Newspaper Page Text
16 WORLD POPULATION INCREASE IS SEEN Economist Declares Gain Is More Than Half Per Cent a Year. BY JOHN F. SINCLAIR. gpedil Dispatch to The SUr. NEW YORK, June 26.—Robert R. Kuczynskl, distinguished European economist, estimates that the world s population is Increasing each year at the rate of about live-eighths ol 1 per cent. Thus the earth would soon be overpopulated. But the present rate, says the econo mist, “is largely due to an age com position which tends to swell the num ber of births and to lower the number fecundity and mortality re main what they are, the proportion of old people will increase; this means that the birth rate wUI decline further and that the death rate will mount. So the immediate danger of general overpopu lation is neutralised. The Brookings Institution carried on an Investigation into this matter and found that fecundity had already de clined so much that the number of children in all the countries of Western and Northern Europe, North America and Australia combined is no longer sufficient to replace the reproductive age institution, by its figures, shows that the Anglo-Saxons, Germans, Scan dinavians and French no longer repro duce themselves. They are doomed to die out and their countries sooner or later will be occupied by other races This is the conclusion of the Brook ings Institution. Saskatchewan buys about $50,000,000 worth of farm machinery every year. It will buy more in 1929, much more. The City of Regina, for years known as one of the world’s greatest distribut ing centers for farm machinery, is now receiving even more machinery from an parts of the globe than ever before, sales so far this year exceed substan tially those for the same period of 1928. Regina's strength in this field Is due to the fact that it Ues in the very center of one of the finest areas in the prov ince. Thirty thousand square miles of territory look to Regina for their dally requirements, not only in agricultural machinery, but in all other toes of business. Regina, therefore, has become a railroad center and a distributing point of very great Importance West ern Canada. Saskatchewan, although far from a settled capacity, has more railroad mileage than any other prov ince in Canada except Ontario. An American boasting of the hun dreds of thousands of miles of United States railroads should remember that Canada possesses the greatest P“blidy owned railroad system in the world— the Canadian National —as well as the greatest privately owned railroad cor poration in the world —the Canadian Pacific. , Retail trade Is begining to feel the ef fects of the usual Summer decline. In no year in the last decade has there been any increase in business during the Summer. Quite the contrary. A distinct and marked decline during th«j Summer from the lewis reached In tig early Spring has occurred every year. The Fall revival begins late in August. Recently the Harvard Bureau of Business Research compiled figures which show the increasing costs of de partment store operation. . In most chain stores the percentage of expenses to sales is declining as the scale of operation rises. But this knot, true with department stores. Large from increased business are no longer possible. The increasing cost of taking on new business now cuts sharply Into earnings. But to return to Harvard figures. They show that in department stores throughout the United States with a sales volume of more than one million dollars each. 28.4 per cent of the total sales went Into expensM.leavtaga profit of 3.6 per cent in 1923. Since that year expenses have been Increasing and net profits decreasing. In 1928 the ex penses amounted to 31.7 per cent of the total sales, while the net profits were 1.5 per cent. . , An attempt is being made to meet this situation through the organization of chain department stores. But