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The Washington times., 1933-12-20
Slump Checked, Haney
Finds, Trend Now Up

Doubtless the resumption Of the
liquor business is increasing the
volume of legitimate business,
somewhat as the production Of
any new product would.
At the moment, conditions
abroad seem more settled, and
France does not seem likely to be
forced off the gold standard.
On the Other Side
On the less favorable side, we
must note the following:
Electric power production is off
q little, largely because Of curta1l'
ment by Southern cotton mills.
Car loadings have declined a
little more than usual for the
season.
Retail buying, though fairly
good in total dollar sales, is rela-
lively small in quantity Of goods
or purchases per customer.
Stocks Of some primary prod
ucts have increased, such as zinc,
copper and lead.
AS would be expected when so
much of the buying is stimulated
by Government lending and
spending, the public debt is grow
ing rapidly and the budget is
not balanced.
Uncertainty as to money, taxes
and Government regulations does
not help.
News That Counts
Finally, note that most COM
modify markets were lower last
week. OF course, this may merely
represent a little slump in specu-
lative sentiment. but at least it
reflects some doubts. Moreover,
it invites further tinkering with
the dollar, since the Government
is committed to a price-lifting
policy.
When all is said, the most sig
nificant business news items are
these:
From Chicago-"LOcal Civil
Works projects have enrolled
123,O23 workers. To the release
of the first weeks pay checks to
the men actually employed is
attributed much Of the recent
lOOSening Of retail trade.
And from MinneapoliS-'In
November the st. Paul Federal
Land Bank lent more money to
farmers than during the first
10 months of 1892 combined.
Country banks report Govern
ment checks are being cashed
and spent Immediately for
necessities.
The Washington times., 1933-12-20
Business Is Small
In Liverpool Spots

LIVERPOOL, Dec. 20 GNS0
Only a small business was done
in spots at the opening Of the
Liverpool cotton market today.
Prices were steady with receipts
totaling $4,000 bales, including
$4,000 American.
At noon, middling fair was
$6.34d; strictly good middling,
$500; good middling, $5.59d;
strictly middling, $500; mid
ding, $5.24d: strictly low mid
ding, 5000; low middling, $4.84d;
strictly good ordinary, $4.64d, and
good ordinary, $4.34d.
Futures displayed a steady tone
at the opening in quiet trading.
January was $5.04d; March,
$5.O6d; May, 5000, and July,
S5lld
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LITTLE CHANGE
IS RECORDED
IN COTTON

NEW YORK. Dec. 20 G.N.S).
In extremely dull trading, cotton
futures today held within mar
row range at levels approximating
Tuesdays final prices.
January liquiation from COM
mission houses in the early deal
ingS had an adverse effect on the
market, but this was we'll absorbed
later in the morning. Today was
the last day for trading in De-
cember contracts, the option going
out at noon.
New orleans and the South
were sellers during the forenoon.
There was a fair demand from
the domestic and foreign trade,
especially in near months. Wall
Street and wire houses bought
distant months in a small way,
while cooperative brokers bought
July.
At midday, futures were un-
changed to / point lower. Janu-
ary was off l at 9.9l, March,
unchanged at 1908; May off !
at 1923; July, unchanged at 1887,
and October unchanged at 1887.
The Washington times., 1933-12-20
Hog Market ActiUe
And Prices Steady

CHICAGO, Dec. 20 GN.SO'
The hog market was fairly active
and steady today. Demand for
Government hogs was the main
prop under the market. Top was
1925 with most good hogs at So
to $500.
Cattle-Receipts were 5000.
The market was slow with the
medium and heavyweight steers
showing a downward tendency.
The best light weights were about
steady. Cows and heifers showed
a weaker tendency while calves
sold steady to strong. Stockers
and feeders were steady.
Best lambs held at $740.
The Washington times., 1933-12-20
UPS AND DOWNS.
ABOUT EVEN
OFF CURB

