Evening Star Newspaper, March 27, 1930, Page 12

Optician—Optometrist 922 14th St. N.W. Established 1889 FRED. J SCHAEFER CO., Mgrs. 1015 Chestnut St., Phi Jobu Ebberts Shoe Co., Makers Dr. A. Reed Cushion Sole Shoes are truly quality footwear. They also have a certain style that stands them out as leaders in feminine foot- wear. Pictured above is THE NEWPORT. 1318 G N.W. City Club Blds. | the comments regarding 1930 crop pros- | the Southern States are more optimistic. | with only fair prospects on the whole. | to mean more than a good thinning of | jury to the trees. Comments on pears | severe damage is evident as yet. 15 600D T0 DATE Agriculture Department Has No Report of Serious Dam- age to Fruit Trees. PFruit growers will be interested in pects, as published by the Department of Agriculture, For the country as a whole, it would appear that the peach crop has been more or less damaged by the low tem- peratures during the past Winter. The comments indicate crop injury generally through the Northeastern and North | Central States,»ranging from complete | loss to fair condition. Comments from In the Northwest trees in certain areas have been damaged to some extent, Whether the reported damage is going the fruit is difficult to determine at this early date. It is too early to determine with any degree of certainty the efTect of weather conditions the past Winter on the apple trees. The general opinion expressed would not indicate any widespread in- run about the same as on apples. I:o' n some sections, cherries are reported to have suffered as much as peaches from the low temperatures of the past Win- ter. n most sections no definite in- formation is yet available, but generally there does not now seem to be any widespread damage. Apple Prices Are Steady. Produce markets last week showed no uniform trend of prices. Cabbage de- | clined sharply from its recent mgn\ Made Others Turn Away | ...but almost overnight they turned to admire I | “Pimples, blackheads and ugly | blotches nearly drove me mad. \ Squeezing made my skin look worse. | Balms, liquids and pastes—nothing helped. Then a friend told me lbout| henol ingredient | '.fim—hn' its Sulphur cleansed '.he} clogged pores—how its Menthol | soothed and healed sore, raw tissue. || I applied this ointment at night. | The next day I looked better. X.nl’ few dlyn my skin cleared up. For relieving itching umure pim- | oles, blackheads, blemishes or eczema | there's nothing better than Rowles | Mentho Sulphur. Cle.l'l skin ruht up! Keeps it clear. | crates of Svnn§ levels, as the shipping season opened in v South Carolina and other Southern sup- | plies increased. Apparently the huyen, were no longer willing to pay $100 per | ton. Onions also tended downward in | price, with the Southern Texas season for Bermuda onions about ready to open. Markets for lettuce were some- what unsettled. The Arizona lettuce season was becoming very active, as Imperial Valley of California neared an end. A heavy crop of 7,700,000 lettuce is expected in Arizona and California together. Both the acreage and yield per acre are in- creased over last year. Tomato prices | were rather irregular, as !"lorldl shlp- ments T ’gm.ly increased a ufi from Mexico continued huvy. is- sippi and Eastern Texas, which ship many tomatoes during May and June, are increasing their acreage this year. Apple prices held about steady. Ship- ments of apples from the Northwest in- | w] Eastern movement de- ! . Sweet potatoes and straw- | berries held ly in most markets. Compared llm last season, production of berries in Florida was considerably increased, but Louisiana is reported to have a 12 per cent lighter crop than in 1929, Alabama may have just lbo!‘ln —Mummn&. | two weeks ago was 82 per cent, a year THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, MARCH 27, vance last week in the price of potatoes car-lot market 'u very encouraging to growers and shi I'I Florida cel- ery also went up we crate in spite of heavier movement g:m that State. Total Shipments Increase. Spinach output from southern Texas took on new life and shipments in- | creased very sharply to 660 cars, with 37 from Virginia also, F.0.b. prices in Texas declined just as sharply to 50c-55¢ per bushel basket. String beans, were slightly higher at Florida points, as car-lot movement was re- stricted to 75 cars, including the first five of the season from the lener valley of Texas. California asparagus ship- ments doubled to a total of 165 cars, and first car was reported from South Caro- lina. Movement of carrots decreased to 315 cars for the week, but California | caulifiower shipments increased. Grape- fruit forwardings were slightly heavier at 715 cars, of which Florida furnished 665. Shipments of oranges decreased to 1,410 cars, with California originating 850 and Florida 560 cars. Combined movement of 23 important fruits and vegetables increased to 15440 cars for the week, but was 1,560 lighter than a year ago. NEW YORK, March 27.