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L. SEENN PERI FROMGOLDHOARD Hoover Urges Nation to Ex- port Most of It to Bal- ance Exchange. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, May 9.—Exportation of much of the goid that flowed to this country hecause of the war was urged lust night by Scerctary of nmerce Hoover to stimulate for- gn trade, prevent an era of un- paralleled credit and price inflation | in this country and aid stabilization of European currencies by muking their paper convertible into gold. The United States hud a gold re- serve of 0,000,000, one billion of it not only useless, but potentially dungerous to it, he told an audience of members of the United States Chamber of Commerce. “I am convinced,” he said, “the surplus of gold wiil eventually flow outward in an orderly way through trade channels without any “ wls, it nd its inour ! , ad above the “Some of this new importation vields no return to us cither in e ings or in security. It would ser us much better if we were getti returns for it by export to foreign countries. 1f it alded in making Coreign currency into wold it would contribute to stabilize forcign ex- change and improve foreign com- merce. “In fact, it for us contains an ele- ment of insecurity. 1f a castlo of credit and currency were erected upon the wholo of this gold it would mean the Kreatest cra of infl and speculation in our history. action would fnerease our price levels | to a point which would attract foreign goods to us and would cur- tail our exports. Sees Danger of Crash, “It would thus quickiy pro adverse tra @old flow under our should have crash. “There sc ~hortle in commercial to us. It Is assumed that we will in- | vorporate this gold in our credit -1 tem and be put out of action price rises resulting from it retain our normal intelligence this will not happen.” BUILDING STOPPED. | $21,000,000 Construction Halted in New York Because of Costs. NEW YORK. May 9.—Building proj- acts in New York totaling $21,000.000 | were suspended this week because | of higher construction costs, it was reported of repre- sentative industry | last night. would 1 terial and | ‘The total susper ns reached ! 321,000,000, after @ prominent con- | struction firm announced cancellation of a $:,000,000 profect. Columbia | University yesterday announced sus- pénsion of nlans to expend $10 000060 on new buildings, while the | Hebrew Orphan Asyvlum cancelled its $4,000.000 project 31 To Mother zomes to a mother’s heart of love from her children. Years 35 F — | TIKHON DEFIES New Comet and New Star Located i I | Russian Prelate Refuses Flatly ta‘lt‘!ld [ Obey Commands of “Strange” By Scientists By the Associated Prevs. CAMBRIDGE, Mass, May 9.—A (new comet and a new star were added to the known spots in the heavens by discoveries announced at the Harvard College observa- tory yesterday. Rev. Joel H. Metcalf of Portland, Me., ‘clergyman-astronomer, Who has’ to his credit the discovery of several stars and comets, added { Ophiuchus. 1 on the night of M met of ninth magnitud int to be seen with the It was near the star chi, and was moving It appeared round, he brighter on the southwest side. Rev. Metealf's report was on an original observation, the probable elements of the comet and its in- dicated swing through space were not computed. From the Lowell observatory, at Flagstaff, Arlz., Carl O. Lamp- land, un astronomer, who has dis- covered many variable stars and changes in nebula, announced that he had found a new star in the great spival nebulao. Messier 83. 1t s a tiny spot, of fourteen mag- nitude powerful t found by T. naked Alpha GIRL WINS $7,200 SUIT. | | Dropped From Follies in 1920 Rc-{ warded by Verdict. | Olive Cornell, ollies in did not like her verdict Cornell jury wh 5 this to $10,000 and then deducted the singer's carnings since her discharge. | J. M. ADAMS 1503 Connecticut Ave. OId Floors Refinished ¥ PERPETUAL BUILDING ASSOCIATION Pays 6 Per Cent on shares maturing in 45 or 83 months. It Pays 4 Per Cent on shares withdrawn be- fore maturity. Assets More Than $8,500,000 Surplus More Than $850,000 Corner 11th and E Sts. N.W. JAMES BERRY President JOSHUA W. CARR, Secretary at 0w | St. ! | | on ‘““Mothers’ Day’’ “ i Give a Gift That Lasts =l THERE’S a thrill 'no man can understand that as she receives a token On Mothers’ Day give her that glorious enjoy- ment; and keep the thrill aflame in her heart throughout all of her remaining years with a Gift that Lasts. Jewelry or Silverware, not necessarily expensive, but lasting—there could be no more fitting gifts that betoken an enduring love and respect for Mother. Any of These Gifts Would PERSONAL JEWELRY Neat El g Wauh'h 8olld Gold Cameo Brooches ........$7t0$25 Solid Gold Bar Pins.