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Evening star., 1937-03-31
FIRE WRECKS MESS HALL
$500, 900 Loss to Veterans 1nsti-
tuition at Marion, Ind.

MARION, Ind, March 81 R.-Fire
of undetermined origin destroyed the
mess hall at the United States Vet
erans' Hospital here early today, caus-
ing damage estimated at 100000 by
hospital officials.
The building, one of the Oldest at
the institution, was constructed in
1890.
Provision was made for feeding the
$500 patients In other hospital build
ing8.
Evening star., 1937-03-31
LINDBERGHS IN ATHENS
Crown Prince Stunts Own Plane
in Welcome Gesture.

ATHENS, Greece, March 81 R.-
Col. and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh
landed at Tatoi Airdrome at 9:25 am
today from the Island of Rhodes.
Crown Prince Paul of Greece
stunted his plane slowly over the field
as the Lindberghs arrived. A crowd
which expected them earlier had
dwindled.
Evening star., 1937-03-31
38.Year-Old Coat Worn.

GREENVILLE, S. c., March 81 (P).
Dave Alexander, farmer near here,
said today he was still wearing an
overcoat he purchased 38 years ago
for $135
Evening star., 1937-03-31
Summary of Today's Star

D. C. Commissioners invite Nation to
blossom festival. Page B-I
Canadian governor general visiting
shrines here today. Page AS
Catholic students meet to hear talks
on peace. Page A-l2
EDITORIALS AND COMMENT.
Editorials. Page A-10
This and That Page A-l0
Answers to Questions Page A-IO
Washington Observations Page A-l0
David Lawrence. Page ALL
Paul Mallon. Page ALI
Dorothy Thompson. Page ALL
Constantine Brown Page ALL
Lemuel Portion. Page ALL
SPORTS.
Phebus may replace Lanahan as Griff
pitcher. Page C-1
Long-term contracts benefiting grid
coaches Page C-1
Table tennis aces skill amazes local
fans. Page C-1
Bobby Jones rated high in Augusta
golf event. Page c.
Steele offered $4,000 to box Overlin
here. Page c.
Amateur fighters end tourney here to-
night. Page c.
Mack lauds Mexicans as base ball
conditioners. Page C-S
Texas Senate ready to ban racing as
meet opens. Page C-3
FINANCIAL.
U. S. bonds drop Ctable). Page Ais
Power output far above 1886. Page Ais
Copper price boosted. Page Ais
Stocks irregular (table). Page Ais
D. c. clearings soar Page Ais
Curb list mixed Ctable). Page A-17
MISCELLANY.
Washington Wayside. Page Az
Service Orders. Page Bio
City News in Brief. Page Bio
Vital Statistics. Page Bio
Traf1c Convictions. Page Bile
Natures Children. Page B-7
Winning Contract Page B-7
Dorothy Dix. Page Bis
Betsy Caswell. Page BIS
Bedtime Story. Page B-14
Mems Fashions Page B-14
Crossword Puzzle. Page BIS
Lettsr-out. Page C-s
Evening star., 1937-03-31
MURPHY PREDICTS
THREE-DAY PARLEY
ChrysIer and Lewis Will
Meet Again Friday for
Negotiations.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
With seUen days OF negotiation
completed the Chrysler automobile
strike remains unsettled
Chief cause of disagreement be-
tueen the motor n1d0nate and John
LeWis, labor leader, is reported to
be ouer recognition OF the United
Automobile Workers OF America as
sole bargaining agency for en-
ployes.
Evening star., 1937-03-31

(See PROBE, Page A-2.)
Evening star., 1937-03-31

70. 8. Weather Bureau FOrecast.)
Fair and slightly colder, with lowest
temperature tonight about 36 degrees;
tomorrow fair with gentle to moderate
north winds. observation-disclosures, So,
at pm. yesterday; lowest, 43, at 5 am.
today. Full report on page AS.
Evening star., 1937-03-31

