Evening Star Newspaper, November 15, 1923, Page 24

* @ifalfs, aifalfa seed, SILENT ON DR ON MARGIN TRADING - « o. s woss v 3 Wall Street Officials Decline to Comment on Senator King’s Plan—DBriefs. By the Associated Dress. NEW YORK, November 15.—Officials of seourity and commodity ex- changes declined today to comment on dispatches from Washington o the effect that Sengtor ‘King of Utah was preparing a bill te be presented : next session of Cangress -vhich prohibit margin trading in srain and cotton. offerings of new securlties large recentiy. ¢ part of investment house: offerings so that two large offer- weculd not huri each other irgs competition on the same through dates. 1 Public offering was made today $1.000,000 twenty-seven ear € cent first lien gold bonds, series B, the Nevada-Californis ectric Cor- poration at 94 and acerued interest, d er §.45 per nt. of the International Ce P y ve declared a quar * dividend $1 on the commion sicck and the regular quarterly divi- Gend of 13 per cent of the prefered stock. This acticn placed the co: mon tock on a $4 annual ba t the previous rate of $3. meeting of sapeake &nd directors in Cleveland :uhedu_lzd v was postpotied for lack’ of quorunt. Considerable interest has action to cember 1. COMMODITY NEWS WIRED STAR FROM ENTIRE COUNTRY LONGMONT, Col., November 15.— Sugar heet growers in this district are appealing to store ocierks and high cchool boys to help dig beets before the ground freezes. Many Mexican work- crs have quit because of the soft con- dition of the flelds, and the Longmont mill has closed because supplies of beets have been delayed CHETENNE, W A quarantine < s 8 = & 2 shipments of ative hay and straw from Uninta, Linceln and Sweet- water countles: has been imposed by the state board of dairy and food commissioners because of the pres. ence there of alfalfa weevil. PHILADELPHIA, November — market here for sole 1»ather is favor- able for large cash b . Extremes in both light and heavy weight osk backs are in best deménd. No. 1 belt- ing butts are gquoted =t 65 cents; best backs, 44 to 48 cents; B grade, Phila delphia tanned Texas oak bends, 55 cents. BOSTON, November 15.—Textile men here see in the reopening this week of several departments of the Amos: keag mills a reflection of the im provement in the goods market. CGinghams are moving slowly, but the - departments opened ‘are concerned with other lines. Fall'River mills are sworking at 66 to 75 per cent of ca. pacity, and New Bedford fine good mills are working full time. Yarn mills have shown little Improvement. gainst Bacon prices have fallen 1 r cent. The total shipments of fresh beef in Oc- tober were 44,000,000 pounds and of pork, 60,000,000 pound: KANSAS CITY, November 15.—The more desirable cuts of fresh beef and pork have been eut skarply by Ipcal backing houses. s DETROIT, November: 15.—0wing t the heavy crop in northern Michigan, potatdes” which sold at 50 cents a @ bushel in September have dropped to 30 cents and farmers ‘are unable to |l » mell them at that price = STATE INCOME TAX = PROVES LWELY TOPIC|® Extreme being shown in business % over the deliberations of the ature on the suggestion for a statc income tax. Business men in &Feneral oppose the Income-tax £ys- tem, while agricultural interests seem to favor it. Measures are algo pend- ing to exempt from taxstion for vary- ing periods of years foreign capital invested in new industries in Georgia. Manufgcturers of soft drinks are celebrating today the defeat in the legislature of the proposal to im- e & tax on soft drink $1,100,000 OIL. DEAL. Loargest Land Transaction Is Re-| ported Sines 1921. Bperinl D'spateh to The REVEPORT, I The largest oil iand deal since the , Haynesville boom of 1321 has been f couxummuted here by -the purchase of mineral rights to %120 acres In Webster parish by the Humble Oil Company from Dr. R. D_ Webb, for a consideration said to be $1,100,000. The sule was o resuit of completion of a well near the acreage flowing both ofl and gas. H ——— CELERY PRICES "RAISED. CW _YORK, November 15 (S 1).