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The Washington times., 1928-10-03
VI. FIRE De BIT
IS CLEARED

ARLINGTON COUNTY, Oct. 81
Burning OF the $1,000 mortgage on
the firemen's hall by Mrs. Elmer
e. Speer, president of the auxiliary
to the Ballston Volunteer Fire De-
partment, featured the banquet
given last night to celebrate the
clearance of the debt on the home.
Organized "a years ago with a
bucket brigade, the department has
grown until today it has three
pieces of motor apparatus and
boasts OF being the only department
in the county owning its own build
ing.
State Senator Frank L. Ball was
the principal speaker.
The executive committee of the
Arlington county chapter. American
Red Cross, meeting at the court
house last night, reported a total Of
$370.19 has been received for the
aid OF the sufferers in the Florida
district.
The parent-teacher association of
the Clarendon School win give a
reception to the teachers tomorrow
night at the schoolhouse.
Protesting against the establish
ment of a junk yard on the Jeffer-
son Davis Highway near the High
way Bridge, the Arlington County
Civic Federation at it's meeting last
night appointed a special commit
tee, composed OF Robert f.. Ply
male, Robert Yeatman and Walter
u. Varney. to appear before the
board of supervisors in an effort
to prevent the issuing Of the per-
NIT.
The Washington times., 1928-10-03
BURL ETH MEETING

The sBurleith Citizens Association
viii hold its October meeting Tues
day night at 8 o'clock in the music
room OF Western High School.
The Washington times., 1928-10-03
PYTHlAN DAUGHTERS

The Idaho Council. No. p. sof
p, will give a dinner and bazaas
in the Pythian Temple. 1912 Ninth
st. N. w. at o'clock tonight.
Evening star., 1928-05-20
BY CORRINGTON GILL.

Now that the Federal Reserve Bank
of New York has raised Its discount
rate to Az per cent, 1t will be interest
ing to see which of two opinions SO
often expressed during the past weeks
will come true.
win security prices decline for some
months. or has the event been dis
counted to such an extent that prices
may be expected to go TO new highs
after short dip?
A look at the past is interesting and
may prove instructive.
Previous to 1922 changes in the dis
count rate by the New York Federal
Reserve Bank had little or no effect on
stock prices. Since that time there has
been an ever-increasing number OF in
vestors and traders who believe that
an increase in the discount rate IS fol-
lowed by declining security prices and.
conversely, a decrease in the discount
rate is followed by rising prices The
length of time a change In the discount
rate is felt by the market seems TO
cause the greatest disagreement.
In order to see graphically exactly
what happened after the last three
raises In the New York rate, the above
Evening star., 1928-05-20
EVERYMAN'S
INVESTMENTS
Geographical Diversification.
BY GEORGE r. HUGHES.

Geographical Diversification.
Geographical diversification is as i'm
portant as any other kind. This prin-
ciple has been repeatedly emphasized In
this series. 1t happens. however, that
lust now there is an excellent illustra-
ton at hand in the railroad field.
Study OF the earnings of the leading
systems, as reported to the Interstate
Commerce Commission, for the first
three months of 1923 shows that the
Western roads have been doing better
than the Eastern and the Southern.
The Northwestern roads have been par
ticularly favored. The same deduction
can be made from the car loadings
statement.
In a general way the territory west
OF the Mississippi has had more rail-
road prosperity during this period than
the rest OF the country. A few years
ago IL was exactly the reverse. De-
probation ruled in the Northwest. while
the South was at the height OF
prosperity
Now the investor who distributed his
funds geographically has been able to
iron out these inequalities. This is true
whether he bought railroad stocks or
whether he took the securities OF other
enterprises. In a country as large as
the United States 1t seldom happens
that all sections are favored alike. Nor
does II often come 10 pass that all
suffer alike. To degree this applies
to diverSification between foreign and
domestic securities. Recognition OF this
advantage is the foundation on which
the investment trust Is built. The in
dividual investor can model his program
along similar lines.
To do so successfully involves study
of economic conditions as they exist In
different sections OF our own country
as well as those prevailing abroad. Such
study II intelligently pursued pays well.
Evening star., 1928-05-20
OUTSIDE PURCHASING OF GAS
COMPANY SHARES IS REPORTED
Capital From Other Cities Said to Be
Entering Field-Mersenthaler Is
Strong Corporation.

