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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27
OIL PRICE WEAKNESS
is REDUCING OUTPUT
Operators in Mid-COntinent Field
Find Production I'm.
profitable.
snecisI Disnatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
TULSA, Okla. September 26.-Con-
tinued weakness In the gasoline market
Of the nnidcontinent field is causing
further curtailment Of operations by
refiners who are not part Of an
integrated system.
United States motor gasoline, the
average grade used by motorists, for
spot delivery Is cents a gallon, some
offerings have been made at conces-
sions.
Despite this price, which is lower
than quotations prevailing at the time
the crude market was on the decline
In early Summer, there appears to be
very little buying. Even reduction
In output, caused by the shutting down
of most of the plants in one small
refining district, has failed to create
confidence as to the stability OF present
quotations.
While thus far no concerted attempt
to reduce operations at relneries has
been made, the improbable operation
Of many small plants Is causing a grad
ual reduction Of supply. The net back
from q barrel of crude to the refiner
at this time is the lowest this year.
The quotations for gasoline are ap-
proximately the same as when the top
grade of crude oil was sold at AZ cents
q barrel, or % cents lower than 1t Is
now quoted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27
ALLAN POPE SLATED AS HEAD
OF u. S. INVESTMENT BANKERS,
New York Corporation Exec
utive's Nomination vii
Mean Election.
Former Army Officer Has
Held important Positions
in Association.

Allan M. Pope, executive vice presi-
dent of the First National Old Colony
Corporation of New York. has been
nominated for the presidency Of the
Investment Bankers Association of
America, the election to take place at
White Sulphur Springs, w. Va, in No
vember. washington members Of the
association state that nomination means
his election as the slate made by the
board of governors Is always accepted
at the convention.
Mr.. Pope will succeed Henry T. Fer
riss Of the First National Co. of St.
Louis. He has taken a prominent part
in the associations activities for many
years, serving on the governing board
and the Foreign Securities Committee
He is a member Of the Executive Com
mittee Of the American Acceptance
Council.
His is an unusual career as he made
an excellent record as q soldier before
he entered investment banking.
He resigned from the United States
Army in 1920 to enter the investment
banking business in Boston, with the
First National Corporation. In 1921
Mr.. Pope became manager Of the COR
poration's New York ONCE and in 1928
was elected president of the corpora
ton. In 1929 the consolidation Of the
First National Bank Of Boston and of
the Old Colony Trust Co., also Of that
city, resulted in a merger of their re-
spective investment banking af1iliates
and the formation of the First National
Old Colony Corporation, which now has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27
STEEL OPERATIONS
GEARED TO ORDERS
Rate for Industry Estimated
at 70 Per Cent of
Capacity.
Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PITTSBURGH, September 2e.-Steel
producers view the 10 per cent wage
reduction In their industry as simply
an episode, not that 1t Is unimportant,
but that it was bound to come at this
particular time.
Many suggest that it might well have
ical reasons for delay. First, there was
the promise to the President" made
late in 1929. How many months that
was the governing influence cannot be
appraised, but months ago some steel
producers felt that the President should
have absolved them, on the ground that
things had turned out so altogether
different from what was expected when
the promise was made.
Then, while steel prices were falling,
there was feeling that q wage reduc-
ton would simply put prices down so
much the more, with no advantage in
heavier demand. Independents we're
awaiting action by the Steel Corpora
ton and promptly followed when last
Tuesdays meeting Of Steel Corporation
directors recommended the reduction.
Steel prices are steadier than at any
time since the wartime Government
control.
The Pittsburgh and Chicago districts
have produced steel at substantially the
same rates this week as last, the one at
barely over Is per cent. the other at a
trif1e under 30 per cent. Few districts
have been above 80 per cent and the
general rate for the industry may be
set at about 28 per cent In the last
couple of weeks, against an August
closing rate of about 80 per cent. The
significant point is the absence Of sea-
S0nQl increase MT tho SLIGHT irrrAae0
this making it altogether improbable
that there will be any general or sea-
sonal rise, even for few weeks. Come
individual lines of steel consumption
can increase, and, indeed, have already
done so, but the influence of the ma
jority is the other way
(Copyright, 1917
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27

