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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-04
Rehearsal Day Is
Surprise Party for i,
Dick Montgomry
BY R0LL0 =. VEST

The show, the band, the help,
Of the Black Cat Cafe united to-
gether last Wednesday, March 25th,
and threw surprise birthday
party for little Richard (CDick)
Montgomery.
Wednesday being a regular re-
hearsal day aided the surprisers in
getting the honoree to the speci-
fled place of the surprise, which
was Herbie's Black Cat Cafe.
An unusual air of silence draped
the Black Cat, noted as the spot
where a dull moment never resides,
as Montgoi(ery approached and
entered into the greatest surprise
and best birthday he ever had.
A shower Of lovely gifts were his
and flew from every angle, as the
guests present stood aside with
open mouths and glazing eyes to
see what the thirty-one year old
singer, master of ceremonies and
heck Of a swell fellow, had receiv-
ed. A beautiful lounge robe from
the gang, a gorgeous bloodstone
cameo from Herbie and Mrs. Ben
son, the owner of the Black Cat,
ties, a lapel watch and some toll
ct accessories were included in the
offerings besides many greeting
cards and telegarms of congratu-
lations and best wishes.
A special dinner of spaghetti and
meat balls, port wine, ice cream,
and a cake (from the gang) weigh
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-04

Sylvester Cook; Miss C. Thomas,
G. w. Reid, Mrs. Phelia Mckinley,
Miss Tyree Mckinley, Mrs. Florida
Crutchfield, and the elder Mrs.
Crutchfield visited Mrs. Thomas
Nuesom at the hospital Sunday.
The Missionary Society of Union
Baptist Church met last Thursday,
at the home of Mother Goode. The
topic, Abundant Life" was dis
cussed. Mrs. Bobbie Blackman
taught the lesson. Members present
were: Mesdames B. Craft, presi-
dent; H. M. Reynolds, secretary;
Mrs. Belinger, o. Sabbath, A. Ed
wards, X. Copeland, Sarah Thomas,
Mother Goode, and her daughter
and son. Sick members include
Wilson Choice, Fred Goode, Nicie
Nuesom, Mrs. Cora Smith and
brother.
An Easter cantata wilHBe-@iHc1s
at st. John A. M. E. Church, Elabo-
rate preparations are being made
for the event. Many talented indi-
viduals and groups will partici-
pate. Mrs. Effie Baber will direct
the program, with Miss Effie Shell
ton as pianist.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-04

fooling", all the staff of the Tri-
bune, THE Home Town Newspa-
per-, have been up to their necks
with work, so to speak, working
on the big subscription campaign
which the paper is conducting, to-
gether with other projects of ex-
pansion. Between breaths, how
ever, we have taken time off to gaze
into our magic mirror" and shall
reflect to you a few of the interest
ing happenings around town.
Mrs. Bernice Hamblin Johnson,
secretarial worker at Talladega
College, was a recent visitor in our
city, being the guest of her hus-
band, Robert F.. Johnson, who is
employed as a guard at the Detroit
House of Correction.
Mrs. Jones Kirtley entertained at
the home of her daughter, Mrs
A. w. Dezon, 1923 Firwood, last
week, in honor of Mrs N. Smith,
of Plainsville, n. j. Mrs. S. John
son and Mrs. w. Dezon were pre-
sent at dinner with the honoree.
In the evening, a delightful tea was
served. The table was beautiful
with its lace coverlet and tall ia
pers, and RS. w. Dezon poured tea.
The guests included. Mr.. and Mrs.
f.. Cabule, Mr.. and Mrs. David, Mr..
and Mrs A. Arthur, Mrs. William
Reed, Mrs. G. r Smith, Mrs. X.
Page, Mrs. M. Fisher, Mrs. NJ. Cat
ling, and Mrs. r. Scott.
Mildridge Moore, of Firwood ave-
nue., a senior at Wayne University,
made application this week at the
University of Michigan to enroll
in their medical department, and
was accepted.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Booth, of River
Rouge, Mich, entertained Saturday
March 81, honoring the announce
ment of the marriage of Miss Thel-
ma M. Brown and Jesse p. Parker
The wedding took place on January
25. Those enjoying the hospitali-
ty of the Booths were: Miss Vivian
Brown. Onnie Booth, Mr.. and Mrs
Willis M. Graves, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Walker, Miss Elizabeth Lewis
Matthew Jackson, DR.. and Mrs. ]
B. Wilson, Miss Lille Mae Will
liams, Miss Alberta McKeevy, Mrs
Davis, Mr.. Fisher, and Mr.. Seward
The Hudson Players will pre-
sent satirical comedy, entitled
"All On Account of Polly, Friday
April II, at $3.50 p. m, at Bethel A
NJ. E. Church, Frederick and st
Antoine streets. The performance,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-04

