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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-24
DIVIDENDS DECLARED

First National Bank Of Philadelphia. qua p
terly Of 3 per cent. payable October I 10
stockholders of record September 20.
Famous Players-Lasky Corp, quarterly
OF SO on preferred. payable November 1 to
stock of record October 15.
co1ss n c.ss M0tss sns OF
mon stock on common: also quarterly OF
$50 on preferred: $50 on per cent De.
henture stock. All dividends are payable
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LIVERPOOL Cotton

Liverpool. Sept. 24.--There was only =
limited demand for spot cotton today
with prices easier on the basis Of a de-
cline Of Is points for middling at 21 asa.
Sales were 1000 bales. Receipts were
1000 bales. all American. Futures were
easy In the early dealings. Spot prices .
were: American, middling fair, 81. sod
good middling 24.8b fully middling,
1854 good ordinary. 1410d. and ordi.
nary, 13.10d NJ
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The Trust Agreement and Charter will further pro-
vide that at any time after completion and delivery
OF the ships to be constructed the deprecated value
calculated upon the then current reproduction cost
new of similar tonnage, less depreciation at the rate
OF go per annum from the respective dates OF
structon) of the ships held falls below 5000 of the
amount of then outstanding Certificates in excess of
deposited cash, Bethlehem Steel Company will agree
to maintain this margin by the delivery OF additional
ships by pledge of United States Government obli-
cations, or Bethlehem Steel Corporations ConsoH-
dated Mortgage Bonds or certain underlying bonds,
or other securities which shall be legal investment
for trustees in the State of New York. all such secur
ties to be taken at their market value.
Pending completion and delivery of the ships about
to be constructed, Bethlehem Steel Company will
agree to maintain the above mentioned margin of
boo in tonnage under construction Incorporation,
or in the securities above mentioned, in respect of
all Certificates not covered by their face amount in
cash or United States Government obligations of
equivalent market value held by the Trustee.
All of these ships will be under American registry
and will bear the highest classification under the
American Bureau OF Shipping They will carry Gus
tomary insurance against fire and marine risk such
insurance in case of total loss to aggregate at least
l2oTo OF the principal amount Of Certificates out
standing proper deduction being made for cash and
securities held by the Trustee.
The entire capital stock excepting directors shares
OF both Bethlehem Steel Company and Bethlehem
Shpbuilding Corporation, Ltd, is owned by Bethle
hem Steel Corporation and the combined earnings
OF these two subsidiaries comprise practically the
entire earnings of Bethlehem Steel Corporation
which have been as follows:
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Guaranty Trust Company of New York, Trustee

Inc Following information has been furnished by Beteh
These Certificates are to be issued pursuant to an
Equipment Trust Agreement under which the Trus-
tee or its nominee will hold title to five steamships of
10000 deadweight tons each, to be constructed and
to fve steamships already constructed totaling
52,417 deadweght tons (all of which are less than
three years old and of which has just been de-
lvered) This feet of ten ships, aggregang approx
mately 1b2,417 deadweight tons, will be employed
for the transportation of ore from the Bethlehem
iron mines in Chile and Cuba for use in Bethlehem
Steel Company's plants. All ships are so con-
structed as to provide for efficiently carrying other
commodities, thus substantially increasing their
earning power through return cargoes.
The purchase price of the five ships to be con-
structed and the current reproduction value less
depreciation OF the five ships now in service aggre-
gate over S30,000000, or 500 more than the maxi
mum amount OF Certificates to be issued, and this
margin OF 6O9o in excess of outstanding Certificates
must, as below set forth, constantly be main
tanned. a.
Title to these ships is to be vested in the Trustee or
its nominee, and they to be chartered to Bethle-
hem Steel Company, which will pay charter hire in
annual installments that will cover dividend
warrants and retire the entire issue by maturity
These charter payments will be guaranteed by
bethlehem Shipbuildng Corporation Ltd, thus pac-
ing behind these Certificates the strength and credit
OF substantially the entire Bethlehem system.
Title to any ship will be reinquished crowded that
the number OF ships held shall not thus be reduced
below fve) upon deposit of an amount o. cash suff-
cient to retire ratabe face amount of Certificates
IN which case the charter hire thereafter payable
shall be ratably reduced.
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Todsy's Range In Liberty Bonds
LIVESTOCK QUOTATIONS

