Evening Star Newspaper, June 1, 1923, Page 27

1-2 Price Sale HATS most d Formerly $3.50 to $13.50 Now $1.25 to $6.25 1 ; TWELVE-TEN TWELVE-TWELVE F STREET e e ISP Girls’ & Juniors’ Plain and fancy straws in the esirable shapes and shades. IEsPlelbaclher Read the Big Victor Announcement on Page 13 HEAR THE NEW - TODAY at Arthur Jordan P iano Co. G Street at 13th CAMPBELL'S ESTATE LESS THAN $500,000 Leiter Brother-in-Taw Leaves Nearly Everything to His Widow. B the Associated Press. Less than a half million'dollars, in- stead of many millions, as popularly estimated, is the value of the estate of the late Col. Colin P. Campbell, former British army officer and rela- tive of the Duke of Argyle, according to a petition for probate of his will filed in superlor court here yesterday. With the exception of one smhll annuity to an aunt in England, Mrs. Campbell inherits the entire estate. She s already wealthy in her own name, being one of the three heirs to the $50,000,000 estate of the late Levy Z. Leiter, partner of Marshall Field. Mrs. Campbell, her brother, Joseph Leiter of Washington, and Gerard Lawrence of England, are named ad- ministrators. Giving Better Value Is Not an Occasional Accident, But a Fixed Habit at' All Peoples Drug Stores! To Our Stores Every Morning Come Pure--- Fresh Delicious Mammy Lou Old-Time, Homemade andies Special, 49c Pound delightful surprise when vou < 1e-Made Candles: made fresh purest Ingredients, and delivered to our nvenient stores. diily of th 14 ~ Phone Main 5215 Mail Orders Filled Delicious Candies —At Money-Saving Prices 33c 49c 39c 39c¢ 39¢ 29c 10c 39c¢ Peppermint Patties, pound . Chocolate-covered Almonds, pound. . . ........ Planters’ Big Salted Peanuts,pound. . . ......... Chocolate-covered Cordial Royal Vanilla Marshmallows, pound. . . ... Crystallized Gum Drops, pound ....... Chewing Gum, three packages. . . . .. .. Jordan Almonds, FRIDAY, JUNE 71, 1923. SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 1.— FLETCHER SEES BIG TREATY PROSPECTS COMMODITY NEWS WIRED STAR FROM ENTIRE COUNTRY DETROIT, June 1.—Reports from 1the River Rouge plant of the Ford Motor Company state that it is as difficult today to obtain sufficient workers as at any time this year. treaty | Work Is actually being held back by Reports to Secretary Hughes on Pan-American Parley at Santiago, Chile. Predicting that Important agreements would result from the re- | inability to get men. cent Pan-American conference at! —— Santiago, Chile, Ambassador Henry| SEATTLE. June 1.— Automobile P. Fletcher, who was head of the|dealers today reported the first r'gns American delegation, submitted his|of a slowing up in demand for motor report Jjust filed with Secretary|cars in this territory. Tire dealers Hughes. report smaller sales of tires and at- During an hour's conference with|tribute this in part to heavy buying the Becretary of State, Mr. Fletcher|earlier in the year and, in fact, to supplemented his written account of |advances in prices. the conference with an oral expres- sion of appreciation of the tr accorded him and his collegu the spirit of frankness an: 5 co-operative effort in the western hemisphere evidenced throughout the sessions. Mr. Hughes was said to be deeply gratified at the nature of the! Tins 3,000,000 bags of rice raised in C O T '“n»';?‘:';::ga“'g‘;!:‘tlfornla this year, less than 1,250,000 or more to make certain clarifications | P488 remain unsold, according to a of his report before returning to his| Btétement today from the California Dost in’ Brumsel Rice Growers' Assoclation. | NEW ORLEANS, June 1.—The ba- | pana crop of Nicarugua, Gautemala and Costa Rica has been cut 50 per cent by drouth and parasites. Sales of goods to those countries is small today, but Panama and Honduras have not been affected to such an extent, and business with these two countries is better than any time for six months. PORTLAND, Ore., June 1.—The Til- Miles for Sun Yat Sen jlamook Creamery Assoctation has an- nounced an increase in price of cheese Government. of 2 cents a pound, through a stat = { ment by Carl Haberlach, sales repre- sentative. The output of cheese in the Tillamook district is 10 per cent above that of & year ago, and demand s g0 great toflay that it has been impossible to fill orders prompt!y. PHILADELPHIA, June 1-—Labor troubles at Brockton shoe factories have had an unfavorable effect on PITTSBURGH, June 1.