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Evening star., 1936-09-06
sre cial Dispatch to The Star.

SEC cial Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, September 5.-Uni-
formity Of gains, which were dis
turbed little by the usual seasonal in
fluences during the Summer, extended
improvement in the paper industry
during the first eight months of 1896,
according to Dun & Bradstreet, Inc.
Increases in production from the
corresponding 1885 tonnage ranged
from 10 to as high as Is per cent, and
some divisions were only small per-
centage under the 1929 peak for the
period. For wholesale distribution the
average was IL to Is per cent. the
largest volume recorded since 1890. as
buying was active all Summer. and
Fall orders were placed nearly a
month earlier than last year.
Steady widening of the demand
base has occurred since the close OF
the first quarter, and the number of
paper consumers has been multiplied.
The rise in newsprint production,
which for the United States and Can
ada was up 11.s per cent from the
seven-month total of 1885, and ex-
ceeded all previous periods to 1929,
has brought the estimated world pro-
duction for 1885 to I to 6 per cent
over the 1895. 900 short tons produced
Evening star., 1936-09-06
Industrial Rayon
To Spend s3,OOO,OOO
On Plant Addition
BY The Associated Press.

CLEVELAND. September 5.-Hiram
Rivitz. president Of the Industrial
Rayon Corp, said today the concern
plans to expand its local plant at
cost which may reach 100000
The addition will be used for the
manufacture of cut staple fiber, and
will be constructed, he said, as soon
as the city completes an industrial
sewer Preliminary work probably
will start before the end of the year,
he added.
This project is separate from the
s7,500,00o continuous process mill to
be constructed, as announced recently
IN New York. Rivitz said the site for
this mill has not been determined, but
it will be outside Cleveland.
Evening star., 1936-09-06
FURNITURE SALES
INCREASE SHARPLY
Manufacturers Estimate
1886 Orders Will Show
81 Per Cent Rise.
BY FRANKLIN MULLIN,
Associated Press Stan Writer.

CHICAGO, September 5.-Furni-
ture manufacturing orders this year
have shown an indicated gain of "a
per cent over last year, the National
Association of Furniture Manufac-
turers Inc. reported today, and the
industry's untitled order book is now
the largest in some time"
A. P. Haake, managing director Of
the association, said that due to the
excellent July markets and sustained
improvement, previous predictions Of
at least 80 per cent increase in orders
during 1896 compared with 1888 have
been surpassed.
For the first seven months. the
associations compilation of figures
supplied by representative furniture
factories over the country showed the
improvement was "a per cent for the
industry as whole. "a per cent for
upholsters and 80 per cent for case
goods makers.
Best in S to 6 Years.
The general business level of the
industry Is believed to be the best
in five to six years, this being the
fourth consecutive year of the steady
upward trend.
Even the political campaign is not
going to stop the improvement" Haake
said, "and 1t is reasonable to believe
that 1885 as a whole will show the
predicted improvement over 1895.
HrThn fIdrfcfrrr hoc To- -
order book that it has had
for some time. Coming events are
not likely to decrease that order book
by much. and it may even grow.
1T Is an indication that some man.
ufacturers are still selling their goods
at prices that yield no profits, and,
no less so, that many manufacturers
can make modest increases in prices,
as Is already being done, in order to
write some profit into their business.
And this can now be done without
sacrificing needed business"
July Total Up Al Per Cent.
The associations compilation for
the total reporting group showed or
ders received in July increased Al
per cent, compared with June, and
48 per cent. compared with July, 1895.
Cancellations to orders received de-
creased 80 per cent, compared with
June, and 10 per cent, compared with
year ago. Shipments gained 3 and
So per cent, respectively, while untitled
orders advanced so and So per cent.
For the first seven months cancel
lations decreased 10 per cent, COM
pared with the corresponding 1885
period. shipments gained 20 per cent
and unified orders 56 per cent.
B. F. McLain. president of the Ma
tional Retail Furniture Association.
said business in the retail division of
the furniture and home furnishings
division of the industry increased is
per cent the first half of 1886 over
the corresponding 1885 period. AL
previous attendance records estab-
lished by retail buyers at the July
Chicago markets were broken.
Evening star., 1936-09-06
TRADE STIMULATED
IN SIXTH DISTRICT
Merchants Report Broad Gains
in General Merchandise Due
to Cool Weather.
Ey the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
ATLANTA, September 5.-A bit of
cool weather stimulated retail trade
in the sixth Federal Reserve district
this week, with merchants reporting
broad demand for general mer-
chandise.
Installment buying for the first
eight months Of the year was re-
ported at nearly $4,000, 900 in advance
Of the same period in 1885. Improved
tax collections as well as increased
postal receipts also were noted.
Bank clearings were slightly under
those Of last week, the Federal Re
serve Bank listing $48,200. 900 for this
week against $49, 700 900 for last week.
Steel production in the Birming-
ham area was at "a per cent Of Ca
pacity.
Evening star., 1936-09-06
DEMAND BOOSTS
FACTORY STAPLES
TO NEW 1886 PEAK
Active Consumer Demand
and Output Controls
Are Major Factors.
BY A A. PATTON,
1 sSneiated RrASx 2fatisficia q "a

