Evening Star Newspaper, April 9, 1925, Page 27

PLANS KEPT SECRET IN'BIG MOTOR DEAL Competition With Ford One| of Possibilities—Stock Finds Ready Demand. The $30,000 preference stock offered to the the proverbial they were snap- the investy it bankers still their cllents and | COMMODITY NEWS WIRED STAR FROM TIRE COUNTRY DETROIT, April eries of Dodge ahead of actual although output to 1,100 cars a d orders are running 300 cars a d ead of pro- duction. Deliveries to date have ‘been 11,500 cars above those for the corre- sponding period of 1924, GLOUCESTER, 3% Shad have now wched stretches of the fishermen expect a Last year many yvears Retail deliv- 100 cars production, n speeded up cars are fuctory s . April the upy was onc of the poorest in , owing to oil on the river. ITY, nery April 9 by Easter leading hous The de tered on the April 9 —Busines; ailers thi THE EVENING STAR, 'WASHINGTON, EGG PRIGES STEAD AS EASTER NEARS Brisk Demand in Markets Today—Meat Sales Soon to Improve. Demand for eggs for Easter rolling and Good F y consumption made buying especially brisk this morning. No change in prices was noted as a re- ult of the increased demand, however, | fancy selected stock being quoted at , while averagé receipts went at 29, In the retail market prices went as low as three dozen for a dollar, al- | though the general run was from 37 Haulers from nearb Maryland bringing in large the Purcellville Virginia are PRAISES VARIED CROPS. Bank Head Sees Greater perity in South. NEW YORK, April 9.—The moderate successful Southern cotton grower of other days has become a prosperous farmer in a varlety of lines, M. L. Jenks, vice president of the American Surety Co., finds from a survey he has made in Georgla, Loulsiana, Texas, Oklahoma and the Mississippi River Valley. Southern farming has come to realize, he says, that instead of confining itself to cotton, which may be greatly damaged by boll weevil, equally satisfactory returns may be had from ralsing tobacco, vegetables, horses, cows and chickens. This diversification should result in a favorable year for the South. Pros- EASTER LULL NOTED: VEW YORK, April 9—Wall Street analysts virtuall greed that the stock market now in a trading area with every indication that no definite trend will develop until after D. C, THURSDAY, BUSINESS REPORTS GOOD IN MARYLAND Bank Clearings, Deposits and Building Permits Show Wide Prosperity. Special Dispatch to The Star, BALTIMOF April 9.—Bank clear- Ings, building permits, postal reeeipts, savings bangs deposits and carload- Ings, the best barometers of business activity, show that the first quarter of 1925 in Baltimore and its commercial territory has been a prosperous one. Comparative bank clearings for the first three months of the last four |} years, stated in millions, show 1925 In the lead. ‘APRIL 9, 1925. compared with $1,201,106 last year. Deposits of the 14 mutual savings banks of Baltimore at the end o February were the highest on record, totaling $146,867,172, compared with $141,084,827 a year ago. Home byllding figures for March show that permits for 999 dwellings were issued for a total valuation of 33,508,000, the highest for any month in the history of the city. FRENCH GET CONTRACTS. NEW YORK, April 9.—French manufacturers of cast iron pipe, who underbid domestic producers $1 & ton, have been awarded an order for 12,000 tons by Oneida, N. Y. French makers algo were low bidders on 6,000 tons for Detroit, but all bids were re- jected. STOCKS EX-DIVIDEND. Date. April April 10 April April 10 Avril April April Aprit Corporations. COAL TRADE GOING FROM BAD TO WORSE Bituminous Business Especially Poor—Anthracite Demand Is Better. Special Dispatch to The Star. NEW YORK, April 9.—Coal Age reports the market today as follows: Hope deferred has been the lot of the soft coal industry that all falth in omens has dlsap- peared, and with reason, for busin continues to go from bad to wo: Several more Illinois mines have closed indefinitely, and those that re- main open are working short time. Aside from the signing of some fair- 1y layge annual contracts and some still pending, the market in Ken- tucky maintains the quiet tone char. acteristic of the last few week vrices holding steady. Output West Virginia 1s still down to abc for so long | o 27 far'on the effect of the strike called by the United Mine Workers. Retallers have followed the lead of the produ s in reducing the prices of hard coal, and the campaign for early buying is now on in earnest. Results thus