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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
Rice Market
Rv A,,eci.tes Press

New Orleans, December 1s.-Rough rice. no sales; receipts. 544S sacks. Millers' receipts. 544s. Clean rice strong: sales. Honduras, s29 pockets
 Nto 13z; Japan. 500 pockets. 12.12; bluerose. 6376 pockets, 77s to 12%: re- ceipts, 14,s2e Bran $500; polish. $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
Interior Movement

Houston: Middling 40.5oc; receipts 14,335; shipments 1s,sso; sales 3sss; stock 235,181.
 Memphis: Middling 40c; receipts 5S15; shipments 5514; sales 42so stock 5,073.
 Augusta: Middiing ss.3sc; receipts 1893; shipments 2425; sales ss1; stock z07.030.
 St. Louis: Middling 4oc; receipts 1174; shipments 75s; sales 300; stock 749f.
 Little Rock: Middling 4oc; receipts 25o1; shipments 1881; sales 1891: stock 51,974.
 Total today Receipts 25,s3s; ship ments s2.2o0; stock Sos,e12
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Bonds

U $. 2s. registered, bid ......... 100
 U S. 2s, coupon. bid ......... 100
 U S. cv. 3s, registered, bid ..... SSH U. S. cv. 3s, coupon, bid ....... SSH U. S. 4s, registered, bid ....... 1852 U S. 4s coupon, bid ............ 1f5H American T. & T. cv. 6s ....... 99
 Anglo French 5s ............... s5h Atchison gen. As .-............. 76% Atlantic Coast Line 1st 4s ...... 77H Baltimore & Ohio cv. 4Ks ... 5e
 Bethlehem Steel ref. 5s ....... S6h Central of Georgia cons. 5s, bid S4H Central Leather 5s ............ 75K Chesapeake & Ohio cv 5s ...... 7SN Chi, B. & Quincy joint As ..... s5
 Chi, Mil & St. P. cv. 4ks ... 64
 Chi, R. I. & Pac. Ky. ref 4s ... es% City of Paris 6s ............... s2A Colorado X Southern ref. 4ks.. 72h Denver & Rio Grande ref. 5s .... 47
 Dominion of Canada 5s (193D...sS S5
 Erie gen. 4s 40k Illinois Central ref. As ......... 75N Int. Mer. Marine 6s ............. S3
 Kansas City Southern ref. 5s 72A Liggett & Myers 5s. bid ......... S5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
S. R. Stevart & Co.'s etter

New Orleans, December 19.-Our market opened today with more regularity, being from 1c to Is points up. Although Liver pool showed better than due, it is adjust ing market conditions to a parity in ac- cordsnce with the variations of exchange rates. consequently Liverpool. on lower sterling exchange rate. advanced cotton prices.
 Arolnd the opening the market lost ~ to % points on indifference of support and some liquidation on account of ap- preaching holidays, disappointment at slackaess in December demand and spot demand disappointing. The market rallied again and shortly after 1 o'clock broke 70 points in a few minutes on liquidation on soft spot. but rallied again on large mill takings for the week and slight ad- vance in sterling.
 The spot markets are steady at un- changed prices; moderate business done. In the northern market business was quiet, with Liverpool a moderate buyer, and sonie covering by a prominent wal. street operator. Todays steady marker in the face or generally bearish senti- ment, was proba bly, due to expectation or a builish ginnirgs report. which comes out at g a. m. saturday. The general aspect of the market is healthy and the technical position about evenly balanced. strength in March is attributed to nov ing January commitments into that month, and preference is given to buy ing on the decjlne.-John F. Clark X Co'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
Bank of France a.i.ax e..

