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The Washington times., 1929-05-22
LOCAL PRODUCE

Eggs-Current receipts, 3Oc; white
hennery, 30@32c.
Poultry-Turkeys, 25@32c: broil-
ers, Plymouth Rocks. two pounds
and over, 45@48c: Rhode Island
Reds, two pounds and over, 43645c;
mixed colors, 40@42c; large hens,
35c; leghorn hens, sec. Turkeys,
dressed, 35@40c; chickens, 4S@50c;
large fowls, s5@3sc; large Ieghorn
fwols, 32033c; keats. zoe.
Spring lambs, 15hc.
Calves, lac.
Apples-Too few slaes reported to
quote.
Cabbage-Supplies, liberal. De.
mand, moderate; market, about
steady. Norfolk Section, Virginia,
115 bushel hampers, pointed type,
75c@$1: mostly, 90c0$1. East
Shore Virginia barrel crates, pointed
type. $2.25.
Lettuce-Supplies, moderate. De.
mand, light; market, slightly weaker.
California. crates, Iceberg type, a.
dozen, $4@4.50; few higher, fair
quality and condition, $3.5003.75;
some Shiny, low as $2.75.
CANTALOUPE-No supplies ON
market.
Onions-Supplies moderate: de-
mand light: market steady. Texas.
standard crates Yellow Bermudas
mixed No. and No. 2, $1.85O1.9O.
Potatoes-Supplies moderate; de.
mand moderate; market slightly
stronger. Old stock; Michigan, 15O.
pound sacks Russet Rurals u. s.
No. /, mostly $2.25. New stock;
South Carolina, cloth top staye bar.
rels cobblers U. S. No. /, mostly
$5.25.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. liberal: de-
mand light; market weaker. East
Shore Maryland 32-qt. crates vari.
Gus varieties, $393.50: few 1915;
some small size low as $3.50. Nearby
Maryland, 32-qt. crates various va
rieties, 1904; very few higher.
Tomatoes.-Supplies moderate; de-
mand light; market slightly weaker.
Florida, skies ripes and turning
wrapped Fancy count, $3.5O04;
choice count, $2.50@S: some fair con.
dition Fancy count, $3@3.5O; choice
count, $2@250; 216's, $1.2501.5O.
Watermelons-Supplies moderate.
Demand light, market dull. Florida,
Tom Watsons. 32-lb. average, 9Oc6
N.l0, few higher; 26-2S.lb. average,
5O@75c each.
String beans-Supplies moderate.
Demand light. market steady.
South Carolina, bushel hampers
Green, $1@1.5O. North Carolina,
bushel hampers Green $2@2.s0.
Cucumbers-Supplies light. De-
mand light. market steady. South
Carolina. bushel hampers. $2.250
ESQ.
SquGsh-Supplies light. Demand
light. market steady. South Caro-.
lima, busheI hampers White. SIG
1.50.
Peppers-Supplies very light. De-
mand light, market dull. Too few
sales reported to quote.
Eggplant-Supplies light. De-
mand slow, market dull. Florida,
pepper crates fancy. $2@2.50: few
high bush slightly higher.
Carrots-Supp light. Demand
light. market slightly weaker. Cali
fornia, Western lettuce crates
punched. $2.75.
Cauliflower Supplies light. De-
mand light, market steady. Cali
fornia. pony crates, $1.7502.25;
mostly around $500.
Peas-Supplies light. Demand
moderate, market steady. Norfolk
Section Virginia, 5-pk. hampers,
33.O0@3.5O.
Corn--Supplies moderate. De.
mand light, market about steady.
Texas, bu. baskets, $3.50. Texas
cantaloupe crates, fair quality and
condition, $1.7b@2.O0.
The Washington times., 1929-05-22
LIVERPOOL COTTON

