Evening Star Newspaper, May 19, 1923, Page 24

24 FINANCIAL. Serious Business Depression Declared Unlikely at Present Good Profits Ahead—Lull in Buildingl Halting Wage Advances—Heavy De- BY STUART P. WEST. Special Dispatch to The Star. i NEW YORK, May 19.—What is known as Wall street sentiment, meaning by this the superficial opin- ion expressed by habitual traders who are iInterested in flunctuations and not in values, is seldom right in the end. 1t was enthusiastically optimistic regarding the business outlook and the possibilities of ad- vancing prices when the stock mar- ket was at its top in March. It has been just as violently pessimistic during the operation of the last two weeks with prices down on the aver- age some eleven to twelve points. There is no ground for saying that the “bear” propaganda of the last month or more has really aimed at putting a stop to the growth of the “nation’s business and bringing about another period of depression. But it is fair to say that if the reckless 1alk which has been going about in speculative circles and has been re- flected to an extent in the stock market .were to be taken seriously in the business world, it might have serious consequences. No Credit Overstrain. In the first place, there has been no credit overstrain. Taking private bank loans and federal reserve re- discounts together, the total increase during_all the business expansion since the first of the year has been only some $130,000,000. At the peak in 1920. reserve banks were holding in discounted bills over $3,000.000.00 today they are holding less than $700,000,000. In the second place, merchants and ‘manufacturers are not overstocked with high priced goods. They have a much freer supply avallable for current use than they had two months ago, but this does not mean that they are golng to stop buying in a manner such as to cause a_sudden and vadical shrinkage in the volume of consumption. Thirdly. there is the question of manufacturing costs, especially ~the waie question. At the helght of the excitement in March, when stocks were going up by leaps and bounds £nd the most extravagant predictions were being made about the extent of 1he “trade boom.” it was pointed out in these articles that mounting costs of production were the rock upon Which all these enthusiastic calcula- tions were likely to split. BUTTER MARKET IN BUYERS’ FAVOR Stocks Pile Up During Week Ahead of Demand—Danish Product Is Factor. tae Associnted Press CHICAGO, May 19 —Under the weight of increasing supplies, the ‘Butter market closed this week more unsettled, although advices at the opening of the week indicated a firm market. Trading was hardly well started when it became apparent that stocks would not be cleaned up at the current level of prices. The re- mainder of the week found the mar- ket in the buyers' favor. Confidence generally was lacking, and as a re- sult speculative demand lagged. Im- minence of the season of flush pro- duotions kept all operators nervous. The week was marked by a tendency of prices on different scores to spread out, due to the larger percentage of undergrade butter. Spring defects were more prominent in the receipts on_all markets. Danish unsalted butter tended to Br mand for Goods te Continue. nks now that if tuated the is the posi- But the The writer still t every industry were way the building industr: tion would be precario remedy. as it happens, been ap- plied in time. Aside from certain materials entering into building con- struction, the scarcity has been re- lleved and prices have come down. Cotton is off over 5 cents a pound from its high, steel on the average between $1.50 and $2 a ton, copper 2 cents & pound. and 5o on through the commodity iist. This check to the rise in commodity prices will effectually circumvent any further goneral demand for wage increases. Consequently the problem of operat. ing costs has lost the ugly look it wore two months ago. Feasonable Profits in Prospect. When the steel mills get farther along toward using up old orders on the books they will probably curtail operations. But steel trade repre- sentatives would much prefer to have this occur than to continue overtaxed as they have been with an inadequate supply of labor clamoring for higher pay. The serious consideration. as it ap- peared two months ago, was that the Tabor shortage would force such an increase in wages that the margin of profit, not only in steel, but in other lines would be cut to a minimum. Now with a diminished production In prospect, but with solution of the labor problem thereby entailed, the outlook for reasonably profitable busi- ness is distinctly brighter. Gold Exports a Good Thing. The record breaking excess of $61.- 000,000 in merchandise imports over exports for April has started again discussion of the possibility of gold hipments from this country. Most financial critics are agreed that this would be a good thing both as tending to avoid the danger of inflation at home and_to help Europe to get on its feet. On the other hand, the Sec- retary of Commerce and others who have been talking about our losing some of the excessive gold surplus do not explain just how this Is to be done. 5 Tn spite of the trade balance having turned heavily against the (Ynllu'i‘ States sterling is quoted around $4.62 whereas the normal gold point is $4.88. The interesting test for the sterling market will come very shortly now when Great Britain has completed her preparations for the next payment on the war debt, and, when relleved of this special handicap, the value of the pound will be able to better reflect the exact position in the International balance sheet. COMMODITY NEWS WIRED STAR FROM ENTIRE COUNTRY NEW ORLEANS, May 19—While orders of retatlers for filling in pur- poses are decidedly disappointing at present, merchants are disposed to- day to contract freely for fall sup- plies of woolens and dress goods, on which price advances have not been over 10 to 20 per cent. They are shy, however, of heavy cotton goods, on which advances of 30 to 40 per cent are asked. BOSTON, May 19.—Although prices for lumber here are unchanged and demand active, experts today pre- dicted a shading of prices within the | next few weeks. Lath is lower, with l%s-;ncsh offered at $8.25 and 1%-inch at $9.25. LANSING, Mich., May 18.