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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-10

Prosperity and the romance Of steel
are the themes of those who comment
on the recent declaration of a stock
dividend Of 40 per cent on the common
stock of the United States Steel Cor
poration. The old saying that steel
shares, from time to time, would repre-
sent either prince or pauper In the
corporate world is quoted once more
and the melon" of nearly a quarter
of a billion dollars is taken as evil
dence of generally favorable condi-
tons In the Industrial world.
1.-The 40 per cent dividend which the
finance committee of the corporation
indicated will be declared" says the
Pittsburgh Gazette-TimeS, lis con-
sistent with the policy of conservatism
the directors have always followed
under the guidance of Chairman e. H.
Gary. Steel could capitalize much
larger proportion of it's stupendous
surplus without feeling hampered. but
to do so would not be in keeping with
it's managers conception of what is
for the best interests of the company
and it's stockholders. 1t is no longer
true, as Andrew Carnegie once said,
that steel is either prince or pauper.'
Since the organization of the corpora
ton the industry has been stabilized. y
This corporation, according to the
been a marvel of industrial capacity
since it's foundation" and referring to
long continued efforts to have a por-
ton of the reserve assets distributed.
the Times-Picayune remarks: This
has now come, and is of such q spec
tacular size that the financial world
stands daZzled by its magnificence."
OF the significance of the action the
Springfield Illinois State Journal sug
In
have made this distribution unless
they were convinced that business for
their corporation and for all interests
is going to be good in 1927"
"With Gilbert H. Gary at the helm
as chairman" observes the Rochester
Times Union, the big corporation has
been conservatively managed, with re-
investment in the business of con-
siderable share of profits, so that sub
stantial values stand behind the in
creased stock" The Minneapolis Jour
nal points out that 1.-The predominant
ing trend Of finished steel quotations
for over a year has been downward,
and in former times such an appar-
emily unfavorable development would
have meant the unusually recurrent,
sad change from prince to pauper
This has not happened this year." the
Journal adds, for the reason that
profits have been saved. and even fur
Their increased. by intensive appliCa-
ton to operating economies. labOr-sav-
ing devices and by speeding up pro-
duction schedules. especially on orders
for immediate delivery"
x x x
There has been hesitancy on the
part of big business interests to eX-
press definitely an expectation of any
i'm OF ial
marks the Charleston Evening Post,
but the action of the Steel Corpora
tons directors would appear to be
release from this restraint
The Chicago Daily News has a feel
ing, however, that there are persons
who believe that the corporations
enormous surplus represents undue
profits, and that instead of issuing
more stock, for which the public must
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-10

The corn -borer" is the latest insect
enemy to attack humanity's food sup
ply. Theories that insects may even
tually dominate the earth are interest
ing, but must be considered with the
fact in view that when they create
dangerous food shortage the insects
themselves will be compelled to starve
along with the rest Of animal life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-10

Burglars who carried a safe three
miles from Frederick, Md, when they
broke it open obtained only $126 for
their work. When split up it may be
doubted whether each burglar could
not have earned as much as his share
almost as fast and with less labor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-10

