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The San Francisco call., 1909-09-28
PROTEST AGAINST
ESTUARY WHARVfS
Oakland Citizens Opposed to
Improvement Plan OF
Engineer Brown

OAKLAND, Sept 27.-Opponents OF
the project 10 improve the Oakland
water front by building wharves into
the estuary were given hearing to-
day in the council chambers by the
special water front Improvement COM
mission recently appointed, which con-
sists Of Colonel W. H. Heuer. Otto Won
dseIdsrn and NJ n Miller The session
lasted three hours and the discussion
OF the merits and demerits of the
plans OF Assistant City Engineer p f.
Brown was not ended. Another session
will begin tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock.
The discussion of today hinged on the
permanent use of the estuary as a
docking place for vessels of great size.
In his plans Brown provides for docks
that run out into the estuary Ions
enough to accommodate vessels OF
medium size. but not ships more than
400 feet long His adversaries de-
clared themselves in favor of seawall
without wharves running into the est
~, contending that vessels OF the
create length could come into such
a harbor with their own steam, thus
saving tug charges, and dock alongside
OF the seawslL
Captain Charles p. Welch. former
naval officer, declared that if wharves
were built out into the estuary vessels
as long as 500 feet could not enter the
ifarbor and dock at them because OF
the .mpossibility of turning in the
narrow channel Other advantages that
were urged for the seawan system
were lower cost of construction, lower
cost of maintenance, economy Of space
and less necessity of dredging.
BROWN DEFENDS PLAN
Engineer Brown defended his plan
By showing that it provided three
times as much wharfage space as a
seawall lie admitted that fhe wharyes
would not permit the turning of long
vessels in The channel Of the estuary.
and said that the intention was TO utii-
ize them for smaller vessels, while the
Key Route basin along the western
shore Of Oakland was TO be developed
especially for ships of the largest ton
naEe Colonel Heuer pointed out thar
II was necessary TO build seswan at
any rate, no matter whatever else was
done. and that part of il could be i'm
proved with wharves for smaller Ves-
sells and the remainder utilized by
larger vessels until the Key Route
. basin is developed as planned
STRONGLY AGAINST PROJECT
Those who spoke against the plans
rs they have been prepared by Brown
Were Captain Welch. J. T. Flynn, w e.
Gibson. Ross Morgan, c. H. King, I. F.
Marshall and II. c. Montgomery
Flynn. who was the principal speaker
for the opponents, presented plans for
seswall construction, which he said he
was willing to undertake at a cost of
S3OO a foot including dredging, sheds
% feet wide back of the seawall and a
street parallel to it, Colonel Heuer
asked him If he had ever had any eX-
perience in building seawalls. and he
admitted that he had not Flynn S
plans may be considered tomoErow
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-28
NO SLOT MACHINES
AFTER THURSDAY NEXT
Gambling Devices Abolished by
Oakland City Council

OAKLAND, Sept. 27.-Slot machines
will pass out OF existence in this city
October / under the operation. OF an
ordinance which was enacted in July,
1t provided for a short extension OF
time in which the machines might be
used. They have been permitted 10
run under - municipal license. Fol
lowing the action of the San Francisco
supervisors in eliminating the devices
across the bay. the city council took
similar action here
By cutting off the machines. reve-
nue. of about sSo,e00 a year is shut out
OF the municipal treasury, this repre-
senting in round numbers the license
collections from the machines.
After midnight, Thursday, any of the
card machines found in play will be
coniscated by the police Since the
ordinance was passed the number OF
machines in use has steadily diminished
SIS licenses expired
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PLAN CIVIC CENTER

