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LOST.

ASSb.
BOX containing dress material. clothins
W. Monday night. % Mrs ano Rittey mfey0h 1875 rs
Kenyon. st. NV Col. 4oS6-W. .''
CANVAS BAG. containing fishing tackle
ana !: rods lost at Gunston Cove Saturday.
Reward. Wisconsin 1855.
sRepheaa f3aad s71s sn1fS sen'le pet reward call
ENGLISH SETTER white with two black
ears: Reward. Call Greenwood "15o-J.
GLASSES in black case: vicin. OH and H
mont St NV Col a33o. Win call if ITO found. nc
PHCToGRApHIC LENS Goerz Dasor in.
With lens board: lost bet. Ga. ave and
quincy KS St. ny nv Monday; rev. Leet Bros.
Ernerlan Eo lnc' ~ ~ l4th st. National 03Os,
PINK SILK DRESS; about pm. Aug. 10,
pet; 18th and Eye SITS. and 14th and H.
SeIsher on ooet street or street car; reward
POCk!ETBooK. black, Containing drivers
etc; liberal reward Metropoltan ei3s; c
after p M North 33s7-J
PURSE. scarlet. Upper. containing smaller
purses with loose change. keys and bills;
reward. Columbia 1853
WRIST WATCH. lady's Gruen. white gold:
On en- rrinioad TIN bus Aug. 10. am: reward.
DOG, GREAT DANE.
SPAYED FEMALE, BLACK
WITH WHITE BREAST; AN
SWERS TO NAME OF mid
NIGHT" $25 REWARD FOR
Il EFT U RN EVEN IF AL
READY DEAD. RETURN TO
JOHN LOUGHRAN, 8 MILES
A B Owe LANGLEY ON
GREAT FALLS RD. PHONE
FALLS CHURCH 6O6 ] IL
OR NATIONAL O391.
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HELP WOMEN,

BEAUTY APPRENTICE: learn while earn
Ing. Bettys. 1868 Conn. ave. NV. North
913l after l pm. .-----.-.----.----1 IA
DINING ROOM MANAGER HOSTESS for
public snd employees: also once routine.
State fully ass; personal status, experience,
references Prefer applicant to live OH
tage City Nd
GIRLS over 21, for car service. Apply Mr..
Wilson. Southern Barbecue. washington
Airport. 1O'
GIRLS t2J. over 1s, for newsstand at ex,
highly recommended; state salary. Box
GIRLS over 81. for car service. Apply Mr..
Wilson; .,nSon; Southern Barbecue washington ming!
LADIEs--Christmas card triumph. Io0fe
profit selling sensational l-folder 81 as.
sortment: Gift wrapping. religious, everyday
Blaebird 5si Fitchburs' Mass '
MANAGER FOR BEAUTY SHOP, must have
beauty parlor experience. capable o.
handling telephone appointmen!s Apply
3 to 10 Am. or 6 to 7 pm. Emile. Jfr
3042 14th st. NV. -
sALEsLADY. experienced, for dress shop,
Must furnish best Of refs, state sse, salary
expected. Box Al Star. -.-
work for rs
sonality Apply in person. room 1ss,
Raleigh Hotel. 0 a m. TO II am -.
SEAMSTREsS, capable OF making dresses
from sketches. Metropolitan 06to, hteh-
sion l27, after q pm.
SUPERVISOR for small coffee shop or
cafeteria. Must have had practical ex =
pertence In restaurant work. Local rsfrr~
ences preferred. Apply Tally -Ho Tea shop,
$40 18th st. NV. 3-6 pm. No phone ealls,
TEACHERS for private school. must bs
able to 1.-Two in; state experience, Box
236-J. Star.
WAITRESS, colorcd. Apply at once, oe-
lumbia Lodse. No. s5. 30i X, ] ave, NV
WA1TRES8Ts wanted At l.. a. q, artilt
5H1b Georgia ave. NV. -
MATTRESSES. neat. attrac.: exp, OF inesp,
Ase. lH TO 20. Box 26-J, Star,
wA1TKEssEs CD. experienced. neat, Apply
Executive Pharmacy, sol At, nv,
WAfTHEHsES wanted, with good expert
Fenee Apply Oriole Drill, 1T:t r., ave,
WAITRESS WANTED. must be- expert
Guided. Madrid Cafe. 1900 18th - p,w,
sXSossi XSoMHS ref. "s:Sens s:p ONO. ,:i.e " Atm. ss .
1871 Conn. ave. q to II ans ThuradAy,
WOMAN white. not over 80. for lisht
house~ork and plain cookins; SO mo-,
room. board. Gall Hyattsg!lls ass Ia
WoMfN for .speciA salsawork; sarr,nsa'
fsasdsis, 'M.tiona, S7eS. S'"' ''' '''
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SITUATIONS poMes1Ic.


