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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
PACKERS INSISTING
ON SALES OUTLETS
Decreasing Consumption of
Meat Given as Cause for
Retail Trade Plea.
BY WALTER BROWN.
Written for the Associated Press.

CHICAGO, November ga corvinc-
ing season for the packers desire for a
modification Of the Governments 1920
dissolution decree to permit their re-
entry into the retail field may be read
in the declining per capita consumption
of meat:
m 1929 the per capita use in the
United States dropped "a per cent be-
low the average for 10 years. Also, in
80 years expectation of meats fell from
more than 10: per cent of the total
American production to about Il per
cent last year. While the consumption
of pork steadily has mounted use of
beef and lamb has slumped to a greater
extent.
Second Effort Of Packers.
The second effort of the packers. in
Stituted by Swift and Armour in the
District of Columbia Supreme Court,
reached the argument stage on Decem-
Der l. The packers would return to
the retailing of meats and groceries and
the ownership of stockyards The Big
Five" Wilson, Morris and Cudahy, in
addition to Armour and Swift, con-
Sented to withdraw from those fields In
1920.
In 1924 the packers sought to have
the decree modified, but four years later
the Supreme Court could find no, rea-
son for lessening its effect.
A further sharp falling of In meat
consumption is forecast for this year
One of the largest packing concerns has
not greatly reduced its working force,
although its sales have fallen 10 to IS
per cent. Another has cut its force and
still handles but 10 head Of cattle an
hour, instead Of the normal 100. Hog
packing is of 20 per cent in this insti-
tuition.
The packing industry in Chicago nor
mally employs between 10000 and 49,
600 persons. Armour and Swift, the
largest concerns, use about $4,000 Of
these. Annually approximately $500 900
hogs and 100000 beeves go through
Chicago plants.
Different Alignment.
This year finds a somewhat different
alignment in the petition litigation, the
American National Live Stock AsSoci-
alton and the National Wool Growers
Association joining with the packers in
the plea for modification. Both feel
hexing Of the law will aid their business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
WESTERN MARYLAND NET
INCOME SHOWS DROP

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, November 2S.-Net in
come of the Western Maryland Railway
for the month Of October amounted to
$204, 985, officials reported yesterday.
This is q decrease Of $4,000 from the
September net and Of $244,228 from
october, 1929, or Of 81 per cent.
For the 10 months to October 81
net income amounted to $1,727,797,
compared with $2s449,945 for the cor
responding 10 months last year, a de-
crease of 1922, 148, or approximately 20
per cent.
Gross revenue during October totaled
81, 525,618, against 81 1926, 010 for Octo-
Der, 1929. Operating expenses for Oc-
tober this year, however, were cut to
$971, 24e, as compared with 81, 09o, 04%
for the 1929 period, . saving Of $l27,-
896.
Estimated earnings for the three
weeks Of November continue to show q
substantial drop, with q total of only
81, 00e, 740.19, against $l,240, 729.7T for
the same three weeks year ago, de-
cline in gross of 10 per cent. For. the
year to November 81 gross income has
| shown . decline Of $e55.S02.27s or 6
per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
GRAIN. MARKET

CHICAGO. November % (speciaD -
Wheat opened easier under scattered
selling influenced by the weakness in
foreign markets over the holiday. Ar
gentine news was more bearish. De-
cember. old, opened at rs to T47s; new,
1915; March, old, 10 to TIN; new,
1914; May; old T94s to 80; new, BOZ
to 8eA. After the first half hour De-
cemher. old, 751z; new, 759Ss;; March,
old, 777s to 70; new, 1914; May, old,
1913; new, 803s.
Corn dipped with wheat at the OPEN
ing but rallied later on buying by local
bulls. December, old. opened IS; new,
75A; March, old, 77sss; new. 1919; May,
old, 1914 to 1914; new, 1928 to 1917.
After the first half hour December, old
and new, 1871; March, old, 773z; new,
70 a.; May, DID,. 1874: new, 7o7s.
Oats were easier. December, old,
opened 3424 to 34N; new, BAN; March,
old, 36A; May, old, SO to 373A; new,
S77s to 3734: After the first half hour
December, old and new, 34%; March,
old, 36A;' May, old and new, 37M.
Provisions were easier,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
Special Dispatch to, The star.

