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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-18
81 FIRMS REVEAL
GAIN IN EARNINGS
Corporations Go Against
Trend in First Quarter and
Move Forward.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

NEW YORK, May 17.-A1though ag-
gregate net profit Of companies which
have thus far reported earnings for the
first quarter Of 1880 showed q decline
Of 16.1 per cent, q long list Of cor
porations have demonstrated their re-
sistance to the downward trend in
business by reporting earnings in ex-
cess of those of the first quarter Of 1929.
A list of 81 companies In this favorable
position has been compiled by Charles
D. Robbins & Co., members Of the New
York Stock Exchange.
1.-THE earning power demonstrated by
these companies Is not accidental" says
the Robbins firm. "It results either
from good management or favorable
economic situation, or both. This acid
test of earning power is, Of course, more
significant for great corporations doing
q national and international business
than for small speciality concerns. In
the case Of the package food companies,
the benefit of cheap commodity prices
Is obvious and highly important"
A partial list Of these successful COM
panies Is as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-18
BUSINESS INCREASE
IS SEEN IN LARGER
BANK CHECK TOTAL
Department of Commerce
Reports Gain for Week
Ended May 10.
LOANS AND DISCOUNTS
GREATER THAN YEAR AGO
Conditions Abroad Are Declared
Quiet, With Canadian Situation
Somewhat Improved.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
With check payments used as a
barometer, the Department Of COM
merce finds the volume Of business for
the week ended May 10 to be Is per
cent greater than during the previous
week. BY the same indicator gain
of / per cent was shown over the
corresponding period Of last year.
Wholesale prices showed slight de-
cline from the preceding week and
were more than per cent below the
level of year ago. Composite iron
and steel prices registered a slight de-
cline from the preceding week, and
were 8 per cent lower than year ago.
Bank loans and discounts at the
end of the week, while showing q
slight decline from the previous period
were more than 8 per cent above q
year ago. Prices for stocks showed a
loss from the preceding week and were
IL per cent below the same week OF
1925.
Business in Argentina during the
period continued to be dull, with slight
ly less pessimism, owing to the peso
exchange recovery and continuance OF
rains which are favorable to the agri-
cultural and live stock industries OF the
country.
Canada's business conditions were
improved generally, although tariff re-
adjustments have disturbed importa-
tons, and the announcement of a gen.
eral election to be held this Summer
has had an unsettling effect. The On
tario provincial government has passed
legislation setting aside 100000 for
loans to farmers to buy electrical ap-
pliances and equipment.
The general business situation In
Brazil remained unchanged, although
there is still optimism concerning the
early improvement Of conditions. Coffee
shipments have been light and the
prices for futures weakened consid-
erably after last weeks rise. Ofacial
trade figures for 1929 show imports de-
clined 100000 pounds and exports
$500. 900 pounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-18

latter gave relief from q tightening
credit situation which was threatening
grave consequences, the violence of the
shock was an unsettling influence. It
disturbed q good many inflated and
more or less artificial situations, with
the result that instead of giving an i'm
mediate stimulus to general business
the chief effect Of this time has been a
worldwide accumulation of idle funds.
1T was said at first that the indus
trial depression was not likely to last
long, for the reason that commodity
prices had not been inflated and COM
modify stocks were not large, thus rem
dering unnecessary o protracted process
OF defiation and exhaustion to clear the
markets. This assumption is proven
not to have been altogether well found
ed. Although on the average the de-
cline Of prices has been nothing like as
severe as In 1920-21, and 1t Is true that
as a rule merchandise stocks and man
ufacturers' inventories were not ex-
cessive, 1t has been suddenly realized
that the production of most Of the i'm
portant raw materials and crude prod
ucts II overdeveloped, that prices for
such commodities have undergone Q
general decline and that world trade
has been seriously affected thereby"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-18
SEES BETTER BUSINESS
IN WESTERN STATES

