davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-12-05
By CYRIL BRIGGS.

BY CYRIL BKIGGSs
ALARM that the Negro masses are turning to
n the revolutionary struggle as the only way
out against the capitalist hunger program lynch
terror and race hatred poison is expressed in
secret report made to the Fellowship of Recon-
Citation by Howard Hester. The report was
given at conference held in New York City,
Oct. Is to is. 1t was not intended for publica-
ton. In spite, however, of all efforts to keep
1t secret, the Daily Worker secured a copy
of it.
The Kester report admits that in Alabama
alone there have been at least IS Negro victims
Of the boss lynch terror since August Of this
wear.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-12-05

slaughter and reaped huge fortunes
for themselves.
viii Give Money for Profits.
The most significant feature of
the emergency finance body, when
established, will be that it will hand
over mainly to the railroad stock
holders for dividends and profits
from S250,000.O0O to $1,000, 000, 900.
-- o.
CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-12-05
Cold Kills Cincinnati
Jobless Negro Toiler

CINCINNATI, Ohio.---The sudden
drop in temperature claimed the life
OF one jobless worker in Cincinnati.
John Hudson, Negro, 80. no home.
was found dead last Wednesday
morning on the Ohio River Bank,
200 feet west Of Main Street. The
coroner said the man had died Of
exposure.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-12-05
Wire Kentucky, Demand
Neev Terror Reign Stop!
Telegram to the Daily Worker)

PINEVILLE, Ky, Dec. MAC Summer,
active member of the National Miners Union
here, who was helping in the preparations for
a district convention to take place December
13, was kidnapped from his home by two car
loads of coal operators and has since Disappeared
The following wire has been sent by the National Miners
Union of Kentucky to Governor Sampson:
NOT IN JAIL
MAC Sumner, active member of the National Miners
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-12-05

emergency finance body with $1,000
100000 from the United States treas
ury In an attempt to stall of the i'm
pending crash in leading banks, rail-
roads, insurance companies and other
capitalist institutions.
The capitalist newspapers refer to
the proposed finance organization as
similar to the War Finance Corpo-
ration through which the American
capitalists financed the last world
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-12-05
GOVT PLANS 81, OOO,OOO,OOO for
RAILWAYS; NOTHING FOR JOBLESS

NEW YORK.-That the whole financial structure of
American capitalism undermined by the growing economic
crisis plugng into deeper difficulties is shown by the
sudden in Wall Street in the capitalist press
that President Hoover will propose the establishing of
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-12-05

CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE,
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-12-05

Mac Sumner active member of The National Miners
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
DOmestics

SO Dimity Spreads in solid col
ors, double-bed size. Reg 100
ularly $3.50. Special, ca.
$50 Yds. Of Bed Ticking In
fancy patterns, feather QOc
proof. Reg. SOC. Yard. ~
go Candlewick Bedspreads, for
double beds, in colored CT 90
designs. Reg. $780,. %A
$50 Yds. Unbleached Mus 90
Lin, 50 in. Reg. 1oc I'd. -. "
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
Handkerchiefs

Embroidered Linen Handker-
chiefs, also some with lace 0QO
edge; mussed; Use value. ~
odd Lots Linen and Silk OS~
Handkerchiefs, soc value. N
Hand Embroidered Linen Hand
kerchiefs, also fine cotton hand
kerchiefs; mussed; Csc 1Oh~
Kann,s-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
Dresses

II Sunday Night Dress, made Of
green chiffon; size 16; @7R
was $3.50. Now. ...... W.
Il Jacket FrOck, of navy print
ed crepe; size 16. Was Clio
IL Afternoon Dress, OF Powered
chiffon; size 40; formerly @7S
$3.50. Now ..........
q Printed Crepe Dresses, sizes
IA and SO; formerly GID OK
$25. Now ........
IL Powered Chiffon Dress,
size 10, Was $25. 90 00
NOW
-35 Junior Misses Silk FrOcks,
broken sizes. Were CT or
$3.50
rs Junior Misses Knitted
FrOcks, IN pretty combinations;
broken sizes, IL to II; reg. @S
S1O ............s. '.'.'.''
Kann's-Second Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08