far, however, noticeable. Considerable over remains to be cleared up. Coal Age index of spot prices of bituminou coal stood on April 6 at 162 the rre «ponding price tow '\.nn is $1 compared with 161 and $1.95, respectively, on March 30. Dumpings of mrul for 1 accounts Hampton Roads in the week ended 12 totaled 406,945 net tons, com- pared with 399,686 tons in the preced. ing week. OIL OUTPUT LARGER. Slight Gain in Daily Average Dur- ing Past Week. the United Stutes | rels for the we weekly summar | quantits B ES, | and Round Hill sections of the latter State making large contributions, s goods and furniture are| Dealers expect decidedly improved | conditions in the meat and poultry markets tomorrow, the demand for flesh foods usually belng greater at the close of the Lenten holiday sea- son than before the season for fast- ing and religious devotions. Practically no changes in prices of foodstuffs have been announced the past few days, and consumers prob- ably will not have to pay advanced prices because of the holiday season. Today's Wholesale Prices. Butter ; prints, running & to 10 pef - corresponding period Millinery, men’s straw Postal receipts ‘at Baltimore in March were the highest since Decenm- ber and exceeded March, 1924, by 8 per cent. Total receipts for the ter ended March 31 stood at $1 50 per cent in all flelds tracts are behind few railroads having signed up—and spot buying is slow Precise information is I the Easter holiday. Hundreds of brokers and clerks closed their desks last night und departed on extensive week end trips, with the result that many firms were operating today with skeleton staffs. The exchange will be closed all‘day tomorrow, but will be open as usual for the two- hour session on Saturday. April April April April 11 April 11 the movement i over-sub- { © 1 banking ubscription mply say “Your Reet § Aswoclated Dry Goods Corp Great Northern Iron Ore Prop- erties tr ctfs ben in BURGH, April 9.—Westing- cctric and Manufacturing Co re now king actively on an order for $500 worth of switch equipment and transformers for the w buth, Mass., plant of the Edi- son Electric 1lluminating Co. at Bos- ton. DECREASE IN STEEL TONNAGE EXPECTED | Report Due Tomorrow May Re- verse Recent Similar Statements. INQUIRE ABOUT OUR DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN. W. B, YWoses & Sons Established 1861, F Street and Eleventh ON SAVAGE ABMS BOARD. NEW YORK, April 9-—Samuel C. Dobbs of Atlanta, former head of the Coca Cola Company, and recently made a director of the Kelvinator Corporation, mi a di- rector of the Savage Arms Corpora- tion at the annual meeting of stock- holders. rwriting that left out on future issues Ready Absorption Seen. the speed big financir the | neiers Tend vinced shape ngs of the new will be investors ch that mg B average r Poultry killed = 19a20; 26a2 Winter fowls, geese, . 358! 1—Fresh roosters, a50; ducks, 40a45. Calves, choice, 13; me- dium, 10a11; thin, 8a¥; lambs, Spring, live hogs, 13a131s Meats—Reef, 17a18; 15a20, chickens, 28; turkeys, 5; capons, Live stock Texas, standard crates fairly steady; ) commercial pack, vellow Bermudas, mixed No. 1 and N O1d stock: supplies mod- light, market fairly . New York, 150-pound Sucke, whites, United States No. 1, Michigan, 150-pound sacks, als, United States No. 1, branded mos New stock, sup- arket report on fruits|Pplies modera demand limited, nlu:r- ables npiled by the | ket fairly \.mfv.‘.!”fii’» double. M“L onomics) ’{:?fu oS 5u8.00; United States light: demand Barrels: Mary- vest Virginia, A ips, 7.00a8.00; A 2% Inches up, Northwest- sizes, extra 5023.75; Yellow Furniture Carpets Linens Upholstery nand e Associated Press SW YORK, April stimates in the financial district of report of the Fruit and Vegetable Review. Living Room Suites In Over-Stuffed and Panel Backed The Living Room is the gathering place of the family, the center of home life, and the furniture used should combine beauty and comfort. Such suites will be found in pro- fusion in our store. They are covered in a wide range of durable and beautiful cover- ings. Then, too, the prices are very moderate. | Market a stock showld would be the f Individuality “I WANT to express my- self when I furnish a home,” is the frequent statement heard. light; too few b E . reported to quote. Strawberries Are Cheaper. Strawberries—Supplies 1iberal; de- mand moderat market slightly weaker: Florida, pony refrigerators, 35a40 per quart Tomatoes—Supplies moderate; de- mand moderate and market dy for good stock: Florida, sixes, ripes and turning wrapped originals, fancy count, best, mostly 6.50; fair qualit 5.00a6.00; chcice count. best, mostly 5 fair quality, 4.00a5.00; repacked, fancy count, 1 Cauliflower- moderate, market steady; crutes, 3.50. nd, Virginia inches Successive in- were reported uary with a high Romes, ern, medium to fancy, Winesaps | Newtons, mostly Asparagus—Supplies 1 | 11ght, market fairly steady 9 (Special).