Evening Star Newspaper, August 27, 1921, Page 12

- price that will meet your Financial | REPORTS STATE’S CENSUS Burean Gives Detailed Figures for South Carolina.’ Eighteen per ceni of the people of South Carolina are illiterate, the census bureau announced. Tlliterates are defined as persons ten years of age or over who are unable to read or write. Nearly 30 per cent of the colored residents of the state are {lliterate, the bureau announced, while illiteracy among the whites is 5 per cent of the total population. Slightly more than 40 per cent, or about two-fifths of the people in thre; state are eit infants or children under fifteen years of age; 10.9 per cent are young people fifteen to nine- | teen years of age; 33.8 per cent are! men and women in the prime of life, i while 14.4 per cent are well along in; middle life. Men and wor-en in the state eligible to vote are Drlc(lully! equal in number. Population of the state is 48.6 per cent white and 51.4 per cent colored, the bureau announced. The white | population increased from 679.161 in 1910 to 818.538 in 1920, while the cdl- ored population, which was 835,843 in 1910, increased to 864,719 in 1920. =T = OFFICE OF GRAEME T. SMALLWOOD, T27-729 14th ST. N.W. | Shedd in his statement. Put Your Money in a Home! Investment in a Home is the | real “start in_life” to many, and the ambition of a life to| others. The Opportunity to buy a home is offered to all who will accept. This Office is equipped to put you | in the home of your choice at the requirements. Name your price, your loca- | tion and the terms that will | suit and have us submit a proposition. Office of Graeme T. Smallwood 729 14th St. Main 5070 G. S. T. Four Sold Eight rooms, two complete wide, with large rooms. Brick g: N. L. Sansbury “Everything in 1418 Eye St. NW. 22 Built 1346 Taylor First Floor Entrance hall Living room ‘with open fire= place Dining room Kitchen Pantry Large breakfast porch front porches, cold storage lots 22 by 146 to 20-ft. alley. C.H.S Representative’s Phone, Col. 3383 first nail that’s the hard B Most building materials ‘are low 8 building. North ! toward this end, and It is vital thatof taxation. Woodley Park Washington’s Prettiest Section New Homes Just Completed On 29th Street, Just South of Cathedral Avenue and breakfast porches; open fireplace; Gurney hot-water heat- ing system; instantaneous hot-water heater. Sample House, No. 2835 29th St. Open and Lighted Evenings Until 8:30 P.M. Representative on Premises Inspect at Once These Homes have tapestry brick Terms Can Be Arranged To inspect take 14th Street Car to Taylor Street and walk % square east to 1346 Taylor street, or call Col. 9095-] for auto. Open Daily 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. Owner and Builder It’s getting up courage to drive the # job—but did you ever know anybody to be sorry he built? f as cheap as lumber but by the time the other things have dropped § probably lumber will rise. So all in all this Hit the nail on the head! GALLIHER & HUGUELY Sherman Ave. and W St._NW LUMBER Postinasters Must : Study Trout Fishing And Assist Tourists Postmasters throughont the cousitry will have to post them- s on the best trout stream: their vicinity, the location of and other informa- tion of intereat to tourist So successful has the informa- tion bureau of the department here proved that Postmaster General Hays contemplates ex- ing the service. Either the postmaster or some delegated | employe would help tourists. MASTER MERCHANT | ONBUSINESS NEEDS Head of Marshall Field & Co. for Lower Freights. Against U. S. Valuation. CHICAGO, August 25.—Replying to- day to numerows inquiries from cham | Sl8RCE, over 2000 per cent Higher bers of commerce and business men land on many invoices this rule has throughout the country on the factors :'e“efl mw positive that it is almost a necessary for a return of prosperity, 3 John G. Shedd, president of Marshall T:""‘r';l":"':;"; ‘::";“"' e Fleld & Co., threw responsibility onto | wares st months o a year or more Congress. in advance and be compelled to make “My judgment on our future pros- |Such purchases with no idea of what perity will be formed on congre: some American expert or manufac- 1 turer thinks should have been paid sional action on three great problems | for the goods i8 not only placed in an confronting us, namely the tariff, |impossible position, but is actually taxes and transportation,” said Mr. |prohibited from trading in foreign goods. It is my judgment that