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 Q.NsO.
The curb market continued a
highly mixed trading affair TO-.
day, with strength in alcoholS.
and a scattering of other issues (
offset by softness in specialtieS.
and oils
Distillers Seagrams moved into
the position Of leadership in the
liquor division, chalking up .
gain Of l12 points at 23Ea.
Utilities Improved
Utilities made a much i'm
proved showing following their
unfavorable action Of the past
few days. Duke Power was O.
strong spot with 2-point adj
vance to A, and fractional gains
elsewhere, although Electric Bond
ran into renewed tax selling.
dropping to 1OA for loss Of 70. :
Great Atlantic and Pacific
Stores was a vulnerable feature
in the specialties dropping back
3h points to 1913, while Alum
mum rallied from a low Of 72h
to IA for a net gain Of a point.
Gulf Lower, Despite Rally :,
Oils were heavy, with GuR
rallying a point from its low
but still showing a loss Of u
point at 54l2.
Investment trusts were firm.
Cities Service common con-,
tinued in supply, sagging 70 to-
19s. The debentures lost y at
301s.
Metal shares were dull and il '
regular.
The Washington times., 1933-12-20
Richard Milton NeW
Head of Hahn Stores

NEW YORK. Dec. 20 GN.SO.
Fiction Of Richard Milton, as
chairman Of the board of Hahn
Department Stores, Inc, was
announced today. Milton is presi-
dent Of Jordon, Marsh Company,
heads the retail trade board, and
also is a director Of the Boston
Better Business Bureau.
r. c. Kramer, was elected vice
chairman of the executive COM
mittee; B. Earl Puckett, execu-
tive vice president; Edward R..
Milton, first vice president, and
Albert Coons. vice president. On
or before February /, the board
will meet to elect a successor to
Paul Quattlander, president, who
resigns January 81,
The Washington times., 1933-12-20
B.NOrdlinger Heads
EQuitabLe Building

Isaac B. Nordlinger, shoe mer-
chant, was elected president of
the Citizens Equitable Building
Association. of Georgetown. at a
special meeting, to succeed the
late Thomas j. Stanton. Joh n
Hadley Doyle, a director, wa S
elected vice president, filling the
vacancy created by the promotion
Of Mr.. Nordlinger.
Other officers and directors Of
the association are Harold w.
Burnside, secretary; Harry l..
Selby. treasurer; Mrs. Irene B.
Arendes. assistant secretary;
Isaac Birch. Patrick F. Carr. j..
Leo Kolb, jr.. R. E. Layton and
George A. Scheele, directors.
The Washington times., 1933-12-20

more optimistic, notably in parts
Of the South and West.
I am inclined to think that
probably we will see some gains
in business activity during the
next few months. These will be
stimulated" by cover nm n t
spending.
The Government is undertaking
to prime the pump" to a greater
extent than ever before. OF
course, this means that business
is not proceeding under its own
steam, and some may question the
final results.
For the present, however, many
are going to hope that, once
started up again, business will
take hold and be able to get go
ing on its own.
The careful observer will re.
member that we have tried stimu.
lating business before, and will be
a bit cautious about assuming
that we are out of the woods.
advise caution in making long run
plans until we see how business
develops in the spring and find
out what Congress is going to do,
Favorable Symptoms
Among the Immediately favor.
able symptoms, we find the fol
lowing:
Steel production has spurted
and steel scrap is higher in price,
Automobile buying has been
good for the season, and the pro
ducers profess optimism concern
ing next year.
Stocks of finished goods have
been reduced, leaving some of the
surpluses accumulated during the
summer Snllrt
The Washington times., 1933-12-20
RAILS IMP ROVE
IN IRREGULAR
BOND TRADE

