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Evening star., 1925-05-21
SPINNING ACTIVITY
NOW ON INCREASE
Census Report Shows Much Better
Mill Conditions Than Pre-
vailed Last Year.
BY the Associated Press.

Cotton spinning activity increased
slightly In April as compared with
March this year, and was much more
marked than in April year go. the
Census Bureaus monthly report today
showed. Spinning activity reached
100 per cent of single shift basis ca
pacity for the first time since June,
1928
Active spindle hours for April to-
tailed s.51s.142,39S. or an average of
225 per spindle in place, compared
with $500 ,440.113. or an average of
227, for March this year, and 6,769,-
711,331. or an average of 179, for
April last year.
Evening star., 1925-05-21
BY WILLIAM f. HEFFERNAN.

NEW YORK, May 21.-What ap.
peared to have most effect upon trad.
ing sentiment today was the expec-
tatton of a general advance in crude
oil prices. This has been encouraged
by the recent 10-cent-a barrel in
crease in Smackover crude and We'd
nesday's 25-cent-a barrel rise in Penn
sylvania quotations.
Oils were heavily bought at the out.
set and prices carried substantially
above the prevailing quotations at
Wednesdays close. But the high
Evening star., 1925-05-21
DIVIDENDS DECLARED.

NEW YORK. May 81 R.-Cal.
umet & Arizona Mining Co. has
declared its quarterly dividend of so
cents a share out of earnings and so
cents from reserve for depreciation
and depletion, payable June % to
stock of record June Is. Quarterly
dividends of so cents share have
been paid since 1924.
Evening star., 1925-05-21
Docks for 125 Steamers.

The whole development OF the Cal
umet district has been planned for
almost l5 years, and a decade ago
engineers had formulated plans for
the harbor. which eventually will
have Is miles of docks and facilities
to care for l25 of the largest lake
steamers at a time. The industrial
development of the district has been
given impetus by the increased VOL
ume of traffic centering In Chicago
and the rise in land values which
have made manufacturing plants
nearer the center of the city uneco-
nOmical
Evening star., 1925-05-21
RAW SUGAR ADVANCES.

NEW YORK. May u P). A
steadier tone developed in the raw
sugar market today, with spot prices
advancing l-32 of cent to the basis
of 4.30, duty paid. Sales included
5000 bags of Cuban and $4,000 bags
of Porto RiCan.
Evening star., 1925-05-21
STANDARD OIL ISSUES.
Washington Stock Exchange

SALES.
Potomac Elec. 1st 5s-S2,o00 at 100,
$1,000 at 100.
Washington Gas 6s $500 at TO-,
$500 at 102
Capital Traction Co.-10 at 95, Q at 95,
10 at 95s, 20 at 951s, 10 at 9oH, 10
at a5is.
National Mtge. & Invest. pfd.-50 at 97s.
AFTER CALL.
Washington Rwy. & Eiec. 4s-$1 900 at
791s.
Washington Rvy. & Elec. pfd.-10 at
s3ia.
Money-Call loans, and per cent.
Evening star., 1925-05-21
FUR PRICES CHANGE.
Opossum and Silver Fox Are
Higher Than in Winter.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, May 21.-The New
York Auction Co. announces the fol-
lowing comparison of prices realized
yesterday as compared with the Feb
ruary sale:
American opossum, 15 per cent
higher; gray fox, no change; fisher
Is per cent lower; silver fox, 10 per
cent higher.
Evening star., 1925-05-21
Rights Already Adjusted.

The Nickel Plate has been infIu-
enced to take over it's end of the de-
velopment by the value seen in run
ming its tracks around the lake and
acting as junction carrier between
the plants and wharves there and
the % railroads entering the Chica go
district. The courts recently have
settled title to the properties in
volved and adjusted the question OF
riparian rights.
Evening star., 1925-05-21
What Experts Buy.

Trained investors always buy Sc
curities that have a substantial loan
value. One of the surest methods of
determining the value of any stock
is TO seek a loan on 1t. If your banker
declines to consider 1t as collateral
you can rest assured it's marketability
does not amount to much.
Evening star., 1925-05-21
BIG, HARBOR NEAR
CHICAGO PLANNED
Docks for 125 Steamers on
Lake Calumet Will Supply
Huge Terminal.
BY j. c. ROYLE.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

NEW YORK, May 21.-Plans in
the Chicago district for improved
transportation facilities by both rail
and water. which will affect pro-
ducers. shippers and distributors in
every section of the Nation. now
seem assured of consummation. The
Chicago city council has taken IA
vorable action on the proposal of
the Van Sweringen interests as rep
resented by the Nickel Plate Rail-
road for construction of a great har
bor in Lake Calumet. While the ac-
tion of the Chicago city fathers has
been temporarily held up by a tech
nicality, there is little doubt that the
plan finally will be accepted. accord
Ing to dispatches received by rail-
road and steamship men here today
Evening star., 1925-05-21
New Orleans Quotations.

