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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-10

riente- King Carol Of Rumania was
given invaluable aid by Hungary In his
airplane dash from France back to Bu-
ciarest to claim his throne last June.
Even before that the suggestion Of q
dual monarchy had been put forward
several times by various Rumanian and
Hungarian statesmen as possible So
luton of two problems: First, the
strained relations between Hungary and
Rurnania as q result of the annexation
of Hungarian territories by Rumania
after the World War and the indemni-
ties claimed by Rumania for war dam
ages: and, secondly, the problem of the
Hungarian throne, which has remained
vacant since the abdication Of the HapS-
burgs.
Premier Changes Stand.
The latest information further IN
cludes the. statement that the new Ru-
manian premier, Nicholas TituleScu, had
Until recently strenuously opposed the
proposed union, but that he has now
&C nged his viewpoipt-which would
explain his recall from London to Bu-
charest by King Carol to form a new
government after the resignation OF
Premier Mironescu several days ago.
The peace treaties forbid the restora-
tien of member of the House Of HapS-
burg to the Hungarian throne and stip-
ulates that any other King chosen by
Hungary must have the approval of the
signatories to the treaties. It is gener-
ally thought, however that the allied
powers would not raise objections II
King Carol were chosen.
Ancient Books Falsifled.
Significant confirmation Of the infor-
nation is found In the steady campaign
among many monarchiSts in Hungary
to discredit the Hapsburgs and elimi-
nate Hapsburg restoration pretentions
The latest step In this campaign is the
reported discovery by Prof. Joseph lilies
Royal Hungarian University of Science!
in Budapest, that the HapSburgs during
the sixteenth and seventeenth centurie:
| falsified the ancient books OF the Hun
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-10
Huck 10 q son Of Mrs. .winifred Ma.
son Huck. former Illinois Representa-
Diving Among Sharks.

The sponge industry Of Florida Il al
most entirely in the hands of Greeks,
who learned the business In their own
country. The sponge divers Of today 60
down to sea In fun divers uniform and
not "au naturer as was the oid-time
and vast increase In the industry
brought about this innovation. The
sharks exhibit . lively curiosity over
the strange creatures from above, but
the balloon-like costume Of the diver
and the bubbles caused by escaping air
seem to brighten them. An extra Jet
Of air will usually send them scuttling.
Octopi. however. frequently attack the
divers. Then the sharp knives with
which the men cut the sponges from the
rocks come into play to cut away the
smothering tentacles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-10
FORMER PUGILIST TO DIE
IN CHAIR FOR MURDER
George McCasland Sentenced to
Death for Killing Girl in Louis
Vile Last January. =

BY the Associated Press.
LOUISVILLE, April 10.-George w.
Newt" McCasland sof Jacksonville,
Ind, former pug1list, was sentenced to
death in the electric chair last night by
jury that deliberated less than an
hour. He was convicted Of the murder
Of Miss Mildred Meyer, "a, fatally shot
on the front porch Of residence here
the night Of January 81.
The defendant testified he and Miss
Meyer were automobile riding when she
asked to be taken to the residence where
Donald Huck, "a. and Gordon c. Keath,
%. both OF Chicago, were staying.
When he knocked on the door, he said,
Huck and Keath jumped out and be-
gan a fight, and he heard Q shot fred.
Huck and Keath testified they were
awakened by McCasland pounding on
their door and said McCaSland started
the fight, during which gun was dis
charged. It was not until several min
utes later, they said, that the body OF
the girl was found on the porch. Pa
trolman william Fulton testified the
bullet was fred from McCasland's pistol.
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MOVE TO GUST FAMILY
FROM CHURCH is PLANNED
Pastor, Trustees and worshipers
will Try to Enter Building sun
day for Showdown.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ANTIOCH, Ill, April 1o.-Develop-
ments In a fight to determine II Clar-
ence Spierling and his family can con-
tinue to make their home in the Hickory
Corners Methodist Church appeared to
be rapidly approaching climax today.
Plans were announced whereby the
trustees, worshipers and a pastor will
try Sunday TO enter the church. into
which the family moved after their own
home, across the street, had burned.
The Spierlings claim the right to &C.
cupancy on the ground that the church
trustees violated provisions Of ownership
which held that unless regular services
were held the church site shall revert
to the estate from which 1t was wtlled.
The matter was referred to court.
Spierling was charged with malicious
mischief.
Meanwhile Mrs. Spierling was hailed
into justice court and freed yesterday
on bond on a charge Of disorderly con-
duct, Frank Edwards, one of the trustees
accusing her of using q shotgun tc
chase him out of the church.
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RUMANO-HUNGARy
KINGDOM FORECAST
Presence Of Prince Nicholas
in Budapest Held Move to,
| Form Dual Monarchy.
~ Gable to The star.


