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The Washington times., 1920-12-28
ASKS As TO FAMOUS PLAYERS AND
LOEw's ron $1,000 INVESTMENT.

q. A. A. Eye street sr<hwest-
VIII appreciate your information
regarding the safe investment OF
100000 In either FAMOUS Lssky
Players Preferred and Leew's, lac.
Please advise the par value Of the
latter and the dividend rate.
Would you consider General Mo-
tors at IL a reasonably safe invest
ment for future returns under the
new management.
Asswer-Fa n u . Players Lssk y
preferred has been paying dividends
at the rate OF 81 a share quarterly
and at the present price level and
based upon the per cent per annum
the stock yields about IL per cent
The latest dividend was paid Novem-
Der !. The stock has declined this
year about rs points and it's present
low price bespeaks Wall Streets be-
lief that the dividends will have to
BE deferred.
We do not advise a purchase Of II
nor OF Loew's, Inc, nor OF General
Motors. all highly speculative issues.
The Washington times., 1920-12-28
ROYAL DUTCH STRONG.

issues like Royal Dutch which sold
at a gain of points. Columbia Gas,
and Sears Roebuck which rose over
= points.
The better showing OF the Novem-
Der earning statements Of many rail-
roads was reflected in upturns of
from ] TO points in this group.
Reading was most prominent selling
up for a gain OF nearly points. The
company has only a few days more
in which to announce it's dissolution
plan and buying was believed to be
based on its early publication.
Southern Pacific rose nearly | point
and New York Central sold up. Bal
timore and Ohio advanced l point.
The Washington times., 1920-12-28
.DOLLARs AND SENSE"

Dollars and Sense" official organ
of the Washington Chapter of the
American Institute of Banking. made
its first appearance in banking circles
TO-DAY, and at the same time announced
a new crop of financial writer's in the
persons of L. J. McQuade, Charles d.
Boyer, Robert Cissel. Norman e. Tow
son, w. M. Rankin, jr., G. L. Davis and
r. s. Ferguson.
The business end Of the publication
which will be issued quarterly, is
being taken care of by T. Hunton
Leith, Ross E. Pollock and R. j.
CLANCY.
The Washington times., 1920-12-28
STEEL COMMON FLUCTUATEs.

Steel common fluctuated, but in
the early afternoon hung around as.
Baldwin Locomotive was in demand
and rose, reacting around midday.
Mexican Petroleum sold down and
then recovered one point. Texas
Company was in supply. dropping
one point Houston on fell over
swo points.
Many of the sugar stocks showed
all improved tone, American Sugar
Eefning advancing two points.
The Washington times., 1920-12-28
UNITED STATES
SHIPPING BOARD
EMERGENCY FLEET.
CORPORATION,
' Washington, D. c.,
INVITES PROPOSALS TO
FURNISH BUNKER COAL

Bids will be received until Z'oo
o'clock p. NJ, January IA. 192i' ana
will then be opened publicly In the
ocsce of M. w. Bowen, special assist
ant to the president United states
shipping Board Emergency Fleet Cor
poration. 1919 F street N. W., wash
ington, d. G.
renders for furnishing such guam
titles Of bunker coal as may be re-
ouired for a period Of twelve u2)
months from date of award are IN
vited under this proposal, for use as
fuel by merchant ships under owner
shin or control OF U. 9. Shipping
Board.
Bids are desired for deliveries Mt
all ports mentioned below. Tenders
will be considered on all or such por-
lions Of quantities as bidder guaran-
tees to furnish. Total quantity award
ed will be taken in approximately
equal monthly quantities.
Approximate Tonnage Requirements.
,For ~ months) at the following
Re,
The Washington times., 1920-12-28
FARMERS ASKED TO
| SELL TO PAY LOANS

ST. PAUL, Dec. 27.-Pressure
is being brought to bear on
farmers to market at least a
part of their grain, even though
market conditions are not favor
able.
South Dakota bankers met
last week to act on the project,
and declared that the farmers
should market enough of their
crop to pay at least 10 per cent
of their loans. This would re-
lieve credit conditions.
Bankers of South Dakota have
opened a movement to form a
| S10,0OO,OOO corporation to aid
agriculture.
The Washington times., 1920-12-28
CRUCIBLE SPECIAL SUFFERER.

