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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-01

At New xork-Icd Don George, Canadian champion threw George Hagen, Now York; Hans Kampfor, Germany, defeated Luigi Baciga. lupi, New York; Wa.ltor Podoiacl, Syracuse pinned Tommy Texas, Chicago; Bert RubI. Hungary, and Casey Coloubo, Los Angeles, (drewl
 Oscar Hoimberg, Sweden, defeated George Bowman, Tennesseee; Her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-01

Nrrors--Fenn 2, Petroeeine, Mar tino. Runs--Tripanler 2. Hollis 2, Martino, Breen, Coxey, poran 2, Ksaft. Buckley, Rice; Run. hatted p. & in troccinS S, poran. Two.base hits Martino, Pettroeeine, Three.base hits hits-.-ffollis 2, poran. Stolen basss-Tripanisr, Coxey, Fenn. Kraft. orihess-Coxey, Fenn. Dous blo play--Kraft to Buckley. Loft on bases--Cioek Go, D.. seoviil S, Bases on. balls-oT Rice l, Hit by pitcher Rice 2, by Kane 2, Dalk--Kano. Pass. ball-Hollia. Tlme-i.ab.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-01

Errers--Johnson. White. Runs goroway, Conway, Briettl, Drisooii. Two.base hit--Balinski. Stole base ;,-snsy. Left on bases-chaue =. NNauSatgnSko Nn.!Sann ., basss ,w on ba,ls--oft M plteher--By Vreeiand (smix), Struck out--By vreeland 2, by Wargo Q. Wild .pltch--Wargo. Umpire--Rug- sles, Time-i;4b.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-01

HALFWAY BACIksWING
 In iron play, 1t is necessary that the wrists bo firm, They cannot be allowed to roll as in driving, or the club head will turn as 1t makes contact with tho ball.
 As ono uses the long irons, ono must stand farther away from the ball, duo to the longer shaft. The open stance will not be as pro- nouneed as in mushie play or when you use pitching clubs.
 The club is taken back much the samo as when playing shorter sticks, except that the body will pivot more to enable one to length- on tho baokswing.
 At the top of the baokswing. the club should be in Q halfway posl- ton between the vertical, which Ia used in playing q pitch, and tho horizontal for the drive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-01
Dean Duo Has Won Half
 Of Games Won By League
 Leading Cardinal Club
By JIMMY DONAHUE

Just about half the victories the highrding St Louis Cardinals have chaed up in the National league have been dshed off the good right of those Dizzy" brothers Paul and Jerome H. Dean.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-01

xx Dattod for Mailoek in 7th. Score by innings;--
 Wordsn'a V'ord,sS'a ..s'.. ......,. YSSee 5 Gi E,rrors--Loughiin, Dunn, Lewis. | swasey. Hallock. Runs - oraini, Masxareiia, owl g. semetas 2, Kir. -owl, sullivan. Louehlin 2, Brown | 2, slattery. Two-base hits--Isowen, | aiattery {, stolen bases-.-selenske, Dunn, Sacrif.eos--Hallook. Double piaya--Selenske to Maxxarella to Sometas, Bowen to Maxzarella to
 ssmetas Left on bases-Americen .. rI ,,t -off Quilter (, off seienske 2. Hit by piteher-By selenske (punn). struck out--I3y Quilter {. Umpire --Northrup. Time-l,30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-01
TWO KITTENS FOR EVERY
 CAT

Estacada, Ore - (U.P.) - A brief census here during April in- dicated each cat gave birth to two kittens, no more, no less. Even the gray mascot at Estacada union high school contributed"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-01
Naugatuck Blanked By
 Chase Diamond Ace; gd. Checkers, Brassies Win

Very good work by winning moundsmen and defensive play by their packers brought victories to Waterbury Clock Chase Companies and American Brass baseball teams in scheduled Industrial league contests played last night lncnl nAlda during the second week of comnetitioN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-01
WOMAN DEAD AT II.

