Evening Star Newspaper, February 2, 1925, Page 21

HAT PRICES SOON 10 BE ADVANCED Materials Costing More, Makers Explain—Rise in Clothing Is Predicted. BY I C. h to The § JRK, February 2.—It is be dificult for either men or women to hang on to theit hats n the next few weeks—if they are old hats. Manufacturers of head- zear are now completing preparations >r_the hat purch which will end of Winter more ac- than the appearance of the d hog. Hats for both men and women for Spring and Summer will be lighter, but the drain on theé pocketbook probably will be heavier. Furriers are blamed the pro- spective ir costs of the hat manufacturers. They say the present rogue for fur garments and tur trim- ng has raised t rice of hatters’ to such an extent that both men and women can expect to pay more for felt headpleces. Just as “the hot dog has run the conevs from Coney Island, once a rabbit paradise, 50 the demand for cheap furs has zobbled up the supply of these pelts in other sections, . Rapid Rise in Prices. mother and the girls insist on wearing imitation furs father must sxpect to pay more for his hats.” said Fletcher H. Montgomery; prosident of ho Knos Hat Co. “Most of the cheap s are made from pelts of the rab- or coney. Up to a few years ago rs were used almost entirely Today there nufacturers than fur sales. The natu has In 19 h 3 & pound. Now the 1d the price of sarily reflect these in- noy golng to are more garm hat makers ncreased der driven prices up. * fur cost $1 creased costs. Florida and ¢ given a fairly af straw hat this coming the South is t with t he brims lifornia have already 0od line on the styles n will be wearing er. The trend in ward sennett braids erowns a trifie lower and a trifle wide: 1 1924 Manufacturing - efi has cut down the welght.of these coverings, S0 that ™K& That' whieh ‘once, ’ wis henvy with glue row can be. Worn without discomfort, even in the stiff shapes. Expens Bk will be the Koal a the more fashion- able millinars in providing for women's Spring needs. Clothing Mar Go Migher. will be possible ty accurately er suits and That date the Woolen Co. will open The prices named usual- ¥y closely by the and worsted manu- es of a fair grade of such as is purchased moderate circumstances. about eight-tenths of 1 the last vear, according to the fonal Industrial Conference Board. But the prices of raw wool have advanced heavily above those of the early part of 1024 Many men in the clothing industry anticipat mall advances in goods result of this condition it believed that the Woolen has con- 1 of its wool which al- rofit at prevail- Julius Forstmann, Forstmann & Huff- Co.,” woolen manufacturers, be- ioves wool prices will remain high for two or three years to come. Wool Demand Increasing. Consumption of wool in the last five vears has been constantly in- creasing.” he aid today. “Countries which previously used little wool, notably Japan, are becoming im portant factors in world The difference batween production years was supplied, umtil lst Years | by the im stocks of the Britli Australian Wool Realization® Assoel- ati which _in the beginning, amounted to 2.606,000 ales. This surplus has now been exhausted. The wheep growers are increasing their flocks, but increases take time and we are bound to be faced with a shortage of wool for several vears to come.” OPEN TOURIST AGENCY, E. G. former February 4 it facturers elothing, those have ' fa per cent Pri in quotations. ident of the ooth of Williamsburg, Va iropean advertising mana- | > United States-Lines, and| tt, former director of the ‘nited States Shipping Board on the t Coast of Africa, will open’ & new tourist agency at 11 bis, Rue Scribe, Paris, under the firm name of Boot & Pott. All the facilities offered by 2 well organized travel bureau wliil s available to touriste visiting Paris. Théy havo established connections fn the leading cities of the United States, and will worlk in co-operation with the various steamship com- panies. Motor tours will be a spe- slal featurs of the service. Will theRich, Red BloodRush Back? PR_ESS the flesh firmly be- tween hand and thumb. Now watch—how long does it take the blood to come back? Unless it is practically inetan- taneous in its return, Anemia-— blood starvation- indicated. You cannot have energy and vitality unless your blood con- tains the irom and manganese content that Gude's Mangan alone can supply. For thirty-two years ‘our druggist !kpto-unnn i liquid or utr, let form. Gude’s ' Pepto-Mangan Tomic ad Blood Enricher T TR T by | markets. | EVERYMAN’S INVESTMENTS BY GEORGE T. HUGHES. BONDS IN DEFAUL I had occasion the other day to examine a list of bonds on which in- terest or principal had been