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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-12
Wall Street Briefs


u. S. STEEL CO.-The flowing supply
of u. S. Steel common stock on June
30. based on stock in. brokers names
declined to 1922. 38l shares of the total
issue of 7.1l6.235 shares outstanding
from l,698. $40 shares on March 81.
Investors held 5.493 .854 shares against
s,417,689 shares three months previous
while brokers holdings IN New York
State, which indicate to some extent the
position of Wall street, we're l,52l.27l
shares.
HUMBLE OIL.~-Humble Oil e. Re-
fining Co Is gradually proving up Its
large interior dome" in eastern Texas.
Recent developments are said to have
given more encouragement over the
property than in a year or more.
sHAwMuT CoRPoRATIoN.--Ken-
meth l.. Fleming, vice president Ma
tional Shawmut Bank. Boston, and
James Gould. vice president Shawnut
Corporation Boston, have been elected
directors of the Shawmut Corporation.
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC First
quarter bookings of Westinghouse Elec-
trio a. Manufacturing were $46.S09.-
667. against $46618,9l9 the last quarter
Of 1927.
GILLETTE RAZOR. Gillette Safety
Razor Co. earned s3.78 a share for the
first half of 1929. against $S4S a share
year ago Net profit rose to $3.50
ASH. from $6.s7l.2S2.
COAL OUTPUT-Output OF bitum-
inous coal In the week ended July Is
placed at 100000 net tons by the Ma
tionai Coal Association, operations hav-
ing been curtailed by the Fourth of
July holiday Output the week before
was S435, 900 net tons.
PHILIPPINE RAILWAY Operating
income Of the Philippine Railway Co.
for the wear ended June 30 was $780,
1875. against s1s2. 467 the year before.
INTERSTATE DEPAR TMENT
STORES. Sales of Interstate Depart
ment stores, Inc. for the half year rose
TO sS,960lsS from S76a2,246 a year
ago,
NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS OIL
Stockholders OF North Central Texas
OH Co are being offered rights to sub
scribe 10 10000 shares of new con-
yertible preferred stock at $l00 share
on the baSSis of one for each n shares
Of common stock held, The preferred
will have an annual dividend rate Of
S6 so n share and will be convertible
into common stock, one share OF pre-
ferred for six OF common, Rights eX-
pire July 10.
ARMOUR e. CO.~~Armour e. Co. Is
liouidating inventories Of provisions at
prices considerably above those prevail
ing In the season of accumulation, Chi
cago advices say The gain In prices
since March Is has been to 57s cents
pound on hams. > To ga cents q
pound on dry salt bellies and a. to 4
cents a pound on "picnics." With an
inventory of 200,0o0,000 pounds OF pro-
visions. The company Is believed 10 have
been In position TO benefit materially
by these price increases.
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'PAYNE GETS POST
|. ON BOARD OF BANK
Secretary Mellon Sails for
Europe-DiscuSses Reds
count Rate Boost.
BY EDWARD c. STONE.

John Barton Payne. chairman OF the
central committee of the American Ma
tional Red Cross Society, was elected
member of the board of directors Of
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TOBACCO CONCERNS PLAN
SPLIT UP, STREET HEARS
r. j. Reynolds and American Re-
ported to Be Considering Break
ing Up Shares.

BY the Associated Press,
NEW YORK, July 12.--Reports of
contemplated stock splt-ups by two of
the largest tobacco companies engaged
interest in the financial district.
Directors of the r. j. Reynolds To-
bacco Co. were understood to be con-
sidering four-for- split-up of COM
mon and "B" common stocks, $25 par
and change to no par, while direc-
tors OF American Tobacco Co. were
said to be planning a two-for-o split
up.
The outstanding common and b"
common of Reynolds Tobacco has par
value of 100000, embracing 400
600 shares of common and $500 900
shares of b" There is no preferred
stock or funded debt. Should the dis
tribution develop the new shares prob
ably will receive annual dividends of
$50 a share, equal to S. on the pres
ent shares. which now pay S.. An
extra dividend of $l50 was paid in
1927, when record net profits of 500
080,665 were reported.
Reynolds Tobacco inaugurated the
cigarette price cut several months ago.
but officials report record business
for the half year, with net profits at
new peak.
American Tobacco has outstanding
SAC, 242, 400 of common stock and $751;
401 300 of 'B" common, both $50 par
The combined common and b" COM
mon total 1.952.8 shares. The pres
ent annual dividend rate Is So a share.
1t Is expected If the split-up occurs the
par value will be reduced to $25.
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WOOL MORE ACTIVE.

