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Evening star., 1931-04-16
VISIT OF NORMAN
REMAINS MYSTERY
Bank of England Governor
Believed to Have Urged For
eign Credit Extensions.
BY CHARLES F. sPEARE.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, April 16.-Montagu
Norman, governor of the Bank of Eng
land, Is returning to London after
spending less than three weeks in this
country and without giving the Ameri-
can public an intimation of the purpose
of his visit.
He remains as much "the man of
mystery as he was when ne landed in
New York on March 81. While he has
spent all of the intervening period in
conferences with the Federal Reserve
authorities here and in Washington and
also with Secretary Mellon and promi-
nent international bankers, no hint has
been given as to the specific plan on
which he has been primarily engaged.
Need for Foreign Credit.
His movements in the United States
have led to many conjectures, both here
and abroad. Recently, from the vari-
Gus reports of Mr.. Norman'S activities
in connection with the formation of an
international bank to lift number of
deeply depressed countries out of their
slough of despond, it has become evil
dent that one of the major propositions
to which he has been attempting to OBJ
tain American support is that of the
release of more money by this country
to foreign nations whose trade and ex-
changes are at present In a state that
reacts on the business of the rest of
the world. Mr. Norman is given credit
for starting French bankers in their
present policy of granting loans to Eu-
ropean countries after France had per-
sistently withheld them and had stead
Evening star., 1931-04-16
AMPLE CREDIT LIKELY
OVER LONG PERIOD
Low Rates for Both Time and Call
Honey Factors in Favorable
Outlook.

Many surface indications at the
present time point rather emphatically
to superabundance of potential capi-
rates for both time and call money. a
high level of Federal Reserve resources,
not exceeded since 1924; the recently
announced receptions accorded to Gov
ernment and industrial offerings and
the growth of savings all appear to
support current testimony that there
is a plethora of funds available for en-
ployment when the demand for them
arrives, says the Standard Statistics
Co. in current survey of the credit
outiccA, which continues. in part:
Money rates have declined almost
Steadily since the latter part of 1929,
call loans renewals dropping from an
average mcnthly quotation of above 9
per cent in March, 1929, to a recent low
of per cent. the latter figure not hav-
irg been duplicated since 1915. From an
average mcnthly high of S.94 per cent,
attained in September. 1929. so to 90
day mixed collateral time loans at the
New York Stock Exchange have de-
clined to be.ow 2 per cent, while COM
mercial paper rates, best names. receded
IN the same period from 6125 per cent
to 2.5 per cent.
Although there usually is a decided
seasonal strengthening in money rates
at this time of the year, it has so far
net been in evidence, and we do not
bellsye that high rates are in prospect
during 1881. 1t is apparent that the
Federal Reserve banks will make every
endeavor to Cooperate with the Bank
Of England in maintaining the current
o. ferent1al between New York and Lon
don In order to prevent any further
geld shipments from the latter point"
Evening star., 1931-04-16
BY GEORGE f. DoYING.

Public ownership of electric utilities
has made long stride forward In three
widely separated sections Of the United
States through the enactment Of new
laws in New York. Wisconsin and Ore
gon. There is a revival of activity along
the same line in the State Of Wash
ington.
-'he New York Legislature, in enact
ing a law for the creation of q public
power authority for development by the
State Of the power resources of the ST..
Lawrence River, brought to theoretical
end a political controversy that has
ragged in that State for 10 years. How
ever, it is anticipated hsre that not
only will there be further disputes
within the State when the trustees to
be appointed by Gov Roosevelt get into
action, but that there will be an even
more serious legal contest between the
State and Fsdera! Governments.
RooSevelt's Position.
Gov Roosevelt is understood to OPP
pose action, even implying that the
Federal Government has no right to
control power Developments on the ST
Lawrence. although he comedies that
the War Department may properly ex-
ercise jurisdiction in matters OF navi-
cation. In view of the decision of the
Federal Power Commission in the New
River case in Virginia, it may fairly be
Evening star., 1931-04-16

