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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22
Trade Trends
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Aircraft.-A sharp increase in sales
was reported by Douglas Aircraft Co
for the quarter ended February %. The
total was S1,26l sos, against $773,44O
year Untitled orders also Increased
totaling $2.958127 on March l, against
50 ,341, 1888 November 80 last.
Automobile.-An output of 100000
automobiles is now forecast for April
against February output of about
100000 units and estimates Of close to
| 300, 900 for this month. Such an ad-
vance would be more than seasonal
and would compare favorably with the
best months of the industry in the past
Building -Construction work east of
the Rocky Mountains bids fair to show
an increase this month of As per cent
over February, on the basis OF results
for the first two weeks of March. The
daily average of contract lettings for
that period showed an increase of
50 900 900 over the first two weeks of
| February The normal seasonal in
crease of March over February is "a
per cent.
Electrical Acknowledgement activity
in the countrys electrical equipment
markets is holding on a reasonably sat-
isfactory basis, Electrical World re-
ports. Buying interest is spirited in the
East, where railroad bookings are a
feature, with fair demand in New Eng
land and coast centers.
Railroad. - Following announcement
that Southwestern railroads will inaug-
urate store-door delivery, executives Of
Eastern railroads are expected to give
their final answer to demands for such
service next Friday at a meeting of the
Atlantic States Shippers Regional
Board.
Retail trade.-An improved pre- Easter
demand is reported by New York re-
tail stores, sales figures for the month
to date comparing fairly well with a
year ago However, reports from out
OF town stores show a considerable dis
appointment in trade in a number Of
centerS.
Silver Bar silver sagged three-eighths
Of a cent in New York today, dropping
to 1914 cents an ounce. The metal
also was weak in London. where 1t fell
one-quarter of a penny to Is 9-16 pence.
Steel-Operations of steel plants in
the Youngstown district will continue
unchanged next week at 81 per cent Of
rated capacity, Dow, Jones & Co. re-
ports,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22
INVESTOR BEST SALES
PROSPECT THIS YEAR
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
MINNEAPOLIS, March 21-The in
dividual whose income is derived largely
from dividends is much better sales
prospect than the average wage Garner,
according to studies of the average
consumer being conducted by the In
VestorS' Syndicate.
Where total wages are IS per cent be-
low last year, total dividends are down
only LIS per cent on the average. APP
parently the funds received from invest
ments are flowing into savings banks
and into new homes, both Of which
have shown a sharp squirt The at
fractions Of these two have proved
superior to automobiles or insurance so
far this year, although February auto
mobile sales have shown a noticeable
gain over January, while failing to keep
pace with the increase shown in Feb
ruary Of last year. New security buy
ing shows a sharp reduction in Febru-
airy, but the first two weeks of March
have witnessed the largest volume for
more than year.
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peans was checked abruptly when ex-
port and import trade figures Of this
and other countries failed to bear out
their optimistic estimates. It Is true
that the foreign list held at a higher
level than it had been before the adj
vance. That was attributable to the
renewed flow of credits from France to
other European countries and the poll
ments in backing long-term interna-
tional loans. But holders of foreign
dollar bonds apparently are not for
getting what happened last year.
(Copyright, 1917
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22
LOUISVILLE GAS NET.

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 81 (Spe-
cial) Preliminary earnings of Louis
vile Gas az Electric Co. (Delaware)
and its subsidiaries for the II months
ended December 81, 1880, show an in
crease in gross earnings of S228,289, or
220 per cent, while net earnings in
creased s88, 7S9, or 1.66 per cent. COM
pared with the previous IL months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22
BREAD PRICES REDUCED
IN TWO WESTERN CITIES
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dlspatcn 10 Inc star.
MINNEAPOLIS, March 21-Bread
prices in the Twin Cities have been cut
by an average Of cents q pound.
Wholesale bakers announced the reduc-
ton ranging from 1la cents to 3 cents
loaf, and retailers in most cases fol-
lowed suit. The price reduction places
on the market a 1-pound loaf to sell at
retail in most cases for cents, the
lowest price in 20 years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22

Dividend rates in dollars
IN
Payable
in
stock Bus 2 IN stock Plus los in stock Plus 80 in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22
NEW YORK, March 81 (P).-Over-
market bid and asked
STOCK AND BOND AVERAGES

BY the Associated Press.
SATURDAY, MARCH 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-22
EARNINGS REPORTED.