to prepare and send dummy package
by mail and the police would do the
rest.
Still Awaiting Results.
This he did and awaited results, and
is still waiting patiently with chances
for further extension of the period OF
watching and waiting.
But the would-be blackmailer actually
called for the package, called at the
proper window and asked for letters.
giving his name. which brought a quick
signal to the police, two of whom were
standing at the door also waiting
But the man who wanted the 10
grand caught the signal before the po-
lice and without waiting for further in
formation, turned quickly and walked
right through the door past the officers
and was lost in the crowds.
Police officials were chagrined but
Mr.. Edison was not relieved. A second
demand followed with dire threats.
1t was just after the receipt of the
second letter when Mr.. Edison, coming
home from an evening affair at his
church. was given the scare of his life,
when some one jumped on his back and
q strong pair Of arms was thrown
around his neck.
One may readily imagine the relief
that followed recognition of the voice
of sturdy young grandson In CHEEKY
greeting to beloved "granddad."
Evening star., 1928-05-20

chart was made by using the New York
Times averages of Is industrial stocks,
beginning with the close on the day
the announcements were made. These
three figures were each assumed to be
zero. From that point the net change
for each of the succeeding so trading
days has been plotted for each case
and the composite of the three COM
, puted and plotted.
From the chart, it can be seen that
the effect of the rate raises since 1925
have been over by the twelfth or thir-
teenth trading day. as prices have then
been at their low point. Curiously
enough. the hundred per cent recovery
that has then taken place in each case
has taken about the same length OF
time.
Price movements after the twenty
fifth or twenty-sixth trading day have
been too diverse to credit to any change
in the discount rate.
Whether the immediate effect is a
sharp reaction Gas on February 3, 1929
or sharp rally (as on August 13
1920. depends entirely on whether or
not the change was expected and on
the technical position of the market on
that particular day.
Evening star., 1928-05-20

II cost New York City $4,000 u clean
the streets after the paper shower greet.
ing 70 Tie Bremen 6yers.
Evening star., 1928-05-20
PRODUCE EXCHANGE.

NEW YORK, May 10 OP).-Rye easy;
No. 2 Western, 1.42h fob. New York
and 1909 elf. export. Barley barely
steady; No. 2, 1.f3 elf New York.
Wheat, spot, easy: No. dark Northern
Spring elf. New York lake and rail.
1855; No. hard Winter fob. New York,
lake and rail, 1.69; No. Manitoba, do,
to arrive, LA. Corn, spot, barely
steady; No. 2 yellow elf. New York,
all rail, 124as: No. yellow. do. 1.2l7s
Oats, spot. steady; No. 2 white, 80lz.
Other articles unchanged.
Evening star., 1928-05-20
UNITED SHOE MACHINERY.

NEW YORK, May 10 Op).--Net profit
of United Shoe Machinery Corporation
for the year ended February 29 was
$3.454,964, equal to 1885 share on
the common, against $685. .04l or
and loss surplus was Sl5,939, 1853 after
deduction of SO, 9,704,835 stock dividend
against $24,859,907 the previous year.
Evening star., 1928-05-20
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TOURS.

MOTORING PARKS AND CALIFORNIA
June 81. return sept LIST. Teachers accom-
n1oaated miteaEe rates. Address Box 5fsZ,
Star office
Evening star., 1928-05-20
PREFERRED Is CALLED.

NEW YORK. May 10 GP).-Preferred
stock of American Encaustic Thing Co.
has been called for redemption on June
80 at s105, the retirement being MADE
possible by the sale Of 10,797 common
shares at $65.
Evening star., 1928-05-20
ERIE SURPLUS RISES.

NEW YORK, May 10 CAP).--April sur
plus of the Erie Railroad rose to
$45O,022 from $9O,273 in April last
year, and for four months this year,
$811, 1893, in contrast to a deficit of
$598,982 in the same period Of 1927.
Evening star., 1928-05-20
MAHoN1NG COAL R. R. co.

NEW YORK. May 10 R).-First
quarter net income Of the Mahoning
Coal Railroad Co. was s353,904. equal
to s11.52 a share on the common stock,
against $377,594, or S12.8l share, in
the first quarter of 1927.
Evening star., 1928-05-20
SPECIAL DIVIDEND.

