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Evening star., 1937-12-21
WHOLESALE INDEX
AT NEW 1887 Low
Fertilizer Association Finds
Average at IS, Against
1875 Week Aqo.

Declining for the thirteenth con-
secutive week, the wholesale commod-
ity price average compiled by the
National Fertilizer Association last
week moved into new low ground for
the year. At rs per cent of the
1926-1928 average, this index Is now
at the lowest level recorded since
June, 1896.
A week ago the index stood at 78.5,
q month ago at 1913 and a year ago
at 82.8. The highest point reached
this year was 88.8 in the middle of
July.
Last weeks decline in the all-com-
modify index was largely the result
of a combination OF the downward
trend of live stock and meat prices
The sharpest drop during the week
was in the food price average; al
though dairy products and fruits fell
OH somewhat, the drop in the group
average reflected to a large extent
lower meat prices.
Not since May of last year had the
food price index been as low as it
was last week. A small drop in the
index of farm product prices was the
net result Of an advance in cotton,
mixed trends in grains and widespread
declines in live stock quotations.
Slight increases were registered dur
ing the week by the indexes repre-
Senting the prices of textiles. metals
and miscellaneous commodities
Declines in price series included in
the index outnumbered advances by
Al to 49, in the preceding week there
were 80 declines and % advances in
the second preceding week there were
38 declines and % advances.
Evening star., 1937-12-21
MARYLAND Jobs.
SLUMP IN MONTH
Estimated $1,000 Persons
Laid of in State Since
September.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 2l.-Industrial
recessions, combined with a usual pre-
holiday slump, sent Maryland factory
pay rolls and employment figures
pounding downward in November,
the State Labor and Statistics De-
partment reported.
With an estimated 10000 persons
laid of throughout the State since
September, the departments figures
showed decreases in both pay rolls
and employment, which approximate
ly doubled the average decline noted
from October to November during the
last IA years.
Employment was of 4 per cent and
pay rolls were of 86 per cent last
month, the department said, although
the levels were higher than CORE
spending figures for November, 1896.
Few wage increases were reported in
any industry during the month
The average wage per week dropped
to s22.s3 last month, compared with
$24.23 paid during October, the re-
port showed
OF the 43 industries, representing
586 manufacturing establishme nts,
covered in the statistical summary,
20 reported losses in both employ
Evening star., 1937-12-21
CHICAGO PRODUCE,

CHICAGO, Dec. 81 tR,.-Poultry. live,
! car, 81 trucks; hens easier, balance
nrm; hens 2 pounds up, 1871; less than
ored. IA; Plymouth and White Rocks.
q; turkeys, hens .5; toms. young, 23;
41a pounds UP. colored, 10; white 2lIa;
small. colored. II; white Is; geese, IS:
other prices unchanged
Dressed market. turkeys easier; young
hen turkeys 27la; young toms, less than
16 pounds. 26la; other prices unchanged.
Butter 10 s32: unsettled; creamery. ex-
tra ~ firsts ,oo o6so.9l scoresl. 34N-$as:
other prices UNCHANGED. Eggs 4,452; un-
settled; current receipts, 2113; other prices
Potatoes s3; on track, 25e: total U. 9
shipments, 1885, steady. supplies moderate.
demand moderate: sacked. per hundred
weight, Idaho Russet Burbanks. U. s. No.
!. i.35 y: s No. ?, ,I.10-15; Colo
North Dakota Bliss Triumphs. 90 per cent
U. s. No J. 1.15; -Cobblers, $500 per
90 per cent u 8, No. i. l.i0; Minnesota
round whites, U, s. Commercials. 90 Wis
consin round whites, u 8. No. ], small
e6; Michigan Russet Rurals. u S. No. j,
lilo; less than cariots, per bushel crate
1.e2h; u. 8. No. 2. 1.77h.
Evening star., 1937-12-21
U. S. TREASURY NOTES.

