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Evening star., 1928-04-24
H|GH-GRADE BONDS
TEND TO SAG TODAY
Italian and New York TraC-
tion Issues Strong-TobaC-
co Security Under Pressure.
BY CHARLES F. SPEARE.

Snsciet dispatch 10 The Star.
NEW YORK. April GA sagglne
tendency was displayed again In the
market for high-grade bonds today. and
there were a number Of weak INDUS
trial issues. In contrast was the
strength in the local fractions and III
some of the Italian industrial issues.
The better grade rails and pubic
utilities are not alone being affected
bv high money rates. but by competi-
ti0n between such securities ana tAe
call money market. and new forms OF
securities that have recently been made
legal BUYERS are on the search Tor
better Yields. and find them in second
grade bonds that meet the ordinary re-
ouirementS The ability OF IRE lnsur-
ance companies TO purchase CERTAIN
preferred stocks has been one OF Ihe
factors influencing the present neglect
Of other legal issues,
Rails and Utilities Soft.
Quite a few Of the railroad 4i2 per
cent bonds. both short and long term,
and the per cent public utilities were
soft again today. A few weeks ago
Philadelphia Co SIS, Columbia Gas q
Electric IS and New Orleans Public
Service SIS were all at 1912. Today
they were around par. Several OF the
legal railroad per cent issues. inciuo-
inc the Baltimore s, Ohio refundingS.
were lower. and also Public Utility rs.
Inadvertently it was stated yesterday
that the Alabama Power 4i.s are not
legal. This is incorrect.
Owing to the rate-cuttine war in the
tobacco trade the new Lorillard D H2S
were under pressure today, selling oe-
low 96. North American Cement . t2S'
which went up to 90 recently on the
news Of the proposed merger, have oeen
heavy for several days and today were
around IS. Remington Rand I2s we're
also in larger supply than Tor some
time.
The st. Paul adjustments were quieter
and easier during most of the session
It is expected that possibly or per
cent at the most may be paid on them
this year. Minneapolis and St. LOUIS
issues were more active and quite
strong. The local fractions were higher,
with a new record price in Hudson q
Manhattan incomes. Moderate strength
was displayed by Sinclair 6l2S and IS,
Andes Copper rs, Armour 5l2s, HUDSON
Coal SIS and United States Rubber 5s.
Italian Industrials Feature.
The feature OF the foreign list was
the italian industrials. Pirelh rs rose
over 2 points and with Fiat rs were at
the highest since they were listed. Tne
United Kingdom new as we're lower, SELL
Ing under 80, a considerable concession
from the listing price.
There is a large amount OF new for
e.gn financing in prospect including
AZ, per cent City Of Copenhagen bond
70 replace the SIS which were among
the earliest Of the foreign dollar loans.
Most of the new financing under nego-
tiation is for German and Scandinavian
account. The Cities Service debenture
SIS in the amount Of S50.o0o,000 will be
offered Wednesday around 98.
Evening star., 1928-04-24
WOOL BIDS LOWER.

BOSTON, April "a Especially Mills
continued today To buy small sample
lots OF new Western clip fine woods,
but bid prices in the Boston Wool Mar
ket we're below levels recently estab-
lished. Fine territory was quoted at
l.l8al 20. clean basis, French combing
at li0ail2. halt-blood at l,l2al Is.
three -eights blood at l03al. .08 and
quarter blood at 95 to / 90 Fine Ohio
ileeces were quoted at 4oa5i grease
basis half blood at b0a62. three -eighths
blood at 52a53 and quarter-blood at
52a53.
Evening star., 1928-04-24
sHATTUCK DENN MINING.

NEW YORK, April "a (A1.~~Shattuck
Denn Mining Corporation. which Is put
ting down diamond drill hole from
the 2000-foot level of It's Dem mine, Is
averaging 6l2 per cent copper and more
than 81 ton In gold and silver for
200 feet drilled. The last 90 feet aver
aged l3 per cent copper.
Evening star., 1928-04-24
italian Industrials Feature.
Washington Stock Exchange
SAI.ES.

