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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-26
COTTON VALUES SINK
TO LOW OF MONTH
General Market Closes Steady 5 to
10 Points Under Previous
Days Quotations.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated HreSS.
NEW YORK, July 25.-Cotton de-
clined to the low point of the month
today.
The October position advanced early
to Oil, eased to col, closing at 902,
or points lower. while the general
market closed steady at to 10 points
net lower.
The opening was steady, point
higher to 3 points lower and for a
time the market displayed a fair amount
of stability. owing to further complaints
of too much rain, especially in the
lower Mississippi Valley, which seemed
to bring about fair amount of cover
ing and some scattered buying The
weather map failed to show as much
rain as had been anticipated, however.
and while the weather forecast indi-
Gated the possibility of scattered show
ers, weather experts expressed the be-
lief that the chances we're In favor of.
more settled conditions.
Offers increased on the advances
and it was quite evident that recent
private advices on the progress of the
new crop had created a very favorable
impression and it was the consensus of
opinion among local traders that private
crop estimates, which are due during
the coming week, will probably indicate
a yield in excess of what the trade al
present believes will be needed to supply
the demands during the coming season.
Houses with foreign connections were
identified with the selling during the
day. and there was also more or less
selling by spot interests and houses
with Southern connections, which sug-
gested operations against the coming
new crop movement.
Liverpool cabled that the market
there had declined early under liouida
ton and Bombay hedge selling, but had
rallied partially on trade calling. Cot
ton on shipboard awaiting clearance at
the close of the week was reported at
$3.50 bales. against 24,572 a year ago
Cotton range:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-26
FULLER CO. REPORTS.

NEW YORK, July Is (SpeciaD -
Consolidated net income of George A.
Fuller Co. and its subsidiaries for six
months ended June 80. 1881, amounted
to 1892 65. before deduction of divi-
dends on the 6 per cent cumulative
guaranteed and participating preferred
stock of George A. Fuller Co. of Can
ada. Ltd, amounting to $22,500, and
before deduction of dividends on the
cumulative and participating prior pre-
ferred stock and cumulative and par
.ticipating second preference stock of
George A. Fuller Co, amounting to
S245,615.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-26
MORE SALES NOTED.

s. L. Shanks, manager of the Wash
ington district Of the Monroe Calcu-
lating Machine Co., Inc, reports that
sales in his district were higher for
June than for any previous month in
the year.
Mr.. Shanks has again been awarded
the monthly sales pennant, presented
by his company because his district led
the cities Of its size in percentage OF
sales quota.
J. E. Ball. jr., Of the Washington
Office, ranked first among the repre-
sentatives Of the entire country in
number Of sales points secured during
June.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-26
Bonds Falling Due.

NEW YORK, July IS (F).-Corpora-
ton bonds and notes falling due IN Au-
gust aggregate $56,043, TAO, slightly less
than the 5s,S56, $50 total for July and
under the August. 1880, figure of $685.
S27,950, Of the amount maturing rail-
road bonds total SO, 0S0, $50, public utility
issues. $23,111 ,290, and industrial issues,
S23,s51, 500 In addition, foreign obi
cations fang due in August amount to
So. 6S5. 900, making a combined total for
the month SIS, TAO. against $72,20S,-
$50 in July and $72,o12,95o in August
last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-26
WHEAT PRICES SLUMP
IN DRAGGY TRADING
Denial of Reported Plan to Sell
Surplus to Germany Causes
Setback.
BY JOHN p. BOUGHAN,
Associated Press Market Editor.

CHICAGO, July 25.-Material set
backs in wheat values today accompa-
MED an authoritative denial that the
Federal Farm Board was negotiating
with Germany for the sale of part of
this country's government financed sur
plus wheat holdings of $4,000. 900
bushels. Earlier it was rumored that
the Farm Board had under considera-
ton plan whereby Germany could
take over wheat on a long-term cred:t
guaranteed either by German or Amer
lean f1nanciers or by both. Primary re-
ceipts of domestic wheat showed a de-
cided falling off, but export business
was almost at a standstill
Wheat closed weak. at the days bot
tom level. 7sa15s lower; corn, 14a7s
down: oats. asa7s off, and provisions
unchanged to decline of cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-26
Commodity Price
Trends of Week
BY II. n. McGILL.
ditor McGill Commodity Service.