As in yesterdays dealings, special
pressure was exerted against CruciUle
Steel and Atlantic Gulf, the former
breaking badly and the latter also
going down for a loss of over points
and new low marks for the year.
Other weak spots were also uncov-
cred, including Chandler Motors,
which fell nearly points. American
Wooden. with decline of over 2
points. and New York Airbrake. with
n drop of 3 points, all new low prices
for 1920
The Washington times., 1920-12-28
LOCAL STOCK EXCHANGE.

Stocks and bonds were again about
evenly divided in the sales on the
floor of the Washington Stock Ex-
change today when a reasonable vol
ume of business was contaminated.
A $1,000 Potomac Electric general
6 sold at the opening of the session at
92h, the same being the only trade
before call.
Later two $500 Capital Traction 5's
sold at Sc, after which a $500 and
$1,000 Washington Railway 4 sold at
SIN, and a $4,000 bond of the same
issue at 57h. A $1,000 bond also
brought the same price.
Ten shares of Capital Traction
Company stock sold at S2A, and 200
of Columbia Graphophone common at
9s. Five shares of Continental
Trust brought 40 and twenty OF
Mergenthaler in two sales sold at
12O.
The Washington times., 1920-12-28

prudent investor VIII pass up
such propositions as altogether too
risky for safety. Our friendly advice
would be TO stick strictly TO the In
vestment issues. and while you are
about IL why not sin on the side OF
superlatiye safety and buy an Atehi-
son Geseral Mortgage per eest
kosd or such railroad stock as
Unioa Pacincf There are plenty Of
other superior investments Con-
slider United states Steel preferred
and BetkIekem Steel preferred. each
with big earnings back of II and an
established market position.
The Washington times., 1920-12-28
so, 600 Replogle Shares
Taken Over in New York
BY BROADAN WALL.
Registered U.itss state. P.te.t OF


YORK group about dozen composed of
district, Kuhn Loeb
yesterday remeded delicate situation existing the SUCK ma
plogle Steel Company valued at about 81 all OF
believe its ability The amount Of stock involved
outstanding OF
Repogle Steel Company.
PURCHASE CONSTRUCTIVE STEP.
purchased half dozen Stock
unable
margin The stock has been the market for days
would forced to SELL This situation has
the weak the stock market that the action
constructive
the transaction stated yesterday that the
quotations share rumored the Street
incorrect
STOCK DECLINED % POINTS.
had its inception the action Of
large national bank which late Monday AFTERNOON sent out word
number brokerage houses that they would have to take Repg
Steel their These brokers scured
the market
dropped points and
Those involved the wholesale
the chief officials of the bank had
stating that Repge Steel Vanadium would
confidence the shares unsettled
had
gan wiring able
amounts majority replied that they unable to
The brokers' therefore, found themselves
the having amount to sell of stock for which the
market had become unsettled.
The Washington times., 1920-12-28
ANACONDA PASSES DIVIDEND.

The passing of the Anaconda divi-
dend failed to cause any special weak
ness in that stock. The action of the
directors has been anticipated for a
long time and discounted. The stock
dropped u to 30h following the an
nouncement of the directorss' action,
but Immediately recovered to 81,
many traders buying on the assump-
ton that now that the bad" news was
cut, the issue should show rallying
power
The Washington times., 1920-12-28
DIVIDEND NOTICE

At, A MEETING HELD BY THE d.
rectors of the Washington Ice Man
ufacturing Co. dividends were de.
cared of 4 per cent on the preferred
and on per cent on the common stock
70 ali stockholders Of record Decem-
Der 81, 1920. payable on or before
JANUARY 10, 1921.
The Washington times., 1920-12-28
NATIONAL BANK NEWS.