—The follow- ing is today's summary of important corporation news prepared by sundnrd Statistics Co., Inc, New York, for the Associated Press: News Trend. Steel operations registered a further | slight recession in the past week. Out- put of the entire industry averaged | about 73 per cent of theoretical ca-| pacity compared with 74 per cent in the | previous week and 76 per cent two weeks | ago. At this time a year ago average was 9412 per cent and during like pe- riod, W?l. about 84 per cent. United States Steel Corporation maintained its rate at 80 per cent of capacity. This is the first week in the past three that steel’s rate has not been reduced. Rate » L. $100 par common stock on 4 approved by railway committee of O-- nadian House of Commons. Increase in number of directors to 24 also author- charges off 49 per plus. $277,371, against $1,189,442 a year against Halsey. Stuart & Co., in favor of Wiiliam Fox, Fox Film Cor- poration and Bancamerica-Blair of bankers, filed in Federal Court ary deficit, | against surplus $267.611; eight mml»hs to February deficit, $1,430,964’ against surplus $1, fll,ddl a year ago, shi -] t | 2.1 cars per dealer, Company had 12 ""’nm per cent more dealers and 10 per cent more distributors on March 1, 1930, than on _that date a year Pacific Canadian }pm up of Chflda Co. opens new restaurai nt oppo- site Grand Central Statfon, N. Y., 113 units currently in operation. Colonial Air Transport to open new passenger service between Boston and ‘Washington. Cuneo Press declares initial qusrurly dividend of 6212 cents on common placing issue on a $2.50 annual basis. Electric Household Utilities declares quarterly dividend of 50 cents, placing stock on a $2 annual basis, against $1 formerly. Erie R. R. February surplus, after cent; 2 months sur- € Fiorida East Coast Railway February net operating income off 25 per cent; two months’ net 15 per cent below a year ago. Fox Film affidavit charging Judge J. Coleman with bias and prejudice Inc., and group Stuart. Similar affidavit fl|ed by Arthur Levenson, attorney. General Electric Aubaidlll'y (General Electric Supply Corporation) acquires assets of Wheeler-Green Electric Co. of Rochester, N. Y. Hackensack Water earned $2.80 on common stock in 1929, against $1.18 in 1928. W. F. Hall Printing places stock on $2 annual basis, against $1 formerly. Interborough Rapid Transit Febru- after charges, $291,455, after chary Maine Central Railroad February sur- plus, after charges, off 7 per cent; two ago 97 per cent and in like 1928 pe- riod, 885 per cent. Freight loadings for the week ending March 15 totaled 881,187 cars, an in- | crease of 7,630 cars over the previous week, but 77,414 cars under the like week of 1929, and for the seventh time this year, the lowest of any correspond- ing week since 1922, Coal, ore and coke showed the shnrpen declines compared with a year ago. Miscellaneous freight dropped 6.7 per cent and merchandise L. C. L. 3.3 per cent. Corporation items of ouuhnfllfi in- terest were the announcements fa- vorable dividend action by Cuneo Press, Electric Household Utilities and W. F. | Hall Printing. Canadian Pacific pro- posed split-up of $100 per common stock for 4 for 1 basis has been approved by the railway committee of Canadian House of Commons. ‘The Companies. American Ice February net, before Federal taxes and depreciation, $48,170, against $54,719; two months net $126,- 582, against $144,326 a year ago. American Light and Traction stock- holders to vote on changing par value of | pu!en'ed and common stock from $100 to $25. Change and amendments not to altar or affect rights and preferences of preferred stock. Auburn_sutomobile new cars in Au- burn dealers’ hands currently average Sewing Machines Reconditioned Used and Demonstrated Treadles and Electrics As Low as ‘500 TERMS IF DESIRED During April Machines Cleaned, Oiled, Adjusted for $1.00 Sewing Machine Co. 711 9th N.W. PHONE MET. 0952 New relief for constipation Modern diet so often fails to provide all the bulk needed by your system for regular, complete elimination of waste from the digestive tract. ran now 1s really GOOD TO EAT Post’s Whole Bran is as effective as any T LAST! The welcome discovery that full strength bran can be made really’ good to eat. It’s Post’s Whole Bran—a cereal so delicious it tempts you to eat it every day. Forget all your old ideas- about full strength bran. Try Post’s Whole Bran now. 