LIVERPOOL. May % 1.N.s.l-
There was a fair demand for spots
today, with prices barely steady.
Sales totaled 5000 bales; receipts,
1900 bales, including 1000 Ameri-
can
Mids fair, 1153d: strictly good mids,
II esd; good mids.I 10.6Sd: strictly
mids, 1O.4Sd: mids, 10.2Sd: strictly
low mids, I0.03d: low mids, 9.73d:
strictly good ordinary, 9.33d; good or
dinary, S.93d.
Futures opened quiet and 2 to 4
points below due prices. May.
10,02d; July. 9.97d; October, $3.50,
and January, 9.S7d.
The Washington times., 1929-05-22
CrittentOn Homes Held
In Harmony With Chest

Replies to a questionnaire sent
out by Elwood Street. director of
the Washington Community Chest,
indicate that the chest and the
Florence Crittenton, Homes in the
country are on highly satisfac-
tory relationship, the director told
delegates to the annual conference
of the Florence Crittenton Homes
yesterday.
The relationship between the
Florence Crittenton Homes and the
community chests throughout the
country could not be improved as
we have perfect harmony" he said.
"All the homes suggest that their
officials and workers should take
an active part In the annual chest
campaigns"
The Washington times., 1929-05-22
AND QUOTATIONS OF THE FINANCIAL Markets
LOCAL STOCKS
(Furnlshsd By W. B. Hibbs 4 Col
SALES

Furnishsd By W. B. Hibbs = Col
Capital Traction s., $1,000 097h.
washington Railway and Electric
As. $1,000 % S61z.
Capital Traction Co., 20W96.
Washington Gas Light, 10011O,
9@I10, SOLO.
Washington Railway and Electric
CON-. 1O0575.
Washington Railway and Electric
pfd., 3@961a.
National Bank Of Washington.
10@307.
Firemen's Insurance Company, rs
940K. 25Q40A.
Federal American Co. COM, s@
49ss.
Federal American Co. pfd., 100
1O1.
Merchants Transfer and Storage
COM, 1O@125.
Merchants Transfer and Storage
pfd., 30@109, 5GD1O9.
AFTER CALL
Georgetown Gas 5s, $2,000@100.
Washington Gas SIS, b. $20001OS.
$1O0@1O3.
Washington Gas s.. A, s1oO@1O2.
100000.
Capital Traction IS. s2.0oO0s7h,
$2,O00@97k.
Merchants Transfer and Storage
CON-, 1O0124A.
The Washington times., 1929-05-22
BALTIMORE PRODUCE

BALTIMORE, May 22. Live
Poultry: Chickens. young springer.
colored, as to size, 38045c; leghorns.
2 pounds and over. S804Oc: leg
horns. Ia and 2 pounds. 34037c;
old. heavy. 35c: medium size, 35c;
leghorns and other ligl stock. 80
a 32c: roosters, 1S022c. Ducks:
White pelxins. young. 4 pounds and
over, 2S@30c; puddle. young,
pounds and over, 2S@30c: muscovy.
young. 4 pounds and over, ESQ SOC:
all kinds. small and thin. 2012 :.
Pigeons: Young and old. per pair,
35640c.
Eggs-Market steady on the Bal
timore butter and egg exchange;
there were no sales. Nearby fresh
gathered firsts offered 31c. bid 29hc.
Receipts: Butter, SIS tubs; eggs,
54S cases.
The Washington times., 1929-05-22
Brentwood Spoilers
To Tackle Baltimore

BRENTWOOD. May 22.-The
capital City Spelling Club. of which
E. =. Helm, OF this town. Is presi-
dent, will hold spelling match at
an early date with the Waverly
Spelling Club of Baltimore. The
match win be held in Washington.
At a match held in Baltimore
this spring. the Capital City Club
6sfeated the Baltimore organization.
The Washington times., 1929-05-22
OIL STOCKS
lFurnished 81 W. 3. Hlbbs & co.)

