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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-24

h,laineaa, I1AAt u enc Of the intangi-
hlea IN the present situation, II u n
something NOT Just bred ef hope. II may
actually be Of great importance.
alleht taAaihles which have appeared
Ia The last few weeks are the hetteFment
az the ResltieA ~ wheat small actual
gains III industrial activity which are
beginning IA appear, STRENGTHENING
OF the ee4aheaitf prices ~ their lower
levels and decreases ~ i've successive
weeks ei fHAAeY ~ eifeulAtiaa,'' This
latter Il taken "a Indicate release 81
heafdea IANas IL MAY be the Iltst In
dleatlea that the shaeklea ~ fear which
have held the American aaiiar ale be-
ginning IS lesseh
Perhaps thls tsa, h Al Intangible.
but II h a fact that every DAY the pub
lie h growing A,afe aha mere IA need 81
new automobiles. The peNntff'a meteor
eafN, vital necessities 1T cur modern
times, ara wearing eNt livery day
makes GREATER the number nt new cars
which ntst he butt ter requirements,
The actual necessity fer the release ~
the automobile dollar n here with us
now. because mechanical hInaa do wear
out and Fpplaeemenis have for some
time been below normal Many thou
sands who have held back iram buying.
through tear OF Impressions which new
cars might make ON their AAseeiatea.
are beginning 60 realise their mistake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-24
AUTO INDUSTRY SET
TOLEAD Recovery
Automobile Chamber Chief
Says Entire World Is
Watching.
BY ALvAN t. MecAuIEY.

President ANtNfeNhllA
Chamber OF Commerce.
Copyright. 1891. by the Associated ersaa \
DETROIT, November 24,--The whole
world is watching the automotive In
dustry more closely right now than
ever before. People have become con-
WINGED it actually can be the self
starter" to set American business run
ming toward new prosperity.
The industry is tuned up" finer than
ever before in its history. When the
spark comes to energize this self
starter" for business 1t will set going
a perfect machine" Slight though
tangible indications may be, many per-
sons can now see what may be the
gathering of this spark" 1t will de-
velop fully with the release of the
American dollar from the many re-
straints which have held it,
Stocks Below Normal.
Just like a stone thrown into q quiet
pool, every automobile dollar is going
to spread ripples of business and pros
perity to every part OF the country.
1t is because of this that the industry
will have supreme importance in the
eyes of the world during the next six
months or year.
Automobile buying Of late has slowed
down. But that Is only natural. The
country has been waiting for the new
models Through the Winter months
buying, as shown by new car registra-
tions. will not be the true measure Of
the induStry'S real activity and the ex-
tent of its countrywide employment
of labor-the really important thing.
We are going in the second year in
which the tendency has been for retail
sales to 60 ahead of manufacture. New
car stocks for that reason are below
normal Production will have to ex-
coed sales through the Winter to build
up a supply of cars great enough to
meet sales in the Spring. It is auto
mobile production which the world will
watch closely.
Bankers, business men and econo-
Dnists have a feeling" about general
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-24
PLAN CHURCH BAZAAR
ct. Michael's Catholic Society Ar
ranges Turkey Dinner.

SILVER SPRING, Nd, November a..
Plans are being completed for the
annual turkey dinner and bazaar which
will be held under auspices OF st.
Michael's Catholic Church December /
and 2.
Arrangements for the bazaar are IN
charge OF the Sodality Society, and will
include o table of handmade articles
for children. proceeds of which will b.
used for the school bus fund. Mrs
Joseph Weber and Mrs. Arthur Blakes-
lee are in charge Of the dinner, and Will
be assisted by Mrs. A. C. Wade, Mrs
William Jouyenal Mrs Edward Schri-
der, Mrs. J. H. Cissel, Mrs. Widmayer
and Mrs. Joseph Sullivan. Hostesses
will be Mrs. Dan Myers. Mrs. Skinner
Miss M. Pierce. Mrs. Marian Tyler, Mrs
Ray. Miss Marie Tubman, Mrs. Gala
CHER. Mrs. Theid, Mrs. Claxton and
Mrs. n. d. James.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-24
DOCTOR Staying WIFE
SURRENDERS TO POLICE
New Orleans Physician Admits
Killing Her and Wounding
Son, Omcers Say.
ny the Aasociated Press.