NEW ORLEANS, May 21.-While
the cotton market opened slightly
easier owing to Liverpool coming in
lower than due, prices soon stiffened,
owing to the renewal of near month
covering by shorts who fear that,
owing to the Shrinkage in the certi-
ficated stocks and the growing scar
city of cotton In the interior. the
actual viii he freely demanded on
July contracts. First trades showed
losses of 5 TO points, but right
after the call advanced rapidly to
23.55. or 35 points above the previous
close. October, at the same time,
advanced to 22.20. or l6 points net
higher. The premium of July over
October widened this morning to l35
points.
New Orleans cotton futures closed steady
Al net declines Of 10 20 nOInts.
Evening star., 1925-05-21
BUTTER HIGHER TODAY.

CHICAGO. May 81 P.-Butter
higher: creamery extras, 401a; stand
37a3S; seconds, 32a36.
> Eggs higher; receipts, 25.962 cases;
firsts, 304a31; ordinary firsts, 29k;
storage pack extras, 32&; firsts, 32A
Evening star., 1925-05-21

CLEVELAND, May 21.-Eaton
Axle and Spring Co. sales in the last
month totaled $70S,40S. and business
this month Is expected to run about
$4,000. Reports from practically
all makers of automobile and truck
parts here are favorable,
Evening star., 1925-05-21

NEW YORK, May 21.-Following is
an official list of bonds and stocks
traded in on the New York Curb
Market today:
Evening star., 1925-05-21
Tomatoes Come Down.

Tomatoes-Supplies moderate; de-
mand moderate, market slightly weak
er; Florida, skies, ripes and turning.
wrapped originals, fancy count, 3.75a
400; choice count, 2.75a3.00; few high
er; ordinary quality and condition,
fancy and choice count, 2.00a3.00.
String Beans-Supplies light; de
mand good for good stock. market
steady; South Carolina. bushel hamp-
ers, green, best, fair quality, 3.75a4.0o;
8 bushel hampers, green, 3.o0a3.25.
Peppers-Supplies light; good stock
scarce; demand slow, market dull;
Florida, crates. No. |, 2.50a2.75; few,
800; No. >, 1.50a2.00.
Peas-Supplies heavy; demand good
for good stock, market slightly weak
or; Virginia, Norfolk section, 5-peck
hampers. large pod varieties, best,
mostly 800; some fair quality, 2.50a
2.75; small pod variety, 2.00a2.50.
Evening star., 1925-05-21

MERGENTHALER LINOTYPE CO.
BTooklyRn; Ri; y. y Nay 10. 1895.
regular quarterly dividend of 2a per
cent on the capital stock of Mergenthale-
Linotype Company will he paid on June 30
1925. to the stockholders of record as they
appear at the close OF business on June g.
1928 Tie transfer books will not be
closed.
JOS. T. MACKEY. Treasurer
Evening star., 1925-05-21
BUTTER IS LOWER
At CENTER MARKET
Further Cuts Likely Soon.
Live Poultry Up-Beef
Prices Unchanged.

Butter prices have declined the
past few days. yesterdays quotations
showing further drop of ] cent. 1t
is generally believed that additional
decreases will come In the next week
or two. Fancy tub stock was quoted
at 81, while prints were So. Store
packed, as country butter is termed,
sold at %. the price that has prevailed
the past few weeks.
The egg market was reported this
morning as being very firm, prices
quoted running as high as SO for Sc
lected, Candled stock, and 80 for aver
age receipts. Average receipts were
quoted at "a cent higher than the
Philadelphia market Market reports,
however, had prices the same as those
quoted the past few days, 81 for fancy
stock and 80 and 3012 for average re
ceipts.
Today's Wholesale Prices.
Butter-Fancy. tub, 81; prints, 81;
store packed, g..
Eggs-Fancy, selected, candled. 81;
average receipts, 30aS0i2.
Poultry-Alive. broilers, 45a4s; white
Leghorns. 50; heavy fowls, 2Sa29; me
dunn fowls, 26a27; keats, +0a75: geese.
75a13; ducks, IS; turkeys. 22a2S.
Dressed fowls, 30; turkeys, 2SaS2;
ducks. 20a25.
Live stock-Calves, choice, II; me
dunn. 10a11; lean, Sac. Lambs, Spring,
16a1s. Live hogs. 13al3la.
Meats-Beef, l7a1S; veal Is; Spring
lamb, 80; hogs, 21i2a22; loins, 32a34.
hams, 27a30; shoulders, l9a20.
Evening star., 1925-05-21
Onions Are Cheaper.