PARIS, April 10 (CP.A.)-Establish
ment of new dual monarchy uniting
Hungary and Rumania under one crown
is the purpose behind the presence in
Budapest Of Prince Nicholas of Ruma-
mia.
Private dispatches received here to-
day, which this correspondent was per-
mitted to see and which emanate from
an observer well placed to know the
truth, indicate that while Prince Mich
olas himself is not participating in the
negotiations he was brought to Buda-
pest for the purpose of popularizing
himself and the Rumanian royal house
with the Hungarian public.
May Head Pennsylvania.
One observer states that Prince Mich
olas will, II the union becomes a fact
be named Governor of Transylvania-a
Hungarian province which was awarded
to Rumania by the peace treaties-and
will thus have large Hungarian popu-
1ation under his rule.
Although the projected union is con-
sidered ripoSte to the Austro- German
customs pact, it is learned that the
Rumano-Hungarian negotiations con-
siderably antedate the latter arrange
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MAE MARSH "RETURNS"
Former Film Star to Appear in Fox
Talkie Mother Role.

HOLLYWOOD, Calf. April 10 (F1.-
Another name. famous In the old days
Of silent motion pictures was added
today to the tallkie roster. Mae Marsh,
who has given the last IL years to rear
ing . family, signed Q contract with
Fox TO play the mother IN "Ovec the
HILL"
Miss Marsh entered pictures here in
1919 as . $3-a-day extra, and for two
years worked for D. w. Grimth, max
ing two-reelers. Sometimes, she re-
ceived IS . day for playing the leading
roles in those forgotten productions.
The actress came into prominence in
1914, when she appeared In the lead
Of 1.-THE Birth Of . Nation" and added
fame came through her characterize
ton in Intolerance"
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garian constitution 80 that it would be
possible later to amend 1t. making the
Hapsburgs the hereditary Kings OF Hun
gary. Prior to the alleged forgeries the
Hungarian Kings had been elected. The
claim now Is made that In view OF Prof.
legally held the succession rights and
that consequently they have no valid
claim to the Hungarian throne today.
(Copyright, 1872
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@-OriginaHy
sos and SIS

The fabrics West-of-England cloths, St.
Kilga tweeds and Scotch cheviots are from
several of the best mills in England. All Brit
ish tailored in easy box or raglan models.
TIE ExoLrsx SHOP OF M NEWS STORE. SECOND FLOOR.
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Big Dogs in Fashion.

The fashions In dogs and other pets
are constantly changing just ~ that
Of dress. Large dogs are now coming
back into favor, according to . well.
known authority. Dog-breeders an
nounced that such breeds as the Great
Dane and the mastin are selling better
than at any time since pre-war days.
It Is also noted that, in spite Of the
number Of foreign dogs which have been
introduced into the country during the
last 10 years, ld-established breeds are
more than holding their own. The
Pekingese Is still the most popular toy,
but the Alsatian, which year or two
ago showed signs Of becoming the most
popular breed in Europe, has fallen
This setback is probably due to the
breeds many signs Of treachery short
time ago.
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Originally so
$35 to $50 20

Tailored from tweeds, camelshair, plaid
backs and coverts, in grays, tans and browns.
Also a number of silk-lined dress coats for
formal wear, at this low price.
THE MEMS STORE, SECOND FLOOR.
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Salaries Of British army officers VIII
be reduced.
The Washington times., 1931-07-16
B|GELOW PROFIT
i LAID To ADS

With net profits of $6S3, 800
reported for the first six months
of this year, directors of Bigelow-
Sanford Carpet Co., Inc, largest
manufacturer of carpets and rugs
in the world, today declared the
regular quarterly dividend of
$3.50 on the preferred stock of
the company, payable August l
to stockholders of record July 20.
An already large advertising
appropriation increased for this
year by 25 per cent, additions to
the selling force of the company,
and the Inauguration of eco
nornics in production methods are
credited by John A. SweetSer,
president, for this improved show
ing in a period when general
business conditions had changed
little. from those in the last half
of 1880 when the company oper-
ated at a loss of $1,134,370.
The balance sheet of the COM
pany June 80 shows cash in hand
amounting to $3,378,856 and cur.
rent assets of $14,429, ,242, or
almost 20 times current liabilities.
The Washington times., 1931-07-16
ANNUITY MARX
SET IN JUNE

