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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-05

Capital 100000 =
THE ATTAINMENT OF THE COMANCHE COUNTY
OIL co. Of ened position the oil business short space
Of time has been commented upon BY all OhO haze matched the deuel.
opment Of this company
The ability shown BY the Officers and Management of the company
indicative greater things The of the COANCHE
OIL COMPANY is ASSURED and to the inoestor DhO has
Investigated there better Of making money than the
COMANCHE WAY. Honest reliable plus good acreage
you of dividends.
What could Be safer than Company whh holds acreage oh many
times lis capitalization? What better security could the ask?
Professional oil throughout america haze their stamp of approua
on The holdings Of The CO6IANCHE COUNTY OIL COMPANY
Eminent GeOIogts declare the COMANCHE COUNTY FIELDS
possess great p0ssbesO great in ao that they beyond the full
realization OF the average mind.
The COlANCHE COUNTY OIL CO. guarantee drill four wes
their best holdings designated BY their tOo experienced field sup
tede and expert geOo Production l0 gone after hiedly
that this Company @ Be dodnd paying basis Think these
important facts # you are Interested in OIL
The Cordova daily times., 1919-08-28
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Commissioners Court for the Territory of Alaska, COrdova Pre- cinct, before R. H. NOaks, United States Commissioner and Ex-officiO Probate Judge, in the matter of the estate of of Mathew Pedrodas- kalakis, known in Alaska, and here matter referred to as Mike ParOs. No. 130.
 The undersigned hereby gives mo- tice that he has been appointed ad- ministrator of the estate of Mike Paros, deceased, and that all persons having claims against said estate are requested to present the same with the proper vouchers within six months from the date hereof, to the undersigned administrator, at his office in COrdova, Cordova Precinct, Territory of Alaska.
 Dated at Cordova, Alaska, this 2Oth day of August, A. D. 1919.
 B. o. GRAHAM, Administrator of the Estate of Mike Paros, deceased.
 Date of first publication, Aug. 20, 1919. Date of last publication, Sept. IF, 1919
The Cordova daily times., 1919-08-28
PEARLHARBOR DEDICATED BY
 NAVAL CHIEF
Secretary Daniels Officially Opens Drydock Which Is Among Worlds Largest
 Cost Millions

HONOLULU, Aug. 2S (by Associat- ed Press) ).-The United States naval dry dock at the Pearl Harbor base, the dedication of which is the object of the present visit of Secretary ot the Navy Daniels to Hawaii, is one or the largest in the world. It is l,OOl feet long and has an inside width or 13S feet and inside depth of 32H2 feet. It will accommodate any ship afioat, and represents an investment of more than $5,O00000.
 The dock and naval base have a setting in what is considered one or the finest natural and most beautiful harbors in the world. Entirely land locked in rim of hills, Pearl Harbor could anchor all the naval fleets ot the world out of view from the open sea.
 Pearl Harbor has an area of ap- proximately ten square miles. US deDth is approximately sixty feet. Entrance to the harbOr has been made safe for all time by dredging and other work done by the United States.
 The drydock has been under con- struction since 1910. Its opening had been planned to take place long be- fore today but various delays and the war caused postponement.
 The most serious delay occurred when the entire bottom of the dry dock upheaved suddenly, ruinlng all work that had been done and delay ing construction for a year. First theories were that an earthquake had caused the mishap. Then engineers decided the dredged out bottom left a floor softer than surrounding ter rain and the pressure of the latter caused the center to upheave.
 The accident necessitated new plan of construction. Concrete was moulded into huge blocks, submerged and securely anchored. From this beginning the other work went rapid Iy forward.
 The dock is operated by the latest type of machinery. Electrically driven pumps free the dock of water after entrance of a ship for repairs.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-08-28
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS
CITATION

In the Probate Court for the Terri tory of Alaska, Third Division, Valdez Precinct, at Valdez. In the matter of the estate of Robert b. Gray, deceased.
 The President of the United States, to L. T. Gray, and all other persons interested in the above-ent1tled estate, Greeting:
 Notice is hereby given that James Smith, executor of above estate, has filed a petition in the abOve-named court, alleging that said estate is in solvent, and asking for an order d1- recting the sale of the property of the estate, and that hearing will be given on said petition on the 22d day of October, 1919, by the Judge of the above-named court, at his office 1n Valdez, Alaska, at 10 o'clock of the forenoon of said day, and at said time and place all persons having ob- jections to the granting of said pet1- tion will appear and file their ob1ec- tions thereto.
 In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this Fist day of August, 1919.
 GEORGE J. LOVE,
 U. s. Commissioner and ex-
 officio Probate Judge. First publication August 28, 1919. Last publication September 15, 1919
The Cordova daily times., 1919-08-28
VILLA SPARED FORMER PEON7S
 UNIQUE HOME
Friend of Poor Whose Eccen- tricities Probably Struck Responsive Chord in
 Heart of Rebel

