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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-17
BRITISH STILL
RESIST japan
Fear Concealed Mo-
tive Is Behind
Nippon's Move
THE ORIENT

If Japan's new demands
against Britain in China per-
sist, an extremely serious
situation will arise and the
British government will have
to consider what immediate,
active steps it can take to pro-
tect British interests in
China" a semi-official British
statement said today at Lon
don.
The statement said British circles
cannot but take the most serious
view of the further demands which
have been made and which raise
the widest issues, affecting the
rights OF all those powers which
have treaty rights in China
Referring to recent threatening
utterances of the japanese spokes-
man in Tientsin, the statement
continued:
ut IL clear from these state
ments that the surrender Of
the four accused (Chinese ter
rorist suspects) can no longer
he regarded NJ the reason for
the imposition Of measures
against the British copces-
slon."
Authorities of the blockaded
British concession at Tientsin,
China, have appealed TO command
ers of British warships to get food
10 them. the japanese Domei News
Agency reported today.
The appeal followed shooting
Of two Chinese farmers by
Japanese sentries. when the
farmers sought TO run the
blockade Of the British and
French concessions with vege-
tables.
A statement said IL still was
hoped Japanese authorities would
not maintain their refusal ito give
further consideration to proposals
which have been made to localize
the incident"
The chief proposal was the
creation of a special court of in
quiry. composed OF one Rriton, one
Japanese and one American, to
decide on whether the four sus-
poets should be surrendered.
The proposal In regarded at
Tientsin n tantamount TO hay-
ing the United States mediate
between Britain and Japan.
The proposal has not been ac-
cepted, but spokesman said
II still was open.
British officials. meanwhile.
were considering imposition of
discriminatory measures against
Japanese exports. in reprisal for
the blockade.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-17
AERIAL NURSE CORPS
TO GIVE FIRST AID

The Tacoma unit of the Aerial
Nurse Corps of America met We'd
nesday evening at the home of
NJ. J. McCaslin. 2907 So. 10th st,
and made plans for conducting
first aid work at the Young Mems
Business clubs air show on July
%. Refreshments were served.
Those attending were Marjorie
Good. Borghild Robertson. Mary
Peterson, Constance Radcliffe, Lor-
raine Phelps. and Ruby Elson, the
latter a guest of. the unit.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-17
ACTIONS IN DIVORCE

Divorce suits were filed in
Pierce county superior court
Thursday by Freds against B. c.
kueber, Clara against James ORR
att. and Evangeline against
Charles Watson. Granted final di-
vorce DEGREES were Marjorie from
William Hale Hamilton and Leila
from Clyde Straub.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-17
Pt1yaNL1p Kiuanians
Dine Monday Night
To Take Part in National Event;
Club Women Visit Bellingham

PCYALLUP-Puyallup Kiwan
ians. their wives and friends vii
gather at dinner in the Civic audi
torium Monday evening at
o'clock in honor of the all-Kiwanis
night, observed by the 1000 clubs
throughout the United States and
Canada.
Frank Drake Dawson of North
Bend will speak on the subject
The King Comes to America
me annual message Of Interna.
tionAl President II. G. Hatfield
will be read. There will be special
music by Louis Nomellini.
Thursday noon the speaker was
Harry p. Cain of Tacoma. general
chairman Of the Golden Jubilee
committee. During the session
Arthur Frost, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur II. Frost Of West Pioneer
way, and q member Of the clubs
Boy Scout troop, was presented
with an Eagle Scout medal by II.
B. Alderson. club member and
scout commissioner for the Puy-
Allup area.
T. Mrs. Dennis Elected
Mrs. N. B. Dennis was elected
president Of the women's council
+, & the First Christian church
Thursday afternoon at the home
AZ Mrs. Otis Lyons on End st.
q. ". Other officers are Mrs. Otis
Lyons. vice president; Mrs. II.
Scott. secretary; Mrs. John Stroh,
treasurer: Mrs. Cyril Law, dining
room chairman; Mrs. Effie
9chuetx. roll call chairman: Mrs.
Arthur Pearson. devotions leader.
and Mrs. Give Taylor. publicity.
For the afternoons program
Mrs.. Byron DeBolt was in charge.
Mrs. Emma Robbins gave a re-
view Of Moving Millions" Mrs.
Ralph Welcker told of her recent
trip to San Francisco. Mrs. Har-
old Scott sang. accompanied by
Mrs. william Gunder. Mrs. An
drew Pearson led the devotions.
Kep.esent Puyallup
A group Of Puyallup women has
represented both the junior and
u
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-17
DOG CAUSES INJURY
TO ELDERLY WOMAN