EltteDUrHn, fn., Sept. Z4.-Hoi6-He-
'SEsifs ss#hi Ssb 800
head. STEADY. Top. sheep. $3.50. Top
,a%1'i " %tySs%hscelpt.. s;eSi SO head. Steady.
Chicago, Sept. observation-disclosures
Sa2 s fiSstso scSS TSS scs. sssr''ss snd hsi hi
stock .o% ss!sana isifs sSifs ,sssGs s.Sf y.si
calves. s17@ls; grassy. calves. so. 60@11: |:
drsssy. mostly lower: westerns. ss.Oo8Ia:
se Ssssf sfsS sSsd es' ,g
,S, ns5y Is Z, 9g 49, SS S sSk
a%Si SErs.e'Sss s..ds %s sSSs head ' sys &C.
,i1 ,5o@ 1880; rather good Montanas. s1s.2S:
ssS. s sas ssos 0us 9..dsl st lamb.
mostly s13@1s.25.
East st. Louis. Sept. 24.-cArTLE--Re-
steers w s f BULK, ,sSisi' SfiH' ,S SsaTans % r.ee?S
fas s%r h'ffr' ssSsz 'nSsF SLOW sssss
steady; sscSd; good and choice vealers 'io.oo@i7
ioifsS oosRcssS stefss ssssa 5000 head Ten to 1sc
SsIsS; SoS BULK 'S' S.aSis. sI% % sisic
sHEEE.RssslDt' sD 600 sssd 90 stsssv: Top
so: bulk. s4.75I5.25.
rsEs,S, East BuTnI9 Sn so n " Sept 2a.cATTLE
coo head; Elr higher: ss@2o.bo.
steady: otssrs ssc ssScr SS Heavy siss
1928; mixed. sis@Is.5o; workers.. SIS. so;
light do: slsGis.So: pigs. SIS: roughs.
SHEEP AND LAMBS - Receipts. 2eoo
head Lamts. Tie higher: Lambs. s7m
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CHICAGO BUTTER AND EGGS
. Chicago. Sent "a. - BUTTER - Higher.
EGGS--Tnchan~eh, Rece,nts. A2nO cHsna
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$2O,0OO,OOO
Bethlehem Steel Company


To be dated October I o omature /
Guaranty
sueS2
n OF
retired to- e eeansued
Compa of New York; Trustee
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-26
VEST TEXAS {. OF c.
OPENS BUREAU AT AUSTIN

The establishment in Austin Of a
bureau Of the West Texas Chamber
Of Commerce was decided upon NJ
the quarterly meeting Of the Board
II Directors Of the West Texas Cham
ber Of Commerce here Monday morn
ing.
The Austin bureau will not under
take 10 affect legislation further than
that which is Of vital interest 10 West
Texas. No lobbying will be involved
in the duties OF its personnel The
bureau will be publicly known AS the
Austin headquarters Of the West Tex
as Chamber; il will communicate
from time to time with the unit mem
bers Of the Chamber and IN turn
will communicate the opinion and
wishes of the Chambers units to the
public and to the Legislature.
The establishment Of an Agricul-
tural and Mechanical College and
Senatorial redistricting Of West Tex
as are two Of the principal pieces Of
legislation which will be asked by
the West Texas Chamber Of Com
merce. By resolutions adopted at the
recent toUNtUllpN VI Nuf th"'SN'
at Abilene, il is committed to pot
icy which be adverse TO unfair taxa
ton upon any one interest of the
State.
A special committee for the prop
agntion of the need for an Agricul-
tursl and Mechanical College in West
Texas was appointed by President
Brelsford II is composed of o. l..
Slaton OF Lubbock, c. VI Caldwell
and B. Reagan Of Big Spring.
Shepherd pointed out that II would
be highly desirable to have the State
Democratic convention incorporate a
demand for the West Texas A. n
VI in it's platform.
Louis J Workman Of Fort Worth
told Of the lack OF funds for operat-
ng expenses now confronting the
educational institutions Of Texas and
urged that, before the representa-
tivcs Of the Chamber went before
the Legislature asking for law for
the new school. il first cooperate in
plans for financing the institutions
~ Texas
At Woriham's suggestion Presi-
dent Brclsford was named TO confer
with the educational committee re-
Gently selected at the State educa-
tional conference on this matter.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-26
DISTRICT INTERscHoLAsTIc
LEAGUE HERE APRIL 1915

