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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-24
MCCARTHY TO MEET WILLARD.
But Kansan Must First Whip "Gun-
boat Smith.

Chicago, Feb. 24.-Jesse Willard, the
big Kansan, was told by Luther Nc
Carly, the white heavyweight cham
pion, that if he would defeat Cum
boat Smith or 'Bombardier Wells he
might have a chance at the champion
ship. McCarty went further to tell
Willard that even if he did obtain a
shade in their fight in New York that
he had done. nothing worthy in the
fighting line since that time and Will
lard had to admit the champion was
right.
Suppose Willard did shade me in
New York. McCarty said Il then was
a green fighter. Since that time have
whipped the best white men in the
ring. Willard has defeated no one of
note I think it only fair that he win
a good fight or two before he asks
another chance with me-"
McCarty admitted he had no great
desire to meet Jack Johnson but said
that if the public demanded such a
match, he was willing to fight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-24
ROBERT p. sHULsKY Is DEAD.
One of Doniphan's Oldest Settlers Has
Passed AWAY.

Atchison, KAN, Feb. 24.-Robert P.
Shulsky, aged Sc, one of the oldest set
tiers of Doniphan county is dead at
his home near Denton. He came to
Kansas in 1858 and became a wealthy
farmer, owning a stretch of very va1u-
able land at the time of his death
Shulsky was born in Germany,
served three years in the Prussian
army and later in the German war
He was a civil engineer He was ac-
tive in politics in Doniphan county
and served several terms as county
commissioner
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-24
ABILENE MAN FOUND DEAD.
Bottle of ChIoroform Found in His
Room.

Salina. Kan, Feb. 24.-Frank Mar
shall. of Abilene, who came here this
week to close UP a land DEAL was
found dead in his room at a rooning
house in Salina at midnight Marshall
evidently died of heart trouble. A bot
tie of ch1orOform was found a
dresser near his bed. but there were
no indications on the body that he had
committed suicide. Marshall was As
years old and unmarried. He lived
with his mother in Abilene.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-24
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS ORGANIZE.
Southwestern Youths Form Organiza
ton at Hutchinson.

Hutchinson, Kan, Feb. 24.-With
hundreds of high school boys in at
tendance, the southwest Kansas con-
ference of high school boys was per
manently organized at a convention
here.
at the business session: President,
Paul McCaffree of Cheney; vice pres
ident, Jass Gardner of Pratt; secre-
tary. Garland Craig, secretary of the
Hutchinson Y. NJ. c. A.
Prominent Y. NJ. c. A. and high
school workers addressed the boys,
among them David E. Porter of the
international Y. M. c. A. Flynn of
Kansas City and F. H. Smith of New
York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-24
FOR MILK $4,000 MONTHLY.
MuIvane Claims to Be Dairy Center
of State,

Mulvane, Kan, Feb. 24.-Mulvane
claims to be the dairy center of Kan
sas. In two years time the milk in
dustry has increased from nothing to
a business paying the farmers nearly
$4,000 a month. One hundred and
twenty farmers in this community re-
ceived upwards of fifty dollars for
milk sold the local condensory during
December, and two farmers received
more than $500 each for January
milk.
Over eighteen tons of milk are de-
livered daily to the local milk con-
denSorS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-24
OTTAWA TO PLAY CHINKs.
Manager HallOck Is Negotiating for
Game With CeIestiaIs.

Ottawa. Kan. Feb. 24.-Hallock of the
Ottawa university baseball team. has an
Dounced that in all probability the OF
tawa university nine will play the Chinese
baseball team. of Hawaii, here some time
the coming season. Manager Hallock has
been negotiating with the management of
the Chinese team for some time but has
not closed the deal yet The prospects for
a winning team this year at ottawa LOOK
bright at present. There is an abundance
of new material in school
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-24
Comiskey Insures White Sox.

Chicago, Feb 24.-It was learned here
today that before leaving on the spring
training trip to the Pacific coast Presi-
dent Charles A. Coniskey of the Ameri-
can League baseball team. took out &C
cident insurance policies on the mem bers
of his team aggregating S360,O00 Christy
Mathewson wrote the risk for Comiskey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-24
Charge Editor With Embezzlement.

Parsons, Kan, Feb. IF. A. Web
ster, who has been publishing the
Daily World here for several weeks,
has been At 'cSteI a charge
bezzlement The complaint against
Webster was made by the president ut
the Ladies' Improvement association
and grew out of the settlement of a
printing contract.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-24
McGim Signs New First sacker.

