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Evening star., 1926-09-18
WALL STREET BRIEFS

NEW YORK, September 1S CED.-The
american Petroleum Institute calcu-
lates gasoline consumption in the
FIRST seven months this year at 2,370,-
$1,000 gallons, an increase of $780,
936 900 gallons over the same period
Of 1925. or 16.2 per cent July con-
sumption gained 41,270.000 gallons
over July last year, or 1873 per cent.
A good volume of bookings for
fourth quarter delivery of steel plates
is reported from the Pittsburgh dis
tr1ct. Specifications against contracts
are heavy.
American Brown Boverf Electric
corporation and subsidiaries report
combined net income of $976.o1S for
tho first half of 1926, equal after pre-
forred dividends to $2.22 a share on
The participating stock. Untitled
orders on the books show a gain over
a year ago.
Owing to the close of mills for La Dor
day, decreases are shown in produc
tlon, shipments and new business of
~oftwood ard hardwood mills of the
country for the week ended September
H. compared with the preceding week
he National Lumber Manufacturers
Association reports. Unified orders of
"23 Southern pine and West Coast
mills were 657,512.927 feet, against
e. ,237 .o3S feet the week before.
e. II. Morse, president of Fairbanks,
Morse & Co. sees satisfactory out
lock for business The company s
~tlos this year have been substantially
larger than in the corresponding
period of 1875, although the weekly
Volume of business was showing a
~h2ht recession, compared with the
csulier part of the year August
shibnents. however, were much larger
than in August 1928.
The Liquid Carbonic Corporation
has bought all the assets of the Raur
Calbonic Co. with plants in Indian
spolis and Louisville.
Stockholders of the Mexican Invest
Inrn} TO. Inc, will consider a change
il the company's name at a meeting
september -. Three new directors
>,o r. W. Johnson. of Blake Bros. x
90 Dixon Q. Brown. former vice
president Of Tidewater Oil. and Edwin
!; Hopkins Thomas w. Streeter
president: Johnson and Brown COM
prise the executive committee.
Ausust profits of Brunswick Ba Ike
[ tOilendCf o. are OIf1ClduN piaced AT
S. o0p before Federal taxes. and for
the eishr months this year in excess
a S.25o,000.
Ahum3da Lead Co. declared an eN
ia dividend of l7i2 cents a share,
win the regular quarterly Of III
cents. both payable October 4 TO
stock Of record September IS.
Directors Of Armour & Co yester-
Cay changed the CumpanES fiscal year
e. end October 81. 10 correspond with
the natural cycle Of business, rather
than With the calendar wear. The
current years report Will include OPP
etations only for 10 months.
The refinery of Tidewater Oil Co. at
FaNonne. y. J. has been selected for
establishment of 4 field station of the
5, hooi of chemical engineering prac-
i.e by The Massachusetts Institute
G, Technology. IL viii be used for in
suuc,ion in fuel and gas engineering
and VIII have resident member Of
tne NJ ]. r. faculty.
Evening star., 1926-09-18
0'LEARY ASKS LESS
TRADE REGULATION
Paternalism of Government l.
Likely to Go Too Far, Business
Body Head Says.
Special Dispatch TO Tho Star.

SpeClai p~patch 10 IN" star.
BALTIMORE. September IS
plea for less Government regulation
of business was made by John W
OLeary, president of the Nationa'
Chamber Of Commerce. in an address
yesterday before members of the Bait
more Association Of Commerce.
The present national prosperity" "
Mr.. oLcary declared. lis due to the
fact that the present national admin
istratioH is not carrying paternalisn
too far This paternalism, however
is constantly growing on us. That 10
because business men are prone to ask
regulating legislation instead of Dc
Gliding things for themselves. The
Federal Government is asked to H.
everything from regulating maternitr
10 fiXinG the price Of sugar
MIR OLeary declared that although
the National Government had heeu
founded with three departments
legislative, administra tive and judicial
there are now "a governmental /
agencies
referring TO the first six months
4 1926 as record half year. OLear,
warned Of political dickering which
may weaken the Federal Reserve
system and affect business.
tank credits are ample to meet
increasing commercial demands" he
said. Price changes are in the line
of normal adiustm ment and stocks
are kept by manufacturers and dis
tr'butors at a conservative level
More than this, the Irregularities
resulting from economic derange-
ments in the postwar period are
fast disappearing and business is
going forward III more even ranks
with less evidence of contrasting
stagnation and undue expansion be-
tween Industries and sections
Mr. OLeary pointed out that cor
poratlon income taxes paid in the
l" months ended April 80 were 1G
per cent larger than i'm the same
period ended April 30. 1925. Prod1Ic-
tion of chief Industries has shown
gains for the first half of 1926, he
said.
Evening star., 1926-09-18
FOOD PRICES DECLINE.
Retail Values Dropped Little Over
1 Pct, July IS to August Is.