(See HEARING, Page A-5)
Evening star., 1937-01-31

WINTER SAILING IS GREAT SPORT. These
girls snug in their furned parkas, are enjoying an
ice boat sail at Lake Placid N Y Fifty miles an hour
(inset) of Larchmont N. Y prefers the open water
for her Mdwnter sailing. She is ready for dinghy
race on wet day. Wide World
Evening star., 1937-01-31

BALMY BOATING. Pedal
boating down at Fort Lau-
derdale, Fla, lacks the speed
of ice boating-but you don't
need a fur parka. Wide World.
Left: A PRINCESS AND
HER PUP. Princess Marga-
retha takes her Scottie for a
walk at the royal estate of
her great-grandfather, King
GuStaf of Sweden.
Wide World.
Evening star., 1937-01-31

THE sQUEAL1NG PRIZE! Mrs George Vanderbilt
holds the little porker she won first prize for her
tune at countrynght" party at Palm Beach, Fla. Miss
Gloria Baker is the other interested party
Evening star., 1937-01-31

FINDS ROMANCE IN
ENGLAND. Ann Harding,
American screen star, stroll
ing with her daughter Jean
and a friend at Elstree, Eng
land, a few days before her
surprise marriage to Werner
Japssen, New York SYM
phonic orchestra conductor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-09
GENERAL MOTORS
SALESSET RECORD
238,377 Total in April Is
Largest for Month in
Firms History.
By the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press,
NEW YORK, May s.-April sales
OF General Motors cars to dealers in
the United States. Canada and over
seas were the best for the month on
record, totaling 238,377, the company
announced today.
This compared with 229 ,467 in April,
last year. The months sales we're
the third highest for any month in
the company's history, being exceeded
only by March Of this year, with $780,
965. and December, 1885, with 239ll4.
Sales to consumers in the United
States, aggregating 198,l46, were the
second best on record, comparing with
200.ll7 in April year ago. For the
first four months Of the year the
total was 538,839, which was exceeded
only by the 580,067 for the like
period of 1886
April sales to dealers in the United
States set record for the month,
totaling 1882, compared with the
previous peak Of 194,695 in the same
month of last year. They were the
second highest for any month, being
topped only by 2l6,6o6 in March.
Sales for the four months to United
States dealers were 536,7l3. compared
with 605,O09 in 1896.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-09
CATTLE PROSPECTS
BRIGHT IN CANADA
Annual Dominion Review Sees
Possible Price Gains and
Increased Demand.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
OTTAWA, Ontario, May s.-An
optimistic outlook for Canada's live
stock industry was contained in the
annual review issued today by the Do
minion Department of Agriculture. 1t
forecast an increased demand for
cattle with possible higher prices, a
sustained market for hogs and a
splendid opportunity to develop sheep
raising.
Marketing Of live stock last year
exceeded any other year in history.
Sales of cattle and calves totaled
1,282,552, almost 100000 head more
than in 1885 and more than double
the sales of 1892. Hog sales totaled
3.796,953. compared to 2,057,621 in
1895. Sheep sales were 8l2,175 head.
as compared with 8l7,656 the year
before.
THE level Of cattle prices during
1887" the review stated. depends on
number Of very clearly defined
factors. One Is the condition Of do
nestle trade and industry. So far
there Is every reason to believe this
will continue to show appreciate
gains, If not 50 much in price, then
in volume consumed.
AT the same time there are indi-
cations that general price levels may
advance and cattle prices should prop
erly show more improvement than
other classes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-09
WOOL PRICES uneven
AT BOSTON IN WEEK
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BOSTON, May GU. S. Department
OF Agriculture) deliveries of early
shorn contracted woods filled the bulk
of mill requirements on the Boston
market last week. Arrival of new
woods tended to cause some Irregular
ity in quotations on unsold spot.
Quotations on heeces tended lower
as dealers sought price levels at which
they could interest mill buyers.
Graded combing Ohio fleeces were
quoted at 42-44 cents in the grease
for fine delaine, at 1915 cents for
staple combing u blood, at 45-47
cents for >. blood and at 1916 cents
for blood. Few sales were closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-09
COPPER DEMAND
IMPROVES SLIGHTLY
Many Consumers Display New
Interest After Absence From
Domestic Market.
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 8.-There was a
slightly better demand in the domestic
copper market this week, but other
non-ferrous metals were quiet.
Foreign markets were inactive, a
pre-holiday feeling becoming more
noticeable In advance Of the coro-
nation.
Sales Of domestic copper in the
first five days of May totaled in ex-
cess Of 10000 tons against 6,816 tons
in April. Many consumers who have
been out Of the market were showing
renewed interest. Domestic copper
was unchanged at IA cents a pound
delivered valley.
Tin paralleled the fluctuations at
London, ending with fractional gains.
Consumer interest was light, favorable
statistics acting as q market bolster
World visible supply at end Of April
totaled 1853 tons, an increase OF
1856 tons, whereas a much larger gain
had been anticipated.
Lead was unchanged, with consum-
ers booking fair tonnages for July
shipments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-09
SLIGHT INCREASE SEEN
IN TRANSIT REVENUES
Special Dispatch to The Star.

