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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-25
HOUSEHOLD FINANCE NET
SHOWS Is PCT. ADVANCE
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHICAGO, July rs. - Household
Finance Corporation and its subsidiaries
report consolidated net income for the
six months ended June 30, 1881, after
all charges and reserves, including pro-
vision for Federal income tax, OF So
1889, which compares with 1870
$40 for the corresponding period of
1880, an increase Of over Is per cent
Increased earnings were due to
larger volume of business in the 1873
branch offices in operation at the be-
ginning of the period, to the opening
of six new Offices, and to the main
tenance of sound operating policies,
despite a definitely more liberal atti-
tude toward its customers in the past
10 months. The results for the period
continue a record of earning stability.
which has characterized the corpora
tons operation during other periods
Of depression.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-25

ultimate consolidation of Sinclair Con-
solidated Oil Co., Rio Grande Oil Co.
and Tide Water Associated Oil Co., ne
gotiations have not yet reached the
stage where any preview Of possible
terms can be given. Harry F. Sinclair
declined to discuss the possible basis of
the deal, but said that 1t would be abb
sorbed to predicate any merger on 0
basis Of worth.
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and stop paying dividends to our stock
holders, but doubt If any Of us pay
large or extravagant salaries now. and
our stockholder is certainly entitled to
some return on his investment" saws
John M. Miller, jr., president First and
Merchants National Bank of Richmond
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-25
516TH DIVIDEND.

The 516th consecutive dividend pay
able to policyholders was declared by
the directors of the American Mutual
Liability Insurance Co. in New York
The action of the board covers the
regular dividend of 20 per cent on all
policies expiring in September.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-25

Because of the increased demand
glove factories in Czechoslovakia are
SusNAd to capacity and have shortage
b qualified glove makers.
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RAIL WAYS REDUCE
EQUIPMENT COSTS
Gross Expenditures Cut Down
So Per Cent During First
Quarter of Year.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Gross expenditures for additions and
betterments to class / railways of the
country fell of 581 per cent during
the first quarter OF 1881, as compared
with the corresponding period OF last
year.
In report for the quarter just filed
by the carriers with the Bureau of
Railway Economies it Is shown that
capital expenditures actually made to-
tailed $93, 656,000, a reduction of $780,
10000 under the same period last
year, when $223,772,0 was expended.
Capital Program.
The bureau says the total capital
program Of the class l roads as it stood
on April calls for the expenditure
this year Of $450, $4,000, compared
with $973,578,000 in 1880, a reduction
of nearly 81 per cent. This program
included capital expenditures actually
and unexpended authorizations up to
April /.
Capital expenditures actually made
in the first three months this year
for the purchase of equipment totaled
$21 800 900, reduction of S67,470 900.
or nearly rs per cent under similar
expenditures in 1890.
Expenditures for roadway and struc-
lures in the first quarter totaled s72,-
056.000, compared with Sl34,702 600
last year. reduction Of $62 SAC, 900, or
nearly Al per cent.
Locomotives purchased during the
period this year had a value of
S7,500,000. as against $l4,408, 900 last
year. For freight cars expenditures
amounted to $685. 900, while last year
they amounted to SOL ,002 900. For pas
senger cars capital expenditures in the
quarter totaled $4,669 900, compared
with $9,602 900 in the preceding year
For ''other equipment" $896, 900 was
expended, compared with s4,05S, 900 the
year before.
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Main Track improvements.

For additional main track $l0,1I2. 900
was expended, compared with STA
100000 in the same period last year
For heavier rail expenditures totaled
s7,647 900 in the first quarter. compared
with $l0.323 900 in 1890 Shops and
engine houses. including machinery and
tools. accounted for S2,826 900. as
against S8,357 900 last year For station
facilities and Office buildings, the
amount Of 1881 900 was discussed. as
compared with S22, ISL 900, while
bridges trestles and culverts absorbed
SO, 09s 900, compared with $l7,156. 900
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Money to Loan

Secured by nrst deed of trust on real estate
Prevailing interest and commission.
Joseph |. Weller 81 s1s w.; ssb L y Nw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-25
Brightwood Banker Wins Trophy.