Denver. Feb 2i.-Owner James C. Gill.
of the Denver team, in the Western
Baseball League, announced that he had
purchased William Fisher from the
Louisville American team. Fisher was
first baseman on the Louisville team and
probably will be used in the same posi-
ton in the Denver aggregation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-24

They got too far north to escape the
sleet and snow. Rain which accom-
panied the sleet, froZe as it fell and
hundreds of ducks have been scattered
about the lakes and swamps, their
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-24
Zbyszko Throws Reimer.

Des Moines. Ia, Feb 24.4-Zbyszko. the
wrestler, defea ted Jess Reimer. of Iowa.
in two straight falls here. The first fall
was scored at the end of thirty-four min
utes with scissors hold on head. and
the second in thirty minutes with a half
Nelson on head. Zbyszko appeared to
have the bout his own way al nearly all
stages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-24
NEWTON TEAM WINS e5 GAMES.
Strong Quartet Has Not Been Defeated
in Four Years.

Newton Feb. 24-Newton defeated the
Platt Business college. of St. Joseph, Mo-
by a score of 20 to %
A few weeks ago the St Joseph by
score of 80 to As. This makes the sixty
fifth victory for the Newton team, which
has not been defeated in four years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-24
PLEDGE ADVISERS SALARY.
IA. S. \. c. Will Be Asked to Send E,x.
pert tC Euiporia.

Emporia. Kan. Feb. 24.-Sufficient
money was pledged at a meeting of the
Lyon county farmers club to guaran-
teed the salary of a farm adviser for
this county and the secretary, J.. w.
Plumb. was instructed to make a writ
ten pledge to the Agricultural college
to that effect. Plans for office rooms
and laboratory for the farm adviser
were discussed. The club is enthu-
siastic, and adopted it's constitution and
bylaws
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-24

wife have left for Washington, D. c.,
to get located before the opening of
congress. His private secretary, Ed F.
Summers, left for Washington the
middle of the week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-24
JetInore students give Play.

Jetmore. Kan, Feb. 24.-The pupils
of the Jetnore high school gave a
play Saturday evening for the benefit
of the piano fund The rehearsals
were supervised by Miss Ella Hoxie,
teacher of English.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-24
PLAY for CITY Championship.

Great Bend, Feb. M.-The first Of q
series of games to decide the city cham
pionship was played between the City
Athletic club and the high school team,
the latter winning. 81 to %. The game
was rough and closely contested, as the
score would indicate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-24
Soos Get Chris Lindsay.

Sioux City. Ia, Feb. 4.-Chris Lind
sey, veteran first baseman of the Denver
Western League team. will play ball for
Sioux City during 1913. Dickering, begun
during the recent session of Western
League owners at Lincoln, has ended with
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-24
Kansas sIeet Kills Ducks.

Wichita, Kan, Feb. 24.-Hundreds
of wild ducks, quail and rabbits per-
ished during the recent sleeJ and snow
storm, report hunters returning from
the lakes to Wichita. PIntail ducks
flew north last week by the thousands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-24
St. Joe Beats Atchison

St Joseph. Mo, Feb. 24.-In a hard
fought game, ST. Joseph Central High
school defeated Atchison High by a score
of 40 to 26.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-24
swedes Beat Kansas U. College.

Lindsborg. Kan, Feb. 24.-The Kansas
university college basketball tossers met
a decisive defeat here when the Bethany
quintette got away with the long end OF
a IS to 10 score.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-24
Tarkio Baseball Men Elect.

Tarkio. Mo-, Feb. 24.-The Tarkio col
lege baseball @'T' men elected leaders for
1913. John Murchie, of Tarkio. was elect
ed captain, and Ralph Lunan. of North
Bend, Neb- was elected manager, Lunan
played a field position last year and
Murchie played third base
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-24
Bad Fire at Shaffer.

Great Bend. Kan, Feb. 24.-The
general store of Eitel & Son, at SHAFT
fer, and the postoffice, burned. The
cause of the fire is unknown. A loss
of about $4,000, with little insurance,
will be sustained.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-24

Lewis Single Binder cigar: sixteen years
on the market and always the same rich
satisfying quality.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-24
Haskell Defeats Midland.

Lawrence, Kan, Feb. 24-The Haskell
Indians defeated Midland college OF
Atchison at basketball, IS to %.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-24

the announcement by President Ed Han
Ion of the Sioux City club that Lindsey
has been secured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-24
SOCIALISTS MOVE TO CHICAGO.
Coming Nation. Offspring of Appeal to
Reason, Moved.