COOK. colored. 1st-class, Southern expert
ence. employed, would like position BY oct.
! in suburbs Box 105-k. Star 12'
COOK, eolored. exp. wants Job in private
family; no laundry stay nights. 1850
Florida ave. NV.
GIRL, colored, wishes part-time or days
work; experienced. Potomac 2023-J
GIRL, colored, neat wants work of any
kind reference, Phone Potomac 1sl5-W.
GIRL, colored. neat. intelligent desires
Cali North 5562-W
sh.w,, nurse or maid. Decatur Obs.
GIRL. colored wants lixht housework, part
time. Call North 4S97.
GIRL, eolored neat reliable. wishes part
tOOb-W
GIRL, colored wants days work or part
time work OF any kind ref. Decatur 520s.
GIRL, coored, wants general housework;
reliable; city references. 1912 10th st.
ulRI,, colored. wants plain cooking gem
erai housework, nursing or part-time work;
references, Decatur 59"G.
aiRL, eolored, wants lisht cleaning on
Tues Thurs. and Sat. mornings. Odell
Thompson, i40d Corcoran ST. NV
GIRL, oolorea, wishes general housework,
waitress or ehsmbermaid, Decatur 4+4S.
6iRt, eoiored, desires part-time work or
atfee cleaning; reference, Atlantic 5O4S-W.
Girl, eoored experienced wants part
time work references, North Sl66-J.
GIRL. iight eolored, wants part time lob
evening from I9 until 5 Tues. Wed and
Sat Cleaning or waitress. Adams 2221
Annie. -
GfRL ceiored as maid cook or general
huuseWurh experienced and neat; city ref
egenees Phone Line. 56A4,
GIRL. eoiored, exp, housekeeper or cook
Phone Adams 4a4A.
WOMAN, white, rsfned. wishes work As
housek eeper, with daughter IA Christian
family 10 TO y an. Cleveland 27s7.
WOMAN young. eoiored, wants maid
waitress or lisht cleaning. Phone Ma
tiona ailD IL
:
YOUNG WOMAN, colored, desires house.
work in ANAL family iight laundry; live
home ref Adams 6TlO, 12'
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INSTRUCTION COURSES.

AUTO DRIVING-frce trial lesson. Com
plete course, SO. Phone Mr.. Frye, 10 to y
daily, Emerson 1862
AUTO DRIVING 1NSTRUCTIONs-Cour
teous patient, professional instructor.
Learn to drive skillfully. safely and easily.
Parking and trafic. Three lessons, $5. Mr..
Rundlett. Emerson 45s3.
WHY FAIL? Others are succeeding making
MONEY enjoying life This DAY is an op-
portunity. Learn Bookkeeping. Business
MANAGEMENT Shorthand Typnp. Calcu-
lating Machines. Enroll now-Nev classes
BOYDS. 1899 st. NV. National :33s.
GREGG or Boyd shorthand touch typing.
business letter writing, word building. cal.
cuiating machines bookkeeping. day and
evening sessions: new classes form Ing
faster progress: smaller classes: save TIM
money: position guaranteed arads. BOYD
SCHOOL. 1893 F st National "33s.
BEAUTY CULTURE.
FREE CATALOGUF-FASY TERMS.
MABELIF HONOUR.
20 Years of Successful BEAUTY Training,
1910 New York Ave. Met. 7t1S.
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REPAIRS & SERVICE.

