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The Coolidge examiner., 1934-05-25
Cedars Of Lebanon
Are Planted in us.

and = long lie. The cedars are not
nrarly 50 tall as sequolas. but they
have lhlck trunks. as large as -
feet in circumference A notable
feature Is that the horizontal
branches are 40 th!ckly carpe;ed
with needles that the heavy. firm
cones appear as though up.eaded on
wc.l kept lawn.
On Republics Flag
TIE site o. the chief cedar grove
ls one % rare beauty. the stage OF
a massive amphliheatcr miles across
and s.VU feet high. Immediately
behind them the long line OF the
Lebanon rises to its eliminating
ridge. more than 1000 feet above
the Mediterranean. Twenty miles
10 the northwest I'cs the port Of
Trlpol.
The famous cedars arc In the
Lebauese republic. az the eastern
end of the Mediterranean. just north
81 the Holy Land Although the
Lebanon Is Included ln the French
mandate with syria. Il has It's own
government gnder a Syrian presl-
dent The Gag OF the republic Is
The HaE % France. with a green
cedar % Lebanon ia the center.
The cedar of Lebanon also ap-
pears on the seal of the American
University % Beyreuth. donor OF
the group % cedars 20 America.
and lapel buttons bearing the uni-
versIiy's Insignia are worn by grad
yates throughout the Near East
The cedars have been studied by
specialists of the university. Dr.
George +. Post. Of the faculty. au.
thoriiy on Syrian botany. made the
statement. There Is not and never
has been q rotten Lebanon cedar.
The wood is incorruptIble. The Inn.
perishable cedar remains untouched
BY rot or insect" The wood. ike
that Of the cypress and the sequola.
Is close grained and aromatic.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-05-25
Black Swans

Swans the world over are distin-
guished by long necks, but the hon
ors in tbaf respect must be given TO
the black swans Of Australia. The
black swans of Australia were first
discovered by members of q land
ing party from the ship OF the
Dutch navigator, Willem de Vlam-
ing. in 1897. Until that time no
black swan ever had been seen.
The location of the discovery, a
small stream, is now called Swan
river.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-05-25
Good VIII Offering to the
People of United States.

Naeh.usiou.-Scul by the AmeTi-
ca University of Be5rtuth. Syria.
a a good vlll offering % the people
q tae Uu.icJ States. % living
ccdars % Lebanon frons the Phoeni.
clan coast a. the eastern end Of
Tie Mediterranean were recently IN
loaded in America. AZ the direc.
ton ~ the rreslIeut they were
r.ariei "a tile grounds - Arlington
National cemetery. overlooking the
Potomac river.
ln toe Bible these majestic trees
are called ~the trees % Jehovah.
the ceiars ~ Lebanon. which he
h@ta r'aG,eH~ Their most famous
appearance In History was when
King Hiram ~ o, Tyre transported
Lebanon crdars 90 Jerusalem tor the
building of Solamon's temple
Famous Trees Never Numerous.
Scholars differ as 90 how many
cclars ~ Lebanon There were in
antiquity. according 10 The National
Geographic society.
{, is probable that az DO time
were the limestone ridges of the
Lebanon completely clothed 10 these
majestic trees in ancient times
the wood was already valued. not
only FOR lis great strength and re-
Eistauce 20 rot. but also Tor It's
rarity.
Some decades ego. wiih the en-
cogra@emcnt of Queen Victoria. the
small remaining cluster % giant
trees vas lnclosed by a stone vail
The trees had long been considered
sacred 20 man. and Hadrian issued
an imperial order that the groves
should not be harmed. Later the
Maroulles. who have q small chapel
amid this tiny forest. threatened ex.
communication for anyone who
harmed the trees Bet herds %
goats have showed less respect than
man. and by nihhllng nj the sap
lluss have prevented new growth.
count ~ tree rings. made on
small branches. Indicates that The
Lebanon cedar has slow growth
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-05-25
Panama Route May
Use Old Gold Road

