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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16
JUMP PREDICTED
IN OIL EARNINGS
Gain of at Least 80 Per Cent Is
Expected by F. & B.
Service.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, May Embarrassing
demand for petroleum products cou-
pied with steady and possibly rising
prices under proration, promise to
make 1897 another very good year for
the petroleum industry with probably
at least a 80 per cent increase in
profits over last year, in the opinion
Of the F. and B. Industries Service.
an analysis OF % industries, published
periodically by Fenner & Beane, New
York Stock Exchange firm. The out
look for petroleum is one Of the most
favorable for any industry, according
to the survey.
First quarter reports indicate that
last years improvement in earnings
l. being extended into 1887, and sew
eral producing companies have re-
ported increases in net of from so
per cent to rs per cent over the first
quarter OF 1886, the report states.
Combined net income of eight major
oil companies for 1886 totaled approxi-
mately sl28,4o0O0O, as against $685.
100000 In 1885, gain Of 497 per cent.
To-day even the more conservative
companies in the oil industry antici-
pate that the 1897 result will be at
least one-third better than In 1886"
according to the service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16
FOREIGN EXCHANGES.

NEW YORK: May 10 lR.-Foreign cur
rencIes were higher in terms of the dollar
in all centers today.
The British pound sterling rallied "a OF
a cent in New York. French francs gained
00A of 2 cent. German marks bounded
up .O4 of cent. Holland guilders i'm
proved .O2 OF cent and Swiss francs
closed .O0h Of cent higher
The Federal Reserve Bank reported gold
engagements abroad totaled 1892 900 in
England.
Closing rates follow tGreat Britain In
dollars. others in cents):
Great Britain, demand 942s; cables
4.942s. .60-day bills. 4.93A: France. de-
mand. Ass; cables. 4;4sss; Italy. de-
Demands-Belgium, 1861: Germany
free. 40.10; registered, 1880: travel
$3.50: Holland, 54.95; Norway, 24s4
Sweden. 25.49: Denmark, 20 :0s; Finland
Portugal. $50; Greece. 81: Poland. 19 90:
Czechoslovakia. 3.49; Yugoslavis. 2.34;
;55: A5gensins; 32;94n: % H ~ $500;
New York, 1o0.15h: New York IN Mont
Nominal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO, May Is LP.-tUnited States
Department of Agriculture HOGS, 1000,
including 1SO0 direct; very little on sale,
practically nothing good or choice nom
inally steady with an S1l nominal top.
same as Friday: shippers took none; esti-
mated follower 300: compared week ago
90 to 60 higher: weeks top. HOO clos
ing top. IL 90.
Cattle, 100; calves. 100: compared Fri
day last week: Good and choice fed steers
and yearlings, 80 higher as much as / 90
over last weeks low time common and
medium grades, 25 higher biggest advance
on kinds now selling at 1880 upward:
largely lightwe steer run: killing
quality less desirable than week earlier:
upturn stimulated by supply abridgment
at all markets following last week break;
intensive field work expected to curtail
runs over next two weeks but sharp ad-
vance may attract cattle; fed and grassy
heifers, 25 higher: beef cows steady:
grassy cutters weak to 25 lower: bulls so
of and vealers rs to LOO down: top
l.265-pound steers. 1900: little above
1899: best yearlings. 800: light heifers.
ITO; package heavy heifers. IS 90; most
steers. 9.75-12.50.
Sheep, 1000: including 5000 directs
For week ending Friday, $1,000 directs
Compared Friday last week: Fat lambs, 25-
% higher: Spring lambs, 5O75; spots,
LOO up; sheep steady: weeks extreme top,
native Spring lambs, 1880: bulk Cali
forn1as. 1855: down to 1880: top wooded
lambs at midweek. 1915: bulk OF weeks
onerings i 6O-12.75: extreme top clipped
lambs; ll25: others 1O.25-1O76 mostly;
top shorn ewes 5.25: bulk, 1908 90.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16
WOOL TRADING QUIET
AT BOSTON IN WEEK
ly the Associated Press.