Special Dispatch 10, The Star.
NEW YORK, November 2S-As far
as the stock market goes. the financial
community has found little to be
thankful for this year. It is better
still case of hope deferred The
rally of week or 10 days ago came
to an abrupt end late on Tuesday and
Wednesdays market had q uniformly
downward trend.
Looking toward the future, there is
as yet nothing tangible in business de-
velopments on which to found a broad
upward movement. Car loadingS re-
main disappointing, making an unfa-
vorable comparison with a year ago
and showing more than the seasonal
decrease. A few railroads have been
able to cut expenses in keeping with
the falling of in gross, but they are
exceptions. Most of the earnings
statements are dismal affairs.
Bond Market.
The bond market is. abnormally de-
pressed. On Wednesday, the day be-
fore the holiday, the averages for a
selected list Of so bonds made a new
low for the year. If revival in bonds
must precede an upturn in stocks, a
bull market in the latter is not yet
in sight
Plans for greater stability in steel
and iron prices have received wide ad-
vertisement, but they have not yet
been worked out, and meanwhile the
experiment in copper has not proved
the success that was anticipated. The
best that can be said about commodity
prices elsewhere is that, for the mo-
inent at least, the decline has been
checked.
Wall street is still concerned about
the situation in Europe and in South
America. Current quotations for the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
Mighty Draught of Beer.

The burgomaster Of Rothenburg in
Bavaria was called upon to perform
great drinking task one day during the
past Summer upon the occasion of the
celebration of the 300th anniversary of
the delivery of that city from its con-
querors. The burgomaster was called
upon to drink three quarts and a pint
of beer at one draught. Just 800 years
ago Rothenburg had to surrender to an
army under Gen. lilly. He was about
to rae the place to the ground. The
general retired TO the hourt house and
there he was presented with o vast
foaning jug. A draught or two from
this mellowed his temper and gave him
o bright idea.
81 viii spare your town." he said, "if
any Of your Senators can empty this
jug at one draught." Burgomaster
Nursch accepted the challenge, and
after few deep breathing exercises
seized the vessel and lowered It's con-
tents without q gasp.
Since then mechanical figures on the
town hall clock re-enact the mighty
drink every day at noon. The original
fiagon Is made use Of at these ami
versary drinking bouts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
CURB SHARES DROP
!. AS SALES QUICKEN
Utilities Lead DoWnSWing
and Other Issues Yield
to Pressure.
BY JOHN A. CRoNE.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
NEW YORK, November 28.-Steadily
slipping, today's curb market crept
along until midday, when its pace
Quickened as offerings increased.
Electric Bond & Share dropped about
2 points and American & Foreign
Service was about " points lower at
intervals but only moderately active.
Goldman Sachs fell more than II point
on a relatively small turnover.
The portrait of conditions Of the rail-
road industry as sketched by executives,
along with their proposal to force the
oil trade to divest itself of 100000, 900
worth of pipe lines, hit rails, railroad
holding and investment companies,
crude oil pipe line companies, crude
purchasing companies owning pipe lines
and oil concerns planning the con-
Structton of huge gasoline pipe lines.
Pennroad Corporation, the most &C
tive rail issue on the curb, lest IA in
its first few sales. The pipe lines then
turned active. Buckeye Pipe hit a new
low before showing any resistance. New
York Transit opened on point ana
National Transit was fractionally lower.
Humble Oil, which as a purchasing
company utilities pipe lines, declined TO
u new low lot Tie year, Gul1 OA NOA-
poration, which is constructing gaSo-
line pipe lines, dropped to a new low.
Indiana Pipe Line equalled its pre-
vious minimum. Columbia Oil and Gas
also reacted.
Railroad Shares Corporation opened
up a small fraction, only to turn heavy
later. Southwest Pennsylvania Pipe
Lines proved an exception to the trend
by opening up more than a point
The comparative firmness OF motor
shares was due to statistical conditions
of the trade Production in the first 10
months of this year Appropriated g.
592 ,022 cars, while domestic retail and
export sales were 2,650,090.
Food securities were in demand. See
man Bros. was up IN. Swift & Co.
rose a shade. Upgrade Food Products
was a trifle higher, as was Grocery
Store Products, Inc.
Diamond Match new common rose
IL points IN the forenoon session when
traders heard some effort would be made
here and in Chicago to have the COM
pany, in view of the fact that nearly "a
per cent of the shareholders have de-
posted stock in favor of the reincorpo-
ration and recapitaliZation plan, declare
its proposals effective. The company
has been insisting that 81 per cent of
the stockholders favor the plan before
1t goes into effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
WALL. STREET FINDS LITTLE
TO BE THANKFUL FOR IN 1880