field section with Canal Zone high.
ways. Bus and automobile traific
over a trans-lsthmlan highway from
Colon TO Panama would be rela-
lively large"
The Panama City 10 Colon route
Is but one OF several roads 10 con-
meet with the inter-American high
way which was suggested 10 the Re
public OF Panama 10 the survey re-
port other suggestions were:
The transformation % q highway
of the present pack horse trail from
David. province of Chirlqui. TO Bo-
cas- del Toro would DO much 10 ad-
vance the economic well-belng Of
the western end Of Panama.
"A highway from Colon TO Puerto
Bello. which is situated on a small
deep-sea harbor and which in Span
lsh days was an important dlsirlbut-
Ing point"
Cost Of Road Estimated.
The report said that potential
traffic on the Panama link OF the
projected lnter-Amerlcan highway
cannot be estimated, but indlca-
tons exist OF a considerable In
crease as the roads In the western
section OF the republic continue TO
be extended and improved
The distance from Panama City
to the Costa Rlcan border was given
as 3Gs.l miles. or sos kilometers
Completion Of an all-weather road
would involve a minimum cost OF
S2.141. .oGO. Provision OF com
plete road. with IS feet graded sec.
tion and an oiled surface OF IS feet,
would cost S6.420.043. The best
type road. with 30-foot graded sec,
tion and s.Inch thick concrete pave
ment - feet wide. was estimated
TO cost $40. .40T $50.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-05-25
Singing to Win Wife

Singing for a wife is the custom
of the nadves of eastern Nepal. The
young Limbu tribesman, having led
his prospective bride before the
chief, bursts into song. and is only
successful In his wooing II his rep
artoire pleases the chief. Otherwise
a rival steps in and makes a match
of II.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-05-25
Hard Loom los Year, Old

Macon. Mo.--A hand made loom
one hundred and nlne years old.
fashioned with ax and drawkulfe
by John Powell from walnut taken
from a virgin Missouri forest IN
1873. was in use here recently.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-05-25
Prison Work Taught

Springfield. Mass.-Springteld col
lege has added a few new courses
to the curriculum. They deal with
prison work, probation and parole.
II Is believed the only college In the
country teaching these subjects.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-05-25

The linen which fashion this
Jacket suit Is the uucrushable kind.
So necessary for the warm days OF
spring and summer. Its color Is the
new dusty pink" Tailored In the
best British manner with slightly
padded shoulders this suit carries
high distinction In It's lines. The
straight set-In sleeves. double
breasted jacket with ne large patch
pocket and n slim skirt make this
one OF the outstanding models OF
the season. A navy blue blouse
with a high collar and short sleeves
together with navy blue buttons on
the jacket achieve fine color con-
trasf.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-05-25
BEFORE AND AFTER THE
WEDDING

nEAR Mrs. Post: Is II improper
- FOR an engaged couple TO pool
their money and buy one worthwhile
gift for a bride. 10 whose wedding
and reception they both have been
lnvitedI
Answer one present sent by two
engaged people is entirely proper
Dear Mrs. Post: Il II permissible
for me TO buy my husband a we'd
ding ring now. after we've been
married more than three years.
The double ceremony was not used
and he would Ike ring. too. Is
this ever done7
Answer: | don't know that II is
ever done. but there Is no reason In
the world why II should not be. II
your husband would Ike to have a
ring and you want 10 give him one.
by all means buy the ring you would
have bought, have II marked as Il
would have been marked. and put
Il on his hnger-with perhaps a
pledge OF even deeper tenderness
than you could have made three
years ago.
Dear Mrs. Post: Is a flower girl
out OF place In very simple wed
ding which Is 10 take place on the
lawn OF a country housei The bride
Is wearing a simple white dress and
hat. and her only attendant will
wear the same type OF clothes In
pink and brown. They viii wear
corsages. What should the flower
girl wear II she may be included?
Answer: II would be quite all
right 10 have a flower girl II she
is very little. she might wear one
OF her own white dresses. IL she
is older. she would wear pink and
brown to match the maid OF honor.
Ny Dear Mrs. Post: Ny fance
has two sisters my age. whom |
know, but we are entirely separate
groups am having a party al
the country club this month at which
the news OF our engagement is be-
ing given out Because OF the na-
ture OF the party. ought I invite
these sisters TO IL? II so. should
1 ask their mother. too?
Answer: II you are having a
general party. | think you will have
10 invite them all. But II 1t is 10
be very small party, and including
only a few of your intimate friends.
Ii viii not be necessary-unless you
are going TO make a great deal of
the announcement
G By Emily Post.-wNU Service
The Washington times., 1934-09-26
LOCAL AND OTHER PRODUCE MARKETS