AUBURNDALE, Mass, July % LP).-
The index of all commodities reversed
its slightly downward trend of the last
two weeks and showed a fractional
gain. The individual groups showed a
mixed trend, with six increasing, six
decreasing and two remaining I'M
changed.
The London Conference has been
concluded and President Hoover has as
serted that a sound foundation is laid
for economic stability in Germany.
Now that the disturbing foreign con-
ditions are at least temporarily i'm
proved, attention will be centered on
conditions in this country. Reviewing
these conditions, general business ac-
tivity recorded a favorable gain from
the first of the year, through April.
The trend was sidewise in May and
moderately downward in June.
Low Point in June.
Commodity prices since the first week
in August, 1929, have recorded an al
most continuous decline. The low
point was established on the second
week of June this year. The decline
from the high point to the low point
represented a 80 per cent decrease.
favorable recovery occurred from the
low point in June through the first
declined somewhat but the index has
not reached the low point established
In June. Fer commodity prices TO show
any strength, a good statistical posi-
ton Is necessary as we'll as favorable
demand for raw materials. Stocks OF
most commodities ere at or near the
present rate of consumption, but the
favorable demand factor is not apt to
appear during the Summer months.
All Commodities.
Noting specific changes in the indi-
Vidual groups, the average for all COM
modities increased fractionally due to
upturns in agricultural, live stock, hides
and leather, non-ferrouS metals, paint
materials and course textile groups.
Industrial Prices.
Industrial prices declined fractionally
due to building materials, fuels ferrous
metals, 6ne textiles and vegetable oils.
Live Stock.
One of the three groups which showed
more than fractional change was live
stock. The downward trend of the past
two weeks was reversed, showing a sub
stantial upturn in prices Of cattle, hogs,
sheep and lambs.
HideS'and Leather.
The upward swing OF the past three
weeks was continued by hides and
leather, with prices of calfskin, oak and
union leather increasing.
Vegetable Oils.
The only group to show a marked
downward trend during the week was
vegetable oils due to decreases in prices
of coconut and cottonseed oil. China
wood and palm oil increased.
The groups remaining unchanged were
paper and chemicals.
Important Price Changes.
McGill weekly price index-1926
Average-l00.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-26
Clearing House Statement.

NEW YORK, July Is (P.-The
weekly statement of the New York
Clearing House shows:
Total surplus and undivided proflts OF
&1.198,758, 400 unchanged.
Total net demand deposits (average)
$4s, 699, 900 decrease.
Time deposits (average) $19,735,0 900
decrease.
Clearinss week ending today, $4,041,-
706.429.
Clearings week ending July 10, $4,-
e89, 440, S09.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-26
MCCLELLAN STORES.

Mcclellan Stores Co. reports for the
IL months ended June 80, 1881, net
profit of $53e.0l9, after al deductions,
except Federal income taxes, equivalent,
after preferred dividends, to so cents
per share on the common stock. For
the 12-month period ended, December
81, 1890, net profit, computed on the
same basis, amounted to @2S7,512,
equivalent TO ! cent per share on the
common stock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-26

tralian Parliaments. Lumber, news


print and fish industries are given easier
access to the important Australian mar
ketS, while manufacturers are placed on
equal competitive basis with British
manufacturers in the commonwealth.
I'm the political field there may be
noted the passage Of legislation for the
creation of a new tariff board clothed
with wider power, the withdrawal OF
income tax changes announced by the
finance minister in his budget speech
and the adoption, without material al
teration, of the new tariff rates de-
signed TO protect domestic industries.
wholesale trade and manufacturing
output is Of moderate dimension, al
though textile and boot and shoe in
dustries are fairly busy. Car loadings
of all commodities continue to run be-
low last year and bank clearings re-
fleet the general contraction. The ca
pacity of hydroelectric plants, despite
the many adverse factors, continues to
expand. Shipping is dull and unprofit-
able by reason Of the slow movement OF
external trade"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-26
LOCAL LOANS VOTED.

Loans totaling $244,750 on old and
new dwelling in Washington and sub
urbS were authorized at the last meet
ing of the Metropolitan Life Insurance
Co.'S Real Estate Committee in New
York City. according to information
reaching here These loans were placed
through Weaver Bros, Inc, OF this
city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-26
CROPS DOING WELL.

MONTREAL, July Is (SpeciaD Due
20 favoring weather and suff1cient
moisture in most districts, and with no
material damage from insects or hail,
crops in those areas of the Canadian
prairie provinces not already ruined by
drought have continued to make salts
factory progress during the past week.
says the Bank of Montreal in its
weekly crop review.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-26
TRADE IN CANADA
AT LOWEST POINT
Midsummer Dizziness Relieved ONLY
by Tourist Traffic in Re-
duced Volume.
snec;al Dispatch to The star.