—Work in the eastern oil flelds is beginning to slow down today, operators declaring that present prices of crude do not Jjustity development work. SACRAMENTO, 1.—Or the CHINESE RAILROA CONTRACT AWARDED Canadian Firm to Build 1,200 | By the Ausociated Press. VANCOUVER. B. C.. June 1.—A con- | 3 tract for construction of 1,200 miles | | of railway in south China has been given to the Northern Construction Company of Vancouver by the Sun Yat Sen administration. C. V. Cum- | the leather market here. mings, vice president of the company, —— o maice any comment.” Tha conisact | ARGENTINE LOAN HEAVILY s part of Dr. Sun's plan to link the OVERSUBSCRIBED IN HOUR provinces by rail. London Investors Snap Up New The work, which it s estimated will cost between $25,000,000 and $3 Offering, Which Proves Especially Attractive. 000,000. may be delayed. it is said, as the Canton government fs still en- gaged in warfare, consolidating its By the Associated Press. LONDON, June 1.—The new Argen- tine rnment 5 per cent loan of southern territory. e TR £2,500,000, offered to the public today, was heavily oversubscribed. There MARK’S FALL RESTORES CONFIDENCE OF AUSTRIA Convinced Merger With Germany | X48 such @ food of applicziions for Would Not Help Weaken- 8 U] ] 61 that the official list had to be closed less than an hour after it was 27 PROBE ACCOUNTS OF BROKER FiRM Jones & Baker Bankruptcy Case Causes Big Stir. | | { By the Associated Press NEW YORK, June 1.—Thousunds of investors in New York and through- out the country and prosecuting offi clals here were awaiting today the report of accountants who began yes- terday an Investigation of the broker- age firm of Jones & Baker after | had been forced into involuntary re ceivership. After their first conferences wit the directors of the firm. which d lalmost half of all the business c iducted the curb market, offi sald they believed investors would get back more on the dollar than has been paid by any big brokerage firm in bankruptcy in some time. Com pany spokesmen expressed confldenc: that 100 cents on the dollar would be pa id. The bankruptcy proceedings grew out of & “secret” investigation of the firm’s mode of doing business started by the law committee of t Association. Learning of the invest gation, investors began to withdraw impelling some creditors to force ap- pointment of a receiver that orderly liguidation might be brought about The creditors were to appoint a jcommittee today. H Jones, “Man of Mystery.” Behind the firm lies an interesting personal story It concerns William R. Jones, the son of a Streator, Ills blacksmith, the senior partner. wi face was unfamiliar to the patrons of the curb and to many of the bu men with whom the About a decade ago he was employ: by Charles A. Stoneham, now presid of the New York Giants, who then had brokerage concern in Chicago. Tr disagreed und Jones organized his own firm and set it up directly opposite that of Stoneham, on La Salle street, Chi- cago, moving here later. Jones, known to the street as man of mystery,” preferred to remain out of sight, and neither he mnor his Dpresent partner, Jackson W. appeared on the floor. Very Heavy Advertiser. The firm maintained an intrica tistical department; d “the advertising budget been $1,000.000 a ve While th not given in the petition, mates of the Habilities $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. A o ed State. opened. In cevery box vou'll find an assortment to your —ut these prices. Add 10¢ to every dollar or fraction thereof, PO s oo oo i sivierersrorisinioer ‘. wery desire—chocolate-covered nuts, fruits, creams, for packing, postage and, Insurance. Send post office or express - ! 'H:h T.“'r‘.%‘.‘;,';‘.'é’fe ?,f .ylf:f, ::-‘\:;: bonbons and many other delicious specialties. moncy order. We ship same day order received. Address 3 Why not try a box of Mammy Lou Candies today? \ “My. but they're good.” 8c each; 1 dozen..... 50c Dorin Peoples Drug Store, 505 7th St, Washington, D. C. Toilet Hershey’s Kisses, pound 43c Specially Priced By Cable to The Star and Ohicago Daily News. Copyright, 1923. VIENNA, June 1.