Plain COlOred Cotton Blankets,
in plain colors and striped ~
borders. Each .......... SOO
IS AlI-WOOl Crib Blankets,
soiled; white with col
ored borders; $495 CD or
value ...............
is Comfort Covers, made of
printed print e. s6 "a Hs; IN E size $l.40
IS Patchwork Quilts, filled with
white cotton; $2.95 Ct 90
value
10 RayOn and Sateen Comforts,
filed with wool; $5.95 90 OF
to $685. values. Each ~O'>O
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08

Is Goats, / Of chinchilla, 4 Of
cloth. s5.s5 to $7.s5 30 Or
values .......s.sss-.
Red Leatherette Coat with he'll
met to match. 1895 g. Or
VaLue .....sss.'s'.'.
Double Breasted Baby Shirts
of rayon and cotton. Sizes OQC
months to yrs. 1890.
Helmets and Berets, in red,
blue, green and tan 7Sc l9C
VaIue s.ssssssss.ssss
Muslin Drawers, lace or EN-
broidery trimmed. Sizes
2 to yrs. soc and 79c 2Qc
Val0eS
Lumber Jackets, in CT M
red or blue. $3.95 value, WV
--Leggings to match @7 00
lumber jackets, also at %-
Kann's-Second Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
Underwear

-43 RayOn Slips, broken QQr
sizes. $1.95 value. 49,. ~
-36 RayOn Chemise, regular and
extra sizes. $1.15 to QOc
$3.50 values ............ w
As Step-ins and Vests of glove
silk and silk and 10
rAyOn s.......s.......
-26 Kayser Rigatine
RayOn PantieS. $1.25 o.
VaIue '.s..s..s...s..
-48 ChiIdren's Rayon COmbina-
tiOns and Slips. g for o.
$1,000 Choice. ......... OOO
so ChiIdren's RayOn
Vests and Boomers. 90
CnO1ce
40 Chfldren's Vests and Pants.
Fleece lined. g for 90
$1,000 Choice. ......... O~C
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
Linens

so Linen TabIeclOthS, size 60x80
In. with stripe Dor Ct 00
derS. Reg. $1.50.... ~
IS Liner DamaSk Table Sets
with colored borders. Cloth Cox
IS in, napkins. Were O. IN
81U
$50 Yds. Linen Crash Towel
ing, colored borders. Reg. OQc
SOC yard.
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
Ribbons

sashes, bag Innings, etc. %.
39c to 69c values. Yd.. &c
Small Lot Simulated Shell Bag
Frames. $3.50 to $1.ss QQc
values
Kann's-Street Floor.
Floor Coverings
lbs yis. Carpet Remnants
Velvet tapestry and Administer.
S Ssiue sS s yd'' 69c to $l.49
so Napier Mating, SO IN
in. wide. ACC value. Yd., AOC
% French wilton
Rugs, 27x54 inches. GC or
$685. value ..... ~N'~O
Il Administer Rug, Clio or
9xl2 #. $29.95 value. @A1'1O
3 Seamless Ak
minister Rugs. SAX @O1 or
1917 IT. $42.50 value. ~@T'1O
Ia Cotton Bath Rugs, AOo
24x36 in. 98c value. F1C
II WOrsted Wilton Rug. 8Kx
loh feet. $4,000 S60.OS
tdlue
a Kashgar Rugs. Sole d.
27x54 inches. $685. &C or
Value ...............
II WOrsted wilton
Rug, 6xs #. $685. S20OS
Vdlue
a Napara Rugs,
9xl2 IT. econds 0H o.
1925 grade ....... ~O'/O
loo Cotton Rugs, 24x 6Oo
90 in. $1.00 value. -. w
"a Oriental Rugs, 9x12 feet.
i Floor ~ $ a m les $4,000
lis Scatter Per- go OF
sian Rugs. Choice. ~~'~c
is yds.. FeIt-base Runner Rem
nants, 10 and q in. widths; 10
zoe to ACC grades. Yard. AOC
lilo yds. InIaid LinOleum REM
nants, $3.50 to S1.95 40
grades. Yard ........ OC
II Felt base Rug,
9xl2 IT,; as Is; $10.75 @Q 90
So Cola Seal Congo.
Beum Rugs, 9x9 IT.; CT IN
$3.50 value .......... PT'OO
-S Felt base Rugs, OF 90
seconds: AXE IT,. PA"|O
Kann's-Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
Home Fittings

