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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-27
HIGH-GRADE BOND
ISSUES IN ADVANCE
Junior Rail and Industrial
Groups Are Under
Pressure.
BY F. H. RICHARDSON.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, February 27.-with a
large part OF the better grade bond
issues of recent origin distributed. in
vestors turned their attention again
today to high-grade domestic and
foreign descriptions. These sections of
the bond market opened strong and
maintained a steady improvement in
later trading while the junior railroad
group and industrial loans sagged some
what for lack of attention
Evidence of this trend was contained
in the movement of such bonds as
American Telephone SIS Q965) and In
ternational Telephone SIS Q955) to new
high prices for the year. The American
Telephone bond was l12 points above
its recent low.
In addition to small advances in
United States Government loans, adj
vances in the prime group affected
Canadian Pacific As, Southern Pacific
412s, st. Louis-San Francisco A As,
Great Northern rs, Standard Oil of New
Jersey SIS, Philadelphia CO. SIS. Utah
Power 81 Light SIS, General Motors
acceptance IS and New York Telephone
4l2s. Northern Pacific As were an
exception, dropping nearly u a point
The entire list of bonds with CONVEX
sion or stock option features went into
higher ground, American Telephone 4ly2s
1880 leading the way with a 3-point
gain. Advances were made by New Ha-
ven 6s, American I. c. Chemical 5Rs,
American International SIPS, Philadel-
phia q Reading Coal & Iron 6s, Chi
cago & Northwestern 434s, and Inter
national Telephone 4las.
Erie Refining SIS were the only feature
in the junior rail section. They were
up tractionally on a large turnover.
1t was only the best grade of foreign
dollar credits that commanded atten-
ton. French governments, Belgian and
italian governments, and few French
and German rails and agricultural
mortgage bank issues were strong.
New bond offerings today totaled
$25, 900, the largest item being a
Sl0,000,000 issue of Crown ZeKerbach
Corporation 10-year per cent deben-
lures, offered at 90 to yield 6.25 per
cent, Stock warrants to buy 20 shares of
common at $40 up to September 1, 1881.
and after at higher prices, are attached
to the debentures.
Issues in prospect include a $4,000
600 Pere Marquette Railway offerings of
412s. The purpose of the issue is to
refund similar amount of 5 per cent
gold bonds.
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j. S. CHAIN STORE
PROFITS INCREASE
28 Companies Show Gain Of
12.1 Per Cent Over Re-.
turns for 1928.

Contrary to frequently expressed opin-
ion that the earnings of the chain store
industry in 1929 would not maintain
the same degree of increase shown in
1928, total final or preliminary figures
for 1929 of % companies show gain
IN both dollars and percentage over
1923 greater than the gain shown in
1928 over 1927, according to a survey
by E. A. Pierce & Co. This list COM
priseS grocery, 5 and 10 cent, restau-
rant, drug, apparel and miscellaneous
chains. Large increases reported by %
of the system Offset smaller earnings re-
ported by the remaining 6.
Total profits of the % companies
amounted to S126,524,9 57 in 1929, COM
pared with $l12,784,729 in 1928 and
Sl01 ,499,71l in 1927. The increase in
1929 was $13,740,000, or 12.1 per cent
over 1928. The increase in 1928 was
Sill ,285,OO0, or ILL per cent over 1927.
Grocery Group.
The grocery group made the most
consistent gain. The total increase in
earnings of this group in 1929 was 81
per cent. against 800 per cent in 1928
The drug group was next, with a net
gain of 29.5 per cent in 1929, compared
with 1871 per cent in 1923. A gain of
ola per cent was registered by the APP
parel group, compared with 1873 per
cent in 1928. Lerner Stores reported
the largest individual gain in 1929,
amounting to 1877 per cent.
In reflection of the vigorous efforts
OF all chain store executives toward in
tenSif1cation of sales, the gross volume
of business done by the 20 companies in
1929 showed an increase of 21.7 per
| cent over 1928, whereas in 1928 the in
| crease was 1876 per cent above 1927.
The sales total last year was 81 $780,
27,O00 composed with $1,528, 440. 900
in 1923 and $780,, SO, 900 in 1927.
While both sales and profits Of these
% chains showed a greater percentage
OF increase in 1929 than was shown In
1928, a smaller increase was shown in
the total number of stores operated.
The total increase in 1929 was i2.7 Der
cent, against 25.6 per cent in 1928. The
totals were 1888 stores at the end of
1929, 1900 in 1928 and 1879 in 1927.
Profit Comparison.
The comparison of reported net prof
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-27
Baldwin Director Named.

