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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-04
Weekly Financial Rev'
BY Briggs


New York, October ~ -
market has made an T~,.9a !. .,s......s,2
curing the past wee's Noress.s II s. 4
the English raiir~ strive . a.
ance Of which wou4s 81 ax1srs J ~
strict exports from tASs Mr. to tAs
United Kingdom. led Is ar he.xv
selling and share arNazs Il. s,rfccs ~
the beginning of ths wssie sg =. FOL
lowed on bullish ercp Aa0 sne.. vices
with December rec yeriux efsaa zoe
to SS.4Sc, but the govesua.aass= ~s "a
port OF Thursday fa.lad u evfa~ !,
fresh buyers, and prices fess fsa
sold off again breaking sa1A ns,s f
ground Tor the week and baol, % sBepf
the 31c level during toda, s0sn.
The census report showed or
oales ginned prior to Septemb,
compared with s,77o.e11 last yeas buf
very small figures had been loo,xaa ~,
and the statement failed to c-...
ssn'iinent' The official crop renort
'"aAing the condition 54.4 and the ina,
Gated yield 1886. 900 bales was a,rnss.
oAactiy In line with private r.n.-..
f e. issued and proved n sisra,
~ more realizing on long cortrsaa.
sa an fresh buying for long account IT.
1a as.ness over the illness of the Pr,
S ans com bined with unsettled Iahor 80
fora,an anu the continued uncertaintu 80
foreign exchange rates. nrohanInV or
eo the Opposition to sell orr ~,
so,no toward end of the week whas
1 so,he OF the local traders appears =. sn
aoohing Tor falling off in spot a.r. PC
h hnu increased receipts. Trade ints...sa
liz Deen reported buying ON tha -
cnnes, however, and in some c.,a o oe--
apprehensoins are expressed rsra 49, sels
an ~ adequate supply of white cot1as -
me better grades because ar ~ -. -
si carry-over and the scarc;tv ~
sraaes In the early moyement
WORE favorable weather cnnS;t..
f &c ps, recently are supposed to 49,
rao.ltated picking. but the last wsaa,''
mix.d s ~ sne weather bureau was very
r .s regarding the further prorrs very
nu crop Since the beginning n ~, -
ita5 roaa strike Liverpool has been e- .,,e
t t;e with selling here. probably - -
ncipation OF an Increased differsv... -
tween the two markets =
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-04
DUBLIN, TEX. GETS
BIG OIL REFINERY

Desdemona. Tex. October 3.--The To-
cation of the Pullman Oil and REIN
ing company's 3000-barrel refinery,
which has been a matter of interesting
speculation for the past two or three
weeks. was definitely settled septem-
Der 10. 1919. when the company en-
tered into contract with the chamber
of commerce of Dublin to commence
construction of the refinery at that
place within 60 days from date of con-
tract.
AS part Of the consideration OF this
contract. the Dublin chamber of com
merco donated to the Pullman Oil and
Refining company 40-acre refinery
site in the CITY of Dublin and right
of-way from that point to the Desds-
mona oil fields.
Upon completion Of the projected
pipe line and the new railroad now
under construction between Ranger
and Dublin. it is expected that a num-
Der of other refineries will be loca ted
at Dublin
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-04
SOLDIERS STOP OVER

Admission, October Special. "A
three-coach load party of officers
nurses and soldiers from Camp Shelby
Miss, en- route to Fort Mcpherson,
where the invalid soldiers are to be
placed under treatment in the general
hospital. stopped over in Admission for
three hours Friday morning and the
visit of the soldiers in the business
section attracted considerable inter-
est.
The invalid soldiers are being trans
ferred from Camp Shelby on account
of the abandonment of that canton
mont as a military post and other
troops stationed there will be passing
this way for some time.
Several very happy meetings. be-
tween Admission soldiers who were for
merly stationed at the Mississippi camp
and soldiers Just from that cantonment
were had as result of the stop-over
Of the party in Admission Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-04
TATE SCORES VICTORY