Anacortes, Wash - (U.P.) - Fidalgo Islands oldest resident
 Mrs Julia Barkhausen, died res gently at i13. She was . widow, Her husband settled here in 1859,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-01
Excellent

Three hits off Earl selenske won an s-f contest for American Brass over Wordens, Bowen's double in the firth driving In threo runs, A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-01

foul ball decision in the seventh cost him . home run. Brass got 2 hits off Paddy oullter while Pat slattsry and Harold Dunn for tho Worden team stood out at bat and in the field, Summary:
 American MRnnn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-01
From the Training
 Camps
CARNEItA

CARNEIsA
 Pompton Lakes, N. J., Juno f-- (UP) = For the next woek, "pic. nios' and boxing will occupy cham pion, Primo Carnera's, training for hls match with Max Baer in New York, June 14.
 Camera, taking . hand In ar. ranging hts training said he was in good oonditio. A hlko and . motor trip were his workouts" yesterday.
 He planned strenuous boxing for the next three days, and then several days of "pienics."
 BAER
 Asbury Park, N J., June l - (UP) = Challenger Max Baer rested today after a strenuous workout yesterday.
 Watched by 500 spectators, Baor boxed eight rounds; punched tho bag for three rounds more; diG calesthenies, and then tipped tho scales at 212. Rolph Thomas was expected from San Francisco today to as- sist tho challenger in his training
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-01

Boston; Drovkick Murphy, Boston. threw sahib siebeg, Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-01
STORE TAX CONSTITUTIONAL

Boise, Idaho - (U.P.) - Ida hos chain store tax was declared constitutional by the state supreme court. Single stores are taxed sb. to $500 for groups of 20 or more. raised in Buffalo. Pat Malone. pitcher and teammate of Herman. started his athletic career as q fighter, participating In 4t bouts az q lightweight Under the name of Kid Williams. Bud Taylor, a great bantam not long ago. now is selling beer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-01

In view of their excellent performance throughout the season, Crosby ard Wilby will probably draw q crowd of 5000 fans to Hamilton park tOinOr. row afternoon when q win for Wilby will give them the city championship, though Crosby las already won the valley tile. A Crosby victory will prOb- ably call for 6 third game to be played later this month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-01

Totals ...,.,,.,.. a3 . al iU x Ran for Massssslls in tth;
The Washington times., 1934-09-18
TObaccOTrading
Limit Set at
2Cents

NEW YORK, Sept. ia trad
ing limit of 2 cents a pound from
the previous days closing price
will prevail on the New York
Tobacco Exchange, which will
open tomorrow.
Commissions will be $40 per
contract of 10000 pounds for a
round turn buying and selling for
non.members on tobacco selling
below IS cents a pound.
On tobacco selling for Is cents
to 1895 cents, the commission will
be $25, and will be graduated up
ward in S. pumps for leach S
cents higher price group up to 40
cents a pound, when the commits
sion will be $40 per contract, &C.
cording to a circular prepared by
j. s. Bache & Co. Commission on
foreign contracts will be SIS
higher.
The Washington times., 1934-09-18
BANK DEPOSITS,
LOANS RISE

The Federal Reserve Boards
condition statement of weekly re-
porting member banks in 81 lead
ing cities on September IL, issued
yesterday, shows increases for the
week of $23, 100000 in loans and
investments, 500, 100000 in net de-
mand deposits and $15,000,000 in
reserve balances with Federal Re-
serve banks.
Loans on securities declined
$25, 100000 at reporting member
banks in the New York district,
$16,000,000 in the Boston district
and $48,000,000 at all reporting
member banks. Cali other" loans
increased $6,000,000 in the San
Francisco district and $14,000,000
at all reporting banks.
Holdings of United States Gov.
eminent securities increased $780,
100000 in the Chicago district,
$26, 100000 in the Boston district
and $53,000,000 at all reporting
member banks, and declined SILL
100000 in the New York district.
Holdings of other securities In.
creased 100000.
Licensed member banks former
ly included in the condition state.
ment of member banks in 101
leading cities, but not now in.
cluded in the weekly statement,
had total loans and investments
of $1,183, 000, 900, and net demand.
time and Government deposits Of
81 1885, 100000 on September IL,
compared with $1,196,000,000 and
81 1886, 900, 900 respectively, on Sep
tember S.
The Washington times., 1934-09-18
NRA Bettering
Women Workers