NEW YORK, March q (P.-Per
share earnings of corporations report
ing this week, with comparisons with
last year. included.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
Sister Mary'S S
 Kitchen
By SISTER MARY NEA Service Writer

A good plain cake rule that can be varied in several ways will be found in the following recipe.
 One cup granulated sugar, 1-2 cup shortening, l 2-3 cups flour, teaspoons baking powder. 1-2 cup sweet milk, ? eggs, 1-2 tea spoon vanilla, 1-2 teaspoon salt.
 Be sure the shortening is about room temperature. Cream thor oughly and slowly beat in sugar. Beat in four tablespoons sifted flour. Mix and sift remaining flour with baking powder and salt. Add we'll beaten eggs to first mix ture and beat hard with dover beater. Stir about one third of the dry ingredients. Add half the milk and stir until smooth. Then add half of remaining flour mix ture and when smooth add re- and floured cake pan, pushing bat ter uup against the edges of pan, and bake forty minutes in mod crate oven. If baked in layers bake twenty minutes. The oven thermometer should register $50 degrees F when cake is put In, rising to S75 degrees to com
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his face showed 1t. On the other hand each refusal, everything
 about this young woman, made him want more and more to know her.
 Lowering the pitch of his voice, fixing his eyes on Norma, he said softly, "Oh, but you will change your mind just times one time ? You will do this for me, won't you, Beautiful?"
 It was the voice, the tone, the very sueech that had won a dozen romantic encounters.
 Seldom, therefore, has there been more amazed, more disconcerted young man than this self-same Mark Travers when, five minutes later, he found himself on the op- posite side of a closed door with only the dusky September sky to share his reflections. Travers moved slowly toward the roadster at the curb. It was a handsome roadster, heavily built but graceful. He climbed into the seat and with low throb the car shot forward.
 Dusk had descended completely when Travers brought the car to I an abrupt halt before a corner to- bacco store. He left the wheel, lentered the store and made his way to a public telephone booth. Then he dropped a nickel into the slot
 and began to dial rapidly.
 - -. (TO be COntinued) ..-
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boy to-day" it is Mrs Jones' turn to repeat. Aren't you, Tommy ? You're going to let Mother get you the kind of shoes she wants, aren't you? You see, Mrs Smith, he wants white and black shoes and I think it's too late in the season for them. He says he won't wear brown or black, but I'm sure he will, won't you, son?
 Son gives the horn another toot which receives the same reward as before.
 Thomas made bull-fight of the barbering and staged such a re- markable scene at the shoe store that like the young Harry he'd been learning about he got what he wanted, the black and white shoes.
 Children like to draw attention to themselves as a rule. With a reputation to live up to they are not likely to relinquish it. More over the power of suggestion can be fatal as we'll as blessing.
 These two foolish mothers should never have discussed their sons in this way in reach of any interested ears.
 Thomas might have put up a different front on this occasion if the suggestion had been of a diff ferent nature.
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n1hsSTQRY E5 OF SUE IH By Marqery Hale