defaulted or deferred within the past six monthe. The total number of such bonds examined was 31. Before com- Ing to the classification on these bonds, which is the point of this arti- I want to make it plain that in any instances the default was not permanent, and in still more instances there is a substantial equity for the bondhotders. Of course, no investor wants to wait for his interest or his principal even a short time, but if, unfortunately, he has made the mistake of acquiring a bond which subsequently defaults, it does not necessarily mean that he has lost his entire investment. If the bond {s secured on tangible property there is always Something to be recovered throught foreclosure. (With this preface, the 31 bonds in default one way or another were divided as follows: Industrial Issues, 13; railroads, 7: tractions, 6; foreign rallroads, 2; electric light and power, 2. and ferry, 1. Bonds are generally dlvided into four groups, foreign, raile. industrials and_ utilities. The utilities are again subdivided into electrio light and power, gas and traction. Some of the utility bonds are secured on more than one Kkind of property; that is to say, both power plants and electric street railway It is not always easy to make a clear distinetion. The significant thing about this ex- amination, as will be readily apparent, Is the excellent showing made by the eleotric light and power companies, with only two bonds in default out of ® tatal of 31. As a matter of fact. In the particular case referred to, both of the electric light and power bonds belonging to one system the bond- holders are likely to recover the full amount of their investment eventu- ally. TIndustriale, it will be seen, as a group make the poorest showing, ond the tractions are second only to the rails in number of defaults. (Copyright, 1925, by Consolidated Press.) BUSINESS OUTLOOK GOOD. | January ! Clouds on EW YORK, February |have been no developments first month of 1 to dlseredit hopeful expectatil with which year was entered.” says the monthly Bulietin of l'm National City Bank of New York. “The movement of freight has been well above the correspond- ing’ week of a year ago, bank clear- ings aund debits have shown more than the normal increase and the newly booked orders of the United States Steel Corporation for the two months of November and December exceeded those of any other two con- seoutive months since December, 1919, and January, 1920, which were at the height ef the boom. The steel in- dustries are again running close fo cupacity.” GAS RATES REDUCED. Produced No Horizon. Serious Effect on April 1. Special Dispatch to ‘The Star. BALTIMORE, February 2 —A duction in gas rates |1, has been filed with the Public Service Commission by the Consoli- dated Public Ttilities Company of Westminster, Md., through its presi- dent, George W. Albaugh, The company formerly had a flat rate of $2.50 per 1,000 cubic feet. Un- der the new rates the same will be charged for the first 10,000 cubic feet, $2.00 per 1,000 for the next 20,000 and $1.50 per 1,000 for all over 3,000 cubic feet The company recently announced a reduction in its secondary electric rates, effective tomorrow. va- effective April Surrenders on Murder Charge. Epecial Dispatch to The Star. ROANOKE, Va, February Charles Myers, who shot and ki Ollie Ashwell here in September, 1 He had gone to a Western d become a cattle trader. murder. State | oA Hhorough could find relief. leased and eliminated. Pluto Water. In 30 after use. Try Pluto today. It is prescribed by sold by druggists and bottled at fand freight | taxable lers i ment for has returned to answer the charge of | THE EVENING BTAR, WASHINGTON, D. DAMAGE BY FLOODS REACHES §1,000,000 Sheep, Hogs and Cattle Drown in Georgia—To- bacco Land Suffers. Special Dispatch to The Star. ATLANTA, Ga., February 2 —Damage by floods to crops and cattle in middle and south Georgia is estimated by State authorities at $1,000,000. To- bacco lands will have to be prepared again in some sections. Large num- bers of cattle, sheep and hogs wero drowned and many plantation roads and bridges destroyed. The slight decline in retail business n January is attributed to the check to bullding operations caused by in- clement weather. However, staple lines are moving normally now. Wholesale bookings are not heavy, but the Spring buying from the rural districts has been well distributed through all lines. WILL WATCH BUSSES. Maryland Commission Plans for Closer Supervision. BALTIMORE, February 2-——Rigid suporvision of the various passenger will be maintained hereafter by the Public Sergyice Commission, the State Roads Commisston and the commis- sioner of motor