—The Mich- igan white bean market is showing signs of strength today, with prices around $7 a hundred pounds. A few | elevators are quoting prices 10 to 15 cents above this level. In the middle state belt growers say the tendency has been to cut bean acreage in favor of sugar beets. ATLANTA, May 19.—Shippers and railroads have agreed on a reduction THE WEEK Epltome of Eveats Up to May 19, 1033, FOREIGN. Russians striving to avert rupture over British fiat. Parley on China' courts set for November 1 at Peking. Bandits still hold sixteen captive de- spite end of ultimatum. Russians avert break with Great Britain; parley on_dispute. foray. George Jay Gould, United States financier, dies from pneumonia. Britain decides to allow Russia more time. = Greeks threaten war _unless Turks yleld on indemnity. Chinese troops ‘engage bandits; captives in peril. NATIONAL. Alva B. Adams of Pueblo appointed United States senator from Colorado to succeed the late Samuel D. Nichol- son. President faces Congress fight in tax-cut plan. “Poison pen” clique hits soclety in New York. Jess Wil- lard. former heavywelght champion, “comes back” in match with Floyd Johnson. Bodies of airmen, long lost, found in Cuyamaca mountains. Man: dead in path of Texas tornado. Flood and fires spread havoc at Hot Springs, Ark. Seventy-three lives lost in Kershaw county, S.” C. schoolhouse DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Reclasslfication shifts expected to increase salaries of District govern- ment employes. “Hospital day” held. Isaac R. Hitt to preside at special Shrine court during convention week. Boy, stabbed, falls dead at mother's feet. Suit over Oyster will is settled. High prices may halt District bulld- ing. National Prohibition Association holds annual convention. ~Relentless war on “dope” urged by thirty-eighth annual meeting of the conference of state and provincial health authorities of North America. by Natlonal Women's Trade-Union League cites sharp cuts in girls' wages here. New United States build- ings are vital need in District, ac- cording to view of cablnet members. Fiftleth anniversary meeting of the Natlonal Conference of Social Work opens sessions; score of related con- ventlons held. ' American Institute of Architects meets: President Harding presents the institute’s gold medal 1o Henry Bacon, architect of the Lin- coln Memorlal, at ceremonles at the memorial. Statue of Alexander Ham- {lton unvelled at south front of the Treasury, President Harding speak- ing. Rev. Dr. Robert Talbot, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, dies suddenly. New motlon-plcture house announced for 18th street below Co- lumbia road. i [iTTLE GTORIES /o' BEDTIME Boxer Makes a Surprising Discovery. Hold judgment till you know TLat may coctrol another's ac Motler Bear. Several times as he wandercd abput in the Green Forest Boxer had seen his father, Buster Bear. But Boxer had taken care not to be seen himself. His father was still much bigger than he and Boxer thought it best to keep dut of his w. Two or three times he had seen Mother Bear. had started to go over toward her, but she had growled at him in a w that made it plain to him that his company wasn't wanted. Sometimes he would get to puzzling facts jover the way Mother Bear had driven him and his twin sister Woof Woof away from the old home early in the ! spring. He couldn't understan yet. He had no real desire to L gficll: there now, for he enfoyed the free- dom of doing just as he pleased. In a way he partl Mother Bear had driven them away because it was time for them to gO out in the Great World. St he couldn't bLelleve that that g only reason, ne day he chanced over n old windfall which had onere Y;)e::'l;‘ tl:lli home, and where he knew Bear had spent the winter, He hadn't bLeen near there since Mother Beu had driven him away. Somehow he had felt it would not be wise to g0 back there. But, being 30 near there Throe hosiages - slain as Chinese brigands plan new . Conterence called | Once he | understood that | was' the| Mother | INGTON, D. C. SATfiRbAY MAY 19 . Jay Marmaduke Smith, engaged to Clairena YVail, is thrown by robbers into an airplane that’ takes him across the ocean and leaves him senweless. on the Arablan coast at Katar, where Hannock, a gem expert, and his grand- daughter. Jii-Hett, live. - Liftany's of York had sent their man les “to find Ban- nock to engrave a priceless ruby with the word ““Mispah.” Smith had intended the ruby gift for Clairens. Jil-Bett dlscovers the Jay Bmith, who, under her care at 1t His me) re o ack, as he in’ nowealiea, Cauacn great ealouty on. the art of an Arab officlal. Hen-Ali. who wante o 'y her. Jil-Bett falls in love with Jay. heart-broken when he tells her he is ing_ Ly steamer for America. worke far into the night to finish on the ruby. Ren-All watches him through a ‘window, and while the ol back is turned the ruby and bag of gold. in part payment, d'sappear. When Rannock his loas he thinks Jack is the thief, he has seen him the door. He threat. to put Jack in prison. warn him. Her grandi of her. en-All mee g been seen too much to- le are talking. Bannock, in at peo ronts J marcies Jil- o lier from Rannock's wrath. Then * an dies. Jil-Rett staye with her friend. Mes. Mudgs. while Jack makese prepa Studge turned up. America. Mr. All descend to the ccean Led with & box to hide. 1t contains the stolen ruby. the morning Jil-Bett dives for it cues her just as Ben-All. who hai 10 recover it, Ia overpowering her. They sall away to Awerica. Jack totally indifferent to his bride. ship passes one bearing i to reclaim the ruby from ks Mudge to tell him of Ban- nock's death and Jil-Hett's disappearance. Staples thinks Jil-Bett must have stolen it and cables " to rrest ler. But in the overdue steamer ix haviog trouble. Meantime Jack neglects Jil-Bett tarough sheer indifference. Jil-Rett and Jack open the box when Jack sees the ruby memory returns suddenly to him. He is despondent When he remembers Clairena and realizes that his marriage will forever | separate him from Ler. Jil-Bett tries to comfort him. DEPTHS. him with| the wildest, XXXII—INTO THE IL-BETT