fFurnished By w. =. HIbba = Co.l
BID. 4 Ask.
AngIo-Amer OIL (newl.....I iShI i0
Borne -Scrymser Co.,........ - a.
Buckeye Pipe Line......s..t 10 I
Chesbor- Mfg Co. 1sk Iii
Continental OIL Co.s.ss..s. - 9aN
Pipe Line Ces.I Is 7o
Eureka Pipe Line. .......s. 60 ~
GaIena-slgnaI OIL. com. 81
Humble Oil. Oii..ss,......s.ss.l1l 1le i1eA
Illinois Pipe I30S I13g
Imperial OIL OF Can new.... - 1sM
Indiana Pipe JSine. ........s - eeH
international Pete.........d BoNl SoH
National Transit Co.....s. ~ 9sH
New York Transp Co...s - sS
Northern Pipe Line Co..s. So -
Ohio Oil C0s....s..s..sss SIN 90
Penn Mexican Fuel ~ 10
Solar Refining Co......s. 40 ~
Southern Pipe Line Co. 2eMI n
South Penn Oil Co, o,. 50 NM
Southwest Pipe Line Coz. IS 70
stand OIL Co Of Ind. d.... BeKt BSA
stand OIL Co Of Kan... 1881 10
stand Oil Co of Ky..... STh -
stand Oil Co Of Neb. .....s.I 4Shl 50
stand Oil Co OF Ohio. ..... l1z3 l117
stand Oil Co OF Ohio pfd. Ills i1i7H
Swan & Finch Co.........j IL Is
Vacuum OIL .1l70hl121
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-27
Lightning Experts
Declared i'm Error
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor OF The Star:
have just read an article in last
nights Star MAY 22), headed Eek
plosive Lightning Again Investigated"
and thoroughly disagree with those
experts" that claim there is no such
thing as ball lightning" In the Sum-
mer of 1863 1 lived in the town of
Hastings, Mich, and well remember
about thunderstorm that arose one
day, and while my mother was standing
at the front window watching the ele-
mentS she saw such ball strike the tip
OF lightning rod, with which the
house across the street was equipped,
dart down the rod and burrow in the
ground. have no way of proving this
statement, as my mother, Mrs. j. F..
Andrews. was the only one who saw the
ball, and she has long since passed into
the beyond.
After the storm speak Of had passed
mother went across the street and told
the people that lived in the house that
had come so near being struck what had
taken place, and Mr.. Bailey, the occu-
pant, said he was sure by the flash, fol-
lowed so quickly by a crash of thunder,
had struck nearby. Any number of
people gathered around the lightning
rod to look down hole that had been
plowed at its base. where 1t looked for
all the world as If some one had been
digging with q garden trowel.
FLORA A. JONES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-27
A Victory for Cancellation.

