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Evening star., 1931-12-23
Washington Produce
Butter-One-pound prints, So; tub. IS.
Eggs-Hennery, 28a33; current re-

Butter-One-pound prints, So; tub, IS.
Eggs-Hennery, 28a33; current re-
ceipts, 24a27.
Poultry alive-Turkeys, old toms, 20
a22; young toms and hens, 25a28; chick
ems, pounds and over, +3a15; to 2l2
pounds, 18a20 broilerS, l p to 2 pounds,
lSa20; hens, large, 13al5; small, l0al2:
Leghorn hens, 10a12; roosters, 10; keats,
young, 40a45; old, 25a35.
Poultry, sdreSsed-Turkeys. old toms,
24a26; young toms and hens, 27a30:
chickens, 3 pounds and over, 16a2o; 2
to 212 pounds. 20a23; broilers, 10 to
pounds, 20a23; hens, large, 16a18;
small, l3a16; Leghorn hens, 13al6;
roosters, 13; keats, young. 6Oa70; old, So
Meats-Beef, prime, 16; choice, Is;
good, 1212al3; COW, 9l2a1O; lamb, top,
Is; fair to good, 13al4; common, 1Oa
II; veal, top IA; medium, 70 gals; pork,
loins, 8 to 10 pounds, 10a1O12; 10 to
IL pounds, 9; fresh hams, 8 to 10
pounds. 10; 18 to % pounds, 10: smoked
hams, l9a20; strip bacon, 19a20; lard,
SO-pound tins, 8; package, 10; COM
pounds, 7a712.
Live stock-Hogs, heavy, 4OOa4 30:
light and medium, 440a46O; pigs, 3.75
a4.25; roughs, 2.50a3.OO; calves, 3.OOa
6.00 lambs, 300a5.5O.
Fruits-Strawberries pint. IS: apples,
bushel baskets, 40a2 90; fancy box stock,
2.25a250; pineapples, $50; grapes. Al
meiras, $50; Emperors, 250 cranber-
ries $50; oranges, California, 3.O0a4 90;
Florida, 2.75a3.25; pears, 2.75a3.25; ba-
nanas, 75a250; lemons, 35Oa6 90; grape
fruit, 2,25a2.75; tangerines, 2O0a2.25;
kumquats, quart, 10al5; persimmons,
1O0a200.
Vegetables - Potatoes, Maine, 100
pound sacks, 1.25; New York, 150-pound
sacks. Its; Idaho bakers, 1OO-pound
sacks, 2.25; sweets, Eastern Shore, 50a
rs: red, 75a90; lettuce, Iceberg, 45Oa
500; Florida, 200; broccoli, $50;
cauliflower, 1.75a2.0 90; carrots, California,
crates, 400; nearby, buShel, 75a1.OO:
string beans, l.50a200 limas, 3.OOa3.5 so:
peas, 800a9.00; beets, 100 punches, 3.oOa
400; satisfy, per dozen punches, l.OOa
l.20; peppers, 3.00a3.50; kale, 5Oa6O:
spinach, 100; mushrooms, 80al.O
turnips, 50a60; artichokes, 4.OOa5 90:
okra, Cuba, per pan, GOAL 90; Florida,
per bushel, 325a3.50; cabbage, new. 40
pound basket, 2.25a250; old, l0O-pound
sack, lbs; celery, $50; yellow SQUASH.
bushel baskets. $50; eggplant, crates,
$50; cucumbers, pans of IL, 100; car
rots, California, crates, 4.50a4.75; to-
matoes, Span crates, 3.00a6.00.
Evening star., 1931-12-23
D. C. UNDERWRITERS
PREDICT NEW ERA
Report Educational Program
Spreading With Great Rapidity
Over Country.