$5 to $30 Selid Gold Birthstone Pearl Enrfin& P Soft Black aded B = ror) . $18 Silver_Sets (Comb, and Mir- R -$20to Delight a Mother's Heart HOUSEHOLD SILVER B-inchdlstet 1 Silver-;llted Table Cen- i ter Fl pl 5 ower Piec 9-inch Sterling Silver Fruit Bowls ..... o i Sterli: and ers ..312 to §21 Dutch Silver Hot Plate Pads (sets of six) Arthur J. Sundlun, Treas. n e/nc. Platinumsmiths 935 F Street 31 Years at the Same Address iciave, Dr. Tikho ipatriarch icommittee numbered ef iCleveland Electric THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., WEDNESDAY, MAY 9. 1923.° ORDER | Churen, TO TAKE OFF HIS ROBES | They - ‘waited in bare room for the & L black robe ikhon entered.. T) on: “Basil Ivanovitch Ball Bishops.” By the Associated Press. MOSCOW, May 9.—When notified by a committeo headed by Metropolitan Poter that he had been unfrocked by a decision of the church con- the former patri- | . flatly refused to | 'S robes. 1 w‘cnrdlngl clave, which resolved to unfrock arch ‘of all-Russ remove his prie: and deprive you of your priesthood.” il ok s ELECTION MAJORITY. ST. JOHN'S, N. F, May 9.—TNe | nor Krassmitsky, head of the Living large ed and bearded Dr. ‘he metropolitan dréssed with the Russian saluta- vin, | we, as a delegation of the conclave, {come to you according to the decree |of the assembly of bishops and also to the decree of the con- you “Who are those strange bishops?” | Squires government had a substantial he asked. “Their names are known to me. Who decided that am no longer a clergyman?” | . The committee to which the had been removed to receive notification. |in “the general election called went to Donstoy Monastery, from | of @ pulp and paper industry in prixon The | colony. chairman of the conclave, Cool Floor Coverings Rattania Rugs $] 5.75 9x12 Rattania Rugs are known everywhere for their long wearing qualities and cool, attractive appearance. Many of these rugs in beautiful color combinations for jevery room in the house, porch and sun parlor. 7.0x10.6 $13.50 6x9 $10.50 { 4.6x7.6 $6.75 | 36x72 $2.75 i | 30x60 2.25 Hit-or-Miss Rag Rugs Q8¢ ] 25x50 98 An unusual opportunity to procure these attractive rugs at a low price. DURALIN 55¢ Sq. Yd. The Modern Floor Cover- ing for Halls, Kitchens, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Ete. THIRTEEN PATTERNS at a price inconsistently low for such serviceable and sanitary floor covering. Note the patterns: Tile Novelties Parquetry Mosaic Each in a variety of thirtcen designs and -color schemes—brown, blue, rose, olive and green. 1 DURALIN is absolutely waterproof; lies flat without tacking; high glossy finish that can be freshened with damp cloth. Vacuum Sweeper $20.75 A substantial, but light machine —mind you—in- stead of the heavy kind. - GUARANTEE —We guaran- tee every yard of DURALIN to be absolutely satisfactory. or we will refund your money. Note this scale of cost for various size rooms: Tt has a strong suction Ploor 8ixs ‘ontire foor, and will keep your rugs and draperies like new. Attachments, $8.75 set. 15 81x90 Seamed Sheets, ¥] Good heavy grade of cotton without filling or dressing. Seam through™ center. Deep hems. Full double-bed size, 81x90 inches. [Existing market conditions hardly warrant such a low price for this quality sheet. Turkish Bath Towels, 59¢ Towels’ 23(: Extra heavy deep-loop Turk- ish bath towels, 22x24 inches. Doub[e thread, long loop Plain white or with fancy Jac- weave Turkish towels. A ¢ ¥ 1 quard design colored borders. practical size—18x36 inches Choice of pink or blue. Finished in white, with nar- row blue striped border. A larger size, 20x40 inches, 35¢. 25x50 inches: blue, gold Larger size, choice of lavender, A Sale 3,000 e Huck Towels, ]-OC Two sizes in huck weave. absorbent texture, and very serviceable. Awnings $1.69 Heavy awning duck. mounted on rigid iron frames. Sizes to fit spaces from 20 to 30 inches. Deep scalloped edges. Com- plete with fixtures, ready to hang Drop awnings to match: 5 ft. wide, 8 it. drop, $2.95 6 ft. wide, 8 it. drop, $3.50 8 ft. wide, 8 {t. drop, $4.95 10 ft. wide, 8 ft. drop, $5.95 - Window Screens . 69c Hardwood extension style screens, frames in natural color wood. oil finished. Black screen mesh. Will cxtend to fit any window of average size. Size when closed 24x33 inches. Same in size 30x37 inches for large and extra size windows, 95c. Window Shades 45¢ each Slight seconds of a 6% grade. Dark green—the desirable color for summer. High-grade opaque shade cloth mounted on dependable rollers. Every shade in good condition and extremely serviceable despite the classification of seconds. Size 3 ft. wide, 5 ft. 9 in, long. The Hecht Co. 7th at F AT 407 | majority in election results tabulated by Premler Squires for submission of & former | Plan in connection with the financing the Of the thirty-five seats in the ght, under the | Nowfoundland assembly the govern- idirection of the Metropolitan Peter, | ment now has seventeen, the opposi- " but in- | tion ten and the remainder have not ,cluded neither Archbishop Vedensky. | been hewrd from. Cabinet Members Among- Those &ree of doctor of laws was conferred on & number of prominent men at the commencement exercises of the Lin- coln Memorial University at Harro- gate, Tenn., yesterday. the university were Dr. Hubert Work, Secretary of Interfor; Andrew Wil- llam Mellon, Secretary of the Treas- ury; War; John Hays Hammond, chairman of the ooal commission, Washington; Charles B. Warren, recent ambassa- dor to Japan, now one of the com- missiogers negotiating with Mexico for recognition of that country by|court testimony they could not con- the United States; president of the railroad; nati, manyfacturer, and Milt.: Harrisor BESTOWAL OF DEGREES. elected trustees. ALLEGED ‘RED’ GOES FREE | U. 5. Agefits’ Charge of Perjury Ruled Out by Court. CHICAGO, May 9.