Evening Star Newspaper, April 6, 1929, Page 26

SIXHBUR WURKDAY Minimum Five-Dzy Week Ad- vocated to Help Reduce Unemployment. By the Assoclated Press. ), Ohio, slprfl urlltn p{l\:; gram “reduce unemploymen! o tion ‘industry,” and including a six-hour day and a minimum five-day week for railroad employes, was adopted yesterday by the Rauroad Labor Execu- tive Association. “The general program to stabilize employment of railroad workers” was agreed on at the close of a three- -day session of the -association, made up of; 21 executives of railroad brotherhoods,’ who represent employes of nearly every A “series of proposed amendments to the railway labor act to provide for “en- forcing the right of railway employes to bargain collectively: with the railroads through their own choice” also was adopted. These amendments will be bl‘olllh& to the attention of Congress, D. B. Robinson, chairman of the asso- clation and president of the Locomotive, | Firemen and Enginemen, said. Other provisions adopted were: for all classes of railroad workers. Actual establishment of the maximum | eight-hour day in all cases, including amendment of present hours of service law. Gradual shortening of the workday | or workweek, without loss of compensa- tion, to aid in maintaining employment and income of workers. Establishment by agreement with each raflroad of a minimum force for each class of employes, to be guaranteed a mm!mum annual employment (or the | ing received. There is not enough busi- Not_less than one day rest in seven{ ey star. | Md., Annl 8.—Pol toes, pounds, 75a1.15; new = e mf 1250200 g‘%m uo-a.x sweet e 32.008 celery, crate, ml 15; uullflower. mfl. 1.76a2.50; lant, crate, 2. oosstfi o “Muul‘:l. 4 baske ; Dushel, 4 00ad.i5: onlons, 190 T8, peas, pewe 3 dllhel Mllh!l. 1.268 2 .00a3.50; Ta iy lvunlul. 40 tomatoes, cri turnips, basket, 25235 lpple!. bushel, 7582.00; grapefruit, box, 2.00a3.25; oranges, box, 2.25a4.25; strawberries, quart, 18245, Hay and Grain Prices. Wheat—No. 2 red Winter, :garlicky, spot, 1.26; April delivery, 1.26. ‘Corn—No, 2 export, April delivery, no quotations; No. 2 vellow, domestic, spot, 107-1‘05 cob¢orn, 5.0085.50. Oats—~No. 2. white, domestic, spot, 57%a58%; No. 3 white, domestic, spot, 55’;’&—8 Nearby, 1.10a1.15. earby, Hay-Receipts, none. While hay is arriving here in limited guantities only, it is more than ample for the demand, which is being supplied mostly by truck from nearby points, a few carloads be- ness passing to establish prices on the various kinds on merit at a range of | 15.00216.00 per ton of timothy or clover Straw—No. 1 wheat, 12.00a12.50 per | ton; No. 1 oat, 12.50a13.00 per ton. Dairy Market. Butter—Good to fancy creamery, pound, 45ad7%; prints, 48a50; blockA | 47a49; ladles, 35!39 store packed, 3: 33; rolls, 33a35; dairy prints, 33a34; process butter, 42a43. Poultry — Alive, Spring _chickens, pound, 52a55; young chickens, 42a48; thin and poor, 25a28; old hens, 37a38; Leghorns, 35a36; ducks, 20a30; guinea fowls, each, 50al.10; pigeons, pair, Y Reliet of employes from undue bur- | dens caused by economy, efficiency or consolidation of railroads. Acoéptance of the principle of “pre- ventive overtime” rates of pay—that is, higher rates to be paid for overtime to discourage over working minimum num- ber of employes instead of employing a mlx!mum at stmgm time rates. CKICAGO LIVE STOCK MARKET | CHICAGO, April & () (United States | Department of Agriculture).—Hogs—Re- ceipts, 8,000 head, including 6,500 di- rect; mostly steady with Friday's ave- rage; top, 11.80, paid for closely sorted. around 200 pounds; shippers, 5.000 estimated ~holdover, 3,000; butchers, ‘medium to choice, 250-300 pounds, 11.25 &11.65; 200-250 pound: 25a11.80; 160-200 pounds, 11.00a: 130-160 | pounds, 10.00a11.70; packing sows, 10.10a. | 10.60, nominal; pigs, medium to choice, $0-130 pounds, 9.00a11.00, nominal. Cattle—Receipts, 200 head; comp: ed with a week ago, fed steers yearlings 50 to 1.00 higher, lightweight yearlings up most; better grades in broader demand than common and me- dium kinds, but all offerings below trade requirements; supply figures be- ing 25 per cent under for week earlier; fat cows. 25 to 50 up: butcher heifers ling steer advance; ‘cutters, s bulls steady and vealers 3.00 | higher; extreme top, 14.75 paid for | heavy and tight mixed