Members Of the District of Columbia
Llte Underwriters Association are
deeply interested in the marked prog
ress being made by the College of Life
UncerWrlterS in expanding its educa-
tional program. Members of the loca.
association were among the first in the
country to become affiliated with the
work and complete the courses offered
by the national organization 1t is be-
lleVed by Washington insurance men
that the next 10 years Will see a com
plete change in the training required
IoE success and advancement in the
insurance field
The widespread geographical distri-
button Of these educational endeavors
Is evidenced by the fact that 81 cities
IN p States and the District of Colum-
bla already report definite organized
courses under way and programs are
now under consideration for many
others. The splendid cooperation ac-
corded to this type of work by local
life underwriters associations and by
the home Offices of various life insur-
ance companies has been of tremedous
value III broadening the geographical
scope OF the American colleges influ-
FnC2 and etfeCting satisfactory educa-
tlonal programs with colleges and
univ crSitIeS.
Evening star., 1931-12-23
Revenue Decrease Reported.

BALTIMORE, December % (Specian
"A decrease in passenger revenue of
S178,620 for November this year, COM
pared with last November. is shown on
the monthly report just issued by the
United Railways The report shows a
deficit Of $96,64 for the past month. as
compared to profit of $4,000 in No
vember, 1880.
While. passenger income decreased,
however, the number of miles travelled
by the company's cars during the month
increased from 2,546272 in November,
1880, to 1858 492 last November, the re-
port shows. The number of passengers
decreased from 13208, 784 to ,296 500.
An economy Of $l9,575 in operating
expenses was achieved in November this
year, compared to November last year,
however The months operating total
in November, 1880. was $858087 and
this year was $8385l1.
Evening star., 1931-12-23
CONTROL IN PURCHASE
OF SECURITIES URGED
BY the Associated Press.

Sy Jne RSSOCldICQ Press.
TORONTO, Ontario, December %
j. A. Mcleod, president of the Can
adian Bankers Association, has reached
the conclusion that immediate steps
should be taken through banks, brokers'
trust companies and Investment houses
to control in so far as they might be
able. the purchase abroad of securities
by residents of Canada"
The statement by Mcleod, circulated
throughout Canadian financial circles
yesterday, drew immediate action from
the Montreal Stock Exchange which
distributed copies of the statement to
its members and urged them to govern
themselves accordingly
In Toronto Premier George S. Henry
revealed that the next loan sought by
Ontario will be in the form of domes-
tic bond issue and will not be hoated
in a foreign bond market.
Evening star., 1931-12-23
JAPANESE OUTLOOK
+. IN TRADE BRIGHTER
ManChurian Situation Is Hav-
ing UnfavorabIe Effect on
Exports, However.

The long-term outlook in Japan IS
fairly optimistic, the Commerce De-
partment said today in making public
favorable and unfaVorable factors in the
weeks development Throughout the
world. But, the department added,
present business conditions are not sat-
1sfactory in the Land OF the Rising Sun.
The Manchurian situation was refer
red by the department as one of the
adverse factors that hamper Japan's
export trade. Other reasons given for
the depressed conditions are the antici-
pated difficulty in year end settlements,
the continuation Of heavy unemplov-
ment and the increase IN idle shipping
Australian Situation.
AS to other sections of the globe. the
department said the exchange advan-
tage enjoyed by Australian exporters,
together with seasonal factors, has
stimulated business, and exchange is
slightly stronger. Construction and
manufacturing throughout Australia.
however, have shown little improve
ment and wool prices manifest some
weakening, a cablcd report from Mel
bourne indicated.
A radio report from Honolulu de-
clared the volume of business in Hawaii
C!I4H J'd4 IldH NIlutu upward, Dut a. q
lower price level Reduced pineapple
prices have stimulated shipments TO
the United States and to the other sec
tiOnS.
The department was advised that the
only indication Of improvement in the
Netherlands has been some retardation
OF the downward trend The Neither
land foreign trade during November.
however, receded to q new low level
Brazilian exchange continues to
show slightly greater firmness and op-
tlmlSm over import prospects is rising,
according to adVices from South Amer
lca. Greater confidence. the depart
ment said, was being noted in the
Argentine government financial posi-
ton. but continued weakness in grain
prices in that country leaves basic con-
QltlOnS unchanged.
Mexican Trade Stimulated.
The department declared that retail
trade IN Mexico has been stimulated
by Christmas buying, but the volume
Of business is below anticipation
Canadian foreign trade. especially
imports, declined last month, as com
pared with November. 1880 but export
trade was more active than in October,
the department said.
Evening star., 1931-12-23
Silver Production Declines.