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 GNS0.
The bond market showed an
irregularly improved tone today,
with the rail group attracting
renewed demand, following its re-
cent reactionary period.
Gains in the carrier list were
generally restricted, with New
York Central IS in the forefront
with a gain of almost point.
United States governments were
spotty, with a gain in the Lib
erty fourth 414s offset by dip
in the Treasury Is; and Treasury
44s, and Treasury IS.
Investment grade loans were
easier.
Foreign governments did little,
The Washington times., 1933-12-20
CHICAGO GRAINS
!. EASY IN. QUIET
DEALINGS

CHICAGO, Dec. 20 G.N.S0.
Grains displayed an easy tone
today in quet early dealings, scat
tered selling finding demand
limited.
The market opened unchanged
to Bs down and near mid-session
values averaged steady at that
level. Wheat was "a to 3sc lower,
cor " to Ac down, oats un-
changed to Zee down and rye 3sc
off.
May wheat was quoted around
S4c, July 827sc. July corn sold
at SIC.
Foreign markets average
steady.
The Washington times., 1933-12-20
NEW YORK PRODUCE

ter firm; salted and unsalted creamery
higher scoring, 17'a m1S1:r: creamery
extras, ia 1712c: creamery firsts, 14%
16%C: ladies. fresh. extras. 1iisc.
Cheese-Easy state whole milk flats.
1888. 15@17c; average run. lie; Wis
consin. whole milk. fancy Young Amer
leans. III 61@c.
Eggs-Easer for mixed and steady
for white nearby. specials. 26 261 c;
Standards. 24m94l.c: mediums II n @2c {;
nearby. brown. specials 2Gc; standards,
2S 24c: mixed specials, -" 26c; stand
ards. 22m23c; firsts. l9C, mediums,
15i2: Pacific Coast white. fancy packs.
27A case; Standards. 2612 a &c; me
diums. 23c.
The wholesale price is sea per 100
pounds No. fluid milk within the
2O1-21O-mile zone.
The Washington times., 1933-12-20
Briefed Trade
NewS Notes

Howe sound Company in
creases. Independent Pneumatic
Tool Company pays extra and
16 companies pay regular divi-
dends. .LOadings reports Of
railroads showing uptrend un-
precedented at this season in
Is years. .Frigidaire Corpora
ton given $5OO,O0O air cOndi-
tiOning contract by Pennsyl-
vania Railroad. Inland Steel
Company more than double
operating ratio for week. Gold
Dust Corporation earning more
than dividend requirements.
Postal savings set record total
Of S1,199,2S1,1 ,139 at end Of No
vember.
The Washington times., 1933-12-20
Liquor Is SheIUed
BY General Foods

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 G.N.S).
General Foods Corporation has
dropped a proposal to enter the
liquor business, according to Colby
M. Chester, president today.
Chester said the plan placed
before the directors some time
ago promised "sizeable earnings" !"
but that the original terms were
so altered that negotiations were
discontinued.
The Washington times., 1933-12-20
Ginnings for Season
Well Above Year AqO

The Census Bureau today issued
the following report showing the
number of bales of cotton ginned
to December 13 from the crops of
1888 and 1882, respectively:
Total running bales Counting
round as half bales) 1886, ,769
and 1901, ,404. Round bales in
cluded $4,000 and 622,016. Amer
ican-Egyptian, 5,151 and $3.50.
The Washington times., 1933-12-20
CLOTH MARKET

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 SD.-The
coarse yarn cloths market continued
quiet and steady today, with little at
prices.
Sellers we're not pushing goods on the
market. having built up a solid posi-
tion which would enable them to sit
back and await buyers convenience for
some time.
A number of traders, however, are
looking for resumption of first quarter
covering within the next week or so. be-
cause of the widely known position of
mills and the possibility that a short
age may develop on some types of print
cloth yarn fabrics.
The Washington times., 1933-12-20
Deposit Record Set
For Postal SQDin0S

Clinton E. Eilenberger, Second
Assistant Postmaster General in
charge, reports there was ST.
199, 9,281, ,139 on deposit at the end
Of November, an all-time record,
in the Postal Savings System.
That was an increase of almost
$10,000,000 over the close Of
october and $314,110,670 more
than on deposit a year ago.
The Washington times., 1933-12-20
Baltimore e Ohio
Profit SI,383,18I

