davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1938-01-14

Lehigh Valley R. R.-Defcit. IL
months ended November 30, was ST.
222,612 against net income of ST.
281 ,949.
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RESERVES
RISE $12Q,o)D,0l0
Total Of $1,390, 900, 200 Is
Highest Since May
of Last Year.
BY the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
The lendable money for excess re.
serves in the Nations banks rose last
week to the highest total since May
l. 1887, the Federal Reserve Board an
nounced.
Due primarily to the continued re-
turn flow Of Christmas shopping
money to the banks, excess reserves
increased $l20,0o0,0 900 to 1890, ,OO0,-
900. This approached the level Of
excess reserves held by the banks
before last May l, when the Federal
Reserve Board forced 4 reduction by
increasing reserve requirements.
During the week ended January IL,
money in circulation decreased S1l5,-
600, 0,00o.- to $685., ,000, 900.
There was no net change in the
holdings Of Government securities by
the Reserve banks.
Changes in member bank reserve
balances and related items during the
week and the year ended January ~,
1888, were reported as follows:
1898. 1888 1897
un millions of dollars)
Bills discounted II - .
Bills bought
U. s. Government
securities 1854 l. 134
n d u trial adj
vances mot in
GLIDING IL mil
lion commit
ments Jan,
12) - 1S q
Other reserve bank
credit g 10
Total reserve bank
credit 2599 l. 1o2
Gold stock l2,755 = 44a
Treasury currency 2,64O r = lI2
Member bank re.
serve balances T193 4l22 = l52
Money in circula-
ton 8,395 -l15 - %
Treasury cash 1898 - q 11sa
Treasury deposits
withF. r. banks lis -12 7h
Non-member de-
posits and other
T. r. accounts 633 - J. "a
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FEDERAL LAND BANKS
NEW YORK, Jan, IA (P.
WEEKLY FINANCING.

NEW YORK. Jan. IA R.-New financing
for the week amounted to S49,11l,5OO.
compared with S7.111.O0O the previous
week last year. Poors Publishing Co. re-
ported today.
The principal issue this week was S3O,-
900. 900 in debentures of the Consolidated
Edison Co. OF New York
The comparative table showed:
This week. Previous week. Year ago.
PAL. s13.2l1,5oo se.911, 900 s97. 1857. 100
Public
utility 30 00O,00 - 510O, 900
Stocks 6.500,00O 100000 9.113.000
Indus.
trial $500, 600
Rail-
road 81, 900 900
Niscel. 100000
Tot. S49.711.5oo SILL. 900 s1o7. .17O, 100
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MONTREAL SILVER.

MONTREAL. Jan. IA R-Silver futupes
opened unchanged. March, As 30 bid.
Evening star., 1938-01-14
CRUDE RUBBER.

fufnres nnened to 22 lower. March,
II; eoS; May 1885: July 1S;ooo'
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By the Associated Preas.

The Association Of American Rail.
roads reported today 552,314 cars Of
revenue freight we're loaded during the
week ending last Saturday.
This was an increase of o4,955 cars,
or 20.8 per cent. compared with the
preceding week; decrease of 47,732,
or 2l.l per cent, compared with q year
ago, and q decrease of 223,441, or 28.8
per cent, compared with 1890.
The report classified the loadings as
follows:
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q. S. TREASURY POSITION.


Tot. s49.711.5oo s7,1l1.ooO s1o7, ,17O, 19(
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APARTMENTS uNFURkjsHEp.
NEW BUILDING.