vehicles, acting in co-operation. The object is to compel the various bus lines to keep to the letter of their, franchises and to prevent the opera- tion of “bootlegger lines” as those operating unlicensed are called. YOUR INCOME TAX Expert Advice Given by United States Internal Revenue Bureau Based on Latest Changes in Legislation. ARTICLE NO. 21 Taxes paid or accrued during bus lines of the State | the | year are deductible within limitations prescribed by the revenuc, act 8f 1924 on personal property and real estat whether business or residential called taxes assessed against benefits, such as street paving drainage, which tend to in value of the property assessed, not deductible, since they are sidered as constituting the cost of a| are! Such items include taxes | local | or! con- | permanent improvement. | The Federal income taxes may not be deducted. Other Federal taxes.| however, are deductible. Examples | of miscellaneous occupational taxes are taxes on proprietors of shooting | galleries, poolrooms, bowling alleyvs, customhouse brokers and stock brok The auctible from the gross incoms @f estate of a decedent In asc#rtaining Maryland Town to Put Change in; Federal estate tax ig de-! the net income of the estate subject to tax. i Postage is ot a tax. It is a pay a service. It is not an al- lowable deduction as a tax or other- wise to a person not engaged in busi- ness. To a person engaged in busi- ness it is an allowable deduction as a business expense. Taxes paid by a tenant to or for a landlord for business property con- stitute additional rent and may be de- ducted as such. To the landlord such paviments constitute taxhkble income. Taxes paid by & tenant to or for a landlord for property used by the tenant as a residencé are mot deduc- tible. In this case (hey constitute a personal living expense to the tenant. | In either case, if the landlord includes the amount of such taxes in his gross fncome, he may also take as a deduc- tion the same amount for taxes paid. If, however, the taxes paid by a ten- | ant inc benefit,” ude an amount for a the landlord must include | such amount in his gross income and cannot take any deduction therefor (The next article in this series appear tomorrow.) “local | wiit'| C.; MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1925. The small flour demand reduced the milling demand for this wheat. No. 2 red Winter was quoted January 30 at St. Louis at $2.15 and $2.20; Chi- go, $2.17; Cincinnati, $2.19 and $2.20; Toledo, $2.17. slow and sales were at rather wide discounts under the future prices. Premiums for hard Winter wheat were also reduced, and the domestic milling demand fell off materially with the advance in prices. Receipts were somewhat larger at Kansas City, but movement was not heavy. Twelve per cent protein hard Winter sold in that market at 6 cents to 7 cents over the May, with 121 per cent protein at 9 cents over and 13 per cent protein at 11 and 12 cents over. The export demand at the 1f was active for wheat for February and March load- ing at prices aronnd 9 cents over the Chicago May future price £.0.b. vessel at the Gulf. Prices for soft Winter wheat were very little changed during the week. CASH WHEAT DRAGS. Prices Fail to Follow Wild Rise in Futures. MONTREA $4,000.000 OUTLAY PLANNED, [, NONTREA BALTIMORE, February 2 4,‘(.14,»n1),|19.’| totaled 2 000 ton —Four million dollars will be ex-|the continent, said R, S pended by the Chesapeake and "U\U'i eting of the Continued active speculative de- mand forced wheat future prices to new high levels during the week end- ing January 21, but the demand for cash grain was less active and cash prices at most markets lagged behind futures, states the Department of Agriculture in its weekly grain mar- ket review. Rye followed wheat into new high levels, while barl flax also made good gains. ( oats future prices ad but the demand for tion in Nort mac Telephone Company during the au here present year n Baltimore and vicin- States ity to provide equipment to meet|tons of news growing telephone requirements, ac-|of 14,000 tons from 1 cording to a statement by G. H. War- | tons from the hig ren, division manager. The main of-{Canadian new print fice building and all seven of the ex-|amounted to 1.353,000 changes will be improved. of 87,000 tons f mills | erease PAPER RECORDS SMASHED News Print Production Reaches New Figures. chruary 2 Kellogg at made per cent more than in 1920, he one news print Mexico made approximately and a small mill contributed 65,000 tons | continental total, which per cent of the worl this commod in 1924 |1and it (| FISHER'S PRICE INDEX Print | NEW IHAVEN, Conn., Kebr 1,471,000 erage, decrease |, 1 