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 d.N.s,).
Baltimore and Ohio net income
in the 10 months ended October
81, was 1888, ,181, after taxes and
charges, equal to $2.35 a share
on 588,631 shares Of 4 per cent
preferred stock.
This compares with a net loss
of $4,832,310 in the first 10
months last year.
The Washington times., 1933-12-20

checked. T h e
re t urnS are
rather m i x e d,
but one may say
that at least a
stable condition
has been re-
stored. In fact,
q number Of in
deXes appear to
point upward,
although it is
not yet clear
W h e t her the
gains are more
than seasonal.
Cert a | n | y
0caVat{ooarfO 30
The Washington times., 1933-12-20

with United Kingdom 51as off u
point and United Kingdom Is and
German 512s about unchanged.
International Telephone IS raj
lied u point in the domestic cor
poration group.
The Washington times., 1933-12-20
NEW YORK WOOL

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 G.N.S) Wool
firm: domestic fleece. unwashed, Ohio
and Pennsylvania. 2S6D43. Domestic,
pulled, secured basis, 81 a 100. Domestic
Texas, clean basis. 720SO; domestic, ter
ritory, clean basis, 65@S7c.
The Washington times., 1933-12-20
NAVAL STORES

NEW YORK, Dec. 30 GNs0.-Lin-
seed OIL per lb,, 9.S carlots.
Turpentine, firm. 46Q @47.
Rosin, firm, common, 46S.
The Washington times., 1933-12-20
BY LEWIS HANEY
Professor of Economics. New York
University

The past weeks business news
makes it clear that the declining
trend of recent months has been
The Washington times., 1933-12-20

High Low l1:1E
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IHiEhl Low 100
Evening star., 1933-02-26

host who had never seen Washington before,
but visited 1t on this tremendous occasion be-
cause they fully believed that Jackson's election
was going to be the salvation Of the country.
The contemporary accounts Of this sudden
invasion of the Capital City by vast, hungry.
and unvashed mob, are full Of astonishment.
Daniel Webster, for instance, writes:
"A mohstrous crowd Of people Is in the city.
I never saw anything like it before. Persons
have come 500 miles to see Gen. Jackson, and
they really seem to think that the country is
rescued from some dreadful danger"
mo one who was in Washington at the
time of Gen. Jackson's Inauguration is likely
to forget that period to the day of his DEATH
writes another spectator.
Evening star., 1933-02-26

This great man. writes an observer, WAS
agitated and embarrassed more than ever he
was by the levelled cannon or pointed musket.
He trembled. and several times could scarce
make out to read though it must be supposed
he had often read it before
BY the time jefferson was inaugurated, some
of the ceremonial difficulties had been solved.
As this President-elect entered the Senate
chamber, the members of both houses present
rose. Aaron Burr. the Vice President, left the
chair Jefferson took 1t. rested a moment. then
stood up and delivered his address.
The popular enthusiasm at the time Of this
Inauguration surpassed anything that had pre-
ceded It. The vast multitude rejoiced that
Evening star., 1933-02-26

At Jockson's inaugural q mob stOrn,ed
the White House and destroyed cOnsid-
cradle furniture.
Amid all this excitement the committee ap
pointed to escort Washington to the Senate
chamber had forgotten all about him. in their
eagerness for debating the proper ceremony
for his reception. Suddenly recolecting their
important mission, they rushed out and after
some time returned with the distinguished
President-elect, who strode down the room
and took q seat beside the still bewidered Vice
President.
Ceremony or no ceremony. it was now Adams
move and presently he managed to rise. with
out instructions from anybody, and TO inform
washington that the oath OF office would at
once be administered
Even Washington was visibly nervous, espe
cially while delivering his inauguration ad-
dress, in the Senate chamber.
Evening star., 1933-02-26