Mrs. A. Scholle, ~, of s17 So.
10th st, suffered a possible frac-
ture OF her left hip. when she fell
to the pavement in attempting to
evade a dog which had frightened
her. The accident occurred about
$50 p. m. at So. 3sth and Thomp-
son.
Mrs. Scholle was removed TO
Northern Pacific hospital by police
ambulance.
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president: Mrs. Newell Hunt. Mrs.
Everett Houk. Mrs. Ralph Wetzel,
Mrs. f. T. Krefting. Mrs. Law
renee Elvine. Mrs. Eugene Mo-
sier. Mrs. Charles Getzendaner.
Mrs. r. D. Campbell, Mrs. II. J.
Stelling. Mrs. William Pence. Mrs.
Harry Mohr. Mrs. Arson Pratt and
Mrs. c. 4. Franklin.
Senior club members In Bell
ingham are Mrs. !. c. Gaspard,
Mrs. Ben Brandt, Mrs. J. NJ.
Jones, Mrs. r. w. Carey, Mrs. H..
B. Anderson. Mrs. Gertrude Love-
Joy. Mrs. G. ]. Sovereign. Mrs.
George Cole and Mrs. T. II. schef-
fer.
Masonic Funeral
A special communication OF Cor
inthian lodge No. 3s, F. e. A. NJ.
will be held at Masonic hall Sat
urday afternoon at 2:30 to conduct
funeral services for Harry A. VIII
son. They will be held at 3 O'Clock
at the Wrigley and Clements
chapel. Burial il to be in Wood
bine cemetery. Peter Jochimsen.
Fred E. King, Sabo Poolman, Hal
Brew. Floyd Chase and George
Barry have been chosen a. pail
bearers.
Hamlin Services
Funeral services for Mrs. Susan
F.. Hamlin will be held at the
wrigley and Clements chapel Sat
urdsy at o'clock with Rev. w. A.
Moore Of Tacoma officiating. In
terment will be in Woodbine.
Mrs. salquist Hostess
Thursday. June ~ has been
chosen ss the date for the second
in 4 series of luncheons being
given this summer by members
of the Womcn's society of the First
Presbyterian church. The affair
will be at the home Of Mrs. Frank
on 18th St. N. W., who
will be assisted by Mrs. Axel Sal
quist. Luncheon will be served
at 1890. There will be a business
session Of the group at 2 o'clock.
should be made by
members and their friends with
Mrs. Salquist.
To Oil Roads
Applications of property owners
who desire their streets oiled
should be made at the city hall az
soon AZ possible and before June
2S. according to Percy Rowley Of
The roads committee OF the city
Cost to owners of prop
erty AUDITING such streets and
roads will be a half cent per run
ming foot IL oiling was done last
year. otherwise one cent foot
will be charged.
Mrs. Arthur Hart Of Woodland
road was surprised Thursday sf-
lernoon by a group of her friends
On the occasion Of her birthday.
Present were Mrs. Louis Larson,
Mrs. A. Edomns, Mrs. Herman
BOIL. Mrs. Agnes Foss. Mrs. C.
Hendrickson, Mrs. Roy Rinehart.
Mrs. George Newcomer. Mrs. Fred
Lind, Mrs. Gilbert Younkers and
laughter Gaylene. Mrs. A. f.
Mrs. II. Simonson. Mrs.
9. L. Geddes. Mrs. Robert Geddes,
all of the Woodland district. and
Mrs. NJ. Corey. Mrs. Susan Maltby.
and Mrs. c. Hart of Tacoma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-17
JOLSON ADVISES MICKEY