BOSTON. July II (Speciall 49, Sales
IN the Boston Wool Market showed q
little more activity today, but the
amount involved was not large The
firm tone displayed In Merino combine
woods and cross breeds at the opening
sales in London has encouraged the
local trade Fine territory vas quoted
here today 81 li5aI 30 clean basis
al ii2ai.l5 three -eighths blood al O5
ALTO, quarter blood al 0Dsl 05. Texas
l2-monthg wool Al li5al.20 and A.
months at 08aI 10 Fine Ohio feeces
we're quoted at 49a50 cents, grease basis
half blood at 50s5l. three -eiphths blood
at SIS and quarter blood st S.
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Markets at a Glance

NEW YORK LP).--Stocks weak; Case
Threshing machine says 10 points be-
fore rallying. Bonds heavy; several
rails touch new 1928 lows. Foreign ex-
changes mixed: sterling and Ira high
er. Cotton lower; favorable crop ad-
vices. Sugar easy: producers selling
Coffee quiet and irregular.
CHICAGO. 49, Wheat higher; large
Russian purchases. Corn advanced; inn
proved cash demand Cattle strong to
higher. Hogs higher.
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PRODUCTION HIGHER.

NEW YORK, july IL M Manutac-
turing operations in the United States
In June we're on a higher plane than a
year ago, due chiefly 10 susl aimed ac-
tiyjty IN automobile production and In
the metal industries group, II Is shown
IN reports of consumption Of electrical
energy from 1000 large manufacturing
plants 10 Electrical World The month
showed gain Of IS per cent The
seasonal drop in activity In June was
less than normal.
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I II e w dSlilitNt W.
Loan g. Trust Co
late yesterday. ac-
cording to an
nouncement made
today by John B
Larner. the bank S
president. u d s c
Payne has been a
vital factor in Red
Cross affairs for
years. having been
appointed head OF
I II e organization
by President Hard
ing on october /,
1921.
Judge Payne was
born in West Vir-
ginia before 1t was
ra,1n & " ~ ~
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PLOW FIRM CHANGES NAME.

NEW YORK. July u Ri.-Ar
amendment Ia the charter n j l. Case
PloW Works has been i1led in Bajfi.
more changing It's name 10 Massey.
Harris ca,
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LIST STAGES RALLY
ON STOCK MARKET
Comes Back in Last Half
Hour in Face of an 8 Per
Cent Money Rate.