Retail food prices declined in the
United States trif1e more than l per
cent during the month ending August
-. The Labor Department reports
that the index. number showing the
level of average food prod
ucts was 1857 for August. compared
with 157 in July and 1904 in August
of 1925. The decrease for the year
amounts to nearly 3 per cent.
At the same time wholesale prices
in general were found to be declining
The index number representing the
composite price of 404 commodities
for August was 1892, compared with
1907 for July and 1904 for August,
1925. The department gave the whole
ale prices decrease for the year as
I per cent.
In the retail food price survey, the
decreases noted during the month
were found to have been spread fairly
evenly across the country, 3S cities
showing a decline, with only four,
Jacksonville New Haven, Portlands
Greg. and San Francisco. showing an
increase as much as l per cent.
Evening star., 1926-09-18
DEMAND FOR BONDS
EXCEEDING SUPPLY
Baltimore Brokers Hear Plant
That Current Yield on Best
Issues Is Too Low.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
BALTIMORE. September 1S.-Sup-
plying the demand for bonds is prov
ing a puzzle to local bond brokers,
VINO report that buying orders for
some issues are we'll in excess of sup
plies and that to obtain obliea tions 1t
is necessary to bid up prices
Complaint is still heard that cur
rent return on bonds is inadequate
Dissatisfaction on the score of yield
is not confined TO private investors.
Big institutions voice objection to the
low return.
President r. Howard Bland of the
United States Fidelity and Guaranty
Co. of this city, one of the largest
bonding companies in the United
States, made pointed reference to the
problem confronting insurance com
panies in investing their surplus
funds SO as to yield a proper return
in a report to the board of directors
this week.
Many investors are reducing their
holdings of bonds and reinveSting the
proceeds in preferred stocks of we'll
managed and prosperous companies.
particularly issues of power com
panies. Some investors are switch
ing from the higher grade bonds to
so-called secondary issues.
Evening star., 1926-09-18
BONDS IRREGULAR
IN TRADING TODA. .
Recovery in Progress, With
Numerous Exceptions-U.S.
Obligations Sag.
BY GEORGE II. HUGHES.
Special Dispatch 20 The Star.

NEW YORK. September 1S.-Irre-
ular recovery characterized dealine
In the bond market at the close Of the
week. There were numerous eXcer
tionS, both in the foreign and dome>
tic list. but in general the market ha q
a better appearance than yesterda
Trading started in rather briskly. bu'
fell off sharply later
French issues We're relatively tha
strongest in the foreign field. Frencr
Republic SIS At l05 duplicated th,
wears high and were up nearly / poi
from the low of Yesterday. Atteu
ton was called to the fact that pul
chaSers for account of the sinkinc
fund are retiring this issue much fasf
er than is generally realized. FrenCh
IS got above SO again and the French
City 6s at one time were up n poin'
from the preceding close. Italian =
We're in supply and dipped below g.
for the first time since the currea-
upward movement began. Germau
obligations We're steady
The weak spot in the domest
classification was the local traction
and particularly Third Avenue bond
The retundiuE IS were down almCe
point and the adjustment 5s half q
much. Interhoro bonds were not y
fected. hut neither did they gain TO
ticeahly. BROOKLYN Manhattan 6s wer
heavy.
Oils were not much changed. h
Sinclair Pipe Lime 80 lost their carrie
buONanCy. American Type FOuudes
Steadied after the liqridatious of ta
preceding two days
Chicago Great Western Is were tj
most active al the speculative raj.
selling dround 64ta against the Vcal
high of 10fs. II is expected that ."
Chicago Great Western August sta'n
nent Will he exceptionally good, ba.
so far the bonds have not made al;
move for disCountinG the impro1e
ment. AS far as there was any chang
in United States Government ubliga-
tions, it was downward.
Evening star., 1926-09-18
STEEL DEMAND GOOD.

