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Evening star., 1934-04-22

drama and poetry. of music and
mathematics and philosophy and his
tory may never increase Susie's and
Johnnys pay checks But the pur-
pose of such study is not a sterile
scholarship. Its purpose is to open
many doors upon a more abundant
life Any system of education which
does not provide youth with the most
extensive potential background for
choice denies youth portion of its
birthright Therefore. in our new
world. let us expand rather than
diminish the obligatory service of
education.
Initiative at Discount.
In the socialized state envisaged by
Russia and Italy, Individual initiative
stands at heavy discount. What role
is it to play in the new world we are
conceiving in the United States? Will
a planned America" limit the scope
or diScOuntenance the exercise Of
initiative? Probably not; though
new world may divert it to new chan
nelS. Heretofore individual initiative
has operated irresponsibly in all
branches of our economic life. The
effect of contemplated changes is to
equip it with a conscience
Competition, checked on the ruin
GUS field Of the price level, will man.
ifeSt itself in other spheres. The most
obvious field for competition IS not
price, but quality or excellence We
may expect, in the future, that in
dustrial competition will occur in the
improving and perfecting of prod
ucts. One effect Of this should be to
restore, to the individual engaged in
industry, something akin to the
craftsman's old, creative pleasure in
his work
But in other fields than the eco
nomic individual initiative will be
urgently required. and will therefore
survive. One of the aims of planned
America" is more leisure for every
one. Leisure that is compulsory and
unavoidable is a problem entirely new
20 us as a Nation. 1t is not only a
personal problem, but a very impor-
tant collective one, and upon its wise
solution depends. very largely, the
character of generations to come.
How shall large tracts of free time be
turned to profitable account? How
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Continued From First Page.)
concentration of science on new pro-
ducts might materially aid agriculture,
thinks Dean Donham. Chemistry"
he says, has affected agriculture radi-
cally. Consider rayon. 1t is hardly
Is years old, yet it has already checked
the growth in markets for cotton and
silk. At first unsatisfactory in quality,
it is improving rapidly. Within a
decade to may equal or surpass in
quality one or both the natural fibers
and be radically cheaper than silk
Suppose it supplants cotton even in
the fine goods field. Some 100000
people in the South live from cotton
The slowing up of demand is already
serious. 1t may become social catas-
trophe.
Suppose on the other hand, rayon
displaces natural silk. Japan's silk
growing population must find alter
native occupations, with great internal
and external political and social con-
sequences. Japan may lose its power
to import our cotton by losing its
chance to export silk. The domestic
impact of such a change would fall
harshly on our cotton growers.
alternative crops are vitality
needed. We do not require more food.
We need crops which porduce ray ma
terials for industry. Chemistry, biol
ogy and industry should search the
world over for plants capable of
growth in this Southern belt and pos
sessing chemico-physical properties
needed or useful to industry. Now the
problem is left almost entirely to a
few agricultural stations and to a
small but able and imaginative group
of workers in the United States De-
partment of Agriculture. More help
from the universities is greatly needed.
Must Aid Agriculture.
Agriculture must be established
soundly. Already hundreds of thou
sands have returned to farms and
great groups of our youth are backed
up there. If farming can be so estab-
lished that it furnishes opportunities
for youth, this will do much to sta
bilize our society And the only hope
of establishing the farmer lies, be-
lieve. in close cooperation among
biologists, chemists and industry in
efforts to direct the attention of
science more intensively to this prob
lem and then to make practical use
of the accomplishments of science"
What Dean Donham sees in wider
search for new products, as con-
trasted with concentration on i'm
proved ways Of making old things, is,
then, the hope of "stalling" for time
until we can iron out the present
labor difficulties. He takes this view
because he knows, as we'll as any one
else, that we cannot go on continually
creating great labor absorbing inven-
tions like the radio and the automo-
bile, and because he knows that new"
products which start off non-competi-
tive land hence create a demand for
labor have a way of turning into
competitors.
A consideration of the social i'm
pactS of scientific discoveries with a
true scientific spirit-looking at things
for what they are. not what we hope
they may be-would help. The mass
of factuaI data compiled by science
and Observation-Disclosures based
on the unchanging laws of nature
was gained by the use of the scientific
method of thinking That method
must not be lost or given up.
Rather than Chain" science as one
would an overbearing conuuernr.
Evening star., 1934-04-22
Bridge. Chat and Cups.