Washington Gas Light at 92is.
Washington Rwy. g. Elec. pfd.-26 al
Columbia sand g. Gravel pfd.--5 at 100.
10 at 100.
Ase-genthaler linotype at lo2.
AFTER CALL.
Commercial National Co. pfd-2 at
CsnitaI Traction $500 at io4. $500
at i04
washington Gas Lights at S21, 10 at
s2ss. =, am
csn.taI Traction $500 at los%,
$500 at 103s..
Potomac E!ec. 5i2Ts pfd.--5 at loS7s'
3 az 1885,.
Washington Rwy. g. Elec. $4,000 at
s3a. =. :.
Eiges National Bank-2o at SIS, Is at
SIS
Asoney-cau loans. 5 and per cent.
Evening star., 1928-04-24

MONROE. Lain view of the high
damage expected from the boil veeUl
this year preparations are being made
on a large scale for dusting the Louis
lana and Mississippi cotton fields from
airplanes. Many large plantations are
clearing their own landing fields.
Evening star., 1928-04-24
COTTON GOODS CLIMB.

NEW YORK. April "a Especially ,--
Cotton goods markets were moderately
active today. Print cloths were marked
up laaHA for 6Bx72s and remained un-
changed at 79a for the standard 64x60s,
Raw silks gained points IN an active
market
Evening star., 1928-04-24
PRODUCE EXCHANGE.

NEW YORK, April "a H'.--Flour
firm. Spring patents. 8.00a850. soft
Winter straights. a2Sa8.75 Rye strong
No. 2 Western. 1863 T. o. b. New York
and Las elf export. Lard firmeg.
Middle West. l230al240. Other articles
unchanged.
Evening star., 1928-04-24
SUCCEEDS I. L. HUGHES.

NEW YORK, April "a CP.-John S.
Oursler has been elected vice president
Of Carnegie Steel Co. succeeding I.
Lamot Hughes, recently named vice
president of the United States Steel
Evening star., 1928-04-24
Seats on Exchange
Have Standing as
Loan Collateral
~ the Associated Press.

NEW YORK April "a A new
ruling by the stock exchange, re-
yealed today, has given the valuable
memberships at the institution
definite standing AS collateral I'm
der "hub0fdination agreement" re.
Gently reached, purchaser 0f All
exchange seat may grant lien
against II 10 cover such amount ~ he
has borrowed 10 maka the purchase.
by The old rule only the purchas~
er's personal note could be given for
borrowed funds, and no lien could
he taken against memberships,
Evening star., 1928-04-24
RUBBER DECLINES.

NEW YORK. April "a tSpecial .-~-
Crude rubber. smoked ribbed sheets,
declined ~ at today's noon quotation of
1924. This compares with 27A a
month ago and 40A year ago.
Evening star., 1928-04-24
BUTTER IS STEADY.

CHICAGO. April "a Cp).-Butter un-
changed; receipts, 1869 tubs. Eggs
27laa28I: ordinary firsts. 26a27 stor-
age packed, extras, 31a3114; firsts. 309.
Evening star., 1928-04-24
LOSS Is SMALLER.

NEW YORK April "a A1.-~Virginla
Iron. Coal ~ Coke had first quarter net
loss of s20056 against net loss Of
sG2 .43D In the first quarter last year.
Evening star., 1928-04-24
SILVER QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK, April ~ fHr.-- Bar silver
STA. Mexican dollars, 44sk
Evening star., 1928-04-24
NEW YORK CURB MARKET
Received BY Private Wlrs Direct to The Star once

Following is list Of stocks and
bonds traded in on the New York Curb
Market today:
Evening star., 1928-04-24
Money to Loan

Secured by first deed Of trust on real estate
Prevailing interest and commission.
Toao,,h WaIIar 42O Wash. T.. & Trust
"SSShh - VShSA Bldg, 9th a NV,
Evening star., 1928-04-24
IAIsNEILE-hMElllEs

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New Britain herald., 1928-10-08
COMMUNICATED
Remarks by . Reader On the High
school situation.
Editor, New Britain Herald,

Remarks by . Reader On the High
School Situation.
Editor. New Britain Herald.
Dear Sir:
have been reading your paper
for many years and this is the first
time l have ever communicated
with you. For many weeks ! have
been reading about the controversy
between the school board and the
mayor and as ! am a taxpayer in
this city l feel the same az great
many more do about it. God knows
/ am finding it hard to meet my
taxes now and il the city does not
be more careful about how it spends
money what will become of lis all
in the near future? l have a boy
that goes to High school and he
tells me that m his room there are
only 90 children. 1t seems to me
that it is possible TO handle more
than that In one room in High
school as the pupils are big and
can take care of themselves. On the
other hand where my younger lad
goes to school he has over 40 in
his class room, the third grade.
1t is my opinion that 1t is harder
TO handle kids his age than it is
to take care of grownup boys and
girls. ] regret that ! hadn't the op-
portunity to receive good eduoa-
ton and ! don't want you to think
l am against it for others. but ]
really do think the school board
should be more conservative. ]
New Britain herald., 1928-10-08
CONNECTICUT ROAD SYSTEM

