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. 34 THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, |SYNTHETI S- SPREADS FREE \s WonfgsCF?fijzecnggglfgé‘iquE of gold by .this metal at anything near the present gold weights as used in our currency: A condition similar to that which prevailed shortly after the birth of the Soviet Republic in Russia would Wild Animals Being Saved. Concerted world-wide movement un- dertaken to protect wild animals is proving o be successful Great Brit- ain started the move with bird sanct- FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1925. was Yellowstone National In Africa the movement has ken popular hold. Many types of wild life have become practical tinet, as for Instance the seacow, big- gest of amphibians, and the bus States K. TRADE PRINGIPLES Policy Worked Out Between States and With Posses- sions Given to Europe. BY WILLIAM C Former Secretary of The greatest world is the U Every one of o has surrendered its right to con- trol commerce with its sister States to the one great superstate in which a1l are united, and absolute freedom of trade prevails between them, ap- proved by unanimous public opinion and assured by dec of the final | court. The policy has been | extended to and. of course vereizn States same w our insular j to Alaska ondition did not arise difficulty, either or later States e with the other but the ef abandoned. Th had such admir vere penalti upon ny re Common- rt was long ago stem hus that se- by law | | foresee, | of present world standurds of mone- tary | metal, Official Does Not Expect Experiments to Produce Precious Metal in Large Quantities Soon, How- ever, Though Ultimate Success Is Passible. Although preetical and economical| transmutation of inte gold may never about—is ver talnly far off —Government officials in ease the labors of selen complete upsettin *an be produced synthetically and at cost much lower than the gold nature alone has made. But the possibility that -some nethod can be found by which quan- tity production of synthetic vcould be brought about is net be- Recent news dispatches have told| Yon{ the realm of possibility. 1If this o e e anar e | ever becomes a fact the gold stand- Tapanese investigators in the field ulf"r" o ().le S onld Sl oteruighs, bes transmutation, their efforts resulting [ (OM® Worthless, and the United to) Trodisitons of alivery iitutite B States, r\n\‘ur;xor of a major part of ticle of gold from some much cheaper | the world’s gold, will hold in its metal, a dream that engrossed the v.‘”“‘ 20 tuush, Gross. For: unless old-time chemists to the point where | J0Vernment steps.in and puts a stop T I e P e "othey | to the process of aynthetic gold pro- ehemicnl and analytical Tesearches iz | duction, where will the gold reserves e on which the currency of the world Five Do fba Ta s A e Ratt is based be? Paper currency, backed the sclentific truth of the reduction| uP by worthless gold, literally will »f baser metals into the precious| MOt be worth the paper it is made of. is the excessive cost of the| A short period of business and in- o For the stories have it that | dustrial chaos would probably follow, production of an infinitely small| With the world finding ultimately a particle of gold In Germany cost up-| new standard for its financlal founda- ward of $60,000. Both the German | tion. Possibly platinum would become and Japane. the base of the world's currency, but Pl platinum production at present is not high enough to warrant replacement hase metals tists bear fruit. a exchange their aim us swn the elements sold | probably govern trading and coin- mercial pursuits with merchandise being exchanged for merchandise and labor or work bring pald in kind These views of one of the world's prominent cconomists are purely In- tormal and were represented to have in them no hint of a possibility that the gold standard of the world i in immediate peril. The experiments in Germany and.Japan have apparently | developed that gold can be produced from ome of the baser metals, but only at great cost. In this modsrn | science has gone several steps ahead | of the ancient alchemists, but even | Yet science has not overcome the | fundamentals of the problem, even though it has overcome the problem itself. For even if gold could be produ at & thousand times less than it cost the recent investigato: it would not