In the Department Of Labor at
washington there is a subdivision i'm
nediately under the Secretary OF
Labor's jurisdiction called the United
States Cancellation Service. AS It's
name implies. its functions are those
If a peacemaker. Its aspiration Is to
compose labor differences, without re-
sort either to strikes or lockouts. and,
where these occur. to end them as
speedily and as amicably as possible.
At Elizabethton, Tenn, the concilia-
ton service has just achieved one OF
the most notable successes in Its whole
career. 1t has brought to close
long-smoldering and bitter controversy
In the rayon industry. For several
months two thousand man and woman
workers have been on strike. At times
matters assumed critical aspects. For
some weeks units of the Tennessee Ma
tional Guard were on duty 10 preserve
a peace necessarily threatened by the
acrimonious difference between the war
ring forces Of workers and employers.
On Saturday these differences were
settled and the old employees Of the
American Bemberg and Glanzstof
textile mills today are back on theh
Jobs. the strike officially declared
OF. Outstanding among the peace
terms is the installation by the mill.
owners Of Mr.. z. r. Wilson. IAN i'm
partial person" to be known hence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-27
Sheds Light on Early
Continental Congress
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor OF The Star:
In the Answers to Questions, by
Frederic J. Haskin," in The Star Of May
%, is the statement that John Hanson,
President of the Continental Congress
in 1871, was "the first to hold this
Office after the adoption Of the Articles
of Confederation" I am surprised that
so egregious an error should come from
a source usually so well informed. The
simple facts (easily ascertainable from
the journals of the Continental Con-
gress) are these:
The Articles of Confederation became
effective March l, 1871, upon the ratifi-
cation of that instrument by the State
Of Maryland. At that time Samuel
Huntington of Connecticut was Presi-
dent Of the Congress. having been elect
ed September %, ITO, and he contin-
ued to hold the office, without re-elec-
ton, for more than four months. On
July 6, 1871, he asked to be relieved,
and on July Samuel Johnston Of
North Carolina was chosen President.
Johnston, however, declined, and on
July 10 Thomas Mexican of Delaware
was elected. Mexican resigned October
%, but was prevailed upon to continue
in the chair until the first Monday in
November following (the beginning, as
provided by the Articles of Confedera-
IlOIl, OF q new congressional year,. mo-
vember S, 1881, John Hanson of Mary
/ land was elected President of the Con-
gress and held that office for one year,
being succeeded November 4, 1882. by
Elias Boudinot Of New Jersey.
It is therefore Enthusiastically plain
that, of the numerous Presidents of the
Continental Congress- Samuel Hunting
| ton was the first to hold that Office after
the adoption Of the Articles of Confed-
Grafton, having merely continued his
occupancy of the chair from the old
regime, and that John Hanson was at
best no nearer than third in the line of
Presidents under the new regime.
This strange error-that John Han
son was actually the first President of
the United States-which appears to
have sprung. full grown. only q few
years ago, from an imagination untem-
pered by information, seems destined to
take rank with other more ancient and
| honored myths of the Revolution. /
have had occasion more than once to
point out its falsity, and I shall no
| doubt have many more opportunities to
| do so. EDMUND C. BURNETT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-27
Plea for Ex-Service Men
Now Held i'm Asylums

To the Editor nf The Star:
I am a daily reader of your news
paper and have been resident Of
Washington, D. c., for nearly three
years. I will be glad If you will give a
matter connected with ex-service mems
| legislation any possible assistance
through the medium of your valuable
newspaper.
I have written to several members Of
the war veterans committee in regard
! TO having committee Of their members
investigate every World War veterans
case now in st. EliZabeth's Insane In
stitution in Washington, D. G.
At the present time there are about
four hundred ex-service men in this in
| stitution.
It will be recalled that Congress
made a scathing denunciation of the
system used by the Government in keep
ing war veterans for indefinite periods
of time confined in Government insane
| institutions. This was two years ago
and no change has been effected. A
promise was made to effect some change
! in the system of treating veterans with
nervous disability when this scandal
was aired in Congress. but the matter
| only went as far as the American Bar
| Association for them to suggest a
| remedy.
| A disabled war veteran myself, and
one who has had experience of the I'M
fair working of some Of the veterans
laws passed by Congress, feel 1t my
duty to protest against this treatment
| Of our war veterans.
! 1t should be remembered that these
men. no matter what shape their dis
| abilities took, were willing to forfeit
their lives to defend this country in
the time Of national crisis. This mat
ter should be taken up by the war vet
Grams committee before the extra ses-
sion of Congress closes.
The practical application Of the Fed
| unemployed and disabled ex-service
men should also be taken up at this
time by Congress. The Federal bonus
| insurance plan was received with dis
satisfaction by former service men for
| the reason that the money intended
| by the Government as a financial re-
| endorsement of the meager pay they
received while in the service during the
| war could best be used at this time,
| while the veterans are attempting to
overcome the handicaps caused by their
service in the war
! The mortality rate of ex-service men
| is very high among those who fought
in France and elsewhere during the war.
Thousands of ex-service men have al
ready passed away without receiving any
or only slight amount Of this insur-
| ance, and If ex-service men have to
wait twenty years 1t will mean that
many more thousands Of veterans will
| derive no benefit from this measure
other than to have their funeral ex-
penses paid for when they die.
JOHN JONES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-27