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Merritt-Chapman-Scott Corporation unfinished construction contracts on books March 1, 1930, totaled $7,044,- 000, up 41 per cent from a year n.o. New York, New Haven & Hi Railroad February surplus, mrch-rgel up 7.6 per cent; two months’ surplus up 7.4 per cent from a year ago. New York Railways February deficit after charges (before adjustment bond interest), 339,964, against $46,758. Two months’ deficit, $74,196, against $80,243 a year ago. North German Lloyd directors ap- prove agreement with Hamburg-Ameri: can line providing for close working co: operation between the companies for a period of 50 years. Stockholders of both companies to act on confirmation. Northern Pacific Railroad February net operating income off 53 per cent; two months’ net, $368, 611 against $1,- 507,338 in same 1929 period. Pilot Radio & Tube stockholders to be asked to approve proposal to trans- fer and assign to Allen Manufacturing & Electrical Corporation the tube man- ufacturing business of compan: Shenandoah Corporatlon llquld-un; value per common share December 31, 1929, $6.76. Original cost to puhllc, $17.50 a common share. Stutz Motor Car price of all models increased on an average about $300 each. ‘Third Avenue Railwa; cit after charges ‘gklflebrunry defi- T adjustment STATEMENT OF OF T Cosmopolitan Fire Insur‘flce Com‘ pany of New York On the 31st f December. 1 929, vr the District of gnded June’ 30, nired " and Risist 18, Ooiltl stoek . ,000.000.00 stock, nlld nu,' et b Al Qash in office Cash in bank Stocks and bond ket value) . miums uneoliected and “in hands of agents . . Interest due and accried Total assets $1.227.60 LIABILITIES. Net unpaid clatme . $57.303.03 Reserve as requirs mm 4 anu !urulul Total abilities .. Tiablifties: o7 +.32,684,610.04 ov-mem of business transacted % the year 1929: Ahioint cf viak ss- sumed _during fhe year 19: $157,836.605.00 year 1929 . Assistant 'fre--unr me this 8th 4y’ e Y 53580 duy of Feorus R M. KIRSCR (LAZARS (Beal.) Notery Public. Now Ynyx ? Certifical )&""su Ilrn Naren'50; 1930 w. Co. clnk' on ex- lectrical busi- | 480. CONDITION 1 1,000,000.00 138,077.59 423.630.8¢ 13,552.26 000,000.00 L Fire and tor- reduce the swelling and be free from this humiliating affliction in a few days if you will follow directions that come with each box. ‘Unguentine Cones do help you to rid yourself of tormenting piles—by their use operations have been avoid- |ed—ap achievement of the makers of famous Unguentine—all druggists guarantee them—75 cents a box. The Norwich Pharmacal Co., Nor- wich, N.Y.—Advertisement. 1930. o momtredencis. s3un0m, ‘eutnst | LOANS BY INSURANCE """I m"m R ”om m'flw net CONCERNS HOLD"‘G UP farmers upon principal of oumln:' operating income off 51 per cent; tWo| giate Commissioner Ventor mortgages during the year was about months' net off 43 per cent from year reporia that after e:;lpl:anx :’.}fi':'y the same as in 1928. United States Smelting, Refining & | {i, (2™, mortgage holdings among the Mining earned 3531 on common stock Inrger insurance companies in that| Power Firm Changes Hands. Virginian Railway February surplus g e o .“""‘" —m:g: after charges off 188 -per cent; two an’ $30,000,000 were mvum; tario Hydro- months' surplus oft 3.4 per cent from i Jowa farm mortgages by Gommission Tor $31.006,000 % wm‘g: Cafeterias earned 67 cents in four months ended January 31, 1930. 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Kitt Co. 1330 G St. STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION Old Dominion Fire Insurance Company of Roanoke, Virginia STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF THE OF THE Fire Association of Philadelphia On the 31st day of December, uired ‘mder toe - Dhatrict of ia Code, amended June 30, 902, ll\d Au‘llll 18, 1911, Independence Indemnity Company of Philadelphia, Pa. On the 31st day of December. 