NEW YORK. December % L4l.-No-
vember production Of silver in the
United States fell to the lowest level in
several years at 100000 ounces. aC
cording to the American Bureau Of
Metal Statistics. This compares with
2,l8l 900 ounces in October. World pro-
duction in the first nine months of the
year decreased 2277 per cent from
that of the corresponding 1880 period
to l25,005000 ounces. Bar silver today
reached IS cent to 3O's cents an ounce
here.
Evening star., 1931-12-23
CHICAGO DAIRY MARKET.

CHICAGO, December % (P.-Butter,
1900 tubs; unsettled: creamery-spe-
cials. (93 score) 3Oa3O12 extras l92
score), 23laa2412; seconds (86-87
score). 21a22l2; standards 80 score
centralized carlotS) 25 Eggs, 1,733
cases, unsettled; extra first, 30; fresh
graded firstS, 27a28; current receipts,
22a25; refrigerator firsts, 16al6l2; re-
frigerator extras, 17al7I2.
Evening star., 1931-12-23
Baltimore Bond Issues.

BALTIMORE, December % CSpeciaN
bond issues totaling S.
$4,000 will be advertised for sale next
Monday by the city of Baltimore.
The bonds. all per cent. will be !:
Water, 1,43O,000; schools. S1141,000:
library S774000; sewers. $3.50 600, and
combination water and schools. Sl346,-
900. The board will take $l.200000 az
par for sinking fund.
Evening star., 1931-12-23

an increase OF
S287,504 80, accord
ing to the financial
statement just filed
with the Public
Utilities ConmlS-
sion.
The report shows
operating revenues
in the II months
amounting to $5,-
4l2 ,950.87 against
SIS. .093 1880 a year
ago. Operating cX-
pCnsCS, taxes and
other revenue de-
dliCtiCnS called for
$3.664 233.99. in
comparison with
SIS. 708. 800 90 in the
SOmDarable DPviOd
Evening star., 1931-12-23
U. S. TREASURY BALANCE.

The United States Treasury balance
announced today as Of close of business
December 81 was $500 868 .265 .92. Gus
toms receipts for the month to date
were l8449 .023.36. Total ordinary eX-
penditureS were S2O,23lI77SI.
Evening star., 1931-12-23
Points to German Bonds.

There is precedent for this phi
lanthrophy. Prior 10 the stabi.ization
OF the German currency German bonds,
payable in marks, were also given aWav
with every purchase. So were million
mark notes handed out by storekeepers
and grocers to each customer. Incredi-
BILE though it may sound. a million
mark par value bond actually rose
most spectaCularly and at one time
commanded as much as several thou
sand dollars.
Evening star., 1931-12-23
SILVER QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK, December % R).-Bar
silver quiet and unchanged at 309s
cents.
Evening star., 1931-12-23
WASHINGTON GAS
. PROFITS INCREASE
Net Gain of S287,504 Re.
ported in Net for Eleven
Months.
BY EDWARD c. STONE.

For the first II months OF 1891 the
Washington Gas Light Co. earned net
profits of S1022 sos IS, compared with
S735 O9895 in the like period in 1880,
Evening star., 1931-12-23
Economies Help Du Pont.

Due chiefly to the TiGc diversified
ton Of its lines and the aggressive steps
taken toward economies. Du Points
earnings this year are expected to con-
pare most faVorably with 1880 figures.
Estimates place per share earnings at
close tOtS4 40. or only about per cent
below last years showing
The tOnpany's investment program
affords an interesting example Of the
deSirabi!lty Of holding on to funda-
mentally. sound security. Du Points
holdings in General Motors were ac-
CURED about y years ago at cost of
$4,000 600. During the entire period
the company has received dividends
averaging more than Sl9,000,00O per
annum.
In addition the present market value
approXlmates S235,000060 The aver
age annual income on the original IN
yestment is in excess Of II per cent.
TIE time has come at last when
common stocks are actually given away.
A Chicago automobile dealer is offering
to every purchaser Of a passenger car
100 shares free Of number of stocks
which at one time were speculative
favorltes. They include, among others.
Radio Keith Orpheum, Armour A and
Grigsby- -GrunUw.
Evening star., 1931-12-23
CLEARING HOUSE FIGURES,

Washington Clearing House figures
for today: S3,328,492
Evening star., 1931-12-23
Praises Hoover Plan.

