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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21
\ FARM OF rs ACRES, ~ ACRES

good cultivation, near salt water, fnc
view OF the ocean. All kinds of fish in
abundance, nice place for a summer
home. Address Mrs. Belle a. Wallace
315 Washington St, Bath, Maine.
mch14d2W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21
MAN OF EXPERIENCE TO CARE
FiREMEN, BRAKEMEN
MEN WANTED TO LEARN TO RE-

pair and drive autos IN our garage.
Write for particulars. Maine Auto Co.,
80 Exchange ST.. Portland, Maine
feb22dlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-21

TWO RENTS, ONE ON FIRST
floor. rooms, and one upstairs. rooms,
good location, near Eaton shoe factory, ~
Gage st. Telephone S39-M. mch21dtf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-23

southeast portion Of the city of AL
ma. The Board of Education recon.
mends the purchase of lots Numbers
l6l, 1872, 1853, l64, l65 and 166, OF
Elmwood Park subdivision of thg
township of Arcadia, Gratiot county
Mich, for the sum of Sl,200.0O.
, 2nd-To Appropriate $4,000 (three
thousand dollars) for the purpose OF
| constructing on such site a school
building.
3rd-To select school site in the
northeast portion of the city of AL
ma. The Board of Education recon-
mends the purchase of lots Numbers
3, 10, IL, -, 13, IA, Is and l6 of
BLOCK Is, Old Playground subdivision
Of Pine River township, Gratiot
county, Mich, subject to a reserva-
ton of 20 feet of the west end of lots
Is, Ia, Is and l6 aforesaid, for a
boulevard, if required for $2,50000.
4th-To appropriate one thousand
dollars Isl ,000.00) with which to pur-
chase the equity in the school house
heretofore owned by School District
No. 2 Fractional, Pine River and Ar
cada townships, move the same to the
site selected in the northeast portion
o. the district, and equip the same in
suitable manner.
5th-To appropriate nine hundred
dollars ($900.00) for equipment Of
the school house to be built on the
site selected in the southeast portion
Of the school district.
6th-To appropriate eleven hun
dollars $1,000 additional for the
construction of school building on
the site located in Hllcrest subdivis-
ion.
1t is the intention of the Board of
Education to submit for determine
tion by the legal voters of the school
district the establishment of the sew
eral school sites above mentioned. and
the appropriation of the several sums
above mentioned to pay for the sites
and to build and equip the school
houses thereon, the same to be added
to the appropriation for the current
year already made. These several
items have been made necessary by
the addition to this district of large
portion Of what was formerly school
district No. ,, Fractional Arcadia
and Pine River, and TO adequately
care for the enrolment of the dis
trict as now constituted. The total
assessed valuation of this district has
been very materially increased and
it is the opinion of the Board of Edu.
cation that the establishing of these
sites is in entire keeping with the
present size of the district.
Dated August 10, 1917.
a. j. ARCHER,
Secretary School District No.
Fractional, Arcadia and Pine
River townships, Gratiot county
Michigan.
Optic
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-23
NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARDS OF
REGISTRATION.

NOTICE Is HEREBY given to all qualified
electors Of the City of Alma that the hespec-
tive Boards Of Registration Of the several
wards Of said City viii be ia session on Tues
day the 2sth day of August. A. ID 1917. from
: o'clock in the forenoon until : o'clock in the
afternoon at the following place.
All at City Hall
for the purpose of completing the list Of
qualified electors at the Special Election 70
be held in the said City on August 3lst. 1917.
AT which said election the question of issuing
the bonds OF said city FOR public improve
ments and the extension of a franchise for a
street railway will he submitted.
During the session Of said Boards Il shall be
the right Of each person then actually resid-
ing in the respective wards and who at said
Special Election may bc a qualified c!cctor and
whose name Is not registered. 10 have his or
her name registered in their respective wards
Notice is also given that All women having
the qualifications of male cectori and owning
property assessed Tor taxes ia any district 20
be- effected by the result Of such election
whether said property II owned Jointly with
her husband or any other per.on or on con-
tract. and pays taxes thereon. shall hc en-
titled 10 register and shall have ripht to
vote AZ such Election.
By order of the Common Council
DATED. Alma Michigan. August litn, A. D.
1915.
CARL +. GALLAGHER
City Clerk, Alma, Michigan
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-23

