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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-02
BROOKHART WANTS
SIMPLER PAY ACT
Takes View Reforms in u. S.
Policy Must Await Con-
gress Session.

Discussion Of the Governments an
nounced policy of limiting pay increases
during the coming fiscal year to those
required by law led Senator Brookhart,
Republican, of Iowa to voice the belief
today that the classification act Ought
to be simplifed."
A few days before Congress adjourned
the personnel classification board SUBJ
mitted to the House and Senate the
draft of a proposed bill designed to set
up completely new system of classifi-
cation both for the Federal workers in
Washington and for the thousands in
the field services Throughout the
country.
Senator Brookhart said he has had
no opportunity since its submission to
study the detailed provisions of this
new plan and is withholding Judgment
on it until he has acquainted himself
with it's detectives. Discussing the gen.
the Iowan declared it should be made
simple. He said there should not be
any dark corners" in the law.
Nothing to Be Done Now.
With regard to the immediate ques-
ton of curtailing increases, except those
required by law, the Iowa Senator took
the view that 1t is contrary to the intent
of Congress as reflected in its refusal
to adopt the Wood amendment, which
Continued on Page 2, Column ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-02
PRESIDENT CONSIDERS LET'S
AS SUCCESSOR TO STAFFORD
Former Representative Be-
Iieved Slated for D. C. Su-
preme Court Post.
IoWan Served on Bench 13
Years Before Election to
Congress in 1924.

President Hoover is understood to be
seriously considering the appointment
of former Representative F. Dickinson
Let's of Davenport, Iowa, to succeed
Justice Wendell Phillips Stafford on
the Supreme Court of the District
of Columbia when the latter retires
next week.
Justice Stafford, who yesterday be-
came eligible for retirement, has sig
nified his intention Of resigning next
Monday It Is thought that he will
bring his resignation to the White
House and hand 1t personally to Presi-
dent Hoover.
The White House has understood for
some months that Justice Stafford was
contemplating retiring to private life as
soon as he was eligible In the mean
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-02
JOE JUDGE RESTING
AFTER OPERATION
Washington First Baseman, Ap'
pendicitis Victim in Boston,
"0ut in Two Weeks"
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BOSTON,l May 1.-THE Washington
Senators veteran first baseman, Joe
Judge, was resting comfortably at the
Peter Bent Brigham Hospital today
after an emergency operation for ap-
pendicitis.
DR.. Francis c. Newton of the hos
pital staff expected that Judge would
be in condition to leave the hospital
"in about two weeks"
He was ordered to the hospital by the
Senators manager. Walter johnson,
after complaining of severe pains dur
ing the sixth inning OF the Washington
Red Sox game here yesterday. DR..
Newton ordered an immediate opera
ton.
Manager johnson, on being informed
Of Judges condition. recalled joey
Kuhel frog the Baltimore club of the
International League. Kuhel was ex-
pected to arrive here today in time for
the double header with the Red Sox.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-02
TO FIGHT
CUSTOMS UNION
Will Submit Agricultural and
Industrial Plan at Geneva
Conference.
BY PAUL SCOTT MowRER.

