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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-22
RAILWAY EARNINGS
SHARPLY DECREASED
Trade Journal Finds Reduction in
Returns Has Hit Record
Figure.

The present depression has resulted
in reductions OF railway trafic, earn
ines and operating expenses that are
unprecedented IN the history of the
railways, according to the Railway Age.
MANY comparisons are being made
between the present depression and
those Of the early nineties and Of 1921
1922" says the Railway Age. The
decline Of freight trafhc in the year
ended June 30. 1894, following the panic
OF 1893. which put many railroads into
receiyership. was only IL per cent, ana
in the year ended June 80, 1895, freight
: business began to recover. and total
railway earnings were only IL per cent
less than in the year ended june 80,
1898
I'm 1921 freight business was % per
cent less than In 1920, but in 1922 only
IL per cent less, showing that general
business had begun to recover. In 1880
and 1891 passenger business has con-
tinued to decline, as throughout the
last decade, and In 1890 freight bIisi-
mess was IL per cent smaller than in
1929, and in the first half Of 1891 was
almost 81 per cent less than IN the
first half Of 1929. Total earnings In
the first half Of 1891 were 1881 900 900
less than In the first half Of 1929. a
decline Of almost 20 per cent. The loss
of freight earnings was almost $3.50. ooo.-
600 and Of passenger earnings about
.&140, 000. 900.
I'm 1895 operating expenses were
only IL per cent less than In 1888. al
though their reduction was aided by
reductions Of wages. In 1922 operating
expenses we're only 1914 per cent less
than in 1920, although their reduction
was aided by large reductions Of wages.
In the first six months Of 1881 operat-
ing expenses were almost "A per cent,
or $3.50, O0o, 600, less than in the frst
six months Of 1929, although their cur
tailment was not aided by any reduc-
lions Of wages. OF the total reduction
IN operating expenses, approximately
one-Ilalf was due to q cuTtailment Of
about $4,000 IN the number Of en-
.ployes.
Net operating income declined from
about 1853 ,0Oo, 900 in the first half Of
1929 TO about $3.50. 000. 900 In the first
half OF 1881. or SIS per cent. In the
first half of 1929 1t represented re-
turn at the annual rate Of 5.54 per cent
upon investment, and in the first half
OF 1891 at the rate OF 2.l5 per cent.
Total net operating income Of the
class roads in the year 1921 was about
S6I6. 000, 900. In 1881, II it should be
relatively as small throughout the year
as it was in the first half 1t would total
only about S54l 900. 900. This would
be S76, 900 900 less than in 1921, al
though the investment in railroad prop
erty is 5000, 900. 900 more than it was
then"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-22
NEW EAT SLOGAN DRAWS
CUSTOMERS AT go CENTS
Price slashing Restaurant Seems
Satisfied to Give "All and
Whatever You Want"

NEW YORK (N.ANA).--I you have
TO eat out, New York should be diners
paradise now, what with the restaurant
wars and consequent price-slashing
1t all began with sign that read:
"All you want and whatever you want
for so cents"
You're on" said some one we know
and entered.
He began with a grapefruit cocktail.
And this is what followed:
A bowl of tomato soup.
Filet OF sole with mashed potatoes and
string beans
Side order of beets
Two side dishes of tomatoes.
Half dozen fresh rolls
A piece Of strawberry pie.
Two dishes Of strawberry ice cream.
Two large glasses OF milk
Waiter service came with IL. And the
eproned dignitary who scurried TO and
fro never batted an eye When II was
all over the check was 60 cents.
Now cafeteria In Jamaica. L. l.. is
turing Gust n1ers with q different plan.
You eat all You want, or whatever you
want. and your check Is punched for the
fun amount, but you pay only half the
stipulated sum.
tCopyright. 1891, By the North American
Newepaper Alliance. Incl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-22
NEW TYPE FLUID ENGINE
is INVENTED IN ENGLAND
Claim Is Made That Discovery Will
Revolutionize Many Forms
of Locomotion.