A new high record for June
and for the first half of the year
was established by the Fidelity
Investment Association, which
grants annuities based on invest
ment bonds, according to Herbert
Harris, manager of the local
office of the association.
The association, which is the
largest organization engaged ex-
clusively in work of this charac-
ter, reports volume of new an
nuity contracts drawn of $28, 120,-
900 for the first half year, com.
pared with $22,818,O00 in the
corresponding period of last year,
an increase of $5,302, 900, or more
than % per cent. Resources in
creased from $25.047,124, as of
January /, 1881, to $27 1850, 1854
as Of July l, 1881, a gain Of
$2,313,73O.
The Washington times., 1931-07-16
COTTON TRADE
HOLDSE|RN

NEW YORK, July 16 0.N.S0 j..
The New York cotton market was
firm during the forenoon trading
today, due, principally, to a better
feeling as regards the German
situation and the firmness in the
stock market.
The scarcity of contracts de-
manded and received the stten-
ton of the shorts, Germany. curl
ously enough bought spot cotton
here.
At midday, October sold at 9.44,
up 26; December at 9.67, up 27:
January at 9.82, up 81; March at
9.95, up "a; May at 1912, up 25.
Weather conditions continued
favorable with moderate tempera-
lures in the Eastern belt and and
rather high temperatures in the
Central and Western portions.
Considerable rain scattered the
entire belt except Oklahoma where
more rain was needed. Cultiva-
ton was mostly good to excellent,
plants fruiting we'll and tempera-
lures high enough to successfully
hold the weevil in check.
The Washington times., 1931-07-16
PARLEY
HERE IN FALL

The silver problem will be dis
cussed at the fourth Pan-Ameri-
can Commercial Conference, it
was disclosed yesterday by the
Pan-American Union, under whose
auspices the conference will be
held.
Commercial leaders from 81
American republics will come to
Washington for the week Of Oc-
tober 5 to IL to consider this and
other outstanding problems.
Mexico, the United States and
Peru, leading producers of silver,
have been strongly affected by
the world crisis in the industry,
which has been accelerated, ac-
cording to economists, by over
supply rather than over-produc-
ton.
The Washington times., 1931-07-16
SOAP FIRM NET
INCREASES

The Observation-Disclosures Com
pany yesterday announced an
earnings increase of practically
61a per cent for the first half of
1881.
The net income for this period
totaled $4.003, ,694, equivalent, after
preferred dividends, depreciation
and all other charges, to $1.69 a
share on 1893, $40 common shares
comparing with $3,760,625, or
$1.66 a share, in the first half Of
last year-and $1.37 a share in
the initial half Of 1929.
The per share earnings on the
common stock increased. although
an additional 100000 of pre-
ferred stock was issued in the
spring of the year. Payments on
the preferred stock were also in
creased. They amounted to $685.
794 in the first six months Of
1881, as against $439,051 in the
first half Of 1890.
The Washington times., 1931-07-16

authorization of an issue of S.
100000 additional common stock.
The company reported it has
Issued the stock, sold it for cash
to the Amer can Telephone and
Telegraph Co. and with the pro-
ceeds retired short term notes
$4,000, 900 Authorized
The company has an author
ized $25, 100000 capital stock.
Previously, $13,0O0,OO0 stock had
been issued, and the new issue
brings the total outstanding to
$4,000, 900, leaving 100000
which may be issued later.
John A. Remon, general man.
ager of the local company stated
that all previously issued stock
is owned by the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph Co, and
added:
"The relationship of the two
companies is exactly as it was
for the five years before the
LaFOlIette anti-merger act was
passed and during the 1S years
since it was passed. There has
been no merger. There has
been a continuation Of the
same ownership.
Neither before nor after
the enactment of the LaFOl-
lette anti-merger act has it
done anything in any way to
circumvent or attempt to evade
the law"
Supplies Bought Here
Expenditures of more than
$3,253,000 we're made in the Dis
trict of Columbia, Maryland, Vir-
ginia and West Virginia last year
by the Western Electric Company
in its capacity as purchasing
agent for the Chesapeake and Po-
tomac and, other Bell system COM
panieS. This was indicated by a
survey just completed, and illus
trates the policy of the Bell sys-
tenn to purchase telephone sup
plies so far as possible in the
localities where the supplies are
to be used.
The Washington times., 1931-07-16
Financial Ne u.s. Stocks Bonds, Commodities and CONNER
Georgia Found Confident
And Popping Up Trade