By Cable to The Star.
PARIS, France, May at is posi-
BILE today to reveal the main outlines
of the plan which Foreign Minister
Aristide BRAND of France has drafted
and will present at Geneva on May Is
to thwart and replace the sensational
Austro- German customs union project.
M. Rrind's plan falls into two parts
agricultural and industrial.
l. Agricultural. The industrial states
Germany, France. Belgium, Austria
Czechoslovakia, Italy and possibly Great
Britain-would agree to take the sur
plus grain production Of the agricultural
states-Hungary, Rumania, Jugoslavia
Bulgaria and Poland-by definite pro-
portional allotments under a prefer
entail tariff system. It is claimed that
the SURPRISES of these European grain
countries are not so considerable as
seriously to hurt the exports Of over
seas grain exporters, like Canada, the
United States and the Argentine.
Yet, by way of special concession to
these overseas countries and in order
to gain their good will in the matter of
the proposed preferential tariffs, Euro
pean agricultural states would be asked
to lower their tariffs on certain manu-
featured goods. All the industrial ex-
porting states, it is said, would then
benefit under the most favored nation
clause.
O. Industrial-The industrial states
of Europe would extend and complete
cartels to limit production and allot
markets Through the international
Labor Bureau at Geneva, they would
agree to institute generally working
day shorter than eight hours. Tariffs
generally would be first stabilized. then
lowered and then equalized. Inter
national arrangements would be made
for cheaper credits, both to industry
and to agriculture. For farm loans, a
project for a new international bank
already exists and will be submitted at
Geneva.
Seek United States Cooperation.
In view of the international and
world wide extent of the present eco
nomic crisis, which M. BRAND attributes
mainly to overproduction. to improved
industrial methods inducing unemploy-
ment, to exaggeratedly high tariffs, TO
the partial closing of the great Russian.
Chinese and Indian markets, and TO
international political and financial
disagreements and complications, 1t Is
hoped that overseas countries, partlcu-
la I'll ho
Dominions, will cooperate with the
Europeans in both the agricultural and
industrial portions of the plan.
Two memoranda have been drafted
by the French foreign minister.
The first, which details this plan. is
now being studied by the French min
istries of finance, commerce and agrl-
culture. When it Is approved, it will be
shown to Frances European allies, but
probably will not be communicate gen.
CONTINUED on Page 2, Column A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-02
CHINESE SILENCED
BY REVOLT RUM0R
Congress to Get Extraordinarily
Question if It Is Not Decided
Prior to Tuesday.

BY the Associated Press.
NANKING. Kiangsu, May IA
threatened rebellion in Kwangtung
Province virtually stopped conversations
today between Nationalist government
officials and foreign diplomats concern
ing new agreements on extraterri-
toriality.
The Marking government had been
eager TO achieve the new agreements
before the opening of the Peoples Con-
gress here next Tuesday.
French and British authorities were
said to be closely watching the situa-
ton in South China and awaiting de-
velopments.
An oficial statement saying the
congress will convene as scheduled
was taken as indicating belief that
nothing could upset the projected pro-
gram.
Several officials said II no agree
ments were reached prior to Tuesday,
the whole matter probably would be
referred to the congress. which might
undertake abrogation of all existing
cTtratcrritoriality treaties as well as
compton OF Jurisdiction for all for
eisaeIs in China
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-02
So, 900, 900 Allotment Studied
in Report by Bride Brings
Decision by Directors.
SHARES WERE TAKEN
BY FOREIGN HOLDERS
Cancellation of A. T. & T. Corpor-
alton Deal to Be Considered
by Commission.

The Chesapeake & Potomac Tele-
phone Co. today notified the Public
Utilities Commission that it had de-
cided to cancel an issue of $4,000, 900
in common stock, the legality CT which
had previously been called in question
by the commission.
The stock was issued September 80,
last, without permission of the COM
mission. which is called for in the pub
lie utilities act. The further fact that
the stock was issued to the American
Telephone & Telegraph Co., foreign
utility corporation and holding corpora
ton, was considered also violation of
the La Toilette anti-merger act.
Bride Held Issue Illegal.
The commission submitted the ques-
ton to Corporation Counsel William w.
Bride and ne ruled that the issue was
illegal on both grounds The company
defended its action by stating that
under its charter as corporation 1T
had the power to issue $4,000, 900 worth
of stock, but that only $4,000, 900 pre-
viously had been issued.
Inc was SOlu W bllC ~ 4 o. .
Co. at par and the money used to take
up short-term notes in favor Of the
A. T. 81 T. Co., on money loaned for
new construction.
Firm Announces Recall.
The company's letter to the commits
sion, signed by r. A. Van Orsdel, gen.
eral counsel, is as follows:
I'VE are very sorry that the view OF
the commission should differ from ours
regarding the proper procedure for the
$2,000,000 stock issue OF this company
on September 80, 1880 The officers and
directors of the company were and are
of the opinion that they were acting
in accordance with the law in the issu-
ance Of this stock.
However, since the commission has
questioned the legality OF this issue the
company has decided to recall the stock
and cancel the same on its records.
The letter probably will come before
the commission for action at the next
regular meeting, Monday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-02
.LARSH DEPORT|NG
IS HIT BY WOMEN
Mrs. Wiley Issues Statement
ASsaiIing Inequality in
Nationality Law.