For the week ended December "a,
the Comptroller Of the Currency is
sued charters for two national banks
with an aggregate capital Of 5000, 900,
received applications for charters
from one national bank with a capital
Of $50, 900, and Increased the capital
Of six national banks by an aggregate
Of $4,000.
The Washington times., 1920-12-28
u = l ~ T. = "A N IL ~ "A N L e
LOCAL SECURITIES
ws.A,.sss. Sleek E.ehs.s~
SALES

SALES
Potomac Electric general S. N'ooo
g92 ".
After call:
Capital Traction SIS. $5Ogso. 10000
SO.
Washington Railway and Electric
As. &000V57%, x1.o0o957%.
Capital Traction. l0Vs2A.
Washington Railway and Electric
AS. x5.0OOgbTh.
Columbia Graphophone common.
l00q9H. 100q9k.
Washington Railway and Electric
As. sl,000G67h.
Continental Trust, SOTO.
Mergenthaler. 10ql20, 1Oal2O.
The Washington times., 1920-12-28
PRESSURE AGAIN
!. ON n. !. EXCHANGE

ny MAX kASE.
I. N. y. Financial Editor.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S-The stock
market continued to display marked
irreGularity in the early trading to-
day, many of the industrial shares be-
ing subjected to further pressure and
being forced down to new low levels
for the year. while the railroad issues
continued in good demand, Business
again was on a small scale.
The Washington times., 1920-12-28
Investors Service

will be .sa 70, '.s reader,
available suthoriatys This
addess
All unPubished Will be made
Address
Service. ID c.
The Washington times., 1920-12-28
ADMITTED TO FEDERAL RESERVE

Banks admitted to the Federal re-
serve system week ended December
"a: Fidelity Trust Company, New
ark. N. J., 100000: Bank of Monroe,
Monroe. Ga, 100000: Metals Bank
and Trust Company. Butte. Mont.
5000, 900; Security Bank and Trust
Company, Ell Paso, Tex, 100000.
The Washington times., 1920-12-28
BANKS PAYING UP.

Washington banks are today paying
the Federal Reserve Bank at Rich
mond 20 per cent of the balance re-
naming on deposit as a result of sub
scriptions to the Treasury certificate
issues Of December IS.
The Washington times., 1920-12-28
DIVIDENDS

Stock OF Pay
Record. able
Hupp Motor Car Co.. q.
25c Jan. 10 Feo. i
Allegheny Steel Tube Co..
(surpius). los Jan. Is Jan. rs
Allegheny Steel Tube Co:
pf. q. 81 ....::......... Dec. % Jan. 2
United Gas Electric Co.,
pf, s-a 32.5L. Dec. 81 Jan. 10
Illinois Coal Corp, pr, s-a,
3h% .................. Jan. Jan. Is
Chemical Nat Bank, 81. Dec. "a Jan.
Public Service Corp. Of N
j.. q, 81 Dec. 20 Dec. 81
Railroad Securities Co. stk.
tr ctfz, l9e "a" s-a, 81. Dec. 81 Jan. !
Mohawk Rubber Co, of
Akron, q. $3.50 ......... - Jan. /
Canadian Connecticut Cotton
Mills, Ltd. $50 part pf, q.
81 ................D Dec. % Jan. /
The Washington times., 1920-12-28
FEDERAL RESERVE RATIOS.

Ratios of total reserves to net de-
post and Federal reserve note liza
bilities combined, for the twelve Fed
eral banks and the entire system. as
Of December "a. 1920, compared with
The Washington times., 1920-12-28
"YULETIDE."

"YuIetide-
This is the only reason President
Charles d. Boyer Of Washington
Chapter, American Institute of Bank
ing, gave today, in announcing that
classes Of the chapter would not meet
this evening or Thursday.
The Washington times., 1920-12-28

able January 1, according to an
nouncement made today.
The books closed yesterday and
will remain so until January 2.
The Washington times., 1920-12-28

NATIONAL CAPITAL DIVIDEND.
Directors of the National Capital
Rank have declared the regular semi
annual dividend Of 8 per cent, pay
The Washington times., 1920-12-28
LIBERTY BONDS.
CHICAGO Provision Market.