yearlingh; me- | dium weights, 14.65; heifer yearlings, 14.00; largely 12.50a14.00; steer tra with stocker and feede! t 10.75a12. Sheep—Receipts, 8.000 head; for the week, 140 doubles from feeding stations | 24,500 divect; mild fluctuations left prices around 25 higher than a vleel(K ago on fat lambs, aged sheep and | shearing lambs, 35a40. Eggs—Receipts, 1,503 cases; native and nearby firsts, free cases, dozen, 26; current receipts, 20a2: uck egg,s 27. NO TRACE IS FOUND | OF 3 MISSING SEAMEN Wreck off Vlrgmin Cnut Menace to Navigation, Destroyer Reports. ‘The Navy Department announced to- day that the destroyer Bruce, which is standing by the wreck of the schooner | Ernest Mills, reported she had found lno trace of the three missing men from the disabled craft. which was hit by the U. S S. Childs Thursday night. ‘The Bruce reported that the wreck | was awash in" latitude 366 nortn, longitude 75.34 west, drifting steadily | and slowly northeast, and is a menace to navigation, The départment was advised that the Bruce kept the wreck lighted during the night as a warning to steamers off the Virginia coast. . ‘The Coast Guard cutter Manning will relieve the Bruce today, the department was informed. —— 195 UTILITIES SHOW GAIN IN GROSS FOR FEBRUARY Gross earnings of public utility enter- prises in February, exclusive of tele- |phone and telegraph companies, as compared by 95 companies or systems operating gas, electric light, heat, power, | traction and water services and com- prising practically all of the important organizations in the United States, were $194,000,000, as compared with $203,- CHICAGO DAIRY ](ARKET. CHICAGO, April 6 (#).—Butter r seipts, 8,929 tul reamery extras, 44 standards, 441, extra firsts, 433;; firsts, | 43a433; seconds, 42. Eggs lower; receipts, 34,167 cases: ex- | tra firsts, 261,827; firsts, 26; ordinary | firsts, 25‘25‘,;. storage packed firsts, | 28Y,; storage packed extras, 28%. POTATO MARKET STEADY. CHICAGO, April 6 (P).—(United States Department of Agriculture).— Potato receipts, 81 cars, on track, 264 cid; 25 new; total United States ahlp- ments, 622 cars, trading only fair, mar- ket about steady on old stock; new stock barely steady on .. Spaulding Rose, .25; Texas sacked Bliss Triumphs, 3.50; old stock Wisconsin sacked _round whites, 55a65; few 70; Minnesota and North Dakota sacked Tound whites, 558 65; sacked Red River Ohio’s, 70; Idaho 40a1.65, mostly 1.10. In California the fee for a non- resident’s car is $3 a year | February, 000,000 in January, and $187,383,731 in 1928, the Department of Commerce announced today. ‘Gross earnings consist, in general, of gross operating Tevenues, while net rnings, in general, represent the gross, ss operating expenses and taxes, or the nearest comparable figures. In | some cases the figures for earlier years do not cover exactly the same subsid- iaries, owing to acquisitions and con- solidations, but these differences are not beueved to be great in the aggre- gate. ELECTRICAL EQUIPIENT NEW YORK, April 6 (#).—While buying: of electrical equipment continues at a satisfactory level in most sections of the country, demand is becoming varied largely as result of uncertainty in the raw material market, says Elec- trical World. A manufacturer of cable says the recent sharp advance in cop- per has reacted on inquiries and made for spotty business. Eastern and South- eastern business is confined chiefly to routine buying. Specialties are to the fore in New England. Rain—Sun—Dirt —can no longer rain your window shades— providing TONTINE . they are SHADES —for Dupont Tontine is waterproof, fadeless, wash- able and wrinkle-proof—the perfect shade for the home beautiful. Ask for estimates! ABSENT-VOTERS’ LA PO S Ay loehtr Adopts Resolution Asking " Ballot for Residents Living in District. Resolutions to take extensive steps to obtain an absentee voters law for Missourf, with & view to enabling 1,500 prospective voters from that State re- 3 | siding here to vote by mall, were adopted at a meeting of the Missouri Soclety in the Hotel Washington last night. A committee of the soclety was au- thorized to draft a “guide letter” with printed lists of the members of the Missouri ture, their addresses, lv‘m.h them regarding an absentee voters W, The committee was further authorized to draft a statement to be sent to Mis- souri