NEW YORK, February 81 UP.-
Edward F. Fisher of Detroit has been
elected a director CT the Baldwin
Locomotive Works, succeeding the late
John M. Hansen. 1t also was announced
that the company's shipments in
February are expected to approximate
S3,7o0,000, about the same as in
January,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-27
Exchange Bylaws Amended.

NEW YORK, February 81 (P).-An
amendment to the bylaws of the New
York Cotton Exchange has been adopted
eliminating the existing 35-point dis
count on cotton delivered at Southern
delivery points in fulf1lment of future
contracts. The amendment becomes eff
fective today, with October the first flu
ture position affected by the change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-27
Symington Company.
BALTIMoRE. February 27 (sn

BALTIMORE, February q Especially
The Symington Co. reports a net
profit for the year ended December 81
of $304,773 after depreciation, Federal
taxes, ETC., as compared with net OF
$214,220 in the preceding year.
Net for the year is equal to $1.52 a
share earned on 100000 no par class A
shares outstanding, as against ST. a
share in 1928 on the stock then out
standing.
For the quarter ended December 81
net amounted to $112,278, or Sc cents
a share on the class A, as against a
net of $59,833, or 90 cents a share, In
the final quarter of 1923.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-27
Washington Stock EXCHANGE
SALES.

Capital Traction $500 at 95Ib.
$1,000 at 951a.
Potomac Electric Cons $3.50 at
1912.
Washington Gas 6s B-S5O0 at 1861.
Washington Rwy. &, Electric 4s-Sl0, 900
at $50.
washington Gas IS A-$l0O at lo2,
$500 at 102.
Potomac Electric 81 pfd.-l2 at 11l3a.
Potomac Electric 5l2qo pfd.-l0 at
1919, Is at 1878.
American Security g. Trust Cos at
425.
Lanston Monotype-4 at lis.
AFTER CALL.
Anacostia g. Potomac r. r. SSH 900
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Sales Of Stocks on New YOrk

oa1S OF StUCkS on Now York ExchanRe.
1880 A.M....... 529 300 1900 Noon eoo
1880 PM. 2.260.3OO PM 100
Dividend rates given in the
payments based on the latest yearly
Unit OF trading
M IN SCRIP Plus 81 year
ads IN cash or stock Plus Plus So in stocE
IN stock Plus
6o IN stock Plus Sc stock Subject to snnroua Tlus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-27
Bid and Asked Prices.
BONDS.
PUBLIC UTILITY
MISCELLANEOUS.

Barber & Ross: Inc, 6las...... ssls 9Ola
Chevy Chase Club 51as.. 100 49,,
K Pot J0 aaPeE Stock Mis L Ss Blk 5s s. loo
w. M. Cold Storage 5s......, IS -
Wash, Cons Title IS .... 90 Q23L
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-27
AFTER CALL.

Anacostia g. Potomac r. r. SSH 600
at 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-27

Any careful attempt to record the
history of American enterprise now
adays is going to result in the building
up OF some remarkable stories Of ex-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-27
SILVER QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK, February 81 tP.-Bar
oliver, 42h; Mexican dollars, ,al1z.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-07-14
DEVELOPMENT IF
 BEEF CATTLE IN
 KODIAK. FAVORABLE
KODIAK BEEF CATTLE RANCH ING BEST IN ALASKA
 PRESENT TIME

Prospects for agricultural de- velopment on Kodiak Island are more favorable this year than in ony previous years, states H. WI Alberts, agronomist in charge of Alaska Experiment Stations, De- partment of Agriculture, who rel turned yesterday to Seward from one of his inspections to that area It has been demonstrated, he continued, at the experiment. station at Kalsin Bay that beef cattle can be raised profitably.
 Recently another ranch was taken Up on the proposed trail from the end of the Abbert high- way to Kalsin Bay and plans are underway to develop another ranch beyond Kalsin Bay at Che niak Point.
 Kodiak Island has the most fav- orable places for beef cattle ran cheS in Alaska at the present time. With trails connecting the ran ches with Kodiak, transportation is not a drawback to success. Big ocean steamships call regularly at Kodiak. Cattle can be driven over trails to the town for slaugh- ter, in similar manner as they were driven from distant regions to Chicago in former years.
 A trip was made on horseback rom Kodiak to Kalsin Bay and from there to Eagle Harbor Cat tie have been driven over this trail in former years but with extreme difficulty With some inn provement on this trail the graz ing region of Eagle Harbor, Che niak Point and other areas near the south end of the island will be made accessible to Kodiak. Building material can De trans ported by water, but livestock (Continued cn Page Eightl
Seward daily gateway., 1930-07-14
THE SOLUTION IS SIMPLE