NEW BUILDING,
a5a sao Nef st sp m d sts rms m9rh & Of bh bsh
aGe space included in rent. Reasonable
rental. Ewes; call Randolph 44S1; day.
VIM. M. THROCKMORTON INC,
Invest. Bldg. Realtor. Dist. 8O92
THE ROLAND,
rn. 40 :ol End ST ST. NE,
water furnished s4A Apply aa 'anitor.
1888 MT. PLEASANT ST. NV.
.,ee Apt No. be, ~ trrn;:nsn rms sit dinette bath
2434 PA. AVE. N.W-No. 2.
= rms. kit, bath: hall, rear porch.
DOWNTOWN APT.
:, rms, Kit. bath, hall; large rms; re-
decorated throuahout;
1sa 18th fI. 81. + NV. DAVss Nationai ion; oaaa
$1,000 3 ROOMS, KITCHEN, BATH.
electricity; refriseration; ali
open from large reception hall;
See MR.. DAVIS. Res. Mgr. Met. $500.
THE SALUDA.
10! EUCLID ST. NV
ONE MONTHS FREE RENT
TWO and three rooms. kitchen and bath,
eiectrlc refrigerator. In excellent condi-
HARRY JUSTINE
Sl9 llth st. NV. National "s44.
ONE MONTHS FREE RENT.
DUPLEX APARTMENTS.
ia NEWTON PL. NV
Two rooms. kitchen. dinetle and bath.
gas heat and REFRIGERATOR. $40.
S34-42 NJ ST NE
Two rooms kitchen; dinette and bath
large back porch, 4 closets $4,000,
sos ELLIOTT ST. NE
Three large rooms kitchen, bath. S35.
i:it l4th ST NE.
Three large rooms. kitchen. bath. S35
HARRY JUSTINE
Al9 lth ST. NV. National 2S44.
"l29 Fla Ave
-, large. cool rooms rec. hall
?4-hour elevator and switch
board, service. Reference re-
quired. See res mgr. The
Farnsboro; .l29 Fla. ave. Phone
North 1877
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HOUSES WANTED TO RENT.

REFINED RESPONSIBLE MIDDLE-AGED
couple desires to rent furnished detached
SIX or seven room house in suburbs May
1st to October 1st Must be reasonable.
Satisfactory references Box 1910. Star =
ADULTS WILL PAY NOMINAL RENT AND
act in capacity of caretakers in return for
house for several months beginning May
or June: baths necessary. Col. 1565-W.
GROOM HOUSE. AUTOMATIC HEAT,
electric refrigeration. new or recent. pref
erably in Northeast. Box 1910 Star. =
WANTED-DETACHED HOUSE, 6 ROOMS
.00-Q, Star.
IN OR NEAR DIST.-AROUND $50 MO:
with elec. running water; gas and bath
not required, Box 212-Q. Star. b
LARGE HOUSE. SUITABLE FOR ROOM
ing house. in desirable Northwest section,
BY reliable person. Box 41O-R. Star.
UNFURN. 3 OR BEDROOM. f." BATH
home. for Govt. official; prefers Chevy
Cleveland 1ti4g
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HOUSES FOR SALE.

ONE OF THE BEST BUYS IN DISTRICT.
IN lovely, new detached. custom built. CEN
ter-hall, :.bath Colonial: 472, Albemarle
daily. v HiLLEGEIsT. T.' sales laSsi agent n o'e"
CLEVELAND PARK, o921 MACOMB NV.
= r; detached; must sell; offers invited
R. QUINN. owner. ENQUIRER. Cincinnati, o.
Sla; ;5oo-,coRNER DET BRICK, CUSTOM
rooms :. baths. oak floors hardwood finish
Safase r,oht oil heat Wis air conditioned Dist
se;a5o-A5RRANGED FOR ., FAMILIES
balance like rent. Out Fla. ave or K st.
r.; 54as to H0lbrooke' left to l4le or call Natl
CHEVY CHASE, MD. eos, WEST LELAND
st: Modern detached brick home. 2 blocks
see rs Brick Rahs farase
E.i n sEss RRAT EcG f9 NC y ns exclusive assnt
city. make ofier 8 rms. screened porch:
ssttd sGS q ms5 dsf9 wooded TSSm lot 81 burner buTneE in
1853 SPRING RD, Mr.. 14thme ti;ze r; AND B.
yestment; inspect by appointment. Open
terms. N. = RYoN CO. s41s i4ih. M.
R,si R,sswsl,; sso7 Col 1871 1915 N. Y. ave.
THREE BEDROOMS. TWO BATHS,
library or extra bedroom, breakfast room,
2-car garage. New home, exceptionally
well situated. Good opportunity for
garden. Nice porches. Protective coven-
ants Of Wesley Heights that assure pro-
lection and possible profit for a conserva-
4tse tiss 0Eysr Eys' -. sl'''oo. Phone District
80. S9.4OO-WOODSIDE PARK-ATTRAC-
tive half-stone and shingle home with 4
bedrms.; all improvements: on lge. wooded
lot Substantial reduction for all cash.
Phone Shepherd 1888.
1924 FIFTH 81. sNW.-ONE OF THE
incest homes in Takoma Park is vacant
and open for inspection. If you are look
ing for a livable home with ample grounds.
see this property.
WOODRIDGE| BEDROOMS. ENCLOSED
porch Pc s semi-detashsd .sE brick Oil heat; built
at 18th. AZ z very reasonable price. May
Evening star., 1938-04-03