Paris, December 19.-The weekly statement of the Bank of France shows the following changes:
 Gold in hand increased 2IS,O4U francs: silver in hand decreased 4,l41,- 7So. circulation decreased 2s9, 9,513.570; treasury deposits decreaAsd 12,015,9SS; general deposits increased 12S,s9s, 666 ; bills discounted increased 79,679,3SO advances increased 12,350,552; new ad- vances to the state gregated ooo'- 000 900 francs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
Over Private Wires
u W Iav & Cn.,s I.etter

New York, December 1s.-tluctuations were rapid in both directions, with the trend moderately higher on covering for a prominent local account Liverpool was a seller of distant positions earlier in the day, whereas spot houses were buyers of near positions. Interior advices do not indicate any anxiety on the part of spoi holders. who seem confident of their posi- tion and are expecting a good demand after the holiday period. J. W. Jay & CO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
Sugar Market
 Rv Associated Preys


 New York, December 19--The local market for sugar was still unsettled with the trade more or less at sea re- garding the continuation of govern ment control. Buyers are inclined to go slow and as holders appear to be more willing to sell the underto1e of the market appears to be slightly cas- fer, There were sales Thursday of 10,- 900 bags of Cubas to trade buyer at SA cents f. o. b. Cuba for April shin ment, and recently some 35.o00 bags were sold to an outport refiner at 12A cents cost and freight for December shipment.
 In refined prices continue on the basis of cents for fine granulated for old crop supplies There is still an active inquiry and what little sugar comes forward is distributed by the committee, but it is not of sufficient volume to relieve the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
G.rL & Cn,s .effer

New York. December 1s,-Today's ad- vance, and it was steady one, was que largely to the belief that tomorrows gin neds will not show in excess of e,s0O,oOo bales ginned to December 13, and me steady insistent and apparently insatab'e demand for export We'll posted men De- lieve the southern eproducer holds the market in it's hand. and as he has grown accustomed to holding and winning. it IS not at all likely that he will weaken'- Clark & Co
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
Cash Grain D., as~aaS~k~A n-~

Chicago, December 1s.-Corn, No. 2 mixed, $1.53@I55; No. 2, yellow, un- quoted: No. yellow, $1 .53B1 SC Oats, No white s71 a ssc No. white, s5 % 6S7hc. Rye, No. g. s1.77; barley, $1.SO @1.67; timothy seed, $50 O II. 50; clover seedy $3e@4S; pork. nominal; lard. $229O@2s; ribs. $1S.25@1s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
Cottonseed Oil
 uv as~~nfntoA ppnas

New York, December 1s.-Cottonseed oil was quiet. After starting lower on the heaviness in foreign exchange, the market steadied up with cotton and lard. January closed 14 points lower and later months 1 to 10 net higher. Sales 76o0 barrels. Prime crude. 1s.00@1s.50; prime summer yell low spot, 20.5o; January, 2o.3s: March, 20.s0; May, 20.9s: prime winter yellow and summer white. nominal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
Spot Cotton

BY Nssocidted Fress New Orleans. December 19.-Spot cot ton. steady and unchanged; sales on the spot, 112 bales; to arrive, none. Low middling. 33.50c; middling. 4oc; good middling, 41.75c; receipts, 1ooX; stock, 465, 1903.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
Weekly Liverpool uA AsanelnAnk 4 Nenaa

Liverpool, December 1s.-Weewly cotton statistics: Total forwarded to mills, s4.0o0 bales; to arrive, e5,o0o; stock, s29.Oo0 American. s2s.0oo; im- ports, 1s1.o00; American 133.oo; ex- ports, 10.60I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
Live Stock au Assn~f~&aA PPaes

By Associated Troos
 Louisville, December 19.-Hogs: he- ceipts, 3200; mostly steady; 120 pounds up, s1375; pigs, 120 pounds down, sl3 throwouts, SIP down.
 Cattle: Receipts, 250; quiet; heavy steers, $12@14; beef steers, sS.50G 11.25; heifers. $s@11.5o: cows, s5 5@ lo.So' feeders, $s@11; stockers s7@s.75
 Sheep: Receipts 100; steady; lambs SIS; sheep, g.
 East St. Louis December 1s.-Hogs Receipts, 25,o0o; lower; bulk, s1Sso d 14.15; medium, $13.s0@1415; pigs, VIZ @13.75.
 Cattle: Receipts, $500; steady; veals lower; beef steers, medium and gooo' s10.75@f7; veal calves, s11.5O@l4' stocker steers, $6.25 @1250.
 Sheep: Receipts, 1900; steady; lambs s7@1e.5o; ewes, s3.50@s.
 Chicago. December 19-Hogs; Re ceipts, 35,oo0; higher; bulk, $1390 O 1410; top, s14.15; medium, s15.95 @ 14,15 pigs, s12.75@1375.
 Cattle: Receipts. 5000; steady; beet steers, $s.35 O 20.; butcher cattle, s6@ 14.25; veal calves, s15.25@16; feeder and stocker steers, s6@12.
 Sheep: Receipts, TOGO; firm lambs s11@17; ewes, s4.5o@1o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
Coffee Market
 Ky Associated Press