The District Meet of the Universi-
y lnterscholastc League for the
Lubbock District win be held at Lub-
book. Friday and Saturday, April
l6 and n.
Friday-Afternoon, preliminaries
in defamation, debate, tennis, base
ball. and basket ball, both boys and
girls
Evening: Finals in defamation.
Morning: Finals in
base ball. basket ball. tennis and
spelling.
Afternoon: Track.
Evening: Finals in debate and
awarding Of cups and medals.
Schools that have not paid their
membership fees remit the same TO
DIR. +. d. Shurter.s Austin, Texas.
Only winners IN the county meets
will be admitted to contest in the
District Meet.
NJ NJ. Dupre, Lubbock, Director
General; Directors: j W. Martin,
Crosbyton, Public Speaking; James T..
Parks, Floydada. Spelling; s. l..
Rives, Snyder, Essay Writing; w.
+. Paddy. Plainview, Athletics.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-26
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

= y = = = = =
A good snappy game of baseball
was played Thursday afternoon be-
tween the High school team and
picked team from the town. After
nine innings had been played, the
score stood 3 to 3, but the tie was
not played of as il was too dark.
Friday afternoon we had some
basket ball playing--played in cir
cles mostly Abernathy boys beat the
Littlefeld boys all to pieces. Then
Lubbock girls beat Littlefeld to the
tune Of rs to 6. Lubbock won over
Littlefield and Alternately boys This
was the first young tournament OF
the season held in Lubbock, and we
had winning cards
Hale Center boys and girls are
coming over Friday, Feb. 27, we
think. and we will do our best to
mop up" with them.
Prof. Slagle organized the tennis
club and soon ven see Mary and
Ferne rambling over the court
The Seniors pulled stunt Monday
morning. All the girls. except two,
wore their hair in combs and we sang
George Washington songs We may
have not made hit with many peo-
Pile. but Mr.. Dupre Dragged on us
and We say that's "going up on high"
Exams the last of this week. All
students who don't dread them stand
on your head.
The essays. which i,teen Of us la
bored over last Friday, haven't been
heard from yet. We were working
for local prizes However. a trip 70
Washington and back with a medal
on our chest and a loving cup in
hand wouldn't be so bad
A new pupil came TO our Hall Of
knowledge Monday morning and
joined the Junior rebels.
Deacon Dubbs" is going on
trip. No. he's not going to Sorghum
Center. State o. West Virginny--he
and Miss Phillipeny are going there
on their honeymoon. Wen tell you.
he's going to Rails
March the 5th, 1920. the Opera
Troupe of l.. II. S. will stage "Dea-
con Dubbs" at the Rails opera house.
Go see it again and laugh some more.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-26
ACUFF ITEMS OF
THE PAST WEEK

