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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-27
JUVENILE BROILS
it said y

Judges of the Washington Police
Court are complaining of the time
consumed in settling fights between
boys and neighborhood jars, The
outcome of tistic encounters between
Juveniles. So annoying has this ne
come that some who preside in this
court openly express themselves in
favor Of allowing the youngsters to
fight it, out and suggest that parents
keep out of court with such cases.
During the past few months he
patience of both Judge Hardison and
Judge Mcmahon in the Washington
Police Court has been sorely tiled
on this question. Judge Mullowny
and Judge Pugh, when they sat en-
the bench in the Police Court, had
III" SAINT llUCulc.
Recently six different persons faced
the court charged with assaulting
some neighbours child. In every case
the parents had intelfered with
Kid" fights.
The advice from the court is tnis
or compel your children t.
do some of their own fighting. Do
not embarrass yourself or your neigh
bors by taking up for your children
when they are to blame for start
ing a fight, and then coming into
court.
There have been, within recent
period, some rather serious assault
cases in the capital city growing out
If the interference of parents
with their children's difficulties.
The experience of those who have
presided in the Police Court of Alex
sndria is similar to that of the
Washington judiciary. And there are
10 cases Police Court Judges are call
d upon to decide which are dreaded
{ much as juvenile fights or neigh
orhood broils. 1t takes but few
minutes to learn that it is a case Of
ix of one and half a dozen of the
Their. Loquacious females who at
mes engage in battle of words with
eighbors over back fences often ap-
ear in court. The complainant is
cnerally the woman who has come ,
at second best in the argument.
o decide such cases to the satisfac- {
on of all concerned would require
ore than wit of a Philadelphia
G
wyer
Young people often start small f
azeS which bring about serious re-
Its. II is said that war between a
70 nations was started by boy {
aving gate open. 1t is careless
,ss brought on trouble between the !,
,geGts CT the careless juvenile and i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-27
POTOMAC RIVER TRADE

Three propositions for considera-
ton of business men were brought
by the committee of the Chamber OF
Commerce of Alexandria to the joint
conference with similar committees
of the Chamber Of Commerce and
Board of Trade Of Washington, at
the rooms of the Board of Trade yes
telday. These propositions were in
crease of transportation facilities
by addition of boats upon the Poto-
mac, promotion of manufacturing On
the Potomac between Washington and
Alexandria, and the deepening of the
channel to accommodate large steam
ships, first to Alexandria and then
to Washington.
Transportation on the Potomac
river at present is at Il lower %bb
than at any time in the recollection
of the oldest inhabitant Back i'll
the olden time-the latter part Of
the fiftieS Of the last ccntury-morc
satisfactory facilities existed than ut
present. The old steamer Columbia
made weekly trips to river landings
and Baltimore. while another steam
er. the Diamond State. was engaged
in the same trade In 1860 another
steamcr-the St. Nicholas, which
played prominent part in the early
part Of the civil war.-was added
to the fleet. In addition to these
boats the steamer James Guy, made
regular trips between Washington,
Georgetown, Alexandria and points
on the river.
In the early seventies five st"am-
ers were operated on the Baltimore
river rorteS-the Columbia, Express,
Charlotte Vanderbilt, Gcorgeanna
and Wawasctt. The four first-named
made trips TO Baltimore.
Up to few years ago the most
difficult part of the Potomac river
for navigators was the Kettle Bot
toms, about seventy miles south of
Alexandria. 4 channel with twenty
five feet of water was dredged
through four miles. and navigators
at present are merely required 20
steer between buoyS, and not in Il
serpentine course, as before
The Alexandria river front. as
we'll as that of Washington. have |
long since lost commercial anma-
ton. We never could understand |
why such conditions exist. The CAPT
tai of the United States, situated
upon noble river. should by al
means have port. The capital Of
the British nation is situated on
river which bears no comparison TO
the Potomac, and London is the
greatest port in the world.
The growth CT the port OF Wash
ington would aid much to the COM
mercial Importance Of AlcXandria's
river front
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-27
J. p. STRONG
Prominent Real IE.tatc Broker of
massachusetts