will be staged for the benefit OF
the Reds, in Bethels Victory
drive. Pearl Phillips is director;
Pauline Wade, publicity manager
The charming Miss Dorothy Dav-
is entertained a group of friends,
Sunday, March 20, at her home on
Brush street She regaled her
guests with delicious refreshments.
Among those present were: Theo-
dore Anderson, Miss Ruth Ford,
Miss Edna Pharr, Della b. Wells,
Mrs. Adele Wells, Miss Ruth Voice,
Mrs. Adesa James, Mrs. Anna Cau!-
ton, Ira Davis, Eldridge Howell,
Henry Howard, Noel Stien, Mrs. An
ma Norman, w. A. Williams, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Howell.
Little MAZDA Rose Henderson, Of
3770 Bellevue, celebrated her eighth
birthday last Monday evening, with
"a delightful party. The dining
room was decorated in a color
scheme of yellow and white and the
table was centered with yellow
and white lilies. All the viands
usually served at kiddies, birthday
parties were there to be enjoyed
Among the young guests were:
Pearl Shelton, Bonnie Gardner,
Anna L. Smith, James Robinson,
Julette Robinson, Sylvester Shell
ton, Nelson Long, Gloria Fort,
Jerome Smith, Anna Ruth Harris,
Vivian Norrington, Dolores Beavers,
Pauline Massenberg, Mable Nor
rington, Samuel Massenburg, and
Joree Norrington.
The tea given by Mrs. T. Grier,
at $50 Marston, Sunday, March %
in interest of the Presbyterian
Church rally, was successful and
enjoyable. After a delightful pro-
gram, it salad, waters, cakes
and tea were served. A silver Of
fering was collected
We take this opportunity to say
that we have been constrained
this week to omit much of our news
on account of the extra space re-
quired by the subscription cam
Pc ign and advertisements; but we
promise that next week, we shall
be sure to publish all social, club
and other news items which WI
have been forced to omit.
Hoping every mirror fan" will
cooperate in making our subscrip
ton drive a success, and wit
brightest and best wishes, we leav
you until next week.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-04
THE ARISTOCRATS CLUB

Grin Mltcham, 1857 w. Grano
Boulevard, was host to the Aristo-
Gratis at their business meeting
Monday.
After business routine, Alexan-
der Washington, who represented
the club at the Older Boys and
Girls Conference, gave a vivid ac-
count of that groups proceedings.
Later, the members enjoyed a
short game of bridge.
The Aristocrats are a group Of
active, ambitious young men. Fore
most in the clubs spring program
is their big Easter dance which is
scheduled for the Y. w. G. A,
April II.
Members include: Alexander
Washington, president; Thomas
Swaine, secretary; Whitfield Reed,
treasurer: Don Carlos Scaggs;
Orin Mitchem: William Scaggs;
Ossip Mitcham; James Smith; Rob
ert Matthews; Andrew Jackson;
aud Bill Mitchell.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-04
THE ALABAMA CLUB

The Alabama Club entertained It's
members and friends at the regu-
lar meeting, Sunday evening, March
%, at the Elk's Rest. Chene and
chestnut. The meeting was largely
attended. A short but spicy pro-
gram was rendered by the men,
bers and guest artists. Those on
the program were: Mrs Marguerite
Estelle Andrews, Mrs. Ashford, Miss
Enderlyn Lawrence, and A. n. Bel
niger.
The officers installed were: A.
N. Bellinger, president; L. Radford,
vice president; Mrs. Anna M. Smil-
ey, recording secretary; Miss En-
derlv Lawrence, corresponding
secretary; II. H. Ashford, financial
secretary: and Sarah Lawrence,
pianist. Those selected for the
various committees were: e. NJ.
Bradfield, membership; Mrs. II. II.
Ashford, sick; and T. G. Cunning
ham, advertising.
The visitors present were as fol-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-04
MYSTIC A. G.