Mr.. Willard regards the Government
plan to make loans to the railroads
through the Reconstruction Finance
Corporation as highly constructive, be-
cause failure on the part of the roads
to meet obligations would be most detri-
mental not only to the public generally
but to insurance companies and saw
ingS banks, which largely mold this type
Of investment
1t IS difficult to follow the reasons for
the Introduction by Senator Kean Of
New Jersey of res )lutiOn to the effect
that representative OF the Canadian
government should become a member
Of the Federal Reserve Board and that
Canadian currency should be stabilized
on q par with the American dollar.
II requires more than resolution to
stabilize exchanges. The Senator from
New Jersey doubtless knows that. Fur
tkermore as matters stand today, re-
turn Of the Canadian dollar - par
would not be helpful. Many important
enterprises, including one of the worlds
leading insurance companies, obtain
income in gold dollars but meet pay
mentS in Canadian exchange.
With their gold investments having
experienced a marked shrmkage the
saving resulting from lower exchange
rates IS not lnCO0Slderab.e
Evening star., 1931-12-23
Oil Curb Shows Trend.

The tendency to curtail production
of raw material is becoming more and
more popular Following an agreement
to restrict output Of copper, the Amcri-
can Petroleum Institutes suggestion for
Sunday shutdown in production is meet
ing general acceptance in Texas, where
serious opposition was voiced originally.
Such move, if followed. is expected
to reduce output by about 100000 bar
rels daily, bringing down production
throughout the United states to last
years level It should also tend TO
eliminate the danger Of new price weak
ness which has appeared the last few
weeks and lift the pressure on oil
shares, which has been especially pro-
ncurced.
Unless the railroads arc able to bor-
row through the Government, the great
est difficulties will be experienced by
them, according to Daniel willard
president of the Baltimore & Ohio The
carriers, he continues. have obligations
Of Sl,000,000 600 maturing in the next
three years and cannGt obtain loans to
meet them through bankers and the
usual sources
Evening star., 1931-12-23
Everybody's
Business
u. S. Should Aid Debosi'tors
of Closed Banks Under
Relief Plan, Declares
Tray7or-Du Pont Bares
Benefits Of Economics
and Diversjfcaaon.
BY DR.. MAX WINKLER.

The biggest service the proposed Recon-
struction Finance Corporation can rem
der would be the unfreeZing and making
available OF funds tied up in closed
banks, according to Melvin A TraylOr
of Chicago. The fact that an amount
estimated at $1,000 100000 has through
bank failures have taken out and with
drawn from buying power constitutes
as big a handicap to the return of
prosperity as unemployment, Mr.. Tray
lor continues.
1t is bank failures which have led to
boarding on the part Of other deposi
tors to the, extent Of $l,O0O000 600. IN
order to bring this money back into
useful circulation he recommends that
provision be made to take over 25 per
cent of the assets which are frozen in
closed financial institutions.
Evening star., 1931-12-23

CONTINUED on page l4.l
The Indianapolis times., 1931-10-31
In the Stock Market
CBv Thomson g. McKinnon)

NEW YORK, Oct. 30.-The up
ward trend of stocks was main
tanned today, largely with the aid
of more encouraging commercial
news and higher commodity mar
ketS. The prospect of expanding
steel activity, more cheerful news
from Detroit regarding the automo-
bile industry and brighter gener-
al industrial outlook, disclosed by a
comprehensive survey of manufac-
turing conditions helped to lessen
the feeling Of pessimism.
Contributing to the better finan-
cial sentiment was the strong tone
of the bond market, especially with
the second grade rails. The prin-
cipal factor in this development was
the reported confirmation that the
railroad managements were actu-
ally negotiating with employees to
secure a voluntary wage reduction
of 10 per cent for one year period.
While perhaps the headway which
stocks are making is somewhat dis
appointing, it must be kept in mind
that the market the past week has
contended with some unpleasant
earnings reports and dividend ac-
tions. That sort of news influences
less disposition to discount the fu~
ture very far. However, the market
will lose this feeling of uncertain
ty if our commercial picture i'm
proves, as signs now suggest.
The Indianapolis times., 1931-10-31
SWINE MARKET
SELLS OFF ON
WEAK DEMAND
Cattle Trade Slow, Draggy,
With Lower Undertone;
Sheep Steady.