80 Square Velour Pill E0o
lows, 69c value. ......... OON
Ia Leatherefte HasSOckS, S0Oo
$l.00 value. .............
-8 Three fold Gre
tonne Screens, $9.95 Cd 40
value ..............
20 RayOn Pillows, @1 90
formerly S1.98 ....... %A'O~
Ill bolts CretOnnes, for 10
merly acc yard ........
-S bolts RayOn Drapery Mate
rails, 50-in. widths; 69c QOn
value. Yard ............
-6 bolts DannaSk Window 90
Valancing, 69c value. Yard 40
Remnants Curtain and Drapery
Fabrics, 19c TO 39c values. To-
Remnants Curtain and Drapery
Fabrics, ACC to 98c values. COn
Remnants Curtain and Drapery
Materials, $l.2s to $2.ss 1Qc
values. Yard .......... To
liz Foot Stools, for CT on
merly $1.49 .......... %A'OO
so pairs Half Sash Cur OOo
tains, soc to CSC values. ~
% bolts So in. Velour, HOo
$1.00 value. Yard ...... w
Ia Red Cedar Chests,
36-in. lengths; $l4.95 @O on
value ............. %~'OO
-6 short bolts 5O-in. Sunfast
Drapery Damask; $2.98 @T 40
value. Yard ann. %A'O~'
lie pairs Double
faced Velour POrtieres, CT RA
$12.95 value ......... P ""VV
Kann's-Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
Writing Paper
20c Box

"A large mills surplus
stock of white and colored
papers, in various sizes and
finishes. Many of the en-
velopes beautifully lined.
Kam's--Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
Toilet Goods

-15 Virginia Lee Face IT,
Powders. $1.25 value. =. "OO
IS Virginia Lee Makeup and
Creams. $1.00 and $3.50 zE
values ................
Bath Salts and busting Pow
tsine IN novelty se SS c NINA con- SOC
Metal Gard Holders, filed
with bath salts. soc To-
VAkue ......s...s s..s..s
Kann's-6treet Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
Mirrors
Jewelry

Ia Leatherette Cigarette COo
Gases. $1.00 value. -. az
-21 Combination Cigarette Box
and Ash Tray. 800 90
Value 80.
3 Simulated Crystal Necklaces,
$4.95 value; 1 Lariat Necklace of
simulated crystals and pearls.
1895 value; 2 Imported Novelty
Bracelets. $4.95 value. @7 Or
CnOlce ..............
--4 Simulated Crystal Necklaces,
60-in. length. $3.50 @O or
IS Novelty Necklaces, co.
formerly $195 minimum. O~C
"A Compact and
Light Lighter Sets $500 $5.95
VALUE
-3 Whiting a. Davis Dresden
Mesh Bags. 1885 60 or
value ..............
II Cigarette Case in nickel
finish; shopworn; @1 IN
$3.50 value ......... PA'OO
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
Sweaters, BlOuses,
EfO

-S5.95 and $7.95 Shaker Sweat
ers for girls, in navy,
tan, red and royal Of. o.
blue. Each. ....... W
Ill Real Leather Coats, 40-inch
length, in black, red, navy, green
and brown. Were $19.95 Go
and SIS. TO close out at %A
Odd Lot Cotton BlOuSes and
Slip-On Sweaters. Re- @1 M
duced, choice ..... ~AO
Kann's-Second Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
Hosiery

200 Prs. Chiffon Silk
III ose, Full Fashioned. 90
6CCOIlOS
--95 Prs. Service Silk Hose, also
las Prs. Chiffon Silk
Hose soiled. Both full NOo
--124 Prs. Silk Hose, service and
chiffon weights. Irregu- ROo
lars .................
-85 Prs. Children's Novelty
Anklet Socks heavy CEo
weights N
-18 Prs. Misses Silk Hose, full
fashioned. Soiled. $50 IT,
grade SOO
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
Goats