Furnished by Thomson & McKinnon.
1915 Prev.
Open. High. Low. pm. close
The Washington times., 1920-12-28
Tons Of 224O Pounds.
1900

Further information and proposal
forms may be had on application. The
board reserves the right to rojeot any
or all bids. Sealed bids should be ad-
dressed to NJ w. Bowen, Room o1O.
l31o + street ~ w. Washington, d. c.,
and endorsed Sealed Bids for Coal"
The Washington times., 1920-12-28
NEW YORK COFFEE MARKET
Furnished by Thomson & McKinnon.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2S.G-The coffee
market opened 4 to 8 points lower
| today.
March, 6,27@e30; May, 67O6s75:
July, 704m7.O8: September, 1900
tT34: October, TAO bid.
The Washington times., 1920-12-28
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET

Furnished by Thomson & McKinnon.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-30

Mrs. w. c. Mcdonald, accom-
panied by her father, Mr.. Geo.
w. Tarbell, left Tuesday on No.
3 for Hollywood, California,
where they will spend the re-
mainder of the winter season.
Saturnino Chavez in company
with his daughter left for III
Paso Saturday where they con.
suited a physician concerning
an aggravated spinal ailment OF
the little girl.
William II. Walker has been
appointed postmaster at White
Oaks, N. M. and took charge oil
the office on Saturday. Jan. "a,
1920, Robert II. Taylor. retiring,
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-30
Card of Thanks

We wish to convey our heart
felt thanks through the columns
of this paper to the many kind
friends, who assisted and sym
pathized with us in our recent
bereavement in the loss of our
son and husband. To all friends
who in word of deed contributed
to our comfort, we extend our
sincere gratitude.
PAUL BENTLEY AND WIFE,
MRS. DANIEL r. BENTLEY.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-30
Mesdames Shulda and Hoffman

Mesdames Shulda and Hoffman
came up on No. a Friday and
after visiting Carrizozo friends
Saturday and a portion of Sun
day, returned to their homes on
the border.
Stratton. Reilly & Harris closed
a sale of 228 yearlings to E. o.
Finley, last Friday. The year.
ings were delivered Saturday,
being added to Mr.. Finley's herds
on the TX ranch.
Mrs. Chas. Spence and Mrs.
Paul Mayer of White Oaks were
Carrizozo visitors Thursday.
Mrs. James Cooper and child.
rem were in from their ranch
near Ancho, Thursday.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-30

Mr.. Ben Lujan Of the Sanitary
Market received word Thursday
of the severe illness of his uncle
T.. j. Gurele, at Mountainair, N.
M. Mr.. Gurele lived in Lincoln
county for many years and many
of his old friends in this section
will be sorry to hear of his
critical illness. Should his uncle's
condition fell to improve by Sat-
urday, Mr.. Lujan will leave for
his uncle's bedside.
AS a result of the recent re-
vival meetings, there were 81
new additions to the Methodist
Church according to a report
from the clerk of snas religious
organization. OF this amount,
ID young ladies and gentlemen
have volunteered for home and
foreign missionary work, says
the report. At the last meet
ing of the church board, the
salary of Pastor Douglas was in
creased from 81, 220 to 81, 300 a
year.
The dance at X. of P. Hall
last Saturday night was we'll at
tended and 1t goes without say.
ing that everybody had a good
time. The music was furnished
by the joy making trio, Fergu-
son, Pitts and Bamberger, whose
good music kept the dancers well
entertained until the affair ended
at the stroke of twelve with
Bubbles" followed by Home
Sweet Home"
Tom Johnson of Three Rivers
was up from the Hatchett ranch
this week transacting business
and talking with his'old friends,
principal among which was Joe
Stratton, who used his friendly
influence towards trying to Sc
cure Toms application for mem.
bership in the society circle OF
the Crystal Theatre,
The Knights of Pythias viii
install their newly elected off,
GERS at their next regular meet
ing which will be held at X. o.
p. Hall, Monday. Feb. 2. AL
members are urged to attend
, A social session will follow tn,
installation services.
2 Charles Spence, wife anO
mother Mrs. Clarence Spenc,
left for FL Paso last Friday wher
2 they spent the weekend and will
spend the greater portion of tn
present week. They will returI
, about Saturday.
t DIR. j. Odd Hamilton left 70
, Tularosa Sunday, after spendinI
4 several days here in the interes
s of the King 4 Queen Cope
mines of which he is presiden
n of the company.
y Mrs. S. c. Grey was a visito
at Captain, Monday.
Carrizozo outlook. [volume] (Carrizozo, N.M.) 1910-1945, 1920-01-30