the deadlock 10 broken, is not particu-
larly bright.
BY Tuesday night the House will
have passed the tariff bill. The meas
ure then goes to the Senate, where 1t
will be referred to the finance COM
mittee. That committee has not turned
wheel, although it is understood
hearings will be necessary. The plan
Of those who support the recess of
Congress is TO leave the Senate COM
mittee to hold hearings ad infinitum
on the tariff bill while the rest of the
Senate and all Of the House has its
vacation during the entire Summer
This may be a pleasant program for
the Congressman. 1t is not likely to
appeal so much to the business men
and to the farmers who are looking
to a revision of the tariff to aid them.
Uncertainty as to the final form of
the tariff bill when enacted into law
has always been unsettling to business
Increases in tariff duties on farm prod
ucts have been regarded as one of the
principal means Of bringing better
deal to the farmers.
The great mistake which this Con-
gress has made. apparently, is delay.
Obviously, the Congress was called in
special session to deal with matters Of
immediate importance to the country
Otherwise these matters could and
should have been left until the OPEN
ing Of the regular session next Deem
Der. The program of legislation has
been allowed to fall behind schedule.
This is due partly to political maneu-
vering and partly to a failure of the
Republican majority to recognize It's
party responsibilities. Had there been
no procrastination and no political
maneuvering Congress might well have
completed its labors by July l and
gone on its vacation with the knowl-
edge that it had accomplished the
work for which it was called in session.
If Congress finds that it must re-
main in Washington through the
Summer months when the rest of the
world is taking vacation, it has itself
to blame. Certainly it will receive little
sympathy from country which has
been promised prompt remedial legis-
lation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-27
End of Tacna-Arica Dispute
Believed Gain for Continent

will leave a good deal to be desired,
with Bolivia denied its place in the
Pacific sun. That country, advancing
In national wealth and rank, is not
likely to remain content with the status
of Cinderella in the South American
household"
A hopeful view, is taken by the San
Antonio Express because of the fact
that both Peru and Chile desire to
maintain friendly relations with Be-
llvia," while the Lincoln State Journal
feels sure that Bolivia will see that the
pot Is kept boiling as long as there Is
any prospect of obtaining a right Of
way to the Pacific" The st. Paul Pho
neer Press is convinced that the main
source of irritation has been removed
and the foundations of peace in South
America have been correspondingly
strengthened" The South Bend Trib-
une agrees that as! Bolivia has not
ranked with Chile and Peru in the con-
troversy it may be said that the most
troublesome points have been removed"
only time may divulge whether tine
general reclamation outside Bolivia and
Tacna-Arica is altogether justified" in
the opinion of the Hartford Times,
while the Cleveland News thinks that
Bollvlas strongest hope undoubtedly
Acoto III TIC DcllcI ttlat the government
OF the United States will later employ
its good offices to secure additional
concessions from Peru and Chile which
will pacify the inhabitants Of the land
locked republic"
IF Chile and Peru, with this ancient
quarrel adjourned. are now to devote
themselves to development Of their re-
sources. each with respect to the rights
or the other and with mutual endeavor
to advance the interests of both, the
prospect OF peace and progress in South
America is bright" asserts the Charles
ton Evening Post, while the New York
Sun welcomes the end Of a controversy
which has hung like a menacine cloud
over all Western Hemisphere affairs"
and the Newark Evening News con-
cludes Both countries seen, to have
learned, as the rest OF the nations are
learning. that quarreling doesn't paw"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-27

