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Evening star., 1939-08-12

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. 12.-The bond
market tried to get ahead today but
buyers were apathetic.
Near the end of the session frac-
tional gains were in the majority
and a handful of liens scored wider
advances. Kentucky Indiana Ter
minal Alas, stamped, added more
than 2 points.
Brokers said the Italian-German
conference seemed to be the chief
brake on aggressive market action,
In proof Of this. they pointed to the
almost totally neglected foreign dol
lar group.
One or two United States Gov
ernments crossed the tape with
minor price variations either way.
Most traders appeared to think trade
in Federal obligations would be kept
to a minimum pending announce
ment of Treasury financing plans in
September.
Corporate issues posting modest
gains included international Tele-
phone SIS, Commonwealth Edison
3l2s, Bethlehem Steel 3s4s, Ameri-
can e. Foreign Power 5s and Port
land General Electric 4l2s.
Consolidated Oil convertible 312s
and Allegheny stamped IS of so
slipped back notch.
Evening star., 1939-08-12
New York Produce

NEW YORK. Aug I2 p,.-Eezs, 1s e3e
quiet. Mixed colors. fancy to extra fancy
1sLa-22a4 standards, Is; nrsts 1917, sec.
oonds. l4o4-l5a4; mediums l417; dirties
NO. l. l4A; average cheeks, 1874
Whites: Resales of premium marks. 30.
N; nearby and Midwsstern, premium
MARKS 26-2Si2; exchange specials 25-
% q, exchange standards 2l-22: resale
q nearby heavier mediums 23is-2s.
nearby and MiGwestern exchange mediums
~; Pacific Coast Jumbo and premiums
3n.31 n. specials. 2114-2GI2: standatfs
26l4: mediums. o5-25h
Browns: Nearby extra fancy. 2oIa-3c:
ne3rhy and MidweStern, exchange spe is,
nearby, mediums %
Du'k eggs: Nearby. 1920
DreSS"d poul;r'' about steady All tres
arg IoI'H prices unchaneeo
1--we poultry, by freight and expre:.
nominal. no sales
: Butte:; l.525 500, anie,. cresme1y
nlCner than extra, 24i2-25L,: extra t4o
score). 24l. frsts (ss-9D, 22-2334: sec
ondS 'S4-s7l. 20i 4-21I4
changed "i''
Rye. spot steady: No American. fob
NeW YORK IN carlots), 60A No. . Western
ell New York 5gl4 All
u Barley steady; No ? domestic elf New
lard easy; Middle West. SIS
y nay 1rm; new No !, 81 OO-22 co; No
= * OO-la 90; No ), lf00-I7 90
other articles steady and Unclaimed
Evening star., 1939-08-12
BY OVID A. MARTIN,