Miss BERTHE Murray of Tinnie
came over Saturday and as a
guest of Miss Jack Reilly attend
ed the dance at the Lutz Hall
that evening.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-02-15
\ SPEARS ANNOUNCES
or ASSESSOR OF CARTER
IA COUN OKLAHOMA \

this issue CT the Ardmorcitc Will
RoH the formal announcement
|bhA r. Spears. for the office Of
collector Of Garter county sub
to the acton Of tho democratic
airy election August 3rd, 1870
)hn Spears needs no introduction
h. people OF this section. hc has
n resident of what is now Car
Bounty for the past % years and
truly be said to be Garter couu
product having come 10 This Sec
| when quite young with his par.
from Texas.
\. Spears is young man of cN.
5onal ability ana is cmineitN
flied to fill the office to which
lspircs, having had years Of oX
lnce in all kinds of clerical wotk
work Iat demanded close at.
ION to ttail.
b.. Spears was deputy clerk Of
|er county under b. W. Duke,
also deputy clerk under Charles
nt tho present incumbent OF lne
Ks office. and while in this posi-.
demonstrated his ability TO the
re- satisfaction Of his chiefs and
ne public.
nile deputy clerk he volunteered
services for the war and was in
hing when the armistice was sign
All the while ne was in camp III"
assigned to the clerical depart
t where he was serving when
Iharged.
r. Spears is we'll known through.
Carter county and his friends are
hbered by the extent Of his ac-
fntAnco.
f.Ap,ars states that ne promises
lected to treat every one squarely
that there will be TO favoritism
wn while he Is in office, ne is f..
ar with the duties Of the office
which he aspires, and feels that hc
competent to give the taxpayers
service in exchange for tn" fav
he asks az the polls
he office of taN assessor i4 one
he most important in the county
j. the Office upon which t. de-
dent the revenue to conduct coun
affairs and requires the closes
fntlon from the officer who is
iusted with the duty to perform
Mr.. Spears promises that ~ eject
= f.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-02-15

rs spring draws nearer. Nearly every
lut ON BiNby avenue has been taken
and ou the streets nearby a large
number Of lots hnyc been sold. TIL"
purchasers Of this property are PLAN
nug T. build homes and contractors
are nov busy figuring on spring
Nort, Ouc Nrdmorc contractor, wh"
was offered % large piece Of work IN
Fort WORTH declined To accept it stat
ing that hr already had more work
u Ardmorc for the spring and sum
mor thm he could possibly attend to.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-02-15
Special Attention
7 r EES!

High grade Nursery stock.
Full and complete line from
the reliable Bush Bros. Nur-
series Of Hugo. Okla. Only Il
short distance from Ardmore.
Stock delivered on short no
tee and in perfect condition.
All stock guaranteed. We will
sell and set stock out for you.
We also do landscape garden
ing. Our special representa-
tive is permanently located i'll
Ardmore. Your wants sup
piled.
Phone 1881
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-02-15