NEW YORK. Dec. q R.--Prices quoted
in dollars and thtrty-seconds:
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10 Low Yield Bonds.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 2l.-Quiet buy
ing lifted most corporate and United
States Government bonds little
higher today.
Rail issues. recently hit by the drop
in freight traffic and revenues, recov-
cred further, with st. Paul SIS, Rock
Island General as, Great Northern
4i2s and Frisco 4l2s fractionally
higher toward midday.
Leadership for the gilt-edge division
again was provided by United States
loans, which showed gains ranging to
4-32 at one time. Weekly condition
figures of leading Federal Reserve
member banks revealed them as sub
stantial buyers of Federal securities
in contrast with heavy liquidation
from that source in the first half of
the year.
Many issues were unchanged as
trading held to slow pace Western
Union bonds dropped more than a
point, preceding announcement tele-
graph companies would apply for a
Is per cent rate increase.
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FOREIGN EXCHANGES,

NEW YORK, Dec. 81 nP.-Foreisn ex-
shan. shsnse steady Great Britain in dollars
4.e9ii: cables. 4. .99li: 6O-day bills. 1895.
Tr,nceaaDem.nd. 3.3aa: cables 1895.
Demands-Belgium, 16.9g1a: Germany.
free. 40.3Q1a: registered. 21.7O; travel,
26.C0: Holland, $3.50; Norway, 25.12:
2.22: Switzerland, 23.14: spain. unauoted:
Portugal 4;54!a; Greece. .921a: Poland.
1928; Czechosiovakia, 3.51h; Yueoslavia.
2.35: Austria lS.94n: Hungary 1890:
Rumania. rs; Arsentina, 33.35n: Brazil.
S;S6n; Toxic, 29;12; shanghai 39.s0;
Montreal IN New s York 81, ~ I'm New Yog Yori
in Montreal, 100.1ois. Nominal.
Evening star., 1937-12-21

BOSTON, Dec. 2l R-(United States
Department OF Agriculture. .l-Quotation
on Texas wools were showing q nrmer
12-month Texas wools were slow, offerings
at 70 cents secured basis or below were
weeks ago. Some sales Of rood 12-month
Texas woods in this market and direct
purchases in the country within the past
secured basis in Boston or delivered East
has helped to improve sentiment in this
market. Quotations on greasy fall Texas
woods range mostly So to so cents secured
basis, some sales having been reported at
around 5S compared with sales few
weeks ago at 55 cents and under.
Evening star., 1937-12-21
DIVIDENDS ANNOUNCED

NEW YORK. Dec 2l-Dividends de-
clared, prepared by the Standard Statis-
tics Corp:
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ment and pay rolls and only reported

ment and pay rolls and only reported
increases.
Rejecting troubled conditions In
western Maryland, principally in
Cumberland, where an estimated 900
persons have been laid Oft since Oc-
tober l. textiles and leather goods
manufacturing employment was off
3 and 4 per cent. respectively, COM
pared with October.
Cumberland, center Of the States
synthetic yarn industry, provided a
drop OF IS per cent in employment
and IT. per cent in pay rolls for
that product. The report showed
that. despite the months drop. nav
rolls for the synthetic yarn division
were 24.5 per cent higher this No
vembe- than last.
LAy-ofis and other factors within
the steel automobile and aircraft in
dustries were likewise reflected in pay
roll and employment decreases.
Evening star., 1937-12-21
Exchange Sets Up
Christmas Tree.
Carols Are Heard
By the Associated Press.

nS tuo AoSOClhteo TEeAs.
NEW YORK. Dec. 21.-Wall Streets
Christmas tree. 55-foot forest giant
decorated with silver and gold tinsel
and ornaments, was lighted today.
The tree stands in its traditional
spot in the middle of Broad street,
flanked by the New York Stock Ex-
change and the private banking house
OF ]. P. Morgan 81 Co.
An simplifying sound device, erected
on the exchange balcony, played
Christmas carols and yuletide tunes.
Thursday will be the traditional
Christmas party for children who live
in the dingy residential area surround
ing the financial district, at which
boxes Of candy will be passed out by
Santa Claus"
Evening star., 1937-12-21
FOREIGN MARKETS.