The working girls chances un-
der the NRA are considerably bet
ter than in the old days before
the adoption, of the various codes.
according to general survey OF
conditions among women in in
dustry compiled by the United
States Department Of Labor. ''''
Among restaurants throughout
the country the six-day weekly
limit has been widely adopted,
according to the survey, and
there was a continued limitation
of the spread of hours.
There was much short time
found in cigarette and tobacco
factories, about As per cent Of
more than 5000 workers in one
factory working on a less than
40 hours a week basis,
The Washington times., 1934-09-18
Educational
Beauty Culture School
Vocal Instructions
Bids and Proposals

COMMISSIONERS. D. c.. Washington, Sep;
tember H. l934sealed proposals s;1i1d Mi'
until o'clock P. NJ eastern standard
time. September Fl. 1884. and then pub:
licly opened for improving the roadway OF
Broad Branch Road. N. w. from Nevada
Avenue to Rock Creek Park with about
$500 tons of asphaltic surface and with
curbs and CUTTERS Plans and specltlca'
tions may be obtained at Room 427. DIS
trict Building The attention Of bidders 10
directed to the Special Provisions cover.
ing sub-letting or assigning the contract
and to the use of Domestic Materials, also
to the following, "a certificate OF com.
pliance on the prescribed form which VIII
be furnished for that purpose shall pc
signed and submitted by all bidders. IN
accordance with Executive Order No. $3.50.
issued by the President on March IA. 1884.
shall be considered or accepted: The con-
tractor to whom award is made shall re-
quire sub-contractors and dealers furnish
ing equipment. material and supplies 10
sign similar certificates before making
awards to or purchases from such SUB
contractors or dealers. copies OF when
shall be furnished to the contracting OF:
skilled labor employed on each contract
shall be not less than one dollar and ten
($1.10) cents per hour. The minimum
wage paid to all intermediate labor en-
ployed on each contract shall DO not less
than sixty-five ($o.65) cents per hour
The minimum wage paid to all unskilled
labor employed on each contract shall be
hour. The Director Of Unemployment for
the District of Columbia 10 Mr.. Edgar B.
Young. $50 Indiana Avenue, N. W.. Wash
inRton, D. G,
The Washington times., 1934-09-18
LIVERPOOL COTTON
CHICAGO

CHICAGO, Sept. Is QN.s).-Hogs:
$4,000; steady Top, $3.50; bulk, $40
TAO; heavy. 1925 @745; medium, $7.25
a. so; light, $675@7S5; light lights,
$6@7; packing sows, 1925 Q6.75; pigs,
$4@5.75. Holdovers, 1000.
Cattle-9,0OO; steady Calves, $500;
steady. Beef steers: Good and choice,
$9@1O.50; common and medium, IS q !;
yearlings, $7@1O. Butcher cattle:
Heifers, $4@S; cows, $3.50 a 5.25; bulls
$2.75@4; calves, $4@S; feeder steers,
$495.5O; stocker steers, $3.50 q 5 /;
stocker cows and heifers, $2.75@4.75.
Sheep-1S,00O; Csc lower. Lambs, $6.25
@6.65; common. $3.50 $50; yearlings,
IS a 6.25; feeders, $5q6; ewes. $1.5OQ
us.
The Washington times., 1934-09-18
LOCAL AND OTHER PRODUCE Markets