If there is such terrible labor conditions in the States why does not the government spend few billion additional public works and thus relieve the situation
 Millions upon millions poured out for other purpos- such dry enforcement but when 1t comes to the welfare of the rank and file who comprise this repub- c it appears such relief plan is entirely of order
Seward daily gateway., 1930-07-14

We where plans for stocking Alaska with game animals from various parts of the world is contempat- cd We hope they will bring in giraffes, elephants and monkeys. Never mind the cames we're dry enough
Seward daily gateway., 1930-07-14

The Navy department confirms the report that a white whale and black swimming side by side and still must believe that the old time tot of grog has been abolished aboard ship
Seward daily gateway., 1930-07-14

Another thing the completion of the Seward break water will result in will be the large number of new citizensthe families of fishermen Having safe winter protection for their craft many would make their home in Seward.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-07-14

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New Britain herald., 1930-06-04
B0NDLIS7 QU|E7;
 TRADING REDUCED
DomesticS Show No Tendency to
 Turn to Gains

New York, June f LP-The bond section of the New York stock ex- change was quiet today. Trading was desultory with the volume re- duced Domestic bonds showed no disposition 10 free themselves from the lethargy evidenced this week, and'prices moved irregularly with q slight tendency 10 turn reactiona1y.
 Special interest vas displayed in | few foreign bonds and the firm tone that has been a feature of the bond market this week was maintained. Convertlbles moved uncertainty in sympathy with stocks,
 United States governments almost disappeared from trading carly the only sales being ln Liberty 4th, 1 1-4 bonds
 Most attention was given to rail issues Tn the domestic section with little price change resulting. Atchi- son General 4s. Erie 5s, Missouri Pacific ] 1-2s. yielded little ground. while Pennsylvania 1-2s for which a good demand developed held firm.
 Japanese government issues nov cd up under nominal accumulatious and the interest appeared again 10 he centered in issues usually less ac- tive, while the leaders rested.
 New securities offered today were in small volume and confined 10 municipal issues Call money held at 2 per cent.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-04
KIWANIANS OPPOSE
 3RD WARD RECHECK
Votes Against Joining Chamber \ Of Commerce Project

After considerable discussion pro and con the kiwanis club at its noon meeting today voted against joining the movement sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce to recheck the census returns in the third ward. Two votes from the floor failed to decide the question but on the third vote those opposed to joining in the move as body were in the majority.
 Although nothing will be done by the club officially the president, Hugh Mckenna, announced that he would be glad to receive the names of any mem bers who wished to take up the work as individuals. These names will then be forwarded to the Chamber of Commerce.
 The kiwanis was the second New Britain civic club to take action on the proposal Of the Chamber of Commerce that volunteer workers rechecli the work of census enumer- ators in the third ward. The Lions club voted to get behind the move ment as an organizati ton.
 Tells of Water
 James J, " dlSOu, CldlTIlldH Ol lIe board Of water commissioners. vas the speaker at today's meeting. Be- cause of the debate on the census and the lateness of the hour, MT. Watson spoke briefly. He told in a concise way the extent, history and probable future development of the city water supply, Going back to 1857 he described the initial step in the building of the basin on the top of Walnut Hill park. In this ln- stance he particularly stressed the low cost Of water construction work at that time. Nearly 200 acres of land were purchased, the basin built and several miles of pipe laid for only $50, 520. In contrast to this he told how millions would have to be expended in bringing the water sys- tenn up to the point where 1t would provide for the city's future needs until lq60.
 Briefly he then told of the acquisi- ton and functions of the White Bridge pumping station, Whigvlle reservoir, and Shuttle Meadow sources. He also called attention to the fact that there is only one other city in the United States furnishing water as cheaply as New Britain.
 Tn conclusion MT Watson urged construction of a. filtration plant, styling it the only one safe insur- enCe against contamination
New Britain herald., 1930-06-04
CURB LIST SPOTTY
 BUT MORE ACTIVE
Utilities FIuCtuate- e-Deere Ral.
 lies Smartly Today

