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The Washington times., 1937-02-25
SEEK
FUND BOOST

TAKOMA PARK, Md, Feb. Is.
Contribution of an additional ST.
500 per year to the volunteer fire
departments of Mont ON cry
county from the board of county
commissioners is sought in legis-
lative measure now being Spon-
sored before the general assem-
bly, by the Montgomery County
Firemen's Association.
The original law under which
the local volunteer departments
now work was written on a basis
Of 10 fire departments. It pro-
vides for an annual allotment Of
$500 each for each major piece
of equipment owned by each in
dividual department up to three,
thus limiting the contributions to
a department to $1,500.
But, the association points out,
the county now has II depart
mentS, Of which nine are receiv-
ing the maximum of $1,500. One
other is receiving $1,000, and the
eleventh $500. The latter two
units now receiving aid from the
county are preparing to- qualify
for additional contributions from
the county, which will exceed the
maximum allowed by law.
Copies Of the measure as adopted
by the association will be for
warded to the county's delegation
to the State legislature at An
napolis this week for its consid-
Grafton, members Of the associa-
tion said today.
The Washington times., 1937-02-25
LOAN SHARKS
BILL OFFERED

The Districts small loan prob
lem was before Congress again to-
day as Representative Leo e.
Allen (RO of Illinois, introduced
a bill to regulate loan sharks" in
Washington.
Representative Aliens bill pro-
vides for an interest rate of per
cent a month instead Of the pres
ent / per cent rate, which is not
enforced.
Similar bills have been intro
duced in Congress for many years,
and during the last session, Sen
ator William H. King CD of Utah,
chairman of the Senate District
Committee, sponsored a measure
to regulate the business, but limit
ing the interest rate to the present
per cent.
The Washington times., 1937-02-25
Howard u. Will Hear
Former Congressman

Louis C. Cramton, former Michi-
gan representative, will speak at
the charter day celebration Of the
founding of Howard University.
The ceremony will be held Tues
day at IL a. m. in Rankin Me
mortal Chapel.
After the address, q luncheon
will be given in Sojourner Truth
Hall in Cramton's honor. At $3.50
D. M, an old-fashioned testimonial
and experience meeting will be
held in Rankin Chapel. Judge
MyleS Paige, of New York, will be
the dinner speaker at $50 p. m.
in the gymnasium.
The Washington times., 1937-02-25
Reich PerfeCts RAY
Aiding Anti-Airdaft

PARIS, Feb. IS G.N.SO.-The
German army has perfected a de-
vice providing bulls-eye-marksman.
ship by anti-aircraft units on the
darkest nights, the anti-Naz Ger
man language newspapers "Pariser
Tagdszeitung" said today.
The Reich army experts, &C.
cording to the paper, have de-
veloped a Photographic mira ray
apparatus which is fitted on anti
aircraft guns making enemy air
planes virtually as vulnerable to
attack as during the daytime.
The Washington times., 1937-02-25
Z Dead, | Injured
AS Train Hits Car

PETERSBURG, Ind, Feb. IS
0.N.SO 1.-Two men were killed,
almost instantly, and third in
jured seriously when their auto
mobile was struck by a freight
train at a crossing near here
today. Dead are Ross I. Pove,
80, and Ovid Trayler, 33, both
Of Petersburg. Foster Alexander,
81, received a broken back and
possible internal injuries.
The Washington times., 1937-02-25
DOUBLE SAVING
For We0YeFS Of
FALSE
ETH

Next time you need
powder to hold your
plates in your mouth,
nnlc rr.nn -l...a-s
The Washington times., 1937-02-25
'Pauper' Leaves $4,000

