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Evening star., 1935-10-31
HUNGARY SEES AID
Claims She Can Appeal to Worlt
Court if Sanctions Hit Her.

BUDAPEST, October 81 (P.-
Hungary would have the right to ap-
peal to the World Court at The Hague
If sanctions were imposed on it by the
League of Nations for its refusal to
participate in the boycott against
Italy, the semi-oficial newspaper Pest
Hirlap said today.
The treaty of Trianon protects
Hungary in this respect, the paper
insisted.
Evening star., 1935-10-31
DUTCH PLAN AIRLINE
FROM JAVA TO MANILA

commercial Service Will Start
in February, Closing Last
Gap in World Route.
By the Associated Press.
MANILA, October 3l.-Plans for
commercial air service between Java
and the Philippines, starting in Feb
ruary, were disclosed here today. The
line would close the final gap in air
service around the world.
Heinrich Nieuwenhaus announced
the service would be inaugurated BY
the Royal Dutch Airlines, which he
represents. The first flight, he said
would be made in cooperation with
the Iloilo-Negros Line, a Philippine
concern, which tomorrow will inaugu-
rate a weekly service between Manila
and Davao, in the Southern Philip
pines and on the proposed line OF
flight to Java.
Evening star., 1935-10-31
Artillery Coming Up.

ROME, October 81 R.-Gen. Ru-
dolfo Graziani, italian commander of
the southern front, was reported today
to be bringing up his artillery for an
assault on Gorrahei after his native
troops drove Ethiopians from the re-
gionS between there and Scillave.
Italian press dispatches also re-
ported that a force Of native DubatS
had met and broken up Ethiopian re-
sistance between the two points in
bloody fighting, but the number Of
casualties on either side was not given.
The region now cleared between
Scillave and Gorrahei was described as
a well-watered area which would re-
lieye the Italians of one Of their chief
problems-water.
Press reports from Mogadiscio,
italian Somaliland. said that the main
bodies of Italian soldiers were proceed
ing up the valley leading to Gorrahei
behind the native troops.
Correspondents with the northern
army reported that the lines there ap-
pearcd ready to move forward again
within the next two or three days.
Evening star., 1935-10-31
italian Army Wins
Bloody Conflict at
Gates of Gorrahei

(Copyright 1885, by the Associated Press.b
ADIGRAT, Ethiopia, october ST.
Italy's southern army yesterday beat
off Ethiopian defenders in a bloody
battle. unconfrmed press dispatches
said today, and penetrated to the
vicinity of its next objective-Gorrahei.
The reports, issued from Mogadiscio,
Italian Somaliland, said the battle
ragged for several hours between Cor
rahei and Scillave, a fortified italian
center. The dispatches did not esti-
mate the number of dead or wounded.
Thousands of Italian troops and ma
tive Dubats were reported to have en-
gagged in the combat, and to have
swept aside successfully the Ethiopian
warrior hordes.
Reports Not Confirmed.
The reports were communicated to
this northern front, but could not be
officially confirmed here Immediately.
Native troops on the northern front,
meanwhile. deployed tactically as far
as Hauzien-half way to the objective
of Makale-and took possession of the
famous natural fortress of Maba Sion.
The Ethiopian garrison retreated.
In a sharp action on the northwest
border the Italians crossed the Setit
River. dispersed and drove back a
concentration of Ethiopians at Ma
Chin.
The Fascist forces then recroSsed
the river and resumed the defensive
or their side of the frontier between
Ethiopia and Italy's colony of Eritrea.
Another Ethiopian chieftain, Degiac
MeneguS Chenfie, ruler of northern
region. arrived at Aduwa to make his
submission to Gen. Pietro Maravigna.
commander of the right column OF
Italy's northern army.
30 Miles From MakaIe.
The taking of Amba Sion by native
AskariS carried their advance within
80 miles of Makale.
That fortress had been the object OF
scores of battles between Ethiopian
chieftains because it stands on a high
plateau, has much water and good
pasturage and receives tribute from Q
few villages at its base.
Recently it has been in the possess
sion of Emperor Halle Selassie him.
self.
Evening star., 1935-10-31
d. c. Parent.Teacher Congr
Joins Star Safety Campaign
6S Local Associations Rally in Support
of MOuement-l2,582 individual
Members Actively Pledged.


