguards against shadow rings and streaks. The hem and foot are innerlined with finest lisle. The hidden reinforcement at the tip and over the top of the toe gives } to 4 times more wear. Offered in very newest shades.
Evening star., 1927-07-31
1860 CLYDESDALE PL.

THE ,,ROCKLEDGE. 245s Goth sT.-EX
cellent apt. bldg. overlooking Rock Creek
Park. Elevator service Apts. OF ono
room, room, reception hall and bath. non
and foyer. All outside rooms: built-in
tubs, Newly decorated. Reasonable rents.
Resident mgr
THE PERsHING 1901 18th sT.-ApTs. OF
bath S45. Two rooms kitchen. dining
alcoye and bath, S62 so to SIS. Apis.
in excellent residential section All apts
have built-in tubs and showers: switch
board. Garage space IL desired. See resi-
dent mgr. on premises
st-Excellent apts Of three rooms. kitch-
en- and bath: shower: southern exposure
THE OTTAWA. 35O4 13th ST. Nw.-APT
of seven exceptionally large outside
rooms. bath and porch: very reasonable
rent.
1921 EUCLID ST Nw-THREE ROOMS
kitchen and bath. porch.
1884 IRVING ST Nw.-sIX ROOMS AND
bath; hot-water heat: cleo.
l47l Trying ST. N.w--CoNvENIENf TO
kitchen and bath. Three rooms. kitchen
and bath $50 TO S55 month.
THE ASHLEY. 2O3s. 18th ST. Nw-APrs.
Of three rooms. kitchen and bath. Four
rooms. kitchen and bath. porch. Excep-
tonallv large rooms: newly decorated; !;
S65 and SO month.
n. l.. SANSBI
14l8 Eve st. NV.
Evening star., 1927-07-31

THE LANSING APARTMENT.
1t6 NORTH CAROLINA AVE. Sc.
Apt. Six rooms. bath and porch. S45
Can be seen any time.
Evening star., 1927-07-31

T..
HTGHVIEw.
six roon. and bath. colonial front porch:
rarduet floors. hardwood trim: excellent con-
dltion. $500.
18th TX NJ p0so.
Evening star., 1927-07-31

Modern .hrepioof building conveniently 10.
Gated. 31-hour elevator and telephone
service. Free electricity.
, rooms anil bath.
2 rooms. kitehenette and bath.
rooms. kitchen and bath.
rooms. kitchen and bath.
Rentas-S35 to S116.
2ssidsnt Observation-Disclosures North 142o.
Evening star., 1927-07-31
THE GLASGOW COUR

THE GLASGOW COURT.
$50 r. I. AVE. NE.
New. corner bldg, conveniently located
apt. of . rooms bath and Murphy bed
$3.50: 3 rooms, reception hall and bath
S52. so and 4 rooms. reception hall. S63.50
Apply to resident manager. Apt. Ill.
Evening star., 1927-07-31

FOR CoLoREp-REST REDUCED
81 at. n.w.-six.room ano oesP onek
house very convenient. near Union Stauon'
1905 e,n st. uw-Nineroom and bath.
brick hoIse: easy to rent out rooms: only
1914 Union st. sw.-Six-room brick
onlx s"s :nSnth. 1"0
sos 2nd 81. se--six rooms, water inside.
0''e" THs HtRBEkT Co.,
7i3 Fl ST. SW. Franknn s267.
sos 2Oih 81. NV RMS. BATH. LAT.
heat. Sgys gass l,sht; in excellent cond't'en; per
1920 stR ST. N.w-s rms. bath. cleo.
IS n. =. AVE. NE.-o rms. bath. lat.
heat. gas light: in excellsnt condition: per
1'o'' BUCKLEY & GRfNDLEY.
a36 N. Y. Ave. NE.
CONTINUED on Next PaEe.l
Evening star., 1927-07-31

s13 DECATUR ST. NV,
sir roor,s and hath 2 pOrches. hot-water
al. elccfrir lights. So so.
Evening star., 1927-07-31