Savings Bank. won the annual golf
tournament of Washington Chapter,
A. I. B., when he defeated D. C. Jones,
Union Trust Co., in the finals Robin
son also had the low score in the quail
flying rounds.
AS a result of his victory he will take
possession of the w. w. SpaE Trophy,
now held by George p. Grau, American
Security & Trust Co.. last years win
ner. Grau made a gallant effort to re-
tain the trophy, but was unable to win
his match with Jones in the semi-finals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-25

9Th and Eye SITS.
F. p. Weller's
Pharmacy.
18th a n d Pa.
ave. Fealy'S
Pharmacy.
1907 Mich o Is
ave-, AnacOStia
-Healy's Drug
Store.
18th an d East
Capitol SITS. -
Lincoln Park
Pharmacy.
22O4 Minnesota
ave. SlOan'S
Drug S tore;
F. S. BOisfeuil-
let, prop.
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Star Classified Section

Just leave your copy for Star Classified Adver-
tsements at any of the following Branches. They
will take prompt of it-and without fee; only
regular rates charged.
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DIVIDENDS DECLARED

NEW YORK, July 25 (P.-
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derer, cleveriy interpreted by Frank
Fay, has taken the famous Don
Juan as his ideal, and has closely
followed the example Of that scam
dalous gentleman by lightly break
ing the heart Of every woman IN
Paris.
There is nothing of the SLAP
stick" about Gods Gift to Women"
It Is genuine, 1aughable, clever farce
at its best, never once tireSome
either in lines or action.
Frank Fay as the modern, maScu-
line "frivoler" may not have the
fascination of Barrymore, but he
certainly possesses plenty OF tricks
to make his public laugh. and from
the moment the story opens in
cabaret in Paris until 1t comes to
fadeout, with the self-appointed
funeral party changed into q we'd
ding, 1t rolls along on one wave OF
merriment after another.
Toto, accompanied by his usual
bevy of damsels, is Campaigning"
in a Partisan night club when he
sees for the first time Diane, the
beautiful daughter of an American
millionaire, Churchill, who with
French friend has taken Diane to
see the sights.
Toto seeks an introduction to the
American girl, who, having heard
his reputation, has no desire to meet
him. Churchill, the millionaire
father, desires even less than his
daughter to have the Frenchman
introduced to her.
However, through persistence and
boldneSs, Toto wins in the end, meets
Diane, and makes her fall in love
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10

Witty lines, Q capable cast through.
out and pretty women innumerable,
all 20 to make the entertainment
quite above the usual run Of pictures.
A new Vitaphone short-reel COM
edy, THE Spirit Of Seventy-sixth
Street." featuring Helen Broderick;
THE Lion Hunt" the third episode
in Adventures in Africa series, and a.
Graham McNamee News Reel round
out pleasing program. @. s. s.
Trader Horn"
Popular ut the Columbia.
THERE'S no stopping old man
Il Trader Horn" The theaters,
the public and every one else seem
to be hanging on to his coattails.
For even after q long sojourn at the
National and full week or glory
and honors at the Columbia, he
must needs remain another week to
satisfy the hunger Of those who have
not yet been able to see what he y
all abount.
Heart trouble in darkest Africa"
Is the proper summarization of the
romance. Metro Goldwyn Mayer,
inspired by the story that gained en-
trance to every hearth and home a
season or two ago, have gone down
into the jungle. SHARED the animals
in and out of their nests, and
brought with them q white girl to
And her man in the midst Of all the
confusion. While birds and beasts
and the creeping things Of the
earth are having their little fling,
Edwina Booth succumbs to the
words of love Of Duncan Renaldo,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10

characters could exist apart from
the liquor racket"
In the chief feminine roles Jean
Harlow and Joan Blondell are well
cast, while r. z. O'Connor as Paddy
Ryan shows an effective sub-boSs,
and Edward Woods shares IN the
chief incidents with Cagney. Many
other roles are included and utilized
in q way that shows good direction.
The stage show at the Earle IS
headed by Bob Hope in a presenta--
ton of 1.-THE Antics Of 1884," and
this stars witticiSmS, which are va
riable in quality. furnish good en-
tertainment. His assistants perform
all sorts Of original stunts. The
Three LOrdens are expert acrobats;
Myers. Ludlow and Rice offer "A
Dance EScapade," and James Burke
and Eleanor Durkin have an original
sketch called "A Tete-a-Tete in
song" Bobby Jones gives another
of his expert expoSitionS OF golf
playing. u. =. y.
Gods Gift TO Women"
offered ut Metropolitan.
DON JUAN once more makes his
II appearance before the cinema
public. But this time in Gods
Gift to Women" at the Metropolitan,
It is a modern Don Juan that is
presented, instead of the original
Character Of Byron's tale and the
entertainment is Of the highest or
der of comedy, instead Of drama, as
it was originally written.
Although not intended to repre-
sent the genuine lover Of old Spain,
Toto, the young Partisan philan-
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THE SUNDAY c. 10. 1931-PART ONE