The club held its annual pre-
spring dance, last Wednesday mite,
the Thompson School gym. A
capacity crowd attended and dane
ed to the music of Smitty and his
aggregation. Among those who at
tended were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Hale, Effie McKin-
ney, Bill Hall, Bob Lincoln. En-
lene and Clinton Canady, Marie
Brown, Theodore Johnson, Rufus
Virgins, James East, Clara Ander-
son. Alma Welsh, James Jones
Eddie Tyler. James Lynn, Horace
Robinson. Madeline West JAMIE
Still. Gussie Tindle. Ada Holman,
Ernest Miles, Odell East. Horace
and Cora Brown, Chas and Gene
Walker, and many others.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-04
THE BIDGETTES

The Bridgettes met with Mrs.
Marjorie Anderson on Friday,
March 20. Among the members
present were.
Mesdames Margaret Piner, Phil
is Golden, Adelaide Todd, Thelma
Hutchens, Lillian Brooke, Muriel
McCorhle, Mary Helen Lorin, and
Miss Dorothy Foster. The guests
were Mrs. Elizabeth Mckinney and
Miss Mignon Walker.
The hostess served a lovely re-
past.
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ing at least 10 or Is pounds was
served. Jokes flew as cid puns and
jeanette Stroud added
an extra bit of hilarity to the ga
thering by dressing in a couple OF
costumes and doing
a few of his routines, topping it
Off with his famous "ape walk.
This brought forth the greatest
burst of sincere laughter from the
host that has ever been this writer's
privilege of seeing.
Initiation Of several of the Black
Cat employees into their private
club, The T. o. S. S. A., put the
proper spice and ending to this
already brilliant affair that paid
humble homage to Dick Mont
gomery, an artist and a swell guy,
on what he described as the best
birthday he had ever experienced"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-04
THE CALL TO
ACTION
Continued from Page s.

people in this community here and
now can bring about amazing re-
suits. The work of the State and
National Negro Congress is to be
carried out locally with definite
systems and backed by the streng-
tn of Negro business and social
and religious institutions. Only by
united action can progress be &C
complished.
What the Negro wants is free
competition in the business world
a chance to assert himself without
undue handicaps; a chance to work
with and for himself-but you, the
mass Of the people must stand unit
ed. The Negro does not want chart
ty: he wants work and an equal
chance.
"a What can be done about it? The
Nest way to gain the strength
necessary for the struggle is to
help yourself. Every Negro should
support Negro business and orga-
n1ZattonS and assurances etc., ana
help them to get on foot. Not only
does this increased support put
more colored employees to work
and make more places for our
youth, but it strengthens the finan-
cial status of the group-a matter
of great Importance to the pro-
gress of any group of people.
The call echoes louder and
louder still. Action! Now is the
time to do your part, to begin anew
the fight for social and economic
justice. Then all can glory in the
fact that one more effort for JUS
tice has been made, one step near
er that coveted goal, one more big
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-04
NORTH END SOCIAL CLUB

Mrs. Jones. 1922 Mitchell street,
was hostess to the club on March
10. The business session was fol-
lowed by encouraging remarks by
Mrs. S. Stinson and Mrs. Shumake,
who were guests for the afternoon.
The members presented a dona-
ton, in appreciation OF service rem
dered by Mrs. Jones, acting hostess
in the absence of Mrs. M. Hanson,
who was called to the bedside OF
her mother in Atlanta, Ga.
Guests and members Of the club
were RECALLED with a refreshing re-
past. The next meeting will be
held with Mrs. c. Diggs, 1889 st.
Aubin. Mrs. M. L. Gill is president
Of the club
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-04