"You mean you really want to go along to this den or whatever it is?" Dr Barnes asked Sue, as the group prepared to move on to ''Blarney's."
 "Yes." One word. Swift as a ! sword flash. But they can catch the crook if he's there and bring him back" | "I'd rather go along" Sue was ] would know that she wasn't the girl. The more she thought about been one. And why had Lois been so surprised to learn that Sue had been in court once before that week? The others hadn't been. They had thought 1t just a strengthen- ing link in their chain of evidence. But Lois. .. And she had been so composed during the robbery. So anxious to keep the captured thief from talking, and yet so eager to put all the evidence possible on Sue.
 Once more Sue rode with Dr Barnes, but a detective went along as the cars swung down the road to Blarneys, wherever that was. At the corner they stopped. It was sinister neighborhood. Narrow, dark streets. Wooden steps at the end of the alley leading down to an even more wicked looking street. A few yellow lamps burning weirdly.
 We've been here before. I had a hunch that was the ringleader. And it would be just like Blarney to come home to count his loot, thinking he was safe. What he'll do to you two for squealing. ..."
 The police officer talked on.
 T didn't squeal. never saw the man before," Sue insisted.
 You are all going to apologize yet tonight" Now she threw the words at him. To be held as a com mon thief, subject to all this in justice! Evidently there would be nothing to do but call Jean and that would give it all away to Barbara.
 The group moved up the steps, the officers ahead. Sue and Dr Barnes and Thomas and Alan An drews, waiting at the door. heard swift running footsteps, nasty oaths.
 Then a scrimmage. Afterwards a voice called to them to enter.
 We got you this time, Blarney," one of the officers was saying. "Got the cache with you? Good! Here it is."
 He held it up and Sue saw her own ring in the glimmering pile that caught a weired glamor from the lights.
 May I have my ring?" she ask ed.
 Not much"
 But it's mine. He stole it from me tonight" They had to give 1t back to her. Had to, had to, had to!
 You will have to prove that later. If it's yours you will get 1t back" the policeman answered.
 Thomas Andrews had an idea which he decided to present at that moment.
 "Dr Barnes. if you gave Miss Merryman that ring of course you will recognize 1t and we can verify the transaction through the jewell ry store" Even Sue caught the snug hypocrisy of the mans sleek voice.
 she waited for pr Barnes to ans wer.
 NExT-suc tries Co explain. !(copyright. 1881 NEA Service Inc,
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maining milk and vanilla. When blended, add rest of flour and stir until smooth. Pour mot an oiled plete the baking period.
 When In a Hurry.
 Now for the variations:
 To make an acceptable emer- gency chocolate cake, add two or three tablespoons of cocoa to the dry ingredients and reduce the flour two tablespoonfuls.
 The addition of spices results in a tender cake delicious with ap- pie sause and requiring no icing.
 Or a layer cake with a custard filling, using the yolks for the GUS tard and putting the whites in the cake, can be concocted to furnish the whole dessert.
 Half the rule can be used to make a Washington cream pie cup cakes or "up-side-down" cake In the case of the pie" the egg white is saved for the top frostinG and the pie" is filled with jelly or pam or fresh fruit.
 Butter is used in cakes for the sake of the fine flavor it is SUD- posed to give, btu in any cake IT which the flavor is made distinc' tive by spices of chocolate some less expensive shortening can be substituted with perfectly satis' factory results.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12

