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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-17
AUSTRIAN BILLION SHOWER
Credit Of 5000, 100000 Crowns This
Week; 6.oOO.oOo,o0o Last Week

Vienna. Dec II. - The Finance
Commission Of the national assembly
has authorized bill granting the
government an additional credit of
5000, 100000 crowns to cover extraor-
dinary expenses for the first three
months Of 1921. OF which sum 1000,
900 900 crowns will be used in payment
for foodstufs which will b. sold to the
public at a loss. Last week a credit OF
G.OOO. 600 900 crowns was granted the
government.
Newspapers of all shades of political
opinion make pessmistic prophecies as
to the future of the country. The Neue
Abdcnblatt SAYS: "llow long will this
shower of billions last? The state will
soon collapse. The entente must hurry
and furnish credits, otherwise it will
bc faced by chaos. causing the collapse
of all its neighboring countries
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-17
SONGS IN GERMAN OFFEND
Schumann-Helnk Recital Causes
Spectators to Cult Armory

Newark. Dec. 17.-Mme. ErnGstine
Schumann IIeink sang four songs in
German at a concert in the First Rcgi-
mcnt Armory here, and was ap-
plauded after offering defense of her
action. Except for those four numbers,
the program was In English. 1t con-
cluded with the "Star Spangled Ban
ner."
As Nine. Schumann Heink began the
first song in German n man sitting near
the front of the house rose with his
wife and daughter. As they walked
out the mGn talked exCitediy to his
wife. About dozen others followed
his example and left the auditorium.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-17
$25OOO,OOO
Standard Oil Company California;
Ten.Year 70o Cold Dehent,wes
Due January I, 1891

Due January
coupons nmof dnonm wthro rovNon 70 ttadn
leonan interest date 3 3dysn loadn
Equitable Trust Francisco
Fund o annum commence january
Debente will be the Standard Oil Company
which Debentu vii provide that
life
Market
approximately $320OO0OoO
Property ValuatnThe
Colorado Hawaiian
$l7 100000 Earnings Company
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-17
l1oId.up Man Killed In chIoano

Chicago, Dec. 17,--One of two hold
up men VINO ue-ssapted to rob the Home
Drug Co. store Jn the busiest corner In
Chicago, was chased through street
crowds and killed by police In a gun
battle just before midnight last night.
Patrolman Conlon, who tried to head off
the hold-up man, was fatally wounded
by the robber moment before the lat
ter Was slain.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-17
Car Co. Pays on Back Dividends

Montreal. Dec. 1.-THE Canadian Car
and Foundry Co. Ltd.. declared a dlvi-
dend of 22% per cent on the preferred
stock on account OF back dividends, pay
able December 81 to stock OF record De.
cember "a. The dividend is payable in
negotiable interests bearing scrip, prln-
cipal amount payable on December "a
1897, with interest at rate OF per cent
payable half yearly on Gath of June
and December.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-17
Stenographers in New York Bank

StcnOgrapherS IN New Ork banK
EXcelest opportunity in large downtown
bank for capable. experienced stenosraphers
under % years. Permanent positions: ex:
lunches, State age, education, experience
and salary expected. Write
10 West 4ath ST.. New York city -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-17
Price 100 and Interest

VIM. A. Read & Co.
The Anglo & London Paris National Bank
Blair Co., Inc The Equitable Trust Co. Of New York
Continental and Commercial Trust & Savings Bank
@ v @ = sP =
,shmeh reend in o the amount Of ~uAbk % %" p rd
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-17
GOSSIP OF
THE STREET

Passing and reduction Of dividends
and reports of wage cutting by some OF
the prominent industrial concerns have
for the time being diverted attention
from the vexations of the money mar
kct. Developments Of the last week
have shown conclusively the situation Is
well in hand, and, while IL is widely
recognized that much progress Is yet to
be made in tbawing frozen credits, there
are definite reasons for believing that
tho peak Of the credit strain has been
passed.
As n prominent bank official put it
yesterday, tho consumers strike has
been so extraordinarily effective as to
bring about almost utter disregard OF
contracts leading 10 progressive in
crease in the cancellation evil. The
result Is" he said, that all manufac.
turers are being left holding the bag
until the spring trade revival or re-
turn Of sanity on the part of the public
relieves tho strain"
As matter Of fact, few laymen have
the least conception Of the wide
ramifcations of the cancellation evil.
One would suppose, after listening to
the reports beins made by the big bust =
ness houses, as IL the old fashion busi-
ness morals had been cast to the four
winds. This had made the thawing OF
frozen credits more difficult problem
than il at first appeared TO be. Strik :
ing testimony Of the embarrassment
which tho cancellation evil placed many
Of the big business concerns, individ- i
ually and collective, is to be found In
the recent haste shown in selling securi-
ties In order to obtain the necessary
funds TO meet the heavy tax payments
which otherwise we're unobtainable.
Many bankers feel that manufactur
ing and merchandising retrenchment is
running beyond the bounds of all com :
mon sense and. anxious as they are to
reduce floating debt, can picture the
day when stocks Of goods Of all descrip-
tions will be at as nbsurdly low levels
as now seemingly prevail in the security
markets.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-17
Rnitnm for L. G. ].