Intenfyng the safety carried
Washington
biubuo IoobSo
Evening star., 1935-10-31

1852 members-the teachers and
parents Of Washington public school
pupils.
Mrs. Castell has been actively con-
cerned with traffic and safety prob
lens not only through her associa-
ton with the Congress of Parents and
Teachers as member and president,
but also in her capacity IS . member
Gee SAFETY, Page 3.l
Evening star., 1935-10-31
TEXAS HOUSE DEFEATS
NEWSPAPER TAX BILL
Proposal to Levy Per Cent on
Gross Receipts Hit by Rep
resentative Worley.

BY the Associated Press.
AUSTIN, Tex, October 31.-A pro-
posal to levy tax of l per cent on
gross receipts from newspaper adver-
tising was defeated in the Texas House
today, 81 to 81.
Representative Eugene Worley said
newspapers were not given an oppor-
tunity to be heard on its fairness.
I'VE are simply following the policy
Of taxing in the dark" he said.
Evening star., 1935-10-31
FATE Of COOPER
0NFRkUD CHARGE
IN JURY'S HANDS
Prosecution and Defense
Arguments at Close
Are Spirited.
O'DONOGHUE INSTRUCTS
VENIREMEN CAREFULLY
Court Stresses Evidence of Good
Reputation of Defendant Over
Period of Years.
BULLETIN.

Wade H. Cooper, former presi-
dent Of three local banks. was ac-
Quilted by a jury in District Su-
preme Court this afternoon.
Evening star., 1935-10-31

(See CRASHES, Page 81
Evening star., 1935-10-31
WEATHER.

(U. D. Weather Bureau Forecast)
Increasing cloudiness, possibly followed
by rain late tonight or tomorrow; not
much change in temperature; gentle
winds. observation-disclosures. &c. at
AIS pm. yesterday; lowest. So, at am.
today. Full report on page A-13.
Evening star., 1935-10-31

(See RELIEF, Page So
Evening star., 1935-10-27

3511 ST, BURLEITH-G-ROOM HOUSE.
bed rooms and > baths; gas heat. excel
lent condition; insulated and weather.
stripped Phone Cleveland 1872.
PARTLY FURNISHED. SOUTHERN EXPO
sure; o rooms fine condition. grounds near
Capitol: also lovely place nearby Md, on
s. r. bus large grounds; adults. Call Lin
coin 06I9.
BY OWNER-AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
Park-New 1-rm. Colonial brick house.
1st floor den and bath; 3 bed rooms. rec
reation rm.. oil heat; elec refrleeratIon.
4640 Brandywlne ST. Open Sunday by ap-
pointment. At. Potomac OS40-W.
BEAUTIFUL CORNER. & ROOMS. AMI:
:.33 st. ne. -
BEAUTIFUL. DETACHED 1-ROOM HOUSE,
big lot, " baths, fireplace, attic. basement
refined section; 18th St. Heights: conven-
lent conditions. Address Box 167-K. Star
Office. 20
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SALE-HOUSES.

WOoDRIDGE, D. G.
Special bargain, large 6-room house in
elegant condition; h.-w.h.. garage: high
location. close to r. I. ave, stores and
school; $3.50; terms,
5-room bungalow. u block r. I. ave.
beautiful lot: S6.250; $500 down. S4S.50
month.
A nice assortment OF new brick bunga-
lows, many never shown before. $7.45O to
$3.50.
See Our Large List of New and Used
Homes Before Buying Any Where.
WOODBRIDGE REALTY CO.,
3377 r. I. Ave. NE. North 1908.
once Open Evenings Till PM.
Evening star., 1935-10-27
WOODBRIDGE D. C..

You must see 2sO3 nth. st. ne
positively the finest Colonial home Of its
size in this delightful section. has al the
a finished. attic heated, recreation room
with fireplace. in the basement; garase.
to stees ST. turn !xs risht ouS block OPEN
ana n'HWssoao HWoobRsbhaS oeasbh sRaHirx %.
Evening star., 1935-10-27
SALE-SUBURBAN.

NEW HOME IN BEAUTIFUL RIVERDALE.
see the style and superior plan of this
excellent 6-room brick; convenient location
Priced low easy terms. OWNER, 1921
Bath. Mt. Rainier, Md.
"a OAK ST.
ROSEMONT PARK AIEXANDR1A VA
Deiightful home, first floor. large living
room. dining room. kitchen. bed room
ana oatn; second floor, three bed rooms and
bath; Abundance closet space, . porches
full basement. hot-water heat. open fire.
place; All modern conveniences Condi-
ton like new. Price for quick sale So $50,
Terms
WASHINGTON e. KANE. Realtors
1915 King st. Phone Alex. 1851.
HYATTSVILLE.
Bungalow; . rms. tiled bath pantry.
Hot-water heat: hardwood floors
Paved street; best residential section,
Like new; real bargain; - 800.
$500 cash; $40 month
Apply OWNER. Iig Garfield Ave.
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COLOREE
524 YOU ST. NV.