FL PASO, Tex, Aug. 28 (by Asso- ciated Press) When Francisco Will las rebel troops swarmed down the hillsides and into Parral last Easter morning the palatial home of old Pedro Alvarado was unharmed and it's contents or occupants undisturbed. This was said to have been in Obe- dience to a rumored unwritten law in the Villa army. Pedro is an am- igo de los pobres (friend of the poor) and his charity, it is said, has won him perpetual immunity from Villa raids. Houses on both sides of the Alvarado home were footed, refugees arriving from Parral said.
 Pedro Alvarada is one of the most famous characters in northern Mex ico A poor, unlettered peon, Pedro's mining claim was the site of the fa- nous mother silver lode strike in the Parral district many years ago. It was tradition in Parral that the silver could be taken from the Ava rado mine with a carpenters hand saw.
 From a poor Mexican labOrer Pe- drO sprang into Opulence and laV- ished his wealth on his friends and started out to satisfy the desires he had suppressed so long as a poor man. He said he always wanted the biggest and finest home in Parral so he proceeded to have it built. Carved limestone, marble and plenty of shiny brass went into the construc- tion of the Alvarado house. Today it is the show place of Parral. Pedro's proudest boast is that the palace was the first home in the North to have open plumbing and a white bathtub. Hundreds of canary birds-Pedro's favorites-were purchased and sing from the conservatory perches and in the surrounding grounds.
 A story is told of Alvarado, whose d0ir gs are Ioca! tradition in Farrai, that he placed an order with an American piano salesman for one dozen pianos, one for each room, in- cluding the kitchen, on the first floor of his home.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-08-28
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Tn the United States Commissioners Court for the Territory of Alaska, Third Division, Kayak Precinct. In Probate.
 Tn the matter of the Estate of James Warddell, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given that the un- dersigned was duly and regularly ap- pointed by the probate court of the Kayak precinct, territory of Alaska, on the 4th day of August, 1919, ad- ministrator of the estate of James Warddell, deceased. Notice is hereby given to the creditors of and all per sons having claims against the said deceased to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers. within six months after the first publication of this mo- tice, to said administrator at his resi- dence or place of business in the town of Katalla. territory of Alaska, the same being the place for the transac- tion of business of said estate in the territory of Alaska.
 Dated at Katalla Alaska, this 4th day of August, 1919.
 w. H. DUGDEG4L. Administrator of the Estate of James Warddell, deceased.
 Date of first publication Aug. 6, 1919. Date of last publication Sept. 4, 1919. Donohoe & Dimond, attorneys for the administrator
The Cordova daily times., 1919-08-28

Try the Club Billiard Hall for golden, silver and royal fizzes. 23-tf
The Cordova daily times., 1919-08-28

Harmony Club dance at Eagle hall Labor day.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-08-28

Good music Labor day dance at Eagle hall.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-08-28
l. ADVERTISEMENTS
LEGAL

the creditors of and all persons hay ing claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within six months after the first publication of this notice, to the said administrator at the office of Frank H. Foster, attorney at law, Cor doya, Alaska, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate. B. P. ZIEGLER,
 Administrator. Dated July IA, 1919.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-08-28

We always have supply of pasteurized sweet milk and cream on hand. Also buttermilk and Bulgarian buttermilk. City Dairy. Phone 187.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-08-28

Hunting parties accommodated. Trips to Flats after September 1. See Dooley. Terms reasonable.
 2S-6 FRENCH PAUL.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-08-28

Job printing at Daily Times office,
The Cordova daily times., 1919-08-28
NOTICE TO cREEDITORs

In the United States Commissioners Court in and for Cordova Precinct, Territory of Alaska.-In Probate.- In the matter of the Estate of Yer mund Martin Olson, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the under signed, administrator of the estate of Vermund Martin Olson, deceased, to
The Cordova daily times., 1919-08-28
SEATTLE'S STAR PITCHER
 WANTED BY BOSTON

