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The Washington times., 1931-09-29
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great deal of ingenuity and originality is being shown
in the parties given now for the debuantes and for the
older members society WELL and during the past week.
dancing in the moonlight enjoyed at many resorts
where still possible to hold outodoor AFFAIRS not
withstanding the lateness of the season.
At one party given for popular debutante, bit OF
Southern Italy in the way perfectly enchanting Floren-
tine garden formed the background for ete which was
as lovely as something of the Arabian Nights Tales
Beds of brilliant flowers laid out in formal and dgntled
patterns and there graceful stone benches gor
geousy coored urn and graceful marble figures provided
the atmosphere this delightful party at which several
hundred guests present to do honor to Miss Kathryn
Louise Boesch of Philadelphia.
lily pool with tall fountain in the center OF
sunken garden and encrcng this wide logga where
supper party held late in the evening, following the
departure of the older guests.
Debut Tea Follows Horse Show
Another debutante party held in the late afternoon where
manv Of the guests came from nearby horse show,
proved delightfully."- informal affair 1t too was held out
ofdoors at the country Of the buds parents and
there was Just enough crpnes the air. to give that touch
of pep which made the party great success
The bud herself horsewoman Of no mean ability had'
earlier the day. exhibited several OF her horse ana Sne
would perhaps have been happier to have received her
guests habit rather than the gorgeous creauon u
white velvet which she for this aimportant occa
sion It was made with square neckllne and small drop
sleeves edged with sable The skirt which fitted tightly
ahou the hips fell graceful folds to her feet and rhine
stones held the narrow gde Her slippers were SILVER ana
white more and she carried odfashloned bouquet Oh
pastel-colored flowers.
The Washington times., 1931-09-29
Bremen Consu|
Returns Home
on Leave

The United States Consul at
Bremen, Germany, Mr.. Samuel
G.. Ebling, has registered at the
State Department and will be
in this country for the next
two months. He will spend
some time in Bellefontaine,
Ohio.
Another recent arrival in the
Capital is the American Vice
Consul to Brazil, Mr.. Walter M.
Walmsley, jr., who will return
to his post at Sac Paulo early
in December.
The Washington times., 1931-09-29
From Havana

The United States Consul
General to Cuba and Mrs.
Frederick T. Frelinghuysen Du-
mont, arrived at the Mayflower
yesterday morning from Havana.
They are leaving late today
for their home, 1.-The Anchor
age" in Ronks, Pa. Mr.. Du-
mont was on duty in the State
Department before his appoint.
ment to Havana about two
years ago.
The Washington times., 1931-09-29
Mr.. and Mrs. Hard
Soiourn in New York

Mr.. and Mrs. William Hard,
of Washington, are at the st.
Regis Hotel in New York. They
recently returned from Geneva.
Switzerland.
The Washington times., 1931-09-29
Author and Former
Diplomat Returning

Mr.. T. st. John Gaffney, the
former consul general at Mu-
Mich, is returning aboard the
S. S. Stuttgart from a visit with
the former German Kaiser at
Doom.
Mr.. Gaffney is a wellknown
author.
The Washington times., 1931-09-29
Mrs. John Coolidge
Gives Dinner Dance

Mrs. John Coolidge, wife OF
the son of the former President,
and her sister, Miss Esther Trum-
bull, entertained at dinner
and dance last evening at Plain
vile for their cousin, Miss
Esther Trumbull. who will be
married Friday to Mr.. Henry
Stafford Kellam.
The Washington times., 1931-09-29
Mrs. E. D. White Is
In the Metropolis