making Rome the most beautiful cap
ital in the world Voteless Washing
ton has cause for envy on that score,
too.
If Uncle Sam and John Bull want
to do diplomatic business by tele-
phone, they'll quite evidently have to
hook up London and Washington
from New York, and not from here
at present, anyhow Here's what
happened when this observer tried to
talk to London during the week end:
Give me long distance"
This is long distance.
II want London"
London, where"
London, England"
I'VE can't give you London from
Washington. You'll have to try New
York"
That London. where" developed
that there are no fewer than nine
Londons in the United States-one
each III Alabama, Arkansas, Ken
lucky, Indiana. Minnesota, Ohio,
Texas, West Virginia and Wisconsin
SO anybody that wants to say "Hellor'
to London and expect some one to re-
ply, Are you there?" would do we'll
to add England"
x x x 4
w. II. Black, mayor of Wooster
Ohio, recently sentenced a local Of
fender to a choice between Jail and en-
listment in the United States Army.
The culprit chose the Army, sought to
enlist, and was. OF course, rejected
Lieut.. Col. Alfred BALM, recruiting
officer at Columbus, Ohio, wrote his
honor of Wooster the following loud
speaker:
Your attention is invited to the
fact that the ranks of the Regular
Army are composed of honorable
and upright men, whose standards
of morals preclude acceptance in
their midst of an individual con-
Victed of an offense involving
moral turpitude, whose proper
place of abode is a jail, peniten-
tiary or other like institution
y; X X X
Senator David I. Walsh, Democrat,
of Massachusetts, recently had a call
from q young man whom he had ap-
pointed, two or three years ago, to a
cadetship- at West Point. The lad
came to say that he had "flunked" in
mathematics and left the Military
Academy after six months there. but
| want to tell you, Senator" the boy
explained, that I learned more at
West Point in half a year than in
my whole previous school life alto
gether, / learned to concentrate"
Walsh is using the episode in his pub
lie addresses before schools and col
leges. II tell young men that story"
he says. Il ask them II they concen-
trate in everything they do-when in
prayer, when at play, when at study,
when at games-cOncentrate with all
their might and main on whatever
they do when they're doing it. If
West Point, is teaching concentration,
as my young friend says it taught
him. it is intoxicating a standard
worthy of emulation in every activity
of the Nations life. Lack of concen-
tration is responsible for much that's
wrong in the world
* x X y
1t is planned to organize in Wash
ington this week 1.-THE Friends of
Palestine" an informal committee
charged with the task of shepherding
the interests of the Jewish National
Home. DIR. Chain Weizmann, presi-
da1t of the World Zionist Organization,
and Comdr. j. NJ. Kenworthy, a Labor
member of the British House of Com
mons who is cooperating with DR..
Weizmann, hope to enlist the support
of prominent public men friendly 10
the Zionist cause. Congress passed a
resolution in its favor four years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-10
No Idle GOsSin

do you believe that George Wash
ington was invariably truthful"
II do" replied Senator Sorghum
HE was discreet man, however, and
knew when to keep his mouth shut"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-10

1t is firmly believed that the pres
ence Of American forces in Nicaragua
will make recognition easy in one re-
spect-they will be recognized at sight
and their attitude will be promptly
understood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-10

While there may be little differences
of opinion on money matters, the tele-
phone and the radio demonstrate that
America is on cordial speaking terms
with Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-10

A special brand of absolutely pure
alcohol should be manufactured in
quantity sufficient to provide for men
legally employed in securing evidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-10

Jud Tunkins says man needs luck
as well as skill. Nobody goes broke
faster than an expert poker player
trying to do business with bad hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-10
Indoor.

What kind of whisky is moon
shine?'
'"There's no such thing" answered
Uncle Bill Bottletop. Illicit alcohol
used to he made in the woods under
the starry skies. Now it's put together
in cellar by electric light"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-10
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-10
Vanished Compliments of the Season

That happy little New Year day,
It's passing people must deplore.
A month has not yet slipped away,
But life's old game grows rough once
more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-10
The Only Explanation.

From the Charleston Evening Post.
The mayor of New Bedford, Mass,
has been elected 90 times. Perhaps he
does not have anything to do with Civ.
ing out the jobs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-10
Pre-War Stuff.

Around the festive board men bluff,
Continually defying fate. .
They say the drinks are "pre-war
stuff
The Stnf.ieS q re at any rat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-10

DE Ten Commandments, said
Uncle Eben, lis supposed to direct de
whole world All put together, dey
amt as long as a plain ev'yday mat
ter like dc traffic regulations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-10
Other Times.
,urgh Gazette Times.