In the second communication to the
city council. that submitted by the
board of public works concerning the
cons truction of city hall and the eX-
tension of Washington street from
Fourteenth street northward to San
Pablo avenue, the recommendation was
made that the municipal buildings oc-
cupy the present city hall site. The
plan includes the purchase OF a strip Of
land west OF the present city hall site.
and this acquisition is covered in the
report.
II the bonds for the municipal build
ings carry there will be competition
of architects plans called.
OF the municipal buildings plans the
board of public works report says:
In our judgment the present locality Is very
suitable one. inasmuch as II occupies practically
the hub of the city and probably always will by
reason of the fact that the streets rsdiAte out
into all sections from this center. In considers
ton Of the present site. we have given much
thought 10 the proposed extension OF Washington
street to San Pablo avenue- and. in our opinion.
this street should be so opened in order that the
congestion OF traffic at Fourteenth street and
In opening Washington street through the city
hall property there would be left upon both sides
cluded. after consulting with architects that a
suitable building for the transaction Of the pub
lie business could not very well be located on
this piece OF ground and have 1t present proper
appearance. We have therefore concluded that
the wise course would he to locate the building
on the west side and reserve the land lying cas-.
Of the street for small park. II placed upon
the west side Of the street We fId that there is
not sufficient ground owned by the city TO give
proper space for accommodation of all depart
ments In the way of light and office facilities.
The plan as proposed will require strip so
feet in width additional 10 be purchased imme-
diately west of the city's property and the esti-
mate cost OF this land is included In the total
amount
The city council referred the report
on municipal buildings 10 the public
improvement committee and the liar-
Dor report to the wharves and water
front committee.
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ANNIVERSARY IS
TO Be CELEBRATED
Berkeley Young Ladies' Insti-
tute Arra1ges to Hold Social
Affair and a Dance

BERK ELEY, Sept. 27.-Berkeley in
stitute No. 5s, Young Ladies Institute
will celebrate their first anniversary
Thursday evening. October Z. The
event will be observed by social
reunion and ball at Masonic temple,
Bancroft way and Shattuck avenue.
Members of the institute, number
ing many of Berkeley's popular young
women, are sparing no effort toward
making the affair enjoyable.
A special committee has been ap-
pointed TO take charge of the arrange
ments. The members are Miss Nora |.
Rowe, Miss Evelyn Sweeney, Miss
Ethel Farrell, Miss Ellen Creed. Miss
Amelia Zaniboni. Miss Laura Colburn.
Miss Mary c. Rowe. Miss Mary Curran.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-28
TWO CITY EXECUTIVES
SCHEDULED To SPEAK
Mayor Taylor and Mayor Gray
of Sonoma to Attend Fair

OAKLAND. Sept. 25.--Mayor Taylor
OF san Francisco and Mayor Gray of
Sonoma will both be present tomorrow
and speak at the state fair at Idora
park. Tomorrow has been set apart
as SAM Francisco and Sononn4 day.
In the evening the merchants auto
mobile parade, which was scheduled
for last Saturday night and postponed
because of the rain. will take place.
Hundreds Of automobiles, gayly deco
rated. are expected to be In lire.
The fair will close Saturday night
The following is the program for the
rest of the week: "Wednesday. Santa
Cruz, WatsoDville and Pajaro. valley
day; THURSDAY. Contra Costa day: Fri
day. county school day; SATURDAY, close
Of faiy~
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RIVAL CLAIMANTS
LOSE ON COMPROMISE
Judge Selects Third Party to
Care for Disputed Estate

OAKLAND. Sept. 27.-4Attorney E. K.
TAYLOR of Alameda was chosen as a
compromise appointee by Judge Ogden
Today after rival claims for the custody
of the estate of Mrs Therese Berthol
had been set up by Mrs Elise Mousnier
and Joseph Morcel. MorceI had lived
with Mrs. Berthoi for 30 years. though
unmarried. and she made him her heir,
oixinheriting her daughter. who filed a
contest.
Gustav KNinclaus WAS appointed
special administrator, but after his
death Morcef and Mrs. Mousnier each
asked for the vacant position
TAYLOR. though representing Morcel.
was satisfactory TO Attorney r. B. Tap
nan. who has Mrs. Mousnier's case.
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INSTITUTE PLANS A
SOCIAL ASSEMBLY
Women of Eclipse Branch In
yite Friends to Dance