Mrs. Edward Douglas White
is stopping at the Plaza Hotel
in New York before coming to
her home in washington.
Evening star., 1931-12-24
STOCKS FLUCTUATE.
IN NARROW RANGE.
Trading Volume Small, as
Many Market Operators
Begin Holiday.
BY GEORGE T. HUGHES.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, December 24-With a
steadier tone, todays stock market
fiuctuated through narrow range in
typical pre-holiday dullness. Prices
were shade higher and liquidation
was no longer pressing.
1t was hard to trace any connection
between the outside events and the
course Of the market. In informed cir
cles concern was still expressed over the
foreign situation, but prices for stocks
were unaffected. Discouragement was
also expressed over the extension of
banking difficulties, but that was a
matter OF greater moment to the bond
traders than to the share list.
Rail Stock Firmer.
The stocks most inclined to rally
during the morning were the railroad
issues. This was considered a favorable
sign. Union Pacific and New York
Central recovered point or So U. S.
Steel was better supported and came
back from its low of Wednesday. At
intervals short covering made itself
felt In Allied Chemical, but in none of
these cases was there enough volume
to indicate any change of trend. Rey-
nolds Tobacco B made new years
low, but only by a fraction, and the
selling in the other tobacco shares
dried up. The only reason for pessi-
mism as to the tobacco stocks was the
prospect OF higher taxation.
The few hardened traders left in the
street made feeble attempts to produce
a Christmas rally but they had no sup
port from outside. Volume was as
light as 1t had been on any day this
week. Even the volatile trading media,
j. I. Case and Auburn Auto, were un-
usually sedate. Auburn rallied during
the morning but regained only a small
part Of the loss of the preceding ses-
sion. Its statement as of August 81.
published today, revealed strong
financial position, with current assets
almost six times current liabilities.
Weak Spots.
One Of the weak issues was Westing-
house Electric, which dipped below s26
a share for the first time The board
meets for dividend action on January 6
and the action of the stock today lndi-
Gated doubt as to the result However,
the market was not troubled much TO-
day by dividend prospects Most of the
corporations that took action pre-
served the regular disbursements.
Among them were Southern California
Edison. Electric Power g. Light on the
common, and Gillette Safety Razor on
the preferred
Call money renewed at per cent and
held there all day. Although this is
the season when rates normally harden
there is a minimum of demand for
day-to-day loans.
Evening star., 1931-12-24
WALL STREET BONUS
SHRINkAGE is NOTED
Some of Older Houses Continue
Annual Distribution of Cash
Presents.
BY the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, December 24-Santa
Claus Is treading lightly through the
canyons of Wall Street this year, but
is not entirely avoiding that thorough
fare
Tales of 100 per cent Christmas SAL
airy bonuses, or even larger, by finan-
cial houses are not heard this year.
Brokers and bankers state these tales
OF lavish disbursements to employees in
the heyday Of the bull market were
greatly exaggerated in Wall Street gos-
Sip, but they ran into many millions.
Some Of the old financial houses are
said to be distributing Christmas
bonuses this year. Amounts such as
10 per cent Of annual salaries, or two
weeks pay, are mentioned, but these
distributions are exceptional.
Many, have taken the position that
they owed what funds they could spare
to unemployment relief, in view of the
substantial reductions in personnel in
the financial district. The shrinking
of the Christmas bonus this year is
similar to that Of the slump 10 years
ago.
The actual number of stock ex-
change firms, despite several consolida-
tions, has decreaSed but moderately,
amounting to only seven less than a
year ago.
Evening star., 1931-12-24
Washington Produce