newspapers soliciting their sup- port in the project and to request former Senator James A. Reed and former Representative C. A. Newton to appear before the election committee in Jeflerson’ City, Mo., in behalf of such a law. The committee also was au- g;orlui:l‘ u:hdrm WAYS. md mum of ancing the proposed p: Addresses were delivered at the meeting by A. E. Chaffee, reading clerk of the House of Representatives, and by E R. Williams, who presided at the meeting. COLORED MAN SLAIN IN TENT NEAR BOWIE Three Arrested Following Shooting | of “Black Gold,” Said to Be From Warrenton, Va. By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. BOWIE, Md., April 6.—An unidenti- fled colored man, about 20 years old, was shot and killed in a tent just out- side the Bowle Race Track about 1 o'clock this morning. Prince Georges County Policemen Nichols and Reese arrested Harrison Benson, colored, in connection with the shooting, and have charged him with murder. Alexander Mack, also colored, was arrested" on & charge of assault | with intent to kill, while Clarency Young, colored, is being held as a State's witness, Police believe the shooting followed an argument over a craps game. They say they found the gun used in the killing in the victim’s coat potket. The only name they have been able to Jearn for the dead man is “Black Gold.” He is said to be from Warrentan, Va. Inn; hpurlng Leak in lnin, Is - Revived by Firemen, l(oon.vlml-un onedbymwnh- ington Gas Lig] was in the bot- of an exuvpflnn lbnut 4 feet deep. Several other me grouped | mut :,ll:u edge. snddmaymn- e the surface. it | NATIONAL UNIVERSITY TO PICK ORATOR TONIGHT 8ix ltudentl Wfll Compeu in School’s Final Elimination Con- test This Evening. National University's representative in the Pifth National Intercollegiate Oratorical Contest will be determined tonight, when, at 7:30 o'clock, six stu- dents will compete in the school’s final eliminations. ‘The contestants are A. Sherman Christianson, Carroll G. Yoakum, S. Seldie Weisburg, Heard George, Jack Hoy and Ray F. McCarthy. A commit- tee of faculty members of the univer- sity will sit as judges of the meet. The | victor will represent National in the mm’ phase of the contest to be held () The eonnm is being sponsored by the t!ettfr American Federation of Cali- fornia. e e SUGAR STABILIZATION By the Associated Press. GENEVA, April 6.—An agreement for stabilization of the production of sugar appeared as a possibility here iu“ lthe lush‘r:l % zmw sugar experts, it was sal of Na- tions circles. Although the experts completed their work here it was understood they have privately reached an agreement to hold other meetings outside the League to study the feasibility of an accord not to increase production. The agreement would include Cuba, Poland, Czechoslovakia, _Germany, Hungary, Belgium, probably Pr-nee and Italy and perhaps Java. Colonial Brick Residence In a very desirable section of Chevy Chase, D. C. The first floor has a wide center hall with' Jarge living room, open fireplace, a sun r 30 feet long with southwest exposure, wnusually Jarge and bright dining room, kitchen, butler’s “pantry and lavatory. The second floor has 4 large master chambers with 2 baths. /The third floor has large clubreom, servants’ room and bath. 2-car brick garage on paved Lot is 60x130 feet. alley. Price, $30,000, or will trade $7,000 equity for a clear lot in either first commercial or good residential section. May consider trade for equity in small home. THOMAS J. FISHER & COMPANY, INC. 738 15th St. N.W. Main 6830 THE SEDGEWICK 1722 Nineteenth Street Northwest This new and modern fi.reproof apartment house just completed and ready for occupancy 1 Room, Alcove Diner, Kitchen and Bath 2 Rooms, Alcove Diner, Kitchen and Bath 3 Rooms, Alcove Diner, Kitchen and Bath ELECTRIC REFRIGERATION OPERATED ON HOUSE METERS ALL BATHS TILED AND EQUIPPED WITH SHOWERS SEE RESIDENT MANAGER Apt. 111 1 or SWARTZELL, RHEEM & HENSEY CO. 727 Fifteenth Street Northwest ‘TOWN HOUSE KALORAMA HEIGHTS for sale by owner $19,500 success of the previous /| State is understood to have influenced AGREEMENT IS EXPECTED|; |auTo Tusfl'um WO SENTENCE OF TWO Yséas Pair Who Stole Machine in Front " of Jail Now Find Selves In- ‘side in Day's Time. Special Dispatch ta The Star. FAIRFAX, Va. April 6.