that after dilgent search and inquiry il Il
impossible 10 ascertain the names Of the
persons who are included defendants In
this cause without being named.
Now. therefore. motion OF o. G. Tut
tie attorney for plaintiffs. IL is ordered that
tho said named and unnamed defendants en-
ter their appearance in said cause on or be-
fore three months from the date of this
order and that within twenty days said plain
tiffs cause copy of this order 10 be pub
lished in the Alma Record. a newspaper pub
lished in said county. once in each week for
six weeks in succession. and also cause q
copy thereof 10 be mailed 10 said defendants
at their last known post Office address by
registered mail.
KELLY S. Scarf. Circuit Judge.
Countersigned
Is. l.. CASE. Clerk of the Court.
TAKE NOTICE. That the above suit i'm
wolves the title To the east half of the north
west quarter Of section eight in township
ten, north of range two west, Michigan. and
Il brought 10 quiet the said title thereto.
O. G.. FUTILE,
Attorney for Plaintiffs.
Business address Ithaca. Michigan.
(0l-7t-c)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-23
STATE OF MICHIGAN
County Of Cratiot

In the Circuit Court for the County OF Ora
tiot. in Chancery.
ARTHUR w. Humphrey and Pearl 5. Hum
threy. Plaintiffs
Nancy Robinson. Eliza Robinson, Mamie Rob-
inson and Robert Robinson, or their un-
known heirs. legatecs. devisees or as
signs. Defendants.
Suit pending in the Circuit Court for the
County of Gratiot. in chancery, at Ithaca in
said county. on the lith day of July. A. ID.
1917.
In this cause il appearing TO the salts
faction of the court by plaintiffs verified Bill
of Complaint that said bill is filed under
and pursuant To the terms. conditions and
requirements Of sections 20 to p inclusive.
chapter XII of the Judicature Act of 1915.
and that IL involves the title 10 the east
half Of the northwest quarter of section eight
IN township ten, north Of range two west.
Michigan.
And IL further appearing 10 the satisfac-
tion OF the court that il is not known and
cannot be ascertained in what state or coun-
try the said named defendants reside and
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-23

FOR SALE-A 1917, cylinder Olds
roadster, run 1900 miles, extra
tire, price 100000 cash. Inquire
of j. +. Collins. 05-l
FOR SALE-A bargain for $1,000 !
need the money. A cyclemotor for
your bicycle. Makes % miles an
hour, runs over 100 miles on a
gallon of gas Good as new. Cost
$50 r. V. Beshetoor, pa Phila-
delphia Ave. Union phone 357
05-lt-c.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-23
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

FOR SALE-One Jewel range, near
ly new; one single wagon box, with
seat; five second hand doors, good
as new; five second hand screen
doors, good condition; five steam
or hot water radiators, nearly new
also we have the best located stor-
age room in city for rent at very
reasonable prices. Located at 300
So. State street. Phone PAS
Union. 02-4t-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-23

FOR SALE have four good work
teams and will sell and two pair
for cash or accept good paper on
three months time. Nelson Smith
at Caple Warehouse. S. End
Gratiot Ave. 05-tf-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-23
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING.

A special meeting of the legal vot-
ers Of School District No. Frac-
tional, Arcadia and Pine River town
ships, Gratiot county, State of Mich
igan, called by the Board of Educa-
ton of said district, will be held at
the High school building on Friday
evening, Aug. oath, 1917, at 500
o'clock p. m. for the following pur-
poses:
lst.-To select a school site in the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-23

COUNTY MAPS-The Record has a
few Gratiot County Maps left.
Parties wishing to purchase same
may do so by calling at this Office.
70-tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-23

FOR Young work horse,
weight 1900, will take bankable
note or stock. Thos. Wilcox, X. r.
No. 2, Union phone 174-lS-1L.
05-l-p.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-23

FOR SALE-Rooming and boarding
house. A Groom house, barn and
one-halfg acre of land. Located
within three blocks of all motor
plants. A fine property for room
ers and boarders. Sold at bar
gain and terms if taken within 30
days. Enquire at this Office. 0l-tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-23

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE--Good
so acre farm, for good, small, de-
sirable place, from . to Is acres is
preferable. Must be near by a
good market For particulars
write n. W. Body, Ithaca, Mich
04-1t-c.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-23
FOR sALE-REsIDENCE PROPERTY

FOR SALE-Houses. Have fifty or
more good dwelling houses for sale.
Small cash payments. See Parnell,
Mcintosh & Boyd, Room II, Opera
House Blk. 02-tf-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-23

FOR SALE-75-gallon iron kettle in
good repair. Enquire at this of
flee. xtf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-23

WANTED-Experienced stenograph-
err and office assistant desired po-
sition September LIST. 04-1-p.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-23

WANTED-Modern house of five
rooms in good locality 4 r Sto-
vail, Gen'l Del. 05-l-p.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-23

FOR SALE-Tent, 12xl6, with
ground cloth, good quality, used
only weeks. +. +. West, Union
phone 227. 05-l-c.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-23
MANIFESTATIONS

WANTED-By young lady, tele-
phone or Office work. Care Of
Record. 03-1-c.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-23
NOTICES. ETC.