Special Dispatch to The scar.
NEW YORK, July 12.-After more
than four hours of conflicting price
movements the Stock Market rallied
in the last half hour today.
Stocks that had been pressed for sale
at intervals during the early trading
turned upward under buying which car
ried thNm we'll above their lows for the
day The late recovery vas impressive
inasmuch as it came about in face
of an per cent money rate.
Short covering in the closing trading
resulted in rather sharp rallies. Gen.
Motors was a case in point, but 1t was
still down substantially from the preVl-
GUS final Chrysler sold we'll above yes
terday's close and Montgomery-Ward
was carried higher on the day.
More Funds Available.
The call loan renewal rate was fixed
at per cent, as compared with yester-
days renewal of g. but there appeared
to be more funds available than there
had been late Wednesday when the
charge for new loans went to the higher
figure.
General Motors broke from the pre-
ViouS final of 1907 to below 1856 before
support was encountered, Hudson was
down some points and Nash Motors
a like amount The market generally
was disposed to take its cue from the
big motor leader and although rallies
occurred at intervals. the downward
tendency predominated throughout.
Certain members of the mining group
commanded attention, The selling Oh
International Nickel, which was urgent
at times, was said to be for the account
of Canadian interests who had been
prominent in the campaign for higher
prices. The action of Kennecott was
impressive. Those back Of the buying
had in mind prospect of an increase IN
the annual dividend rate at the next
meeting.
Steel Better Supported.
United States Steel received better
support than yesterday and at one time
was selling more than point above the
previous final. r. j. Reynolds was sus-
tanned by rumors Of capitalization
plan calling for a split-up of the present
shares possibly in the ratio OF four
for one.
The so-caled pool specialties con-
tinued to be pressed for sale, Included
among these was Wright Aeronautical.
down over points to 1882. Houston
Oil lacked support, while the more
stable standard issues we're inclined
toward fractionally lower levels.
No attempt was made to bid up the
rails, Lower prices were reached by
Delaware g. Hudson and Texas g. Pa
ciffc. the latter off some points. Mis-
souri, Pacific was pressed for sale. but
others of the group held comparatively
firm.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-25
CLUB EVENTS
OAR. To Hold Meeting Friday-Other Club Notes of Interest.

At the meeting of the Woman's club Tuesday afternoon, Noah Swayne of Philadelphia gave lec- ture-recital on American Folk or Negro Music" As a lecturer this was Mir. Swayne's initial appearance. Although a concert soloist of note, his first lecture-recital was present ed before this New Britain audience
 The program of songs were Uncle Ned" by Stephen C. Foster: "rhe Old Folks at Home." Banjo Song," by Sidney Homer: "Old Matt and the Rabbit" "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny." My Gal is a High Born Lady" 'Ise Gwine Home to See My Gal" by Pluick; ''The Water Boy" "A Kentucky Mammy's Lullaby" ar- ranged by Charles w. Manning; "Crucifixion Song." steal Away" Deep River" "Somc of These Days. by David Guion: Hard Trails" "'I'se Got a Home in the Rock" !" by Lawrence Brown: Swing Low Sweet Chariot" At the close of the program tea was served with Mrs. Marcus White and Mrs. William H. Judd presiding at the tea table which was decorated with red can- dies and red and white carnations. Members of the social committee served.
 Esther Stanley chapter. Daugh- ters of the American Revolution, will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Laurence Mouat on Grove Hill. Miss Mary Louise Par dee. state recording secretary. will give talk on "A Shopping Tour Around the World" She will illus trate her lecture with a display of souvenirs she collected on a recent trip around the world.
 The next meeting of the Wom- ans club of Maple Hill will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock
New Britain herald., 1928-02-25

Following luncheon. Mrs. Buel gave greetings and announced that the general court would meet April 13 at Washington hotel Washington. D. c. She told of the genealogical work of the society In Virginia and of the part taken by the national so- ciety in the woman's council for na- tional defence. where she is chair man of resolutions. Thirty orsani- cations are represented in this coun- ell.
 A delightful musical program was rendered by Mrs. A. 8. Anderson. contralto. Bruce Young. tenor. Miss Dorothy Smith. 'cellist and Mrs Clara Mix Lewis atthe piano. Host esses of the day were Bridgeport ladies' Mrs. Strong, Mrs. Armstrong Mrs. Demarest, Mra- Parrott. Mrs Bunnell and Mrs. Fleming. About 70 were present from all sections oi the state.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-25
JAP PATRIARCH
 WRITING VERSES
Succeeds in Penning One Every
 Day