the fact remains that the buying power of most department stores is large enough now, so that only a small saving, comparatively, can be accomplished t through centralized buying. There is always a point reached where no cut can be made by purchasing more. In other words, there are many articles sold just as cheaply to depart ment stores with a sales volume of $5,- 000.000 yearly as to stores with a sales volume of $30,000,000. To date the chain department store has not gained ground as rapidly as the chain operator in other spheres of Industry. The general upward movement of prices has been arrested largely by consolidations In the manufacturing industry, says the National Industrial Conference Board- Based upon 60 lines of manufactur ing the board's study discloses that the general upward trend of prices from 1900 to 1925 has been much less pro nounced In those branches of manu facturing in which industrial consoli dations have been a dominant factor In the market. The rise In prices in the 26 lines of manufacturing so affected was only 28.8 per cent, as against a rise of 110.6 per cent during the same period in the 21 lines of manufacture which have not been afTected by the merger movement. In the 13 remaining branches of manu facturing, in which consolidations have been formed to a limited extent, prices during the same period rose about 70.7 per cent. The interesting fact, however, brought out by the study of the board, is that the popular impression of the financial success of consolidations generally is illusory. These mergers did not prove exceptionally profitable. Their com bined record in this regard was found to be not much different from that of Independent business concerns. The conclusion of the conference board indicates that up to 1925 indus trial mergers brought about lower prices to consumers and steadier employment for employes. (Copyright, 193#. by North American Newt* paper Alliance.) - ■■ • ■■ Austria has 38 chain store systems selling a variety of products, from sew *SL machines to beer. PALM BEACH and MOHAIR TROUSERS $4.65, $5.65 To match your Odd Coots ; EISEMAN'S, 7th & F Dandruff Goes Itching Ends | When Zemo Touches the Scrip Douse cooling, healing, cleansing ZEMO on the scalp and rub vigor ously. The way dandruff vanishes and itching steps will surprise and de light you. Use this remarkable clean, antiseptic liquid freely. It's the sensible way to get rid of Dandruff and Itching Scalp. Keep ZEMO handy and use it for all antiseptic purposes. Safe and dependable for all forms of itching Ir ritations of the skill and t»ln 85c, fit uAfiJk New Securities By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, June 26.—New securi ties offered today include: One million five-hundred thousand dollars Wayne United. Gas Co. first mortgage 6.50 per cent sinking fund convertible gold bonds, due June 1, 1944. Priced at 99 and accrued interest, to yield more than 6.60 per cent. One million dollars City of St. Paul, Minn., 4% per cent bonds, due June 1. 1930 to 1959. Priced to yield from 5.50 to 4.30 per cent. Twenty thousand units Credit Fonder International, Inc., consisting of one share of 7 per cent cumulative first pre ferred and one share of common stock. Priced at 660 a unit. Twenty-five thousand shares Wall Street Trading Corporation 6 per cent convertible preferred stock at $54 a share. Twenty-five thousand shares Wall Street Trading Corporation common stock at S4O a share. Fifth-seven thousand five-hundred shares Detroit Gasket 6c Manufacturing Co. common stock at S2O a share. SUPPLIES OF CORN IN LARGE RECEIPTS Other Vegetables in Large Quantities Are Offered at Market. Increased quantities of green com were offered the retail trade this morn ing, wholesalers having hundreds of crates of the popular vegetable from several States. Mast of the receipts came from Alabama, Texas