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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-30
BANK CLEARINGS DROP
BELOW 1880 FIGURES
BY the Associated Press.


NEW YORK. october 30-Bank
clearings are again greatly reduced.
The total this week at all leading cities
In the United States. as reported TO
Dun's Review. of S., 497, l68, 900 was 81 3
per cent below that of the same week
last year. At New York City the amount
was $3.50 ,o99, 900, a reduction of 30.8
per cent, while the aggregate amount
for cities outside of New York of ST.
S27,069,00o was 1922 per cent below a
year ago. The reduction from last week
was also quite heavy, amounting to no
less than $740, 900 900.
1t Is necessary to go back to the last
week of August to find an amount near
~ so low as that shown for the final
week of October Furthermore, August
bank clearings customarily are at the
low point of the year. 1t seems apparent
that certain extraneous circumstances
present at this time are accountable for
part of the loss in bank clearings.
Bank clearingS this week, as reported
to R. G. Dun & Co., showing decreases
as compared with same period a year
ago follow: (Totals in thousands.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-30
FRENCH GOLD RESERVES
REACH NEW HIGH MARK
~ the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, October 30.--Gold re-
serves Of the Bank of France reached
new peak in the week ended October
20. above the $4,000, 900 900 level. in
consequence of a net increase of about
500 100000 in the period In the in
terval since England went off the gold
standard the export movement of gold
from this country has exceeded STOOL
been taken for French account. The
Bank of France. however, has increased
its gold reserve in the aggregate by
only sta, 500 900, indicating that a
very substantial portion of the metal
requisitioned for French account found
Judgement outside the vaults of the
central bank. Presumably France has
something OF boarding problem of its
own to guard against.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-30
SECURITY GAINS SEEN
IN BRITISH ELECTIONS

That the British elections mark the
beginning Of improved economic and
political stability everywhere is the view
expressed in a special letter Just issued
by Hornblower q Weeks. They believe
that the result of this election will
lead to a broad recovery in all invest
ment securities presently, and primarily
to be felt in prices OF bonds and other
investment securities Of sound Ameri-
can corporations
The establishment of an upward
trend in American securities prices"
they state, seems to us to be inevita
ble.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-30
Advertising Drive
For Refrigeration
To Cost S3,OOO,OOO

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. October 30--The Ex-
ecutive Committee OF the Electric Re-
frigeration Bureau. sponsored by the
National Electric Light Association,
announced today that 1t viii spend
$4,000. 900 In newspaper and magazine
advertising in a cooperative campaign
telling the merits of electric refrigera-
ton in 1882. The bureau estimates
that it and various manufacturers will
spend a total of SIS 000, 900.
J. e. Davidson of Omaha, chairman
Of the bureau, sad:
Our cooperative advertising and
selling experiences during the current
year have proved to us that intensive
advertising and selling can produce re-
suits in spite of the present economic
Stress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-30
New York Cotton

Special Dispatch to The Star
NEW YORK, october 30-Opening
cotton prices today we're points off to
l point higher. The firmness came
from an even balancing Of hedge COW
ering orders and commission house
liquidation. Trade buyers were fairly
active
Opening prices were: December, $50,
off 2; January. 6.66, unchanged; March,
6.79. unchanged; May, 700, up /, and
July TIC, of /.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-30
WILL RETIRE BONDS.

CLEVELAND, Ohio. october 80 (P).-
The board of directors of the Van
Sweringen Corporation has authorized
proposal for the retirement of its
outstanding $30,000,000 five-year per
cent gold notes maturing May /, 1885.
The offer provides for payment of
$500 in cash along with 20 shares of
note.
The Van Sweringen Corporation will
purchase approximately $15,000.00 of
the notes and Van Sweringen interests
will acquire approximately the same
amount
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-30
SHORT SELLING.

NEW YORK, October 80 Especially -
The premiums being paid TO borrow
popular industrial stocks suggest that
the short interest is steadily increasing
and that it is today probably larger
than when President Whitney made
his talk on short selling. at Hartford,
two weeks ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-30
TREASURY CERTIFICATES.

Pacific Lighting common share earn
ings, based ON average number of
shares outstanding. 10 months TO Sep
TENDER 80. SAIL. against SAG
United Gas Improvement common
share earnings, - months to Septem-
Der so, Si.49. same as year ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-30

Pilot pullman recently new niles
over the Firth OF Forth with his plane
upside down. dropping $500 feet ii 81
minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-30
NEW YORK BANK STOCKS

NEW YORK, October 80 LP).-Over-
the-counter market:
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nqs payment lex dividend tPartly ~ Stock
Payable cash In
stock rlus 2ss Plus ioS STOCK m Plus ~ IN
stock Plus 81 in sock. Paid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-30
Trust Companies.
STOCK AND BOND AVERAGES
STOCKS.

