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discrimination that he had not
smelled liquor on her breath.
The legal troubles OF Mr.. ana Mrs.
Pantages mounted yesterday with the
filing of a suit against them by the
Chicago, Milwaukee, st. Paul 81 PACING
Railroad for $15,150. alleging that
amount due for transportation OF
vaudeville actors. The Pantages Vaude-
Vile Circuit and the Pantages Theater
Co., also were named as defendants.
Pantages Is to go on trial here Sep
TENDER %, on two statutory charges
brought by Eunice Pringle, IT. year-old
dancer, who alleged the theater man
attacked her in his office. rev
weeks ago.
Nancy Lee, Is, sculptures, and her
half-sister, Janice Hill, 10, who recently
were held in connection with an al
legged plot to influence the testimony
of States witnesses against Pantages,
were ordered yesterday to prepare for
trial on accusations of possessing liquor.
Part of a bottle of liquor alleged to
have been in the possession Of the hall.
sisters at the time they were arrested
was seized by the police.
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ATTORNEYS CLASH
|NPANTAGES TRIAL
Prosecution Witnesses De.
clare Wife of Theater Mag
nate Was Drunk.
Ely the Associated Press.

Ely the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES. September ~
Four persons, two of them described as
able to give surprise testimony, today
remained on the list Of prosecution
witnesses in the trial of Mrs. Alexander
PantageS on charges of second degree
murder. growing out Of the death OF
Juro Rokumoto after an accident in
volving Mrs. Pantages' car.
The prosecution indicated it would
complete its case before tomorrow. De-
tense attorneys indicated they might
be able to present their side of the case
in four days.
A verbal clash among the attorneys
which required intervention of Superior
Judge Carlos Hardy, enlivened the pro-
ceedingS yesterday.
Attorney w. I. Gilbert, for the de-
Tense, protested that the prosecution
was not acting in good faith in placing
police officers and other persons on the
stand to testify that Mrs. Pantages was
intoxicated at the time her limousine
crashed into small car driven by
Rokumoto.
Gilbert jumped to his feet after four
policemen and two eye-witnesses hac
testified as to Mrs. Pantages' condition
and shouted, eff the State is acting In
good faith, why don't they bring In
physicians and surgeons who treated
her to testify concerning her condi-
tion?"
Gilbert Stands by Guns.
When Gilberts remarks were termed
an "inSinuation" by prosecution coun-
sci the silver-haired attorney de-
clared: 1T Is not an insinuation.
make the bold statement do not be-
lieve you intend to bring in any ply
stefan or surgeon who can testify she
was drunk"
Prosecution attorneys then indicated
they later would call expert witnesse;
to testify as to Mrs. Pantages' condi.
ton.
Court intervention here checked fur
ther pickering between the counsel.
The testimony which resulted in the
exchanges started when Mrs. Dorothy
S. Clarke testified Mrs. PantageS' eye:
were droopy. half closed and rather
CLASSY" Immediately after the accident
and that in her opinion the woman wa
Police Ohicer Thomas M. Malon.
testified that Mrs. Pantages knocked
my hat off twice while was trying
to place her in an ambulance. woult
say she was drunk"
| Patrolman William X. Dutton, Lowell
B. Pearson and James Cavanaugh, who
were at the scene of the wreck, eacr
testified Mrs Pantages was intoxicated
Ralph Kenyon, a chauffeur, told Of
observing indications Of the woman be-
| ing intoxicated, but admitted undel
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WOULD ADD TO PROGRAM
IN FLOOD PREVENTION
Forestation Suggested as Helpful
Method of Protection in the
Mississippi Valley.

