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Evening star., 1939-07-23
Women victimize
Selves by Returning
Goods, Say Experts
Department Stores
Prices Are Forced Up
By Costly Practice
Nv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 22.-Woman's S
traditional right to change her mind
costs her a lot of money, a COM
mittee of experts reported today.
Certainly, said the experts, If it
were not for the fact that women
return an eighth of their purchases,
department stores wouldn't have to
charge so much for their goods.
These observations are part of the
yet t-to-be- completed report of the
Distribution Committee of the
Twentieth Century Fund, privately
endowed research organization.
American shoppers" it was as
serted, "use the returned-goods
privilege to such an extent that
returns and allowances, on the
average, amount to one days sales
out of eight in department
stores. -
"A customer who orders several
articles on approval with the inten-
ton of buying only one, or who
returns an article three or four
times because it does not suit, adds
to the cost of distribution. More
over, she penalties the customer who
does not return goods, but who must
nevertheless pay the increased retail
price necessary to cover the cost
of this service"
The experts presented figures
from a Government survey showing
that nearly 48 per cent OF women
interviewed reported frankly that
they themselves were at fault in
the returned goods problem. About
26 per cent said the retailer was at
fault and 16 per cent blamed the
manufacturers.
Returns and allowances In 1885
totaled 145 per cent of sales IN the
Nations largest department stores.
In smaller stores the figure was TT
per cent.
Adding to retail costs was con-
sumer insistence on buying small
packages of staple commodities and
demand for novelties. OF this, the
committee had to say: Consumers
have been both the victims and the
cause of higher distribution costs.
The urbanization of the population,
higher standards Of living, and the
consequent refinement and elabora-
ton of consumer tastes has been
accompanied by demand for new
and costly services and a wider
range of choice.
Producers and distributors feel
they must cater to this demand or
go out of business. On the other
hand, 1t was some enterprising pro-
ducer or dealer, perceiving the pos
sibilities of increased sales, who first
offered each one of these innovations
to the public.
The increasing cost of distribu-
ton which results from them can
not be set down as wholly the fault
of either consumers or distributors. y
Evening star., 1939-07-23
By the Associated Press.

Administration farm officials
pleased with results of the new
stamp method of distributing sur
plus food among needy families, dis
closed today that they intend to ex-
tend it to upward of 100 cities
within the current fiscal year.
Advanced as scheme for "bridg-
ing the gap" between farm sur
pluses on the one hand and under
nourished urban families on the
other, the plan has been tried ex-
perimentally in Rochester, N. Y;
Dayton, Ohio, and Seattle, Wash
Those in charge of its operation
said preliminary checks showed that
the plan has worked perfectly me-
chanically'' and has increased the
consumption of surplus food to an
extent far beyond our expecta-
tions"
officials were not ready yet to
list cities to which the new method
will be extended. They have under
consideration, however, petitions
from business organizations, relief
leaders and officials from several
score cities.
The Way 1t Works.
Designed to replace the present
system of distributing surplus food
through relief agencies, the new plan
distributes purchasing power to re-
lief families. Here is the way it
works:
Those on relief can elect to take
part of their relief wages, or direct
relief payments, in orange stamps
Evening star., 1939-07-23
Bids Asked on Bins
For Corn Storage
BY the Associated Press.

by tflc hSSOSldleC 6IcSS.
The Agriculture Department an
nounced yesterday it had asked
for bids on steel bins for storage Of
between 100000 and 100000 900
bushels of surplus corn in the Mid
Western corn belt.
The bins will be of 1000 and 1000
bushel capacity and will be located
in rural areas for storage of corn
the Government expects to take over
from farmers as payment for loans
made on the grain.
Officials said they expected the
bins to cost about IL cents per
bushel capacity.
Purchase of bins for storage of
the corn will alter the Government s
previous policy of storing commodi-
ties in private warehouses and ele-
vators. Officials said they believe
the new plan would be cheaper.
Farmers now have about 257 ,000,-
900 bushels of corn stored under
Government loan. Officials expect
between 5OOOO,OOO and 100000 900
bushels to be surrendered to the
Government as payment.
Evening star., 1939-07-23
Nature Walks, Lectures
And Movies Scheduled