bonds of Germany, to say nothing Of
the embarrassed debtors In South
American republics, speak eloquently
on this point.
Motor-car production is to be speeded
up, but no one is sure that the con-
sumner will respond. High hopes are
held out for the holiday distributive
trade-and yet that is q matter about
which it is impossible to speak conn.,
IDENTIFY now.
Little Forced Selling.
What, then, can be said In the way
of encouragement? In the first place,
stocks are certainly in stronger hands
than they have been at any time before
this year. There is no sign Of forced
liquidation such as has. often in the
past IL months overwhelmed the mar
ket. The principal source of supply
now comes from professional operators
for the decline and from the in-and-
out traders who have made cautious at
temptS to scalp profit on the side OF
commitments as soon as a rally shows
signs of exhausting itself. No market
can be permanently depressed by selling
of this kind.
Meanwhile stocks are becoming more
attractive to patient investors who can
pay cash for them and take them out
Of the market. Buying Of this kind is
steadily reducing the floating supply
and in the end will make itself felt.
Finally, we know by all precedent that
the major part Of the downward move
ment Is behind us and that sooner or
later, probably sooner, the turn must
come.
So 1t can be said that If the Street Is
not overlooking with thankfulness. 1t Is
at least as cheerful as could be expected
under the circumstances.
(CopyriRht 1907
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
FIRMS
IN SALES CAMPAIGN
Companies Unite in Move
ment to Market Million
Ice-Making Machines.
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, November 28-The sale
OF 1,00O,0 900 electric refrigerators during
the year 1881, TO be followed by even
greater sales In 1881 and 1888, IL the OBJ
ject Of plan Of cooperation between.
light and power companies, manufac-
turers and local distributors. sponsored
by the National Electric Light ASsocia-
ton and which will involve the expen-
diture OF millions Of dollars in national
and local advertising during the next
three years.
According to q statement issued BY
j. Z. Davidson, president Of the Me-
braska Power Co., and Chairman of the
newly-created Electric Refrigeration
Bureau Of the National Electric Light
association, 1t Is "the most comprehen-
Sive carefully planned, cooperative
sales program yet undertaken in the
electrical industry. Cooperation Ia the
base and heart OF this activity-the co.
operation Of central stations, OF manu-
1acturers OF electric refrigerators, the
cooperation Of electric refrigerator dis
tr1butorS and dealers and Of electrical
Leagues and clubs. If this cooperation
becomes whole-hearted and Nation
reached"
Three-Year Campaign.
The total expenses Of the national ad-
vertising campaign and the organiza-
ton activity viii be borne by the manu-
IacturerS OF electric refrigerators, who
are subscribing $1,000, 900 for the three
year campaign. This Is in addition to
their regular advertising appropriations.
The expense for local advertising and
sales promotional activities will be paid
Ior by local interests working together
under q local cooperative ORGANIZATION.
. The entire campaign will be under
tne direction OF the Electric RefriRer-
aSion Bureau, with headquarters in the
ounces OF the National Electric Light
committee consisting Of REPRESENTATIVES
OF central stations, manufacturers and
members at large. This bureau will
carry on strong national magazine ad-
VertlSlng campaign and will also pre-
pare sales promotional and advertising
materlal Tor local organizations, which
can be purchased at cost.
Inc production Of electricity by the
eiectric light and power industry Of the
united States for the week ended SAT-
urday, November 20, was I.722. 3e6 600
kloWatt hours, according to the sta
CiStlcal Research Department OF the as
ISOLATION. This Is SO per cent below the
ngure for the corresponding week az
1928, but still per cent above the fiR,ife
for 1923. ''sN.'
SeabOard Increase.
The Atlantic seaboard continues N
register an increase in electrical outo,,t
over last year, being 1.o per cent above
the same week Of 1929. The great CEN
tral industrial region, outlined by Buf-
talo, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, st. Louis
and Milwaukee shows, as q whole. q de-
crease In electrical output Of 81 per
cent below last year, while the Pacific
CoeSt shows o decrease Of 81 per cent.
which may be explained ia part hv cor,,
parttvely heavy rainfall in Caiifornia
and the consequent decrease In TIE re-
quirements Of irrigation pumping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
Washington Produce
Butter-one-pound prints, 3slza4oh;

