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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13
STAB|[|z|NG FUND
BEL|EVEDAT WORK
Gold Purchases Indicated
by Odd Discrepancies
in Statistics.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 12.-Evidence
that the $4,000 100000 exchange sta
bilization fund has begun operations
was seen in Wall Street foreign eX-
change circles, although official con-
f1rmation was of course lacking.
Observers believed the sterilization
fund has been purchasing gold enter
ing New York from foreign countries
This operation, it was pointed out
would explain the strange discrepan-
cies in gold statistics contained III the
last two weekly Federal Reserve state
ments.
Banking circles have been mystified
in the last two weeks over the fact
that gold imports, together with re-
leases from earmark have totaled
more than Sl6,000,000, while monetary
gold stocks of the country. which
should include this metal. have shown
a net gain of only Sl,000,000 The
Street has been growing accustomed
to statistical mysteries since devalu-
alton of the dollar. but it is something
new to find one in the relatively
simple gold figures.
Other Theory Discarded.
The theory that the Treasury has
been selling gold held abroad which
was obtained during the Government S
gold buying campaign last year, has
been generally discarded 1t is not
believed the Treasury had as much
as 100000 gold left in London and
Paris, since figures on metal brought
home correspond rather closely with
the amount acquired abroad.
Furthermore, except for a momentary
rise in the French franc to the gold
export point against the dollar two
weeks ago, there has been no particular
reason why the Treasury should want
to sell gold. Since then. the dollar
has scarcely been within striking dis
tance of the level at which gold sales
would be justified.
Taking these facts into considera-
ton, exchange experts have reached
the conclusion that the exchange
sterilization fund has been absorb
ing gold imports and releases from
earmark, paying for them with de-
posts held at the Reserve banks. A
week ago, S1O0,OOOOO0 of gold certin-
cafes were transferred from the Treas
ury to the Reserve banks, in exchange
for credit on their books.
Provides for Emergencies.
At the same time, gold amounting
to .800,000,000 of the $4,000, 900, 900
authorized for the purpose last Janu
airy was set aside on the Treasury's
books for an exchange Sterilization
fund" The remaining Sl00, 900, 900
stayed in the Treasury's general fund.
If the sterilization fund is buying
gold, it is with a view to accumulat-
ing metal to meet possible future
emergencies. it is believed in Wall
Street. BY storing up gold at this
time, the fund would be prepared to
defend the dollar by gold sales in the
event of exchange weakness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13
TOBACCO PLANTS LIKELY
TO BE LATE THIS YEAR
Special Dispatcb IN The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LYNCHBURG, Va, May 12.-Plants
for the coming tobacco crop in the
Lynchburg tobacco belt will be late
this year because of continued low
temperatures, according to informa-
ton at warehouses here.
Last year the crop was set by June
l but indications now are that the
planting will be later than that.
There is no way as yet to arrive at
an estimate of the acreage to be
planted this year. The Government
is demanding a IS per cent reduction
and it is presumed at the warehouses
here that this will be carried out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13
u. S. HOLDS ADVANTAGE
AS SOVIET TRADE GAINS

BY the Associated Press.
Foreign trade with Soviet Russia
has picked up since recognition by
this Government with an advantage
accruing to the United States.
During the first three months of
1884, Russia bought products worth
S2,682. 9O6, while selling to this coun-
try 81 ,667,957, thus creating nominal
trade balance in our favor.
For the comparable period of last
year this country purchased S2,330, 681
worth of goods while selling to Russia
only 81 ,435 1858, an adverse balance to
this country of almost $1,00oOO0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13
SAT ES\TEN

Five well dressed RESPONSIBLE. married
men above average intelligence. % to 4C
years of age. who can prove BACKGROUND
fiYe men who have not lost their courage
who still possess that fighting spirit and
are willing to put in six hours hard work
every day for Eastern house making pub
To men Who realize that the soft days
are over I can offer permanent employ
ment on fast. clean deal that has great
appeal.
Requires only few minutes to explain
and closes on first call
D Does $1,000 1000 daily y, comm. in town look
actual field demonstra ton.
INQUIRE Sunday only between II m.
and l pm Portland Hotel Vermont ave
at Thomas circle. S. R. Wolfson.
w. B. MOSES AND son,
Furniture statesmen; must have
sales experience, furniture ex-
perience preferred. Apply 4th
floor. 9:15 am. TEMPORARY
JOB: BEST ONE MAY BE
PERMANENT.
WE NEED EXCELLENT
used-car salesman and service
man for a branch used-car
show room. Give references,
experience, all details by let
ter. Address Box 426-J, Star
Office. {. .,s..,
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LYCOMING ORDERS JUMP.