After several premature announce
ments, from unofficial sources, word
from the United States Government
that the dispute between Chile and
Peru over the Tacna-Arica area has
been settled Is now accepted as a peace
guaranty for South America. Although
1t Is recognized that Bolivia's desire for
a seaport Is yet to be satisfied, ma jority
opinion in this country is hopeful that
this Will be Modified eventually without
serious friction.
1T is significant that in the end,"
according to the Pittsburgh Post-Ga-
zette, the settlement, as nearly always
in such cases. was based upon compro-
mise. The territory in dispute was di-
vided, with certain concessions and
payment OF S6.000ooo to Peru. 1t is a
triumph for the diplomacy and common
sense Of this period" The Binghamton
Press holds that Importance of the set
tlement may not be easily overestimat-
ed" and that paper adds that it was
achieved "in fashion which will great
ly hearten the peace-loving leaders of
world affairs" Great significance is
observed also by the Buffalo Evening
News in the ability of these two for
mer foes Ito reach common basis OF
mutual concession"
1T may rightfully be counted victory
for American diplomacy" says the
Seattle Daily Times, observing that sit
was helped along by the United States
Department of State" although brought
the two countries" That paper con-
cludes: "The settlement salves Peru's
sensitive feelings and removes a posi-
BILE cause Of war. Chile retains the best
part of the disputed territory, but pays
Peru handsomely. From this distance
1t looks like a fair bargain Every
body, therefore, should be happy"
y X
Although President Hoover's good
will trip provides the immediate and
dramatic background for this willing
ness to settle dispute which has been
for more than 40 years one of those
nom justiciable matters involving ma
tional honor" in the opinion of the
Baltimore Sun, "the foundation for ac-
cord was laid by former Secretary KEEL
logg. 1t was he who succeeded in bring
ing about the renewal of diplomatic
relations between Chile and Peru after
years of disruption" Triumph of the
United States is emphasized also by the
Erie Dispatch-Herald.
THE major parties to the contro-
versy." as interpreted by the Louisville
Courier-Journal. have agreed to follow
Tile WlSCoIl VI SOLOMON ana QlVlue the
child, foregoing the provisions of the
treaty of Ancon to determine the ma
tionality Of the buffer wasteland by
plebiscite."
Various opinions are expressed as to
the position of Bolivia, from the sug-
gestion by the Chicago Daily News that
ito leave that country landlocked Is
needlessly to maintain sore spot In
South America" but that there Is
nothing in the settlement to prevent
in due time recognition Of Bolivia's
claims" to the comment by the ST.
Louis Globe-Democrat: 1T it thought
that Of course. Peru will not be so in
sensible of the sacrifice in its behalf of
its former ally as not to share with it
some part of its own gains from the
compromise. Should it fail to deal
justly with its former partner. the COM
ing dedication Of the peace monument
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-27

forward Is director Of personnel" who
not only will arbitrate all incidents
accruing from the late unpleasantness
at Elizabethton. but serve as a court
Of appeals for adjudication Of any
grievances in the future. Mr.. Wilson,
who has to his credit the settlement Of
the grave trouble in the Passaic silk
industry in 1927. is apparently to be
clothed with the same sort Of judicial
powers as are vested In Mr.. Jacob Bill
likopf arbiter in New York's great gar
Woodworking industry.
Upon q young woman official of the
United States Cancellation Service, Miss
Anna Weinstock, Elizabethton is hang
ing the laurels for bringing It's rayon
war to a close. She arrived in Happy
Valley" as the Southeastern corner
of the Tennessee mountain country is
known, fortnight ago, with orders
from the Secretary of Labor to end the
struggle. She worked in secret, and
almost single handed she succeeded in
obtaining from the mills a prefer of
settlement much more conciliatory
than any Heretofore put forward It
was considered at a meeting of the
workers at a series of week end meet
tngs, and late on Sunday afternoon was
accepted. White winged peace now
hovers over Happy valley-happy, at
length, in a very real sense.
The lesson Of Elizabethton outstrips
its local significance What has hap
pened there-both as to inception of
the controversy and the manner Of
its ending-can happen elsewhere, and
doubtless will. But the country has
had a splendid object-lesson in the
efncacy Of Cancellation. when it is
effectively managed. Elizabethton and
Anna Weinstock are symbols which will
not soon be forgotten.