—One of the last events necessary to re-establish the confidence of the Austrian people in the future of their country occurred Thursday, when the German mark fell to the level of the Austrian crown and Bave evidence of continuing still fur- ther {n its downward plunge. brought a large overnight demand from the banks, insurance houses and private investors. The number of subscribers makes it apparent that applicants will get only a small pro- portion of what they requested. The loan was offered through Morgan Grenfell & Co. and the banking house of Baring. ' ADMITS LETTER Silkworth Now Says He Was Re- plying to Request for 1f a big and powerful nation like - Information. Gormany cannot manage its finances better than a smell and weak nation REAL VALUE LOANS ltke Austria,” say the Austrians, “why - - A then It is better to stay independent, NEW YORK, June 1.— il manage its own affairs and forget all about the Idea of uniting Austria to Germ of this kind form a daily Y. Reflection tople of conversation in Vienna. .Once you begin th money, you'll find that ARE OVERSUBSCRIBED By the Associated Press. e systematic saving of the desire to save keeps worth. president of the Cor !Stock Exchange. after a previous de nial, has admitted having written « {letter expressing the opinion that the ——— BERLIN, June 1.—The Prussian |brokerage firm of Kardos & Burke = BIG BANK ELECTS. government closed subscription lists | Which failed in February. 1 for c e ’ ° 221 NEW YORK, June 1.—Stevenson E. | tdday on two b per-cent state loans | 32,000,000, could be reorganized and r l s Don t 1” 1£.11 Th[s rd, formerly vice president of the | in real values, after both issues had |continue in business, a month after . National Bank of Commerce in New et i the crash. Tork, was elected president to sucseeq | been several times oversubscribed. iced 1 James 8. Alexander, who was elected |One of the loans amounted to 100,- [ The Jetier was beosdoasted by =pric] chairman of the board of directors, & | 000,000 kilograms of potash and the ‘rgflleff |*‘5 e 4‘;‘:'“:'!:6 in (A Re ular $2 50 new office ereated by the board. other to 400,000 centners of rye. The {301, S hduceicreditory Wishbolo . o Mr. Ward came to New York in|subscriptions to the former totale L ey e ufilsas 42C 4 - 1912 from Mansfield, Ohlo, where he | 480,560,700 Kilograme and to the Jat- s Slwonth ssid big detter, nad Freckle Cream. s had been cugaged in banking. ter' 1,460,083 centners. een written in reply to a communi $1.00 Barnard's arris catlon from the chairman of u credi Crauin C tors' committee asking for an opin Complexion Crea: ion on the possible rearganization of Removes Freckles Quickly the firm. Copies uf both letters wer 24 L d produced, but were not admitted 1o : C evidenee by the referce. upon motion Othine ............... o n aln of counsel for efendant brokers 50c Williams Shav- 35C The books of three failed hrokeruge ing Cream . .... .. p - grms—xur:us & Burke. Charies H % ‘larkson & ('o. and H. Clarke & 35¢ Palmolive Shav- @) - A Gl‘OWlllg Desire Go—were made avallable for nvest ing Créanlu... . ens gation by h}(‘slrwr Attorney Banton 25¢c Cuticura 18 S yesterday when Judge Goddard. | — C to Save a restraining order which had he tofore prevented the receivers from turning over the records Rouge ..... cosse growing. Saturday Again! 50c Djer-Kiss 42C You'll feel that you are making a centribu- FARMERS SEEK AID s i R R A IN RAISING COTTON 3¢ s make a deposit—an e rill o s alc ... eevsesew 17C c you more firmly every pay day. - a e . T'z"‘c s 2lc Open]YOURslao%uun]k] with us this pay d?y e T L S e e 9 As Tlitt .00 will start you. en let ndalusians e i (4 50c Hair Just While They Last nolhi‘nzein::rffle with & regufar contribution 3 .y y a1 Supply C. Th t Y K G'fiz’“ * 65 to vour prosperity every succeeding pay day. All Spain’s Requirements. igars at I'ou Anow Stacomb ............ O9C a0 pertoci in every, detallc and are Our Uptown Bank, at 1333 G Street, if Helped. - 23c A R R A oonfrom 435 19 S8 o'clock. Saturday—One Day Only R have 1iarat gold filed. binds s st i Daintie ..... 29C :.’fl‘fafil..‘".‘.'(.fi.'n T4-karat pe:‘pa‘l;l MADRID, June 1.