hSSOtlhleQ fTeSS MaTkeI writer.
Representatives of the world S
major wheat-exporting nations are
meeting in London in an effort to
agree on a treaty Of peace" to end
what some economists call the
wheat war;
The war" is a struggle for
markets-markets which since the
World War have been growing
smaller and smaller, while produc-
ton, under the impetus of power
machinery and increased areas of
cultivation, has been increasing.
importing countries-principally
the industrial nations of Europe
used to buy annually about 900, ,000,-
600 bushels of wheat from the agri-
cultural nations-Canada, the United
States, Argentina, Australia and a
few other lesser producers. Since
adopting policies designed to make
themselves "agriculturally self-suf-
f1clent,' these countries now import
only about 5O0,00O,000 bushels.
Price Cutting Is Result.
The result has been price cutting
by the surplus countries. Quotations
In Liverpool the worlds principal
market, have slumped this season
to the lowest level since the 18th
century.
The wheat nations realize that a
continuation of the present situa-
ton would bring bankruptcy to
their farmers, or to their govern
ments, If continued long. Thus the
London conference. An attempt IS
being made to reach an agreement
allotting each country its equitable
share OF the remaining world mar
kets. Such an agreement would
forbid price-cutting and the use Of
export subsidies.
Advocates of such an agreement
say that it would necessitate world
wide production control. No coun-
try would find it feasible, they say
to produce more grain than was
needed for its own people, its share
Of the world markets and a normal
reserve.
DOuDtS OF Agreement.
Sponsors believe a trade agree
ment of this kind would soon elm
mate world surpluses of wheat and
cause prices to advance to a point
where farmers could produce at a
profit.
Whether the wheat countries will
be able to get together on an agree
ment is question Some observers
doubt they will None seems ready
to accept smaller world markets
The United States, for instance,
wants an assured market for be-
tween 100000 and 100000 900
bushels annually. Some of the other
countries argue this Nation should
have less. If they do not agree the
wheat trade war is likely to con-
tinue.
At present prices it would be a
costly operation for the United
States to fight" for its so-called
fair share" of the markets. Be-
cause American prices are above
those prevailing in the world mar
kets, this country would have to
sell at loss of between 40 and so
cents bushel.
Evening star., 1939-08-12
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Aug. 12.-All little
cattle sold actively at steady to
strong prices but medium weight
and heavy steers were forced into
a steady to Is cents lower position.
Fat lambs and yearlings advanced
1925 cents during the week, while
a set of progressive declines dropped
hogs to new lows since 1884. Prime
steers topped at SLOTS, native lambs
SO, hogs closed at $6.40 down, after
having sold up to $6,70 on Monday.
Light steers and yearlings, both
steer and heifer yearlings, held the
spotlight throughout the week and
were reliably wanted by local and
outside packers who, at the same
time, bore down on the weightier
quota. Fed steers again predomi-
mated in the run and the proportion
OF strictly good and choice grades
offered gave buyers little leverage
in that branch of the trade How
ever, most slight recessions were fol-
lowed by virtual recovery and at the
close there were no net declines Of
more than 25 cents. In fact, the
entire market on killing classes
could be termed steady to 25 cents
lower, with little cattle holding a
strong price position. While prime
steers topped at SLOTS, there was
little above $40 and not much under
So, most steers for slaughter selling
at s8,50-S965. Several loads of we'll
finished $50 1850 pound steers
brought S9-S975 and $10.25 was paid
for 967-pound yearings. Vealers
closed at S10.50 down, sausage bulls
generally $6.75 down.
Hogs rallied slightly Monday after
which series of declines drove top
prices to the lowest point registered
since 1884. Shipping demand
dwindled and packer buying was
held to moderate proportions, sug-
gesting the seasonal limitation of
pork consumption. At the high
time Monday, best hogs brought
$50, but subsequent declines
dropped the late top to S640. Good
and choice 80-270-pound averages
closed at s56O-s635, with 27O-33O
pounds at s460-s570. All repre-
sentative weights of barrows and
gifts participated in the general 25-
IS cents decline, while packing sows
lost 40-50 cents This weeks cumu-
lative downturn failed to induce in
creased buying for local and outside
slaughter and the late undertone
was emphatically weak.
Medium to good lambs made up
most of the sheep house supply.
with strictly choice grades almost
too scarce to affect the market. Best
natives sold up to SO, bulk s8.50-s9
while the Western run included
nothing of value to sell above s875.
Most of the lamb supply originated
in Wyoming, Idaho and Oregon.
Medium to good yearlings brought
$650-s7, top s7.10, while slaughter
ewes cashed at s250-s350.
Evening star., 1939-08-12
President Is Elected

CHICAGO, Aug. IL CP).-Directors
OF the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis
& Omaha Railway at a special
meeting here yesterday elected r. L.
Williams president of the company.
Williams recently was elected chief
executive officer of the Chicago &
Northwestern Railway, of which
system the Chicago, st. Paul, Min
neapolis g. Omaha is a part. Will
liams' office as president of the
Omaha line will be in Chicago.
Evening star., 1939-08-12
Boston Wool Market