Butter-One-pound prints, ssikaA0h;
tub, 37za38h.
Eggs-Hennery. 42a45; current re-
ceiptS, 40a42.
Poultry, alive-Turkeys, young, 23a25;
small and thin, 16a17; old toms, 20;
Spring chickens, large, 20a23; medium,
20a21; small. 22a23; fowls, large, 20a21 !;
medium, 18a1o; Leghorns, fowls, 13a14;
ducks, Is; ROSTERS, 14A15; keats, young
and large, 50a60: old, 25a30. Dressed
Turkeys, young, 28a30; Spring chickens.
large, 27a2s; medium. 25a26; small, q
a26; fowls, large, 25a26; medium, asa
"a; Leghorn fowls. 18a20; ducks, 24a2S;
keats, young, 70a8o; old, 40a45.
MeatS-Beef, 1Sa23; veal, 10A23:
lamb, 20a23; pork loinS, "a; fresh hams.
a.; fresh shoulders, 20. Smoked meats
Hams, IS; shoulders, 10; bacon, ~.
Lard-In bulk, 10; in packages, IAN.
Live stock-Calves, 10; lambs, SAT.
FruitsAHoneydews, $50: oranges,
California, S.00al0.00; Florida, 300a
400; lemons, 400; lines, per 100, ITS;
pineapples, 4.o0a5 90; persimmons. las;
grapes, Emperors, 1.75a2.00: Almeria.
l-75a2.00: pears. box stock, 3.00a2.O0:
Seckels. 2.S0a3.00; tangerines, l.60a2 as.
Vegetables-Potatoes i5o-pound sacks,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
AMERICAN CAPITAL IS AIDING
MANY EUROPEAN ENTERPRISES

in Europe as in any other area.
While the department remains ON
cially silent on this point, 1t is said to
feel this European advantage will be
further enhanced by waving of the
preferential tariff rates on automobiles
as between Canada and Australia, which
should concentrate additional manu-
features in England by those who are
bidding for the Australian motor trade.
These investments in Europe are To-
Called to greater extent than Is usu-
ally imagined, with more than 20 per
cent of the total in Great Britain. This
has undoubtedly been the result of the
wide scope of the British market, prox-
unity to continental Europe, the readily
available materials, adequate distribu-
ton facilities, and the abundant supply
Of labor trained for over q century in
factory work.
Germany and France follow In the
value Of American investments in man
ufacturing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
The Story of the Flag.

The new flag of AfghaniStan con-
sists of three perpendicular stripes
black, red and white-with the cres-
cent in the center. The stripes SYM
bolize three periods ia the history Of
the country. The black indicates the
period Of darkness in, which the ma
ton. was held for centuries. The red
stands for the revolution which broke
the chains of bondage and the white
for the period of peace and prosperity.
The crescent recognizes Allah and
promises that the nation will be the
protector Of Islam forever. The old
nag was entirely Of black, with the
crescent, and its unsuitability has been
q matter of comment for years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
A study Just completed by the Com
merce Department reveals that Ameri-
can capital has gone into manufacture
ing enterprises In Europe to greater ex-
tent than In any other part of the
world.
A general belief exists that American
manufacturing interests are more ex-
tensive in Canada than elsewhere
abroad. This is correct as to number,
but not as to value, no doubt because of
the ease with which small plants may
be operated there compared to more
distant Europe. Geographical proximity
makes it possible for small concerns to
benefit from the advantages Of serving
Canada through Canadian plants.
The department says the European
movement Is not entirely the result of
the unusual postwar circumstances,
since the extension of American manu-
featuring enterprise had as early a
start and by 1914 was as fully developed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
Where "Tariff' Came From,

Tourists who enter Europe through
some Mediterranean port viii remern-
Der the spot which is almost the first
land they see. Trafalgar comes early
are passed. where Nelson died and the
world saw "a splendid victory and Q
magnificent defeat" Then Tarifa,
where Europe and Africa almost meet,
where Barbary pirates kept watch from
towers still standing for tribute, whose
name fathered our modern "tariff," and
across the way Gibraltar, the gum
bristling impregnable rock which gives
England the latchkey to this lovely In
land sea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
Honeysuckle in Norway.

Node Is one Of the most beautiful
OF Norwegian Summer resorts, with
about 5000 Inhabitants. Its gentle
beauty and coloring, its wind-shelter-
Although farther north than Russian
Leningrad, its honeysuckle, roses and
other flowers are famous. It's ford Is
wide and dotted with great numbers
of flr-clad islands and the view of the
town from the water is very pleasing.
Many come here to see Axel Ender's
famous altar painting, 1.-The Women ut
the Sepulchre," which has been re-
produced on Easter gift cards al over
the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
Inky Bath Of Mud.