A new fluid engine, different in prin-
ciple of operation from any in exist
ence, has been invented in England
and it is claimed it will revolutionize
many forms Of locomotion, according to
the transportation division of the De-
partment of Commerce. The follow
ing additional information was sup
piled:
The medium used in the new en-
CINE is liquid instead Of gas. 1t is
claimed that it will give to small en-
gines burning coal the same high
efficiency as large turbines, with q
great reduction in the cost OF power.
and that there is, moreover, an en-
tire absence of risk from explosion,
while the working engine itself. as
apart from the generating element, is
always quite cold.
Another interesting point claimed for
the engine is that 1t turns heat TO work
as the temperature of the medium
rises. while in other engines the major
part of the work Is produced as the
temperature is falling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-22
VIRGINIA PRODUCE
SHIPMENT LARGER
Movement of Apples to Mar
ket Shows Gain-Cabbage
Sales Large.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
RICHMOND. Va, August 22.-CarIot
shipment reports for Virginia. released
here by the United States Department
of Agriculture through the Federal
State Crop-reporting Service, indicated
that Virginia crops are moving in
greater quantities, generally, than last
year.
The report for the week Of August
9-15 showed that Is carloads Of apples
were shipped, as compared with 10 dur
ing the week preceding. The total for
the season was las. as compared with
li9 for the corresponding period last
year
One hundred and one carloads of
cabbage were ship ed out Of South
west Virginia during the week, as COM
pared with % during the week pre-
ceding. The total carloads for the sea-
son were 354. as compared with "a for
the same date in 1880.
Decrease shown.
With only 4 carloads Of mixed
vegetables moving from the State, as
compared with during the week be-
fore, there was a slight decrease for
the week, but the total Of As fc- the
season more than doubled the total of
20 for the corresponding period last
year
On the Eastern Shore 6 carloads of
onions we're shipped last week, with
none during the preceding week. The
total for the season was la, as COM
pared with 108 for the same period a
year ago
The Virginia peach season was re-
ported to be well under way, with z
carloads of the fruit shipped last week,
as compared with the preceding week.
The total for the season was 8, as
compared with for the corresponding
date last year.
Sweet potatoes and Irish potatoes
were the only products showing re-
duction in the number Of carloads
shipped this year over the number re-
ported for the date in 1880. The total
to date this year for sweet potatoes
was IS, as compared with 208 last
year The season was said by crop
experts TO be late this year, account
ing for the reduction. The carlot ship
ment Of Irish potatoes this year was
set at 1890. as compared with 81 ,376
on the same date last year
Watermelon Shipment,
The shipment Of watermelons this
year showed a slight increase in the
seasons total to date over the cor
responding period last year. The car
lot record for wateFmelons this year
was 325, as compared with 3a2 last
year
Truck hauling was not indicated in
the report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-22
WAGE CUT IN STEEL
INDUSTRY RUMORED
Dow, Jones & Co. Gays Leading
Interests Are Considering
Reduced Pay Schedules.

BY the AssociSfed Press.
NEW YORK, August 22.--Dow, Jones
az Co. says the question Of wage rates
rs occupying almost the undivided at
tention Of leading steel authorities at
present and there is a likelihood that
an announcement Of reduction Of
10 to Is per cent may be made lin
the not distant future"
While some interests In the industry
still hope 70 be able to avoid making
q cut in wages" Dow. Jones says.
there is growing feeling that eco
nomic conditions VIII necessitate the
action. This would bear out the con-
tention OF those who have been argu-
ing for several months that general
reduction IN wages is needed 70 bring
costs down to point where the Lead
ing companies can make some kind OF
a showing In net on the amount OF
gross business transacted.
1T Is known that the matter OF
wage rates has disturbed steel inter-
ests for some time, particularly because
the min workers have been employed
under the stagger plan whereby the
= activities have been divided as much
as possible 70 prevent distress. Thu
stagFer plan reduced the incomes oi
workers substantially but has had nc
effect on the cost per unit Of produc-
ton. A reduction IN this cost Is noH
considered absolutely necessary By many
asathos1ties.D
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-22
U. s..CHINA TRADE GROWS.
BY the Associated Press.

The Commerce Department holds
that trade between China and the
United States thus far this year is
most encouraging. particularly in our
shipments Of cotton, wheat, flour, leaf
tobacco and silver. All Of these COM
modities show gains over last year
Prospects for the immediate future are
said to be adversely affected by unset
tied political conditions in China, seri-
Gus floods and continued general world
economic depression Moreover, gov
eminent finances In the Orient are Sc
riously affected by the military situ-
alton, necessitating extensive national
provincial loan issues. of which e5 per
cent are required by the central gov
eminent for military purposes.
However, the growing concentration
Of wealth in Shanghai. principal COM
mercial portains commerce with this
country. and indus1Nial expansions re-
sulting rom low silver. higher tariffs
and stabilized local condltions offer
that city certain in1munities nom world
depression and adverse conditions else
where In China.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-22
SEEK TO REDUCE
LOSSES ON HIDES
U. S. Specialists Study Skinning,
Curing and Preparation for
Leather.