Neutrality-suspicious.. crates best,
81; poorer, soc.
Beets-PennsylVania, 25c per dozen
punches.
Parsley-Pennsylvania y bushel bas-
kets. soc.
Pears-No carlot arrivals: l broken
York, bushel baskets, U. S. No. l, inch
minimum: Bartletts, 81; Clapp Favorites,
$l5O@2: seckels, $101.5O.
Oranges-One California arrived: 6
broken and 5 unbroken cars on track.
California, boxes, $SQ4.5O, according to
grade and size.
Grapefruit - No carlot arrivals:
broken cars on track. Isle Of Pines,
crates. $3@S.5O.
Avocados-Florida, boxes, 75c0$1.
Crabapples-New Jersey, bushel bas-
kets, $1.25@1.6O.
Prunes - Washington. h~bushel bias,
kets, $175.
Cranberries - Massachusetts,, h-barrel
Persimmons Georgia, 4-pan crates,
Orientals, SIPS @1.50.
Scuppernong Grape-North Carolina
32-quart crates, $2@2.5O.
Tomatoes-No Carlot arrivals: ! un
broken car on track. New York, truck
receipts, 12-quart climax baskets, soc.
Peaches-Pennsylvan bushel baskets
White Heath. U. S. No. /, 2-inch
minimum. $2.5O1S; U. S. No. 2, $1.75 q
2: Rex. U. S. No. l. 1%-inch minimum
S1OU " 4iOs
Quinces-New York, bushel baskets
$2@2.25.
L. c. L. Express Arrivals at Washington
Florida-Fifty-five crates avocados; sc
crates lines; "a bushel baskets okra.
California-One hundred and ten boxes
az pounds each) figs.
North Carolina Sixteen 80 quart
crates huckleberries; 10 crates (32 quarts
each) grapes; As bushel baskets okra; Sc
bushel baskets snap beans.
Pennsylvania - One hundred and
seventy-five baskets mushrooms.
Virginia-Five barrels watercress.
Mixed Vegeta bles-Thirty-eight crates
The Washington times., 1934-09-26
RULING SCOUTS
Hole DOUBTS

The Federal guaranty on hun
dreds of millions of dollars of
Home owners Loan Corporation
and Federal Farm Mortgage Cor,
poration bonds constitutes a
promise of immediate payment
by the Government, without legal
proceedings by the investors, in
event of default.
Attorney General Cummings
has so ruled. in an opinion sought
by Secretary Morgenthau and
concurred in by him, the
Treasury announced yesterday.
The announcement appeared
intended to resolve doubts in the
financial community about the
extent of the guaranty. Guaran-
teed bonds have commanded
somewhat lower prices in the
market than the Governments
direct obligations.
Cummings opinion said:
"The guaranty being stated
by the statute as full and un-
conditional, there is no occasion
to consider whether a condition
should be implied. The separate
provision that the Secretary of
the Treasury shall pay if the
corporation is unable to pay
upon demand is no part of the
guaranty, but merely a pro-
vision for carrying it out in the
only reasonably conceivable
contingency that would require
such action.
eff the corporation should
fail, upon demand by a bona
fide and accredited holder, to
pay either principal or interest
when due, the United States
would thereupOn become obi
gated to make such payment
and its obligation would not be
conditioned upon the inStitu-
ton of any proceedings by the
bOndhOlder against the cor
pOratiOn."
The Washington times., 1934-09-26
v'' :iss S;;;s''' N. Y. Bond Quotations

NEW YORK, Sept. 26 G.N.SJ.
Continued strength in rail and do
nestle corporation liens featured
bond dealings today.
Rock Island general As was in
the van of the carrier upSwing,
moving up more than a point.
Gains up to a point we're recorded
in the Missouri Pacific SIS F, North
ern Pacific IS, New York Central
412s, Southern Pacific 412s of SO,
Southern Railway general As, and
Western Maryland As.
Western Union 41as stood out in
the domestic corporation section
with a run-up of nearly 2 points,
followed by Warner Pictures IS
and U. S. Rubber SIS.
U. S. Governments were irregu-
lar, with pressure centered on the
Home Owners Loan group.
Investment grade liens held
firm, with Dodge Brothers IS un-
changed.
Foreigns were dull and steady.
The Washington times., 1934-09-26
vi $4,000 s; ss:::: N. Y. Curb Quotations