Mickey Rooney will have the adj
vice of no less parsonage than
Al Jolson for his blaclface appear
ance in the minstrel show sequence
of "Ba bes in Arms
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-17

WILL BUY ITO VEHICLES

PORTLAND, Ore. - Bonneville
project administration today re-
vealed plans to buy 100 trucks and
busses, to transport wPA crews
to rights-of-wsy clearance opera
tions. Bids on the purchase will
be opened June %.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-17
OBITUARIES


William S. Cooper. retired farm
err, of 2s09 So. Washington St,
died at his home Thursday after
noon. A native of Iowa. he had
resided here four years. He is
survived by two sisters, Mrs. Sam
Riggs of Tacoma and Mrs. Harvey
Eaton of San Diego. Calf. Funeral
announcement by Mellinger.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-17
FUNERAL SERVICES

George W. Lands - Saturday,
l:3o p. m, at the Buckley-king
chapel. John r. Thompson. Camp
No. l, nish-American War Vet
Grams. officiating; interment in
Mountain View burial park.
Charles Albert Parkhurst-Sat-
urday, 3 p. m, at the Buckley
King chapel; Rev. II. c. Kitchener
officiating; interment Mausoleum.
Margaret Anne Hammond-Sat-
urday, 4.30 p. m. at the Buckley
King chapel. Rev. Arthur Bell
officiating; interment in Tacoma
cemetery.
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rangements are awaiting the ar
rival of his parents and will be
announced by Gaffney.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-17

ct, VI <cNr ~ w aNtihih WI 60
died at his home Thursday after
noon. A native of Iowa. he had
resided here four years. He is
survived by two sisters, Mrs. Sam
Riggs of Tacoma and Mrs. Harvey
Eaton of San Diego. Calf. Funeral
announcement by Mellinger.
MISS SALLY BLACKBURN
Miss Sally Blackburn. 33. died
in the Puyallup hospital Thurs
Gay afternoon. She is survived by
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Blackburn of Nanaimo. b. c.: two
sisters, Mrs. Bert Bennett of Sum-
ner and Marguerite Blackburn of
the home: two brothers, Edward
jr. and William of the home. Fu-
neral announcement by the Sum
ner Funeral chapel.
ALVIN a. CRANE
Alvin A. Crane, ~. of AIS So.
4Sd St. died at his home early FRI
day morning. A native of Buffalo.
n. Y. he was former resident
Of Willspa Hsrbor. Everett and
Olympia. He WAS member of
the Everett Lodge No. 479, B. r.
o. E, and OF the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers. Surviving
are his wife. Jennie; son, Dun
can Willis. American lake; three
brothers. Frank and Harvey Of
New York and Edward of Chi
cago: two sisters. Mrs. NJ. A
voorees of Alhambra. Calf. and
Mrs. Clara Cox Of Ohio. Funeral
arrangements by c. o. Lynn.
MRS. NARY ROSE MITCHELL.
Mrs. Mary Hose Mitchell. II, OF
s2i No. G. St. died Thursday at
her residence. A native of Ken
lucky and widow Of Maunsell
Mitchell. she had resided in Ia
coma ~ years. She WAS a MEM
Der of the st. Patrick church and
the Catholic Womens club. Sur
viving are a son. Maunsell of Los
Angeles, who returned home dur
ing his mothers illness: one sis
ter. Miss Katherine Lancaster of
the home. Funeral 6 announcement
by Gaffney.
ANTHONY c. HALILGAN
Anthony c. Hsliigsn. 40. of lll<
No. 18th st. died Friday in a local
hospital. He had been a resident
of Tacoma IL years and worked as
clerk in the post office. He was
a member OF st. Patrick's church,
the st. Vincent De Paul society.
the Holy Names society, and the
local Postoffice Clerks union. Sur
wing are his wife. Martha: two
daughters. Anna 10 and Wilma. of
the home; his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. P. X. Hsilissn o. Iowa: a
grandfather. Anthony Halligan OF
Iowa; four brothers. Arthur and
Clarence Of Iowa. Charles of MINI.
and John Of Illinois. Funeral ar
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-17

Funeral services for Mrs. Susan
F.. Hamlin will be held at the
wrigley and Clements chapel Sat
urdsy at o'clock with Rev. w. A.
Moore Of Tacoma officiating. In
terment will be in Woodbine.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-01-19
Hear From California Friends.