—Ex- | Carolina and Georgia, dozen county and State green, very large size, rs to all new in 4.00a4.50; small to medium this district has 4.00. ul legal opin-| Cabbage—Supplies slation is valid. [ mand light, market steady; South bushel hampers, pointed barrel crates, pointed total of AFTER }{i}W INISIEIRIES. ATLANTA, April emption from cf 1 belief d to Dodge market will be demand South bunch 0; But how to best express one’s self in furniture is too often a matter of perplexity. If it proves too big a problem for you, tell us what you | wish to do, or the character advise you. )it that the anded Fo do this two broad courses are The Dodge factory can turn|taXation for five limited volume field and make | dustries located relatively high prices|Deen assured b ressively for volume that such which ~ profits are | Hydro-electrio compan o certain and|to make attractive hat the lat.|ments as part of t Shifaer attract 1 enterpri Might Compete With Ford. Without moderate; de- fons upplies light; demand s are pledged California, power induce- campaign to —Supplies PAINTERS JOIN STRIKE. Ules o high as BOSTON, April (Special). — The Lettuce—supplies liberal; demand painters have joined the electricians, | moderate, market fairly steady; Cali- plumbers and lathers in striking for fornia, Imperial Valley, crates, an increase from $L.10 to $1.25 an|berg type, 4-5 dozen, hour. Most of the larse jobs in Bos- [3.00; some poor condition, ton have been affected. North Carolina, 5-peck han Boston type, ordinary qua few, 1.50. Onion Market Firm. demand 10- few light: market firm; Florida, 3-4 dozen, a3.00; tending to know what 1d his associates in intend, engineers that the Dodge company o the price of the present take off some ome a formidable titor of Ford. The country is vus that experts are con- it $700 would | 4.00a4.25. String beans—Supplies liberal; de- | mand good, market fairly steady; Florida, % ers, green. fair quality, ice- few, 1.00; big 1.00a 5.00; some Suite, up- .$259.00 3-Piece Overstuffed Living Room Suite, up- holstered in taupe velour with tapestry re- versible cushions, piped in black...$285.00 3-Piece Overstuffed Living Room 2-Piece Living Room Suite, upholstered in ve- holstered in figured velour. lour, reversible spring cushions, in floral design .$250.00 Ladies’ Chalrtomatch cerrrscnese.. $60.00 3-Piece Living Room Suite, loose spring cush- ions, covered in embossed velour. . . .$198.00 2-Piece Living Room Suite, suitable for small room, upholstered in striped velour.$212.00 3-Piece Cane Living Room Suite, loose spring cushions, upholstered in cut velour, arms upholstered to match..............$159.00 demand moderate, market steady; rida, | crates, fancy, 6.00a6.50; cholce, 4.00. Squasl upplies moderate; demand light, market steady; Florida, pepper crates, 4.00a4.50; few fancy, 5.00 Pa Supplies moderate; demand mederate, market steady; California, 45-pound crates, 4.50a5.50; South Car- olina, bushel hampers, small size, 3.00, few 3.50. Supplies’ light; STROM:BERGS NET DROPS. NEW YORK, April 9, t profit of the Stromberg arb Co. de- clined in 1 to §. r taxes and charges from $ the vear before. his was equal to $7.02 a share on the no par value stock in contrast to §11. a share in 19 sold on a fterence in is of less importance e in the down pay- ment on a $300 a similar payment e is only $67 greater. Other Dodge Chances. could bring out a six-cylinder £ its line to sell from $1,000 uptvard and bite into the field just above its present With the ,Dodge behind it, ve such a car would esta Dodge deale lighted "since they would Onions—Supplies light; old demand moderate, market steady New York, 100-pound sdcks, yellow United States No. 1, medium to large size, 3 few higher. New oderate, market IWE GGLY FRESH EGGS FOR EASTER Finest Country Stock, Packed In Cartons DOZEN 35¢ - 3 DOZEN $1.00 HAMS b. 29¢ BACON SAUSAGE Sliced by machine, rind off; Jos. Phillips original our Sunset Gold brand our Sunset Gold pure pork and apices Ib. 45¢ Ib. 53¢ Ib. 40¢ ARROWROOT BISCUITS Ib. 27¢ HEINZ TOMATO KETCHUP 28¢ DEL MONTE ASPARAGUS TIPS Ficic