1919 ST NV.
q rooms and two baths h h.. elec. 500
1911 ST. NV.
s rms. 4 kitchenettes. baths. h.-w.h: .,oo
e'' $500 ALTON PL. y, w.
Detached home of rooms and bath. anil:
'e"' 'efsHsS i4s0 MONROE ST, NV.
6 rooms and hath. hah.. cleo. two-caf
metal garage; good condition. ..... SS6
1903 ST. NV.
rooms and bath. h.-w h. elec ..... $50
1921 IRVING ST. NV. -
rooms ana so5 r5'a .a2ni ST wv.
rooms bath. furnace heat ....... sou
316 18th ST. S.W.
D rooms anu 81 &i'it 18th ST. NV. ..o
rooms and bath. 500
FOR CoLORED.
OF St nw-9 rooms and bath. $50
sol G ST.. se. tcorner houses rooms
oosa snd bath; a. AMI a. Ma ;oon,. snd bsth.. IS
244s ST. NV.
''n'' anu 2si7 q sT. NV.
i'' GEO. W. LiSKiSs.
1898 re Sales St.
Evening star., 1927-07-31

THE SCHENLEY,
Z121 Fl ST. NV.
New eight-story, elevator
building, conveniently located
to Government departments,
George Washington University
and both car lines; only a short
walk from Potomac Park and
business district of Pa. ave.
Apartments lighted until o:3O
pm; resident manager on
premises.
| r.. kit. g. bath. $3.50 to $45.OO
2 r., kit. & bath. 5000 to $3.50
B. F. SAUL CO.,
Main a1O0. oc5 18th St. NV.
Evening star., 1927-07-31
APARTsiENTs-UNFURNlSHED
Couttnued.A

sHELBoURNE 1881 s ST. NV. =.
Modern freproof elevator building tuet
eH a6th (. Janitor on premises.
I room and hath; ,.,, 49, i.;s sac se 9" 9"
8 rooms reception hall and bath - 20
se" Sc ssTfces'Eion sEnREpscEp re- psnaE ba1sE RENTALS 'O
New apartment building Janitor on
premises
3 rooms reception hall and bath ssi oo
rnsiC rscsg,cn ha ana Ts,s sath n
Modern freproof elevator building. See
resident usnaser
{ rooms. reception hall and bath S.! 81
9 rooms. reeeption hall and hath 81 ,3o
1906 ROCK CREEK CHURCH RD. NV.
Janltor Premises:
rooms. reception hall and bath .Saoou
p35 KENNEDY ST. NV,
On 14th at. car line. Large cool rooms
Sanitor on premises. go 20
rooms and bath ....,.. .oo~'oo
FLATS.
SI7 Kentucky ave. s.e.-Almost new
and in frst-class condition: key at
Art. ., 315 Kentucky ave: rooms ..o M
]. c. WELDON COMPANY,
REALTORS. o.se
Main Q-kh.
Evening star., 1927-07-31

THE DrTDDINGTON APARTMENT.
1854 LANIER PL. NV.
four nhres rooms noo% Bath pam p0fss7 Can b
seen any time. See ianitor.
Evening star., 1927-07-31

THE GOVAN.
ol12 PA. AVE. NV
Four rooms, reception hall and bath: heat
hot water and ianitor service: S35
Evening star., 1927-07-31
THE VARNUM,
14th and Varnum.

Southern exposure apartment: large lv-
ing room. full sized dining room: bedroom;
kitchen and bath. with built-in shower.
Evening star., 1927-07-31

THE JEANETTE
1914 14th ST. NV.
Convenient downtown apt. OF 4 rooms
reception hall and bath: most reasonable
rents in town: S37. so to S49.5O
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-24
Death Valley Scotty
Gains More Notoriety
In l.. A. Divorce Court