stared at dilated eyes. In most _improbable imaginings| that had swept through her brain, it had never occurred to her that there could have been another glrl connected with Jack's past. She had heard that men coming out of a long trance often mentioned the| name of the last person whom they | | beheld. No doubt it was a dearly loved sister whose name he called} upon with such a world of pathos in his voice. She watched him in affright as he| seemed to battle flercely with awak- | ened memory, unlocking the past, 1 which he was facing with such woe. Should she remain by his side, quiet {1y, without speakini, until the tor- | |rent of his keen despair had ex- jhausted itself, she wondered. Then | {she noticea that, instead of exhaust- ing itself, his throes of anguish in-/ creased. As she looked Into his face, | ‘hl‘ burst out with a mighty sob which shook his frame like a hurri- cane shakes and bends to the break- | {ing point & strong tree, crying out “Clairena, oh, God in heaven!| | Clatrena | Jil-Bett looked at him in growing | wonder. He seemed to forget her| presence and to think only of Clair- {ena, upon whose name he called over {and over again. She could endure the agony of suspense no longer. Coming closer to him, she compelled him to see and hear her. ! “Jack,” she whispered. attempting to draw herselt within the shelter of his arms, “who is Clairena?” i He recoiled from her as though she ‘had struck him a sudden blow. Like 2 shock the realization had come to {him-—he, who loved Clairena, the. i beautiful girl who was to have be-, icome his bride, the girl whom he! loved better than his own life. was parted from her forever by this girl | Who held him firmly in the clutch of i the marriage ti Jil-Bett was sorely Years passing over his head could inot have changed him more than those few minutes had done. All in| {an instant his bonny brown hair had | iturned snow-white before her terri-| frightened. | | burden, | ing 1 Jack JIL-BETT Stifling Conscience BY LAURA JEAN LIBBEY. Exclusive and First Publication of This Old-Fashioned Love Story. Oepyright, 1933, by MoOlure Newspaper Syndioate. groan rose to his lips. Turning upon her with bitter anger, he broke out: “It was all your old grand- father's doings. How far you were in it, I can only surmise.’ ou think—I—knew my grand- father was to come—and what the result of it would be, Jack “What does it matfer now whag I think? My ‘undoing has been ac- complished through the two of you. Those were the words that stung Jik-Bett to the quick—aroused all the pride in her nature, all the latent womanhood within her. Her arms fell to her side, her bosom heaved, but no tear came to her eye—she was beyond that, in her supreme Borrow. “We are on an American steamer, bound for the place that is your home —the girl you love is there?’ ques- tioned Jil-Bett in a faint volce. He bowed his head again in assent. “What will you do—what will be come of me, when you get there? she whispered In the same tone, scarcely audible over the wash of the “I—I don't know; I have not had time to think it out. "Rest assured of one thing, you shall never want; I am a man of means. I shall give you—cash down———-" “Stop!” commanded the girl, in a clear, ringing volce. “You insult me! "I would dle before I would touch one penny of your money. I —I did not marry you for wealth; 1 believed vou very poor. Your money would be. to me & torture, a and a regre This is how little I want {t!" "As she uttered the words, she caught up the box, fling- its contents In his face, The vellow gold fell In a shower about him, much of it rolling off the deck into the Seo. ke @ storm-driven allow, she wheeled about, g into the cabin. Sasnins He made no attempt either to de- tain or follow her. Never was a man more wretched. His thoughts turned quickly to Clairena. dered what had happened during all these months his memory had_been locked and the past a blank. What of Clairena? He felt that not a moment W, to be lost in e letting them know he was en route for home, anxious to explain to their entire satisfaction his absence and silence. he picked up the gold pleces—as many as he could find. Thrust went quickly tain, sage. o e in search of the cap- to send them a wireless mes- His first thought was to send lairena, but after a little medi- tatlon he concluded that. owing to existing circumstances, it would be Lest to send it to her father. vagan 2 erelfls be sent to Col. 3 usiness New Nl oy address is New here's a storm coming up: we can try it. however,” v s ver,” answered the the other's hand. He was surprise and much puzzled when the pavmens in gold, twice the sum required, was handed him. The message was duly (as he proposed to self to the end of the breathed freer. ed to go within, pacing the deck to and fro, regardless of the hours that dragged their slow lengths b, The Sound of the ship's . tolling the midnight hour, fell upon denf ars. All he thought of was Clairena, and if some way could not be found 1, 0f, the tangle which fate. desting vhat one wo 2 Sl i ould, hid woven ‘ndo a False Step that Le Tt Ts well o bo erry and st It i3 best to be honest and true. It is well to be off with 2he old love Before we are on with the new. Like a dove in whose breast the fatal arrow has found lodgment, Jil-Bett fluttered down to the state. room. where the stewardess was walting 5o patiently for her. the first glance irl’ marble-white f.:fic and “:li!;}(,:d ne‘;‘lei she knew some terrible grief haa come to her. Sho sald te hersel: They have not made up their dif- {Ie“r:rnrc:]s ooy “have had a_bitter . which has ther ‘apart than berore . \NCM far- What should she say, what words to use in endeavoring to comfort hes sent, and call him- voyage) He won- ! ing them into his pockets, he | taking the written slip from ! nd | 5 HOYS, 1923. Star “Want Ad” | Branch Offices NORTHWEST. 14th and Vermont ave., John C. Haley. 14th and P. Day's Pharmacy. th and U, J.'8. Clemence. 1 Gittton. H. Colodny & Co. tie place, Holmead Pharmacy. Tiliand Colorade avens Biaey Rranch PRATIAcY. 17¢h ‘and Park rond. Tinton & Myers. i34 I6th. Parne's Pharmacy. a Fardman Park Pharmacy. nia organ Rros. ftime clerk's desk). Ge, a¥i " Croek Pharmacy. Cotodny & Co'. Ga. ave. and TUpshur . 