cars, 22c; fresh firsts, less than cars,
21c; cars, 21hc; dirties, 1401Sc; checks,
14@17c.
Cheese Twins, lax @12hc; single
daisies, i'm 013c; longhorns, 12M 0l3c.
Live Poultry-Turkeys, Ice; toms, 100
14c; hens 7@17c; broilers 100 l7hc;
ROSTERS, lie; ducks, 1901 geese
Ollie.
Potatoes-Receipts, 50 cars; on track,
$50; U. S. shipments, sci. Wisconsin
cobblers, S1.15 @1.2O; scabby, soc; Wis
consin triumphs. $1.27A; Colorado tri-
umphs, $3.50; Idaho russets, $3.50 q 1.S5 !;
No. 2, $122h; Minnesota cobblers, $l.05 !;
North Dakota cobblers, $40; North Da-
kota triumphs, $3.50.
The Washington times., 1934-09-18
PITTSBURGH

PITTsB H, Sept. IS G.N.s.).
Hogs: 200; nominally steady. Heavies,
$7G7.6O; medium, $7.5O@760; light,
$6.75@7.SO; light lights, $6@6.75; pack
ing sows, $5.75 $50; pigs, S5@S.7S.
Cattle-5O; nominal x-Steers (900-1, 100
$50 pounds, good. $4.25@5; cows, good,
$3.25@4; bulls, good beef, $S@3.75.
Calves-6O; steady. Vealers. good and
choice, $750@8.
Sheep-SO0; strong to steady. Lambs
f6S pounds up), good and choice, $7.25 q
T.6e{ SpeaHhng .w0thsrs, good and 'choioe,
$4@4.50; aged wethers medium good,
S3.25@.3.25: ewes good . and choice.
$2.25@2.50.
Knot extreme limit of grade.)
The Washington times., 1934-09-18
PITTSBURGH

PITTSBURGH, Sept. II GN.SO.
Poultry-Steady; Leghorn broilers, IA "a
l5c: colored hens, 16Q19c; Leghorn
hens, 100l3c; Bardrock broilers is q
19c: Whiterock broilers, IS a 19c; mixed
broilers, 14Q16c; turkey hens, 15@1Sc;
ROSTERS. S@9c: young ducks, 1870 lac;
old ducks, IL @12c; geese, 6Q7c; young
toms. Is @1Sc.
Butter-Steady; 90 score, 25hc; SO
25hc.
Eggs-Firm; nearby current receipts,
20@2 fresh extra firsts, % a 23c;
hennery, white extras. ESQ 26c; ordinary
current receipts 1S019e.
Tomatoes Steady; nearby, S-quart
baskets, 10@25c; 12-quart baskets, Is q
soc; bushel baskets, 5O@65c.
Cabbage-Steady; New York and
Pennsylvania, bushel baskets, domestic
round type, 40@45c; Danish type, 50Q
soc; 50-pound sacks, Danish type, 500
The Washington times., 1934-09-18

Mr.. H. F. Poole, Of the Fed
eral Auto Parts Company.
1916 18th st. S. E., says that,
Believe 1t or Not" his firm
has wrecked over 5000 cars in
the past four years and that
millions of incidental parts for
cars are on display in their
plant.
The Washington times., 1934-09-18
Believe 1t Or Not

Mr.. Hugh Waldorf, Of tho
Pig and Whistle Restaurant,
in Bladensburg, Md, says that,
believe It or Not" the Pig
and Whistle has served over
100000 barbecue sandwiches
since January /, 1894.
The Washington times., 1934-09-18
BUFFALO

BUFFALo, Sept. IS G.N.s).-Hogs
100, holdovers none. TO- 25c over Mon
davis average. Few desirable, 240
pounds, IS; bulk. 10000 pounds,
Ieniently sorted, but averaging 100 up,
$6.S5@7.
Cattle-Commercial so, government
so. Steady Low cutter and cutter
cows, $1.1O@2.25; medium bulls, 1926
$3.50.
entertainments so, government
none. Vealers unchanged. Good to
choice, $3.50; common and medium
$5.50@7.
Sheep-100. No change in lamb
prices. Few good to choice, 1925; COM
mon and medium, $5.5006.75.
The Washington times., 1934-09-18
LONDON MARKET