NEW YORK. May 19 CP).--National
Transit Co. has declared a special divi-
dend of 81 a share and the regular
quarterly Of 25 cents. payable June Is
to stock of record May 81
Evening star., 1928-05-20
CIesnsd in Financial Disiriet.

The Potomac Savings Bank has
5Gsnee i}9e growing c0feTje 0t banks
which are Masking loans 10 individuals
employed on a salary. The announce
Enef3f Nas made In connection with the
banks twenty fifth anniversary. and
the method used viii be similar ~ that
recently adopted BY the National City
Eauk in New Yol.k
Mrs. Edith Mae Cummings. 8h0 has
been notably successful ~ q real estate
operator la Detroit and Dearborn
Mich has opened offices Ia Washington
through tler fiscal agents, the Farmers
MoYiasqe Eorid Corporation, al 1880 X
street northwest MFs Cummings ad-
yaaoed lsl less than three years from q
switchboard operator IN Detroit 10 head
her own company, which now employs
$50 people.
Tfle slogan, n Capital Candidate, Z
EuBton feitb ie expecied 70 play al
important part IN HE election 20 the
NATIONAL executive council ~ ths AnleFir
esn Institute 0f Banking ~ the Pilila =
ee,phia convention This Slogan for the
gocsi delegates Nss originated 10y n j.
1dooBsde, chairman 0i the campaign
Ucmnittes.
Evening star., 1928-10-19
SCIENTISTS HELD
POETS Of TODAY"
Owen D. Young Declares
Present Age Compares to
EIizabethan Era.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
ALBANY. N. Y, october 19.-Work-
ers in physical research were hailed as
''the poets of today by owen D. Young,
chairman of the board of the General
Electric Co., today in addressing the
sixty-fourth annual convention of the
University of the State of New York.
Two periods which Mr.. Young char
acterized as "the most productive of
to 1850, the r(ner from 1875 to 1850,
were compar2.
The confirmation cf the imaginative
qualities of the human intellect with
the matter of fact production of goods
or performance of service is an inspi-
ration to both" he said This combi-
nation existed in the time of Elizabeth.
just as it does today. 1t may account
in some measure for the great things
which happened then. just as I believe
1t accounts for the things which hap
pen now.
Action and Speed.
Everywhere there is action. and not
only action, but speed. We race over
our roads, we fly through the air, we
talk across continents, We throw the
dreds of miles to tfAO point where we
need it, and all these activities require
daring and skill and nervous tension.
It is life, not in repose, but in action.
Just as the voyages of VaSco Da
Cana and Columbus and Magellan, by
disclosing new world, played havoc
with traditional beliefs, created a de-
mand for an explanation and an in
depreciation and produced the great
poets of the Elizabethan period so the
discoveries of Dalton and Prout and
Crookes and Roentgen during the sec
ond half of the nineteenth century dis
closed another and even more mar
velous universe within the atom, for an
explanation of which We look to the
physical scientist of today"
Broadly speaking. he said, ''it is true
that with occasional exceptions the hu-
man mind had lain fallow in the field
of practical achievement until 1875.
just as it had in the field Of language
and literature before 1875"
Power Now Mobile.
"And then what a burst of glory.
Graham Bell comes with the telephone,
Edison with the electric lamp and a
system to work it. Power, whether de-
veloped by steam or water, once sta
tionary, is now mobile.
It salute the workers in physical re-
search as the poets of today. They ap-
peal to the imagination of us all. They
contribute the warming glow of inspi-
ration to industry, and when industry
pulls their ideas down from the heavens
to the earth and harnesses them for
practical service it, too, feels that it is
an important actor, not only in the
making of things, but on the larger
stage of human snirit There NAV be
enough poetry in the whir of our ma
chimes so that our machine age will be-
come immortal"
Evening star., 1928-10-19
SECRETARY KELLOGG
HONORED BY COLLEGE
Degree Bestowed in Recognition of
His Constructive Service
to the Nation"
E the Associated Press.