Just off New Jersey ave.-S large rooms
bath. h.-w.h. excellent condition: reason
able price andseaSy terms. Call Mr.. Shref-
fer CAPITOL VIEW REALTY CO.. 927
N. Y. ave. NV. National 9791.
Evening star., 1935-10-27
WANTED TO BUY-HOUSES.

WANTED TO BUY-HOUSES.
WILL PUT DOWN PAYMENT 81. 900 FOR
bungalow, or q rooms NV. section new.
with all modern improvements. ADDRESS
Box 2O1-K. Star office.
CASH BUYERS FOR OLD HOUSES IN
D. G. WRITE MR.. FISCHER. CARE OF
BOSS g. PHELPS. 1417 K ST. NV.
WANTED-HOUSE IN NV. SECTION
suitable for doctor. Address Box 75-k'
Star office.
NEWCOMER, SOBER. RELIABLE. HANDY.
will buy-reut residence. keep in repair. ray
S4O-S6O or $500 down. Lincoln 1897. ~
HAVE PURCHASER MODEST PRICED
bunga galow-house nearby Virginia. State all
facts. Commission expected. Address Box
OAK. Star office. ~
CASH FOR HOUSES. NE OR Sc: PRE-
fer ones needing repair E. A. GARVEY.
District 450S 1I26 Vermont ave.
CASH IMM EDIATELY FOR SMALL
commission: D. c. only. z. A. CRAWFORD.
1910 Vermont ave. NV Metropolitan 2713.
WILL PAY ALL CASH FOR OLD D. c.
houses or ha6 in any condition: no com
mission Address Box 4l5-H. Star ONCE.
MT. PLEASANT OR UPPE R14th ST; SEC
t,epS e T. Mrpssn sn rssSonasis nS adams 7ss
10 OR Il ROOMS. SOUTH OF DUPONT
Circle. west Of 14th St. Address Box
363.K. Star once.
Evening star., 1935-10-27

BROOKLAND, D. G.
BARGAIN.
Suitable for doctors office
or for two families; corner,
9 rms, 2 baths, southern ex-
poSure, built-in garage, new
ly decorated, weather-strip-
ped, awnings, oil heated.
Owner. No agents. Potomac
5464.
Evening star., 1935-10-27
sALE-HOUSES.

OPEN.
1905 8 st. s.e.--Reconditioned; vacant:
Open Sunday or call Mr.. Glidden.
WAPLE a. JAMES INC.
1924 14th st. NV District 3347.
VICINITY OF ROCK CREEK CHURCH RID.
and Ga. ave-: 3-story brick 3 rooms. .
baths: bat Priced to sell; easy terms. Call Mr..
ROBERT L. McKEEVER CO., Inc
Shoreham Bldg. National 475O.
Evening star., 1935-10-27
FOUR SOLD-ONE LEFT.
SEE-X5 050-THIS

Artistic group Of distinctive homes on
large wooded lots Entrance hall. spacious
living room, dining room. kitchen with Gus
tom-built cabinets. large General Electric
refrigerators. expensive sink and gas range.
inlaid linoleum; 2 good-sized bed rooms.
many closets full tiled bath. cellar, built-in
garage Unequalled value in quality.
Sound construction, special features: Falk-
land drive. one-fare zone. Out Georgia
aye, one block beyond District line. turn
rieht ~ block to properties. Open evenings.
OWNER PHONE. SHEPHERD 37S3
Evening star., 1935-10-27
HOME AND INVESTMENT.
FIRST SHOWING.
FOREST HILLS.

FOREST HILLS.
E. CONN AVE-S2O 900.
One OF. the most attractive homes to
be offered at such low price; center hall
planned. rooms , baths. recreation
room; oil burner. elec. refrigerator. 2-car.
built-in garage; lot 7Ox110.
L. T. GRAVATTE,
129 18th St. Realtor. Natl. 0753.
EYening Phone GeorRia 4Ol2
Evening star., 1935-10-27

TRADE! TRADE!
Brand-new semi-detached home. NV; .
large rooms 3 extra large bed rooms.
full baths. recreation room 3oxla. hnished
in knotty pine; all streets IN ana palo IoI;
convenient to bus car lines. stores ana
schools. will consider small house or iot
in D. c. o. nearby Maryland. Mr.. FIELDS
nhnne Genrcia o04o
Evening star., 1935-10-27