From the Omaha World-Herald.
Maybe contract bridge playing has
ruined the art of conversation, but
it has helped the silver cup business
The Washington times., 1934-09-20

Studebaker

studebaker. 1882 Rockne, a T. COOK
door De Luxe Sedan, Model DOOO
"75''-That large roomy sedan. You
know about this powerful motor and
the wonderful modern improvements,
such as automatic clutch, free wheel.
ing, automatic transmission, etc, and
this one has been used only slightly
by a careful driver. Terms and trade.
HILL TIBBITTS (Branch)
1919 Georgia Ave. n. w. GE. 0l20
1884 Studebaker Dictator Sedan Coax
Very low mileage. Mechan- SDUfO
lcally in new car condition. Dark
green finish with tenders to match.
Unusually nice in every way. Terms
and trade. Sold on our UNCONDI.
TIONAL MONEY B ACK GUAR.
ANTEE.
LEO ROCCA, INC.
Dodge and Plymouth
Direct Factory Dealers
New York Ave. N. f.. NAT. 1924
The Washington times., 1934-09-20
Auburn

Auburn, 1929 6-cyIinder 4-dOor C1GE
Sedan-Has new paint job. O1OO
brand new. brakes and Is an excellent
buy for anyone at this low price.
HILL & TIBBITTS (Branchl
5949 Georgia Ave. n. w. Gle. Ol26
1882 Auburn 800 sedan-This GIIS
car has had excellent care OttO
and Is in perfect condition through
out Will sacrifice.
SMOOT MOTOR CO.
$3.50 NJ st. n. W. WEST 1850
The Washington times., 1934-09-20
Plymouth

Plymouth, 1888 sedan-Black 0A7E
body, practically new tires, Ut -
floating power very good motor:
clean throughout. Splendid economical
family car for S475, with a money
back guarantee.
THE TREW MOTOR co.
1925 14th st. N.W.-PhOne decatur 1910
Plymouth, 1888 Coach--Blue Oh7S
finish with cream stripes, Df -
practically new tires, very clean in
terror, motor excellent; economical car
to operate. A "Trew" value with
money back guarantee.
THE TREW MOTOR co.
1928 18th st. N.W.-PhOne Decatur 1910
Plymouth. 1894 Demonstration Sedan
Save money on this practically new
car; new-car guarantee.
BELL MOTOR. $50 n. Y. Ave. n. w.
The Washington times., 1934-09-20
Automobiles For Sale

SEE WALSH and save money Walsh
Motor Co., $3.50 Georgia Ave. SH 1914.
USED CARS
Logan Motor tFord). 1417 Irving St. N. W.
The Washington times., 1934-09-20
WHY'S
AUTOMOBILES For Sale

FOR BETTER USED CARS
KEMPTON MOTORS. 1893 Conn. Ave-
oURIsMAN CHEVROLET SALES co.
o25 Il St. N. E. Lincoln 10000.
The Washington times., 1934-09-20
Studebaker

studebaker, 1881 Dictator Six Goo
Sedan-This car is ideal U1CO
for family use. leather upholstery
good tires; trade and terms.
WISCONSIN MOTORS, INC.
Goth and NJ SITS. n. w. DEC. $40
studebaker, 1929 Commander Q1OE
Sedan-In excellent shape all O1OO
over; just one of our many good buys
EMERSON & ORME
18th & Nj SITS. n. w. Dist. 800
Studebaker. 1881 Dictator six COOK
Sport ROadster-This is an SDAOO
extremely beautiful sport job; con.
dition far above the average; has had
only one owner; priced to sell i'm
mediately: trade and terms.
WISCONSIN MOTORS. INC.
Goth and NJ SITS. n. w. DEC. $50
The Washington times., 1934-09-20