MONTREAL July 25.-"Midsumnner
dullness rests upon trade, relieved only
by tourist traf1c reduced in volume, on
the whole, and apparently disbursing
less money in holiday pleasure" says
the Bank of Montreal in its current
review. Statistical returns show busi-
ness generally to have reached the low
est point since reaction set in two years
ago.
IAN outstanding event of the month
has been the conclusion Of new COM
mercial convention with Australia, the
terms OF which promise mutual advan-
tare on a considerable scale and whose
coming into force will follow soon upon
ratification (by the Dominion and Aus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-26
GOLD STATEMENT.

NEW YORK, July Is CP.-The daily
gold statement of the New York Fed
eral Reserve Bank today showed a de-
crease of $1,00O,0 900 in gold earmarked
for foreign account. There were no
imports or exports.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-26
CHICAGO DAIRY MARKET.

CHICAGO, July rs R1.-Butter, re-
ceipts, 1895 tubs quiet prices un-
changed. Eggs, receipts, 7,456 cases;
ertcef unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-26

Found wandering at Hariesden, Eng
land, q crane was given shelter at the
police station, but refused to eat until
taken 70 the roo. a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-26
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.
Quotations furnished BY W. 3. Hibbs Z I
EARNINGS REPORTED.

NEW YORK, July rs CP).-Per- share
earnings of corporations reporting this
week, with comparisons with last year,
include:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-26

In spite of the ravages of destructive
insects to the cotton crop in Haiti cot
ton production is expected to increase
this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-26
LOANS

Is Your Ist, Ind or Bird Trust Due!
Do TcH Need Money?
Mr.. FRIEDMAN
416 5th st. NV. Room 1e7 NAT. 451s
Money to Loan
Secured By FIRST deed Of trust on real estate.
Prevailing interest and commission.
Joseph !. Weller 81 sisy w'; Iii 1 wv wv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22

doubt its peak at one time must have reached
near q half million, for in the District Of
Columbia alone. in 1892, it had upward Of
three thousand members. Today-wel, the REM
nant Of the four posts stil surviving consists of
but o. men, as follows:
In Kit Carson Post, No. 2-John w. Blaisden,
John L. Glen, John L. CulbertSon, Joseph M.
Dufour, James e. Dunn, william F. Dorsey,
John JOY Edison, Eliasaph d. Godfrey, E. S.
Godfrey, Gilbert M. Hustled, Edgar H. Klemroth,
John N. Kline, Elnatnan Meade, John Middle
ton, Fred w. Mixer, James A. Mcdowell, John
T. Ryan, Charles w. Shewalter, Thomas E.
TTazzarre, Theodore r. Wilson, Albert L. Wood
worth and John n. D. Nordemann.
Lincoln Post, No. 3-W. J. Bailey, Charles s.
Bingley, Newton Charles. Alexander s. Christie,
John CLARK, Joseph T. Dtvinnie, Alexander
Douglass, Charles For, Henry Z. Houck, Fred
erick Hughes, Theodore johnson, Karl L.
Kimble. George n. KunSman, a McGonegal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22