NEW YORK, September with
prevailing industrial winds favorable
and drought still a potent factor over
wide areas of the Midwest, commodity
prices advanced this week.
Industrial staples swept to new
heights for the year in response to
insistent consumer demand. All avail
able inventory statistics indicate
stocks in the hands of industry are
relatively low. with little real effort
being made to step them up.
Analysts justify the upturn by
pointing to a high level Of business
activity and the number Of commodi-
ties entering manufacture that are
subject to control at the source, such
as rubber and tin. In such cases,
higher prices is one Of the purposes
of the combine.
The Associated Press weighted in
dex Of wholesale commodity prices
advanced to 8029 for the period,
against 1877 week ago and 1852
in the same week last year.
Among industrial commodities
chalking up advances were hides,
rubber, steel scrap and tin. Bitumi-
nous coal, turpentine. linseed oil, lum-
Der and burlap slipped back slightly.
Grains Swept Upward.
Many farm areas, notably in the
Northwest, received substantial rain
fall. The Great Plains, on the other
hand, had little if any moisture.
As the week drew to a close, a rush
of buying in the grain markets sent
corn quotations up more than four
cents in q single day for the first
time since July, 1888. when the old
limit was adopted. The new limit Is
8 cents q day, either way.
The rise was attributed to short
covering and reports that Argentina
is considering increasing the basic
price paid to growers. South Ameri-
can corn, it was noted, has been
quoted below Chicago lately, even
after payment of import duty.
Other grains shot up along with
corn. Wheat, rye and oats recorded
substantial advances.
Cotton scored a sizable recovery from
last weeks dip, as private estimates
continued to predict a sharp cut, up
wards of a million bales, in the forth
coming Government report.
Foods and Meats Rise.
Drought made itself felt in food and
meat prices, eggs, cocoa, lard, butter,
hogs and lamb all edging higher.
Textiles moved lower. Wool due
to some hesitation in production dur
ing recent weeks, silk in conjunction
with trade estimates reducing the
takings of the hosiery industry be-
tween now and Spring.
The index, with its components
based on 1925 as 100, compared as
follows:
Evening star., 1936-09-06
ADVANCE MAINTAINED
BY TRANSIT REVENUES
erecial Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, September 5.-Reve-
nues for the transit industry, based on
telegraphic reports received from q
representative group of transit oper-
ating companies, for the week ending
August 20, 1896, showed continuing
Improvement over last year. Transit
Journals Revenue Indicator stands at
105.71, as compared with the corre-
spending week In 1885.
For the week ending August ~,
1895, the Indicator was 107.35.
As the Summer vacation period
drew toward its close. the improve
ment in riding over last year Stacked
on somewhat, although well above
that In 1885. This condition was
fairly general all over the country,
except on the Pacific Coast, where
there was a greater gain than in the
preceding week.
Evening star., 1936-09-06
HOLIDAY TRAVEL
FAR ABOVE 1885
Largest Passenger Total
in Six Years Reported
on Eastern Lines.
Ry the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, September 5.-The
largest holiday-bound flood of human
ity in six years swept out of Eastern
railroad terminals today, leaving in
its wake little doubt that much of the
gain must be credited to lower pas
senger fares instituted on June l.
Despite Labor day being week
later than last year, when it conceded
with the month end, rail circles es-
innate travel this week end will sur
pass the comparable 1885 period by
from ; to 10 per cent.
Fare Slash Big Influence.
The higher level of industry and
income, of course, accounted for part
of the upturn. but analysts point out
that figures for July indicate rather
conclusively the importance of the
fare slash.
The Interstate Commerce Commis-
sion indicates passenger business of
Eastern carriers in July was 1914 per
cent above the same month a year
ago. In the five months preceding the
CQI, PdSoCleCl 4CfCAdCo d0fdAASCA
only 10 per cent.
In face Of these facts, controversy
over the I. c. C. reducing fares from
3.6 cents q mile to cents has been
tempered. Some observers, indeed.
are so impressed by the recovery they
feel roads will not press their suit to
overthrow the reduction order.
Profits Undetermined.
How much of the current income
squirt will carry through to profit for
Eastern roads is still an open question
in many quarters. Carriers in this
area receive far more Of their gross
income from passenger traf1c than
is the case elsewhere.
Handling q larger number of trains
adds to the cost of operations, even
though a full train costs little more
to haul than one half full. Whether
higher operating costs are more than
offset by greater income from pas
senger traffic Is the crux of the stu
alton, a point that time will answer
Evening star., 1936-09-06
BY LEONARD ]. REID.