Hide specialists of the Department Of
Agriculture are conducting an active
campaign to reduce the estimated $40
000, 600 annual loss in hides and skins
resulting from poor skinning, curing.
and handling of these essential leather
raw materials before they reach the
tanner, according to r. w. Frey, in
charge Of the hide, tanning material
and leather section of the Bureau Of
Chemistry and Soils.
Much of this waste can be eliminate
ed, Mr.. Frey said, and recent check
up on the field work through hide
dealers and tanners showed that this Is
being accomplished to a noticeable de-
gree among many small producers in
the territories being covered, including
Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, Vir-
ginia, North Carolina and Georgia The
following information also was given
orally by Mr.. Frey.
Two hide specialists are continually
in the field making an average Of
about 700 personal calls per year on
small butchers and operators Of small
slaughter houses or other establish
practices are pointed out and proper
practices that viii result in better and
more valuable hides and skins are
demonstrated and explained.
Poor knife work resulting in many
cuts and scores is quite prevalent IN
some sections, out poor curing is even
more serious in its leather-making con-
sequences. One of the worst evils is
the idea of false economy through re-
peated reuse of old, dirty, bloody salt.
Many producers are being converted
to the use only of new, clean salt, es-
pecially for calfskins and aresa well
pleased with the outcome.
While complete elimination of this
waste probably never viii be ac-
complished. yet greater realization of
the potential possibilities along this line
is seriously handicapped by the present
Widespread practice Of buying and selling
country hides and skins fiat" that
is, without regard or selections as to
their condition and quality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-22
BALTIMORE STOCKS.

to manifest itself strongly although, as
we have previously stated. there are
indications of considerable potential
looked for, due to activities Of traders,
but 1t seems clear that great many
stocks have now reached level where
they have quite discounted the worst
In the economic situation. Consequently
the picking up of the well selected
stocks ought to turn out prof1tably for
those who are willing to hold them for
a reasonable time. In the meanwhile
good opportunities are afforded to the
nimble trader for quick in-and-out
transactions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-22
RAILROAD
MILEAGE is REPORTED
By the Associated Press.


America leads the world in railroad
electrification schedules.
The Copper and Brass Research As
ISOLATION says there are electrified Sec
lions OF steam roads in some 80 coun-
tries, with a total track mileage of
more than 81 900 miles electrically op-
Grated. In mileage over which electric
operation has supplanted steam, this
country leads all others with 1920
track miles electrified This represents
less than / per cent of the total track
mileage in this country, whereas Switz-
erland, with 1900 miles is So per cent
electrified.
The trend toward additional cleo
IRRIGATION Is said to be practically
worldwide The worlds most ambitious
program. one which would triple the
present electrified mileage of roads, has
been formulated In Great Britain by
a committee which contemplates the
electrihcation of $4,000 miles of British
main track and 1880 miles of sidings
at an estimated cost Of 1900, 600, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-22

wages Of cocoon tenders in Japan
are being reduced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-22

The market continues to be largely
dominated by professional operations,
but In the main has not been acting
badly. To be sure, the rails are still run
ming the gauntlet but the general run
OF stocks has rather clearly shown
that there Is no pressing liquidation
overhanging them. The Autumn In
vestment demand has not as yet begun
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-22

Emphasis in the silk trade continues
to center exclusively on velvetS. satin
crepes and cantons. The market sit
uatAon continues notably strong in vel-
vets, with spot goods hard to obtain
and prices IRA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-08

EARLY AMERICAN
OIL-POT LAMP, complete
with par C h m e n t paper
shade in choice of several
patterns, $2.70.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-08

BOUDOIR CHAIR, up
holstered in glazed chintz,
with ruined skirt; choice
of 8 patterns and color
combinations, $685..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-08


o vanity OIL Separate m
mirror o drawers in o
You're account HomeF Account
Shipping Charge viii Be Made Beyond Our Usual Delivery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-08