lie Silk Rain Goats, In black,
navy, and red. Were OF S0
$40 to SIS. Choice. :. " 'O
lis Rain Coats, of gaberdine,
crepe and leatherette.
Were $4.95 to $685.. 90 10
NOW
II Black Coat, black fox trim
med, extra size. Was COZ 00
$3.50. Now. ...... ~S
p Red BrOadcIOth Goats, Fisher
Fitch trimmed, Is and 18 COG
sizes. Were $500. Now. VIZ
3 Tan Sports Goats, Winter
weight. Were $25. @7C M
Now .............
q Black BrOadclOth Coats, nat
ural wolf trimmed. Were @OZ
$500. Now ........ w.
--3 Jimmie Tuft Roadster Coats,
misses sizes. Were GID 90
$3.50. Now ...... %A'OO
p Jimmie Tuft Jackettes, Ia
and 10 sizes. Were $25. @1C
NOW .........'.''
Kann's-Second Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
Notions

30 Prs. Fancy Round CEO
Carriers. soc value. 49,.
Assorted wash
Cloths, soiled. Reg. q for 90
10c each ......
10 Garment Bags, soiled. 70
CnOlce
% Shoe Shine Boxes,
enamel d a aged. $1.25 EOo
Value ................
-12 Hat Boxes, hold CT M
hats. $1.95 value. -. ~
Small Lot Ash Trays Of
metal and china. soc IT,
value
Shoe Cabinets of pasbeboard;
Hold 4 prs. of shoes. $1.00 EOo
value OON
-UnbEeached Laundry To-
Bags. Csc value. 49,.
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
Toys

Toys
II Columbia Speed
1 SIss. damaged. 1895 $7.45
II Speed Bike, with
coaster brake. Soil Q1I Or
ed. $3.50 value. PAT'|O
II Child Set, with table and
S Sa11,s sOiled. $3.50 $6.45
IS Doll Houses, soil
ed or damaged. S4.95 CT 90
value ............ ~A'OO
II Buddy L Express
Truck. Soiled. $3.50 CT CE
value ............
Special Group Of Dolls. Soiled
h tsU% - Price
Special Group Of Games. Soiled
S Of dam ~ Price
-3 Imported Moving
Picture Machines. IS @1 %
VAfue .............
Kann's-Fourth Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08

Uniforms and FrOcks
lie Nurses Uniforms Of poplin
and broadcolth. Were w9 o.
eo.UU. s..s......S...s
lie Dresses Of novelty and rayon
prints. Were 92.95 10 ct OE
S5.95. ..............
as Uniforms and HoOvers, Of
ci1ambray and broadcloth, In
white, and colors. Were GO
e00 s'ssssssss
Kann's-Second Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
Lingerie

-RayO Crepe Slips, shadow hens.
Soc to rec values. q for EOo
eA'OUl 49,. .s.s..
Odds and Ends Muslin 90
Undergraduate. sec values. Nv
rs pcs. Silk Lingerie. Soiled.
$2.s5 to $1,000 IL pr;co
-Flannelette Gowns; button
fronts; long sleeves. @1 M
y AOL
Kann's-Second Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
Silverware


IL Cheese and Crack
or Dish, sterling sill @O 90
yer; 1883 value 80. Wv
IA Bread Knives, sterling 70
handled; $100 value -. SC
% 8-day ManteI
Clocks, mahogany fin @A nn
ished; 1898 value. =. %F'II
-8 CandIesticks, ster-
ling silver; scratched; OF IN
e1.98 value. ........ @AsOZ
- Ape. Tea Sets, o. 40
e1498 value ........ @SIO
-48 Salt and Pepper IN.
Shakers, sterling silver. =. AOO
- Beverage Sets, i'm ct 90
ported; 1898 value. :. @A'||
Kann's-Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
Cloves

81 prs. Cos { u me
Gloves, cuff types; Ct or
1895 value .......... ~AO
--126 prs. Novelty
CuH Gloves of glace @1 M
lambskin; $1.95 value %A'OO
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
Art Goods