Things are absolutely flat down
there. Probably more people are
boarding their money in safe de
posit boxes or elsewhere than in
any other State. But, aside from
the bonded indebtedness Of her
local governments, Florida seems
to have wiped the slate clean.
Cash for Peaches
Automobile registrations have
been far below last year III all
this section except in Florida.
Georgia promises the large
peach crop Of nearly 100000
bushels. South Georgia water
melons are bringing $125 q car
load. This is going to put con.
siderable cash where 1t will do
good.
Here, then, is the case for the
defense:
/. The stores find that hard
work and skillful merchandising
SCI IcSulIS,
2. Liquidation has gone about
far enough, and the weak or In
efficient businesses are mostly
gone.
3. Signs of a turn in cotton
textiles have appeared.
4. The farmers could borrow
little to make their crops and
by economy and hard work are
cutting expenses. This should
mean a large cash balance.
5. The consumers replacement
demand is developing.
Fear Big Factor
Above all, however, is the con-
viction here that business is at
bottom and little worry about
when it will recover. I am be-
coming more impressed with the
fact that fear is big factor in
the Southeast.
Less fear and more hope will
in themselves bring considerable
business improvement where liqui-
dation has gone so far.
I conclude that there is no
sign of general business recovery,
but that in Atlanta there is less
business fear, which is the first
step toward improvement down
here.
The Washington times., 1931-07-16
By LEWIS HANEY
director New York University Bur


of Business Research)
ATLANTA, July 16.-Atlanta is
the city which is most sensitive
to all the varied industries OF the
South. It is an, important bank
ing, mercantile, and distributing
center, as we'll as the home Of
several manufacturers.
Thus it Is significant to find a
more mixed business sentiment
here, and q greater sprinkling Of
hope. 1 find considerable pep"
in this Georgia metropolis.
Live Merchandising
Some live merchandising is in
evidence. One big department
store is ahead of last year or the
year before. It has successfully
stressed new items and styles,
and finds there is plenty OF
money to be spent.
Another store is putting its
whole stock up for a bona fide
cash sale. 1t is going to clean
house for cash and then buy new
goods at new prices for fall
trade.
This store in 1920 did the same
thing, closely following the IA
nous Wanamaker sale. The pres
ent move may indicate that the
management considers the bot
tom to be near.
The bankers show the same
cautious (even timid) attitude
found in Richmond and Char
lotte, but the only bank failure
here was one Of an outside chain.
Sees Crisis Past
The head of one large manu-
featuring company reasons this
way:
'When a man who has pneu.
monia rasses the crisis. that is
the main thing. No matter how
long the cOnvalescence, We
know he is going to get we'll"
There is a good deal in this
comparison.
All through this section many
lost money on Florida land. Now
I can say that good observers
here believe that Florida is about
liquidated.
The Washington times., 1931-07-16
CURB MART Cain
MODERATE

NEW YORK, July 16 UN.S0.
The curb market began the pro-
cess of retracing some part OF
the ground lost in the declines
sustained earlier in the week, in
today's session, and while short
covering enabled a goodly num-
Der of stocks to chalk up mod
crate price gains, the net results
of the efforts of the bull faction
could not be termed overly sue
cessful.
Utilities were generally higher,
although not without its quota Of
weak spots. Brazil Traction was
a feature, with a recovery OF 13s
points to 20. Electric Bond and
Share gained "a at STA.
American Gas and Electric
moved counter to the trend in
this list, with a dip of ia points
to 6O3s, while Middle West States
Utilities continued under pres
sure, sinking 31s points to 11A.
Cities Service dropped another
peg to 10, loss of ", with the
all-time bear market low OF 9A
not far away.
Vacuum made the best showing
in a dull oil list, gaining "a at
4O3a. Standard of Indiana was
nominally improved at 26.
Investments trusts were gen.
orally higher, with insult Utility
Investments and United Founders
in fairly good demand. Continen-
tai Shares convertible preferred
was an exception to the rule,
dropping back ia points to 80.
The Washington times., 1931-07-16
BETTER GERMAN
FUTURE SEEN