Connecticut prides itself upon that
fact 1t can build nearly goo miles OF
new highways a year without issu.
ing bonds, paying for the new mile
age by motor vehicle fees. fines and
the gasoline tax. ...
Which is very nice, except that
progress Is not fast enough to meet
modern conditions.
Most OF the road Improvements
have been along main highways,
which link virtually every city and
town. There is much congestion On
these highways. however, which
would not be the case were Their.
more alternate routes in good condi-
ton. That is the crux of the problem
-ot enough smooth roads to ac-
commodate the army OF automobiles
in operation.
Instead of pointing with pride to
the new roads built or improved,
lets not overlook the fact that the
Legislature has authorized the i'm
provement OF many times that mile
age and there is no sign that these
authorized Improvements will be
reached for years.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-08

know what I am talking shout BE-
cause l worked on two Of the new
schools.
Now l am not boosting the mayor
because there are lots OF things that
II don't agree with him on and ]
know he 10 stubborn. but In this
case l think he is right and ] think
he II standing for the taxpayers'
benefit.
On the other hand ] would like
to have you publish this letter %
that my question might be answer
ed.' This is the question. If the
school board Ia working for our In
terests why are they putting up
such a fight for this addition to the
high school when 70 many people
are against it? They seem to be
very excited and In q hurry and a
good many more like myself would
like to know why all the excitement
and hurry? ! think there Il some
thing queer about the whole busi-
ness.
Yours Truly,
A READER.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-08
THE .NCNpARTISAN SPEECH

The nonpartisan speech that Her.
bert Hoover made at Elizabethton.
Tenn, was a new contribution TO po-
litical campaigning. 1t was notable
address. Alfred E. Smith could with
complacency subscribe to three
quarters OF it. With deletions OF, some
paragraphs which do not conform
with Smiths doctrines the Demo-
cratic candidate could take the re-
mainder and read it to an audience
with gusto and satisfaction.
Which is not saying. of course.
that the address was deficient In
quality or piquancy. 1t was one or
the most idealistic addresses Of the
campaign. if not in political history.
Hoover in it functioned as an ad-
nlirer of the American home, of
boys and girls, of their economic
prosperity and their spiritual we'll
being. Who can possibly disagree
with such noble conceptions? We
home is the bulwark of our happi-
ness. our boys and girls mus, have
opportunities to grow up into
splendid American citizens.
There were some political points,
however-or points which might be
interpreted as having a political sig
nificance. We have not in mind the
il.ctine reference to prohibition as d
protector OF the American home
that was said Of prohibition long be
fore the campaign began and cannot
be definitely registered with the po-
litical points.
AS a matter OF fact. MS reference
to prohibition enforce ment does not
conform TO the thesis of the Hoover
W. ~ punt iIto III lIt Last "Yc
have been saying that the candidate
really is d better modificationist than
Smith, Some OF these Republicans. II
must be remembered, believe pro-
libition is an evil and must be modi-
fled and that Hoover will attend to
it regardless of what he drys think.
To these the Eliza bethton dcclsra-
ion will furnish few severe ioIts.
The only consolation left for the wet
Republicans is that the presidential
candidate really does not mean what
he says 1t is our belief that he does,
however. and that the wet COPS
have the hot end of the political
poker.
Though the address was made in
Eliza bcthton in ommcmoration of
tho c~tt0lr'icn Of wii'g If n new
IL = It.i;r 3H'.;. j. il is
New Britain herald., 1928-10-08
Obserpaioas
On The Keother

Washington, Oct. s.-Foreeast, for
Southern New England: Fair. not
SO cool tonight. Tuesday increasing
cloudiness and warmer. followed by
showers at night: moderate south
east winds.
Forecast for Eastern New York:
Partly cloudy. not 30 cool tonight;
Tuesday increasing cloudinea and
warmer. followed by showers: mod
crate southeast winds.
Conditions: A ridge Of high
pressure extending from Vermont
southwestward to Virginia II pro-
ducing pleasant weather. with cool
nights and warm sunny days In all
the eastern districts. A trough Of
low pressure extending from Mime
sofa to Missouri IL causing cloudy
and unsettled weather In the upper
Mississippi valley and the western
portion Of the lake region The
IL rising rapidly IN the
central districts and 10 now con-
siderably above normal In the Mis-
sissippi valley.
Conditions favor for this vicinity
fair weather followed by increasing
cloudiness and warmer.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-08
Is Years Ago To-Day

