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R e —— = OPPOSE INCREASE OF RESERVE BANKS Testimony at Inquiry Challenges Wisdom of Bringing All Eligibles Into System. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, November 6.—Testimony challenging the wisdom of any pro- posal seeking to bring all eligible banks into the federal reserve system was glven by several witnesses yes- terday before the congressional joint committee of Inquiry into the reserve system membership. Other witnesses urged a larger membership. Opposition to the entire principle of credit control through the reserve banks was voiced by some midgle west bankers. Representative Louis T. McFadden, repubifcan, Pennsylvania, is chairman of the committee. With him in the present inquiry, which will be con- tinued through tomorrow, are Repre- ves Strong, republican, Kansas; . and Steagall, Ala- . democrat joint committee is constituted companies from affiliating with the federal system The inquiry also is to determine the effect of the present limited federal reserve membership upon financial conditions in agricultural sections of H‘A\c-I country. Members of the commi following tod he; i |‘lldh‘aled" bankers throughout the count: e not familiar with the feder: law or the pr operation. It recommended ci law, only to have pointed out to him in the present statute the very pro- vision he asked in more liberal form than he suggested. Opposition to the inclusion of more than the present number of member banks in the reserve system came from 21 Case, president of the State of St. Joe, Ind, w reply to the committee's questionnaire, read into the that the smaller banks be not mitted to burden the reserve by direct opera This view assailed by Pre t Clay Holl of the Old National Bank of Grand Rapids, Mich. Opposition to the par clearance d by President S cord today, urged foeds ystem because that depriving the small b: change charges on drafts DISPATCHERS TO TEST LABOR BOARD DECISIONS Suit in Federal Court Will Show (S Carriers Wrongly Favored, Says Workers’ Chief. By the Assoclated Press. CHICAGO, November 6.—Intention to file action In the federal district| court to test the legality of certain dec ns of the United States Rail- road Labor Board was announced by t of the Ameri- ss an e y the a. f freight senger rates are raised to pay ed labor costs,” said Mr. t is the same pub- whether concessions to labor are at the request of an no remonstrance when, managements offer them as an ducerient to bolt the association. contend that the board should either rule that the proffered incre: in ations with par are just easonable because the carriers voluntarily o.r them, or are not just and reasonable and should not be of- fered. It dodges the issue.” —_— £12,000,000 INVOLVED. Cash Offer for British Holdings in Anglo-Persian 0il. LONDON, November 6.—Sir Henrl Deterding, director general of the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company, negotiating with the British gove ment for the purchase of the latter's holdings in the Anglo-Persian Oil Company, the Daily Express say It is understood that if the deal is effected a ca: will be involv payment of £12,000,000 KILLED BY AUTO CRANKED IN GEAR Man Is Fatally Crushed Between Machine and Deliv- ery Wagon. By the Associated Press. BALTIMORE, Md., November 6.— William C. Kreuzer, twenty-nine, son of a prominent Syracuse manufac- turer and once a candidate for the lleutienant governorship of New York, was fatally injured here yes- terday when he was crushed between his own automoblile and the tail gate of a delivery wagon as he attempted to_crank the machine while in gear. Unaware that his automobile was In gear, Kreuzer was pinned against the wagon when the car leaped for- ward. He managed to free himself, however, and unaided drove through heavy traffic to Mercy Hospital, where he walked into_the accident ward and collapsed. He died four hours later. Mrs. Kreuzer, summoned by surgeons when they found her husband beyond their aid, was at the bedside. Kreuzer came here about two months ago from Syracuse to take over the business of Kreuzer Broth- ers, a printing establishment. He was the son of Thomas Kreuzer of Syra- cuse. —_— SCHOONER CREW SAVED. HAVANA, November 6.—Capt. Don- elly and seven members of the Brit- ish “motor schooner Nellle were hrought into port vesterday by the British steamer Artem The Nellie ©|went down in a gale near Gulfport, Miss., October 15. Roman architects placed earthen jars in the theater walls to increase the resonance. Have us imprint vour plate on our attractively decorated Christmas Cards. Having your own plate adds a personal touch that would other- wise be Jacking. 