Girard Kan. Feb. 24-The Coming
Nation, a weekly paper which has been
published here for years in connection
with the Appeal to Rea son. is being
moved to Chicago. A. NJ. Simons. the
editor. and ]. H. Kicker. recent candi-
date of the Socialist party for United
States senator from Kansas, will make
their home in Chicago in the future
Helverings to Washington.
Marysville, Kan. Feb 24-Con-
gressman-eIect Guy T. Helvering and
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
D. c. SUBCOMMITTEE
NAMED BY JOHNSON
House Members Assigned to
Supervision Of Various Bills
Affecting District.

Chairman johnson, of the House Dis
/, trict Committee, today named the fol
lowing subcommittee to take supervi
sion Of various bills as they are referred
. to the, full committed: Y
Judiciary-Caraway. Igoe, German
O'Leary. Claypoole. Thompson. Prouty
Mapes and Walters. u
Assessments and taxation = George
Bremner, Crosser Caraway, Wallin,
Keister and Prouty.
Municipal government-Prouty, Reed,
O'Leary. George, Crosser, Thompson,
Mapes and Walters.
Financial institutions L'Engle.
Thompson. George, Crosser. Reed.
Prouty, Mapes and Walters.
Telephones and telegraph companies
Reed, Thompson, Aiken, Caraway,
L'Engle and Cary.
Gas and Electricity-Igoe, Caraway,
Thompson, Cary, and Walters.
Charities-Gorman, George, Crosser,
OIeary, Claypoole, Reed, Coady, Wins
low. and Mapes.
Streets, Alleys and Avenues-O'Leary,
Igoe,s German. Reed, Thompson. L'Engle,
Aiken, Keister, Wallin, and Walters.
Street Railways-Crosser, Reed, Cor
man. Brenner. O'Leary, waliin, and
Keister.
Public HeaIth-cary. Thompson, Cara
wlay. George, Coady, Mapes, and wal
ters.
Parks-Thompson. EEngie, Caraway,
Crosser, Walters, and Mapes.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, L'Engie, Aiken,
Igoe, German, Keister, Walters, and
Winslow.
Labor-Brenner. German. O'Leary,
Aiken, Coady, Cary. and Walters.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17

was stated that Mr.. speyer's concern
Interested in the new Cuban loan.
ana. under the terms Of the Plat
'amenament,> IL desirous Of getting the
Administration here to approve the
transaction. Mr.. Speyer insisted, how
ever that he did not discuss either
proposition.
The President has 50 far improved to-
cay as to be able to receive a few Wis
itors at the White House. 1t is expected
thar ne will be able to be in the execu-
tive offices tomorrow or Friday.
Among his callers, also. was Commis-
s;oner Prouty Of the Interstate Com
laci &c Commission. The President Il said
TO have urged the commissioner not to
imtsf upon his resignation being ac-
cen ted until after the commission has
dlrposed Of the Eastern railroad rate in
crease hearings. He Is also said to have
discussed with the commissioner his in
tentfon of reappointing Judson C. Glenn
enfs' whose term expires January !.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
Army and Navy
ARMY.

Akmx. (.
Leave of absence FOR twelve days. to
take effect on or about December %
is granted Second Lieutenant WILL
LIAM c. McCHORD. jr., First Cay
airy.
Major FRED w. SLADEN, Infantry, is
relieved from duty as commandan,
Of cadets at the United States Mill
tary Academy, TO take effect jan
uary q. Major SLADEN is assigned
to the Eighth Infantry.
Leave of absence for one month, to take
effect upon his arrival in the United
States, is granted Captain THOMAS
A. ROBERTS. Seventy Cavalry.
Second Lieutenant DOUGLAS B.
NETHERWooD. Coast Artillery
Corps, is relieved from assignment
to the 160tn Company and placed
on the unassigned list.
By direction Of the President, the fol-
lowing details for duty in the Philip
co,phss pine eonsta6ulary cons are % TrdeTeS:
tailed for service as chief of the
Philippine constabulary with the
rank. of brfgadier general, to take ef-
feet January 1, vice Major HARRY
II. BANDHOLTZ, Twenty ninth In
fantry, heretofore relieved from duty
chief Colonel RIVERS Is relieved
from duty as chief, Philippine con-
general, to take effect March 81, 1914,
and will return to the United States
Major HERMAN HALL, Twelfth Infan-
try, is detailed for duty as assistant
chief. Philippine constabulary, with
the rank OF colonel, to date Janusry
1, 1914, vice RIVERS, and is de-
larry, with the rank Of p brssadier 's GEM
eral. to take effect April 1, 1914, vice
RIVERS,
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
WILSON MAY ADOPT
LEWIS PHONE BILL
Republicans in Congress Scent
Possibility Of Administration
Pushing Measure.