HOME WITH INCOME.
There is good rooming house on Bryant
st. NV. between North Capitol and LIST
St. that has paid for itself in the last IL
rooms and bath: second floor at present Is
bringing $50 per month. arranged as apt.
! room on third floor bringing S1S per
ception and entrance hall, dining room
and large kitchen: cellar. under entire
house; large back yard. full OF rosebushes
and grapevines: garage Price $3.50;
terms MIR. WEAVER. District 3341. Cleve.
land 4n44
Evening star., 1935-10-27
NEAR RIrRTONSV1LE

Sj5OO-l acre and 1-room modern
mouse. with bath. electricity. h W h.. oa X
floors. fireplace; more land available at
Sl5u per acre; terms; in neW-house con-
Evening star., 1935-10-27
FOR COLORED.

4@11 Washington ST. ne-New semi
detached brick. six rooms, tiled bath.
ami: = block from Smothcrs School:
priced right; terms. Wisconsin $3.50. Open
Sunday
Evening star., 1935-10-27

Five rooms and bath. tWo-car built IL
garage. hot-Watcr heat. on concrete street
50 per mo. Call ROGERS & TOMPKINs
Eva
Evening star., 1935-10-27

IRVING ST NEAR 18th ST NV.
Modern. rooms and 2 baths. oil burner.
q. E. refrig., garage. Immediate possession.
Reduced for immediate sale. Inspection by
permit from J. DALLAS GRADY. 1104
Vermont ave. Phone District e17e.
Evening star., 1935-10-27
R. D. LILLE CO.,

S5,50O-l acre and practically nev
house Of five large rooms and bath addi
tlonal land available will trade for Silve
Spring or Takoma house
Evening star., 1935-10-27

So 000-5-room bungalow with . lots;
near Wash.-Lee High School.
S5150-New. all modern Groom home
in Lyon Park.
s. 95O-Large Groom and bath brick
house in Arlington. This has automatic
heating planN
Mr. WARD Clarendon i1S-J
E NEWTON SNIDER REALTOR.
Evening star., 1935-10-27
5000 CASH.

rye large rooms ms, and 6o path large lor and
Call ROGERS g. TOMPKINs. Hyattsyille
Evening star., 1935-10-27

18th AND EAST CAPITOL NE
Groom modern home. $3.50; $3.50 cash,
$40 so month. including interest and prin-
cipal Mr. Glidden
WAPLE { JAMES. INC. Dist 3347.
Evening star., 1935-10-27
TAKoMA PARK HOMES.

SG.150-Attractive modern house ma
Sonry construction. z rooms, bath. all city
cohVenlenCes. large lot. nice shade; con-
Venient TO stores and TRANSPORTATION.
Evening star., 1935-10-27

N E. BARGAIN-KENT PLACE BE-
tween 9th and 10th, K and l.; by owner:
& rooms Colonial front. porch; 10 feet
wide: $1,000; small cash payment. bal
ance $40 monthly. Phone Adams 9sl?
BUY DIRECT FROM OWNER: 7-ROOM
detached house. in 14th st. Heiehts; oil
burner. new Frigidaire; lot 40xl3O; ga
rage: neW-houSe condition; reasonable.
1151 Jefferson st
Evening star., 1935-10-27

CLOSE-1N NORTHWEST SUBURB.
broom bungalow. all modern improve
/ ments; Tacant: splendid. convenient loca-
/ ton. good condition. Price, N3.95o; $500
| cash. S35 month. Act quickly on this
/ bareain.
Evening star., 1935-10-27

So .25o-One acre and large five-room
bun2alow. with basement. bath. furnace,
electricity; several outbuildlngs Terms.
GAPPETvr pAPK
Evening star., 1935-10-27

BED ROOMS, 3 BATHS;
This house Is about l year old. ike new,
the owner has taken extra care: the cellar
has recreation room full bath. garsse,
tubs. storage room and gas heat: the first
floor has cement front porch, living room.
second floor has 4 bed rooms and > baths.
This house can be purchased 81 o5o cash
the balance arranged. For information
MR.. WEAVER.
District 3341. Cleveland 4344.
Evening star., 1935-10-27
SALE OR .RENT-HOUSES.