Onions-Supplies limited; dema nd
moderate, market slightly weaker; new
stock, Texas, standard crates, yellow
Bermudas. commercial pack. mixed
No. l and ., 3.50a375: old stock,
Egypt, approximately 100-lb sacks,
$50.
Potatoes-Old stock; supplies liberal;
demand moderate, market fairly
steady; New York, 150-lb. sacks round
whites, u. S. No. 1. 2.26a2.40; new
stock; supplies moderate; demand
moderate, market steady: Florida
double-head barrels Spaulding Rose,
L. S. No. /, 6.75a7.o0, mostly 100;
South Carolina, cloth-top stave bar
rels Irish Cobblers L. $. No. 1, best.
mostly 500; some medium size, low as
5.5o.'
awberries-Supplies moderate; de-
lnand limited. market steady; North
Carolina, 32-quart crates, various va
rieties. 300a5.00: mostly 4.0Oa4. so; Nir
ginia, Norfolk section, 81 and so quart
crates, various varieties, best, 15a17ia: +:
fair quality, 1214; few poor quality and
condition, Sa10.
Evening star., 1925-05-21
Fruit and Vegetable Review.

Today's market report on fruits and
vegetables compiled by the Market
News Service, Bureau of Agricultural
EConomics) said:
Cabba bage-Supplies liberal: demand
moderate, market slightly weaker; Nir-
ginia, Norfolk section, pointed type,
barrel crates, mostly 2.25; one and
one-half bushel hampers, 1.25a 40.
ucumbers-Supplies moderate; de-
mand good for good stock, market
steady; Florida, seven-eighth bushel
and square bushel crates. No. ], best,
3.5oa4.0o; fair quality, 800; No. ,,
@.0oa2. So
Lettuce-Supplies moderate; demand
moderate, market steady; California.
central district, crates Iceberg type.
four-five dozen. $50; some fair Condi-
ton, 800; homegrown practically sup
plying the market for Big Boston type.
Evening star., 1925-05-21

New Orleans cotton futures closed steady
net declines of 4 To 20 pOIntS.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-14
CLAIMS NEW FLUID
 WILL MAKE GIANTS
Vitamin X Reported Discovered
 by California Scientist

Berkeley, Cal, Jan. 14.-Dr. Her scientists in anatomy and glandular nutrition and a faculty member of the University of California, an- nounced today in the current issue of the California Monthly a campus publication, the development of q glandular nutrition with which he claimed to have had remarkable success in physical control and propagation of animals.
 The discovery has been termed vitamin "N' by Dr. Evans, who states that research work has been carried out for some time with guinea pigs, rats and tadpoles.
 Dr. Evans called attention 10 a small gland at the base of the brain called the hypopysis or pituitary gland. Science, he said, already had met with success in removing that gland from animals and sub stituting fluid extracted from it by injections given the same animals. Continuing, he said
 We were astonishcd to find that if we treated animals with this fluid, provided it was not given by the mouth but under the skin or in body cavities where it would not come in contact with the digestive tissues, and was administered daily rather than at infrequent intervals. we could turn normal animals into giants"
 He stated that efforts were being made by him and his assistants to purify gland fluid so that it might even be used in human cases as q restorative. Relating his success in regulating propagation of animals with glandular nutrition, Dr. Evans says
 The next point which rises is just how this will concern the prac- tical problems of human welfare. It is difficult 10 make any state ment regarding the practical sig niicance of the work, primarily be- cause we have demonstrated that the new vitamin is abundantly dis tributed in common foods.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-14

mum being 3s 1-s cents and runs a 45 minute schedule. Persons living beyond Commonwealth avenue must pay two fares.
 Councilman Charles s. Bradley said he has reason to believe that even the 45-minute schedule is not being adhered 10.
 On motion Of Councilman Nair, tho following resolution was adopt cd:
 "The Connecticut Company's jit- ney bus line between New Britain and Hartford has been inaugurated and Its route, fare and schedules are. by operation Of the law, placed under the Jurisdiction Of the Public Utilities commission. .-.
 Tn view of the offer of another jitneur to furnish service at lower rate and more acceptable schedule, we. as members of the common council of the City of New Britain, wish to enter protest against con- tinuance of the present fares, un- satisfactory schedules and the pres ent fare zone boundaries. These matters are of such importance to the residents of this city that we feel the facts should be made known to the Public Utilities commission and would appreciate a, hearing thereon at an early date"
New Britain herald., 1925-01-14
In the West.