SpeCAAl OAophlCIl W uS SbAT.
NEW YORK, May 8.-Revenues for
the transit industry for the week end
ing May l, 1887, based on Geographic
reports received from a representative
group OF transit operating companies,
showed moderate increase over last
year.
Transit Journals revenue indicator
stands at 10444, which represents =
gain Of 4.44 per cent over the cor
responding week in 1886.
For the week ending April "a, 1887,
the indicator was 1884.
Improvement in revenue continued
at somewhat higher rate than in the
preceding week. Every part of the
country participated In the improve
ment excepting part Of the Pacific
Coast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-09
EARNINGS
RISE TO $332,926
Quarters Net Compares
With S306, 781 for Same
1886 Period.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May S.-Spicer Manu-
featuring Co., maker Of automobile
accessories, with plants at Toledo and
Pottstown. Pa, reported today for the
three months ended March 81 net
profit of 1929 compared with
$306,78l in the first quarter last year
No provision was made for the Fed
eral surtax on undivided profits.
Superheater Co.
The Superheater Co., maker Of
steam engine products, for the March
quarter reported net income of $685.
844, including $425,1l5 profit from
sale of reacquired company stock.
This was equal to IS cents q share
and compared with $685. or 30
cents a share, in the first quarter last
year. Plants are at East Chicago, Ind,
and Wellsville, N. Y.
United Air Lines.
United Air Lines Transport Corp.
and subsidiaries reported first quarter
net loss of $402,735, compared with a
loss of $355.870 in the corresponding
1888 quarter.
The loss was after a crelit Of 1885,
465 to operating expenses, representing
excess over book value o planes and
engines sold. Mail and express rev.
enues increased, compared with last
year, but passenger and excess baggage
revenues. totaling $682 500, compared
with $878,850 a year ago.
For the IL months period ended
March 81 the company had a net in
come $320,4l7, contrasted with a
loss of $27,584 the previous CORE
spending period.
J. G. Brill Co.
Improved demand for cars increased
bookings OF j. G. Brill Co., to 1884,
600 as Of the end Of April compared
with $2294.000 on the same date in
1896. c. j. Hardy. president, told
stockholders Of Brill Corp, parent
holding company, at the annual meet
ing
Orders Of Hall-Scott Motors Co., a
subsidiary, totaled $4,000 compared
with $253,0o0 April 30, 1896, he said.
+ He added there was continued up
trend in business, but "in this period OF
unrest. high labor costs and increased
taxes" it would be "foolhardy" to pre-
dice results for the full year.
Weeks Report Reviewed.
Corporate earnings statements re-
leased during the week, showing profits
per share, included:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-09
WEATHER RULES
WHEAT DEALINGS
At WEEKS CLOSE
Prices Steady to 1Ns Cents
LoWer-Rainfa|I Is Re. .
ported Slight.
COTTON FUTURES DULL
WITHIN NARROW RANGE
Final Quotations 2 Points OFF to
4 Higher-Total Awaiting
Shipment Increases.
BY FRANKLIN MULLIN.