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa, May II
(SpeciaD Announcement was made
today by the Lycoming Manufacture
ing Co. that more Lycoming marine
engines have been sold the first four
months of 1884, both from stand
point of units and Of dollar value,
than In the entire II months Of 1888.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13
DECLINE RESISTED
BY RAIL STOCKS
Lower Levels for Market
Predicted if Carrier Is
sues Give Way.
BY GEORGE T. HUGHES.

BY GEORGE T. HUGHES.
Special Dispatch to The Star
NEW YORK, May 12.-That part
of the financial district which has
faith in charts is now watching with
anxious interest the action of the
railway shares.
The stock market as a whole is not
only at a new low for the year but
is approaching the lows of last De-
cember, while the railway group is
still little above the low of early
January. According to the accepted
chart philosophy, if the rails give way
at this stage it will forecast lower
levels for the entire market.
At the close Friday the Dow-Jones
railway averages we're ALTO. The 1884
low for this group was 1885, or a
little less than two points under the
present level. On Friday a number
of the leading railway stocks broke
through their old resistance points,
but that was not true of the averages.
Test Due Next Week.
The test will come next week. II
it is met successfully, traders will take
heart; but if the carrier shares fail
to hold at this critical point, they will
be correspondingly discouraged.
This theory of the averages Is out
lined here not necessarily to subscribe
to it but as an Interpretation of spec
ulative sentiment. The theory does
not always work, but it has many
followers just the same.
The two major influences In the
stock market are the bill to regulate
trading and the varying prospects OF
silver legislation. The exchange Dill
is regarded as uncompromisingly de-
fationary and has brought selling OF
stocks. while almost any silver prOpo-
sition is taken to be bullish factor
Judging by the action of the mar
ket. the regulatory bill is the stronger
force. but it is almost pathetic to see
the hangerS-on in the customers
rooms flock to the news tickers to OBJ
tain the latest bulletin from Wash
ington as to a conference of the sill
yer Senators or as to the position OF
the President in the matter.
Initiation Talked.
Imitation has as many friends
among spectators long Of stocks in
this declining market as speculation
has enemies in CongreSs-giving Con-
gress the benefit of the doubt, OF
course.
1t is cold comfort to market follow
ers to tell them that the defeat Of the
money radicals in Washington is a
constructive development. Whatever
orthodoxy may promise for the longer
future, it is not wanted now when it
means a continuance of the down.
ward movement IN prices
The Committee for the Nation is
inaugurating another campaign to
raise the price of gold. but it stirs no
interest IN speculative Wall Street
That element has its attention con-
centrated on silver. not gold.
Comparisons with results a year ago
may be expected to be less favorable
from now on both for business and
for finance, because at this time in
1888 the recovery was just getting into
its stride.
Copyright 1924. by the North American
Newspaper Alliance. lncD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13
PITTSTON NET SHOWN.

NEW YORK, May IL CP.-The
Pittston Co., controlled by the Van
Sweringen interests, reports consoli-
dated net profit of 1921, 500 for the
March quarter. equivalent to 48 cents
a share on the capital stock. This
compares with net loss of s1O6,382 in
the first quarter last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13
GOLD STATEMENT.