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COMMERCIAL NATIONAL Resonrces over $15,000,000 B ANK’ 14th St. at G ASK FOR THE * F.URID SAVINS” BOOKLET—IT'S FREE | | ! lenbergs BOTH SIDES OF 7™ AT K ST. “THE DEPENDABLE STORE" Overflow News From Qur Great NOVEMBER COUPON SALE 50c Art Crash 25¢ With This Coupon Only 25-fnch Natural Color Art Crash, warranted pure linen, for scarfs, centers or drapery. (8) 20c Huck Towels 2 for 26¢ With This Coupon Only Heavy Huck Towels, all white; absorbent weave, for hand or side towels. (8) 25¢ Turkish Towels 2 for 36¢c With This Coupon Only Bleached Turkish Towels, t blue borders: close absorbent weave. (Limit, six.) (s) 75¢ Turkish Towels 59¢ With This Coupon Only Heavy double-thread Turkish Towels; all white; size 25x52 inches. () 15¢ Bleached Crash 5 Yds., 50c With Thix Coupon Only Bleached Linen finish Grash. neat blue border; absorbent grade, fbr roller or tea towels. (Limic, five yards.) () Children’s 59¢ Chairs 39¢ With This Coupon Only Children’s Cha painted bright red: well made. (Toy Dept., Basement.) (8) Coupon 50c Laundry Sets 144 33¢ With This Coupon Only Toy Laundry Sets, including wash board, wash tub, clothes dryers and clothes pins.—(Toy Dept., Basement.) ) $6.98 Coaster Wagons $4.98 With This Coupon Only Blue Streak Coaster Wagons. s=lf-containing roller bearings: heavy wood wheels; size 14x32 | inches—(Tey Dest, Basement.) (s) $3.98 Velocipedes ‘With This Coupon Only Velocipedes. steel frame, rubber-tired wheels: for small children.—(Toy Dept., Basement.) (S) 59¢ Mechanical Toys 39¢ ‘With This Coupon Only Jazzbo Jim, the mechanical dancing toy: painted bright colors, (s) 79c Pianos 59¢ ‘With This Coupon Only Mahogany Finished Toy Pianos, eight-key size.—(Toy Dept., Baxement.) ) $1.98 Dolls $1.59 ‘With This Coupon Only High - grade Dolls, composition head hands, with mama voice: neatly dressell; inch size—(Doll Dept., First Floor.) $1.25 Imported Dolls 79c X With Thix Coupon Only 3 Imported Jointed Dolls, bisque heads, wig, moving eyes, shoes and stockings; 17-inch alz:’. —(Doll Dept., First Floor.) (8) Coupon 1 2 pkgs. Buckwheat Flour 17¢ With This Coupon Only (8) Gold Medal Brand Self-rising Buckwheat and Wheat Flour; full size packages.—(Basement.) Shriver’s Com « 2 Cans, 19¢ ‘With This Coupon Only Shriver's Blue Rigge Brand Sugar: Corn.— (Basement.) : ) 10c Gas Mantles, 2 f'ur 9c L ‘With This Coupon Only : Inverted Gas Mantles; give brilliant light. (8): $1.75 Cooking Ketes, 98¢ ith This Coupon Only § Alumlnum‘(’:onkmg Kettles, with dail hu:fl,e ) and cover; 10-qt. trade size. 3 $1.49 Dishpans, $1.19 ‘With This Coupon onl i Aluminum Oval Shaped Dishpany, good aval. . ¥ I $1.98 Wash Boilers, $1.09 ‘With This Coupon Only H Heavy Tin Wash Bollers, wl?h cold wood handles; large No. 9 size. $1.10 Garbue:cus, 83c ‘With This Coupon Only Corrugated Galvanized Iron Garbage: Cans, lock cover; large size. (S) $2.98 Ach Siftes, $2.19 ‘With This Coupon Only . Galvanized Iron Revolving Dustless Ash Sift- ers, fit over the can. : (8) $6.49 Oil Heaters, $4.79 With This Coupos Only Nesco Perfect Coal Ofl Heaters, heavy metal ol!'l tank, center draft smokgless burner; l(usl)l size. 4 Coupon 160 85¢c Wash Tubs, 55¢ With This Coupon Onl: Galvanized Iron Wash Tubs, Z0-1 1ze: drop handle. nch e $1.69 Ash Cans, $1.23 ‘With This Coupon Only Heavy Corrugated Galvanized Iron Ash Cans, full size. (8) $3.49 Water Sets, $2.29 With This Coupon Only Light Cut Glass Water Sets, new cutting; large pitcher and six glasses. ) Coupon 163 $1.98 Console Sets, 1.59 With This Coupon Only Colored Glass Console Sets, one large bowl on stand and two candlesticks to match. sorted colors. Coupon | Boys’ $6 and $6.50 Two-Pants 108 Suits, $4.79 With This Coupon Only Norfolk Suits, dark mixtures; good wearing qualities: two pairs of knickerbocker pants; sizes 7 to 16 vears. ) Boys’ $8 Two-Pants Suits $5.95 ‘With This Coupon Only Two-Pants Corduroy Suits, Norfolk models, with yoke and box piaited back; two pairs of full lined pants: sizes 8 to 17 years. ) Coupon | Boys’ $1.25 to $1.39 Pants S 88¢c With Thix Coupon Only School Pants, of durab iting mixtures ; dark patterns; knickerbocker style; sizes vears. Coupon Boys' $2.50 Sweaters 167 $1.79 With This Coupon Only Part-Wool Pullover Sweaters, combination eo)- ors; roll collar; sizes 12 to 14 years. (s) Boys’ $2.39 to $2.69 Suits $1.79 With This Coupon Only