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Evening star., 1938-04-12
j. s. BOND TOTAL
OF BANKS JUMPS
Holdings Up 119 Millions
During Week Despite
Weak Market.

BY the hsso ciated Press.
The Federal Reserve Board reported
large increases in bank holdings of
Federal securities.
Banks in l0l leading cities reported
an increase of $l19,000,O00 in their
holdings OF Governments in the week
ended April in spite of the fact
that the Government bond market
was somewhat weak during that
period.
Experts indicated the increase might
have been due in part to desire of
the large banks to employ idle funds
New York City banks alone boosted
their portfolios of Federal securities
by SOC. 1000, 900, and banks in the Chi
cago district added s57,000.00O. In
other districts. particularly Cleveland
and Boston the banks sold Govern
ment securities.
Loans for commercial, industrial
and agricultural purposes declined
again in the week, falling 1000, ,000
The boards condition statement
gave the following summary of assets
and liabilities on April s, together with
changes for the week and with the
same week last year. in millions of
dollars:
Evening star., 1938-04-12
Pickup in Sales
OF Lighter Steel
Products Shown
BY the Associated Press.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April l2.-
Daily Metal Trade today says:
Miscellaneous manufacturing de-
mand is developing in good volume,
especially in the lighter products Con-
sumers are buying for stock replace
ments with their inventories in many
instances at the vanishing point.
However. automotive business con-
tinues disappointing. The same is
true of railroad tonnage. Seasonal ex-
pansion in building operations is being
reflected in slight Improvement in
the movement Of steel in that direc-
ton.
In some respects demand so far in
April does not appear to have shown
any improvement over that of March
Evening star., 1938-04-12
B. & 0. LOADINGS DROP
SHARPLY DURING WEEK
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, April 12.-Carload-
ings on the Baltimore & Ohio Rail-
road for the week ended April 9,
1888, totaled 34,384, comprising a.
499 cars loaded on line and 1885
received from connections.
For the same week of last year
the total was 50.196, consisting Of
33,598 cars loaded on line and 1888
received from connections, and for the
same week of the year 1890, the total
was 66,3s2, including 1852 cars
loaded on line and 22,74O received
from connections.
During the previous week of this
year (the week ended April o load
ings were $500, of which 22,267 orig
mated on line and 1883 received
from connections.
Evening star., 1938-04-12
NEW YORK LIVE STOCK.

NEW YORK, April 12 L4, Estate Depart
ment Of Agriculture) Cattle, $40, inciud-
Ing $40 direct. Steers and bulls nomina al
Cows steady with Monday, cutters and .
few common fat cows. 4.25-6.25.
3. 100 direct. Vealers steady, quality con-
sidered: few choice. 1900: small lots COM
mon and medium. S.O0-10.50: few cuilS
to 500. Calves nominal
Sheep and lambs, 4.75O including
3. .76O direct. Sheep nominal Good to
ehoice d 72-pound Maryland sDrins lambs,
Hogs, 1870. including 1000 direct.
Market lower; 1877 and 212 pounds. 500.
Evening star., 1938-04-12
CURB LIST DRIFTS
TO LOWER LEVELS
Cyanamid b. Creole, Gulf
Oil and Others Go
Down Moderately.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April 12.-The curb
market slid off bit today.
Toward the last hour losses of a
half point or more were shown by
American Cyanamid B; Creole
Petroleum; Gulf Oil: Lake Shore
Mines Pittsburgh Plate Glass, and
Consolidated Mining & Smelling.
Drops of point or more were taken
by Pittsburgh & Lake Erie; Royal
Typewriter; Todd Ship Yards; United
Shoe Machinery, Buckeye Pipe Line;
Fire Assurance of Philadelphia, and
Insurance Co. of North America.
Pennsylvania Water & Power gained
about 3 points and Hubbell H about
l. Fractional rises were made by
Aluminium Co. of America, and Stand
ard Power e. Light.
Evening star., 1938-04-12
SALES OF MARYLAND
TOBACCO RESTRICTED
Special Dispatch to The Star,