CHICAGO, Feb. 25.-When Ar
mold Bell, SO, was i'll in his
hall bedroom, he was asked why
he did not call a doctor. He
said he couldn't afford it. To-
day, after his death, police found
$4,000 in negotiable bonds and
mortgages stuffed into the crev-
ices in the room.
The Washington times., 1937-02-25
SCHOOL GETS PICTURE

the Association Of University
Women: Mrs. L. H. Dennis,' of the
American Economic Association;
Mrs. Herbert J. Wollner, Of New
York, and Mrs. Walter B. Fry and
Mrs. o. G. Hankins, of the Dis
trtct Congress Of Parents and
Teachers.
The Washington times., 1937-02-25
Dance Saturday

I.ANHAM, Md, Feb. 25.-The
Young Mems Democratic Club Of
Prince Georges County will spon-
sor a dance for the benefit OF the
Bladensburg Rescue Squad at the
Beaver Dam Country Club, Satur-
day at 10 p. m.
The Washington times., 1937-02-25

show you package of king, You eet
twice as much KILN G. for your money and
you also get a better powder. Dentists rec
Ommend Killing because it holds plates
firmer, sweetens the breath and does NOT
have that pasty taste or feeling. Get the
big 35 cent package Of Killing and enjoy
months Of mouth comfort. Don't waste
money on substitutes, insist on king,
The Washington times., 1937-02-25
Wife of Garner III;
Indigestion Blamed

Mrs. John N. Garner, wife Of
the Vice President, was i'll at her
hotel home yesterday. An attend
ing physician said her condition
was not alarming. Her ailment
was described as indigestion.
The Washington times., 1937-02-25
ABVERTIsEMENT
.HEUMKTSM

Your pharmacist will tell you that
the chances are that your rheumatisuS
is caused OF aggravated by excess uric
acid. That being the case, he can also
tell you that one swift and safe pre-
scription is Allenru-often the terrible
pain and agony are gone in 48 hours
ask any live druggist in America for
9 ounces prescription Allenru. Costs
about 95 cents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-08
JUDGES UPHELD IN
 PERMITTING FINES
State Judges Find Prac- tice Matter of Discre-
 tiOn-OpiniOn Given

Judges of state courts are entirely within their rights in remitting fines after convictions tor violation of motor vehicle laws, even though these remittances constitute a great loss of revenue to the state.
 An opinion from Attorney Gen. eral Edward J. Daly's office today answered to that effect a query on the subject from Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Michael A. Connor The opinion is written by Assistant Attorney General Frank J. DiSesa
 Commissioner Connor wanted to know if his department could nc. insist on the full amount of the fines as fixed by the judge, or must accept the record showing that part or all of the fine had been re- mitted. The opinion pointed out that the law stated "all fines col- lected" for violations shall be paid to the motor vehicles commissioner Another section of the general sta- tutes gives judges full authority to remit fines and costs.
 Special interest was shown by the motor vehicle department on the mandatory minimum fine of Si0O for drunken driving, but in many cases the court. after fixing this penalty remits part or ali of 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-08
Federal Funds Erect
 B Schools In State
PWA Spends Over Two Million DolIars-State Direc tor Farley Gives Address at Goshen Dedication

let in January, but on account of the season and the hard winter, the start of construction was de- ferred until mid-March. Subsc- quently other contracts were let to T. A. Walker Inc. for the plumbing and heating; to Charles A. Rothan Co.,, electrical: to J. L. Hammett Co.,, pupils desks and chairs, teachers and administra- tive furniture; to Henry s. Wolk. ins Co.,, auditorium seating; and to A. A. Smith, Inc, the shades.
 "The last work under contract was done on February l, 1887. However, all work was practically completed and accepted by the town on January 6, 1887, and oc- cuparcy, assume, dates from that time.
 "over the whole period of the project, some ten and one-half months, there was paid out to la bor on the site roundly $l7000, giving employment to an average of IS men daily, the majority skilled craftsmen. Materials and equipment Incorporated in the building accounted for about S24,- GOO more. Professional services, land cost and incidentalS &C., counted for the balance, or about $500, making e total of $45,360.
 "This is one of the 8 schools built and equipped with PWA aid since 1883, ranging in cost from $i4,000 for an addition to the East Hartford high school to $o09.000 for new high school for Nor walk. Since the beginaing of our program in 1883, slightly over 70 percent of all school improvements in the state during the period to date have enjoyed federal aid. In the nation as whole, q like percentage applies, the aggregate value of such school construc- ton in the United States, with PWA aid, exceeding half a billion dollars.
 Tn Connecticut, the total value of schools so constructed during the last four years approximates $5,760,0o0, with a pupil capacity of over i3,000. Or this total, the federal contribution by way of the PWA amounts to $2,243, ,000, or in excess of $loo per capita. You will agree with me that this has constituted a handsome contribu- ton toward the creating of better educational and recreational op- portunities for our young people"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-08
Especial to The Democrat)