LONDON, September 5.-The mar
kets passed another good week, ignor-
ing international affairs. and dealers
expect moderate price rises during the
new account.
Pessimists, however, foresee that
Spain must influence the London mar
kets soon, since continued foreign in
tervention in the war, despite neu-
trality pacts, intensifies international
feeling. Hence the weakness OF the
franc, which London believes may col
lapse If Fascism adds another hostile
power to Frances neighbors.
The hopes of dealers rest IN fur-
ther> revival in Wall Street and q
continuance In the trade advance At
home and overseas. In the latter
connection, the League Of Nations
review Of world trade in 1885, pub
lished Thursday. is significant IN
showing the remarkable stability OF
ths. exchanges last year. although the
Evening star., 1936-09-06
PRICES RAISED So A TON
ON SEMI.FINISHED STEEL
Carnegie-1llinois Takes Lead in Upward
Revision Expected Through
out Industry.

out. however, the price Of scrap, an
important item in making raw steel,
has increased "a q ton in the past six
months.
Those who have been looking for
ward to a general wage increase in
the industry saw the move as one
providing o margin for this rumored
boost. expected between now and jan
uary /.
Carnegie Illinois. the largest steel
producer, has called Q conference Of
employe representatives of its 10000
workers to meet here September IA.
The agenda for this meeting has
not been disclosed, but wage adjust
ments are expected to be discussed.
Evening star., 1936-09-06
WOOL MARKET QUIET,
PRICES STEADY TO FIRM
Ey the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
BOSTON, September 5 Omitted
States Department Of Agriculture) -
Activity in the Boston wool market
was inclined to slacken during the
last week. Prices on greasy combing
domestic woods were mostly steady to
very firm. The bulk of the demand
was on the finer grades Of territory
and fleece woods.
Ohio fleeces were quoted at 1886
cents in the grease for fine Delaine.
at 36-361a cents for staple one-half
blood, at $3.50 cents for combing
three-eighths blood and at 37-38
cents for one-fourth blood. This mar
ket will be closed Monday, Labor day.
Evening star., 1936-09-06
AUTO CHIEFS HAIL
BEST OUTLOOK IN
NEARLY 10 YEARS
Years Production Is Likely
to Near 4,800, 900 as
Demand Mounts.
BY DAVID J. WILKIE,

DETROIT, September 5.-When
the motor car industry reaches the
end of 1886 and takes stock of the
years accomplishments it undoubtedly
will find more cause for qualification
than has been its portion for nearly q
decade.
Among the pleasing facts to be en-
tered into its records will be: The
production-and distribution-of more
vehicles than in any other 12-month
period since the debacle of 1929. Al
though official estimates have placed
the assembly volume at 4,650, 900, most
sources look for the production of close
to 100000 units, with distribution not
far behind. Assemblies for the first
seven months of 1885 were 3,046, ,298
Demand Up Sharply.
The development of consumer de-
mand that shows every indication of
requiring many years to overtake. This
conjecture is based to some extent
upon the conviction of the production
executives that the current rate Of
production is taking care Of only q
small part Of the normal obsolescence.
The leveling off of unemployment
peaks and valleys by the shifting of
new model work from December and
January to october and November,
normally dull season in the industry.
The return of virtually every pro.
ducer to the profit side Of the ledger
as shown in the declaration of extra
dividends, bonuses and other earnings
distributions.
The continued expansion Of every
sizable producing unit in the industry.
At the beginning Of 1886 the motor
car industry had pledged itself to
plant expansion operations involving
an outlay of approximate s100, 600, 900.
Since that time numerous companies
not included in the original commit
ments have announced contracts for
enlarging production facilities.
Near $500, 0,O0O, 900 Mark.
Although definite figures have not
been assembled, it is safe to say the
amount Of money pledged for plant
expansion since the industry began its
upward movement again aggregates
fully $200,000,000.
Scarcely week has passed during
1886 in which some stable contracts
have not been announced. General
Motors, Chrysler, Ford, Packard and
others have contributed heavily to
this program. While Chrysler has
been contending with General Motors
and Ford for ranking among the
"big three" packard has been seeking
more of the lower-priced business, hav-
ing doubled its production facilities.
From top to bottom, the picture pre-
sented by the motor car industry at
the moment is one of the brightest in
its history.
Evening star., 1936-09-06
UNIVERSAL LEAF NETS
PROFIT OF $1,630,996
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, September 5.-Uni-
versal Leaf Tobacco Co., with plants
in Virginia, South Carolina. Mary
land and Kentucky and headquarters
at Richmond, reported today for the
fiscal year ended June 80 net income
of $3.50, 1896, compared with $780,
AT in the preceding fiscal year. This
is equal after preferred dividends to
$7.7s a common share, against $3.50
in the previous like year.
Evening star., 1936-09-06
INVESTMENT COMPANY
STOCK INDEX MOUNTS