Ford. 1882 VS. CabriOIet-This Coax
is beautiful dark green job DOOO
that has had brand new top in
stalled and complete motor check
up. Save money here.
HILL & TIBBITTS (Branch)
S949 Georgia Ave. n. w. GE. Ol26
The Washington times., 1934-09-20
Chevrolet

Chevrolet, 1899 COupe-Excel- CT 90
lent condition; Al through UAOO
WAKEFIELD MOTOR CO.
IFOrd and LincOln)
2S2S Sherman Ave. n. w. AID. 8OOO
Chevrolet, 1880 2-dOOr sedan-&70S
Refinished, thoroughly recon UAOO
ditioned; money-back guarantee.
BELL MOTOR, ago n. Y. Ave. n. w.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-02-27
7 MONTHS HIGH
HIT BY STEEL

Expansion in steel operations
the current week to 45.7 per cent
Of capacity is reported by the
American Iron and Steel Institute.
This rate compared with 1915 per
cent reported a week ago.
Further jump in activity of the
industry reflected heavier specifi-
cations by consumers who must
take delivery of their orders be-
fore the end of the current
quarter.
The present rate compares with
a low of 25.2 per cent on Novem-
Der 6, which was the bottom for
the period since weekly figures
have been compiled by the insti-
tute.
Contrasted with a month ago,
there has been an increase of 1913
points. or more than 30 per cent,
in steel works operations.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-02-27
CURB STEAD|ER
IN DULL TRADE

NEW YORK, Feb. 81 dN.s).
The curb market showed a stead.
Ter tone today in a return to the
dull and listless trading sessions
so typical a month or so back.
The widespread belief that a
technical rally was about due
tended to halt further selling for
the time being, with bearishly in.
clined professionals long of stocks
hopeful that they would be able to
obtain better selling levels.
American Gas and Electric was
outstanding in the utilities, rally
ing to 81 for a gain of ia points.
Oils turned in a creditable per-
Torrance, with Gulf up / at 7034.
The majority of Specialties made
fractional Roadway, with Glen AL
den Coal, Sherwin.Williams, Fisk
Rubber, and American Cyanamid
B edging into the plus column.
Alcohols were dull and little
changed.
Atlas Corporation was active and
slightly lower.
New York Central rights worked
up to 21s for gain of "a,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-02-27
Costs of Living
Resume Rise

Cost of living, after declining
for two months in succession, re.
Sumed its rise in January, ac-
cOrding to the regular monthly
consumers study, conducted by
Investors Syndicate Of Mime
apoIis. Despite this rise, how
ever, average cost to Mr.. Con-
sumner is but So per cent higher
than in the corresponding
month of 1888.
Wages in manufacturing in
dustries, unfortunately, did not
keep pace with this develop
ment, according to the survey.
A fractional decline of g per
cent was shown for January
over the preceding month, al
though wages stand 38 per cent
above January of a year ago.
The much heralded increase
in auto buying which definitely
made its appearance, according
to Investors Syndicate, in Janu-
airy of this year, was no less than
1915 per cent ahead of January,
1888, in this respect.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-02-27
COTTON PRICES
RENEW FALL

NEW YORK. Feb. 81 G.N.S).
Cotton futures continued reac-
tionary today as sentiment was
still disturbed by the House
committees drastic revision of
the Bankhead cotton bill.
The heavy selling of yester-
day, which brought a break Of
more than 81 a bale, carried
over into initial dealings today
and the list dropped 6 to Is
points, to the lowest level since
February S.
Selling led by Wall Street and
wire houses and accompanied
by sales from Liverpool uncov-
cred stop orders on the first
call, after the stop orders were
executed.
The market firmed slightly
on buying that came principally
from New Orleans, but continued
we'll under the previous closings.
There was considerable trade
price fixing.
Around the noon hour, trading
slowed down appreciably with
the market ruling above the
days lows and showing losses
of 8 to IL points.
March was off II at ITO;
May off 8 at 1913; July off 9
at 1895; October off IL at 1903;
December off II at 1921, and
January off 10 at 1925.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-02-27
WASHINGTON