OAKLAND. Sept. Eclipse insti-
tute No. Is, Young Ladies' Institute,
has arranged social dance, which will
be given Tuesday evening at Rice In
stitute hall. Plans for the assembly
have been in the hands of the commit
tee for several weeks.
Among prominent members of the
institute who are taking an interest in
the affair is Miss Pearl Antolin
Members of the committee of ar
rangements are Miss May Treacy.
chairman; Miss Stella Milcovitch, Miss
Mollie Myers, Miss Della Jennings,
Miss Mary Reilly. Mrs. DoIan, Mrs
O'Brien, Miss Julia Flaherty, Miss Nora
Lydon. Miss Evelyn Long
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Marriage Licenses

OAKLAND. Sept. 27.-Tbe following marriage
licenses were issued today:
Edmund J. knetzger. %, and Nellie NJ Da-
mon. IS, both of Fruitvale
Robert Pasch. ST. Coalinga and Millie Hy-
man. &c. Nevada City.
Lemuel D. PARCEL, SO, Lodi. and Mary E.
Miller 3S, Oakland.
Manuel G. Mellow, se. Hollister. and Frances
Martin. IS. Gilroy.
Paul ]. Kelly. 80. San Francisco, and Pearl
Dellinger. 3S, Hedrick, la.
Henry F. Myers. 81, and Jessie NJ. Williams.
IS. both of Oakland
Joe de Flora, 81, and Rosie Cassers. SO. both
of San Leandro.
Giacomo Guaicc.. 40. San Francisco, and Dis
DINA Redoli. 2S, Berkeley. -
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-28
BERKELEY CHURCH FOLK
WELCOME NEW PASTOR
Rev. r. NJ. Vaughan Takes
Evangel Baptist Pulpit

BERKELEY, Sept. 27.-Rev. Richard
Minor Vaughan, who was professor at
the Baptist theological seminary last
year and who has been studying at the
University of Chicago. was welcomed
by his congregation today and took
charge of the Evangel Baptist church
a the corner of Parker street and
Hillegass avenue Rev. Mr. Vaughan
succeeds Rev A. S. j. Coats, who re-
signed month ago.
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OPENED FOR
VARIETY OF STUDIES
Y. w. c. A. Announces Program
for the Fall Work

OAKLAND. Sept. 25.-Educational
classes of the Young women's Chris
tian association opened this evening for
the season at the Administration build
ing. Fourteenth and Castro streets.
Registration should be attended to
this week by those who intend to take
up studies in the various departments
Instruction will be given in miilin-
cry, dress making, embroidery, French
German. spanish. English. voice train
ing. vocal and instrumental music and
other subjects.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-28
GEORGIE COOPER PLAYS
"ZAZA" AT BROADWAY
Drama Will Run During Week
With Three MatineeS

OAKLAND, Sept. 27.-A strong in
depreciation OF "Zaza'' at the Broadway
theater was given tonight at the open
ing presentation of the play by Miss
George Cooper She held her audience
we'll carrying them through the scenes
of reckless Abandonment In the first act
to the more tragic scenes that followed.
Landers Stevens. who played the part
opposite her, carried 1t with much
credit
.Zaza' will continue throughout the
week with matinees Wednesday, Satur-
day and Sunday.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-28
PROMINENT MERCHANT
HOME FROM ABROAD
H. c. Taft With Family Returns
From Tour of Europe

OAKLAND. Sept. 27.-H- c. Taft. head
of the firm of Taft & Pennoyer. re-
turned last night with members of his
family from an extended tour abroad.
The trip was partly on pleasure, but
largely so far as he was concerned, on
business connected with the firm.
Extensive purchases We're made in
Paris and other European centers, Lon
don and New York
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-28
ACCEPTS $4,000 IN
COURT, DROPS SUIT
Traction Case Dismissed on Set
tIement in Sight of Jury