BOSTON, Aug. 2S (by Associated Press) The Boston team of the Ma tionaI League has offered Jim Thorpe and another player for Pitcher Big bee and Outfelder Cunningham of the Seattle club of the Pacific Coast League.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-08-28
FORMER CHAMPION
 IS WINNER IN ROUND

FOREST HILLS, N. Y, Aug. 28 (by Associated Press) Maurice Mc- Loughlin defeated Leonard Beeman ln the third round of the national tennis singles today.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-08-28
FISH QUOTATIONS

KETCHIKAN, Aug. 2S.-Today's prices for fish were: Halibut, firsts, SAC seconds, 61ac; sablefsh, 312c; red rock, 11ac.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-08-28

Electric irons, pounds to 6 1-2 pounds. Prices $3.50 to $6.50 at the Northwestern Hardware Company.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-08
COTTON MARKETS.
Bears Pound Prices Again on
More Closing Of Mills, But
Some Recovery.

SATURDAY AEAEfEoOHr req. 3.
sears found another excuse this
morning for a fresh attack on prices,
aithough 10 was merely a continuation
OF the influence at work for several
days. Because Of labor troubles four
large mills In Rhode Island closed down
last night for an indefinite period. The
apparent spread of labor troubles in
other directions also served to encour-
age pressure. for there was no sign of
demand for the raw or finished ma
terial n thus the ~stAEnation in the
spot department continued.
Ihere was a better opening thar eX-
pected, presumably due to some over
night covering orders on the theory
mat the decline had gone far enough
20 make further bearish action un-
likely. This Improvement did not go
20 S0.sO, compared with Its close at
900. Then came renewed selling and
me market was without power Of re-
sistance seemingly, the result being a
dip of nearly so points for May, the
distant months being down about half
as much. May sold 1t 2o.03, lower than
yesterdays bottom by 20 points. but
october did not quite equal her low,
sellng only down to Is, so. The sup
port at the decline was due to short
covering n the recovery carried the
list back to near the previous close.
F1nals were very steady and from 5
of to 20 up in New York, while New
orleans closed steady and 4 off to
The spot department was quiet and
WITHOUT much change, business being
small. New Orleans sold 1876 bales
at no change, Memphis sold 500, Hous-
ton s76, Dallas 657 and Little Rock
l,056 bales, the only change being an
van or 10 points in Dallas.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-08
DEATHS.

Mrs. Hannah Haokett, IS, st. Joseph 8
hospital, Dec, 30; obstruction OF bowels.
Frank Clinton Smith, 4, 1870 Carr,
Feb, z; scarlet fever, streptococci6 In
lection Of throat.
Fletcher Helms Sweeney, 2S, 311 South
Orleans, Feb, s; pulmonary embolism.
Ralph Curry, /, st, Joseph's hospital,
Feb. 5; broncho-pneumonia, influenza,
empyema,
Jesse II, overton, 81, 414 Harvard.
Jan, al, influenza,
Mrs, Ann Corbett, Sc, Is South Diana,
Feb, 5; broncho-pneumonia, chronic
cardiac ~valvular disease.
Charles Alvin Demetrion, 2, 1897 South
Lauderdale, Feb. Z, pneumonia, influ'
enza. .-
Kate Brown, so, Homo for Aged ant
lnfirm, Feb. /: influenza.
Henry Stephens, SO. 91B W~oodlawn,
Feb. 5; aortic reorganization.
Ivetra Baringer, AZ, Lewis Infirmary,
Feb. 2; surgical shock, infection OF pus
tube,
Henry Gray, 80. 1886 Barbour, Feb.
s; Brlght's disease.
May Reid Gray, 80, 1903 Pearce, Feb.
6; pneumonia, influenza.
Thomas Fanion, ~, Feb. Z; lobar
pneumonia,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-08
CONSOLIDATED PORT.
ToMoRRoW's
NEW YORK COTTON,

NEW YORK, Feb. 8.-There was a
good deal Of covering by houses with
Wall street and Liverpool connections
at the opening of the cotton market
today and first prices were 10 to 65
points higher. The South continued to
sell, however, and prices soon turned
easier, with March selling off from q, rs
to 21,24, May from 20.S0 to 2O.20, and
July srom 1925 to 1855. or 20 to 80
points lower.
The weekend reviews of the goods
market emphasized the curtailment Of
mill production and a continued light
demand at first hands, although some
OF the Western distributors said there
had been a better business during the
first week In February than last year.
Unsettled labor conditions also encour-
aged a continuation of the recent SELL
ing movement and after the initial de-
mand from shorts had been supplied
there seemed to be very little demand
around the ring.
The decline was checked at 81. Osc for
March. 20,03c for May and 10 .50c for
July, or about 35 to Al points net lower
by covering and some buying for reac-
ton was also reported on the rally later
in the morning. May closed at 20, 47c
and July at 10, 95c, with the general LIST
closing steady net 5 points lower to 20
points higher.
Futures closed steady at decline of
5 to advance OF 20 points.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-08
MISCELLANEOUS

