Evening Star Newspaper, February 8, 1924, Page 5

' ASPRICEINQURY SSTARTEDBY U . Justice Department and Fed- eral Trade Commission Act on Coolidge’s Orders. Acting on instructions from Pres- ident Coolidge, the Department of Justice today set in motion its ma- chinery to go to the bottom of charges by McMaster of South kota, that “allied interests of the Standard Oil" had cornered the cxude ! ©oil supply and cnhanced gasoline Drices. The executive yesterday re- ceived a telegram from the South Dukota governor setting forth 'his zes and also . similar message in Gov. Bryan of Nebraska. 3 sters said in_his mes- South Dakoia had “per- duty in preventing excess 1 the distribution business” Nled upon the federal govern- to check excess profits in the ng of gasoline. Defends Price Changes. Shortly after the announcement that the President had ordered an in- cuiry into the gaseline and crude oil situation. former Representative Campbell of Kansas, speaking for the Prairie Oll and Gas Company. sub- mitted to the Executive a statement siving reasons for fluctuation of crude ofl and gasoline prices in the last year. Mr. Campbell suggested that the operations of the cconomic law of supply and demand alone were A'Bit of the Past By Star's Former Carriers. All former route “boys” of The Star ‘weren’t boys. Twehty-five years ago a boy named Preston Wilson, living on Riggs road, carried a Star route. His sister. Ada, now Mrs. Ada McDonald, 3324 Georgia avenue, used to help him on heavy days in the wintertime, and once, when her brother was sick® for & month. she faithfully carried his en- tire route. Arnd the winters were a 1ot coider then, remarks Mrs. McDon- d, who continues as follows: “Our Stars were brought to Scott’s Station, now Chillum, Md., and there thrown off. and I am proud to think that I once carried such a good pa- per., I am a cripple now, and don't Bot out very much, and I must say I ®et a lot of pleasure In reading what 1 thinkc is the best paper, namely. The Edmond W. Scott, 1447 S street northwest, was delivering” Stars on a route In the nelghborhood of Lafay- ette square from 1877 to 1879, In the days when almost every structure in that vicinity was the residence of a man of national or local importance. He writes that he is now employed in the bureau of engraving and printing. W. T. Chase, 1324 S street north- west, was delivering Stars more than a quarter of a century ago for the late William H. Shell and for two other route agents. “All my grown-up life The Star has been delivered at my door,” writes Charles B Filllus, 431 5th street southeast, who once carried a route for the late Watson Karr. “My route was on ‘Asylum Hill' and most of my customers were connected in some way with the Government Hospital for the Insane. Another old route boy of Mr. Karr's was Lewis B. Cooke, 2115 13th street coutheast, now connected with the Equitable Life Insurance Company. He writes that he is proud to say that from 1588 to 1894 he. carried a route in Anacostia that extended from the old bridge and included St. Elizabeth's. Mr. Cooke can recall one New Year's day when he received $64 from his customers in_return for THE EVENING 'STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY § 1024 Light Wallpaper Seen as Aid to Weight GERMANY TRADE PACT PUBLISHED Lodge Advises> Action After Much Opposition to Treaty Develops. The ‘treaty of commerce and amity with Germany was made public by the Senate yesterday afternoon, after ! further opposition to provisions of the treaty had been voiced in' the forelgn relations committee. The Senate's step was taken at the re- quest of Senator Lodge, chairman of the foreign relations committee. Usually the text of treaties is not made public in advance of a report by the committee, Chief opposition to the treaty cen- | ters around most favored nation clauses which, it is argued, will re- tard development of the American merchant marine by restricting free- dom of action by the United States imposing lower tariff duties on goods imported in American ships than on those brought by ships under other flags. Streas Action of 1920, Opponents of these clauses have 1aid stress on the action of Congress in 1920 in placing in the shipping act a provision directing the President to abrogate similar provisions in exist- ing treaties of commerce. President Wilson declined to comply, as did President Harding, and so far Presi- dent Coolldge has taken no action. The most-favored-nation _clauses in the pending treaty are said to be | typical of those contemplated for commercial treaties now in negotia- | tion or in prospect of negotiation | with a number of other powers as a | By Expert of Smithsonian Institution Decorators ;Are Told of Expenments With Guinea Pigs in Different Colored Compartments—Those “in Black Boxes'Lose, Gardineer Sa_ys.L By Uie Associated Press. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., February 8. —There is a possibility that the shades of wall coverings may affect the welght of persons living in the house, according to H. A. Gardineer of the Smithsonian Institution, Wash- ington, who vesterday addressed the International’ Association of Master House Painters and Decorators, In convention here. for modernizing’ pacts in the light of changed conditions since the world war. t with Germany guarantee most fa- vored treatment in respect to the movement of commerce. navigation facilities, the levying of duties on ;mwr(s and exports and similar sub- ects. Provisions in this connection which have come under fire in the foreign relations committec declare that the persons, ships and merchandise of nefther contracting power shall suffer imposition of duties or other restric- These sections in the treaty | In his experiments with guinea pigs, which he placed in different colored compartments, he found that thoze in light-colored boxes became fat, while those In dark-colored con- tainers lost weight. “If conclusions are warranted from such brief tests” he said, “it would appear that light colors of high re- flection values are most favorable to the rapid growth of animals, while colors of low luminosity exert an ef- fect that retards development. tions greater than “the most favored nation."” Other sections give to the nationals of each country the right to enter, travel and reside, and to engage in any sort of legal Industry upon pay- ment of ordinary taxes imposed in the country; assure freedom of entry into every open port except that the restriction of Americdn coastal trade is recognized; and provides for the exchange of Consular representatives and thelr privileges and duties. As in the case of most such treaties, it is to run for ten years. EX-PREMIER DENIES | SECRET PACT TALE; —_— | Reporter of Interview, However, Claims He Quoted Lloyd George Accurately. By the Assoclated Press, LONDON, February $.—The London newspapers today again devote their principal columns to the “secret Rhineland pact” story, printing at length the statements by former Pre- mier Lloyd George and others, cabled reports from America and France, and a multiplicity of details. Government quarters are concerned leat the improving relations between Great Britain and France receive a setback, but Lloyd George's critics bid Premier Macdonald to _cease worrying, assuring him that Premier Poincare knows Lloyd George's in- fluence now “is absolutely nil.” { Harold Spender, in whose version of | Lloyd George's remarks the former | premier was made to charge a secret pact between Clemenceau and Wilson, sticks to the accuracy of his state- ment. Interviewed by the Daily Sketch, Spender sald Lloyd George certainly cxpressed indignation over | signing of a secret document during | | his absence in London. Lloyd George ! has denied the interview. « From the AVENUE, ot NINTH: e S 2 S e 3 R T S E 5 B IS C After fnventory Clearance of " ODPDS=ENDSAA —Disclosed by inventory and consists of small lots marked at a fraction of their original selling price. Men’s Hats Approximately a hundred Soft and Cloth Stitched Hats. All sizes 95¢ 45¢ $25 ‘ Approximately 50 Golf Caps, odds .andends. Sizes 6% to7Y; Approximately 250 Men’s and Young Men’s Suits and Overcoats. . . . Reduced from $35 to $50 Sale Prep Suits Values $25 to $32.50 Prep suits for young fellows. Sizes 15 to 20 years. Plain blues, mixtures and fancy pat- terns. Single and double breasted sack coats. Some with two pairs trous- 518,75 ers.. 350 PAIRS MEN’S ODD TROUSERS Match up that old odd coat and vest—don’t let them be idle for want of a pair of good trousers made of fine responsible for the fluctuating prices. | his calendars. Ipart of the plan of the administration | The Department of Justice Is pre- pared to study both excess profits in the refining of . gasoline and excess brofits in the distribution business. The federal trade commission, which aiso was directed by the President to in- «uirc into the situation, is conslder- ing ils course in the matter. The commission already has much data bearing on the questions involved and view of that will be made to de- ¢ its further course. Appurtenances for the modern Kitchen . Everything that goes to “make-up” the modern kitchen makes up a part of our famous housefurnishing collection. Enamel Top Tables, Hygeo Lift Top Garbage W T Cans, 96 White Fiber Hampers, $5 up Window Refrigerators, Special, $3 Supplied by CHESTNUT FARMS DAIRY is preierred by the most careful mothers because they have learned frqm experience, from observation and from public records of its superior QUALITY and absolute SAFETY. Milk 2" oil were discovered in Cal fornia, Texas and Arkansas. This production flooded the market far beyond the normal capacity of those engaged in the industry ‘to handle tho production. This large produc- | tion in the crude product was saon reflected in the downward price of erude ofl and of gasoline and was acized upon at the psychological mo- ment by the Governor of South Da- kota as a reason. far reducing the price of gasoline in that state. Baxed on Big Produetion, “The action he took last summer Mas based upon the constantly in- treasing production of crude oil and same