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Evening star., 1940-06-27

AS TOUGH AS THE BRICKS-Twoyear- Florence Stokes
umbed from second window to brick sidewalk
day while she visiting her grandpa r. Loveace
Twelfth street Sc Her dignity injured only
trouble Providence Hospital doctors could find small
bruse on her head where she have
safe In the arms OF mother Mrs Dorothy Stokes
Carolina avenue SEE. Star Staff Photo
Evening star., 1940-02-04
Claimants Appear
For Fund Awarded
To D. {. by Court
Legislators Secretary,
Who Vanished at Seq,
Left $87, 900
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 3.-Three
groups of claimants have come for
ward to contest the recommendation
Of a court-appointed master that
the District of Columbia receive a
trust fund left by Congress mem
ber's secretary who disappeared
mysteriously at sea 10 years ago.
The fund, originally $4,000, has
grown to about $67, 900.
On the night of April 3, 1880,
Miss Helen M. Fink. 36, secretary
to the late Representative William
w. Griest of Lancaster, Pa. sang in
a ships concert aboard the Panama
Pacific liner Virginia as it edged
up the California coast. The next
morning she was missing-the only
clue table pulled beneath an open
portfolio.
She left trust fund she created
In 1929 with the Girard Trust Co.
of Philadelphia. William M. Boen-
ming, company attorney says she
stipulated the money was to 60 to
the poor of Washington unless she
left will
No will was found, and the Phil
Evening star., 1940-02-04

Medical Experts Speak
On Maternal Core

Five hundred mGn and womeE en-
ployes Of the District Work Projects
Administration assembled Friday
afternoon in the auditorium Of the
National Museum to hear medical
experts lecture on maternal and child
care at another session of the prof.
ect's health institute.
:, Speakers included DR.. Margaret M.
Nicholson and DR.. Russell Jansen,
both of the speakers bureau, Dis
trict Medical Society. DR.. Nicholson
discussed the need Of growing chill
dren for properly balanced foods and
plenty of rest and sleep, while DR..
Jansen gave information on pre-
natal care and its bearing on ma
ternal mortality.
Evening star., 1940-02-04
Wisconsin Alumni to Meet

Joseph E. Davies, special assistant
to the Secretary of State, and Sen
ator Wiley, Republican, of Wiscon-
sin will be guest speakers Wednes-
day night at a founders day dinner
of the University of Wisconsin Alum
nj Association in the Dodge Hotel
Mr.. Davies speech on "The Univer-
sity of Wisconsin and the Spirit OF
Democracy" will be broadcast at
$50 pm. over Station WMAL.
Evening star., 1940-02-04

adelphia Court of Common Pleas
appointed E. G. Shapley Highly al
special master to investigate claims
and recommend their disposal. Mr.
Highly found that Miss Fink had
no heirs and advised that the fund
be turned over to the District OF
Columbia. The trust company at
torney concurred in this recon-
mendation.
Yesterday, with the fund still un-
distributed, three sets of individuals
who claim kinship to Miss Fink pro-
tested the recommendation.
Their claims were opposed by
Joseph Sharfsin, former Philadelphia
city. solicitor, as attorney for the
District of Columbia. He argued
that none of the three groups could
substantiate its claim and that the
estate therefore should 60 to the
City of Washington.
Judges Weigh Case.
The claimants who appeared yes
terday are: Rida Fink, Washington;
Mrs. Mary Connolly, Sacramento,
Calf; William B. Fink, Clarendon,
Va, and Charles Fink, Baltimore;
the heirs of Michael Lahey, New
Rochelle, N. Y, who contend they
are uncles and aunts of the missing
woman, and Carrie B. King, WASH
ington, who claims she is Helen
Fink's mother.
Judges Thomas D. Finletter, Otto
Heiligman and Francis Skunk
Brown, jr.. took the case under ad-
visement and announced they would
hand down a decision later.
Evening star., 1940-02-04