There was considerable discussion on
the street yesterday as TO what would
be considered firm bottom for the COM
mon stock of the United Gas Improve
mcnt Co. II was the consensus of
opinion of most Of the leading brokers
that 25 would provo 10 bo n solid bot
tom for the stock. At that figure. it
will bring net investment return of 3
per cent. which IL generally accepted
these days as attractive buying basis
for most of the seasoned dividend buy
erS. 1t is firmly believed that the COM
pany will be easily able to maintain the
per cent per Rnnum rate on the stock
until the handiCApS now encountered
by the utility companies are overcome.
1t was pointed out by a close observer
that the 4 per cent difference in the
distribution 10 IN" common stock
holders would about eQuul the loss or
earnings now being sustained by the
company.
The company has asked City Council
to extend from Janunry ! to April l
the period in which the company may
substitute the British thermal unit
standard for the candle power require
mcnts of the gas lease. The commission
which the Mayor has been empowered
to appoint will, In the meantime, in
stitute the investigation Of the local
gas situation, and which, it is ex-
pected, will result in the rcadjustment
Of the present terms By which the COM
pRny will be in position to carry out
the provisions to better advantage.
not only to itself, but to the consumer
az well.
Many Of the holders of the stock are
convinced the present unhappy Condi-
tions are only of a temporary char
acter and under normal conditions can
be speedily adjusted in fact, to an ex-
tont by which the securities of the
viii be restored to the high
standing they formerly held in the eyes
Of conservative investors.
TIE TRADER
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-17
NEW YORK COFFEE MARKET

New York, Dec. IA sharp ad-
vance, 7-l6d, in the rstc of Rio ex-
change on London, led to some cover
ing of coffee futures on the call this
morning, resulting in an advance of G
to 10 nOintS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-17
Time for Discrimination

There was dividing of the bear
forces in connection with expressions
OF market opinions and some Of the
leading commission houses that have
used every effort in their power to pre-
vent speculative buying changed their
position on the market TO a partial ex-
tent in their views on the market out
look.
J, B. Bache g. Co. made II calCulG.
ton thar in the last thirty days brokers'
loans have decreased from level OF
about $3.50 900, 900 to a present figure
of 500 ,O0O, 900. while at the same time
the short interest has decreased from a
high estimate of 100000 shares to
around 900, 600 shares. They report
that. according to their information.
brokers loans are at the low point for
the year, while the short interest is
equal 10 that existing last July, when
brokers' lonns were much higher and
prices of industrialS were twenty points
above the present range.
Other commission houses were dis
posed to advise the purchase OF stocks at
around present levels after close and
careful study of their merits, but they
did not believe in buying stocks without
full information about asset values and
earning power.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-17
stetson Pays Usual Dividends

John II. Stotson CO. directors declared
the regular semiannual dividend Of per
cent on the preferred and the usual ! 3
per cent on the common stock, payable
January Is 10 stock OF record january l.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-17
Common Sense i'm
Investing Money

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The answer Generally speaking
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The Nome nugget., 1920-05-22

Mo WAR PaIcEs AT HoLT,s
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-22

In response to a telegraphic query. A. Polet has received from Maurice D. L<ehy of the Territorial Shipping Board. a message setting forth .he main objects of the Shipping Boards recent proposal to place a tax of B per ton on private carriers for the purpose of creating a fund which may be used to provide additional shipping faciii- ties for the territory where most need ed. Although meager outlines Of the proposal have been received. such in- formation as has come to hand has not been Of character to provide a clear conception of just what is in, tended.
 According to Afr. Leehy's message. the proposed tax will not apply n tine established public transportation lines but will fall upon the large Alaska in- terests which employ private ships. As an instance Mir. Leehy says j half dozen or more of the big salmon pack eis and other interests, such as the Kennicott company. operate their own ships. His message says the great evil of Alaska shipping arises from thc fact that nearly four fifths of .AIask:, ship tonnage serves only private in. terests. These private carriers handle the bulk of the profitable traffic for a few months more cheaply for the large industries than would be the case If the regular lines were employed. thereby leaving to the regular lines the unprofitable service throughout the year.
 According to Mr. 'I.eehy. the Ship ping Board proposal simply requires
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-22
MysrERy WELLS pr. NOPE
 SHOOTING CASE