SEdT.
BALTIMORE, April 12-Because
OF the restricted sales of MARYLAND
leaf tobacco since the Baltimore mar
ket opened on April 4 after being
closed since December %, it is too
soon to quote definite prices. Sales
during the last two weeks have to-
tailed only 81 hogsheads. Maryland
tobacco receipts for the same period
were 327 hogsheads. There were no
Ohio receipts, and sales were only
II hogsheads. The stock of Maryland
tobacco now in warehouses is IO,O49
hogsheads. while Ohio stock totals
lis hogsheads.
Evening star., 1938-04-12
BANKERS ACCEPTANCES
SHOW LARGE DECREASE
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press
NEW YORK. April 12.-The New
York Federal Reserve Bank reported
outstanding bankers acceptances
March 81 totaled 292,742,315, a de-
crease for the month of $14,372, ,997
and a decrease for the year Of $103,-
29,353.
Evening star., 1938-04-12
BOSTON WOOL MARKET.

BOSTON April IL tP Omitted States
Department of Agriculturel Inquiries
were bene, received in the Boston wool
of small quantities were being made,
mostly on the finer grades of territory
Wools. Buyers however. were taking only
enough wool to cover immediate needs.
Prices were showing no change in trend
compared with last week on active Wools.
Evening star., 1938-04-12
LOWER PRICE is PAID
FOR TREASURY BILLS

BY the Associated Press
The Treasury sold sl6o 900 ooo of
9l-day Treasury bills yesterday at an
average price of 99.963, equivalent to
borrowing money at O146 per cent,
Last week the average price was
1896, equivalent to 0139 per cent
Evening star., 1938-04-12
S2,4OO,O28 Earned
By Anlerada Corp.
In Twelve Months
By TIE Associated Press.

BY tFe Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April l2.-Amerada
Corp. and subsidiaries reported con-
solidated net profit for 1887 of So
400,028. after all charges including de-
probation, depletion, taxes and all
intangible drilling costs, equivalent
to $3o4 per share, compared with the
1896 total of s1,983,eOl, or s252 per
share.
Amerada is holding company con-
trolling petroleum properties chiefly
located in Oklahoma, Texas, Cahfor-
MIA, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico
and Venezuela.
Evening star., 1938-04-12
FOREIGN MARKETS.

LONDON. April 12 LR'.-The stock mar
Ket closed generally steady with gilt -edaed
securities was fair. with rayons. steels and
shippins issues most active. Trans
lows established at the opening following
the overnight setback in Wall Street. and
hnal quotations we're of fractions to a
point or more. Domestic rails, oils,
mining issues and rubbers were somewhat
heavy.
PAR1s.-Price changes for international
steady stock market today Rentes an
ished with losses ranging from Is to 30
clined IS francs. Sue8 Canal was slightly
down and Royal Dutch lost go francs.
Evening star., 1938-04-12
STEEL SCRAP DECLINES.

NEW YORK, April IL R.-Dow
Jones & Co. said today in Pittsburgh
dispatch No. heavy melting steel
scrap was quoted at $12.5o-$l3 a ton,
decline Of as cents. Trading. the
dispatch added. was very quiet.
Evening star., 1938-04-12
ODD.LOT DEALINGS.

The Securities Commission reported to-
day these transa ctions by customers with
odd.lot dealers or specialists on the New
York Stock EXGhanee for. April II: II .394
sales involvinc 224.7Se shares.
Evening star., 1938-04-12

r In bankruptcy or receivership or being
reorganl7ed under the Bankruptcy Act or
securities assumed by such companies
are annual disbursements based on the
last quarterly or semi-annual declarations
Unless otherwise noted special or extra
dividends are not included.
a Also extra or extras eDec!ared or
paid far this wear, no regular rate.
Payable IN stock Paid last year
Cash or stock. Accumulated dividend
paid or declared this year. Wv With war
rants. XIV Without warrants. war War
rants.
Evening star., 1938-04-12
Washington Exchange