Admission, october 3-(Special.)
S. w. Tate scored decisive victory in
the federal court Friday at noon when
he secured an acquittal for Mark Wheeler
of Borden Springs. arraigned before
Judge Grub and jury under an Illicit
distilling charge.
John Wheeler, father of Mark Wheeler.
was convicted. under the fourth count OF
an indictment in that he had been
charged with working at distillery.
The Wheeler case was one of the most
interesting of the routine cases tried dur
ing the term and was one of the very
few cases which brought an argument
from Earle Pettus, the district attorney,
and the attorney representing the defend
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-04
MYSTERY SURROUNDS CASE

Admission. October a. Especial
Arthur Sparks, young man who has
oeen employed as a civilian guard at
camp Mcclellan for the past few
months, was found in the woods east
OIL Hillside cemetery here late Friday
afternoon, bound and gagged, and ply
sicians Who are working over him to-
night pronounce him almost beyond
hope of recovery.
Much mystery surrounds the finding
OF the young man in his peculiar con-
oltlon, police and other officers being
unable to account for the strange case.
Sparks was unconscious when found
and at 8 o'clock in the evening had
been unable to talk.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-04
FEDERAL COURT CONNECTIONS

Admission, October 3.-(Special 1.-The
second day of the federal district court
was marked by the trial of large num-
Der of cases, Judge w. l. Grub dispos-
ing of the cases rapidly.
The following convictions and sem
fences had been announced at noon Fri
day:
Grover league 800 and 60 days; w.
T. Meeks, 500 and 30 days; Tom Ellis
and J. B. House. $10O and 30 days; VIII
Mathis, 500; c. c. Perry, GO days; Jim
Berryhill, 500 and 80 days; William Rid
die. guilty: w. d. Keaton. 500 and 30
days; Alonzo Smith. 60 days: Chester
Laminack. 800 and 60 days; Oscar Barn
well, $40; jeff Johnson, guilty.
Cases of Illicit distilling against r. G,
Anderson, f. c. Cheatwood and Lige
Brown were continued because of their
present confinement following convictions
in the state courts.
The case against John G. Ledbetter
was continued for the term on account
of the illness of the defendant
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-04
NEWS OF ANlVISTON

Wednesday in damage suit against il
instituted by C. NJ. Sims, who claimed
damages because of the alleged action
Of the water company in cutting off his
service because he declined to pay the
double minimum for two families.
Judge Merrill ruled that the provisions
of the water contract plainly provided
for payment of the double minimum
where two families occupied the same
house, and gave the affirmative charge
to the jury. which was followed by the
filing of notice by the plaintiff that the
case would be carried to the supreme
court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-04
WATFIELD ADJUTANT

Admission, october 3.-(Special.) Capt
John A. Watiield, sanitary corps Of the
regular army, has been appointed camp
adjutant at Camp Mcclellan by Maj
John Griffith, the camp commander. and
has assumed the duties of that position.
Captain Watfield is one of the best
known officers on the cantonment and
his appointment as the successor OF Lieut.
Walker is considered a happy one. lie
was assigned to duty at the base hos
pital last year, and has been on duty at
the local camp continually for about a
year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-04
ALBANY

Albany, October a-<snecs.,
scheduled games SATURDAY. 80 c-'
"on were to have been stage, -
vine between Albany Decatur an,
vliie squad composed Of ex.vt,,,
ana city leaguers has been cal,e., -. -
account Of the inability Of IT,. 49,.
VINO management to obtain ~. 81,
ph'r Den park. Manager SCOTT -
nounced today.
ou'caer shops in Morgan eu
must remain closed on SUNDAYS .-..S,,
ing to an edict issued TO-DAY - Co.,.
caus. Way shops remaining open vii,
as the arrest of their owners 49,
uordlng to the official. tn 49,
,ahen' IL was stated. in accord.nc~
"-'i me state Sunday closing laws.
ho D1runer, negro, who gives hrs
nome as Birmingham. is held bv anthnr'
her. &c IA connection with the rob-
catur circus day. Gardner was 1900,
by chief of Police Hendrix assisted ~,
o.her members of the Albany ro,;,s
department and placed in the CITY iai,
1e'e conner, said to have lost s21f
when his pockets were picked. is said
ioen.iiieo Gardner Many re-
the police today. ",
one OF the most unusual chains of
ieiaiohsnip in court annals Of Alabama
oaMe 70 light in the Limestone circuit
court last week, according to Solicitor
-. = Aimon, who has returned To mis-
nome here after obtaining 81 conyic-
tons for felonies. -
HECK King. a white vrop
OF numbering his brother, who was also
ms nrother-in-law. He was convicted
OF second decree murder and sentenced
70 ~ years In the penitentiary. The
only eye witness to the kilIinr
Kings mother-in-law, who is also his
The unusual relationship is explained
IS Ionows' King and his brother
married sisters who were their firSt
cousins. Kings brother then becoming
Mss brother-in-law and his wife;a
mother the sister of his own mother.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-04
RALLY DAY SERVICE