927 N. Y. AVE. NV. NATIONAL aGa7
CCLORED-IO OR MORE ROOM HOUSE
good NV: purchase or rental terms: direct
owner. Address Box 4lM. Star ONCE.
Evening star., 1935-10-27

NEW. DETACHED HOME. $3.50. G
rooms and bath modern. corner brick.
: miutes' drive to Capitol building. L
block off Penn. ave, Sc: 21th and o
SITS. Sc RANDLE AND GARVIN. 35l5
Evening star., 1935-10-27

ACRES WITH OLD COLONIAL LOG
home of y rooms. good we'll fruit. electric
available; real sacrifice az Sl.95o; SI0l
cash bal. $50 month: also ~ acres with
1-room modern home. 81 80; terms.
Phone THOS. TERRY, Falls Church
1H.t-
Evening star., 1935-10-27
1909 MILITARY RID.
CHEVY CHASE D. c.
OPEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

Choice Observation-Disclosures home, seven
room brck-and-frsme Dutch Colonial. Re
Gently built by present owner for own
home Large G. E. refrigerator.. built-in
garage. Beautifully Handicapped lot with
trees (4Ox14m. Perfect condition.
FISCHER e. COMPANY.
oo- 18th 81 Met O045 or Col To60-J
Evening star., 1935-10-27

A SPACIOUS AND MAGNIFICENT NEW
home at q low price: cash payment Of
81 900 and sos per month. including taxes
Baths. besides recreation room. electric
kitchen. oil heat. completely insulated
built-in garage: lot s. feet fronting on
Military road, in the country club section
of Virginia. Phone G. S. BENNETT.
North oO16
Evening star., 1935-10-27
SALE-SUBURBAN.

MUST SELL TO SETTLE ESTATE; PRICE
S2.15O Six rooms. ami. "a acre ground
garage: close to school, cars. bus Gail
ROGERS & TOMPKINS, Hyattsvllle $40
TAKOMA PARK HOMES FROM $4,000
UP; lots from $500 UP. ROBERT E. LOHR,
3l1 Cedar ST. Takcma Park. Georgia 0ssl
ate possession: ( rooms bath am priced
from 5000 to $500. Small cash pay
ment. easy monthly payments. Apply
PERRY BOSWELL Bath and r. l. ave. n e
GROOM BUNGALOW. ia-ACRE LOT
$500 down. $40 per month; S3150 G.
T. McNAB, phone Falls Church 4OS
Evening star., 1935-10-27

WONDERFUL BARGAIN.
Capitol Hill-12 rooms, . baths: sinks. 3
rooms. Rented about 30 mo-. furn. or
unfurn.; semi-det Bldg. loan from $4,000
down S3SOO Sell for $3.50. easy terms
OWNER. Address Box :265-K- Star office.
Evening star., 1935-10-27

S5,950-Extra large lot and attractive
fve-room bungalow. with extra large al
tractlve living room ell city conveniences;
plenty OF shade. Sold subject to 81 900
Evening star., 1935-10-27

READY MADE OR CUSTOM BUILT AP-
plies even more to homes than clothes
Have a custom built home on your lot to
archtect-builder operating this plan here
for 90 years at your service. Flnanclns
helped Call day or evening. Adams @4%9.
Evening star., 1935-10-27

NEW GROOM, LARGE, BRICK HOME;
built-in sarage; special price, $3.50.
PEET, 2126 Lee Hwy. Clarendon I'll.
Evening star., 1935-10-27

500 PARK LANE. BATTERY PIX.
BETHESDA.
Open-move In at once. $3.50: $3.50
rooms and bath attic. fireplace, garage:
modern throughout. Lot 50x150.
NARROW BEECH CORP. MET. 1170.
Evening star., 1935-05-21
WHOLESALE INDEX
STEADY IN WEEK
Fertilizer Association Finds
Little Change at 1873
Per Cent Mark.

There was but little change In the
general level of commodity prices in
the week ended May 18, as measured
by the index Of the National Fertilizer
Association.
This index remained at 1873 per cent
of the 1868 average, the same level
which has been reached in four other
weeks this year, and the highest
point yet attained in the recovery
which began in early 1888. A month
ago the index was 1872 and year
ago tit.
Five of the IA component groups
in the index advanced last week and
three declined. With the exception
of the fats and oils group the changes
in the group indexes were negligible.
The fats and oils group has now de-
clined for five consecutive weeks and
is at the lowest level reached this
year. The rise in the grains, feeds
and live stock group was due to a
rise in live stock and feedstuff prices;
grains were lower last week.
Although the component index last
week was go per cent above a year
ago, this rise has been largely due to
higher prices for farm products and
foods. Eight of the component groups
are now at a lower level than they
were a year ago.
Thirty-four commodities included
in the index advanced in price last
week while 81 declined: in the pre-
ceding week there were % advances
and "a declines; in the second pre-
ceding weeks there were 19 advances
and 27 declines.
Evening star., 1935-05-21