NEW YORK. September 1s CP).-
The current average of 90 per cent
for steel ingot production in the
Youngstown Valley is expected to be
maintained next. week. Demand for
semi finished steel is being sustained
by the active rate of rolling mill op-
erations. High production at sheet
tinplate and pipe mills continues, but
a recession is noted in merchant steel
bars. Trumbull Steel has advanced
sheets s. ton. The com.
pany is operating near capacity.
Evening star., 1926-09-18
GOLD IMPORTS GAIN.

NEW YORK, September 1S Up.
Reviewing the movement of gold
Dominick and Dominick. stock ex
change members, state the direction
has changed again this year. I'm l92I
the United States had an exporI
balance for the first time since 1919 Of
Sl35,OOo,000 In the first seven months
Of this year. imports of gold exceeded
exports by $4,000 600. Contrary L.
what was expected a year ago. the
import movement of gold into this
country has not been ended"
Evening star., 1926-09-18
EQUIPMENT DEMAND GOOD

NEW YORK. September IS Upl
Demand for railroad equipment has
shown marked Improvement in the
last week. railway age SAYS, ana
pending business is the largest the
industry has known in some time
The Chicago and Northwestern is in
quiring for , 100 freight cars and 133
passengers cars.
Evening star., 1926-09-18
PRODUCTION OF SILVER.

NEW YORK. September Is (P).-
World production of silver in Au-
gust is calculated at 1881 900 fine
ounces by the American Bureau of
Metal Statistics. against 1895. 900 in
July The output for the eight
months this year was las. .462 900
ounces. a. monthly average of 1S,1S3.-
900 ounces.
Evening star., 1926-09-18
POTATO MARKET WEAK.

CHICAGO, September 1S GPJ.-Po.
tatoes-Receipts. 1877 cars; on track.
308; total United States shipments
$50: trading very slow; market verr
weak; Wisconsin sacked. Round
Whites. 2.0Oa2 40: mostly around. . =.
Minnesota sacked, Round Whites z.DJ
ago.
Evening star., 1926-09-18
WOOL PRICES IMPROVE.

BOSTON. september l8 Special
Improvement in raw wool prices cnii
tinues, with fine wools particular
strong. French combing territory !!
selling at Slo5 clean basis. with occa
sionally higher prices named. WooleJ
woods are broadening out, with pulle,
woods absorbed about as fast as dea
ers can offer them. Foreign sorts Al.
firmer. especially capes for export.
Evening star., 1926-09-18
INCOME INCREASES.

NEW YORK. September is (Pt-
Net income OF American Ship Build
ing Co. for the year ended June 80
increased to s1,150,121, equal after
preferred dividends to S7.46 a share
on the common stock, compared with
s1.123,S44, or 1927 share in the pre-
ceding wear.
Evening star., 1926-09-18
RAILROAD rs VALUED.

= the Associated Press.
The Cumberia nd and Pennsylvania
Ja.lroad was finally valued toda% by
tie Interstate commerce commission
F beng worth $4.1o5.70o on June 80.
49,. The company's capitalization
= $sa04. .397 and It's own boon invest
r4ent value is 5sl6.1s0.
Evening star., 1926-09-18
RUBBER ADVANCES.

NEW YORK. September Is tSre-
ciaD.-Crude rubber. smoked ribbed
sheets. advanced a quarter Of cent
=, todav's quotation of 40a4. This
compares with 39l2c a month ago and
e. 8 wear ago.
Evening star., 1926-09-18
FISHER NOTES CALLED.