and North Carolina, while small quantities, first of the Virginia crop of the season, came from the vicinity of Norfolk. The com was priced around 1.50 a crate. Lima beans, top quality, were in de mand at 4.00 a bushel basket, some not in perfect condition selling at 3.50. String beans were fairly plentiful at 1.50 a bushel, while peas were scarce. Nearby and stock from the South are received In very small quantities, it Is stated by dealers, and It is a trifle early for heavy supplies from the North. Melon Supplies. Homegrown spinach, not so plentiful this morning, sold as high as 1.50 a bushel, while kale, more plentiful and not in such great demand, was offered around 75 cents. Dealers had plentiful supplies of the several varieties of small vegetables. Watermelons and cantaloupes con tinued to claim the attention of buyers in the fruit market, and wholesalers had plentiful supplies of both fruits to offer. Increased receipts of water melons, mostly Stone Mountain and Tom Watson’s from Georgia, were re ported of exceptionally good quality, cut melons for display purposes claim ing much attention. “If retailers get a taste of the dis play fruit,” observed a dealer, “there’s no hesitation about buying.” Melons this morning sold at 50, 60 and 75 cents, few small melons selling a trifle cheaper. Dealers reported receipt of canta loupes from South Carolina of top quality. They sold cheaper than Cali fornia stock, however, and fruit from both places were in demand. Prices ranged from $1.50 to $5 a crate. Georgia peaches were more plentiful, but better quality fruit is expected the next few days. Bushel baskets of the fruit sold around $4 this morning, 6- pan crates selling at $3.50. Apples, also more plentiful, sold from 75 cents to $1.75 a bushel. There were practically no changes in prices of eggs, meats, butter and poultry this morning, dealers reported, and business was reported fairly brisk. Toady’s Wholesale Prices—Jobbers’ Prices Slightly Higher. Butter —One-pound prints, 44% a 45%; tyb, 43%a44%; store packed, 30. Eggs—Hennery, 34535; fresh selected, 34a35; current receipts, 30, Poultry, aUve—Turkeys, hens, 34; toms, 32; Spring chickens, large, 40a 43; small, 34a35; Leghorns, 33a35; fowls, 28a30; roosters, 21; ducks, 15a 20; keats, young, 60a65; old, 35a40. Dressed—Turkeys, 38a40; Spring chick ens, large, 45a50; small, 40a42; Leg horns, 37a38; fowls, 35a36; Leghorns, 37a38; ducks, 30a32; keats, SOaI.OO. Meats, fresh killed—Beef, 22a25; veal, 23a26; lamb, 25a28; pork loins, 31; fresh shoulders, 19; fresh hams, 26. i Smoked hams, 28a29; smoked shoul ders, 18al9; bacon, 21a25; lard, In bulk, 12%; in packages, 13%, Live stock—Calves, 15; lambs, 13. Fruit and Vegetable Review. The dally market report on fruits and vegetables (compiled by the Market News Service Bureau of Agricultural Economics) says; Sales to jobbers ex cept where otherwise noted. Cantaloupes—Supplies moderate; de mand moderate, market about steady; California Imperial Valley Jumbos, 455, salmon tints, 5.00a5.50: Jumbos, 365. 5.50a6.00; Jumbos, 275, 3.75a4.00; some Edmonston & Co. Q No Branch Store* C*rl M. Bet*. Mrr. 612 13th St. 8 V Btfc The Outstanding 1 Shoe Opportunity We are Selling Shoes That Were as High as $12.00 for ’7.85 [ Pumps and straps in black, tan and blonde— = snappy “wantable” shoes in the season’s best L p styles. You’ll find the shoe that is suitable for p ; you in the lot of about 600 pair*. ; ißdnwnstoriiGx ;; i No Branch Store* CARL M. BETZ, Mgr. 612 13th Street bl'fl'gs... [ a=inr==——imna 11 "'"'iiiiiiiff THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, D. C.,~ WEDNESDAY, TUNE 26, 1929.’ ripe, soft, 3.50; Jumbo fiats, 12s and 11s, 1.75a2.00; 9s mostly, 1.65. Lettuce—Supplies of Western stock light; demand moderate, market steady: Washington crates, Iceberg type, 5-6 dozen, 5.50a5.75; few higher, some fair quality, 5.00. Eastern stock; supplies moderate; demand ifioder&tc, market slightly weaker; New York, 2-dozen crates, Big Boston type, 1.40a1.50; fair quality and condition, 1.00a1.25. Onions—Supplies moderate; demand light, market steady; California, stand ard crates, yellow Bermudas and 50- pound sacks yellow Bermudas. N. S. No. 1, 2.15a2.25. Peaches—Supplies light; demand moderate, market slightly weaker; Geor gia, bushel baskets Hileys, U. S. No. 1, 1%-inch minimum. 3.50a3.75; sixes, Hi leys, U. S. No. 1, small size, 3.50a3.75; sixes, Hileys. unclassified small to me dium size fair condition. 3.00. Potatoes—Supplies moderte: old stock, demand light, market slightly weaker; Maine. 150-pound sacks Green Moun tains and Cobblers, U. S. No. 1, 2.00a 2.15; new stock; demand moderate, market firm; Norfolk Section Virginia, cloth top stave baire!® Cobblers, U. 8. No. 1, 3.50a3.75; East Shore Virginia, cloth top stave barrels Cobblers U. S. No. 1. 4.00. Tomatoes—Supplies moderate; de mand moderate, market firm; Miss issippi fours, ripes and turning; wrapped best. 2.35&2.50; lair quality, 1.15a1.25. Watermelons—Supplies moderate; de mand good, market steady; Florida Tom Watsons. 30-32 pounds, average, 60-65; 28-pounds average, 50; 24-26 pounds average, 40. String Beans—Supplies liberal; de mand moderate, market slightly weaker; North Carolina and Norfolk section Virginia, bushel hampers, green, 1.50; 5-peck hampers, green. 1.75; nearby Maryland, bushel baskets, green, 1.75a 2.00 • Cucumbers —Supplies liberal; de mand moderate, market steady; North Carolina, bushel hampers, fancy, 3.25a 3.50. Squash—Supplies liberal; demand light, market dull; North Carolina, bushel hampers, white, 75a1.00; few higher. Peppers—Supplies light; demand moderate, market firm; Florida, pepper crates, fancy, 3.00a3.50. Eggplant—Supplies light: demand moderate, market steady; Florida, pep per crates, fancy, 2.50a2.75; poor con dition low as 1.50. Corn —Supplies moderate; demand moderate, market steady; Alabama, crates, 1.50a1.75, mostly 1.65a1.75; bushel baskets, fbir quality, 1.25a1.50; North Carolina, crates, fair quality, 1.25a1.50; few best high as 1.75. Blackberries—Supplies light; demand moderate, market firm; North Carolina, 32-quart crates, fair to ordinary qual ity and condition, 2.50a4.00. Apples—Supplies moderate: demand Aching FEET mSjm Oh! How good it feels to dip your poor, aching feet into a "Tiz” bath! It draws out poisons and acidsthatmake CrfSF'W your feet burn and 1 corns, bunions and //Jijjpif callouses. You can Mfljp i . walk and dance in y M f blissful comfort f \ when you bathe your feet in‘Tiz”. ■«>£. Get a package of . | “Tiz” at any drug * store and see how in grateful your feet, Bathe Them Nw-.'vffl in “TIZ” light, market slightly weaker; -Virginia and Delaware, bushel baskets, Trans parents, No. 1, 2 inches up, mostly around 2.00; ordinary quality, small size, I.ooa 1.25; poorer low as 50. (Cor rection yesterday’s report, Delaware and Virginia, bushel baskets, “Roxbury Rus sets" should have read “Transparents”). PAMS BOURSE FRIGES. PARIS, June 26 (A 3 ).—Prices were steadier' on the Bourse today. Three per cent rentes, 74 francs 75 centimes; 5 per cent loan, 102 francs 40 centimes. Exchange on Lohdon, 123 francs 92% centimes. The dollar was quoted at 25 francs 56% centimes. ijjn Peter’s Chocolate Bars ' "" Piir.. creamy milk chocolate, wrapped in tinfoil to fi preserve Its freshness. A wholesome and delectable con- # # fJJLs r-_^- /=>.C£) - fectlon that Is sure to be enjoyed by the whole family. Be M M ,}W!9K\ f sure to take home several bars at the special low price of M M /m/\Wk\ /Mih M/ MVM/)mM/ °J 1 nese lUC y amrs Ti 3 p| 20c for this week only. M M g \gNKfUJMI IMmUMMI 1 I ■ ■jMM j J ff^M^f ■ I Phila. Hand Made, perf. . • \ ■■ . Planter’s Salted Peanuts I I j [ittif Martinez, corona | Wl