8914 q, v;l‘ Briehtwood Pharmacy. Norih Cap.xt. o 7. Y North Cap. st. and R. 1_ave. 1722 Py . J. Tonis Krick. .. Che: Pharmacy. Wikconain' ave. aneMacomb st., Clevelsd Park Pharmaey. GEORGFETOWN. 28th and P ate., Prito’s Pharmacy. A204 M at.. 0'Donnell’s Pharmac A8th and M, Weller & Moskey'n Pharmacy. Wisconsin ave. and O, Donahue's Poarmacy. NORTHEAST. Brock & Deckens. Mausic Store. F. Rradley. coln Park Pharmacy. Collins’ Pharmacy— . Maro's Pharmacy—Rrookland. SOUTHEAST. 1. F. Sprocebank. 3 & Mosker's Pharmacy. * 11th an1 Pa.’ ave., Fraly's Pharmacy. 1411 and Pa. ave., Smreer's Pharmacy. 1807 Nichols ave., Weiss & Healy—Anacostis. SOUTHWEST. Tth and D ate., Lants Rros. 415 and L. ats., Columbia Pharmacy. RATE—S CENTS A WORD fn Washington and Suburbe for— Help and Situations Wanted. .ost and Found. For Rale and Wanted Mincellaneous. Pontrs. Pete and Livestoc! Antomobiles for Sale and Wanted. Toomn for Rant and Wanted. Tuniness Opgortunities, ete. RATE OUTSIDE OF WASHINGTON 4 cents a word. REAL ESTATE ADS. ® words to the line,. 3 line minimum, et line rate, 200 per 1 3%n per 1i 17¢ per 16e per 15¢ per STAR OFFICE OPEN UNTIL 11 P. All advertisements foi The Eveninz & mnst be at The Star ofice or one of The Star branch offices by 11 p.m. the DAY BEFORE ISSUE, with the following exceptions: T8t and Found. Death Notices, Wanted Help. Wanted Situations. vertiseme nday Star must | be received at The Star office by 6 pm. Kat- urday, or at any of The Star branch offices by © p.m. Saturday. CASH WITH ORDER is required for all ad- vertisements from transtent advertisers. i ifions copres. _| AINTERS, others need apply. Acme Auto Top Company, rring Ktreet nw. { i ico | WAITER—Steady work. HELP AND SITUATIONS. -~ HELP—MALE. Ceantinued. experienced on Fip saw and pply Henderson Co.. 1403 MAC] moul | iNE_ME; ling; machine. n.w. SIAN “married, to make bimeelf useful in indry office:’ fast writer and accurate at te 'salary expected. Address Box Rtar office. 20 B e e HELP—MALE AND FEMALE. OLICITORB—Maie and female, to Lecure ciu, hifstlers ly. See office manager, INSTRUCTION-COURSES _ 0 DRI LESSONS PRIVATELY | Riven. Call L student preparing colle Gratintry. Taw or engin You want to learn to sell your services; sum- | mer position offers exceptional rtunity in “ducationa! sales work: 360 for 80 days bonus. _AdAresx Rox 76.P, Star office. K MAN. “experienced, for dark room in amateur finishing plant. See Mr. Woltz, Phot, Supply Co., 1400 N. Y. ave. n.w. MAN — Past_middle_age, for country store light work. _Address Box 146-U. Star office._20° | CIVIL BERVICE examinatio {Assiutant May 23; special | $2.040 to $2.640: railway pos saiary 81,000 rabu g puter. Juns 040, The Civil Rervica 2th & ¥ n.ow. Fr. 2080 N quickly learn real estata ¥ while learning: need not fnterfere with present employ; wome mak- ing 3100 & week. Free cl Thursdey. 5 p.m. William F. Matteson, 610- 611 Bond MEN to distribute advertising. 7 a.m. Thos. Gusack Co.. 615 1) n.w. MEN, sell Bhrine: novelty; & clean-up. Jenifer_blag., Tth_and D OFFICE BOY, neat appearance, willing wt er.__Apply No. 1 Thomas Cirele, room PATENT and_trade Washington and 5 ood y, with a future. & Lawrence. 600 F n.w. PHARSIACIST (reeistered) ; tlon: experienced; referenc 1480, Rtar_offie PORTER for tallor's store. 521_15th st. n.w. TORTER for_tallo 521 15th st. n.w. 218 ork- 8. mark at our permanent: Mason, Fenwick 190 Dermanent posi- Address Box I C. Winemso, G. C. Winem: New. Liberty Hotel," 400 New York REAL, ESTATE SALESMAN Who 1s expe- rlenced and wants an exceptional opportunity in a large office: correspndence confidential. Address Rox 232-T. Rtar office. REAL ESTATE BALESMA enced and & willing worker. This s a gool opportunity for the right man. A number of Kood prospects to work on. Address Box {51 must be experi- | Btar office. REAL ESTATE HA! straight commisfion L William F. Mattesou's office, before 10 a.m. WDOFERS and helpers, experienced. Bes Mr. Bradford. Allled Asphalt Products Corp., 919 New York ave. SALESMEN—IZ_ energ: all " lines; Bond building, mobtle and p compan! promotior contracts; ns preferred: A-1 refs. ‘and give cash bood of conside Answer by letter only to right parties. Geo. C. Dozohoe, 1301 n.w. i chance for BALESMAN. commercial _car; _experienced high-grade, for popular priced car; all replies to be confidential. Address Box 163-T, Star office. T L dreas Hox | MEN TO EARN $15 fo $100 a week makin; mechanical drawings. We qualify you ia your me, a180 help you secure powition. Per- {sonal attention. Write, phone or call for fres catalogue. Columbia School of Drafting, 1ith and T sts. n.w. 272, AUTO REPAIRT Unlimited day course for soung men Who desire to learn the auto mechanics trade. M. C_A. AUTO 8CHOOL. 3 Main 82 EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES COOKS, “chefn, wecond cooks, kitchen maids, bell hops, waiters, waitresxer, bus boys want Fuller's Lxchange, 1221 25th st. West ree rogistration loyment ange, operated for the bile, by Washirgton ehool for Secretart ¥ HELP_FEMALE. ALTERATION HANDS . typist, with reference, for & ry firm. Address Box L',fi.‘[ FET a o must_be experi. tal 3 Ice' Cream < Fleuse state experi it you = s quick writer, alert and’ able to keep sour h under ‘all conditions; state if at present e {Blored and when yon could begin work. A ol NIT OPERATOR w stenography for confidential posttion in patent attorney’s office. Excellent opening. State ars to start and previous connections. Al- eun_Tlox 164.T. Srar office. s i DISHWASHERS—Good pay 2 h knowledg Eagle Lunch 7o might or Runday TRI. X th, 1419 SALESMEN with anto for smail but live real extato waien department: real estate experi- ence mot essential, but applicant must have initiative And energy. If sou have thewe qunlifications and wish to connect where your “florts will be recognized and protected ac- cordingly T would lke to hear from you. Ad- Aress 164-U, Star office 210 |FiT {exp {fotmer _empl n T wia ame and address o Address Box 18-U | FILE 1 | tetephone o | ored ¥ X! expertenced, et Tk expertenced. o Submis rerommendations and tite exs Hox 2041 SALESMEN—Opportunity for men of edu tion to make $2,500 cr more the firat life insurance comi prefer men with experience; fen