SALES.
Riggs National Bank pfd.-1 at 102.
Mergenthaler Linotype-40 at 2lA
10 at 81.
AFTER CALL.
Mergenthaler Linotype-l9 at 2024.
Potomac Electric Power 3Ass1 900
at l06, $1,000 at 106..
Bid and Asked Prices.
Evening star., 1938-04-12
GENERAL FOODS
EARNS &,375,727
Quarters Net Compares
With $4,089, 1893 for
Same 1887 Period.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April 12.-General
Foods Corp. reported net earnings for
the first quarter of 1898 totaled $3,-
375,727, equal to 81 cents a common
share, compared with $4,08e, ,sss, or 7s
cents share, in the comparable 1897
period.
Case sales of company products in
the first quarter were 265 per cent
under the record first quarter of 1887,
the report added.
Collins & Aikman.
Collins & Aikman Corp, for the fis-
cal year ended February 26. reported
net income of $2,4O5. .462. after taxes
and charges. including the Federal un-
distributed profits surtax, equal after
preferred dividends to 1894 common
share. This compares with net in
come of $4,99l $50, or $816 a common
share, in the preceding fiscal year. The
company, with domestic plants in
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and North
Carolina, makes fabrics for upholster-
ing and clothing.
Standard of California.
Standard Oil Co. of California made
1887 net profit of Sal .254,778, or $315
share on capital stock, compared
with $23,3lO,224, or $l78 a share, in
1896, its annual report showed The
company reviewed the issue with the
Mexican government over expropria-
ton of oil lands, saying it had received
no offer of indemnification. Standard
subsidiaries held development con-
tracts on 426,984 acres Of land in
Mexico.
Evening star., 1938-04-12
NEW YORK BAR SILVER.

NEW YORK, April IL R.-Bar sill
yer, 42A, UNCHANGED.
Evening star., 1938-04-12
The Fair.

CHICAGO. April IL (P).-The Fair,
Chicago department store, reported a
falling of in earnings for the fiscal
year ended January 81, 1898. Net
income was $9l ,459, equal to $26l a
share on the per cent preferred
stock. In the preceding fiscal year net
was $333,297, equal to % cents a share
OF common after preferred dividends
of 1882 a share.
Wisconsin Power.
Other reports today included that
Of the Wisconsin Power & Light Co.
Net profit for this company, whose
general Offices are in Madison, Wis,
were sl,070,593, equal to S636 a share
on the combined per cent preferred
and 6 per cent preferred in arrears,
compared with $1,237,147, or 81 cents
common share, in 1886.
Evening star., 1938-04-12

a-AiSo extra or extras
e-Declared or paid so far this year.
E-Paid last year.
Evening star., 1938-04-12
INVESTING COMPANIES

NEW YORK, April 12 R.-Investment
Bankers Conference Inc:
Moon quotations.
Evening star., 1938-04-12
and Asked Prices.
BONDS
PUBLIC UTILITY
STOCKS.

MISCELLANEOUS
Chevy Chase Club 1st 4Ns 1n4
Col Country Club 1st 4Hs-- 1O3
Evening star., 1938-04-12
FOREIGN BONDS.

Com PRIV B ,I2s - 9a7s ao'. 9a7s
Denim Mt IS =, tx a,3. a1as e1.
Hanover City IS 30 2li2 2Il, IIi,
WW-Wlth warrants. xw-Without war
rants. New. st tStpI-Stamped
SNesotlabihty impaired by maturity
TCompanIes reported in receivership.
Evening star., 1938-04-12

BOOKS CIOSeu
Plus extras. e 2es extra. f2hT extra
h 75c extra. $14 extra paid November 80.
1887 30c extra m S3 extra
Evening star., 1938-04-12

Due to change in form. compa IRA bic
figures are not available.
Evening star., 1938-11-20

Vlodimir shovtch Russon- American conductor,
substitutes recording device and two sound echnicions
for operotic accompaniment 1t expense opeotc
produc tion but the Musicians Union in Richmond Vo.
didn't like II
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
EDW. BONTEMPO
 IN GOLDEN TRAIL
Operetta to Be Given By Naugatuck Musicians
 Jan. 27 and 28