BOSTON, Aug. .12 lP Omitted States
Department Of Agriculture, Trade in
past week was rather light compared
with, activity In July but prices were
woods received a moderate demand while
most other Grades were draggy. All
grades Of fleece wools were slow. An
occasional offering of semi-brieht fleece
woods from the country was quoted siight-
" lower, but bright neeces were fully
nrm at last weeks selling prices Graded
steady to arm at 20 to 81 cents in the
srease: for fine Delaine at "a to 81 cents
for half blood, at 80 to 80 cents for three
quarter blood,
Evening star., 1939-08-12
Curtis PubIishingC Co.
Six Months Gross
Is S23,569,S93
Sl,42l, ,789 Increase
Over Some Period
OF Previous Year
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 12.-The
Curtis Publishing Co. and sub
salaries report a gross operating
income Of s23.569 1888 for six
months ended June 30, excluding
dividends paid on stock of the COM
pany acquired and held by the COM
pany or any subsidiary, and after
reserve for depreciation and taxes.
The amount is an increase of
S1,421 1927 over the same period
in 1888.
Net income excluding dividends
on Curtis stock owned by the COM
pany or subsidiaries was 81 ,991 ,56934
compared to s1,258,705.89 for the
same period last year.
Evening star., 1939-08-12
Southern MARYLAND Tobacco
Reported by Smith. Barney Il Coz

A continued rise in prices for tobacco
sold or the auction markets at Hughesville
and Upper Marlboro, Md, on August 8 and
10 is reported by the Agricultural Market
ing Service Greatest gains were shown
in granulating seconds and fair qualities of
both bright crop and dull All of the better
cacional basket of bright crop selling
above SAL. Nondescript green and dark
qualities o. seconds showed no improve
ment, nondeScript selling down to 81 per
hundred pounds. Volume of offerings has
declined somewhat and large percentage
is of extremely low quality
Average prices per 100 pounds by quality
and approximate ranges on bulk of sales
fnllor.
Evening star., 1939-08-12
Odd-Lot transactions

The Securities Commission re-
ported yesterday these transactions
by customers with odd-lot dealers or
specialists in the New York Stock
Exchange for August 10: 4,248 pur-
chases, involving 116,363 shares; s.
9S2 sales, involving 10s, $3.50 shares,
including SO short sales, involving
3,034 shares.
Evening star., 1939-08-12
FOREIGN Exchange

BOSTON Aug - LPl.-The huctuat ting
Netherlands gnilder fell from 53. so to 5347
CENTS today. but there was little activity In
foreign EXCHANGE dealings.
Morning rates follow:
Great Britain in dollars. others in cents.
Great Britain, 1851: Montreal in Boston,
100. 90; Boston in Montreal, 100 90: Bel
gium. 16.aah: Denmark. 2Oa1: Finland,
2.O6a4; France. 2.64ls; Germany, 4O14;
.S57s; Hungary, 1870: Italy. 5.26A; Meth
erlands. SO ~: Norway. 2353: Poland,
1884: Portugal. 4.2s: Rumania 70;
Sweden. 24.12; Switzerland, 2256la: Ar
gentina (oncisD. 3121; Argentina tfree),
$50; Brazil tofhciaD. SOB; Brazil (free),
5. 10: Mexico. 1928: japan. 273l: Hong
Rates in SPOT cables unless otherwise in
dicated.
Evening star., 1939-08-12
Apple Prices Advance
On English Markets
Special Dispatch to The Star.

WINCHESTER. Va, Aug. H.
Commercial apple growers received
cables today from British trade con-
nections in Liverpool and London,
advising that apples averaged $3.50
per box at London auctions this
week, 70-cent advance over the
previous sales, and that demand was
good for well-colored fruit. 1t was
noted elsewhere, however, that prac-
tically all fruit offered was from
Australia and Tasmania.
Evening star., 1939-08-12

In bankruptcy or receivership or being
reorsanized under Bankruptcy Act or
securities assumed BY such companies
are annual disbursements based on the last
quarterly or semi-annual declaration Un-
less otherwise noted. special or extra divi.
dends are not included
xd Ex dividend xr Ex rights Also
extra or extras Paid last year fPay-
able in stock Declared or paid so far
this wear h Cash or stock Accumu-
lated dividend paid or declared this year
ur Under rule WV With warrants "
without warrants war Warrants
Evening star., 1939-08-12
New York Cotton
BY the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Aug. 12.-Cotton fu-
lures dropped under Wall Street
liquidation. Southern and profess
sional selling today. Final prices
were off 4 to 6 points. Support came
principally from trade houses and
foreign accounts, but buyers were
cautious pending weekend foreign
developments.
Scattered hedge sales in distant
months were absorbed by Bombay
buying. Weather forecasts for the
week end, slightly less favorable
than anticipated, brought in scat
tered speculative and trade covering
Evening star., 1939-08-12
Conference
Seeks for Peace
In Wheat War
PorceIing Of Markets
Is Aimed to Prevent
Ultimate Bankruptcy