men are making more than 500 per annum: ome more than double traluing free: rewnits almost sure. Ad- ar_offive. T exper ment wtore; references required. Kt wagon; _experieacel ry, $33: guar Rtar ‘ofice. = on_bakery ind good references anteed. Address I tion nnv- easant work SALESMAN, grade whoes. fial. Address Box 49-U. Star office. inz ana button making. experienced. P 1405 M st Avpiy GIRL, eslored ) or_exvericnced. dnly those who in the world. ity as Nddress Box lify as above peed apply & fice. nt, good w Elue Ridge Mfs Alexsndria. Va. . power _machines: | "onn. aitractive position in st, paving $150 and up { ward montlly to one qualified: Initiative ani desire 10 succeed important; interviewing. Ad | dress Rox G4-P. Star office. { LADY, { Yirgiuia or middle wes eIl edncated. to sell small corpora libzral 'k for local ety Address Hox 166- wtrictly confidential. > _learn Esgie Lunch, T wiudent: Deakfast and di- ges and steady job. Apply fo- £ 4th st nw. . To ner; mteals, wa day. S | ATTO }Iulvly | WASH: Apply_timekeeper's_offic WORKING GARDSER: erence, 2200 16th st.__ RENC 11408 |3 Tor woadworking plant. 1403 H <t n.w. 2 for_wleciric wiore: Kood post :“trate experience and sal “Addrees Tox 187, Star of- | | arv cxpected. fire. | ROOTE [14th_a olored. Apply at once, 302 good_tipe and_wages. ing Co. Wtore § eveninem uees required. e. ndustrions, to sell rine convention. { bldg., th and 18 to work in dru Sundey: re i 520 Conn. I HOYS A { attractive bocklets durl ing S | Appls Room 211, Machinisis® 3 amall Tumber no_white- 208 YARD MANAGER for ing suppls firm. white man Job._ Address Tox tar office. NG MAN for commercial body business. 2@ nw. and | baby 9 months; leave oite drecs Rox ed. baby § montls Addrss Tox 3 SAL must wor erences: SWITCH ored giris. k 4 nights a week: experienced: Kood ry. Mery ba rience with cr willingness to learn dic Give detai’s of experience Addross Box 188.T. Sta 9. 1o work in delicatesien 8154 Mr. Plonsant at__* for delicatessen. 5612 Corn. MAN OCNG 7 MEN, energeiic, {0 travel and repre- sent @ patioral organiza; cwr: interesting work and rapid advancement if qualified: also two for local work. 430 Munsey_building. M AND Wi Real estate salesmen. pref for Mathews-Woods new s bLave pep and persivtence; come o) call offce, M. §416. Gertrude £19 15th_st with car. ton; Sunday or an Housen, 200 a gasoline | ve. { PAPERHANGERS. 2 first-class men, highest wages. Call Mr. on: with or withont | must | | WATTRF | . 9 to AdIrexs Box 139-T Star offie L or middieaged white woman : family of two; right Lome for | the right persan. th st nw. 10 assst boukkeeper. Address Star_office WOMEN, experienced, for steam table, salad, sandwiches and pastries ; steady positions to right parties. Bellevue Farms {Lunch Co., 1334 G st. naid. relieve the demands for that stock made by ice cream manufacturers. Ninety-two-score stock at Chicago of approximately 17 per cent on canned goods from midwestern cities to this point. fied gaze, while his face became more , "Sit down. child: you look terrib ashen. his eyes more bloodshot. { upset: maybe I can help vou. There's “Who is Clairena, Jack?’ she re-|NOthing like having some one to con- this morning, he couldn’t resist the | temptation of having a look at the| old windfall. Iie was very quiet |ASSISTANT BUY ER—Young {lady for ladies’ ready-to-wear TED (union), w00 12t and ! Dorrick. Cler. o PRESSER closed at 4015, a drop of one_point. Closing prices at New York, Boston and Philadelphia arrived too late for tabulation. DUN’S REVIEW SUMS UP BUSINESS CONDITIONS By the Associated Preas. . NEW YORK, May 19.—Dun's Re- view today says: In commercial channels, as in speculative markets, an undercurrent of uncertainty is now manifest. There seems to be more doubt about the probable course of prices of commodi- ties, and there also is more question- ing as to the future of business gen- erally. The developments of recent weeks have shown plainly enough that activities in_different quarters are abating, and Dun’s list of whole- sale quotations has reflected the re- wversal of the price movement. The diminution of demand, how- ever, has only come after a period of notably heavy purchasing, with new records attained in various instances, and there is a divided opinion as to the real significance of the present change. Close observers of conditions @0 not overlook the fact that many requirements already have been covered for some time ahead, thus leaving less incentive for buyers to make additional commitments, and the rise of 15 per cent in commodity prices in the last year likewise is being considered. Weekly bank clearings, $7,354,- 908,000. —_— ‘TREASURY CERTIFICATES. (Quotations furnished by Redmond & Co.) June 15, 1923. . September 15, 1023. September 15, 1023... December 15, 1923, ® March 15, 1024, June 15,1824 5348 September 1! 4%s March_15, 1925 4 June 15, 1025 4%s December 15. 1925 Beptember 15, 1826. 98! 9874 4%}e March 15, 1026, 100716 100316 4 December 15, 1927 9934 0915 X5 Maren 15, 1827, 1004 1003168 Setenelit SHORT TERM SECURITIES. (Quotations furnished by Redmond & C 100832 100732 9 11 o 13-16 % Alomioum Co. of Amer. 7s 1925. \lominum Co. of Amer. Ts 1953, erican Cotton Oil 68 1924.... merican Sugar Gs 1037 erican Tel. & Tel. 6o American Tel. Anaconda Copper 7s 1929, Anglo-American Oll 738 1925 Assc. Bimmons Hdw. 7s 1925. Bell Tel. of Can. 7s 1025..... Bethlehem Steel 7s 1028, Hocking Valley 6s 1921 Humble Oil 5is 1932, Kansas City Term. s 1923..." Kennecott Copper 7e 1980....:. Libby, McNeil & Libby 7s 1981 ., 8t. P. & 8. 8, M. Glae 1031 ndard Oll of Calif. 7s 1981 ‘idewater OLl 63gs 1431. Union Tank Car 7s 1930, _ U, 8. Rubber 73%s 1980. g Western Union’ Siga 1935.....0 ‘West'house El. & Mfg. 7s 1931. Sei Sta 108: 108; FORT WORTH, May 19.—Prices set ! by wholesale drug houses throughout the southwest are increasing today by leaps and bounds, with sales for the last month setiing a new high j Tocord for the year. Retallers in some sectlons, however, complain that their stocks are moving siowly PITTSBURGH, May 19.—A reduction of $3.90 a ton In freight rates on iron and steel shipped from Pittsburgh to Atlanta, Ga., effective July 1, has been announced. 'The rate today is $14.50. HOUSTON, May 19.