Admission. October ESPECIALLY THE
tfirst Methodist sunday school expects
20 have 1000 present Sunday morning
IL their rally day service. Eighty men
and women from the Wesley Bible
class, the Baraca class and Philathea
lass have pledged themselves to bring
10 eaca next Sunday.
Ga Monday night the campaign COM
,nittees from these tnree classes had a
set-togethcr booster banquet at the
Winston inn and with the so odd pres
snt laid plans which they believe VIII
Guarantee the 1000 present next Sun
lay DR. p. L. Abernethy. who has
served the Wesley Bible class as as
'istant teacher for the past several
months. acted as POSTMASTER and in
reduced the speakers in his usual
witty way. 1t was a great meeting
many ways and judging from the
alks made the sunday school building
viii be taxed sunday TO hold the
srowds.
WATER COMPANY WINNER
admission. October 3.-(Special.) 1.-The
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-04
LANES HILL ARRIVES

Admission, October 3-(Special.) -Corpl.
James A. Hill. first division veterinary
corps. has just been discharged at Camp
Gordon and has arrived in Admission for
a visit to his father, Dr. J. o. HILL Cor
poral Hill has been abroad for more than
a year and has made some very interest
ing experiences in France and Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-04
WARREN GOES HOME

Admission. October S.-(SpeciaL)-K. p.
Warren. who was in charge of the de-
partment of justice office in this city
until about six months ago, and who has
been employed at Camp Mcclellan since
that time. has returned to his home in
Birmingham.
Mr.. Warren and Mrs. Warren made
many friends during their residence in
Admission, all of whom will regret their
determination to leave the city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-04

me sam Browne, or Liberty bslt, h
not authorized in the United States and
Will not be worn. 1t is the distinguish-
ing mark OF a commissioned officer
abroad. but it is considered by the war
department that there is no necessity
for its introduction into IL unitsd.
States. go
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-04

On account of subway work. New York
city had to buy the old Grand Union
hotel at Parkway and Forty-second
street. and is holding the site. expect
ing to get at least sa,500,oo0 for it, having
refused an offer of s2.s00,0OO Mean
while, carrying the property is costing
the city about $1,000 day.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-04
FOR SALE

Suburban cottage with one acre OF
tillable land. within one block OF
car line. and on main highway; Is
minutes ride to city: house has S
rdRms; hardwood floors, electric
lights. bath with city water; i'm
provements cost more than asked
for property; chickens and COW
included easy terms.
A. r. DEARBORN & co.
Phone 1i1S. -3o1-2-s-4 Jeff Blk. Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-04
SOUTH HIGHLANDS

No. 1904. S. 18th st, situated on .
beautiful lot facing east: has living
room, dining room, kitchen and one
LARGE bedroom downstairs, bedrooms
and bath upstairs: hardwood floors
and house in good con.s:tion suitable
for two families. This is a good 5000
home, but look it over and make me
reasonable offer on it or if you have
anything to trade for it. let me know.
See T. w. Quinn with Jemison r. e.
/. Co., 211 N. goth ST. Main $3.50.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-04

OR SALE-S-room bungalow in easter
section of city; well shaded with lars,
lawn consisting of four lots; house ma
al modern conveniences; hardwood
floors in living room and dining room
can De bought reasonably; terms ca
be met. Apply owner, VIM. Spencer
1923 Sth ave. n. Phone Main 2O32. O.
w. 3. Leedy & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-04