NOTICE-Houses for sale or rent
Rooms for rent, light housekeep-
ing or single. Welfare Dept. Re
public Motor Truck Co., Inc.
9S-wt-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-23

NOTICE TO HOUSE WIRING CON
TRACTORS-We wish to advise all
contractors and others who are do
ing wiring in this city that they
must not install Branch blocks or
meter loops on pOrches. Meter
must be installed inside Of the
house or such places as in good
basement, kitchen or cellar stair
way and must be seven feet from
the floor. Central Mich. Light 4
Power Go. 05-3t-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-23
HELP WANTED

WANTED-Girl for general house
work, easy work, steady place. Mrs.
NJ McLaren, 526 W. Center ST.,
Union phone 1913. 05-2-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-23

DRESSMAKING - Waists, Skirts
and one-piece dresses, good work
guaranteed. Address $50 Allen
Ave. 05-l-p.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-23

WANTED-To buy second hand
ronge in good condition Inquire
at this office 05-lt-p.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-23
MISCELLANEOUS

WANTED-Two furnished rooms for
light house keeping. No children
Inquire II. Monroe. Central Mich.
Light d Power Co. 05-lp.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-23
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-Diamond ring. Three dia-
monds set in ring. Finder return
to this Office and receive suitable
reward. 05-lt-p.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-08-23

LOST Pair of filled glasses. Aug
ust 18th at Union depot. Reward
offered Notify T. O. Box l26, St.
Louis, Mich. 05-1-p.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29
ENEMY TRADING IN U. S. Will BE CRUSHED
HINDENBURG FAILS
TO BREAK italian
LINE and DIGS IN

Bp Untird Press T.~ascd Wirc
WASHINGTON. Nov. 90.
IIindenburg's invasion Of Italy
has been definitely halted and
the Tcuton troops are now dig
ging In for the winter along the
Taeliamento river. Rome cables
today stated.
Italian civilians. without dis.
tinction Of age or sex. are being
forced TO work ON the cntrench.
ments by the tusiro. Germans.
with "a severe snowstorm and
bitter cold impeding the cnemy's =
communications. the Italians have
launched an offensive The Italians
are steadily improving their posi-
tons. stated the cables
That IIindenburg Is the guiding
genius OF the Austro- German drive
into Italy was learned from German
prisoners. Having failed to sweep
the Venetian plains, he is establish
ing another Hindenburg line along
the Tagliamento. according to the
reports. IIlndenburE's plans for
breaking ltaly's resistance com
pletely. as learned from prisoners.
were frustrated by the Italians
stand before Melletta and Gallo.
His orders were for Gen. Conrad's $
army to roll across the Settle Comuni
plateau like an avalanche. while the
armies of krobatin and Won Buelow.
pouring over the Brenta valley. sur
mounted the mountainous barriers
and descended into the fertile Nene-
tion plains.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29
new RULES TO
BAR ALIENS ON
WATER FRONT

United states Attorney Clay Allen
will meet In conference with other
federal officials Friday 20 discuss
enforcement Of new government
regulations along the waterfront
which will bar alien enemies
Necessity Of using soldiers or sail.
ors 10 enforce what IL practically
martial law. will he determined at
the meeting. it ~ Understood.
Hundreds Of Germans. now work
ing In shipyards. on docks and other
waterfront property, will be affect
ed. Most Of them have already re
ported to federal officials and regis
tered
BY President Wilson's proclama
ton. alien enemies cannot approach
within 100 yards ~ waterfronts deep
enough for 500ton ships, which
means practically all parts OF tho
United States.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29
Government Control of Imports and
Exports to Put German Traders Out
of Business Soon

lamatlon
Control over non essential indus
tries also was increased by the Inn
ports order. Ships may not be IL
ecnscd TO bring in non-war products.
Chrome and rubber are barred. ex
ccpt under import license by the war
trade board.
The proclamations extend Ameri'
cas- rule over world trade, With the
greatest mobile resources Of the
world. America dictates TO belliger.
ents and ncutrnls alike what shall
leave or enter the United States. Tho
government can demand OF other
countries needed war supplies. In
connection with the exports embargo
IL was officially stated
The purpose and effect are to
subject To export control certain
commodities whose conservation is
essential 70 tho policy Of devoting
all the country's resources to the
most vigorous prosecution of the
war"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29