There have been alarming rumors
current during the past few Gays
that the LEGAL factories are laying OF
men because of decreases IN the
sales of their products. One report
was that the Stanley Works had
dropped 200 men. superintendent
e, Allan Moore denied this today.
oscar johnson, president Of the
Swedish Republican club, Will sup
port consolidation on Monday be-
cause it will give New Britain bet
ter aud more economical govern
ment.
The republican caucus in the
Casino last night resulted in some
clear cut and decisive contests. Al
derman Curtis chairman Of the town
committee, called the meeting to or
der. Judge James f.. Cooper was
clerk. Most nominations were by
acclamat;on, bat there were several
ballots \. j. Sloper named W. Z.
Atwood for the school committee
and there was no opposition. George
W. T.>aut Won the other school post
from Carl Ebbesen by 3223 to 147.
r. NJ. Dame. William n. Mckirdy.
Fred Elliott, and j. w. Bailey were
nominated for constahles. N. NJ.
Cohen forced a vote by check list for
constable. being a candidate himself.
He pollod only II votes on each bal
New Britain herald., 1928-10-08
INDIAN SIMMER. iSGOsu

There is a feeling in the bones ana
somewhat Of d tinkle in the nervous
system which tells us that this is
Indian summer in New England. il
Is season OF the year w.Ien no
and only the coal dea4crs WISH j,
would end.
The ptrIod is che " hich is said 10
be Q hang over from indian Gays
Not Indiana, Mr.. Typcs.tter. uoi
India We merely mention TINS be-
cause OF having seen such things III
print). The Indians had to be re-
ms inb.IeI ~ something tangible.
aAI AZ they cCulun be blamed tor
TIT WOODEN hu,lncgs III circulation
'''leh They "eie hcie4bouts, they lett
t4le scrne with uotnin- but b, aud
iuI Wc4liel to BE remembered oy.
Incre aft some hogs abroad VINO
Would like to have filu.au summit;
al ytai. i ortuuat"Iy ". are lC,
numbered with that pigsty popuia-
llon. being iuiig a"uIe that II t5i.
were the case the automolHle acc.-
d. nts would NOV down all oL US.
: VI of
ing out that October is by tar III.
worst month in the year for these
episodes hich merely furnish more
work for the undertakers. 1t Is the
only thing about Indian summer We
can't admire.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-08
THE CARDS FAIL TO TKl MP

We are off the Cardinals. \ good
friend OF ours reports he bet on the
Spirit of St. Louis-as represented
on the baseball diamond-on three
successive days; and out of sympathy
for this gentleman with the instincts
OF a gambler. ii tor no other reason.
We are off the gents who CONSISTENT
ly disappoint during this World S
Series. That goes even if they happen
to win a game or SO by accident be-
fore the series finally is won by the
irrepressible Yanks
The trouble with the Cards is they
lack q Babe Ruth and Lou GehrS
II 1t were not for that trifling point
they would form perfect team.
Lacking Ruth and Gehrig they are
merely an irritation, if no, worse.
The scene in st. Louis is said to
have been a symphony in color, gay
ladies in the stands-possibiy also
In the bleachers-providing the rain
bow ensemble. Before this series is
over they will need TO go in mourn
ing. Ii they know what that is.
The emotional stress in this town
II said to have favored the Cards:
somewhat out of sympathy. perhaps.
and partly due to the hope that the
Mississippi mud turtles would sue
coed In humbling the proud and Con-
fident winners in the American
League. but We notice that whenever
RUN soaks what the sports writer's
euphemistically term the leather. or
whenever Gehrig tries to transport
1t into another county, the collective
shout u not one OF derls,on. but o.
JOY and satisfaction.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-08