CHINTZ BEDSPREAD
IN the same print and col
orings as draperies; twin
or double bed size, $2.25.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-08
$1OO Buys This Complete
wv Bed Room Outfit -.
Including Furniture Rags, Lamps Chn Ensemble Coil Bed Sbr
Pieces May Be
Purchased
Separately

2 PAIRS WINDOW
DRAPERIES of glazed
chintZ, with valance and
tie b acks. Rose, green,
or peach, $l.65.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-08

. PAIRS GLASS CUR
TAINS, tailored style, of
French marquisette; ecru
or ivory, csc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-08

Oblong roasters, with
lifting racks, steam vents and
convenient handles of heavy
gauge aluminium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-16
DELUXE VAUDEVILLE AND AN EXCELLENT TALKIE COMPRISE BILL AT STRAND SPRAYING
 TOMORROW

Starting tomorrow Warner Broth ers' Strand offers it's patrons another exceptional flvc-act bill of deluxe vaudeville and an excellent all-dia- logue feature picture.
 Heading the vaudeville Is Charles Bennington and his New York News Boys Harmonica band. Nine clever little entertainers, these chaps. who present an interesting study in types and show their ability in rendering the hits of the day in beautiful har- mony with their mouth organs. They also have Il number of novelties in their act which go over big with their audiences at every perform ance.
 Rhea and Santoras' "Divertise- ment Revue" presents Il company or eight talented artists who have an offering that is complete with songs, dances and musical numbers that set high standard in entertainment value.
 Masters and Gauthier are to be be seen in their own oroginal skit which they call Nothing. They are assisted by Margie Hines clever little trouper who has way of win ming her audiences and making them wish she could go right on enter taining.
 Lloyd Nevada, "A Gentleman from the Vest has an interesting pre- sentation and Jean Grcnese, "Thc Personality GirI' offers an excellent soGn revue that will please local fans.
 The feature picture is ''Iiook, Line and Sinker" with those two irresist- able funSterS and stars of Half Shot At Sunrise" Bert Wheeler and Rob ert Woolsey. Their new picture is even funier than it's predecessor and chuck full of riOaOus comedy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-16
Defendant Wins
 in $15,OOO Suit
Insufficient Evidence Rules
 Judge in Decision

Judgment for the defendant was entered in the $l5,O00 damage suits of Mrs Mary and Miss Marguerite King against George E. Spencer and others in a decision handed down in the common pleas court this morn ing. Insufficient evidence to sup port the plaintiffs claims who asked $lO,0OO and 5000 respectively, was given by Judge Beardsley for his reason for finding the issues for the defendant.
 The plaintiffs. passengers in an automobile, operated by the de- fendant, Dunn, were alleged to have been seriously injured when their car figured In q triple collision. Judge Beardsley in his first com- ment on the case stated there was intimiations of collision of testimony and pointed out Miss King was the sweetheart Of Dunn, who was one of the defendants. He stated he was not satisfied with the testimony that Dunn's brakes were defective and ordered the brakes parts brought into court. The auto parts were brought into court by counsel after locating Dunn's car, a 1928 model. in a Southington junk yard.
 Attorneys James M. Lynch and J. Gregory Lynch appeared for the plaintiffs. Healey x Hcaley rep resented the defendants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-16
LITTLE CAESAR" AND 1.-THE UTAH KID" ON DOUBLE BILL AT THE STRAND, CLOSING
 RUN TONIGHT

Performances this afternoon and evening mark the final showings of the splendid double feature bill that has been playing at Warner Brothers Strand theater. Headlining the bill Is Little Caeser" the dynamic thriller that has set all Waterbury talking and was moved down to the strand In response to innumerable requests that the picture be held" over"
 This film with Edward G. Robin son in the title role is a powerful drama of the notorious underworld of a certain great American city. with all the actual trimmings and miscellaneous killings which play a part in thise circles of society.
 Edward G. Robinson, known for other magnificent gangster char acteriZations. gives a splendid per formance, playing the role of Rico. Little Caesar The story deals with the rapid and spectacular rise to crookdom leadership of this fiery in divfdual. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. as q pal of Rico's really wishes to quit this life of crime and go back to cafe dancing with his partner, the charming Glenda Farrell. with WHoIH nc iS flduly Tn lOVe, put ltlco stands in the way and will not per init his reformation. He always yearns for bigger pickings, he goes from small town to the big city and joins up with q mob briging Joe Massara (Doug Fairbanks) with him, much against Joe's wishes. And in the big town Rico fights his way from lowlS gunman to the leader ship of the entire underworld
 Ralph 1nce enactes the role of Pete Montana, one of Rico'S rival racketeers, in masterly style.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-16
NOTICE