LONDON, Dec 81 P.--Industrial and
Nwuvsny.Antic securities held their ad-
sold higher early In the session on dividend
anticipation but profit-takins sales caused
+ reaction later. Rayon stocks advanced
British funds and mining issues held
steady. while rubbers were featureIess.
PARASITIC Bonrse closed with an
banking shares holding steady. Rentss
finished unchanged TO B centinss 10 and
AueI Canal advanced 230 Yranes wkil1
Royal Dutch lost az.
Evening star., 1937-12-21
new YORK BANK STOCKS
NEW YORK. Dec 81 0Pl.-New York
Security Dealers Association:
FEDERAL LAND BANKS

NEW YORK, Dec. 21 lPI.-Federal Land
Bank bonds:
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DIVIDEND Is REDUCED.

NEW YORK, Dec. a R).-West
Virginia Pulp l. Paper Co. announced
today quarterly dividend Of 10 cents
on the common, payable January to
shareholders Of record December Al.
The company paid 40 ceNts IN April.
July and October.
Evening star., 1937-12-21
ODD-LOT DEALINGS.
Ply the Associated Press

The Securities Commission reported to-
Gay these transactions by customers with
ooo, ,iot dealers or specialists on the New
YORK Stock Exchange for December 90:
s,s96 purchases. involving 223 900 shares;
Evening star., 1937-07-08

tier, July 8 (R.-Possibly one OF the
most decisive battles of the civil war
ragged today west OF Madrid, where
the Spanish government hurled its
army, rejuvenated with fresh troops,
against insurgent siege lines.
Generalissimo Francisco Frances
own communique called the attack
"the most violent drive the enemy
has ever attempted" Authorities on
both sides agreed its success or failure
might change the whole picture OF
the almost year-long war
The insurgent communique said So
900 government troops carried the
fighting in series of attacks on the
Brunette front north OF Navalcarnero,
the main insurgent base in the sector
west Of Madrid.
The army Of Gen. Jose Miaja was
thrown back in every attack with
heavy losses, Gen. Frances report as
serted. Madrid advices said the gov
eminent attack broke the insurgent
line, captured Brunette and kept ad-
vancing despite counter -attacks.)
The insurgent sweep westward from
Bilbao to Santander on Spains north
west ledge also was thrown on the de-
fensive. A communique said regular
government forces, augmented by four
battalions Of Asturians, tried to recap
ture Mount Castro-Alen during the
night.
The attack was repulsed, insurgent
officers reported, and hundreds Of gov
ernment soldiers were killed.
Evening star., 1937-07-08

has no intention Of offering new pro-
posals at Fridays session Of the 27-
nation Non-Intervention Committee
on hands of Spain" program.
He did say, however, that "his
majesty's government attaches the
greatest importance to withdrawal
from Spain Of all foreign combatants
who already are there and will con-
tinue to do its utmost to bring this
about"
While Eden will wait on Count Dino
Grandi, the Italian Ambassador, and
Joachim Won Ribbentrop, the German
Ambassador, to take the initiative on
any new proposals Friday, Lord ply-
mouth, chairman Of the non -interven-
ton group, is expected to insist on
the withdrawal Of Spanish war volun-
teers.
That would be preliminary, British
sources say, to consideration of Span
lsh insurgent Gen. Francisco Fran
Evening star., 1937-07-08

cos petition that he be accorded BEL
ligerent rights.
Headlining the committees agenda
for Friday are these Issues:
Maintenance Of = naval patrol
around Spain or substitution of a land
control program; withdrawal OF for
eign volunteers and recognition Of BEL
ligerent rights for both sides in the
Spanish war.
Frances threats OF what amounts
to economic sanctions against Great
Britain were mot taken seriously" IN
British otncial quarters.
His statement that the insurgents
might "close our doors to those who
showed their enmity toward US in our
hour OF need" worried some British
business quarters, however.
These sources asserted that Britain,
in 1928, imported about $25,OO0, 900
Evening star., 1937-07-08

