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The Washington times., 1919-05-10
WALL STREET MARKET

NEW YORK, May 1O.-Leading is
sues made fractional advances at the
stock market opening today. United
states Steel opened at zoos, up 1si
American Sugar, 134T, up =; Pan
American Petroleum, 93A, up -;
Southern Pacific. 1918, up Is; Gen
eral Cigar, ia. up Is.
The market closed strong.
wire trouble today caused gross mac
curacies in the stock tickcrs report OF thu
New York marketD
Yesterday
The Washington times., 1919-05-10

Backed by the wealth of the entire
nation, Victory Liberty notes arc the
safest Investment paying 494 per cent
interest In the world.
The Washington times., 1919-05-10

You say you're a loyal American
citizen. Your word il rs good as
your investment in the Victory
Liberty loan.
The Washington times., 1919-05-10

Advices were received by Washing
ton banks yesterday that it was the
desire of the Fifth Federal Reserve
district officials that Victory loan
notes be sold by the institutions
rather than bought. This is not only
The Washington times., 1919-05-10

RICHMOND AUTO THIEVES BUSY.
RICHMOND. Va. May 1O.-Army
officers here are being annoyed con-
siderabIy as a result Of thieves MAX
ing away with autos. Two hundred
were stolen last year and, of this
number, $50 have been recovered.
The Washington times., 1919-05-10

in order that there be a wide dis
tribution Of the notes, but that re-
sources of the banks be conserved so
that they could assist the Govern
ment when necessary by subscribing
to short term certificates of indebted
ness.
The Washington times., 1919-05-10

The Washington Savings Bank,
Tenth street and Grant place north
west. had passed the $4,000 mark in
the Victory loan at noon today, and
the directors predict they will triple
their quota Of S31 900 by closing time
tonight. The bank will stay open
until $50 on account OF the Victory
loan instead Of closing at their usual
time. S o'clock John d. Leonard,
president OF the institution, is in
active charge of the loan campaign.
The Washington times., 1919-05-10
The Safest investments

ar. those that do not huctuats during as
turbed conditions OF the money or stock
marietta First deed Of trust notes lnfBe
we'll secured on real estate -
the District OF Columbia, constitute gilt
EDGE" Investments. and they do not le-
pend upon the financial responsibility Gk
individuals or corporations for their sta
6Ility We can supply such Investments N
Amounts from $500 upward. send Tor book
let Concerning Loans and Investments"
The Washington times., 1919-05-10

Tho Liberty Savings Bank showed
a total Of $112,s5 in Victory bonds
sold at noon today against its quota
of Sfj.SOO. These were sold TO 1875
subscribers.
The Washington times., 1919-05-10
100000 LOANED
VIRGINIA FARMERS

Nearly 100000 has been loaned
to farmers in Virginia and something
less than half a million to Maryland
farmers since the organization OF the
Farm Loan Bureau, according to the
monthly statement of the bureau is
sued today.
The entire second farm loan dis
trict. which comprises the States of
Maryland, Virginia. West Virginia,
Pennsylvania and Delaware, and the
headquarters of which is at Balti-
more. has received loans from the
bureau of STOP $50, distributed
among 3,0T5 borrowers.
Figures for the month of April show
s462, 100 loaned farmers OF the sec
ond district, and over $14,OOO,OOO for
the entire United States.
4 remarkable story of success is
told in figures for the entire country
for the close of the second year OF
the bureaus business. During this
time nearly $500 farm loan associa-
tions have been formed and more
than $4,000 loans closed, amounting 20
more than $21O,OOO.000.
The first year showed a deficit of
S41I,954. the first six months Of the
second year il was reduced TO S211 ,G09
and the present statement shows a
surplus of SI2O.361. BY the end of
the present month the farm loan
banks will have returned S626,32O of
the Ss.S91,2T0 originally subscribed
by the Government to their capital
stock. Seventeen joint stock banks
arc now operating in addition to the
twelve Federal land banks.
The Baltimore district was next TO
last in the amount OF loans received
from the bureau, being outdistanced
BY the intensive and large farming
regions of the Middle West and far
Northwest. The Spokane district led
in the volume OF business done.
Figures for the Second district in
the two years of operation are: Mary
land, $436.j00 loaned to 143 farmers
Virginia, S4.91T.4 $50 loaned to 1891
borrowers; Delaware. SD. 500 loaned
TO II parties; Pennsylvania. 81 ,352,
500 loaned TO 497 beneficiaries, and
West Virginia. 1919, 400 in $50 loans
The Washington times., 1919-05-10

