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The Washington times., 1934-04-21
Three Arabs Admit
KILLING y. S. Youth
BY International News Service

BY International News Service
Three Arabs have confessed to
the murder of Ray Fisher, Uni
verSity of Cincinnati graduate,
who was slain south of Bagdad
last March, American Charge
D'Affaires George w. Renchard
notified the State Department to-
day. The three Arabs, along with
another suspect, will be placed on
trial shortly, Renchard'S message
added.
The Washington times., 1934-04-21
WILL ROGERS
Says:

SANTA MONICA, CAL, April
al see all the brain trusterS
are saying the whole Writ
affair was . joke on him. In
other words, they framed up
to make a joke out Of him.
Now are we right sure that
they aren't making . joke out
Of the taxpayer, too?
Japan announced 1t had
taken over supervision Of China
in person and that Americans,
British, French and Germans
had better take notice. But /
see In the papers now that the
japanese claim they were q
little too ambitious and that
other nations can 90 into
China, but will have to have
all passports visaed by Tokyo.
Copyright. 1884. by McNaught
Syndicate. Inc.)
The Washington times., 1934-04-21
AdUenturer TRAPPED
On LedQe in Cannon

GRAND CANYON, Ariz., April
81 U.N.SO.-Two rescue expedi-
tions toiled ceaselessly today in
the $500 foot gorge Of the Little
Colorado River canyon in an ef-
fort to save the life Of an injured
adventurer. H. S. Moulton. 30, Of
Flagstaff, AriZ. Lowering himself
down the precipitate canyon walls,
Moulton'S rope slipped. and he
was hurled 80 feet to a tiny
ledge. His right leg was broken.
The Washington times., 1934-04-21
TIUO With Pistols
Get $40 From ShOu

Two colored men armed with
pistols entered a store operated
by William G.. Price in the 1900
block Eighteenth st. N. w. early
today, ordered the proprietor to
throw up his hands, took $40
from the cash register and es-
capped.
The Washington times., 1934-04-21
.GH|LD,2, KILLED
BY TRUCK

Thomas Griffith, two years old,
grandson of Thomas D. Griffith,
magistrate at Forestville, Md, was
killed instantly today when struck
by a truck.
The child was playing in the
road, police said, in front of the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Griffith, not far from
the magistrates residence.
The Washington times., 1934-04-21
Car Seized, Man Held
As Alcohol Runner

FREDERICKSBURG Va, April
21.-Working on a tip, Fred
ericksburg and State police here
captured a car carrying Is gal
Ions of grain alcohol from Wash
ington to Richmond. The car
was driven by E. T. Brockwell,
of Richmond. Brockwell was
locked up in the Fredericksburg
Jail on charges of transporting
and possession.
The Washington times., 1934-04-21
Woman Faces Quiz
On Lind uKidlQpina

BOSTON, April 81 (I.N.SO.-A
wealthy New York woman, whose
name was withheld and who was
innocently entangled with William
Lardner, suspect in the baby Lind
bergh $4,000 ransom payment,
will be questioned, Federal authori-
ties said today.
The Washington times., 1934-04-21
Thousands Witness
Festival Regatta
In Tidal Basin

Thousands of spectators lined along the rim of the Tidal
Basin heered the first of the in the regatta got under
way shortly after p. m. this afternoon.
More than 40 oorboa and formed colorul array
the south end Of the Basin they waited their turn par
cpae the main todays program Of Washngtons
first annual Cherry Blossom Festival,
The Washington times., 1934-04-21
Program For Today

First on tOday'S program OF
the Cherry Blossom Festival was
a regatta in the Tidal Basin
at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
Simultaneous with the re-
gatta was a presentation of
the japanese Operetta "The
MikadO," in the Sylvan Theater.
There will be . parade to-
night consisting Of "a floats
and uniformed marcherS and
bands. The parade will be
along Pennsylvania Avenue, and
is scheduled to begin at 7:45
p. m.
A ball at the MayflOwer
Hotel at 10 p. m. will bring the
three-day fete to an end.
Tickets cost So a piece and S.
for q set of two. They may be
obtained at 1919 G St. N. w.
Tickets may also be purchased
ut the door OF the MayflOwer
ballroom tonight.
The Washington times., 1934-04-21
Today's Scratches
DOWNS