tContinued)
PAPER HANGING -PAINTING-Rooms pa
pered. So up; I satisfy. J. ~ ToIson Lin
coin 302s-J. Alexandria 1913 I4'
PAPER1NG painting; floors sanded and re-
finished with machine, 81 and up: suaran-
teed, Potomac 59S5. Fields jr.
PAPERING
Rooms. - up: prompt service; also paint
lng Cal any time, Atlantic 1862.
PAPERING.
PAINTING.
SPECIAL SUMNER PRICES
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CO.,
3503 Georgia Ave. NV
Adams l301, Evts.. Atlantic 304e.
PLUMBING AND HEATING
Jobbtng snd Remodeling Specially
HARRY z. WILLIAMS. NORTH gag
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SALESMEN.

SALESMEN-Call Decatur 1913 about q
non competitive Office necessity that will
bring you at least S4 day on the spot.
IL
statesmen to sell nationally advertised
roofing. siding insulation and remode1ing
EXP. preferred but not necessary. Leads
furnished. Dee-Oee Rooflng & 1nsulatin
Co.. 4414 Georgia ave. NV
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BUYER FOR MISSES AND
WOMEN'S POPULAR-PRICE
DRESS DEPT; STATE EX-
PER1ENCE. BOX 331-K.
STAR.
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BUYER FOR MISSES AND
WOMEN'S POPULAR-PRICE
COAT DEPT; STATE EX-
PER1ENCE. BOX 333-K.
STAR.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.


WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION WE'D
august %, 1887. model a. Ford truck
serial A-3S45231 for storage charges &C.
crueo at l617 3rd st. NV. Sale conducted
WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
oents CONTRACTED by any one other than
myseH. MARY M. STERLING, 146l Ridge
pl. Sc. IL
CHAIRS FoR RENT SUITABLE FOR
sR!pGE snd 1o os:.,ns PARTIES; b.nauets. yedd!ne;
chairs. Also Invalid rolling chairs Tor
rent or sale, UNITED STATES STORAGE
CO. -41S 10th st. NV. Metropolitan 1914
REDUCING-6 TREAT, S5; REMOVES
tat in spots; results assured: diet. baths
Appointments. Natl. S134. 1880 X st. NV.
AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
debts contracted for by any one otber
than myself: w. Z. KELLER. lI0e sth
st. NV. city.
On, August a. 1897. AT NOON. WI
Will sell by auction at Eichberp's 1oo7
St NV, one Auburn sedan engine No
6hle. Tor storage. DAVID AUSTIN
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HELP WoMEN.
(Cnufin,t~A

WOMEN 60 needed to complete sales force
IN selling feminine hygiene products Can
Also use few women to work spart time
Apply 6o3 l4th st. n.e, Mrs. Davis, 8 to
Evening star., 1937-08-11
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES.

EMPIOYMEN1 SERVICES.
DOMESTIC.
DOMESTIC AGENCY. Dec. 2410. North
90l1 1925 9th st. furnishes help and
work: men and women.
RELIABLE AGENCY. Dec. 1861. 1902 11th,
has cooks. maids. nurses. g.h W. parttme.
day workers. chauffeurs. housemen l2'
BUSINESS.
STENCGRAPHERS fast typists. bookkeep-
ers, accountants, bookkeeping machine and
Dictaphone operators, draftsmen statesmen,
soda clerks nurses. cashiers. etc; male
female. REGISTER today. No charge unless
placed Visit PERSONNEL SERVICE, Sec
ond floor front. 13l1 G st. NV.
STENOGRAPHERS-E Experienced and good
countants. dictaphone and Ediphone op-
orators; MALE-FEMALE. for current open
ines. BOYD'S SERVICE, 1888 ST.
Evening star., 1937-08-11