The Dupont National Bank, Dupont
Circle, reported yesterday. that it had
exceeded its loan quota by over 800
per cent and expected to increase this
percentage to 400 by tonight
The Washington times., 1919-05-10

There was a rush today on the part
OF citizens to purchase Victory bonds.
Alexandria will exceed its quota by
more than 800. 900 it is expected.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-08-20
To The Public:

the cost of the pavement in front Of his property
it would be illegal and unjust. The City is at
tempting to do this Identical thing to the Street
Car Company in total disregard of the provi
sions of its franchise.
Other demands made are for ten minute SER
vice over the principal part of the Lines in Ham
mond and East Chicago This is in violation Of
the franchise. It would require the purchase and
addition to our equipment Of at least twelve cars
at an outlay of $18O,O0O.OO. To operate this ad-
ditional service would add more than 5000 10000
TO our present annual operating cost. This un-
reasonable and arbitrary demand is beyond the
power of the Company to comply with.
The Council also demanded that we route
cars the old way on Sibley and State streets
They made this demand notwithstanding last
August the question of routing cars on these
streets was fully considered at several meetings
of the Board of Public Works and the present
method Of operation was agreed upon and writ
ten into the existing franchise, which was rati.
fed by the Council.
To get the relief to which the Council agreed
We were entitled and which is necessary to get
the men back to- work and start the cars moving,
we were required to consent to demands that
would add over 100000 to our expenses
This is the price we are required to pay in order
to continue service on our Lines The penalty for
our refusal is action by the City to forfeit the
IranchlSe, bankrupt the Lines, appoint a re-
ceiver, and indefinitely tie up the service.
The Committee of the Council appointed to
discuss matters with us had its plan to resort to
these extreme measures laid before the meeting
At it's invitation the attorney for the Calumet
Avenue property owners was present at the
meeting and participated as member of the
Committee The demand of the Committee was
that the Company agree TO all eight of its exac-
tlons, regardless Of the cost, the possibility Of
cepting them or the relief that all parties were
entitled to in the present emergency. Written
demands and notices of court action prepared in
advance were served upon the Company at the
meeting. And the action of the Council last
night in directing that suit to appoint receiver
be started at once indicates clearly that major
ity of the Council is determined to resort TO force
rather than reason in settling the controversy
Since an assault in the courts is TO be made
upon the Company for the purpose of bankrupt
ing it and throwing it into the hands of a
ceiver, it has no choice except to protect its
rights. We are anxious to resume operations at
the earliest possible moment. In the meantime
I hope the public will understand the position
into which we have been forced and will know
that we are not IN any sense responsible for the
present tie-up in the service.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES E. LAWRENCE.
Vice President, Hammond, Whiting & East Chi
cago Street Railway Company.
The Lamar register., 1919-07-30
Dickens Love Of Humanity.

Dickens love for humanity. his de-
sire to right wrong and relieve suffer
Ing. were some Of the reasons given
by Sheriff Lyell. n talented member OF
the Scottish bar. speaking before the
Glasgow Dickens society, for the admi-
ration that writer had won. The Bar
risters Of Dickens" was the speakers
subject. He referred to Mr.. voles.
Eugene Raeburn. Tommy Traddles.
Sidney Carton, Sergeant Buzbuz and
other characters well known to Dick
ems readers.
''One must leave behind the spiri:
of criticism and give oneself up to q
whole-henrted enjoyment In reading
Dickens" he said. There might. at
times. be exaggeration or forced SEN
timent. but there is also genius. !
don't know why he made Tommy Trad
dies a lawyer, unless II was to show
that we barrlsters are not all as black
as we are painted. Dickens was at
his best In depicting deep and genuine
pathos. free from sentimentalism."
The Lamar register., 1919-07-30