Circle A of the Presbyterian
church met Friday, January IS at
the home of Mrs. S. G. Ratekin
There was large attendance Fol-
lowing the business meeting an in
teresting talk was given by Mrs.
L. J. Olson, who together with Mr..
Olson, has recently returned from a
stay Of several months in California.
Mrs. Olson wildly described some
of their experiences and brought
greetings from friends of The
church, the Charnholm family, form
erly active members Of this congre-
cation, who now reside in Pomona.
Calf, and the Rev. Ezra Egly, now
pastor Of Calvary Presbyterian
church, Riverside, Calf, who was
student pastor here in 1922.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-01-19
Hostess at Lovely Affair.

One of the most enjoyable parties
of the winter season was that given
by Mrs Ned Joughin Tuesday af-
ternoon when she was hostess to a
group of ladies at tea. Mrs. Joughin
had gathered ar assortment of pic
lures from the library, reproduc-
tons of famous paintings. and dis.
cussed them briefly with her guests
from the standpoint of art apprecia-
ton. The affair was not only highly
Interesting but instructive as WE'LL
informal in nature, with Mrs.
Joughin a lovely hostess. Tea was
poured by Mrs. Erford Jaqueth. The
affair proved delightful after
noon for the fortunate guests.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-01-19

The Women of the Moose lodge
met Tuesday evening at which time
several new members were init
lated On Friday afternoon. Janu
airy q, the sewing club will meet
at the home of Melvin Paulson. All
members are invited to attend.
Mrs. Dexter Shaurette LETT last
evening on the Intermountain bus
for Butte where she will spend some
time visiting at the home of her
parents. Mrs. Shaurette will re-
ceive treatment for her eyes while
in that city
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-01-19
(0(A[ stuff

The Community Sewing club met
at Betty Anne Smithberger's home
Tuesday evening.
MUST BE SOLD. 1887 Pontiac
Coupe with radio, heater, new tires.
This is bargain. Manion Service. 1t
Mrs. c. M. Johnson of Troy is
in the Libby hospital with a brok-
en- leg, sustained when she fell on
ice.
Food Sale by First Lutheran
church at Variety Store on Satur-
day, Jan. %. 34-35.
Miss Peggy Ross of Bonner is Wis
iting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Bonner Hooks. Miss Ross is Mrs
Hooks sister.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin Botchek suffered a broken
arm when he fell this week while
playing about the house.
Do you know that you can pur-
chase tires on the easy payment
plan at Manion's? It.
The Fortnightly club met at the
home of Mrs. Gordon Cornell last
Thursday evening. Mrs. William j.
Nelson won high honors and Mrs.
James Christie received second.
Miss Mary Stevens was the person
who held the lucky number which
won the -phonograph given
away by the De Molays, The draw
ing was held at the Fountain at 10
o'clock Monday evening
Five more. home games for the
local basketball team Whitefish
gave us our fastest game last month.
They appear Saturday night. Band,
plenty of excitement Be there. 8
O'Clock
The end of a 3-game series of
plnochle card parties was held by
the Moose lodge Friday night. Grand
prizes were won by Mrs. Joe Ku.
java and G. P. Smith Prizes for
the evening were, for high score
Mrs. Vim. Baenen and Earl SWitzer.
for low score, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Breeden
The Forest Service Ladies club
met Saturday evening at the home
of Mrs. Dick Richards. Mrs. Will
liam j. Nelson assisted the hostess.
At bridge Helen Hargreaves won
first prize and Mrs. Jack Lillevig
took second honors Mrs. Ernest
Richards won high at Chinese check.
ers and Mrs. Karl Klehm won sec
ond place. A beautiful farewell
gift was presented to Mrs. Sam Bill
ings.
All this talk about freedom of the
press does not mean that you are
are excused from payment of your
subscription to this newspaper. tt
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-01-19
Entertains Double Ten Club.