One OF Washinaton's largest companies
will employ you with permanent work If
YOU have sood personal appearance. average
school education and GOOD character Be
prepared to give two references Previous
experience not necessary. Must be satisfied
with reasonable pay at the beginning.
with opportunity for advancement. This is
not labor lob See our employment
manager at the English room, st moor,
Raleigh Hotsl 10Th and Pa. ave. NV"
in person, do not phone
Evening star., 1937-08-11

We have openings for f1ye ladies' Of
culture and refinement past 30 years Of
age, Tor full or part time work. Pleasant,
interesting and dignined employment An
opportunity Is offered to associate yourself
with one Of the most successful organizs
tions in Washington. See Miss Hounshell
from 1O:3O-l2 am. and II pm 1910
Tower Blds., l4th and sts. NV
Evening star., 1937-08-11

COOK. colored, ghw % to 3b: .tay
nights: in Bethesda. Nd: s25 mo. g23i,
N Y. ave. NV. before 5 pm Wise. 42O4
After 3 m -
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REGISTERED PHARMACIST experienced,
win references Good, permanent position
Tor right party Box 2SS-K Star
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SALESMAN. young man with some ex-
perience in mems furnishings: splendid
opportunity Mutual Stores. Inc. corner
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sALESMhN - Wholesale representative
trical specially. Apply Mr.. Tabler. Room
Evening star., 1937-08-11

PHARMACIST, registered, all-around for
Box p5-.J Star ' '"'
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PLASTERERs wanted. Apply at Mellon
and Nichols ave Sc
PLUMBER AND STEAM F1TTER, expert
enced for jobbinR shop. Box 2-J Star
REAL ESTATE SALEeMEN to sell water
'front.' property and lots. Liberal commits
SION: must have auto. o. B. Zantznger
liz Ct
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NIGHT MAN for parking lot; only ex-
| perlenced need apply. 1885 st. NV.
MOTOR CYCLE BOY with motor to run
errands for once; good pay Apply to
Coast In Auto Sales, 514 sth st. Sc See
Evening star., 1937-08-11

men too old for factory Jobs or retir
GoYernment workers for lisht work Go
pay Apply to l. am 5l3 X st n
Evening star., 1937-08-11
PEACHES ARE RIPE
AT OIIATNT ACRES

I TEACHES ARE RlPE
AT QUAINT ACRES,
Silver Spring. Colesville pike. Route 90,
only miles from the District. Open daily
IF IT'S PLANOGRAPH. PHONE usl WI
will Gladly estimate on any reproduction
work you might have. All kinds OF printed
| matter reproduced in either black and
white or colors.. Reprints and extra copy
work specially Your inquiry causes
no obligation.
Columbia Paragraph Co.
50 o.. NE. Metropolltan 4se3
A DEAL FUNERAL AT SIS
ercyidss .ams service - one costins $500,
Don't waste "tnsuranee money" Call
coin 5000.
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Six EXTRA WOMEN
REAL OPPORTUNITY

To sive out cold cream soap samples in
city and country; y months work with
al5 90 salary to start. while we teach you
70 contact orders. Employment once. end
moor, 1915 Eye st. NV. mornings only 12s
Evening star., 1937-08-11
MIscELLAkEoUs FOR SALE.