Maxwell Furniture CO.. AIS 7th st. NV.
g. V. Miller & Co, 2421 Pa. Ave.
Wm E. Miller Furn Co., 314O M st. NV.
Mitchell Hardware Co.. 5000 Wis. Ave.
Monarch Radio Co., 1901 L st. NV.
Monarch Radio Co., 1917 Adams Mill Rd.
w. b. Moses & Sons, 11th and SITS.
National Furn. Co., 7th and HI SITS.
National Majestic Radio Co., 720 18th St. NV.
Okay Radio Co., All 11th st. NV.
Okay Radio Co., 1860 Pa. Ave. NV.
Palais Royal, Inc, nth and G Sts NV.
G. B. Reid, 11th and You SITS.
julius HI. Rieley, Inc, 656 Pa. Ave. Sc.
Ristig, Inc, 1882 III st. NE.
Rockville Paint and Hdw. Co., Rockville, Md.
Service Hardware Co., 1883 Georgia Ave. NV.
X. c. Sexton Co., 631 Pa. Ave. S.E.
Smiths, Inc, 1903 Columbia Rd NV.
Star Radio Co. t3 stores), 400 11th St. NV.
Takoma Philgas Appliance Co, TakOma Park, Md.
Thompson Bros. 1920 Good Hope Rd.
Union Hardware Co., 615 7th st. NV.
w. 5. Warren Co., Inc, 702 10th st. NV.
Washington Radio Shop 3100 Georgia Ave. NV.
Woodward q LOthrop, 11th and G Sts. NV.
Hugo WOrch, lilo @ st. NV. <
Evening star., 1931-04-16
Washington Produce

Butter = One-pound prints. 34a35;
tub. 32iaa33ls.
Eggs = Hennery, 10; current re-
ceipts, 18.
Poultry, alive--Turkeys, young toms
and hens, 32a33 old toms. %; Spring
broilers, 37a40; Winter chickens, 30a33
hens. heavy, 24a25; light, 22a23 Leg
horn hens. 20: roosters, 12a14; ducks,
Is; keats, young. 75a80; old. 40 Dressed
Spring broilers, As; Winter chickens,
S8a40; hens, heavy, 27a28; light, 25a26;
Leghorn hens. 22a23 roosters, l5al6;
keats. young, 80a90; old, SO.
Meats-Beef, 13i2a15la; veal, 13a15;
lamb, 16a19; pork loins. 19a2O; fresh
hams. 10; fresh shoulders, Ia; smoked
hams, 81: smoked shoulders, IL; strip
bacon, 2l; lard, in bulk, IL; in pack
ages, l2.
Live stock-Hogs. heavy, 7.Ooa7 so;
light and medium, 7.75a8.00: pigs. 75Oa
IT'S; loughs. 4.00a5.50 calves, 4.50a8. 90 f;
Spring lambs, IL.
Frults-Strawberries, 20a40; oranges,
Florida, 350a425; California, 35Oa4. .25 /;
lemons. 4.50a5.00; lines, per 100, lisa
200: apples. per bushel, 100a2 90: box
stock. 2,50a2.75; pears, 4.0Oa4. so; grape
fruit, 2.50a3.00; honeydews, $50: rhu-
barb, hot house, per box, 100; grapes,
Argentina, 3.50a400
Vegetables - Potatoes, Maine and
Michigan, 120-pound sacks, 275; Idaho
bakers, 2.75; new, Florida, per barrel,
800a6.50; sweets, per bushel, l.25a1 SO;
tomatoes, Span containers, Mexico,
4.50a5.50 Florida 3 00a5 90; spinach, rs:
kale, rs; turnip salad, rs; cress, 1,00
broccoli. 600; lettuce. Iceberg, 50a
$50; North Carolina. 1.00a2. 90; peppers,
40oa5.50; cucumbers, hot house, per
dozen, l50a200; string beans, 250a
400; beets. per crate. $50; carrots.
per crate, $50; caulif1ower, 1.75a2.00; /;
cabbage. new. per hamper. LOCAL IS;
asDaragus, 3.00a400; Summer squash,
300a3.5O; celery, 325a3.75; parsnips,
100; turnips. per crate, 2.25; peas, Mexi-
can. 400; California. 500; mushrooms,
50al 90; peas, South Carolina, basket.
2.25a2 so; California, crate, 4.50a5.00;
basket, 300a325.
Evening star., 1931-04-16