stab wound in his left lung and q
severe beating administered by five
colored men. who robbed him Of 50
last night after attacking him as he
was walking along Pierce street. be-
tween First and North Capitol streets.
At Sibley Hospital Steinbrunn told
police the men suddenly surrounded
MIN, stabbed him in the chest, knocked
him to the ground and then beat and
kicked him. He said he was robbed
OF 81, all the money he had.
Evening star., 1937-07-08

might mean the government forces
actually had started rolling up the in
surgent flank, catching the besiegers
between their curving western salient
and positions on the fringe Of Madrid.j
The communique recited claims Of
gains OF other fronts and concluded:
AT the end of Wednesday we main
tanned all our positions won Tuesday
and conquered other new positions
which surpassed them in importance.
In an effort to nullify the govern
ment's successes, the statement said,
the insurgents concentrated at Ma
drid a considerable numbe- Of air.
planes, taking them away from other
fronts. But to no avail because
OF the valiant action of our flyers"
Twenty government pursuit planes
engaged "a much superior number Of
enemy planes" at more than 5000 feet
over the capital, the ministry said,
and 1.-TWO Fiat Utalian made) planes
were brought down, one falling in
flames. We suffered the loss OF one bi-
plane"
One plane Of an insurgent bombing
squadron which attacked the harbor
town Of Mahon on the Balearic Island
OF Minorca, was reported brought down
in flames yesterday by government
anti-aircraft batteries.
DECISIVE BATTLE SEEN.
$4,000 Government Troops Reported
in Fierce Attack.
Evening star., 1937-07-08

80 Mahogany Finish Smoker or Beverage Tables Hunt
print under the glass top. Were $3.s5. NowS2.e5
Evening star., 1937-07-08

worth Of iron ore. Of which nearly
$4,000, 900 worth came from Spain.
British capital also has heav- inter-
ests in minerals in both Spain and
Portugal and in citrus and wines.
Observers said loss Of Spanish trade
would be severe blow, but would not
prove disastrous.
Evening star., 1937-07-08
SPAN|SHL0YAL|ST
GAINS REPORTED
Government Forces Claim
to Have Extended Lines
on Madrid Front.
h the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MADRID, July 8.-Government
forces In a new offensive to smash in
surgent siege positions on Madrid's S
western front were reported today to
have extended their curving 15-mile
salient despite a counter-a attack at
Brunette.
A column Of Gen. Jose Miaja's Mill
cianos," which spread through the in
surgent line and captured Brunette
Tuesday, were said in an official COM
munique to have thrown back an in
surgent counter drive.
The enemy was unable to make
them lose single inch of ground" the
report said, but on the contrary they
continued to advance, occupying new
positions and crossing the Guadarrama
River"
(As the Guadarrama River lies
about miles east of Brunette, this
Evening star., 1937-07-08


100 pieces, including beach
shirts, blouses, sweaters,
dresses and berets.
IS Lightweight Summer Wool
Coats in white and pastels. Sizes
10 to 16. Originally S5.95.
Now $3.50
IA Wool Jackets, Capes and
Coats. Sizes 7 to is. Orig
inally $295 to S10.95. Now Sl.5O
13 Felt Hats and Cotton Beach
Hats. Originally 58c to $1.95.
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Down STAIRS STORE, GIRLS.
Evening star., 1937-07-08
BRITISH ADAMANT
. ON SPAIN POLICY
Next Move Put Squarely
Up to Italy and
Germany.
By the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
LONDON. July s.-1nformed sources
said last night that Great Brit
ain, standing pat on her non-
Intervention policy and demands for
withdrawal Of foreign volunteers from
Spain, will put the next move square,
ly up to Germany and Italy.
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden
told the House of Commons Britain
Evening star., 1937-07-08

