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Evening star., 1927-10-31
The Menaeerie.

started off, my airship loaded with
warthogs. gnus and crocodiles; my
motor, though a bit corroded, I
thought was good for countless miles.
A lot Of people came to scold me be-
cause hoped off for the East. 'It's
not humane" they sternly told me: ''it
isn't fair to any beast II you must
ship a wombat. dingo, rhinoceros or
vampire bat. there is better way by
jingo, there is a safer way than that.
1t would be better far to ship them in
ordinary railway trains than have the
elements begrip them. perhaps with
fcgs or hurricanes. These critters are
rot used to soaring a league or two
above the ground. You see they are
already roaring and putting up a dis.
NAL sound" ] listened to their caustic
structures, and said. while pointing for
the stars, I'D make no hit with movie
pictures IL ] should ship them in the
cars. But il ] soar above the craters
OF yonder mountains with a crew of
anacondas. alligators and here and
there kangaroo. I'll surely harvest
much attention and adulation without
stint, and | will get red-letter mention
in every active public print. A thou
sand bucks week / figure will be for
many months my pay" and then
stepped upon the trigger and gayly,
boldly sailed away. Alas, the motor
didn't function, the airship fiuttered to
the ground. l hit the earth near Hay.
seed Junction, with snakes and WON
bats all around. There / was pinched
for being cruel--in that jay town the
laws prevail-and / am saving wood
for fuel all day behind the village Jail.
WALT MASON.
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]. S. PRISONS MARK
RECORD IN INMATES.
1888 Now in Cells, Com
pared to 1927 in 1918,
Gain of 40 Per Cent.
Ry the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Announcing n Federal prison popu-
lation of 1S,7SS at the end of the last
fiscal year. as compared with 1927 in
1918, the Department of Justice said
today that more prisoners now are
confined in these institutions than at
any time in the history of the Nation
The departments statistics showed an
increase of 10 per cent in the last
nine years. against an increase of 90
Vsr cent in the country's population.
The most striking increase was
found in narcotic law violations.
which jumped from 299 in 1918 to
2.116 in 1927, representing the largest
number of Federal prisoners ever in
rarcerated for violating any one Fed
eral laW.
Next in order were violations of the
EolsteFd oct, with 2,040 prisoners, but
since .tis law was not in operation
IN 1918. it was impossible to obtain
comparative figures. Violations of an.
sther recent law. the motor vehicle
3ieft act. stod third on the list with
in prisoners.
The figures showed a shifting in
Federal law violations. with the three
leading crimes of nine years ago de-
creasing and violations of compara-
lively new laws increasing. In 1918
prisoners convicted of theft from in
terstate commerce numbered 465,
while last year they dropped to 243'
violations of postal laws decreased
from All to 191, and violations of reve-
nue. laws from 80 to 50.
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CONTRACTS ARE AWARDED
FOR rs BOMBING PLANES
War Department Orders Craft for
Carrying 1000 Pounds of Shells
Besides Machine Guns.
BY the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press
Contracts for % bombing planes de-
signed to carry 1900 pounds of bombs
and . machine guns have been award
ed to the keystone Aircraft Co. of
Bristol, Pa, the War Department an
nounced today. The new planes are
10 be the first produced under plans
Tor re-equipment of the bombardment
units of the Army Air Corps, and their
design resulted from extensive tests
of the type, which is designated the
LB-5A.
The planes will have a siX-hour
cruising radius at an average speed
of about 100 miles an hour. Two ma
chine guns will be mounted in the for
"; rd cockpit, two in the rear cockpit
and one tunnel-gun is designed to
shoot through the floor The power is
furnished by two Liberty motors,
while the fuselage will provide room
for pilot, mechanic, machine gunner
and a bombardier.
The new planes will be sent to
Langley Field, Va, and planes now in
use there will be sent to Kelly Field,
Tex, for use of student flyers.
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Educator Dies in Pier Fall.