lily expanded her gold holdings over a
period of several years.
Another matter on which Mr.. Nor
man is believed to have solicited the
cooperation of American bankers Is
that of keeping money rates here at a
level where there would be no possibility
OF compelling gold exports from London
10 the United States. The present rate
OF discount on the Bank of England Is
5 per cent, compared with the rate Of
the Fedaral Reserve Bank Of New York
OF per cent. Long ago the agitation
for reduction in the discount rate Of
the Bank of England was abandoned.
in spite of the fact that the Bank of
France had lowered its rate to level /
per cent under that ruling in London
Mr.. Norman and the Federal Reserve
authorities are in agreement that the
existing spread Of l per cent between
the New York and London rates should
be maintained as long as possible.
There is understood to have been an
arrangement to the same effect. rela-
Evening star., 1931-04-16
DESL|NE IN STEEL
PRODUCTION NOTED
Market Has Assumed Mega
tive Tone, Weekly Trade
Review Says.
Nv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April 16.--A further
decline in steel ingot production, ad-
ditional price recessions in light fiat
rolled products and widespread reduc-
tions in scrap quotations have given
the iron and steel market a negative
tone Iron Age says in its weekly
review.
Hopes for a recovery in activity 10
a level equaling or exceeding that OF
March are waning" the review says,
although there is by no means gem
eral acceptance of the view that the
industry is merely following the usual
seasonal downtrend from its f1rst-half
peak.
CycIical Forces.
Seasonal influences that control the
course of steel demand in ordinary
times are now overshadowed by cyclical
forces. Such important outlets for steel
as railroad car building and farm
equipment manufacture have been
largely shut off. Rail bookings are far
below normal The volume of auto
mobile production. although still Of
fering promise. dehes prediction.
Construction, stimulated by public
works programs, and line pipe projects
loom up as the most likely sources OF
heavier demand in the immediate
future But it is impossible 20 fore
cast whether this prospective gain Will
bring net increase in total steel out
put or whsther it will be more than
offset by losses in other directions.
Aggregate steel reduction is at such
low level that variations in business
that would pass unnoticed in normal
Of oil in
works operations. Even buyers psy-
chology is affecting current mill sched-
ules. Recent weakness in sheet and
strip prices has unquestionably caused
an appreciable Tightening up of ship
ping orders.
Raw steel output has declined at
Pittsburgh, youngstown, Cleveland,
Chicago, Pueblo end in the Wheeling
district. Production for the country
at large has receded from 53 to 81 per
cent of capacity. Ingot output of the
steel corporation is two to three points
above the general average.
"S.ructdral steel awards, at $4,000
tons, compared with Al 500 tens week
ago. The large amount CT pending work
has bsen augmented by inquiries fer
22,500 tons. Demand for re nfcrcing
bars is expanding and the road building
program is contributing to culvert
tonnage, which is substantially larger
than a year ago.
Line pipe projects soon to be placed
include number Of large tonnsGes.
Motor car companies are still taking
less steel than a month ago. Two large
automobile makers have increased their
srecif1 ~ations. but this gain has been
ofTset by the reduced orders of another
important manufacturer.
Rail Production Of.
Rail production at Chicago has de-
clined. row rangin~ from so to SIS par
cent of capacity. The Colorado rail mill
has been shut down temporarily. cue to
lark of releases aga nst contracts"
The Iron Age composite price for
heavy melting scrap hss declined to
S10S3, the lowest level since 1915. Pig
iron is unchanged at s15.79 a gross ton
and finished steel remains at 2126
cents a pound.
Evening star., 1931-04-16
POTATO MARKET.

CHICAGO, April Is up Omitted States
Department of Agriculture) ).-Potatoes-
Receipts. 1872 cars; on track, 280 cars;
total United States shipments. 693 cars.
Dull; trading rather slow. Sacked per
100 pounds: Wisconsin, Round Whites,
l 45al.55; Minnesota, Round Whites,
l.30al 40: Idaho Russets, No. ], .60a
ITO, mostly LOS; No 2, 130a1 .35: COM
mercial mostly l40a1 so: Colorado.
McClures, few sales 2l0a2.15 New
stock, trading rather slow; market about
steady on Texas, weaker on Florida;
Texas. sacked Bliss Triumphs, car lots
4.00a425 few higher: small stock mostly
around 375: Florida barrels too few
sales to quote
Evening star., 1931-04-16
Radio Co, 2OI6 14th st. NV.