MRS. HATTIE WoOTEN
Mrs. Wooten, 3402 Brush
street, was charming hostess
at a st. Patrick tea, Wednes-
day afternoon, March II. The
tables were beautifully ar
ranged in decorations OF green
with yellow roses. Mrs. Dick
erson rendered several piano
selections. Those enjoying the
lovely affair were Mrs. Geor-
&c Baber, Mrs. Allen, Mrs.
Catherin Johnson, Mrs. Geor-
gia Rand, Mrs. Catherin John
son, Mrs. Agnes Haywood,
Mrs. Charles Blackburn, Mrs.
Robert Crosby, Miss Florence
Willis, Mrs. Stella Jones, Miss
Mamie Saddler, Miss Singleton,
Miss Alice Washington, Miss
Georgia Jones, and Mrs. Dick
erson.
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us are being opened because of the
marvellous piece of work the wo-
men of the council are doing. The
continued success of this work de-
ponds on the right thinking people
Of this city"
Rev. r. l.. Brady, gave a short
talk on the growth of the organi-
cation in one hundred years. Mrs.
Francis Higgins gave a summary
Of the working organization of the
Council. 1t was one of the high
lights of the program. Mrs. Fig
gins outlined the work of each of
the twelve Committees, also the
history of the Council. Frank Fos-
ter rendered a fine baritone solo.
Thomas Bridge of the Junior
Church played the violin with
amazing skill for one so young in
years. Others on the program were
Mrs. J. Macklin and Rev. Edward
Simmons. Mrs. A. j. Bryant was
mistress of ceremonies. Those in
receiving line were Mrs. Anna
Warren, Mrs. l.. w. Tyrell, Mrs.
j. j. McClendon, Mrs. M. Russell
and Mrs. Alma B. Loving.
Mrs. Ethel Harkless was in
hcarge of the banquet.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-04
TWIN CITY BRIDGE CLUB

Miss Ruth Ford was hostess 70
the club Tuesday, March II, at the
home Of Miss Della 3. Wells, 1909
East Warren. Following a brief
business meeting, and a bridge
game, delicious luncheon was
served.
The club will give a delightful
party. Saturday, April IS, at 695
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-04

e. Warren Awards will be given
to the best trucker.
Mrs. Anna Norman is president;
Mrs. Adele Wells, secretary; Miss
Dorothy Davis, reporter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-04
SOPHISTICATED LADIES CLUB

The club met with Mrs. Williams,
March q, with Mrs. J. Lee presid-
ing An interesting business ses-
sion was held
The hostess served a dainty re-
past.
Membsa IRE glad to know Mrs.
Fluellen is convalescing, and hope
she will soon be able to attend
the meetings.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-04
TIE TWELVE HORSEMEN

More than 300 guests filled the
spacious rooms of the Twelve
Horsemen Club to see the browning
Of Miss LaJean Dubois as the popu-
laritv queen. She was crowned by
Joe Jackson and received the first
prize Of $500. Each contestant
was introduced by Onslow Parish
the president. Miss Ruth Willis
received the second prize Of S15;
Miss Bulah Harding, third prize
OF SO. Every one enioved the
sweet strains Of Ocie Barnett's
music until the early hours Of the
morning
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lows: Miss Boothe, Mrs. Johnson,
Mrs. Rosalind Williams, Mrs. An
drews, Mr.. Benson, Mr.. Bell, Mr.
Polk, and Mr.. Clemens.
Former pupils are cordially invit-
ed to attend the meetings which are
held every fourth Sunday at 500
p. M.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-04
UTLITARIAN ART AND STUDY
CLUB

The club was entertained at the
home of Mrs. Nellie Plant, $500
Bangor, by Mrs. Beatrice Allen,
March 20. After the regular meet
ing, a delicious repast was enjoy
ed by those present.
Mrs. Willie Jackson, 2029 St.
Aubin, was hostess to the club on
March q. Current governmental
problems were discussed, especial
ly the New Deal. Mrs. Bright led
the discussion A dainty menu was
served. Mrs. Mozelle Coins presid-
ed.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-04
Memoriam

In loving memory OF Mrs. Seneth
Thomas who departed this life
three years ago, March 2S, 1888.
Gone, but not forgotten;
A place is vacant in our hearts
Which never can be filled"
Robert Thomas, son;
Miss Mary Reeves, sister;
Mrs. Ethel Smith, sister;
F. b. Smith, brother-in-law
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-04
THE CALHOUN ALUMNI CLUB