NEW DUPLEX.
GLOVER PARK.
ONLY THREE LEFT.
251O to 252O 41st ST. NV.
tile bath with shower; screened-in rear
porch; elec: refs: heat, hot water and
'A"''0' service 'us5j $685. Spen for inspection
73s 18th hIsYP st NV. =; DAVIS NstSna, G9;: os5s.
$4,000 : R, KITcHENETTE. BATH.
1919 6 ST. NV.
ation Free gas; Tso e. fsestrsty dec. city, refriger-
bedroom with cross M sven ventiIation' atom
LnIl Light ca oak floors, ivory wood
and sweSsoard sheSee 4-nG1f Service slevesHf cai
TIE ,,oMMI;D2 M; DAVIS. Net. $500:
AMERICAN UNIV. PARK,
mosora 4o9o-4oas 9-i 47th ST. NV.
alcoye bath With Shower S screened.in ned arta reaT
porch; l block off Mass. ave. at Upton St.;
convenient con,sI to transportation and shopping
s45.Oo.
73a 18th ST. NV. National o35a.
21O9 F ST. NV.
Murphy bed: eiec. refs, neat Turn Turn. ASaii CAN
733 18th St. NV. National 035e.
$500 ROOMS; KIT. BATH.
ana Free Gas Electricity,
X57 60 Refrigeration.
Two large, brieht rooms. bed
room with cross ventilation
light oak floors. ivory wood
work. shower: 24-hour elevator
and switchboard service
See Mr.. DAVIS. Resident Manager.
NEAR NAVY YARD,
111e 10th ST Sc. APT. 2.
2 rms, kit. dinette. bath with shower;
elec refs; redecorated.
FLOYD r. DAVIS CO.,
7Sa 18th st. NV. National osSa.
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(Continued.)

55l9 CONN. AVE. NV: RMS.
bath; elec. refg., h.-wh. (gas
aana s" 3sth st. NV; rms. bath; 'i'''''
elec. (gas heat. garage $500
467. H St NV: o rms, baths;
, elec, gas; a,!s hI,W.h4 Nv. ,,s 1000
bath; gas. toil heat. refe.,
garage 1000
10 Eye s. n nv; i I'm! rms; bath; cleo. - 40
100 Park pl. ne; Q rms. 3 baths
cleo, gas. h.-w.h. (automatic
Soss ~. 5th s st. nv; W rms. bath; a. ~
s1ss sisc. lss sas St. t6i heat, 70 rms BATH
elec.. gas. h.-w.h. $500
'1s slee eth hsx st n'e isas heasy Tms bath;
cleo. gas. h.-wh. 5000
4os g. 18th st. Sc; rms, bath; s-so
314 7 st. ne; rms, bath; elec. .'oO
a4iS IT, 18th St. ne; M rms bath; ~ o w
2 i GiiIard St, n:e,; rms. bath; .'oo w
o9s sleG;; Ranao,pb ssS; n,-~h' n no. rn. 5000
bath: ile'Dn elee'' gas. 81. h,,x.h. ns rms $3.50
1857 18th ST.. NV; rms bath;
20 elss;; New sss; aork h',y,h' ave me-: 7n, 5000
63s Newton pl. NV; rms, bath; ''O
elec.. gas. n.-W.n. $500
20S 14th pl ne: 6 rms. bath;
cleo. gas. h.-wh. 45,OO
1915. North Capitol St: rms,
bath; cleo. gas. h.-w.h. $500
1929 st. ne; rms, bath: cleo,
gas. h.-.a.h 45.OO
111O North Capitol ST.; rms,
bath; cleo. h.-w.h. tgas heaD 1900
65 st. NV; & rms. bath; cleo,
gas Toll burner. refg. $500
70 vss s st, NV; 8 rms. bath; cleo. .oxo
5sl5 Southern ave. Cap. Hgts.,
Md; rms. bath; elec.. gas,
h-w.h. 42.5O
1919 Gales st. ne; s rms, bath;
elee:, gas h.-w.h. $3.50
46S Mass. ave. NV; 6 rms, bath;
selec:: gas - $3.50
.elec., gas. h.:w.h. $3.50
gas. latrebe heat so.bo
1887 MARYLAND ave. ne; rms:
water, cleo, gas. toilet in yard 1880
r. A. HUMPHREYS,
sos n. CAPITOL et. Realtor. Natl .o732.
Evening star., 1938-04-03
HOUSES FURNISHED.