with him. One scene, which could
easily have been ludicrous. but,
through clever acting, is scream
ingly funny" is where Toto, dis
guised as q janitor, forces himself
into DANES presence.
A series Of faSt-moving complica-
tons revolveS about the promise ex-
tracted by Churchill from Toto, as a
condition Of marriage to Diane.
In seeking to convince Churchill Of
his love, Toto VOWS he loves Diane
more than life. He is told that he
must prove his love by keeping away
from Diane for six months. At the
same time, Churchill demands that
Toto consent to physical examina-
ton from the Churchill physician.
The physician. after an examina-
ton, announces to Toto that he Is O
critically i'll man, and that any ex-
element will result h immediate
death. Zone kiss and you're a dead
man." says the doctor. Despite this
decree, Toto, believing he will die in
50 doing, resolves that a happy death
thinking 1t Is his final farewell, takes
Diane in his arms and kisses her.
Surprised that he does not die i'm
mediately, Toto is delighted and
amazed when he learns that every
thing has been plot, Matched by
Diane, Churchill and the doctor, to
prove whether or not he loves Diane
more than life.
Laura LaPlante, looking youthful
and lovely in an array Of beautiful
costumes, Is entirely convincing as
the girl for whom Toto gives up ALL"
and risks his life for q final kiss.
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FAMOUS PASSION PLAY
TO BE ADDRESS SUBJECT

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
BLADENSBURG. Md. May e.--Rev.
Clyde Brown. rector Of Pinknsy Me-
mortal Church Of Hyattsville. WIN be
the celebrant at holy communion and
will give an address on the Oberain-
mergau Passion Play, which he attended
last Summer, at the Spring meeting OF
the Prince Georges County Womens
Auxiliary, made up OF the auxAiar1es of
various Episcopal churches IN the
county, wednesday at st. Luke's Church
here.
1t will be an all-day session, opening
with communion at 1890 am. A con-
ference, Mr.. Browns address and
MONDAY prayers, conducted by Mrs. F.
Granville Munson. will precede luncheon.
Mrs. Alfred r. Lee Of Decatur Heights
Is president of the county auxiliary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10
From the Front Row
Reviews and News Of Washington Theaters.

falls into the general class Of gang
movies.
Interest In the offering naturally
centers in the effort of James Gag
ney to create a new master criminal.
There is no doubt that his tempera-
mental nature makes of Tom Powers
a new and unfamiliar monarch OF
the underworld. Mr.. Cagney has
been seen before In such pictures,
but always as the man Of action
rather than the dictator. His method
is direct and peculiar to himself. He
acts with the perfection of bravado.
His face is open and incapable Of
deception. He is unacquainted with
the effective bluff.
In an attempt to reach the peak
1t must be concluded that, while
1.-THE Public Enemy" is realistic
drama. it Is not entitled to the credit
for setting new mark, because
Cagney is not the undisputed dicta-
tor, the plot shows his failure, and
there are no greater horrors than in
other gang pictures. It may be en-
titled to credit at one point-it shows
Cagney as one person of the under
world who has absolutely no con-
science. 1t Is conceivable that such
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10

and he takes her away and home
with him and leaves Trader Horn to
fight the jungle all by himself
Although you may not like the
story interest, you will be sure 70
like the pictures. They are IS
magnificent as any on the screen
today. And perhaps you may like
to take Grandma TO see the part
where the crocodile eats the man
skin, bones n everything.
& de 3. n.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10
Driving on Main
Alexandria Street
Is Held Auto Test
BY a Stan Correspondent Of The star.

BY a Stah Correspondent OF The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. May Amy
automobile driver who can operate a
car on King street here without an
accident can drive anywhere in the
world, Judge William S. Snow said
In oismissing a bus driver, charged
in Police Court today with reckless
driving.
Judge Snow in diSmissing the
charges referred TO what he
called the terribly contested trafflc
conditions on She main street here,
with cars parked along each side
and buses and street cars using the
comparatively narrow street.
Members of City Council some
time ago had the matter up for dis
cussion and the expression OF the
private opinion Of some OF the coun-
cilmen since that time has been that
something will have to be done,
probably the exclusion Of buses
from the street at least during Ger
tain hours. II the street car line
a abandoned as seems probable the
condition would be slleviated some
what,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10
Robert Montgomery Pleases
In "Shipmates" at Palace.

T%HAT delightful comedian,
Robert Montgomery, Is fea:
tured In the romance OF
naval life, "Shipmates," at
Ioew's Palace this week:
After the dismal failure that resulted
from Montgomery's efforts to play
thu heavy lover in CARLOS last MIN,
1t is a relief to see him cast once
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10

HUI z IA
which permits
the free exer-
else Of his talent
for hippant, deft
comedy.
Paradoxically,
he story OF
"Shipmates" Is
D rofoun d. y
trite, and the
picture is excel
lent entertain
ment. The mar
rative depicts
the adventures
of a sailor who
quite naturally
snaps up an OPP
D or t u n / t y
A. 1900 AR a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10
CHEVERLY ELECTIONS
SCHEDULED SATURDAY
Mayor and One Councilman From
Each of Four Wards to Be
Selected.
Special Dispatch to The star.