Special Dispatch to The star.
NEW YORK, May 17--W. r. Gris-
void, secretary of Safeway Stores, Inc,
states that the sales Of his company for
the first four months Of the current
year indicated that conditions in the
West were improving. "Sales for this Pc
Rod were $73, 1880, 372, against $64, 545, l39
for the same period last year. on COM
parative basis-a gain Of 1888 per cent.
Actually business was somewhat better
than this. Due to an average decline Of
about 8 per cent in commodity prices. 1t
was necessary to sell more units of mer-
chandise this year than last year in or
der to obtain similar volume of dollar
sales. Therefore, the volume which we
show In dollar sales II evidence Of O
considerable increase In unit sales vol.
ume."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-18
GRAIN MARKET
Reports Of Cold Weather Cause
Late Advance in Market.

CHICAGO, May II R.-Uneasiness
regarding unreasonable cold weather led
to late advance In wheat values today,
Notwithstanding early declines. Sleet
and snow prevailed in some parts Of
Nebraska and frosts were reported in
States Northwest. Estimates were cur
rent, too. that export purchases Of North
American wheat today totaled 1,000,-
bushel higher than yesterdays finish.
about 1000, 900 bushels In the last three
days.
Setbacks witnessed in wheat values
at times today were in some quarters
regarded as natural sequence coming
after advances on four successive days
Some Of the selling here that ac-
companied price declines was ascribed
to foreign sources. Bearish effects re-
suited from reports that State officials
and farmers organizations Northwest
are already sending out warnings TO
growers to prepare to hold 1880 grain
on farms II possible, so as to avert
congestion at terminal markets.
Wheat closed nervous, as-A cents q
bushel highe rthan yesterdays finish
Corn closed Va cents of to "a cents
up; oats unchanged to "a cents down.
and provisions unchanged to a rise of
cents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-18
Evicts Wrong Family.

DETROIT, May II (NAN.A.).-
Constable Arthur Terry got an order
to evict household goods from a resi-
dence in Detroit. So he rolled UP his
sleeves and went to work. He tossed
furniture and antiques out of the win
dows, tore up bedding and even put
the canary out. Then he went down
into the basement and shoveled five-
tons of coal out to the street. He had
done flne Job. but on the wrong house
It took three days to gather the house.
hold effects together again and o Jury
yesterday awarded the wrongly evicted
family $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-18
WORLD COPPER OUTPUT.

NEW YORK, May II R.-World
output Of copper in April totaled
143, 1913 short tons, compared with
148,005 short tons in March, the Amer
lean Bureau Of Metal Statistics re-
ports. The monthly average for the
first four months OF the year was
146, AL tons, compared to an average
Of 178,034 for the entire year 1929.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-18
Electrical Equipment Business.

NEW YORK, May II R.-Electrical
equipment business throughout the
country in the past week proceeded on
q somewhat restricted basis, Electrical
World reports. Few advance orders
were booked and the demand was
chiefly for current needs. Although
Improvement was noted in some Sec
lions, the total volume reflected little
active purchasing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-18
Heard I'm Financial District.

WaSnngton bank clearings amounted
to SIS, 1874 900 during the past week,
against $2s,273, 900 the previous week
and Is per cent below the figures for
the corresponding week last year.
New York reports that raw sugar
prices for future delivery made an ALL
time new low during the week, the
lowest mark in 70 years, or the period
a. far back as the records 60.
More than $26.500 900 900 Is now in
vested in the public utility business In
this country, exclusive of steam rail-
roads, by more than 100000 investors,
according to the annual public utility
survey made by Bonbright g. Co.. Inc.
This figure represents an increase Of
q zoo. 000. 900 IN the past year.
Evening star., 1930-12-01