Possibility that the Lewis bill for
Government ownership of telephone lines
may be made an Administration meas
ure developed today when it became
knows that proponents Of the plan are
awaiting report from Postmaster Gen
eral Burleson on the matter.
The Lewis measure is now being scru-
tinized by postal experts. The Maryland
Congressman had planned to introduce
IT this week, and Chairman Moon, of the
House Postoffice Committee, 1t was
understood. had arranged for its early
consideration. But Postmaster General
Burleson who has talked over the Gov
ernment ownership plan with President
Wilson, was understood to have asked
for time for investigation.
Congressman Lewis would not discuss
the snuatter today, not even being will
the bill he Is known to have drawn.
Chairman Moon denied that he would
introduce Il. Their reticence led Repub-
licaES to assume that the Administra-
ton was preparing to make the bill q
party policy.
The Lewis bill, as It was submitted to
Postmaster General Burleson, provides
that TIE telephone business Of the coun-
try shall be taken over by the Govern
ment on January l. 1876 Lewis plan
OF acquisition contemplates condemna-
ton and payment by ordinary court pro-
cedure. Appraisal is to be left with the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
The Lewis bill does not refer to tele-
graph lines. But 1t contemplates exten-
sion of the Government telephone busi-
ness, IL established to this end. 1t was
explained that, with modern inventions,
]: telephone lines may be used for tele-
graphing. and Lewis believes 1t would
be q useless waste of money for the
Government to take over existing tele-
graph systems when they might have a
system Of their own under the telephone
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
Howard Sent Back
To Atlanta Prison

John H. Howard. the colored patient
who escaped from Howard Hall. the
criminal ward at the Government Hos
pital for the Insane, and later was cap
tured in Pennsylvania and brought back
to the asylum, was today transferred
to the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta
Deputy Sheriffs ]. r. Brock and Lee
Whatley took the prisoner away.
Howard was sent to Atlanta from the
District Of Columbia In 1905 to serve
fifteen years for assault with intent to
kill. He showed symptoms Of insanity,
and was transferred to the Government
Hospital. Cured Of his mental trouble.
he was to have been sent back to the
penitentiary about a month ago, when,
In company with John Leonard. white
patient, he escaped from the institution.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
Shapiro Must Fight
To Keep Saloon Open

Notice to appear December % at 1O:al
Q. m. and show cause why his license
should not be revoked was sent by the
excise board today to Herman Shapiro,
proprietor Of q wholesale liquor house
at s. E street northwest.
Shapiro pleaded guilty in the Police
Court November 20, to the charge of
selling liquor to minors and paid a fine
Of 500. This il the first conviction Of a
lieensee under the new excise law. Sec
else board may, In its discretion. revoke
9 liquor license upon q first conviction.
In the event Of second conviction the
board Is directed to Immediately revoke
the license.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
DEMOCRATS PLAN
G|LLETT ANSWER
Bitter Attack in House on Ad-
ministration Is Expected to
Draw Fire From Majority.