OAKLAND. Sept. All. P. Frantzen
was offered $4,000 today to settle his
suit for personal damages against the
Oakland traction company and F,yantz-
en accepted and dismissed his case
after jury had been selected and the
testimony OF one witness taken.
Frantzen alleged that he was shaken
off a car at Twenty-second and Grove
streets and badly injured and was left
lying on the pavement unnoticed.
Judge Latimer of Contra Costa county
sat for Judge Harris. Frantzen asked
$4,000 damages.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-28
TALKS IN BxHxELrrNr

TALKS IN BERKELEr-BerkeIey, Sept H.
Rev. j.. 8. Webster. pastor OF the Sweden
ciscs. spoke instructively this evening on the
science OF correspoo6ente ~ revealed by
Swedenborg. At the residence of Mrs NJ y
Reed. s106 Grove street BERKELEY. 4 pnnher
af interested persons weye p6esenk
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-28

FAVOR JOINING ALAMEDA-Neirose Sept. 21
r. J. Silva. member Of the Meirore Heights
Improvement club announced today that The
club sentiment in that section ~as favorable
to annexation 70 Alameds
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-28

To rent your rooms call up kearny
Sc and We viii, send solicitor TO cali
on you. Call Want Ads wifi rem. those
vscsD- rooms for yon-
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-28
Plan Big Docks For
Oakland Water Front
City Commissioners Recommend Elaborate
Scheme of Improvement

about $500 feet between Oakland mole and the
old charter line near the Key Route pier Cd the
filling in and paving of the proposed street and
strip 200 feet wide Immediately adjacent TO said
proposed bulkhesd extending northwxrd OF Oak
land mole; 49, the opening aud improvement OF
at least three streets from said water front
street across the tide fats TO sthe present shore
line and public street system. at near
Seventh street. at or Twelfth street
and one at near Thirty fourth street; "a the
improvement of the proposed so foot street across
the tide Oats and through the railroad yard from
First and Chestnut streets TO the proposed city
wharf south of Oakland mole; Is, the coristruc-
tion of 1000 feet of quay wharves about 40 feet
wide adjacent and parallel TO said proposed bulk
head, giving 2. 900 feet OF berth space for mme-
diate use: and t6) the dredging of 100000
cubic yards of mud and sand TO form an ap-
proach channel from the bay to said wharyes
north Of the mole. This plan has the advantage
Of actually Occupying and developing for imme-
date use the whole OF our western frontage with
out the expenditure At present of more than a
small fraction of what will ultimately be re-
quired for full development and maintenance
This board has been actuated by the desire TO
keep the proposed immediate expenditures within
reasonable limit. with the idea clearly In mind
structures will be made from time to time II
the future as commerce and demand require.
WOULD RECLAIM FLATS
Future negotiations with the war de-
partment of the federal government re-
garding the western water front con-
troll and development are laid before
the city council in the close of the
harbor commissioners report, as here
outlined:
The board believes that an effort should
lie made to have the United States bulkhead
line the western front changed and moved
westward. which would allow of the reclams-
tion of land. owned by the public, OF CON
siderable value for warehouse and ofher water
front purposes.
In conclusion this board desires TO express
the hope that. whatever Is done, all our citizens
will cooperate and favor the water front i'm
prorement; for while many different and meri-
torious plans may be proposed but one can be
adopted. We have recommended what seems
10 US the wisest, but In any case the greatest
mistake lies in nacton, in doing nothing az
all while disputng and delaying as to what
road TO take TO reach a goal that any sincere
friend of the commercial development of this
city must know is Of the most vitaf-importance
In the detailed estimate of costs
which the harbor commissioners sub
mitted the proposed expenditures on
the western water front were set
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-28

ALAMEDA, Sept. 2.--Mr. and Mrs.
Eugene G. l.. Hoeber of Ills Lafayette
street celebrated the silver anniver-
sary of their wedding Saturday even
ing. The couple were married in Jack
sonville, Ore, the bride having been
Miss Laura Hubbell. They have four
children, Imogen, Harold H, Irene and
Eugene D. Hoeber. At the festivities
J. Nj. Gamble OF San Francisco, an old
time friend of Mr.. and Mrs. Hoeber,
offciated as toastmaster.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-28

Although definite plans have not
been entirely made, for the wedding
of Miss Ruth NHoughton and Seymour
Hall, the marriage will be one of the
brilliant events Of November. Mrs.
William Thornton White. formerly
Miss Katherine Brown, will serve Miss
Houghton as n1atron OF honor. Hall
Will take his. bride to Honolulu, where
their new home Is to be established.
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NEW YORK PRODUCE.