Be the Associated Press,
BOSTON, May IS Omitted States
Department of Agriculture). New
business in wool on the Boston market
during the last week Was extremely
dull. Mills took delivery of new woods
which they had bought on pre- shearing
contracts, but few buyers were in the
market for additional quantity.
Nominal quotations on spot woods
were inclined to ease through lack Of
current buying interest and increased
weights of new woods offered
The easing tendency was more
prominent on fleeces than on territory
woods. Graded spot combing lengths
Ohio woods were quoted 4l-42 cents in
the grease for fine delaine. 43-45 cents
for staple combing half-blood and
combing three-eighths blood and 1874
cents for quarter blood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16

OlVoend rates in dollars quarterly or
annual payment tAnnual including extras .Accu.
mulaed dividends year Paid this ve.r Con-
teporteo as being in bankruptcy recevershp o.
sumed by such ~ " ' -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16
Wheat
Continued From Page G-1.)


with advances in corn and the sharp
hog upturn this week. together with
estimates that receipts would reach
only $4,000 head here next week and
the possibility of decrease in local
lard stocks the first half Of the month.
Grain range at principal markets:
High Low. Close close.
Min sSsp AZ tax 1:aass 1.s$,.
wnngss sSs 200 ,os.y so wb la
0o J6LY WHEAT
M 5nn psI,s ,i?7'. r. = ~. "a e; =
wi sPPFfMBE is' WHE at. 1855 1875
Chicago i .I6ds 1.15A 1.16's 115l4-h
k Mnn p S(1s .I 9s ~. is,,. 1.Is,
k kfS;; 81 81 IT, III: . IS; lie!
s ssf1s City E t.: 15s': 13 3s': 4sf
ks;;: Fly 1 1!f': 4 1 1 III!
$ &sss:4 e: & e s. & e. s g.
Chicago Cash Market.
Cash wheat-No > hard .33H
Corn-No 3 yellow, 1.33-33l2; No. 2
white. 1.34; No 3 white, 1874.
Oats-No ? white cereal. 55ls; No. 2
white. SO: No 3 white, 50.
Soy beans-No. 2 yellow. 1.75-75l7.
Rye-No sales
Barley-Feed, 70-s5; mailing, 1.OO-2s.
Winnipeg Cash Market
WINNIPEG, May Is tP.-Cash wheat.
No. Northern, l.307s: No. : Northern.
cSl1. No. 3 Northern. o61s Oats,
No : white, 5els; No. white. t5ala. '''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-05-16
SHIPMENTS UP SHARPLY.

NEW YORK, May Is (P.-Trade
sources reported first quarter ship
ments of electric industrial trucks and
tractors totaled 597 units compared
with $50 in the first quarter last year.
The Washington times., 1937-12-21

Paintings for the smart set Of ancient
Rome. Reproductions in full color of
newly discovered frescoes that helped to
amuse the rulers Of the ancient world.
See them In the American Weekly, with
Sundays Washington Herald.T Times.
The Washington times., 1937-12-21
YULE PROGRAMS

s:OO-THE YARNSPINNER-A new and
original Christmas story, The
Spirit Of Love-" will be presented
by Ronald Dawson. Ruth PerrOt
and Norman Rose head cast in
drama that deals with attempted
crashing" Of the "Pearly Gates"
by q millionaire who found that
money meant nothing in the next
world ...............'.... "OL
1O:45-A LITTLE NIGHT MUsIC-Ernst
Wolff, baritone. sings Christmas
songs by Cornelius, Bach and
Schubert ..................W WJSV
12:OO-YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY-Art
Brown, master of ceremonies VOL
MUSICAL AND VARIETY
7:3O-RADIO JOE-Offers his 5OOth
consecutive weekly program from
Gordon Hittenmark's Little White
Doll House. The c. g. p. Glee
Club under Robert c. DavidsOn's
direction will participate. WMAL
S:OO-JOHNNY PRESENTS - Another
Charles Martin Thrill of the
Week" drama and Russ Morgan s
dance rhythms. Morgan features
"In the Still of the Night" and
"StUdy in Brown. WRC
s:3O-AL JOLsON-Bripgs one of Holly
woods better character actors.
Leo GARLIC. to his roundup of fun
The Washington times., 1937-12-21
CURRAN PUSHED
FOR PROSECUTOR

With the appointment of a new
United States attorney for the
District forthcoming within the
next two or three weeks as result
of the resignation of Leslie c.
Garnett, a persistent rumor in
legal circles has boosted Police
Court Judge Edward M. Curran
into top spot among eligible
prospects.
Garnett's term expires January
10. Although David A. Pine, Gar
nett's first assistant, is promi-
nently mentioned for the post,
usually reliable sources hint that
the 35-year-old Curran might give
the District more of the tom
Dewey" type of administration.
Prematurely gray haired, Curran
was one of the youngest men ever
appointed to the Police Court
bench, being named by President
Roosevelt in 1885, when only 33.
Prior to that time, he served as an
assistant corporation counsel at
the Police Court, in charge of
criminal violations of local laws,
and also as a special assistant to
the then Corporation Counsel E.
Barrett Prettyman.
He still has four years to serve
In his present position as judge,
and is not an active candidate but,
according to informed sources, he
might be drafted for the job by
leaders on Capitol Hill.
The Washington times., 1937-12-21
Two Bricklayers
PtOmaine Victims