—Charges of per- jury, on which Albert Balilin, alleged “red” leader, was arralgned vesterday before Judge John Richardson, on Honored by Lincoln University. MIDDLESBORO, Ky., May 9.—De- Inéluded among those honored by John W. Weeks, Sccretary of dismissed, when Judge Richardson ruled that Bailin might have sland- ered the officers, but because the al- leged misstatements were made in affidavits and never introduced in Albert’ H. Smith, | stitute perjury. York Central| The alleged perjury James Couzens, at Benton ifarbor, Mich., chich' it was set forth that Arthur ‘Willlam Coaper Proctor of Cincin- | Scully of ) me@h@gmfi . New Enamel Bedl Cots Heavy continuous post style, finished in black; 30 in. wide, 6 ft. 6 in. $¢ .95 New gray enamel Sim- mons steel bed cots. 30 in. wide. Heavy post 32.95 style. 6 ft.6in.long, Plain cotton pad to fit. $2.95 Box cotton pad to fit, $4.95 Regular cotton mattress, $6.95 3-Piece Bed Outfit, $24-’75 Bed, Spring and Mattress Heavy continous-post bed, with 10 flat filler rods. High rising link spring, reinforced on edges; Capitol Brand—all layer felt mattress. While You are About it Get a Bohn Refrigerator 569 Bohn is the world’s stand- .ard. Why? It keeps food better, uses less ice, is easier to clean, is more sanitary, looks better, lasts longer and costs less. Porcelain-Lined Sani-Cold Refrigerator 38 You would scarceir ex- pect to buy a “Seamless Porcelain -lined Refrigera- tor” for so little price. The purchase of several car- loads make this semarkable price possible. Sale—Brand New $ Electric Washing Machines, 78 Made to Sell Nationally for $135 $5 Sends it W. | lanski, operatives of the I n, vice president of the Nu- |of Justice bureau tional Railroad Security Owners, were | had sold certain go {to detectlva agenc, | ply their trade, pro | table, a fan and a \ complaint of two federal agents, were | B @ & 14th and H Sts. N.W.—Main 7823 ¥ consisted of | @ senator | affidavits made for use at the recent L from Michigan; William B, McKinley, | trial of William Z. Foster, menator from Illinols, and Otto H.‘l(-uder. Kahn, banker, New York. r ‘Proct 3 “Vork and Jacob Spo- | {8 J | | | | $5 a Month . | Pays for it 8-sheet capacity. Fully guaranteed for one year. The most economical way to wash clothes clean, and with little effort on your part. During the Sale, $78 . Publje story tellers still carn a good | livelihood 4 | cities and tow illustrate and emphasi: | of their tales. —_— in Ja T the n Targe hundr eds of them Ct | ClaflinOptical Co. o "th.% 3t 1 i City Club Blds. Rooming House, $10,500 On M St betwaen 9th and 10th. Fasy walkiog distance of downtown. It can be sold on $1,000 cash and can made pay for itself. 10 rooms, 7 bedrooms. Ist us show you this today. W. C. & A. N. MILLER 1119 17th St. M. 1790 CONSTRUCTION CO= Builders sycie Carpentry Work of All Kinds —Promptly and reasonably done. Call on us to do your screen making, porch repairing, shelf setting, etc, Three Necessary Suites for The June Bride’s Home Dining Room Living Room Bedroom “Happy is the bride whom the sun shines on” says the old song. Happier the bride who begins her married life in a comfortably furnished home. Lntirely in the intercst of Mr. and Mrs. Newly- wed, we place at their disposal three suites at a price low enough to enable the most modest income to cover the moderate expense, American Walnut $ 1 7 5 A 4-piece graceful suite of the Queen Anne period design—includes large dresser, full vanity case, chifforette and how-end bed. A truly pretty suite for the June bride. Bedroom Suite, Luxurious Overstuffed $ 1 7 5 Suite (3 pieces) An inviting cozy suite for the living room where the new bride will entertain her friends who come to congratulate and admire the new home. An &4-inch settee. with full pillow arms, loose cushions: large fireside chair and armchair. Upholstered in blue and gold velour combination Dining Room Suite, (4 pieces), A pretty cozy dining room suite in graceful Queen Anne period style. This is just the suite for- the bride’s dining room. The suite consists of a 60-inch buffet, with gal- lery back; oval extension table, closed-in server and panel front china cabinet, all of carefully se- lected American walnut, ! The Hecht Co. 7th