ANTIQUEs-Bg &c removal sale Pressed
glass, china. silver, furniture. books, pic
lures. Edeson. 61s 5th st. NV.
BAGGED SAWDUST 23c bas delivered:
for store floors and many other uses Phons
Atlantic 400. HECHINGER CO.
BED ROOM. dining room, davenport suites.
studio couch. sewing machines, bookcase.
beds. stove. Edelman, 3303 Georgia ave.
Evening star., 1937-08-11

GIRL, colored to go to New York TO care
for two children. Call after Is pm TIy
Tuckerman st n "
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We have few openings for neat. am
nltlous men at least 81, with D. C drivers
permit. Salary. $3.50 per week. plus
bonus and commission. Willing workers
can earn $3o-S4O per week. Absolutely no
selling 1860 "ond ST NV
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GIRL. colored; GOOD cook and general
housework; must live in: $50 a month
Apply TO place Of business at 1925 q
Evening star., 1937-08-11
GOOD POSITION OPEN.

National tire manufacturer has openir
Must have selling ability. See Mr.. Resv
Wed afternoon and lO-12 Thnrs and F
GOODYEAR Service. 1900 Conn ave
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PERMANENTS, S1.95

Finger wave 15c; manicure. sc; etc;
FIRE marcels and uaircuts daily. Met. l'is.
Specisl Three Beauty services SOC
MabelIe Honour School. 1910 N. Y. Ave.
Evening star., 1937-08-11
PAPERING

Rooms. - up: prompt service; also paint
Ing. Gail any time. Atlantic 4652
Evening star., 1937-08-22
WHEAT REBOUNDS
CENT PER BUSHEL
IN QUIET TRADING
Cables Show Russia Is Not
Dumping Grain-Export
Sales Climb.
CORN DOWN SHARPLY
ON Renewed SELLING
September Contract Off 23s Cents,
but Later Regains l Cent
on Short Covering.
BY FRANKLIN MULLIN,


CHICAGO, August 21.-Wheat prices
rose about cent bushel today in a
quiet rally from the lowest level of
the season
Gables indicating Russia Is not
dumping her wheat on the world mar
ket and export sales OF approximately
5000 bushels of North American
grain were factors influencing buying,
some Of which was attributed to re-
moval of hedges by exporters and
profit-taking by previous sellers. How
ever, uncertainty of RuSsias 1887
wheat surplus and estimate that the
Soviet nation may have approximately
$4,000 900 bushels for export were un-
settling features.
Wheat closed as-l cent higher
compared with Fridays finish; Sep
tember, LOS 4-1a. December, 1.O7-
o7i4; May. l.o9@s "a. Corn Ia down
to 2 up; September, go 2-as; Decem-
Der, 65ls; May, 66i4. Oats unchanged
to Is off; September. 30 Rye, u of
to !. up; September. 767s-77. Lard
10 to l3 cents higher.
The wheat market was nervous
Prices f1uctuated over a range of about
cent above the previous close, but
there was no pronounced pressure II
sell. Trade specialists said break OF
around 25 cents bushel since the
seasons highs were reached last
! month has eliminated many weak
holders who have taken losses. thus
strengthening the markets technical
position.
Further selling dropped September
corn 2as to within about 4 cents Of
the seasons low. but the contract
later rallied about cent on short COW
ering. New crop contracts, however,
were higher in the face of beneficial
rains in important producing areas.
Expectations of Government an
nouncement soon regarding it's corn
loan policy influenced buying.
Grain range at principal markets
today.
Evening star., 1937-08-22
PRICES ADVANCED
0NMEN'SA APPAREL
Retailers Favor Increases
Rather Than Reduced
Quality for Fall.
By the Associated Press,