Boys Sports Goats
'3'95 We're s6es
IS boys all-woo flannel sports coats in navy brown
Sports backs Sizes to IS. -
Boys Beach Bath Robes Lightweight washable sliehtv
soiled. Sizes 49, 49, Were $195. Now w silk
100 Boys Ties light colors Originally s5c Soc
10 Boys Sleeveless Sweaters Summer shades Sizes a.
IL Boys Wash Suits Slightly soied o. TO- Were ST.
NOW
DOWN STAIRS
Evening star., 1937-07-08
Print Housecoats
95s
Originally sI.95

18 cretonne and percale
prints in fitted styles.
4 pieces Underwear-cotton pa
tamas. silk gowns and dance
set. Originally $l95. Now -95c
"a pieces Underwear, including
combinations. unions suits, pa
iamas, panties. gowns and
dance sets. Were 81 to $50.
Now
6 Gowns and Pa jamas in
tweighted) silk crepe. Were
$295. Now
Evening star., 1937-07-08
5 C0l0RED MEN STAB,
BEAT AND ROB VICTIM

Patient, at Hospital, Says He
Was Knocked to Ground
Near North Capitol.
John steinbrunn, 3e, of West New
ton, Pa, was in a serious condition in
Sibley Hospital today as the result of
Evening star., 1937-07-08
Cotton Sports Suits
80 We're s1.95

80 in two-piece models with action and
fitted backs: White and pastels. Sizes
IL to 20.
10 Sports Biouses Of rayon and cotton fab
RIGS. Short sleeves, dark and light shades.
Sizes "a to a. Originally 81 to $l.95.
4NO" SVC
IL Knit Suits, boucle with Dalamatian trim.
Were $l0.95 Now -----.$ $6.95
IS Sports Skirts in wool crepes and novelty
woolen weaves. Sizes "a to 81. Were $295.
1895. Now -$1.75
50 Scarfs Sweaters, Blouses In broken lots
Originally 81 to $1.95. Now 35c
IS Sports Dresses in shirtwaist style and
washable fabrics. Sizes IL to 20. Originally
$395 and $5.95.
Down STAIRS STORE, SPORTSMAN.
Evening star., 1937-07-08
CiirdIes, 95e

Originally sI.9S to $3.50
30 Talon-fastened Cir
dies Of lightweight ba-
tiste, sizes 26 to 80 and
few foundation gar
ments in the group.
Broken sizes.
Down STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1937-07-08

10000 Government Troops Reported
in Fierce Attack.
HENDAYE, Franco-Spanish from
Evening star., 1937-07-08
Clearance
Mems Fine Linen
initiated
Handkerchiefs

Z dozen Sheer Swiss Linen Handkerchiefs
with hand-rolled hem. Black and white
initial. Were $3.50. Now, ,each-------Sl.75
dozen Sheer Swiss Linen Handkerchiefs
with hand-rolled hem. Black and white
initial. Were 81 so. Now, each--S1
20 dozen Sheer Swiss Linen Handkerchiefs
with hand-rolled hem Appenzel initial and
various colors We're 81. Now, each-Sl.5O
Not All Initials in the Group
HANDxIxcHnYs, AISLE II, FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star., 1937-07-08

We're 81
So handbags OF black
patent leather, white
and dark sim u ate d
feathers. Slightly soiled
from display.
IS Belts. Originally soc and
81. Now lOc
IL Handbags. few in white.
Originally $l.95. Now $50
Down STAIRS STORE.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-27

gineers on the fast trains They get their orders. Their duty is to carry them out If the dispatcher says go They take off If they don't another pilot will soon be sitting at those controls Speed, speed, speed Schedules must be kept If the and so line does not make it. the this and that line will and bus- ness has curious habit of using the fastest route which keeps the schedules.
 The pilot is under orders from the dispatcher. The dispatcher is under orders from the manager. The manager is under orders to make the line pay. The public pays for the best and fastest service
 Report of the latest Pittsburgh air tragedy says that the accident may have been caused by ice form ing on the ailerons thus freezing the controls Every aviation man knows that capable piot-and there question of the ability of the pilots on the air lines or they wouldn't have the contros-knows icing weather when he encounters it. If he didn't have schedule to keep he would not take his passengers up in such weather But if he encountered it while in the air he would get out of there He would know what to do But the pilot in this instance had to go to Pittsburgh He doubt under instructions to bring her through and the dot. The public must be served.
 Can it be that we, the travelling public actu- ally to blame for most of these accidents? Is it nsstent demand for speed to get to given place at scheduled time which planes to go aloft when the men who operate them know they should be on the ground until the weather clears?
 Are we sacrificing human life for schedules?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-27
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGIIS
 By w. l.. Gcrdoi.