liam TindeIl, @. S. Warn, J. r. Weathers.
Darwin Weaver, w. D. West, A. ]. Whitaker,
H. G. Whitworth, J. H. Wolff and F. J. Young.
vivors of the Grand Army reminds the
writer Of play he saw many years ago here IN
Washington-and he believes 1t was performed
IN the old theater now being demolished-in
which the noted actor, Sir Henry Irving, took
the leading part. The play was called Before
Waterloo" and Sir Henry took the character Of
the last survivor of the Old Scotch Guard, who
was then in his nineties. The acting was
superb, but what the writer recalls In particular
is the great admiration and veneration held for
this aged British veteran, and how he drew
himself up seemingly with one last supreme
effort as he saluted the colonel Of the Scotch
regiment Of which he was the OCCASIONS guest.
And the thought occurs, will we not also shower
honors on the last of our Civil War veterans?
But why wait so Longevity reserve our homage
to some future date? Now-and from now on
is the time we should show any added respect
for the men whose sacrifices whose loyalty,
bravery and courage are responsible for the
splendid united country in which we live today
and over which floats but one hag-the Star
Spangled Banner.
Our own Judge Wendell Phillips Stafford in
his book Of poems-"The Land We Love-
beautifully expresses Columbia's admiration for
the men Of the Grand Army, when he says:
"They are still the same in Columbias eyes.
Their trappings altered, their step may
be strange,
In the sight of the mother they never can
change.
She tells them by signs no season destroys-
know you, know you, my old, brave boysI
Few are We coming few, We say
Only corporals guard today
To the armies on armies that marched awayI
Your eyes are holden; look up and seel
Not there with you-they are here with me.
A few more Summers to their FAN win glide
And you, with them, viii come to seek my
side;
And where two men are meeting one will say,
That last old Union soldier died todayl
Doubt not my sons of coming time wiz keep
Your true fame sacred in the long, long
sleep
With theirs who spilled their cup Of life to
make
My fair land yet more fair for freedoms sake"
THE Grand Army Of the Republic had its
beginning in 1866, when it was organized
on April Of that year in Decatur, Ill. Its
founder was Benjamin Franklin Stephenson.
Six months later-on October IL, 1066-John
A. Rawlins Post, No. I, was granted the first
charter in the District Of Columbia-ori perhaps
more correctly, in the Department Of the
Potomac
Reference to the Grand Army first appears
in the Washington City Directory for 1867,
when the officers Of the department and Of
Post No. are given as follows:
Department of tho Potomac. +. Dudley
provisional commands. 1GAk T. Lubey, as-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22

Thomas W. Manchester, Peter s. Noble, James
H. Perkins, william H. Proctor. william p.
shelmire, F. Shuey, william Thomas, Eugene
W. Weaver, Hazard Wheeler. Ozias s. Webster,
John N. Young.
Phil. Sheridan Post, No. e-Byron W.
Bonney, s. +. Hamilton, Alfred II. Hubert,
Thomas n. jerks, Frederick Klein, H. @. Nc.
Cannon, Samuel G. G. Mawson, William II.
Ramsey, Richard Riggles Fred Shortsleeves
and William J. Weiss.
Burnside Post No. 8-Nathan Baer, e. ].
Beaverstock, William Camp, z. r. Campbell,
George r. Cook, Earl Cranston, e. W. Creecy,
H. N. Crutchett, H. T. Dunbar, J. r. Finney,
o. g. Firmin, Z. W. Foster, r. r. Hill, william
M. King, Daniel Knelly, George w. Lawson,
J. D. Mcbride, H. B. Moulton, George Newton,
J. w. Palmer, Convis Parker, ]. F. Parker,
Charles v. Petteys, n. !. Riser, J. w. Sander
son, willard s. 6axton. w. H Scribner. H.!W.
Sherwood, J. H. Shepherd, H. w. Sleeper, VIII
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22


exists today only in the minds eye,
for the south side of Pennsylvania
avenue between Fourteenth and
Fifteenth streets has been entirely cleared with
the exception of portion of the theater, which
is fast disappearing. Last Summer the final
meeting of the Grand Army was held there,
for the time had come when the Government
wished to make its improvements, and to permit
even one building to remain standing naturally
would have upset the plans for beautifying this
part Of the New Worlds most historic boulevard.
The Grand Army had never owned the build
ing, though many of the bodies had been
tenants there since 1887 or 1888, when the fol-
lowing posts moved in: John A. Rawlins, No. /;
Kit Carson, No. 2; o. P. Morton, No. 4; John
T. Reynolds, No. 6; James A. Garfield, No. z;
Burnside, No. 8, and Charles Sumner, No. 9.
1t d quite probable that the department head
quarters moved into this building in 1888, though
the City Directory for that year records the
ONCE of the department at 1751 Pennsylvania
avenue.
Naturally it was a severe blow for the Grand
Army men to have to move from this building
after having met there for at least AZ years,
and most assuredly the veterans Of the greatest
civil war in history felt very depressed over
having to get out, especially with depleted
ranks, practically no treasury, and no place to
go. All how things change! 1t was not so
from 1861 to 1865, when they were fighting to
maintain q united country, and the destiny Of
the Republic depended upon them. Nor would
it have been dif1cult for many years following
the Civil War for them to secure an appropriate
meeting place, for they were In large numbers
then, and power, and got what they de-
manded; but today only handful remains
and these old and infrm and waiting for q
greater and final victory to come their way
Well, they moved out It was inevitable; they
had to- Col. q. s. Grant, Sd, grandson Of the
foremost veteran Of all, gave permission that
they might temporarily store box or two Of
their papers and effects In the old Ford Theater
building, where Lincoln was shot; otherwise
their records Of many years have been scattered
everywhere and q large quantity destroyed
through sheer necessity. Mira. John McEroy,
affectionately called by the Grand Army men
the main door which bears the designation OF
stored away.
IT is true saying that there Is en- end 70
everything. and, as pathetic as it may seem,
yet we know the end Of the Grand Army u
not far distant. Just the other day the press
stated that they had been outvoted IN the
board Of directors Of the Grand Army Of tne
Republic Memorial Day Corporation, which
reminded the writer Of the colored deacon who
was taking up q collection to give the retiring
pastor little momentum" At least that IL
the way some of the old veterans look upon
this recent loss Of their power in the control
Of Memorial day affairs in Washington after
having successfully conducted these exercises
for more years than some Of us are old.
u was q powerful organization once, and no
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22
BY JOHN CLACETT PROCTOR.