CHARLESTON, S. c., October 81
Pl.-Albert Pike Bourland, 66. of
Rock Hill. S. c., secretary-treasurer
Of the Southern Educational Associa-
tion and widely known Southern edu.
Gator, was fatally injured late yes.
terday, when he fell seven feet from
pier to the car slip. He died a few
minutes later on board the battleship
Arkansas, from which he was going
ashore. He was a native of Falcon.
Ark.
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nished a number of piano selections.
Following the repast, Miss Jeannette
Baker, with cornet, accompanied nv
Mrs. La Petta, all joined in singing the
songs of long ago. Comdr. Mawson OF
Sheridan Post was evidently very
proud of the ladies of his corps and
happy i'm the success of the evening
The ".Just Sew Circle" Florence
CrittentOn Board, Mrs. George Heb
bard. president. will hold beneht
card party Tuesday afternoon at the
Wardman Park Hotel. The hostesses
are Mrs. William n. Brahm, Mrs
Arthur G. Brenizer. Mrs. Warren
Brenizer, Mrs c. Bernie, Mrs. John
w. Brawnie. Mrs, Daniel Bride. Mrs.
J. a. Councillor. Mrs. G. NJ. Campbell,
Mrs. Frank Clute, Mrs. i. Il, Cunning
ham, Mrs. Warren Choate. Mrs. John
J. Darby, ST.. Mrs. Llewellyn Davis.
Mrs. John o. Gheen, Mrs. Robert
Dugan, Mrs. NJ. Danforth. Mrs. Frank
Huntington. Mrs. Eyssen. Mrs. Rob
ert Ferguson. Mrs. G. H. F'onken. Miss
Agnes V. Geyer, Mrs. !. H. Gunder'
sheimer. Mrs. Arthur GoabaCh, Mrs.
Carl GirouX. Mrs. ID. A. Guerney, Mrs.
II. Z. Ganss. Mrs. Charles German,
Mrs, J. r. Houghton, Mrs. Frank
lContinued on Eleventh PaEe1
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meetings. Last Wednesday after
noon, the members of the fine arts
group and a number of delegates to
the ID. A. r. Congress visited the art
gallery of the National Museum to
study the collection OF historical paint
ings by John Ross Key. grandson of
Francis Scott Key. Mrs. Key, the
artists widow, gave an address on
the paintings and also told some in
teresting events in the life of Francis
Scott Key.
The Susan B. Anthony Foundation
will hold its business meeting Tuesday
at pm. in the Arlington Hotel. All
members are urged to be present. The
tea given yesterday afternoon in
honor of DIR. Harriet l.. McCullen and
DIR, and Mrs. +. Homer Curtiss was a
delightful affair The new Harriet l..
McCullom Wheel was cordially vel
coined into the foundation. The names
of new members since the last notice
are those of the new wheel: Mrs.
Regina de c. Don Drown, Mrs. Lily
Mct'adden, Mrs. w. r. Patterson,
Mrs. John B. Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. ID. Fowler, Mrs. Louise Merideth
Preston, DIR. Annie Lord. Mrs. B. L.
Overman, Mrs. Matte Carter and Mrs.
ERNEST 0fdWlOFu, ana InOSe reported
by the Maryland State director, Mrs.
Virginia Peters Parkhurst. Mrs. Con-
rad c. Rabbe, Catonsville; William
Curran, mayOr-eleCt of the city of Bal
timore: ]. Enos Ray, president of
Prince Georges Bank. Hyattsville, and
Mrs. George Peter. Kensington.
The WOman's Club OF Chevy Chase.
The art section met with Mrs. John
Boyle of Ingomar street Tuesday aft
ernoon. The speaker, Mrs. Ellis Lo-
gan. gave a stimulating talk on Art
in Relation to Life" The increasing
wealth of America in art treasures
was emphasized. as well as the op.
portunity for study in Washington
galleries. especially with the addition
in the near future of the Clarke col
lection. Methods of approach to a
systematic course 'of study for the
members of the section were discussed
and Mrs. Logan gave many helpful
suggestions. Mrs. Walter Miles is
leader of the new section. On April
26 the social section, at the residence
of Mrs. Joseph T. Mcguire, II Hes
keith street, will be at home to club
members. There will be cards from 2
to 4. and from 4 to new members
and their sponsors will he welcomed
by the section and the clubs officers.
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The annual meeting of the Maryland
State Federation of Womens Clubs
will be held at the Hotel Belvedere,
Baltimore. April %. 27 and 2S. This
year the club hopes to send its full
quota of nine delegates. Mrs. Alex
ander Ashley, Mrs. Frank M. Hoadley
and Karl Fenning will represent
the club on all three days. Mrs.
Thomas T.. Robertson, Mrs. George F..
Mil<kelson, Mrs. Eugene e. Stevens,
Mrs. William G. Dennis, Mrs. ElIery
G. Stowell and Mrs. Stephen l.. Tabor
will be present one or more days
DR. Ellery c.. Stowel is to speak at
one session. On the second day there
will be programs on Civics, social wei.
fare and international relations.
The April meeting of the club was
called to order Wednesday afternoon
by the president. Mrs. Alexander Ash.
ley. The hour of business was given
over mainly to the consideration Of
the revision of the State and club
constitutions. At o'clock the presi.
dent presented Dir. Douglas Putnam
Birnie, who spoke on "Mussolini." :"
DR.. Brnie did not deal with the biog-
raphy of the eminent Italian. but
gave, rather. contrasted glimpses of
Italy Immediately after the war and
lSCcHtiS uHuSE j dClSIn. lie presented
convincing picture of the reconstruc.
ton of the Italian state so that graft,
apparently. is abolished. credit estab-
lished, strikes impossible and work
fashionable. A united Italy. as repre-
sented by the House of Savoy, is the
national enthusiasm.
The fifth annual Spring concert of
the music section will be given Nav
4, at $3.50 pm, in the Wesleyan NJ. E.
Church, Connecticut avenue and Joce-
lyn street, under the auspices of the
Woman's Guild of the church An
excellent program has been arranged
by the director of the section Hern.
don Morsell and Miss Alice Broas,
section leader. The Chevy Chase
Chanters, a group Of men organized
last Winter, under Mr.. Morsells
leadership. are to sing. saxophone
quartet will prove that the saxophone
is even more attractive in the better
music than in the dance music of the
day. The numbers for the chorus
have been chosen with great care.
The Wheel of Progress will have as
it's speaker at the meeting Wednes-
day evening at the Washington Hotel
Mrs. Laura Puffer Morgan. who will
talk on the subject, Our Recent For
eign Policies" Mrs. Morgan is one Of
Evening star., 1927-04-24
The Florence Circle of the Florence