Boston. Aug. 25.-Says, 81 have been
IN the real estate brokerage business
for many years. have suffered with
loss Of ..lcep, indigestion and nervous
ness, but since taking Argo-Phcsphate
| sleep better and eat without fear Of
distress, and can feel great change
N my system.'
There is nothing in medical science
thtt equals Argo-Phosphatc in the
treatment of indigestion. rheumatism.
nervousness. kidney and liver ills. Sold
by Richard Gibson and The Rcxall
Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-27
STOP RATTLING THE SHAD
Fishcmen's Device Let Meme Escape
For Spawning.

Milford, Del, March 27.-Thc use
of "rattlers" for catching shad has
been started along the bay shore,
and wardens descended upon thc
fishermen this week and caught
several using this method. By US
ing a hugh rattle the fish are driven
into bunch, noise coming from 2
number Of boats. and then net IS
.un across the river while the fish
ire driven into it by this method.
None are allowed to go UP the river
spawn, resulting in considerable
decrease Of the fish in the past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-27
SWAN BROS.

Bundle all old clothing conveniently for the
RD CROSS which will be forwarded to the destitute women
and children foreign 1873 and viii call for
bundle.
'Womens and Misses ready to wear now on ex.
hibition in our we'll equipped coat and suit depart
ment Oh the second floor your inspectn is cordially
invited
Wonlens Spring Suits, $3.50, $780, $3.50, $40. So
Womens Spring Capes, $40 So S25 90, $35 90, $3.50
Womens Spring Coats, $3.50, $780, S29.5O, $500,
500 so, $40 so.
Women's Spring Dresses, in silks Jerseys and
serges, $780, S25. co. S29.50, $500, 500 So $3.50
Womens Spring Dress Skirts, in silks and wool, $3.50
$3.50, So SO, $l2 So SIS 90, SIS 90, $3.50, $500
Womens New Silk Blouses S. 90, 81 49, S. 90, $3.50
$3.50, So 50, $3.50, SIS 90
Women's New Silk Understands $4.9S, 1898, S. 80,
ST. so.
Women's Silk Boomers, S6.98
Women's Crepe and Silk Kimonos, 81 50 49, So SO
81. SO, S5.99
Women's House Dresses, $19S, 81 50, So SO, s4.9S,
Sc. so, ST. 50.
Misses Silk Dresses, S12 so, SIS O0, s25. 90
Misses Serge MILDLY Suits $40 50, $500.
Rutterick Patterns, zoe, 25c, 3Oc each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-27
BESSARABIA QUITS RUSSIA
Proclaims independence and Estab.
fishes Soviet Repuhic-Reds
Behind Move.

Warsaw, March 27.-Bessarabia
has proclaimed its independence. es-
tablished soviet republic and be-
gun On offensive against the Rou-
manian army of occupation, dispatch
from Chotin announce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-03-27
other adults which spread into fac )

tional. fight and later kindled the
fires of war.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-28

and buying is principally for immediate
needs, prices continue high.
'The paper market shows little i'm
provement. Manufacturers and job
bers report fair amount Of business
being done, but there is little marked
increase in volume OF sales. Prices
are inclined TO be little high.
Paint manufacturers, dealers in
paints and painters supplies report an
increase in this line of business. There
appears to be considerable work under
way, with a good demand for all grades
of material, and it is believed that
the present conditions will continue
for the remainder of the year. Prices
remain firm and collections good.
Wallpaper manufacturers, jobbers
and dealers report considerable amount
of business under way in this line and
it is believed that the volume of bust
ness being done will exceed that Tor tho
same period of 1918, with larger per
centage of profit. Prices remain hign
and collections good.
THE leaf tobacco business has been
fairly active during the last week and
moderate sales reported in good grades
of Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Ohio.
The cigar manufacturers report orders
somewhat increasing, but there is some
difficulty in filling them on account of
labor conditions. Factories, however,
are generally working to full capac-
ity,'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-28
BIG DEMAND IN HOSIERY
Mills Running at capaelty-Woolen
Jobbers Have Had Good Season