ijj Art Appetising Bettceen-Meala Confection V J M Bobt. Burns, pant •:• / j|j Only 39c Lb Better to I \llackstone, cab ... / 4 for 30c j|j J || | hjj-art^of Muriel, Rot lISC hild. ~,,,,. V BOX of 50 1 to make them delicious* * Keep a*sup- Ontimn ntirt n-rtrn I X*}.7s piy on hand—every one likes them. extra. •••••• . J »t %> | ’ Worth- WhUe SAVINGS //<?re/S || v Extraordinary Value* on Products to Promote Health, Comfort-mid Beauty M jaj ~ « cr ” *gj ilundreds of Choice Quality M frto'Z 70c Ar .Me 67c Too* BmAe, I»l life to 7Jc MM 50c Unguentine 0intment..............31c vk 10 M |j J?^ h bg "g’SreEtia MM $1 Squibb* Mineral Oil ...57c U Spccia! IJC Each 1 Si| ness of your bathing ensemble. MM JT nl ■» . * * ‘ ' . II Many styles and shapes are In- |J!i Many shapes, styles and colors Mg h|l r Hpnntira Mr || eluded in this sale of guaranteed il y| from which to make your selec- fg Vwi. uat licpalltd. •••:••:•■•:•• altt It toothbrushes. Come In and get a Tii 11 —— mm 50c Phillips Milk of Magnesia 30c 11 the family at this 17 exceptionally |f| | jjl p e Jures ße „ C f°Vour II $1 Ovaltine Health Drink, 14-oz. size 66c \\ fjj |*j Hours at Play — if $1 Bottle Mile* Nervine ... .-. ..... : .. 57c It Sharpens Appetite HI || $1 Size Lysol Disinfectant ... 64c Glysrated W 9 _-~(Z~ jl w m II $1 Size Lavoris Antiseptic .62c If lIKB Iron II $1 Size Horlicks Malted Milk ...68c ff f||sL For rich> red fJ L-Jwßa \| 35c Freezone Corn Remover. 20c U(I nerves and vibrant, f jf] \\ 25c Ex-Lax Chocolate, medium 19c M Wm & M JsW* W $1.50 Eskays Neurophosphates $1.29 Zs tasy t 0 tak '- If Cameras, t)Bc «P Vt $2.25 Dryco Baby Milk, 3-lb. size $1.69 if B ° ,,Wr ° Ww UM W | Kodaks, $5 up VL 60c California Syrup of Figs 34c ff sturdy *J % Soft _ Vk $1.20 Caldwells Syrup of Pepsin.. ,70c MM Rubber Gloves Fill m ” e/re *' , ‘ n « 3>l.ZUßromobeltzer bßc for o^9c r„> fJ f Dermay sl-50 Petrolagar... .85c „ ?“ mmer mw/Vb U M Some time before your trip come J T nouaays— iarden. *hiie w»*h-I Jlf f / gpl fj ta f °r y°« r Kodak. You can get and LllCWn A Travel Size cirlinlng'house'with I*\ \ k I! | one here for Just about any price these atrong pliable 1 glk j g »: Ja you want to pay. And be sure you O .1 T~b _ J I y -M &M fi v- av j e J l ei ! i UPI f ly *v. f the dependable MMCtllh i OlCrfCrS Si tTOm becoming Iga P Kodak film In the yellow box. * X X Jj chapped and hard- I 1 ff __ened. rke Ideal Summer Hat Cctterous Tin Complete with EaU dc Toilette “The Safe Antiseptic ’* il Ever-Kool r~T\ Large Puff m Listerine I r v l?«v Lsassisi' c ■. ~ n , , O The famous Coty fragrances may now be obtained in «« y pecially Priced, ~~f a travel-size toilet water. In an adorable Bacon with 23c—35c 11 Cun TfntH -A A • , , a shaker top which eliminates all spilling, it is in 'l? //V“ PU A C efJiier 11 .*^ C * US /° /t!* 15 CX * dispensable for freshening touches during trips OoC % T- A O / powder completeAvifh large size 3t 1 • and travels. In all the favorite odeurs Listerine Is an es- 1| r jlf Tan if Sip ,cnt puff—and priced at including the newest the sensa- e « tlw ’. 1r u a tw « rt hy y 1 iHats 2 * 01 ' Iw sr”!™' of P .r„, f ta S C V l ntas ’ c P? i agreeable and conven- jr. come in »nd examine th«»e excep- this splendid bar- Price *-wTThf* P**iafit® tent. The large size is 1 1, tlonal hats. They are made of good g am , * * ,le 1 most economical 1 & > Quality material which Is waterproof 8 moat economical. ~ V. i and may be easily cleaned. Adjustable % i tor head size. The green shade In -■" m 1% front affords you eye protection during r n/iv/infa/i/l V/aitinrvo rm ft % *.« trliaranteed Savings on Healthful! Invigorating! II i- TOILET ARTICLES \ fFeZc/i’s a 1 M Shopping Bags df 15c A,,lami Shampoo Grape /aice 11 H , MM 60c D. &R. Cold Cream, jars .... 34c \k M\ jl _/. MM $1 Danderine Hair Tonic, large .... 57c Vk 90 r yUU \4 49C kt&S\l U 6oc Hennafoam Shampoo ........ 