NEW YORK, May IL CP.-The
New York Federal Reserve Banks
daily gold statement showed import
of sl68,100 of gold from England.
There we're no exports or net change
in gold held under earmark for foreign
account.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13
CIRCULARS PROHIBITED

In order to protect its advertisers
from receiving circular matter. it 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. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13
Decrease Shown
In Construction
Total for April
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
NEW YORK, May 12.-F. w. Dodge
Corporation said yesterday that con-
tracts let during April for all classes
of construction showed a decline of
about Is per cent from the March
volume.
The April contract volume for the
81 Eastern States amounted to $751;
413,80 as against $178, 345, 800 for
March and only $56,573, 900 for April
of 1888. the corporation said.
For the elapsed months of 1884
construction awards totaled $780,
$4,000 as against S252, sos, 800 for the
corresponding four months of 1888.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13
HARDWARE IN DEMAND

NEW YORK, May IL CP).-Call for
lawn mowers, screen door and window
frames, wire screen cloth and garden
hose feature the current active call
in the wholesale hardware market.
Retailers are said to be enjoying the
best Spring volume in two years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13
LOCOMOTIVES ORDERED.

NEW YORK, May II R.-Baldwin
Locomotive Works has received an
order from the Boston & Maine Rail-
road Co. for five mountain type loco
motives at an aggregate cost of about
S625, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13
GLIDDEN NET GAINS.

NEW YORK. May II LP).-Net
profit of S806O80 after fixed charges
was reported by the Glidden Co. for
the first six months of the fiscal year.
This compares with profit of $30.210
for the first six months of the previous
fiscal year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13

$3.50: year aeo, 1o5G9; two years ago,
IO413
OF this total American this week, 6.9l1;
week ago. 1,O3S, year ago, S.534, two
years ago, SASS
All other kinds this week. o,465; week
ago. @5Ol; year ago, 2,O35; TWO years
ago. 9S4
year ago, 61ol
visible in other countries this week,
$40; year ago, 4.4is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13
FINANCING SCHEDULED.

NEW YORK, May IL (P).-Munici-
pal financing scheduled for next week
totals $11, 1867 ,667, against S31 100000
for the last week, according to the
Daily Bond Buyer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13
HAT BUSINESS BRISK.

NEW YORK. May II CP).-Launch-
ing of the Summer retail season in
millinery has met with brisk con-
sumner response during the week, &C
cording to reports. Straws, felts and
fabric hats all shared in the demand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13
COTTON SEAT PRICE DROPS.

NEW YORK, May IL CP-A New
York Cotton Exchange seat sold yes
terday at Sl7,500, a decrease of $4,000
from the last sale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13
Trade Reports at a Glance
BY the Associated Press


NEW YORK 12-Tabloid of business reported by
Dun Bdstreet Inc divisions of wholesale and jobbng
industry and collections this week.
AIRED he period last
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13

THE HEIGHT co. requires the
services OF an experienced fur
hnisher to work on fur coats.
Apply employment office, Mon
day between $50 and 1880.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13

SHOE SALESMEN-Must be
experienced, permanent posi-
tons. Apply to Mr.. Weak, VIII
liam Hahn Co. 9Th and +.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13

SHOE SALESMEN-We re-
quire the services Of experienced
shoe statesmen. Apply Supt's.
office, fourth floor, s. kann
Sons. Co.
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WANTED

EXPERIENCED sc AND Toe MEN
An aggressive syndicate dealing IN &c to
experienced men under 40 years of age
Evidence of high character ability and
general education must be supplied, Mod
crate salary to start Give full particulars
concerning your personal and professional
record in first letter and inclose a pho
tograph
RESTAURANT MANAGERS
The same syndicate can use few high
class restaurant managers. Apply as in
StruCted above.
Interviews will be arranged.
Address Syndicate Store. Box 493-J
Star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13
HELP-MEN AND WOMEN.

COUPLE (whitej to work in small estate.
Woman a good cook and man thoroughly
experienced with chickens. garden. shrub
berry. etc. also drive car. A good home.
Address Box 39-V, Star office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13

THE HEIGHT co. REQUIRES
THE SERVICES OF PART-TIME
SALESPEOPLE - FOR ALL.
DEPTS. APPLY EMPLOYMENT
OFFICE MONDAY BETWEEN
9:30 AND 1880.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13

trio water heaters to homes for s. 95;
cannot burn out. Free offer. Fern Labs,
Dept. 20. Emaus Pa
AN EASY WAY to make expenses Sell
chewing gum TO stores. Quick profits.
Complete line. Helmet Co. Cincinnati.
1895 MONEY MARVELS Two magic
cosmetic lines for white and colored. No
money or experience needed. Agents do
ing wonderful. Free samples and sample
case. Write Keystone Laboratories, Dept.
GA. Memphis. Tenn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13

computng scales. electric meat Slicers.
meat choppers coffee mills etc: car main
tenance and commission arrangement: Ex-
national Business Machine Corporation,
Sl6 I4th st NV l3"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13
WANTED-AGENTS.