Eggs-Half cent higher on govern
ment graded and dated white eggs.
Demand light. Quotations unchanged.
Current receipts. 16617c. hennery
whites, 1S@191sc; Government graded
and dated white eggs; L. S. Extras,
large. 2$@25c; I. S. Extras, mediums,
~. @2Shc; U. S. Standards large
22@24c.
Live Poultry-Receipts light and
prices unchanged.
.FowI-colOred, 14@1sG; Leg htS p 80 80
toms, IA pounds and over. 1908
young hens, 10 pounds and over zoe.
Capons. 2O@2Sc.
Apples-one Washington arrived; 2
Bushels: Supplies moderate; demand
and trading light; market steady. Viz
inch inch minimum, sl:s5S1s5; AZ inch
minimum, s1,5o 2T !; INCH m mini !
minimum, $125; few higher, "a inch
minimum, mostly around $3.50; Black
Twigs, U. S. No. l. "a inch minimum.
s1d5@1I25; 21s-ineh minimu N "a $ = SO
S-inch minimum. 1856 Oils.
Broccoli-No carlot arrivals; no cars
on track. Supplies light; demand and
trading light; market steady y Tex Esir
condition. $1.5O@2.oo.
Cabbage-Two Florida, Texas ar
rived; broken and unhroken cars
on track. Supplies moderate demand
ida. freight receipts. Il bushel hampers
Pointed type, mostly around 81. @1 .25;
fair condition, 81. ! lis bushel crates,
Domestic Flat type. 81 lilo; bushel bas-
kets. Domestic Round type, packed To-
cally. 81. Old stock: Supplies light: de-
mand and trading light; market steady.
New York, SO-lb. sacks Danish type.
s9;15@2;25. few higher.
Carrots-No carlot arrivals; broken
and / unbroken cars on track. Supplies
market steady. Texas, half-lettuce
crates, punched, $1.s5.
Cauliflower-No carlot arrivals; 2
broken and 2 unbroken cars on track.
light; market steady. California. stand
ard crates. s1.35@1.5o.
Celery--one Florida arrived; s broken
and unbroken cars on track. Supplies
market steady Florida. 1O-inch crates.
washed "a dozen, $2.Oo@2.25; $40
dozen. $2.35@3.5O.
Lettuce-No carlot arrivals; 3
Western stock: Supplies moderate; de-
mand and trading light; market steady.
California. western crates Iceberg type,
as dozen 1884, r Southern STICK;
light: market steady. Florida. Ia
hushel hampers Big Boston type. $50;
Romano. no supplies on the market.
Onions-One Michigan, I Indiana ar
rived; broken and unhroken cars on
track. Supplies moderate: demand and
trading light; market dull Indiana:
Michigan, New York and Ohio, 80. pound
sacks, yellows. U. s No. l, S1.3O91.3S.
Peas-Two Mexico arrived; I unbroken
cars on track. Supplies moderate; de-
mand and trading light: market steady.
Mexico. 2s-lb. cratEs telephones, $2.40@
$50; Florida. busnel hampers, $2509
2.75; fair condition. $1.SO@1.75.
Spinach-No carlot arrivals; broken
and / unbroken cars on track. Supplies
moderate: demand and trading light;
market steady. Texas. bushel baskets,
75@9oc
Strawberries-No carlot arrivals. No
cars on track. Supplies light; demand
and trading light; market steady.
Florida. truck receipts. 36-pint crates. So
$3.50 poor condition moldy lower; a.
quart crates, S5.5006. per crate, express
receipts 3s-pint crates, mostly lie per
pint.
nahrOksG cor - &anh. SNPpAls4 aasa1s
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-02-27
Lines on Better
Trade NewS