ARLINGTON DOWNS
THIRD RACE-Big Lady. SIOuchat.
FOURTH RACE-Open Hearth.
FIFTH RACE-Jim Dandy. Rip Van
Wrinkle. Mad wind.
SIXTH RACE-Kievex, Mr.. Bun.
SEVENTH RACE-CanterOn, Blame
less.
The Washington times., 1934-04-21

gan at dawn Thursday with cere-
monies on the banks of the
Tidal Basin. The celebration
ends tonight with a ball at the
Mayflower Hotel.
With the exception of the mill
Continued on Page ;, Col. 2.)
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In The Times Today

FIRST SECTION
The Washington times., 1934-04-21

WASHINGTON FORECAST
Fair tonight and tomorrow; warmer tOmOrrO
(Full weather report on Page 81
MEAN TEMPERATURES
Evening star., 1934-03-26
LOST AND FOUND.
Lost and Found advertisements
may be found on Page 40.
CIRCULARS PROHIBITED.

In order to protect its advertisers
from receiving circular matter, 1t Is
expressly understood and agreed that
all such matter will be withheld as
far as possible by The Star. only
bona fide answers to advertisements
addressed to box numbers in care OF
The Star will be delivered to adver-
tisers on presentation OF the box
number ticket.
Evening star., 1934-03-26
SALE-AUTOMOBILES,

TERRAPLANE 50" convertible coupe, 1898:
beige finish; red wire wheels; beautiful
little car and like new in every respect:
your most careful inspection invited:
S545; terms. Pohanka Service 1126 goth
st. NV. DI. 9l41.
TERRAPLANE 1882 coach. S365 cash;
excellent condition: actual mileage, $4,000
miles: tires good: runs like new. DI. 6l79:
WILLYS-KNIGHT de. luxe sedan. sell for
storage and tires; looks and runs like new.
Only SS7. If you want terms bring $50.
Nolan. III 18th st. NV:
WILLYS 1881 sport sedan. looks and runs
like new: Only S197. Terms. Nolan
WILLYs-KNIGHT de luxe 1881 type sport
sedan: cost new. So. 100; perfect condt-
ton: 6. wire. wheels. trunk. new tires.
beautiful grade upholstery; only S2S7. on
terms, small down payment. bal. IL
months. Nolan. III 18th st. NV.
BARGAINsI192s Oakland roadster: $50:
1928 Chevrolet coupe. $50, 1928 Chrys-
Ter coach. S75; 1929 Ford coupe; sos:
1880 Ford touring, S95; 1929 Pontiac
si@9; 1929 Plymouth sedan. si25; 1920
Buick sedan. 5000; 1882 Plymouth sedan.
S325; other fine bargains; terms w., trade
NORTHEAST Open evenings.
Evening star., 1934-03-26
SALE-AUTOMOBILES.

AUTOMOBILES at weschler's auto auction
928 H NV. every wednesday and Satur.
day 10 a m Usually O good assortment.
Evening star., 1934-03-26
WANTED-SALESMEN.

REAL ESTATE statesmen for Chevy
Chase, d C.. and nearby Maryland and
Virginia properties. Robert E. Heater
1897 Eye st. NV DI. 5231.
SOLICITOR. 3 orders per day on high
class, uuick-selling magazine proposition
paws S3S per week: no money to collect
in advance See Mr.. Gross, Room 5ll. 9l2
Z, w
Evening star., 1934-03-26
MOTOR TRAVEL.

DAYTONA. FLA; DRIVING THURSDAY;
accommodat te three share expenses. Ad-
dress Box 369-B. Star cfice.
COUPLE DRIVING TO ERIE. PENNA
passengers reasonable Mr. Metcalfe, SH
3hIH-
Evening star., 1934-03-26
PARTS-PARTS

For All Cars and Trucks.
Auto Glass Installed and Repair Work.
ROBERT HERSON AUTOEXCHANGE, mo-
~ Florida Ave E. North 1O4OS.
Evening star., 1934-03-26
SITUATIONS-DOMESTIC.
PERSONAL.
The rate under heading Of Per.
sonal Is cents per line additional
to the regular line rate