CELEBRATIONS were held, not alone in
~ Washington, but throughout the broad land
and most were greatly assisted by the unin-
hibited flow of high-percentage liquor.
1t customary to drink l6 toasts. one for
each of the existing States. and by that time
it usually seemed good to all to drink 13 more.
one for each of the original States.
Thus the celebrants came to feel that the
prospects Of the new administration were very
bright indeed: though many of them felt diff
ferent about the matter the next morning.
An even louder roaring and hvelier reveling
OF the mob took place when Andrew Jackson
was ushered into the presidency. in 1929.
In addition to those persons who ordinarily
attend such functions, there came a homely
Evening star., 1933-02-26

JOnn ADAMS appeared 10 De even
more scared.
What they were both afraid of was
the presidential Inauguration ceremony. then
being performed for the first time in the history
of the United States.
Neither knew exactly how it should be DONE
yet both were desperately anxious to do it right,
Hence the alarm.
All things considered this first Inauguration
was a queer little perfo nance. 1t started nearly
a month behind the scheduled time. When
March arrived only nine Senators and Is
Representatives were on hand, and SO the big
event did not finally take place until April 3d.
The part played by Congress in the matter
had its drol aspects. That body seems to have
been painfully self-conSciouS and to have 1elt
its own awkwardness and inexperience in mat
ters of public ceremony. It's members realized
keenly that they were leading actors IN the
worlds greatest experiment In Democratic Gov
ernment They knew that Eureapon legisla-
lures and peoples watching their every
move, ready to laugh at their crude blunders
in political etiquet
Moreover they eagerly desired to set worthy
and dignifed precedents for all later Con-
gresses and inauguratiOnS. Hence they were
as nervous as the actors in a first-night per-
formance that has never had a rehearsal
IoHN ADAMS positively trembled out loud
of the Senate he had to be a sort of master
of ceremonies: but the job was utterly strange
to him, ard he ciied earnestly for help. When
the Senate was considering how it should re-
ceiye Washington at the time Of his inaugura-
ton. Adams burst forth despairingly:
Gentlemen. wish for the direction OF the
Senate The President WILL I suppose. address
the Congress. How shall behave? How shall
I receive it? Shall it be standing or sitting?"
They all seemed to agree that it should be
either standing or sitting. but nobody knew
which.
Wordy discussion followed. till. suddenly. e
messenger from the House Of Representatives
announced that that body was ON its way to
Join the SenatS as spectator to the imminent
inauguration. The discussion in the Senate
then turned toward the proper ceremony for
receiving their fellow legislators. and this dis
cussion was still going strong and getting no
where when the door opened and the i'm
patient members Of the House came tramping
In and sat down.
Evening star., 1933-02-26
Washmg-
ton, Being WHhout
Precedent, Suf-.
fe,rdStageFnght
and Jefferson s
Induction Called
for a Round Of 29
Drinks; but Jack
son Was the
WiHest Party of
HW.
BY HENRY W. LAWRENCE.

T LEAST once in his life, George
~ Washington seems to have been
badly ccared On that same occasion,
n John Adams appeared to be even
Y more scared
What thev uera hofb afraid of wac
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-07-05
WORK ON LIBBY
 PLANT AT TAKU
 MAY OPEN SOON
Branch, Visiting g Here, Hopes to Begin Rebuild
 ing 1t This Summer

Reconstruction of the Libby, Mo- Neill and Libby salmon cannery at Taku Harbor may start within a few weeks, it was made known here today by D. w. Branch, Northwest Manager for the company, who ar rived Monday evening from Yaku- tat where one of it's oldest plants is located.
 MT. Branch has recommended to the company's directors that work be launched this Summer, and he hopes that it will be approved. Local labor and materials will be used on the job so far as is pos sible.
 The outlook for the salmon can ming industry is improving, and is materially ahead of this time last year. Prices are higher and stocks have been cut down we'll below the average.
 Fish are showing up in all dis tricts where the company operates in at least normal quantities and the pack should be at least aver age, he believes. MT. Branch will remain here several days before going to the companys plants at Craig and George Inlet.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-07-05
BUSINESS IS GAINING OVER
 ENTIRE LAND
Survey Is Made in One Hundred Cities-Or-
 ganizations Report