NORTHFIELD, Mimi. October 19.-
In recognition of his constructive serv-
ice to the Nation and for his leadership
in the realization of humanity's hopes
for warless world the degree of doc
tor of laws was conferred upon Secre-
tary of State Frank B. kellogg by
Carleton College yesterday
Conferring of the degree took place
Immediately after Secretary Kellogg
had dedicated Severance Hall to the
memory of his lifelong friend and law
partner for nearly twoscore years. Cor
denio A. Severance.
The hood of purple and maize, sig
n.fcant of the highest degree that can
be :. en- by the college, was placed over
the shoulders of the Secretary of State
b. nr. Do1nid J. Cowling, president of
Carleton College.
rreSloent Cuwling paid high tribute
to the constructive work of Secretary
Kellogg in connection with his anti-war
pact, his service to the country as Am
bassador to Great Britain and to MS
record in national legislative halls dur
ing his term as United States Senator
from Minnesota.
The degree of doctor of laws confer
Evening star., 1928-10-19
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
DENVER, October ia bear hunt
yarn that fulfills all requirements for
the story-book market was brought to
town yesterday by John B. Marks, vice
president of the Colorado Fuel g. Iron
Co. Mr.. Marks averred that the episodes
leading up to the climax were too real
to suit his fancy.
The climax produced a dead 49,
month-old bear weighing 200 pounds
The act. staged in the mountains near
Evening star., 1928-10-19

Two eoatings cover your teeth-dimming
their whiteness, hiding their beauty. Two
danger-laden coatings.
One (the outer coating) can be re.
moved by almost any dentifrice. for it is
soft gelatin-like.
The other (the inner coating) is a
tough, felt-like plaque-so tenacious that
the bristles of your toothbrush can
merely scratch tiny furrows in it-so
adhesive that ordinary toothpastes cam
not remove it.
1t is the armor with which millions of
tooth-destroying germs surround them.
Evening star., 1928-10-19
PROPOSED HOP DELAYED.

BY the Associated Press.
The Spanish embassy yesterday noti-
fed the State and War Departments
that the proposed flight over United
States territory of the Spanish sea-
plane Numancia has been postponed
until next Spring. due to weather con-
ditions The flight was to have been
made before the end of October by Mai.
Don Ramon Franco and Maj Gallarza
from Spain to New York and around
the coast to San Francisco and from
there to the Philippine Islands.
Evening star., 1928-10-19

red on Secretary Kellogg is the seventh
to be given by Carleton College. 1t was
voted him more than year ago. Be-
cause of other duties, Mr.. Kellogg was
unable to receive the degree at COM
mencement exercises last June.
Evening star., 1928-10-19
Hunter and Bear Box and Wrestle
In Mountains Until Shot Kills Animal

+, Denver. included an encounter with
bruin-hugs and all
While deer hunting. Marks was at
tackled by the bear Two shots failed to
stop the animal. and before third shot
could be fired pear and man had mixed
In the fight Marks right leg was
scratched and finger lacerated.
The hunter managed finally to break
away from the bears embrace, and a
third shot ended the combination box
ng-wrestling setto. The pelt will be
mounted.
Evening star., 1928-10-19

Four hundred and eight freshmen
have been enrolled at the University of
Maine.
Evening star., 1928-10-19
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Evening star., 1928-10-19

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Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-15
While handball has been an

While handball has been and IS now one of the leading games play ed and on account of which a few staunch members would fight hard for if the life of the club was in dan- ger it is no less exciting than indoor baseball or vollyball when two teams of boasted ability clash. Women are inst as enthusiastic over base pail as men whenever the teams are well chosen, and competition runs high.
 There is an acrobat residing ln Seward who can turn a backward flip just as easily as one foremost; who does his stunts either off the gym spring board or spring off the hard gym floor. There are others who are skilled on the bars and in other acrobatical stunts.
 Best of all there are men and wo- men in town who see the value oi physical culture and are backing ur the organization in every possible way.
 Great credit is due to the Army members who have helped in the past and are doing more right now than is fully realized.
 Next summer only little grading and rolling will be necessary to pu'
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-15

the baseball diamond in excellent condition, as. the club spent days of hard work last summer hauling gray- el and clay to surface it. With the break of spring there will be activi- ties going on there if not many big games.
 The tennis court also will be re- paired and kept up for those who wish to play.
 This kind of thing adds much to a community. There are number of taking place just now that will be a pleasant surprise to all members when announced.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-15
AIMS, AMBITIONS SEWARD ATHLETIC
 CLUB SET FORTH