We are enjoying some pretty
weather at this writing and the far
mers seem TO be making use Of Il
from the way they are blowing.
The hu seems to be on the wane
and we are truly thankful, for every
one is getting along nicely this pref
IS weather
Bro. S. A. Ribble. wife and daugh-
ters Of the Carlisle community visit
ed Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. Davis Sunday
after church. Bro Ribble rendered
an excellent discourse Sunday morn.
ing to a large and attractive audi
ence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bloyd and son Jesse,
attended services at ldalou Sunday
morning and called on Mr.. and Mrs.
+. O. Evitt Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Rush and son
Volney and l.. s. Evitt and wife took
dinner with Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Pounds
Sunday.
Misses Mahan and Darby called on
Mrs. s. S. Rush Cunday afternoon.
Mrs. ID. Pounds and l. S. Evitt
called on Mrs. w. ~ Williams a
while Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Will
liams has beer on the sick list for
some time and we hope she will soon
be up and about again. i
Bro. Metcalfe and family were
very pleasant visitors at Acuf Sun
day morning. They took dinner at
Bro. Stricklin's home.
Mesdames ID. Pounds and w. ID.
Davis spent last Thursday with Mrs.
l.. $. Evitt.
Ashley Davis had the misfortune
Of losing the best horse he had last
week. lie does not know what was
the cause Of his death.
The thresher is not very busy at
this writing as II has been out of
commission for over a week and they
do not know when they will thresh
again.
Mrs. W. p. Rush is at home again
after a three weeks stay at the san
itarium. We hope she will improve
rapidly now.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-26
LUBBOCK COUNTY SETS PACE
FIRST COUNTY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE LAW PER-
MrrTINC; TAX TO PURCHASE FAIR PARK SITES
NOT A SINGLE COUNTY IN THE STATE HAS PARK


attention will not only make Of them
places Of pleasure and amusement.
but will convert them into places of
beauty.
Such parks are now in existence
in a number Of other states. For ex-
ample, letter from the Mayor Of
Denver. Colo, says: I'VE have such
a park (referring to county parks) :,
or rather park system, called Denver
Mountain Parks. The land was ac-
quired by condemnation II is sup
ported by special tax levy, and the
highways leading thereto are jointly
controlled by the counties through
which they run and by the city
These things have been accomplish
ed through the passage Of necessary
laws by the Legislature and by the
initiative and referendum"
In New Jersey there are number
of such parks That State has laws
providing for county park systems
There are six county parks in Hud-
son county, New Jersey. The secre-
tary Of the County Park Commits
sion Of Hudson county SAYS that these
parks meet with favor by the peo-
Pile, the parks being enjoyed by many
thousands Of citizens daily" Califor-
MIA il another state having a mum
ber Of county parks. In a letter the
Judge Of the Superior Court Of Tu-
lare Counsy. California. says: I'VE
have two parks. one OF forty acres,
and one ~ seventy-five acres donat-
ed by one Of our citizens. The
forty-acre park was purchased under
State law permitting counties to
purchase and improve and sustain
parks" The writer then mentions
many Of the attractions TO be found
m the parks including pretty seen
srv. and number Of wild animals
kept there for the instruction and
pleasure of visitors
There are sites in every county
.u.tabie for parks. snd doubtless in
many such cases there will be- found
public-spirited citizens owning
grounds adapted to the purpose who
will donate sufficient for parks. leav-
ing the people only to have the nee
esSary work done and supply sufii-
cient funds 70 maintsin the parks
rs they should be after they are es-
tablished. The fact that land is CON
sanity increasing in value. added 20
the further fact that IN some eases
Il will be necessary 70 set out trees
FOR shade and ornament Il Is wise
TO begin the work as soon as posi-
bic The News hopes TO see many
other counties take the steps already
taken By Lubbock Dallas News.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-26

