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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
ERRATIC PRICE
OPENS MARKETS
Pan American Goes Up One
Point AS Reading Drops
Three

NEW YORK, July 18.-(P-Er-
ratio price movements again charac-
terized the opening of today's stock
market. Pan American B opened
with a block Of 10000 shares at 81,
up l point. Johns Manville adj
vanced 4 1-8 points, Du Pont 2 ga.
and Delaware & Hudson. Columbia
Graphophone and Atchison adj
vanced a point or more, the last
named touching a high. Read
ing dropped 8 points. Consolidated
Gas and General Railway Signal
ID each, and Radio l ID.
Passing Of the mid-month credit
stringency and the recent sharp rise
in commodity prices, increasing the
potential wealth of the agricultural
regions. had a cheerful effect on
speculative sentiment.
Publication of an excellent uuar-
terly report by the Republic Steel
Co., held out high hopes Of I'M
usually favorable statements by the
Bethlehem and United States Steel
Corporations. Steel common quick
~ advanced ! IL points and most
Of the others improved fractional
ly.
Strong buying support again de-
veloped in railroad shares. At
Gibson sold at 260 for the first time,
and Great Northern preferred cross
cod log to a new peak. Southern
Pacific. Delaware & Hudson and
New York Central quickly moved
up a point or more but Allegheny
Corp, which had a sharp run-up in
the late trading yesterday, ran into
some profit-taking.
Engineers Public Service common
and preferred also reached new
high ground. Oliver Farm Equip
ment, Wright Aeronautical, Gillette
Safety Razor and American Wool
en- all were in good demand. Amer
lean Telephone dropped 2 points
and Greene Cananea sold off 3 5-8.
Simmons and Union Carbide yield
ed a point or so in the first few
minutes of trading.
Foreign exchanges opened firm
8-16.
The closing was irriguar. Total
sales appropriated 100000.
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FIVE BURNED WHEN
TANKER EXPLODES

MUSKEGON, Mich, July 18.-CP
Five men were burned, three seri-
ously, in an explosion aboard the
oil tanker Panoil, in the harbor
here today.
The vessel, loaded with $4,000
barrels of crude oil, caught fire.
Damage was estimated at 10000.
The seriously burned we're Chas.
T.. Pickett, Baltimore, first assist
ant engineer; George r. Stock
bridge, Wellesley. Mass, first mate,
and Harry Soderstrom, of Eastlake,
Mich.
Cause Of the explosion was not de-
termined.
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o CONFINED AS
WOMAN is BITTEN

Mrs. A. E. Ripke Of 407 st. Fran
els was bitten and slightly injured
by a dog when passing Second and
Levee Wednesday evening. Her
wound was Immediately dressed by
a doctor, and she proceeded to
her home.
While there was no reason to be-
lieve the dog rabid, the animal was
sent to the country, where he will
be confined for observation, and tt
prevent other accidents.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
SCHOOL BILL
PASSED BY SENATE

AUSTIN. July 18.-(R-Meeting
in a 15-minute session today, the
senate heard Sen. Thomas B. Love
Of Dallas, defend his bill provid-
ing that school trustees be required
by law % carry insurance on school
buildings, then receSse until to-
morrow.
The Love bill passed the senate
but was not taken up in the house.
Five senators were in tie c.H-amb1-.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
LIVERPOOL SPOTS

LIVERPOOL. July 18.-(P-Cot-
ton spot light demand: higher;
American strict good middling 11.3O;
good middling 1920: strict middling
1910: middling 1880; strict low
middling 1920: low middling 900;
strict good ordinary $50; good ordi-
nary $40. Sales 1000 bales. $500
American. Receipts 10000. Ameri-
can $500. Futures closed barely
steady. July 10.11; October 1908;
December 1908 January 1908;
March 1909; Nav 1909.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18