ny the Associated Press.
NEW ORLEANS, November 74.a-Two
hours after the fatal shooting OF his
estranged wife and wounding OF one
son, who attempted TO shield her. Or.
William A. Fast, New Orleans physician,
surrendered TO police, who said he ad-
mitted the shooting.
Police said they learned that two men
who entered the Fast home with the
physician had checked out of a rooming
house last night. Murray Fast. 10, said
the two men grappled with him and a
friend, Harold Carlo, ~, who had been
dining with Mrs. Fast and her two sons.
Samuel Fast, 10, was In the kitchen
with his mother. He said his father
appeared In the door and began firing
n pistol. The youth was shot In the
side as he leAped In front OF his mother,
Gold production in Colombia ID in
eTaa NinN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-24

Orioie Lodge. NO. ~, Odd Fellows, IN
its hall, on Spencer street, here. next
Friday evening. starting at $50 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-24

Vice Grand Joshua Stakeholder "a
chairman Of the Arrangements Com
nnittee 81
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Benefit Card Party Planned.
VAUDEVILLE, Nd, November "a
Especially ,.~ For the benefit Of the build
ing fund q card party will be held by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-24

Gold production in Colombia ID in
oreAsing.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-07-31
FROM REPORT ON ENROLMENT
ATTENDANCE AND PROMOTIONS
INTHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF
THE COUNTY

The Annual Reyort on Enrolment,
Attendance and Promotions in the
Public Schools of the county as CON-
piled by Mr.. w B. Billingsley, clerk
to the Board of Education, shows the
following, which may be of interest to
the school patrons and public in
general.
Total number of children enrolled
during the year in the Elementary
Schools 1904
Total enrolled in the High Schools
ASS
Total enrolment for all schools
tWhite) 1853
Total number enrolled in Colored
Elementary schools 1850
Total number enrolled in Colored
High School ll5
Total number enrolled for all schools
Colored 1865
Total enrolment during the year
all schools 1924
Total number receiving seventh
certificates (white) III
Total number High School gradu-
ates (white) 50
Total receiving seventh grade certi-
ficates in Colored Elementry Schools
81
High School graduates for Colored
High School 6
Contagious Diseases interfered with
the attendance in the schools as
whole during the year, but in view of
this, the attendance in all schools of
the county showed an increase
over the attendance of the scholastic
year OF 1920
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-07-31
BASE BALL

The Indian Head Juniors defeated
the Rever A. G. of Washington Sun
day by score of 8 to 8. Costaquay,
on the mound for the Revers, allowed
four walks in the LIST inning, and al
lowing run lead, to give the Jun
Tors the game.
Millar, for the Juniors, pitched an
air tight game but was relieved by
McWilliams in the 9th after loose play
ing OF his team mates, who allowed the
Rovers to tie the score at 8 all,
Hiese, for the Juniors, hit for an
extra base, stole 3rd and slipped home
on wild throw and that was the end
of the old ball game.
Indian Head Juniors meet the Mar
bury Tigers for The 4th game of the
season on Saturday. Marbury only
winning one game out of the 3 played
The Tigers are sure of collecting Sat
urday's game after their wonderful II
inning game with Brandywine; but,
who knows On Sunday, the Juniors
cross bats with the strong and fast
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-07-31
Alh AND Sch bistkicr lfsMs

DIR. and Mrs Rollins we're the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Hickey.
Mrs. j. u. Yarnall and Mr.. Harry
Blunt spent Sunday at "Bunker Hill. !"
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Hungeriord spent
the weekend in the county with friends
and relatives.
Miss Katherine Hughes has return
ed to her home in Laurel, Md, after a
very enjoyable visit to her school
friend, Miss Cecilia Lloyd, of Rock
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-07-31