this “Returns from the agricultural sec- | particular feature of the Fordney tions show an assured.crop and if|tariff bill will be so destructive to the farmers ure enavied to earn a fair [ the revival of American business that return through marketing their sur- |a forceful protest should be sent to plus products abroad, it will mean [ Washington. i that a great buying power, now stag- “The government must economize nant, will be revived. The Fordney |in its expenditures o that the coun- tagiff bill is the important factor [try can be relieved of many burdens Industry and the public Congress be made to understand that |at large will be happily encouraged if law that prohibits our buying | Congress will promptly and ably re- products of foreign manufacture will | vise our tax laws effective January 1, make it impossible for Europe to pur-{1921. Capital must be encouraged chase our surplus farm products, raw | toward business enterprise rather materials, etc. Europe can only pay |than be forced to seek Investment in in its products; it has not the gold. | non-taxable securities. Costs must Oppose American Valuation. e reduced so that commodities ma “This tariff bill now before the|Dbf S0ld at a price within the reach finance committee of the United States peonie. Senate contains many provisions de- Wants Lower Rates. structive to Amebrican business, and { “Transportation rates must be low- will_impose upon the consumer the|ered, and yet the capital employed in burden of higher prices.. Chief among |our great transportation systems must its objectionable features is the so-|be enabled to show a profitable return. called ‘American valuation plan.’ The rules governing the working hours “Upon commodities upon which ad{and pay of the railway workers must valorem duties are assessed duties{be changed so that the tremendous are on be computed not upon the for- | existing waste of man power be elim- eign market value as in al] previous |inated, which in itself would warrant acts, but upon the ‘wholesale selling [much lower transportation rates and price’ at which similar domestic mer- | yet permit the railroads to operate chandise is sold in the principal mar- |on a profitable basis. kets of the United States, or in cases| “Our crops being assured. controll- where no similar goods are made in|ing most of the world's gold supply, this country, upon the wholesale sell--| Europe owing us a huge debt that can ing price of the imported article or |only be paid, however, by our con- other like imported articles. The |servatively purchasing her goods, it basis of foreign exchange is regarded |is my judgment that the exercise of as the chief reason for this provision. | wisdom by Congress in its enactments “The theory that exchange cheapens | On the problems of the tariff, taxes the product is not in accord with the{and transportation will stimulate facts, as in our experience we have |business and the early return of pros- paid in_ these countries where de-|Derity. preciated currency exists in many in-| “On’ the other hand, if poor judg- ment is used in framing the laws on Sylvanus Stokes, jr., this week APARTMENT HOUSE BRINGS $80,000. B i wold the Dudley apartments, 1428 R street northwest, to a local investor for $50,000. The office of McKeever & Goss handled the transaction. MANY CHANGEé MADE IN U. S. PRINTING OFFICE Appointments, Promotions and Transfers for Past Week Are Announced. Aunouncement of appointments, separations, promotions and transfers in the government printing office dur- ing the woeek ended Thursday was made public today. The changes are: Appointments—Adam Dldra, com- positor, reinstated;: Ray R. Ross, Jo- seph D, Eldred, Oliver Hartwell, pro- ibational messenger boys; John W, Sprague, probational linotype ope tory Harry P. Kuntz. Richard Taylor, unskilled laborers; Frank B. Smith, probational linotype operator. Separations—Mrs. Julia G. Dowling, D. C. STUDENTS FIRST l'IN CAMP PARADE CONTEST Company M Enters Guardmount in Race to Lead for Honors. Special Dispatch to The Star. CAMP MEADE, August ~“The i3d Battalion, of which Company M, composed of Washington boys, is a part, won first place in the parade contest held at the civilian military training camp here today. The entire 3d Battallon marched like veteran: and at the conclusion of the contes was warmly congratulated by their commander, Maj. W. tigan. Following’ the parade, Company M represented the 3d Battalion in the suardmount contest. This _contest counts fifty