New York, December 1s.-The mar ket for coffee futures seemed to share in the irregularity of sterling ex- change rates today. The opening was to 15 points lower and active months sold about 15 to IS points below last nights closing figures during the mid- dle of the day owing to the easier ear ly ruling of exchange and irreEularity of Brazil Prices steadied around 14SS for March as a result of covering and the market was firmer in the late trading owing to the rally in sterling. March closed at 14.96 with the general market showing a net declineof only to points Closing bids: Decem- ber. 1460; January, 14.66; March, 1496; May, 15.13; July, 15.SS; September, 15.16.
 Spot coffee full, Rio Is, 15c; Santos As, 25@25%c. There were very few fresh offers from Brazil, but Santos As were quoted at 22.15, American cred it's. while offers from Victoria were unchanged The official cable showed an advance of 3-16d in the rate of Rio exchange on London with a de- cline of 125 reis in the Rio market. The Santos spot market was un- changed, with futures 75 reis higher to 150 reis lower. Brazilian port re- ceipts 2s,000; Jundiahy receipts 11,000. Santos cleared 1000 for New York and s5, 900 for New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20

St Louis, December 1s.-Corn No. {. s146@1.46h; No. g. white, S1.53; May, s1.41 bid. Oats. No. 3. S6@Sshc; May, S5c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
Port Movement

New York, December 1g.-Spot cot ton, steady; middling. 39.25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
New Orleans Futures

New Orleans. December l9.-Cotton closed at a net advance of s1 to 4e
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Dry Goods Market By Asseeiatsd press

New York. December 1s.-Cotton goods markets today were stronger. Yarns were firmer. Raw silk was steady and slightly higher. Burlap
 shipments from Calcutta were the lightest since May.
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DIED.

BROOKS Departed this life August IA. 1919.
at 3 o'clock an: At the residence OF MS
FRED BROOKS.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
Louise Home, LUCY ELLEN. sister Of the
late DR.. 8. J. Cockerille, aged eighty-four
years and eleven months
Interment in Leesburg. Va.
cRIsTE. On Tuesday. August II, 1919. at
me-, MARY JANE CRISTE (nee Hood, be-
loved wife Of Robert C. Criste.
Funeral from her late residence on Friday.
August ID. at am. Solemn high requiem
mass at st. Joseph's Church. End and SITS.
Me-. at 10 am. 1nterment. 1t Mount oivet
cemetery. ~
CRIsTE. Members Of Columbia Division. No.
notined Of the death Of Sister MARY :;
am C MARY E. SMITH. Prssident:
MARY A. BEALL. Secretary. a.
LAvANIA DALE. beloved wife Of Stephen
7. Dale, aged tMenty-ons yes.s: ,,., GA
Res st. I n.e, on Friday. August IT, at pm.
Interment Rockville. Nd.
HALL. Departed thi. life "Wednesday. August
13, 1913. CHARLES A. HALL. Of 1923 bth
st. NV. the beloved son Of James N. and
Mary Han and brother EaSs, Ct Em%: B. ana
L.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
mRFuRTH. Suddenly. on Wednesday. Au-
gust Is. 1919. at I pm: At his residsnse.
Soe Queen st.. Als1andria Va: g. FRED
and Minnie fs4se %eass, nes
Funeral from his late residence Friday. An
gust Is. At 2. 2 Pm. Relatives i.tIH and friends
HOLLAND. On August 1s. 1919. at 8 pm.
NARY G.. HOLLAND. eldest daughter Of
Richard r. and the late Catherine Holland
Funeral (private) Friday from sos Seward
square s.e.
at her residence. a21e 18th st. NV. EMMA
J., widow Of Ralph Jefferson.
am. Saturday, August 10. Friends and
relatives invited. Interment private. 15'
JOHNSON. Suddenly. August 1s. 1919. at
7:15 an. at her residence. 7O4 Quincy Ut.
NV, Mrs SARAH e. JOHNSON. aged
sixty -four years. wife Of the late Clinton /.
Funeral from the Church of the Nativity.
Brightwood. Saturday. August 16. am. Is"
HLLuN. At Providence Hospital. August
husband Of Elisabeth A. Kellum.
Auxust 16 thence to st. Peters Church.
Mass for reRose Of his soul. Friends I and
ixAxwE1L. On Monday evening. August II.
| 1919 at 6:25 o'clock, ut Sumter. q. O.,
HENRY ]. MAXWELL. the infant son Of
DR.. and Mrs. Maxwell (nee Florence Parnell)
Of this city.
Funeral services at parents residence in Sum.
ter. 8. C.
RITZ. On Wednesday, August 10. 1918, at the
National Lutheran Home. LAngdon, d. O..
ALICE A. RITZ, aged sixty-seven years.
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HARRY E. SPRINGER DIES.
Succumbs in Philadelphia-Em-
nloyed at G. P. O. for IL Years.

