Evening Star Newspaper, November 30, 1923, Page 4

| JUDGERS TO COMPETE CERMAN WARLIKE. "™ e S BUILDING DECLINES THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1923. creased demand for this type worker within the past fortnight. Delay Increasing Forces. Department stores of Washington have not vet begun asking for addi- ot and work of an outdoor and unskilled character has fallen off and unskilled labor is not in great demand, the di- rector adde. Miss Katherine Smith, formerly di- rector of the local employment uffice, |of a shooting last night at the home Mrs. Bettie Spikes. Mrs. Spikes CONTRACTOR IS KILLED, '°f ALLEGED. SLAYER JAILED e o o e ae sscoting police officiuls went to Mrs. Spikes' cording to police officials, the pistol |found by Thompson's body appeared not to have been fired recently though one shell had been exploded Cook told the police, they sald, that By the Ausaciated Press. residence, where the body of Thomp- | Thompson attempted to enter Mrs RALEIGH, N. C. November 30— | wom was found, his hand, according to | Spikes' home and when he uried th A. M. Thompaon, sixty-five, con! police, resting ‘on a pistol. Cook ap- | older man to go away he pushed int. tor of Ralelgh, 'is dead and E. H.|peared at the jail a short time later the house and fired at him, where- Cooke, twenty-three, of Durham to- |and wurrendered, stating that he had | upon, he returned the fire, Thompsou day is held in jail here as a result 'killed Thompson in self-defense. Ac- being killed. tional help for the Christmas buying, | has resigned, effective immediately, Mr. Pilkington says. He expects the ' the Labor I)rpurlmernl -’m:uun;;ge:né day, und Secretary Davis s e: o stores to bein calling for temporary | (0%, 0in s airector to Il her place employes within two weeks, and to | wichin the next week. Mr. Pinking- absorb part of the present surplus of | ton has been serving as acting dircc- clerical workers on the rolls of the | tor for three months in place of Miss local office. Road construction work | Smith. Catarrh CLIN[CAL tests have proved that Zonite, the World War antiseptic, is highly effective in cases of nasal catarrh. The antiseptic is used in dilution a8 a nasal spray for this trouble. Its effect is to cleanse the mu- cous membrane and reducs ab- normal discharges, thus clearing the nasal passages. Note: A more copious flow of mucous may be expected after spraying; it will soon dh:;rr. Atomizer fittings must be ard rubber. SISO AIIN S SISGANS SOOI VST I IO Chicago. SUGHTLY N D.C. Steel and Concrete Work Especially Affected, Says R. L. Pilkington. s the Assoctated Press. CHICAGO, November 30.—Youth-| ful stock judgers from elghteen states are competing here today in the non-colleglate live stock judging contest held as a curtain raiser for the international live stock exposi- tion opening tomorrow The youngsters are winners of elimination contests in California, Colorado. Georgla, INMinofs, Indiana, | oy S ik lowa, Kansas. Kentucky. Michi on, at a higher peak ‘of actlvity Minnesota, Missourt, Nebraska, Ohio, | 4uring the last three years than ever Oklahoma, Pennsyivania, Virginia,|before over a stmilar perfod, now Wyst Virinia and Wisconsin, = | showa sIgns of slacking off in a smail R heultara] | d€Eee, according to R. L. Pilkington high school or live stock club. Last |director of the Washington office of year West Virginia took the national | the United States employment service. ttle. The falling off in construction work is particularly noticeable in struc- tural steel and concrete work, which has partially suspended, due to the season. A new apartment bullding is golng up at 21st and C streets, and work on the foundation for a new theater at 13th and E streets has been resumed, employing several score men who were out of employ- | ment. One of the cheerful features of the present cmployment situation in | Washington. Mr. Pilkington says, an increa: demand for help. for which there has been prac- | 1y no market, except for expert | stenographers and typists, for six | months. Although the local employ- | ment office atill has on its rolls about | 400 clerical workers who have | ap- | plied for positions, there is an In- Report Says Munitions Mak- ing and Recruiting Progress on Large Scale. By the Associ LONDON, Novembe papers this morning are devoting con | siderable attention to a news item sent out by Reuters dealing with military preparations in Germany, in- formation concerning which the news agency says has reached the British government. The