Two bricklayers, who collapsed
while working on a house at
4O44 Fessenden ST., yesterday
we're treated at Georgetown Hos.
pital for ptomaine poisoning.
The men, Frank E. Schneider
40, of Vienna, Va, and William
G. Ratheny, 81, of Ballston, Va,
said they had lunched at a Wis
consin Avenue restaurant shortly
before they were stricken. At the
hospital, it was said their condi,
ton is not serious.
The Washington times., 1937-12-21
COUNTY STARTS
GIFTS OF FOOD,
TOYS TO NEEDY
Supplies Plentiful in
Prince Georges

HYATTSVILLE, Md, Dec. 81.
Civic and social service clubs, CO.
operating with the Prince Georges
County Welfare Board, today will
begin the arduouS task of distribut-
ing several tons of food, clothing
and toys to needy families in the
county.
Yesterday a crew of volunteers
spent the day asserting the ever.
increasing pile of contributions in
the Hyattsville Armory, which has
been taken over by the Welfare
Board as the headquarters for the
work.
SUPPLIES AMPLE
Although no estimate has been
made of the contributions of mer.
chandise. toys and cash by the
units during the past week, it is
believed that the amount will be
sufficient to care for every indi.
gent family listed on the welfare
books and many others being cared
for by the individual clubs, accord.
Ing to Miss Lydia Eicher, secre-
tary of the board.
Extreme care is being exercised
by the workers to provide for every
family and to prevent overlapping
OF contributions to any one family,
Miss Eicher said.
Last week the Student Govern
ment Association of the Univer.
sity of Maryland staged it's annual
Food Ball and raised nearly a ton
of food through contributions of
the students, fraternities and so,
rorities. These products and funds
will be turned over to the Progress
Club of College Park for disburse-
ment.
THEATERS HELP
Saturday the Sidney Lust thea
ters in Hyattsville and Mt. Rainier
received more than ton of food
and two tons of toys and clothing
at their annual matinee benefit
performances.
Several hundred dollars will be
turned over to the Welfare Board
today as the proceeds from the an.
nual Charity Ball, sponsored by
the Rural Charity Workers of East
RiverdaIe in the National Guard
d Armory at Hyattsville last night.
The double header basketball
game, staged last night in the
Pitobin Coliseum of the TIriuarSifv
of Maryland by the County Police
Department, netted nearly $1,000,
according to an unofficial count
this morning.
Members of the Welfare Board
will meet with the County Board
of Commissioners here today to
map plans for the distribution of
the funds provided during the re-
lief campaign.
The Washington times., 1937-12-21

as president of the congregation,
which has grown to membership
of 500 under Mr.. Wilner'S admin
istration.
Mr.. Wilmer has long been active
in communal and civic circles in
Washington. He is an attorney
and merchant. He was formerly
president Of Argo Lodge and of
District Grand Lodge No. 5 of
B'nai Birth, and during his
administration as president Of the
Y. M. H. A., the Jewish Com
munity Center was planned and
built.
The Washington times., 1937-12-21

IItaly with Music"; Tuesday Sym
phonies. 2RO, 31.1 m, 9.63 meg.
BOSTON, 8 P. M.-Harvard Uni
versity Series. W1XAL, 49.6 m,
6.04 meg.
BERLIN, S:45 P. Firmly
Walled in Solid Earth" the art
of casting bells. DJD, 25.4 m,
lit meg.
LONDON, 9:25 P. oliver
Twist CPart y. GSD, 25.5 m,
11.75 meg; Csc, 313 M, 958
meg: GSB, Bis M, 9.51 meg.
LONDON, 1890 P. M.-"Festival
of Food" by S. L. Ricardo and
The Washington times., 1937-12-21
Today's Foreign Short Wave Radio Sc

1 Sign OF.
The Washington times., 1937-12-21

John Pudney. GSD, 25.5 M, 11.75
meg; Csc, 31.3 M, 9:58 meg;
GSB, 31.5 M, 9.51 meg.
BERLIN, 10 P. M.-Waltzes and
Marches" DJD, 25.4 m, 11.77
meg.
PARIS, 11:15 P. M.-Gramo-
phone Records. TPA4. 25.6 m.
11.72 meg.
TOKYO. 12:45 A. MA Talk
by Mr.. Tadao Matsumoto. Parlia-
mentary Vice Foreign Minister, on
Recent International Relations
and Japan" JzJ, 25.4 m, 11.80
meg
The Washington times., 1937-12-21