—The governnient Men, tomorrow in all of our stores we will conduct a specinl sale of nationally ‘known cigars of quality. (The Deodorant in a Sanitary Tube) and iridium tip. Second National Bank considering a request of farm intcrests that it aid in the establishment of cot v ul They have screw caps and beau- 5 " 3 A el S giepe cnet i it nd Fotles 10 107 e hove e cle ReF 4o ufTh7 s o, St snd best “The Bank of Utmost Service” fi st s issioer, 1wk 3 - i 7 7 - 4 ? vern as! e Tow: you can't go wrong, because every cigar included in Polish ........... he men's models have u perma- 508 Seventh Street N.W. i governm nently fastened & 24 p, and b cortes to appropriate 10,000,000 pesetas thia gale is sound. nerfect and in the very best conditlan. I/c Cutex Cuticle 29C Oy Iaa e e I e e dlatpoia B : = IR e a1 e sl ciel on't forget—this Spectal Sale is for o v only— R ladies 333 reet N.W. say their region cau Saturday. PR <2 it otton to supply all 50c Pepsodent 39 A ymect 1 pecial purchase enables us to Spanish requirements, thatr 400,600 bales “ . 24 Tooth Paste ....... . C offer these $2.50 Harris Feuntain Rl ot 5 i Sineior i tuatiG 10c “Henrietta” (Populares) Soc. Forhan's Peng, &1 fhe ridieulonaty: 10w prles annuslly of » cotion wuperior 1 ausli “« O 1 1) . Tooth Paste ......... 43c Of She. Ty mlll aail fusc st thiy A commission will be appointcd sr 10c “Muriel” (Metropolitan) price, sarly 10c 10c 10c “El Versa” (Adjutants) “Garcia Grande” (Bouquets) “Admiration” (Smiles) “Mozart”’ ( Perfcctoa_l" inos) Saturday One Day Only Analax, Home Remedies —at a saving ] TS .. 25¢c o oinn, . $1:98 s SBE Hundreds of Choice Quality Tooth Brushes e, J9C Published by The Now York Times Co. A series of exclusive articles by world-known authorities Iy under the auspices of the v of works to consider the best method for intreducing the cultivation of cot ton The commission will com sentatives of the Catalonian Socicty fo the Encouragement of National Indus tries. The societies of cultivators and a number of other bodles also arc inter- ested in the project. PENNSYLVANIA’S NET INCOME SHOWS GAIN PHILADELPHIA. June 1.—The re- part of the Pennsylvania railroad tem for April shows net railw. erating income of $8.019.444, an crease of $2.185,897 over last Revenues stood at $64, i produce enough c Box of 50, $3.75 = Admiral Sims Harpoons 5-Power Treaty creass of $12.67L104. while ¢ S He also says Germen U ins as & rule were [ Bonithsieone moachy onde Other Nationally Known Cigars Boric Acid, Hundreds of cheice quality Toothbrushes, some have humane and vigorously def the Submarine. grease of $32.381.413; oxnenae 2 Y db..... . transparent handles, others have plain, all have splendid o - way operatin, 3;:-?;0"5. 2 ks a (Included In This Sale) Corega, 29¢, - 89C quality pure sterilized bristles that are guaranteed secure. America to te 'I\u‘key gscroase oL BNIRLIe Cp S Buur 496 ooroonemonapsenses You will find just the size and style that you prefer, in With full oficisl Text of Chester: Concession. The Pennsylvania railroad reported 8c “Owl" (Lofld".) S 356 this huge assortment. net of $1.93 8c “Louis Martinez” (Special ‘_’aluu) 10c “El Suro” (Perfectos) 10c Pickwick Club (Perfectos) Do You Suilfer With LS , Australia_ Being Kept ’-&wmu.n-o«mn'.» How Union Wi $ 96, & main of 38,818,047, the four manths ended April 30 gross was $226.2 $31,107,431; expen $188,699,202, a inorease of 331,937,400, and net. §24 932,139, a decrease of 33,789,385 over ast, 5, an increase of R A Frank of g. Do Things in Russia last year. Fer (for America’s Faulte by An g —the Industrial Code. Sk oY 8c “Ll'“le Chancellor" F.;l.:?l)t ;‘.74’. N ASAL CATARRH ? American Woman. S o —". Wemet LEAF TOBACCO. f & e — ~ Seandinavial BALTIMORE, June ‘_“"“,L“f"',.':;'é Buy M'ux:f'd i 79C ean .3%’;:-.’;?:’5:’-—35:‘ i:."l.' :;1;?:.:5:':‘;::";&:?&'; i What Educated Negro L e;m World in §abmoce Seuipta furi (e PARL Woek rere Box of 100, $4.60 l -“.n rres pain away), Generous Sized Tube, 50c ‘Athelsm 1s Engulfing’ Germany. i Thase Are Only Some Ouamtanding Big Features F Active in France. Pages —Ilustrated seven hogshead: Some hegsheads are being inspected wi d hich Prescriptlon ... E. Z. Catarrh Cream The Monarchists Ver SR G el fae e, o er, Maryland prices per 100 pound: ferior and frosted, $4a4.50; sound com- good common, §8a18; medi- ;" good to fine red, $28aé? , .$43; seconds, common to medium to fine, $13a25 nominal; 3 nsound and badly mixed pack- ages from 1 to 3 cents lower.