Goshen, July 8.-Dedication of the new $45.000 grade school for which s20,250 was paid by the town, the rest by the Public Works Adminis- tration was held here last night with William J. Farley, state direc- tor of the PWA, the principal speak, CT, MT. Farley said:
 "Goshen, as towns go, Is one of ( the smaller political subdivisions of the Nutmeg state, but what 1t lacks in numbers 1t make up in quality. During the course of our J foir years of activity, we have t had contact with most of the towns and cities of the state, Our relations have been most cordial and pleasant with all, but with none more so than with the peo- pLe of Goshen. And this goes for tbc school which we hope will stand as an everlasting .monu- ment to the successful colabora- ton of local, state, and national efforts in the cause of better edu- cational facilities; in point of size hkId CODVp AOS 70 AASaA biAS wv tom of the list of similar projects : in which we have had Q part; as respects It's facilities, grade of construction. completeness and last, but by no means least, It's architectural appearance, 1t ranks second to none. Indeed, don't recall anywhere, in the state or out, having seen school edifice which delights me more.
 "Goshen's application called for a federal allotment on the basis of an estimated cost of $45, 5,ooo. Actually the cos' was some few hundreds of dollars in excess. Consequently. you qualified for your limit allotment of 45 per- cent or $45,00o, or $2o,250. The governments offer was sent to you on October 10, 1885, and &C., cepted as of November 6, 1895. The initial contract to Felix Bubbi, Inc, of Torrington, was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-08
NO TIP" TEST FAILS

Bournemouth. Eng. (UP) - Ar experiment made here indicated that tipping cannot be abolished When a new hotel was opened. an effort was made to carry on without tips, but the guests seemed to feel that they could not get proper ate tentlon unless they gave gratuities,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-08

elx-tenths of all the rubber ccn' sumed is used 10" automobile tires declares the government Of Ger many.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-08
- Official Photographers =
 THOMAS STUDIO

Any mother who her baby entered this contest con have photo baby token Free The Democrat hos mode orange ents with the Thomos Studio Brown Building, 20 Eost Main St. to toke your boby picture free Coll 3Oo2 for appoint
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-08

This broncho has leaped straight of the ground almost high mans head then twisted his body what is called sunAshng Note how the rider has leaned quickly the other maintain the balance The bronchos ridden by the buers at the Cheyenne rodeo deliberately chosen their known wdness and drawn by the riders by lot all have equal
 chance at prizes that mount into the thousands Q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-08
Read These Rules

(6 special privileges will accorded individuals All will be treated alike ( In the of satisfactory settle to both contestants
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-08


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Evening star., 1937-08-28
EASTERN GAS & FUEL
DECLARES DIVIDENDS

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, August 28.-At meet
ing of the trustees of Eastern Gas Il
Associates on August 26, 1887, the fol-
lowing dividends were declared:
A dividend of $1.12l2 per share on
the AZ per cent prior preference stock,
payable October to stock Of record
September IS, being the regular quar-
terly dividend upon the above stock.
A dividend of Is cents per share
upon the per cent cumulative pre-
ferred stock, payable October to
stock OF record September Is.
The company reports for the IL
months ended July 81 net income
available for dividends Of $3,09l,38l
an increase Of more than $342, Az
from the s2,74s,939 reported for the
preceding 12-month period.
Evening star., 1937-08-28
HARVESTING PUSHED
IN CANADIAN PROVINCES
Dlspatcn to The Star