—Soll and crop conditions in all parts of Texas are favorable, according to reports from agricultural authorities redching here today. Pastures are better than us- ual, stock is in good condition and ;:ropa, while a little late, are promis- ng. NEW BUYING HELPS OUT WEAK STOCKS Fairly Good Support Shown at Bot- tom of Recent Ten- Point Decline. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, May 19.—Intermittent short selling took place in this week’s stock market with the main body of stocks holding around the bottom of the level reached in the recent ten- point reaction from the year's high figure. New low records for th§ year were established by several score issues, including many of the leaders in the oil, steel and equipment groups but the volume of forced liquidations was relatively small, "and good buy- ing_was_forthcoming when the sell- TJ_"“ Pressure became threatening. Curtallment of demand for steel products and the spread of the move- ment to cancel or suspend bullding projects, particularly in non-essen- tial lines, was the sentimental in- fluence in the selling of the steel shares. ne of e most interesti - velopments of the week wag the pab. lication of Department of Commerce statistics showing that March im- ports exceeded March exports by more than $60,000,000, the first excess of imports since 1914 and. th monthly excess on record. C |rEest STROMBERG PROFITS SHOW LARGE GROWTH NEW YORK, May 19.—The Strom- berg Carburetor Company of America, Inc. for 1922 reports net profit of $604,263, after charges and federal taxes, equivalent to $8.05 a share on its $75.000 shares of outstanding no- par-value capital stock, compared With net profit of $81,670, or $1.08, in For the first three months of 1823 the company reports a net profit of $254,528, after expenses and taxe: equal to $3.39 a share on the capital stock, compared with $30,266, or 40 cents a share, in the first three months of 1922, Gross earnings for the quarter were $433,868, compared ! with $134,411 in the 1922 quarter. | winafall. about it. softly that he didn’t make a sound. Every few steps he stood still to look, listen and test every Wandering Li tle Breeze that came along. ast he reached a pile of brush from behind which he could peep out and see the old windfall. For a long time he stood there perfectly still watching. o > it, but he didn’t dare. He had made up his mind to go away when he heard a noise under the old wind- fall and a moment later Mother Bear came out. For a couple of minutes she stood still, looking, lstening and with her keen nose testing every Merry Little Breeze. Fortunately, the Merry Little Breezes were blowin - w{rd Boses ere blowing to. Satisfied that ail was well, Mother Bear shuffled off and disappeared among the trees. Boxer remained —_—. SATISFIED THAT ALL WAS WELL, MOTHER BEAR SHUFFLED OFF %ggulélSAPPEARED AMONG THE right where he was for some time after Mother Bear had disappeared. Then curlosity got the better of him, He wanted to go over to that old home. “I guess it is safe enough now that she has gone.” thought Boxer, and quietly stole out from behind the pile of brush. He felt a little pan- icky as he approached the old wind- fall and he looked behind him with every step. When he reached the entrance he sniffed, and. of course, he | smelled the scent of Mother Bear. Hé was tempted to go in under that old windfall just to see the place where he and Woof Woof had lived when they were little cubs, but he didn't quite dare to. Again he sniffed rather noisily and ‘was tempted to go in under that old And there came a most surprising sound. It was a little whimpering cry. Then there was another just llke it. Boxer was so astonished that he held his breath. There were bables in under that ‘windfall! Yes, sir, there were bables under that windfall! (Copyright,- 1023, by T. W. Burgess.) He Should Worry. From the American Leglon Weekly. Buddy was up before the disability board. The pompous alienist was asking him & long string of questions to determine his mental condition and Buddy was rapidly getting disgusted. ‘Quick,” shouted the celebrated doc, ell me. this: How many legs has a lobster?" Buddy looked at him crushingly be- fore repl{lnx. “For the lovva Mike,” he said. is that all you got to worry about?" He put his feet down so| He wanted to go over to| peated gently, a great fear awaken- ing in her heart that she was some one he had loved. He turned upo | have pity on me. have come between me from my love ag surel one of us lay in the gray, hayve married her—I— Jil-Bett stood as cold, white and | still as a marble statue before him, looking up into his anguished face. | The words struck her as an icy blast strikes a_tender flower, wither- | ing it in an instant of time. Very slowly his words found their way through her bewildered brain. He had, and still loved another!| The force of the terrible truth was: slowly dawning upon her. She won- dered vaguely that she did not drop dead at his feet. She had not only loved, she had idolized this handsome young man who had come into her desolate life and made the carth a paradise to her. The awakening from her beautiful girlish dream of love} was more bitter than death. i He was her husband: her very own; they were wedded until,death did them part, 8o the minister had said; and_those beautiful words stood out in letters of gold, ever before her mental vision. Of all the sweet and tertler words of the marriage, all seemed vague except those. And now—would she be able to cling to him. until death should them part? She drew back and looked at him. “You say I have come between you —and a beautiful girl—you—love— and were to have married?” she whis- pered in a strained voice from which all the gladness had died out. “It is so,” he answered drearily, despairingly. “And she loves you as dearly as you love her?’ she queried. He bent his head in assent, wretched for words. “Did the ruby bring back the mem. ory of her to you?’ she questioned, striving to keep back her tears. He told Jil-Bett briefly the story of it. That he was to have given it to Clairena as a bridal gift; that it was he who had commissioned the New York firm to have the word Mizpah engraved on the ruby, it