Deportation of Mrs. Lillian Larsh,
destitute American-born widow of a
Canadian, was assailed last night as a
burning indictment of the inequalities
remaining in our nationality law" in a
formal statement issued by Mrs. Harvey
w. Wiley, chairman of the National
Woman's Party.
Inequality" Is DepIOred.
Mrs, Larsh, with her four children,
was deported from Detroit to Wallace
ourg, Ontario. She had lost her citizen
ship through marriage to Canadian,
who died six months ago. The children
range in age from s to IL years, IL was
said
Perhaps it was because of her pow
erty that she was deported," Mrs. Wiley
said, adding that under no circum-
stances could this happen TO a native
born American man."
The Woman's party is asking the
case and Is also inquiring in Detroit
as to the cause of deportation.
WalIaceburg Protests.
Mrs. Wiley made public a telegram
from Harry Shirley, chairman OF the
Charity Department at Wallaceburg,
saying the city wishes to register a
strong protest against this deporta-
ton and in particular the method
employed"
The telegram said Mrs. Larsh was
given one days notice to leave and
that, unable to sell her furniture, she
was forced to give it away, obtaining
only $3.50 by selling stove, "all the
money she had In the world"
Shirley added Mrs. Larsh arrived
destitute with no place to CO." and
with no relatives on her side in Canada.
The municipality. he said. was "given
no intimation Of the impending de-
portation."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-02
BISHOP CANNON ASKED TO QUIT
IN PETITION FROM LAYMEN
Virginia PreIate Described
as "Doing Untold Harm
to Church."
Nashville Meeting Expected
to Limit Action to
Elevation.
By the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 2.-Reslg-
nation of James Cannon, jr, from his
bishopric in the Methodist Episcopal
Church South is asked in a petition to
the semi-annual meeting of the College
of Bishops here.
The petition, from group of Meth
odist laymen, was made public in Rich
mond, Va, ard Bishop John M. Moore,
secretary Of the college, said 1t was the
same as others received by him along
with various communications opposing
Cannon's elevation to the presidency OF
the college under rule of rotation. AT
the same time. Bishop Moore said, let
tiers also had been received supporting
Cannon.
In the petition, the Virginia prelate,
who was INDICATED by the last quarterly
conference of the church and later by
group of elders of charges based on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-02

popped to Pickering. Bluege walked.
Hargrave singled TO left, Bluege taking
second. Fischer sacrificed, Brillheart
10 Sweeney. Myer famed. No runs.
BOSTON-Rhyne fouled to Bluege.
Sweeney singled to center. Van Camp
forced Sweeney, Kuhel to Cronin.
Webb lined to left, Van Camp taking
second. oliver fouled TO Hargrave. No
runs.
NINTH INNING.
WASHINCTON-H Rice struck out.
Manush beat out hit TO first. Cronin
singled to left. Manush taking second.
West doubled to left, Manush scoring
and Cronin taking third. Kuhel dou-
bled down the right field foul line, scor-
ing Cronin and West. Durham now
pitching for Boston. Bluege flied to
Webb. Reeves threw out Hargraves.
Three runs.
BOSTON-Pickering singled to left.
Reeves walked. Ruel singled TO left,
scoring Pickering. Reeves stopping at
second. Hadley now pitching for Wash
inston. Warster batted for Durham
and Winsett replaced Warster when
they changed pitchers. and famed.
Rhyme flied out to H. Rice. Sweeney
went out, Hadley 10 Kuhel. One run.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-02
ONE DIES IN MAY RIOT