Point.
Mr.. S. S. Lancaster is quite sick at
his home "Rock Hall "
Miss Cecilia Lloyd left during the
week for a two week trip with Miss
Katherine Hughes, of Laurel.
Mr.. E X. Lloyd, Jr., is visiting at
the home of Miss Aline Burch, of
Bryantown,
Miss Mamie Gwynn Hungerford
spent the week end at her home.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-07-31

Robinson team OF Washington on the
home grounds. This is to be a game
"out for blood" being rubber, one
and one for each
The Juniors are having n successful
season, having taken 26 out of 2s
games with junior clubs and losing
to unlimited teams. They still extend
challenge to all Ball Clubs regard
ess of who or where they are. Call
w. c. Griffen, Indian Head 1876 after
4:30 p. M.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-07-31

Of many straight gasolines and
found that Orange American
Gas would outperform any gas
oline sellingatregul gasprice.
If you are a regular user of
regular gas-fill 'er up with
Orange American Gas today
and put it up to your motor.
Itwon't takeyou long to real
The Washington times., 1931-09-25
ASKED
FOR OIL BAN

Southwestern oil producers to-
day recommended to Secretary
of Commerce Lamont that i'm
ports Of refined oil products be
stopped indefinitely. and that i'm
ports Of crude oil be limited to
not over 100000 barrels daily.
Thurman Hill, of Topeka, Kan,
and Writ Franklin, of Ardmore,
Okla, conferred with Lamont and
said they represented the senti-
ment Of Southwestern producers.
In line with the program ap-
proved by the principal oil pro
ducing States restricting domestic
production to 2,379,000 barrels
daily, it was suggested that i'm
porting companies, which are the
principal producers in Mexico and
South America, be requested to
limit production in those coun-
tries to 531 900 barrels daily.
The committee requested that
Lamont use his influence in Sc
curing a reduction in oil importa-
tions.
The Washington times., 1931-09-25
CURB TRADING
IRREGULAR

NEW YORK, Sept. Is ON.S0. e.
Curb stocks fluctuated erratically
over a wide front in active deal
ings today, with alternative waves
Of selling and buying making for
extreme irregularity in the mar
ket as whole.
The utility group changed its
trend any number of times dur
ing the session. Electric Bond
and Share. for example, after an
early dip to 201s. rallied to 22b,
only to fall back to 205s. where
it ruled 70 above its previous clos
ing level. American Gas and
Electric was the stellar performer
in this list, rallying from a low
Of 401s to As, for a gain Of 4
points, before easing off some
what. other issues which were
able to retain their position on
the plus column were American
Light and Traction, Brazil Trac-
ton, Electric Power and Light
Warrants, and United Light and
Power.
Cities Service showed little en-
thusiasm for the advance at any
time, holding within fractional
limits
The Washington times., 1931-09-25
FUTURE cotton
SH|GHER

NEW YORK, Sept. IS N.N.s).
Future contracts on the New
York cotton exchange were gen.
orally steady during the forenoon
trading today. After opening at
about half a dollar bale below
the previous close, the general
list rallied and after the first
two hours of trading. regained
the first losses.
From comment on the ex-
change floor it appeared that
Liverpool and other countries
were rushing to convert their
capital into cotton, as we'll as
other commodities with restric-
tions on short selling in sterling,
some were finding commodities
the means through which they
could operate to this end.
At midday, October sold at
1921, up l, December at 1924,
up /, March at 1914, unchanged,
and July at $7.O8, up 2.
The Washington times., 1931-09-25
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK

CHICAGO, Sept. Is G.NSO
Hogs-24,0OO; 10 to 15c lower.
Top, $3.50; bulk, $4.4O@5.40;
heavy, $4.85@5.50; medium, $500
@5.5o; light, $4.90@5.4O; light
lights, $4.95@5.45; packing sows,
$3.75@4.75; pigs, $4.25@4.65'
Holdovers, 1000.
Cattle-1,OO0; steady. Calves,
1000; steady. Beef steers-good
and choice, S.0O@9.5O; common
and medium, $5.00@S.0O: year
lnigs, $SOO0$1e.OO. Butcher
cattle, choice, $8.00@9.50; com
mon and medium, $5.00@S.0O:
yearlings, $8.O0@10.O0. Butcher
cattle: HeiferS, $3.00@9I25:
cows, $2.5O@5.5O; bulls, $500
$50; calves, $1.O0@1O.O0; feeder
steers, $4.00@7.OO; stocker steers,
$3.75@6.75; stocker cows and
heifers, $3.50@5.0O.
Shee $4,000; Csc lower
Lambs, $5.5O@6.75; common,
$3.75@4.5O; yearlings. $500
$50: ewes, $1.OO@2.50; feeder
lambs, $4.75@5.40. ..
The Washington times., 1931-09-25

tomac Electric Power Company,
which also filed its report yester-
day, were given as $S42, ,446.27,
against $809,512.39 in August,
1880, an increase Of $32,933.sS.
Revenue deductions required
$3.50, ,872.93, against $443,482.78,
a cut in operating expenses OF
$7,390.15. Net operating revenues
were $391,573.34, against 1885,
029.6l a year ago, an increase OF
$25, 5,543.73.
Miscellaneous Income
Miscellaneous income totaled
$13,200.1l, compared with $685.
408.84 in August, 1880, a decrease
Of $l3,208.71. Gross income for
the month reached the sum Of
$404,773.45, compared with $685.
438.45, a gain Of $12,335.
Deductions from gross totaled
78,607.63, compared with $685.
834.71, q difference Of $12,772.92,
leaving a total net income for
the month Of 1926, 1852, against
1926, ,603.74 a year ago, or $437 81
lower than last years profits.
For the first eight months OF
this year the company reported
operating revenues of $7,095, ,083 "a
against $6,888, ,064.91 last year, a
gain of over $207 900.
The Washington times., 1931-09-25
BEAVERS Joins
BANK BOARD

Thomas N. Beavers, vice presi-
dent and treasurer of the Peoples
Drug Stores, Incorporated, was
elected to the directorate Of the
Bank Of Commerce and Savings,
at the twenty-fourth annual meet
ing of stockholders yesterday. Mr..
Beavers lives at Chevy Chase, Md,
and is a member of the Manor
Club, the Masons, the Washington
Chamber of Commerce and Board
of Trade.
Directors reelected are Maurice
D. Rosenberg, Joseph Sanders,
Irving OwingS, John M. Riordon,
Thomas J. Groom, Joseph H.
Milans, Clarence A. Weaver, Will
liam L. Bush, Harry M. Bedell,
James E. Colliflower, E. Taylor
Chewing, Floyd e. Davis. Richard
L. Elliott, Albert s. Galley, Mar
tin A. Leese, Harry e. Mayer, John
F. Maury. Vernon G. Owen, Ellie
SheetZ, Frank OWings.
Officers include M. D. Rosen-
berg, president; Joseph Sanders,
vice president: John M. Riordon,
executive vice president, and
Thomas j. Groom, vice president
and cashier.
The Washington times., 1931-09-25
ng Waue Wipes Out Early Gain In Rails and EdustriaLs
Traction Revenues Slump
Laid to Low Taxi Fare,