Mr.. and Mrs. August Wichman
were hosts Saturday night to the
members of the Double Ten Pinochle
club. At the conclusion of the
games it was found that Mrs w E.
Dexter and August" Wichman had
won high score honors and Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. F Fennessy low score dis
tinction Dainty refreshments were
served. The club will be enter
tanned at its next meeting, on Sat
urday night. Jan. %, by Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. D. Rowe.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-01-19
RETAIL SALES DOWN.

Retail sales reported by 1888 in
dependent stores show Montana's
business for November was six per
cent in dollar volume below business
in the same month the year before,
and six per cent below the October
mark, according to report by the
federal department of commerce
Several cities showed gains-Hel-
ena leading with five per cent, while
others showed sharp decreases, Mis-
soula lowest with 20 per cent.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-01-19
| emperonce
Group Will Fight
Gambling Bill

The Montana temperance move
ment will seek to defeat the bill to
license gambling and will work for
county-local option law for re-
failing liquor, according to the Rev.
M. j. McPike of Helena, pastor Of
the First Baptist church and chair
man of the temperance movements
legislative committee this session.
No quarter will be given licensed
gambling by the movement, but a
bill permitting the retail sale of
hard liquor in counties where it is
voted in will be tolerated. the com
mittee said
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-01-19

There will be preaching services
next Sunday morning at IL O'Clock.
Sunday school as usual at 10 a, M
You are cordially invited to these
services
On Sunday, jan %, the Rev. G..
P. Dame of Whitefish, moderator
of the Montana synod, will be pres
ent. He will conduct a Communion
Service at 7.30 o'clock that evening.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-01-19

Piles service, $50 p. m.
Sunday evening evangelistie serv-
ice 7:45 o'clock.
Tuesday night prayer meeting in
the pastors home.
Thursday evening Bible study in
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Wilkinson.
Friday night Bible study in the
home of NJ. Bowers, Troy.
Sunday afternoon church services
held in the Moose hall, Troy, at
$50 o'clock.
We welcome all to attend our
services. Come. bring your family
and friends and enjoy Gods bless
ing. Special singing and music.
F. A. DALTON, Pastor.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-01-19
Entertains West Libby Club.

The West Libby pinochle club
was entertained at the home of Mrs.
L. c. York last Thursday after
noon. High score was captured by
Mrs. w. w. Blew and low score by
Mrs. N. McGrew. At 4:30 a de.
licious luncheon was served. All re-
ported a very ENJOYABLE afternoon.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-01-19
The Methodist Church.
H. w. Woods, Pastor

Sabbath school 1000. Meeting
Unexpected Temptation.
Morning worship 1900. A serv-
ice of worship and praise. The
choir will sing Sanctus, by Gouncd.
Also ladies quartet.
Epworth League $50 Charles
Kettler, leader Subject, Be sure
of your ground
The Al Study club will meet at
the Clay Parker home, Wednesday
evening. Miss Ruth Loucks and
Miss Virginia Eldredge, hostesses.
Choir rehearsal Thursday evening
az the parsonage. 40.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-01-19
Entertains at Bridge Dessert.

Mrs. w. J. Darlington was hostess
Tuesday afternoon to the members
of the Les HUT club at a 100 bridge
dessert, with the remainder Of the
afternoon devoted to contract. High
score prize was won by Mrs. c. T.
Young and second high oy Mrs.
Mary Hargreaves.
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A. O. u. w. News.