From the Pittsburgh Gazette-Times.
1t was when murder was esteemed
a really serious crime that the idea
that murder will out gained ere
dcnce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-10
THEODORE w. MOVES. :. !. Editor in

The. Evening Star, with the Sunday morn morn,
rig edition. is delivered by carriers wII 1i,.
s4e city at go cents per month ,1 dal cents cents
Ter month. Orders may be sent by MAJ b Sr
telephone Main 5000 Collection ls maoe ny
carrier at end of each month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-10

The stories are, at any rate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-10

Q. How much did jefferson spend
on wine during his presidency?
ID. ID.
a. T. +. Watson In his biography
OF Jefferson says that he and his
guests drank $10.S55 worth of wine
while jefferson was in office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-10

Q. OF what is goats milk composed?
F. Fl. s.
a. The average composition Of
goats milk is S5.7 per cent water, A.
per cent protein tcasein and Albumin
IL per cent fat. Al per cent milk
sugar and about s. per cent mineral
matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-10

@. Must a tax be paid on postage
stamps bought from people overseas.
r. NJ. 0.
A. The Treasury Department say
that, according to the custom law.
"all Cancelled or uncanceled stamps
are free of duty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-10

Q. In which of our States are noun
tain lions still found?-W. J.
A. The Bureau of Biological Survey
says that the 167 mountain lions de
stroyed during the year were dis
tributed as follows: Arizona. SIS; Cali
fornia. 6; Colorado. 6; Montana, I
Nevada, l. New Mexico. A; Oregon
I: Utah, I: Washington, L.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-10

ton of the locks of the canal undcr
traffic. \ rise also takes place when
the ships are locked downward.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-01
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK

Hogs Receipts, $4,000; market
strong: Top, $11; bulk, $S.S501O.65;
heavy weight, $9.30010.55; medium
weight, S1OQ11; light weight, 1910
@l0.95; light lights, $8.75@1O.75;
packing sows, $7.75@9; pigs, $3.50
9.85: followers, 5000.
Cattle Receipts. 5000; market,
1O@15c higher. Calves: Receipts,
S,0O0; market, steady. Beef Steers:
Good and choice, $12.5O@14.6O; com.
mon and medium, $S@12; yearllngs.
$2014.50. Butcher cattle: Heifers,
S8@l3.25; cows, $5.50@9.5O; bulls,
sos; calves, $12@14.50; feeder
steers, $7.5O@9.5O; stocker steers.
S7@9: stocker cows and heifers,
&4,60@7. Western range cattle:
Beef steers, $8@12; cows and
heifers, $5@9.50.
Sheep TReceipts, $4,000; market
steady. Medium and choice lambs
l2.15@1S.75: culls and common,
$S.50@1l; yearlings, $9@11: common
and choice ewes, $4@6.5O; feeder
lambs, $12.50@13,75.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-01
DONOVAN RAPS
DEAF INCREASE

Auditor Daniel J. Donovan TO-DAY
recommended to the District Com.
missioners that they turn down the
request of the Columbia Institution
for the Deaf for a per capita al.
loWance of $3.50 instead Of the
former $500.
In a letter to the Commissioners
last month Perciyal Hall. president
of the institution. asked for the IN
crease. claiming that the cost OF
the institution was $3.50 per capita.
Assistant superintendent OF
Schools r. o. Wilmarth, in disap-
proving the request. pointed out
that the ! Districts appropriation
for this purpose Ii only $27 900. or
enough to care for 81 pupils at
$500 each.
The Columbia Institution edu-
Gates all Of the Districts white deaf
children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-01
MEW. YORK CoTToN

BY International News Service
NEW. YORK, Sept. Cotton re.
tlected today the improved bullish
sentiment in speculative quarters,
passed for the most part upon the
Pelief that the markets technical
structure has been strengthened con
siderably by the recent heavy liqui.
dation, and prices developed def.
mite trend, turning higher for sub
stantial gains. Liquidation appar-
emily had run it's course for. with
only slight evidences OF resist.
ance on the upturn. values in
early period Of trading chalked up
net advances of about 50 bale.
Renewed strength also was at.
tributed to some extent to strong
Liverpool cables and reports Of
large spot sales in that market.
Weather conditions. in the cotton
hh't continued OF an unfavorable
nature. this including heavy rains
around Raleigh. N. C.. The trade
furnished fresh demand, as did Wall
Street and firms with foreign al,
Hliations. Considerable short GOV.
eliIlg was in evidence.
Noon prices were: October. 1882,
I'D AZ: December. 22.SS, up 80; and
March, 23.0S, up IS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-01
MARINE KILLS
Man IN RAID