FOR EASTER-FEw PARTISAN DRESS
MODELS; new; evening also: sizes 80. 3S.
II. Phone after p.m., co. 7410.
MoLEs OR OTHER SKIN LESSONS RE
moved pa1nlessly by latest scientific meth
DDS. Free consultations. Moderate charges.
Phone NO. 1049g. Or. r. F. DEMING.
LET DR.. DELLA LEDENDECKER' WON
derful hand rub your aches and pains away.
Open Sunday. 3025 o st. NV. WE. 1920.
SWEDISH MASSAGE. ELEC. CABINET
ultra violet infra red rays BY appt.
Vivian Hopkins, CO 1854. 27O1 Conn. ave.
HEMORRHOIDS ERADICATED BY MY
own method: results effective for a lifetime
or money back: write for booklet; no drugs
or surgery. DIR. SOMMERWERCK. 1866
Columbia rd. Adams 03SS
COATS WANTED TO REPAIR. MEMS S
coats refined. 81; women's. $3.50; Spring
coats. 2.50: materials furnished: ties
cleaned and pressed. 10 for 81; satisfaction
guar anteed. Elsie NJ. Nail. 1909 B s.w. 2s'
WILL THE GENTLEMAN WHO WITNES-
sed the collision between street car and
an oil truck at the intersection Of 3rd
and F sts. ne. on September .. 1898,
about 4:15 pm. please communicate with
W. J. BUSHWALLER. SO7 American
Security Bldg
Evening star., 1934-03-26
SALE-AUTOMOBILES.

AUBURN 1888 de luxe sport sedan. dual
ratio; 8 wire wheels; run only $500 miles.
original purchaser; brand-new condition:
party. 3a2S Adams Mill road NV. O-'''D'0
AUSTIN new 1884 models on display; will
take any make car in trade JACK Pry
AUSTIN coupe. in excellent condition.
S15O. Call Alexandria s95 or III.
% gs:5a S5sSlsy Home; ms
after 8. call my home. NE 2l61.
BUICK 1928 light six sedan, S125: Durant
si45; terms trade. Addison. 1857 irving
BUICK 1881 latest de luxe royal coupe;
9 wire wheels: like new. Only S427, on
terms. Nolan's. III 18th st. NV.
BUICK late 1929 de luxe sport roadster;
almost like new; rumble seat q wire
wheels trunk, etc; must sacrif1ce. S217'
on terms. Nolan. III 18th St. NV.
positively in the. pink condition; car
you will appreciate; small down payment.
balance easy notes Century osgy Motors. 1905
perfect: can arfsnse terms: small down
R.ymeRs nS, No SsBsuF' Ssss. Motors 1905 l4th St
CHEVROLET 1888 Master ,sedan;, jet
black finish. cream stripe; low mileage.
tires like new: this car has not been in
taxi service; S115 down. balance 2 mos.
Addison Chevrolet, 1437 Irving st. NV.
Adams 5411.
CHEVROLET 1882 de luxe coach: 6 wire
wheels. metal tire covers. trunk; driven
only 5000 miles; 1885; terms, trade.
Addison Chevrolet. 1437 Irving st. NV.
Adams 5411.
CHEVROLET 1927 coach; in good running
condition. good tires: will sacrifice for S45.
Mr. Herfurth, Columbia 1245.
CHEVROLET 1888 de luxe sedan, like
new: only S547, on terms. Nolan's, I'LL
18th st. NV.
CHEVROLET 1881 de luxe cabriolet. just
like new, with sos Philco radio: perfect:
must sell. S277, on terms. Nolan, I'LL
CHEVROLET 1880 coupe: very fine motor
and clean upholstery; only $50; easy
terms. Capitol Motor Co. 215 Pa: ave. Sc.
CHEVROLET coach, 1888; opportunity for
some one; late model chsyrelet; s4s5;
CHEVROLET 1882 sedan: black: cream
wheels: had excellent care; mileage. TO-
600; owner must sacrifice. $500 cash
CHEVROLET coach 1888: opportunity for
some one: late model Chevrolet. S485:
terms and trade. Capitol. 215 Pa. ave: Sc.
CHEVROLET sedan. 1892; tenders wells. Q
spare tires, trunk rack and many other
extras. This car Is clean and In very
good condition: original briEht finish:
will accept smallS trade. See Mr.. Bowles.
1880 Conn ave phone DI- 42oo.
Evening star., 1934-03-26
RENT-GARAGES.

U,4sO SQUARE FEET)
Modern auto repair shop. 2-story brick
freproof building; electricity, hot-water
neat. Apply to
E M. HODGE CO. INC.
WEST 1417. 2O3s Eye st. NV.
Evening star., 1934-03-26
HELP-MEN AND WOMEN.

MAN AND WIFE as caretakers and to
work around place in the country ABOUT
c5 miles out in Virginia People who know
something about gardening, raising chick
ems and man handy with tools. scotch
IRISH or Swedish couple with no children
Box Abb. Star oftlce.
Evening star., 1934-03-26
RECOMMENDED SERVICE.