Nature walks, lectures and movies
picturing volcanoes and glaciers, will
be sponsored by the National Capt.
tai Parks this week
Groups will be taken to the old
fortification at Upper Fort Dupont
Park at $50 am. Tuesday. meeting
their guide, Ranger Naturalist Lewis
w. Kehr at the park entrance.
On Wednesday at $50 am. and
Saturday at 23O pm, groups will
be led on nature walks by Mr.. Kehr
through Piney Branch parkway
Besides examining wild flowers and
trees, they will hear DR.. Titus Ulke
discuss the quarry where Indians
manufactured their arrows. The
groups will organize at Sixteenth
street and Arkansas avenue.
Volcanoes, glaciers, soil erosion
and subterranean caverns will be
shown in moving pictures Thursday
at 8 pm. in the Fort Bunker Hill
Park amphitheater, Fourteenth and
Perry streets NE.
Mrs. Thomas P. Ahrens, traveller
and lecturer, will be the speaker at
the campfire program to be present.
ed Friday at pm. in the Sylvan
Theater. In case of rain, the pro-
gram will be held at $50 pm. in the
Interior Department auditorium.
Next Sundays program includes
a bird walk at $50 am. in Rock
Creek Park led by Mr.. Kehr and a
nature excursion at 2:30 pm. to the
Great Falls section of the C. & o.
Canal parkway. The bird walk group
will meet in the parking area across
from Pierce Mill and the afternoon
walk will start from the end of the
road at Great Falls.
Evening star., 1939-07-23
P. ". A. Strike Is Seen
Over in Pennsylvania
By the Associated Press.

0y Ine associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, July 22-The
head of the Pennsylvania Fedora
ton of Labor expressed belief to-
night that State w. P. A. workers
who walked out week ago to pro-
test the new 130-hour month would
be back at their jobs by Monday.
Although the walkout has not
officially been called off, James L.
McDevitt, State A. F. of L. presi-
dent, said union leaders were urging
w. P. A. employees to return to work
to avoid further automatic dismis-
sails because of absence.
The back-to-work move came as
McDevitt sought to arrange a con-
ference in Harrisburg with officials
of the State Building Trades Coun-
Gil, which called the strike, to con-
slider request of the Philadelphia
Council that the walkout be ter
minated.
All but so to 100 of the 1900
workers who joined the protest
already have returned to their jobs
or been dismissed under the Relief
Act provision providing for auto
matte discharge for absence of more
than five days without reasonable
excuse, State w. P. A. headquarters
said. About $50 have been dismissed
Evening star., 1939-07-23
Library Of Congress Answers
5000 Queries of Members

the library dig her up a couple for
the week end? Senator So-and-So
has a letter from an English earl.
How should he address his answer?
One Representative called for help
from the library when his cook quit.
He got it, too-not a cook, but tele-
phone numbers of some agencies.
Most of the requests, however, are
for facts to be used in speeches
or bills.
Sometimes during floor debate the
library has to act quickly.
A Senator gets an unexpected
answer from a colleague-one that
bristles with challenging figures.
Hurry it up," the impatient Sem
ator pleads, I've got to answer him
in a couple of minutes"
This gets tougher when the first
Senator calls back for some factual
ammunition to reply to the second
Senator.
Does the library demur?
Not at all. It's the Library Of
Congress, isn't 1t?
Evening star., 1939-07-23
Tire Yields Lost Rina

HAYDEN, Colo, July % P)-
Loren Aber found his lost ring be-
cause nail punctured his automo-
bile tire.
The ring disappeared month
ago. This week tire went fiat.
He took out the tube to repair it
and there between tube and cas-
ing was the ring. 1t had slipped
from his finger as he fixed a previous
puncture.
Evening star., 1939-07-23
nv the Associated Press.