After an enthusiastic meeting last evening the Seward Athletic Club is encouraged over their present out look and wish that all should know it's plans and purposes.
 Several times during years gone by an athletic club has been organ ized and each time failed from lack of membership cooperation. It has been going sturdily for almost three years now, and the hall is. beginning to take on the appearance of a real gymnasium. |
 Credit is due to a good many mem bers who have donated time and money aside from regular dues to in- stall the proper lighting system, plumbing, lockers and modern three-head shower bath, also other minor improvements including REAL handball court
 The hearts of all oldtime members go out to the Woman's Athletic Club who have saved the day for them on various occasions, and plans are being made to enlist all women in terested in athletics into the club as individual members Definite infor- nation will be published shortly and it is hoped the club will develop more into a social organization than it has been in the past.
 It might be we'll to state for the benefit of those members who do not participate in the activities of the club, and upon whom largely de- termines the permanance of the same, that all received dividends from this form of investment and will continue to do so in the future.
 The promotion of interscholastic competitive games during the, past few seasons have succeeded largely on account of the local club being in existance. and also due to the fact that the club turned all gate receipts over to the visiting teams. The young people are entitled to chance to win or lose in these popular games. as they are privileged to do in other places. Saying nothing about the enjoyment the public get in witnessing the games.
 The Boy Scouts have made use of the hall free of charge every Friday night. with the exception of small summer vacation, ever since the club has been formed The importance o' help to this organization cannot be : overlooked.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-15
WHILE JONES AND DILL WERE DUMB
(Seattle Sunday Times)

 Alaska is beginning to benefit somewhat from the Con- gressonal visits of the last few years. While there is still amentable lack of vision and understanding on the part many members of Congress- some of those Who have seen Alaska have become it's staunch friends ln the Senate recently they the defense of the appr pration for the Alaska Railroad But Senators, Wesey L. Jones and Clarence C. Dill had nothing to say The attack the Alaska Railroad was led by Senator Robert B. Howell of Nebraska, who attempted to amend the Interior Department appropriation bill so as to pro- vide that money should be spent for operation between Fairbanks and Chatanika, between Seward and Anch orage The intent of course, was to hamstrng the ral road and to pave the way for it's ultimate abandonment Although he did not say so, the impression was gwen that the Senator from Nebraska would not be desoated if we gave Alaska back to Russia.
 The defense of the appropriation fell to Senator Wl lis of Oho who spent several weeks in the Northand last year He familiarized himself with the possibilities of industrial and agricultural development and with the plans for improving transportation In the Senate de- bate he pointed out that the freight revenue had increased from S433 in 1924 to SSH 00O in 1927 substantial part of the allowance proposed in the Interior Depart ment bill was intended for freight and passenger that the road would be m still better position 10 handle revenue producing traffic.
 The effect to cripple the Alaska Railroad has deep significance than appears at first glance 1t IS based upon the fact that private coporaton the FarDanKs Exploration Company has expended more than S9OOOOOO to develop mining properties adjacent to Chatanika This important industrial center to be served by the railroad The fact that corporation would incidentally be served sufficent for Howell, Borah Brookhart, Hefn La Toilette, Fraser, Wheeler Nye and others to advocate virtual destruction of the railroad for which the people have spent nearly s6O,OOO0O0.
 Throughout the entire debate Senator Dill was dumb and the only contribution made by Senator Jones was to join in some hecking of Senator Willis, who doing his best to put the railroad situation before the Senate its true light.
 We are grateful to Senator Willis for his interest in Alaska and for his able defense Just why he should be champion of the Northland and own Senators remain inarcuate is not apparent. If Senators Jones and Dill continue their passive attitude and have champions elsewhere sooner or later the hostile bloc will succeed M cripplng the railroad The indifference of Jones and Dill standing invitation to assault other interests of this region.
 When Canada gets the panhandle, Seward can have the Capitol, remarks Strolers Weekly. Fair enough!
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-15
BLIZZARD IN BROAD PASS

Today's report from the Broad Pass country is to the effect the worst blizzard of the season is rag ing and that with the high prevail ing wind deep drifts are forming. The snow fleet may have to be put back in service.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-15

The steamer Starr brought in a scow from the South but the pile driver was left at Petersburg.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-15
HAS MAJOR OPERATION

Tom Swanson underwent major operation at the Seward General Hospital this morning and is getting along nicely, reports Dr. Alcorn.