NEW YORK, September Is Up
All outsta ndins ) per cent serial
gold notes Of Fisher Body Corporation
have been called f2t' redemption on
January l, 1927 atspar and accrued
Evening star., 1926-09-18
Markets at a Glance

NEW YORK lPl.-Stocks strong:
thesap peake and Ohio scars - points
"n merger term prospects. Bonds
irregular: French issues resume ad-
vance. Foreign exchanges steady:
trading light. Cotton lower: Southern
selling. Sugar and coffee holiday
Evening star., 1926-09-18
PANK CLEARINCS,

NEW Yo;h. September Il. -N0~
York bank ,.cd.in-~. >"f"-"oe.""a.
%ow YORK hank balances. $4,000
600: Nav York Federal ReseEe~ Ra nix
la Go0. 900.
Evening star., 1926-09-18
DRY GOODS MARKET QUIET.

NEW YORK. September IS tSpe-
riaD.-Cot1on goods market closed the
week quietly. with print cloth prices
unchanged at FAC for 64x60s and
sac for 6Sx72S. Raw silks were slow,
Evening star., 1926-09-18

BOSTON. September 18-Fo!lowing
is list OF 't-iay's highest. lowest and
closing pieces for the most active
stocks dealt in here:
Evening star., 1926-09-18
SILVER QUOTATIONS.
BOSTON STOCK MARKET

NEW YORK, September IS CP.-
Bar silver, 6024; Mexican dollars, 46L
Evening star., 1926-09-18
GERMAN BONDS AND STOCKS

Quoted in dollars per million marks
Bid. Askc.
Ger ct fw In 5s I914-1s 1125OO ZOO 90
Hamburg 4 i3s 1919. .... 10000 1000
International., 1926-03-21
BRIDGE PARTY


Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Abbott of
238 Court street entertained with
four. tables of bridge at their
home Monday night in, honor Of
Miss Frances Forbes Of Detroit
who is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Hannah. s..,v -.
The house was,lovelyAin decora-
'tions off, peach blossoms and
spring flowers. :, Fruit salad, cof-
fee and cake were served by way
Of refreshments
TheF guests and players were:
Mr.. and: MrsfsA.s e. Sanders, Mr.
and Mrs. John Dye, Mr.. and Mrs.
II. Meerscheidt, Mr. and Mrs. r..
A, Rodgers, Mr. and Mrs Fred
Hannah, Mr. and Mrs. N. b.
Pomeroy, Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Alb
b6tt, Miss Frances. Forbes, Miss
Kathryn Wilken and Gus Michaels.
Mr.: Pofneroy carried away the
gentiemen's prize, Mrs. Meer-
scheidt the ladies prize, and Miss
Forbes the guest prize.
International., 1926-03-21
ROTARY CLUB ?.

Arrangements regarding hous-
ing for the annual Rotary district
conference opening here in May,
have been ! completed, it was an
nouneedi at the regular weekly
luncheon Of the Nogales Rotary
Club, Friday noon. The Rotarians
are planning on between four and
500 visitors attending the conven-
ton.
J. C. Tovrea was chairman Of
Fridays meeting, and the trade
talk was made by Prof. Frank
Rose, superintendent of the No
gales schools, on the subject of
Schools.
Among out of town visitors was
V. A. BENEFIT of Empalme, assis-
tant superintendent Of the South
ern Pacific de Mexico railroad.
International., 1926-03-21
NAH JONGG PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Jund of Pata-
gonia road entertained a few
friends at a NAH jongg party one
evening last week. Chicken salad
hot biscuits and coffee were ser.
we'd as refreshments.
The guests and players were Mr.
and Mrs. R. C. Wright, Mr.. anc
Mrs. J.. Jund, Mrs. Frank E. Sui.
,livan, Mr.. and Mrs. N. B. Mercer
and Mr.. Townsend. Mrs. Sulli.
van carried away the ladies prize
and Mr.. Mercer the gentlemen's
prize.
International., 1926-03-21
236 MARRIAGES.
EIGHT DIVORCES