SFttIentOn nome helu llS mOnJnIY
meeting at the home of Mrs. S. S.
Forst, 3713 Ingomar street, April 49,,
with % members present. Reports
having been read and accepted, the
circle discussed plans for assisting at
the Crittenton baby show, at Thir-
teenth and f streets the week of May
10. They also completed arrange
ments for the Home coming day at the
Crittenton Home on April 10. at which
time the Florence Circle was to be
hostess to the present and former girls
OF the home to celebrate the birthday
of little Florence Crittenton. in whose
memory the first home was founded.
After the business meeting tea was
served by the hostess.
On April 10, from to pm, the
Florence Circle was hostess at the
Homecoming day celebration at the
Crittenton Home, Conduit and Reser-
voir roads, having as their guests the
So present girls at the home. 20 for
mer girls. the workers at the home,
and as special guests, Mrs. Reba Bar
rett Smith, Mrs. Thomas +. Robertson,
Mrs. Regina Douglas and Mrs. La
Mont A Williams. Twenty-six of the
circle members were present.
Mrs. Charles Swindler, chairman of
entertainment committee, arranged
the following program: Invocation,
Mrs. Robertson; welcome to girls, Mrs.
Fred Kerby; violin solos, Miss Cath
crime Foster; accompanist, Mrs. Pear
son: reading, Miss Emma Ostrander;
vocal solos. Mrs. j. &. koerner; accom-
panist. Mrs Roger Wells; address.
Mrs. Reba Barrett Smith; announce
ments. Miss Jean Cole; pianoIogues.
Mrs. r. u. Parkinson. At the close
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station and those coming by rail will
find convenient trains both ways.
The Florence CrittentOn Sunshine
Circle met at the home of Mrs. Frank
Upman April 13; assisting hostess,
Mrs. Arthur Williams. Mrs. Walter
Howard, president, presided. After
luncheon. served in the spacious din
ing room, redolent with Spring bios
SONS, routine business was taken up.
Mrs. Fulton led in devotional. Mrs.
j. w. Frizzell gave q talk on Better
Homes" Reports on the recent tea
were given. The guests were Mrs.
Walter Campbell, Mrs. Kirschmer,
Mrs. Ernest Cushing, all of Livingston
Heights, and daughter of Mrs. Hardy,
from Washington. The next meeting
will be held at the home of Mrs. +. s.
Henry, May II. at 1920 Columbia road,
Mrs. f. ID. Hardy assisting hostess.
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lContinued on Eleventh Page1
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The Wheel of Progress will have as
its speaker at the meeting Wednes-
day evening at the Washington Hotel
Mrs. Laura Puffer Morgan. who will
talk on the subject, Our Recent For
eign Policies" Mrs. Morgan ia one Of
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The District of Columbia Federation
of WOmen's Clubs will hold its month.
ly. meeting tomorrow at the Hotel
Roosevelt. The program of the after
noon session will be under the direc.
ton of the division Of education. Mrs
Ernest II. Daniel, chairman, and the
Evening star., 1927-04-24