Harry E. Springer. aged fifty-six
years, died Monday in the Woman's
Homeopathic Hospital. in Philadel-
phia, Mr. Springer. who was a proof
reader, was employed in the govern
ment printing Office here for twelve
years He also had been connected
with newspapers here. and in Balti-
more and Atlanta. He had been in
poor health for the past year. He
went to Philadelphia to visit rela-
tives. There he rapidly grew worse
and was taken to the hospital.
Mr.. Springer was at one time presi-
dent of the Atlanta Aerie. Fraternal
Order of Eagles. He is survived by
his widow. Mrs. Claire Ella Springer
a son. Earle E. Springer Of Philadel-
phia; two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth F.
Kast of Philadelphia. and Mrs. Ros-
well A. Bryant Of this city.
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THE WEATHER.

The District Of Columbia, partly
cloudy and warmer tonight and to-
morrow; gentle variable winds.
Maryland. partly cloudy tonight.
probably showers in extreme west por-
ton; tomorrow partly cloudy; not
much change in temperature; moder-
ate northerly winds. becoming va
riable.
virginia, partly cloudy tonight and
tomorrow; not much change in tenn
perature; gentle to moderate variable
winds.
west Virginia, showers tonight: to-
morrow fair.
Tide Tables.
Compiled by United States coast and
geodetic survey N
Today-Low tide, 4:57 am. and $50
pm; high tide, 1888 am. and 1f:05
Tomorrow-Low tide. 5:45 am. and
500 PM: high tide, 11:24 am. and
11:51 pm. ~
The Sun and Moon
Today-sun rose. s:1s am: sun sets.
S:06 p.m. Anae
Tomorro W, rises, $40 am;
sun sets, S:O4 pm. sAA
Moon rises 1928 PM; sets $40 Am.
Automobile lamps to be lighted one
half hour after sunset-a
Records for Twenty -Four Hours.
The following were the readings Of
the thermometer and barometer at
the weather bureau for the twenty
four hours beginning at pm. yes
terday: q
Thermometerr-Yeste 4 pm.
65; pm, IS: II midnight, 81; today,
4 am. 60: 8 Tim. So: noon. So: 2 pm,
13. Maximum, 7s. at pm. today; min
imum, IS, at am. today.
Temperature same date last year
81: minimum, II.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 4 PM, 2s.sS;
8 pm. 1884: IL midnight. 1884: to-
day. am, 1884: 8 am, 29.98: noon,
29. IS; 2 pm, 29.97.
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SOLDIER DIDN'T KNOW
FIRE ALARM BOX PURPOSE

Carl H. .Haines; a soldier. stationed
at Boiling Field. who halls from Fred
erick. Md. saw fire alarm box on
Nichols avenue in Anacostia and fol-
lowed instructions on the box by
breaking the glass and pulling the
hook. The usual excitement subse-
Quent to the pulling Of a fire alarm
followed. The firt department re-
sponded to the false alarm and Raines
was arrested by Sergt. M. L. Ready.
Haines appeared In Police Court this
morning and said that he didn't know
what the box was for" The court
dismissed Haines on his personal bond
and the prisoner was turned over to
authorities At Boiling Field. Z
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CARDS OF THANKS.