Jas. AcGuire. son of assistant sup erintendent McGuiresof the loca. divi- sion Of the Bureau of Education ano alleged slayer of Rev. Hoare. forn erly missionary in charge of the Episcopal ian mission ct Point Hope. was brought to Nome during the first days of the week by Marsaial E. R. Jordan and Is now confined in the federal jail pend- ing investigation of the case by the grand jury.
 Mcclure was brought down . por- tion of the way from Candle by Deputy Marshal Hart Humber and was turned over to Marsanl Jordan. who met them enroute. Humber returned to Candle without conlinE to Nome.
 It develops that few details Of the tragedy are known to the local author tiles and. as all of the witneases are stin at Point Hope. where the aasootang occurred, the full facts will probably not become known until they arrive from the North on the spring boats.
 District Attorney Clements informed tho Nugget tint he is not aware of the circumstances surrbunding the death q the missionary and wsil probably not be in poitioa to supply informa- ton until the witnes1ss Of the tragedy arrive. Nr Clements said he had not interviewed tho prisoner regardins the cass and wosld not cars to comment on. 1t in any way until h posss.uIon Of tl,s facts. InauIry aa tho Marshai's oiice also failsd to elicit any inEorma- ton bevond the fisst meaSer deeails ysceivsd wlaen Nc0uirs arrived at Cam dc shortly after tho uhoo4ang.
 As no one Is pssunittsd to rec Me- Ouise, who Is apparentay the only per- son hers wiD knows the fsAai story Of Inc ahooting. present indcations arc that the deta1ls VIII not become public unta the witnssses conse from Point Hope.
 RE1more concerning thie or that pasase q the a1air havs been numeruus dnriag tic wssk but - far as can be ascertalnsd nons q x3m ars hassd up-, on any accurate lrnssisdgs ef the facts.,
 Attosnsy O. D. cnelnan has been rstalned to delsnA tae peispner. Ar essncA for 1Geculrs. llI ' siitusaiyl advsss to dissussang ths deaGenl ~
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-22
IEEHY EXPLAINS SHIPPING.
 TAX PROPOSAL

the large interests employing private ships to make just contribution t9 the all the year round service for the common benefit of everybody ih the territory.
 The administration t the licanse fund .radsed by the tax would be con trolled by a resident board resident in Alaska. Alr. Leehy further explains that with the fund provided In the suggested manner, such board could have contracted for another ship last fall to relieve the situation when the Senator was withdrawn and the Vic- toria greatly delayed. In addition the board could doubtless contract for ship service from Nome to Siberia as well as to other points in Alasla whenever. such service may be needed. The board could also extend help to any worthy transportation venture tending to benefit the commercial intercourse of the territory when circumstances warranted.
 In response to a question as to how the license tax would operate in the case of Il ship chartered for t',e pur- pose of securing .dpp'v of cosi for Nome from tn. Alaska fields. Mir. l-eehy says the board would doubtless return the amount of the tax Gh ap- plication and woLl1 probably pay , still further sum l., help any worthy transportation venture. The estab- ns,hment of feeder lines would. hs points out. have a strong tendency to- ward helping the main routes by mak- ing, them more profitable throush supp plying additional tonnage.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-22
WILL PROTECT LEFTY
 AGAINST SPRING FLOODS

Acting on instructions from the Se- attle office of the War Departbment en- gineering bureau. Chas. Jones, Super Alaska Road Commission has under- taken to reinforce the damaged section Of the harbor construction by filling in the washed out section of the east revebnent with sacks of sand and such other supports as will serve to protect 1t from further damage when Snake river opens. The work has been in progress under Mfr. Jones' direction for several days.
 The reinforceing operations are the
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-22
NEW HOLT sToRE
 TO OPEN MONDAY

F. l.. Holt will open his now store to the public next Monday. The new establishment is located In the spacious building formerly occupied by the Darling and Dean Company and in point uf floor space occupied. fittingy. diversity ot stock. etc. win be one ot the finest stoses In Alaz,xa. Almost everything one can think of in the line of hardware. tin ware. crockery, cutlery and notions will be on dlsplay when tho big store opens.
 Mir Holt plans to make the opening a sala occasion and wishes every in. diysdual in the city to vtsi: his cs&ab- lishment regardless of whether they purchase anything or not. As n h. ducement to come in and lock over the establishment. he plans to serve d. versified array of refreshments to those who visit the store during :he opening day. In addition he wfi, g!ve to each person making . cash purchas. of [. or more their choice nf 200 valuable articles as present entirely withcvt charge. Many valuable objects are In. cluded in the list of things to be gtvsp away in thiS nanne.'. all If whica tFe on display; in tho biz show wiadov. Thsptcre will be open at : .. n. ahaSD Monday mornins anc evesyens. map woman or chiid, l. invited t. eome Ia even tho they t4ve nc iats.t,ep q maiins . purchase, <
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-22
uEW C0UNCll.
 SEATED MonDAY