ofices In 81 American cities and repre-
sentatiyes In London, Paris, Berlin and
Buenos Aires.
Mr.. Pope was born in Boston, No
vember "a, 1879, and is a descendant OF
two of New England's oldest families
He received his early education at the
Prince School and Boston Latin School.
In 1899 he entered the United States
Military Academy, from which he was
graduated in 1908 and commissioned
second lieutenant of Cavalry. He served
in the Philippines and in 1915 was
commissioned captain. On the entry
Of the United States into the World
War he was advanced to the rank OF
major and attached to the general stah.
Mr.. Pope is chairman Of the Ad-
visory Council and member OF the
Executive Committee of the Institute
of International Finance, fact-f1nding
organization which is conducted by New
York University, In cooperation with
the Investment Bankers Association OF
America, for the benefit of dealers and
investors in foreign securities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27
Survey of Debtor
Situation Started
In Midwest Area
Investigators Seek Data
On Ability of Farmers
To Pay Loans.
pispatch 70 rae Sac.

Special OlSphtCu W 4uC SeaAs
KANSAS CITY. September 26.-
Coming into the interior this month
are investigators for Eastern Insurance
companies, savings banks and other In
situations interested In the progress of
the rural area and the possibility Of a
recovery. IN business. Several confer
ences have been held the past two
weeks with Western representatives of
the concerns and reports received of
conditions. Largly, the interest mas
conferred In the ability of the rural
debtor to meet his obligations coming
due In the next few months or delayed
from last Summer.
Generally, the situation has been
found fairly stable where loaning agen-
cies have been cautious In valuations.
The volume of farm foreclosures has
only slightly increased over last year,
though the number Of deeds given where
ability TO meet payments is evident are
more numerous. The intense effort be-
ing made to reduce expenses is having
some helpful effect where the margin
in lack of funds is small.
On the whole, with a small upturn
in wheat and better oil prices, the first
month of Fall has perhaps shown gain,
but much more is needed to present
any marked improvement in business.
Some of the betterment in grain prices
is probably due to the widespread hold
ing policy Of producers. How extended
this Is commences to be realized. In
Kansas, for instance, with its record
Weld, It is estimated there Is yet linsold,
either IN granaries on. farms or in
storage subject to farmers orders,
practically as much as its fiye-year
average crop-166,00 0,0 900 bushels. Most
of this will go TO market before next
Spring, and any material advance will
be a distinct impetus to buying and
debt-paying power.
Doubt surrounds the holding policy
Of the producers, so far as its effect
on wheat prices Is concerned.
Copyright, le3l)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27
COTTON PRICES DROP
ON HEDGING SALES
Final Market Tone Firm With
Quotations Seven to Ten
Points Off.
By the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, September 2e.-Trad-
ing IN cotton was less active today with
prices generally lower under further
hedging, combined with liquidation and
some selling supposed to be for Con-
tinental account. December, after SELL
ing at 635 early, or points above Fri
days closing quotation, broke to 6.24
and. closed at 6.25 The final tone of
the market was steady, with prices net
z to 10 points lower.
The opening was steady at q decline
Of point to an advance Of 2 points, in
the face of relatively easy Liverpool
cables. There was some overnight buy
ing orders, while the Liverpool quota
tions were modified as sterling adj
vanced.
Offerings increased after the call. and
prices worked gradually lower. Trade
buying continued on scale-down orders
and seemed to increase on the basis Of
6A cents for December, and checked
the decline at ga for that position.
There was some underliquidation. Octo-
Der declined to 6.02, new low for the
season and net decline of IL points
Prices for the later deliveries held above
the previous lows. March sold OF to
6.54, and closing prices were within a
point or two Of the lowest on most po-
SitionS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27
NORMAL BUSINESS GAINS
SEEN SINCE LABOR DAY
Special Dispatch to The star.