Naugautck, Jan. 17-A dress re- hearsal for the operetta "The Golden Trail to be presented Jan- uary 27 and 28 by the music depart ment of the Naugatuck high school will be held Wednesday afternoon, January 26, at 3 o'clock, it was an- nolInced today by Leon R. Corliss, director of the affair. The elaborate costumes are expected to arrive here soon. Grammar school children can attend the rehearsal for a min imum charge.
 Tickets for the regular Showings are on sale at the high school office or may be secured from members of the school orchestra and chorus. All seats are reserved and reserved seat tickets may be secured by ex- changing the other tickets at the high school office after January 20 from to 5 o'clock.
 Selected members of the large high school orchestra have been aug mented by former members of the orchestra and they will furnish a very fine background for the vocal numbers. At the presentation of the former operetta "Lelawala," two years ago, the exceptional manner in which the orchestra accompani- ments were played elicited the greatest praise from the audiences in attendance. Many persons ex- pressing themselves as enjoying the playing of the orchestra as much as they did the s.ng:ng and the dra- matics of the operetta. The last two years has done much to improve the quality of the orchestra mem- bers as all who are included in the orchestra for this event are ad-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
IMPORTANT TILTS
 IN CARD TOURNEY
Deeley, Callanan's War; riOrs Meet With First
 Place HOnOrs at Stake

The atmosphere at St. Margarets parish hall will be filled with ten- sion tonight when the 45 teams of the parish will hold their regular playing session.
 Captain John Deeley and his team who now hold first place are threat ened to lose their esteemed perch tonight If Sergeant Tim Callahan and his team make good their boast to get their men and get up in the coveted spot themselves. A spirited contest is expected with plenty of excitement being furnished throughout the evening.
 Not only in first place division will excitement reigns. Four teams are now tied for second place and this deadlock promises to be broken when Joe Connor and his clean face Bernie Erwin's troupe and when the team of John Lahey and Tim Quill play tooth and nail game.
 Tonight's game is the fourth of the third series and the most inter- esting session of the season is ex- pected. Many members who have been unable to be in attendance at the past few meetings are making special efforts to be present tonight to witness the battle of the age" between teams which have fought for weeks to gain the positions they now hold. Results of the games will be announced tomorrow and it is ex- pected that many surprises will be listed on the tally sheet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
OBITUARY

low; two sons, Matthew Williamson of Great Neck, L. T., and Lawrence Williamson of Huntington Station N. Y; and two grandchildren.
 The body was removed to the Deliniks Funeral Home, IT Con- greSs avenue. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. MATHON-Frank c. Mathon, 67 died this morning at his home, 22C Circular avenue after long illness He was born in Canada but had been resident of this city for 53 years For 47 years, he had been employed as 8 buffer at the Scoyill Manufac- turing company. MT. Mathon was member of the Eagles and was also a member of the St. Jean de Bap- tiste Society.
 He is survived by his wife, Lu- nina; two sons. Albert of Panama Canal and Ernest Mathon of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Lord of Thomaston and Mrs. George Morin of this city; two brothers Edmund and Frederick of this city; three sisters, Mrs. Hubert Veillette Mrs. George Taucy of California and Sister Dedier of the Community of the Sacred Heart at Spokane. Washington, and seven grandchil- dren.
 The funeral will be held from the home on Wednesday morning at 830 o,c1Ock tO Ct An11'S church where q solemn mass of requiem will be cele- brated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
OPTOMETRNTS IN
 STATE SESSION
All Sections of Connects cut Represented at Hart=
 ford Meeting Today