Col. and Mrs. Henry Morrow, Comdr.
and Mrs. James r. Barry, Mr.. and Mrs.
Victor Kaufman, Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney
Thomas, Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene. Adams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank s. Hight, Mr.. anS
Mrs. Albert w. Walker, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles d. Hayes, Mr.. Edwin Flather,
Mr.. Raymond Richardson, Mr.. Waverly
Taylor, jr., and Mr.. Clark Brant.
Mrs. Charles David Hayes is chair
man of the group sponsoring the First
Nighters, the others including Mrs.
Victor r. Alfaro Mrs. James r. Barry,
Mrs. Leonard Block, Miss Katharine
Dunlop, Miss Elsie Ekengren, Mrs.
Marshall Exnicios, Miss Evelyn Gordon,
Mrs. George e. Hamilton, jr.; Miss
Dorothy Hill, Miss Elizabeth Hume,
Mrs. Samuel H. Kaufman, Mrs. Carl
Robertson Kurtz, Mrs. Blaine Mallan,
Mrs. Donald McKnew, Mrs. James
Parker Nolan, Mrs. Theodore p. Noyes,
Miss Betty Ridsdale, Mrs. H. L. Rust,
jr.; Mrs. Suzanne G. Smith, Mrs. Sidney
Thomas, Mr.. Gerald Clark Brant, jr.;
Evening star., 1930-12-01

The First Nighters will have the
second of their supper dances following
the performance of the Professional
Players at the Belasco Theater. The
supper dance will be given in the palm
those who have made reservations are
Evening star., 1930-12-01

Mrs. Symons, widow of T. w. Symons
military aide to President Roosevelt
has arrived at the Carlton, where she
will remain during the coming season
having come on from her home, in Buf-
falo, N Y
Evening star., 1930-12-01

DR.. and Mrs. Gregg c. Birdsall have
issued invitations for a ball December
% at the Mayfower in honor of their
daughter, Miss Mary Stuart Birdsall.
Evening star., 1930-12-01

Mrs. Martha G.. Hall has issued invi-
tations for ball December 20 at the
Maydower for her daughter, Miss Kath-
arine BraXton Hall,
Evening star., 1930-12-01

Mr.. Norman Brown, Mr.. Hugh Cum
ming, jr.; Mr.. william Cushman, Mr..
John M. Deibert, Mr.. Tinsley Garnett,
Mr.. Willard Gebhart, Mr.. william Gill
bert, Mr.. Frank Goodwin, Mr.. John G..
Hayes, Mr.. william E. Hayes, Mr..
Moran McConihe, Mr.. Myron Parker,
jr.; Mr.. Waverly Taylor, jr.; Mr.. Oliver
Walker, Mr.. Griffith Warfleld, Mr..
Kenneth Watson, Mr.. Yandes Wheeler
and MIR. Hal Williamson.
DR.. Otto Vollbehr, who recently pre-
sented incunabula of almost priceless
value to the Library Of Congress, has
gone to New York to meet Mrs. Vollbehr
who Is returning from Germany. They
viii be at home at the Hay-AdamS after
December 4. DIR. Vollbehr has MAIN
tanned bachelor quarters at the Hay
Adams for the past several months,
awaiting the arrival of Mrs. Vollbehr.
Mrs. Robert Cooper Kidd and her
Continued on Third Page.)
Evening star., 1930-12-01

Senator Arthur r. Gould has arrived
In Washington from his nome IN Maine
and is at the Willard.
Evening star., 1930-12-01

Col. and Mrs. Harry N. Cootes have
sent out invitations for the debut of
their daughter, Miss Mary Cootes, at
Fort Myer the afternoon of Decem-
ber 30.
Evening star., 1930-12-01

Mrs. Woods, wife of Dean George B.
ceive at a tea at her home Wednesday,
December 3, for friends of American
University who are interested in the
work of the Women's Guild. Presiding
at the tea table will be Mrs. Bloom
field Howard, Mrs. Frederick Brown
Harris, Mrs. Thomas Sidwell and Mrs.
Arthur Seitz.
Evening star., 1930-12-01

The United States Ambassador to
France and Mrs Walter E. Edge will be
guests at the Mayf1ower for three or
four days, and will then return to their
home, in Ventnor, N. j. They are SAIL
ing for Europe shortly after Christmas.
Evening star., 1930-12-01

Senator and Mrs. Hamilton K. Kean OF
New Jersey have arrived in washington
and are at the Carlton.
Evening star., 1930-12-01