The VOteIess District Of Columbia
League Of Women Voters will give
tea April % at 4:30 pm, at the
Womens City Club, % Jackson place.
discussion, led by Miss Laura
Knott and Mrs. Norman Titus, on
the pros and cons of Educational Bill
s. 291-H. Il. 5000 (Sixty- ninth Con-
sress), will be held. This bill pro-
poses to create Department of Edu-
cation with a Secretary in the Pres
ident's cabinet. Tea will follow the
discussion.
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not grant him single favor. Meantime, under @ bad
cement, Canada again losing ground Inc
Iroquos pundered it at will Trade fell off.
At last. in 1859, the King in despair turned to
Frontenac for aid, reappOining him to the post OF
governor general Froncnac 10. and worn
by life of danger and action But he gladly ac-
cepted the commission and hurried back to Canada
mischief caused by his absence. He crush
cd the Iroquois, back the rich Hudson Bay
region for France and extended Canadas borders as
far the shores of Lake Superior The Western
Indians on whose help and friendship he relied had
been tempted to join the English. FrOntenac went
their council snatched up hatchet, danced their
dance and sang their songs. Once more
Frotenac King of the Forests"
France ordered him capture New York and other
English settlements. Frontenac started out to do So
But the ships and money promised by the King
of Franco not sent. SO he soon at a stand
still. The English then dispatched strong fleet
under Sir William Phips to take Quebec. Frontenac
had only handful of soldiers there to defend the
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stronghold. Yet he bindfolded the English messenger
who brought the command to surrender $50 that the
could not see the weakness of the city, and
ceved him in the great hall of the Government House.
Frontenac had the room filled with armed men tai
the whole of his little garrison
messenger in royal pomp To the demand that he
yield the town Fronenac said: "I will make my an
swer through the cannon's mouth" The messenger
awed by such show Of strength. carried back his
port. Ihips was beaten off and gave up the attack
thinking Quebec bristling with soldiers and could
not be taken.
Frontenac hurried his plans for winning the
whole West and forcing the English into the sea
These plans were wellngh complete when a treaty
between france and England put sudden stop to his
dreams of conquest Under the shock of disa pDont.
ment the old governor fell i'll and died leaving later
men to carry out the golden schemes he had so dar.
ngly inaugurated. He IS at his death lin 169S)
and was the most remarkable man of his time in
all America.
Copyright
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his arrival, promptly began to quarrel with clergy,
government and settlers alike. Soon he the
confidence of the lower classes. but the clergy and
officials always detesed him. lie tried to reign as
of king of the forests and would listen to
gestions opposition. But he also built up Canada
fought back the Iroquois Indians who were invading
il from New York; strengthened its defenSes and en-
arged its boundaries. To stop the encroachmens of
English coonists Fronenac made raids into New
York and New England. burned Schenectady and de-
stroyed several Maine and New Hampshire towns. He
also made allies of the Sioux and other Western tribes
His ambition to make all of America of
the Mississippi French province, coop up the
English colonies the Atlantic Coast and little by
little win the whole continent for France. But in
1852. the midst of these preparations, he was
called to France. His enemies at Quebec and Montreal
had succeeded in poisoning the Kings mind against
the hery-tempered old hero. Back France
Frontenac. For seven years he loafcd around Paris
vainly seeking leave to return to Canada But the
King would scarcely notice his presence and would
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Real Estate Salesman.