One of the most usual com p1aints about the increasing vogue for modern American, or so call ed contemporary, decorations and furniture is that the modern will not Ego with" the old. That is, if one has period chairs or other furnishing they cannot be used, if the room is to be decorated with modern fabrics after the contem- porary fashion. This is true to only a very slight extent. The placing of furniture in a room done in the modern manner re- quires some artitsic sense but if it is done judiciously. the result is very attractive, and a perfect har- mony can be secured.
 The above picture is a good ex- ample of the blending of the old and the new and is taken from the hall of an apartment recently de- corated by Pierre Barbe, the Paris architect and decorator. In this case the treatment of the walls, which are finished in duco of a dark mahogany color the lighting and the carpets are thoroughly modern At the same time, many good pieces of old furniture were used, some of them arm chairs of the Louis XIV period, and because of the simplicity of their desigr and the charm of their colorinl they fit as we'll as if they wer' made for the room.
 Here the dark tone of the duco
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Bread and milk" Norma in- formed him. "The night I brought him here he really was nearly starved. You should have seen him go after a bowl of milk" She gave her attention to the pup. That's all right, Wowser," she said, caressing the silky fur. Would you like to go upstairs now and have some supper? Were you lonely down here all day?"
 "Wowser! Is that ahe name you've given him?"
 Don't you think it's a good one :? He stays here in the basement nights and during the day he can get out in the yard whenever he wants to thruogh that window. The yard in fenced. There's no danger of his getting away"
 "Listen," Mark Travers spoke earnestly, you know I think it's swell of you to take care of this little nut the way you have. Feed him and look out for him, actually spend money to try to find .he peo- pie he belongs to-
 Why, MT Travers!" The girl touched the puppy's warm fur to her cheek. She was smiling. T thought you came here to inquire about the dog you've lost! You haven't said a word about whether or not this puppy Is yours. Aren't you-er-forgetting yourself?" Travers grinned. Suppose I am," he admitted. "It wasn't really dog I lost, though. It was girl. She wouldn't tell me her name or her telephone number but she did say something about plac- ing a want ad to find the owner of a stray pup. I've read every edition of every newspaper published in this town for the last two days! I've tried to think up hundred different scremes to find you and none of them were practical" Now was certainly the time to end this interview. It was a mis- take to have brought the young man downstairs. Norma realized. In the dusty basebent, holding a squirming puppy. it was practically impossible for her to assume a for nal tone and send Mark Tray CTS about his business. No more could she stand there listening to the speeches she was certain would be forthcoming in another mo- ment. They would be flattering speeches. By the light in the young mans eyes, by the tone of his voice, she was very sure of
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ed walls which are made into pan els by the use of metal strips is set off by a light grey carpet and the gray of the arm chair. More and more, modern lacquers, tex tiles and rubberized fabrics are making their way into the best furnished homes. They need not supersede all of the old but can be. by the use of a little artistic sense and consideration, made to give delightful backgrounds and decorations to rooms where old American or period furniture is used, either because of its inher- ent beauty or because of family tradition.
 Given a good piece of furniture of almost any period, and it will not be out of keeping if properly placed and the latest and most de- lightful of sophisticated color schemes and fabric combinations can be enjoyed without fear oi displaying poor taste.
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that. Norma had heard just such Hines" before and put faith in none of them.
 No, the situation must be met firmly.
 She turned toward the youth. Well, Mir Travers." she said, since this isn't your dog we may as we'll go back upstairs. I'll take Wowser along with me to get his bread and milk. There's a woman coming afterwhile who think he may be the dog she has lost. Let's hope the real owner will be here before long"
 "Oh, but wait a minute" Trav- CTS eyes (brown they were and very dark) plead for him. They plead to no avail. Norma had catch the glance. Perhaps if she had seen it she might not have been so adamant.
 Since she did not there was noth- ing for the young man to do but follow those slim young shoulders down the passageway and up the riekety stairs once more. By the time they emerged to the first floor hallway he was ready with a new appeal. Listen, Miss Kent" he began "I hope haven't offended you by coming out here on-well, sort o1 false pretenses. thought maybe could persuade you to come for 2 drive. It's fine evening and my cars outside. We could go some where and dance. Or if you'd rather see a play we can take a run down town and pick up tick cts"
 This was more familiar and easier to handle. Norma said clearly. I'm sorry, MT Travers, but it's quite out of the question. Be- sides I must stay here this even- ing to answer inquiries about the dog"
 How about tomorrow then?"
 T couldn't possibly manage it tomorrow"
 How about the next night? Or the one after that?" Norma shook her head. "I didn't put that want ad in the paper, she said firmly ''to increase my social engagements. I-I think I'd better say good evening now. Mark Travers was anonyed and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
: YOUR
 CHILDREN
By Olive Roberts Barton
9!ss! sY NEA SERVICE INC.


 Where are you bound for?' asks Mrs Smith, stopping beside Mrs Jones' car parked in front of the grocery store.
 ITO get Tommy's hair cut" an- swers Mrs Jones, running her fingers through the yellow mop of the little boy beside her.
 I'll bet that's some job," re- marks her friend. If he's any thing like my Harry it will be a three-ring circus"
 'Circus!" exclaims Tommy's mother. Its more like bull fight. If there's anything this kid he screamed and bit and kicked Tony nearly had to call in the state police. Honestly I'd rather take a good beating than go there now. But you're going to be a good boy to-day, aren't you: Tommy?
 A Note of Protest
 Tommy reached over and blew the horn in the way of a reply, for which he was promptly smacked.
 But that's not all. I have to take him to the shoe-store, too. That's just about as bad as the barber shop. When we go in I al- ways expect to see the clerks jumping out of the back window. But look at these feet. toes clear through; and just made up my mind to go through with it to- day"
 "You have my sympathy" says Mrs Smith. My Harry's the same way. Every time I take him shop ping it's terrible because when he makes up his mind he wants some thing he acts like a young fiend un- til he gets it. I've gotten now that I just let him have his own way. I'd buy him a red suit with pink stripes if he wanted it just to keep peace"
 "Tommy's going to be a good
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Then put in casserole. Add cream, some hot water, a little diced green pepper and onion If desired. Mushrooms are good, too. Salt and pepper well. Bake slowly for about two hours, basting frequently. Add more cream as the mixture gets dry. Thicken left over liquid and serve as gravy with the drumstieks Of the city chicken. Spiced cantaloupes or watermelon is good with this dish. Praised celery and mashed pota- toes make two good vegetables. Serve a tomato and green grape salad and apple pie, fresh and hot and pleasantly tart.
 This food might be good in lunch basket. Nancy has some menus for school children's lunches. Send for it. enclosing stamped. self addressed envelope. Write to Nancy Page. care of this paper. Copyright, 1891. Publishers Syndi- cate.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
GIlNFYW ,NUJRSEIF
N4LNNHRT
,@lo3I BY MA SERVICE. INC.