34c VL Quart fPI || im bm 50c lodent Tooth Paste 27c Vk Bottle 55c|j|gjj l! (f hi —ijrLiur'M Itg 50c Ipana Tooth Paste • 28c ll Welch’s Grape Juice Is pressed IH f f?s j <l\ if a 1 a || from ripe Concord grapes fresh | II 2;»C J. & J. Baby Talcum Powder 14c || SMIS '.'„ n ";-irtU.e“hPc ”S; bg || B9|: if 50c Ivolynos Tooth Paste 25c 11 '*“• M . || 25c Listerine Tooth Paste 15c II ZLZZ. “"!Sln', t X£5iS: ii % | lcjUheirttV*material. * They' a pocketbook or may be unfolded ■■ _.. __ __ . __ MM onnd for vmi tno! jy SSV 50c Mennen Shaving Cream 29c // «f ? | Ilf n 50c Mnlsified Cocoanut Oil Shampoo . . 32c // . • • I ESS U $1.25 Pinand’s Lilac Vegetal ..... 75c f] ITCIIIOIICU M P The Treatment for \k $1.40 Pinaud's Eau de Quinine . . 99c jW ■ Pale Dry M ■. Hair, Scalp, Dandruff vSk 50c Pompeian Face Powder . . 34c MM H Ginger Ale fj if uraHL D , vk 65c Pond’s Cold Cream . .33c iy M| r „ ... iy Kcg "* wr 50c Sqnibb’s Tooth Paste, 24c Jy (S1 IDC 1DC Bo,tlc M Ifi 60e Size soc 50c Williams’ Shaving Rfgular » 2,0r , 25e , fLI Special,49c Penng y lvnnia Gladstone \ di »“" il Hi IfltlClolWlc and get a new concep- P:^ IPI This discovery scientifically mas- TenniS BallS „ lion of the delicious, ''holesome ||j fL sages the scalp. It works into the Ovemite Btt&S F cfrcsl V ncnt { hat x f ai ! he blended 131 #1 surface elements that kill germs , „ , „ c , , T . l/PWWH? " w g a into ginger ale. National Ginger L r J and rejuvenate hair roots. Hair In Hermetically seated Jms Ale is made of real gmger—per- 18 I§| I stops faUing. New hair comes . , _ - - fectly blended and properly thC , tr^ mCPt ecia *’ 3 * or * SpeMly Priced... 7C>C BALTIMORE STREET CAR COMPANY SHOWS GAIN Special Dispatch to The Star. BALTIMORE, June 26.—Earnings of the United Railways in May showed an increase of $3,015.85 over earnings for the same month a year ago, after deducting $70,978.58 more for deprecia tion than in May, 1928, according to a report submitted to the Public Service Commission. For the first five months of this year the passenger revenue has Increased $153,675.99, but depreciation, allowances have been $348,501.74 more than for the same period of 1928, resulting in $37,688.72 Wss net income. The company mentions for the five months s saving of $166,916.51 M due to “economies In management.” The economies “are* not'tabulated as such, but the table of service shows a de crease of 295,300 in car miles, 11,390,239 in seat miles and reduction of 5,237,574 revenue passengers. The question of laying by such a large amount, set at $1,638,660 for the year, will be argued before the United States Supreme Court next October, when the company’s appeal for larger rate of return on its valuation also will be taken up by that tribunal. SILVER QUOTATIONS. NEW YORK, June 26 UP). —Bar sil ver, 62>/ 4 . Mexican dollars, 39%. FREIGHT CAR LOADINGS. By the Associated Pres*. Freight car loadings for the week ending June 15 again went cyer the mlllion-dollar mark that has been at tained in all but one of a series of weeks Just reported. The American Railway Association, In connection with the figures, said that the latest total was an increase over the preceding week, and represented likewise sharp increase over the loadings for the cor responding period not only last year, but in the same week of 1927. Figures follow: Week ending June 15. .1,069,089 cars Preceding week 1,054,792 cars Same week last year. .1,002,803 cars Same week 1927 1,016,489 cars BILIOUSNESS RELIEVED . . QUICKLY Tki. Partly Vtfrt.Ma Pill quickly starts the **UB"4* bile flowing, gently mores the bowels,— the poisons oass away, the sour and add stomach sweetens, and bilious ness vanishes. Sick Headache. Indl gestlon. Bad Breath and Complexion Improve by the gentle action of these tiny vegetable laxative pills. All Druggists 25c and 75c red pkgs. CARTER’S ESi PILLS