Atlantic Radio Co, 2O16 14th st. NV.
Atlantic Radio Co.. 708 ii St. NE.
BroOkland Hardware Co., 1901 18th st. NE
Campbell & COlcOrd, 22I2 X. /. Ave. NE.
Chidakel Sales Co.. 500 eth st. S.W.
Cline's Inc, 920 14th st. NV.
Colony Radio Service, 4835 Georgia Ave- NV.
Colorado Radio Co., 5514 Colo. Ave.
O. J. DeMoll g. Co., 18th and G SITS. NV.
Georges Radio Co, 2I4I Pa. Ave. NV.
Gibson Furniture CO., 41O 9Th st. Sc.
Goldenberg's, Inc, 18th and X SITS. NV.
Nathan Goodman Co, 931 G st. NV.
F. S. Harris Co, 2900 14th st.
The Hecht Co., 7th and SITS. NV.
Hinken g. Son, 917 King St, Alexandria Va.
House s. Hermann, Inc, 7th and Eye SITS NV.
Hub Furniture Co.. 18th and ID SITS. NV.
Hutchinson Furniture Co., 1916 14th st. NV.
b. ID. Jerman Co, 1919 M st. NV.
Arthur Jordan Piano Co.. 18th and G Sts
S. Kann Sons Co.. 8th and Pa. Ave. NV.
Kelly Furniture CO., I245 Wis. Ave.
Homer L. Kit Co, 1880 G ST. NV.
Lansburgh e. Bro, 8th and E SITS. NV.
Julius Lansburgh Furn. CO., 900 st. NV.
Louis & Co., 7th anAG g SITS. NV.
Evening star., 1931-04-16

present rediscopnt rate Of 2 per cent In
New York viii be raised.
Commercial money demands continue
moderate, while those for Stock Ex-
change account are down to about min
imuIn proportions Not much change
in this general situation is expected un-
til the normal period for advancing
rates arrives, coincident with the mar
keting OF grain and the purchasing OF
merchandise for Autumn and holiday
trade about the middle of next August.
Copyright, 1917
Evening star., 1931-04-16

tive 10 the rates in the English and
French markets.
Government Faces Test.
II Is not improbable that while the
governor of the Bank of England Is
crossing the Atlantic there may be
political crises In England, inasmuch
as test of the strength Of the Labor
government on the question OF unem-
ploymcnt Is to be made this week.
While there will be occasional flurrieS
IN money rates so long as the Treasury
Department is making calls on the
banks OF such size as at present, 1t is
not the expectation Of bankers here
that there will be any permanent adj
vance In the average level of cali loans
or time loans during the Spring. In
other words. they feel that they can
guarantee the governor OF the Bank of
England on the eve OF his departure
that interest rates in this country will
remain for some time about where they
have been since the first of the year
and that there need be no fear that the
Evening star., 1931-04-16

LESS TUBES
MooeI o. HePplewhite Highboy its
control panel. doors and side panels of
carefully matched bun sc0Innt; beautifully
cat earrings on base raid, reeded corner
posts. Doors edged in mar9retry inlay.
Equipped teith Majestic 9-fnbs superhstero-
dyHs automatic POIuBle Control chassis and
Snp"r.Coiofnro Speaker. Sold complete tcifh
Mojssfic Tubes, SI49. so.
Evening star., 1931-04-16
Fox Meeting Adjourned.

NEW YORK, April 16 GP).-The an
nual meeting of stockholders of Fox
Film Corporation after short session
yesterday was adjourned until May /.
Harley L. Clarke. president, explained
this action was taken because of delay
in preparation of the annual report by
accountants who have been auditing
the company's books for the purpose of
recent financing He reported the gross
income of the company had increased
about % per cent last year.
Election of directors was deferred
until the adjourned meeting
Evening star., 1931-04-16
POWER OUTPUT DROPS.