cover his health he wiz make over to
you his share In the business. But
did hope" and her wistful, pleading
eyes caused Ellis to thrill. that YOU
would-would wake up. Oh. forgive
mel But If you would only take the
interest In the business you are
capable of, that would give poor Ar
mold new life and hope"
you dear. sweet friend |" exclaimed
Ellis. reused out Of himself. you've
given me a grand motto: Wake Upr
I'm going to do it,
All Brocton marveled just after
that. One man noticed Ellis on the
street at daylight and rubbed his
eyes, and looked twice. From morn
ing until night Ellis was moving
briskly about town, working up bust
ness or out among the farmers selling
them machines. when the hour for
his accustomed nap arrived he would
take run around the block He
Joined an athletic club. A springy
step, a rare glow of health were now
ment of his life came the day Edna
and her brother returned to Brocton
und proudly he Wanted the business
progress he had made.
And later came the reward OF well
dolng-upon one eventful evening
when he told Edna Wells that hs
loved her.
The Lamar register., 1919-07-30
Famous Fleet Street.

A modern writer has called Fleet
street the street Of Adventure" and
the name is good one. writes A. A.
Methley in "a Child's Guide to Lon
don" for here all the news OF the
world is gathered together. and the
strip Of sky overhead is crisscrossed
with the telegraph and telephone wires
that bring tidings of warfare .
victories revolutions. and marvellous
inventions and discoveries.
The road certainly deserves its pie
turesque title. but. in medieval times
when. ns Froissart says, the Londoners
were the rerilousest people In the
world. and the most outrageousest. the
name would have been even more ap-
-'nrinte. Then the adventures them
actually took place here: and
md nCain In history we find
pries Of tumuts fought
tho rough cobblestones of old
%, Strete"
The Lamar register., 1919-07-30

"HeIlol What's up-a rre, or some
thing like" challenged Ellis.
mo, little matter of business"
came the explanation. 81 am Arnold
Wells, and am looking for business
location. I understand that you own
the little vacant store opposite here,
and l would like to know Its rental"
"Oh. that's 1t, eh?' said Ellis.
whats going to be your line, Mr..
Wells?"
"Why. l have been running small
place down the line in automobile ac-
cessories. They have put the new
paved highway through Brocton. so /
am planning to move to where the
prospects are best"
YES; but say, also own the corner
building. That's vacant, too. And
there's fiat overhead. | suppose you
have family?"
"Only sister"
Ellis manifested growing interest
In the clear-headed, Intelligent young
man, who explained that he had less
than thousand dollars to invest in
the prospective enterprise. II all re-
Sulltu III NHEE'Nllbl lIbil l-lliH iiihi
his visitor expand his business propo-
sition and take In the sale Of auto
mobiles, as well ms accessories, he fur
nishlng the capital Ellis could sit
around the place and talk TO custom
ers, making sure 1t was furnished
with a comfortable easy chair. He
need not forego his customary after
noon snooze and II there was any out
side work TO do what more pleasant
than a cushioned seat in luxurious
ly appointed car? So "A bargain was
cemented. the big store was fitted up
and the brother and sister established
in modest living quarters.
Ellis was aroused to new interest
at the first sight Of Edna Wells. Edna
kept the books of the business, her
brother put In full time working up
business and the happy Ellis decided
that he had fitted right into an Ideal
occupation. If his activities could be
so considered.
Just as the business seemed on Il
settled basis Arnold broke down from
overwork. His doctor Insisted that
he go away for two months rest.
Edna was to go with him as his
nurse. The last evening they spent in
Brocton she came TO Ellis.
MIR. Burton" she said. you shall
not lose, after all your generosity
towards us. for II Arnold does not re-
The Lamar register., 1919-07-30
The
Sleeping Partner
By ALVAH JORDAN GARTH