Srecial Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, September 5.-The
investment companies common stock
price index advanced slightly last
week. as evidenced by the averages
compiled by Distributors Group, Inc.
The average for the common stocks
Of 10 leading management companies
influenced by the leverage factor
stood at 2l.16 at the close Of Sep.
tember I. compared with 2l.04 on Au-
gust 28.
The average Of the mutual funds
closed ct 1914 on September I, COM
pared with 1910 at the close OF the
previous week.
Evening star., 1936-09-06
AUTO SHOW ARRANGED
AT MILAN IN OCTOBER
BY the Associated Press.

Business advices to the Commerce
Department from representatives in
foreign countries include:
Italy - International automobile
show planned at Milan October 2s.
England - Automobile producers
have enjoyed excellent" 1885 de-
mand and expect equally good year
In 1887.
Germany-Scientists develop sub
stitute for pure linseed in line with
governments "self-sufhciency" policy.
Mexico-Bank of Mexico places
1,500, 900 5-peso notes in circulation.
Evening star., 1936-09-06
Rr Tia Associated Press.

I PITTSBURGH, September 5.-The
Carnegie Illinois Steel Corp. leading
subsidiary Of United States Steel. an
nounced today an increase of 50 q
ton on semi i-f1nished steel, hot rolled
bars, small shapes and hot rolled an
nealed sheets, effective October /.
The announcement did not include
other products, but steel men said
the move is expected eventually to
effect an increase in the finished
goods.
Other companies are expected to
fall in line with the new prices.
No explanation accompanied the
announcement. One source pointed
Evening star., 1936-09-06
MARKETS TO BE CLOSED.

NEW YORK, September S R).-
Financial dealings will be at q COM
plete halt in United States and
Canada in observance Of the Labor
day holiday Monday. Security and
commodity markets and banks will be
closed in both countries. European
markets will 1luctton - usual
Evening star., 1936-09-06
TOBACCO INDEX RISES.

NEW YORK, September 5 (R.-
The average price for United States
type IL, fiue-cured tobacco for the
week ended September 5 advanced to
1871 cents per pound compared with
17.S cents the week before and 20.5
In the like 1885 week, H. A. Stitch,
tobacco economist, reported today.
Evening star., 1936-09-06
LEAF TOBACCO EXPORTS
CLIMB 28.15 PER CENT

By the Assocldted PteSs.
Although increasing 28.15 per cent
over the 1885 period, leaf tobacco e&-
ports for the first seven months of
this year are reported by the Com
merce Department at 20.66 per cent
below the average seven-month
volume of the last 10 years.
Evening star., 1936-01-09
Entertainments Fill
BUSY Davs in Capital