When a member of Congress
doesn't know the answer-he calls
on a crew of men across the street
who do.
Already this session the Library
of Congress has given over 5000
answers to lawmakers who are in
hurry for facts and figures.
The Representative or Senator
may be smart man. His name may
be weight-heavy with college de-
grees. But he can't know everything
What does he do when he gets stuck? ?
He calls the Library. And the Lii
brary gets some very strange queries
from the Capitol.
What is the population of China?
What was the name of George
Washington's maternal grandfather?
-. Who was the confidant of John
quincy Adams? Did Andrew Jack
son like fish?
The wife Of Representative So
and-So likes English detective stories
with scenes laid on Cornwall. Will
Evening star., 1939-07-23
Old Army Drill System
Has lis Last Day
Al Fort Meade
Squads Right Replaced
By 3-Deep Line and
Command Right Face

Veteran officers of the Regular
Army saw the death of the drill
system under which they were
trained as they stood with sad
dened-or gratified-faces on the
drill field at Fort George G. Meade,
Md, yesterday to watch students in
the summer Reserve Ofncers' Train
ing Corps camp parade by for the
last time under the rules of the old
Army drill manual.
The old manual had its last day
yesterday, and that made 1t the last
day for the squads right" and
squads left" system of marching
In place Of the old squads will be q
line, three men deep, and when the
command of right face" or cleft
face is given, the troops will SIM
ply turn and march off.
The occasion for the parade was
annual visitors day for the R. O.
T. c. contingent at Fort Meade
Maj. Gen. James K. Parsons, COM
manding general of the 3rd Corps
area, was guest of honor and pre-
sented medals to 10 students for
military precision and athletic
achievement in camp. Col. John S
Leonard assisted him in making the
awards.
Other officers reviewing the stu
dents, who come from colleges and
universities in Pennsylvania, Mary
land and Virginia, were Col. G. M
Allen, commanding officer, Fort
Meade; Col. Daniel T. Card, the
post surgeon; Col. Charles B. FL
liott, commander of the 34th In
fantry, and Col. Maurice D. Welty
commander of the 10th Battalion
66th Infantry, Fort Meade.
More than $50 friends and rela-
tives of the military students wit
messed the visitors day ceremonies
and then joined the r. O.. T. C.
group at noon mess.
The Fort Meade trainees come
from Lehigh University, University
of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania State
College, Gettysburg College. Drexel
Institute of Technology, Pennsyl-
vania Military College, University
of Maryland, Western Maryland
College, Virginia Military Institute
and Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Evening star., 1939-07-23
CoIored Woman Sworn
As Justice of Court
BY the Associated Press,

by tIle hSSOCldteQ freSS.
NEW YORK, July 22.-Jane
Bolin, 81, former Wellesley honor
student and graduate of the Yale
Law School, today became the first
colored woman justice of the Court
of Domestic Relations.
She said she knew nothing of the
appointment until Mayor La Guardia
summoned her and administered
the oath of Office.
The new justice is the wife of
Ralph E. Mizelle, Washington at
torney. She was born in Pough-
keepsie.
Mr.. MiZelle, an assistant attorney
in the Post Office Department, lives
at 1858 Girard street NE. He COM
mutes to New York weekly.
Evening star., 1939-07-23
Mother Undergoes
Sixth Coesorion
Operation
By the Associated Press.