A big demand for hosiery and sweat
ers is reported in the weekly review of
trade for the Philadelphia district by
II. G.. Dun & Co. Mills are operating
to capacity. Weavers say their bust
ness is quiet and that they are buying
little. Prices, while nigh, are virtually
stationary and deliveries are slow.
Jobbers of cotton piece goods say
that, while sales the last week have
been inclined to he quiet, the market
scarcity Of merchandise.
Woolen jobbers have had q good sea p
sons business. Sales are fairly active
and prices are firm. Jobbers of under
wear, hosiery and knit goods report
sales have fallen off and that merchan-
disc is steadily advancing.
The review, continuing, goes on TO
say. >.
report a falling off in business. Retail
ers in this line are carrying large stock
and are doing extensive advertising to
reduce stocks.
''The hardware line remains active
in all its branches, with an increasing
demand for all grades Of material. In
some lines the demand exceeds the sup
ply. There is noticeable increase in
builders hardware. Prices remain firm
and collections good
The condition of the cement market
shows little change. Manufacturers
report a fair amount Of business being
done, although there nave been very
few large contracts placed. and prices
are inclined to be little high.
THE chemical market continues fair
ly active, there being good demand in
all lines. The situation in dyestuffs
remains about the same, and while con
siderable domestic dyes are being used
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-28

BUTTER, EGGS AND CHEESE

New York. Nov. s-BUTTER--Steady
.X,ras. a 474i9c; EXTRA C92 scorel ~ o
rent make No. .. 50d 50i7 c.
- EGGS--,steady Rece!nts.. $40? cases
nrsts. .s0U see DO, drsts. 76@ zoe; state,
Pennsylvania and nearby western hennery,
white. fine 70 fancy. 9ScGSl. state. Penn
sylvania and nearby heunerl., white. or
dlnary to prime 79c, do. brown ssd 02c:
Sic
CHEESE-Easy. Receipts 43Ss boxes
state. whole mik, Nats. current make. spe.
Gals, 32i2 a 33c: do, average run. 3t& a
"Gc; state whole milk, twins, current ma ce
specials. Sl'2 q 32c. do. average run. 3ic
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-28
BUSINESS NOTES

There IL said "a be just enough ui-
reriainty regarding the business out
look for next fall to induce the woolen
mills TO be less free in handing out
X goods to the jobbers and pay more con-
liberation to the cutters up.
with Christmas less than a month
nway, It Is becoming more and more
evident that the orders taken for the
holiday season by manufacturers and
wholesalers Of handkerchiefs cannot be
delivered in full. Shipments of imported
goods are said TO be much more nearly
completed than those from domestic
sources.
In the sport models created for re.
sort wear, sports angora is figuring
very prominently. This brushed sur
face wooden material is utilized in the
production OF sweaters, scarfs and ves-
tees. As rule the colors which are
featured are bright shades, with light
greens and rose taking leading place.
Interest in the chemical market now
is centered principally in the fertilizer
group. Rapid advances in some Of
fhe standard commodities have brought
home to the consuming public the great
shortage of supplies.
The unsatisfled demand for pig iron
In the Middle West is estimated by
some sellers at close to 800, 900 tons,
With many definite inquiries simply
fled, without probability of their clos
ting in the near future.
No new business OF Importance is be.
ing put through in the flour trade at
uresent. Consumers are well enough
et,pplied for current requirements and
are not inclined to take on future
commitments.
Dealers report the demand for spices
Is assuming broader proportions all
along the line. with inquiry especially
strong for cloves. pimento aud some
freely. Reports from all primary
points constitute strong. This has made
kor an unusually strong demand for
ppots. considering that this is usually
the dull season.
The demand for enormous tOnnages
of railroad equipment for foreign roads
has been accentuated by equipment men
returning from Europe, but before this
can be considered the large needs of
the American roads must also be taken
IN need of rails and virtually every
kind of equipment, but the producers
are behind in production.
Business in drugs and chemicals i'll
this market is less active, Drug and
Chemical Markets says, but prices are
firm. There is q shortage Of many bo-
tanicals, but imports are improving.
Sulphate of ammonia is higher and
h Ntll Ia on
IN second hands. Stocks of fatty oils
are small, but there is little demand
except from a few large consumers.
Essential oil stocks are so far below
normal that the steady upward move
ment of prices continues. There is an
active inquiry. but buyers are consery-
alive and purchase in small lots. Coal
tar Intermediates are in good demand
and producers are refusing business for
export owing TO the difficulty of filling
domestic orders.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-28
LIVESTOCK QUOTATIONS