Two corporations increase,
one votes extra and another pays
accumulated dividends in day.
Reserve member banks "lOOsen
up" $62,O00,00O additional
loans in week. American Iron
and Steel Institute reports
operations Of industry at 45.7
per cent of plant capacity, high
est rate since last August. ;.
January life insurance sales
above those Of year ago, first
comparative increase in two
years. Melville shoe sales in
four weeks ended February IL
1853 per cent above those of like
1888 period. .BelIas Hess re-
ports net income past six
months more than doubled that
Of 10 previous months. Butler
Brothers net income last year
listed at $1,572,459, comparing
with loss Of $2,O84,62S in 1882
:. World cotton textile industry
almost back to pre-depressiOn
level, New York Cotton Ex-
change Service reports.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-02-27
Briggs e StrattOn
Net E0rnin0s Soar

Briggs & Stratton Corporation
reports for the year ended De-
cember 81, 1888. net profit, after
all charges and taxes, of 252,067,
equivalent to "a cents share on
299,995 shares of capital stock
outstanding, compared with net
profit for 1882 of $3O,688, equiva-
lent to 10 cents a share.
On December 81 cash and mar
ketable securities amounted to ST.
367,948 and total current assets
to $1,936,174, compared with cur
rent liabilities of $221,784. The
report is certified by independ-
ent auditors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-02-27
LOANS
UPS62,000,000

The Federal Reserve Boards
condition statement of weekly re-
porting member banks in 81 lead
ing cities on February 81 shows
increases for the week of $62, OOO,-
900 in loans, 1892 900, 900 in United
States Government securities,
$427,000,000 in Government de.
posits and $28,O0O,000 in time de.
posits, and decrease of $50, 000,-
600 in net demand deposits.
Loans on securities increased
$95,O00,000 at all reporting mem
Der banks in the New York district
and $99,000,O00 at all reporting
member banks. "AIl other" loans
declined $26,000,000 in the New
York district and $37,000,000 at
all reporting banks.
Holdings of United States Gov.
eminent securities, incident to the
Treasury's recent financial opera
tlons, increased substantially in
nearly all districts, the total in.
crease being $332,000,OO0. Hold
ings of other securities increased
100000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-02-27

steady. North Carolina. Dushel baskets
Porto Ricans, $1.OO@1.1O; Maryland.
:H type. U. s, No. I. 31.15@I.25.
Potatoes-Two Florida, l Idaho 3
Maine. / New York arrived; IA broken
and "a unbroken cars on track. supplies
moderate; demand and trading HSht'
market steady New York, 1OO-lb. sacks
Round Whites, U. S. No. /, s2.25 as -.
Maine, 1OO-lb. sacks Green Mountains, u.
s. No. l, $3.50; Idaho. 1OO-lb sacks Rus
set Burbanks, $2.75; sacks containing To-
Supplies moderate: demand and trading
slow; market weak Florida, bushel
crates Bliss Triumphs, U. 8. No. 1. $1.75.
Asparagus-Practicall no supplies on
market.
Tomatoes-one Florida arrived; 3 un-
broken cars on track. Supplies of good
stock light; demand and trading light;
market steady, almost too few sales re-
ported to quote. Florida lug boxes
green, rlpes and turning wrapped, mostly
6x6, $125 @1.5O; few best, 81; poorer
lower.
Mixed Vegetables-one Texas arrived;
l broken and unbroken cars on track
broken and 2 unbroken cars on
track. Supplies moderate; demand and
trading light; market steady. Florida,
bushel hampers, green. flat type. SEQ
$50.
Lima Beans-No carIot arrivals;
unbroken car on track. Supplies light;
demand and trading light; market
steady. Florida, bushel hampers. best.
$3.50; poorer. So.
ucumbers-Southern stock: Hothouse
stock too few sales reported to quote.
Eggplant-Supplies light; demand and
trading light; market steady. Florida.
Ia bushel crates. So.
Peppers-Supplies light; demand and
trading light; market steady. Florida.
~ bushel crates, green, fancy. $5@5,5O.
Squash-Supplies light; demand and
trading light; market steady. Florida.
bushel hampers, white wrapped, $2@2.25
yellow Crooknecks.. $3.50.
Kale-Supplies light; dem an d
moderate; market steady. Virginia,
bushel baskets. wide range in quality
and condition. best 65@SOc; poorer
lower.
Oranges-Three Florida arrived; 6
broken and unbroken cars on track.
Florida, truck receipts, bushel baskets,
81. 25 Oils. according to grade and size.
Grapefruit-Two Florida arrived; un-
broken cars on track. Florida, truck re-
Ceipts, bushel baskets, $1.25 41,50. ac-
Cording to grade and size
Beets-No carlot arrivals; broken
car on track. Texas u crates, $1.35.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-02-27
Hog Market SIOW
And Bidding LOWeT