CHICAGO, May 8-Wheat price
declines associated with rainfall in the
Southwest where grain is growing gave
way today to partial rallies rejecting
assertions that moisture the last few
days has been "trifling" and that
much more is needed.
It was a typical weather market in
wheat. and most other grains declined
slightly in sympathy. Wheat lost al
most 2 cents at some stages but then
recovered just before the close al
though the market never exhibited
real buying strength and was not at
any time above yesterdays finishing
level.
Wheat closed unchanged to rs
cents lower, May. 1855 -26ls; July,
1l7-l71s; September, 1.151s corn
was unchanged to X off, May.
1851; July. 1884,; Septem-
Der, 1882. and oats were Il higher
to % lower, May, 47A -as. Rye gained
1a-las, May, l.14ls, and provisions
lost S to Is cents
Termed Insufficient.
The most bearish factor in the trade
was reported moisture relief the past
few days in the Southwest where the
large domestic Winter wheat crop is at
q critical stage Of growth. While ad-
mittedly beneficial, this rainfall was
deemed insufficient by most traders.
One recognized authority, B. w. Snow,
said ''trifling' showers at this stage
Of crop development are of but mini
mum value and plant collapse can
quickly result.
The wheat crop situation in the
territory west of Central Kansas is
distinctly less promising than it was
on May /, he said, and will continue
to deteriorate unless substantial rains
come.
Nevertheless, many traders expected
Mondays of!cial crop forecast may be
materially higher than this weeks
private estimates of domestic Winter
wheat production. One commentator
suggested a forecast of around 67o,-
100000 bushels is likely, compared
Will ldSt yCol o WY Va cAcfooS'ooS'
This would be a harvest that has been
surpassed only five times heretofore.
Cotton Remains Narrow.
NEW YORK, May 8 P).-Cotton
moved over narrow range today in
dull trading. July reacted to 1904,
but rallied to 1910 and closed at 1903
with final prices 2 points net lower to
4 higher.
The market opened unchanged to
points higher influenced by moder-
ate trade and foreign buying in an
otherwise featureless market. Offer
ings were limited at the start and with
the appearance of trade price-fixing
toward the close, positions from July
forward rallied to points to the
best levels for the day
The Commodity Credit Corporation
reported requests for release of 1,300,-
(See WHEAT, Page G-3)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-09
Quarter ended March 81.
EUROPEAN CURRENCIES
HOLD NARROW RANGE
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Leading European currencies fuctu-
ated within narrow limits in foreign
exchange dealings yesterday.
In New York both the pound sterling
and French franc held to their over
night rates, the former at $4.93M and
the latter at 4.49 cents. Swiss francs
were OF .001a Of = cent 1T 22.88 cents,
Netherlands guilders improved .001a
Of = cent At $3.50 cents, and the Cana
dian dollar, at 100.25 cents, added
1-32d of = cent.
In London the dollar gained Il of
. cent, closing 1T 1885 to the pound.
tho New York overnight rate. There
Is no Saturday trading IN Paris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-09
l. c. c. REQUESTS
POWER OVER RAIL
HOLD|NCCONCERNS
Seeks Curb on Accounting
Practices and Issuance
of Securities.
BY the Associated Press.