The Calhoun Alumni Club had
program tea, Sunday, March 20.
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. G.
Hamilton, 6495 Mortified Avenue.
After the program, delicious menu
was served. Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Patton, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Cook, Mr.. and Mrs. Wick
ems, Jr., Mesdames Mary Knight,
L.. Harris, Katie Goldsmith, and
Nine. Knight, Mr.. and Mrs. John
son, Mrs. Rushton, Messrs. George
Lee, r. B. Brown, E. B. Mccall,
j. Salvatore Johnson, Walter Cook,
and A. Rushton. A lovely time
was had by all.
The club is having a call meet
ing, Friday evening, at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Cook,
1914 E. Euclid Avenue, in honor
of Capt. A. w. Roper of Calhoun,
Alabama.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-04
|GL /MPSES IN
MIRROR
BY Sylvia Penn
By Sylvia Penn

Greetings, mirror friends, and all. Chiselng in
on Remington Rand, say, thine Marches on.
April FOOLS Day has already been ushered in, and, mo
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-04

CURRENT TOPIC STUDY CLUB
The Current Topc Study Club
recently celebrated its tenth ami
versarv with a musical at the Y.
w. c. A. With ten years of friend
ship, goodwill and harmony be-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-04

Mrs. Bessye j. Bearden, ma
tiOnally known newspaper wO-
man and civic worker, who
will soon complete one year
as Deputy Collector of Inter-
nal Revenue, Third District,
New York, i'm the Accounting
Division. Mrs. Bearden served
several terms rs a member of
the local school board in Har-
lem. She received the highest
political appointment of any
cOlOred woman Democrat I'm
New York under the "New
Deal". She lives mt 80 Morn
ingside avenue, mt 10th street,
overlooking MOrningside Park;
and is the mother of ROmare
Bearden, rising young artist.
Calvin Seryice).
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-04

chance for securing opportunities
for the future of our race. Some
thing must be done.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-04

1t is wise to Advertise in the
Columns of the Detroit Tribune.
Evening star., 1936-08-03
FOREIGN EXCHANGES.

NEW YORK. August 3 R,.-Foreign ex-
change irregular; Great Britain in dollars
others in cents.
bills 5.0Of.; France demand. 6.59h:
cables. 659h; italy demand. 7.S9: cables,
7.s9.
free 4O.24: registered, 2225; travel.
c4.5O; Holland. 67.92: Norway. 2519:
Sveden. 25.s5: Denmark. 2:3S; Finland
2!22; Switzerland. 32.62; Spain. unquoted
Portugal 4.57; Greece. .94h; Poland,
1895; Czechoclovakia. 4.14: Yugoslavia
go; Austria. 1851: Hungary. 1875:
Rumania rs: Argentina 33.4On: Brazil
s.121an; Toxic. 29.34; Shanghai, 1920;
Honskong. 3l.30; Mexico City 27.s5;
Montreal in New York. 99.96h: New York
in Montreal. 100.o3is.
Nominal.
Evening star., 1936-08-03
b. tno Associated Press.

B. tno Associated Press.
NEW YORK, August 3.-Weakness
developed in a few of the utilities,
putting minor dents in the generally
firm front of the bond market after
mid-session today.
International Telephone loans, still
nervous over the Spanish situation,
were forced down in the face OF linn
tied bids late in the final hour. The 5S
of 1855 were especially heavy with a
less of around ga points. 1nterna-
tional Paper IS and International Hy-
dro Electric IS lost some ground as did
American g. Foreign Power IS. Pure
Oil 414s dipped more than point in
a thin market,
Rails and the corporate list gen.
orally held good majority of gains in
the final hour. although offerings
tended to increase at the higher limits.
U. S. Governments continued to
move idly Treasury As and 4l4s were
moderately higher. against minor
losses in the remainder.
Polish loans showed advances rang
ing from fractions to around 2l2, with
Silesia Province rs leading the move
ment. In other foreign groups changes
were narrow.
Evening star., 1936-08-03
CHICAGO PRODUCE.
(Reported by chas. D. Barney & c