Bolivia will again permit small
miners to ship minerals direct to
other countries.
Evening star., 1940-02-04
BEDWEAR AND ACCESSORIES

5.99 North Stor Blankets, white with pink and
blue stripe borders, all woo-----------4.8s
Chenille Crib Spreads, cottons-
Royon Satin Crib Comforts, reversible
Us Crib Blankets, cottons, royon sotin bound s7e
300 Crib Blankets, 42x6O, cotton and wool, 279
ZOO Crib Blankets, 36x50, cotton and wool, 1888
Beacon Wrapping Blankets, nursery patterns 3oe
Cotton Wrapping Blankets s-----33e
7oc Mohawk Crib Sheets, 45x72---------6se
o9c Crib Sheets, 45x72
45c Bossinette Sheets,
loc Pillow Cases, plain hens ms------14e
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-02
% Country PrOperty-Sdie

3 ACRES. New modern house. good
soil, plenty water, fruit trees,
bargain if sold at once. Easy pay
ments. ! mile from FL Centre on
S. D. Highway. Phone 1o66-W.
h-h
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-02

FOR SALE l loft. Friedrich Case
One 11s HIP. Parker Unit Anon
ia machine. l 3x3x12 cooling tower
with expansion valves and con-
trolls. Ell Centre Fish Market
At
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-02

Poultry

200 WHITE Leghorn hens, l "
old. South on highway at city
Limits in Calipatria. Call after
pm. o-f
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-02

HOUSE & Cabins for rent, Hipass;
$40, SIS and $40 per month.
Springs. Altitude 3700 fl. Inquire
HipaSS Store. "a
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-02
% Poultry

WANTED all kinds of poultry. Pay
highest possible price. S IL M
Poultry, phone 870O-R-2 Ell Cen
tro, 871i-R-1 Holtvillc. 12-lt1
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-02

MOUNTAIN Cabin for rent, fur
nished, at Calexico Lodge. Write
j. E. Peck, 1912 Carlotta, Berkeley
Calf. 10
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-02

2-ROOM Furnished house for rent.
Water paid Mrs. Long. North end
of 9th ST., across tracks. o.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-02

3-BEDROOM Fur. house, close in,
cooler. Also Groom duplex apt.
with cooler. 753 Olive b-3
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-02
rs Miscellaneous FOR SAFE

PRACTICALLY New, 7 GU. TT. Gen
eral Electric refrigerator. $45.0O
Inquire at or Phone Plaster City
6-3
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-02
s Personals, Special Notices

MEN. WOMEN! GET PEP. RAW
OYSTER stimulants, tonics in
Ostrex tablets often needed after
40, by bodies lacking iron, cal
cium, phosphorus. iodine, Vita
min B1. 35c sixe today only 29c.
Call, write Clements Drug ana
all other good drug stores. tt
CIRCULATING = (motor drlVen)
pumps $695, Coolers, Motors,
Blades. NEW LOW PRICES.
J. BROYLES BATTERY SHOP
459 State Phone 4o8
Your Fuller Brush Man Is
ERNEST LOVESEE
Write Box 683, FL Centro Tor
appointment. 6-b
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-02

2-bedroom house
for Rent. Tile Sink. GIG So. 5th.
6-3
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-02

UNDERGRADUATES Nurse with 5
years hospital experience, desires
work Phone Heber lbs, 6-3
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-02
Farm Products

JI FUFM PTO0uCtS
FIVE TONS Sesbania Seed, rapid
growing, native variety. sc lb
Globe Warehouse, FL Centre. 6-2
FIVE TONS Sesbania Seed, rapid
growing, native variety. 4lac lb.
Globe Warehouse, Ell Centro, or
Clark w. Adair. Seeley. 6-2 If
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-02

FURNISHED House for couple. cleo
trically equipped. cooler. Shade q
lawn kept. Inquire 1881 Coml.
Ga
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-02
Situations Wanted