TIRED OF APTs.2 SHARE BUNGALOW
%ith WI ,eTn emp. WIDOW On bus line. Emp. cou-
modern S-room detached home, completely
heat; attractive pToposition i Wis. sji s44sji ~. ".
FOR SUMMER; AVAILABLE MAY DE
house. bath. , lavatories; large private
yard many trees; flowers. vegetable garden;
$685. saSSd transportation near 18th ST. sheD'
COMPLETELY FURNISHED GROOM
house. newly decorated; reasonable; SOUTH
east location. Lincoln 314S.
COMPLETELY FURNISHED FOR SUM-
mer months. attractive Groom. detached
flowers: ami; reas. Emerson s9.2.
CHEVY CHASE. D. .C-LovELY 3-BED-
room home nicely furn.: screened porch.
April to October. Cleveland 6434
porch; ssrase; soft. back yard. Apply
LIB D st. Sc.
IDEAL FOR SUMMER, CHARMING NEW
English home in country club district.
nicely furn. Wisconsin 4"3a-M.
NEAR WARDMAN PARK-sIx ROOMS.
sq}mto1taolS } iaraished Col s4s4 Sunday Sunday
COMFORTABLY. ATTRAcTIVELY. COM
pLETELY FURNISHED HOME rooms.
close to bus and Maryland University I'M
mediate possession for April May and June
at only 5000. sos Rheems ave. Hyatts-
vile, Md.
4431 QUE ST NW.-3-BEDROOM AND
path home. partly furnished; modern
kitchen: buit-in garage automatic gas
beat: !" minutes to Munitions Bldg. S95.
4534 RENO RID. N.W-BRICK BUNGA-
low: D rooms: garage: nicely furn adults;
references. Omen. Met. 1892 Ext 400.
or Emerson 4.7l.
491O-KANSAS AVE. NV.
OPEN.
Beautifully furnished home. consisting
OF rooms on LIST floor 3 rooms and
porch on snd floor; auto. heat; refg,;
635 GALLATIN ST. NV.
OPEN . TO 3 PM
An S-room house conveniently located
in best of condition; elec. refg; large yard
and garase: immaculate furnishings.
IS V STREET NV.
Very nice 6-room and bath home in
most convenient locality; oil burner
and automatic refrigeration.
r. A. HUMPHREYS.
sos NO. CAPITOL. REALToR MA. 673a.
Evening star., 1938-04-03
HOUSES UkFURkisHEp.

IN FOXHALL VILLAGE,
4472 Reservoir rd.-Very delight
full Groom and bath brick house
in excellent condition. Reason
able rental. Will rent on short or
long term lease. Open for in
spection. Call Cleveland 6892 or
BOSS g. PHELPS,
14l7 ST NATIONAL 1900
1431 PARKWOOD PL. NV.
rms. bath; :. large screened porches;
bullt-in garage: gas heat; $50
44O8 14th ST. NV.
rms. bath; large, inclosed porches;
1851 TAYLOR ST. NV.
porches; large inclosed porch on lst floor;
sas heat; 2-car garage: ST5.
PLANT & GORDON, INC,
1874 Park Rd NV Col. os3s.
1921 44th ST. NV.
semi-detached brick. 8 rooms, BATH
: Inc Inclosed porches h.-w. heat, ga
,so, sH1SNsS i !; E v lySHs ss7;ss CO. < ,,.s
SPECIAL BARGAINS.
40I9 21st n.e.-Cor.. r., b.; gar $50 90
s35 !. ot,s y, Di: n:w;-sr. and b.; gar 5000
1oo5 E st. neI4 s4LAls; = and b $40 90
issGlss n Nm Cap. al ns SIS r r. and and D B. 3 9"
:i$$ :i$$ 1 #$= + s$s s#s 5 s$
HOWENSTEIN REALTY
CORP.
Evening star., 1938-04-03