CHICAGO, July 18.-P-Unex-
pected sharp downturns at Liver
pool, together with reports Of
drought relief in Argentina, led to a
lively tumble in wheat values here
today. Continued drought condi-
tons in Canada and the American
northwest, however, brought about
brisk rallies, with trading on a big
scale.
Opening l 7-8c to 8 79c lower
Chicago wheat prices later recover
ed most of the loss, and then fluc-
tuated rapidly. Corn and oats were
also easier, with corn starting 5-8c
to 2 5-8c off, but subsequently re-
acting, provisions tended upward
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
NEW MAY
BE HERE

e. c. James, presto 1T of Rio
Grande Laundries. Inc, with es-
Establishments in Harrington, Weslaco,
and McAllen. was in Brownsville
Thursday looking over possible To-
cations for a laundry here, with
q view to extend the chain.
James said he probably would
announce the location Of the new
business here befor2 the end Of the
year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
AT
GLANCE

New York: Stocks irregular;
Johns Evansville strong on merger
rumors. Bonds irregular; Ale
gheny corporation SIS of 11949 touch
new high. Curb irregular; ALUMNI
mum company at record price. For
eign Exchanges irregular; Canadi-
an dollar within Is cent Of parity.
Cotton lower; favorable weather
forecast. Sugar higher; firmer spot
market. Coffee steady; foreign buy
ing.
Chicago: Wheat easy; forecast
beneficial rains. Corn easy; bearish
Iowa report. Cattle irregular. Hogs
steady to higher.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
KANSAS CITY. july 18,-(P-

KANSAS CITY. July 1872
Hogs: $500: desirable 240 lbs down
steady to 10c higher; top $11.80 on
choice 10000 lbs.
Cattle: $500; calves: 500; beef
steers strong to Csc higher: other
classes steady; slaughter steers, good
and choice 1300-1500 lbs 14.00@
1925; 1100-1300 lbs 13.75@16.25;
950-1100 lbs 13.50@16.00; fed year
lings, good and choice 750-950 lbs
1325@15.75; COWS. good and choice
8.25@11.50; vealers, milk fed, me-
dunn to choie 9.00@14.50.
Sheep: 5000: lambs 15625c high
er; sheep steady; lambs 14.25@15.25;
ewes 5.2567.00.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18

CHICAGO, July 18.-(P-Hogs:
$4,000; steady to 10c higher; top
$12.25 for 210 ID. weight; packing
sows $9.60@10.60.
Cattle: $500, calves 200; grain
fed steers and yearlings strong to
higher; slaughter steers, good and
choice 1300-1500 lbs. SIS. 500 1850:
1l00-1300 lbs. $14.OO@16.5O; 95O-11OO
lbs. $13.50@16.40; COWS good and
choice S8.75@12.O0; vealers CmiIk-
fed, good and choice S14.25@17.0O
Sheep: 5000; strong; lambs S14.35
M15.35; ewes, $50 lbs. down $500
100.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18

FORT WORTH, July 18,-(P)-
Hogs: 800; truck hogs steady; rail
hogs Is cents lower; truck TOP
$1I.30: better 180-240 pound truck
hogs S10.75m11.00.
Cattle and calves: 1000: slaugh-
ter steers steady: choice 1.451 pound
beeves STATS: others S12.15 and less:
butcher COWS $6.7507.5O; bulls S6.75
@825: light stock yearlings $3.50
@10.50: light slaughter vealers
S13.O0@14.10; heavy calves $11.50@
Ills.
Sheep: 1900; steady to strong;
lambs S13; yearlings $11; feeders
$3.50; aged wethcrs SITS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
St. Louis Planes
Continue In Air;
One on Sixth Day