ODD jobbing, Carpentering, repair
ing, paint, roof repairs, glass
work Reas. Good work assured.
ph 8e5 6-5
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-02
Used Cars

WILL Sacrifice equity in 1886
Chevrolet Deluxe Coupe, with
radio for $40. Purchaser to pick
up payments. Phone 287 or 1881.
6-2
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-02

MODERN Mountain cabin for rent
At Manzanita. Apply FL Centro
Hatchery. ID
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-02
IS Trucks Tractors TraiIers

7x14 TRAILER House for sale.
Bargain. c. T. Knight, Pacific
Land & Cattle Co, Imperial Ga
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-02

TRAILERS For Sale and built ta
order, $35000 up. Terms. La Vallee
Auto Home. 303l Date St, San
Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-02
ALLEY OOP
RED RYDER
WASH TUBBS
MICKEY MOUSE

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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-11
GASOLINE

NEW YoRK-P-copsnno.,..
OF gasoline and other motor tn.1,
in the United States reached .ss-
record high in 1889, totaliny -,
100000 barrels compared with ~,
100000 barrels in 1888 and So 60o'
900 in 1887.
Profits of major oil refining cor
panies failed to follow consrn,1
ton upward, however, as o~..
production brought weaknesses :,
the price Of gasoline.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-11
Successful Reorganization
Formula For Rails Near
Problem Of Revitalizing
Capital Set-ups Proceeding
Toward Solution
BY Cambridge Associates

In the annals of railroad history,
1910 will probably go down as the
year in which security holders of
railroads in r~eceivership finally
composed their difficulties and
started to reorganize. T b Q first
Class I railroad to come out Of
receivership under the famous Sec
ton 77B was the Chicago and East.
ern Illinois, which is only awaiting
the approval Of the FEDERAL Court.
Nineteen others are in various
stages of negotiation.
Up to a year ego, the problems
presented seemed SO difficult that
the Baltimore and Ohio and the Le-
high Valley secured considerable
concessions from their bondholders
in voluntary plans to avert receiv'
ership and its long delays without
any income. Chief objection to these
plans is that they do not wipe out
the junior security holders for whom
no equity exists. Thus for years
there will be securities outstand-
ing for these railroads having little
or no value; under these conditions
it is virtually impossible to secure
new equity capital on reasonable
terms.
B AND M PLAN
Latest recapitalization plan Is that
Of the Boston and Maine, which was
initiated by the Reconstruction FL
nance Corporation and had that
body's support to the extent of
s26, GOO, 900, one-fourth of the pre-
sen bonded debt. The railroads first
class of mortgage holders were ask.
ed to take so per cent in first mort.
gage bonds, so per cent in income
bonds, the $26, 000. 900 to be used for
the purchase Of the new first mort
gage bonds at par. Institutional in.
terests representing approximately
one-half Of the present mortgage
debt were reported to be willing to
take their full complement Of new
first mortgage bonds, which would
make it possible for other holders
to receive SO per cent in cash and
the balance in income bonds. II this
plan has stumbling BLOCKS, they are
either % unwillingness Of leased
line security holders to play ball,
or (2) objections against a FEDERAL
agency owning one-half the top
mortgage debt of one Of the coun-
try's major railroad systems.
A large contingent Of the invest
ing public has been brought to the
conclusion that no railroads debt is
suitable for an investment to be
held to maturity, and it is undoubt-
eddy this feeling which prevented
rail bonds from scoring substantial
advances in the closing months Of
1889. Out Of this condition must
grow a definite attitude towards
railroad debt structure, particular.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-11
MOTOR TRANSPORT
BUSINESS IS UP
Operators Predict That
1910 Will Be Even Bet
ter Than 1889