Employees of all the distributive trades
IN Great Britain will shortly be sched-
iled under the British trade board 8
act' "nicn VIII mean to them an increase
of from 81 to $3.50 per week in wages
of all store assistants, making the in
creased annual wages bill for this class
of labor si25,ooo.Ooo TO .15ofoO.o 900 over
present rates.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-04
LOCAL MARKETS

'~hA SPct SOthOh went OlI IL ycSEfauhy
good middhng closing at SIC.
Rumors are heard that labor trouble Il
in sight on the coast, which may caus,
shortake in fish.
Quotations were as follows.
Poultry
Stags-a0c.
Turkeys-Iive, Sc.
Ducks-aoc.
Fryers-s544oc.
Hens-30@S2c.
Fresh Eggs-5o@cc.
Storage Eggs-4sc.
Butter
Creanery-S7@SSc
Country-4o@45c.
Spanish -2oQ21hc.
Pompano--Sc.
Salt Water Trout-2O@esc.
Mixed Fish--12c.
Gray Snapper-Headless and drawn. 10
Red Snapper-Headless and drawn, 2od
&c.
Fresh Water Perch-121xc ID.
Grouper-131rl14c.
Shrimp-I1Gl2hc.
Eastern Select oysters-$2T gallon.
Meats
D. s. Clear Bellies-269Nc.
d. S. Rib Bellies-5Q2Sc.
Pure Lard-2S11c.
Hams-Regular. s0@esc; skinned, 1aeec.
Picnic Hams-25c.
Bacon-3S048c.
Pork Loins-35c.
Live Stock
CUnion Stock Tards.)
Fed steers:
Good to Choice-S10@d.
Medium to Good-ss@1o.
Common to Medium-$S@9.
Grass cattle. according to weight, quail
ity and flesh:
Steers-s7QS.
Fat Cows-s7@s.
Medium Cows-$60.
Cutters-$5@6.
Gamers $1a.5O.
Oxen--S4M6.
Fat Yearlings-$6@7
Medium Yearlings-A5 Oae 50.
Vealers-$S@10.
Hogs:
choise Corn Fed Hogs. 1s and Up
Sl4.50a15.50.
Choice Corn Fed Hogs, is to 1s-nso
IA.
Choice Corn Fed Hogs, % to fs-No de-
mand.
Light Pigs. 30 pounds dowu-No de-
mand.
Best Heavy Rough Hogs-$1aad3.
Half Fat Rough Hogs-$10@u.
Soft and oily hogs from 1c to &c per
pound less than above prices.
Produce
Sweet Potatoes-2Ac Id.
Colorado Celery-$1 doz.
Lemons-T.5O.
Peanuts-Spanish, SC h.; large, laa13Mc.
Cabbage-3Ac ID.
Irish Potatoes-3Hc lb.
Onions-41sc Id.
Beans-S1@1. Is.
oranges-California. $780,,
Bananas-Extras. TIC ID.
Limes-s1.25 per 100.
Meal ana Fssdstuff
Mixed Horse soOQ70.
Old Style Hulls-$17.
Corn-$1.90.
Corn Crops-$.
No. White Oats-95c per bushel.
Shorts-$sS.
Bran-$53.
c. S. Meal, per cent-s73.
Peanut Meal-s72.
Hen Feed-A15 per 10o-lb. sack.
Economy Dairy Feed-S0
Choice Pea Green Alfalfa-SH.
Wheat Straw-Sls.
Timothy-S40
Perfect Hog Feed-S72.
Hides and Tallow
Quotations are as follows:
No. /, green salt hides, s7638c.
No. green salt hides, 35Q36c.
No. / green hides, 31Q32c.
No green hides, 2S930c.
No. dry flint hides. i5ll46c
No. 2 dry flint hides, 44q45c
No. l dry salt hides. 42@43c
No. 2 dry salt hides. 4lQ42c.
Sheep skins. 50c@$2.
Horse hides. s5u10
Goat skins. $1Q125.
Hog skins. 50Q75c.
Tallow, 1a9l4c.
Clear wash wool. 60Q70c.
Clear grease wool, 50Q55c.
BURY wool. 25q35c.
Ginseng (wild). $10l7l3.
Cotton
God Iniddliue .... OLE
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-04