The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion recommended yesterday that &C
counting practices and the issuance
Of securities by railroad holding COM
panies be made subject to its juris-
diction and regulations
The commission recommendations
were contained in a report Of its in
vestigations into operations, other than
common carrier, of the New York New
Haven & Hartford Railroad Co.
IF the law is to remain as it Is
at present" the commission said, per
hitting common carriers to form hold
ing companies and to function through
subsidiary companies not subject tt
the act, then. to say the least, such
companies and subsidiaries should be
made subject to our jurisdiction ano
our regulation as to accounting and
the issuance of securities"
Motor Carrier Act Cited.
The commission noted that &C.
QUESTION of control Of motor carriers
by railroads is restricted by the motor
carrier act of 1885, but that mo re-
striction on investments other than
in carriers is now imposed
The unfavorable financial effect OF
so-called outside investments, includ-
ing those In other carriers not amount
ting to control, indicates a practical
necessity of amending the law in this
respect" the report said "On con.
slderation Of the amendments to the
act since 1914 and in view Of the fact
that outside investments may, in spe-
ciflc instances, be found justified, We
now are not prepared to renew on,
recommendations Of the absolute pro-
hibition of all such investments.
The resources Of a railroad ordi-
narily should be devoted to the proper
development of its own transporta.
ton system. If they are to be in.
vested in an outside activity it should
be after finding that such invest.
ment constitutes proper use Of rail.
road funds or credit, that the terms
OF the transaction are reasonable, anc
that the investment is in the public
interest.
Subsidiaries Included.
"The rule should apply equally tt
subsidiaries. Restrictions, to this end
should be imposed on the expenditure
of money, mourning obligations OF
acquiring property by carrier othel
than in the operation for legitimate
improvement or development OF its
own railroad. Reserves and surplus
funds awaiting use should. however
be available for the production Of
income.
In order that this may not be i'm.
peded there should be exempted from
such restrictions investments such n.
are permissible for savings banks anc
trustees"
The commission said its regulatory
laws should be framed to afford al
complete protection to investors il
railroad securities as is practicable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-09
Huge Cain Shown
In Demand for
Air Conditioning
Ey thR Associated Press.


NEW YORK, May s-Total value
OF orders booked by l25 manufacturers
Of conditioning systems and equip
ment during March. 1887, amount to
ss,702 1924, compared with 1880, 74s
for last February, an increase Of more
than 80 per cent, figures prepared for
the trade show
During March, 1895, total orders
booked for air conditioning amounted
to s3,570,70l.
Bookings for the first quarter Of
1887 totaled sl8,40e,392 compared
with $s,6os,l6o for the first quarter
of 1886.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-09
A. I. & T. Reports
$2,l66,6O8 Net in
March Operations
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May s.-American
Telephone & Telegraph Co. reported
today net operating income for March
Of $2,166,608, compared with $2,124,-
92s in March, 1896. Net operating in
come for the three months ended
March 81 totaled $5,s96, 4ol, compared
with 1851, 375 for the same period q
year ago.
These figures cover operating activ-
tiles only, excluding incorporating in
come such as dividends, interest and
other revenues received, and nom
operating charges such AZ interest
and rents paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-09
25-CENT EXTRA VOTED
BY CREOLE PETROLEUM
y the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 8.-Directors Of
Creole Petroleum Corp, declared an
extra dividend of rs cents a share on
the capital stock and q dividend of as
cents. both payable June 10 to stock
holders OF record May a. Dividends
OF rs cents share were paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-09
Intervention IN c. 80.
CASE is AUTHORIZED
Is the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The Middletown e. Union Railroad
Co. was authorized by the Interstate
Comerce Commission yesterday to in
tervene in the case involving the ap-
plicauon of the Chesapeake g. Ohio
Railroad for authority to acquire d.
rect control Of the New York, Chicago
IL st. Louis Railroad, and the Erie
Railroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-09
SALES BACKLOG LARGE,

NEW YORK, May Especially -
Sales of Evanetian blind Stat material
by International Cedar Corp, wholly
owned subsidiary Of Evans Products
Co., are two months ahead of produce
ton, according to E. S. Evans, presi-
dent Of the parent company.
Evening star., 1937-11-26
Brain Twizzlers.
BY PROF. J. d. FLINT.