AGENTS-Biggest newest most sensa-
tional dollar proposition for women. Can
be sold a SOC. with valuable accessories
free. Enormous money-maker and re-
Deater. Write Immediately. Howard SPEC
clalty Co.. 2929 Baker st. Baltimore, Nd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13

INCREASE YOUR INCOME.
Excellent opportunity for live
man to work after office hours.
Right man can add substantially
to his income. J. J. Gordon,
room 339, Munsey Building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13
HELP--MEN.
SALESMAN.

Whlte. Must have department
store experience. Write quail
fcations. Address Box 49-J,
Star office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13

Will engage three to assist me in nv
business. where good earnings are as
sured. with chance for advancement Ap-
PLY to L. on Monday. 1909 Mass. ave.
n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13

SALESMAN-To sell low-priced counter
type ice cream freezer to retail stores
exclusive contract basis. Leads furnished
through national and direct mail adver-
Using. Strictly commission. Must own
car Address y&oX ltS-J Star Office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13

PERMANENT POSITION.
Opening for man between % and 40
to be trained to take care of local and
adjoining territories for Oldest and best
known national organization in its line;
no canvasSIng or high pressure. Only de-
pendable hgh-type men with personality
and satisfactory record will be considered
Opportunity for rapid advancement Must
have or be able to obtain car. Apply Room
g29 Investment Building Monady morn
ing hPtWePn Q and L. m
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OPENING NAY IL

We will place on or about said date two
well-dressed middeaFed men; must be
experienced meeting public; important spe-
cial work. Address Box 1881. Star Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-05-13

AGGRESSIVE SALESMAN wanted to sell
worlds finest lowest-priced popcorn ma
chimes. Liberal commissions. proved sales
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LANSBURGH'S

wants two men for outside position
Good weekly earnings with chance for
a advancement. Must have car and be over
Il. Apply EMPLOYMENT Office, 4th floor,
Hyder weekly herald., 1934-06-02
Govt. Transplanting
 G me A n m a l 5

Native Indians, Aleuts, Es- kimo and other workers recent ly captured and transplanted 596 game and fur bearing ami mals in various other parts of the Territory where their num- bers have been depleted.
 The animals included 39 deer, 22 martens, captured in south eastern Alaska, and 856 snow shoe rabbits or vary hares, taken in the interior. Of the transplanted animals, 558snow- shoe hares were released on Kodiak Island, where the big eruption of Mount Katmai in 1912 had practically extermin- ated all game animals except bears. Nine deer were also liberated on Kodiak and 12 on small islands in Yakatat Bay. Ten martens were placed on Prince of Wales Island and seven on Baranof Island.
 The work was carried on under the Civil Works program and directed by the Alaska Game Commission.
Hyder weekly herald., 1934-06-02
ketckikan Fisherman
 Wins Gold Medal

By catching a A pound sal mon with light sporting tackle, Edwin Jones of Ketchikan will receive from the Montague sporting goods company a gold medal, according to reports from Ketchikan.
 The fish, a king salmon, was caught near Mcutnain Point with herring for bait.
 The gold medal is awarded by the company to anglers catch ing a fish over 40- pounds in weight with light tackle.
 Jones previously won a silver medal for a similar feat of pis- catorial skill and is said to have his eye on the world record, TOW held by Dr. G. A. Wibons of California with a 6212- pound tyee salmon.
 Ed. Dorn, another Ketchikan resident, received a similar gold medal award in 1888 by catching a 4812-pound king salmon.
Hyder weekly herald., 1934-06-02
UNITED EMPIRE
 TO SHIP SOON