A tour through the northwest part
OF the county this week learned us
that the farmers Of that section OF
the county are going right ahead,
some with large fine mules or horses
and some with new tractors. prepar-
ing their lands for planting Of wheat.
In conversation with several Of these
men we find that they are contem-
plating one of the largest acreages
TO that crop this year they ever plant
ed in this section Of the state before.
While there are a few who planted
several acres to winter wheat. the
big majority We find could not get
in the fields early enough, account Of
the enormous crops raised the past
season and the shortage of labor. One
Of the reasons that these farmers are
preparing for the cultivation of the
wheat is to raise the crop requiring
less labor. There is at least one half
Of the bundle feeds raised the last
season in the shock in portions Of the
county, waiting for threshes.
Carol Thompson Farm Demonstra-
tion Agent Of this county, is advis-
ing the farmers to plant wheat. say
ing "that if prospects were ever good
for large wheat yield the present
time is" He also gives advise to
these men who are planting wheat
for the first time, as 10 the nature
Of the land on the farm most adapt
able to this crop. Not only that but
Mr.. Thompson requests these men
- D.. ,,ar.. caraf,,l in tho huviuy of
the seed wheat as a great loss re-
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-26
AN INCREASED WHEAT ACREAGE
LUBBOCK COUNTY FARMERS WILL PLANT GREATER ACRE
AGE TO WHEAT THAN EVER BEFORE
THE YIELD LAST YEAR WAS HIGHLY SATISFACTORY
Also Yielded Well And VIII Figure Prominently In Crop Pro
gram The Coming Crop Sesson--Famers Busy Pre-
pairing Land For Another Big Crop.

suited during the past season account
of winter wheat being sold to far
mers for spring wheat. One farmer
in the county east Of here is report
ed 10 have sown one thousand acres
to wheat thinking il spring wheat and
found, disastrously, afterward that
he had purchased winter wheat. II
is the advise Of Mr.. Thompson TO
buy wheat for planting from reputa-
bic firms.
There will also be large acreage
planted to oats this spring. The yield
Of this crop the last season over Lub-
book county averaged between forty
five and fifty bushels and these men
who raise oats are prone to believe
II is the best feed for the work stock.
]. c. Bowles farmer near the Shall
lowater community reports the yield
Of fifty bushels per acre the last
season, also other crops in proper
ton. Mr.. Bowles has recently pur-
chased tractor. built on the similar
order Of tank, and is busily engag-
ed fiat breaking" his land prepara-
tory to planting larger acreage this
year to oats. Mr.. Bowles will also
plant wheat.
''Land that grew cotton last year
which was well cultivated, is fine for
spring planting Of wheat" says Mr..
Thompson. Following this advise we
find 'hc-e will be several men Of the
Shallowater community will plant the
wheat on the old cotton land. thus
great saving in time and labor.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-26

We have heard number OF peo-
pie from different sections OF the
county complain about the result Of
the election, placing a small tax on
property to create fund for buying
park sites. We believe those who op-
pose such are laboring under the
wrong impression of the usefulness
Of parks and the benefits derived
from them. They seem TO have the
impression that such parks would
benefit only the people in town, whlie
il is not the intention of those who
are leading the movement to make t
so narrow in its scope Of usefulness.
We believe il will result in great good
20 everybody in the county and ad-
Joining counties will also be bene-
fitted by the establishment and main
tcnanee Of the park at this place.
The Dallas News comments thus
ly on the subject:
According 10 the best Information
The News has on the subject, the
county Of Lubbock can claim leader
ship in Texas in the matter of pro
gress in the establishment Of county
parks Some time ago the citizens Of
that county were given opportunity
10 vote on the question Of TAXATION
for the purpose Of improving certain
land for county park purposes. The
vote was largely in favor Of the prop
osition. and as a result an item from
Lubbock published in the News few
DAYS ago stated that following a
Joint conference with the Park Com
missioners Of both Slaton and Lub-
book. the County Commissioners OF
this county today authorized the
purchase and Improvement Of two
county parks. one at Slnton and one
at this point The Lubbock city and
county park site consists of an eighty
acre tract lying just east Of Lub-
book and situated partly in the lel-
l0whouse Canyon and merging into
q level tract which adjoins the city
limits on the east"
Lubbock Is in the geographical
center of Lubbock county. while Sla-
ton Is situated in the extreme south
3 eastern part of the county. This,
ID - to be hoped. IL but the begin
ming Of movement which shall be
come general throughout the State
The advantages 70 be derived from
such parks have often been set forth
in these columns. and we are pleased
10 see the progressive people OF
Lubbock county take such action as
will guarantee two Of these play
grounds and places of recreation
within their borders Proper care and
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-26
JUDGE GEO. r. BEAN
FOR DISTRICT JUDGE