Bv Urifed Press Tcascd Wire
WASHINGTON, Noy. 2s-
The governments control Of war
shipping exports. imports. ana
over German traders In this
country was rendered absolute
today by President Wilson's
new imports licensing proelama-
ton and the further exports em.
barge.
That the war trade board viii
eventually drive out OF business the
German import and export firms In
the United states. following similar
action against German Insurance
companies. Is probability. At pres
ent, these firms are operating under
temporary licenses. Tho board if
not inclined 10 license them unre'
servedly.
Ncutrals suspected OF sending
American goods 10 Germany. and
Teutonic firms in the United states
believed TO be nursing Germany's
colonial and South American trade
can be strangled under the new proc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29
.LENINE THREATENS TO CANCEL
SLAV DEBTS TO NATIONS AT War

By United Press Leased Wire
PETROGRAD. Nov. 2S. via Lon
don. Nov. 29.-Nicholai Lenine, part
ner with Leon Trotsky in leader
ship OF the Bolsheviki government,
today openly threatened TO declare
Russia's obligations and debts to
other nations invalid unless these ma
tions accepted the Bolshevild pro
posals for general armistice OF all
belligorents
The very last vcstige OF support
Of former Premier kerensky In the
capital vanished when the doubtful
elements in the garrison decided TO
support the military revolutionary
committee.
The revolutionary leaders today
issued "A proclamation TO the armies
urging them TO send delegates to the
December . food conference
From Moscow today 1t was report.
ed that soldiers are returning home
from the fronts in vast numbers.
OF 1000 formerly stationed at
Khodynka barracks, it was asserted
that only 500 remain, and at
KhamovniN barracks ZOO out or
Is, 900
The entire Firth Russian army has
decided TO parley with the Germans
on peace II was reported today. but
other forces are as yet undecided.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29
IInpeach Mayor
on 4 Charges Is
Clubs Demand
Mass Meeting Friday Night to Hear
Charges, But Won't See Proof Held
in Readiness to Produce Before the
City Council

81 >Epur charges two OF which will be supported with
1ridays are to be urged against Mayor Gill grounds
for impeachment by he city council al the public mass
meeting at the Hippodrome at ?. m. Friday.
One charge is ''willful neglect OF duty showing
moral turptude" and another the use of his name in
connection with the Merchants Protective corporation
The NJ. P. G., now under investigation by the Sc
attic Bar association, is represented here by the law
firm of Gill; Hoyt Frye Raley and an association
of clients who paw $40 year for legal services.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29
CANCELLATION
OF SLAv DEBTS
BLOW TO u. s.
Bv United Press Leased Wire

bV tHttU fFtNN ltuNtH NHt
WASHINGTON. Nov. 2s.--Cancel-
lation of Russian war debts to the
United States would mean sweeping
aside bill of nearly $3.50. 1000 900.
This amount already paid out of an
authorization OF $685., 100000 has
been expended in the United States
chiefly in paying munitions debts.
which otherwise might have gone by
the board.
American government officials
have held that IL was wise to give
Russia support in recent months be-
cause of her sore straits.
Congressmen have manifested a
disposition recently to inquire into
the Russian loans and 20 oppose fur
ther disposition OF funds until Rus
sia appears stable.
While arrangement of Bol-
sheviki armistice with Germany ap-
pcared today to he only a matter
OF brief time. some authorities
here felt that strong figure-may-
be Kaladine--would arise TO stir the
nation TO break this agreement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29
Reputation of
Slav Debts May
Be Radical Step
AS German Army Heads Agree to Join
in Cessation of Hostilities, Lenine
Threatens Cancellation of Debts to
Belligerents Who Fail to Approve


PETROGRAD, Nov. 29.-The Boil
sheviki government today received
formal notification from Ensign Kry-
lenko, its commander-in-chief, that
complete cessation of all hostilities on
all fronts was in sight, thru acquies-
cence of all German front commando
ers to negotiation of an armistice.
Preliminary unofficial reports had
indicated that agreement for a meet
ing to discuss armistice had been OBJ
tanned on the Fifth army front To-
days official report from Krylenko,
however, covers all fronts.
Krylenko announced that his en-
voys had returned from the German
lines, bearing the German command
er-in-chief's official consent to negoti-
ate an armistice over all the Russian
fronts"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29