San Francisco, Jan. 14.-One far western state, California, has voted in favor of the child labor amend ment to the federal constitution and ten others are considering it.
 The amendment was transmitted to the Washington senate Monday without recommendation by Gover- nor Hart and 1t was placed on file for assignment to committee. The measure is before the Oregon legis- lature and poll of the lower branch showed 2S against ratification, IA for and 3 doubtful.
 Early action is anticipated in both Utah and Idaho. The Nevada legis- lature will meet Monday and it will have on file petitions from labor and club women's organizations favoring ratification and opposing petitions from farm bureaus.
 The status of the child labor amendment in other western states follows:
 Colorado: Senate bill urges ratifl- cation.
 Wyoming: Indications are toward defeat.
 New Mexico: Governor urges rati- fication.
 Arizona: Passed both houses in the first reading.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-14
City Items

A. c. Hammond Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting tonight at s o'clock in the state armory. This will be the first meeting of the year with the new officers.
 Home Cooked Lunches, Crowell's. --advt.
 The Wentworth club will hold a dance in the club rooms on Wednes- day evening. January 21, for mem- bers and their friends. A pool tournament and Washington's Birthday party are also being planned.
 Victrolas and Pianos, at Morans'- advt.
 The Woodmen Of the World will install officers at their meeting in Odd Fellows hall at s o'clock this evening.
 Gulbransen player pianos at Morans' -advt.
 Mrs. Beda Anderson of Whites Crossing, Painvlle, is resting com fortably after a serious operation at the St. Francis hospital, Hartford.
 Best butter 51c lb. Russell Bros. -advt.
 Leading Star lodge, Shepherds of Bethlehem. will hold an installation of officers at Jr. o. L. A. M. hall on Thursday evening at o'clock.
 Best butter 51c lb. Russell Bros. -advt.
 c. J. Curry of Seymour street and Earl T. Hackney of Washington street left Sunday night for Miami, Florida where they will spend the rest of the winter.
 s. \. Levin of 22 Glen street will sail for Europe the latter part of April. He will be accompanied by his brother J. G. Levin, proprietor of the Metropolitan Furniture Com pany of Waterbury. They will visit their mother and spend some time at places of interest in Europe.
 Stella Rcbekah lodge. No. Il, will hold a regular meeting Friday eve ming. followed by a whist.
 Notice of an appeal from the de- cieion in the city court in favor of the defendant in the action of Santi Stella ys. William Kalesinski to the court of common pleas, has been filed by Bernard F. Gaffney, counsel for the plaintiff. The appeal will be heard during the February term Of the higher court.
 Proposed maps and ordinances relative 10 2oning will be discussed at meeting of the zoning commit tee tonight at o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-14
Nurserymen to Watch
 LegislatiOn Closely

Hartford, Jan. 14.-After discus sing various matters to come before the present session of the state legis- lature some Of which they considered as tending toward taking over by the state business which should belong to the nurserymcn, the Connecticut Nurserymen's association at it's an- nual winter meeting here today in structed its legislative committee to watch all matters concerning their business and to oppose any bills or sections of bills which might appear against the interests of the nursery men.
 The following officers were elect cd for 1925:
 President Henry Kelley, New Canaan; vice president, c. F.. Wilson. Manchester: secretary treasurer, F. s. Baker, Cheshire.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-14
BEGGARS GET RICH
 AND RIDE IN CARS
Professionals Make as High as
 S15 a Day in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, Jan. 14.-That some professional beggars make as high as $15 day on the streets of Los Angeles; that they ride in automo- piles not of the cheapest make, buy expensive jewelry and musical in- struments, and even hire assistants to watch for the police while they work, are some of the things dis closed in recent trials of mendicants in police court.
 One blind woman testified that she and her husband, also blind, drove to Los Angeles from CIeye- land with a hired driver, and that in this city she had made as high as S15 and s16 in day of three hours. She said her best week had ncttod $85, but denied that she collected $500 and S400 a week as reported to the court.
 T am informed that you bought a radio set some time ago for $500" the court remarked.
 1Fo' IOul IlOllOlp l guess that correct"
 T have also been told that you bought a monkey. Is that true?"
 "Yes eight months ago I did buy a monkey"
 How about a parrot?"
 "Yes, I bought a parrot, and canary, too."
 Her husband then admitted that they had bought a new automobile for s1,700; a watch and a diamond ring: a roll top desk for $105; fan for S24; a player plano for $4S5, and a steel banjo and saxophone for S1S0. He also admitted that oc- casional!y he became intoAIt..,u.
 Another woman in4o..urd in, cou., that she conducted this blin ". and from her hotel da and stood watch for her to give warning of the approach of police man. She said. that for such serv- ices she was paid S3 a day.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-14
DUTIES OF ALLIED
 MISSION UNPLEASANT
Wartime German Enmity Dies Hard in Inspection of Munition Plants By Military Commission.