Copyright. 1913. By Western Newspaper UnionJ
Everybody In Brocton was surprised
when the will OF Eben Darrow was
read and Ellis Burton was named as a
beneficiary TO the extent of ten thou
sand dollars In cash and two buildings
on the main business street of the
town.
why, they were not very closely re
lated" advanced our critic.
"Oh old Darow did It out of pity"
declared second. You see. Burton
was born lazy. He has never had to
work, for he don't know how. The
old man knew he would starve II he
didn't leave him provided for"
When the friends of Ellis came
around to congratulate him, they found
him ensconced In his fayorlte arm
chair. indulging In his afternoon nap,
an invariable adjunct Of his daily rou
tine.
ITS my great luxury. s1ooze," con-
fessed Ellis frankly. you see. for ten
years ! lived with my uncle in the far
South. where. In summer time, nobody
works between 10 Il. IN. and 4 p. m.
It's hammock and nap. except for
the natives. fell In with the sleep
ing habit"
For all his Incidence Ellis was a great
favorite all around. He reverenced all
womankind. and had u way Of petting
the children that made him universal
ly popular. Ellis was generous TO a
fault, never out Of humor. and he did
not even get excited when he was In
formed of his heirship.
One day young man asked for him
At his hotel. The proprietor of the
hostelry Indicated his pleasant-faced
guest. asleep In a chair In the lobby.
Il don't like TO disturb him." OBJ
served the newcomer.
"Oh. Burton wakes up as easily as
he goes to sleep" said boniface. "Just
give him a nudge He'll take II friend
ly and natural" So the young man
went over TO the side of the comforta-
bly, disposed slunberer.
The Lamar register., 1919-07-30
PROVIDENCE NOT TO BLAME
Causes of Manklnd's Good or Bad For
tune Traced by Philosopher to
Human Qualities.

I have always heen of the opinion
that the complaints against providence
have been ill-grounded. and that the
good or bad qualities OF men are the
causes of their good or had fortune
more than what is generally imagined.
There are no doubt Instances to the
contrary. and pretty numerous ones.
too; but few In comparison to the in
stances we have of right distribution
OF prosperity and adversely; nor. in
deed could It be otherwise from the
common course of human affairs. To
be. endowed with benevolent DISPOSE
tion and to love others will almost in
fhllibly procure love and esteem. which
Is the chief circumstance In life and
facilitates every enterprise and un-
dertaking besides the satisfaction that
Immediately results from It. The case
Is much the same with the other vir-
tues. Prosperity is naturally. though
not necessarily. attached TO virtue and
merit; and adversely. In like manner.
to vice and folly.-David Hume.
The Lamar register., 1919-07-30
Chinese Music.

chinese music has always been be
und the grasp Of the occidental
mind. appearing to have neither rhyme
nor reason to II. As u matter of fact.
= Chinese musician must be very
skilled. indeed, in his profession to
hold position in an oriental orches-
ira. Chinese music is not written. The
words Of some Of the favorite songs
have been preserved. but the music has
been handed down from father to son
me dHy of The tronhadours. When
music is played it l. played according
10 the memory nj the musician and his
ideas f Interpretation. A musician VA
ri,-. NE r-"frrr lu~" So. h''' hest judg-
meat hct.'- niI liz s-rings, reeds
or oras 1850! ,ah ia u any lime.
The Lamar register., 1919-07-30

Account of
3d.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-08-02
Negro Drowned.

Joe Thomas, negro employee
on the steamer F. Hilda Burdin
got drowned Friday morning at
three O'Clock near Loreauville. 1t
is reported that Thomas was walk.
ing in his sleep sndfell over board
and drowned before any help
could be rendered.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-08-02

Mr.. Louis G. Guidry. this week.
announced that his son Louis Gut
dry, Jr., who is now in the army,
but expected back home in the
next few days, will be candidate
for the office of Assessor, and as
soon rs the young man arrives
home, will open his campaign.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-08-02