Tokyo, Feb. 25. R-The way live long is to compose a humorou. verse each day. eat only four-fifth of what you want and never bol row money. according to Kihrachii Okura, retired Japanese millionair who lately celebrated his ninety second birthday and was decorate' by the emperor.
 Okura. who was formerly baron but who has transferred tn title to his eldest son. told inter. viewers that the writing of 2, humorous verse daily is the most important factor in attaining thai tranquility which makes for healu, and longevity. He declined, how ever to submit any of his verse, for publication.
 The aged magnate has seen fou' emperors ascend the throne. H. has seen the time when life insur- ance companies in Japan were moi on speaking terms with foreigners. He remembers when hairy bar barians" from the west were put to the sword on the slightest provoca- ton.
 Only a few years ago Okura. on one of his anniversaries. told Q curious public that he attributed his good health and long years to the daily eating of cells and rice At the age of s2, though. after con- sidering his stomach reactions care fully, he has decided that cells and rice are not 50 good as regular diet for a nonagenarian. Conse- quently he indulges in eels only now and then.
 He still believes in plenty ot sleep and no worry. The only way to keep from worrying, he says, is not to borrow money.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-25
WEDDINGS

Nuptial Events Are Fall ing Off With the Arrival of Lent.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-25
Modern Materials
 Bolster Cathedrals

New York, Feb. 25.-4R-Scienti- fic application of modern methods and materials to crumbiing walls and vaults gives new leases of life to three of Europes most famous cathedrais.
 St. Marks. Venice. has been re- opened after the completion of re- pairs which, in the opinion of Italian engineers, have made the building safe. St. Paul's, London. and the cathedral of Mayence, Germany. similarly owe their continued useful ness to the skill of modern builders
 St. Marks was originally finished in 1863. After the fall of Constant nople it was lavishly ornamented and faced with marble. but the walls and foundations were seriously overload ed. One huge crack in the vaulting has been filled with concrete, care fully proportioned to take up the stresses imposed upon it.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-25

formed by Reverend William Alder son. pastor of the church. Miss Ethel Johnson and Peter kerlyza will be the attendants.
 The bride will be attired in q gown of white georgette crepe and a veil of tulle anu lace. She will carry bouquet of white roses. The maid of honor will wear gown of orchid georgette crepe with hat to match and carry orchid sweet peas.
 A reception and dinner will be held at the home of the brides par ents after the ceremony.
 The couple will reside at Ill South Whitney street, West Hartford, upon their return from a wedding trip to New York city.
 MT. and Mrs. Carl Lantz of Arch street, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Hildur Lantz to Laurence Reilman of Buell. street. The wedding will take place in May
New Britain herald., 1928-02-25

at the home of Mrs. H. H. Howard on Maple Hill avenue. The program of the afternoon will consist of a short pantomime. "Coquette," to be given by several members Of the club, paper on the calendar by Mrs. Frederick Teich, vocal selec- tions by Mrs. Robert Chapman of New Britain. violin selections by Mrs. Erwin Vessels of New Britain. and readings by Miss Mabel Wallen. The hostess will be assisted by Mrs. l.. E. Dary and Mrs. William E.. Hine.
 A meeting of the Stanley Rule and Level Girls club was held Thursday evening at St Marks church parlors. Officers for 1928 are: President. Miss Kathleen Heck: vice president. Miss Fannie Holmes; secretary, Miss Veronica Ryiz; treasurer. Miss Elsie Rund; financial secretary. Miss Frieda Stanguist; social leader, Miss Mary Burkarth.
 Connecticut Chapter. Daughters and Founders of Patriots of America met last Thursday at Hotel Strat- field Bridgeport for the annual meet ing, the state president. Miss Mary s. Whittlesey of this city in the chair. The reports showed net gain of 2 members and six deaths dur ing the year. Connecticut chapter is still the largest as well as the oldest. Noteworthy financial gifts have been a chair for the national president at headquarters in Washington given in honor of Connecticut's own na- tional president. Mrs. J. l.. Buel. a gift of s25 to Kenmore association and money assuring the perpetual care of the Newcomb lot in Grove street cemetery. New Haven. Annual elections resulted In the reelection of Miss Mary Swift Whit tlesey, president; Mrs. Frederick Benham, of this city, corresponding secretary: Mrs. C. B. Bolmer, of New Haven, treasurer; Mrs. Robert Good l win. chaplain and three new coun- cillors, Mrs. George Gilman. Mrs. Charles Alvord and Miss Bertha Perry.
 Officers holding over are vice. president, Miss F. s. M. Crofut. Of Hartford; Mrs J. N. Campbell. Of Hartford, recording secretary: Mrs. A. \. Jackson of New Haven. reg istrar; Mrs. F. A. Strong. of Bridge port, color bearer. and Mrs. N. D. Baldwin, of Derby. historian. Councillors holding over are Mrs. l.. K. Shipman, of New London: Mrs. William Shaw, of Derby; Mrs. William Brooks, of this city. Mrs. George Rockwell. of Meriden: Mrs. Frank Corbin and Miss NJ. P. Marsh of New Haven.
 Connecticut is entitled 10 four delegates to the general court. Those elected were, Miss Emmeline Street Mrs. C. R. Bolmer. Mrs. F. A. Strong and Miss Susan Norcross.
 Committees reporting were. one for incorporating and one on re- vising the bylaws. Both reports were adopted. Miss Whitt1esey announced the candidacy of MrsJ. l.. Buel for another term as national president and the members present endorsed 1t unanimously and enthusiastically.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-25
SHOW YOUR KNEES? N0L0NGER SMART
Mrs. Vincent AstOr Sets New
 Style in New York