having been a whim of his sweet- heart’s, and that he was to search the world over until a competent person wag found to undertake the work. The money in the tox at her feet he jhad pald as an advance payment. His words ended in a groan, bitter {1n its despalr. “You love thi you speak, Jack He laid his arms down upon the rall and his head upon them. “Love he: he echoed. “She is dearer than the breath of life to me. Some men have had many loves; as boy and man, T have had but oné—my peerless Clatfena. My life, my hopes were centered in her. To be the lover of the girl one loves is a delight in- comparable; to be the husband of the girl one loves is heaven on earth. Jil-Bett looked long and steadily at him. Was this the cold sweet- heart who had never made love to her; never held her hands in an en- dearing clasp; never breathed into her ear the words, “Idove you, dear” —this man whose very heart seemed riven asunder at the thought of be. ing separated from this Clairena? “l am_ sorry for you—and for me, she murmured piteously. he groaned, turning sav- agely upon her. “Will that undo what has been done—tear asunder the yoke that has gotten around our necks— will it get either one of us out of the predicament in which we are?” “You.mean you bitterly regret that we are bound to each other?” He nodded, and again a bitter God, | he groaned. us—separating as though 1 was to| too Clairena of whom | good 'stout arm to take him in t fide in when the heart is_terrible to bear lhfll”h;:d. . Jil-Bett shook her head desp. ingly. “You are very cannot talk ahout wh: pened between my me, other than . avy it atr- good. but 1 at has just hap- my husband and say—we—are— queried her sympathize No - rel I so terrible between man and wife but what It can be bridge. if one sets about it judiciously.” “Not when in the husbany's heart love for another reigns,” sobbed Jil- e E * “That is indeed a_ cruel stat affalrs; <till, "even that sorton. hay been made to a wife" v treatment of t it Jil-Bett shook her head. and with a flash of spirt which surprised the stewardness. she made answer: “There are girls who would cling to a hushand after they found out S0 terrible a thing. I could not do that. If he love another girl, let that other one have him. I would not stand in the way of their hap- piness.” ou are wrong there; no girl woman has a right to be happy, or even want to be, with a_man who is the husband of another. world is full of sych cases. and the Dire who Eives hbr man up to the er woman isneither mor than a fool.” S What is the use of clinging to gue to whom Your very presence is an_aggravation every time £ai1 “Gipon vou? i Bl en “A man has no right to marry unless he loves the one he weds. and her only; these men who have pasts e no 'r o marry and w Some Eood womat's Tipe 10 WTeck f a man loves the other wom- an— “It it were my case. I's giv man something to worry him;: 1 have no patience with these doormat wom- en who won't get up spunk enough to stand up for their own rights; aye, and fight for them: fool-women have no business with a-man. Her energetic discourse brought no relief to the girl's aching heart. ‘All is not lost yet; there's several days you and he will be on ship- board and during that time we will see what can be done. By the wu child, the captain of this boat knew your grandfather, Daniel Bannock, very well; for that reason he would do everything In his power to bring you two together, believe me. “No power on earth could do tha wnee :l;e lsl surglydpar&g as though o us lay dead at the of the world.” thiatend “No doubt You think that now, lits tle girl, but miracles, as vou may be pleased to imagine them. certainly do happen, even in this prosalc en. vironment, on shipboard. ry vour tears and tomorrow you and I will think up a plan by which we will oust this vamp from your husband’s heart.” She noticed when Jil-Bett knelt down . to pray she remained thus longer than at apy time since she had shared her st. ;e’r‘oom 0od bless her,” she sighed, “she is so young to know such sorrow. If the captain falls, 11l take @ hand as mediator myself; the young fellow will know from me what I think of him, break- ing his bride’s heart, and they just commencing their honeymoon. It's a pity she hasn't a brother with a w, nd let him know what's what, “It seems to me that these rascals with a past usually pick upon some poor widow's innocent young daugh- ter, or a girl who Is all alone in the world, to tormen “God willing, I'll see this young husband of hers bright and eflriy to- morrow morning. not stand idly by and see him drag her to the very verge of desperation.’ . (To be continued tomorrow.) The ! Eagle Lunch, 2 F In 19 TUSHELMAN for_out.of alary plus all money taken nquire Joboson, the Tallor, BUSHE! once: steady work. TBARER, firal ¢ CARE c n.w.. between 7 and 9 p. 1 Trving at Niamye 1 Iment: wal Apply 1944 14th st Detween 810 p.m n.n. { experlenced; also to hendle | have reference: | st { fwien 11 and 3 | CAR WASHER, igas. ofl and storage: must night work. Apply Atlantic CHAUFFEURS with_ident Apply Wardman xi &, colored, wanted for Hepublic wholesale business. Address Box 17-U. White, _with _reference wnd 1AT o Hawley's Auto Eer‘n‘ce, entification card. ational_Hotol. CHAUFFEUR, must have identification card; only experiented men need apply. Taxl desk, Wardman Park Hotel. FEURS, white, fo drive taxicabs; must entification cards and know the city. or man in charge. Vermont Rear Burlington Hotel, CHAU have id: Mr. Broadus Garage, Inc.. Fermaneat positica for a firt-class presser on_women's garments. Only those with best Peferencos regarding character and ability need appiy. JULIU. GARFINKLE & CO., 18t St. N W, 1 BOY. bright, young and active, {for runner in a national bank. Give references. Address Bo: 201-U, Star oftice. STOCK AND BOND SALESMEN, DON'T MISS THIS. The proposition is REAL The compensation ts HIGHT. The opportunity is EPTIONAL. Call Monday and Tuesday. m. to . MOORE & CO., Iec., Washington. D.'C DELIVERY CLERK, with reference; must write fairiy good be famiilar with city; steady job. 16-U, Star office. & "SPECIALTY SALESMEN. We nave the right opportunity for you. Advancoment ‘¥ posiion e branch manager uaranteed if you make good. Call before or aftér 4 p.m., 5 Stewart bldg., ‘Ask for Mr. Jones. 