points in the race for camp honors, and if Company M wins, the these three great questions we will no doubt stumble on through a period of uncertainty, business stagnation and unrest PORT OFFICIAL REMOVED. Norfolk Commissioner Changed, Following Investigation. Removal of C. F. Rudolph as com- | missioner of the port of Norfolk, Va., ‘was announced by Secretary Hoover. The. port commissioner'’s removal. Mr. Hoover said, resulted from the general investigation in the offices of Four Left = . t. il y = baths; glass-inclosed sleeping nones of tuc countey naw belng can ducted by the Commerce Department. At the same time Secretary Hoover announced that Edward W. Voorhies of Brooklyn nas been placed in tem- porary charge of the office of the New York shipping commissioner. He succeeds Patrick H. Quinn, whose rei Houses 221; feet arage. Company, Inc. Real Estate” Phones Main 5904-5 Only 3 Left / Street NNW ASHER FIRE PROOFING CO 915 SOUTHERN BUILDING There Is No Use Talking § HOWENSTEIN g HOMES ¢ 4large bedrooms Tiled bath Sleeping porch. Attic over entire house fronts, concrete eneath front porch; space b Sell First MALL | We have SOLD OUT 135 new homes, but are now build- |,ing: 1319 and 1321 21st St. N.W. 8 rooms and bath. 608 to 620 Otis St. N.W. 6 rooms and bath. 1215 to 1223 Kenyon St. N.W. 8 rooms and bath. part about priced now. Not every thing is is a good time for MAKE EARLY SELECTION AND HAVE YOUR HOUSE FINISHED TO SUIT YOU 487 - 1314 F Street N.W. shipping commissioners in the various | Nor;h H. R. Howenitein Co. skilled laborer, resigned; Mrs. Mary C. Rees, cleaner, resigned; Elmer H hnson, compositor, resigned; Roger Brust, emergency messenger boy, rcsigned; Charles K. Johnson, emer- gency messenger boy. Fromotions and transfers—George mer Dement, Charles . Graves, Hugh H. uir, Charles W. Wilhelm, maker up, 75 cents per hour, to found {luck-ups, 80 Cents per hour: James IW. Vanarsdell, computer, $2,200 per fannum, to chief computer. $2.300 per annum: Miss Amelia Stern, Miss celia_Hutchinson, clerks, $3.60 per day, to clerks, $1,400 per annum; Miss Mathilda H. Koehler, clerk, $4.40 per day, to clerk, $1,600 per annum; Miss Charlotte L. B. Reisinger, clerk. $4.40 to cost clerk, $1.800 per an- Wise, clerk, $1.600 Iper annum. pe annum; Charles H. pressman in charge, 80 cents per hour, to jacket writer, 90 icents per hour; John W. Stewart. ma- |chine operator, 75 cents per hour, to ibookbinder in charge, 80 cents per hour; Joseph H. Hurley, bookbinder in _charge, 80 cents per hour, to ma- chine operator, 75 cents per hou Carl Hampton. messenger hoy, cents per hour, to skilled laborer, 3 cents per hour; Charles H. Edward skilled laborer, 35 cents per hour, to elevator conductor, 40 cents per hou: James J. Conroy, assistant forema 85 cents per hour, to machine oper- ator, 75 cents per hour; Joseph P. Van Overmeer, _oftic cents per hour, to bool cents per hour; John J. Kelly, in charge of sec- tion, 85 cents per hour, to pressman, 75 cents per hour; Willlam A. M Knapp, in charge of section, 85 cents per hour, to pressman, 75 cents per hour; Joseph S. Cornish, paper cutte 75 cents per hour, to bookbinder, 7 cents per hour: Arthur C. machine operator, 75 cents per hour. to assistant foreman, 85 cents per hour; Ernest L. Pinn, counter, 40 cents per hour, to_office_helper, 60 cents per hour: John D. Meyer: pressman, 75 cents per hour, to as sistant foreman, $2,250 per annum: Charles N. Black, pressman, 75 cents per hour, to In charge of section, 85 cents per hour; Charles F. Weston, bookbinder, 75 cents per hour. tg act- ing foreman, $2,350 per annum; Miss Carrie I Isham, office helper, 40 cents per hour, to 60 cents per hour; Arthur E. Maccubbin, helper, 55 cents per hour, to office helper, 60 cents per hour; Arlington Comstock, Phillip E. Baker, Lloyd L. Kesecker, Joseph A. Goetzinger, William J. Delano, help- ers, 50 cents per hour, to office help- ers, 60 cents per hour; Jesse L. Day, helper, 45 cents per hour. to office helper, 60 cents per hour; William A. Jenkins, officeman, 60 cents per hou to office helper, 60 cents per hour; Frank Hursh, officeman, 75 cents per hour, to office helper, 60 cents per hour; Wilver Conner, caster helper, 56 cents per hour to office helper, 60 cents per hour; Charles B. Munck, messenger, 40 cents per hour, to help. er, 50 cents per hour: Richard G. Loh- meyer, bookbinder, 75 cents per hour, and David Parker, in charge of sec- tion, 85 cents per hour. —_— ! i H. Ashenback, lder, John num; | | l