bpeCidl DlbpdtCn 70 Inc 0tAf.
CHEVERLY, Md, May 9.-Candi-
dates for the various Offices to be filled
in Cheverly's first municipal election
next Saturday are preparing to wind
up their campaigns. There are two
candidates each for four of the five
Offices, only one post being uncon-
tested. A mayor, and one councilman
from each of the four wards are TO be
chosen.
The election will be held in the
school here from II am. TO pm. and
will be in charge of the Election Com
mittee named in the town charter
which consists Of Fred W. Cast, Fred
w Nickel, Carl W. Riddick and Bert
H. Wise, judges and Carolina r. Bor-
den and William r. Gather, clerks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10
MUSIC FESTIVAL HELD
200 School Children Participate in
Bradbury Heights Event.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BRADBURY HEIGHTS, Md, May
p.--More than 200 children OF the
Lower Prince Georges County schools
participated in the group music fes-
rivals held at the new Bradbury
Heights School yesterday.
Songs and dances were given by
pupils of the Marlboro, Oxon Hill,
Capitol Heights, Surrattsville, District
Line, Suitland. Mullikin and Bradbury
Heights schools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10
Dance at Bradbury Heights.

BRADBURY HEIGHTS, Md, May 9
Especially A dance will be held at
Bradbury Heights School for the bene-
fit Of the Teacher Association
Thursday evening.
The Alaska fisherman., 1931-03-15

army of Bolshiviki, atheists, bankr obbers, gunmen and law LIeakerS of all kinds.
 No man feels any respect for a law or ruling which has been imposed, or is being taken ad- vantage of, by another man or proup of men fer their oWr per- sonal gain. No government can long exist which allows it's func- tions to be perverted to the Wor- ship of the Golden Calf.
 Conservation is common sense and on the strength of the vii sion lf economical administra- lion it holds forth has been sold tu the American people. It is lasica ly sound but unfortunate lv we have allowed the adn1inis- trators of the policy to become class conscious. Alaska and the reople of Alaska have not shown that they are Of the class Which require any consideration.
The Alaska fisherman., 1931-03-15
shipment

clause prohibiting shipment without consent has been tackled on The price of pulpWood keeps climbing and pulp milis are get ting closer and more numerous all the time So the Forest Ser vice calls "check" to the local operator
 When we see what power the '',~o'a ar in terests Wield we cannot hut be impressed. A recent ex- ample Wcs the embargo on inn rorts of DulpWood from Russia. We see the futility of one man standing against them, but the people of Alaska who have everythin 3 to gain and nothing to lose should get busy in the name of Americanism.
 It matters not to the string pullcrs that billion dollars worth of timber has routed here in Alaska in the past twenty five years. They have been re-
The Alaska fisherman., 1931-03-15
THE ALASKA FISHERMAN

iieved Of it's competition in the market. It matters less to them that settlement and development has been checked here. They have been making good profits ct the expense of the develop menj of the Territory. It mat ters not one iota to them that in so selishly directing the opposition of a policy basical- lv so sensible that they are nn- uermining the foundations of the most equitable government the world has ever seen.
 It matters not that the har- vest they are reaping in thus destroying the peoples cont1- dence in the truth, honor and honesty of our officials and lead- CTS, thereby making it increas- ing,y hard for the average man 10 Darticipate in industry on other than wage basis It matters not thqt it is fast increasing the
The Alaska fisherman., 1931-03-15

Seeking to reopen the Alaska trclling license fee case, in which the period for appeal had long since elapsed, John Rust gard, territorial attorney gener- al has filed with the United States Supreme Court a petition fer a writ of certiorari asking that the Supreme Court require of t--.e San Francisco circuit court of appeals a transcript Of all proceedings in the case, as sume jurisdiction, and deter mine the case.
 The brief in support of the petition is based almost solely on the contention that the Fich- cries Act of 1924, provided that no citizen of the United States shall be denied the right to fish in Alaska applied only to the Secretary of Commerce and not to the powers of the Territory.
 Counsel for the Trolling Ves-
The Alaska fisherman., 1931-03-15

sel Owners Association, in a brief, contesting this petition, attacks thls argument on the grounds that congress has vested control of the Alaska fisheries in the Secretary of Commerce and could not then have per- m:tted the territorial legislature, which is without jurisdiction over the fisheries, to exclude therefrom certain citizens of the United States by means of discriminating license law. Furthermore, the provisions of the organic act, has forbidden the taxa ton of the property of nOn-rosidents at a higher rate than that of residents of the ter i'itCry, are quoted with case cita- tons in which the courts have held a mans vocation or calling to be "property" in taxation matters.
 Even if the petitioned writ is granted, the supreme court will