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PAPERING s RMS. 2-sToRY HALL. $40
Quick service. white mech Call any time.
Neat papers. Adams 1929.
PAPERHANGING painting plasterins
good WORK: low prices; by local. respon-
sible mechanic. Call BaitZ. 430 Kenyon
st, NV. co. 1889.
PAPERHANGING. painting better kind;
scraping papering painting woodwork.
S9.I5 per room. NJ d. Miller. ME. 534o.
PAPERHANGING, frst-class, done at once:
S4 90 and up a room. including paper;
work guaranteed. GE 0024. 27.
PAPERHANGING. painting. plastering;
good work guaranteed in writing; So UP.
GE SSH. sSs
PAPERHANGING-5 rooms, 2-story hall.
$50 dncluding l room paneled); white me-
chsnics. Call National OSS2.
PAPERHANGING-Roo papereo SIS and
up; estimate fur; work guaranteed: A; T
GEORGE 500 Oneida pl NV. GE. 946S
Evening star., 1934-03-26
WANTED-ROOMS.

ROOM. with or without board. near
Wardman Park Hotel. by gentleman.
Address Box 36S-B. Star once.
COUPLE. with 7-year child. want >
or 3 Ink. rooms in resp. location: must
be reasonable give details. Address Box
310-B. Star office.
Evening star., 1934-03-26
HELP-MEN.

AUTOMOBILE SHOP FOREMAN capable
of taking 1ull charge. Steady lob ior
right man. Address Box 99-C. Star once.
AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS. must be first
class. Steady Jobs for good men. I'll
Que ST u "
Evening star., 1934-03-26
ROOMS-FURNISHED.

1882 MASS. AVE. NV. Cumberland, Apt.
So at Thomas Circle: walking distance; at
tractive. cheerful room, southeastern ex-
posure; reasonable
Evening star., 1934-03-26

COLLECTOR, experienced, with car, TO COT
lect regular paving monthly accounts IN
Washington; man with finance experience @ ,r.tace
Of reference and bond permanent position
with responsible concern; ask for MI.
NNrioht Rm 81 Il MCGll Bdg.
Evening star., 1934-03-26
MUSICAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
BOATS.

FOR SALE. cheap. 46-ft. cabin cruiser. In
hrst-class condition: completely equipped
and has 65-hp. Kermath motor. Address
Box 404-B. Star ONCE.
CHRIS-CRAFT 26-FT RUNABOUT-Ex-
cellent boat for general utility or racing:
speed over 45 per hour: condition good as
new; cost $1,000; sacrifice at S1.500.
Address Box 3s9-B. Star office :SOs
Evening star., 1934-03-26
APARTMENTS-FURNISHED

FRANCIS SCOTT KEY. APARTMENT
hotel 'O'h and nw.-1 r. L.. b.. COM
nletely furnished, linens silver. Frigidaire;
day. week. month; reasonable. MA. 6426.
DUPONT CIRCLE U325 N II. AVE)-1
room, bath. attractively furnished. beautt-
Evening star., 1934-03-26

AUBURN 1888 de luxe sport sedan, dual
ratio; 8 wire wheels; run only $500 miles.
original purchaser; brand-new condition:
marty. :3222 Adams Mill road NV.
Evening star., 1934-03-26
DOGS. PETS, ETC.

ESKIMO SP1Tz. for sale. 1919 West Vir-
ginia ave. ne. apt. 4. Call before Wednes-
day
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
The WASHINGTON TIMES SATURDAY FEBRUARY Il, 1884
Crop Control Problem
Discussed by Haney