The decision 20 hold tho mass
meeting and demand Impeachment
action by the city council. was
reached BY representatives of IL
civic organizations. and approved by
the trustees OF the Chamber of
Commerce Wednesday
Gin Cries Politics
I'm not worrying about the mass
meeting" Mayor GIN said today. be
cause consider ii a campaign move
fostered BY Griffiths and hIs follow.
ers-
= ~r1f hold some mass meetings OF
- own very soon. and there VIII
ls~ sensible people there
~ committee. headed By G. j.
7tance. OF the Municipal league. has
drafted the charges. but refused 70
make a detailed statement of them
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29
Seattle Leads
SO Cities in a
Dozen Things

Discovered Twelve reasons why
Seattle is the best place In the Unit.
ed states 10 live in,
Here they are, as deduced by tho
economies department Of Reed col
,lcge. Portland after a careful inves
tlgation OF conditions In 36 American
cities showing
Lowest death rate, more mar
rlages. higher wages, lowest fire
LOSSES. lower living costs, more
church members. least child labor
and more play grounds. finest parks
most pavement. most valuable pub
lie properties. superior schools and
'ewest number OF foreigners.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29
ITALIANS TO PROBE
DISASTER CAUSE
AND PLACE Blame

PARIS. Nov. 29.--"The Italian
government will not hesitate en-
ergctically and fully, to inyesti-
gate the Italian disaster and fix
responsibility therefor" dcclar.
ed Minister Of the Treasury
Nitti today. ON his arrival for the
inter.allicd conference.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29
ENGLISH TURN GUNS
ON CAMBRIA WORKS

BD FHifed IfHaS icds'd HH'
! BERLIN. Nia LondonE Nov. 90
shellinR of Cambrai by English guns
was announced in today official
statcwnent.
/ Elsewhere on the Cambrai front the
war office reported q lull East OF
Merckhem GflandcrO Bavariar
stormInR troops captured AZ Belgi
ans and two machine guns, the state
ment said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29
STORM WARMING

Harsh. southeast storm warning,
040 a. IN. Warning all stations In
Oregon and Washington. Severe ap-
proaching mouth Of Columbia. and
moving rapidly eastward. Strong
southeast. shifting 10 southwest,
gales this u. IN. and tonight.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29

At a meeting sunday. plenipoten-
tiaries from both sides will confer.
The Germans. Il was stated, will be
represented by the north army com
mandcr.
krylenkos envoys. he said. enter
ed the German lines on the front of
the Russian Fifth army.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29

Immediately upon the start of ne
gotiations. Krylenko ordered an ID
mediate cessation OF all fighting on
the whole front. and proclaimed
Gen. Dukhonin IAN enemy to the
people"
Dukhonin and all his supporters
were ordered arrested.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-11-29
PLAN TO CoUCE
NAVY ON PRICES
NIPPED QUICKLY
BY CHARLES ID. GROAT


yritrd Press CorrcspoHdcnf
WASHINGTON. Nov. %
That some business concerns
had deliberately planned TO
sboId up the government thru
hjrh prices on naval contracts
was the expressed view today
of officials engaged ON supply
work.
The navy. however. proposes 10
commander goods wherever this be
enrnes imperative. and II will not
temporize with any boarding for
higher prices. The bureau Of sup
srss6<koi accounts. the navy's pur-
LIZ organization. has evidence
Zfat least one commodity had been
fktsiberstely held for abnormally
.liigh prices.
Seize Large Tin Holdings
In the case Of tin the navy ha,
eornnandeered 900 tons stored In
New York. but has turned over to
the American Steel and Iron Insti'
tute the question Of further ADJUST
mont Of prices and supply.
The navy UdD hliAiAfhA NAHf vs.
foresighted purchases last spring. 10
suppIy It's own need, but there was
4 prospect that II more tin was not
owen contractors. the navy destroy
n program would actually be halted
for want Of machinery in which tin
was used directly or as an alloy.
The New York concern--a Dutch
house-hsd a biz supply of tin from
mich the navy drew 500 tons The
manager OF II. manifestly, was hold
ing for high prices. for he did not
even know what y charge Tor II
when asked for & Station, lie In
: formed the department that he
.vs,sk.s have to consult his home Of
other materials the navy has com
r,andeered include building ma
terlaIs, principally sand and gravel
and machine tools. In the latter
ease tools intended for South Amer
ta have been seized because OF the
need for them here