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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

Frank Towle and Mrs. Hattie Par
sons attended the funeral of a rela =
tive at Danville Junction Friday.
Mrs. Carrie Colcord has closed her
house and gone to Augusta, where
she will pass the winter.
Mrs. Ned Spear is reported very
i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Merrill have
gone to Limestone for the winter.
Mrs. Alice Higgins and daughter
Louise have moved to A. S. Merrilrs
house for the winter.
Miss Myrtle Allen of Bowdonham
has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
Harry Horn.
Zebedee Alien is visiting his sister,
Mrs. Eva Shepherd.
Miss Mary Wingate Of Manchester
was in town Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12
Won HINDENBURG
NOT WITH KAISER

Washington. Nov. LA German
radio message message picked up by
the American station confirming the
report that William Hohenzollern Is
in Holland. where he is stated to be
awaiting a decision by the officials
of the Netherlands government as to
his status. says Field Marshal von
Hindenburg is not with the former
emperor, but has remained at the
headquarters Of the German general
Ota6
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12
JACKMAN
Mrs. Emma Nadeau

The body of Mrs. Emma Robinson
Nadeau, widow of Adolph Nadeau was
brought here Saturday for burial
from Madison where her death oc-
CURED. The deceased had been an
invalid for a long time. Her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Madge Holden was with her
during the last few days of her life
and Mr.. Holden also went to Madison
to return to Jackman with his wife.
3. l.. Libby, State road inspector,
has been here to inspect the newly
constructed State road in Jackman
and Moose River
A large bob cat was caught by Fred
Henderson at Heald Pond camps re-
Gently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

We are always glad when people
receive the praise due them and we
are particularly glad to have our
Maine boys appreciated. The follow
ing extract from a letter written by
Lieutenant B. Of the S03rd Field
Artillery. now in France will be of
interest, especially to the mothers
whose sons are on duty in France. He
says: ut will be of interest to you
TO know that the State of Maine men
are those upon whom we pin our
faith for everything. Captain w. and
are very proud of them. They are
showing the same fine stuff that put
America on the map in the first
place-none better to depend upon"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

Hallowell friends of Private Philip
L. Taylor. son of Rev. and Mrs. Har-
ny Taylor of Topsham, formerly OF
this city, will lbe interested to learn
that he has been transferred from
Co F, 18th Infantry at the Regimen
tai Intelligence Section and is now
connected with Headquarters Com
pany, 4Sth Infantry at Camp Sewer,
Greenville, S. c. He will now take
up his work as observer in that
section. The work of he intelligence
section is to find out all possible ain
formation regarding the enemy when
in the field and plans for attack and
defence are based on the reports OF
this sect ion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12
Wilson Weber

The death of Wilson Weber oc-
Cured in the hospital here Sunday
night Hew as born in New Bruins
wick about 13 years ago. He en-
listed in Co. E. IA Me. Inf. March IA,
1864, and was discharged Aug. IS,
1855. He came to this Home from
Blaine, Oct. y, 1914. A brother,
William Weber of Bridgewater, sur
wives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12
Lieut.. q. g. L. S. ". F. f.,
nCling

l.. NJ. Lothrope has moved his
household goods to Halloween, where
he and falilv will reside.
Everett Libby Of Portland was
the weekend guest of his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Libby.
Herbert Ward Of Bath passed the
weekend with friends in Richmond.
Mrs. u. c. Mitchell Of Boston is
guest for two weeks at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Blair
F. E. Hammond Of Fairfield was q
recent guest Of his mother, Mrs. IL.
Hammond, at the home of her
daughter. Mrs. Flank Duren. Mrs.
Hammond was S. years old Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

Alton Westwig was Friday at Port
land held for the Federal grand jury
for remarks derogatory to the United
States army. Several fellow work
men testified to his saying all soldiers
were murderers. A man with a son
in the army took exceptions and
blows were narrowly averted. West
wig claimed he said that a conscien-
tious objector. il he fought and killed.
was a murderer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

Despite the celebration the depart
ment of justice was doing business. In
the municipal court Percy Larrabee was
before Judge Atkins charged with the
larceny of pair of shoes from Micha IL
Rich. He was found guilty and given
60 days in jail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

Miss Ruth B. Lapham. who has
been in Limestone for about three
weeks as a special nurse during the
epidemic Of influenza. has returned to
her home for a much nodded rest.
She reports that conditions in that
vicinity are improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

The mass meeting which was to
have been held Monday evening at
the Farmingdale town hall was post
poned until this Tuesday evening at
7.3O o'clock. Judge Harold E. Cook
will be the speaker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

The Ladies' Circle Of the Baptist
church will meet Tuesday afternoon
at o'clock with Mrs. Nathan Niles.
A large attendance is desired as
plans are to be made for the Christ
mas sale to be held ecD. 10 in the
chapel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