Waterbury, Conp.. January 15. 1031. TO Mrs Anna Maceliene, of 80 Porter street. Waterbury ]. Rudnick, 794 Bank street, In Waterbury.
 K. Ch. Kazemekas, 707 Bank street. Waterbury: Robert Bosco. $50 Walnut street, Waterbury:
 Samuel Cooper. 72 south Leonard street. Waterbury;
 Brooklyn Dairy. 72 south Leon ard street, Waterbury: The Hadley Furniture Company. Grand street. corner Canal street. in Waterbury (Meyers X Meyers, Attorneys).
 NOTICE Is hereby given you that the undersigned Commissioners on the Estate of FRANK URBANA- VICIA, late of Waterbury. deceased will hold a hearing on the several claims of the creditors against said Estate, at 10.30 o'clock. Standard Time, in the Aldermanic Chamber in the City Hall of the Cit.' of Wa terbury. on the forenoon of Tues day. January the twenty-seventh, 1931.
 EDWARD c. BOBBIN.
 ALBERT J. BRONSKY.
 THOMAS Y. DEVINE.
 Commissioners.
 Ky THOMAS r. DIVINE. HE ESTATE or FRANK URBAN AVicIA, in the Probate Court, z District Of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-16
FREE LOVE- TO CLOSE RUN AT WARNER BROTHERS
 STATE THEATER TONIGHT!

Free Love- a delightful domesti iC comedy drama that has been afford ing patrons of Warner Brothers State theater unique entertainment, these past two days. closes its run with performances this evening Whether caveman tactics are an aid to marital happiness Is the principle held up for the public's opinion in this cleverly dialogued talkie.
 In the case of q modern wife shown on the screen in this n- stance. interpreted by Genevievc Tobin. there can be little doubt but meted out to her by Conrad Nagcl. a patient, "hen-pecked" hubby.
 Many husbands with five years experience will undoubtedly suggest a cheer for Conrad Nagel's scnti- ments and secretly wish that they could be sufficiently hard hearted to deliver an old fashioned "hay- maker" when friend wife starts nagging about that bridge party or tea he's been lodging for weeks.
 Conrad is most convincing as the long suffering husband whose tenn per is finally ignitcd by the spark created by the family doctors stat ing that domestic troubles could be simply solved by administering a spa anking 10 his wife.
 Miss Tobin. who made her screen debut in "A Lady Surrcnders," has covered herself with glory and as sured herself place In the select circle of film favorites through her performance in "Free Love- A splendid supporting bill accom- panles the feature picture which Is shown at gao, 4:40, 7:00 and 9:30 D, m,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-16
FATAL FIGHT ON
 BOARD VESSEL
 WHICH RETURNED
Ship First Asked for Aid Then Wirelessed It Was Returning With the Mur= dered in ShaCkleS

Philadelphia, Jan 1G.-UP)-A fatal fight in the forecastle of the coastwise vessel Nantucket today fight which gained such prOpor- tions that call was made for coast guard relief-forced the vessel back into port
 One seaman negro. was killed and five others were delivered to police in manacles. One of the five was charged with murder.
 The Nantucket put out to-day for Boston. Everything seemed ship shape. once at sea, however. a group of the crew-including Julius Walker and Robert Parsons-start- ed wrangling over a coat hanger. Their argument increased. It final ly became q general melee.
 When the Nantucket reached Christiana Jctties near Wilmington. the master relaycd a request for coast guard assistance to put down the fight. The preparations were made to send aid. few minutes later the Lewes, Del, coast guard station received the following mes sage
 Never mind coast guard Man dead. Returning to port. Have po- lice meet ship"
 When the Nantucket put in, 1t was found that Walker-whose home was in Baltimore-had been killed. Parson. heavily manacIed. was charged with stabbing Walker and four other negroes were held as material witnesses.
 The crew was replaced and the Nantucket continued on it's voyage.