By the Associated Press.
From Yesterdays $50 Edition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-30
FOREIGN BONDS.
DOMESTIC BONDS.

R0eu Air Prov IS - $751;
I Baen AIR Pr TieS "a 4ass
Caeca Valley Is as 3sSs
Danish Con Sias IS SO
: Itai sap Pes Is A es SO
2 Sansi&ro Chile IS 81 1873
With warrants
Nv without warrants
y New
wl-when issued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-30
BONDS.
On

(coDyrisht, 1881, standard statistics Co,
The Washington times., 1931-07-30
JOB DETECTORS
PLAN OUTING

The promotion of two members
of The Washington Times Job
Detector Force from the ranks to
become sergeants will be fea-
ture of the excursion to Chapel
Point next Saturday.
The ceremonies connected with
the promotion will be staged on
the downstream trip, and, though
simple, doubtless will impress the
other detectorS with the desir-
ability of putting just a bit
more energy into their jOb-finding
activities.
Each of the two boys in addi-
tion to receiving the red badges
which go with their new rank will
be presented with watches.
20 To Make Trip
The ceremonies will be in charge
of George j. Adams, jr.. chairman
of the District Committee on EN-.
ployment. with which The Wash
ington Times is cooperating in
bringing together those who need
Jobs and those who have work
to be done.
About 20 members of the job
detectOr force are expected to en-.
joy the excursion on the steam
ship City Of Washington and the
all-day outing and picnic at Chapel
Point.
The boys are to be the guests
Of E. S. Wilson, manager of the
Wilson Line. Inc, the District EN-
ployment Committee and The
Washington Times. Lunch is to
be provided either on the boat or
at Chapel Point. Arrangements
also have been made for use of
the swimming pool at the popular
resort.
Bring Bathing Suits
Boys are advised to bring their
bathing suits. The steamer leaves
at 8 a. m, and will dock at the
wharf at the foot of Seventh st.
N. w., at $3.50 p. m.
Members and officers Of the
Job Detector force will be treated
to a show at the R-K-O Keith
Theater Saturday morning, Au-
gust 8.
On the afternoon Of the same
day those whose parents consent
will be taken on airplane flights
over the city and surrounding
country.
Membership in the force de-
pends solely on merit. Boys may
join by bringing in jobs. There
are many to be found in each
neighborhood.
The Washington times., 1931-07-30
Woman Mdrries Her
Onn Fnther-in-L1IC

WILKES-BARRE, July 30
Through her marriage to her
father.in-law. Edward Gartley, OF
Plains, Edith Barr Gartley, 20
became the step-grandmother OF
her two children, a boy and a girl,
if the laws Of genealogy can be
construed literally. Through the
same reasoning the children's
grandfather becomes their step.
father.
Gartley, so, is the father of her
divorced husband. Edgar GarGey,
jr. The elder Gartley is the father
of five children,
The Washington times., 1931-07-30
COUNTY NAMES
COMMITTEES

New committees to supervise
work in the new county court
house at Rockville, Md, have
been named by the Montgomery
County Board of Commissioners.
To supervise the planting and
location of all trees, the follow
mig men were selected:
Commissioner w. Frank Rick.
etts, chairman; Judge Robert B.
Peter, Mayor J. Roger Spates. of
Rockville; A. HempstOne Griffith,
chairman Of the board of county
assessors, and State Senator
Robert G. Hilton.
A committee to investigate Jail
conditions and work towards
their betterment, will be made up
of Commissioner Clagett Hilton,
hairma n: Commissioner w.
Frank Ricketts,, and Sheriff Rich
ard H. Lansdale.
The Washington times., 1931-07-30
LIQUOR SELLERS
POORLY PAID