Butter-One-pound prints, 36; tub. IS.
Eggs+Hennery, 28a33; current re-
ceipts, 24a27.
Poultry, alive-Turkeys, old toms, 20
a22; young toms and hens, 25a28; chick
ems, 3 pounds and over, 13al5; to 21a
pounds, 1sa20; broilers, 1la to pounds,
lSa20; hens, large, 13a15; small, loa12;
Leghorn hens, 1oa12; roosters, 10; keats,
young, 4oa45; old, 25a35.
Poultry, dressed-Turkeys, old toms,
24a26; young toms and hens, 27a3o;
chickens, 3 pounds and over, 16a20; 2
to 21a pounds. 2oa23; broilers, 11a to
2 pounds, 20a23; hens, large, 16a18;
small, 13a16; Leghorn hens, 13a16;
roosters, 13; keats, young, 60a70 old, so.
Meats-Beef. prime, 16; choice. Is;
good, l2ha13; COW, 9hal0; lamb, top.
Is; fsir to good, 13a14; common, 10a
IL; veal, top, IA; medium, 121aa13; pork,
loins, to 10 pounds, 10a10H2; 10 to
IL pounds, 8; fresh hams, to 10
pounds, l3; 18 to % pounds, 10; smoked
hams, 19a20; strip bacon, 19a20; lard,
8o-pound tins, 8; package, 10; COM
pounds, 7a7h.
Live stock-Hogs, heavy, 4O0a4 80; !;
light and medium, 440a4. go; pigs, 375
a425; roughs, 2.50a300; calves, 3.0Oa
500; lambs, 300a550.
FruitS-StraWberries, pint, 25; apples,
bushel baskets, 40a2.00; fancy box stock,
2.25a2.50; pineapples, $50; grapes, Al
meiras, 2.00a250; Emperors, 200a2 so;
cranberries, $50; oranges, California,
275a3.75; Florida, 2.50a3 so; pears, 275
a3.25; bananas, 7sa250; lemons, 3.5Oa
$50; grapefruit, 2.25a2.75; tangerines,
l.25al rs; kumquatS, quart, 10al5; per-
simmons, 1.00a200
Vegetables - Potatoes, Maine, 100
pound sacks. 25; New York, 15O-pound
sacks, Its: Idaho bakers, 1O0-pound
sacks, 2.25; sweets, Eastern Shore, 50a
rs; red, 75a90; lettuce, Iceberg, 45Oa
500; Florida, 200; broccoli, $780,
caulifloWer, l.75a2 90: carrots, California,
crates, 400; nearby. bushel, 75a1.O0;
string beans, 1.5oa20 90; limas, 3oOa3.5O;
peas, 8.00a90 90; beets, 100 punches, 300a
400; satisfy, per dozen punches, lOOa
100; peppers, 300a3 SO; kale, 50a6O;
spinach, 100; mushrooms, 80al 90;
turnips, 50a60; artichokes, 4.OOa5. 90;
okra, Cuba, per pan, 90a1.00; Florida,
per bushel, 325a3.50; cabbage, new, 40
pound basket, 2.25a2.50: old lO0-pound
sack, lbs; celery, $50; yellow squash,
bushel baskets, $50; eggplant, crates,
$50; cucumbers, pans Of IL, 100: car
rots, California, crates, 450a475; to-
matoes, Span crates, 3.00a6.00.
Evening star., 1931-12-24
INITIATION SEEN IN GOLD
STANDARD SUSPENSIONS
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
The current issue of Brookmire Fore
caster declares abandonment of the
gold standard in many foreign coun-
tries was forced rather than voluntary.
1t declares that debaSement and In
fiation Of the currency are voluntarily
adopted when a government or the
group in control of government have
payments due which they are unable
or unwilling to meet in full.
When vast military supplies have
to be bought or extremely onerous debts
payable in currency, not gold) have
to be met, then currency imitation is
the natural resort" 1t says.
In following up the recent collapse
OF the gold standard 1t continues:
: Ihere was no war, no extraordinary
eNpendltures-yet difficulty there was
in meeting the budgets Most of the
debts were payable in gold or foreign
curra1cies. Indeed, Great Britain is a
creditor, not a debtor nation. and as
such IS interested in maintenance of
gold. On the other hand, there were
enormous short-time credits in both
England and Germany which were paw
able in the Ipcal currencies and which.
as the event proved, were too heavy
to be met in case Of any sudden strain.
The strain came and gold had to be
abandoned"
Evening star., 1931-12-24
Brokers' Comment