Wabash Ry. Co. March quarter def
cit was S8l5,098 VS.. deficit S772,653.
Evening star., 1935-05-21
NEW YORK CURB MARKET

Stock and Sales
Dividend Rate Add 90 High Low Close. |
Humble OIL d.. 80 60s4 1914 60% |
Evening star., 1935-05-21
HOLDERS APPROVE
|. DECENTRALIZATION
American Smelling Program
Designed to Facilitate
Common Dividends.
BY the Associated Press.

JERSEY CITY. N. j.. May al
Stockholders of the American Smelt-
ing g. Refining Co. today approved a
plan of recapitalization designed to
facilitate the payment Of dividends
on the common stock.
F. H. Brownell, chairman, stated
that earnings of the company in the
first four months were at the annual
rate of 1920 a share on the common.
He said it was the unofficial opinion
of the directors that total arrears on
the second preferred would be paid
of before the end of 1885, assuming
that earnings remained at the present
rate.
He also said that the management
was engaged in working out plans to
refund the outstanding funded debt
amounting to $36,383 300.
The recapitalization plan was ap-
proved by rs per cent of the common
stockholders and more than 80 per
cent of holders of both classes of pre-
ferred A statement issued on April
3 said If the proposed changes were
sanctioned today, future earnings,
after depreciation. depletion. amorti-
zation and other charges allowed un-
der the tax laws could be transferred
directly to surplus, thus becoming
available for dividends.
This would establish the surplus
account on a definitely sound basis,
the statement said, and would enable
directors. whenever warranted by the
cash position and current or accumu-
lated earnings, to declare dividends
without fear as to impairment of capi-
tai.
Discussing the outlook for copper.
Mr. Brownell told stockholders that
he expected the price of export cop
per to reach $50 cents a pound or
better and the domestic price of 9
cents to be raised in consequence. He
said fundamental business conditions
in Europe are improved so far as cop
per Is concerned.
Evening star., 1935-05-21
INTEREST CENTERS
AGAIN ON FRANC
Gold Bloc Leader Shaken as
Discount Widens on For
eign Exchanges.
BY the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, May 21-France, the
IS ,0oo, 900 900 giant of the continental
gold currency bloc, appears to Wall
Street observers more than little
shaken as she absorbs renewed bat
terings Of the franc by international
currency spectators.
Wall Streets foreign exchange men
see In the ominous widening Of the
discount at which French francs are
offered clear evidence that the franc
has again become the focal center
of the international monetary malady
of fluctuating currencies.
French balances for 80 days for
ward delivery have been steadily de-
clining in value and yesterday were
.l612 of cent below the rate for spot
francs. Translated into ordinary
business terms, this means roughly
that exchange spectators are selling
franc futures on a basis which
necessitates their being quoted three
months fro mnow at least az per
cent lower than at present for the
spectators to break even when they
eventually cover their commitments.
Devaluati0n Expected.
Actually, Of course, by selling futures
so much below the spot price the
spectators are betting" that the
franc will be devalued some time In
the measurably near future and that
the amount of the devaluation then
will be considerably more than the
present discount
Budgetary difficulties of the French
government have come to the fore
recently as the time approaches for
the reconvening of the French Parlia-
ment and have swung the attention Of
spectators from their drive on the
Dutch guilder and the Swiss franc
to the currency of the leading de-
fender of the pre-depression gold
standard.
The ease with which the French
currency has given ground under pres
sure. despite the leveling efforts Of
the British equalization fund, which
has supported the franc to check a
rush OF funds to sterling, has alarmed
holders of liquid funds within France
Evening star., 1935-05-21
FREIGHT LOADINGS.

NEW YORK. May 81 P.-Revenue
freieht car loadings on railroads reporting
today for week ended May IL included:
Evening star., 1935-05-21
CURB MOVESUP
AFTER HES|TANCY
Early IrreguIarity Halted as
'SpeciaItieS ard Metals
Forge Ahead.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 21.-Curb mar
ket stocks stiffened up considerably
in late trading today after moving
irregularly during the forenoon ses-
sion.
Some of the specialties made sub
stantial gains and mining shares came
to the front after tagging behind most
OF the market during early trading.
The turnover was moderate.