BoHRER. We wish to express our apprecta-
tion and sincere thanks to our many friends
and relatives for their kindness, sympathy
and beautiful floral tributes at the death OF
my son. J. T. BOHRER AND FAMILY.
CRAWFORD. We wish to express our appre-
citation and sincere thanks to our relatives
and friends for their sympathy ana norai
tributes extended to us during our bereave-
ment by the loss Of our father. JOHN d.
HIS CHILDREN. .
PARKER. We wish to express our apprecia-
ton and sincere thanks to our relatives and
many friends for their kindness. sympathy
and beautiful floral tributes at the death Of
our beloved son and brother. WALTER G.
MR.. AND MRS. FRANK PARKER AND FAM
lily.
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CLUTCHES STOLEN.

A cruel joke played on Kenneth
Williams. colored, sixty years old,
who has both legs of at the knees.
caused him to appear in Police Court
this morning on the charge OF va
grancy. The case was dismissed by
the court
Williams said that his crutches were
taken from him last night by some
soldiers in a street car and he was
compelled to crawl off the car at
9Th street and Pennsylvania avenue.
The Prisoners Aid Association came
to his assistance by furnishing him
another pair of crutches.
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MARRIED.

FowLER-CASTLE. On Friday. August 8,
1919, at the Cathedral. Baltimore. Nd. by
. Rev Eugene J. Connolly. MARY ELIZA
BETH CASTLE and LEO FOWLER.
LEWISSHRYoCK On August H. 1919. at
the rectory Of St. Jerome's Church. By the
LEWIS of Washington, D. c.. to MARION
HARRIET SHRYOCK Of Hyattsville, Nd.
wELuSEBUsH. FRANCIS WELLS and LII
IJAN RUSH wish to announce their marriage
"wednesday, August 8. 1919. by Rev. d. F..
Rivers Of Washington, ID. e.
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POSED AS POLICEMAN.

During the parade Of marines Tues.
day Leroy Carter. nineteen years old,
appointed himself g. trafic of1cer at
18th and Q streets northwest, where
traffic was quite heavy. He was ar
rested by Officer NJ. ]. David and this
morning was brought up in Police
Court on the charge Of passing as a
police officer. =
me only explanation Carter could
give for his action was that i"some-
thing hurt me in my head and I
couldn't remember" The court or
dered his transfer to the Washington
Asylum Hospital for mental examina-
ton.
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1882 TUBS OF BUTTER
At CHICAGO SEIZED

CHICAGO, August 14.-One thou
tubs Of butter. valued at $4,000 were
;eized here today on libel warrants
issued by the United States district
attorneys Office in the government
war on the high cost of living.
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Up-River Waters.

Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARPERS FERRY, w. Va, August
1.-THE Potomac river was clear ana
the Shenandoah slightly cloudy this
morning.
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HIS CHILDREN.
BORN.

DODGE. On Monday. August II. 1919. At
Garfield Memorial Hospital. to Frederick A.
and Nellie X. Dodge. a daughter. MARTHA
JANE.
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BAR SILVER QUOTATIONS..
NEW YORK, August 14.-Bar silver,
112A. Mexican dollars, 86A.
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DIED.

SCHNEIDER. At st. Francis Hospital. Sea
Francisco. Calf, after illness Of several
months. MARY OSBORN. wife Of T. Frank
lin Schneider.
1919 (private). is
THOMPSON. On Tuesday. August II. 1915.
at the Home for Aged and fn0rm, NARY
ELIZABETH THOMPSON. colcred. Body at
city morgue. II not called for By Pm.
Friday. August Is, 1919. such remains Wiu
be disposed Of in accordance with law. 10
THOMPSON. On Wednesday, August ID. 1913,
at his summer residence, Haven. Me-, Will
LIAM BAKER THOMPSON.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
WIECHELL. On Wednesday. August Is. 1913.
SARAH REBECCA, widow OF Dennis @.
Winchell.
Funeral from her late residence, 2l2S 18th ct.
NV, Saturday, August 16. at IL am. keia-
tives and friends invited to attend.
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Cotton Consumption in July.
Cotton consumed during July was
500, 1913 bales of lint and 21.177 Of lin
tiers. the census bureau announced to-
day.
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Condition Of the Water.