TOR SALE lots. 100x140, and 5-roon
house near reservoir, RosedaIe: all i'm
provements; $3.50 Watts bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-04

FOR SALE-IMMEDIATE
POSSESSION, 7-ROOM
COTTAGE; EXCELLENT
CONDITION.; 1913 N.
18TH AVE; LOT 5Ox151;
FACING SOUTH; $4,000;
REASONABLE TERMS;
DON'T CALL UNLESS
YOU MEAN BUSINESS
AND HAVE AT LEAST
$3.50 TO $1,000, FOR CASH.
CALL OWNER, MAIN
6365-W.
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w A N T ED - FACTORY
SITE, 5 ACRES ON RAIL
ROAD, TOWARD BESSIE
MER, ENSLEY, GRASSE-
LA, PR E F E R A BLY,
NEAR BALL PARK, OR
THOMAS.
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Simpson-Freeman-
DeRamus Realty Co.
1000 Al Ave n
65-Acre Florida Farm,
$4,000
Income Last Year S11,60O

11a miles r. r. town; highly product
i've. level fields; wire fenced COW ard
hog pasture; woodlot; nearly new .
room n7aiu house: large veSandas:
q. overlooking beautiful river, u mile
away; help houses. barn. etc: all
fins sepaaf farm produced $4,000
u % potatoes. $500 vegetables,
s'3teDo hay owner wishing to retire
rlasses low price, $4,000; part cash
n "Details PAGE 81 new fail cataloy
Esfsrr pa gains. Maine to Florida aue,
Ss est & Nebraska; copy free. Siren
3#Fagm agency. 121OT Heard Bldg
I& seksaav1ile. Fla,
10 SALE- arm of 500 acres in central
oara, ea the railroad, plenty OF
sF@teF eHt pasture In the state. Fine
I ain@ Ton stock or dairy farm Ad-
G5Yas ia. care Age-Hera.d.
1eoa want to buy or sell farm land
!. ss'te lngram Land Co., Birmi3gham
yOk SAleEs-Near Marion Junction. $50
aas residence. several ter:in.
9sAss Aarns and wire fencing. Is S.
kYbl 4 60, Selma, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-04

WATER COMPANY WINNER
Admission, October 3.-(Special. 1.-THE
Alabama Water company was winner
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SOuTHS1DE-East of goth St, neai
Mountain Terrace car line, two-stor
house. Z rooms. bath and sleeping
porch, furnace heated. . large bedroom
with large closet, beautiful fireplaces
rooms nicely arranged. lot 50x175. nrics
only $500. Terms. Call owner. Main
only $500, Terms Call owner MAJ,
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ENSLEY HIGHLANDS

beautiful little home can be had at
bargain; just been completed; s.
room bungalow with sleeping porch
and nice bath; terms can be arranged ;
Tor 1urther information, see James
H. Vaughn. 902 First National Bank
Phone 7085 Main
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RISING STATION

Nice five-room cottage on the South Ems
ley car line; can be had for $500 See
James ii. Vaughn, 9O2 First Nationa
Bank Bldg. Phone Main OS5.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1919-05-20
EpWORTH LEAGUES
SILVER JUBILEE

MARYLAND Avenue nj. r. Church Is
preparing ID hold its silver Jubilee
Oh Thursday. May %. This date
marks the twenty-iifth anniversary of
the League. ana will be memoriaiIzed
with d fitting program Of the church
auditorium. and refreshments and q
social time below lii the Sunday school
room for everybody
The Rev Dr. Laird. Of Mount Yer.
non Church, Baltimore, Will make the
address 81 the occasion which IL TO
mark an event in church history Of the
local congregation.
The Epworth League Of this church
was organized on May ~. 1894. IN Old
Wesley Chapel. which stood on the
site nov occupied hy The Fountain
an next door stores on Maryland ave.
nue.. All the old congregation of the
Wesley Chapel days. has passed away,
FOR the most part. and gone to their
greater reward
Thursday will not only commemor3
ale the iwentynfth birthday Of the
Epworth League, but the 57th birth.
day OF one Of the most energetic
church members and generous contrib.
utors, Mr. Walter Clark Mr. Clark
viii celebrate his birthday with the
League. and the League with him.
The occasion will therefore have q
double Significance.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1919-05-20
WOnAN'S COMMITTEE
FOR SAL VAT|ON ARMY
Workers Appointed For Anns
Arundel County. Mrs. Thos.
GLADDEN., Chairman
THE LIST INC oMPLET F