!. B. 3. Taylor wilkey Of thu, Inter
national Motor Company has re-
turned from, a business trip to
Herniosillo..
According to figures figure compiled .,a
by Clerk R. E. Lee of the superior
court, for the United States Cen
sus Bureau, total of 23s mar
riages took place in Santa Cruz
County during the year 1925, and
eight divorces were granted dur
ing the same period.
International., 1926-03-21
CHURCH BENEFIT

To raise funds for their build
ing fund the Methodist church
will hold a benefit performance,
matinee and night, at the Nogales
Theater, March 80. "The Golden
Princess" will be the main feature
on the picture program.
Mrs. Willis F. Tolley Of Smell
ter street who is spending sew
eral weeks visiting relatives in
Tucson, was here Thursday.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Blanc left
Sunday to make their home in
Tucson where Mr.. Blame has been
transferred by the 8. n. Kress
Store.
+ 0<. ~.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. c.. Botkfn left
Monday TO make thier home ss
Miami where Mr.. Botkin hes beeH
transferred by the j. C. Penney
ltCeMTaay. ~, .se
The PytdsAx SASsrS VII hela .
cake sale at ths figgly Wawv
store On Saturday AprA ..
-
q Miss RkaAsss Fsrhes af De-
trsit, nieA., is vistsaAg Mrs. Rss1
:ManxAA Mis NssAas aad H..
KsAnaA atsAaaea sshssl tswethsR
~ BreadhsAa, CD, aAd tAI In Shs
Arst tiMe hey AAvs sssA SasA
other in fexrtsen ysase.
70 Jask xSws arrived CaAdaw frAM
San Diego 10 spend O few months
visiting hin sister, Hrs. Charles
Ryan, aad husband. Mr.. Howe
waa q world war veteran and wee
injured during the war and iaI
compelled to use eratcAas wasa
walking.
International., 1926-03-21
BRIDGE PARTY

Mrs. John Jund of Patagonia
road entertained with two tables
of bridge Wednesday afternoon.
Spring flowers, daffodils, and
flags denoted the near approach
of spring.
The guests and players were
Mesdames E. A. Titcomb, J. Nit
chell, John Dye, F. W. Rose, Rob.
ert Bean, John Jund, Hugo Miller,
and A. E.. Sanders. The game
closed with Mrs. Mitchell winning
high score.
International., 1926-03-21
LEGION AUXILIARY

The American Legion Auxiliary
has elected the following officers
for the ensuing wear: Mrs. Charles
L. Hardy, president; Mrs. Rather
inc Carroon, vice-president; Mrs.
Thelma Conner, vice-president;
Mrs. Tracy Bird, secretary; Mr..
International., 1926-03-21
A NEW cIRI.

Announcement was received
here Thursday Of the birth Of q
baby girl at Globe, Tuesday, to
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Rawsthorne,
formerly of Nogales and Tucson.
Mrs. Rawsthorne was formerly
Miss Elizabeth White.
International., 1926-03-21

Baseball Association. These base
ball benefit affairs are always
well attended and enjoyable af-
fairs.
International., 1926-03-21
PHONE 423W FOR SOCIETY EDITOR

Grover Marsteller, treasurer; Mrs.
A. L. Gustetter, chaplain; and
Mrs. Fred Lockhart, sergeant at
arms.
Eddie Soto has returned from a
trip to Tucson.
International., 1926-03-21
PHONE 42sW FOR SOCIETY EDITOR
alph .Rawsthorne arrived

Ralph Rawsthorne arrived
Thursday from Globe to locate in
Nogales: Mrs. ,Rawsthorne. and
baby win join him here shortly.
Mr.. Rawsthorne is connected with
Roy & Titconb, Inc.
Mr.. and Mrs. Juan & Frickart
have returned from a trip to Tue
son.
International., 1926-03-21
BENEFIT DANCE

To raise funds for the team, a
benefit dance was held Saturday
night at The Ritz by the Nogales
International., 1926-03-21

:. y - y ,FlC@ .0IN.4 ssAa,
Walter Hudgin returned TIA
last OF the week from a trip 10
Calekieo.
i - % eYt stIsti .-e-s.S' l}crE arg
IL, i 7. Moore Of Los Angeles. |.
chief lhlief clerk erlkky of the railway 9ema
service, was visitor here Frida1.
guest Of Postmaster Charles Beat
ty. .. 4-~s s4f9 ft4a
International., 1926-03-21

Antonio G. Urias Of Tucson
WAS here Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-07
$54, 662,546 ON HAND
IN RETIREMENT FUND
Report for June 80 Shows Gain of
$9,996,767 Over Same Date
Year Ago.