Mrs. Ezra Van Horn. who is spend
ing the season at the ShorehA Am. was
hostess at luncheon and bridge at the
hotel today in honor of Mrs. Clair
Truesdale Of Columbus, Ohio, who Is
visiting Mrs. Charles Augustus HaWley.
Others in the company were Mrs.
Hawley. Mrs. George Acrit, Mrs. John
K. Mckee, Mrs. M. J. McGrath, Mrs
Joseph A. Herbert, jr,; Mrs. E. Fla
velle Koss, Mrs Earl Hauck, Mrs.
Thomas Cajigas, Mrs. Newell W. Rob-
erts, Mrs. w o. Glasscock. Mrs. ST.
mon Zeller. Mrs. Earl Courtney, Mrs.
w. Lester Baker and Mrs. Charles H.
w. Vaudeville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wade Hampton Ellis
are occupying an apartment at the
Mayfower Hotel for an indefinite
period. Mrs. Ellis will entertain at tea
tomorrow Afternoon in the Pan-Amer-
ican room of the Mayf1ower Hotel for
the members of the Susan Riviere
Hetzel Chapter of the D. A. r., OF
which her sister, Miss Louella Chase,
is I6RGlI. Mis-. odGCo "oAiSA "44A
speak on Patriotic Education" at
the tea.
Mrs. Jacob Leander Loose enter
tained at dinner in her apartment at
the Shoreham last evening. Her
guests were Mr. Justice McReynolds,
Mr.. Justice and Mrs Stone, Senator
and Mrs. Daniel o. Hastings, the As
sistant Secretary of State and Mrs.
Wilbur j. Carr, DR.. Leo S. Rowe, Maj.
Gen. and Mrs. Frederick W. Coleman,
Col. and Mrs. Kenyon A. Joyce, Col.
and Mrs Adnah r. Chaffee. Judge
and Mrs. A. A. Hoehling, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wade H. Ellis, DR.. and Mrs. James A.
Lyon mad Miss Mabel Thorp Board
man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlos del Mar were
hosts at small dance last evening at
the Sulgrave Club. when their guests
included members of diplomatic, off,
cial and residential circles. Mrs. T.
H. Given, mother of Mrs. del Mar, as
sisted the hosts in receiving. Mrs. del
Mar wore a gown of white chiffon de-
signed with a deep-cut decolletage and
a flowing skirt and Mrs. Given wore
a gown of pale pink satin, modelled
with a brief train and trimmed with
brilliants. Mrs. Frederick Brooks Fee
Evening star., 1936-01-09
Presidents Mother
To Fete Aides at Tea

Mrs. James Roosevelt, mother Of the
President, who heads the Honorary
Committee for the Presidents birthday
ball to be held at the Waldorf Astoria,
January 30. in New York. will enter
tain committee chairmen at tea in her
home tomorrow. Arrangements will
be discussed for the third annual ball
which is to be one of the largest Of
more than 5000 held simultaneously
throughout the country and which
help support the Presidents work for
infantile paralysis sufferers at Warm
Springs, Ga.
Evening star., 1936-01-09
Green.Noyes
Wedding Wednesday

The marriage Of Mrs. Theodore
Prentice Noyes to Mr.. Laurence Green
will take place Wednesday afternoon,
January Is, In the home Of Mrs.
Noyes' brother -in-law and sister, Mr..
and Mrs. William Harold Smith, at
3806 Military road. The ceremony
will be performed at o'clock. the
Rev. DR.. George Fiske Dudley, rector
of the st. Stephens and the Incar-
nation Church. officiating in the
presence Of only a small company
of relatives and intimate friends.
Mrs. Noyes and Mr.. Green will be
guests Of honor at dinner this eve
ming of Mrs. Ralph w. Mcdowell,
who will entertain at the Chevy Chase
Club.
Mrs. Theodore L. Pomeroy will ar
rive Sunday from her home in Green
wich, Conn, and will be the guest
of Mrs. Noyes until after the wedding.
Evening star., 1936-01-09

" of Pittsburgh, sister Of the hostess,
who is spending few days in the Cap
ital, wore a gown of blue and silver
lame. A number Of dinner parties
preceded the dance.
Mrs. William Barret Ridgely was
hostess at a small tea yesterday after
noon in her home, on @ street. The
guests included old friends of Mrs.
Samuel Reber and Mrs. Henry Fitz-
hug, who are both in Washington. Mrs.
Reber will leave today to return to
West Point, N. Y, and Mrs. Fitzhugh
will accompany Mr.. Fitzhugh to Sum-
merville, S c., where they will spend
the remainder of the Winter.
Mr.. Ernest Trigg entertained at
luncheon yesterday at the Carlton,
when his guests numbered IA.
Evening star., 1936-01-09
Mrs. Derby to Bring
Dauehter to Capital

Mrs. Richard Derby, daughter OF
Mrs. Roosevelt and the late President
Theodore Roosevelt. will accompany
her debutante daughter, Miss Edith
Roosevelt, to Washington for the an
nual debutante dance at the National
Woman's Country Club, January lS.
Mrs. Derby will also bring with her
two other debutantes Of New York,
Miss Leslie Hadden and Miss Magda-
line Salvage, and Mr.. Oren Root, Mr..
Brooks Grand and Mrs. Charles Meyer
Of New York.
Mrs. Rowland S. Davis Of New York
will bring her daughter. Miss Cath
crime Davis. and Miss Hester B2rtol
for the function.