A short time ago there was outlined
the direct physical means which are to
be used in the flood prevention plan
for the Mississippi 1t is suggested by
the Forest Service that the ultimate
Mississippi plan should include a pro-
gra moi forestation. 1t Is estimated
that the present forests, In their mis-
managed conditions, are responsible for
the reduction of is inches in the pos
sible flood crest. That forests have re-
markable water storage capacity Is ad-
mitted. That they are invaluable in
the prevention of soil erosion, food
factor, Is likewise evident.
On either of these grounds 1t Is OBJ
vious that foreStation should be given
careful consideration in the program.
Every advantage should be taken of
any assistance. that Nature can give.
When it is considered, too, that such a
forest would pay its way through the
sale of forest products, the argument in
favor Of such q plan seems conclusive.
The land to be utilized is described
as Submarginal waste land, Of which 1t
appears that there are in the neighbor-
hood of 100000 acres. If all the for
ests Of the Mississippi drainage area
were under proper control, it is esti-
mated, the maximum possible food
crest would be reduced SIS inches. This
would be equivalent to $4,000, 900 acre
feet.
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ING STAR WASHINGTON c. THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 49, 1929

urements, usually outside the engi-
neering field, as the absorption of ultra
violet light. It is evident that engi-
neers are aware Of the public sentiment
which has been aroused in the last
year or so against this health hazard.
No longer Is smoke stack regarded as
a sign OF industry and prosperity; no
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SEEK SMOKE Abatement

adelphia the third national fuels meet
ing of the fuels division of the Ameri-
can Society of Mechanical Engineers.
It is encouraging to note that smoke
abatement has an important place on
the program. OF 26 papers classified as
general, power plant, industrial, domes-
tic and smoke abatement, 6 papers are
on smoke abatement, including a SYM
postum.
The papers even deal with such meas
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longer are cities proud OF their most
conspicuous offenders in this regard
Air pollution is now regarded by intel
ligent communities as health hazard,
property destroyer. Now that the en-
gineers are attacking the problem in
earnest we may expect to see change
in the complexion of our atmosphere
in the next few years.
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CURB STOCKS DROP.
More Than Score Of Issues Touch
Record Low Marks.

NEW YORK, February 16 R.--
More than score of stocks tobogganed
to new low levels for the year on the
Curb Market today In q continuation
Of yesterdays heavy liquidation. With
the threat Of an advance In the Fed
eral Reserve rediscount rate still hang
ing over the market losses from to
40 points were chalked up before the
short session was brought to o close.
A sprinkling Of issues, however, reg
istered gains. The widest break was
the 40-point drop in Deere & Co. to a
new low level for the year at $50. A.
o. Smith dropped z points, Croker
Wheeler sank points to new low for
1929 at 220. Tubize Artificial Silk,
with q 10-point drop, established new
low ct $50. American Rolling Mill, how
ever, advanced az.
The most aggressive selling broke out
in the utility group, Electric Bond 81
Share breaking 13A and American
Foreign Power warrants 3M points.
Federal water established new low
at 57%, with q decline of more than 2
points. Commonwealth Edison ran con-
trary to the general list, gaining nearly
3 points.
Airplane shares were heavy. Phelps
Dodge, with q decline Of II points, led
the drop in the mining group.
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BARONETERS OF WASHINGTONBU BUSINESS

Retail business In washington during
January showed an increase over the
figure for the same month Of last year
after having established q record
breaking volume In December, accord.
Ing to figures compiled by oficials Of
the Federal Reserve Board.
AS shown in the accompanying sta
tistical table, retail trade In Washing
ton during the past month had an In
dex figure estimated at 91.0, computed
on the basis Of reports from the nth
Federal Reserve district. This was the
highest January figure on record with
the exception Of January, 1926, when
the index figure was s4.5, and compares
with an index Of 90.4 for January, 1927,
and SEQ for January, 1898.
Bearing out unofdciAl reports, the
Christmas shopping season here swelled
the index figure for December, last, to
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Interest in Stock Exchange.

NEW YORK, February Is R.--
Worldwide interest in the New York
Stock Exchange Is reflected in numerous
requests for use Of the motion picture
1.-THE Nations Market Place." which
displays the exchange in action. Nip
pom Shimbun Rengo, leading press as
ISOLATION Of Japan, has requested and
been loaned print Of the film for ex-
hibition throughout that country. Euro
pean countries also have shown interest
In the Aim.
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WHEAT CLOSES LOWER.