The care of the skin on the nose Is an important but by no means an easy task. It is difficult to keep the pores from becoming enlarged and even more difficult to keep the mclean once they have become so.
 A very simple treatment which you can do at home before retiring Is as follows: Rinse your face with luke-warm water. Lather your nose with good bland toilet soap and massage with a soft rubber brush or harsh finish wash cloth until the skin is quite pink. Then rinse all the soap suds off with warm water. Now dip a clean towel in as hot water as your hands can stand and apply it to the nose for three
 minutes. This opens all the pores and will make the next step much simpler. Immediately after the steaming, with towel or piece of cotton over your forefingers, gently press all the pores of your nose un- til the blackheads come out. Don't try to get all the first time or your skin will look red and ir- ritated the next day. Now rinse your face with cold water and then
 rub your nose briskly for thirty seconds with a piece of ice. Finish by applying a good strong astrin- gent. Astringent should be patted (never rubbed) on with a piece of cotton. Pat upward (never down.
 ward as you apply it.
 Do all these things in the order
 mentioned twice week for a cou- pie months and then note the inn provement.
 There are several very good pore
 creams on the market which are
 made especially for enlarged pores on the nose. These creams should
 be used at night. However, if your
 nose is in the habit of getting shiny
 use a little before you put on your powder. You will find the powder sticks on much longer.
 Enlarged pores are often made
 by using a dirty powder puff. A
 soiled puff will grind the dirt into
 the pores even when it is rubbed ! lightly over the face. Use piece
 of clean cotton for your powdering
 and throw the used piece away
 each time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
NANCY PAGE Even Country People
 Enjoy City Chicken
By Florence La Ganke

We had dish at a dinner the other evening that our hostess called "city chicken" What do you suppose it really was, Nancy?" "I'm not sure, Lois, because there are a number of variations of this recipe. But basically it is white meat such as veal or Canadian ba- con or pork cut into small pieces, limpaled on skewers, Drowned and then cooked slowly in a casserole
 untl the meat is tender.
 The white meat with its rich gravy has something the flavor and Iappearance of chicken. Since city folks are not supposed to be able
 to get chicken as easily as country people the dish has been named city chicken.
 I'd ask the butcher to cut small squares about two inches each way and about one-half inch thick of veal and of pork. Unsmoked Can-
 adian bacon does very we'll for the pork.
 Impale about six of these on a skewer, alternating the pork and veal. Dust with flour, sprinkle
 with salt and brown in a frying
 pan in a small amount of hot fat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12

NORMA KENT. pretty 20-year-od secretary employed in law office Marlboro mddwester metropolis way keep dinner engagement with BOB FARRELL young lawyer Norma puppy peril its life in the midst of downtown traffic. stranger dog brings girl The stranger locking introduces himself MARK TRAVERS Norma tell him where he her again
 She takes the puppy with her and Bob They dine For the third time Farrell asks her marry him. Norma declines saying she keep their association the basis friendship of When she reaches the shabby she CHRISTINE SAUNDERS. generally called Chris been Norma fears Chris falling in love with her employer BRADLEY HART proprietor of advertising agency The older girl refuses tell what troubling her. Next day Norma inserts advertisement about the the est and found Marlboro following evening and Norma downstairs who her caller may be.
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