With one man dead from a shot
from a Marine officers pistol and
second under arrest. Virginia
authorities and Marines are search.
ing the Marine Reservation Base at
Quantico for a third alleged moon.
sinner TODAY.
Stanley Randall, 20 years old. of
Joplin, Va. Is the dead man. The
shooting followed a raid on a still
on the Marine reservation by two
Marine officers and a State proEli-
bition officer yesterday. Second
Lieut. Robert III. Mcdowell fired the
fatal shot when three men fled,
when surprised while at work at
the still, hidden in a thicket. Nc
Dowell was sxonerated by a
coroner's jury.
The prisoner. captured after a
chase by Prohibition Officer w. e.
Lloyd. of Triangle, Va. is Joseph
Milstead. IS years old also of
Joplin. Quartermaster Clerk ]. l..
Watkins. assistant. post inspector at
Quantico. missed his man." who
escaped through the underbrush
near the still.
The authorities at Quantico,
informed some time ago that a still
was being operated at the Marine
base which was supplying the
Marines stationed there. had made
several Intellectual attempts to
locate it.
RandalPs body was taken to the
morgue at Quantico. where it was
viewed by County Coroner Mars.
tellar and Commonwealth Attorney
Thomas Lyons. Of Prince william
County. Milstead. after being taken
to the Quantico jail. was released
In $500 bail, The authorities saw
they have the identity of the third
man and warrant has been issued
for him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-01
CLEARING HOUSE REPORT

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.--Clearing
house statement Exchanges, 81
2S2 200, 900; balances SIS. zoo, 900; Fed.
eral Reserve Banks credit balance,
SS4 200, 900.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-01
RALLY IssTAGED
BY MARKET
By International News service

by AmtlEuAt10D1i Hetf4 EekylCo
NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-Both the
cotton market and the stock mar
ket showed a tendency today to
reilly from the mild slump into
which they were thrown by Wednes.
days selling wave. The steel and
motor stocks led the rally in the
stock market. with Nash and Vel
low Truck in front, while cotton
recovered all the way from 80 10
40 point in the first period.
Financial and Industrial reports
were practically unchanged. The
monthly business survey of the
National City Bank pointed out
that, while there has been q slack.
ening of industrial activity, bust.
ness in the aggregate continues
very large. Railroad heads pge,
dicted a falling off in traffic ine
to the decline Of 100000, 900 bushels
in Kansas wheat production, and
the smaller wheat output of the
Texas Panhandle.
United States Steel climbed back
to las, UP nearly two points from
Wednesdays close, while General
Motors recovered ~ points and
General Electric 2. Nash Motors
carried its advance to a new high
ut san, up, 2 points, on runlors Of
b possible increase Of the cash
dividend to Sc a share annually.
Though firm, the market as "a
whole was comparatively dull in
the second period, with speculative
operations mostly confined to the
high priced pool favorities.
Moderate recoveries were scored
by wheat and corn in the principal
markets; corn rising more. than a
cent a Sushel in Chicago. Call
money at 315 per cent was I'M
Ghanged 4.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-01
rum PEDDLER'
FINED SIS

Charles Martin Pfliger, arrested
last night by Policeman Paul E..
Ambrose, of No. /. and charged
with violation Of the, prohibition
law, told Judge Mattingly in Po-
lice Court today that the officer
had stopped him three or four
times and searched him without
having warrant. Ambrose claimed
that Pfliger carried four haIf.piuts
of liquor in his hand which the
accused claimed he had for his own
use. The officer claimed, however,
that the accused was peddIing the
stuff in restaurants along PennsyI-
vania Avenue and other places.
Pfliger was fined $25 or given
Is days In jail.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-01
Daniel E. Garges 81
Years i'm ID. G.. Service