Restriction Of production and
higher prices for cotton will GER
tainly restrict exports. India.
Egypt, and Russia will raise more
cotton and undersell us. Thus
we will lose even more Of the
world market than we have al
ready lost. Temporary spurts in
foreign buying on account of cur
rency gyrations do not count in
the long run.
Domestic mill consumption Of
cotton will also be Curtailed.
People will ecOnOmize in cotton
when it takes more Of the con-
sumer'S dollar, and other tex
tiles, such as rayOn and jute,
will be increasingly substituted.
Crop yields cannot be adjusted
exactly to the 5000, 900 bale limit,
and some unSold stocks will &C.
cumulate.
For these reasons, the reduction
in carryover will probably not be
as much as hoped, and reaction
in prices will come.
Almost certainly, therefore, there
will arise a demand for con-
tinuing the ginning restrictions,
and possibly reducing the total
and the quotas next year.
Thus we would fix upon our
farmers an elaborate system Of
crop control and artificial price
fixing. This bill involves a fix
ing by Government of the exact
quantity each farmer can sell.
Just think that over.
Who pays for the scheme? All
consumers and all taxpayers.
How much does the cotton
farmer get out Of it? Probably
not much-unless he is Speculat-
ing on the exchanges. If cotton
farmers sell nine million bales
at IS cents a pound, they get
$675 ,00O,OO while 13 million bales
at 10 cents bring $650,000,000. So
the gross is not very much larger.
If they raise nothing but cotton.
the cost per bale is increased, so
their net profit is actually smaller.
If they shift to other crops, what
about the other farmers?
If we must get rid of the sur
plus cotton by some artificial
means. it would be better to
burn it.
We should remember that we
have this large carryOver Of
cotton chiefly as the result Of
past price-Iifting tactics.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
TUBE AND TIRE
EXPORTS RISE

A gain of II per cent in exports
of automobile tires in 1888 over
1882 and of 16 per cent in exports
of inner tubes is reported by the
Department of Commerce.
Pneumatic castings exported last
year totaled 1,o58,37s, valued at
$9,015,543, compared with s0S,462.
valued at $7,777.549, in 1882. Elk
ports of inner tubes in 1888 totaled
664,0 ,040, valued at $692 ,207, COM
pared with 573,568, valued at
$6OO,898, in 1882.
Total exports of the rubber tire.
inner tube and tire and sundry
repair materials group las year
were set at $1O.440,300, an in
crease of IL per cent over the 1882
figure Of $9,300,787.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
BitNr1inOus Coal
Production Rises

The National Coal Association
from incomplete car loading re-
ports from the railroads, estimates
bituminous coal production in the
United States for the week ended
February 10 as approximately
7,875,00O net tons. Production for
the corresponding week of 1888
was 7,736,00 tons and for 1882,
6,714,000 tons.
The report of the Bureau Of
Mines shows production Of 7,150.'
900 tons for the week ended Janu'
ary 27, and 7,495. 900 for the week
ended February 8, 1884. Produc-
ton for the calendar year to Feb.
ruary 10 is estimated at A, ,135 900
tons aaginst 1851 900 tons for
the like period of 1898.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
TONE Of BONDS
IS STRONG
Volume Today
$4,160,000

NEW YORK, Feb. II GN.SO.
The bond market maintained a
strong undertone in the weeks
wind-up session today, with rails
and domestic corporation loans
moving up moderately to new
peaks on the movement.
Despite the extensive profit.
taking which came into the car
rier group, a goodly number OF
issues we're able to chalk up
further gains of restricted proper
tionS.
Among this category were the
Chesapeake Corporation SIS, North
western refunding SIS, Great West
ern Is, st. Paul SIS A, Erie SIS of
rs and Southern Pacific 412s
Of '69.
McKesson & Robbins 512s fea-
tured the domestic corporation
division with a squirt of 11a points
to 72.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
Cheerful Tips
On Business

The corporations resume,
three vote extra, one increases
and Is declare regular dividends
in day. Chain and mail order
firms report February sales to
date are holding January gain
Of Is per cent above year ago
=. More new textile machinery
installed in Southern mills in
1888 than in any year since
1890. Power output in 1888
rs per cent above that Of year
previous after two years Of de-
clineS. l. u m Der production
and shipments gain in week
=. .Newsprint production in
United States and Canada in
January rs per cent more than
in like 1888 months. Dodge
estimates January building at
double that of year ago.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
Produce Exchange
Elects Directors

NEW YORK. Feb. II. G.N.SO.
Annual meeting of stockholders
of the Produce Exchange Stock
Clearing Association, Inc, yester.
day elected as director: Carl F..
Andrus, John A. Anger, jr., Will
liam Beatty, A. C. Elterich, Sam
uel Knighton. John A. Ludlow
and I. D. Noll Mr.. Anger was
named president of the board
and Mr.. Noll vice president.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
Oil Run to Stills
Up $4,000 Barrels