rLau.-. ~. 90 tn1c u.,atnts AZ 4.
~ on,csso' EoV' ~ .,aS,o yo. 49,,
900 head. Slow. Bulk, SlSm ID bOi TOP
"a 90, ,,r,, sIaSIa 40. ,,eb, fights si2a
l''oo' lBht' Sl5W lJ'oo' lsht Hshto' sANS
1925; heavy packing sows, smooth. ti25
Dioss. parkien sows rough siamlo so T.:
piss tl2Ql 1910.
CATTLE--Reoeipts, 20, 600 head. Tn"
settled. Beef steers. medium and heavy.
cholSe ana prime, $500 -ooo' '"s1g al oSi
good Sll, 20plS.6oi common S"W ll.ED'
light. good and choice, si425Q19.75 COM
-, go r,sd,,,r, a. 75ato,,. bs,fsrs.
So 65@15. cows. ss5oaI2.5O Gamers and
cuttera s55oas. 30. Yea! calves. 3l6617;
feeder steers. s7.a5ai3' stocler steers SEQ
IL western range. steers, $3.50 q 1873, COWS
sHEEP-Receipts 81 900; strong, Lambs
SI3.25V15.2Ji culls and common, S0613;
ewes, medium, good and choice. 370S.Gji
culls and common. S3U6I5 breeding, $3.50
p,.. =, ,o,t. n, >,,. os noes
East ST; louis, III ,NoN. - luoG5i a.
heGelpts 1ng9,U ahea9. hlsnI5' p. w 49,
bulk, slS I0g l3;oVi htaEy, SbnS'ns%o a. me me
Glunl, Si5ai0gli5 .ght; sld. ouh i9.uu' llRn'
LiEntS Si?, -9G -l 80 q, paCNus nS,s rncE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-28
FINANCIAL BRIEFS

The New York Subtreasury gained
So, 241 900 from the banks or Wednes-
day, making cash net gain since
Friday of $3,s76,0O0.
The committee on securities of the
New York Stock Exchange has ruled
that transactions in Cuba Cane Sugar
Corporation common and preferred
stocks shah be ex rights on December 3.
Rights may be dealt in on or after No
vember 2S.
The average price of twenty Hctive
industrial stocks declined 1.52 per cent
on Wednesday to 107 so, while twenty
railroads declined O,90 per cent to
77o7.
The Bank of England minimum rate
of discount remains unchanged at
per cent.
Edward S., Nielsen has been ap-
pointed division freight and passenger
agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad Co.
for Cumberland Valley district, with
Headquarters at Chambersburg, Pa. He
will assume his new duties on Decem-
Der |.
Samuel Bell. Jr,, formerly treasurer
of Madeira, Hill & Co, has become as
socated with McFsdden, Sands & Co,
cotton merchants.
Today ia the local market United
states Steel common will be quoted ex-
dividend except for cash.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-28
LONDON METAL MARKET