NEW YORK, Sept. 26 uN.S).
The curb market paused today to
catch its breath, following the
last-minute buying furry yester-
day, but despite the appearance
of considerable profittakiug, the
list as a whole maintained a firm
tone through most of the days
dealings.
A few speciality issues continued
to forge ahead. Fajardo Sugar
rose 2 points to 81, Parker Rust
proof gained / at As, and frac-
tional gains were chalked up in
Glen Alden Coal, American Cyana-
mid B, and Swift International.
The utility group was again in
active demand, with ders
switching into leading power and
light shares from other initiation
issues. American Gas and Electric
reached a new high ON the rally
at 1874, up u point.
Atlas Corporation did best
among the investment trusts, gain.
ing % at 93s. Pennroad was up
70 at 2. Standard of Ohio rallied
" point to IS in a firm oil group.
Newmont featured a sluggish
metal group with a squirt of ~
points to 41A.
The more speculative utility
loans continued higher, with gains
of close to a point recorded in
American Power and Light IS.
Electric Power and Light IS and
Puget Sound Power and Light
412s.
The Washington times., 1934-09-26
Steel Rate Rises
As Demand
improves

NEW YORK, Sept. 26 G.N.SO.
A further rise in steel demand,
accompanied by a "a point gain
in production to 23h per cent of
capacity, has buoyed up hopes of
the trade the Weekly Iron Age
Review pointed out today.
In the Wheeling district, oper-
atoms advanced point to Is
per cent; at Chicago to 261a per
cent; at Cleveland, "a per cent;
at Pittsburgh, Is per cent; Phila-
delphia, 10 per cent, and in the
valleys, &c per cent. Detroit leads
with an unchanged rate of 76 per
cent.
Among other factors encourag-
ing freer buying is the fear OF
eventual currency initiation.
Scrap has given further ground,
the Iron Age composite reading
from 1888 to $3.50 a gross ton.
The composite for pig iron and
finished steel are unchanged at
$17.90 a. ton and 2.124 cents a
pound.
The Washington times., 1934-09-26
PLAN
FIGHT ON NEW
DEAL LAWS

NEW YORK. Sept. 26.-Organi-
Zation of the entire retail in
dustry Of the country into a
solid front against New Deal
legislation or aims which they
consider unfair, unSound or
detrimental to their interests,
was seen in the announcement
yesterday that the National Re-
tail Dry Goods Association has
approved the formation Of a
policy committee" to formulate
policies Of the industry in regard
to national laws.
While the association is the
largest in the industry, its inten.
ton of lining up every other
member OF the industry in sup.
port of its plan was made clear
in the announcement that the
committee will confer with other
representative retail groups to
sound out the views of all re-
ta1lers on the policies to be for
mulated and to assist them in
crystalizing viewpoints on the
subjects involved"
Opposition Shown
In the past few weeks, the
association has expressed its bit
ter opposition to a number of
Administration policies. David
Owens, president of the asSocia.
ton, has launched frequent Wig.
orous attacks on the entry Of
government into business, hitting
particularly at the Tennessee
Valley Administration. Claiming
E, Sweitzer, managing director
denounced the entry of govern
ment into business through the
manufacturing and direct distri-
button of relief supplies.
Significant in the formation Of
the policy committee" is said to
be the reputed stand of the vast
majority of the retail trade against
the growing trend toward social
legislation.
Membership Unlimited
The committee, which was ap-
proved by the board of directors
of the association, will consist of
five members yet to be appointed,
with the president of the aSsocia-
ton acting as an ex-officio mem
Der. It may at its own discretion
increase the membership Of the
committee, a move which is seen
as making way for the leaders Of
all other retail groups in the
country to become members Of the
policy committee" The purpose
of the committee was set forth as {:
ut shall be the duty of the
committee to consider present
Federal laws and trends, to for.
mulate suggested association poll
cieS with reference to national
laws, and trends, and shall rec
Ommend, in its report, methods
by which the suggested policies
shall be made effective"
Evidence that it intends to be
ready with its program around the
time Congress conveneS, was made
clear in the statement that the
report of the committee, if pos
Sible, will be submitted to a spe-
cial meeting of the board of di-
rectors called only to consider
this report"
The Washington times., 1934-09-26
COTTON GOODS