By the ASSOCIATED Press.
INDIANAPOLIS. July o.
Physicians at st. Vincent's
Hospital reported today Mrs.
Cleal Watts, 37-year-old Clin-
ton, Ind. woman, gave birth
to a baby girl by her sixth
Caesarian operation.
Both Mrs. Watts and the
baby, which weighed more than
7 pounds, were said to be do
ing we'll"
The attending physician said
Mrs. Watts five other children
we're three boys and two girls.
Her first child was born in 1924.
DR.. Herman G.. Morgan, city
health director, expressed belief
Mrs. Watts numerous oper-
ations probably will be a
national record"
Evening star., 1939-07-23
Germany and Russia
In Good Position 10
Accelerate Trade
. Reich Can Supply Arms
And Machinery. Soviet
Raw Materials
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
MOSCOW, July 22.-The possible
significance of the resumption Of
Russian German trade negotiations
against the background of tagging
negotiations for a British French
Russian mutual assistance pact be-
came the center of discussion today
In diplomatic circles.
Most observers, however, were cau-
tious about making any predictions
concerning the trade development,
announced last night.
There seemed to be disposition
to wait to see whether trade nego-
tiations with Berlin represented
new trend in Soviet policy or
whether the announcement they
were resumed was gentle warning
to London and Paris to conclude
mutual assistance pact on Moscow's
terms without further delay.
May Meet Tomorrow.
1t was understood there might be
q meeting tomorrow between Pre-
mier- Foreign Commissar Vyacheslaff
Molotoff, British Ambassador Sir
William Seeds, Special British En-
vov William Strang and French
Ambassador Paul Emile -Naggiar.
New instructions were received from
London and Paris yesterday.
Meanwhile, those who interpreted
the resumption of Soviet-German
trade talks as the beginning of a
new phase in Eastern European de-
velopments pointed out that Ger
many at present was in better po-
sition to supply the Soviet Union
than she was year ago.
The acquisition of the great Skoda
arms factories of Bohemia, for in
stance, vastly increased the German
arms export capacity. Germany
also was understood to be in a bet
ter position to ship textile machinery
wanted oy Russia.
Cotton Output Increased.
On the other hand, cotton produc-
ton has been increased greatly in
the U. S. S. R. and Germany could
use cotton as well as various Russian
ores and timber.
Thtoeiiei dliSlc was lIle new soviet
emphasis on naval construction.
Monday will be celebrated through
out the nation as navy day and
newspapers already were stressing a
great drive to put the Soviet Union
among the leaders of naval construc-
ton in the world by 1912
Special steels and machinery from
Germany could play an important
role IN this development, it was
pointed out.
A new destroyer, the Tashkent
was built in Italy and recently COM
mlssloned in the Black Sea fleet
and while nothing has been said
ABOUT the possibility of ordering war
ships built in Germany this was not
out of the question.
Evening star., 1939-07-23
Reich-Soviet Aim Seen
To Spur Mutual Trade

BERLIN, July % (PD.-Trade ne
eotlations in progress in Berlin be-
tween Soviet Russia and Germany
were described in informed quarters
today as based upon a mutual de-
sire to increase the volume of trade
between the two countries.
Up to several years ago the an
nual trade volume has been some
100000 marks (about s32O,0O0,-
O0O) but 1t decreased in the past
year to less than 100,0OO0OO (about
$4,000, ,0OO).
Evening star., 1939-07-23
Leqion Boot Excursion

The Government Printing Office
American Legion Post, No. 33, in
conjunction with the National
Guard of Honor, will hold a MOON
light boat ride tomorrow night on
the City of Washington. The boat
will leave the Seventh street wharf
at $3.50 o'clock. There will be
dancing and other entertainment.
Evening star., 1939-07-23
News Scarce in Wyunet

WYANET, ILL.,, July % (R.-Sub-
scribers to the Wyanet Record, a
weekly, received their papers today
with one page of a four-page Sec
ton blank except for the following
in small type:
Don't laugh. We had helluva
time filling the other three pages"
Evening star., 1939-07-23
Cosmopolitan Speaker

J. F. Bartlett, managing director
Of the Electric Institute of WASH
angton. will speak before the Cos
mopoitan Club at 1890 pm. Thurs
day IN the Carlton Hotel. He will
be introduced by Robert w. Nc
Cheney, member Of the Forum
Committee.
Evening star., 1939-07-23

NEW YORK-IRENE CASTLE ARRIVES FOR FAIR-Irene Cas-
e widow and former dancing partner of Vernon Castle pic
ured with friends after she arrived at the Hotel Waldorf
following trip Chicago She will take part in the
marking Castle day the Worlds Fair next Saturday.
right standing: Mrs Evelyn Hubbel and Walter U.
Soby Hartford national secretary of the Dancing Mas
America Seated, Castle and Leroy H. Thayer Of
Washington president the Dancing Masters of America
Wide World Photo
Evening star., 1939-07-23
Hairs Convict Motorist