Berlin, Jan. 1i.-Of the various interallicd commissions which have been functioning in Germany since the end of the war, there is one at least upon which positions are not eagerly sought. This is the military commission of control whose duty it is to probe into Germany's military activities and see that no arms are being manufactured beyond the limits provided by the treaty of Yer sailcs. There have been many un- pleasant incidents when official visits were made to fortresscs and am- munition plants.
 Since the commission began its work in 1919 some 993 official visits have been paid to quarters connect ed one way or another with the Ger man army. AS the coming of the commission members is known 10 the German officials at least 4S hours in advance, the news general ly is in the possession of the resi- dents of the district where the in- spection is to take place. Nearly always menacing crowds assemble, and the police have to be called to disperse the agitators who often threaten to do the foreigners bodily harm.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-14
KANSAS PROBE STARTED
Prosecuting Authorities Investigat- ing Paroles and Also State Bank Commissioner.

Topeka, Kas., Jan. 14.-Attorney General c. E. Griffith and his as- sistants today began an investigation of pardons and paroles granted in the final days of the administration of former Governor Jonathan M. Davis, and moved forward with plans for filing an custer suit against Carl J. Peterson, state bank commis- sioner.
 One of his assistants was working ; on a petition to be filed in the state supreme court asking the busting Of Peterson in connection with charges by. A. L. Oswald, Hutchinson attor- ney, that Peterson solicited money for a pardon for Walter Grundy, convicted Hutchinson bank wrecker.
 MT. Peterson declared 1t would be shown that whatever was demanded by Grundy was in restitution of money he offered the bank with which he was connected.
 It was also announced by Attor- ney General Griffith that his depart ment was investigating the law with a view 10 voiding any pardons or pa roles found to have been obtained through fraud.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-14
HEALTH BOARD BUDGET
 LESS THAN LAST YEAR
Will Not Ask for Any Appropriations to Carry Out New Pro-
 ipcts.

The health department decided at its meeting yesterday afternoon that 1t would not ask appropriations for any new features of its work during the coming fiscal year. Health Su- perIntendent +, W. Pullen said that he had conferred with Mayor A. M. PaoneSSa and F.. r. Hall, chairman Of the board of finance and taxation. and had explained that there were several projects which he would like to carry out this year, but would waive claims to appropriations for them, as other departments In the city are likely to have more press ing need of funds.
 This years budget will be approx imately $i0,O0Q, or SlO,00U less than that of last year. This decrease Is due 10 the fact that the isolation hospital, for which $l5,000 was ap- proprated last year, will not be re- opened unless another epidemic oc- CUTS here. The smallpox epidemic, Dr. Pullen said. cost the city $l3,93S, but the deficit for the year will be only about $T500, so that, had not the disease spread here, a consider able balance would have been on hand at ths end of the present fiscal year.
 The contracts for the collection of garbage expire on April l, and 1t is thought that about $400 additional will be required for their renewal. An appropriation of s1,200 for up keep of the department automobiles IS also to be asked, this being s400 more than was granted last year.
 Eliot k. Burr's petition for sS5 for doctors bills during the small pox epidemic was granted, the ill- ness in the Burr family having oc- cured before the city had a salaried doctor to attend to the disease. An othor petition from Burr asking sS2 compensation for bed clothes and other articles destroyed, was held over pending an opinion from the corporation counsel.
 Dr. Henry T. Bray presided, others present being Dr. M. S. Dunn, pr. Joseph Waleh and Dr. Gertrude J. klnsella.