The Czechs have at Pistany q famous
mud bath which is worth seeing, even
If you do not take it. II u O pitch
black mineral mud deposited In the
water courses Of the springs In great
quantities. A thick layer Is spread on
Q sheet, on which the patient lies, while
the mud q hot. Attendants plaster It
over the body till the patient looks like
an armored knight-the black Prince,
in 1t for about 10 minutes, the per-
spiration being wiped from the face &C
intervals, the patient is immersed IN
the mud bath, the mud ct the bottom
and the hot water being iInpregnated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
May Be Greatest Port.

The prediction that at no distant
date, Singapore would be the worlds
greatest port IS likely to be realized.
for at the present time It Is one OF
the most active and cosmopolitan spots
on the globe. It Is the shipping point
for many Of the most valuable products.
such IS rubber, and the trans-shipment
point for many other commodities,
serving the East as well at the west.
Forty-flve steamship lines make singa-
pore q regular port Of call and these
vessels come from and 60 to every
part Of the world. The export trade Of
Singapore Is growing rapidly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
U. S. COPPER IMPORTS.

NEW YORK, November az Dr.
Imports Of copper in manufactured
form by the United States increased to
so.45s metric tons in October. compared
with 2s,7l3 in September and 2e,43s
In August, the American Bureau OF
Metal etatistica reports. Exports of re-
fined copper from the United stiles
amounted 70 26,261 tons In October,
against 2A.2lS IN September and 26,175
In August. World output Of refined lead
in october amounted to l62,Ol6 short
tons. against l4s,So6 in September and
l65,3e4 in August.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
Earthuuakes and Storms.

Every year some 1000 earthquakes
sensible to human beings occur; OF
these about 20 shake the whole world.
AT any moment there are about 1000
600 600 being experienced In the world
every year, while every second the sur:
face Of the earth sees 100 flashes OF
lightning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
o. s. TREASURY BALANCE

The United States Treasury balance
announced today as Of close Of business
November as was sos 1888, 954.2l. Gus
toms receipts for the month to data
were $31, 400, 326.7S. Total ordinary ex-
penditureS. $6.470,742.60.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
NEW YORK COTTON

NEW YORK, November 28 (Spe-
were point lower to l point higher.
Trading was dull in all positions, with
continued technical liquidation. Offset
ting a small volume of trade buying.
Opening prices were: December, new,
1851. up /; January. old, 1853, of / /;
January, new, 1869, of l.; March,
1927, off j; May, 1922, unchanged;
July. 11.40, unchanged; october, 1854,
unchanged,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28

3.00a3.25: sweet potatoes. per barrel,
2.60a3.00; Idaho bakers, l00-pound
sacks, 500: string beans, $50; broccoli,
500; carrots. per 100 punches, 4OOa
500; beets. per 100 punches, 4OOa5. 90 ;
turnipS. 75al.00; peppers, $50; parsnips,
l:So; mushrooms. LOCAL rs; kale, 6Oa
70; spinach, 75al 90; white, $50;
pumpkins, bushel baskets, 1885,: okra,
2%-quart containers. $50; 32-ouart con-
tanners, fancy, 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
Trust Companies,
"HANDs-oFF" POLICY URGED.

NEW ORLEANS, November 20 R.-
a governmental policy Of hands OF" in
tne cotton market would bring relief to
tne present cotton situation, the board
% 4nec1orS OF the New Orleans Cotton
Exchange said today in its annual re-
port.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28

Sixty-five per cent Of the students
at Southeastern State Teachers Col
lege. Durant, OKLA, work their way
through school: -" -
w, q. Stockton. 70, recently received
the Alb. degree at Southeastern state
Teachers College, Durant, Okla. IL,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28

The first astronomers Of modern
times. Copernicus and Galileo, caused
Q more bitter controversy than that OF
Darwin and his discoveries two cen
turtles latog.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28

A census of game. baeged in North
Carolina Is TO be taken by the De-
partment.s Of Conservation and Ne
velopmenk 49,,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28

Great Britain has installed $50 road
side boxes with telephone, fire extin-
guisher and first-aid kit for emergency
use, ~ motorists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-28
NEW YORK CURB MARKET

Note-An stocks sold in one hundred-share lots
excepting those designated by the letter (sos) 250s
which shows those stocks to be sold in odd lots only