Communist Newspaper in Munich
Suspended for High Ire" son.
BERLIN, May 2 (P).-one man. an
innocent pasSerby, was shot dead and
another was seriously wounded last
night when Left Wing radicals at
tempted to storm a national Socialist
meeting. Both sides engaged in gun
fire. Eleven persons were arrested.
The Communist newspaper Neue
zeitung, in Munich, was suspended by
authorities for four weeks on a charge
Of melting to high treason. Both Incl
dents were a continuance Of May day
manifestations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-02
DIVORCE RUSH IS EXPECTED TO-DAY
WITH NEW NEVADA LAW IN EFFECT
DEGREES in Uncontested Cases Within 10 Minutes Fore.
cast-Grind to Start Monday.

no cases filed under the new law were
set down for hearing today. The first
finished product of the new legal ma
chinery will not appear before Monday
Each court expected to be able to
award a decree every 10 minutes in un-
contested cases. The great majority of
the cases here are not contested. The
city has 100 law firms, each of which
was expected to file one or more cases
today.
Las Vegas yesterday. Several at
torneys said they would file cases today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-02
By the Associated Press.

RENO, New, May "A rush OF 200 to
800 unhappy wives and husbands into
Nevada's new high speed divorce mill
was anticipated here today with the
States six weeks residence law definite
ly in effect: The bill was phrased to
May L."
Reno's two District Courts completed
plans for handling separations at the
rate of 100 a day, If necessary. TO keep
UP with the expected deluse of petitions
Under the new method of procedure
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-02
GEM MERCHANT SLAIN
AND LEFT OFF SHORE
Riddled Body of Abraham H. Levy,
Missing Six Weeks, With
$4,000 Diamonds, Found.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 2.-Search for a
diamond merchant who disappeared six
weeks ago with $4,000 of his stock
came to an end today and police turned
instead to the job of finding a slayer.
The body Of Abraham H. Levy was
found by a Doatman near the Long
Island Sound Breakwater at Glen Cove,
1000 yards out from the shore front
estate Of the late Marcus Loew. The
body was riddled with bullets and wire
was around the neck, arms and legs.
An autopsy established that 1t had been
in the water for some time and that
the shots were fired by .32-cahber
revolver at close range.
1dentlf1cation was made from dental
plates. Relatives claimed the body. A
reward OF 81 900 will go to Jack Block,
boatman, at Glen Cove.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-02

TENERIFE, Canary Islands, May 2
R).-Enrique Blanco, formerly q pro-
feSsor of Spanish at the University of
Iowa, arrived here today In the a.
foot sailboat in which he and his wife
and their 7-year-old daughter are
travelling around the world. It took
IS days to get here from Gibraltar.
Prof Blanco said the world tour prob
ably would take i've years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-02
SIX LIVE IN MINE TRAP

MONS, Belgium, May Q R.-Six
miners trapped last Thursday by a
cavern near here were still alive today
Rescue parties were working frantically
to dig them out, but it was feared they
could net be reached until tomorrow
night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-02
GEORGE F. BAKER ILL

NEW YORK, May 2 OP-George F.
Baker, the financier, is seriously i'll with
pneumonia, which developed Thursday
night.
His condition has grown steadily
worse it was announced today at his
home on Madison avenue. He Is 81
years Of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-02
Airline Rates Below Railways.