Combination Suits, washable waists of peggy cloth, with button-on knee pants, of washable corduroy or tweed: sizes 3 to 9 vears. S) Boys’ $1.50 & $2 Pants $1.19 ‘With This Coupon Only Corduroy Pants, extra heavy weight; medium and dark shades; sizes 8 to 16 years. (8) $4 & $5 Junior Suits $2.89 With This Coupon Only Of all-wool jersey, corduroy and wool mixed tweeds, Oliver Twist and middy styles; pants lined; assorted styles; sizes 3 to 9 years. (S) $12.98 to $14.98 Fur Chokers $9.75 With This Coupon Only Fur Chokers and Scarfs, of Australian Opossum, Platinum Fox, Fitch Opossum and Manchurian Wolf; heads and tails. ) Girls' & Misses’ $12.50 Coats $9.75 ‘With This Coupon Only Plain and Novelty Mixtures, trimmed with buckles or buttons, some with collars and cuffs of self material or astrakhan; navy, brown and novelty mixtures; sizes 8 to 16 years. (8) $139 Fur Coats $82.50 ‘With_This Coupon Only Fur Coats and Wraps, of sealine (dyed rabbit) large Mandarin sleeves, crushed or shawl col- lars, trimmed with inlaid border effects around collar, sleeves and bottom; lined with silk or brocaded silk; 48-inch lengths; sizes up to ‘453) $2.50 Blouses, 98¢ Coupon 178 ‘With This Coupon Only Blouses of georgette crepe and crepe de chine; all-over embroidered or fancy models; sizes 36 to 46. s) Women's $12.50 Dresses, $7.90 With This Coupon Only Ot wool jersey, sport or tailored models, trim- med with linen or leather collar and cuffs; navy, gray, cocoa and Mohawk. ) Co;;';” ‘ 50 Sheets Wax Paper, 7c ‘With This Coupon Only. 50 Sheets White Wax Paper, size 12x18. (S) 100 Paper Napkins, 9c ‘With This Coupon Only. 100 White Crepe Paper Napkins. ) Fountain Pens, 59¢ Coupon 178 ‘With This Coupon Only. Harris-make Fountain Pens, li-karat gold pen points. s) ( Stationery, 29¢ . With This Coupon Only. Keith Krafter box of stationery, white and colors; 24 sheets of paper or cards with enve- | lopes to match. ) o 39 Cretonne, 22¢ ‘With This Coupon Only. 34 and 36 inch Cretonnes, 4 bolts and mill lengths. First and Fourth Floors. ) erg! BOTH SIDES OF 7™ AT K ST. “THE DEPENDABLE STORE® Tomorrow—Another Great Coat Day Sale of Women’s and Misses’ Fur Collar Coats For Dress and Sports Wear Real Values, $22.50 to $27.50 Sizes 16 to 20 for Misses Sizes 36 to 44 for Women Extra Sizes 42Y; to 52V A remarkable sale, offering the utmost in value and savings. A sale far better than can be told of in type, because you must see the mate- rials and examine the details and trimmings to appreciate what unusual values these coats are at fifteen dollars. Coats for sports and dress wear, fashioned of Overplaids, Novelty Striped Coatings and fine Velours, with fur collars of Opossum or Beaver- Full 50-inch length models, lined throughout with satin de Trimmed with butions or atripes ette. chine or striped mercerized Venetian. buckles. Colors of gray, brown and navy, also attractive _and plaids in combinations of colors. Goldenberg's—Second Floor. $25 to $29.75 High-Class DRESSES $22.50 Beautiful Daytime Frocks and Models for Afternoon and Sports Wear Extraordinary values and unusual variety of charming styles are the features of this remarkable group of new Dresses. They’re gems of worth. You never saw anything like them for the money. Materials are Poiret Twill, Satin, Crepe de Chine and Canton Crepe Trimmed in the very newest and smartest ways, with embroidery, beads, me- dallions, lace, bias folds and circular flounces. Fancy and tailored designs, side drapes, panels, short and long flowing sleeves; round, V or square neck styles. Sizes 16 to 20 for misses, 36 to 46 for women and extra sizes for larger women. Goldenberg's—Second Floor. Sale of French Room Hats $12.50 and $15 Values Brilliant Modes in “Dress” Hats, $7.50 The season of the social whirl has arrived and the question of proper dress hats for Fall and Winter may be satisfactorily settled by attending this special sale of French Room millinery tomorrow. . The styles are not only individual but exclusive. Many, in fact, shown for the first time. There are the new variations of the new turbans, cloche shape, charm- ing new turbans, lovely bonnet type pokes, the dainty brimless styles and the larger brimmed hats of Panne or Satin. All are distinguished by charming contours, lovely colorings, beautiful rich fabrics and exquisite style. In this group are hats that hold the mirror up to the smartest Paris models. Lyons Velvet, Velvet and Brocade, Gold and Silver Cloth, Panne Velvet and Satin. Choose from the new light colors and black. @eldenberg’s—8econd Yiser.