One of the larger real estate
firms, members of the Washing
ton Real Estate Board, has open
ing for two additional statesmen
experience preferred. but not es-
sential. Brokerage and new
house business. Full co-opera-
ton and leads furnished; COM
mission basis.
Address Box 518 Z, Star office.
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~ ECAUSE he and his wife hated each other
K Louis de Frontenac, in 1872, took up the
career of soldier of fortune in Canada. From
boyhood he had been daring fighter
Frances But his love affairs. his quar-
rels and his craving for adventure had kept him
ever hot water. To that taste for quarrel
adventure Canada much.
Frontenac while still young had fought his way
the rank of general Then, forced leave
tive service because of his wounds. he wooed and
wed the daughter of French nobeman in tace
of fierce family opposition. His wife and he quar-
relied all the time To get away from domestic strife.
he secured from Louis NV the appointment Gov
ernor of New France Oanada(. At So he sailed for
his Canadian province there begin life a
asain-and win fame that has him mn1ora al.
The French colonies in Canada badly run
down. The clergy pulled in direction the govern
in another; the settlers in a third. Among the
three province fast going to pieces Frontenac
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HEl.P-MAl.E.
IIjAI PI,RS

-colored. between ages of 10
and Is, for jumpers on delivery
trucks. Apply Palais Royal
warehouse, 9th and Golden sts,
S.W.
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MEN-Interested in outside sales work. also
college students: $50 per week guaranteed TO
kcginners: advancement. Fuller Brush Co..
IN MefrOnnlitan Bank.
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NAN for laundry route: married: must fur
Iish references and bond. Apply $40 am,
-rd 4-6 pm Ia Mr.. Sparks, Washington
I aupdrv 6Sp- - NV
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HE1.p-MA1,E.

AUTOMOBILE SALEsMEN--We have open.
iug for reliable men to sell well known
make. moderate priced car. Unusual oppor-
tunity for the right men. Investment Motor
GO. basement OF Investment Bldg. 5th and
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MAN wANTEp-Assume charge Shipping
t!-partment: experience preferable. not essen;
tai: good opportunity. Give references anu
s1lary pxne,.ted Rcnhes treated rontden-
1,allY Address Box oi-R. Star office.
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BARGAINS
Left with us to be sold.
Solitaire Diamond Ring.