NEW YORK, December 24.-Commis-
sion House advices on TIN, stock mar
ket were largely precautionary today, as
lew were inclined to take a stand until
after the holidays. Yesterdays reaction
was regarded by some as somewhat
wider than a technical setback would
call for. Comments follow:
Hornblower & WeekG-One-6ay rally
periods appear to be the limit of re-
covery movements under current market
conditions. and until there is evidence
OF some stability in price fluctuations,
we VIII want to continue our advice Of
letting the market prove itself before
taking an extended trading position.
Jackson Bros. Boesel & Co-ReneWed
professional selling and liquidation of
the rails Is being encouraged by the ap~
pearance of the November earnings fig
ures. It IS our view that these reports
will serve to emphasize the necessity
that aid be given the carriers through q
downward wage adjustment and any
thing that will hasten such a develop
ment should be viewed as constructive
from the long-range standpoint.
Shields & Co.-Railroad reports for
November now being issued indicate
that the carriers will show an average
loss OF over 80 per cent for the month
December cannot be any better, and not
much gain is TO be expected for jan
uary. If the wage cuts are put into eff
feet by the end of next month, the
statements thereafter should show
gradual better comparison with the cor
responding months Of this year for not
alone will chargeoffs be less drastic in
several instances, but the consumption
OF such necessary adjustment will give
some stimulus to industry as a whole.
Thomson l. McKinnon-In rather
plain language does the Advisory Com
mittee of the B. l. S. state its conclu-
sions, after an examination of the Ger
man situation. Concerning the
markets probable reaction to the news,
it may be safely said that the informa-
ton and recommendations of the COM
mittee are much what the financial
community expected.
Evening star., 1931-12-24
PRICES FOR STEEL
REPORTED LOWER
Some Producers Solicit Or
ders at Reductions of 81
Ton on Sheets.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, December 24.-Down-
ward readjustment of prices Of some
steel products, notably sheets, and con-
tinued weakness in others, mark the
year end recession of activity in metal
working industries, Iron Age says.
Several makers of sheets are solicit
ing business at concessions Of 50 a ton
from prices that were put into effect
on July l when stabilization program
was inaugurated that held fairly firm
through the third quarter and most
Of the fourth. A recent break in auto
mobile body sheets and some other
finishes used by the motor-car manu-
facturers has spread to all of the more
commonly used grades. Makers Of hot
rolled strip steel, having granted the
usual concession Of 81 ton to auto
mobile companies, are trying to pre-
vent this from becoming general
Holiday shutdoWns have reduced
the rate Of ingot production for the
week to 81 per cent of the country's
capacity. but finishing mills may oper-
ate at somewhat higher schedules, as
the ldleneSs is more general in steel
making than in rolling departments.
AItnougn the PlttSDurgh district has
sharply curtailed to IS per cent for
ingot output, the Chicago district at
% per cent has made slight gain
over last week, and there is some i'm
provement also in the valleys. while
Cleveland mills will operate a part Of
the week at last weeks 80 per cent rate.
1T appears clear that general con-
sumption of steel has shown no marked
change, but curtailment is forced by
the unwillingness of consumers and
distributors to take in material until
January /. Most Of the current orders
are for January shipment. On the
basis Of these orders, together with ex-
pected replenishment buying and larger
releases from the automobile industry,
many Of the steel companies expect
they will be able to resume operations
early in January at rates varying from
80 to 35 per cent"
Evening star., 1931-12-24
Business Notes

NEW YORK, December 24-Mer-
chants are gratified at the substantial
gain IN the volume of holiday buying
over the last several days, and the pick
up has led to a general opinion in
merchandising circles that the city's
important stores will show a dollar VOL
ume only to 7 per cent below the
holiday business Of 1880. Earlier esti-
mates placed the probable decrease at
10 per cent. Reports from other cities
tell similar story, though in some
instances the peak of activity was
reached last week.
One line to report improvement over
the holiday volume year ago is the
cutlery trade, with business running
5 to 10 per cent larger as a result of
special promotional efforts of the in
dustry. Several types of cutlery items,
like carving sets, jack and kitchen
knives, show the greatest gain.
In anticipation of the trade showing
OF the domestic dinnerware manufac-
turers next month in Pittsburgh, sales
agents have placed 1882 lines of mer-
chandise on display in show rooms
here. The Spring offerings show a
good range, featured by many sets con-
tanning square plates, saucers and
platterS
Evening star., 1931-12-24
November Railroad Earnings.