RICHMOND. Va, July 30.-The
wages of bootleggers are Jail sen.
fences, instead of wealth, accord,
ing to Capt. R. @. AfsTick, Fed
eral prohibition administrator for
the district, who said that only
one bootlegger out Of a thousand
gets rich and drives expensive
cars and wears tailor-made clothes.
The other 900 get caught and
20 to Jail, pay fines and are
very poorly rewarded for their
risks, according to the captain,
who says that the majority of
the offenders are caught selling
their first pint or half-gallon, I"
or so they testify in court.
After commenting on recent
hauls by Federal agents, Captain
Merrick discussed, the high price
Of bootlegging. He said:
'In addition to the liquor
seized, the new trucks, convoy
cars, wages Of drivers and other
employees, so many fees, such as
taxiS, telephone calls and other
blinds are tremendous ex-
pense and, in this case, loss to
the bOOtlegger."
The Washington times., 1931-07-30

by the Interstate Amiesite Com
pany, Wilmington. Del.
The fact that the material is
considered a reducer of Skidding
accidents has been cited in its
favor.
The Interstate Amiesite Com
pany has also stated that, al
though all paving materials pro-
duced on a huge scale will oc-
casionally show slight devia-
ton from uniformity, this type of
product has ranked among the
highest for consistency and uni
formity, and whenever the ma
terial has not mixed properly. it
is quickly taken up and re-laid,
as in the case of Euclid and Ir-
wing Streets Northwest recently.
The Washington times., 1931-07-30
BANKERS NAMED
On REGATTA

John Poole, president Of the
FederaLAmerican National Bank
here, has accepted the treasurer
ship of the Presidents Cup Re
gatta, to be conducted here by
the Chesapeake and Potomac
Power Boat Association, it was
announced today by E. C. Baltz,
commodore.
Mr.. Poole has long been asso-
ciated with banking affairs in
Washington and as treasurer will
advise the association and the
Corinthian Yacht Club concern
ing the meet they are staging on
the Potomac on September 18
and 10.
The necessary funds. $4,000,
for carrying out the project have
been assured and the meet
promises to be the greatest ever
staged.
The Washington times., 1931-07-30
District Officials Back
SLdg-Base Paving

With more than 100000 square
yards of slag-base paving having
been laid in the District during
the past IL months and with
streets similarly paved remaining
in perfect condition after several
years of hard use. the merits OF
Stag for city arteries are sup
ported by the fact that the Dis
trict authorities continue to &C
Cept bids specifying this material
in competition with the widest
advertised road material
One contract now being filled
in the District embraces $4,000
square yards, and some of the
city's most used streets are paved
with bituminous-mix furnished
The Washington times., 1931-07-30
KILLER SUSPECT
VAN|SHES

LURAY, Va, July 30.-The dis
appearance of Lester Painter,
wanted for the fatal shooting of
Rufus Good in the Stanley neigh
borhood of this county a week
ago, is as complete as if the
earth had opened and swallowed
him.
Sheriff Edward L. Lucas, Dep
uty Sheriff David S. Fox, Police
men G. william Slusher and Leo
Strickler, of Luray, and Constable
J. Victor Renalds, of Page county,
have thrown a Gordon around the
keystone Plateau" wooded
section covering several hundred
acres south of Painters home in
an effort to trap him.
The plateau is studded with
many small homes, the owners
of which are reticent in giving
information that may lead to
Painters capture.
The Washington times., 1931-07-30

THE POSITION Of treasurer
of the regatta committee will
be filled by John Poole, presl-
dent Of the Federal-American
Bank, according to an an
nouncement today by e. c.
Baltz, of the Chesapeake and
Potomac Power Boat Associa-
ton and chairman Of the
Presidents Cup Regatta Com
mittee.
The Washington times., 1931-07-30
Traffic Trap Is Charged
at Wayside By A. A. A.

The policemen is hiding in the
woods nearby, but as soon as a
line of cars passes, he jumps into
his automobile. gathers up lis
witness, and passes the line of
cars.
About a mile away, the justice
of the peace has set up an office
in a vacant shack. it is said. AS
the automobiles reach the shack.
the policeman stops them, and
takes them into the Justices
office where they are faced with
the farmer. who isn't a farmer
at all, but a witness.
The average fine is $7.35, but
some of the victims who are said
to have commented on the "sys-
tenn" were taxed more.
The Washington times., 1931-07-30
Girl, IS, Meets Death
When Struck bu Auto

HAGERSTOWN. Md, July 80.
Miss Virginia Smith, IS, was
instantly killed when struck by
an automobile operated by Elmer
Edward Lesher. of Clear Spring
last night.
With a companion she was
walking on the western Pike, six
miles from here.
Lesher said he was blinded by
the headlights of an approaching
car. A hearing will be held.
The Washington times., 1931-07-30