used to vaccinate on the tip of the nose. We Are Tearing Down the Large Temporary Office Buildings on 6th et. just south of Penna. av The government requires us to_rem these bulldings in three montha® timi We are hauliug this material to both our storage yards—and the same material may be purchased at either office. Southwest Office Ci ) Melgs Offioe 6th & C Sts. 5th & FloridaAv, southwest mortheast At both of these yards we mainthin competent salesmen. _ Present prices are about one-half of last year's. Lumber 2c Fogt 24c Foot 2x10, 2x12 Sheathing 2x4, 2x6, 2x8 and Heavy Timbers Flooring This lumber is as_good 1is from - Sun:olrs Iee-lnnt An saw o Bathroom Outfit - $65 The fixtures which go to make up this set are of the very best make and in excellent condition. Ne material from our largem wrecking b made qur stock of building materials completé. We have * Doors, Window and Porch Screens, Bt monre Al Boante Rosga: Window _Frames Radiators, P Kitelien Sinks, Tanks and Electric tures. N OTE THESE PRICES ‘with sash, frame, hard- ible for porel Shades, best quality: ° Reclaimed Wall Board, per ft.. Steam Radiation, per foot. Certainteed ~ Co.’s *“GUARD" ROOFING, "1 iy, ~$1.30 Sidney L. ';'lechi:;er TWO, OFFICES: __6th and C SW: Sth and Fla. Ave. NE. Open_Setaray Afteracons. | | | Romhilt, | TUntil the year 1874 the Japanese; Washington contingent, consisting of ninety boys, will lead the training school regiment in military science and tactics. The last exercises in calisthenics were held immediately after breakfast teday. The boys were put through a snappy physical drill by Col. J. J. Koehler of West Point, who is now on a tour of inspection of all the train- ing camps in the country. his afternoon the boys will be pe mitted to leave camp and remain away until 9 o'clock tonight. The military ball held last night in the gymnasium was a big success in every way. Many girls from Wash- ington and Baltimore were present. The gym was especially decorated for the occasion by the educational and recreational bureau of Camp Meade. Tomorrow will be a day of rest. Church services will be held for both Protestants and Catholics at & o'clock in the morning, after which the service club and hostess house will provide amusements for all boys who do not desire to leave camp. many students will enjoy a ecially conducted excursion to An papolis and points down Chesapeake hay. The students will participate in ath- letic contests all day Monday, there being no military driils or formations. Medals will be awarded to the win- s of the pack contest. On Tuesday clothing and equipment will be check- ed up and turned over to the supply department. after which the boys wiil be ready to be demobilized. ch stu- dent is permitted to purchase any partof his equipment with the excep- tion of rifle and bayonet. —_— {LOWER PRICES AFFECT APPARENT TRADE CUTS Secretary Hoover Calls Attention to Changes in Value in Making Comparisons. Although the foreign trade of the nation during July showed a heavy reduction in value, the situation was not so bad as the figures would in- and imports is considered, Secretary Hoover said. “In considering the comparative figures on_exports and imports.” Mr. Hoover said, “the very great fall i prices must be taken into account. The monetary value of forelgn trade no longer indicates its real compara tive volume. For instance, the ex- ports of wheat and its products ac- tually increased in July this year over July last vear.” Exports to Europe during July amounted to $180,000,000 compared with $341,000,000 in the corresponding month last year, while for 4¢he seven months ending ‘with July the total was $1,437,000,000 against $2,692,000,- 000 during the corresponding months of 1920. Imports from Europe during the month aggregated $57,000,000 as against $119,000,000 during July, 1920, while for the seven months’ period they i totaled $433,000,000 as compared with $785,000,000 during the corresponding months of 1920. Exports to South America during July aggregated $16,000,000 against $45,000,000 in July a year ago and for the' first seven months of the year the total was $201,000,000 against $331,000,000 during the correspond- ing period of 1920. o dicate when the volume of exports; P Vs tions Throughout Co Special Dispatch to The Star. NEW YORK, August 27.