CHICAGO, August 21.-The Ma
tional Association OF Retail Clothiers
and Furnishers said today a survey
Of representative merchants In all sec
tiOns Of the country indicated the
mems apparel industry has elected to
increase retail prices on Fall mer-
chandise rather than follow the line
OF least resistance by reducing quality.
Retail trade was reported to be hold =
ing up we'll. Sales for July were bet
ter than year ago in the ma jority
OF reporting stores.
OF the total members OF the assO-
cations national Business Committee
polled. 81 per cent reported July VOL
ume averaged 10 per cent better than
year ago while the remainder re-
ported decreases averaging close tc
10 per cent
The association made special INQUIRY
as to price trends indicated by rising
costs Of operations. Asked whether
they believed that the general trend
OF business would cause merchants to
reduce the quality OF their clothing in
order to maintain former prices. or to
maintain quality and increase prices.
30 per cent Of the retailers questioned
indicated they favored trading up"
policy. The association said this
means policy of sales promotion
through increased advertising and
other methods.
The association said another por-
tion Of the survey indicated average
increases in suit prices for Fall Of
over 50.
Evening star., 1937-08-22
FAR WESTERN BUSINESS
OFF SLIGHTLY IN JULY

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
NEW YORK, August 21.-Far
Western business in July receded g
per cent from its June level, accord
ing to the current Bank of America
Business Review, whose preliminary in
dex stood at 795 per cent of normal.
Although 6.3 per cent above the
July, 1896, point, the index gain was
the smallest scored this year over
the corresponding month in 1896.
Declines Of 7.9 per cent and 8 per
cent in the seasonally adjusted, in
dices of carloadings and bank debts
accounted for the June to July slump.
An increase of So per cent was re-
ported in the adjusted index of elec-
trio power production
Building activity, as measured by
permit values, was up SIS per cent.
over July, 1886. but was Al per cenc
below June Of this year, making July
the third consecutive month in which
decline was reported
The index Of the dollar value of
department store sales remained un-
changed at 81 per cent of its 1928
1925 average.
Evening star., 1937-08-22
AUBURN TO EXPAND
IN AIR CONDITIONING
Special Dlspatcn to The Star.

Special Dlspatcn to The Star.
CONNERSBILLE, Ind, August 81.
Further expansion of the Auburn
Automobile Co. in the air-condition-
ing field was seen today with the an
nouncement by the company of the
purchase from the Russell Electric
Co., Chicago, of the trade name
"Aerofan," together with the good
will and exclusive patent licenses on
the fans formerly manufactured by
Russell.
At the same time it was announced
that complete line Of electric fans,
air circulators and other units for
the movement and control of air in
Winter and Summer will be built at
the Auburn air-conditioning plants
in Connersville, Ind, and merchan-
dised under the "Aerofan' name.
Evening star., 1937-08-22
COTTON FUTURES
REACH NEW LOWS
ON CROP REPORTS
Good Rains in West Texas
and Oklahoma Brinu
Further Decline.
BY the Associated Press

NEW YORK. August 2l.-Cotton
continued its decline into new low
ground today owing to private reports
OF good rains in Western Texas and
Oklahoma. December eased from
9.82 to 9.75 and closed at the low,
with final prices to IL points net
lower
The market opened at a decline Of
to 7 points. and active trading eased
further under foreign liquidation. The
market was flooded with private ad-
vices Of the beneficial rains in
western portions of Texas and Okla
homa and prices showed little rally
ing power.
The disposition to await a definite
loan announcement was counterbal-
anced by the inclination to sell on
what were regarded as the crop-saving
rain reports
Amount of cotton on shipboard
awaiting clearance at the close Of the
week was estimated at $4,000 bales.
against $1,000 last year and 10000
two years ago.
The range follows. ~
Evening star., 1937-08-22
MILK PRODUCTION
AT 7-YEAR PEAK
August l Average Is Z Per Cent
Above Year Ago-By-Products
Take Larger Share.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