New York, Nov 2s.--CabIe advicet, 70.
ceived at New York metal exchanges this
morning morning a49oted prices IN London today as
1oc futures, fi97 los, gain OF I5s;
straits. 1909. an upturn Of 10c; Singapore
Spot 20 tons; futures 450 tons and singa-
port. 400 tons. Standard Copper-spot f9b
5g; futures. FOG 15c. both up IS: sales, spot
so tons; futures $50 tons. ElectroiYtic
Copper--spot. f10G, loss OF fl; futures,
f109 unchanged. Lead-Spot fS7 los an
advance of 12s Sd; futures f37 12s 3D. q
gain Of LIS Cd. Spelter-Spot. .,4s; un-
changed futures f4s los; a gain OF bs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-28
BALDWIN DIVIDEND
Directors Declare 3H Per Cent on
Common, the First Since 1915

directors Declare 3No Per Cent on
Common, the First Since 1915
The directors of the Baldwin Loco.
motive Works sprung a big surprise on
the financial district today in declaring
dividend of 31s per cent on the com
mon stock. The unexpected distribu-
ton was announced as "a dividend''
without designation whether it was
quarterly, semiannual or an annual
rate.
This is the first distribution made IN
junior stockholders since 1915. Be
tween 1912 and 1915 dividends at the
rate of 2 per cent per annum were de-
cent.
The directors at the same time de.
clared the regular semisnnual dividend
of 312 per cent on the preferred stock.
The Baldwin Locomotive Works cap
italization is $4,000, 900 preferred
stock and $20,000,000 common stock.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-28
Price Of Refined Sugar Unchanged

New York, Nov. 2S.--Ihe refined
sugar market remains unchanged Local
rcfiners continue withdrawn and prices
are unchanged at De. less 9 per cent
for cash for fine granulated. 1mporta
tions of raws on Wednesday consisted
of &c. $50 bags of Cubas TO the Amer
lean Sugar Refining Co. There were
no sales of new crop Cubas reported on
Wednesday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-28
FRESH FRUITS
VEGETABLES

Potatoes dull. Sweet potatoes and cab
bage hrnor. Onions easier. We quote:
0Oc q 81; lower grades. 46d Csc. White po-
tatoes, per. l50-lb. sacks-No l. S3,50Q
sylvauia per cwt So 100000 Sweet po-
tatosss--S southern, No, pei l5bl sig4 30:
basket 81 dl3 35 Cabbage New York, Do
nestle. per ton S35 q 40 do, Danish per ton.
S4Ou 80. Onions, per 1OUlb. sacks-Yelow,
ST. 75 q226,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-28
Paris Bourse IRREGULAR

Paris, Nov. 2S.-Prices moved ir-
regularly on the Bourse today. Three
per cent rentes were quoted at 6Of Sc;
exchange on london, 39f 23c; 8 per
cent loan. S7f S5c. The dollar was
quoted at Of II Iac.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-28
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS

dozen. 43@44c: 20 to 30 lbs to dozen. per
lb.. 35 pace: 81 TO SO lbs. TO dozen. per ID.
33 034c: 81 TO a. lbs. 20 dozen. per lb.'
80 933c; 40 to 81 i6s. 70 dozen. per lb..
80 g 34c; 4s lbs ana over 20 dozen. 3S9 s6ci
spring duoklings. nearby as to quality.
40@4ic: ducks western. faucy. 3SSdOc
geese western. fancy. 2s13oc.
FRESH FRUITS
Demand was fair and prices ruled steady
We quote: Apples, per bbls., as to quality
s4qsi do. per box. S2G375. Cranberries
per bbl, S0u10; DO. svcTaSs good. per crate
seq 20; do, extra fancy. @rge, per crate
81 75U325 Lemons. per box, 81 50q6
Oranges caiifornia pssrz 5SG Sl8S .sfrtGp Il 90
Florlda. pcr boy. SSSl 30 d no
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-28