.... ... .Cayey anc Tarnutxer Streets. Alleys and Lights: ....
 ...... =. .Raetson and Criffit.: Health and Relief:
 ...... .Domen and Maynard Law. Ordinance and Printing: ..
 .... ..... Tarnut3er and Cave; The council then adjourned until Monday evening. May sl. at 8 p. m.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-22

result of, representatioGs made to tho Engineers once at Seattle by the Chamber of Commerce Harbor Com. taken to protect the revetment against further destruction by ice or water. The matter was later taken up with Mir. Jones by telegraph with a request to submit an estimate as to the amount of money necessary. After a survey 1t was found that. labor and material amounting to approximately 3f.oon would be required. After recetvinf the estimate the engineers wired Nr. Jones to proceed with the work.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-22

clined 10 make statement for publi- cation mt this time.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-22
prArrLE asruaNs TO covNc,l

Ed Pfaffls, who lsis been vtstins tere for the past wssk or tsn days, returned to Couacil City Monday.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-22
WHITE MoussrAlM oeNooL TeAcNeh AERe

la Geary. teacher In charxe of ths, ssrsrqmsnt schoei at whits Nounsaap iaspayiaE tasa city . visit.
The Nome nugget., 1920-05-22
CITY COUNCIL PLACES CITY ON
 FINANCIAL BASIS

Following Is the annual report of the City Clerk for the year ending April 17th, 1920 of the 18th Common Council:
 FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Evening star., 1920-03-21

PHOTOSLOT FOREMAN Immediately by com
rnercial photographer; state experience. where
working and salary. Address Box 347-T. Star
Office
Evening star., 1920-03-21
wANTED-HELP.
MALE-COntinued.
WANTED-HELP.
MALE-C0ntinued.
ACCOUNTANCY.
C.P. A. EXAMINATION QUIZ.

CP A. EXAMINATION QUIZ.
of
9 to G p
rted very the + he
dorado buidin
forty persons W e and no
du
who'd Iuuup
n service. II ted fon hL
he
the i'm S hed
C.
will absolutely free and b @ up
qut md witboue litigation.
idea other nt mad
Of its kind in country And II
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INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTANTS SOCIETY,
Incorporated.
The Professional School of Accountancy,'
6I8 Colorado Building. Franklin 4o3o
Wade r. Porter, District Manager.
Evening star., 1920-03-21

WAGON PAINTERS, several. Apply Me-
chants Trunsfer and Storage Co.. 2nd and
NV. in rear.
Evening star., 1920-03-21
500 AGENTS WANTED At ONCE FOR
MITCHELJ;S MAGIC MARVEL WASHING
COMPOUND. 3OOee PROFIT.
SAl.ESM EN-

SAIE.SMEN.
DISTRIBUTORS wanted for the Ecco
bureter FOR Fords. We guarantee so to 100 per
cent more mileage, easier stnrting. quicker pick
IN, and smoother running motor. Our sales
policy enables you to make big profit and
satisfied customers. If you want the distribu-
torship for article Of the highest merit write
Dept. 13. Economy Carbureter Co.. Milwaukee.
Wis
Evening star., 1920-03-21

HOOkkEEPER-One with grocery experience
preferred. Apply 1921 10Th St. Apt. 81. Phone
North 9123. 2ls
BOY rs messenger and to make himself gen.
orally useful in office; must be neat appear
ing polite and willing worker; apply In own
handwriting. stating salary expected. other
wise application will not be considered. Ad-
dress Box 312-T. Star Office. 22'
BOY TO WORK IN STORE !;
GOOD S AL AIRY. APPLY
MONDAY TO MISS LILLE.
RALEIGH HABERDASHER,
li00-11 PA. AVE.
BOY TO deliver small packages to nearby Of
fees prefer one who owns wheel. Apply
Williams 4 Allen. 14th and New York ave.
n 2s
BOY over -"nt"-u years of age for mes
senger work IT ! isrrcy's Office: oppor-
tunity to lean ,he patent business: state age
and salary expected. Address Box COST Star
office. 3.s
CHAUFFEUR 70. Ford tax.ca1: reference re-
Quired. Apply National Hotel taxi stand. FL
Evening star., 1920-03-21
WANTED-HELP.