Editors Note-Uncle Sam has
made loans, controlled produc-
ton and subsidized exports, but
still 1Uheat prices tall This, one
OF a series OF three articles, dis
cusses efforts to reach an inter
national settlement OF the prob
>lem.)
Evening star., 1939-08-12
Cotton Futures Traders
Are Given New Contract
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. 12.-Cotton fu-
lures traders will have a new con-
tract to go to work on next Tues
day, August Is, the New York Cot
ton Exchange reports.
The new contract, which will be
traded in side by side with the cur
rent one until the July, 1910, delivery
expires, will have as its basis mid
ding 15-16-inch cotton instead of
7s inch. In all trades the present
contract will be designated as "old"
and the changed form as new"
Cotton Exchange officials said the
revision had been made at the re-
quest of growers. shippers and mills,
and had been decided on after con-
siderable negotions between these
groups and the exchange itself. Five
low grades of staple have been elm
mated completely.
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. IL R.-A
new contract for future delivery of
cotton on the 15-16th-inch basis to
replace the 70 inch was adopted yes
terday by the New Orleans Cotton
Exchange Board of Directors to af-
ford an improved hedge to the cot
ton trade.
The contract is similar to the new
contract for trading recently adopted
by the New York Cotton Exchange
Both go into effect Tuesday, August
IS, with the first month of delivery
in October, 1889, cotton.
Evening star., 1939-08-12
Electrical MACHINERY

The Department of Commerce re-
ported sales of electrical machinery
in June totaled s35 5,72S, 900, com
pared with s35, 1875 900 in May and
$28, ,733 900 in June q year ago.
Evening star., 1939-08-12
Chicago Cash Market.

CHICAGO Cash Market.
Wheat No. Q red, 6sh.; No. 3 hard, Sc;
No :! miyed. 64l4: No. yellow. hard
tough). 62a4.
Corn No ! mixed. 45l4 No l yellow,
45h.-'s: No. l white. 55A-57A; sample
Grade. 80.
Oats No > white 31-3lA.
Barley, mailing, 47-55. nominal; feed
35-40. nominal.
Timothy seed. 365 80, nominal.
Rye. No. Q. 46.
Clover seed. red top s50-9.O0 Alsike.
2.00-15 90.
Evening star., 1939-08-12
Jersey City Livestock

c, JERSEY CITY Aug. 10 lP, UNITED
STATES Department Of Agriculture and
Markets All classes of livestock nomi-
naHy steady; none saable. Total re-
Ge5pts: Cattle; $40, vealers and calves,
l2lh; hogs, 500: sheep $50
Evening star., 1939-08-12
Livestock Market
Finds Little Cattle
Most in Demand
Medium and Heavy Steers
Are Forced Into Csc
Lower Position

The tolloUing reuteU OF the
livestock market for the ,Deek
ended August 10 tDas. prepared for
the Associated Press by the
United States Department of
Agriculture:
Evening star., 1939-08-12
Chicago Grain
BY TIE Associated Press.

BY n ASSOclated PreSS.
CHICAGO, Aug. IA moderate
buying furry in the closing minutes
of trade today carried wheat prices
up about a cent from early lows to
net gains of "a to "a cent. The close
was at the full advance.
Corn prices, which held firm
throughout the session, also ad-
vanced in the final minutes to finish
almost a cent higher.
Evening star., 1939-08-12

Ranges quoted do not represent ex-
treme price range in each quality but only
on bulk of sales. approximately two
thirds OF total)
Evening star., 1939-08-12
New York
Curb Market
by private wire direct to Tbs star.
Eastern DayliGht Savins Tims1

Stock and Sales
Dividend Rate. Add 90. High Low Gloss
Alum Co Of Am. 6OOs 1874 1854 ll31
Evening star., 1939-08-12
Baltimore Stocks
New York Bank Stocks
Special Dispatch to The Star.