Lessened demand provided the
basis for slight drop in hog prices
this morning at the Union Stock
yards, most classes declining Is to
25 cents from Thursdays average
figures. The bulk, 180 to $50 pounds.
sold for S4.75 to IS; early top hold
ing at the latter price. Receipts
we're estimated at 5000; holdovers
were 587.
Cattle generally were slow and
draggy with weak undertone. Re-
ceipts were 400. Vealers held un-
changed at $3.50 down. Calves-Re
ceiptS numbered 400.
Sheep were steady with the bulk
of lambs selling at SIS to $3.50.
. Chicago hog receipts 27,OO0 in
Guiding 1000 direct. Holdovers
5000. Market opened slow, with
few early bids and sales around 10
to Is cents lower than Thursdays
average. Good to choice hogs
weighing 260 pounds were bid SIS and
best held above $50. Lighter
weights from $50 to 100 pounds sold
at $3.50 to $500 Cattle receipts
1000; calves 700, market steady.
Sheep receipts $4,000, market un-
changed.
The Indianapolis times., 1931-10-31
In the Cotton Markets
lBv Thomson & McKinnonl

NEW YORK, Oct. 30.-ThrOugh-
out the morning there was nothing
in the cotton market to interest the
general public The range was
narrow and the tone was steady. The
talk in trading circles was all about
the remarkable price that cotton
is bringing in the south, as COM
pared with the price in the contract
markets.
1t has been popular to say that
the shippers have had great diff
Guilty in filling their October COM
mitments and there may be a cer-
tain amount of truth in this ex-
planation, but we doubt if it covers
the whole case.
We think that there are many in
vestors, particularly in the south it
self, who are buying spot cotton and
holding it because they know it can
not be produced another year at
the price they are paying.
Should present prices for spot
cotton hold over into November, we
think an adjustment must be made
between southern markets and the
contracts markets consisting of a
higher price on the exchanges.
The Indianapolis times., 1931-10-31
GRAIN FUTURES
SCORE SHARP
GAINSAT CLOSE
Cash, Seaboard Buying Are
Behind Upturn Late
in Day.
BY HAROLD E. RAINVILLE
United Press stan CorreSnnndeni

CHICAGO, oct. SO.-Cash and
seaboard interests sought wheat in
a big way toward the close and ran
May wheat to new high ON the
crop on the Board Of Trade TO-DAY.
getting above "a cents per bushel.
The market had strong under
tone throughout the session and
closed around ? cents higher.
Strong bullish news from Europe
attracted attention Corn followed
wheat for good gains. Oats recov-
cred and advanced with the major
cereals.
Close Up 81 Cents
At the close wheat was IA cents
to 2ll cents higher, corn was q
cent to l cent higher and oats IS
cent to s cent higher Provisions
we're steady, with October lard up
so points on short covering.
Continuing to advance during the
afternoon, Liverpool closed Is to
is cents higher Reports were re-
ceived from private sources that
Russia was trying to cancel con-
tracts on good quality stock. Cash
interests took May during the
morning. Cash prices were l to ,
cents higher. Receipts were 81
cars.
Corn Tone Strong
The wet weather over the belt and
increased commission house buying
gave corn a strong tone from the
start and at mid-sesSion prices held
Is to Is cents higher The advance
was checked by selling against Of
fers. Receipts were only moderately
large. Cash prices were UNCHANGED
to l cent higher. Receipts were 164
cars.
Oats declined Is cent early and
failed to recover by mid-morning.
trade was very dull and without
feature. Cash prices were un-
changed to e cent higher. Receipts
were 81 cars.
The Indianapolis times., 1931-10-31
BY ELMER c. WALLER
Initsd Press Financial Editor