SCHENECTADY, 6 P. M.-Sci.
ence in the News, W2XAD, 1875
M, 1888 meg; W2XAF, 31.4 me-,
9.53 meg.
LONDON, $50 P. M.-"Gower
Reel" 40 songs a side and no in
struments playing. GSB. 31.5 M,
9.51 meg; GSD, 25.5 M, Ills
meg; Csc, 31.3 M, 9.58 meg.
SCHENECTADY. 6:35 P. NJ
Short Wave Mail Bag. W2XAD,
1875 m, 1888 meg; W2XAF, 31.4
m, 9.53 meg.
ROME, 1888 P. M. around
The Washington times., 1937-12-21
Radio Features TOddy

and music, Martha Raye, Parkya-'
karkus and Victor YOunE's or
chestra complete ensemble. .WJSV
S:3O-IT CAN BE DONE-Edgar Guest
presents Emily Bissell. who con-
Ceived the idea of selling Christ
mas seals to help the fight against
tuberculosis. Music by frankie
Masters orchestra. ..WMAL
s:3O-sERENADE - Wayne Waltz"
Kings orchestra. ......... WRC
e:OO-AB PEARCE's GANG-Celebrates
coming holiday with aid of 32
Euestars, The Singing Boys Of
America. The choir is from
steubenvilIe, Ohio, and is made
up of boys ranging in age from 10
to 1S years. Carl HOft'S or
chestra ....................W ..WJsN
9:SO-MARDI GRAs-Lanny Ross and
Charlie ButterwOrth welcome
three guests, Mickey Mouse. Don
aid Duck and Santa Claus. Charlie
will stand by II needed to play
role of Santa. Ray Paige's or
chestra. Ruby Mercer, soprano
sOlotst ..................... .WhC
9:3O-JACK OAKIE's CoLLEGE-Santa
comes to this madhOuse in the
person Of Parkyakarkus. George
stOlPs orchestra features Every
Days Holiday" from Mae
Vests new film. Benny Good
mans band follows Oakie in lat
ter half of hour show. .... .WJSV
DRAMA
S:OO-BIG TOWN-Edward G.. Robin
son evidences much more rO-
mantle tendencies toward Claire
Trevor In another episode of news
paper story prepared by Arthur
The Washington times., 1937-12-21
DINNER SUNDAY
HONORS wilmer

A testimonial banquet will be
given to Joseph A. Wilmer, presi'
dent of the Adas Israel Hebrew
Congregation, Sunday at the
Jewish Community Center.
The banquet is in celebration
of Mr.. Winners decade of service
The Washington times., 1937-12-21
CANAL OPENS NEXT MONTH

The work of improving the
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal
to a width of $50 feet and a
depth of 81 feet is nearing COM
pletion and the waterway will be
opened about January /.
The Washington times., 1937-12-21

s:SO-EARL GOODWIN, NEws-sPoN-f
soEEP nTTx By 4 n NAT!9SAhLY;I G9SMiI'sI
NEWS PROGRAMS ARE HEARD
MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.
AT THIS EARLY MORNING.
PERIOD ...............M .MMAIl
The Washington times., 1937-12-21
NOVELTY

s:OO-HUsBANDs AND WIVES - In
order to rescue Christmas present.
"procrastinatora," SedIey Brown
and Allie Lowe Miles carry port
able mikes into the studio audi
most successful Christmas present
to your husband or wife?" Other
questions: "Is it wise for hus-
bands and wives to let bygOnes be
hygOnes?" and "ShOuld married
people go into debt to keep mp
DISCUSSIONS
7:15-SCREENSCOOP news
from the West Coast film center
reported by George Mccall. .WJSV
1O15-FELIX MANLEY-"Ths Japanese
Situation" .,......'......"M "MAA
OUT.OF-TOWN-PROGRAM
11:45-HoLLYwoOD PREMIERE-CIin-
ton Twiss and Don Wilson de-
scribe premiere Of Walt Disney's
first fuII-Iength feature, "SnOw
white and the Seven Dwarfs" at
the Carthay Circle Theater. In
addition to the film celebrities:
the mike will carry the voices OF
Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Donald
Duck and Pluto. ......,.....' '"OI
ORCHESTRA DANCE TUNES
11:OO-TOMMY DORSEY .WJSV
IL 1:8O-FREDDIE MARTIN. VOL
IL 12:OO-EMERY DEUTSCH. .wJSV
2:sO-FREDDIE NAGEL. ..........W WRO
Evening star., 1937-01-04
RETAIL VOLUMES
UP Upper CENT
President of Dry Goods As.
sociation Estimates 1886
Sales Gain.
BY the Associated Press.