NEW YORK Aug. IL R.-Investment
Bankers Conference Inc:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-25
LATE DR.. BRITTON'S
REPORT PREPARED
Posthumous Work to Be
Presented to State En-
tOmologists Friday

In time for the annual meeting
of entomologists to be held at the
University of Connecticut on Fri
day, the Experiment Station at New
Haven has published the Thirty
eighth Report of the Connecticut
State Entomologist, posthumous work
of the late DR.. w. E. Britton. The
book is remarkable because the in
PRODUCTION and several sections were
written by DR.. Britton, and the rest
of the material compiled by him,
during the final months of his ILL
ness. The frontispiece is por-
trait photograph of DR.. Britton with
the inscription: September IS, 1853
February is, 1889. State Entomolo-
gist July /, 1901-February Is, 1899.
The bulletin contains 122 pages in
Guiding the index, and is a COM
plete record of the chronological
activity in the state during 1888. 1t
represents one of the most adequate
reviews of chronological work is
sued In this country and is valued by
scientists for the longtime record
of insects and insect control in Con-
necticut. In making plans for fu-
ture policy and accurate history of
what has been done and with what
results may be invaluable assistance,
DR.. r. B. Friend, State Entomolo-
gist succeeding DR.. Britton, points
out.
The report includes the following
sections: chronological features of
1888; reports on the inspection of
nurseries and apiaries and on the
mosquito control work; control Of
the Gypsy moth with statistics; the
European corn borer; Japanese
beetle work; parasite work; reprts
on control of fruit insects on apples,
ounces and peaches; reports OF
studies of insects of new Importance
in the state, and of outbreaks of in
sects; reports on the after effects
Of the hurricane, of the effect of salt
water spray on foliage, and finan-
cial statement for the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-25
Johnny Moore Leaves
For Sarasota, Florida
legion Auxiliary Plans Halloween Party; Methodist
Ladies' Aid Society Meets Tonight
Il ssa WATERVILLE
Mrs w Henon. Consspondent-ss briggs st-Tel ssaes

Waterville, Oct. 25-Jo Johnny Moore
accompanied by his family, left
Waterville, Monday morning for Sa-
rasota, Florida, following visit of
ten days with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs, william Moore of briggs street.
During the past summer, he has
played baseball with the Los An
geles Angels In the Pacific Coast
League. However, during the Sec
ond game of a double header on La
Dor Day, he suffered broken leg
which prevented him from finishing
the season with the team.
While in the South johnny will
conduct a real estate business and
the children will re-enter school.
On their way south, they will stop
at Bay View for few days and at
Philadelphia.
A Halloween party for members
of the Casper s. Davis, American
Legion Auxiliary and their women
friends, will be held Friday night,
October 9th, at the home of Mrs.
William Rooney, 100 Dwight street.
AL are asked to come in costume
for which prizes will be given for
the most original. Mrs. Rooney will
be assisted by Mrs. Everett Cook.
A meeting Of the Ladies. Aid So
ciety of st. Michael,s church, was
held Monday night. In the parish
hall, when full reports were given,
and returns made of the recent
Harvest supper. Mrs. Leonard
Gaugler, president, was in charge of
the supper
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-25
SISTERS, BROTHER
TOSHARE ESTATE
win Of Late Otto H. Wen
dehaCk Filed in Pro.
bate Court

Three sisters and q brother will
share the estate of the late Otto
n. Wendehack, Of West Porter
street. The viii was filed with Judge
Patrick Healey in probate court to-
day.
A bequest Of 5000 is made to the
Riverside Cemetery Corp, to provide
for perpetual care of the grave, and
the viii instructs that markers be
placed on the grave Of Mr.. Wende-
hack and his wife.
The rest of the estate is to be
shared by Mrs. A. w. Castle, Clara
Wendehack, Bertha Reed and Hugo
Wendehack. The win was drawn Feb.
20, 1888.
A native Of Waterbury, Mr.. Wen
dehack was Is at the time Of his
death, Oct. 10. He was member Of
the old Monitor Hose Co. and had
been prominent in the activities Of
the Concordia Singing society.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-25
volunteers Named