—There is a brisk battle for business in a dozen different lines of industry through- out the country. Business dispatches received here in the last twenty-four hours- indicate that not only is healthy competition on the increase, but that the business is there to war- rant it. An even more hopeful sign {noted is thut the almost forgotten art’| {of salesmanship is being revived and put into practice. As one merchant phrased it, any one can sell when every one wants to buy. Merchants, especially in re- tail lines, are realizing that the ef- fort to satisfy and hold a customer is as important as selling him, and that the once popular top! 1O e LB Weas 1t Coy It Home,” no longer typifies the pro- cedure of the buying public. Improved Steel Conditions. Inquiries and sales each are i creasing in the steel industry. This fact is reflected in the blowing in of additional stacks, the lighting of fresh furnac and the increase in working fore: ‘That the business {now developing is worth fighting for is indicated by the fact that the gauntlet of price cutting by inde- pendents was taken up by the United States Steel Corporation, in an an- meet those cuts. Additional encour- on the Pacific for the lumber cargoes The rise in cotton has brought tre- | goods. In the north, textile plants Reports of the railroad companies, facing competition in some instances pected to keep the automobile manu- | exceeding 4,000 a day. The Reo plant is has been small, but they are buying and |available now to all those with adequate tures opened barely steady; October, tinued realizing and probably some sell- ing on the dips, which gave the early week end reviews of the goods trade { week's business since last March. Show- | day months were 25 to 35 points over the nouncement by Judge E. H. Gary that the company’s subsidiaries would agement is to be found in the lack of | difficulty steel companies have en-| countered in making reductions in labor and other production costs. The fight of the shipping companies to Japan is not confined to A lines. Japanese ships have entered | the lists and bottoms are being loaded at a speed that brings promise of in- creased production of the coast mills. | mendously increased buying power to the south and textile miils in that sec-{ tion are resuming, with settlement of | labor difficulties and with increased demand and higher prices for cotton manufacturing cottons and woolens continue to increase production with assurance of busy machinery for months to come. Rafls in Better Position. now being made public, reflect, as pre- dicted, a decided improvement in po- sition as regards net earnings. The roads not only are in active competi-j tion for freight shipments, but are| with automobile lines for passenger traflic. Many roads are putting equip- ment in shape for heavier require- ments. The popularity of the closed car is ex- facturers working steadily throughout | the fall and winter. There has been ;i decided impetus in demand for accesso- ies, and the Ford company is continu- ing to turn out cars and trucks at a rate working at capacity Farmers Continue to Buy. The farmers.of the central and far west face a difficult problem, for their margin of profit at present grain prices will continue to buy, and in many cases they are paying cash. Moreover, they are paving their debts and the majority of them will see a clear 1oad ahead by the first of the vear. Farm loans are { security. In the grocery trade accomulations of NEW YORK, August 27.—Cotton fu- 15.20; December, 15.50; January, 15.58; March, 15.70; May 5 The market showed more or less nervousness and_irregularity during to- day’s early trading. There was con- ingin expectation of reactions after the and advances of the past few days. Traders found little cange in the general character of crop and trade news, however, and therewas good buy- market a steady undertone. First prices| were 11_to 15 points lower, with De-; \cember selling at 15.40, or 4§ points be- low vesterday's high record, after which the price railied to 15.56 on the bullish and reiterated predictions of very low erop figures from the government next week. Sales of print cloths in the Fall River market were estimated at 200,000 Dieces for the week, or the heaviest jers and lower temperatures were re- iported in the southwest. | NEW ORLEANS, August 27—Rains | in Texas overnight caused selliag on the opening of the cotton market to- points under yesterday's close new speculation took the market away from the sellers and put prices up for strong advances. At the end of the first hour of trading the active finals of yesterday. October first fell to 14.75, ‘and then reacted to 15.25. As the buying movement got under Fay good sypport came from Texas interests, who contended that the of the vast quantity of cotton open in that state. LIVERPOOL, August 27.