In this issue viii be found the an
nouncemcnt of Geo. r. Bean one Of
Lubbock's most prominent attorneys.
for the Office Of District Judge Of the
72nd judicial District. Judge Bean
Is one Of the pioneer lawyers OF this
county. and has built up a splendid
practice, being the senior partner in
the law firm Of Bean 4 Klett.
II Is not necessary for the Ava
lanche to state that Mr.. Rean is thor
oughly competent 10 I'll the Office to
which he aspircs, he being too well
known and having praeticed in all
the courts Of the district. the people
are familiar with his qualifications.
Mr.. Bean IA n progressive citizen. n
member of the Methodist church. and
u always found on the moral side
Of every question that arises
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-26
r. TEAL DEVELOPING HERD
BIG TYPE POLANDS

T. Teal is developing quite bunch
Of big type Poland China hogs on his
farm near Lubbock. He was in the
city Wednesday to receive a fifteen
months old gilt which he recently pur-
chased 20 add TO his already fine
bunch. This hog weighed about 600
pounds, and is bred TO Lon Alexand-
er's $4,000 boar. at Childress, Tex
~. Mr.. Teal is proud Of his bunch
of hogs and is going to have as fine
bunch OF hogs of this breed. as can
be found anywhere in this section Of
the State
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-26
CHURCH NOTES
80 = . =
First Christian Church

Sunday school 9:4J a. m. Commun-
ion service Immediately following.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
at 7 o'clock. c. W. b. NJ. Auxiliary
at the church Monday at 2:30 p.
m. A full attendance Of members and
others who will wurk with us Is earn
estly requested There viii be no
preaching Sunday as Pastor Graves
will preach for the church at Brown
field morning and evening. The
church board has given the pastor
sach fifth Sunday TO devote 10 the
churches in neighboring towns end
communities.
The Colonial Tea given at the res
idence Of Mrs J. O Jones Saturday
2 to ; by ladies Of First Christian
church was a very nice affair and
neat sum was realized as a free
will offering for which these ladies
feel truly grateful to their friends
who attended and contributed
The Ladies' Aid Society Of First
Christian church met Monday after
noon at 2:30 at the home Of Mrs. II.
J. Lowery Nearly all members were
present, also Pastor V. L. Graves ar
rived just at the close of the busi-
ness period and organized all the la
dies of this church for Home Mission
ary work in the town and county.
After adjournment all engaged for
time in lively conversation and Mrs.
Lowery served delicious refresh
ments of sandwiches, fruit salad, pic
kle and tea.
pEDnDTEp
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-26
BRIGGS RETURNS FROM
VISIT TO DALLAS

George w. Briggs, secretary Of the
local Chamber of Commerce. return
I'd this week from the executive
meeting Of the West Texas Chamber
Of Commerce Mr. Briggs says the
West Texas Chamber Of Commerce
has done much for West Texas the
past year ard plans are being made
for the expenditure Of at least $780,
900 advertising and otherwise. help
irg the development Of this section.
At an early date an executive meet
ing Of this body will be held at Am
arillo and more definite steps will be
taken Mr. Briggs reports that there
was only eighteen members present
At the Dallas meeting of tn twenty
seven men who are on the commit
tee.