Work on the new aerial tram way of the United Empire Gold and Silver Mining Company, usd., is making good progress, according to reports from Stewart.
 Material for the tram is on the ground and is being put to- gether as fast as conditions per init.
 It is the intention of the con- pany to start shipments of se- lected ore, taken from the de- velopment tunnel and sacked during the winter as soon as the tram is completed.
 The ore selected for sacking is reported to run between $50 and $60 dollars per ton, with values chiefly in silver, in add ition to gold lead and zinc.
Hyder weekly herald., 1934-06-02
ALASKA JUNEAU PROFIT
 $2O4,1o0 DURING APRIL

Total profits of $204, 100 be- fore charges were earned by the Alaska Juneau mine in April, according to an an- nouncement by the San Fran cisco office.
 The average recovery values for the month were $1.0772 per ton at $35 per ounce for gold. The value at the old gold price was 63.31 cents per ton; the premium under the new price being 43.26 cents per ounce.
 The report shows 349,050 tons of ore mined and trammed during the month. Operating revenues, including gold, silver and lead, amounted to $376,- 900, or 107.72 cents per ton of ore. Gold contributed $372,- 900 of this total, or 106.57c per ton of ore. Operating expend- itures totaled S180,500, or 51.- Fl cents per ton of ore milled.
Hyder weekly herald., 1934-06-02
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

Subscriptions to The Herald are PAY ABLE IN ADVANCE. This is the com. mon practice of newspapers through. out the world. The rates charged are the lowest asked for a newspaper anywhere in the North and are not yond the means of anyone. The profit at present prices is too small to per- init us to carry the burden of delin- quent subscriptions. For this reason we ask that you keep your subscNpt- ion PAID UP, or we will be compelled to discontinue delivery of the paper when your paid subscription expires.
 The Hyder Weekly Herald
Hyder weekly herald., 1934-06-02
Alaska Woman Operates
 Salmon Cannery Alone

Mrs. Josie SandvicK, of Sew ard, possesses the distinction of conducting the only single handed hand packing cannery in Alaska.
 Mrs. Sandvick, who also op- crates a restaurant in Seward, initiated her unique enterprise four years ago at Uganik on Kodiak Island. When the can nery was first opened a num- Der of Filipino packers were employed but proved unsatis- factory and Mrs. Sandvick de- cided ito do the work herself.
 She anticipates a 2,O00 case pack this year. In addition to packing salmon, Mrs. Sandvick will pack a small amount of butter clans.
 Incidentally, this industrious woman attends to her own household work.
Hyder weekly herald., 1934-06-02
NOTICE TO PAY SCHOOL TAX

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned has been appointed School Tax Collector for the Hyder school district, Alaska, in conform ity with Chapter 29, Alaska Session Laws, 1919.
 All male persons between the ages of twenty-one and fifty years. except soldiers, sailors in the U. s. Navy or firemen, paupers and insane persons, are required to pay an annual School Tax of FIVE DOLLARS (S5.00).
 Should you be living in Alaska on or prior to the first Monday in April. 1884. said tax shall be due and pay able on said first date and shall be delinquent after May 1, 19S4.
 Should you arrive in Alaska later than the first date above mentioned. tax will be delinquent thirty (30) days after your arrival, or within ten (10) days after notice is given you.
 All persons, firms and corporations. employing labor shall furnish a list of their employees to the undersigned Collector and are authorized by law to deduct the amount of the tax from wages of employees.
 Fines and Imprisonment are provid- ed by the Act above quoted for thosa who fail or neglect to pay tax or fur. nish list of employees.
 I'ated at Hyd9r, Alaska, this 2nd day of April, 1884.
 B. B. Smith School Tax Collector for Hyder School District, Alaska.
 Publish April T. May 5, June 2, July z. 1884
Hyder weekly herald., 1934-06-02
Body of Drowned Youth
 Found At Ketchikan

The decapitated body of Frederick Wilkes, 16-year old Ketchikan youth who was drowned in Tongass Narrows April 16, was found last week on the shore of Gravina Island opposite the city and near the point where Wilkes w a 8 drowned.
 The remains were discovered by Mrs. O. Hanson, Gravina Island resident, while walking along the beach.
 The body was in an advanced state of decomposition and the hands were also missing.