SPECIAL OlSpdtCn TO me SLar.
MONTREAL, August 2s.-Harvest-
ing operations in Canada are well
under way in Manitoba, Saskatchewan
and Southern Alberta, says the Bank
OF Montreal in its current crop report.
In Central and Northern Alberta
crops are ripening slowly and warm
dry weather is necessary to hasten
maturity
In Quebec Province, while heavy
storms have done some damage,
prospects continue favorable for aver
age yields Of grain and for satisfactory
crops Of roots, applies and small
fruits.
In Ontario frequent rains have
damaged grains, but have been bene-
ficial to roots, pastures and corn, the
outlook for which. as well as for fruits
OF all kinds except late apples, Is
satisfactory.
Evening star., 1937-08-28
REGISTERS
FURTHER DECLINE
Additional Losses of About
.H2 Cent Per Pound
Shown in Week,
BY the Associated prass


NEW YORK, August 2s.-Additional
losses of about " cent a pound were
registered In cotton during the past
week as the market continued to dis
count expectations for a Government
loan to farmers at 9 cents per pound
and the Western belt drought was re-
lieved
Prices for the first three active posi-
tions eased below the 9k-cent level
and to the lowest quotation since No
vember, 1888. December slumped to
9.38 and closed yesterday at 9.39, com.
pared with 9.87 week earlier.
The market showed losses Of about
So bale from levels prevailing Just
prior to publication Of the Govern
ment cotton crop indication on August
9 for production OF 15,593,ooo bales
and about sl4 to sle a bale under the
prices OF July 8 shortly after the bu-
reau estimate that 34,192 900 acres had
been planted to cotton this season.
Except for slight technical rallies
the trend was generally downward.
Volume of business was moderate.
With the widespread rains In the
Western belt reported to have relieved
the drought in most areas, and some
private crop reporting agencies indi-
eating crop prospects had been main
tanned at about the August levels,
some selling was attributed to these
factors.
Continued showers or rains in the
East were considered unfavorable for
increasing weevll activity, although
the trade here received the impression
that damage was not SO heavy as
might have been expected.
While business in the spot market
increased somewhat as the new crop
moved little more freely, cotton goods
market remained dull. Ginnings of
5l4,s75 bales prior to August is,
against 208,509 bales in the same pc
ROD last year. were somewhat above
expectations.
Evening star., 1937-08-28
VACUUM CLEANER SALES
ADVANCE TO new HIGH
Special Dlspatcn 10 The Sta,

Special OlspdtCN 70 / ne SlRls
CLEVELAND, August 2s.-Sales by
the vacuum cleaner industry hit
new high in the first seven months
Of 1887, asgregatine 1,0s3l7o, a total
which was not reached until October
last year.
Sales through July showed 3l.4
per cent increase over the same
months in 1885 and have been ex-
ceeded by only seven full years in
the industrys history" c. G. Frantz
secretary of the Vacuum Cleaner
Manufacturers Association, announced
here.
July sales totaled l11,233, COM
pared to 90,393 in the same month
of 1896, an increase of % per cent"
Evening star., 1937-08-28
M'GILL STAPLE INDEX
CONTINUES TO DECLINE
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
NEW YORK, August 2s.-During
the closing week in August commodity
prices registered the third consecutive
decline, according to the McGill Com
modify Service, Inc. Once again the
lower level was quite general through
out the Ia individual groups-six de-
clined, six remain unchanged, and
only two advanced.
Industrial prices tended to fall of
slightly due to lower hide and
leather index, was we'll as both fine
and coarse textiles. Industrial ac-
tivity is still maintained.
Agriculture prices registered a sub
stantial falling of due to such items
as wheat, oats, rye, cotton eggs, hay,
potatoes and fiaxseed. The only
items to advance were barley and
butter.
Evening star., 1937-08-28
CURB LIST HOLDS
TO NARROW RANGE
Utility Shares Make Best
ShoWing-Gains and
Losses Mixed,
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, August 2s.-Curb
stocks jiggled around today with no
definite trend and with plus and minus
signs literally sprinkled through the
list.
Greatest demand was for utilities,
which as group moved fractionally
higher. Up slightly were Arkansas
Natural Gas "A" American Super
power, Cities Service, Electric Bond e.
Share and United Gas. Lower was
American Gas & Electric.
Detroit Steel Products slumped as
much as 314 points at one time. Ameri-
can Cyanamid "B" dipped higher, how
ever, as were Carrier Corp, St. Regis
Paper and Technicolor.
Metals tilted downward, with Con-
solidated Copper Mines and New Jer-
sey Zinc under yesterday.
Oils moved unevenly. Up were Gulf
Oil and Leonard Oil. On the down.
side were Creole Petroleum and Pan
tepec OIL
Characteristic Saturday morning
lethargy governed the list.
Evening star., 1937-08-28
> the Associated Fress.