Annual convention of the Connec- ticut Optometric society is under progress today at Hotel Bond, Hart ford, with optometristS from all sec- tions of the state in attendance The auxiliary of the society is meet ing today, as well.
 Sessions opened this morning with registration and an address by Dr. Russell w. Johnson, of Strat- ford, president of the society. Dr. Thomas P. Murdock, secretary of the Connecticut Medical Examining board, is one of the speakers at the afternoon session. Other speakers are Elmer Robinson and State Mo- tor Vehicle Commissioner Michael A. Connor.
 The banquet will be held tonight with Rev. Hugh Shields, of Ridge field, as toastmaster, and members of the auxiliary present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
CROSBY'S MATRON
 TAKEN BY DEATH
Mrs. Margaret McNamara Died at St. Mary's Hospi-
 tai; Funeral Wednesday

Mrs. Margaret McNamara of AT East Main street died this morn- ing at St. Mary's hospital. A native of Ireland she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Bridget Brown Flaherty. For the past B years she has been resident of this city.
 Mrs. McNamara had been as- sociated with Crosby high school as g. matron at the school for the past 18 years. She possessed genial character and pleasing disposition which had won for her many friend ships among the faculty members and students. She was affectionately known as Mrs. Mac" to the hun dreds of students with whom she came in daily contact. Mrs. Mo- Namara was well known in the com- munity where she made her home and was held in high esteem by her many neighbors.
 She is survived by two sons, Maurice and John Horan; one daughter, Miss Nora McNamara; 1; one brother, Maurice Flaherty; two sisters, Mrs. Michael Sullivan and Mrs. Edmund Walsh and several nieceS and nephews all of this city.
 The funeral win be held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street on Wednesday morning at 8:15 o'clock to the Immaculate Conception church where solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Cal vary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
By Stan Reporter

Hartford, Jan. 17.-When the grand jury Is impaneled on Jan. 25 to begin its investigations into the spending of $6,OOO,OOO by John A. Macdonald state highway commits sioner for the purchasing of land in Fairfield county for the right of way for the Merritt Parkway it is expected that the charge which has been made against state highway of- ficials for the soliciting of funds for the Republican campaign may also come in for sweeping investigation.
 Donation Here
 If, and when, this charge is heard by the grand jury it is also poSsi- ble that the Donation" made to the Waterbury Fusionists group of conl- bined independent Democrats and Republicans to help in their unsuc- ceSsful campaign against the city administration.
 The Donation of $500, which still remains unexplained, was made the Waterbury group by the Fair field County Republican Council Republican leaders in Fairfield county disclaim any knowledge of such a council" and they further disclaim any knowledge of the "Do-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
Grand Jury To Probe
 $6,OOO, ,OOORealtyD Deal
Fairfield COunty's Donation to FusOnists in Water bury Also Under Scrutiny; COP. Leaders Involved

nation.
 It is expected that LeRoy Kemp purchasing agent for the state high way department. Commissioner John A. Macdonald, Public Works Commissioner Robert A. Hurley and many others will be called before the grand jury. The tracts of land which the land purchased will be in- vestigated very thoroughly because in some cases the state paid 14 times what the land had been as- seSsed for.
 G. o. P. Liberality
 As an example of the manner in which the state purchased land, the prices they paid for the land, which in many cases was more than 14 times the assessed values. The Democrat on Jan. 13, exposed some of these land deals in Fairfield county and the following are only an example of what the state paid for the land. Arthur Waterman was paid $183,0 for land assessed at $13,610; Benjamin H. Mead was paid $100,000 for land assessed at $14050; Nellie Joyce was paid $148,- 500 for land assessed at $62,200; Elizabeth was paid $22,000 for land assessed at $65O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
SHEPHERDS INSTALL
 LODGES OFFICERS

Officers of Star of Waterbury lodge, Shepherds of Bethlehem, were installed at meeting Saturday night in Mechanics hall. Arthur LaSsen of New Haven was in charge.
 The officers follow: President, Mrs. Lizzie Brown; vice-president, Mrs. Evaline Lord; past president Mrs. Gertrude Richardson; chap lain, Mrs. Pearl Doolittle; treas urer, Mrs. Haddie M. Sullivan; &C., countant, Miss Mary Flynn; mar shal, Mrs. Pearl Simpson; out side guard, John Trimbler; scribe, William Honegger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
MUSICAL GROUP l MEETS TONIGHT
Diversified Program to Be Enacted at Home of Mrs
 John P. Elton