fmperil the gold stand- ard, for the cost of synthetic element would vet be well above the cost of mining and refining Nature'’s own product. No Age of Discretion. ¥rom the Philadelphia Record. Sillicus—What do you by the age of discretion? Cynicus—I don’t understand any- thing by the age of discretion. I doubt if there is such a thing. For undarstand instance, I know of a man over §0 who have just taken unto himself a fourth wite. s, and America followed. wild life sanctuary in t The Inited | countries. not to forget the elephant in certain Cheaper than wall paper and prettier For your woodwork- buy Farboil Enamel Paint. c trade. | heat to ANd a certsin Hody of o rom which the gold was obtained— | heat of a degree seldom before uscd | | in scientific experiments and heat IRt which is expensive to attain the war xistence an or | A member of the President's cabinet affairs in Kurope. T | whose activity in economic fields has of the doctrine of self-de- | made him a world fisure, views the| I (Crested & mup possible advent of synthetic gold as| arved out of the a world calamity whose parallel ha never before been seen. Chaotic con ditfons would tear at the very foun- dations of the present intricate in-| | dustrial and financial structure of the | world, possibly bringing in their wake revolution and disruption of governments. This official does not visualize the early maturity of some development of science by which gold | n to make a | confused, to == added Saturday--The Last Our 29th Anniversary Sale Ends Saturday Night at 6 P.M. having i peculiar natur sertive ing, p their result complex on more place fliculties formalities in the path of commerce and to put obstacles in the way of commercial recovery at e time | when {t was vital thut the recovery should be quick and easy. It was not the fauit of the new nations as much | as their misfortune that the fact of their birth should combine with other establish | individualities. The | has b new and . . 22N 4-Piece Vest Sultsi’;v with two pairs of knickers A the suit for Easter wear $9.95 A thoroughly British idea, this \rnislcnal/ worn with boys’ suits. And so is the style of the jacket, tailored just like Dad's in single-breasted flap-pocket style. more diffienlt therefors uNjust to cast upon them the burden of responsibility. 1 new factors to he elements in a Tt would be GRS \ cons complex adjustment £0 much and no more. but that meant atience in the working out from the war also from the can- the peace of - < o o o e old malities of ruction of routes and the hreaking familiar trade customs such circumstances it was not strange that the business men of xeveral countries felt the urge to agree on common principles that would aid in solving the pressing commercial and financial problems Tt was natural. also, that Americans, | Pt A0 with their heritage of free inte e, Supc: Reflexed, 3 course at home, should be lead Tube Concert Selector and Thres Tubs the movement. Hence was born i oie A Atlantic City in the Fall of 1919, at | On Sale Everywhere—Look for Ose a vf‘ rence of \m; leaders of 1 Caly 50c several nations, the Internatio NTI Gha mbir ot Comimeérce il AMATEULS, ATTENTION! nternational Chamber o ommercial bod- nations—a redio fan shouid have one of these rid showing mew lengths, schedules, maps and ° sh beautifal _articles, wing 1w to b Five Good-looking plaids and plainer weaves, in gray, brown, tan and the new bluish colorings. Every coat lined with alpaca and with every suit a pair of golf knickers and a pair of knicker Both knickers are lined as well. 7 to 18. Light-weight toppers for little fellows, with chevron on the sleeve, double breasted, and three-piece belts. Tailored of good-looking Scotchy tweeds, gray, brown or tan. Sizes for boys, 214 to & [Third Floor) So many new on rived there is sure to | will match the boy’s piece and cight-quarter styles real leather inbands. All sizes and colors for both big and litt 4-piece Vst Suit Sketched $0.95 1-picce Vest Suit Sket, d trousers. Sizes non-politica and influential nations. It vate business force for good. made in America, led by Amefeans, in co-op- | eration with able men af ofher lande,d 1 | (Third Floor, The Bacht Co.) ver greatest Call e, B Rock ever i - you ome direct. % Citisens Radio Service Bureau " 508 S. Dearborn St. Chicage, Iil. : Junior Misses’ Ensembles A most becoming Easter Fashion for