LOS ANGELES, May CP,.-E. L.
Cord, head of the Cord Corporation
interests, announced plans today for
passenger airplane service at two-hour
intervals between Los Angeles and San
Francisco at rates lower than railway
fares
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-02
BRAZIL SHIFTS C0NSULS
Da Vega to Be Succeeded by
Muniz at Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Md, May 2 (P.-The
transfer of Vincio da Vega, Brazilian
consul. from Baltimore to Savannah,
Ga. has been announced, and Mr..
da Vega leaves tomorrow for his new
post He said he would be succeeded
In Baltimore by Juan Carlos Muniz.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-02
ALIENS AWAIT ACTION.
More Than 100 TO Be Deported After
Delaware River Boat Drive.

GLOUCESTER. N. j.. May 2 Dr.
More than 100 aliens were at the i'm
migration station here today awaiting
deportation as the result of a drive
against aliens employed on Delaware
river boats.
Sixty-four Of the men were taken
from dredging machines on the river
between Palmyra and Gloucester. Most
Of them are said to be AustrianS who
deserted ships. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-02

SUMMARY.
wrn. battea iu-cronIn (2), webb, Manush
Tvc.base hits-Cronin t2l, sweeney Reeves
Myer, Manush, West, KuheL
Home Tun-Webb.
Double Play-BIgess 70 e.. Ruh 1si ro,.on. 0.
Bass On baIis-Om MaeFayden, 8; on Brill
x,1 nsSrt :vt1Sy MasPsydsn, 1, by Fischer. 81
Hs:SG NssFs,din', IN ,1nin. ,nni N. Dur or
s s1,1ln non. IN = "a innInri on Fischer. in
4 innings (none out In 9th):
Umpires-Yan Grafan, Connolly Meuo"~n
Special Dispatch to The Star.
FENWAY PARK, Boston, May a.
Aided by cronin's timely doubles in tine
opening innings, the Nationals defeated
the Boston Red Sox IN the first game
of a double header here today.
The score was to 2.
FIRST INNING.
WASHINGTON-Mye walked. H
Rice flied to Webb. Manush flied to
Webb. Cronin doubled to left center
scoring Myer. West popped TO Reeves
BosToN-Rhyne flied to West
Sweeney doubled to left. Van Camp
famed. Webb flied to West. No runs.
SECOND INNING.
WASHIN N-Kuhel walked
Bluege popped to Reeves. Hargrave
famed. McFayden tossed out Fischer
NO runs.
BOsToN-oliver flied to H. Rice
Pickering was safe on Cronin's error
Reeves walked. Berry hit into double
play Bluege to Kuhel. No runs.
THIRD INNING.
WASHINGTON-Myer flied to Var
Camp. H. Rice flied out to Webb
Manush singled to left. Cronin doubled
10 left, ManuSh scoring. West walked
Reeves threw out Kuhel. One run.
Observation-Disclosures famed. Rhyme
popped 10 West. Sweeney popped Il
GRIMM. No runs.
FOURTH INNING.
WASHINGTON-Picke threw on
Bluege Hargrave singled to right
Fischer forced Hargrave, MacFayden u
Rhyme. Myer was out. M&Fayden u
Sweeney. No runs.
BOSTON-van Camp rolled TO Kuhel
Webb hit a home run over left fielt
wall. Oliver flied out to Manusf
Pickering flied to H. Rice. One run.
FIFTH INNING.
WASHINGTON-H. Rice relied ou
10 Sweeney. Manush fouled to Picker
ing. Cronin singled to left. Yves
singled to right. Cronin stopping a
second. Kuhel fled to Oliver. No rum
BOSTON-Reeves doubled to left
Cronin threw out Berry, Reeves takin
third MacFaydcn struck out. Rhyn
popped to Bluege. No runs.
; SIXTH INNING.
WASHINGTON-Rhy threw Ou
Bluege. HargraYe flied out to Va
Camp. Fischer fouled to Berry. N
runs.
BOSTON-Sweeney singled to lef
Van Camp flied TO H. Rice. Webb file
to Manush. Oliver fouled TO Har
grave. No runs.
SEVENTH INNING.
Observation-Disclosures doubled I
left. H. Rice sacrificed. Sweeney
Reeves, who covered first, Myer takln
third. Manush doubled to right, Mye
scoring. Cronin popped TO Reeves. Yves
popped to Reeves. One run.
BOSTON-Pickering went out, Mye
a. Kuhel. Reeves walked. Berr
singled TO left, Reeves stopping at sec
ond. Rothrock battsd for MacFaydei
Maruuard. running for Berry, wa
Rothrock popped 10 Cronin. No run
EIGHTH INNING.
WASHINGTON - Brilihesrt pitchin
ano Ruel catching for Boston. Kuht
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-02
(FIRST GAME)