NEW YORK, Sept. 26 SD.-The
coarse yarn cloths market showed an
easier tendency today in comparatively
light trading, secondhand offerings being
fairly prolific and first-hands easing On
some styles. Buyers showed no great in
terest in goods generally, although occa-
sionally they sought certain construc-
tions at concessions consistent with those
which applied on others and were unsuc-
cessfuI. 1t was apparent that whatever
weakness is resulting from the virtual
close of the strike is the consequence Of
the actual position of the numbers in
Volved, just as the advances were not
consistent but applied only those
atYles which were in short supply.
The Washington times., 1934-09-26
COTTON DRIFTS
LOWER AFTER
EARLY RISE

NEW YORK, Sept. Is 0.N.S0
Cotton futures turned easier
around the noon hour today and
drifted below the previous close,
after running up fair gains in
early dealings. Losses. however,
we're limited to point or two,
as trade interests bought futures
on q scale down.
Trading was only moderate in
volume following the initial
splurge of buying that had &C.
cumulated overnight, and a
steady dribble of selling from
spot houses, New Orleans and
the South was sufficient to halt
the opening upswing and turn the
list downward. Liverpool was an
early buyer, but curtailed opera
tons on the reaction.
Watch Washington
Much Of the attention OF
traders is being directed toward
Washington, rumorS around the
ring perSisting that something
constructive" Is in the otflng'
Operators are awaiting President
Roosevelt's radio address which
is scheduled for tomorrow.
It was limited from Washington
that the AAA cotton pool is more
or less DESTROYS that sales of pro-
ducerS pool certificates be made
to the private trade, which has
been actively soliciting for this
business recently. Some reports
are that growers may have sold
more freely of such holdings than
some thought and that recent
hedges by merchants may have
been against this cotton.
Above Estimates
The Government has 1900, 600
bales in the pool, which added to
the estimated 9,252, 000-bale crop,
now believed nearer $500 900 or
100000 is 100000 bales,
which, it is possible, might have
to be hedged. Meantime, south
ern advices do not indicate much
cotton is going into the 12-cent
loan so far, since growers can still
get $3.50 to IS a bale more for
their cotton in the open market.
Around noon today, futures
were unchanged to 3 points lower.
October was off 3 at 1881. De-
cember off / at 1887, and March
unchanged at 1890.
The Washington times., 1934-09-26

fresh firsts. less than cars. 20: cars, 81;
dirties, 14@17; checks, 14@15h
Cheese-Twins. 12A @121a: singh
daisies, 12% 113: longhorns, 12% @13.
Live Poultry-Turkeys, 16; toms, 10 @
u; hens. 7@16: broilers, 12@1S; roosters,
II: ducks. 1905: geese. 7@11.
Potatoes-9S cars; on track, 296; U. S.
shipments ass; Wis. cobblers, $1.05@
lily: Mimi cobblers, $1.0O: Mimi. early
Ohios, $10O@l05: S. Dakota Red River
Ohios. $1.15: Idaho russets. $1.SO@1.67h
combination, $1.30@1.35; Oregon russets,
$3.50; combination, $1.4O.
PITTSBURGH
PITTSBURGH, Sept. rs G.N;s1
15c; colored hens, 1S@1sc: Leghorn
hens, 1O013c; Bardrock broilers, $50
19c; Whiterock broilers 1S@19c; mixed
broilers, 16@16c; turkey hens, 15@1Sc;
ROSTERS. 8@9c: young ducks. 1S@14c;
old ducks, 11@12c; geese. S@7c; young
toms. $50 1sc.
Butter-Steady; 80 score. csc; SO score,
csc; So score, 24hc; standard, IS.
Eggs-Firm; nearby current receipts
2O@21c; fresh extra first, 22@2Sc
hennery white extras, 25@3Oc; ordinary
current receipts, 10000.
Tomatoes-Steady: nearby bushel bas
kets 80 a 40c; S-quart baskets, 1o@15c
12-quart baskets. 15@25c.
Cabbsge-Steady; New York and
Pennsylvania, bushel baskets, round
type. S5@4Oc; Danish type. 400 soc
bulk, per bushel measure, sOc@$1
carlot sales, Pennsylvania. bulk pei
ton, $13.
The Washington times., 1934-09-26
Hog Market Slow
With Bids Weaker