Miss Alma Ruggles has returned to
Washington and is at the Jefferson, at
Sixteenth and M streets.
Evening star., 1930-12-01

Senator J. G. Townsend, jr., OF Dela-
ware has arrived at the Carlton, where
he viii remain during the coming ses-
sion of Congress.
Evening star., 1930-12-01

Representative and Mrs. Thomas J.
B. Robinson and their daughter, MRS.
Dorothy Robinson Clinton, arrived IN
the Capital yesterday and are at the
willard
Evening star., 1930-12-01

Mr. and Mrs. r. c. Satterfield Of 3244
Patterson street. Chevy. Chase, an
nounce the marriage Of the latter's
daughter, Miss Dorothy e. Morris, to
Mr.. Janvier L. Lamar yesterday at
Evening star., 1930-12-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Peyton Wilson
left yesterday afternoon for California,
where they will spend the Winter
months.
Evening star., 1930-12-01

The Bolivian Minister, Senor Don
Eduardo Diez de Medina, entertained
at q supper dance at the Club Chan
tecler on Saturday evening. Miss Katn-
crime Fuqua also entertained small
uarty
Evening star., 1930-12-01
Rockville. Md. the Rev. osgood ONO
ating.

The United States Minister TO
Czechoslovakia and Mrs. A. G. Rat
shesky are passing several days In
washington at the MayfioWer.
Evening star., 1930-12-01

Representative and Mrs. B. Frank
Murphy of Ohio have returned TO
washington and are in their home,
1874 Poplar lane.
Evening star., 1930-12-01

mrs. Morton D. Hull Of Chicago ac-
companied her husband, Representa-.
tive Hull of Illinois, to Washington ana
ia with him at the Maydower.
Evening star., 1930-12-01

The Minister Of Jugoslavia, DR.. Leo
hide Pitamic, will give reception TINS
afternoon from 5 to 2 o'clock, wnen ms
c1Iests will be the Jugoslavia colony
in washington. The occasion will cele-
brate the uniting of the Jugoslavian
countries.
Evening star., 1930-12-01

Representative Bolivar E. Kemp OF
louisiana has arrived at the Carlton,
where he will remain during the COM
ing session Of Congress, ana Represen-
tatiye William H. Stafford of Wisconsin
has also taken a suite there for the
session of Congress.
Evening star., 1930-12-01

Representative Robert H. Clancy OF
Detroit, M, has arrived in Wash:
ington and is at Wardman Park Hotel
for the Winter.
Evening star., 1930-12-01
SOCIETY
Mrs Hoover Rejoined the President at
the White House This Morning
After Trip to Asheville.

Oatlands, near Leesburg, Va, and will
open their home on Rhode Island avenue
for the remainder of the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter r. Tuckerman
entertained at tea yesterday afternoon
In their home, Tuxeden, in Edgemoor,
in compliment to Miss Margo Wyeth,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Wyeth,
and Miss Natalie Coe, who Is the guest
of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Townsend.
Assisting were the Misses Tuckerman,
daughters of the hosts: Miss Harriet An
derson, Miss Eliza Mitchell, Miss Anne
Perrin and Miss Carolyn Walcott.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tuckerman were hosts
to company Of SO young people at an
informal supper last evening.
Mrs. Let's Hostess Tomorrow
To Distinguished English Visitor.
Mrs. Frank c. Let's will entertain at
dinner tomorrow evening in honor Of
her house guest, Mrs. Speirs, wife Of
Gen. Louis Speirs, member of the Brit
ish Parliament. Mrs. Speirs, who is
known to the reading public as Mary
Borden, will arrive tomorrow and re-
main until Wednesday afternoon. She
will accompany Mrs. Let's to the first
of Mrs. Lawrence TownSend'S morning
musicales Wednesday at the Mayfiower,
and will be the guest of honor at lunch
con that day of Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney
Francis Andrews.
Evening star., 1930-12-01

Representative Ruth Pratt OF New
work will he in residence at the May
doWer during the congressional session.
Evening star., 1930-12-01