% tic hooOCldbcO EECeo.
BOSTON, January 4.-David E.
Moeser, president of the National Re-
tail Dry Goods Association and gen.
eral manager Of Conrad g. Co., esti-
mated 1885 sales Of department stores
and apparel speciality shops would
show a gain Of about IL per cent over
1885, when the returns finally are
tabulated.
Sales throughout the country for
the recent holiday season set q new
nigh figure for recovery" he said in
. New Year statement.
1T is worthy of note that during
the past IL months customers have
been buying better quality merchan-
disc.
"At the close Of 1896 retail stocks
Of merchandise were not excessive,
which will require rebuilding of in
ventories in keeping with continued
favorable retail trade during the year
ahead.
There is definite evidence that We
are changing from buyers to q sell
lers market. Due caution must be
exercised SO that this transition does
not result in unwarranted price in
creases out Of proportion with in
.creases In real wages and consumer
purchasing power
Retail merchandising-in a period
OF rising prices-will present many
complex problems during the year
ahead. But I think can safely say
that retailers are optimistic on the
outlook for the next IL months"
Evening star., 1937-01-04
chicago LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO. Jar uary 4 (4, United States
Department of Agriculture) HOGS. &c.
600 including S.D00 direct: market 1Oa15
lower than Saturdays avera6e; or weak
with Thursdays general trade; top. 10 65:
bulk good and choice 170-300 pound
10.35a60; strondweight PIGS largely 9.50a
10. 90: SowS mostly 9T5a1O.0O.
Cattle, $4,000: calves. 1000: strictly
ecod and choice steers in moderate sup
ply steady to weak: lower grades pre-
dominating: unevenly weak to 25 lower;
early top. 13 001 heavies 1890; not much
run In value to sell above 1850. but crop
late in arriving and general closing mar
ket promises to show most weakness: cows
slow. steady: liberal run lower gradc
heifers here steady to weak: bulls active
and firm: weighty sausage offerings quot
able to 6.15; most weighty kinds turn.
lng at $50; vfalers unevenly higher at
10 .OOa12.50.
Sheep. 1000. including 1000 direct:
eat lambs In fairly broad demand. but as
yet few sales Indications around steady
on most offerings; aged sheep strong:
bids and scattered early sales good to
choice native and fed Western lambs up-
ward to 9.75; many offerings confidently
held 1000 and above; choice handy
weights held 1910 and better: as yet
nothing done on clipped lambs; native
ewes. 4.00a5.O0
Evening star., 1937-01-04
Washington Produce