SpeCIAI DIspWECH 70 Inc star.
BOSTON, September Robustness
has increased as much as normally
since Labor day, says the United Bust
ness Service Indexes Of steel produc-
ton, electric power consumption, auto
mobile and textile output have remained
at approximately the same level as at
the beginning of September. The total
volume of trade declined from July to
August, and the United Business Their
the depression In that month August
business was recorded at 31.7 per cent
below normal. The latest weekly figure
is 31.5 per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27
SILVER PRICES DECLINE
AS PROFITS ARE TAKEN
az tl,e Associated Press.

by Inc Ab80CIbteu FIebs.
NEW YORK. September 26.-Silver
made a sharp retreat today from the
high level Of the year to which it was
pushed by feverish speculation follow
ing suspension of the free gold stand
ard by Great Britain.
Spectators whose rush to purchase
silver this week probably was swayed
more by sentiment than actualities,
rushed to take profits today on cable
advices from London that the price,
which has risen spectacularly In the
last SIX days, had fallen sharply IN the
English market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27
HEAVY RAINS DELAY
CANADIAN HARVESTING
Special Dispatch to The Star.


MONTREAL, September 26.-Heavy
rains have delayed harvesting opera
lions and caused damaged to the un-
threshed grain crops in the northern
and western sections of Canada, &C
cording to the latest crop report Of the
Bank of Montreal A large percentage
OF the grain crops in the northern areas
of Alberta and Saskatchewan Is report
ed still unthreshed, while in British
Columbia rains have delayed threshing
and SO damaged the grain that 1t can
be used only for feed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27
Pipe Line Work to Start.

NEW YORK, September 26 R.-
Construction of a total of approx
mately 1876 miles of oil pipe line for
the Standard OIL Co. of Indiana will
begin at once, Ford, Bacon g. Davis,
inc, engineers, announced today. The
new line win constitute additional loops
10 the present system Of the cornpany's
pipe lines extending from Healdton,
okla, to Whiting, 1nR-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27
BOND ISSUE SOUGHT.

st. Louis-San Francisco Railway has
asked Interstate Commerce Commission
authority 10 issue and pledge o total of
$1,000. 900 IN bonds as collateral Sc
curity for sh0rt-term notes which the
road may desire to issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27

Sweden's only motor car nanufac-
turer Will produce more machines this
year than in 1880, when Il broke ats
previous production records.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-27
Lay-Offs Have Been Necessary.

W. G. Stuber, president of the East
man Kodak During the past two
years we have made every effort posi-
When 1t has been necessary to reduce
operations, We have rs far as possible
put the force ca part time, but It has
Seward daily gateway., 1931-09-02
BROs|Us GETS ACTION MISSING LINK ROAD
 AT CHAMBER MEET

l Definite action materialiezd at Tuesdays weekly meeting of the Seward Chamber of Commerce when the various committees re- ported to Rep. Cal M. Brosius, oc- cupying the presidents chair, of progress made in the matter of the Missing Link" road project between Mile IS, Seward-Kenal Lake Highway and Moose Pass station, Mile 29
 During the last week telegrams had been dispatched to Governor Parks, Delegate Wickersham, Chas. H. F,lory and M. D. Williams and from replies it was evident they are in accord with the idea of instituting work on this project before the summer is over, pro- viding it can possibly be done. With this in view, it was said, MT. Flory will arrive in Seward from Juneau in about two weeks. A telegram was also sent to Gen. eral Manager Otto F. Ohlson, of the Alaska Railroad, and in reply Colonel Ohlson stated the railroad had no objections to construction of the Missing Link" road which would parallel the line for few miles
 The flooded condition of the area at Mile 4 and was discussed and then left to the road com mittee to handle
 Captain Jennings of the tug Akutan was a guest at the lunch con and gave an interesting talk relative to future work in Alaska contemplated by his company, the Puget Sound Dredging Company of Seattle. Captain Jennings stated the local equipment would be lowed away from Seward for Pet ersburg the latter part of this week.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-09-02
SIR HALL CANE