LOS ANGELES, Aug. % lR-The
name of Death Valley" Scotty, fa-
nous in news. and in fiction by reason
of the mysterious flow of his wealth
Of gold from his desert, found it's
way into the court records here today
in divorce cross complaint filed by
Hans H. Jorgensen against his wife,
Eva Nudge Jorgensen, actress and
writer and Scotty's biographer.
Jorgensen declared that when his
wife began writing the life of .'Death
Valley Scotty she found her work
and her subject SO enhancing that
she refused to return home but pre-.
ferred to remain on Scotty's Death
valley estate. He said she wrote that
Death valley was entrancing and that
she was known as the queen OF
Death Valley" Jorgensen decided on
Christmas, 1925, to pay a visit to the
Doth valley home of his wife but
he was invited not to come. Instead
SCotty sent him turkey.
Mrs. JOrgensen filed suit for divorce
several weeks ago accusing her nus
band Of falsely linking her name with
Scotty
One of death Valley" ScoStys. most
spectacular stunts was wnen he
chartered train and established a
rocord running time between Chicago
! and. Los Angeles
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-24
CHURCH YOUNG PEOPLE
ASK RECALL OF PASTOR

at meeting of the Epworth League
the young peoples society of the
Methodist church, Sunday evening, a
petition was presented to the Super
intendent A.. L. Baker requesting the
return of Rev. O. L. Enyeart to the
pastorate of Grace Methodist church
for the ensuing year. Rev. Enyeart is
now closing his third year as pastor
Of the local church and has been very
popular with the young people as well
as the entire congregation. The petit
tin presented Sunday evening was
signed unanimously by the entire as
sembly of young folks at the meet
ing.
Superintendent Baker occupied the
pulpit Sunday evening and, following
the services, conducted the quarterly
conference. At this meeting too, it
was requested of the superintendent
by unanimous rising vote that Rev.
Enyeart be returned to Douglas as
pastor of the local church The SUI
pc = ~ltendent, however, made. no pro-
misses, stating that Rev. Enveart was
entitled to promotion and in all
probability would be moved to Phoe-
nix
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-24
September 30 Is Set
AS Last Day For the
Filing Of Mining Titles

A report of interest to mining
men, who have mineral claims in
Mexico was received in this city by
Juan Marsha !. Mexican consul.
The report which comes through
the Trens Mexican Daily News SER
vice says Mexican mining titles
must be registered before Septem-
ber 80, according to a Circular of the
department. of finance Those fall
ing to register will be subject to
penalties established by law, The
time for this registration has al
ready been extended once and it is
announced that no further extension
will be granted"
The circular says: "This depart
rnent, in thes exercise of the powers
vested in it by the article 40 of the
mining tax law now in effect has
seen fit to extend, until September
80, next, the time limit for the
presentation, of titles referring to the
domain of mining deposits, which was
granted by circular $50, issued on
June 23rd last with the under
standing that this extension has the
character of final and that those who
on its expiration, have not pre-
sented the titles referred to for
their registration, shall be subject
to the corresponding penalties,
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-24
District Kiwanis Chief
Will Meet Local Club
At Luncheon Tuesday

The Kiwanis luncheon will be held
at noon today instead of the usual
day. Thursday, as the district gov
ernor of the organization will be
here, and it was impossible for him
to come to Douglas at any other
time.
The luncheon will be held in the
Grand Team Rooms at 1915.
H. F. Robinson, who is resident
of albuquerque, New Mexico, is gov
ernir of this district. He will address
the club and discuss with the mem
bers concerning various phases of
the Kiwanis work.
1t is expected that number OF
Bisbeeites will also be present at this
meeting. '~~~'
H. A. Wimberly is chairman of the
day, he has planned extensive en-
.tertainment in the way of music and
features This will be one of the
largest as we'll as one of the most
important meetings of the year.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-24
Hotel ArriOGls