ST. LOUIS, July 16S.-P7ETwo
st. Louis airpianes in an 'endur-
ance derby continued in the air
today, the st. Louis Robin" start
ing its sixth day an1 the Missouri
Robin it's second day aloft.
The "St. Louis Robin" had been
I'D 40 hours at TIT a. m, and ap-
preached the halfway mark Of the
record endurance flight recently
made by IL. w. Mendell and r. 3.
Reinhart, California aviators. The
pilots, Dale Jackson and Forest
O'Brine, appeared to be in good
spirits as they took on a new sup
ply Of gasoline and breakfast from
the refueling plane.
The Missouri Robin" a sister
ship that went aloft yesterday, also
was flying smoothly this morning.
1t is piloted by Joseph Hammer
and w. Gentry Shelton.
GAME POSTPONED
New York Cleveland (American),
o1r+1onaI vniy,
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n. O.. COTTONSEED CLOSE

NEW ORLEANS, July 1872
1872; July 855; Aug. $50; Sept 870;
Cottonseed oil closed steady; prime
summer yellow $50; prime crude
787 10000; Jan. $50; Feb. 885;
Mar. 892; July 855; Aug. $50; Sept.
870; Oct. $40; Nov. $40; Dec. $50.
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n. O. SPOT HI

NEW ORLEANS, July 18.-P-
spot cotton closed quiet II points
down. Sales 400; low middling 1852:
mlddling 1902; good middling 1857:
receipts 264; stock 81 PTS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
n. o. COTTON OPEN

NEW ORLEANS, July 18.-tP-
Cotton opened steady. Jan. 1895;
March 1918; May 19.26-bid: July
18.43-bid; Oct. 1875; Dec. 1897.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
HONORS

The flag over the Mexican con-
sulate offices hung at half mast
Wednesday and Thursday in recog-
milton of the assassination Of Pres
ident-elect Obregon, which occur
red a year ago Wednesday, July IL.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
CALL MONEY

NEW YORK, July 186.-tP-Cau
money easier; high 8; low 7; rul-
ing rate 8; close z. Time loans
steady; 80 days 73-4@3; 5000 days
z; 4-6 months 73-498; prime COM
mercial paper 6.
Bankers acceptanceS unchanged.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
N. Y. COTTONsEED CLOSE

NEW YORK, July 1S.-(R-Cot-
tonseed oil closed steady; prime
summer yellow 97091010; prime
crude 767@800; Jan 985; Feb. $50;
July 970; Aug. 965; Sept. 985; Oct.
1884; Nov. $40; Dec. 982; sales 10000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
BUTTER n EGGS

CHICAGO, July 18.-(P-Butter
steady to firm; creamery extras
Al IA; extra first 40@40 IL; firstS
SO 1903 1-2; seconds, 1898.
Eggs unchanged.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
Intention Filed

Bricelda Como and Ancado Mar
tinez Of Harrington, Hugo CRUDE and
Laura Jean Stegall of San Benito.
Marriage license issued to Mateo
Barron and Josefa Garcia.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
y. Y. FUTURES O

Opening: Jan 1919: Mar. 1923;
May 1887; July 1915; Oct. old 1895;
Oct. new 1888; Dec. 1922.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
POULTRY

CHICAGO, July 1S.-(P-Poul-
try easy; hens q IL; others I'M
changed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
n. Y. COTTON p r

NEW YORK, July 18.-(P)-Cot-
ton opened steady: July 18.45; Oct.
1891; Dec. 1926; Jan. 1919; March
1910; May 1913.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
n n Futures CLOSE

NEW ORLEANS, July 18.-tP)-
Cotton futures closed steady at net
decline of 6 to 8 points:
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u. S. ROr-DS

Z. S. BONDS
NEW YORK, July 18.-(P)-Gov-
eminent bonds: Liberty 3 1-2, 81
Al, 1862; 1st 4 IA 1903; 4th 4 IL
1914; treasury 4 IA, 47-52, $100.1;
As, 44-54, $103.2G.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
GAME POSTPONED

New York Cleveland CAmerican)
postponed; rain.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18

3Ox3h 4-pIy $50
2ox4.40 4-ply S.83
30x4.50 6.6S
29x4.75 sos
3Ox5.OO =" 8.SS
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18

31x5.25 4ply S1o.7o
30x5.50 1855
$4,000 6-pIy 1870
32x6.5O 1880
32x6.75 1890
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-21