LONDON, Sept. IS (IN.s.).-Gains In
British government funds and Japanese
bonds featured a quiet close on the
London exchange today.
International shares were unsteady
and rubbers and kaffirs dull.
The Washington times., 1934-09-18

Mr.. H. Malin, manager of
the Pyus Adams Paint Store,
1119 Ninth st. N. W., says
that, Believe It or Not" his
firm has sold enough paint to
paint every battleship in the
world white.
The Washington times., 1934-09-18
NEW YORK WOOL

NEW YORK, Sept. Is QN.sD.-Wool
quiet domestic fleece unwashed Ohio &
Penn, 24@32c; domestic pulled secured
basis, 5s@8Sc; domestic Texas clean
basis, 5S@75c; domestic territory, clean
basis 55@77c.
The Washington times., 1934-09-18

The Management of the Pc.
tomac Riding School, 1922 e
st. N. W., says that. believe
1t or Not" in the II years
history Of the institution it's
horses have travelled a dis.
lance equivalent to 40 times
around the world and that
horseback riding is one Of ma
lures finest recreations.
The Washington times., 1934-09-18

1, C. l. Express Arrivals at Washington
Florida-42 crates avocados: as bushel
baskets okra.
California-6s boxes IL pounds each,
figs.
huckl cherries; rs bushel baskets okra;
20 bushel baskets peppers.
Pennsylvania-176 around baskets
mushrooms.
Mixed Vegetables-36 crates.
The Washington times., 1934-09-18
CLEVELAND

CLEVELAND, Ohio. Sept. IS Q.N.s).
Hogs-Receipts 500; market active
steady to 25c higher; top, $7.S5.
Cattle-Receipts ESQ; action improved
prices steady to strong.
Caives-Receipts 200; market active
and strong: good calves mostly $3.50.
sheep-Receipts 1000; market steady,
action fair, top 81.
The Washington times., 1934-09-18

Mr.. Foster Wood, Of Woods
School, 311 East Capitol Street,
says that, believe 1t or Not"
the Woods School, founded in
1885, will celebrate it's fiftieth
anniversary next year, and
during this time has intro
duced many educational re-
forms, among which is included
the introduction of the Gregg
Shorthand System.
The Washington times., 1934-09-18

Mr.. May, Of L. P. Stewart
& Bros, 1104 End st. N. W.,
says that, Believe 1t or Not"
according to the Fire Mar
shaps records, L. P. Stewart
& Bros, are installing more
oil burners than any other
company. This firm Is one Of
the largest and oldest in
Washington.
The Washington times., 1934-09-18
NEW YORK

NEW YORK, sept. Is G.Ns.).-But-
ter steady. Sailed and unsalted, cream
cry, higher scoring 26@2Sc; creamery,
extras, ASA Q27c; creamery firsts, $50
26hc.
Cheese quiet. state whole milk flats,
17hc; Wisconsin, whole milk, fancy
young Americans, 1917 0l4c.
Eggs-Steady; nearby white specials,
81 a $50; standards. 27@30c; mediums,
26 q 30c; nearby brown specials, ESQ
sec; standards, 25Q25hc; mixed spe-
Gals, 25h q 3Oc: standards. Csc; firsts,
22@22hc; seconds, 21Q21hc; mediums,
20h @21c; Pacific Coast, white fancy
packs. 34@35c; standards, 81 q SAC; me-
diums, 29@30c.
Milk-Wholesale price is $3.50 per 100
pounds volume plant within 2O1-210-
mile zone.
The Washington times., 1934-09-18
NAVAL STORES