Bright are the prospects Tor the
motor transportation industry in
1910 in Wilmington.
The year 1889 proved to be an
excellent year for local concerns IN
the business and they are a~nticipat-
ing that 1910 will be even better.
Increased business was partly re-
sponsibIe for the better condition
Of the industry in 1889. More ef'
acient operation, more efficient mo-
tor equipment and the rendering Of
better service also played a big part
in the advance which vas made in
1899 and are expected to play an
even larger part in the anticipated
advances Of 1910.
REMEDIAL
LEGISLATION SEEN
Motor operators are anticipating
that in 1910 there will be consider
able remedial legislation which will
aid them. They point to a ten
dency to do away with trade bar
riers which have arisen between
states, trade barriers which they
say have been raised through rail
road.dominated legislation"
Some states, such as Georgia, re-
quire a motor truck operator to
purchase a full years license to
make one run on highways in the
state. Other states have license laws
and other trade barriers which make
it difficult for the motor transport
er to operate. But, the truckers
point out, under the guidance Of the
federal government, these barriers
are gradually being eliminated and
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-11

ly as the opportunity Is presented
to mold it anew in the coming reor-
CARNATIONS.
It cannot be forgotten that the
Atchison and Union Pacific reorgani-
cations Of 1898, because of drastic
sca,,-downs in fixed charges, left
capitalizations which have survived
the great depression, and it likewise
cannot be forgotten that the Chica'
go, Milwaukee, which came out Of
-~eceivership in 1928 with a larger
burden than was imposed before, fell
again into trustees hands in 1888.
In the face Of a stabilizing popula-
ton and the growth Of competitive
forms of transportation, some con.
sistent plan Of debt retirement is
necessary to the continued strength
Of rail capitalizations. Sinkind
funds, therefore, r expected to
play a prominent part in indentures
Of the future.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Meanwhile, the present leoels OF
Industrial production form t h e
soundest possible basis on which
reorganizations can be predicated,
inasmuch as they will build UP
working capital as a send-off and
encourage the railroads to replace
obsolete equipment. The average age
Of present equipment is a familiar
story, and in spite Of the number OF
stream-line articulated trains which
have reached the front page in the
last few years, the great bulk of
equipment remains averaged, inef.
ficient, expensive.
Railroads serving the industrial
sections appear to be facing a bright
new year. Those serving primarily
agricultural territory are less en-.
thusiastic, as ominous reports OF the
dust storms of the southwest and
forecasts Of a 80 per cent decline in
the yield Of winter wheat threaten
to restrict carloadings. On the other
hand, the shortage of wheat has
carried prices to profitable levels,
which can hardly fail to be reflect.
ed in increasing shipments Of in
dustrial products of all sorts into
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-11
Railroads Make Unusual
Gains In Months OF Fall
By JOHN j. PELLEY
President, Association of American
Railroads

President, Association of American
Railroads
The American railroads have
just passed through one of the
most unusual years in their history
"a year marked by financial i'm.
provement and record breaking
achievement.
Although the first eight months
were better than the corresponding
period in 1888, the railroads had,
at the end Of August, a net deficit
Of $74,647, 900. Shortly thereafter
came an influx Of traffic. Carload.
ings rose rapidly and, in the week
ending October Fl, reached s61, 1913
cars, or 1875 per cent more than
in the highest week of 1888.
Whether measured in terms of
cars or percentage Of increase, the
jump in average weekly carloadings
from August to October was the
greatest on record. The railroads
met this unprecedented demand
without congestion, delay or a gen.
eral a shortage, and turned in
the most remarkable ~rtansporta.
ton performance of recent years.
AS a result of this increased traf-
fic, the net deficit was reduced to
s3~3,267,00 by the end of Septem-
Der, and, by October 81, it was re-
placed by a net income of approx
mately $22,0 o0, 900. Preliminary
estimates made early in December
indicate that the railroads will have
a net income for the year Of ap-
proximately $95, 00o, 900 as compared
with a net deficit of $123,471,O0O in
1888.
It is predicted that there will be
an even greater improvement in
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-11

annie Laurie" is the favorite
song Of British soldiers.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-11
LOCAL BANKERS
PREDICT ADVANCES
Say 1889 Was Good Year;
Banks And Business Ready
To Go In 1910