Oatlands, near Leesburg, Va, and will
open their home on Rhode Island avenue
for the remainder of the season.
Evening star., 1930-12-01

is. ftODerC Cooper KIDD and ner
Continued on Third Page.)
Evening star., 1930-12-01

The Assistant Secretary OF the Navy
and Mrs. Ernest Lee Jahncke VIII De az
home this afternoon from 10 O'CLOCK
at the Mayhower to the oincers OF tne
Nayy stationed in Washington and their
Evening star., 1930-12-01

Mrs. Lawrence Townsend will enter
tain at q small informal tea this after
noon for her house guest, Miss Natalie
Mai Coe, daughter of MIR. william r.
Coe Of New York.
Mrs. william Corcoran EUStis and her
three daughters viii come to Washing
tom tomorrow from their country home,
Evening star., 1930-12-01

Mrs. wilbur Will Observe
wednesday Afternoons At Home.
Mrs. Ray Lyman Wilbur wife OF the
Secretary Of the Interior, Will receive IN
her apartment at the Mayhower Hotel;
wednesday afternoon, of this week ana
again Wednesday December 10.
Evening star., 1930-12-01

The military attache Of the Cuban
embassy and Sonora de Prieto will en-
tertain at dinner at the Mayfiower this
evening.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-23
City Items

pr. Rousseau. foot specialist, is giving positive comfort 10 his many patients visiting office each day. Ap- pointment only. Phone G46.-advt Day school, s12; night school. S5. Connecticut Busint ss College.-advt. The Woman's association of the South Congregational church will hold an all day sewing meeting Fri day beginning at 2:3O a. m. Lunch con will be served at noon.
 Mrs. Jansen Of II Summer street, Bristol, tclcphoned the police yes terday afternoon that while shop ping in a store near the railroad crossing she lost q package contain ing boys clothes and infants wear ing apparel valued at SC,
 Sergeant Thomas J. I'ceney showed a party of eight men attend ing the night school at the Nathan Hale school police headquarters last night. They visited the place as part of their school work.
 Chief of Police Ernest T. Belden of Bristol was a visitor at police headquarters last night. returning from New Haven with Chief Hart.
 Dr. Scholl's foot expert at Man ning-Armstrong' Thursday. Friday and Saturday this wcek.-advt.
 When William Fourth of Scy- mour street was moving 10 West Main street yesterday he carried a black dress suit case on the running board of his auto and reported to the police that it had been lost.
 The Nylious girls chorus will have rehearsal tomorrow night at the Lithuanian hall on Park street.
 Mir. and Mrs. Anthony Nenskunas of Stanley street had as their guests for the week Miss Hilda Ncnskunas and Susie Xorzl,y Of Waterbury.
 A solemn requiem anniversary mass will be celebrated for the rr- pose Of the soul Of the late Rev. John X. Dohcr,y Monday morning. January g7, at Tn o'clock at st. Mary Magdalcnc's church in Oak vile.
 pr. Scholrs foot expert ot Man niug-Armstroug Thursday, triday and Saturday this wccl--1i>t.
 Peter karIonas, son ol Mr. aud Mrs. Peter karlona3 Of Chestnut street and William Ia1aitjs, son o' Mrs. Anna Eazaitis Of Star slro" have returned from St HcrnardH seminary to spend vacation will their parents.
 The Varpaz chorus will have d ro hcarsal tonight at tho Lithuanian hall on Park street
 Pat Rccano Of Chestnut street ha returned to this city after NiSlth Russell w. Barrett and Samuel Gros at Boston.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-23
SETTING PACE IN
 GOLF TOURNAMENT
Horton Smith aud Al ESpiDOSa
 Nearest to Poi Of Gold