Otto A. Mayer, st. Joseph, Missouri;
w. M. Dougherty, Bisbee; Chas. Hill,
FL Paso: Tom Gibson, Ell Paso; G.
e. Wright, Ell Paso; j. j. Smith,
San Francisco; Mr.. and Mrs. r.. +.
Lane, San Francisco; j. F.. Toombs,
Los Angeles; d. E. Fogg, Benson;
G. M. Taylor Tucson; Mr.. and Mrs.
II. H. Holbcrt, Tucson; Mrs Elrod
and sister, Tucson; Mr. and Mrs w.
H. Bard; Tucson; H. w. Petersen,
Phoenix: A. w. Harbold, Phoenix,
F. r. Benton, Bepson; j. N CLARK,
San Francisco; Mrs. j. r.. Johnsori,
;Moeales; MIR. Sims Lotta, Columbia,
Tenn; A. J. Gilbert, Globe; T. Dug
gam Bowie; d. G. Carrell, Bowie;
q Mackin, Ell Paso; j. Ortcs, san
Francisco; M. Orter, San Francisco,
M. p. Borbachavo. San Diego; Mr..
and Mrs. F. L. Mordelli, San Diego,
Cy r. Titus, Phoenix; T. j. Kat
senes. Phoenix; j. Fl. Knost, Tucson;
j. C. Durham, Ell Paso; E, G.. webb,
Denver; Mr.. and Mrs. sC. G. Winslow,
Cleveland, Ohio; Ham. Draper, Wet
Tombstone; Hamilton Draper Tomb
unpha, Alabama; Bill .Wishart,
stone; Sid Smyth, Tombstone.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-24
FOGs DELAY AyIATOR

SANTA MONICA, Cal, Aug. % up
Low hanging fogs for the second
day today caused a delay in the
hop off from Glover field of the
airplane City of Oklahoma en- route
to Oklahoma City from Oakland,
where it was an entrant in the Dole
flight,
Bennett Griffin, pilot of the plane,
expects to resume his journey as
soon as the weather conditions are
favorable. The City OF Oklahoma
was, forced back after starting in the
Hawaiian air race.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-24
Legion Rifle Club
Dimes in Dedication
To Fine Set Of Ideals

which he paid tribute. to the great.
work of Colonel McNabb and urged
upon the new organization their duty
to the youth Of the district in creating
in them an interest in straight shoot
ing and familiarity with small arms.
Russell Mills, newly elected com
mander of Fred Hilburn post OF the
legion ana a foremost advocate OF the
rifle club, spoke in behalf OF the post
and offered the entire backing OF the
legion to this new unit He also
boosted the proposition that the best
work Of the club would be in CO.
operation with the youngsters, espe-
cially among the high school students
in coaching work in shooting.
Douglass Cooper, spoke briefly ex-
pressing great satisfaction over the
prospect of strongly organized club
would bring out a large num-
ber of men to practice shooting reg
ularly and to thus make it possible to
pick a strong team1 ~
Hugh Sh0tWell, one Of the buIWarks
Of the old rifle club, urged steady and
persistent work on the range. He urged,
every naaa to own his own gun and to
use it all the time possible. He point
ed out from his Storet of experience
that as a good a brand of shooting is
displayed at the state meet every year
as may be seen atl the nationaE meet
at Camp Perry and from this the men
here can get as high brand OF COM
petition at home as they could at the
national meet. rs
| Lee Burnett, chaplain of Fred Hill
burn post, spoke in his grave and
Identified manner on the possibilities
of a great good coming from the club
and SO .Worded his remarks that while
they carried a wealth of meaning they
also carried a burden of masked Sar-
casm and humor which conVulSed the
audience.
| G. G. Hinton, as a man well posted
on the technicalities of the rifle club,
made a stirring address full OF per-
tinent comment and much needed in
/ formation. He told what would be
necessary to secure the aid of the ma
tional rifle association and of the mill
tarv in securing ammunition and guns
and he outlined a program that Will
prove of great interest to everyone. It
is proposed that the high school
! through y. Il. OdllSOAl, oA'' 0UtNAAAA
tendent of the city schools be aligned
with the new club in the forming OF
an auxlliary unit among the students
with lon OF securing Ine nigh
school gymnasium for an indoor gal
lery.
/ Plans were laids for shoot to be
/ held next Sunday morning in which
at least ten me.l will participate. The
dinner was voted a huge success and
everyone expressed the feeling that the
new club is born under auspic1ous cir
cumstanc' and should be an excellent
venture.
A bit of clowning was produced tol
the benefit of Meyer Stolaroff, legion
delegate TO the national convention II
Paris. This matter had to do with
system to protect Meyer from the radl
Gals in the French capitol and was yer!
tellingly arranged. Stolaroff, who ha'
been prominent in legion activitleE
for years and who has been placed II
some very trying positions arose t.
the occasion last evening with ever
better effect than that produced b,
the joke played at his expense.