CONCORD GARDENS 1901 CONCORD
ave NV. $4,000 block 18th stD-New
cross.ventilated apartment , rooms, kitch-
en-. dinette, bath: Venetian blinds; large
rooms; REFRIGERATOR; convenient shopping
center, golf course. express bus. churches
ana SCHOOLS: So. 80. Res. Mgr. Apt. 103.
Evening star., 1938-04-03
3217 CONN. AVE.

SIT 50 4 ROOMS. KIT AND BATH.
1919 G ST. NV
Free gas elec and refe
Front corner apartment SOUTH
ern exposure, cross ventilation
in bedrooms: 24-hour elevator
and switchboard service. See
res. mgr
MONMOUTH.
1910 n Sf NJ w Ns,t .eno
Evening star., 1938-04-03

$500 a;RooMs; iso Ms, KIT, 1T BATH.
ana Newly modernized apartment
$40 90 spacious living room with new
oak floors. 8 windows. wood
burning fireplace: bedroom has
windows modern bathroom
with shower. Agent on premises
to p.m or call MR.. DAVIS,
Metropolitan $500, for appoint
Evening star., 1938-04-03

I4s F ST. Sc. facing Garfield Park
path; h;-W.h. gas, elec.. cont. hot water
Evening star., 1938-04-03

| NEAR CAPITOL. LIBRARY. 429 9Th NE
Your opportunity Inspect. = to u m.
| today. Modern brick home. Kennedy
| built 6 nice rooms. 3 porches. brick ga
rage. excellent cellar with storage room.
extra lavatory. laundry trays. Real COM
Portable home. Free and clear Terms
satisfactory or make cash offer. Lin. 3l43.
E. w. BAILEY Adams 4 1SH.
Evening star., 1938-04-03

:, S3l .5O-ll19 D st. n.e.-1st fir; 3 r.
b.: cleo, gas. h.-w.h
$50 05O-412 Tennessee ave ne-2nd
fr,, 3 r, b.: elec., gas. h.-wh
/ 10 H St NE NEWSOM I,JNC oo1O
Evening star., 1938-04-03

2I2 5th ST NE. CAPITOL HILL
S-room and bath brick - kitchensD.
h.-w.h., e!ec.. dry cellar. large yard; every-
thing in new condition. Price ST $50.
Free and clear. Good terms. Open Sum-
day. 3 70 D. Owner on premises
Evening star., 1938-04-03

REPOSSESSED DETACHED HOMES
term Federal Housing available: one-fifth
cash, balance less than rent. Also good in
come producers. TELEPHONE FOR LIST.
FULTON r; GORDON. 1927 Eye St. NV
Evening star., 1938-04-03

"a" X ST NE-6-RM AND BATH
brick. Colonial porch, cleo etc: large cell
lar. new condition. Price only s. 80.
Good terms. E A. GARVEY 1l-6 VT.
ave District j5OS
Evening star., 1938-04-03

;l3 WHITTIER ST. N.W.-DETACHEp q
large rooms and bath automatic heat
large trees and beautiful shrubbery; 5-cpr
earage. real BARGAIN. National nn3n
Evening star., 1938-04-03

CONGRESS HEIGHTS, OFF NICHOLS
ave. s.e.-Vacant: semi-det brick: ami
in new-house condition; price. $500. To
inspect call Met lH3S
Evening star., 1938-04-03

TIRED OF APTs.2 SHARE BUNGALOW
with emp. widow. On bus line. Emp, cou-
pie only. 5932 3rd st. NV.
CHEVY CHASE, MD.--MAN WILL SHARE
modern S-room detached home, completely
furnished. left block off Conn ave- oil
heat; attractive proposition. Wis. 446l w.
Evening star., 1938-04-03
WEBSTER STREET NV.