CdICAUO, February 10 ISpecia) -
Local pressure was applied 10 the wheat
market throughout the session today,
with lower prices the result. Weakness
at winnipeg and absence Of outside buy
ing were contributing factors.
The market closed u to .1hsc lower
and for the week as 10 3Nc higher.
March. i.26A: May, 1.SoM to l.3l: July,
1.33 to ".
Corn closed 1h to III lower ana for
the week Mc lower TO nc HIGHER.
March. s4& May, ssM to vs.: July, l0i
to A. Oats closed n to Nc lower and
for the week / 3 lower to rs higher.
March, soh to u; May, Slh: July.
49H.
Provisions were weak with hogs and
grain.
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very light receipts the market holds
steady to Arm. Quotations today al
Light street wharf:
Beef cattle, first quality, pound, II
to l2h; common to medium, 8 to IL;
bulls, as to quality, to 10; cows
choice TO fancy. 8 TO 10; common to
fair, s to Z: oxen as to quality. 6 to 8;
calves, veal, choice, Is to 15la: large,
fat, 10 % "a; large, rough, IL to II:
thin to 10; rough and common, 0 to
10: sheep, choice. 8 to Z; old bucks, ( to
s; lambs, choice. Is to Is; fair to good,
II to IA: common, thin, 8 to 10; hogs
straight, sM to 10; sows, to Q; live
pigs, 10 to IL; shoats, 8 to 10.
Closing grain quotations: Wheat, No.
2, red Winter, garlicky. spot, 1.39; No.
Q, red Winter garlicky, February de-
livery, I.3s; corn. No. 2. export, spot,
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the record Of 2l0.e. This seasonal adj
vance brought the average for the year
70 12i, the highest In records Of the
board. The decline from December to
January figures Ii regarded Is normal
to the season.
Postal receipts In washington
amounted to $3.50. 6e3.T7, or an increase
OF LIS per cent over the total for jan
uary, 1919, according to reports by w.
M. Mooney. postmaster. The report,
however. shows the expected seasonal
decline from the December total Of
$072, 162.A7.
Bank clearings In Washington In
January were more than $4,000, 900
ahead OF the total for the correspond.
ing month OF 1928, according to fig-
ures compiled by Charles e. Bright,
manager OF the Clearing House Asso-
citation. The past months total was
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LEADING BAROMETERS.
sAswlns tread Of imDsrtans factors.

the purchase of common stock affords.
This demand has already been met
by some trustees. II Is high time that
all trust men declare unhesitatingly
that 1t Is and will continue to be part
Of their investment policy to buy COM
mon stock for trust estates when prop
erly authorized to do so.
"Where the stocks bought are In any
way representative and belong to that
indefinite category Of Investment
stocks, the cases disclose o tolerant ana
generous attitude on the part o. the
courtA" n
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STOCK ISSUES INCREASE.

NEW YORK, February is CF9.-Con-
tinuing as the favorite method Of A.
nancirg, new stock issues spurted
ahead this week. The weekly total,
tl69, 74S. 900, was approximately $780,
000, 900 more than the previous weeks
weeks total Of bond issues. Since
Janary !, stock issues total $663, e95, 900,
compared with sos 1856, 900 in the cor
responding 1923 period.
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1.o434; No. 2. export, February de-
livery, 1.o4N; No. q yellow, domestic,
spot, ia; No. 8, yellow, domestic spot,
1.10a1.11; cob corn, 5.65a5.50 per barrel:
oats, No. 2, white domestic, spot, 6ia
81; No. 3, white domestic, spot, 59a60;
rye nearby, 1.l0al. 20.
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Street. Bankers
here seem agreed
that the board has
the wer to
tighten UP on loans
for speculative pur.
poses until the
daily turnover in
New York stocks
would be greatly
reduced and bro
kers' loans lowered
in proportion, all
though local hnan-
cierS agree with
Treasury omcials
that it is not pos
sible to stop specu-
lation. It Is held
that speculation in
stocks can only be
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TAX COLLECTOR POPULAR,
People Run to Him with Their
Money.