Delided laughed at and condemned because of some of his early literary efforts Sir Hall Came wno deu Monday in London attained the equal of Whch few authors could boast.
 His English-speakng public on both sides or the Atlantic was larger than that of most writers and n0vel readers generally were eager for his latest work.
 With considerable leaning towards the eternal result usually clumsy when, rare occasions ne at- tempted to introduce humorous passage Nevertheless, Sir Hall gave ample evidence of his ability for fluent, graphic writing. ~
 In 1907 he was declared by the manager of the Ly- ceum Theatre London to be the Weathlest novelist III the world His theatrical royalties from America and England up to that time amounted to 450OOO the man. ger revealed and it said that the sales of his novels had produced an even larger income.
 Mere newspaper writing early became so unsatls- factory to Hall Cane that it is related he petoned for shorter working hours and reduction in salary that he might devote more time to novel writing.
 The first writings of Sir Hall to attract attention were "Sonnets of Three Centures' and "Recollecons of Rosetti both published in 1882 and followed year later by life of Coleridge and Cobwebs of Criticism Others of Sir Halls better known works include The Christian ''The Eternal City," "The Prodgal Son, ''The Woman Thou Gavest Me-" "The Bondman" "The Scapegoat" "Tle White Prophet, and "The Master of Men,"
 In recognition of his services as editor of the book of Albert King of the Bel gians Sir Hall made
 knight in the 1918 birthday list of honors of King George for efforts to present the British aspect of the American readers.
 In personal appearance Hall Caine rather strik- lng-and he made the most of it. black broad brined slouch hat and sable cloak with ample cape added to the general effect of his flowing locks sken eyes and pointed beard.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-09-02
RAIL EXCURSION RATES

The local passenger tariff num- Der 145 ICC 158 has been issued naming an excursion rate on ac- count of Labor Day. Dates of ticket sales are 3 to 2 inclusive and the return limit Sept. 13 A fare of one and one-third for the round tip between all rail line stations will be in effect.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-09-02
ALASKA FORESTS

Of Alaska's total forested area conservatvey esti mated at 70O00000 acres two national forests prise 21347OO0 acres the Tongass in Southeastern AL aska and the Chugach in Southwestern Alaska. The craze stand per for the commercial forests whole is about 2500O board feet Merchantabe trees from two to four feet in diameter and from 90 40 feet in height The principal species Western hemock "A per cent Stka spruce, 20 per cent Western cent Then there are white spruce cottonwood noun tain helock white birch balsan black spruce poplar aspen and tamarack.
 For the year 1929 the timber cut on the two na- tona forests amounted to OOO board feet valued at 409 It estimated that about million tons of newsprint annually be produced alone from these two forests aside from the timber the public domain
 These considerations presage for Alaska an n- creasing economic forest development
 Before critcizing our floating population it might be we'll to reflect that ancestor Noah was in that class
Seward daily gateway., 1931-09-02

A number of vacationists are due to return to Seward this eve- ming, among whom are numbered MT. and Mrs. Ed Crawford and son Benny, and Glenn Sandbeck, all from Hope where they have been camping out for the last 10 days.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-09-02

U. s. motor vehicle owners pay a total of $850, 0,000,0 ,000 yearly for gas oline tax, registration and license fees.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-09-02
kT TIE HOTELS

GILLILAND- Mrs. w. M. Jackson and daughter.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-09-02

The SS Admiral Watson, in port today from the South, sailed for the Westward at 12:15 D. m.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-17
Forfeited Alaska Furs
 Sold at Seattle Auction

SEATTLE, Feb. IT. Forfeited l because shipped in violation of the | Alaska Territorial laws, 99 Alaska i beaver skins were sold here yester-
 day. They brought $1,425 at an 1 auction.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-17
Britain Guarding Women's Right to
 Keep Age Secret

LONDON, f'ep. 1I-The power and prestige of the British Gov ernment are being marshalled to aid women in keeping a secret.
 The approach Of the official cen sus April 26 has been heralded by grumbling among the women of the land, most of whom steadfastly decline to reveal their age.
 AS pacific gesture, the Gov ernment has decreed women need tell their age to on.y one person the head of the house, who is under pledge of strictest secrecy regarding the secret. Tn the event the head of the house divulges the sge given him for census purposes, he, or she, is liable to prosecution.
 Women living ir hotels or board : ing houses are required to tell the proprietor their ages. but that per- son is also under pledges of strict secrecy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-17
CHURCHES BEGIN LENT SERVICES ASH WEDNESDAY,
Fast and Prayer Season Stars Tomorrow and
 Lasts Until Easter