10 WM. L. 0 a.m. hington. CIIEF, colored, for buffet luncl work. ' 1421 P st. n.w. { COLORED WAITER wanted. 1622 H st. o.w. * | COOK, short order; 3 y In town. New Plaza Lunch, 600 North Capifol st. n.w. 24% COUNTER MAN, night; good wages. after 5 p.m.. 1778 Col. rd. 19 1 D] AL MECHANIC—Plaster worker and polisher for dental laboratory: one with expe- rience; good chance for advancement. Dental Laboratory. 1230 H st. n.w. 2 DRAFTSMEN WANTED—Draftsmen qualified to design and detail architectural, relnforced concrete, structural steel, power and elec- trical work: also mechanical layout draftsmen and machine designe ractive ' months' work, with a possibility of per- 3 "location, | Wilmington, Del.: state salary expected and A du Pont_de Nemours & Co. department, Room 8048, Du Pont iz., Wilmington, Del. YER, with _good-looking_Iarge 30 p.m.; very puuctual. B0 Sunday 19° ust have Fink_truc R, soft drinl T Pepsi-Cola Bottling C fgood wages. ilhald, 1407 G st. n.w. {BOY, smart, with snappy ap- pearance, for light outdoor work; Apply Mr. Ger- YOUNG MEN. We have room for a few energetic ambl- tious young men in our organization wlio wish rapid “promotion to positions as branch inan- | Promotion sure for those who qualify. agers. Come in and talk it over with us. Call before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m., 215 Stewart bldg., ! Washington. Ask for Mr. Jones. SALESMEN in automotive sales work; must be experienced, with knowledge of District; excellent pros- pect. _Address Box 153-8, Star office. SALESMEN. R_RLD ELECTRICAL Oxtures department manager, wWholesale and retall; give age, experience and must_be Addrens 200 for 1 salesman, (colored), reliable, Wardman_Park_annex. _Apply_Manager. ELDVATOR BOY, colored, $15 per week. Stag Hotel. ELEVATOR OPERATOR, ‘must have license. P it now. FORD MECHANICS. Dartram Motors Co., hours 7 am. fo 7| Moore & Hill, Inc., ROO) DRIVERS for taxis ; must know the city; good salary. Apply Black & White Taxi Co., 1214 wew Hampshire n.w. dept. Give full information as to experience, reference and age Address Box 64-U. Star office. MANAGER WANTED { Thoroughly experienced saloswoman w {for mamazer of aur local store, one wh hid experience as assistant buer or he stoek prefurred Thone Ma.m 3374 for_interview. or apply LERNER BLOUSE SHOP. 432 7th ST. N.W. WOMAN inteltigence, charadter and_expe HEAD OF STOCK In meckwear, fan and novelty jeweiry ‘department in STORE OF QUALITY Address Box 119 EXPERIENC TELEPHONE OPERATORS Wanted during SHRINE CONVENTION | PLEASE REGISTER NOW. Ro>m £ 19 22 12th n.w. Cliesupes ‘e and Potomac 'elephone Company. {YOUNG LADY for light out- door work; good wages. Apply | Mr. Gerhold, 1407 G st. n.w {BOOKKEEPER — Old estab- ilished real estate office desires a first-class bookkeeper; expe- {rience necessary; Saturday half holiday all year; salary to start, $1,200, with bonus and lunches in addition; advancement if sat« isfactory ; prefer some one now employed who desires to im. prove condition. Reply in own handwriting, giving past expe- rience, etc. Address Box 118-U, Star office.. HELP—DOMESTIC. ANYONE knowing the address of 1da colored, please telephone to Columbla e CARE for baby from 6 to 11 p.m.; five nights a week; settled colored woman, Address Box -U_Star office. tod has 4 of ot YOUNG MEN. 1t you are anxious to get into the selling game and are earning less than £33 per week, come in and see me. Call before 10 a.m. or after 4 pm., 216 Stewart bldg., Washington. Ask_for Mr. Jones. CARE FOR CHILD and iight duties, reliabie woman; good home; $15 a month. 'Call, be- tween 4:30 and 7. 1401 12th st. n.w. . itress, colored; city refs erence: to go away for summer; ages. $40.__Phone '(lev. 42 1204 New Hampshire ave. GARAGE FOREMAN and car washers. perienced. 1425 Irving st. n.w. GARDENER, care for lawna, flowers, shrubs, roads, hedges, vegetable: country_home near ‘city:” bouse, Brev good wages, Apply No. 62, the Connecticut ~spartments Conn. and M st. n.w.. after 7 p.m. 208 GAS RANGE department manager, wholesale and retail: A-1 man; good salary: state and_experlence: references. Address Rox 180-U, Star office. 200 HOUSEMAN, Chinaman, Japanese or Filipino ofereed: Apply 1715 T 12 mmfl}. 4°G afternoons, 1 JANITOR, colored, for large office bulldi must be éxpeclenced with Bigh pressure boll ers and be sble to furnish the best of refer- nces; falary, $80 per month; no quarters, Ad- ex- < SCREEN FITTERS, expe- rienced. Apply Henderson Co., wjo3 H st. n.w. 20% CHAMBERMAID or waitress, house. 1915 Hth st. n.w. g COOK and housemaid, colored, to go to Maina June 1. Apply Bunday morning. Telephons North 1208, Ant. 23. 2029 Con: o bourding ‘WANTED—SALESMEN. COOK, young, colored, for family of (wo; sec- ond_maid kept. 1808 H_ st. . SALESMEN—Three Salesmen wanted for B opances Cult §01 11th sk, B, SALEBMEN—Beveral fo sell stock in higl class local enterprise which will show returns of approximately 50 per cent on investment. Right kind of men can earn $300 to $1,000 per week. Call © to 11 a.m. or 4 to 8 p.m. ‘Foom 206. 1438 Yon st. n. SOLICITOR wanted at once; $30 & week and expenses to the man who can qualifyy Stew- 78 Behool, 1202 F st. mw. COOK _and _housekeeper, f home and ass! no children; reference requir dresw_Ro U, Star office. % COOK und general houseworker; 0o waahing. 11 9th st me. Linc. 1969-J. COOK and_general houseworks ily; permupent. 1207 Colum 2061, COOK, colored, 1st city summer: $50. _Ciev. 463. atay nights; drens’ Wox 12T, Star office. KITCHEN MAN; best pay in town. K;}k Lunch, 2 F st. n.w. 1 LABORERS for steel works at Johnstown, Pa. Apply 1125 1st n.w. us LUMBER CLERK, by growing concern; muat Eras T SIS E sal 5 Ovanoement. | Adaress Box 40.0, Star ofice. SALESMAN, experienced, with auto, to handle business proper- ties; more prospects than you can handle from the first day. Main 5768. COOK, white, st cli y nights; Teave city summer: 860, Address Hox 134-U, ‘Star office, OOK_and_geoneral nouseworker, settled wom- an; Thursdsy and Sunday afternoons o Phone Clarendon 76. after 8 p m. 10¢ COOK and general housework: reliable colored Woman; can stay_ nights. 8630 McKinle In.w. ‘Cleveland 575. 553