—Wednesday afternoon Edward Gladen and Jaies mmmhmmommuatan L. Cole, jr,, of Arlington County from. *|its parking place on the Lee-Jackson WEST VIRGINIA TO MARKET | Hiber, ot Talrfax in front o chey MORE HIGHWAY BONDS e were _senf in uflelnymuchmmlnmwnl- The State of West vuunu 1o | tentiary. market a new lnue u.m‘gon ro-u bonds about advices receiv ‘here yesterday. m cing by the the authorities in deciding to obtain {ufi.hgt funds needed for the road con- program. On March 19, last, the State awarded an issue of $5,000,000 41; per cent romd bonds.to & syndicate headed by the Bankers’ co, of New York at a price nt 100.7190. *This figured a 4.447 per cent interest cost to the State. of all highways leading from the court- house. - The car and its drivers were caught by Wilson Darr, at New Balti- more on the Warrenton Pike and taken back to jafl. Thursday morning Judge Howard Smith issued an order summon- ing & special grand jury, which re- turned an indictment of . felonious grand larceny. They were tried at| once, nlandlnl sullw SN Nnrl’ '$400,000,000 was spent by tourists'in France last year. Cleveland Park Comer 36th and Ordway Sts. Eight Rooms 3500 Tiled Bath 36th Built-in Garage S, Tfll. attractive home . . . with its beautiful lawns and shrubbery, ‘,'l“llht on, :.'lll':‘;leg::fflz;zvlflDDHVIH the city, close to the John 3 built four. years ago. and conisins Desides 'iis elght well appoinied rooms, dnd ftiled bath with Built-in shower, copper screens, 'D!l"lcrllflvl open fireplace, instantancous mul‘ (!Il built-in garage. An excellent value offered by out-of-town Open Until Sold L. T. Gravatte 927 15th St. REALTOR Main 753 Evening Phone Georgia 2000 Newly Renovated Throughout PRACTICAL SUMMER HOME EASTERN SHORE, MD. 155 Acres, all under cultivation except 6 acres of woodland. Large modern house. Fine outbuildings. Main barn has 16 cow stalls, 2 large silos, sheep pen. On opposite end 12 horse stalls and 2 box stalls. Loft with hay fork 50 ton capacity. All land suitable for grain vegetables. Good fences. Windmill water supplies both house and barn. Sufficient fruit for home use. One of Caroline County’s finest farms, 3 miles from Denton, county seat. Will sell easy terms or trade for Washington real estate. Accessible via Annapolis Ferry. See owner, 405 Dorset Avenue. Wis. consin 3509-J. JAMESON-BUILT NEW HOMES Ready to Move in—86, 7 and 8 Large Rooms Priced from $6,950.00 Up—On Easy Terms FIVE CHOICE LOCATIONS A1l houses have h.wl electric lights, tile bath, built- in tub, serv. ants’ toilet, wide rear and front porches. St. NW. 1526 D st. 1818 D St. S.E. Second floors have extra gas and plumbing outlets, and can be easily con- verted into two- family houses. 502 Central Ave. N.E. 2620 6th St. These houses are convenient- Iy located. Sample Houses Open from 7 AM. until 9 P.M. Garage with each house, FRIGIDAIRE WITH EACH HOUSE co. Main 5526 FOR SALE BY THOS. A. JAMESON 906 New York Ave. N.W. i “Ask the Man Who Owns One" In Edgcmoor. Md. A Restricted Residential Colony 5416 Edgemoor Lane This comfortable, dignified home, occupied by the owner only @ short time, must be seen to be appreciated. Large lot, two-car garage, in splendid condition REASONABLY PRICED FOR QUICK SALE Drive out Connecticut Avenue and Bradley Lane, turn right on Wisc. Ave. and sharp left turn at Bank of Bethesda on Edgemoor Lane. OPEN FOR INSPECTION ALL DAY SUNDAY Telephone Owner, Bradley 291 BEAUTIFUL CHEVY CHASE TERRACE Overlooking Chevy Chase Golf Links Picturesque colonial and English detached homes in an exclusive sub- urban community overlooking the Chevy Chase Country Club. 4609 Norwood Drive Six large rooms tiled bath; separate lav- atory; lot 50x132 ft.; garage; oak floors; artistic decoration; attractive landscaping. $13,500 Drive out Connecticut avenue to Bradley lane, west to Wisconsin avenue, south to Nor- wood Drive, or motor out Wisconsin avenue to Norwood Drive, about 20 minutes from the heart of the city. CAFRITZ 14th .ad K Main 9080 15 WYNNEWOOD PARK Beautiful NEW Spanish Bungalow OPEN SUNDAY AND EVERY DAY NEXT WEEK Reaamuli)lu Terms and Price TO INSPECT Motor out 16th Street, through Silver Spring to the Colesville Pike at Sligo, which leads directly to the property, or take Wi Rapid Transit Bus marked “Four Cor- ners” and get off at our WYNNEWOOD office. 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