Lent begins tomorrow, which is designated on the ecclestical calen- dar as Ash Wednesday. The re- ligious season of fast and prayer continues until Easter, which falls this year April 5. The period will be observed by several of the church organizations in Juneau.
 At Holy Trinity, the Episcopal cathedral, the Rev. c. E. Rice, dean, will conduct special services with a celebration of Holy Com munion at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. There will be a short service and brief address on a timely subject of general interest every Friday evening. These Fri day evening services will be con- ducted and addresses delivered by the dean.
 At the Catholic Church of Ma tivity tomorrow there will be a blessing and a general distribution of ashes just before the 8 o'clock mass, which will be said by Father w. c. LaVasSeur, pastor Through out Lent, there will be daily mass at 8 o'clock in the morning and special devotions at 7:30 o'clock Wednesday and Friday evenings every week
 At the Resurrection Lutheran church, Lenten services will be conducted by the Rev. Harry R. Allen, pastor, at 7:30 o'clock tomor- row evening. During Lent, special services will be conducted at 7:30 every Wednesday evening by the pastor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-17
MAKES CHARGE
 OF EMbEzzLINC
 LARGE AMOUNT
Former President of Seat tie Loan Association
 to Be Arrested

SEATTLE, Feb. TIA charge of embedding the sum of $248, ,085 from the Puget Sound Savings and Loan Association has been filed against Adolph Linden, former President by Prosecuting Attorney Robert Burgunder. He said Linden has been under surveillance in New York City for a week and he has telegraphed the New York City po- lice to arrest him. Bail has been set at S16,000.
 The Puget Sound Savings and Loan Association was closed Febru- ary and the officers given 20 days by state examiners, to replace assets.
 Linden is accused of illegally di- verting funds to the American Broadcasting Company and North west Radio Service company, of which he was President.
 The American Broadcasting Com pany and it's chain of stations went into bankruptcy in 1929.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-17
TWO CASBOATS HIT BY YUKON
 NEAR CITY PIER
One Craft Is Sunk, An. other Damaged and
 Indian Women Hurt

One gasoline fishing boat was sunk, another was damaged, two persons were hurt and one of the long thick logs of a dolphin was cut in half above the water by the steamship Yukon, Capt. Dal- mer Anderson, bound from Seattle to Seward, when she swung along side the City Dock this forenoon to discharge passengers and freight for this port. The two small craft be- longed to Indians, and the in- jured women were natives, too, wives of the owners of one of the little vessels.
 Scared Persons on Dock
 The Yukon, ,impelled, it is declar- ed, by wind and tide, came into the wharf so fast that she seemed to threaten it's destruction and per- sons that were gathered there awaiting her arrival ran in fear into the warehouse and toward Front Street. The noise made by the collision with the gas boats and by the crashing of the dolphin caused some of the fugitives to think the wharf had been smashed and they did not stop until they had reached the street.
 The boat that was sunk was 34 feet long. It was owned by Robert Smith and his son, William Smith of Excursion Inlet. Mrs. Robert Smith had one of her legs hurt and was also injured about the body. She was taken to the hos pital. Mrs. William Smith suf- fered bruises to one of her legs The craft went down so quickly that those aboard saved nothing but some suitcases containing wear ing apparel. They lost food sup plies and boat equipment, besides some money belong to Robert Smith.
 The craft, completely submerged, 1 is held by lines to another gas boat now and with favorable tide may be dragged ashore and beached for exposure at low water. Some | of the ill-fated vessels contents may be salvaged.
 The damaged boat belonged to John K. David, of Juneau. Planks on her starboard side were crushed. | She is 45 feet long and is equip | ped with a 20 horsepower engine.
 At the time of the accident both | the small craft were moored in 1 waters near the City Float, immedi- ately north of the City Wharf. 1
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-17
MoosEHAvEN LEGION NO. 25

On and after this date THE LEGION has a new name and will be known as LEGION OF THE WORLD, JUNEAU NO. 25. The North Moose has asked the Herder to herd all Legionnaires to the Moose Hall tonight at 8 pm. Lunch and Fun.
 G. A. BALDWIN, adv. Herder.