Volunteers Named
Mrs. Russell Atherton OF ESSEX
avenue is captain Of the COMMITTEES
in charge of the Girl Scout drive
for funds Of the Fairmount section
in conjunction with the general
drive, being held from Sunday, Oc-
tober 23rd, until October 31st. 9th
er volunteer workers are Mrs. VIII
liam Anderson, Mrs. Walter Hor-
man, Mrs. Clifford Northrop and
Mrs. John Byrnes.
There are two Girl Scout Troops
in Waterville, both sponsored by the
Parent Teacher Association. No. 1t
is under the leadership Of Mrs
Everett Cook, and meets regularly
each Tuesday night and Troop No
~, which hasn't started to meet
this fall, because of the resignation
of the leader, Mrs. Sidney Henchel
however, Mrs. Charles Murphy will
become the new Scout Leader with
in a short time, and it is expected
that the girls will again carry or
their work, under her supervision.
Members of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of the Grace Methodist church
will meet tonight, at the home Of
Mrs. Donald Macintosh, on Cooke
street, 1880 o'clock, for a sewing
meeting and Halloween party. A
pot luck lunch will be served during
the evening, and a general good
time has been planned.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Wilson OF
Leominster, Massachusetts,, have re-
turned home following a weekend
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-25
MARRIED COUPLES
GUESTS AT DANCE
Weekly Chase Park So
Gals During the Winter
Months Start Tonight

Tonight will usher in the commu-
nifty dance season for married couples
at the Chase park house. In the
past these socials have proved very
popular with the large crowds who
attended.
Round and square dancing viii be
featured with the popular baritone
voice of Ray Booth doing the
prompting. These danuces viii be
held every Wednesday evening dur
ing the winter months with music
being furnished by the WPA orches-
ira, directed by Michael Mancini.
Dancing will start at 8 o'clock and
continue until / a. m. ANY mar
ried couple interested is invited to
the Wednesday night dances. They
are asked to call Miss Mildred
Dunno at the Chase park house,
4-2445, in advance and signify their
intentions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-25
Mrs. Dittrich Dies

MIS-. UlGtrlcn Dies
Mrs. Mary (Miller) Dittrich, 65,
wife of Charles M. Dittrich Of SO
Edgehill avenue, died suddenly yes
terday, at her home. Her passing
is shock to great many in Wa
terville, with whom she has been
in close contact. She was mem
Der of the Ladies' Aid society Of St.
Michael's church, and was a hos
tess at the Harvest Supper of the
society, last Thursday evening. She
and Mr.. Dittrich celebrated their
40th wedding anniversary, October
18th, when they were visited by
friends, and the members Of their
family.
Her death came very suddenly,
because she was seen doing her
housework as usual yesterday morn
ing, and she died a few hours later
Besides her husband, she is sur
vived by son, Lieut.. Charles M
Dittrich, Jr., of Fort Bragg, N. c.;
two daughters, Mrs. Augustine Gu
RADIO, of Bloomfield and Mrs. Will
liam Walton, of Attleboro, Mass, a
granddaughter, Margarine v. Dit
rich, of Fort Bragg, and brother
Albert j. Miller of Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-25
BRASS CITY CORPS
ARRANGING DANCE

The Brass City fife, drum and
bugle corps, which has achieved an
excellent record since It's organiza-
ton over a year ago is now planning
to entertain its many friends at a
social function. Arrangements are
being completed for dance to be
held at the Mill Plain Grange hall
next Saturday evening. Duke VIII
liams' orchestra will provide the
music.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-25
MANY O,BRIEN HEROENEs

During the past Is years George
O'Brien, currently staring IN his
65th film, RKO Radios Marshal of
Mesa City" has had Al leading lad
les, among them Janet Gaynor,
Claire Trevor, Madge Bellamy, Es-
telle Taylor, Anita Stewart and the
present one, Virginia Vale