CHICAGO. Sept. 26 GN.SD.
The hog market was slow and
bids were weaker with best hogs
held at 81 today. Shippers had
light orders and small packers
were discouraged. Receipts were
10000 including 1000 sent direct
to packers.
The supply of cattle was 1000
including 5000 for the Govern.
ment. The market was slow and
bids Csc lower on the bulk of the
plain and medium grades OF
steers which comprised the bulk
of the supply. A few choice
steers we're reported steady. Cows
and heifers sold steady to Csc
lower.
The Washington times., 1934-09-26
Freight Traffic
Improves in West

NEW YORK, Sept. 26 Q.N.SO.
Freight traffic of leading west
ern roads last week showed sub
stantial gains over the like 1888
period, but a somewhat mixed
comparison is presented with the
preceding week, in the light Of
car loadings reports thus, far
made public. A comparison of
individual figures follows:
The Washington times., 1934-09-26
GRAIN DECLINE
MODERATELY

CHICAGO, Sept. 26 G.N.S0
Grains were under moderate pres
sure today in early dealings fol
lowing yesterdays sharp rally and
the market declined fractionally
A firmer tone prevailed in for
eign markets although Winnipeg
was inclined to sag after a mod
erately higher start.
Near mid-session prices here
were IS to Sec off for wheat, "a
to 3sc down for corn. &c off for
oats and y to 112c off for rye.
December wheat lowered around
$1,O3hc. December corn 1890.
The Washington times., 1934-09-26
NEW YORK

NEW YORK. Sept. IS G.N.s.).-But-
ter easy. Sailed and unsalted. Creamery
higher scoring 264 02Sk creamery ex-
tras, 26@27A; creamery firsts, ?SE2 q
26A.
Cheese quiet State whole milk flats
Specials, 1000 average run, 17@17h
Americans, 1914 OLA.
Eggs quiet, nearby white specials, 80 q
"a: standards os@31 mediums, 27@S1;
nearby Brown specials, 26@S2; stand
ards 25@251a; mixed specials, Is @ 20 Y
standards, 24@24h; firsts. 21% @22;
seconds 21@21H; mediums. 2Ok. Pa
cific coast white, fancy packs, IS @ So
standards. 32@35: mediums, $1,000.
Milk-Wholesale price D, 1853 per 100
pounds volume a plant within the col
210-mile zone.
The Washington times., 1934-09-26
LIVESTOCK MARKETS
CHICAGO

CHICAGO. Sept. Is S).-Hogs:
$4,000; steady Top, ST; bulk. $500
$50: heavy, $6.6007: medium, $3.50 a I :
light, $6.5O@6.9O light lights. $3.50 a
$50: packing sows, $5.9O@6.40; pigs,
$375@5.25. Holdovers, 5000.
Cattle-11, 900; 15@25c lower. Calves,
5000; steady. Beef steers: Good and
choice, $9@1O.75; commend and medium,
$5@9; yearlings 5000. Butcher cat
tie: Heifers $4@s: cows, $2.5O@5.25;
bulls, $2.75@4: calves, $4QS; feeder
steers $4@5.50; stocker steers, $500 5;
sheep-19,OO0; steady. Lambs, 1926 o
SIS; common, $4.5O@ $50; yearlings.
$5@6; feeders, $5@6; ewes, $3.50 @2.75.
The Washington times., 1934-09-26
LONDON MARKET

LONDON. Sept 26 G.N.sD. - Stocks
closed steady on the London exchange
today.
Transatlantic. oil and Kaffir gold
shares were firm. Tobacco stocks were
Improving and textiles were firm.
British funds were easier while Ger
man loans improved.