NEW YORK, December "a (SpeciaD.
The November railroad earnings SO
far reported have not been as discour-
aging as those in previous months.
They are confined, however, to the sys-
TENS that had been making the best
records, including such lines as Chesa-
peake & Ohio, Norfolk & Western ands
Union Pacific. The last named was able
to show an increase in net earnings IN
spite of reduction Of over 25 per cent
in gross. Ontario e. Western, which
has had surprising record this year,
reports an operating income for Novem-
ber of S62, ,567, as against deficit of
s6,113 a year ago, and a net for IL
months nearly double that of 1880.
After the turn of the year it is prob
able that month statements, compar-
ing with two bad years, will begin to
show some increases. While these will
not actually improve the position of the
carriers, they should have a favorable
sentimental effect on investors, who
have been witnessing an uninterrupted
period Of gross and net declines since
the latter part of 1879.
Evening star., 1931-12-24
Rally in Bonds.

NEW YORK, December "a Especially -
The most stabilizing effect on the stock
market is the steady advance in bonds.
Since they touched their low average on
December II they have had a 5-point
average recovery. This has been due
less to actual buying or support than to
the withdrawal of offerings.
Bank liquidation and tax selling ap-
pear to have ceased. The promises held
out for improved railroad credit under
the proposed emergency finance corpo-
ration and the promised reduction in
railroad wages have helped to change
the attitude of investors toward issues
for which there was practically no bid
a week ago. 1t has always been con-
tended that so long as bonds were in
the dumps there could be no sustained
rally in stocks. The force of this argu-
ment is now under test 1t will prob
ably be more visible later in the month
and in early January than at the present
time.
Evening star., 1931-12-24
$6,0O0,0OO BANK CLOSED.

WATERBURY,, Conn, December "a
R.-The Merchants Trust Co. of
Waterbury, with deposits of nearly
$6,o0o,o00, did not open yesterday. A
statement by directors said the closing
was because of the depreciation in
securities prices. The private bank of
Sanditz & Traurig, a heavy deposit
tor IN the Merchants Trust. closed dur
ing the morning, but its officers said it
was 100 per cent solvent"
Merchants Trust Co. officers said its
depositors would suffer no loss.
To bolster the strength of Water
bury banks, $750,0O0 in cash was sent
last night by the Federal Reserve Bank
in New York.
Evening star., 1931-12-24
Steel Scrap Prices.

NEW YORK, December "a LP).-The
Inon Age composite prices fer pig iron
ami steel scrap are unchanged at sl479
for the former and $3.50 for the latter,
representing the years low levels. Buy
ing OF the materials is almost at a
standEtill, but some gains are looked
for in January.
Evening star., 1931-12-24
Flour Requirements Covered

NEW YORK. December "a P).-All
the large bread-baking companies are
said to have covered their anticipated
flour requirements through the first
half of 1882 at prices close to the record
low levels The halting of the decline in
-four prices is expected to make for in
creased stability of prices for bread.
Evening star., 1931-12-24
Market Holiday
Is Extended to
Include Saturday
Hy the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. December 24.-All the
important security and commodity ex-
changes In this country and Canada
will remain closed on Saturday, Deem
Der rs, in a protracted Christmas holi-
day.
The principal exchanges Of England
Snd France will also be closed. This
widespread suspension will extend the
Christmas holiday Of large section
Of the business and financial world
from the close Of business Thursday
to Monday, although the banks will be
opened on Saturday.
Evening star., 1931-12-24
U. S. TREASURY BALANCE.