CHICAGO, August 3 LP.-Poultry live,
UP. 1872; less than 4la pounds II: Leg
horn hens. IA; Plymouth and White Rock
fryers, is: White Rock. IL; colored. Is;
Plymouth Rock broilers 1872: White Rock,
chickens, IA; roosters,, IA. Leshorn roost..
ers, 13; hen turkeys. 10: toms. 15 No. 2
turkeys. l3: heavy old ducks, l.: heavy
young. IA: small white. ~. small coll
ored. II: young geese, IA: old. l2.
Butter, 1897; firm. Creamery:
Specials .ta3 score). 35'4a36i.; extras
t92). 35i4 extra firsts t9O-9D. 341aa
34a4; firstS (SS-S9). 33i4a3334: standards
600. centralized carlots). 3494.
EGGS. 12,O51: firm: extra frsts. local.
"5i4: cars. 2524: fresh graded frsts. local.
24l. cars -: current receipts. 30.
Potatoes, 1873: on track. l90 total
United States shipments. Saturday. 36":
Sunday. 80. Western Triumphs and Rus
sets slightly stronger; White Rose Arm:
other stock steady; supplies light demand
good Sacked. per ,cwt.: California White
inston Russet Burbanks. u S. No. l.
3.33; Idaho Bliss Triumphs. U. 8. No. l.
washed. 2.15a2.SJ unwaShed. 2.65: U. S.
No. and partly graded. 80; Idaho Russet
Burbanks. U. s. No l $3.50: partly sraded,
3.S5: Oregon Bliss Triumphs, U. S. No. l.
.1.15a2 90: Nebraska Cobblers. u S. No l..
3.55: Maryland Cobblers. U. S. No. /. 2.60a
:.65; Delaware Cobblers. u s. No. !. go:
Maryland Cobblers. ordinary quality and
condition showing heated. 3.4O: barrels
Maryland Cobblers U. s. No. /. 42O.
Evening star., 1936-08-03
NEW YORK BANK STOCKS
HIT NEW 1886 HIGH

spseIa Cispatch TO The Star.
NEW YORK, August 3.-New York
City bank stocks again reached new
high levels for the year during the
past week, according to records conf
piled by Holt, Rose & Troster, the
aggregate market value OF 16 leading
issues touching s2,051 ,204, 900 on July
~. There was slight recession from
the high point at the end Of the week,
however, the 16 issues closing on July
81 with an aggregate market value OF
sl'999,65S,0O0. compared with $2,0O6..
$4,000 at the close Of the previous
week, a net decline for the week OF
$3.50, 900, or 0.34 per cent
The previous high Of $2,ol3 ,224.o 600
was registered on July "a.
Evening star., 1936-08-03
THE EVENING STAR WASHINGTON C.. MONDAY
Imports Of Cotton
Cloth Hit Peak
Since 1925 in June
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The Commerce Department report
ed yesterday that imports Of cotton
cloth during June were the greatest
since March, 1925.
Cotton cloth imports totaled a.
624.00e square yards as compared with
the peak in March, 1925, of 1851
900 square yards.
The department reported that jap
anese goods accounted for 12,038, 900
yards Of the June imports.
1.-THE heavy June imports prob
ably are largely attributable to i'm
porters' efforts to accumulate stocks
in this country before the recent ad-
vance in duties on certain classes Of
cotton cloth became effective" the
report said.
A presidential proclamation under
the tariff act lifted the duties on
bleached. printed, dyed and colo-ed
cotton cloths containing certain yarns
effective June 20 last.
Evening star., 1936-08-03
SLOWERPACE SET
At STEEL PLANTS
Institute Finds Operations
Down i of Point at TIA
Per Cent.
Hy the Associated Press.

IVY tlc hSSOCdlcO FIcSS.
NEW YORK, August Corporations
in the steel industry for the current
week declined L of / point to TIA
per cent of capacity, compared with
It's last week, the American Iron and
Steel Institute estimated today.
A month ago operations averaged
67.2 per cent of capacity. while year
ago the rate was As per cent.
The small decline from the esti-
mated schedule of the previous week
was regarded in steel trade circles as
having little significance. The rate
fixed for the current week continues
around the average for July, which
was contra -seasonally high.
1t also. in the opinion Of steel men,
bears out the recent assertion Of some
leaders Of the industry that incoming
orders we're in sufficient volume to
support the late July operating rate