article declares the British are concerned over the situa- tion and its bearing on the peace of Europe. The foreign office, in a state- ment, however, says the information 1d not be attributed to uthority. miit hC Building construction in Washing- —The news- | Tomorrow the stock Judging contests are held. intercollegiate lve to be the papers and the Times makes it the subject of an editorial entitled A Spurious Sensation.” Times Scouts Concern. The newspaper does not complain at the information contained in the statement, which, it says, probably is not very wide of the mark, but asserts there is hardly anything new In it and that the subject matter is conveyed in such a way as to create AW impression. The althoukh number of erable supplies n concerning ‘ming ha the British go ticle. “FIG NOUGAT” Our First “Fortnightly Favorite” Now on Sale at Our Dealers —in bricks or bulk TOP-OFF Sunday’s Dinner with our special FIG NOUGAT Ice Cream; a wholesome combination of fresh pasteurized Cream, pure cane Sugar, luscious sun-ripened California Figs, and several varieties of the finest Nuts—frozen into a food confection that you will pronounce irresistibly good! Tim apid military b of men In stipula- tare '| _Taking a Telegraph s viewpoint mans probably could find sufficfent rifles to urm 300,000 reservists in ad- [ wehr, th rth mentioning. or r important tech- indisp, in War with France » equivalent to muss flar lne, the Daily The British official army. although the Ger- nts also in_constant tempts to in- | ny to prcduce recruiting re- | ible the allies to r sth of the moment of An Attractive Colonial Home —that will strongly appeal to people of refinement Ask our nearest dealer for turbing inform: it. No difference in price. Xtent to which Germai 1g and rearming, and that, h official opinlon believes this information to reveal potential r than imminent danger, “the h Chapin-Sacks Corp. Phone Franklin 4800 R present to men she is mobilization, w lery. owing to t session of her munitions are item says {t Is known “the rapid military training of large f the Ver- has been ¥ since the ces- allied military in the Ruhr. o relati the 'I‘III\ is the new cartow in which “The ot Kind"” Presiden- tial Ice Cream will be sold just as soon as received from the wmanufacturcr. In the interim Pres- idential Cream is being sold in our requiar cortons. Krupps with It presents a pleasing picture with its colonial brick construction— nestling cozily in its shrubbery-studded lawns. Corner 35th and Quebec Sts. Adjacent to Cleveland Park | control — The new profession of “cor de chasse" playing is being adopted by some women Of Paris. They go about the streets playing & kind of cornet and rucceed In collecting enough coins for a fair living. up to al ha; t Little doubt ish ofliclals factories The lot is 50x100 feet—and every detail of the plan, material and finish of this Home has been consistently worked out—preserv- ing the pure Colonial type—a design that will wear well; an arrangement that provides utmost comfort and convenience. Our reputation for home build- ing is fully sustained in this charm- ing Home. The floors are of White Oak; the splendidly equipped bath The Price is only $15,000 —and you can appreciate what that means only after a careful inspection. You'll find a representative in attendance throughout the day. is tiled; the dining and sleeping porches are screened; as are also all the windows and doors. The windows are hung with shades and drapery true to this period. The electric fixtures strike a har- monious note; floor plugs are numerous and practically placed. There is an abundance of closets. The Built-in Garage is reached by a most accessible runway—leading from wide paved alley. THE NEW VICTOR RECORDS Advertised by The VICTOR CO. on Page 12 of Today’s Star ON SALE HERE TOMORROW DROOP’S }=c 1300 G House New Victor Records Released Weekly People Who Are Buying BDuRIEMH - Homes and Why YOUNG MARRIED PEOPLE who have been fortunate enough to have been advised to start right and have accepted advice. GOVERNMENT PEOPLE who have learned from bitter ex- perience the actual waste of paying rent. MANY OLDER AND EXPERIENCED COUPLES who have owned large homes, who now want convenience and com- fort, but demand refinement and stability of community. Motor or by car line out Connecticut Avenue to Porter Street—west to 35th and one square north is Quebec and this House. Or on Wisconsin Avenue, turn into Porter to 35th Strect. 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