BY the Associated Press.
Treasury receipts for December %
we're S233, 700, ,02o.39; expenditures,
1919, 769, ,07068; balance, s5447e9,-
215.63. Customs duties for % days
of December were Slo1O2 866 5R
Evening star., 1931-12-24
Money to Loan

Secured by first deed Of trust on real estate,
Prevailing interest and commission.
Joseph |. Weller law .is wash; s,s L / yEy;s
Evening star., 1931-12-24
new YORK BANK STOCKS
NEW YORK, December "A R-
Over-the-counter market:

American outboard motors are popu-
lar In Germany this year.
Evening star., 1931-12-24
SILVER QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK, December "a LP,-Bar
silver quiet and unchanged at 3O&s
cents
Evening star., 1931-12-24
CLEARING HOUSE FIGURES.

washington Clearing House figure.
for today: $3,940, 1856.
Evening star., 1931-12-24
Heard i'm Financial District.

The Norfolk & Western Railway Co.
reports 1889 a share earned on COM
mon in the first II months Of 1881,
compared with s20.08 in the like period
of 1890.
Directors of American Ice Co. have
declared quarterly dividends Of S1.50
per share on the company's preferred
stock and so cents a share on the
common. Both dividends are payable
January Is to stockholders Of record
January T.
Evening star., 1931-12-24

Continued on Page 1o)
Evening star., 1931-12-24

23 3k DAWSON Chemical. =.
~ 13M Deere & Co pf (1.40).
157A 81 Della ware & Hud t9l.
102 17h Del Lack G. Wn t2l..
1875 110h Detroit Edison (8)..
% l05S Diamond Match tlb..
21h Sh Doug Aircraft(t1Al
Is IL Dresser Mfg B (2). ..
7S% 42& Drug Corp t4l......
.Sk 2 Dunhill Internau.
Evening star., 1931-12-24
Bank Director s6 Years Old.

LAShdhSC AaACS lWS IlVIuaySs
The Washington Stock Exchange will
be closed tomorrow, Christmas, and the
Board of Governors has also voted to
keep the local market closed on Satur-
day This Is the same action as taken
by the New York Stock Exchange.
The Board of Governors of the
Washington Stock Exchange, at a
meeting today. removed the minimum
price restriction from all bonds and
from all the public utility stocks, effec-
tive Monday, December %, 1881.
Todays' trading was very light. The
ex-dividend list was heightened to in
clude the latest issues which have de-
clared the payments due at this time
Dividends have just been voted on
Woodward & Lothrop preferred and
common and on Columbia Sand &
Gravel preferred and by the Column
bia Title Insurance Co. and the Real
Estate Title Insurance On
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-05-22

DR.. and Mrs. Jackson were
visited last week by their
son-in-law, w. L. Merrill and
son Jack of Ell Paso, Texas
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-05-22

]. H. Holt has a tame
badger which follows him
around like a dog. 1t is
about two months old and is
as tame and playful as a
puppy and makes daily trips
to town with J.. H.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-05-22


rushed to the hospital at
Florence. 1t was reported
later an operation was un-
necessary and he is improv-
ing with treatments.
Mrs. J. J. Jones entertain
ed her Sunday school class
of girls at her home in West
Coolidge last Saturday after
noon. Refreshments were
served and games were play
ed.
Mrs. J. w. Henderson who
was teaching school at Rit-
tenhouse the past year re-
turned to her home in Cool
idge Saturday after the
close of her school term.
Rev. ]. w. Henderson drove
TO RlttenhOuSe saturday 10
accompany her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Haw-
kins of Superior were in
town Wednesday visiting
their sister Mrs. R. J. Ed
wards; they arrived here
from Mesa where they visit
ed Mr.. Hawkins mother who
is quite seriously i'll and has
been confined at the Mesa
hospital for several weeks.
We have placed several
new subscribers on our list
the past week who are taking
advantage of the magazine
offer. This offer should be
some inducement to renew
now, or subscribe for the
Examiner while this offer is
still in force. Only $500 for
b O t h publications for a
year.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-05-22

Mr.. and Mrs. George Tru-
lit of North Coolidge have
enjoyed a visit the past week
from Mrs. Carrie Truitt and
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Locke
and son of Lynwood, Calf.
Mrs. Carrie Truitt and Mrs.
Locke are mother and sister
of Mr.. George Truitt.