Complaints have been made to
the American Automobile Associa-
ton in Washington regarding an
alleged traffic trap" at Wayside,
Md, a short distance from Nor
gantoWn. According to informa-
ton, the trap" is a temporary
institution. set up each Sunday
when traffic is heaviest and
business most profitable.
The trap" 1t Is alleged. is
operated by traffic policeman.
a justice of the peace, and a wit
ness, dressed as a farmer, who
leans over stop sign as though
asleep. The farmer, however,
isn't asleep at all, but is noting
the numbers of all cars that pass
the sign.
The Washington times., 1931-07-30
Black Rope Became
Snake and They
Took 1t on Lam

Walter A. Boyce, IL, was
starting up the stairs in his
home in Merrifield, Va, Tues
day night when he noticed a
black rope-like object wrapped
around the banisters. He bent
down to pick it up-then gave
one yell and departed thence.
The object was a three-foot
snake.
His mother heard what it
was and left the house hurried
ly. John A. Boyce, the boys
father, who is a plate printer
of the Bureau of Printing and
Engraving, came and killed the
snake.
Neighbors think the reptile
is a moccasin and poisonous.
The Washington times., 1931-07-30
Arrangements Made
For Mclean Carnival

Final plans for the annual car
nival of the Mclean volunteer
fire department, to open Satur
day at Mclean, Va, have been
completed. The carnival. which
will last a week. is run jointly by
the Mclean School and Civic
League and by the fire depart
ment.
The Washington times., 1931-07-30
ALerdndriGns Must
Mail Ballots TOddV

Citizens of Alexandria, Va, who
are away from the city and who
want to vote in the Democratic
primary Tuesday, must have
their ballots in the mail by to-
night at midnight. Ballots mailed
after that time will not be con-
sidered.
The Washington times., 1931-07-30
ARMY CONCERT TONIGHT

A concert by the United States
Army Band, under the leadership
of William j. Stannard. will be
given at Sylvan Theater. Monu,
ment grounds, tonight at 1880.
The Washington times., 1931-07-30

One day left to file your per
sonaI tax return. Personal tax
returns must be in the mail and
bear the post mark of July 81.
1881, to lvOid the 20 per cent
penalty.
The Washington times., 1931-07-30
EalseTeeth

Don't allow your false teeth to drop
or slip when you eat, talk or laugh.
Just sprinkle little King on your
plates. This new improved powder
forms a comfort cushion-holds
plates so snug, they feel and act like
your own teeth. No more danger
of rocking plateS-eating will again
be a joy. Leading dentists endorse
Killing. Guaranteed better than any
thing you ever used or money back.
Large package, 35c at all druggists.
king tS;;: S$;s;5;:s ;;:s;; ;';;i; 4;
The Washington times., 1931-07-30
MRS. BLOCKER
HEADSP.-T.A A
Photos by International

Mrs. w. w. Blocker, Of Jackson,
vile. Fla, was elected president
of the national congress of Col
ored Parents and Teachers at
the closing session of the fifth
annual convention yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-29

deayored 10 stay the appetites Of her
guests until dinner. Rhoda, Iorena's
daughter, carried out the great coffee
urn and the dishes, restoring order TO
the sun parlor.
And 60" said Nine. Fouche, 81 tell
Adrian, TEX me when you give your
dinner to Senorita Flores, and let Us
60 UP tonight"
THAT was sweet Of you. Theoneste, !"
said Nelly. II would never have pun
ished you like this. making you wait for
dinner, II i had known. told them
not to eat dinner on the yacht, because
and didn't want to 60 with them.
They always want me to, but ! save
myself"
you do not like Sheep Island?"
mo Ship Islands all woods. If
Kirk would take me to Caprice-but he
won't"
"pe doctor say you mus lay on de
gamble-oui?" -
"For while-only for q WHILE" Nelly
answered.
"Pauvre enfantl I will play pinochle
wild you. And il you will go to Adriar's
party on Tarpon Point viii 60. too"
Nelly shook her head. That's woods
woods is nize. Anyhow, besides,
what kin Adrian do? Kirk, he ron away
wild Senorita Flores. He gay, Look
what findp and he rom"
Nelly laughed. I'm to blame. had
him bring Juanita here"
Madame leaned forward. "Senorita
Flores, she Is YER rich-non?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-29
moon Of DELIGHT
sbvMaz4azetBeHH 0~4zosG