Daniel e. Garges, secretary Of
the Board of District Commission :.
ers, today completed his thirty.
seventh year as an employee of the
District government.
Mr.. Garges entered the District
service September /. 1890. as i
messenger In the office Of chief
clerk of the Engineering Depart
ment. and has been secretary to
the Commissioner since 1919.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-01
Thief Who Stole Rent
Money Gets 6O-Day Tern,

After inviting Sarah Moore. col.
ored. AN old; friend to spend the
evening with her, Lillian Hodge,
told Judge Mattingly in Police
Court today the friend stole rent
money Of $3.50 while she was
asleep.
Both had been drinking and sat
up until three o'clock in the morn,
ing talking. Sarah will have ia
spend sixty days In jail but will
have, thirty days knocked off II
she returns the money 70 hel
friend Lillian.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-01
Pedestrian Reyerses
Procedure In
Collision
AZ last the poor old pedestrian

At last the poor old pedestrian
worm" has turned.
The nlonotonous recording Of
automobiles running into pedes.
TRANS was broken today when
police of the First Precinct re-
ported that John Foster. coIored,
AZ. 425 Fourth St., N. W., ran
into an automobile in front Of
1928 Seventh St., n. w.
The. police failed to report how
much damage was done to the
automobile, but did report that
Foster was taken to Freedmen's
hospital by John Francis Wild
ing, 81, 2z3 H St., N. W., owner
Of the automobile collided with.
Foster was treated for bruises.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-01
New Flax Process
To Cut Linen Price

BELFAST. Sept. Linen for
every woman. and at half the
price she now pays. IL claimed 10
he the result Of a new process in
the preparation of flax.
1t is also claimed that a.
result OF this invention airpla ne
fabric will he reduced to half price.
flax will he az easy to grow as
hay: and that the foreign monopoly
Of the British flax market will be
erased
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-01
League Council Holds
Secret Program Meet

GENEVA, Sept. /. = The forty
sixth session of the Leageu OF Ma
tIcns Council opened today with q
secret conference called to agree
upon a program.
Paul Boncourt represented France
In the absence of Foreign Minister
BRAND. who viii not arrive until
Saturday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-01
Girl Freed, But Must Pay
SIS For Dress She Stole

Juanita Brown. colered, admitted
before Judge Mattingly in Police
Court today that she stole dress
valued at $15 belonging to Maude
F. Wilson. The dress was in a
parcel post package.
Mrs. Wilson said she would be
satisfied If the girl paid her the
SIS and the court gave her sus.
pended sentence OF so days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-01
LIBERTY BOMBS
D. C. to Build Drill Tower
For Training Firemen

In order to give its firemen
practice in the actual maneuverS
Of fire fighting the District OF
Columbia Is planning to erect a
slx,story drill tower" which will
be used to train department mem.
bers in climbing ladders, CARRYING
hose. and the other requisites,
Fire Chief George s. Watson
conferred with Municipal Architect
Albert L. Harris today on plans for
the building. Funds for it's con.
struction were provided In the cur.
rent appropriation law.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-01

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Evening star., 1927-04-28
SNYDER EVIDENCE
CLOSED BY STATE
Woman Murder Defendant to
Take Stand in Own Be-
half Tomorrow.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated PTess.
NEW YORK, April 2S.-The State
rested its case in the Snyder murder
trial at 1925 pm. today.
Closing Of the case against Mrs.
Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray
came after testimony of a group of
Syracusans, including Haddon Gray,
who helped his friend Judd establish
an alibi, thinking he was merely COW
ering up Judd's absence while he was
enjoying a mild Irritation" Haddon
Gray testified that Judd Gray con-
fessed to him the killing of Albert
Snyder. The confession was said to
have been made in Jail after Henry
Judd Gray was charged with the MUIR
der.
Edgar F. Hazelton of defense coun-
sci announced that Mrs. Snyder will
take the stand in her own defense
tomorrow morning.
1t was generally understood that
when court was resumed at o'clock
today it would stay in ses .on only
for the hearing of motions.
Hazelton said the schedule called
for his opening address. outlining Mrs.
Snyder's defense, first thing tomorrow
morning. Immediately after that, he
said. he would put Mrs. Snyder on
the stand as the first defense witness.