Small Lot Stamped OOc
Goods, soc to 79c values.
IS Walnut finished Magazine
Stands and 2 Priscilla Sewing
Cabinets; married; @1 40
e1.98 value. Choice.
Fancy. RayOn Pillows,
also BOudOir Pillows; $1.00 QOc
Odd Lot Knitting Yarns; 90
23c value. Skein. ........ "
- Smoking Cabinets,
copper lined; marred; Cd %
$798 value ....
so Hand embroidered Model
Pieces; soiled; $500 to Sl.98
$500 values .... 49,
Kann's-Fourth Floor.
Neckwear
Odds and Ends of Neck COo
wear; soc and soc values. 49,
An Odd Lot of Scarfs;
imperfect; $1.oo to $1.59 71c
M vztHes Lot Of Flowers,
SOC: SOC to s1's6 lOc to 70c
values. ........
Kann's-Street Floor.
Umbrellas
"A Silk Umbrellas, Is ribs;
green, blue, brown. CO QQ
S7.95 value .........
-3 Silk Umbrellas, Is ribs;
red, green. $685. 90 Q0
VaIue
-3 Silk Umbrellas, Is ribs;
blue blue red 1895 $1.08
value ...............
--3 Mems Union Umbrellas, 10
ribs; Prince Of Wales @2 %
handles. $795 value. ~
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08
Girls Wear
Bed Coverings

Kann's-Se Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08

M Io1SC s sSua Ts,,, velour fil- SOC
1 :, IL L sa'1s Ha'SO0ks' 29c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08

COrsettes
odd Lot Of COrSeIetteH
$500 to $1,000 II
values ........... IL L HCC
-TreO GirdIes, formerly $500 to
$1,000.
1926 and $6.95
Table Lot GirdIettes. OSo
Formerly $50. ......... |OO
Clearance Lot Sanitary Bloom
ers. Formerly $1.00 and S0o
Kanu'-SacOnd Too~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08

Choice Of three different
weights. Picot top chif-
fons, silk to the top. Me-
dunn service weight with
picot top. Service weight
with short Isle tops, Isle
heels and toes. Sizes S1z
to 10.
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-08

Slips and combinations
of white and flesh colored
rayon crepe. The combina-
tionS are In tailored and
lace trimmed styles with
drop seats and blooEner
leg. The slips are ruined
or lace trimmed. Sizes to
II years.
Kanns-second Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30
STOCKS IRREGULAR
| IN LIGHT TRADING
List Given Good Support on
SeIIing-RaiI Issues
Are Heavy.
BY GEORGE t. HUGHES.


NEW YORK, July 3O.-No distinct
trend was established in today's highly
irregular stock market. There was
period Of selling in the FIRST hour, but
1t soon dried up and the list rallied.
There was more selling in the last hour,
but n affected only a few stocks AS
a rule the industrials were not impor-
family changed on the day. The rails
were heavy.
Everything considered, the market
did surprisingly well. There was no
weakness comparable to that of We'd
nesday, although the action Of the
United States Steel directors in cut
ting the dividend on the common stock
was taken to forecast similar reduc-
tons by other corporations. Railroads
were under suspicion in this connection
The feature of the late trading was
the pressure directed against the agri-
cultural stocks, J. I. Case and Inter-
national Harvester, both of which were
forced down close to the low OF the
year Timken Roller Bearing was weak
on dividend uncertainties. Great North
ern preferred made a new 1881 low.
On the other hand, the standard in
dustrials and utilities left of moder-
ately higher on the day. Motor stocks
made the best showing.
At the opening the market had
preponderance of bearish sentiment
with which to contend. 1t was empha-
sized that the Steel Corporation had
not earned its 81 dividend ON the COM
mon stock and that there was no pros
pect Of its earning it the balance Of
the year II was said that the action
OF the steel directors would be followed
by the, boards Of other large corpora
lions and that more dividend reduc-
tions were in prospect, most OF them
in the rails, but some Of them in the
utilities.
Professionals took the selling side and
offered stocks during the first hour.
Steel worked down to within a frac-
ton of its extreme low for the year.
American Telephone was under per-
sistent pressure dipping below ITO for
the first time on this reaction. The
food stocks were weak, with the notable
exception OF Standard Brands, which
was sustained by its good earnings
statement National Biscuit made a
new low for the year and there was
selling of Borden Co. and Corn Prod
ucts.
Bethlehem Steel went to new low
for 1881 rejecting the expectation OF
a sharp cut in the dividend at the
meeting after todays close. The gen.
eral opinion was that some dividend
would be paid. but after the showing
of United States Steel. there was not
much confidence in a good earning
report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
b . Star once