Beautiful. large residence. ready for i'm
mediate occupancy to a responsible tenant
on lease. 1908 Webster st. NV; sos per
month.
CAPITAL VIEW REALTY CO.,
925 New York Ave NV.
Natl gr41 Natl gI9-
Evening star., 1938-04-03

SHEPHERD PARk-OWNER LEAVING
city; compelled to sell for cash detached
brick : rooms. . baths, oil heater, Al
condition. brick garage, large lot. con-
venient location facing Govt. park. re-
duced one-third loss for Quick sale: bar
gain for home or investment. Box 30.
Evening star., 1938-04-03

45l4 ILLINOIS AVE. NV. BET. GRANT
and Sherman CircleS-On bus lire: rms.
fireplace, incloSed finished rear porcheS.
AWNINGS. equipped as apt; double GARAGE
condition and location good; churcnes
Evening star., 1938-04-03

HYATTSVILLE-1 RMS BATH: NEWLY
papered and painted throughout: steel
garage; $1,000; easy terms can be ar
ranged Open Sunday. CORD-KUTSCH
CO. 81 Maryland ave, Hyattsvllle. Green
wood 1926
Evening star., 1938-04-03

WASHINGTON. All improvements Cost
S25 900. Sell for $4,000. Potomac 1867.
OWNER LEAVING CITY-BEAUTIFUI
n-room detached home: shrubbery large
Emerson 5000.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-08-02

Herman de vail
-. quizzed about kidnapping
His resemblance to the descrip-
ton of the man who kidnapped
and murdered Charles MattsOn at
Tacoma, Wash, a year and a hall
ago led to the arrest for ques-
tioning Of Herman de Vail, above
at Truckee, Cal.
Central Press
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-08-02
Barclay On Bridge

and West pass, North 6-Spades.
which South passed.
Interested to see just how play
ers of varying grades would bid it.
a New York club set up those
cards in duplicate game. At three
tables where really fine players
were engaged, the bidding went
thus: North 2-Spades, South 2-No
Trumps, North 3-Diamonds, South
4-Spades Ca splendid Institutional
strengtn-shower after the 2 No
Trumps denial of honors), North
5-Spades and South 6-Spades. 1t
went just the same at the table
where the best pair sat, except
that after the 5-Spades South bid
6-Clubs on his void. This gave
North just enough encouragement,
so he bid 7-Spades, reasoning that
South would have said 6-Spades in
stead of cueing Clubs if he had not
been grand-slam minded because
of the spade K.
TOm0rrcW'S Problem
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dealer: North. East-West vul-
nerable.)
After North's diamond, South's
2-Clubs and North's 2-Spades,
what should South do?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-08-02
THE CARD LANGUAGE

CERTAIN BIDS in particular
situations have come to possess
definite meanings to practically all
frOnt-rank players. It is getting
so that people from opposite ends
Of the country can do pretty we'll
is partners without having to dis
cuss artificial conventions before
beginning the game. The reason
for this is that both members of
the pair have learned the most USE
full meaning to attach to each call
in all frequent circumstances.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-08-02