A drop of $34,406 in August
operating revenue, as compared
with the same month last year,
reported to the Public Utilities
Commission by the washington
Railway and Electric Company,
is laid to competition Of low
fare taxicabs.
A simultaneous increase in net
income is credited to economies
in operation.
Revenue $SS2,2O2
According to the report made
yesterday operating revenues for
August totaled $685., ,202.36, against
$442, ,633.22 q year ago, while op-
Grating expenses amounted to
$369, ,O75.56, compared with $4O3.-
489 90 in the corresponding pc
riod last year. Deduction Of the
operating costs left an operating
income Of $19,126.8O, compared
with $19,173.26, practically no
difference in the months under
review.
Incorporating income in Au-
gust Of this year was $414,946.11,
against 1891, ,804.47 last year;
gross income, less operating ex-
penses and taxes, totaled $4S4,-
072.91, in comparison with $780,
977.73. Deductions from gross
called for $54,022.17, against $751;
572.36 in August, 1880. After all
other deductions the company
reported q net income for the
month Of $38O.050.74, compared
with $345, ,405.37 a year ago, Tor
an increase Of $34,645.37.
Eight Months Revenue
Operating revenues for the first
eight months of this year were
given as $3,596, ,987 go, compared
with $3,646,17O.80 a year ago:
operating expenses and taxes
were $3,019,S86.73, in comparison
with $3,114,158.77, leaving an
operating income Of $577,100.87,
against $532,012.03 last year.
Incorporating income in the
eight-month period totaled ST.
359, ,945.34, compared with $1,252.-
1850. After all other deduc-
tions the street car company had
net income Of 81, ,499, ,396.12, in
The Washington times., 1931-09-25
SAVINGS At ALL
TIME MARK

The amount Of money in saw
ings banks and similar institutions
is now at the high point for all
time, according to the Investors
Syndicate'S Consumer Index, which
registers an expansion in savings
of 1873 per cent over the preced-
ing months totals.
This is an important symptom
Of the closing stage of depression,
the review states.
During the early stages Of a
boom, people began living beyond
their means, the review points out.
This is shown in the savings totals
more and more as the boom pro
crosses. In the ensuing depression,
debts are first paid off. then saw
ings begin to accumulate.
The present high total is dis
tinctly a sign of health on the
part of the average consumer
concrete reason for confidence in
the business future.
The Washington times., 1931-09-25
YEAR s LOW SET
BY SEVERAL
STOCKS
General Electric and At. & 7.
Touch Bottom, as Coca Cola
Dips 8, and Kodak 5 Points
By W. s, COUSINS

NEW YORK, Sept. 25 G.N.S0
Early advances of l to 7 points in
the rail and industrial stocks
favorites were wiped out around
the noon period today by another
sharp and aggressive selling wave.
Pressure against the list as a
whole did little more than erase
the first-hour advances, but a
number Of the best known stocks,
Including General electric and
American Telephone and Tele-
graph, sold at the years lowest
prices.
Trading Early Heavy
Atchison, New York Central,
Union Pacific and New Haven,
with United States Steel and
American Can, constituted the
main support of the bulliSh fac
ton in the fight for higher prices.
, AtchiSon forged ahead to 1851,
but was forced back to ITO in
the heat of the selling wave.
New York Central in the same
period reacted from its early
peak of 652A to 81.
+ With transactions Of 100000
shares in the forenoon, the stock
ticker was unable to keep abreast
Of the market and fell back
about four minutes.
Coca Cola fell off about
points to 1872. Eastman Kadak
was down 5 points. American
Telephone and Telegraph slipped
from its early peak of 139A 70
13S, down IA below yesterdays
close. American Can dropped
back 3 points from the best price
Of the day. North American
was a weak spot in the utilities,
adding 21a points to yesterdays
212-point drop.
Money Rate Unchanged
The stock market was unset.
tied in the fourth hour, as alter
mating waves of buying and sell
ing flowed in, forcing Some Of
the active issues lower as others
fought for higher levels.
Through money markets stiff
fened somewhat, call money was
unchanged at ~ per cent.
The Washington times., 1931-09-25
CLOTH MART ACTIVE

NEW YORK. Sept. rs d.N.s)
The gray cloth market today de-
veloped a rather good amount
of activity during the forenoon,
buyers displaying interest in con-
tract business. During the rest
of the day, however, this interest
Jagged, and whatever business was
done in the afternoon was for
quick goods. The print cloth busi-
ness placed was not great, the
market expressing the feeling that
the break in prices Of few num-
bers did not stimulate the busi-
ness looked for. In some quarters,
in fact, it was held that this and
previous breaks have served to
scare off a certain amount of
business, destroying the buyers
confidence In the strength Of the
market.
The Washington times., 1931-09-25
Proctor e Gamble
Keep Job Guarantee