A. Water. II. however, will not
dissolve quickly unless the salt is
very fine and the amount Of water
quite large.
@. How many electoral votes has
New York state:
A. Forty five.
Q. How many cigarettes are
consumed in the United States In a
year? About how many users of
cigarettes are there In the United
States?
A. The most recent computations
shoy that in the past year 100000
100000 cigarettes were consumed in
the United States or more than 500
per person. No specific figures are
available showing the number of
smokers. but it can be estimated as
follows: An average confirmed
smoker consumes about package
a day. 20 cigarettes. Multiply by 365
and this becomes 1900 year. Di-
vide 100 billion by this figure and
the result is 100000 as the num-
Der of steady cigarette smokers.
Q. What five states of the Unit
ed States lead In motor vehicle reg
istration?
A. According to the 1927 figures
(the latest available). they are.
with number of registrations: New
York. 1,937.9lS; California, 1884,
1876: Ohio. 1,57o.734; Pennsylvania.
1.554,9l5: Illinois. 1.43S,9S5.
@. Who was The Count of Monte
Cristo.
A. A character in Alexander
Dumas book of that name.
@. OF what religious faith was
Henry w. Longfellow?
A. Unitarian.
@. What is the elevation of
Phoenix, Arizona?
4. 1918 feet.
@. After what was the city of
Havre de Grace, Maryland, named?
A. For the seaport of Havre In
France the original name Of which
was Havre de Grace. 1t means Port
of Grace.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-08

Omen cars you will remember los'
out the same year petting became
epidemic.
One reason why great ma"
breads meeting those who knew
him when is because they may sun
call him "StinAy" or "Flop-ears.
You can tell whether the man IN
the road is bandit or a dry agent
A bandit won't shoot If you "hiz py'
The country can forgive AIS reli-
cion: the hard part is to forgive MS
big-city background.
A gentleman is man who wouid
keep on living just as he docs no"
if he had no neighbors.
Correct this sentence: wen go
in debt to educate the kids said me-
land then they'll work hard ana
suuport us in our old age.
Copyright 1928, Publishers
Syndicate.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-08

You can get an answer 10 any
question OF fact Or Information py
writing to the Questic. Editor. New
Britain Herald, Washington Bureau,
1891 New York avenue. Washington.
D. e.. enclos ing Two cents In stamps
for reply Medical. legal and marital
advice cannot be civ en-. nor can ex-
tended research he undertaken. All
other question: will receive . per-
sonai reply. Unsigned requests can
not be answered. All letters are con-
fdentiai.-r.ditor
@. What are the exact words Of
the oath taken by the President OF
the United States at his Inaugural
ton!
A. II do solemnly swear Cor af-
firm) that l viii faithfully execute
the office of President of the Unit
ed States and will, to the best Of my
ability. preserve, protect and de-
fend the Constitution of the United
States
@. Are diamonds produced to
any great extent in British Guiana"
A. British Guiana has become an
important diamond producer. In
1926 164,156 carats were produced.
@. Is Germany permitted to build
military aircraft under the terms of
the Treaty of Versailles?
A. No.
9. Have Sweden. Norway and
TNo, Il ct 70 IiOf0rr A
sons not of the state church dis
barred in any way SO far as their
civil liberties are concerned?
A. Lutheranism Is the state re-
lision Of Sweden, but no civil disa-
tilities attach to those who are not
of the national church. In Norway
all religions are tolerated but the
Evangelical Lutheran church is the
national or state church and its
clergy are nominated by the King.
No civil disabilities attach to dis
senters. The same il; true of Den
mark.
Q. What is the meaning of the
phrase RES non verbal?
A. Things. not words"
Q. What is the nationality and
meaning of the name Henson?
A. 1t is British family name
meaning "son OF Henry" the Hen"
being an abbreviation of Henry.
Q. Is 1t very warm In Venezue-
Ia? Is the climate healthful?
A. The climate Of Venezuela as
affected nsore by the altitude than
by the latitude. and the country.
though in the tropics, is divided into
hot, temperate. and cold zones. The
lot zones range from sea level 10
a h >/t OF 1915 feet. The heat of
the coast region is tempered by the
trade winds. Scattered cases of yell
low and pernicious fever occur In
this region. On the Llanos the
rainy season-from April to Octo-
ber-is likely to engender fevers,
but In general the warm lands of
Venezuela are fairly healthful,
more SO than most portions of the
Caribbean coast. The temperate
zone has a delightful and salubrious
climate.
@. How much day does a man
who is earning a million dollars i
year earn?
/, A. Approximately s2.7S9.7s.
@. What is the best solvent for
common salt to make it dissolve
quickly?