the older girl, size 15 to 17 522.50 So attractive a fashion as the ensemble could not be restricted to grown-ups only. Now the high school miss and college girl have adopted it. and should have the earnest support of all American busine nion. Frocks for Junior Misses Absolutely true to fashion in their flare for flounces, ruffles and godets 5] 395 Slim in line, a silhouette the vouthful figure wears especially well. Then just about at the knee, ruffles or flounces godets appear—sometimes trimmed lace or ribbon. or with The tailored coat of very finely woven twill tops a oock lofh suylyl peinted Veill Heavy, dull lustered flat crepes, soft crepes de chine and the The simple little printed silk frock is jolliest looking printed crepes. sleeveless with a narrow hand of twill trim- . ming the front and meeting the wider hem band of twill to match the coat. Choose from such popular shades as powder blue, rust, fallow and armande green, with frocks of matching or contrasting shades. (Third Ploor, The Hecht Co.) The prettiest shades in fashion's color card are included in the assortment. Bright jewel colorings. strikingly colored prints and always approprite navy, brown and beige. For girls wearing sizes 13, 15 and 17. (Third Floor, Smooth —white—lustrous and washable as tile HOUSANDS of homes today are brighter, cleaner, fresher, with Barreled Sunlight on walls and woodwork. Thousands of home-owners are thankful for this remarkable white finish so smooth that dirt can’t sink in! A damp cloth will instantly clean Barreled Sunlight when it becomes soiled. And repeated washings won't wear away the surface. The ideal finish for kitchen and Barreled Sunlight The Hecht €o.) Spring Hats for the Bobbed Hair Miss $3.95 Small poke shapes and new larger brim models that reflect the newest style tenden- cies. All-straw and straw-and-fabric combi- nations in all the popular colorings of the season. Scooters With Disc Wheels $]1.95 bathroom walls—and woodwork everywhere. Barreled Sunlight costs less than enamel, is easy to apply, and re- quires fewer coats. A single coat is usually sufficient over a previously light-painted surface. (Where more than one coat is required, use Bar- reled Sunlight Undercoat.) Guaranteed to remain white longer than any gloss paint or enamel, domestic or foreign, ap- plied under the same conditions. Sold in cans from half-pint to 5-gal. size. Can be readily tinted. Children’s Shoes for Anniversary, 52.95 For a Little Girl’s Easter Coat---Her Favorite Color \ $5.95 Cunning little flare models of soft- est polaire. Full lined and trimmed with fancy rayon stitching. Bril- liantly colored. Sizes 2 to 6. find attractive new ox- fords and strap pumps. Plain patent pumps and others with fancy colored backs. Partic- ularly good looking is a lot of junior misses’ pumps included at this special price. For Girls—You'll A Pongee Frock With Panties, $2.95 Little Straightline Frocks, hand- Specially Low Prices o ... opring Paint Supplies HUGE REILLY CO. DISTRIBUTORS 1334 N. Y. Ave. Phone Main 1703 Paints for Every Purpose—Glass for Every Need “Barreled Sunlight ' is Sold by the Following Dealers : A, Ableman, 4808 Ga. Ave. N.W. G. G. Bradley, Bethesda, Md. Geo. M. Casper, 1013 N, Car Ave. S.E. Coblentz Pharmacy, N. Cap. and Fla. Ave. N.W. Sam Mendelson, 1100 King St., Alexandria. Va. Monarch Auto Supply House, 1801 L St. N.W. st 8w L 47i0_14th N.W. E M. Shreve. Cherrydale. Stembler & Ford. Capitol H H. F. Dismer. 3124 14th St. N.W. 4 I Thomeen, Olsrwnden University Hardwars Co.. 3304 Wise. Ave. N.W. & Dean Ave. N.E. H. F. Walls, 106 13th 8t. S.E. F. L. 'Watkins & Co.. Seat Pleasint, Md. Columbis Hardware Co., Columbia Pike, Geo, A. Emmons. 207 Pa. Ave. S.E. W. 'A. Finoh, 2416 18th St. Abe Greenb} 44th TJohn Meene! 2010 14th St. N.W. For Boys—High shoes and oxfords of tan ~ calf. Equipped with Goodyear welts and fine rubber heels. Sizes for boys of all ages. (Third Floor, The Hacht Co.) embroidered. With extra fine sateen panties to match, cuffed with pongee. Sizes 2 to 6, (Third Floor, The Hecht Co.) The Hecht Co: F Street at Tth More than a mere toy. An actual physical benefit to the boy or girl. The sturdy painted wood base is mounted on smoothly-run- ning rubber-tired wheels. (Sport Shop, 624 F St.) Union Roller $]1.95 Union Hardware Skates for both boys and girls. A brand that “can’t be beat.” (Bport Shop, 624 F Kt.)