Two hairs found on a car In
Leicester, England, convicted a mo-
torist who failed to stop after in
juring a man.
Evening star., 1939-07-23
CLASSIFIED AD RATES
BY the Associated Press.
loeoJ Advertiser

loeoJ Advertisers
Three Lines (Minimum)
I time, 23c line 80
3 times, zoe line ne- 1.80
z times. 19c line (consecutively) 500
Transient advertisements cash.
Additional space pro rata.
Claims for errors must be made in
time for correction before the Sec
ond insertion.
Situotions Vented
Reduced Rotes
8 lines, time. 20c hne-.$ 90
3 lines, 2 times. lSc line----- los
3 lines. 3 times. 15c une-- l.35
DEATH NOTICEs-$125 per In
sertion for 10 lines or less, 15c per
line for additional lines.
Business cards under Special No
tices and all advertisements under
Personal, Sc per line additional.
The Star is the great want Ad"
medium Of Washington, and tho
rates charged are far lower than
those Of newspapers In other large
cities. Nothing is so cheap consider
ing the results obtained.
Evening star., 1939-07-23
DECENTRALIZATION
INSURANCE.
MEN.
WHAT is YOUR PROBLEM OF TODAY,

WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM OF TODAY?
use, your own initiative to accomplish your
desire to get ahead. to have home OF your
own. new car, better living conditions
accomplishment of doing constructive work
WORKING conditions that are pleasant and
healthful meeting the people who are
Ing the wheels of progress turning? Give
yourself chance. This may be the answer
TO your problem. as it was to mine few
years ago. You will be treated with
courtesy and understanding Apply Room
22O, 330s 14th st. NV. July gath. 10 to
Evening star., 1939-07-23

In Venice there are ITS canals
connecting with the Grand Canal
Evening star., 1939-07-23

BIG OPPORTUNITY for statesmen with
large medical following to visit doctors.
Md. D. C.. or Va; high commission on
much-needed publication: only best REL
erences considered. Keesing. Hotel Am
baSSador, Monday 9-1o or leave message
Evening star., 1939-07-23

THOROUGHLY experienced
furniture repair man. Must
have car. Apply Mr.. Marks,
14O1 N. Y. ave. ne.
Evening star., 1939-07-23

WELL-EDUCATED LOCAL MAN between
and who can get 5 responsible men to
vouch for him. Unless you are well &C.
! ouainted in D. c. do not answer Give age
| address and phone. Box 2lQ-Q Star.
Evening star., 1939-07-23
statesmen. 25-55.

Are you aggressive? Can you sell? Are
you capable of quick training? Are you
interested in new field that has unlimited
possibilities and .ery little competition?
and sales manager to close your business
u you need help Our men work about
hrs. daily and we have men making more
than 500 wkly. New men can make
better than $50 vk while learning. In
yestigate this after 10 am. Monday, S412
r. ]. ave. ne.
Evening star., 1939-07-23

Men, white, over 81 years of age,
with D. c. permits, to drive
Diamond Cabs.
EPEI lMCTp11HE1nA
Evening star., 1939-07-23
STEADY WORK

time, Old. established company can offer
employment to more reliable. neat
We en train you # from SIS te
$50 per week interests you. apply 8 am
to II only. ol3 ST. NV
Evening star., 1939-07-23

BOOKKEEPER, familiar with
corporation procedure. Write,
giving references, salary ex-
pected and religion. Ar
rangements will be made for
a personal interview. Box
411-S, Star.
Evening star., 1939-07-23
LOST.