New York Nov 6-SUGAR-The London market
for beet sugar was unchanged for the spot month
which was quoted 40 ls 3D. with December I'd
lower. at lis 97.d. and May I'D down, at l2S.d At
New York the market for sugar steady.
but quiet snd unchanged Negotiations arc Tor new
crop sugars. December to February shipment the
latter on basis Of 1854 duty paid. and former al
sos duty paid. Refined sugar was steady but IN
changed
NAVAL sTORES-An easy market was noted for
spirits uupentine here with machine made barrels
quoted AZ 50 20 59la and al Savannah the tone was
steady. with 50 quoted. Rosin held steady and IN
chanccd with common 70 good strained quoted a.
40. Tar was quiet and unchanged, at SIS 70 $50
for of barrels
MILL FEED-steady; inactive business Spring
bran l0o-lb. sacks. TO arrive. $50; standard mid
dlings $50; city bran. 800 in bulk: Western red
dog, SOS, 20 arrive; winter wheat bran. in l0O-lh
sacks to arrive. 2i.s5
OATS-Fim; business is slow. No white 45isa
IS: No white. Ai5ai5; No. 4 white, Aa4FS; nat
ural and clipped white on tracks t4assls
FLOUR - Finn. inquiry moderate. Kansas
straishts 5l5a555 In sacks new soft straghts. SIS
a5.G5. in barrels; new spring patents. 6S5a5s5 IN
barrels; new spring clears. A75a4.e0.
RYE FIOUB-Steady; chiefly moderate. Good 70
choice brands quoted at 4.00a450,
BUCKWHEAT FLOUR-New. 10 arrive, Is
quoted at 80, With slow deTrSnd.
CORNAIEAL-Unsettled. inactive inquiry. Kiln
dried for export. 2S5; coarse meal in bsEz. L4Oa
Ia
HAY-RccJipts. I.Sli tons; strong: inquiry fair.
Prime timothy 100; No. l. %; No. 2. 20; No s.
S2isas5
sTRAw-Receipts. % tons; steady; fair demand
Long rye 9a95.
BEEF STEADY: moderate business. Family l4.5Oa
l5.0e: packet le0Oal2O.
PORk-Firn. IN limited stocks Mess 275i
family 26OCa2GJ1
LARD-Stronger quiet Prime Western 1880:
city. 800 refined continent, l36O South American.
li5: refined Brazilian, kegs. l5.25: oleostesrins III
ais; lard stearine lrm New York. d.
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NEW YORK BAxK STATEMENT.

increase. Decrease iReserTa.
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MONEY AT 5 PER CENT
Loaned on ID. &. Real Eatnte,
HEISKELL & IcLERAN,
1903 II 81.
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Quotations furnished by W B. Hihhs & Co
u1embcrs Of the Chicago Board Of Trade Hibbs
Building. Is Fifteenth street northwest
Chicago. Nov 6.-Wheat opened fractionaIly higher
Conmissio1 houses were good buyers from tho start
with local professional mt traders against The rrica
Offerings were well absorbed. and as the price ad-
VHnced the demand from short sellers became more
urgent, the result being an advnnco Of no a
hushe IN December that future leading in strength.
Outside markets not as strong relatively as our
own. ard Winnipeg advanced only &c. Local car
lots. g.. with So estimated FOX Monday
Corn resting orders az 60c for May were not AL
filed. and when wheat started Up there was enough
buyiug BY shorts and local professionals 10 cause
moderate rally. CASH prices were unchanged The
weather continues dry and receipts Of new corn are
showing material increase. 20 cars Of ths I7g est
mated for Monday being new.
Oats were quiet With fractional rsuy IN SYM
pathy with other grains some covering tv small
local shorts Cash prices steady with fair demand.
Local car lots. no. with 81 estimated for MONDAY
Provisions averaged a little lower. with the e.
cepdon Of November and January lard which were
in demand by shorts principally. Packers and local
longs were the leading sellers Of lard and riba
Numerous parties in the trade are expecting a set
beck after the rooent largo advance especially as
short interest has been much reduced. However.
the hog movement promises TO be bulliSh for sons
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BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.