gUrTER-Ranse Of prices to stores.
s.thsred a, from wholesale dealers prices TO
New York priess1: one-poun ipns. priats ear1 ano
~ score. 80: 1-pound prints. carton go
score,. 3a l.-pound prints. carton 80
q tub tub 81 81 seSTs g. g. tSs M.ri:e ss
very strong.
M: MEATs1choiee beef; 1e: calves. IS:
LAMPS pnrE a 4 fresh fresh ham a smoked ham ~
80: compound. IA; lard. l6.
LIVE SToCK-Piss. aa9ia: lisht boes.
glaalO: medium hoRS. l0al0Ia: heavies
sai0: roushs. casa: calves. 5a12: lambs
n.,os ps,se' D9 paa ID. sh1pDs,s tS,;,s net Wash
Agricultural Economics:
EGGS-Market weak. Prices to
cents s.S.r lower Current receiDts; e6iaae7:
and hss dated ve esss n.s p1ees
esqas esia shlDPs.s sps. e Q
%; U. 8. standards. large. 20.
LIVE POULTRY Market generally
quiet and steady. Fowl: Colored, heavy.
giGia n!,a = Rocks; broile,s and iTyeTs: isaso:
pounds s2.so sssh; eId euIaess soaes
an snd over over. Isa1'; No. IS. II; old hens. a;
Sale, in T5.,s .Is. and SSss:,:
AZ arrivals are since Thursdays report,
unbroken cars on track. supplies mod
crate: demand moderate: market steady.
ss.1.ns sashs sasss,s nsh y S,n%a s. ES i y,sns ga
sia.ineh minimum I.s5s1 40; s5.-ineh
ss:iss a'ss eslssS n;.;5S% %s;sPsS ass1 vs.
3,.-inch minimum. .50al .65; Golden De
lieious. :I.-inch minimum; l.25a1 ,35;
minimum. mnl%19 5ss Besisas Gus nss nsss
LOCALLY; .'.-inch minimum. .a0a2; 90;
insh Hsiti nninu ;!nsh n!aiIoS mini
MINIMUM lIssl s,sst & sa-ineh Minimum mum,
= Sd; Is. ..incn minimum; ;soa1 ; IS;
Sf Tirsini.' 1a comoination A extra fancy e and and
i.nss st.Snaas s4sd. 4f'S'
DeIe5Ha: so.ls ia.ho TO ihf Three Maine.
three New York. four Pennsylvania ar
rived; four broken and nine unbroken
msnd na.s on SaFEes aPee;
round whites; .;50s2 IS; Maine, Green
whites. 2.6Oa2..5: Idaho Russet Burbanks.
3..5a3.5O: Florid&. bushel crates. Bliss
Triumphs. y. g; No; !. 200;
sylvania. one Texas. three South Caro-
lima arrived; one car diverted: two broken
and six unbroken cars on track. Truck
receipts LIBERAL supplies liberal demand
moderate: market steady. New stock:
South Carolina. 1ia-bushel hampers.
truck receipts. 15sl 90: old stock. New
York 5O-pound sacks. domestic round
'ecARRors- California arrived:
two broken and two unbroken cars on
track Supplies moderate: demand mod
crate: market steady. California western
lettuce crates. 6-dozen. 2.5oa2, 10: Texas;
half-crates. I.60: Pennsylvania, bushel
baskets. topped. washed. lilo;
CAULIFLOWER-Four California ar,
rived: one car diverted: two broken and
two unbroken cars on track supplies
moderate: demand moderate: market
steadv. California, crates. l.50a1 .65.
CELERY-Four California arrived; one
broken cars on track Supplies moderate
demand moderate: market steady: Cali;
fornia. u crates individually washed and
proceeded. ".5Oa2.75.
LETTUcE-Four Arizona. one California
on track Supplies liberal: demand mod,
crates. iceberg type, s dozen. 2.75.
Evening star., 1937-01-04
PR0SPECTS:GOOD
IN COPPER TRADE.
Increasing Use Of Electrical
Appliances and Auto
Quotas Watched.
~ the Associated Press.


NEW YORK. January 4.-B. B.
Caddle, secretary Of the Copper q
Brass Association, pointed today to
building expansion. rural electrifica-
ton. increasing home use Of electrical
appliances and New Year automobile
sales quotas as factors contributing
to q most encouraging" outlook for
the copper and brass industry.
Executives Of the copper mining
industry and brass fabricating indus
try are optimistic about business con-
ditions." he said. 1T Is reasonable
to believe that many new records for
the consumption Of copper products
will be established"
The past year. he noted, was the
best the industry has enjoyed since
1929. with fabricating plants in this
country operating most departments
at between IS and 81 per cent Of ca
pacity.
Sales quotas fixed by executives Of
the automobile and truck industry
approximate $4,000 for this year."
he said. If this quota is fulfilled the
consumption Of copper and its alloys
by the automobile industry will
approximate 250,000,000 pounds.
"A resume Of forecasts indicates
that between 425,00G and 100000
new housing units will be constructed
this year. That is almost twice the
number Of units constructed in 1885
and consumption of copper by that
industry will rank third to the elec-
trical and automobile fields"
Evening star., 1937-01-04
SLIGHT RISE SHOWN
BY INSURANCE STOCKS
Special Dispatch to The Star.

SLeclal Dlspdtch 70 The star.
NEW YORK. January 4.-Insur-
ance stocks in the New York City
market registered little change during
the past week, closing slightly higher,
according to records compiled by Holt,
Rose & Troster.
The aggregate value of 20 leading
fire and casualty insurance issues on
December 81 totaled $648, ,852, 600. COM
pared with $644, $4,000 at the close
Of the previous week. an increase of
$4,216,o00, or 0.65 per cent.
This represents a decline Of S54.-
s41. 900 over the aggregate market
value of s703, $4,000 recorded on
January 3, 1896, and compares with q
high Of s731,1s7.0o0 registered on
January "a and q low mark of $685..
240,o 900 touched on April 20.