YOUNG NAN, neat appearance, II to u,
willing to START at bottom, large pub. house:
subscription dept some travelling; SIS
salary start; refs. See Mr.. Tinney, RIM. Az,
Y. NJ. c. A., Mon, to 3 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-21

KEYS-Duplicate keys. as cents; made while
you wait Turner Clark. new address,
1919 New York ave NV. Fr. 3003.--
PAINTING, PAPERHANGING, special low
prices; give us q trial Leaky roofs guaran-
teed Thompsons, 1901 Georgia ave. Adams
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-21
HELP--DOMESTIC.

WOMAN, white, by family two adults; Vir-
ginia suburb; for cooking and general house
work; stay nights; wages, $l2. Address Box
6-X Star office. 23s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-21
RTJSTNESS INSTRUCTION.

PREPARE now FQR cLERK; &, m I.
Sf f15l1 n; SERVICE PREPARAToRY SCHOOL, HOG
4 e. cor. 18th and z SITS. NV Phi Mel. sS21. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-21
CASHIER

CASHIER
For high-grade establishment,
experienced and accustomed to
contact with public; must be of
refined and pleasing appearance.
Write, giving experience, age.
Address Box 375-S, Star Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-21
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES.

Girls, colored, ten, neat, with good refer
enees as cooks or general houseworkers. Call
Jewels Religious Society. Small donation re-
auired. 927 r. !. ave. NV,
WANTED-Yeung men and women stenog-
raphers and hookkeeperS. If you are a
former Strayer student or graduate and
are unemployed or are employed and are
touch with US at once. The demands for Of
nee employees are unusually brisk, and it
will be our pleasure to serve you. Only
Strayer students need apply. See the en-
ployment secretary. Strayer College, 721
18th ST. NV.
STENOGRAPHERS, $20-S25 wk. No charge
unless placed Washington Employment Ex-
change, 2l4 National Press Bldg, 14th & F.
COMPETENT HELP furnished daily; positions
open daily. Nat. Personnel Bureau, 533 Bond
Bldg, l4th and N. Y. ave. NV. M. 582l
Need IS applicants daily,
- AO4N9 stenographers, typists,
bookkeepers. clerks, salesmen, etc. Free reg
istratlon. BoydS, 1888 @ NV. Main $685.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-21

Never mail ORIGINAL recommendations iUhen
1nStcertng advertisements for employment.
USE COPIES
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-21

INSTRUCTOR for new Ford cars; must be
nit, Mr.. Carter, Parkway Motor Co., 1855
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-21

SEE THESE CARs-COMPARE OUR
PRICES
SOUTHERN MOTOR SALES.
USED CAR DEPT. OF THE FRANKLIN
1924 18th St. NV. Pot. 1851.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-21
HELp--MALE.

FORMER BOY SCOUT. to learn Firedoor
business; must start as stenographer with
30-year -old manufacturing company. Write
fully. stating salary. Address Box 402-V,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-21
FOR SALE,

ICE CREAM PLANT,
Fully equipped with latest i'm
proved machinery. Capacity,
400 gallons per day. Price rea-
sonable. Cash or terms. Adj
dress Box 345-V, Star Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-21
ENROLL THTS WEEK
FOR WINTER TERM.

FOR WINTER TERM.
Our Winter term began January 5. but
the class for beginners will be getting un-
to delay in enrolling. We give you
thorough commercial radio operating course,
broadcaStinR, television, radio telephone,
radio accounting, junior engineering and
practical shop and laboratory course cover
Ing among other subjects that Of butldingN
ratus. In fact, we cover the entire field
of radio. qualify you to earn big pay and
place you in a position.
LOOMS RADIO COLLEGE,
405 9Th st. Main 1889. 22'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-21
NOTICED

Our regular Business Opportunity list of
Sunday, Jan. 20, was enormously classified
under Sale of Autos in The Star of that date.
Watch The Star of Tuesday, Jan. %, for
its appearance under Business Opportunities.
CAPITAL ADJUSTING g. FINANCE Co,
h, 9th FL. DIST. NATL BANK BLDG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-21

JANITOR, colored, for rooming house on
Willard st. NV. Housekeeping room free in
exchange for light services. Cali Columbia
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CHILD'S NURSE.