LID Grand Army Hall, as tie Cornwell
Building was called for many years,
exists today only in the minds eye,
for the south side of Pennsylvania
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-02
Lunch ON Our
Balcony Tea Room,

Crab.aake Cocktail
Yorkshire Clam Chowder
Jellied Chicken Cons omme
Combination Sea Food
Salad Plate
Baked Rock Fish
Proveneale, en- Casserole,
and New Parsley Potato
Individual Beef Pot Pie
Washington Pie or Fresh
Raspberry Sundae
Coffee, Iced Tea or Milk
SOC
Delicious Solads, Re-
frsshing Drinks, and tas.
ty Sandwiches for worm
Summer Days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-02
METAL MARKET.

NEW YORK, July 2 (P.-Copper
easier, Electrolytic spot and futures,
8l4a9. Tin. firm; spot and nearby
2612; future, 26.37; iron steady and
unchanged. Lead. quiet: New York
spot, 44o; East st. Louis spot, APP.
Zinc frmer, East ST. Louis spot and
future 395a4oo. Antirlony, spot, los.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-07
HINES FOR LEGION
BROADENING AIMS.
Kansas Session Told Organ
ization Should Make Ma
tons Problems Own.
BY the Associated Press.

WICHITA, Kans., September T.
Veterans Affairs Administrator Frank
F. Hines today told the Kansas State
Convention Of the American Legion the
organization should not only participate
but lead in civic and national affairs.
ANY problems which affect the coun-
try" said Hines. should be the Legion's
problems. and they should be considered
In their entirety In relation to the whole
country instead of narrowing our per-
spective to certain sections of the coun-
try or to specific groups of citizens"
Because of its large membership, he
said, the Legion should demonstrate the
principle that service to the country in
war or peace lis one of the greatest
privileges Of citizenship"
1T Is natural" he continued chat
Dur first concern should be for the dis
abled veterans. but after these our en-
deavors must be directed toward ale
Walton Of any distress which exists,
whether 1t be near or remote and
whether it affects veterans or non-vet-
Grams. In any such effort the American
Legion should lead the way"
Hines renewed the plea he has made
at past veterans gatherings this year
that "all veterans organizations make
the most careful study CT the ultimate
cost and probable scope Of relief al
ready authorized, and of the ability of
the country to maintain the resultant
expenditures. before requesting the
Congress to add to the benefits already
bsinG paid"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-07
TROPICAL STORM
HEADS TO FLORIDA
Lower West Coast Apparent
Iy Due Drenching-Wind
Not Dangerous. -
By the Associated Press.

MIAMI, Fla, September Richard
w. Gray Of the Miami Weather Bureau
said today q tropical disturbance of
slight intensity Is central Of Key West
and apparently Is approaching the
lower West Coast of Florida with heavy
rains. but is not attended by dangerous
winds.
THE tropical disturbance crossed the
Western part Of Cuba last night and
apparently Is approaching the lower
west coast OF Florida this morning"
Gray said.
Heavy Rains Possible.
IF it passes inland over the lower
west coast, it will cause heavy rains
over the southern portion Of Florida
but not dangerous winds on the lower
east coast"
He declared he could not determine
whether the lower West Coast OF the
State would be af11icted by high winds
II the storm continues its present north
east course.
1.-The storm is not now attended BY
high Winds" he added, 1.-The wind We
locity at Havana and at Key West was
Is miles an hour at 8 o'clock today.
Accompanied by Rains.
The disturbance Is accompanied by
heavy reins, which will continue over
Southern Florida If the storm holds its
course"
The storm, central last night between
the Isle OF Pines and Guane, Cuba,
curved about from an apparent north
east course to head across the Florida