The following letter has been re-
ceived by relatives of the late Willis
Lane:
Navy Rifle Range.
Caldwell. y. j..
Sept. 80. 1918.
Mrs W. l.. Lane.
General Delivery,
Richmond, Maine.
Ny dead Mrs. Lane:
[ have just returned from two
weeks absence and learned with
deepest regret Of the death of your
husband. He had an absolute clear
record at this camp and we could i'll
afford to lose him.
He was voluntarily serving his
country in time Of war as truly as
though engaged in battle in France,
and his place will not be an easy
one to fill. We need such men as he
had proved himself to be. and l wish
to take advantage of this opportuni-
" to tell YOU what you probably al
ready know, which is, that Mr. Lane
was a man whom we could AL be
proud Of in every way.
Very sincerely.
A. H. JENKINS,
Lieut.. q. g. L. S. n. F. f.,
Comma nCing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

Miss fitzpatrick will speak on the
Christian Enlistment campaign and
plans will be considered for the same
at the Endeavor meeting of the Bap-
fist church this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

Mr. and Mrs Albert Tregembo
are the happy parents OF nine
pound daughter born Saturday.
Nov. ,. The young lady has been
named Muriel Josephine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

Charles Watson and Asa Sleeves
returned Sunday to their studies at
Kents Hill Seminary after passing
the weekend at their respective
homes here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

Heard on the street corner Monday:
Its a corking celebration. but just
wait until they get hold Of the
Hozzehorn family and then We'll
have another"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

Misses Gertrude Mcnamara and
Elizabeth Wiley returned Monday
from Boston. where they have been
visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

r. F. Hazard and party have re-
turned from a hunting trip bringing
back two as fine buck as have come to
this city. The horns Of one has .
spread of SO inches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

Miss Adella Rich, who has been en-
Moved in Gardiner for the past two
wears. left Sunday for Whitman, Mass,
where she is to be employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

day from Belfast, where she supplied
the Baptist church on Sunday. She
will be in the Endeavor meeting here
tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

The first meeting of the classes in
Home Nursing and First Aid will be
held at Christ Church parish house,
Wednesday evening at 7.30 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12
WEST GARDINER
Il. A. Ray

T. A. Ray passed away Thursday.
aged Is years. Funeral services We're
held Saturday afternoon at his late
residence. Burial was in the Friends
cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

Arthur r. White, Benjamin White.
and Howard Davis were weekend
visitors from Bridgton Junction,
where they are employed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

Regular meeting of Ladies' Auxil
isrv of Universalist Church this
Tuesday afternoon at 2.30 in the
Yestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12
FROM HALLOWELL
City Welcomes News of Victory With Stirring DemOnstra
ton; Citizens Parade to Augusta and Show Capital City
How Celebrate; ExKaisers Remains Viewed With Dry
Eyes-Items of Local Interest

Linwood Holbrook Of Portland
passed the weekend in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Hunter Eckert. who
have been guests at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Boston, returned Mon
dav to their home in Reading. Pa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

,frc Ernest Oak. who has been
visiting her husband at Camp Devens'
re,urncd Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

u,s Eben Connors, who has been v:s-
,,;,c Gardinc: friends, returned Moa-
d,y IN her hor.e in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

Willis Baily. who has been visiting
rs,atiycs in Gardiner. returned Mon
day to Clinton where he is to be en-
Moved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

The Ladies' Aid of the First Bap-
fist church will meet Tuesday after
noon at go o'clock with Mrs. Clin-
ton Barrett. III Dresden avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

HAROLD F. y. Cook of the S. A. T.
r at University of Maine, is to leave
mon for Camp Lee, Va.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

", and Mrs Frank j. Lewis let
Monday for Boston, where the foTm.r
is 10 be employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

Rev. E. w. Weber will leave tlas
morning for New York City on
business and will return Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

charles w. Totman. S. A. T. c. at
Colby Collage. passed the weekend at
his home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12
DUTCH DON'T
WANT KAISER

Amsterdam. Nov. 1.-THE Handles
blatt says it learns the Dutch gov
eminent will object to the former
German emperor residing in Holland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

Mr., and Mrs. Lawrence Dyer and
daughter of Bath are passing a few
days N this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

Mes Grace Randall and Miss Fam
ME Bright 'ei' -.o nc $780,
aherc they d'0 w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

,,crman Lodge F. and A. NJ, will
work the Master Mason degree this
r,esday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

rh. fifty first anniversary OF Heath
r. A. r.. is to be held on Fri
l.v evening, November Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

a.. caleb Newton, who has been
.'',;,e relatives in Litchfield left
w.. for her home in Calais.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

justice A. NJ. Spear left Monday for
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

The Methodist Ladies Aid will
meet with Mrs Julia Bradbury
Wednesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12
PRES. POINCARE
!CONGRATULATES
MARSHAL FOCH