AI1ILD > sNCNNCE.
Refined white girl; German or
Swiss preferred. Must speak
English. Experienced with chill
dren. Local references. For
4-year-old child. Cleveland 1924.
53ll 38th ST., Chevy Chase, d. c.
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HELP-MALE AND FEMALE.

homes ON easy payment plan, prices, 50 800
TO $4,000. located in Chevy Chase, D. c.
and nearby Va. and Md. Every co-opera-
GORDON Continental Trust Bldg, Main
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REALITY PARLORS.

FINGER WAVE, Tues, 25c; other beauty
culture work at nominal prices. PERMA-
NENT WAVE, S. MABELLE HONOUR
1925 N. H. ave. NV, and a17 14th
st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-21

SALESLADY.
Splendid opening for young
woman of very neat and pleas
ing appearance; accustomed to
serving the finest women eli
entele. Write experience and
age. Address Box 372-S, Star
office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-21

ANOTHER SAYS: IN YOUR SCHOOL %
uays, s25 week" Another; Passed evil seIS-
school," Another; 81 weeks day school,
noE forming. Est. 8 yrs. Write Boyd
now earning Si.Soa wear" BOYD graduates
School, Accredited" 1898 G NV: M 233S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-21

BEAUTY CULTURE in all its branches ex-
pertly taught at the MABELLE HONOR
SCHOOL; moderate charges easy terms;
day, evening classes; practical experience.
1925 N. H. ave. NV; a17 l4th NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-21
INSTRUCTION COURSES.

SPANISH FRENCH. GERMAN, ENGLISH
to foreigners. 75c lesson; individual instruc-
ton. 1889 st. NV. Potomac 96S.
AUTO DRIVING QUICKLY TAUGHT. IN
quire about our new method; licensed white
men; established 10 years. Call Lin. 80.
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1925 N. H. ave. NV; al7 l4th NV.
STEP INTO A BIG-PAY HOTEL JOB
Hotel, clubs. restaurants. schools, hospitals,
etc, need trained men and women. You
can prepare for a well paid position in a
few months. Lewis graduates now execu-
tlveS in biggest and best hotels everywhere
Washington, New York, Philadelphia, etc.
Previous experience unnecessary RegiStra-
tion in National Employment Bureau free
Of extra, cost. Evening classes now forming.
Glasses limited. Enroll early. School open
LEWIS HOTEL TRAINING SCHOOLS,
Penn. Ave. and 23rd st.
FREE FRENCH TUITION.
A beginners class in French will be or
ganized Thursday evening at tbs at THE
FRENCH LANGUAGE SCHOOL Of Wash
ngton. 1905 18th st. NV. North 5236. 81"
10 DAYS GONE.
10 precious days out Of the 3e5 have
passed into history and before. we know
it the year 1929 will come 10 close. Have
you begun the new year right and have you
ton over that Of 1913? How about that job
YOU are holding7 Is it paying well and does
it offer you an opportunity for advancement
in the way of better pay and pleasant work
If you are in the unskilled class it will
pay you to lay aside a small amount of
your weekly pay and pursue a course of
study in some line of skilled work. Radio
offers about the most attractive field today
ten months in which to qualify for positions
paying from $3.50 to $500 month and the
cost is very small and may be attended to
IN moderate weekly payments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-21

MEN-New Year promotions create
vacancies for several neat-appear-
ing men under 80 who can be
bonded; guaranteed salary while
in training assures immediate
earnings for men selected now.
From 10 to tomorrow see Mr..
Sauriol, Potomac Electric APP
pliance Co. 14th & C SITS. NV.
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WOMAN, white, strong, honest. to take care
of an apartment from $50 to 1890 daily;
no meals provided city references required.
Address Box 438-V. Star office.
WOMAN. middle-aged white. for general
housework in family of adults; stay nights.
Call after 6 pm. 2430 Rhode Island ave.
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MOTOR TRAVEL.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