SAVANNAH, Ca, Feb. S.--Turpen-
tine firm, 66hc; sales, 81; receipts, 1853;
shipments, n; stock. 30,91S, Rosin, in
active; sal0s, none; receipts, 2l2; ship
ments, none; stock, 1929 Quote: i,
1910; p and e. $lS,l6j I, $l92Q; 6,
$ls,2b; N, $500; Wg, 1850; WV, Sl6,75.
CHICAGO, Feb. SHUTTER unsettled
creamery, 3SQ45hc.
Eggs lower; receipts, s,O5I cases;
firsts, 37q37hc; ordinary firsts, $3.50
361sc; at mark, cases included, 36@37c,
Potatoes higher; receipts, Is cars
Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota,
bulk, 81, 70a1 so; do. sacks, $l.75Q1,Sb.
Poultry, alive, unchanged.
NEW YORK, Feb. 7.-Coffee--No. I
Rio. l6Ac; futures easy May, lac; July
Is. soc.
KANSAS CITY. Feb. s,-Butter ant
poultry unchanged.
Eggs Sc lower; firSts, sec.
Potatoes &c higher, 81. 70@1.s0.
ST. LOUIS. Feb. s.--Pouitry I'M
changed, except hens. &c.
Eggs, 351Ac.
NEW YORK, Feb. S.--Butter unset
tied; receipts l 1853 tubs; creamery,
higher than extras, AN 05Oc; ftrsts'
44h@47hc.
fresh gathered extras, AN @4sc,
Cheese 49, Irregular; receipts 2,7oO
boxes; state, whole milk flats. current
make specials, average run, SOC.
Poultry-Live, firm; chickens, asa
&c; fowls, 92c; turkeys, 3o03bc.
Dressed dull and unchanged.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-08
SECURITY QUOTATIONS
GENERALLY LOWER

= NEW YORK, Feb. Sin the securi-
ties market this week further readjust-
ment of general conditions from war
to peace was accompanied by an al
most steady attrition or quoted values.
Financial, industrial and economic de-
velopments were the chief contributing
factors, these embracing higher rates
for call loans, extension of labor trou-
bles and unsettlement in various
branches of trade.
This last was most effective in the
metal industry. the unexpected reduce
ton In the American Smelling dividend
coinciding with the miners lower wage
schedule. Equipments and motors were
steadily liquidated.
United States Steel resisted pressure
at times, but came within striking dis
lance Of last years lowest quotations.
Allied issues registered marked con-
hcessions, and shippings, including coast
wise shares, were affected by the dras-
tic cut In rates.
Rails participated very moderately in
the daily operations.
Foreign bonds were relatively strong
er and more active than domestic flo
tationS,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-08
GRAIN MARKETS
Week End Adjustment Helps
Give Strength to Corn in
Early TRADING,

CHICAGO, Feb: s.--week- lend adjust
ment Of trades brought about upturns
today In the corn market. Besides ad-
vices were at hand that the entente
allies were not willing to accept, the
export restrictions said to have been
attempted by the Argentine govern
ment. Opening quotations which
ranged from Nc to 1c higher with May
$1.l2@1.13 and July 81, 09@ .09h, were
followed by something Of a reaction, but
then by a fresh ascent.
The close was nervous at the sarne
as yesterdays finish to SIC lower, with
May $1,12@1.12b and July Sl'oSAQ
1854.
Speculative selling based on gossip
about price-fixing for commodities lead
to weakness In the last part Of the SEES
sion. The close was nervous at the
same as Yesterdays finish to 3&c lower
with May $l.12@1.12A and July $l.osh
@1.0Sh.
Oats showed a tendency to sag. After
opening NC off to Nc up, prices aver
aged slightly lower than yesterdays
finish.
Firmness In hogs and corn strength
ened provisions.
Reports that packers had received
further orders from the government
brought about sharp advances later.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-08
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICES TO BIDDERS.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS.