special DiSpatCn 10 Inc Star.
NEW YORK. August 2l.-Better
pasture conditions since early May
have lifted milk production to seven
year high, the average on August
going per cent over 1896 and nearly
3 per cent above the 1O-year average
of l925l934 on that date. according
to a survey by Dun & Bradstreet. Inc
Rising consumption, however, OF
butter. cheese. ice cream. evapora ted
condensed and powderer milk, as we'll
as many new by-products, has been in
close alignment with the enlarged
flow. Butter consumption for the first
half of 1887 was up is per cent from
1886, contrasting with drop of 3.5
per. cent in the 1895 yearly total from
that of 1895.
Demand for dry milk has widened
constantly since the first of the year,
and many of the leading manufac-
turerS have been pressed to fill orders,
despite the record sales in 1886. The
rapid growth Of the dry milk industry
was revealed by .urvey of the Ma
eiOAloA 1uAINl dllu NllCCSC OOul l1dl,
which set the estimated production Of
dry skim milk alone in 1895 at 3O0,-
600 900 pounds. This contraSted with
10000 900 pounds in 1925 In 1916
the total Of 3O,5OO,O0O pounds COW
cred all the dry milk products, in
cluding whole milk, skim milk, butter
milk and matted milk.
"Casein sales have jumped ahead 30
fast that few producers have sue
ceeded in building adequate stocks Of
this milk by-product A solid de-
rived from skinned milk, it is an es-
sential in the manufacture of coated
paper and various types Of plastics,
and employed widely il the chemical
and pharmaceutical industries. By
product sales of some of the large
dairy companies increased more than
As per cent between 1880 and 1896. d"
Evening star., 1937-08-22
FOREIGN COPPER
PRICES GO DOWN
Weeks Gradual Decline Brings
Quotations Close to Domestic
Base of IA Cents,
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press
NEW YORK, August 21.-Foreign
copper prices moved gradually lower
this week and ended at about parity
with the domestic base of IA cents a
pound. Business here and abroad has
been unusually quiet.
Lead was firm and UNCHANGED. Buy
ers are well covered for August and
September. Surplus stock of refined
pig lead in July declined more than
1900 tons, rejecting shipments Of
47,000 tons, against a production of
45,5O0 tons. Current stock compared
with 23l OBI tons on hand a year ago.
The prices were fractionally lower,
due to an Indifferent consumer de-
mand.
Zinc remained unchanged Inade-
quate supplies are making it impossi-
bic to meet demands for early deliv-
cries. Consumers that are well stocked
are reported lending metal to others
in need OF supplies and have permitted
smelters to defer shipments.
Anttmony was slightly higher due
to the increasing trouble in the Orient.
Evening star., 1937-08-22
British Pound
And Franc Cain
Against Dollar
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The British pound sterling and the
French franc moved higher in terms
Of the dollar yesterday, taking the
foreign exchange spotlight from ORR
entail currencies, which held at around
yesterdays levels.
In New York, sterling was up 3-l6
Of cent to $4.99 Lilo, while the
French franc moved up .OOls' OF a
cent to 3.753+ cents. The Swiss franc,
showing similar strength, rose .00h2
of cent to 2297l2 cents. The Italian
lire, moving against the trend Of
leading European currencies, dipped
.O0i. OF cent to 5.264 cents. Un-
changed were the Netherlands guilder
at 55.l9 cents, the belga at 1885 cents
and the German mark at 4O23 cents.
Among Far East currencies, the
Shanghai dollar was quoted at 3O25
cents, off .06l4 cents, though with
Shanghai banks closed by Sino-Jap-
anese hostilities. the quotation was
nominal The Hong Kong dollar was
unchanged at 3l25 cents, as was the
Japanese yen at 29l2 cents.
Evening star., 1937-08-22
INVESTMENT COMPANY
STOCK INDEX DECLINES
Special D,spatcn TO The Star,

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
NEW YORK. August 2l.-Invest-
ment companies common stock prices
declined last week. according to- the
averages compiled by Distributors
Group, Inc.
The average for the common stocks
for 10 leading management companies
influenced by the leverage factor stood
at 2200 at the close of August 20,
compared with 22.83 on August l3.
The average of five mutual-type in
vestment funds closed at 1885 on
August 20, compared with l7.43 on
August Ii