MIAMI. s33; TAMPA, SCI; JAx., ST; CARO-.
Cars wanted, Sterling Hotel, Main 5237.
Evening star., 1929-06-27
RAILROAD EARNINGS
CONTINUE ON INCREASE

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, June 27.-Monthly re-
ports of net operating income of rail-
roads for May as reported to the inter-
state Commerce Commission continue to
show favorable increases over the figures
for May, 1928. Among the railroads re-
porting today were:
Evening star., 1929-06-27
Steel.

PITTSBURGH.-Whi orders are
still down somewhat from their high of
the previous part of this quarter, there
is feeling manifested here that in fu-
ture makers can count on larger de-
mand for steel than has been the case
in the past since use of steel products
Evening star., 1929-06-27
TOBACCO EXPORTS
SHOW GREAT GAINS
Manufacturing Industry Also
Increases, Trade Meeting
Is Told.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va, June 81
Americas tobacco trade is in very good
condition, with exports of tobacco in
creasing and domestic manufacturing
showing increases in many lines. A. B..
Darlington of Richmond, president of
the Tobacco Association of the United
States. said today in delivering his an
nual address before the twenty-r1inth
annual convention of that organization
being held here.
The Importance of Hampton Roads
as tobacco port was pointed to by Mr..
Darlington.
Leaf Tobacco Exports.
"Of the amount of leaf tobacco ex-
ported during 1929" he said, "the port
of Hampton Roads handled 419,342,7l
pounds out of the 5S4,000,000 pounds
exported, total of II per cent in guam
tity and 80 per cent in value of all to-
baccos exported from the United States.
Tobacco going through Hampton
Roads represented 81 per cent of the
value of all exports through Hampton
Toads"
The increasing Importance of bright
tobacco as type was dealt with by the
speaker
Bright tobacco" he said, "holds a
strong position in America as well as
foreign markets, especially the cigarette
types, and provided there is no increase
in the crop, outlets for good sized crop
will continue to be found"
Mr.. Darlington said that zone of the
outstanding features of the tobacco
trade in 1928 was the continued and
persistent demand for cigarette tobac-
cos. both at home and abroad. This
type has become so eminent In the in
dustry that it represented over half
of the crop and three-fourths of the
exports in 1923.
Cigarette production in itself" he
continued, "has shown an unbroken up
ward trend since 1921, and the output
of registered factories in 1928, as in
dicated by stamp sales, amounted to
nearly 100000. 100000. This production
represents a domestic leaf consumption
of about 4l8,000,000 pounds"
Record Sales Abroad.
Exports of tobacco for the year 1928.
he said, represent a grand total of
584 0000 pounds. the greatest amount
Evening star., 1929-06-27

T<HIS fact is Of vital Importance to you, since
Il in this market, where values variable
as the weather, II is difficult task to pru-
IDENTITY choose medium for renvestment of your
July funds which will afford the largest possible
return consistent with absolute safety which you
demand.
This new issue of Preferred First Mortgage Notes
is secured by splendid apartment edifce now
nearing completion in of Washing.on's most
aristocratc and desirable sections. The issue of
Shannon & Luchs First Mortgage Real Estate Notes
Yields net annual return of SEC.
f, By a NET INVESTMENT we mean that the
of the securing property agree to refund,
upon application, the District of Columbia Intan.
gible Tax of one-half of 19e. Thus this investment
insures net annual return of 69o.
The value of this building after a very careful
and conservative estimate made by our staff of ex-
perts has been determined TO be $500000. This
valuation includes the site and the apartment build
ing. The amount of the First Mortgage Loan is
S300,0O0, SOC of the value of the property, so
for every dollar invested in 6fo Real Estate Notes