|y the Associated Fress.
NEW YORK, August 2S.-The bond
lnarhet figeted around today with frac-
|ional ups and downs in prices, but
|hanges in both directions were small
Government bonds sailed along
|venly, with quotations 4-32 higher
% 1872 lower.
The usual Saturday short session
[hortage of customers limited trading.
1ndustrlals moved in no set course.
Slightly higher were Loew's 312s, Ma
fonal Dairy 3a4s, Penn-Dixie Cement
S and Remington Rand 4l4s. Frac-
|ionally lower were Allegheny SIS of
30, stamped; Anaconda Copper 412s,
Bethlehem Steel 3a4s and Pacific TEL
phone & Telegraph 334s.
Among rail bonds. gamers included
Pennsylvania AIS, Nickel Plate 412s
nd st. Paul SIS. Easing were Santa Fe
| s, Great Northern As and Northern
Pacific As.
Consolidated Edison 3A were up a
pit, along with Utilities Power &
light SIS.
Japanese 612s dipped among the
Teigns. Off a fraction also were
canadian As, but Peru IS rose slightly.
Evening star., 1937-08-28
CHICAGO PRODUCE.

CHICAGO, August oS LP1-But.er, g.
006, eggs S.a65; no trading session
Potatoes. arrivals, SO; on track 1874;
totai United States shipments, 32a; frm
Supplies moderate: demand slow Sacked
per hundredweisht, California White Rose
y. s. NO. l. washed. 2.00-O5: Idaho Bliss
Triumphs. q S. No l, washed. / $3.50;
fair quality, large size, 1.30; Idaho Rus
set Burbanks, U. s. No. /, washed. 90
;: U. 8. No ,. virtually free from cuts
and clipped ends. 1.25-4Q: Nebraska Cob
blers. U. S. No. ], partly graded, showing
some spots. Oslo: showing decay. 90
95; Nebraska Bliss Triumphs. l.3o; North
Dakota. U. S. No. l, 1.O5-20: Minnesota
Early Ohio, small car, IS: Washington
Russet Burbanks, washed, partly graded
car. 90; Wisconsin Cobblers u S No. /.
1920: Wisconsin Bliss Triumphs, U s.
No. l 1.O5-10, wyoming Cobblers, U. S.
No l, l.0S
Evening star., 1937-08-28
JUMP SEEN IN SALES
OF STRUCTURAL STEEL
Dy the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, August 2S.-Measur-
ing the steady expansion in heavy
construction of all kinds, bookings Of
structural steel tonnage was IL per
cent above the same period last year
in the first seven months Of 1887,
according to the American Institute Of
Steel Construction.
Shipments picked up 9 per cent
during the same period, the smaller
upturn repeatedly resulting from
strike tie-ups earlier in the Summer
Contracts closed for structural steel
tonnage in the first seven months
compared ~ follows:
This year recommendations ,760
Last year ------------------ S6l ,0S5
Evening star., 1937-08-28
RELIANCE STEEL NETS
$144,944 FOR QUARTER
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND, August 2S.-The Re-
lance Steel Corp. reported net profits
Of $144,944 for the three months ended
June 80, after deduction for normal
Federal income taxes, but not includ-
ing provision for the undistributed
profits tax.
Earnings amount to about IS cents
for each share Of common stock.
For the year ended December 81
the combined net profits of the cor
poration amounted to $455,5e3.
Evening star., 1937-08-28
U. S. TREASURY POSITION.
BY the Associated Press.