New York. June 1 Lp-The curb market Nas spotty in a more ac- five market today. Operations failed 10 develop much Of trend after moderate early selling had been absorbed although the oils found considerable support and few spccIaltles moved forward rather lsorously The utilities were dull.
 Cosden oil was feature. climb ing more than points on brisk accumulation Vacuum and Ply mouth oil each rose 8 couple Of points; while the advance in Hous- lon vas less pronounced. Cites Service was still under pressure
 Utilities EIuCtuate
 Electric Bond & Share, United Gas. United Light 6 Power A American Light G Traction, Niagara Hudson. American Superpower, and other leaders in the utility group 4uctuated hesltantly, although small gains developed after the initial li- quidation had been completed.
 Deere rallied smartly for gain of several points Cuneo Press was bid up about two points to another new high. Proft-taking in Driver Harris cut point or two from the quotation. while Anglo Chilean Nj lratc yielded nearly q point coinci- cent with the announcement that 9n agreement had been reached in Paris for the formation Of large Chilean nitrate combine. Silica Gel and Ground Gripper were soft, the lat fer touching q new low.
 investments Watched
 Omission of the July l dividend by Goldman Sachs turned bear op- orators attention to the investment company group. Goldman Sachs re- ceded about a point to a new mlnl- mum. Trans America, United Found CTS and public utility holding also encountered liquidation.
 Call money renewed on the curb at 3l2 per cent.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-04
DISCUSS PROGRAM
 FOR BETTER ROADS
Henry TrumbulI Asks Associa,
 ti0n to Present Definite Proposal

New Britain vas represented at a meeting in the Bond hotel at Hart ford today Of the executive com mittee of the Connecticut Rural Rsad Improvement association. where preliminary plans for the betterment of rural roads were dis cussed.
 L. C. Tolles Of Southington, pres ident Of the association, presided. A. P. Marsh Of this city, chairman Of the Hartford county committee. and Henry Trumbull Of Plainville, pres ident of the Connecticut Chanbe of Commerce, were present.
 MT Trumbull spoke briefly, rec ommending that d definite project be developed and placed before the state Chamber for further consd- eration. He stressed the need for acting Tn close harmony with the highway department and said he believed the feeling of the adminis- tration was friendly 10 the move ment. altho1Eh he emphasized the fact that he was expressing his own opinion and was not speaking off Cielly.
 Dr. w l.. Higgins Of Coventry, secretary Of state, was one Of the principal speakers, He outlined the plan of campaign and the need for improved rural roads, stressing their economic advantages 10 the state He stated that Connecticut has 45 towns with no local physi- clans.
 Representatives Of the Connecti- cut Rural Mall Carriers association, the Connecticut Milk Producers as soclation. several agricultural repre- sentatIves. C. L. Eyanson, vice pres ident of the Connecticut Manufac- turer's association and several Chamber of Commerce representa- tives spoke on the project
New Britain herald., 1930-06-04
WOman's Tears Free
 Her From Jail Term

Denver, Col, June P-An old fashioned cry has won release for Mrs. Martha F. Carson Hos mer, prominent Denver society woman, from 30-day jail sen- tenCe for possession of liquor.
 She pleaded guilty yesterday before Albert T. Orahood, justice of the peace, after officers testi- fled they had seen q man receive a package containing a gallon of alcohol from a supposed bootleg ger, and then hand the liquor 10 Mrs. Hosmer. The incident was said to have occurred in front of a downtown hotel where the woman was arrested.
 Immediately after her plea Jus tice Orahood pronounced sen tence. Mrs. Hosmer then began weeping and pleading with the justice, explaining that friends had advised her to plead guilty and pay the fine the court was expected to levy. She also ob- tained a lawyer who joined in the argument.
 After several hours the justice relented, reversed his decision, and fined the defendant Sl00 and costs. Mrs. Hosmer is the wife of William Hosmer, an official of a tea company at St. Louis.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-04
FIRE, BOARD TO MEET

Fire Commissioner Emil. G. FJerpe will be selected as chairman Of the board at the organization meeting tonight. He will succeed former Chairman James J, Butler, whose term Of office expired last Sat urday. Mrs, Helen R, keough will again be selected as board clerk, it Is expected This will be the first meeting for Commissioners Fred Collins and Stanley J. Samordjczyk. Commissioner Charles Dehm was e member of the commission during the past administration.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-04
LEVITT READS REPORTS

Hartford, June f tp-Prof, Ahrrt Levitt Of Bedding and Greenwich has turned his attention 10 the state department Of labor of which Harry E. Mackenzie of Bethel IS commis- sioner.
 Prof. Levitt was at the state capi- tol Tuesday and spent sofe time in the office Of the Ia abor department pouring over the reports Of the con- missioner.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-04
Census Returns Issued Today