year $3.50 approximately &C.,
600 in the 20 years. Estimate by
the Engineers to gravel the said
street full width $500.
Hence that dope that you want
to pass over to us, about investi.
eating what the other towns are
doing is also Tommy Rot. Be.
cause you can't show US any town
or city who has had its taxpayers
to vote two taxes to pave their
streets, and in addition force the
said tax payers to pay l-3 cash OF
their frontage, notwithstanding the
fact that the amount voted by
them is doubly enough to do the
work. This is more dope that you
have swallowed down without Civ.
ing the justice of it a moment
thought. Iquote from your first
article: when they know that
Main street is going to take the
greater part of the money. 4
chellenge that this like the rest is
absolutely erroneous, cannot be
substantiated by fact, more Fairy
Tales.
You admit in your article that
you have been guided by rumors.
Hence before you attempt to give
advice to the business men and tax
payers. you should first learn the
true value of RUMORS.
RUnORS are always cheap
cheap as the winds, and
it's never wise to take stock in
them.
Above all don't worry about the
tax being defeated; the taxpayers
have not 80 soon forgotten their
past experience, and will not be
tricked in allowing another good
thing to slip from their fingers.
In this connection, l might
quote: "All the people can be
fooled sometimes, and some of
them all the time, but they can't
tool all the people all the time"
Come again Ssmbo, but leave
put the RUMORS, we don't take
stock in them.
l tell you Sambo you take tho
oait too easily. be more careful in
he future. These Tax Dodgers
ire very shrewed, and they are
Using you as their mouth piece
Ind a good thing.
Will meet you at the pole next
Thursday. and help take our town
nut of the mud, and l have the
liter confidence that the City
with the second tax will
make sure Of Rraveling all the en-
rance Of the town, no matter
What the RUMORS are.
Yours for progress.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-08-02
New Iberia Stream
Laundry

We are now sending our
LAUNDRY to New iberia, if
you want good work bring
your Laundry to US, Laizaire
Bienvenu.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-08-02
LOCAL NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Marcel Durand
are on a visit here.
MIR. Bill Beale is on a short
trip to New Orleans.
Miss Lucille Simon is spending
a few days in Jeanerette.
Mrs. P. H. Fleming entertained
the Bridge club Wednesday even
ing.
Mrs. Ignace Granger who was
in the navy arrived home Wednes-
day.
Miss Julia Franz of San Anto-
MO, Texas, is here spending a few
days.
Mr.. Martin Lathrop returned
to his home in New Orleans this
week.
Mr.. Bert Harris of New Or
leans was here on a short visit this
week.
Miss Elodie Broussard of Brous-
sard, is here spending a few days
with relatives.
For Sale - Genuine Alfalfa
hay in bale, Also several mules.
E. N. Resweber.
Mr.. Lawrence BONN who was
in France for nearly two years. ar
rived home Monday.
MIR. Lynn Larose who was do
ing service with the army return
ed home this week.
Miss Lillian Mire of New Or
leans is the guest of Miss Claudia
Gary for few days.
Little Lawrence Resweber en-
.ertained a large number of her
little friends Monday.
Miss Gladys Broussard of Crow
ey is here for a few days guest of
Miss Colette Resweber.
Mr.. f. o. Chavez and family |
nave moved to Houma, this week,
where Mr.. Chavez will practice
aw.
Misses Julma and Emma Prud.
lomme of New Orleans are on a
yisit here, guests of Miss Hilda
3urdin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Bertrand
# Port Arthur, Texas. are here
pending few days with relatives
md friends.
Mr.. Edmond Guidry who is en-
,loyed in New Orleans spent a few
lays here visiting relatives and
riends this week.
Mrs. w. ID. Roussel and young
on Allen, of Patterson, were here
everal days this week. at the home
f Mrs. l.. j. Gardemal.
Mr.. Daniel Olivier of Lake
,harles was here this week. Daniel
vas with the Aviation Corps and
7as recently discharged.
Miss Bertha Lathrop left for her
ome in New Orleans Tuesday af-
er spending several weeks here at
be home of Mr.. Robert Martin.
MIR. j. j. Burdin left with his
ig boat the F. Hilda Burdin, for
he swamps last week to go after
ONE cypress logs for his mill here.
Mr.. Edmond Bulliard left Sum-
ay on a trip north to make con-
racts for the large amount of
Gods he expects to manufacture
his coming season.
Mr.. Constant Bourriague, we
earn has bought piece of the