NEW YORK. April 16 Electric
power production in the United States
for the week ended April II showed a
decrease of 81 per cent from the cor
responding interval of 1890 In the
previous week the decline from 1880 was
l.6 per cent. Output on the Atlantic
seaboard was slightly higher. but there
was a drop of 7.8 per cent for the CEN
tral industrial region The Pacific
Coast showed a gain Of SO per cent.
Evening star., 1931-04-16
Russian Timber Banned.

LIVERPOOL, April Is tR1. - The
Liverpool corporation has banned the
use of Russian timber In any municipal
works. Sir Thomas White, council
leader. said that 10000 workers in the
English timber and milling industries
were without jobs because of Russian
Evening star., 1931-04-16
PUBLIC UTILITY OWNERSHIP
ADVANCED IN THREE STATES

assumed that the commission will ex-
pect to have much to say about the
proposed New York development since
there can be no question as to the navi-
gability of the st. Lawrence River.
The trustees of the power authority
are authorized by the new law to
apply to the Federal Government for
such licenses, permits or approval
OF its projects as it may deem neces-
Sary or advisable: The Governor
strenuously objected to permitting the
State Senate to name the trustees to
administer the act and was able to
force the majority to withdraw the
proposal. The trustees named by the
Senate comprised the commission
which had been appointed by Gov.
Roosevelt to report on the st. Law
renee project, but only one of them.
Thomas F. Conway. completely agreed
with the Governors views on the ques-
ton of Federal jurisdiction. The
others thought 1t would be better to
secure a Federal license rather than
fight over the matter and thus delay
the work. Consequently. the naming
of trustees who may or may not deem
it necessary or advisable to apply for
a license becomes matter of some
Importance.
The Wisconsin Legislature has passed
wv In Ulil lUI bIlb
of public power districts and permitting
cities to combine with other communi-
ties and rural territory for larger scale
operation of electric plants owned by
the cities or districts.
The Legislature previously had adopted
a resolution for constitutional amend
ment providing for State ownership and
OPERATION of electric utilities, but this
must be adopted again by the 1888
Legislature and approved by the people.
Still another public ownership proposal,
which will go to vote of the people in
1892 extends the borrowing pow RS of
municipalities fer acquiring power
plants.
Action in Oregon.
The Oregon Legislature authorized
the creation of public power districts
several weeks ago. 1t is expected that
one or more important projects will be
proposed before long.
It was confidently predicted that the
psople Of the State of Washington
would not take advantage of the law
approved at the polls last November
providing for public power districts. but
that 1t would be used solely as a means
OF forcing the private utilities to reduce
rates. However the farmers of Spokane
County are actively engaged in an at
tempt to create a power district. and
Senator Dill is said to be lending his
assistance and encouragement.
tCopyright. 1917
The Washington times., 1931-03-27
WIFE KILLED, z
HURT IN ROW
Photo by International

MUNCIE, Ind, March q GN.SO
Mrs. Mamie Kelsey Engle, so, es-
tranged wife of G. E. Engle, SIS,
Losantville grocer. was shot and
killed in her bed here today by
her husband, who in turn was
shot through the head by her
cousin, Harold w. w. Cough, at
whose home Mrs. Engle had been
staying.
Engle also shot his stepsOn,
Cough Kelsey 18, in the right
leg. The youth will recover, but
Engle probably will die.
Engle was the fourth husband
of Mrs. Engle. He crept into the
Cough home early today, entered
his wife's room and began shoot
ing at his sleeping wife.
The shots awakened young Kel'
sey, who rushed in and grappled
with the slayer. During the melee
Engle shot the youth.
Cough seized a revolver and
fired at Engle when he saw him
raise his revolver.
The Washington times., 1931-03-27
.L|NGLE'S DEALS
SCRUT|N|ZED.