Wilmington's banking institutions
at the beginning Of 1910 find them
selves in much the same position
as do other banks over the nation.
The year 1899 was a good one
It was a year of profits and a year
which, after continued efforts dur
ing the years since the Great De-
preston, has brought the culmina-
ton of a campaign to put the bank
ing institutions of the nation in the
best position they have been in years.
BUSINESS CONDITIONS SOUND
Bankers here are generally agreed
that business conditions are sound.
Construction, good in 1899, is ex-
pected to continue at an evenly pro-
gressive rate in 1910. T~ransporta-
ton is in a better condition and in
dustry shows definite signs Of keep.
ing on the upward trend.
Bankers here say that with gen.
eral business including manu-
featuring, distribution, merchandise
ing and construction -. on the up
ward trend, banks r ready to Co."
At the beginning of 1910 the banks
find themselves with more than am
pie money on hand. Money rates
are low in the opinion Of some
bankers, too low. Banks have gone
through a house cleaning program
and have rid themselves of securi-
ties which were not Of top grade
and are now stronger than ever be-
fore, the financiers say.
Business men generally, they say,
have profited by the experiences
they had during the boom and the
depression which followed at the be-
ginning Of the decade and are now
making their plans on a soundeI
basis than ever before.
In the absence of governmental
interference the bankers see an ex.
cellent year for 1910. And generally
they are slightly optimistic about
the prospects of no additional gov
ernmental interference and the re-
moval in the not too distant future
Of some Of the federal laws which
they say have hampered and hurt
them in the past.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-11

In Japan, chrysanthemun sor,
made with chopped petals Of fl.
flowers, is a popular dish.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-11
New Problems Challenge
Business Men This Year
BY PAUL G.. HOFFMAN
President The Studebaker
CORPORATION


Vast issues, mighty conflicts are
all about us; war, fascism, commun.
ism, democracy, unemployment, re-
gimentation, free enterprise, labor,
politics, neutrality, relief, taxation.
Each of these words evokes prob
lens to daunt the courage and intel
ligence Of any man OF organization.
We know that most Of these great
problems are Beyond our power to
help-except possibly by the expires.
sion of sound sentiments. AS to
other issues, we can help-not by
words but by deeds. To reduce I'M
employment and taxation and re-
lief-to draw the fangs of commun.
ism and fascism alike-one basic
thing is essential, increased nation
al income. This means increased
production and distribution of
wealth in the United States.
Such increased production and dis.
tribution of wealth can be achieved
only by making mey chandise for the
masses either better or cheaper. or
possibly Observation-Disclosures. Every
business man can contribute to the
national welfare in 1910 by thus in
creasing the national income.
Studebaker enters 1910 with 90.
timism and enthusiasm because we
are making essential merchandise
better and selling it for less money.
Our thousands Of employees are
happy in the knowledge that thew
are increasing production, relieving
unemployment and contributing to
a sound foundation for the J1n,+ed
States politically and economic.l,v
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-11

they anticipate much legislation In
1910 which will tend to further
knock down these barriers.
During the past decade, they
point out, the motor transport in
dustry has made tremendous strides
Of progress.
Methods Of operation have been
improved and made more economic.
The service rendered to the pat
ron has been greatly improved. The
business has grown from the day
when three moves equal a fire" to
the day when great collections Of
chinaware can be safely moved
across a continent or from one con-
tinent to another without danger
Of breakage.
Much work has been done to i'm
prove and standardize the equip
ment used in motor transport. Mo-
tor parts have been standardized
over the world to some extent.
Worn parts are no longer repaired
at the garages Of the individual
concerns but are returned to the
original factory where they are re-
built while trade or exchange parts
from the factory are placed in the
motor being repaired.
The motor transport industry Is
growing because Of the service 1t
renders, the operators say.
With better general business con
ditions, with increased efficiency of
operation, with an increasingly bet
ter service to offer, and with anti
cipated beneficial legislation, the
Industry in Wilmington is anticipat-
ing it's best year in 1910.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-11