LONDON Rp.~-The tax collector Is
one OF the most popular oficiAls EN-
ployed by the British government in
Papua, New Guinea.
Sir Herbert Murray, lieutenant Roy-
ernor Of Papua, speaking here &c q
meeting Of the Anti.Slayery and Abo-
rhymes Protection Society, said that the
tax collector In papua had no trouble
for people ran after him, forcing money
upon him.
They did not resent taxes, he said,
and paid them willingly. knowing that
the proceeds would be applied for their
benefit.
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SEE MENACE IN DRUG.
French Try to Outlaw Mexican
Product

PARIS tH).-scientists are trying to
prevent dope users from discovering
see marvels." Peyotl was brought to
France from Mexico.
Or. Alexander Rouhier asked the
tribunal Of commerce to prohibit COM
mercial use Of the drug. Twelve of the
plants, o spineless cactus variety, were
allowed to enter the country because
there was no law specifically prohibiting
their importation.
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BREMEN, Germany CP).-The German
Shipbuilding 81 Engineering Co. received
an order from France on reparations
account for Is powerful seaeoing tugs Of
600 horsepower. In addition, there was
ordered one Of 2.00D horsepower.
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COTTON PRICES ADVANCE.

NEW YORK. February 10 Especially -
After easing on . few points In SYM
market, cotton prices steadied again to-
day and ended with an advance Of
TO 10 points. The volume of business
was moderate, owing to developments
In financial circles. Spots were ad.
vanced 10 points 10 20.2b.
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WASHINGTON STOCK EXCHANGE
YEAR 1929 TO DATE

W. Hhhs 3
Is.
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Extra Holiday Sought.

NEW YORK, February Is PD.--A
petition 10 being circulated on the floor
Of the New York Stock Exchange for
closing the exchange next Saturday.
following Washington's birthday.
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BANKS ARE READY
TO AID INVESTORS
Buyers of Sound Securities
Declared Safe in Heavy
Stock Selling.
By EDWARD C. STONE.

Washington bankers expressed keen
interest yesterday in further possible
moves that the Federal Reserve Board
may take to curb speculation in wall
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II there isn't any hell. what becomes
OF those who deliberately stir Up re-
ligious hatred?-Portland Express.
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$l29, l3s, 2e1, in comparison with $114,-
l0e, $50 In January, 1928. There was q
slight seasonal decline from the Decem.
Der total.
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Reports by the Chesapeake & Poto-
mac Telephone Co. show that in the
past month there were 5l,285 tele-
phones In use as Of January 81. This
corresponds to l44,036 In use January.
1928. During the past month the aver
age number OF originating local calls
per day was 664, 306. as compared with
b90,024 for January, 1928.
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United states Army has 1880 motor
vehicles.
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HOW IS BUSINESS?
Showing Activity Compared

Activity indicated
ACTIVITY FEDERAL RESERVE DISTRICTS.
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Electric power business In Washing
ton last month was the best on record,
22,Ol0,Ol0 kilowatt hours being used.
according to report by the Potomac
Electric Power 90. This corresponds to
40, 1855, 2eS hours consumed In Deem
Der and 1s.655,i25 hours in January,
1928.
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Bankers found much food for
thought In the address Of c. Alison
Sculiy, vice president Of the National
Bank Of Commerce, New York, at the
trust conference in that city. Regard
ing common stocks as trust invest
ments," he said in conclusion:
1.-THE public who are the customers
OF the banks and trust companies not
only request, they demand that trustees
under wills and deeds of trust avail
themselves Of the advantages which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-17

With the exception of sheep and
lambs which are In light receipt, the
general live cattle market rules easy
on stock arriving at the wharves and
values show little change from last
week. Demand only fair for beef
cattle and calves and conferred on first
quality stock. all under grades moving
slow ct inside prices. Choice sheep
and lambs In better demand and under
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PROFIT IS LARGER.

NEW YORK. August 7 CP).-Preft
Of American Waterworks in the IL
months ended June 80 was s6.985.3e3
or 1894 share, compared with SILL
1903, or 1882 a share in the preceding
wear
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TREASURY CERTIFICATES.
Bank Is Reopened.