—Prices for celery:in the roug again advanced today, owin¥ to the continued active demand for famcy well blanched offerings. Receipts from upstate sections were odly moderate. Sales ranged from §! to $3.76 per two-third crate, depending upon quals s weil as size of Stuffed-Up Head Instantly Opens Every Air Passage—Clears Throat, Too —— Ii your nostrils are clogged and your head is stuffed because of nasty catarrh or a cold, apply a little pure, antiseptic cream into your nostrils. It penetrates through every air’ passa soolhl‘ng and healing swollen, :‘:‘ flamed membranes and: you get instant relief. store. open right up; your head is clear; no more hawking or snufing. Count fifty. the atuffiness. dryness, strugling for breath s You feel flne.—Advertise-] Zone, ment. | IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII% SN SESEEEEEEENEEREN WILLARD TO APPEAL FOR RAIL MERGER ™ Lines With Reading Jersey Central. and Special D'apateh to The Star. BALTIMORE, November 15.—Presi- dent Daniel Wiilard of the Baltimore | Y8nced by them that Reading and THE EVENING 8 AB' WASHINGT D. commission adhere to its tentative lan for consolidating the Central of ew Jersey and Reading with the d Ohto. attracting widespread attention in New York, Philadelphia, Newark and other communities in up- per Pénnsylvania and northern New Jersey. Powerful trade organiza- tions in New York aro supporting New York Central's plan, which con- ! templates' using Jersey Central in connection with New York Central's existing trackage to open up a new trunk-iine route to New York harbor. Philadelphia and other Pennsylvania trade bodiess on the other hand, are behind vigorously the project ad- Central of New Jersey be merged and Ohlo railroad will go before the |y nd formed into an independent unit, 2 Interstate Commerce Commission on Saturday to make a statement in sup- port of his road's contentlon that the e gold output of around $8,000,000. ke DALAIS ROYAL The Shopping Center—11th and G Sts.—Est. 1877—A. Lisner, Pres. SHOE DEPARTMENT—SECOND FLOOR . Unprecedented Values in Famous Pumps and Oxfords For Street, Dress or Sport Wear Early Selection Specially Priced for Quick Clearance .85 Unquestionably this is a most important shoe event. Especially so when you can purchase high quality Dorothy Dodd shoes at such a remarkably low price. . These are all new fall models developed in— All Patent Black Calf . Blatk Satin Hu_’ls are Spanish, Louis and Walking types; soles turned and welt. Black Kid Brown Calf Brown Kid Many women will purchase two or more pairs at this extremely attractive price. The Dorothy Dodd name as- sures attractive style and depend- able value. Shoe Dept.—Second Floor. Why Pay More? Prices Touring . . $ 945 Roadster 945 Sport Touring 1095 Sport Roadeter 1005 Busiasss Coupe 1195 Coupa feeFour 1345 Seden . . . 1395 Prices{. o, b. Ponsiac Compare this True Blue Oakland Six sedan at its new low price of $1395 with other sedans, both 4’s and 6's, selling at from $100 to $300 more. You will see that nowhere in the rugged chassis or the luxurious Fisher-Built body has Oakland permitted any compromise with qullityorcqmplme-. All we ask is that you drop in and examine the True Blue Oskland. The car itself with its new engine, four-wheel brakes, centralized controls and remarkably low price will amaze you—as it has thousands of others everywhere, * DISTRICT OAKLAND COMPANY 1709 L Street REPORT ON GASOLINE. Minnesota Probers Favor Operative Sales Btations. Special Dispatch to The Star, MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., November 15. —Co-operative stations ofter to [N motor owners’ the only reliet from ||} high gasoline prices, according to the | report of an investigation commit- | tee appointed by Gov. Preuss.. Haif of the Minnesota gasoline sales, the report states, are made by the Stand- ard Oil of Indiana and the indepe dents follow the Prices fixed dy th company. The ordinaty gross retai! margin of profit 1a 2 cents & gallo although a spread of 8 to 10 cents sometimes exists. Co- JI‘I cny New Models Main 7612 AR AR, . C, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1924, " On Sale Main Floor Unusual Opportunity An Important Clothing Event Starts Friday Morning, and for One Week Only. Reduced for the First and Final Time. Many of our Finest —Over 1,500 Men’s and Young Men’s Overcoats or Two-Trousers Suits Regularly Worth $40.00 to $60.00 to the Amazing Low Price of *34.: Right out of our regular stock, superfine gar- ments. Tailored by the best makers and guaran- teed choice all-waol fabrics. Backward weather and our desire to keep busy at a sacrifice of profits gives you this opportunity to save and solve your clothes cost if you act quickly. The Overcoats —comprise the season’s best styles and choice fine all- wool fabrics from the best mills, and are mostly in the new loose box models. The style shown by the leading clothes shops of the country and approved by the fore- most designers. Also Ulsters and Ulsterettes, most all these fine coats have body and sleeve linings of Skinner’s best satin, your guarantee for quality. The Suits Marvelous value, comprising fine all-wool cassi- meres, cheviots, velours, fine sunproof blue serges, un- finished worsteds, and for the conservative man, long- wearing smooth worsteds, and finest whipcords for young men. Suit sizes, ‘in regulars, 34 to 44. Stouts, 38 to 46. Also" Lr;ome longs and shorts. Every suit with extra trousers for less than single- trousers suits, 3 Special notice—While the sal¢ is for one week, we advise you to come early and get best selection. Moderate alterations free. A deposit will hold any-Overcoat or Suit for later delivery. $34.50 for Suits or Overcoats worth $40 to $60. Palais Reyal—Main Floer. L8 o PALAIS ROYAL The Shopping le&—l 1th and G Sts.—Est. 1877—A. Lisner, Pres. .\-l"‘.llfllliilllilll.ll'll...ll-l'..:.l'll*l..l.Il'llllllltllllflllfllllllllIlIlIlll..lllllll.llllllIIIIl.l-lll.l.llllll.....lii'-- MEN’S Flannelette Pajamas We were fortunate to pur- chase 300 fine quality Flannel-. lette Suits. At this price, buy for Christmas giving. : Carefully examine the seams and the workman- ship and see how neatly they have been finished. Full cut. Fleecy and warm. When winter comes you want these pajamas. Sizes A, B, C, D. Underpriced at $1.69. $1.25 ' All.Wool Socks, 89¢ Men’s Dropstitch Silk Clocked Hose, heather wool, in brown and blue. Warm, yet not heavy. Sizes 97 to 11%. At 89c pair. Men’s Shirts and Drawers $1.69 Garment < "Patt wool. Shirts with long sleeves. Drawers ankle length. Winter weight. Finished and cut just right. Shirt sizes 34 to 46. Drawer sizes 30 to 44. At $1.69 garment. Men’s Madewell Union " Suits, $1.69 Winter-weight Ecru Ribbed Suits, long sleeves, ankle length. All are the famous Madewell Suits. Sizes 36 to 46. At $1.69 garment. Men’s High-Grade Ties, 69¢ Open-end style, slip-easy bands. In stripes, dots, figures and brocades. Bartacked and pinned. At 69c. Men’s Bath Robes, $3.98 Of extra fine quality blanket materials, Beacon and Lawrence, made with high collar, button and cord at waist. Finished, well made and cut full. All sizes. At $3.98. Men’s $8.50 to $12.50 Bath and Lounging Robes 6.98 50 Robes made of Beacon and American Woolen Mills Blankets, plain and bordered, roll- collar style; button front with cord at waist. Plain robes with contrasting collar and cuffs. All sizes. At $6.98. Palais Royal—\Maia Floor. BOYS A Great Two-Day Sale A Marvelous Event At One Amaszing Low Price Worth Regularly $10.95 to $15 Friday and Saturday. Only $9.45 —will buy your boy An Allwool Overcoat. An All-wool Mackinaw. Corduroy Suit. - An Allwool 2-pants Suit. The Overcoats ior big and little boys comprise woolen and all-wool Chinchillas, Meltons, Cheviots. Mostly with all-wool finings. Convertible collars. Sizes 2 to 16. Friday and Saturday only at $948. The Mackinaws, strictly all-wool heavy and warm; the sturdiest coat for boys. Sizes 7 to 17. Friday and Saturday only, $9.45. The Corduroy Suits, one of the very best grades; coats lined with khaki twill; box-pleat modcl. Both knickers lined. Sizes 7 to 16. For Friday and Saturday only, $9.45, The Wool 2-pants Suits comprise the neatest patterns and fatest medels, ;in all-wool and woolen- cassimeres, cheviots, and tweeds. ats are alpaca lined. Both knickers full lined. Usual $1250 to $15.00 values. Sizes 7 to 17. For Friday and Saturday only, $9.45. Palals Royel—Main Fleov. ETSRRNSCNERBIENRE FUUNBNEEFN'RENNRPUNSNERNESSE RN NE M