CHICAGO, Feb. 81 G.N.SO.
Hog receipts were $4,000 today
including billed direct to packers.
The market was slow and bids
were generally 10 to 15c lower
and no choice was sold. Demand
from shippers was less active be-
cause hogs bought for Eastern
movement could not be slaugh-
tered before the new processing
tax became effective. Packers
were bidding $4.75 down.
The supply of cattle was 5000.
The market was slow and gen.
orally weaker on the medium
and heavy weights. Cows and
heifers were steady to weaker
and the market slow. Calves
were unchanged.
Sheep receipts were 1000 with
the market steady.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-02-27
Demand Is Limited
For LiUerDOOL SPOT

LIVERPOOL, Feb. q Q.N.S).
There was a limited demand for
opening spots on the Liverpool
cotton market today. Prices held
steady. Receipts totaled $4,000
bales Of which 400 were American.
At noon, middling fair was
7.50d; strictly good middling,
7.05d; good middling, 6.75d;
strictly middling, 6.60d; middling,
6.45d; strictly low middling,
6.30d; low middling, 605d; strictly
good ordinary 5.85d, and good
ordinary, 5.55d.
Futures prices opened barely
steady and at noon were still
firm and quiet. March opened
at 6.13d; May. Slid; July, 6.10d,
and October, sod.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-02-27
Business Sentiment
Shaky, Says Haney

cold have slowed up building
operations in many sections.
Transportation by railway and
truck is interfered with. Whole
sale business in spring lines is re-
tarded. Even retailing is affected.
Strikes Are Factor
2. A number of important strikes
are a factor. These affect the
automobile industry, farm ma.
chinery, cotton textiles and china
ware. In part, they represent
jurisdictional disputes m o n g
laborers, and in part demands for
higher pay. Such developments
are not uncommon early in re-
covery periods, but at present MIRA
is a factor.
3. The reduction in the CWA
forces has temporarily cut the
distribution of Government dOleS
in some areas, and this, together
with fears of further reductions,
may have checked spending.
Meanwhile, real employment
has not gained enough to be an
offset.
4. MIRA developments are one
cause of some business uncertainty
and hesitation at present. A big
NRA pow-wow at Washington
comes March S, and many bust
ness men are waiting to find out
what changes will be made. Short
er working hours are threatened.
Price-fixing practices are under
fire.
S. The consideration of tariff re-
auctions designed to help farmers
at the expense Of manufacturers,
has sent cold chills down the
backs of some industrialists.
So that mysterious American.
institution known as business
sentiment" declined a little last
week. And the reaction in the
stock market, as usual, affected
business psychology" unfavOr.
ably.
The fundamental problem, how
ever, remains in the question,
How far will the new dealers go
in playing both ends against the
middle? The middle" is the
manufacturer and merchant. The
lends" are the farmer and the
How long can we keep business
men in business, while Cd CIV
ing higher wages and prices to
laborerS and farmers as producers,
and 90 holding prices down for
farmers and laborers as con-
SllnnerS2