Rothroek batted for MaeFayden IN seventh
Marauard ran fer Berry In seventh.
winsett bAtted for Durham In nintn.
SCORE BY INNINGS.
12sSs Cts S-R
wash. .1O1 900 o B. g
BOSTON 200 1000 l. 2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-02

Radio Programs on Page AS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-02
Sailing Around World.

Continued on Page 2, Column So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-02
WEATHER.

TO- g. weather Bureau Forecast0
Showers this afternoon; mostly cloudy
tonight tomorrow fair and cooler.
emperatures-Highest, 81, at 2:lS
pm. yesterday; lowest. 40, at am. TO-
day. Full report on page Is.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-20
u, S, RULE IN
RATE MAKING
FACING RADIO
Chains and Independents
Watch N. Y. Hearing
With Interest.
BIZ SoripDs-Hoteard Newspaper Alliance

BIZ ScripDs-H0tcGrd Newspaper Alliance
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.-Radio
broadcasting companies and sta
tons are facing the possibility Of
federal regulation of their rates.
The first test Of the governments
right to supervise charges, Just as
it regulates railroad rates, will come
IN New York next month when an
interstate commerce commission ex-
aminey conducts hearing on a
complaint by an advertiser against
Station WGBB Of Freeport, N. Y,
and the National Broadcasting com
pany.
BY docketing the case the inter-
state commerce commission auto
matically has assumed jurisdiction
under Section l of the interstate
commerce law which applies to COM
mon carriers engaged in transmits
sion Of intelligence by wire and
wireless.
Broadcasting companies. through
the National Association of Broad
casters, will deny that they are
common carriers and will insist
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-20
AIR lines STEP
Gets PRAISE AS
Great ADVANCE
Foley of Abandoning All
Equipment Every Three
Years Lauded.

~ Scripps-Hoicard NcrapoDcr Alliance
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2o-United
Airlines, the biggest air transport
system in America. just has decided
upon a policy Of abandoning all it's
nyng equipment every three years.
and replacing it with new planes
and motors embodying the latest de-
Velopments IN aviation.
This means that the active life
OF all planes and motors used on the
various routes Of United Airlines
viii end long before they are worn
out
1t means also that the public viii
have the benefit Of the latest en-
glneering advances along the line
Of speed, safety and comfort in air
planes.
1t means, further, that if the plan
IS adopted generally by all airIifles
OF the country the airplane manu-
1acturers will do more business by
millions Of dollars than they are
now doing.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-20
SOVIET To FIX
Pa GES, DESERT
aTi0N SYSTEM
All Stores to Be Opened to
Public and Present Re-
i0tionS Dropped.

CIV. Nov. 20-The Soviet
at is preparing TO discard
Gus Communist system of
FOOD and clothes, it was
today
-l shops viii be thrown
aa public as in capitalsuc
except that there will be
under stringent official
persistent reports said.
cards which extend privi-
Communists and workers
o1ose restrictions on foreign
many thousand Of others
with hostility toward the
would be abandoned
would be admitted
step in the direction
81 dellE the raioning Svs-
prices in the so-called
l stores were slashed.
ndeGstC0d that the high
.e organizations have
plans to cancel the ra-
oD and place retail trade on
basis.