time, the reduction in its price. The price of gasoline was low- ered throughout the country. during| that time ~because the productiqn end consumption conditions of the oil industry caused it. Within recent months, the flush fields in California, “exas and Arkansas have ceased to! produce the large quantities of oil that oversupplied the market a few months ago, and the fall off in the Guantity of production has_caused, and is now causing, the rapid rise in the price of crude oil throughdut the | country. H “The price of crude oil to the re-| finers is naturally reflected” in the price of gasoline to the consumers, ‘The upward tendency now is as natural as the downward tendency last summer. The law that justified | Gov. McMaster in making his de- | mand for a lower price for gasoline | last summer would justify him now { in demanding a higher price for the | jome Droduct The ecomomic law that operated last Summer is operat- | ing now.” Cream Butter Egss 300 Pairs Men’s Odd Trouser_s. Cheese Inventory Sale price Varms Dary Phonc Franklin4000 Several hundred Negligee Shirts, percales_and madras, all sizes and colors. Values, $2. Sale price : 76 Silk and Silk-stripe Negligee White Combination Stool Shirts, all sizes. Values, $7 to $10. and Ladder, $4.50 : Extra Porcelain Tops for Tables, $4.50 uwp $4.85 $1.35 Main Floor, G Street Entrance DULINGMARTING 1215-1217 F Street and 1214 to 1218 G Street Several hundred Negligee Shirts, madras and silk-striped madras. All sizes and colors. Values, $3 to $6. 51.35 BOY SCOUTS TO ml’. To commemorate the fourteenth an- niversary of the Boy Scout movement In America and to honor_the memory of the late President Wilson, who was for eight yvears the hono president of the organization, Boy Scouts of Washington will g erin Central High School audito; at § o'clock tonight and cond propriate services. This meeting wiil be similar to thousands of others to be held throughout the country. Odds and ends in Neckwear. All imaginable silks. Values, Sale price 32 Suits of Pajamas of figured 3,3,35 sateen. $6.50 value. Sale price, suit. Your Money Buys Double Value in Valentines— This Big Sale of y a few more days " 3 . . ' Men S Fur lllShlIlgS Every Pair in the House--Including Styles ers with collar, Maroon shade. Z ' Formerly Priced up to.$6.00--NOW $3.50 Values, $10 to $1350. Sale price. . in which to make your at . , selection of- Valentines— : ) Of all the Big Bargain events we have ever announced A few Fancy Vests, small sizes, 34, HALF PRICE none can compare with the establishment of Our New 351 36 and 37. Values, $4 and $5. Sale $‘1.85 52 Lined Gloves $] -0 your choice from among our large and new stock. One Price Policy—$3.50—For All Styles includ- ing those formerly priced up to $4, $5 and $6—You price All Other Lined Gloves at * HALF PRICE There is something here can NOW buy Famous NEWARK Shoes in the . $4 Mufflers . . $2.00 for every one of your friends whoem you will Leading Popular Styles and Leathers in an endless variety at the astounding low price of $3.50. All Other Mufflers at . - HALFPRICE Remember not a few numbers-~but we have 8 Sweaters . .-.$4.00 at a price that you will taken Our Entire Regular Stock of All Other Sweaters at agree is most reasonable. Men’s and Women's Shoes and marked U. S. Navy Reach HALF PRICE 5cto $1.00 each | The National them all at one price $3.50. As the World’s Largest Shoe Nfll'tll P ole 1| « All Winter Underwear With Airship i HALF PRICE ' *? Remembrance Shop Shenandoah? (Mr. Foster's 8Bhop) 14th Street, °=c Door From | Shoe Value in America at or near this popular price. See the Season’s Latest “ Read Lt. Commander Green’s story in l the March- Men's Blanket Bath Robes. Values, $3.85 $5 and $650. Sale price Sweaters 14 Heavy-weight Pullover Sweat- $6-35 Women’s Hosiery 200 pairs Women’s Silk and Wool Hosiery. Values $1.35 to $2.55. Sale price, a pair. In the Boys’ Shop Broken lots of Boys’ Suits, carry- ing two pairs of knickers. In fancy mixtures and a few broken lots in serges, Norfolks and plain belted coats. Ages7,8,9,16,17 and 18 only. Values, $12.75 and $15. Sale price. .. 95¢ Also 1229 Pa. Ave. Models, the Choice of Smart Dressers in 298 Cities. Will ALSO AT $7.75 ] il > ; Juvenile Overcoats ‘Blue, brown, pebble cheviot, all red flannel lined. Button-to-the-neck and shaped front. All sizes, 2} to 8 years. Values up to $12.50. Special 37,75_ sale price .. . &, 2 STETSON SHOES ‘- at ONE-QUARTER OFF A few discontinued lines of the famous Stetson Shoe—broken lots, but most every. size in the entire assortment. ' Cowhide Bags and Suitcases 150 pieces of Luggage. Special $7.75 jew eharming black suede s :\mmn k Calf com- * - salepnce.. ces e ter otrap; Novelty eat-out decorations ; new # ered Spenish heel aing new model Popular Science Monthly District News Ce. = 809 Eye St. NW ‘Raleigh Haberdasher Inc. .'Thirt_eén‘:Ten F Street = . The Largest Chain of Shoe Stores In The United Siaves: 913 Pa. Ave. N.W.—Open Saturday Nights 711 H St. N.E.—Open Nights All Newark Stores Open Saturday Evenings to Accommodate Customars. -—