CON on, you cryptomaniacs! Figure
this one out. The only hint vel
give you Is that it Is q vell-known
saying that Is shouted most loud and
clearly about the time when you get
ready to 90 to the polls. Here Is the
mystic message:
YTR UP APP AUWZ ETX ODD
MTTS WY AT LTWZ AT APP Gus
TO APZUX DQZAI.
Don't try to pronounce 1t, its bad
enough to look ct.
(oee Answer. on Page CLAY
a (copyriahA toS7J
Evening star., 1937-11-26
Jolly Polly
A Little Chat on English.
By JOS. ]. FRISCH.

H. r. B.-Since equanimity means
evenness of mind, 1t is not necessary
to follow this word with "of mind"
Say prof. Eltz Is known for his
equanimity," not ''his equanimity Of
mind" II you prefer . simpler word,
use calmness or calmly. which means
about the same thing. with calm
ness he pondered the question" or
Calmly he pondered the question"
fcopyyight. 1eS7J
Evening star., 1937-11-26
Dogs Victim Wins Suit.
BY NORMAN MARSH

Margaret O'sullivan was awarded
1000 damages in Listowel, Irish Free
State, for injuries received when at
tackled by Denis McCarthy's grey
hounds, Judge M. McElligot, who rem
dered the decision, solennly declaring
that he had been attacked by dogs near
McCarthy's home recently.
Evening star., 1937-11-26
Hedgehog Found in Box.

When . neatly tied package giving
forth . ticking sound was left on q
subway seat in Paris 1t was quickly
turned over to . stationmaster, VINO
gently opened 1t and found, not .
oomb, but q live hedgehog.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-25
PHOTOS TO BE
INCLUDED IN
FAIR DISPLAY

Fifty photographs relating to in
dustrial and agricultural labor in
Imperial Valley will be included in
the California State Employment
service display at the California
State fair at Sacramento next
month.
The display contains 35 air photo
graphs of scenes along the All
American canal at Imperial dam.
The views were obtained from the
Imperial Irrigation district and the
various construction companies by
Chan Livingston, head of the MRS
in this county, to add to the state
wide pictorial display arranged by
MRS heads.
Scenes showing agricultural de-
velopment were obtained by Living
ston from A. B. Harrington, agri-
cultural commissioner.
An experience barker" will be
placed in charge of the exhibit. He
will be provided with information
SO he will be able to explain the
photographs to fair visitors.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-25
COURT SUITS
ON LIQUOR TO
BE LAUNCHED

LOS ANGELES, Ag. 25. UP)-
Court suits to test the California
constitution as applied to liquor
served in cafes will be launched
against two well-known restaur-
ants, according to an announce
ment today by George H. Hammond
superintendent of the anti-saloon
league.
The actions, Hammond said, will
charge that intoxicating liquor was
being served in cafes in violation
of the law, owing to the presence
of bar fixtures on the premises.
The leagues contention was out
lined as interpreting the consti-
tutional provision banning sale OF
liquor in public saloons as also
prohibiting use of bar in an
eating place.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-25
FIGHT TO Finish
WITH MR.. FORD

kind of policy which today predom-
mates in the Ford Motor company"
Martin said definite plans for
raising a war chest" to combat
Ford will be laid before the con-
vention this week. The resolutions
committee now has under consider
alton a proposed 25-cents month
per member special assessment.
Union officials estimated this spe-
cial assessment would yield approx
imately a half million dollars in
six months and pointed out the
union has a cash balance now ir
excess of 100000.
The delegates cheered and DEM
onstrated as Martin shouted:
Henry, if you want to continue
to make and sell automobiles in
America you better get ready to
put union label on those Fcrds.