Note-AH stocks are sold in hundred share lots
excepting those designated by the letter (SOs (15Os
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30
Ten Per Cent Cut
I'm Steel Salary
List Is Predicted
Wall = Street Estimates
Average Slash in Office
Pay Rolls of Firm.
snscial nisnatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, July 30.-The financial
district Is much interested in the ex-
tent Of the salary readjustment to be
effected by the United States Steel
Corporation. Statisticians found 1t
quite diff1cult to make general estimates
because the corporation no longer, as
1t did in the days when 1t gave more
detailed information about earnings and
assets, separates or breaks down total
salaries and wages into administrative
and operation items.
Historians of Wall Street pointed out
that back in 1914 the chairman. the
late Ebert H. Gary, and the president.
James A. Farrell, each got q salary of
100000. Whether these annual pay
ments have been revised could not be
ascertained.
The corporation did not state the
exact amount involved in the salary re-
adjustment plan, either on percentage
basis or in round figures, 1t was esti-
mated, however, that low-salaried clerks
would receive a cut of S per cent while
the higher salaried officers would get
a reduction of Is per cent, with the
average salary slash approximating 10
per cent. Applying this figure to total
wage and salary payments last year,
there would be net saving Of $4.94 per
common share. II the wages OF workers
were also reduced. Last year the
worlds premier industrial corporation
paid out a total Of 1891 ,271 1866 in wages
and salaries, against $42o072.85l in
1929. a decrease of $28.802.48 or $3.50
per cent.
Some economists in Wall Stree.
criticize the dividend reduction in view
Of the size Of the corporations surplus
They also are inclined to believe that
a wage reduction should have been
made at this time regardless Of political
pressure. Whether or not an exception
ally successful corporation should, as a
result of one poor year, fail to main
tain its dividend out of surplus is, per-
haps, better decided by q corporations
directors than outsiders, the economists
admit. though the public effect will not
be fully absorbed in the security mar
ketS for several weeks.
tO1pyright 1912
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30
Stock Dealings Suspended.

NEW YORK, July 80 Especially -
Suspension in dealings of Engineers
Gold Mines Ltd. common stock by the
governors of the Curb Exchange today
followed a lengthy meeting of the gov
errors and officers of the company
Wednesday night. The Curb made no
official comment beyond stating that
dealings in the stock were suspended
until further notice.
The action may have been based,
some traders suggested, on some affilia-
tons of the company whose securities
are traded in exchanges outside of New
York City. Engineers Gold is one of
the companies headed by Charles v.
Bob, whose activities recently came
under investigation by the New York
State attorney generals office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30
OIL FIRM EXPANDS.

NEW YORK, July 80 R.-Tide-
water Associated OIL Co., 1t was learned
today, has acquired through Tidal Oil
Co. the producing properties of Mid
Kansas Oil g. Gas Co., an Ohio oil
company subsidiary. in the Kilgore and
Lathrop districts Of the East Texas
field.
The acquisition embraces $500 acres
of oil leases, rs producing wells, pipe
line gathering system, tankage and
crude in storage. The transaction
makes Tidewater Associated among the
largest holders of proven East Texas
acreage. Tidal Oil Co. Is subsidiary
of TidewaterA Associated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30

CONTINUED on Page 14l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30
Germany Aids Tobacco Market.

BY the Associated Press.
Germany Is rendering material aid to
the American tobacco market.
American trade dispatches from
Bremen report imports of American to-
lbacco showed an increase of approx
Imately A per cent during the first half
Iof 1881. with shipments totaling 16, S64,-
900 pounds as compared with about
9.l75 900 pounds in the same period of
last year.
The Bremen market has shown better
activity during this year than last. but
there prevails an unrest on account of
the new decree of the German govern
ment regulating the cutting of the fine
cut brands. 1t is also reported the gov
eminent contemplates again raising the
import duty on all raw tobacco in the
Fall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-30
q. 8. TREASURY BALANCE.

The United States Treasury balance
announced today as Of close Of business
July 20 was 1898. 730,l72.09. Customs
receipts for the month TO date were
$50. 1876 .8S907. Total ordinary expendi-
lures 1922 Ash "a.