—Weekly cotton statistics: Total forwarded to mills, 37,000 bales; -American, 30,000. Stock, 1,015.000; American, ' 625,000. Imports, '6,000; American, 3,000. Ex- ports, 8,000; American, 3,000. ——— BRISK BATTLE FOR. BUSINESS IN MANY LINES OF INDUSTRY Competition Indicates Improved Condi- ing for the Pacific Ocean Trade. |wash cotton goods for next fcrop in that country being less than rains would do great injury because ! o o untry—Ships Fight- 3 t merchandise no longer present a serious problem, and retailers are beginning to replenish their shelves with fresh stocks. Conditions in the mines and in_the non-ferrous metals trades promise little immediate improvement until existing stocks are diminished and demand re- awakens. Grasselii American_ oil | Mexico - President Alvaro Obregon o DIVIDENDS DECLARED. Pay- on. G. E. L. (Balt.) q. 20 ramp Skipping q. 19 s ham. « Do, 1357 Y. L. prd., 4 &8, U. S. OIL MEN VISIT MEXICO. SAN ANTONIO, Tex., Au Walter C. Teagle, president of 1 Standard Oil Company « heading a party of five pr offi City for he Mexican petroleum sif STEAMSHIPS. FRE: "HLINE NEW YORK—HAVRE—PARIS e LAFAYETTE ..... Sept. 1 Sept.27 0. |LA LORRAINE ... Sept. 3 Oct. 1 o F. News of Commodities 30 e B H .es Sept. Nov. 1 14 Oct. 5 N 2 From Various Centers | #4z13" 5 3 R Pottery. 15 2 21E(.§ST 3 LIVERPOOL, Ohio, August l: > : - pecial).—Declining to accept the 2 e wage reductions involved in the new | yracana e _Hamburs—Danzie = agreement between the United States Potters’ Association and the National Broherhood of Operative Potters, cask makers employed in this district have quit work. Their wages were cut 10 per cent with an additional re- duction of 7 per cent scheduled for November 1. Produce. CLEVELAND, Ohio, August 27 (Spe- cial).—Irish potatoes in this market have dropped from 25 cents to 50 cents in price’jon each 150-pound sack, making prices about $5.75 to $6.25 for that amount. Furs. NEW YORK. August 27 (Special). —The last shipment of furs which will be offered at the Fur Auction Sales Corporation sales, beginning September 19, must reach warehouses here today. The opaning date for the winter auction sales have been fixed for February 20. —_— Tobacco. PITTSBURGH, August 27 (Special). | —Tobacco products are strong here. The stogie 18 in excellent demand, with sales going over the top. Me- dium-priced cigars are selling well Higher prices for tobacco products are expected with the passage of a new tax law. An advanee of $1.50 to $2 a thousand is predicted for =togies. Cott NEW YORK, August 27 (Special).— here has been some small buying of spring by Jobbers, but many buyers are holding off to study style tendencies. — Flour. KANSAS CITY. August 27 (Spe-! cial).—Little movement is reported | in the flour market here this week. Dealers describe i as neutral. Flavorings. NEW YORK, August 27 (Special).— Higher prices are demanded for Mex- ican vanilla beans, estBnates of the Tl 76,000 pounds. They are quoted at from $4.25 to $5 a pound. Business Topics. PORTLAND, Ore., August 27 (Spe- cial).—Commerce between the United States and the western coast of South America has experienced a sharp re- vival after a long period of duliness due to unfavorable exchange rates. Four vessels have carried cargoes to west coast ports from here this month, and five more sallings are scheduled for September. PITTSBURGH, August 27 -(Specjal). —Contracts will be let within the fiext |- week for the erection of a block of thirty dwellings in the Squirrel Hill district, fegarded as the choicest resi- dence section of the city. DEALINGS SHOW ADVANCE IN GRAIN AND PROVISIONS Review of Week’s Transactions in Chicago Develops Futures on the Up Grade. CHICAGO, August 27.