Words Often Misused: Do not say, T shall try and see you some time next week" Say, T shall try to see you"
 Often Mispronounced Grimace Ca distortion of the countenance) Pronounce gri-mas, as in it, as in ace, and accent last syllable, not the first.
 Often Misspelled Dual (pertain- ing to two). Duel Ca combaD.
 Synonyms: Scholar, pupil, stu dent, disciple, learner.
 Word Study: Use word three times and it is yours Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word Integral tadjective) essential to completeness. Accent first sylla- ble). Coming to do evil, and do- ing good, are the two great integral parts that complete this duty."- South.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-27
ARE WE SACRIFICING HUMAN
 LIFE FOR SCHEDULES?

Another giant airliner crashes taking l3 persons to their death and running the total of air fatalities to an appalling figure during the past few months on the passenger air ways
 Following these crashes there are investigations long drawn out affairs which for the most part are shrouded in secrecy. Usually when meager report is finally given out almost invariably points to the dead pilot A dead man, of course. tells no tales. That is not to say that pilots, being human, are fool proof Doubtless some have erred But it does seem a little surprising that after the rigid training and examinations under which these men go before they touch the controls of plane carrying pas sengers that so many accidents should so often be indirectly or directly charged to the pilot.
 Can it be that another force of which one hears nothing in the investigations, contributes no small part in causing air line accidents? Is it stretching the imagination too suggest that perhaps safety is being sacrificed for speed and schedule?
 The big transcontnental air ways operate on schedule just as railroad trains and other means of transportation We note stress being laid by aviation companies on the fact that they can deliver passen- gers from one point to another in given number of hours They virtually guarantee it. Assurance is given that shine. the planes go through The conclusion is obvious. If line doesn't, the other will
 Pilots these scheduled air lines are like en-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-27
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

Q. Is it necessary for one to sprac- tice good manners in his own home?
 A. Some may not consider il necessary, but it surely is gooo practice, or one is liable to appear unnatural at other times. Why too, should one not be as courteous to members of his family as he is to others? If there must be a choice between the two, choose the home as a place to show the most courtesy and love.
 Q. When a person is reducing and does not care to eat certain dishes, is it all right for him to follow these rules when visiting?
 A. No, it is not. He should either forget his restricted diet for the time being, or not accept the invitation until he has acquired the desired weight.
 Q. What reply should one make when new acquaintance leaves and says, T am very glad to have met you?
 A. Merely respond with cordial Thank you"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-27
THE TAILLESS WONDER

The Bureau of Air Commerce proudly points to it's development of the tailess fool-proof airpane plane that any one can fly George Cree of Golfers staff wanted to be convinced he went out to Boiling Field near Washington, D. C., to see this marvel of the ages.
 MT. Creel confdes in a recent article ln hls maga- zine that he isn't much of automobile driver and no airplane pilot all But the Bureau experts put him at the controls and told him to fly To his as tonishment he did Not only did he fly the plane off the ground and into the air, but he brought It in to a landing Rather, he points out he dropped it into landing It wasn't of those pointers we here so much about The more remarkable Des- bite MT Creels nexperience, the plane settled to the ground safely and rolled easily to- stop without jar.
 That is progress in aviation; plane that can be flown as easy as driving an automobile, and with safety
 If aviation is to continue as It should, Salety must be it's first purpose Speed be attained but safety must be the first requisite
 Looks as if the girls could wear their new Easter bonnets tomorrow without the need of an umbrella. Social Security is fine thing but it shouldn't be confused with collateral.
 To ride or not to ride; that seems to be the ques- tion before the Legislature.