A weeks drive for Annapolis and
Anne Arundel county 10 raise the
countys quota Of SIS 900 for the Saliva
tion Army, began here yesterday. nn-
der the direction 0f d @oman's commit
tee, with Mrs Thomas Gladden. wife
81 prof GLADDEN.. 81 ST Johns College.
chairman
While the list Is still incomplete.
the following workers inaugarated the
drive here yesterday
AIRS. Harold Scarborough treasurer:
pui lfcity committee. Miss Beatrice
iG0nn. chairman Mrs. Nv Q. Stevens,
Mrs. Abraln Moss. Mrs. barnett
Bowie
First Ward Mrs Il J. Linthicum.
Miss Margaret Martin.
Second Ward Mrs, r j Kane.
chairman,
Third Ward Miss Minnie May Glad
den. chairman; Mrs. Abram Moss, Mrs.
Barnett Bowie
Fourth Ward Miss Elise GLADDEN.,
chairman.
war Mothers Mrs George Quaid.
chairman
West Annapolis and Weems Greek
| Mrs. III q. Johnson. chairman; COM
mittee composed Of 33 girls Of the
Girl Reserves Of the Junior Z w. G. A.
Wardour Mrs Philip Morgan.
chairman
Second District Mrs, Ashby Duyall,
chairman
experimental Station Miss Crutch-
ley. chairman
Farmera National Bank Mrs. Har-
old SCARBOROUGH. chairman: Mrs. Ros-
tcoe e. Grove and Mrs Abram Moss.
Annapolis Banking q Trust Com
lpany Committee 10 be announced la
ter.
Annapolis Bank Mrs. "A y. John
son. chairman: Mrs Wade. Mrs Bowie
Duckett, Mrs. Al ]. Mnnroe. Mrs Ros-
ienmuelIer. Miss Beatrice Gum, Mrs
Barnett Bowie. Mrs. Wytlle Mnnford
Miss Marion Duvall, Miss Anne lyle
hart.
High and Grammar School Miss
Mary Arnold chairman. and the com
mittee composed OF All the teachers
st. Asary.s School In charge Of ths
Sisters.
Friendship Miss Sallie Hutchins
Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1919-05-20

Thousands III the shares being dealt
iii every day BY the public.
To local man who probably can
figure out Just about what this cor
poratioR will be able to make In the
wax of returns on b hig capita lIgation
by operating this ferry betNsen Ciai
borne and Annapolis. II goes To show
what chances the average public
which III not thoroughly acquainted
with what il Is putting It's money in
viii 20 III the way VI gambling From
tbe reports CT the curb sheets OF the
New York Curb. Ii Iii probable that
several hundred thousand dollars each
day are gambled on back and forth
with the stock Of The Annapolis CIais
borne Ferry Company, and thousands
Of citizens all over the United States
who are Id this gamble probably imag
Inc that they are in the way OF max.
iIg bis fortunes from dealing III this
stock
A few weeks ago The Man About
Town stood IN Broad Street New
York and watched The Wild scramble
0f the operators OF the curb market,
and Il was more Indians than OF sane
and sensible men. Every minute
thousands of shares of the stocks Of
various wildcat, as we'll as good Ne
curities. were changing hands III the
twinklIng IL an eye, and small for
tunes we're being made and lost BY HE
gamblers on the curb every time The
clock licked the second The stories
told Of the transaction IL The curb
market III an parts Of the world dat
Ing back 10 the time Of the Romans np
to the present Twentieth Century
would ill q book As interesting 10 read
as the tales II the Arabian Nights
Men have always been inclined %.
gamble, and TO take chances both on
life and fortune. and today this game.
u chance seems to be iii the ascen
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