New York, Feb. 25 R>-MrA. Vim cent Astor Is among the first to sponsor the new edict that milady must no longer show her knee if she wishes to be considered smart. The correct length for daytime wear is now two inches below the kne>, while evening frocks vary from this to ankle length.
 A headdress of golden serpents and another of peacocks studded with rhinestones and pearls will be worn at the Mi-Careme ball of the Russian Charity society. Mrs. Cor nelius Vanderbilt and Mrs. Vincent Astor are among the patronesses.
 Interest In the game of Madmin- ton is being revived in New York society with the arrival of Lent, when many other amusements are taboo. It is game of Indian origin resembling tennis. but played on a smaller court with woven balls.
 Society sat on the floor to watch and applaud an intricate clog dance to swift syncopated time at the fiesta in Trieste" on the liner 'Saturnia." Red rubber frogs and startish were used as battons in the water carnival relays in the ships pool. The festival, given for the benefit of the Travellers Aid society was under the patronage of Mobile Giacomo De Martino, Italian am- bassador to the United States.
 
 The shoulder flower for evening wear is giving way to elaborate crys- tai and rhinestone adornments em- broidered on the shoulders of frocks. Mrs. James Donohue wears a necklace of melon cut emeralds with shoulder pin containing an emerald from which hangs 8 dia- mond strand. ending in a larger en- erald.
 Mid-afternoon is now considered the smart hour for weddings. The guests of a recent bride who chose the no-longer fashionable hour of S:30 for her wedding appeared in a variety of costumes because of a difference of opinion as to whether full evening finery or more simple array was appropriate.
 Mrs. Nicholas Murray Butler. wife of the president of Columbia univer- sity. is among those members of so- ciety who have plunged into the Lenten activity of charity sewing classes. She is a member of the committee which meets Tuesday morning to sew shirts for St. Luke's hospital.
 Crystal jewelry of flat, quare cut stones set in a silver backing orig mated by the French designer Chanel are the latest fad for eve ming wear. Chains. large dinner rings and globule earrings also are designed of crystal.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-25

The engagement of Miss Hazel Aline nohrenwend. daughter of Mir and Mrs. Dohrenwend. and Raymond T. Fraprie was announced at | bridge tea Saturday afternoon at the home of Miss Dohrenwend's parents, on Lincoln street. MT. Fraprie is the son of Mir. and Mrs. George P. Fraprie of Winsted. He is teller in the New Britain National Bank.
 Miss Eleanor Hodges, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Arthur Hodges of Bristol and Fred Ingraham also of Bristol were married last Saturday afternoon at , o'clock at the home of the brides parents on summer
New Britain herald., 1928-02-25
WASHINGTON FOLK
 HOLDING SOC|ALS Lent Starts Off in Nations Capi.
 tai at Lively Pace