The home of Mrs. John P. Elton of Church street will be opened this evening for a meeting of the Matt atuck Musical Society. A program of American music starting with In- dian rhythms and ending with Gershwin will be enjoyed. Mrs Lucien Derouin, chairman of the program committee, arranged the program.
 Refreshments will be served with Mrs. Mabel Burns, chairman of the hospitality committee, in charge. A short business meting will be con- ducted with Mrs. J. Winrred Beech CT presiding
 The program will be as follows:
 Indian dance, presented by Nor ton McGregor, Kenneth Smith, Ly- man Webster, Jack Hummer, Will liam Schmollinger, Jerry Squires George Bolan and Ralph Armbuster
 A group of hymns by Holden sung by the junior choir of the Union Congregational church ot Oakvllle, under the diretion ot Miss Ethel Ziglatzki.
 Polka dance by Miss Peggy Min naman.
 Song, Beautiful Dreamer" by Stephen Collins Foster, sung by Miss Belle Malligan, accompanied by Mrs. Lucien Derouin.
 Group of Civil war songs played by DiPietro'S orchestra.
 Negro spiritual, by Wesley Clapp, accompanied by Charles Rinehart.
 Mountain music by DiPietro's or chestra.
 "Snowflakes," a ballad to be sung by Mrs. Charles Toleman, accom- panied by Mrs. Edwin Jones.
 "Sea Places" by McDowei1 to be played kT Mrs. James Baker.
 Songs by Victor Herbert, to be sung by Joseph zellman, accom- panied by Mrs. Derouin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
ONE VICTIM IN
 FIRE AT BOSTON

Boston, Jan. 17-(UP)-One man periShed, his son was rescued and 16 persons were driven out early today when a two-alarm fire swept a three-story East Boston tenement.
 The body of Michael Gleason, 70, was found in a doorway of the burning dwelling. A half-hour later firemen found his son Dennis, 4l, unconscious and suffering from burns, in third-floor bedroom. No search had been made for him, neighbors said he was away from home. Doctors said he will recover. Damage was placed at $5,00o. The fire was attributed to spontaneous combustion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
30 Local Boys Get
 Toomey Assignments

A group of more than 30 Water bury youths, accepted for enlistment in the Civilian Conservation Corps will report for duty tomorrow at Camp Toomey, at Goshen. Word of the assignment was received today at the office of the department of welfare and the youths have beer. notified.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
WORKS BOARD TO
 GATHER TUESDAY

A special meeting for organization and first consideration of business of this year has been called for the board of public works. tomorrow night at 7:45 o'clock at the office of Mayor Frank Hayes. Members of the board. with the mayor mem- Der ex-offlcio, are: Peter J. Griffin, Joseph H. Lawlor. James A. Phelan, Albert Loeffler. Robert J. McCor- mack, Charles c. Dreher and Joseph L. Stanley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
TONY CARPENTER
 GETS CONTINUANCE

Charged with reckless driving as result of his collision Saturday night with c. R. & L. bus O.. East Main street, Anthony Carpenter, 9, of Plank road, was arraigned in city court today and granted continu- ance to January "A. Motor Patrol man Vincent E. Begg reported that Carpenter was making U-turn when he collided with the bus, oper- Rted by James ,. Gallagher of 1416 Pythian avenue, Waterville. Dam- ago was not serious.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-17
vanced players and are studying at the nrpSennt time

Vanced pIayerS and are Studylng aL the present time.
 Former students who will assist include: Edward Bontempo, violin; Clarence Scheithe, violin Robert Richards, cello; Joseph Steponaitis, bass: Morgan OBrien, drums; and Richard Whitehill. trombone. Miss Lorraine Benham will be accom- pianist at the piano, while Daniel Oemcke will play trumpet.
 Frederick Salisbury of Watertown will have charge of the lighting ef- fleets assisted by William Knapp.