BUTTER-supplies Of solid-packed were
ample and the market was quiet at former
rates. P4ints were frmer under light of
ferings. We quote: Fresh solid-pa Clyed
creamery fancy. hIsh-scorng goods. AZ q
76C; extras 73c; extra irsts. ~ q zoo; hrsts.
80 q Csc: second, ~ q soc, thirds, 80 "a SIC
sweet creamery, choice 10 fancy !3d &c;
fair 20 good 6A a T2c; prints iobbiug at
so a S2c for fancy and at o5@T8c for fair
to choice.
FGGS-Cholce fresh stock was very scarce
and Coz, per case higher Following were
the quotations: Free cases. nearby nrsts.
S24 per crate; nearby current receipts
S22 so "a % 40; nearby and western seconds.
500. lO1 81 60: inferior lots lower: fancy Sc
The market ruled iirm with demand equal
to the limited offerngs The quotations
were as follows: New YORK. whole-lnilk
nnts, fancy 33H "a 33L1 c; tair 10 good. ST..
a 3Sc: wisconsin whcle-uik fancy. $500
33L c. fair to good 70 n 81 !. 9. JObpinS sa les
ry "a goods "A al Sic,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-28
GRAIN AND FLOUR


wIIEAT---Receipts 25Is7 bushels. The
market was quiet. but firm. Quotations: Car
iots, IN export elevator, goNernment STANDARD
Ter; ta,Ssi 10 ! 9SrtRorH spriSs. 81 5p 10.
g'F3i s3 .fst sSa iSg tnoI!y ! 'S Sns Se
SAsf Ssi S rS:a toSyns s dns S8
No; No 2 wheat; &c under No /: No, wheat.
No For all wheat ohST%iss TRSiss eonfoTmins af nfS
but S GeneeSt S tss ST eN The or discount
FOR each one-pound deficiency in test weght.
than dcfciencv IN tS9 Test welg6ts Viii Y''6 be
bought on its merits Smutty wheat vii!
but IN no s than 10 re &c p
Hnider ,tnir The corresponding regular grade, Gar
tofore 20 rcr bushel from the regular grade.
SC. according to quality and condition Of
mixtures, but unless otherwise iustructcd
tn the i, trade may count on oYr taking No =
loloIe, !. e. &c under the corresponding
coRN---Receipts 7st bushels Supplies
were small. and prices were lc higher. We
ag%Ss irsSs oid ia yellow in car lots for local
oATS-Receipts. 2i455 bushels. The
market advanced u c under light offerings
ana ana stronger western adwees, We gqgote;
s59 & No. 2 white. 81 4 s4tzc. No. white,
sag G{3hE'T {s35h 'T, 6; 10; 4 white siIslisc zes
336 pounds in Sacks. Trade was qulet aud
prices showed no important changes. The
quotations are as follows; Per 100 lbs.
packed In tiO-lb iute saclSs-Soft winter,
strsight western siO o 10 so: do. DO nearby.
so. 90 q 10; hard winter, straight. Sl2d l2. so:
do. short patent Sl3 a l3. %: spring hrst,
clear 80 rs d 10. 25; DO, patent. $l3Gl4; DO.
short patent. Si4@ 1850; fancy spring and
city mills, patent. fancy brands, Sl4. 80 q q.
RYE FLOUR was quiet and steady We
quote at $40 7.7j per barrel. I'm SACHS,
as to quality.
PROVISIONS
The market ruled firm with fair Job
bluc demand for most description. Tht
following are the quotations Reef. in sets
smoked and alr-dried 55c: beef knucNes and
tenders. smoked aud alr-dried. soc. no0t
family. 54c; hams, : = cured. looge, 81 q 2Sc;
90. skinned. loose. % "a 27c; do do. smoked,
- Il 2sc. hams. b, lied, boneess a2c, picuic
shouiiers. 8 p cured loose pic. do. smoked,
~; bellies IN niclir. loose. sc, breakfast