Reports from petroleum re-
fineries controlling 92.4 per cent
Of the estimated daily refining
capacity Of the United States,
amounting to 3,616,9Oo barrels,
indicate that 2,236,00O barrels Of
crude oil daily were run to stills
during the week ended February
10. The estimate for the pre-
ceding week was 2,152,0O0 barrels.
Storage stocks at refineries at
the end of the week amounted
to 30,219,00O barrels of gasoline
and 111,191.00O barrels of gas
and fuel oil. The comparative
totals for the preceding week
we're 29,346,000 barrels and
113,220.00O barrels, respectively.
These figures were made public
by the American Petroleum Instt
tllte.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
Insurance Firms
Increase Assets

Despite the depression and gen.
eral devaluation of many types OF
property in 1888, assets Of life in
surance companies showed a net
increase of 1881 100000 during the
year, according to an analysis Of
the present status of the industry
revealed today by Arthur F. Hall,
president of the Lincoln National
Life Insurance Company. Total
assets of January l, 1884, are es-
timated at $21, 1876 100000.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
CHICAGO GRAINS
WORK LOWER

CHICAGO, Feb. II GN.SJ.
Grains worked fractionally low.
er in early dealings under scat
tered selling prompted by less
pessimistic weather reports.
Wheat dipped 3sc to 901sc and
corn eased 3sc to 51Ac before
enough buying developed to check
the decline. Trade continued
light.
At mid session wheat was "a to
3sc off, corn unchanged to l4c
down, oats "a to Ac off and
rye 1sc up.
Winnipeg wheat was unchanged
to 1sc lower. Liverpool closed
unchanged to % pence higher.
Estimated carlots: Wheat I,
corn 106 and oats IL.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
Committee Is Named
For National Surety

NEW YORK, Feb. II G.N.SO.
Appointment of C. Provost Boyce,
John w. Harmon, and Harvey D.
Gibson as a committee to take
charge of reorganization of Ma
tional Surety Company for the
protection of holders of its $45,-
00O,0 Of guaranteed mortgages
was announced today.
Mr.. Boyce represents the bond
holders protective committee, Mr..
Harmon the State insurance de-
partment, and Mr.. Gibson, chair.
man Of the Manufacturers Trust
Company, was chosen as a neu-
tral member.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
Three Railways Ask
Note Issue Permits

Three railroads have asked the
Interstate Commerce Commission
for authority to issue per cent
serial notes to PWA for loans
with which to purchase steel rails.
They are:
Erie, $2,048,OO0 for purchase Of
29,987 tons of No. l rails and
.2,134 tons No. rails.
Chicago, Milwaukee, st. Paul
& Pacific, $2,917,383 for purchase
of 10000 tons Of rails and to
strengthen several bridges.
New York, Ontario & western.
S235, 900 for purchase Of 4,725
tons of rails and 1,751 tons Of
fastenings.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
Net Rail Operating
Profits Improved

The Interstate Commerce Com.
mission reports that $50 Glass l
railroads in December had an ag-
gregate net operating income OF
S37, 1853 ,879. against $32,304,S94 in
December, 1882.
Net operating income Of the $50
roads for the year 1888 was $474,-
369.43s, against $326,317,936 IN
1892.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17

9,5UU,UUU DaleS ny WoA NAAAS VAAANNSA'
the gins.
That is, quotas for each county
will be established, and cotton
gins will not be allowed to sell
more than a fixed share Of a total
of nine million bales. The COM
pulsion would be either through
"licensing" or through a conflsca-
tory tax on cotton sold in excess
of the quota.
Since the allowable total would
be about 3,5OO,OOO bales under
the normal world consumption
of American cotton, it is be-
neved that this procedure would
compel consumers to draw upon
the huge carry-Over (nOw over
eight million baleS) and thus
raise the price to something like
Is cents a pound.
At this writing it seems highly
probable that, despite difference
of opinion among Department OF
Agriculture experts and opposition
from some large cotton growers,
the Bankhead bill will be passed.
Some people would, therefore, say
that it can do no good to criticize
it. But the thing is so bad that
we should at least realize the diff
ficulties and dangers which 1t
raises. Maybe a consideration OF
them will keep us from going in
for other Bankhead bills for other
crops.
The Washington times., 1934-02-17
COTTON PRICES
STEADY UP

NEW YORK, Feb. II G.N.s0.
A steadier tone developed in the
cotton ring at the close today,
with futures finishing around the
previous final levels. Sales by
spot houses, New Orleans and the
South were absorbed by a good de-
mand from the trade and mod
crate purchases by Wall Street
and Liverpool.
Closing prices were 8 points
higher to two lower. March was
off 2 at 1922, May unchanger at
1886, July up l at 1884, october
off at 1911, December up 2 at
1886. and January up at 1879.