NEW YORK, Sept. 1S Q.N.sl
Buckeye, 2O7; linseed oil. per pound, 90
CARROTS. Turpentine, easy, ASA. Rosln
easy, common, 525.
The Washington times., 1934-09-18
CLASSIFIED SERVICE
Relieve Ii or Mo-"
7
Read the Nots
Firms who featuring services the month Of September
TraUel Service
WITH APOLOGIES TO RIPLEY

WATERS IDEAL TOURS. MAI 1874
No charge for services. Rates lower than
ever. Nassau 9 days, S45 up; So. America
IL days. 500 up. 1917 H N. W.
The Washington times., 1934-09-18
CHICAGO

CHICAGO, Sept. Is U.N.S) .-Butter:
Receipts, 1852 tubs; easy; old cars, IA.
Extra firsts, 23% @24c; firsts. 2S@231s c;
Eggs-Receipts, 1851 cases; easy; old
cars, II: new, 2. Current, 1S@20h C;
fresh extra firsts. less than cars. u Y c ;
The Washington times., 1934-09-18
WASH EVIES

BUSINESS OFFICE. 1917 d ST. N. W.
RATES DELIVERED BY CARRIER IN
WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA
The Washington Times daily 10 deliv.
cred by carrier at 10 cents per week:
daily Times and Sunday Herald. IS cents
per week: daily Times and Herald dany;
Herald daily and Sunday. rs cents per
week, and Sunday only. 10 cents per
week.
RATES BY MAIL
Payable In advance)
The Washington times., 1934-09-18

Oil Royalties
GEO. NJ. CHAPMAN & CO.-Income
producing oil royalties from major oil
companies. Chandler Bldg. MA. 41O2
The Washington times., 1934-09-18

Tile q Repairing
TILES. Marble. Mosaic. Tarazzo MantelS
and flreplaces. Estimating and repairing.
Edwin E. Elicit. 1106 9th N W. MA 1871
The Washington times., 1934-09-18

StottoHSTy ana EIGnttH9
E. NJ. BRYAN CO.. INC.
722 18th st. S13 18th St MET 0252
2912 14th St. N w Columbia 1917
The Washington times., 1934-09-18
Help Wanted-Male

AUTO mechanic. exp. on Chrysler prod
ucts. Progressive Garage. Rear I'LL
Nineteenth St N W.
COLLECTOR-Call on current accounts
car necessary. See Mr.. Murray. Room
400. 1919 F St. N W.
The Washington times., 1934-09-18
Business Opportunities

BAR-B-o. worth $500. fully equipped.
in exclusive N. W. section: sacrifice for
81 800: best reason for selling. See n. J.
Bernstein. Atty. 1406 G St. n. W.. RIM 9OS.
DELICATEsSEN. light lunch and grocery,
corner; apt. above; price right for quick
sale. DEC. 5319.
GROCERY STORE, WITH BEER LICENSE.
1872 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. s. E.
SMALL lunch room. living quarters: cheap
rent; good location $3.50; a bargain.
Apply 1904 Georgia Ave. or SHep. 1898.
SHOE REPAIRING establishment. Will
rent large space equipped for tailoring.
cleaning and pressing, $25 month. Apply
1884 Georgia Ave. n. W.
The Washington times., 1934-09-18

Payable In advance)
perald Onlv Times Only
The Washington times., 1934-09-18

EXPERIENCED CHEF. Apply At once.
Wash. Bur, 226 Bond Bldg
EXPERIENCED colored presser on Hoff-
man machine. Apply 306S Mt. Pleasant
St. N W.
Evening star., 1934-05-11
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.
CHICAGO Nav II Up Omitted sts