sic c 17¢ JELLO, All Flavors, 10c, or 3 Packages for 28¢ FRES“ SPRIHG VEGETABLES 30c All-Linen Crash Dish Toweling. Reduced o 1oty In Abundance for Your Easter Table at All Our Stores ;1 e e s e seeeten et 220 Yard (:ERMAN BONDS AND STOCKS. Iceberg Lettuce. .head, 7c Beets. . . .iarge bunch, 12¢ Fresh Peas. . . ....lb., 18c Spring Clrroh..blmdl Te Rhubarb .bunch, 7c | Tomatoes .......Ib,, 27c | Cucumbers .....each, 12¢ Radishes ..bunch, 7c | Watercress ......box, 9c | Potatoes .....15 Ibl., 19¢ ASPARAGUS Lueebuch 45¢ | NEW POTATOES 4 Ibs. 23c FRESH FISH FRESH MEATS A Complete Assortment at Our Market Highest Quality at Lowest Prices Roe Shad....... eeeee..lb, 43¢ | Prime Rib Roast.............lb, Buck Shad...... 35¢ Chuck Roast, boned. . : Potomac Herring. . .. , 10¢ Shoulder of Lamb. . .Ib., Croakers.......05 v Pork Loin Roast.............Ib, Salmon Steak. ... 35¢ Pork Chops, center cut........Ib., Halibut Steak. .. 35c | Breast of V. FILLET OF Illlmocl Ib. 250 MB = 2-Piece Apartment Size Suite, upholstered in mohair; reversible spring cushions, cov- ered in damask .... 3-Piece Living Room Suite, upholstered in beautiful taupe and rose mohair; reversible spring cushions .... ; $580.00 Other suites from $500.00 up to $1,200. would rs who * four-cylinder ¢ ost when the Dodge outgrows” his four. Sweeping Changes Possible. nt retaliate by putting out der car to sell at a lower the Dodge six and the thus established might motor industry. and in Detroit ges in the| are contem- | ho know Dillon | I not be satisfied at a new force that Dillon, Domestic Floor Coverings Heavy Seamless Axminster Rugs, 9x12 size. Regular Price $55.00 Seamless Tapestry Brussels Rugs, 9x12 size. $29.75 Inlaid Linoleums—a standard grade of lino- leums at close-out prices— Regular Price $1.75 Sq. Yd. $1.65 Sq. Yd. The Linen Shop 6 0dd Soiled Table Cloths, size 2x21% yards. Regular price, $13.00. Reduced for clear- BMEE D i .inicniasrsisnnne o T5 Exch Handkerchiefs For Easter Lace Edged Georgette Colored Handker- $1.00 Hand-Embroidered Linen Handkerchiefs, white and colors .... +:50c Men's Silk Handkerchiefs, white and colors ........ ...$2.00 Each an ympétition however, and all their s W concern know s to fight ¥Ford fully RATES ON BAR SILVER. NXEW YORK 675; Mexi Buy Your Easter Ham at Piggly Wiggly—Kingan's Wrapped, 7 to 10 Lbs. BUTTER finest fresh creamery; April 9. dollars -Bar silver, SHORT-TERM SECURITIES. shed by Redmond & Co.) Special $1.30 Sq. Yd. corasies Drapery Dept. 36 pairs of good quality, Plain Ivory Color Mar- quisette Curtams, with hemstitched edge and wide. Full ruffle, new in design. Regular Price, $2.25 Pair Special Price, $1.50 Pair We are specializing on Colored Border and Ruffled Curtains and offer unlimited stock and selection of colors and patterns at special prices—$3.75, $4.50 and $5.50 set, including valances and tie-vacks. You can fit up the whole house as the stock is very complete in all colors. All odd pairs of curtains and single panels at Half Regular Price. Remnants from our special order import samplés of which we can obtain no more are now Half Price. These consist of 115 to 2 yard pieces, in Brocade, Damask, Tapestry, Velours. Hand Block Cretonne suitable for numerous purposes, such as: Pillow ‘Tops, Runners, Odd Chairs, Settees, etc. Beautiful Warp Print Cretonne, Friday only Regular Price, $3.50 a Yard Special Price, $1.75 a Yard When we advertise these materials at these prices they usually sell very quickly as they are very ex- ceptional values. See our Table of Cretonne Specials. Regular prices 55¢ up to 75c a yard at 35¢ a yard. 32¢ Regular 65c¢ All-white Extra-heavy Bath Some new patterns just received, others in smaller 33¢ Towels. Reduged to .............50c Each quantities, but excellent colors and qualities. 38c [ ., 18¢ National Biscuit Co. Special Large Bottle, Each 0Odd Soiled Table Cloths, size 2x3 yards. Regular price, $14.25 each. Reduced for clearanceto ......cccc.........$7.50 Each Spring Onions..bunch, 3c Celery ... .stalk, 8e Regular $2.25 Silver Bleached Alllinen Table Damask. Reduced to ....81.75 Yard Mohawk Cotton Sheets, size 63x99 inches. Reduced to ........... -...$1.49 Each Pequot Cotton Cases, size 45x36 inches. Re- duced t0-. . coiccoiececemsenissss . 42c.Each 35¢ 23c ' TREASURY CERTIFICATES. (Quotations furnished by Redmond & Co.) . PURCHASES FORWARDED PREPAID TO ANY SHIPPING POINT IN THE U. . INQUIRE ABOUT OUR DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN. 4%s March 15, s Decembes ' 10, 1027, 102