—Grains and provisions futures were on the up- grade in the Chicago Board of Trade transactions this week. Compared with a wek ago, net gains were reg- istered_of 53 to 6 cents for wheat, 2 to 2% for corn and 1% to 1% for oats. In provisions, pork and ribs gained 20 and 22% points, respective- 1y, and lard registered @ net advance of 30 to 40. There were two main factors in the wheat advance, the first coming with an unexpected shrinkage in the visi- ble supply figures early in the week Passage of the bill allowing the wa finance corporation to arrange loans totaling up to a billion dollars as aids to agricultural exports was the | second and its effect had not all worn out when trading was resumed today. Local sentiment, which turned to selling last week when a big liquida- but after declines of 13 to 18, tion movement forced prices down, switched definitel in midweek and tl i; to the buying side e,advance in prices becar.e steadier. There was much disappointment, however, over the failure of the bulge to attract out- side buyers. On the whole, the mar- ket remained an affair between traders. This situation caused a slump late yesterday after December had touched 1.223;, which was 8% | higher than Monday's low point. Corn was strong on steady export sales, big clearances and a healthy industrial demand which helped keep prices up in the face of enormous re- ceipts. Oats were generally dull, but firm in sympathy with other grains. Provisions showed & tendency to pick up after a slow start early in the wegk. Improvement in_the live hog market was the main influence, but extensive export sales formed a FAUQUIER POLDISTS WIN. Jameson Built Homes ‘The Biggest Value Offered in Washington Today 1 Sold 2 Left INSPECT AT ONCE 1309 to 1313 Shepherd St. N.W. Six large rooms, tile baths, AM. deep closets, inclosed sleeping porches, wide cement front porch, lot-150 feet deep. One semi-detached. Only one square from the 14th street car line. Easy Terms. For Sale by Thomas A. Jameson 906 N. Y. Ave. N.W. After 5 P.M. Line. S148-W.. ASK THE MAN WHO OWNS ONE Defeat Army Team With Handicap at Marshall Fair Grounds. Special Dispatch to The Star. WARRENTON, Va., August 27.— Playing with a handicap of three points, the Fauquier Polo Club de- feated the Army team from Washing. ton by a score of 18 to 7 in the game played Wednesday afternoon on the Marshall Fair grounds. The game was the closing feature of one of the best days in all the history of the Fauquier county fair. There were well filled horse show events, and in the afternoon the races were close and exciting. The military race was won by Maj. Stanley Koch. The Army also furnished a beautifui Roman race and a highly entertaining mule race. The visitors. Here the leading specialties were the fine display of dairy stock 2 The ring parade of the baby beeves, led by the boys and girls who raised them, was one of the features of the second day. The club exhibit of dairy calves was also large and of fine quality. The building was well filled with farm and garden products and speci- mene of women’s and chiidren’s work in remarkable beauty and variety. the fapcy work was of fine quality, though ‘in limited amount. COL. JOHNSON TO ‘RETIRE. Capt. Evan M. Johnson, infantry, on his own application, will be placed on tre retired list of the Army Jan- uary 1 next after nearly forty years service. He is from New York and served three years in .the ranks prior to August, 1885, when he was ap- pointed second lteutenant, 10th In- tantry. He reached the grade of colonel in July, 1916, and has been serving recently as military attache at the United States embassy at Rome. .During the Spanish war he served as a major of volunteers, and in the world war he was a brigadier general in the National 3 e stock stalls attracted many | nd the very large baby beef class. ; contributing factor. —_— CLOSING DATE PROGRAM. Central High Community Center Discontinues Activities Wednesday. Central High Community Center will close for the season next Wednesday. A combination program for the closing date is now prepared, it was said. Statistics as to attendance were made i public in the announcement of the clos- ing of the center. During the past six weeks 3,674 children visited the swim- ming pool and 3,344 adults also took advantage of its facilities. C. A. Metzler, in charge of the ath- | letic work, reported that there was a | noticeable increase in the number of | persons seriously taking swimming les- isons, who have learned enough in the six-week season to make themselves at home in the water. One of the popular features was the admission of mothers with their chil- dren during the afternoons. Another ‘was the setting aside of one night per week for invitation guests from Con- gress, the city government and the ] school system. Dunbar High Community Center will close next Thursday. Swimming also ‘was popular there, 400 children and 677 | adults using the pool during the seaSon. S R iy GEN. McRAE CALLED HERE. ‘Will Direct New Personnel Division 4 . of General Staff. Brig. Gen. James H. 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