Paris, Nov. -tHavas). President
Poincare received Marshal Foch to-
day and congratulated him warmly
on the signing Of the armistice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

Regular meeting this evening OF
Granite Lodge, No. so, X. of p, a
the usual hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

Mrs. s. S. Lockyer OF Berlin, n
H.. is visiting her sister. Mrs. Charles
Alexander of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

n Prescott left Monday for
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

Sonuel Smith Of Gardiner was
.ass visitor in this city, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

Mrs. Charles Rogers of Richmond
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Perley
Reed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

Thomas Conley Of Richmond was a
business visitor Monday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

c. r. Packard of Guilford is pass
ing a few days in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

RI Newell and Miss Alice D.
,,-,;,e left Monday for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12
WINTHROP
Boy Scouts Trim High School
al Basketball Personal
Notes

Friday evening at Winthrop
Town hall The Coy Scouts; Troop No
l, defeated the Winthrop hight team
at basketball by the score of l. to 10
The lineup follows:
BOY SCOUTS HIGH SCHOOL.
Moore. RI ............... If. Pinkham
Titus, If ................. If, Andrews
Neal. .................. c, PettanSall
Webb, ro .-........... rb, Bissonetie
NorcroSs, lb ............... lb, Wood
Referee, Prof Wilson: timer. Rice:
scorer, Tail. \ dance followed HE
gabe.
Harold WiDslow finished Digging
his potatoes Monday.
Ralph Titus has gone to Portland
where he has employment. He viii
make his home with Mr.. and Mrs
Nickols, formerly of Winthrop Cen
ter
Winterbo1om & King finished dig
ging their potatoes last week Nj.
Winterbottom has gone to Roslmdalc,
where he has employment for the
winter
Mrs Arvilla Stevens Brooks of
Bath passed Sunday and Monday in
Augusta and Winthrop.
Il. II. Thomas went 10 Leeds June
ton Monday on business.
Miss Rose Hallett of Portland is
passing a few days in Winthrop ana
Readfeld
Mr.. and Mrs G. II. Hallett Of Read
field arc moving TO the home Of Nj.
and Mrs. G. S. Towle, where they
will pass the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

Miss Alice n. w White is passing
few days at her home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12
The
EVer-WelCOne
Visitor

For over ninety years the Daily
Kennebec Journal has been the
chief spokesman of Kennebec and
surrounding counties.
It's long career of usefulness and
service has had a powerful in
fluence for good on the lives and
characters of it's readers. {.
The faithfulness with VIII ich the
news is presented, the sane and
helpful interpreta ton of the press
ing problems of troublesome times,
the uplifting word of encourage
ment for every worthy cause, pub
lie welfare, civic betterment and
community development, h s es-
tablished it as one of the perma-
nent institutions in Maine homes.
Today at least 10000 Maine fami-
lies depend upon it for inspiration,
information, advice and entertain
ment- i.
In variety and interest of careful
~ sifted news no paper in the State
can surpass it. It's influence makes
for better home life, better bust
ness life, and better community
life.
To be a Journal reader is to ldenti-
fly yourself with one of the most
influential and at the same time
one of the least expensive means
of self-advancement and self-edu-
cation at your disposal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12
RICHMOND
Tribute to Late Willis Lane

The following letter has been re-
ceived by relatives of the late Willis
Lane:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-12

Referee, Prof. Wilson; timer. Rec;
scorer, Tail. \ dance followed tils
gabe.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-01-30

NEW YORK. an. 2S-TLe market
in practically eli departments displayed
resiiiency with the. Influences Ct the
day disclosed. Interpreted As ccnstruc-
tive in meaning. The declaration OF
regular dividends on the Bethlehem
steel issues stimulated some buying
in the list OF steel shares. and
strength IN this quarter impaired firm
ness 10 The general market. Another
influence that was interpreted in con-
structive fashion was the plan an
nOunCed by the secretary o. the treas
ury in which he seeks 20 have same
enacted into law, that Of forming a
corporation TO finance enterprises nee
essary 10 contribute 20 the prosecu-
ton Of the war This vas taken 10
mean that many concerns which at
the present time would have to com
pete openly for working capital viii
Re taken care Of by this corporation
and money secured quite naturally
would be at reasonable rates. Pros
poets of an early termination Of hos
tilities abroad was an added factor
in the stock market. Sentiment az
the close today seems to be some
what of a cheerful tenor: that is. in
respect to the stock market situa-
ton in general
LOGAN & BRYAN.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-01-30
big CORN CROP
is now MOVING
More Than 1000 Million Bushels
Raised in 1917-GiVes
Big Surplus.
SAVES WORLD FOOD SITUATION
America Beginning Greatest Corn Con-
sumption in History, Using Cereal
In Many Delicious DisheS