, Ardmorcitc WANT Ap@ and e"
=,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-24

sociate in the escape. Merrill, were
cellmates and were also employed on
the same floor. 1t is supposed they in
duced some ex-convict with whom
they had been failiar, to return and
bring the firearms with which they
mace their escape.
To describe the escape by all the re-
ports which have been given by '.eye
witnesses" would be a big task What
follows it about as near the truth as is
possible to get it from the maze of con-
flicting stories told:
Prisoners were counted as they
lined up to march to the shops. The
count had just been made Tracy and
Merrill were at or near the head of
the line which contained something
like $50 prisoners. AS they entered
the mounding room Tracy went at
once to his floor, as was his custom.
and searching there found the guns.
Taking up a loaded 5000 Winchester
he threw the lever and raising it TO
his shoulder fired at and killed the
moulding room guard, Mr.. Farrell.
who was standing with his back to-
wards him just a short distance away
Mr. Farrell, who was pacing, as his
custom. on the walk leading to the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-24

/ cause the prison officials constant
trouble, and are said to have been
ironed with Oregon boots" and closely
watched. The escape which took place
on the morning OF the date named fol-
lowed an excursion to Salem on the
day before, during which the party or
parties who placed the guns and ann
munition in the moulding room are
supposed TO have reached Salem. and
under cover Of darkness scaled the
prison walls and placed them where
they We're found by Tracy Only some-
one who was thoroughly familiar with
the prison and knew its inside work
ings and Tracy's place in the moulding
room could have succeeded in escap-
ing the guard patrol and have carried
ont the plans so we'll. That the escape
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-24

and the outlaws were gone. When
particulars of the state of affairs in
.tt g. moulding room had been obtained
it is said by telephone from the Of
flee a prisoner carrying flag of truce
was sent from the house to the shops
lead the prisoners basclz to the house.
Where they were counted and locked
in their cells.
The wounded prisoner, almost dead
from the loss of blood, was carried
hastily to the hospital, where measures
were taken to arrest the flow. After
wards one of his legs. badly shattered
by the discharging rifle in his encount-
er with Tracy, was amputated above
the knee. and still later he was par
doned
Tracy's notorious career following
the escape, and up to the time of his
death. is too well known for repetition.
About the latter end of June he and
Merrill, then together in the state of
Washington, had a quarrel Of some
kind and agreed to fight out their diff
ference with rifles. They were to walk
a certain distance apart and then turn
and fire. Tracy did not keep faith
with Merrill, and turning, shot ano
killed him as he was walking away.
However. when the body supposed to
be Merrills, whom, report said. Tracy
had slain, was brought back to prison,
many of the men seeing it, were quite
positive that the remains were those
of someone else than Merrill. "Bunko
Kelly" who had charge of the bath
room for many years, and who had
seen Merrill stripped many times tried
to point out the error, but the body
was in such decomposition that il
was extremely difficult to make posi-
tive Identification. The question as
to the actual killing of Merrill by
Tracy will, in all probabilities, remain
forever unanswered.
Tracy continued his career of
murder, killing in all seven men and
badly wounding two. Finally corner
ed, in eastern Washington, he was
wounded, but escaped into wheat
field, where, after vain attempts to
bandage his wound so that he might
proceed, and knowing that capture
was certain, he fired a revolver bullet |
into his brain and thus ended the |
career of the notorious thief, outlaw I
and murderer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-24

other departments. lived only an in
slant after being shot. Tracy, reload
ing his rifle, is said to have gone to-
ward the murdered guard far enough
to note the effect of his shot, and then.
with Merrill, who had secured the
other rifle to assist him, he ordered
the other prisoners into an opposite
part of the moulding room. He then
went to a window facing on the front
yard and began firing at the guards
ir post number one. After firing sew
erai shots he and Merrill made their
way through into the front shops. Af
ter passing through an aileyway lead
ing into the adjoining department they
were encountered by a prisoner Who
was shot, it is said, in trying to wrest
the gun from Tracy's hands After
this shooting they made their way
through the front shop and securing
a ladder in the carpenter shop, came
out on the opposite of the shops and
facing the west wall. As they emerg-
ed from the building, screened by piles
of old boxes then standing there, and
which served as a shield, they began
firing at the guards occupying towers
commanding a view of that portion of
the yard Mr.. Tiffany, who had been !
occupying the northeast corner tower.