"she's not looking after me now"
Juanita answered.
Kinks hand frightened on hers
what q chancel" he said.
It was tranquil here at the islands
other end. No wind at all. The waves
Tapped the white sand lazily. The sun
was sinking fast, after its way in these
waters. Soon it would be gone, as II 9
hand had dropped 1t into the void
bathers began to flock toward the pa
vilion. The sun dropped like red
ball, leaving the dusk.
Nine. Fouche sat In the sun parlor
and talked with Mrs. BelaiSe while
Adrian walked the veranda, his eyes on
the sound. now stepped In the afterglow
Of dusk
aforetime. They would spend tonight
and tomorrow night In White Aloes
IT was thanking Of you, Nelly" Mime.
Fouche explained, tanning gently
Thanking how you sic all day while de
young peoples ron round"
Mime. Fouche was voluminouS and
comfortable, with black, romantic Golf
fure and an agreeable smile. She had
dressed in black since the decth Of N,
Fouche nine years before. Madame and
Adrian lived alone now in the stone
house.
M. Fouche had been partner in the
firm of Belaise q Fouche, cotton brok-
ers. The Belaise had been Nelly's hus-
band. 1t was the business that Kirk
had inherited. Adrian had taken his
place In the firm, but cotton, he had
discovered, Is an exacting mistress. M
Fouche had not died poor. There were
some small rent houses and q planta-
ton near Baton Rouge. Adrian de-
scribed himself as looking after these.
Nelly was dressed in lowered tat
feta, with bertha Of old lace. On the
table beside her were the remains OF
the collation. with which she had en-.
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q eouldn.t TEN you. said Nelly.

IT couldn't tell you" said Nelly.
EVERYBODY say she b rich," madame
remarked. de marquesa now should
not say de marquesa Is rich. ]
thank Senorita Flores have feet de bill.
Senorita Flores, she give De air Of some
one who have money, Nelly. though she
have only one jewel-dat pearl ring"
az gave her that" said Nelly.
your" cried madame. you give
her dat ring? All, yes-when she bring
back de necklacel"
mo. She wouldn't take anything
then. gave her that later, because It
was Delphines. She looks like Del
phine"
"Kirk's mothair? I do not see"
you've seen only Delphine's pictures.
Sometimes In the ,vening when Juanita
plays Delphine's harp II seems as II
Delphine had come back"
Madame cast startled glance at the
I space by the piano.
Nelly" she said after q moment, 81
have not know you feel like dat.
mus tell Adrian. He mus stay away"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-29

SYNOPSIS: AS senorita Flores. Jusnita
ciaiiy by Nelly Belaise. her grandson, Kirk,
and their friends. Meanwhile the Marquesa
casts appraising eyes on the jewels JIanita 5
new friends wear Juanita does not know
Molly Divitt tell Juanita Of her husband
theyinE plans So far n ah her new Nho ro in
trying to remove her veil at Divitt'S gam
bling house had insulted her b But sne eds
better there. As she and the marouesa visit
Mrs. Beiaise at Biloxi, Kirk senses that ms
wooing makes Juanita. like the sulls' READY
to ny away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-29

the view Of the roads at corners of
corn 1elds. The deaths Of two persons
mobile accidents within the last three
days were attributed 10 the tan corn.
County authorities began campaign
10 eliminate this danger next year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-29

"Stay away"
Adrian Is YER interest IN senorita
Flores. But he mus let Kirk have her
-sence you feel like dat"
That's thoughtful. Theoneste. I'd
love to, have Juanita, but I'm afraid
she's not for either Adrian or Kirk.
She's engaged"
(To be contiuued.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-29

Students at oxford University, Eng
land, are to be restricted in their use
Of automobiles. Beginning with the
Autumn session, they viii be permit
ted to drive machines only between the
hours of / ana Q pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-29
TALL CORN BLAMED
FOR DEATH OF TWO
DISTRACTED View Of Highway
Cause Accidents in which
Many Are Injured.

By the Associated Press.
MARION, Ind, July 2e.-Iowa may
be the State where the tall corn grows,
but IL also gets pretty high down in
Indiana. -
So high in fact that 1t has obstructed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-29

They win ask farmers 70 plant some
smaller crop, such Is potatoes, ct the
corners Of corn fields.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-29

Purchasing power Of japanese fsrm-
ers has been reduced IS per cent IN the
last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-29
Depend On zemo To
Relieve Itching Eczema

Soothing, healing. invisible ZEMO
is used in thousands of homes to
bring relief from the torture of itch
ing, burning Eczema. ZEMO has
been used for twenty years with re-
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Extra Strength ZEMO especially
adapted for chronic cases. Ali deal
ers, 35c, 60c, $l.00 Extra strength,
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-29

e. 4: +: E: 4: 4: 4: Z:
q moment ago on the beach