When the House gets into its debating
stride some loyal Democrat probably
Will arise to answer the bitter attack
made upon the Administration by Con-
gresham Giliett. ranking Republican
member on the Committee on Reform in
the Civil Service.
Mr.. Gillett, in :line-months-after re-
view of the new Administration, de-
c'sred tnat 1t had returned to the spoils
system. that 1t was gradually under
mining the civil service, and that Presj-
Gent Wilson had usurped the Iegisiating
functions of the Government
Congressman Fitzgerald briefly replied
to the Massachusetts member, challeng-
ing the correctness of his statements.
and declaring this Administration is an
inr-ovenent over preceding ones. but
some other Administration spokesman is
expected to give more extended reply
TO the heated attack of Mr.. GilIett.
Nj. Gillett reviewed the slow growth
ano ultimate popularity of the civil
service system, which, he claimed is
now being broken down by the Wilson
Administration
The Administration, Mr.. Gillett said
nrst invaded the civil service law bv
cxempung from its provisions collectors
~~~~AsS eoA<>r tiiC iS6iSidtlNe DEdnCn
finding encouragement in the Quiet att
tuoe OF approval on the part of the
President Then, he said, the Geficiency
bill carried a proviso exempting deputy
narshals and deputy collectors of inter
nal revenue and their subordinates. For
seven years these had been covered into
the service.
Now, at the outset of an administra-
uon eager for spoils.'' he continued.
the satisfactory experience of seven
years has been ignored. the party plat
form abandoned. and, for the first time
since 1sSS the legislative and executive
branches have combined to remove from
the classified service large classes of
offices which had been included for
years.
can see no reason or excuse for
slch action except a selfish na-fis
desire for the old-fashioned, discredited
patronage. Can ony one doubt thaf n
word or whisper of disapproval from
me President who has not seemed In
otner casee at all averse to such sug-
gestions, would have changed the ma
Jority In favor Of this legislationY'
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
MOVEMENTS or.vEssELs.

Arrived-Duncan at Key West; Con-
necticut, Guantanamo: Kansas at
Guantanamo: Ohio at Guantanamo;
Utah at New York yard: Florida at
New York yard: Cheyenne at Mare
Island: Dolphin at Canchez: Santo
Domingo and Raleigh at Maztlan.
Sailed-Brutus from Charleston for
Norfolk.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
NAVY,

Rear Admiral r. F. NICHOLSON, de
tached Asiatic Fleet; to temporar.
duty. Navy Department.
Surgeon II. F. STRINE, detached
naval hospital. Norfolk, Va: to So
lace.
Surgeon A. NJ. FAUNTLERoY, de
Solace; to home, wait orders.
Passed Assistant Surgeon L. W. Mt
GUIRE. to temporary duty receivins
ship at Norfolk, Va.
Chief Machjnist j. NJ. ODER, to navy
yard. Boston, Mass.
Pa Clerk P. J. PENNER. appointed; to
Pittsburgh.
vcked.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17

Holiday Rates, Baltimore & Ohio, To
points in Southwest Ask Agents for
particulars-Adyt. AoA
The Washington times., 1913-12-17

Convention Hall. Dancing Tonight. "A
Night In Alaska" Admission Free
Advt.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
NEW YORK BANKER
VISITS PRESIDENT
Cuban Loan Project and Mexi-
can Funds Rumored Causes
for His Call.

Considerable mystery surrounded the
vis't to the White House today Of James
Speyer, head Of Speyer & Co., of New
York, bankers Mr.. speyer himself re-
fused to give any information regarding
his visit. declaring that he had called to
see the Presidsnt on an entirely per-
sonal matter.
That the visit might concern efforts
Of President Huerta. Of Mexico, to OBJ
toin new loans In this country and
abroad was suggested In some quarters
as the reason for the visit. In others il
The Washington times., 1913-12-17

Give Flowers for Christmas.
Fresh cut, home grown flowers md
sturdy blooming plants GUIDE, 1914 V
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
Greenwood, S. C., Fights
For New Freight Rates

The Southern Railway Company. the
Washington-south Railway, and the
ad Dominion Steamship Company are
named. among other defendants, in a
suit filed with the Interstate Commerce
Commission today by the Merchants
ASSOCIATION Of Greenwood. S. c. Dis
cffminaion In freight rates, as COM
pared to rates given Atlanta and All
susta, Ga, Charlotte. n. c., and Ches-
ter. 8. C.. all more distant from WASH
ington than Greenwood, is alleged. and
rates on a parity with those to the
other cities mentioned are asked.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
Savannah Argues for
New Lighthouse Depot

A delegation Of citizens of Savannah.
Ga. headed by tie mayor, presented ar
suments to Assistant Secretary IF
Commerce Sweet today in favor of
mat city as the site for the new .igbt-
mouse depot of the Sixth district, for
Hhlcn an $1,000 appropriation has beer,
made. A delegation from CharI. son
=. G, where the depot is now located
VIE present their arguments in favor
OF retaining the iepot tomorrow. Br1,ns-
WICK Ca; Wilmington. n. c.; Fer
nandino. and Jacksonville, Fla, are also
candidates for the new deoot
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1913-09-13
MORE DEMOCRATIC BUNcoMBE

The Wilson administration has been
taking great credit upon itself for
having distributed government money
among the reserve banks of the coun-
try to assist the farmers and business
men in moving the crops. For the
past several weeks the heads of de-
~partments, but more especially Secre-
tary MeAdoo, have been felicitating
Presient Wilson upon his financial
genius in supplying "the people"
with cheap money, thereby executing
another promise in the platform of the
Baltimore convention.
But there Is evidently something
wrong somewhere. Under the last
Republican administration money at
this time of year was secured by the
Minnesota and Dakota elevator men
at 5 per cent, in unlimited quantities.
Under date of September 9 a Min
neapolis note broker has sent broad
cast throughout the coast country a
circular letter offering for sale notes
of practically all the great elevator