Corn, Americas greatest cereal crop.
is now moving rapidly TO market
More than 5000 million bushels
30 bushels for every man, woman and
child In America-were raised in 1917.
II was a mighty crop. The actual In
crease is about 500 million buShels
And this extra store Of grain is COM
ing on TO the market in the nick Of
time, since the American wheat sur
plus has been sent TO help feed famine
threatened Europe.
Just rs 1t happened In the Colonial
days. the War Of the Revolution, and
the Civil War. corn has actually be-
come the nations mainstay.
In the entire list OF Americas food
commodities there is no item that Ii
better than corn. In buildings, bread.
corn pone, and as hominy combined
with meat or eggs. corn Is without a
peer. Housewives are fast learning
the large number of delicious dishes
that may be made with corn and their
families are benefiting by an increas-
ed use OF the cereal Corn. more than
any other cereal. contains all OF the
clements essential to maintaining life
and health.
In order that the fighting men
abroad and in the army camps at home
may be fed. and in order that actual
famine may be kept from the nations
associated with America in the war,
the citizens of America are finding
corn products delicious and palatable
on "wheatless days" and glory In the
fact that "wheaIleSs days" here mean
more wheat for the war worn allied
nations II Europe.
England. France and Italy must be
/ fed from Americas great storehouse.
| They will get some corn-especislly
Italy-but most Of their grain ship
nents must be wheat Their ability
TO use corn is small compared TO the
facilities they have for using wheat.
And II Is the opinion of officials in
Washington that the present is no time
TO try and change the eating habits OF
Europe.
Americas greatest use Of corn viii
/
1 meal, mixed with wheat in the making
/ of leavened bread
Mixed with so per cent. wheat flour
corn meal can be used in bread max
Ing, producing a loaf more nutritious
| than bread baked with wheat alone
II IS a fact corn millers will verify
that dozens Of the large American bak
ers have been successfully using a corr
-four in bread making for several
years.
Hominy grits. served at breakfas
with a pOached egg, or eaten at AM
other meal with meats or gravy, Is an
! other use of corn that will become un
usually popular during the war.
Corn syrup to sweeten corn cakes
and corn oil for use in all kinds o.
! cooking, are two more products tina
are already welcomed in thousands o.
American homes
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-01-30

AMSTERDAM. Jan. IS A Berlin
dispatch to the Weser Zeitung says
the government desired q vote of con-
fidence by the reichstag but al a joint
meeting of the various parties on FRI
day the proposal was rejected by So
cialist opposition.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-01-30
eRAIN MARX 7

CHICAGO. Jan 29.-Better weather
today tended to ease the corn mar
keJ buIp redictiOls Of more snow
and lower temperatures acted as an
Offset Prices closed unsettled, March
S1-27 and May sI251z, with the finish
as whole ranging from sc of %
&c advance. Oats lost sc to 11sc
Provisions varied from &c decline IL
a rise of 22c
The fact that receipts remained
comparatively small operated TO re
cuce selling pressure and make prices
Responsive later to z forecast Of neg
storms and another cold wave.
Oats reacted sharply from the con
tinuous advance Of the last five DAYS
Talk Of ? likelihcCd Of maximum
price limits formed a noticeable bear
ISL factor
Provisions averaged higher witt
hogs Supplies fell much short OF ex
pecfations-
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-01-30
METAL MARKET

NEW YORK. Jan 29.-Lead steady
at 1-4lh 10 74ss. Spelter. quiet: spot
East 81 Louis delivery, rs 70 500
Bar silver, S7Ik.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1918-01-30
Mining and Financial News
BY REVIEW LEASED WIRE.

NEW YORK jan 29.-StOcks were
in demand today. absence OF unto
ward events over the holiday prompt
ing further short covering Trading
was unusually broad. but not espe-
ciaIly active
The strength Of war and anti-war
issues indicated that recent advices
from abroad had given little impetus
to peace possibilities
Domestic developments were en-
eouraging in affonding further relief
TO transportation conditions and Wis
ible reduction of fuel shortage Pro
posed amendments TO the impending
railway bin received favorable con-
sideration-
Rails were backward in the fore
non. but later contributed in fair
measure 10 the days total al extreme
gains of I to 4 points.
Steels were the dominant feature,
Bethlehem shares rising 10 3 points
on declaration of regular dividends,
Part of this was relinGuished in the
last hour.
United States Steel forfeited hall
its gain. closing al S27s Announce
ment of maintenance Of the regular
dividends was not known until after
the market closed Sales amounted
&c $4,000 shares.
Bonds were irregular. Liberty S1s's
and first As making new minimums
at S7-52 and 1852. respectively. sec
ond IS selling at $3.50 to 9614. Total
sales, par value, aggregated S5,725.
O0e- Old United States &c gained <
per cent en- call