BEAGLE HOUND. small, black white. tan
head and ears. Strayed from vicinity York.
s0sn town rd s.I.sa NV Phone All. 6@6a or Rand
BRIEFCASE. brown leather, with initials
"E. M. X" in gold. on Chillum Heights
bus 7:30 am. Thurs; reward. Col. 10343.
FOX TERRIER. black and tan, named
Boots" lost from 908 H st. NV. Reward.
23s
FRATERNITY PIN, Phi Delta, jeweled
initials. w. E. e. Reward. Sentimental
value. District GIL.
PARTY who picked up parasol; black silk
whitehall handle. in Metropolitan Theater
Thursday night please return to Mr.. Ziebel
st. entrance Earle Theater
RING. mans yellow gold with three dia-
monds, in leather coin purse. Finder call
Randolph 2223 after pm Reward 23'
sIGNEr RING: black oval onyx; full old
English H. gold; reward $40 Box
2s0-Q, Star.
SILVER KEY. engraved Faith" to
.Tubby," Oct. 20, 1888; reward. Emerson
1895
WIRE HAIRED TERRIER; gray and white
with brown markings, Silver. in vicinity
OF Pleasant Plains. Reward. Adams l020l.
Evening star., 1939-07-23

I 3 CONIRACI MEN wanted Immediately BY
natl. firm. Only men well seasoned in
| commercial field, accustomed to earning
upwards 500 weekly considered. Our
| credit and financial adjustment service
everywhere. Positively no merchandise TO
sell or money to collect. Steady employ
! Immediate earnings. Pay daily or weekly.
Evening star., 1939-07-23

YOUR OWN local shoe business. Free outfit
starts you. Earn bonus shoes. 200 styles.
Big advance comm. Experience unneces-
Sary. Tanners Shoes, o0ol BOSTON Mass
Evening star., 1939-07-23

HERE is a real opportunity for
boys and men, no difference what
age, to earn much money in an
easy way by handling soda
drinks on street-barrows. Write
Immediately, give references. Box
6l-O. Star.
Evening star., 1939-07-23
HELP MEN AND WOMEN
SALEskEN.

MEN wanted for Rawleigh routes of 500
| families Reliable hustler should make good
earnings at start and increase rapidly. Sales
way up this year. Write today. Rawleighs,
Dept. DCG-4-S Chester Pa.
SANITARY SPECIALTY-Contact stores,
Office bdgs., hotels, service stations. etc.
Liberal commission. Sanco MIS-. Co.. $40
W. Huron St. Chicago.
Evening star., 1939-07-23
HElp MEN.
EXPERIENCED
CARPENTER.

Familiar with general repairs on small
and handling men; also estimates. 1erma-
nent Job must have automobile state
qua .ncations and salary expected Box
16T-S. Star
Evening star., 1939-07-23

For further details see Mr.. A.
L. Livsie between 3 and pm.
Room No. Ill, 1875 18th st. NV.
Evening star., 1939-07-23

SELL BUSINESS STATIONERY. So 65
| thousand business cards, book matches.
| adv. summed tape paper towels restaurant
necessities saesbooks, Office supplies,
| pricing sets, adv. specialties. 4ocl comm
Free premium deals. Sales portfolio free
| W1LLENS, 213O-YX. GLADYS, Chicago. .
Evening star., 1939-07-23
.oNEY daily handling advertising
REPRESENTATIVE,

Sales experience necessary Must be able
to finance self through short training
semi-professional field that will insure
future with an established corporal ton
with ofhces throughout the world Due to
promotions it is necessary to supplement
our organization at this time Write for
appointment. giving details about former
experience Address Manager, Suite Sol.
Washington Bldg
Evening star., 1939-07-23

SALESMAN with clean, successful record
selling to retail grocers of Washington by
established food mfrs. Strictly permanent
position and real opportunity for capable
producer. Guaranteed drawing account
against liberal commissions. Give age and
full particulars selling experience including
territory and time in each position and
reason change Application held in strict
confidence RnY oSQ-G Star
Evening star., 1939-07-23

SPECIALITY statesmen on direct leads
to sell for Is regular price The men who
get in on this field should earn minimum
S15 per week. See Mr.. Rudolph New
Ebbitt Hotel. | to 4 pm only Monday
Evening star., 1939-07-23

SHIPPING CLERK. white experienced
Who Slao has worked % in -, dry Cleaning plant.
to manage dry cleaning store. Must have
references. Write P. o. Box 1922, Wash
prtoO n e