NEW YORK, July 5. = Business gains throughout the country dur ing the last two months are char acterized as decisive by the New York Board of Trade as the result of a survey through various organi- zations of more than 100 cities.
 Substantial progress is general throughout the entire country, Per cy Magnus. President of the Board said, and commented further by saying the depression is over and I've are well on the road to re- covery."
 The survey also showed improve ment in employment, working hours and wages.
 The volume of sales is reported slow only in Maine. and Michigan where some banks are still closed and also in wheat areas where crop failures are reported.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-07-05
ARE READY TO FISH
 AT kETCHIAKN
Vote Taken Last Monday Await Word from
 Other Alaska Units

KETCHIKAN, Alaska, July B. The trollers of Ketchikan voted last Monday to start fishing as soon as other units of the Alaska Trollers' Association approve of the offer of the buyers, who earlier in the day agreed to lower the pound limit for the highest priced fish in accordance with the demands of the trollers.
 The demands were for eight cents for large reds, four cents for small reds, two cents for whites and two and one-half cents for CO., hoes or SilyerS
 Practically all of the canneries in this district are ready for op- erations when the season opens today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-07-05
ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE
 DEAD, FOURTH
Accidents of Various Kinds Take Toll of Lives
 Tn Nation
HUNDREDS INJURED
 IN NEW YORK CITY
Nearly Seven Hundred Are Treated in Hospitals,
 Results of Injuries

CHICAGO, H., July 5.-A total of at least 1855 men, women and children died on the holiday show ing a sharp decrease in fireworks fatalities of previous years.
 Hundreds were injured in New York City alone. It is also re- ported 67O were treated at hos pitals as a result of fireworks.
 Results of motor mishaps reached S2 and 88 perished by drownings. Thirty-eight others were killed in other accidents, such as plane dis asters, shootings and general fights. One parachute jumper fell to his death in this city.
 Twenty-two died on the Pacific Coast in accidents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-07-05
COPPER PRICE AT 1883 HIGH
Goes Up One Fourth of g Cent from Previous
 Record-No Sales

NEW YORK, July 5.-Domestic copper is quoted today at a new 1883 high of 81k cents pound although no actual sales are re- ported at that figure.
 The previous high price was SA cents pound.
 The upward revision by producers is said to be based on sharp ad- vance of the export market to lev els corresponding with 8.55 to 8.6O cents.
 It is also said one large domestic producer, after turning down a bid for 8ls cents a pound, withdrew from the market,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-07-05
Barrymores AreConing,
 AIaska Trip
John, Wife and Two Chil. dren Leave South En-
 route to North

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, July 5.- John Barrymore and his wife, the former Dolores Costello, sailed tor Seattle on the way to Alaska yes- terday aboard the Ruth Alexander accompanied by their two children, Dolores, aged three, and John Jun- for, aged one year.
 The Barrymore's disembark at Seattle, take another steamer to Victoria where they will board the yacht Infanta and sail for Alaska on a three months cruise.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-07-05
REPEAL FIGHT IN OLD SOUTH
 BEING WACED
Vets and Drys Lock Horns in Election Tn Arkansas
 Set for July Is

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, July B. The Vets, bent on achieving a victory which they believe will presage quick death for the Eigh- teenth Amendment and the Drys, fighting hard to hold the tradi- tionally dry territory of the Old South, come to grips in the final struggle on repeal at the elec- tion in this State July IS.
 Both sides predict victory.
 Sergeant Alvin York, of Ten nessee, World War hero, is coming into the State to aid the dry cause