1920 o o o 1 T903, "and Ausist 16, 15010 *” On the 315t day of Decem! &s required under the I nflgm s! Sotiend Aowast 1o Tte ASSETS. $5,000,000.00 Cash in ofice Casl Capital stock Capital_stock in bank in cash . T "157.380.14 4.168,017.81 nm.ru.g 550,000 stock stock, Capita Capital in ca ASSETS. Cash in bank . §1,325.697.73 Real estate i ,800. Real e e 6,800.00 Stoc and (market value) Premiums uncollécted snd in bands 45.000.00 8,255,196.50 1,024,186.33 crued All other ‘assets Q 1,732,720.65 19.528.63 596,525.50 +$11.981,469.03 eru All other ‘assel ond len) . Total assets . Total assets . $1,580,181.38 11,315,135.00 581,823.01 12.804.82 .79 LL Net unpaid claims Regerve as require Salaries, ' Fents Denses. taxes, etc. Commigsions, " brokei cush' dividens o BAInIng unpe pg e Total labilities ...$10,346,265.85 exe Net unpaid cla Reserve s requited by (e law g age, etc Capital stoek ' All other labllities Total labilities Character of busins d th % Pidell Surety -u'u!u'im irturance u'.h' year 1 o $4.889.962.50 The” year 108 ¥ 12,378,549 sl.too 872.09 nsacted in- Character of business tr during the year 193: Amou f risk u- Somed dllrlu year J Character of business transacted during the vear Amount of sumed durln year ;-2,806,396,426.00 5,003,337.19 12.933,775.96 12,402,207.08 W gy, Vice A. l voss, lolrfllry. to_before | mo this 1‘?‘ i da ‘ of ntm 1%. “fi&"' ‘l.nI“"’G‘HI to it My commission mlm - the 117,571.68 Money recuived @ 688,036.91 929.84 nt. the 3 3 nouey uunvn [ the ng :a during thie Jear 1920 . H. Pr . DM SHOWALTER: Becretary. and sworn to befs day of February. 193 18 W. MIL Subseril e me_this 19th (Seal) LI WM s, K ry, fotary My commission expires November l{.’ efmmlulu expires Dependable Insurance Service ceeecn BECAUSE We Represent Companies of the Highest Financial Stability— * BECAUSE We Render Prompt, Efficient and Satisfactory Claim Service— BECAUSE Wi Are Biogrossive ssd' Qunlibidi by Lony Fibaitosce— BECAUSE We Serve the Needs of Our Clients Adequately, Honestly and Economically— BECAUSE We Strive to Perform Ordinary Services a Little Better Than Is Rust Buslding On the atst flly of Decem! Eoiimbis Coder amended Sonmena Soast o o 1939, mmm of ine 30, .$15,000.000.00 Ganjtal stoc! k. i . 13,797.710.88 "5 in Sheh Moo $2.300,00 223308870 1,736,475.78 6,000.00 * 0.m0.017.18 385,842.25 esta Real Siate ‘mors (first len) . mlrkel.vynlul\ i e " oneoliéctd of e B 2.520,270.50 Total assets . Net nnnld‘%'ltanq“:?su‘ln.m © R o8 BT mosamean " 1200200.00 105.000.00 1.70%.790% a0 13.797.716.88 R dividends nine nnpaid al stock ... . other _ llabiliti ve for dan; 260.596.81 for finictia: Roion ‘in ‘Securities: Total liabilities Character of business transacted year 1020 3 - " sprinier ‘"I L i etvil explosiol ayake ane nd nmer "Insurance & grants toount "5F “Siak P 10,362,553.98 96.132,564.22 2. naea d" uring ‘the Subseribed and sworn to_before 1l % megthis Sth day of Febrnare. WA Wi Noiary Public. B SpE Ordinarily Done— < eee . We Solicit Your Patronage HUBBERT R. QUINTER & CO. General Insurances 1001 15tk St. N.W. National 1114 STATEMENT g ;I_H CONDITION Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Company, Ltd., of Liverpool, England On the 31st day of December, 1929, as "fil red under the Dlllflel of STATEMENT g‘ m CONDITION Home Fire and Marine Insurance Co., of San Francisco, Calif. On the diat day of ' her. Biimbla ‘Code. amend 1903, "and Ausust’ T8, 1811, ' DNITED STATES 'mfi g.‘w lm:l.um On the 31st day of December. 1029, Eoimbls Code: smended Jung. 30 1007, ana August 18, 1011 Deposit eapital .. Cash tn offes o BRE B i (first Stocks e (market value) Code, amended” June' 30, d August 18, 1911 1,825,000.00 gite 2.234,307.10 217,970.19 .00 134372344 07,576.00 morigases 1.866,354.48 13,947,318 101,363.1 ate Capit +$1,000,000. Qusita $1,000,000.00 in cas stoek ... stock, 'Daid up, ASSETS. Gash tn omee in bank . Gaal $100.00 5§50,474.20 318,800.00 5,075,070.00 Total assets. Total assets. 19,905,617.48 + $1,508,763.33 . 13,073,016.88 L a8 60,319.61 46,130.60 LIA] . Net unpaid claims . nd bonds (iiai- Reserve as ' requ LIABILITIES. Net unpaid claims $1,517,546.24 Reserve as required by law. 12,072,739.09 paid losses Total assets A R $25,287.745.31 ter ul bu ral f _,;2,"1‘:2“;'_.... = Com mmetion., Eiplosiga, reratt. TTotal lisbilities rplus t o vn'nu -amun. @l - ‘Total liabilities RTHAC A-! . e Samser. d sworn to el 25 D W LOUIS A. LITTMANN, Bt sul me e