NEW YORK, Oct 30.-Railroad
shares again led the stock market
into higher ground today. At the
close prices were fractions to nearly
6 points above the previous close.
The immediate cause of the buy
ing in railroad shares was an Off
cial statement by New York Cen
trail that it was discussing volun-
tsry wage reduction with its en-
ployes. This cut, which would
amount to 10 per cent, was to be
for period of one year.
According to preliminary calcula-
tions the Dow-Jones 81 Co. indus
trial average stood at 1896, up
330 points; rail average 52.40 up
254 points, and the utility average
at 4043, up 93 point. Sales to-
tailed 100000 shares, compared
with 100000 shares Thursday
Central Immediately responded
with a rise of points from its low
and more than points from the
previous close. Atchison spurted
nearly points, Nickel Plate 4, Della
ware & Hudson 81 and Union Pa
cific 5M.
Industrial Leaders Gain
Steel common came close to 67,
which would be a net gain of 2
points from the previous close.
Other industrial leaders followed.
Gains of to points were noted
in American Can, Bethlehem Steel,
Woolworth, Case, United States In
dustrial Alcohol Westinghouse
Electric, Du Pont and Allied
Chemical.
Paramount was a feature through
out the day in the amusement
group on merger rumors. Lorillard
profited by preliminary estimates Of
increased earnings. United States
Industrial Alcohol continued its ad-
vance on prospect of higher alco-
hol prices General Motors was up
nearly a point in the motors.
Electric Power and Light dropped
sharply at midday on news the
company was to issue rights for
purchase of additional stocks. That
sent the whole market down tenn
porarily, but prices quickly Steadied
and resumed the rise Electric
Power and Light Corporation has
arranged to raise by Dec. 4 in eX-
cess of $21 100000 through sale of
approximately 100000 shares of
common stock at $15 a share.
Rights to purchase the stock were
traded on the Produce Exchange,
where they sold around SIPS.
Grain Rise Helps List
Along with the rise in railroad
vance in the general list was an
other sharp squirt in grain prices
at Chicago and other centers.
Wheat closed up rs to cents a
bushel corn q to rs cents; oats
q to * cent and rye 23s to 215
cents Word that Russia had can
celed some wheat contracts was the
immediate reason for the rise in
grains
In addition the Street had a batch
OF overnight news of deep import
on the bullish side. President Eu-
gene G. Grace of Bethlehem in an
nouncing the declaration of the
regular common dividend out of sur
plus said there is unquestionably a
better sentiment in the steel indus
try. President James A. Farrell of
United States Steel told of improve
ment in his company which he said
was soon to open an additional
plant, thus increasing the number
of employed.
The Indianapolis times., 1931-10-31
BLANDE PRISON CLERK
La Porte Man Is Promoted by Trus-
tees at Meeting.

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind, Oct. 31,-
R. NJ. Blande, La Porte, for eight
years assistant clerk at the state
prison, was appointed chief clerk
by the trustees Friday.
Blande succeeds c. W. Craig. who
recently became superintendent of
the state farm at Putnamville. He
has been employed at the prison for
ten years.
The Indianapolis times., 1931-10-31
DOW-JOneS
Summary

St. Louis g. Southwestern Railway
system in nine months ended Sept. 30,
net loss S424. .695 after taxes and charges.
against loss of S198. .867 in first nine
months of 1890. September income SO 698.
against net loss s143,178 in September,
1890
United Gas Improvement in twelve
months ended Sept. 30, net income
S3S, ,1O3, ,633. or S149 on 23,254,4 ,424 COM
mon shares. against S37,O43.O21. or S1.49
on 23, 1928 common shares in previous
twelve. months. September quarter 80
cents. against 81 cents in previous
quarter and 80 cents in September, 1880
quarter.
United Aircraft and Transport in Sep
tember quarter earned 27 cents a com
mon share. against 81 cents in previous
quarter and 46 cents in September, 1880,
quarter. Nine months 80 cents, against
sl.20 in like 1880 period.