LUMBER.
Office OF Board of Commissioners,

Office of Board Of Commissioners,
Memphis, Tenn, Feb, B., 1919, -,
Sealed proposals will be received at
the office OF the city clerk OF Memphis,
Tenn. until 70 o'clock noon, Tuesday,
Feb, II, 1919, for furnishing the en-
gineering department Of the city ~
Memphis with the following supple"
10000 II. B. M. No. / Common Pine
s4s,
, Zoo It t; b. M, Gum Firsts and Sec
400 Pes, Clear White Oak s4s. net
size,
100 Pcs. Clear Hickory s4s.
100 Pcs. Long Leaf Heart Pine, Select
$4,000, ": B. N. Long Leaf Pine 70
per cent Heart SIS.
All quotations to be made on ma
terial delivered our yard, 40t High
Street, Memphis.
Specifications furnished by city en-
gineer, room s, courthouse, Bids must
be filed on blank furnished by city en-
gineer.
Each and every proposal must be ac-
companied by certified checks for $780, 90
on some solvent bank and made pay
able to the order Of the City Of Mem
phis, said checks to be returned to the
unsuccessful bidder or bidders on the
awarding Of the contract and viii be
returned to the successful bidder or
bidders when the required bond for tne
faithful performance or contract is
made.
An approved surety bond will be re-
quired. Of the successful bidder in the
sum OF the contract within 10 days after
the award OF said contract.
Bids will lay open for comparison and
consideration for n week after having
been publicly opened, and read before
awarding the contract.
The right is reserved to reject any or
all bids.
BY order Of the board Of commission
ers Of the City OF Memphis,
r. L. MONTENEGRO. Mayor.
Attest. G.. G. PASHRY. CITY Clerk.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-08
BANK STATEMENT.

NEW YORK, Feb, 8.-The actual
condition OF clearing house banks and
trust companies for the week shows
that they hold $37, 401. 720 reserve in
excess of legal requirements. This Is a
decrease of 500. 815. $40 from last week.
The statement follows:
ACTUAL CONDITIONS.
Loans, discounts, etc, $4,7l3,S l2. 900;
decrease. $50, 0S7, 900.
A-Cash In own vaults, members fed
eral reserve banks. $95, 91S, 900; increase,
s743, 600.
Reserve in federal reserve bank Of
member banks, $517.S22 900; decrease,
$40, 337, 900.
B-Reserve In W vaults, state banks
and trust companies, $11, oil 900; in
crease, $263, 900.
Reserve in depositaries, state banks
and trust companies, $l1,2S4,000; in
crease, S57. 900.
X-Net demand deposits, 3,795, 231,-
900; decrease, ST, S31, 900.
Net time deposits, $40, 1874, 900; de-
Circulation, sss. 444. 900; increase, s472,-
Aggregate reserve, s540.117.0OO
Excess reserve, $37, 401 720; decrease,
500, S15, $40,
--e----
Specie, included in A and B, $685.
529, 900.
X-u S. deposits dfauntsd, s2ss,517,-
000.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-08
NEW ORLEANS COTTON.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. s.-Week-end
short ~covetang by the bear element
caused a rise on the opening of the
cotton market today. In the first half
hour of trading prices gained rs to 36
points. The tone Of the market was
firm.
A general selling movement, appar-
entity based on reports from Washing
ton of a new commodity Sterilization
scheme, developed as the market firmed
UP and soon resulted in a break. Late
In the morning prices were is to 40
points under the close Of yesterday.
Spots closed quiet and unchanged
Ordinary, 1900; good ordinary, 19.25c;
low middling, 22.75c; middling, 27.00c:
good middling, 2S.00c, Sales on the
spot, 945; to arrive, 700; delivered on
contract, none.
Futures closed steady at decline of
4 to advance Of 16 points.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-08
DOW. JONES SUMMARY.

NEW YORK, Feb. War revenue
bill expected to pass congress by Mon
dav night.
Mayor Of Seattle notified labor unions
lhe will put city under federal control
unless strikers return to work this
morning.
Supreme war council of the allies
considers new and drastic armistice
terms to be imposed on Germany. IA
International Nickel in nine months
ended Dec. 81, 1918, earned s2,79 a share
against $40 in same period of 1917.
strike to "" uwe %este asa IN pG coepe ep'S wa ipe
reduction. Demand six-hour day and
S. day wage scale,
Peoples Gas shows deficit of 1885,
628 In year ended Dec. 81, 1918, against
deficit of 1856, 201 in 1917.