CINCINNATI, Sept. 25.-The
Proctor & Gamble Co. has ad.
hered 1000 to its plan of guaran-
teelng year-around employment to
it's factory employees throughout
the United States and Canada,
and will continue to do so, r. r.
Deupree, president, stated in an
address here. He added:
while our stocks at present
are slightly above normal in an
ticipatiOn of a heavy buying
period which always occurs at
this time Of the year, they will
be on a normal basis by Janu-
ary l."
The Washington times., 1931-09-25
Repair Locomotives
Increase in AUQLISt

Glass one railroads on Septem-
ber had 6,173 locomotives in
need Of classified repairs, or liza
per cent Of the number on line,
the American Railway Association
announced yesterday.
This was an increase Of 80
locomotives above the number in
need of such repairs on August
Is. Class one railroads on Sep
tember / had 9,8SS Serviceable
locomotives in storage compared
with 0,59a. on August Is. =.
The Washington times., 1931-09-25
ROBBINS HEADS
AIR LINES

PITTSBURGH. Sept. IS G.N.S0
Richard w. Robbins, Of Pitts
burgh, today assumed his duties
as president of Transcontinental
and Western Air, Inc. following
a meeting of the board Of direc-
tors here.
Mr.. Robbins. a member Of the
State aeronautics commission and
executive vice president Of Pitts
burg Aviation Industries Corpora
ton, has been managing director
Of Transcontinental and Western
Air, Inc. for several months.
C. M. Keyes, chairman Of the
board of directors, also announced
the selection of j. M. Schoon-
maker. Of New York, as vice chair
man of the board.
The Washington times., 1931-09-25
FALL JOBS FAIL
TO GAIN, SAYS
GREEN
Usual Squirt in Employment
Lacking and Prospects for
Winter Look More Serious

The usual fall gain in employ
ment failed to appear and has
made prospects for the winter
even more serious, William Green,
president of the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor said today.
In normal years, he said, un-
employment has usually reached
its lowest point by August or
September.
The number out of work this
fall. according to trade union re-
cords, is still we'll above the
spring level. He said:
"SOme trades show seasonal
Improvement in clothing trades
45 per cent of those unem-
plOyed in August are now back
at work, although Is per cent
Of the membership are still
unemployed.
"A few other trades showed
very slight gainS-fOOd indus
tries, manufacturing, street
transportation and service in.
duStries. But unemployment in
creased in building, metal
trades, on railroads and in
water transportation, counter.
acting the gains in other indus
tries"
He said some trades were suf.
fering especially.
Building Trades Bad
In the building field unem-
ployment has been increasing
since June and So per cent are
now idle.
The report for cities showed
unemployment increasing in 10,
employment better in 10 and no
change in one.
The situation is reported as
especially bad in Chicago, Jersey
City, Cleveland, Baltimore, Boston
Philadelphia, Detroit and Birm.
ingham.
He estimated that unemploy.
ment in agriculture and industry
has increased by about $4,000
from July to September, and that
nearly 100000 persons are now
without work.
The Washington times., 1931-09-25
Western Maryland .
Net Is Cut in Half

Western Maryland Railway Com.
pany reports for eight months
ended August 81, 1881, net in.
come of $656.652 after taxes and
charges, equivalent to $3.70 a
share on 177,420 shares Of TO
preferred stock on which no divi-
dendS have been paid.
This compares with net income
in first eight months of 1880 OF
$1,315.127 equal to $7.41 q share
on 10 preferred stock and SO
cents share on 528,720 common
shares.
The Washington times., 1931-09-25
HGUGnG Ferry Asks
Shinninn Board Loan

The United States Shipping
Board yesterday took under con-
sideration the application Of the
Overseas Railways, Inc, for Q
loan of $2,500,000 to build two new
ships to carry trains from New
orleans to Havana, Cuba. and
back.
The Overseas company has one
ship now, but a pending mail con-
tract calls for the construction Of
two more.
Protests against the loan were
filed by the Munson Line. the
United Fruit Line and others, who
contend they would be injured by
the competition.