Libby Lodge No. l9, A. o. u. w,
held another of those successful pot
luck dinners at Legion hall Friday
the 18th, with a large number in
attendance A short business meet
ing was in order at o'clock, with
Clayton Youngs in the chair. The
remainder of the evening was en-
ioyed in dancing to music furnished
by Robert BigeloW and Robert
Parker of the Junior Club, with
Dorothy Becker at the piano. The
ladies in charge of the dinner were
Mrs. Clyde Conn, Mrs. James Park
er, Mrs. Harry Hartle and Mrs. L.
j. Brown. II was decided to hold a
regular meeting February 10 for an
initiatory class, to be followed by
dancing
If you are not reading the West
ern News regularly you are miss
Ar gd tS -.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-01-19
The Full Gospel Assembly.
In Legion Hall

In Legion Hall
Sunday morning Sunday school
10 a. m
Sunday morning worship hour II
o'clock.
Christ Ambassadors. young peo-
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Church News
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
First Lutheran Church.

TITSI LutIIEFd1 1IIHICII.
Bible study Thursday, Jan. 10.
7.30. at the John Knutson home.
Confirmation class Saturday, 10
o'clock.
Sunday school 9.45.
Sunday service II o'clock
Ladies' Aid, January &c, 2.30 p.
m. at the church. Mrs. G. Corbett
and Mrs. Walter Kessel the host
esses.
Welcome to our meetings.
HAROLD L. OLSON,
Student Pastor
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-01-19
ST. Johns Lutheran Church
The Friendly Church ?

EIt IItIIuIy 0IIUINII
Sunday, January 3D.
Regular morning worship, begin
ming at II a. m Sunday school
GAS a. m.
II you have no church affiliations,
you are invited to worship with us.
H. l.. PFOTENHAUER,
Pastor.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1939-01-19
st. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Sunday Masses 8 and 10 a. m.
Baptism after 10 a. m. Mass. Sun
day School after 10 o'clock Mass.
Confessions Saturday evening
at 7.30.
Evening star., 1939-05-18
Allegheny Reports Deficit
OF S520,665 in Quarter
bv the Associated Press


CLEVELAND, May 18-Alleghany
Corp, nominally top holding COM
pany Of the Chesapeake g. Ohio
Railway system, reported last night
first quarter net loss of $500. .665.
compared with s167864 profit the
same period of 1888.
Securities held by Allegheny. listed
on its books at cost of S166, ,301 ,776.
had an indicated market value of
$50 8,265 $50 on March 81, end of the
quarter, the corporation said.
The statement showed that Ale
ghany retired none of its 1850 bonds
IN the first quarter. In the preceding
quarter 81 ,064,000 of them were pur-
chased and retired Allegheny Corp.
is now working on plan calling for
voluntary aSsents to putting interest
requirements on the 1950s on a
cumulative contingent basis, and
also to ask holders of the better
collateralized 1944S and 1949s to ap-
prove plan to use deposited cash
for purchase and retirement below
par Of outstanding bonds.
Nickel Plate Railroad listed an
April deficit of s204,765, compared
with 1921 ,194 deficit in April, 1888.
The road showed S155,3O6 deficit
the first four months. compared with
s1,157,857 the corresponding period
last year.
Pere Marquette Railway an
nounced it operated at a deficit of
s262,848 in April compared with a
loss of s293,603 the preceding April.
For the four months. the deficit
was S297 ,539 against last years ST.
488,725 the same period.
Evening star., 1939-05-18
Rise in Earnings Forecast
For Chemical Industry
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. May ia sub
stantial improvement in the earnings
of the chemical industry is in pros
pect for this year, according to
Poor's Industry and Investment Sur
veys. Net income for the 1889 first
quarter recorded sharp gain above
that for the corresponding period
of 1888.
The present slump in general
business conditions will cut into
sales only moderately" states the
forecast Earnings for the second
quarter promise to register sizable
improvement above 1888 levels, even
though the percentage gain may not
be as large as that witnessed during
the initial three months. Since the
present interruption in the recovery
movement is not expected to be pro-
longed, earnings in the final six
months of the year should hold
above the level of last year. Full
year 1889 earnings of some leading
companies in the industry promise
to come close to their 1887 record
profits.
Profits in the chemical industry
are very sensitive to fluctuations
in volume of business. Since pros
poets point to the maintenance of
general business activity at levels
considerably above those of last year,
increased chemical sales will be ac-
companied by marked profit gains.
This is particularly true, in view of
prospects for continued satisfactory
price structure for the chemical in
dustry as a whole"