The position of the Treasury August 2e:
Receipts, S15.641 947.12; expenditures
SI5.055,76o;0l balance. So sci ee2.
Isl. IS: customs receipts for the month,
S32, SAC. .sO1e5
Receipts for the fiscal year tsince July
u. SS1O492 .261.51; expenditures ST.
157 ,235. .37203 including S349. .405.-
064.O4 of emergency expenditures: excess
Of expenditures. S346.743.11142: gross
debt. S37 .O22. 1S7.75O.3e. an increase Of
Sss4 341 "a above the previous day; gold
assets. S12. 2.64b. 9e3, ,544. 81 including ST.
314,547.915.S6 Of inactive gold.
Evening star., 1937-08-28
CHICAGO GRAIN
BY the Associated Press.

CHICAGO, August 28-World wheat
prices sagged today under selling based
partly on receipt of much needed rains
in important producing sections Of Ar
gentina and slow demand of importing
nations.
Chicago wheat fell more than Z
cents bushel to within fraction Of
the seasons lows.
Wheat closed 2-2l2 cents below yes
terday's finish; September, 104A y;
December, 06A IS, and corn was IL
IL down, September, e4A-ss; Decem-
Der, 6211-5s. Oats were Il of to u up.
Evening star., 1937-08-28
DOLLAR GOES HIGHER
IN LONDON DEALINGS

LONDON, August 2e-The United
States dollar closed at 1865 in the
Foreign Exchange market today, as
compared with the overnight rate Of
4.97A.
French francs ended at 1924
against 1928 the previous day.
Evening star., 1937-08-28
Chicago Cash Market.

OHCAXO C1Sn N2Fkct.
Cash wheat: No. 3 red, 107; No. Z
hard. 1,l2A. Corn, No. 2 yellow,
1.00A. Oats, No. l white, 31l2-33;
No. 2 white. 30& -32. Rye, No. 2, 80l2-
85. No buckwheat. No soy beans.
Barley sales, 80-S8; quotation range
on feed, 1850; mailing. $3.50; tim
othy seed, 2.50-60. No clover.
Evening star., 1937-08-28
ANALYSIS PREPARED.

NEW YORK, August % (special) -
Dktrloutofs Group. Inc, has pre-
pared study Of the leverage pos
sloilities OF 25 leading leverage invest
ment company common stocks based
on their June 80 reports.
Evening star., 1937-08-28
NEW YORK CURB MARKET

2 In bankruptcy or receivership. or being
reorganized under the bankruptcy At. Of
securities assumed BY such companies
are annual disbursements based on thu last
quarterly or semi-annual declaration IN
lcss otherwise noted, special or extra livi.
dends are not included
Also extra or extras. Paid last year
Payable in stock Declared or paid 10
far this year. no regular rate Cash
or stock. Accumulated dividend paid
or declared this year. vw-With war
rants xw Without warrants. war War
rants
Evening star., 1937-08-28
375 TONS OF LEAD SOLD,

NEW YORK, August % P).-St.
Joseph Lead Co. reports 375 tons of
pig lead from Southeast Missouri
mines sold yesterday at se.35 per 100
pounds st. Louis.
Evening star., 1937-08-28
MONTREAL SILVER.

MONTREAL. August 2s lE,-Silver fv.
lures slossd steady, vnchanged today. No
sales. September, 48.1bb; December,
42.95b: March, 42.06b. Bid.