Reporting today on the civil service
retirement and disability fund. Secre-
tary of the Interior Work announced
that the fund on June 80 last aggre-
gated $54.6e2 546, the largest amount
on hand at the end Of any year since
the retirement law was enacted. Ap-
proximately 100000 employees are eli.
gible for the benefits of retirement
under the law.
The amount shown as Of June 80
was a gain Of $9.s96,767 over a year
ago. after all annuities, refunds and
allowances on retired employees had
been paid. Receipts during the yea
totaled S17,S71.530. while interest
other profits and miscellaneous sources
increased the fund by $2.295,702, and
disbursements totaled $10.210.465. Each
civil service employee. Of whom there
are about 10000 in Washington. con
tributes az per cent Of his salary to
the fund.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-07
NANCY HOYT WEEDS
IN ENGLAND TODAY
Surprise Announcement Says
Young Writer Is Bride Of
Gerald Wynn Wynne.

Miss Nancy Hoyt, popular young
authoress and Washington society
girl, who astonished smart circles
here three years ago when she can
celed her wedding to youthful Brit
ish naval lieutenant at the very hour
her guests were arriving for the
nuptials, was married In London this
morning to Gerald Wynn Wynne, ac-
cording to a cable message received
by The Star.
The dispatch. unsigned and appar-
emily a formal announcement from
Mrs. Anne McMichael Hoyt. the
brides mother, was filed in London
Yesterday for delivery today and read
as follows: Mrs. Hoyt announces
the marriage Of her daughter. Nancy.
to MIR. Gerald Wynn Wynne, son of
the late Maj, and Mrs. Reginald Wynn
Wynne. D. s. O.. on Tuesday, Septem-
Der I. at st. Georges Church, Han
over Square. London, in the presence
of the immediate families"
Whole Family Abroad.
The Hoyt residence here. at 1901
Rhode Island avenue, was closed to-
day and it was said that the entire
family was in Europe, presumably to
attend the wedding. If any of Miss
Hoyt's many friends here, however,
knew of the nuptial plans In advance,
they kept them a close secret, for an
nouncement of the wedding created
surprise among those members Of the
society set who are now in the Ma
tional Capital
The unexpected announcement that
Miss Hoyt had married Mr.. Wynne
recalled the dramatic suddenness with
which she terminated her engagement
to Lieut.. Frederick Wiseman-C Clarke
Of the Royal Navy in May, 1923. The
family announced that Miss Hoyt was
extremely i'll. and although this was
believed to be true, close acqua int
ances declared the bride-to-be had
discovered months earlier that her
affection for the British officer had
died.
Until the last hour, almost the last
minute. they said. she had planned
to go through with her promise. but
as the bridal veil was laid out, and
the house was prepared to receive the
few invited guests she broke down
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-07
BANDITS GET $1,000;
POLICEMAN IS SHOT
Six Robbers Seize Pay Roll as 1t
Arrives at New Jersey
Baking Plant.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
EAST ORANGE. n. j.. September
six bandits today shot Torrance
Cunning. a motor cycle policeman
and escaped with a payroll Of 1880
which was being taken from Ampere
Bank to the plant of the Ward Bak-
ing Co., on Fourth avenue.
Cunning was shot twice in the
shoulder. He was taken to Orange
Memorial Hospital. where it was said
he was in a serious condition.
The money was being carried to
the plant by Richard Foster, pay
roll clerk. who was accompanied by
Walter L. Van Sickle, an assistant
cashier of the bank. and Cunning.
When the three reached the Ward
plant large automobile drove up
Three men jumped out and covered
the pay roll trio with revolvers. Gun
ming was shot when he attempted tc
draw his pistol. The money bae
was snatched from Foster and the
robbers were back in their car and
away before pursuit could be or
ganized.