dealer: North. Neither side vul-
nerable.)
This hand was originally dealt
during the Coal convention in
Lethbridge, Alberta, with four of
Canada's sturdy contract enthusi-
astS IN action. They managed to
reach six spades on the North
South cards. making seven by ruff
ing a couple of clubs, and then
wondered if there was any sound
way to bid the grand slam without
using artificial conventions.
:, Here's the way they reached six:
North 2-Spades, South 3-Spades,
worth N diamonds, South 4-Spades,
Worth 5-Clubs. East double, South
Evening star., 1938-09-02
A.E.L. WAR COST
PUT AT 100000
Years Organizing Drive
Intensified by Rivalry
With c. |. o.
Ey the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
ATLANTIC CITY. N. j., Sept. a.
A high official of the American Fedora
ton of Labor estimated today the Fed
Grafton had spent approximately ST.
100000 in the last year in an organiz-
ing campaign intensified by rivalry
with the c. l. o.
Declining to be quoted in advance
of the official publication of the A. F.
OF LIS finances at the Houston, Tex
convention October 3, he said the final
accounting probably would show that
the cost of the 1878 organizing cam
paign would exceed the million-doll
mark.
The Federation spent about 100000
In organizing in 1867
Much of this years expenditure, it
was reported, went into the Fedora
tion's drive to build up existing unions
and lay the ground work for new in
ternatlonal unions to compete with
some of the industrial unions set up
under the direction of c. I. o. Chair
man John L. Lewis.
Approved in 1887.
conference Of A, F. of L. national
and international union chiefs at Gin
cinnati in May, 1887. approved the
leVylng OF special assessment of l
cent per member per month to raise
funds for the war with the c. 10.
Since then the A. F. of L. has char
tered the Progressive Miners of America
as an international union to rival Mr..
Lewis United Mine Workers and has
projected plans for new unions in the
textile and maritime industries where
C. l. o. affiliates have been active.
Inc Federation's Executive Coun-
Gil completed two eeks' work here
today on drafting a report and rec
concentrations for the Houston con-
vention.
William Green, A. F. of L. leader,
said they would cover social, legis-
lative and economic problems faced
by the Federation, including the ques-
ton of seeking amendments to the
Wagner Labor Act. the wage-hour
law and the Social Security Act.
Called Inadequate.
He told reporters yesterday he re-
sarded unemployment compensation
benefits now being paid As made
ouate" for the needs of insured lob
less workers and indicated the Fed
Grafton would urge States to lib
erallze their payments. Under the
present system benefits range from S.
to SIS week for periods of from u
to ID weeks.
The council yesterday also re-
viewed the work of the Dies congress
sional committee investigating un-
American activities and issued a
statement urging the committee to
carry on its inquiry diligently and
fearlessly'-"let the chips fall where
they may"
The council said it considered the
work of the committee of extreme
importance in bringing to light the
treacherous propaganda and nefarious
activities engaged in by those who
would suppress our liberties a."
Efforts to "belittle and ridicule"
the committee operations, the coun-
Gil added, indicated a frantic at
tempt TO head off investigation" e.
Evening star., 1938-09-02
EMPLOYE OF STUDIO
SENTENCED IN FRAUD
Worker Accused of Signing Name
of Louis B. Mayer to Notes
in $4,000 Scheme.
BY the Associated Pres

BY the Associated Press
LOS ANGELES. Sept. 2.-George
Donald Smart, studio employe who
explained a fantastic 100000 fraud
scheme involving use Of the name
OF Louis B. Mayer, film magnate, by
saying he was small town boy"
gone wrong. was sentenced yesterday
to from ! to IA years in San Quentin
Prison.
1t was charged Smart obtained the
FUNDS by forging Mr.. Mayer's name
10 three notes after having repre-
sented that he was dealing secretly
for the producer in an endeavor to
bind Charles Laughton. Nelson Eddy
and Jeannette Macdonald, motion pic
ture stars, so that if he left M-G-M
studio they would go with him.
Evening star., 1938-09-02
SAFETY DRIVER SAVED
Accused Motorist Keeps Record as
Judge Overlooks Violation,

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2 R.-
Leonard Y. Roll has kept intact his
record of having driven an automo-
bile 141,279 miles without an accident
or traffic violation-but it was a close
shave. Magistrate Edwin Lindell dis
missed him on a charge of driving
through red light because, said the
magistrate, Il dislike to spoil such a
mark"
Evening star., 1938-09-02
CONFEDERATE VETERANS
FUNERAL RITES TODAY
Capt. Samuel A'Court Ashe. 81.
Was Historian-Had Been
Ec'>or and Legislator.

By the Associated Press.
RALEIGH, N. c., Sept 2.-Fu-
neral services will be held here today
Tor Capt. Samuel A'Court Ashe, 81
year-old Confederate veteran who died
last night
Members of the Johnston Petit
, grew Chapter, United Daughters of
the Confederacy, which had honored
him on numerous occasions, will at
tend in body.
Capt. Ashe, one of the Souths out
standing historians. had served as leg
tslator, newspaper editor and clerk of
the Federal court here. He was
thought to be the last surviving Off
Ger of the regular Confederate Army