averas 1d of 40,000 of productior tons, ark 1920 m 19 Woodward & Lothrop Down Stairs Store See Upstairs Store Advertisements, Pages 14 and 15. New Printed Silk_and Kasharene Spring Frocks Mirror Fashion's Latest Modes *15 Styles New Two-Piece Sports Frocks High-Shade Sports Coats FOI’ \Vomen and Misses Tubular with Hip and Knee Flares All Full Grepe Lined Street and Dress Models ese New H ey're also lo wo-button, Very popular are t Topcoats. And t oi the boyish 1t 4 aren 1ot! styles in a mannish taileur. Materials are Kasharene cloth. Poiret Twill, Flannel, Suede-like and Novelty sleeved, leather and braid trimmed Cloths. k / els. Printed in crepe de Smartest Shades Are Bright Satin face crepe and georgette are clev- The more brilliant and dashing the shade, erly trimmed with godets, flares, g(uh( smarter the coat. These coats in Wood Rose, pleats, tucks, buttons. ribbon, Shrimp, Rust, Tans and Sandalwood, trimmed fact every fancy possible. All with fur—moufflon, buttons, stitching, em- broidery and tucks yecoming shades. DOWN STAIRS 8TORE hade Sports priced. Some double-breasted new frocks chene the new DOWN STAIRS STORE Stunning Spring Hats | Peter Pan Sweaters Large and Bobbed Head Sizes $ striking and of un- value are these hats that have just arrived. Small, close fitting models, in sizes for both women and misses. Medium and large hats for the charming matron. New colors—new trim- mings—new prices. \lso Trimmed Felt Ha very latest shades at th tionally low price, $5. DOWN ETAIRS STORE Particularly al e most popular Sweater Spring wea Finely closely knitted for wear and appearance. Felt collars and cuffs are neat- edged with embroidery se are the exac 1 the t Betty Bronson a Marilyn Miller wore wh starring in Peter Pan in excep- DOWN STAIRS STORE |l Important Sale—1,200 Chic Aprons Stomach Sour‘? may be your need HERE is nothing more exasperating and dis- tressing than a chronic upset stomach ¢on- dition. Yet, many persons resign themselves to a lifetime of misery on this account when they Often, all that is needed to correct fermentation and sour stomach is a series of internal baths with Pluto Water. For this purpose, you just take Pluto in the regular way—and its flushing, cleansing action does the rest. The disturbing, clinging accumulations in the bowel area are re. There is nothing sickening in the effect of minutes to two hours after taking it begins to work. It never gripes ;hmcilns. Lick Sprinp, Indiana,” - PLUTO WATER 7% When Nature Wun’t Pluto Will At an Especially Appealing Price 95¢ This sale will be participated in by women who need crisp, good-looking Aprons that m: worn as street frocks, and by women who ap- preciate good value The price is most ap- pealing and much less than they were intended to be sold for. Ginghams in Checks and Plaids —in the most attractive styles and colors we have seen this year, med and are full cut. sewn—they are carefully minute detail. L1 ¥N be that They’re neatly trim- They're not merely tailored to the most Slzes 34 to 48 and Extra Sizes DOWN STAIRS STORD Tomorrow Buy Smart Spring Shoes Much LCSS Than Usual 9.95 Includm Many Popular one Pumps Styles that will bc gepular this Spring. Select tomorrow from 42 different and distinctive styles. Splendidly finished; made of fine qual ity leathers. Satins, tan and patent leather, black, and gray suede, calf skin and kid skin. Sizes 3 to 844 in the lot. DOWN STAIRS STORE brown BLANKETS Average 887, Wool Special, $ 2 . 75 motor robe DOWN STA MEN’S 31 VALU[:S '\\en Ties, 2 for $1 Hig for co Woven Madras \hlrts $1 Socks, 3 for $1 Fine Qu DOWN ST Infants’ and Girls’ Apparel Values Children’s LUdl< $a 95 L - Good and grec Girls’ Coats, $9.95 Pol AIRS STOR year to 14 and Girls’ Hats 2.95 (,hlldren Sizes 4 to 10 oakwood, chepers, $1 Of g ies—Spring reds and tans DOWN STAI Humming Bird Silk Hose $7.50 .. Pure Thread Sil wear and wear. chaire, gold torto noisette, blond andiewood, cas U hers Hose, tk wea i Newest~ shades silver, pr atmosphere ark, an of be: and 10, our complete DOWN STAIRS STORE Samples Women’s Novelty Cuff Fabric Gloves, °1 les of and $195 in_ scalloped and Just received. Sam grades. Fancy cuff pointed edge style. 12 different style Embroidered cu Sizes 6 to 7! DOWN STAIRS STORD Philippine Gowns and Chemise Step-in Chemi s Landmade and with attractive embroid- ery work. This price is exceptionally low. Gown s 16 and 17. Chemise 36 to 44. DOWN RUG SALE inster rugs in nge to 36x72 $5.75 ..$2.95 4000 $13.50 4.6x76 (Brussels)... $9.25 AIRS STORE IRS STORD gr.mc Scatter Ax sal, Dependable patterns. A wide T standard size Popular, Rugs, i beaut select from it $1.95 18x34 27x54 . n New Fou exceeded 1 productior purcha =