Washington. Feb. 25-Lent start. ed off at a lively pace this season, Ash Wednesday being marked by President Coolidge giving the small est dinner party. having only MT. and Mrs. Charles Beecher Warren of Detroit, as guests; Mrs. William Howard Taft the largest luncheon party, and Senator and Mrs. Fred eric NJ. Sackett of Kentucky, holding the largest afternoon reception hav- ing the state delegation in congress and all the Kentuckians residing in Washington as guests.
 Vice President and Mrs. Dawes also came in for some of the social rush that crowded the first few days of Lent. being guests Thursday night
New Britain herald., 1928-02-25
tain and Mrs. Malcolm Campbell were present.

Fort Myers-Henry Ford. when he arrived at his winter home here. after giving the townfolk tho sip at the railroad station. found . turkey dinner awaiting him at the home of his next door neighbor. Thomas A. Edison-the feast pre- pared under the supervision of Nrs. Edison.
 Emil Ludwig. the German biog- rapher, is a guest of the Edison4
New Britain herald., 1928-02-25

sang . group of negro spiritual songs Mrs. Louis P. Nade and Mrs. E. G. Bradley presided at the supper table, dispensing coffee to the many guests.
 Mrs. George Hildebrandt will en. tertain several friends at breakfast tomorrow morning, at her home on Randecker Lane.
 Mrs Theodore Boehm gave & sup per party at her home Wednesday evening to the members of the Mothers Glass of the First .Congre- gational churh. ...
 Mrs Ralph Britton will enter tain lS at dinner and cards at her home on Ten Acre road next Friday evening.
 Mrs. Earl Van Buskirk gave a small dinner party at her home on Ten Acre road last evening.
 
 Miss Carlotta sloper Is entertain Ing several friends at dinner and cards this evening for her sister, Miss Ella sloper who is home from Norton, Mass- for the weekend.
 There was large gathering at the seventh annual banquet and recep- tion given under the auspices of the Bishop Tierney assembly, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, Mon- day evening at the Burritt hotel. It was one of the most successful and enjoyable events ever given by the organization.
 Speakers of prominence in the re- ligious and political life of the state have addressed the, gatherings. Mon day evening the address was by Rt. Rev. Maurice Francis McAuliffe, D D., Titular Bishop of Delc0, auxiliary to the bishop of Hartford. and president of St. Thomas seminary of Hartford.
 NJ. J. Kenney was in charge of the entertainment, carried on during the banquet. James Sullivan. Francis Egan and Mrs. Irene Walsh Leonard gave vocal selections.
 Seated at the sreakers' table with Bishop McAuliffe and Postmaster Joseph NJ. Halloran were: Rev. Charles Coppens. Rev. John F.. Donahue, Rev. Matthew J. Traynor and Rev. Edward V. Grikis.
 John O'Leary was chairman of the committee on arrangements and those assisting him were: Thomas Neskill, NJ. J. Kenney. Peter Welch, Gerald B. Leghorn. Dr. Frank B. Goodwin, Joseph Ryan.
 The reception committee consisted of P. F. King. chairman: Dr. D. w. tConnell. Dr. Henry Martin, Dr. E.. j. Dray Romeo A. Grise, Dr. Henry F. Lasch. Thomas w. Grove and F. c. Mcintyre.
 Mrs J. J. Holloway of Murray street entertained her bridge club last Thursday evening. The prizes were won by Mrs Carl Casperson and Mrs. George Levitt.
 Miss Evelyn Fucker entertained her bridge club Thursday evening with Washington Birthday bridge. Prizes were awarded to Miss Bessie Dubowy. Miss Mabel Hirsh and Miss Anna Kennedy.
 Mrs. Theodore Manning of Harri- son street and her son David Man. ming were in New York during the week.