$50 STARTS you In phOnograph business % Wi.n
sample 500. Concert grand machine- y,
any records. Sold on guarantee our pIAn In
sures quick sale and big profits. secretasy'
S28 Reaper block. CHICAGO.
$50 WEEKLY taking orders for fast-senIns
Goodyear raincoats; hundreds OF orders WIT
ing: $3.50 an Lour: deliver ana col,ecs' .
sample cont free Write for agency Good
year Mfg. Co.. Dept. 1858, Goodyear oios.'
Kansas City, Mo. -----
500 AGENTS WANTED AT ONCE FOR
MITCHELI;S MAGIC MARVEL WASHIN"
COMPOUND. 3OOet PROFIT.
ENORMOUS REPEATER.
Washes clother spotlessly clean In 10 to L.
minutes. 1000 other in every home. As
tounds and delights every woman. Nothing
else like it. Natures mightiest cleanser.
Contains no lye. lime. acid or wax. Free sam
pies furnished to boost sales We positively
guarantee the sales Of every package. Exclu-
sive territory. OWN YOUR OWN BUSINESS.
You cannot fail to make big money. barber.
Ohio made 5000 last month. Send for free
sample and proof Hurry. hustle, grab this
chance. l.. Mitchell 4 Co.. Desk 22, 1312-1314
$40 WORTH OF finest toilet soaps. perfumes.
toilet waters. spices. etc. absolutely free to
agents on our refund plan. Lacassian Co..
Dept. 424. st. Louis. Mo.
Evening star., 1920-03-21

BOOKKEEPERS
Experienced, 2; good pay and
chance for advance; must be
quick and accurate. Address
Box l72-T, Star office.
Evening star., 1920-03-21
MILLINERY.

LADIES to learn French dresscutting. DRESS
designing and MILLINERY; French
patterns cut TO order: style and ft guaranteed
NEW YORK ACADEMY. Ills st. Franklin
7475. Day and night school. y.
Evening star., 1920-03-21
"SHOOT. T.A-IlTE, :,

DIIOC --A-III /.
Tho new gas lighter. sample 10 agents. 5oc
Hetails 81. Write today. Don't wait
II. W. B0RNHOFT & co.
1s4S Waveland ave.. Ch'rar.
wv WANT a permanent. high-class repre-
sentative in every community Our propoSi-
ton has big possibilities for the right party.
For informal ton aidI Corporation Sales
Gu-lr alds- Columbus. Ohio.
10000 MILES instead Of j, 5,GOO--No more blow
outs: 900 less puhctures: every car owner
waiting for wonderful tire sa wing device /:
low cost: !iherai profits: sales guaranteed; de-
ia;l> -; at quick. American Accessories
Co., Dept. SIN, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Evening star., 1920-03-21

DISTRICT MANAGERS. in 5000 to $1,000
year class. make big money with Rich
Tone Photographs; my factories make %
models. from $32.J0 TO $50. II you qualify
with bank references ! will help you finance.
carry accounts OF dealers and consumers for
you. Give full particulars abOut your stand
ing first letter. Nat kawin, sales director.
Great Eastern Manufacturing Co.. 316 S.
Wabash ave-. Chicago.
Evening star., 1920-03-21

DEMUNSTHAIUR AND SALES-
WOMAN-Woman Of neat appearance
and business ability as representative
for long established reliable firm. Must
be over 25. unemployed only and ready
to begin work Immediately. Expert
ence preferred. but not necessary. as
lady holding position will instruct.
Straight salary. $50 a week, with liberal
bonus added, worth $40 to SIS weekly.
10 start. Rapid advancement to those
capable. Expenses advanced. No phone
applica tions considered. Call in per-
son Monday morning. 10 to IL, for ap-
Hotel. Inquire at main desk.
Evening star., 1920-03-21

PHOTOGRAPHY-First-cl r o c h r 5.
steady work.
UNDERWOOD & UNDERWOOD, INC.
1890 Connecticut avenue NV.
PIANO PLAYERS RS-Only
those competent of taking COM
plete charge of dept. need apply.
Address Box 125-T, Star Office.
PREPARERS and makers in
millinery workroom. Apply to
Mayer Bros. & Co., o37 and o3o
F st. NV.
RELIABLE WOMAN to work in the pantry
Apply Bancroft Hotel. 18th and ii SITS.
experienced in ladies' furnish
iIg goods department; one that can assist in
same; good steady position. Il.
Rich Stores, 1920-19 14th st. NV. 23s