Solitaire Diamond Ring.
Guaranteed absolutely blue
white and finest cut. Very bril-
liant. An unusually fine gem.
Weighs close to AZ carats.
Party badly in need OF money
will sacrifice. $l,N5.
Diamond Bar Pin.
Set with q fine blue-white dia-
monds in platinum. Mounting is
beautifully designed and made
by hand. Owner must sacrifice,
$235.
Diamond Bracelet.
Lady's solid platinum diamond
flexible bracelet. set with o5
large blue-white perfectly
matched diamonds and sap
phires. Very exquisite. Cost
originally $1,000. Party leaving
city, must sell at once. $S75.
Diamond Engagement Ring.
Guaranteed absolutely blue
white and finest cut. 21z carats.
An exceptionally lively and
brilliant diamond. You must see
it to appreciate it's beauty and
value. Can be bought for $565.
TRIBBY'S,
615 18th St. NV.
Next Door to Keith's Theater.
ESTABLISHED 20 YEARS.
Continued on Next PaEe.l
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MAN experienced. to sell accessories 10
wnolesale automatic trade. Potomac BattefS
& Electric Co 1920 l4th 81. NV.
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NEN-Ten ambitious men TO take free
course in life insurance salesmanshlp nnufr
,fIiIiate with large company Two nights
,rnel,Iy Address Box l"3-B Star Office.
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NAN gasoline filling station attendant
steady work state salary required. Address
3nX 44-R Star Office.
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RoYS wanted white. with or without hi
.yeies; must he over 16 wears. Apply Mr.,
Simmons iAlS V ave
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ROY. colored. 16 years old, To work in
napcr factory. Apnly Washington Paper
Cn Tn
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ROY. over 16. with drivers permit to wCrk
y evenings and alternate Sundays in drug
store: references required Leland Pha.-
macy. 6103 Wisconsin ave ss
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FURNACE REPAIRMAN,, experienced with

MANAGER of bond department. by corpora
i:ou issuing guaranteed securities: coed op-
portunity: experience required Address Box
Evening star., 1927-10-06

DRAFTSM man experienced on
natent office drawings: state age. experlenre
and salary expected Position permanent.
with Philadelphia firm of LAWYERS. Ad-
rress Box BIB. Star office. IT,
ENGINEER middle aged with md or Bird
c!ass license. Address Box BIB. Star Office
Evening star., 1927-10-06

BOND SALESMAN who can sell small lot
OF no par value stock in good corporation.
Can clean up good money in few days
work, Address Box 5S-B star office. -
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BOY with bicycle in realtors office: opnor-
tuntty for advancement. Reply in fun.
tiving data as TO experience and education.
Address Box 3Tl-B Star office
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NJ EN-.

The oldess manufacturer of its kind re-
oiiires several young men for their Wash
ington branch No experience needed as We
prefer to train our own men. Wonderful
opportunity for all kinds of factory and
competent managers. Must be satisf1ed with
taught. Promotion to real workers. Call
Room col. 612 F St. 2nd A.. before. q am.
or between and q p.m. Ask for Mr..
H.Uksworth sales manager
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DRIVERS

-colored; must be thoroughly
experienced, preferably with de-
partment store experience. Ap-
ply Palais Royal warehouse, 9th
and Golden sts. s.W.
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Firm Selling S2OU,UUO Weekly
will, select and train two men. starting
Oct. I2. for executive positions paving $3.50
month salary. plus commission and bonus
qualifications specifically stated first inter
view: regular salesmans earnings while
training: no travelling: car necessary; mot not
liuFton Hotel. October and z. $3.50 am.
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DISTRICT MANAGER--Active. higherade
man to represent monthly premium acci-
dent and health department of strong casu-
atty insurance company. VIII turn over
established agency TO man who is hlg per
sonai producer and could later hulld np sub
;'gency organization. Broad coverage
policies. Exceptional proposition and on
pOrtunity TO right man. Address General
Accident Assurance Corporation industrial
department. 4th and Walnut sts.. Phila-
t'@lphia Pa -
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BooKKEEPER for excellent position: TO
take charge of Office Answer with particu-
lars. Address BOX 35a-B. Star office.
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Security or Stock Salesman.

Real opportunity for one high-class man
calling on local clientele already sold. IL
YOU are a man OF standing and have a clean
record your earnings for the next six months
will prove very satisfactory. Address Box
C0I-R Star office
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CHAUFFEUR. experienced. white. for dclv-
cry wagon. Apply Demonets Factory. :o"l
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FURNITURE.
will give you more than any one in
the business for modern and antique furnt-
ture. bric-a-brac. china. of1ce and store fix.
lures Phone Franklin 9910 II you want
to get the best results.
BRANDON FURNITURE CO.,
COL r ST NV
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FURNITURE-Simmons bed. library table
chairs. rug. refrigerator. Leaving town.
Reasonable price for quick sale. Franklin
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BOOKKEEPER typist. general office work
Address Box 1n-B Star office 70