Baltimore. Nov. 6-Tolloving arc The sales and
quotations On tho most active SECURITIES listed on
the Baltimore Stock Exchange:
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FINANCIAL.
ELY COPPERS

These Issues have set the pace
for activity and price advances
on the New York Curb Market
this last week. They are leading
the copper-share boom now in
progress with swinging stride. Just
as Ely, the district they represent.
is now the center or interest in
copper mining circles. so are the
Ely stocks most conspicuous in
the mining share markets of the
country. Here Is the record of adj
vances made IN the last week by
the four big leaders among the Ely
coppers.
NEVADA CONSOLIDATED has
risen from S9475 to S27.12i5. a gain
OF S237ls a share, the equivalent
Of about 10 per cent;
GIROUX CONSOLIDATED has
advanced from $9.I215 to S1O37Is. an
appreciation Of H25 share,
equivalent TO IA per cent
CUMBERLAND-ELY has moved
from $50 to $SS1. a gain OF 81
cents, equal 20 u per cent. and
ELY CENTRAL has advanced
from $3.50 20 SA1216 per share, a
gain Of 62la cents. equal TO IS per
cent on the price one week ago,
There is no other group OF
copper stocks in which investors
are interested which has recorded
such substantial rises IN the last
week as have been made by these
four Ely stocks. The Jason foI
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FINANCIAL.

the strength and rising tendency
Of these Ely stocks is clear. 1t
Is founded on the supremacy OF
the Ely district as a low-ccst
copper producer. II has been IN
hueused by the annual report OF
NEVADA CONSOLIDATED. show
ing net profits In the last week.
with production at less than one
half the present rate, Of $1,000, 600.
It has been aided by the estab-
lishment Of the NEVADA CON
SOLIDATED dividend rate on
the basis Of a yearly disburse-
ment of 100000. It has been
helped by the investing public
recognition of the vast potential
tiles Of these properties. NEVADA
CONSOLIDATED is aiming at an
ultimate annual production OF
800. 100000 pounds OF fine copper.
GIROUx CONSOLIDATED, owned
by The Cole-Ryan syndicate. has its
figures set AT an ultimate produc-
ton or 10000 600 pounds. Ely CEN
TRIAL has been pronounced by
expert engineers % be the peer
In productive possibilities OF
NEVADA CONSOLIDATED. and
Is being comprehensively developed
with a view 20 making an enor-
nous annual output Of fine copper.
Per pound costs with these CON-
panies are. and win be, lower
than with any other copper pro-
ducers IN America. Per pound and
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FINANCIAL.

per share earnings on capitaliza-
ton viii, IN consequence. be
higher.
The investing public knows these
things. Knowing them, II knows
that the largest profits from stock
market advances and dividend re-
turns are to be realized from the
purchase Of the leading stocks Of
the Ely district
The advances made by these
issues IN the last week have been
brought about solely by the up
lifting pressure OF determined pub
lic buying for investment. There
has been no inside manipulation
for higher prices. The public is
making the market on the Ely
coppers, and sending prices to new
figures almost daily. IN view OF
this fact. we are on record with
this prediction:
NEVADA CONSOLIDATED will
advance TO $50 a share before De-
cember l.
GIROUX CONSOLIDATED will
advance 70 $3.50 before Deem
Der /
CUMBERLAND-ELY VIII adj
vance proportionately with Ne
VADA CONSOLIDATED, by
which It IS soon 70 be absorbed.
ELY CENTRAL will advance 20
IS before December !. and 70 $50
before January !.
Buy the Ely coppers.