Seasonal decline in employment
in Germany during June was
negligible, with S,962,0OO persons
out of work at the end of the
month, Commercial Attache H. L.
Goves cabled the Department Of
Commerce from Berlin yesterday.
His report revealed encourag-
ing indications in the general
business situation in Germany.
During May there was favor
able balance Of trade. imports
amounting to 6Oo,0OO,OOO marks
and exports 474,000,000 marks.
ReparationS deliveries were, valued
at 100000 900 marks.
The favorable trade balance for
the first five months of the year
was 803. 900, 900. Savings depos-
it's in May showed an increase
of 1925, 900 marks, while with
drawals up to July II were re-
ported as not serious.
The Washington times., 1931-07-16
Preferred Stocks Yield
Higher Than Common

Senior stocks of over 200 COM
panies are now selling on basis
to yield more than the common
stocks of these same companies,
according to a comuilation just
made by Paine, Webber g. Co.,
as an interestino Sidelight on the
present position Of the securities
market. This relationship is a
reversal Of the rule applied in
appraising bond values, they
point out.
Among companies in the list
paying cash dividends on com
mon stocks, nine instances are
cited where relative preferred
stocks carry yields at least dou-
BILE the return on common. Ma
jority Of corporations subject to
The Washington times., 1931-07-16
Thern1Oid Co. Sales
jump IS Per Cent

Sales of the Thermoid Com
pany and wholly owned subsidia'
ries for the second quarter, end
ed June 80, 1881, showed an in
crease of IS per cent over the
first quarter of the current year,
according to R. j. Stokes, presi'
dent.
Net operating profits after de-
probation, available for interest
and dividends, amounted to $13."
1853 for the month Of April and
$45,333 for the month Of May.
These figures compare with a
loss for the first quarter.
The Washington times., 1931-07-16
d. C. Court Approves
Armour Sale Plan

The plan fr the sale by Ar
mour and Co., Of Illinois of all its
remaining holdings or those of
subsidiaries in public stockyard
market facilities has been ap-
proved by the District of Colum-
bia Supreme Court, the Depart
ment of Justice announced yester-
day.
The purchasers are the Stam-
bour Corporation, the Armforth
Corporation, and the Calmay Cor
poration.
The Washington times., 1931-07-16
South Threatened
By Dry Summer

Another summer of drought
proportions is being experienced
In some sections of the country,
the United States Weather Bu-
reau reported yesterday.
Bumper crops are in prospect in
many small producing areas. but
continued dryness may seriously
affect the central South, as it
already has damaged the great
spring wheat regions Of the North
west, it was said.
The Washington times., 1931-07-16
June Net Is Doubled
Bu SUeetS COMPANY

The Sweets Company Of Amer
lea, Inc, reports net earnings,
after all charges and Federal
taxes, of $16,234 for the month OF
June, 1881, compared with $8,484
for the same month last year, an
increase of $7,750 or 81 per cent.
For the six months ended June 30,
1881, net earnings were $7l,726,
equivalent to tit cents per share
on the capital stock or at the an
nual rate of $1.43.
This represents a gain Of $685.
$50 or So per cent over the $45, 1896
reported for the first six months
of 1890.
The Washington times., 1931-07-16
Freight LOGdings
Decline IS Per Cent

Loadings of revenue freight on
the railroads Of the United States
for the week ended July 4 totaledg
667, ,879 cars, the American Rail
way Association reports.
This was a decrease Of 12z,1Tz
cars, or 1876 per cent below the
corresponding week last year and
a reduction Of 243,264 cars, or
26.6 per cent below the same
week in 1929. It was a decrease
Of 91,411 cars below the iYnIne.
diately preceding week this year.
largely due to observance Of In
dependence Day.
The Washington times., 1931-07-16
FISHERS INDEX
SACS AGAIN !.

After three successive weekly
increases of 0.3 in Prof. Irvings
Fishers index of wholesale com.
modify prices, the figure dropped
0.2 last week, bringing the in.s
dex to 70.4 for the period ended
July 10. This compares with
7O.6 the preceding week, with.
low 69.7 established on June H.
and with 84.5 a year ago.
Conversely, the purchasing
power of the dollar rose to 142
from 141.6 a week ago. Last
year, the dollar figure stood ata
1884. High for 1881 was 143.Ss
on June IL.
In the corresponding week q
year ago, the index fell IL
against decline Of only 0.2 this
week, q
The Washington times., 1931-07-16
Retail Stores, Inc.
Report Sales Drop

Consolidated Retail Stores, Inc,
reports sales of 81 ,456, 100 for the
month of June, as compared with
$1,619,116 for the corresponding
month in 1880. This is decrease
of $163,016 or 10 per cent.
Sales for the first six months of
the current year totaled $9,953, ,432
as compared with $11, 1,055 1866 for
the like period in 1880, a decrease
of $1,102,534 or go per cent.