general business activity in 1910
than during the past year. If this
is true, the railroads will share in
whatever better times are expert.
enced by industry and agriculture.
While the railroad outlook has
been considerably frightened, there
has been no change in the funda-
mental problems of these carriers.
The railroads are still faced with
unequal competition due to existing
public policies regarding transporta-
ton and this, more than ANYTHING
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-11

else, is responsible for i
trys financial diffjcy,r..
That 1910 may see he |.
ment of a muct.rssdIs I
Transport TRANSPORTATION policy is nj
couraging. Legislation ror,sl
END is now in the HANS y
conference committee -.
houses OF congress. lis En-:
into law cannot scIvs
entire transportation ora5,.
it will be a definite
right direction.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-11
BROADCAsTING HELPED

Cooperating with NJ,
Armstrong in the commercial, :
plication of frequency no3p,,l..,'
General Electric Co, devslo9ss
ing 1883 8 home-type receives !,
new broadcasting system :,
stunned Importance during TIE ~.
High fidelity reception ana ~
complete freedom from sts,io ~
other interference were for.,
exhaustive field tests 10 ds,..-.
quantitatively the ~superior;,r
frequency incubation over -.
ventional amplitude-modulat,o, :.
TEN Of radio Transmission,
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-11

the agricultural territory r,,z
managers are now well aware of the
advantages Of mechanization, and
the extension Of rural electrifica.
ZION mas created an instant demand
for all types Of electric househo1a
equipment and farm machinen,
linus inc drought is not a complete
black spot as far as the railroads
are concerned.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-11
BOTTLED n n D

OMAHA, Neb.7R-A 3F-year-old
burglar paused too long when he
broke into an Omaha bar. Detectives
found him gulping his way toward
the bottom of a quart bottle Of whis.
ky. He collapsed.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-11

IN lotn century England, a mode
ate dinner usually consisted - 81
least 80 dishes, Is Of them a;ffanoa.
meat dishes
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-18

George w. Milliner. They were &C
companied here last Saturday by Mr..
Fitzgerald, who returned to his home
on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Todd of
Hampton spent the weekend with
Mrs. Todd's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence C. Chopper.
Mrs. Norman VESSELS, Mrs. John
Northam and Mrs. J. French Coleburn
spent Sunday at the New York
Worlds Fair.
Mr.. ]. Revel Nelson of Urbanna,
spent the weekend with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Nielsen.
Mrs. E. ]. LaFaye of New York
City is spending some time with Mrs.
Roy D. White.
Mr.. Wilson Flick of Norfolk spent
the weekend with his mother, Mrs.
Charles H. Flick.
Mrs. Paul Barnes and Mrs. Albert
Dobson have returned from a visit
to the New York Worlds Fair.
Mrs. Nathan Davis and children, of
Wilmington, Del, are spending some
time with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Gillikin.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Oakley and
sons, of Philadelphia visited Mr.. Oak
ley's sister. Mrs. Alfred j. Lilliston
and Mr.. Lilliston Sunday.
Miss Virginia Benson of Painter is
spending this week in the home of
Rev. and Mrs. w. X. Haddock.
Mr.. Wilson S. Grant spent Tuesday
of this week in Richmond.
Mrs. Thomas S. Dunaway has re-
turned from visit with relatives in
Alexandria.
Mr.. Charles F. Russell and Mr.
James E. Justis spent the past week
with Mr.. Russell's son, Mr.. Brooks
Russell who is attending Fork I'm.
ion Military Academy, Fork Union
Virginia.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. c. Vessels anG
Mrs. Margaret T. Young spent Sun.
day in Williamsburg.