Temperature and condition Of water
ats am: Great Falls-Temperature.
%; condition, IL. Dalecarlia reservoir
"a; condition at north
connection. 10: condition at south con-
nection, Is. Georgetown distributing
acknowledgements s.; condition
at infiuent gatehouse, 10; condition at
efiluent gatehouse, 10.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-30
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Jane Irvine. executrix OF William IT.
vine, deceased, by direction of the Sur
rogate of the County of Middlesex,
hereby gives notice to the creditors OF
the said william irvine to bring In
their debts, demands and claims against
the estate of the said deceased, under
oath or Affirmation, within min months
from this date, or they VIII be forever
barred of any action therefor against
tho said Executrix.
Dated January s, 1919.
JANE IRVINE,
Executrix
ll66-1-9-9t Dew Thurs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-30
Fire Alarm Boxes

Copper Works
ss-Market and Sheridan Street
ie-smith Street and Central II. II.
ze-Asrket and First Streets
xI-Madison Ave. and Paterson Sc.
and Lewis Streets
s6-Smtth n High Streets
New Brunswick Ave and l-SW et.
and State Streets
Atlantic Terra Gotta Works
ts-Buektnghsm Ave. and Hartford 81
te-ommerce Front Streets
and Washington SITS.
and Washington Streets
ST. n Buckingham Ave
5e-Parker St and Pulaski ava
6e-Hall Ave. and Charles ST. -
51-State n Wayne Streets -
6t-Near United Lead Works
6e-Aaurer. -
e9-Washington and First Streets
eS-New Brunswick Ave. and Elm 81
e.-Smith Street n Watson Ave.
Sb-Commerce and State Streets
lz-Front and Smith Streets
1S-Water n Gordon Streets
It-kearny Ave. and Gordon Stresf
u and Hanson Avenues
sz@Smith and Herbert Streets
ss-Amooy v n Washington 81
ss-Lehigh Ave and Stanford Street
= city Hospital
te-Cleveland and Brace Avenues
sl-Amboy and Hall Avenues
s1-Amboy Ave. and Insiee Street
s3-LAwrenee and Francis Streets
ef-xsytlis and Johnstons strestsl
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-30
NOTICE
to Claimants for Damages
Caused by the Gillespie Plant
Evnionson
NOTICE

Explosion.
The Board of Engineers appointed un.
der the authority Of the Secretary of
War to ascertain and determine losses
70 private property due to he Giiiespie
prope to caution the public In the FOL
The Board learns with regret that
the sufferers from this "a
lami.y on a basis of prices so high for
the losses as TO be self-condemnatory;
ing heavy charges against the sufferers
for these estimates. and that IN certain
cases thta charge for their estimates IL
collected from the Go Vernment
Thu Board will receive faithfully
consider any claim which is presented
e GO ~ sen "a" a%pprafs ,Eses seiected from the
highest grade of building contractors
for this purpose. In addition to the et-
tort BY these appraisers to 9, giee a e faiS
sonally examined BY a mem
Der OF h Board. Any. claimant feeling
beeh awarded, can have q hearing be-
fore tho Board. without expense, to pre-
sent proof for higher award. These APP
no weight to any estimate made by con.
tractors who have charged exorbitant
rates fer replacement. or who have
charged for their estimates on q per-
centaFe bar Is of the amount to he
granted by the Government. It In Gus
tomary amongst contractors to make
estimates either at no charge or at
the most. at an Insignificant charge
covering only. their actual expenses
be collected from the Government at
once automatically renders the con-
tractor Interested in an excessive re-
endorsement by the Government.
The safeguards which have been es-
tablished by the Board are such that
II is practically impossible for an UNI
founded, or Improper claim to pass it's
analysis and Investigation.
The Board further states with pl -
ure that most Of the estimates MADE
by the contractors of Perth Amb1y
and South Amboy for the A.uferers
have been reasonable.
THE ORDNANCE BOARD SILLES-
PIE PLANT EXPLOSION.
Perth Amboy. N. j.,
Dated December 81. 1918.
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