Pocatelo, Idaho. 1852, increase 1851 or 90 per cent.
 Naugatuck, Conn., 14277; de- crease "A or 5.1 per cent.
 Albuquerque, N. NJ, 26,526; in crease 1889 or 75 per cent,
 Oil City, Pa, 22,o4S; increase 774 or 3.6 per cent
New Britain herald., 1930-06-04
ALTOS IN COLLISION

Automobiles driven by Mildred Linn Of 4 Roberts street and Will liam J, Kelly of so Brady avenue collided shortly before l o'clock this afternoon at the intersection Of Linwood and Winthrop street, both cars being damaged
 Detective Sergeant P. J. O'Mara reported that Miss Linn was driving north on Linvood street and Kelly vas driving east on Winthrop street. No cause for police action was found.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-04
City Items

There 7lll be meeting Of the ladies' auxiliary, A. 0. H. tomorrow night at o'clock al the ', NJ T. A. and B hall,
 The fire department vas called to q blazing ash box at the rear of "A Hartford avenue shortly after 3 o'clock thIs afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-04
DENIES TAXI APPLICATION

Hartford, June { P-The pUbNC utilities commission in finding made public today denied the appll- cation Of the Atlantic Taxi company Qf Stamford for certificate to op- Crate seven additional taXicabs
 The commission authorized the Central Vermont railway to install automatic flashlight signals at Tan tic station crossing in the town of Norwich in substitution for existing fagman protection.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-04
Deaths 8
Christiana NOlland

The funeral of Christiana Nolland who died yesterday, will be held pri- vately Thursday afternoon at the B. (. Porter Sons funeral home on Court street. Rev. Theodore A Greene, pastor of the First Congre- eational church. will officiate. Bur- ial will be in Falrview cemetery.
 Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. and Mrs. George Grosshams of Bridgeport,
New Britain herald., 1930-06-04
BEGIN DORMI7ORY
 AT BERLIN SCHOOL
Plan Emma AIYord BeardsIee
 Memorial al MerriCOurt
lsrec!al to the Herald

lSHetlal to inc Herald
 Berlin, June 4-Merrlcourt. pri- vate school located on Hudson street and designated for children ranging in age from three to 10 years. will soon be augmented by the completion of the new Emma Alvord Beardslee memorial The new. building is being constructed ln memory of the late Mrs. Clark Beardslee of Bolton, mother Of Mrs. Ruth Beardslee Kingsbury who. with her husband, Rev John H. Kingsbury, IS founder Of the school.
 The building was designed by the New Britain architectural firm of Perry and Bishop and is to be of Dutch colonial pattern, estimated to cost in the neighborhood of s30,- coo. Ii will contain a gymnasium and a Kindergarten room on the ground floor with three class rooms, offces and study rooms on the first floor. The second story will consist Of q living and music room and sev- eral sleeping rooms,
 An interesting feature of the new building will be d memorial window which has been incorporated into the plans. The window is the exact duplicate Of one contained in the old Beardslee home in Bolton
 On the completion Of the new building the school property will consist of three large buildings. The school is set off 10 the left Of Hud- son street not far from the turn pike. Surrounded by large shade trees, 1t is q picturesque spot and one primely adapted to the use of a school for children.
 The school itself is not too widely known in local circles, IL was found ed four years ago by Rev. Mr. John Ruth Beardslee Kingsbury. r. has grown steadily since it's humble be- ginning until today 1t has 25 per msnent pupils and fl day pupils The institution today has three full time teachers in addition 10 MT, and Mrs. Kingsbury.
 Pupils From Five Continents
 It differs from most private schools in that 1t will take little chil- dren who are too young for the usual boarding school for a school term, d summer vacation, or for q definite of ct ar today the names Of children from every continent on the globe except Australia. IL is equipped to care for youngsters through it's nursery de- partment and to offer kindergarten courses and studies in the first five elementary grades
 An interesting background is pos sessed by it's founders. MT Kings bury is a graduate Of high school and of Dartmouth college. He won an A. NJ. degree at Teachers college Of Columbia university. He also studied for the ministry and with his wife spent seven years with the American Board Of Foreign Missions and the Near East relief in Turkey. During this stay in Turkey both Mir. and Mrs. kIngsbury were engaged in educational work
 Mrs. kingsbury is q graduate of Hartford Public high school and Mt. Holyoke College for "Tomen. The couple have three children Of their own who are attending the school.
 The construction Of the new dormltory is being done by Dohren- wend and Splettstoeser, New Britain builders.