, CHICAGO. May II Qn Omitted States
Department Pep Of Agriculturs.- @ .-Hogs. IL.
$50; 260-340 pounds. 3.5Oa3 .75; -140-I7O
pounds, 3.35a375; pigs. good and choice.
iisht. good % and ehoies. s 14o-iso iips pounds. .
3.60a3 so; medium weight, 200-250
Dounds pseEns sSRs nedu@
and good 275-55O pounds, 2.75a3.25.
Cattle, 1000; calves. 200; slow; steady
trade on most killing classes; not many
ket bulk comprising kinds Of value sell at
775 downwssrd: bulls weak; COWS largely
and choice. 55O-9OO pounds. 6.OOa7.75;
COOL 100 pounds. 6.00aS. so; 1.100-1.3 800
pounds. 7.00a9. 30; 1,300-1 800 pounds,
800 So1s1n poSnds. % ! 4.5"o7s5; heifers % good and
choice. 550-750 pounds. 5.00a6.50; COM
mon and medium. 3.50a5.25; cows. good.
oS sasssr and fne eutes
s.a5as.7s: cutter. Common common and medium.
nsdum sHea she eu snd
mon, 3OOa4O0. Stocker and feeder cat.
pounds. 4.75a6.O0; common and medium.
sheep. 1000: general undertone weak:
% lower on lamb classes; aged sheep. 25
70 30 down; desirable Spring lambs searee:
good desirable clipped lambs; wooiskins
selling around 9.O0a9. %: best held higher:
light weisht; storn ewes quotable. .50a
lambs, good and choice. 0.75al 90; me-
dium. s.5oa9.75; lambs. 90 pounds down:
good and choice. H.00aS. .85; common and
medium sooas 90; q99s eS pounds soed 90
pounds. GOOD and choice. ssoae. Is: ali
weights. common and medium. 1.25a2 90.
Evening star., 1934-05-11
Gain i'm Building
Permits Exceeds
Seasonal Trend
BY the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, May 1.-THE none
:ary value of building permits during
April advanced 14.7 per cent over
March, gain much wider than the
usual seasonal increase of about SIS
per cent, according to Dun & Brad
street, Inc. The increase over April,
1888, was 32.5 per cent.
Permits filed during April for new
buildings, alterations, additions and
repairs III 2l5 American cities were
valued at 29,262 ,666, compared with
s25, sos ,005 in March and s22,o9l.41
in April. 1888. The total for the
month was the largest since last Sep
tember.
In the five boroughs of New York
City. permits amounted to S6,575,673.
gain of 15.4 per cent over the March
total of s5,700.245 and of 1855 per
cent over the April. 1888, total of So
035,5l4.
The West Central and Pacific
States were the only divisions fail
ing to share in the improvement.
Evening star., 1934-05-11
MY VICTOR EUBANK.

Associated Press Financial Writer.
NEW YORK, May 11.-Stock mar
ket sentiment improved somewhat to-
day, but early scattered rallying ten
dencjes were succeeded by some late
selling. A number Of soft spots ap-
peared just before the finish. Most
traders, however, seemed content with
the sidelines. The close was a bit
heavy. Transfers Appropriated s25,-
600 shares.
Grains reached l to 3 points a
bushel under profit-taking based on
reports of probable rains in the
drought districts. Cotton turned mod
erately lower as wheat declined. Sill
yer futures Jagged but rubber steadied.
Bonds were heavy throughout, al
though U. S. Government securities
about held their own. Dollar rates
were only slightly changed.
Trading was listless and the ticker
tape moved slowly during most of
the session. The only real activity
came just before the close when Of
ferings in the rails and a few other
categories expanded.
Shares of Union Pacific were off
3 points and New York Central and
Santa Fe were down about 2 each.
Others off l TO around included
American Telephone, Chrysler, West
ern Union, Case, Du Pont, Montgom-
cry Ward. Johns -Manville and United
States Smelling. Radio preferred
stocks held part of their early ad-
vances. A few of the alcohols were
resistant. The utilities were not too
heavy.
Freight car loadings for the week
ended May recorded a contra
seasonal decline of 4,449 under the
total for the previous week. The
aggregate, however, was 77,087 cars
above the corresponding week of 1888
and 70,254 ahead of the same 1882
period. The decrease was attributed
partly to falling off in industrial
shipments due to some lines having
passed their seasonal peak.