LYNCHBURG, Va, August z (Spe-
ciaD The bank of Monroe. a State
institution, which closed May Is after q
shortage was discovered. was opened
Monday as branch Of the Commercial
Loan & Trust Bank Of Lynchburg. G.
H. Kabler viii be In charge Of the
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National Bank at
the time of his
death IN 1925. has
resigned his posi-
ton to become a
member of the
New York Stock
Exchange firm OF
Carter & Co. Mr..
Allies h as b ee n
prominent in bank
ing and investment
circles for Is years.
Mr.. Allies num-
bers a m ong his
most vivid memo
ries his participa-
ton in the Nome
stampede in 1900
and nine years in
Al ask during
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passenger automobile, however, has
practically eliminated the demand for
harness for driving horses. This has been
offset, however, by the increased popu-
larity of horseback riding. All over
the country riding clubs are being
formed. Polo, once the game Of the
select few, Is being played by thousands
and multiplicity of equipment is needed
for every pony. It is this saddlery de-
mand that foreign feathers are filling.
The equestrian equipment field has
broadened also for makers who use ma
terials other than leather. There are
over $4,000 thoroughbreds in active
training today engaged in racing on the
tracks of this country. Each has
blanket. halter brushes, brides, saddles,
scrapers and other equipment. In addi-
ton on the blooded stock farms OF the
country are thousands of other SireS,
dams and colts of blue blood, each OF
which is cuddled and clothed with as
much care as a baby.
The tanners and leather producers
are finding q most profitable new field
in the manufacture of dog harness and
equipment.
Each of the 1000, 900 "pooches" in
the United States, be they bench show
winners or mongrels. must have a COL
lar In order to carry o license anu COM
ply with the law. That means usually
a strip of leather 6 to Is inches long
and half an inch to two inches wide
In addition most cities have stringent
regulations as to leashes and muzzles
Dog Shoes Expensive.
Once q dog had to be satisfied with
his own hair for protection from cold.
Today, most of the luxurious nuts"
have leather-lined or bordered blankets,
sweaters and shoes. A set Of dog shoes
In a New York department store costs
from Sc to $12 and the workmanship
compares favorably with shoes for
children.
The belling of the cat, associated in
the oldest book in English, Piers Plow-
man." with the razoring Of the grindstone
as the two impossibilities, Is accom-
plished usually by means of q leather
collar and the cat population accounts
for no mean consumption OF leather
each year.
The United, States Government, with
the needs Of the Army, including all
branches Of the service, infantry,
cavalry, artillery and others, In view,
and with acquisitions coming in from
other departments. Is pobably the
largest individual customer of harness
feathers and equipment, but the farms
Of the country are expected to absorb
for years to come a volume of manu-
factures equal to that now being turned
out.
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Sales Of Stocks on New York Exchange.
1850 AM"...... 1SS.sOO 1900 Noon. 1926 700
l:SO NM. z.zU9sVo 2:lO PM-...... 2,451, 900
in table ,n. .,nn.,
or hsS se
aration. " '~--' Ns~-
Of trading less than 100 tPsrtly extra rpu,
Paid this regular rate Payable stock Plus 81
! Plus sa in stock Plus 50 ' ~ 'n s0'A'
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EARNINGS ADVANCE.

NEW YORK. August Z LP>.-Porto
Rican-American Tobacco Co. had net
profit of $503.662 in the first half year,
against 1921 ,037 in the same period last
year.
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EARNINGS SMALLER.

NEW YORK. August P.-New
York States Railways cleared first half
net Of 1921, 1858. before depreciation, as
compared to $355,028 in the like period
of last year.
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PROFITS SHOW GAIN

NEW YORK. August z [P).-Ameri-
can Writing Paper cleared net of $685..
100 In the first six months, equal to
$2.63 a share. against s197,810 in the
like 1928 period.
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BUYS GROCERY CHAIN.

NEW YORK, August Z R.-The
Kroger Grocery & Baking Co. has pur-
chased for cash the 81 stores of the
Jamison Co. of Roanoke, Va.
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{. T. ALLIES LEAVES
| NATIONAL CITY CO.
Becomes Member of Stock
Exchange Firm of Carter
& Company.
BY EDWARD C. STONE.

Eugene E. Allies, since 1916 an assist
ant vice president of the National City
Go, and brother of the late Milton e.
sAiles, who was president of the Riggs