Agua Caliente, Lower California, Jan. a3 tP,-The stubborn, subtle Agua Caliente course, which through 1 A holes Of play held its par barrler of T strikes unbrokcn. today stretched out in menacing fashion before 5S prospectors for the world largest golf treasure as they faced . the final round of the S23."oO classlc' 1
 With the $l5.000 first place prize ! almost within their grasp, two pace | makers, Horton smith, and Al ES- | pmosa, clung to Il moascr one-stroac | advantage as they turned 10 the fin I i eighteen holes, already eleVon ! strokes over perfect figures. Their . score for the three days ot play stood . at 224.
 A dozen or more contcndcrs press ed closely behind, within strolin5 distance of the championship. anI the pot of gold.
 The nearest of these were Al Wa rou, Charles Guest. and Oln nutra, inst a stroke behind smith and E5- pinosa. Two strokes away was Johnny Farrell, the strongest east orn threat, while Mortie Dutra. Mag Donald Smith. and Gene Sarazcn, held close 10 the front with 221o.
 Cards Of 22S put Henry Cuici, Fl Dudley and George Non Elm, q lea1- ing amateur, among the front rank contcnders. Thirty players were clustered within ten strokes of the lead; all of them potential money winner, with twenty cash prizes o. fered.
 To finish second best in the touc- nament will in itself gain larger prize than that offered in any prcvi- ous golf contest with $5.00O await ing the runner-up to the champion.
 Third place will bring $500; fourth place, Sl,500; fifth, $1.0o': sixth, $75o: seventh. $650; eighth, $55O; ninth. $450; tenth, $4o0; eleventh, $350; twelfth, $250; anJ the remaining eight positions $2yO each.
 Yesterdays high wind which swept down from the mountains through the Tia Juana valley 70 throw the entire field off it's game. thrust several contenders completely out of the picture and caused the top contenders no end Of worry.
 Denny Shute. had 2Sl as he turned to the last round, while Leo Diegel, was included in the 229 list with Bobby Cruickshank, and Joe kirkwood.
 Walter Hagen, appeared to be out of the running with 233 as his effort
New Britain herald., 1930-01-23
WANT 10 LOOK YOUNG

The secret of keeping young lS 10 feeling young-to do this you must watch your liver and bowels there's 10 need Of having q salloN romplexion-darE rings under your eveS-pimplos-a bilious look in your facc-dul eyes with no sparkle. Your doctor will tell You ninety per cent of ail sickness comes from inactive bowels and liver
 Dr. Edwards. wcll-known phy- s:cian in Ohio. perfected vogctabI" compound as a substitm" for calo. mel 10 act on the liver and bowels. which he gave 10 his patients for years.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets ar' .cutl, in their action vi always rl- fcctivc. They help bring about that natural buoyancy which Hl should rnjoy by tonin@ up the liver and clearing the system ot impurities.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets 'r- known by their olive color, I'f' 20c, 6Vc.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-23
Pre-Invent0ry TOiIetries and Drugs

KlenWell Tooth Brushes .... .19c. 6-Pc. Manicure Sets, Sl reg, 69c. Ice BurketS, filled with bath
 salts, reg. Sl ,6Sc. Raquel's Fragrance of the
 Night" reg. S7 size .S2.29 Fragrant Flower SachetS, regular Sl ............... ..'9c. 6-pc, Military Set, reg. sll.98,
 ................ .So.oo Rubber San-Soap Dishes, reg. 39c. .................. -3i. Hand Mirrors, attractive co.or5, reg. Sl .................... '@c. MIlrone Bath Powder ..... .49c. Houbiglpts "QuelqueS FleurS'
 Face Powder .,............5 59c. Hot Water Bottles, reg. 9S2., 59r. Fountain Syringes, reg 98c., 39c, Caster oil, pt. bottle ..... 59c. Rcd Cross Kidney Plastels,
 ......,.....17c. ca, 3 for 50c. 5-gr. CaScara Tablets, per 100. Noouan's Lemon Cream .....i9c. WlliSk Brooms, reg. 35C. ....29c. Bath Brushes, reg. soc. ..39c, Squibb'a Aspirin Tablets, 5-g1 ,
 per 100 ..............,... 39". LavOr.S ......,..,....... ."5c. Ovaltlne ................. .J3c.
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