CHICAGO, March 27 Q.N.S). d.
Hirtherto undisclosed details of
Alfred Jake" Lingle's big-time
financial dealings on $65-a-week
reporters salary were promised
today as the murder trial of Leo
V. Brothers, st. Louis gunman,
reconvened with the States star
witness under fire by defense at
torneys.
That witness, Clark Louis
Applegate, Louisville race track
devOtee, pointed out Brothers
yesterday in court Of the light
haired gunman who killed
Lingle in the Randolph Street
pedestrian subway last June 8.
Saw Death Shot Fired
Applegate, admittedly a close
friend of the racketeering re-
porter, supplied the States all-im-
portant link in identifying
Brothers as the man who actu-
ally fired the shot.
The prosecution had the snub-
nosed revolver, dropped at the
scene of the murder. And, they
contended, they had the man in
Brothers. But Applegate was the
first of the five witnesses heard
thus far to bridge the gap be-
tween the gun and the hand of
the killer. He was the only wit
ness who says he actually saw
the execution in the crowded
pedestrian subway.
CrOSS-examinatiOn Of AppIegate,
(COntinued on Page 2, Col. p
The Washington times., 1931-03-27
I STATES AFTER
KILLER BURKE

ST. JOSEPH Mo-, March 27
G.N.SO.-Authorities of several
States opened a competitive fight
here today to gain the extradition
of Fred Burke, charged with
some of the most spectacular
murders in Amrica and upon
whose head rewards totaling
$101, 900 have been set.
Burke, known to police in 10
cities as a killer, kidnaper and
bank rObber, is wanted in Illinois,
Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin,
New York, Kentucky and Ne
braSka.
Surprised In Bed
Four members of the Chicago
police department arrived here
this morning and officially identi-
fled Burke as the desperate
wanted in connection with the
Staying of seven members Of the
Bugs" Moran gang in Chicago
two years ago.
Efforts to extradite Burke to
(Continued on Page 2, Col. ~
The Washington times., 1931-03-27
WINNER
Of ENGLISH
CLASSIC
1880 Victor, Races
Neck and Neck to Finish
Second; Easter Boy Fails

AINTREE, England, March q
QN.S0.-America's hopes in one
of the greatest Grand National
steeplechases ever run over this
historic course were dashed today
when Grakle, owned by c. r.
Taylor, came home first, with
Gregalach, winner in 1929, close
behind. Annandale, owned by
Lady Glenapp, finished third. All
were British-owned horses.
In addition to beating out one
of the greatest fields any Grand
National has seen in;recent years,
Grakle hung up a new course
record of 9 minutes, 80 As Sec
ondS.
Eleven American entries were
among the starters, but none
finished in the money. High hopes
had been held out for ]. HI. Whit
ney's Easter Hero, the Outstand.
ing favorite, .but he was pushed
back behind the pack at an early
stage of the proceedings.
No Winner Favored
1t was a day for the bookmak-
ers, for none of the horses that
finished in the money had been
Continued on Page 3, Col. 81
The Washington times., 1931-03-27
Pajan1a Parade to Start
Walker on Way East

The parade will be a contrast
to the welcome given Walker
when he was received by COW
boys and Indians in typical Wilc
West style.
To Open Up Big Guns
Walker said he felt vigorou;
and added:
'When I get within firing
distance Of New York I am go
ing to open up my heavy ar.
tiIlery, then watch a lot Of
those boys take to cover"
DR.. Silas A. Lewis, of Los
Angeles, who examined the
mayor yesterday, made a state
ment at Walkers request, declar
ing the mayor much improved
in health following. two weeks Of
rest and sun-bathing.
The Washington times., 1931-03-27
1886, 800 Lottery Winner
Lost His Job Yesterday

BUFFALO, N. Y, March 81 Il.
N.S0.-Lady Luck cast her golden
smile on Clayton C.. Woods and
family today.
The sweepstake ticket on Grega-
ZACH. which finished second in the
Grand National SteeplechaSe in
England, was held by Woods, his
wife, two brother-in-laws and his
brother.
quintet.
Yesterday Clayton was out OF
work. They discharged him from
his job in the local auto plant be-
cause his fellow workers wanted to
talk over his chances Of winning
instead of letting him work.
Five Bought Ticket
Clayton accepted his rise to the
heights of fortune and fame with:
"Well, I guess / can live nOw."
While joy reigned unconfined
in the household of the Woods
somewhere in dark corner
brooded the fellow factory worker
of Clayton-name unkn n
who sold the ticket to him.
Woods, his wife, Kenn e t h
Woods, his brother, and Clar-