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The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-21
FOREIGN CRUISE FOR U. S. FLEET

Secretary Of the Navy Daniels an
nounces that after the joint battle prac-
tice of the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets
In May, each fleet will start on a
foreign cruise, the Atlantic Fleet Wis
-iting South American ports, capetown
and possibly other South African
ports. st. Helena, the home Of Ma
poleon while he was In captivity will
also be visited. The Pacific Fleet will
visit the South Sea Islands, Australia,
New Zealand, Tasmania. One object
Of these cruises is to give men recent
ly enlisted and men enlisting between
now and next May an opportunity to
see the world.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-21
NEWSY NOTES FROM GIBBS.
1s LAND AND VICINITY

Mrs. j. T. Gibson, Of Homer, was a
recent guest OF Mrs. W. s. Row.
Miss sibyl Smith, Of Athens, spent
saturday with Miss Gladys Martin.
DR. II. A. CAN'T is visitor this
week and Ii thinking Of locating here
supt, d. II. Fisher and MIR. White
we're visitors at the high school tues
day.
Miss Beatrice Dunn, Of Haynesville,
II 4 guest In the home OF her uncle
Mr. ". 4. Dunn,
Mr.. i. M. Phillips attended the n Ill
school principals meeting ID baloh
Rouge last week
MEG n 81. Brown has been visiting
NAV ,, I, Mrs. Jewel Bridges, ana
family In Mansfield.
Mrs Bennet and Miss Mollie smitl
snen. 1 few days last week visiting
relatives in Shreveport,
Mesdames j. NJ. Rankin, CAN'T, How,
"a parnell and G. ]. Ketchum wen
IA Il Arcadia last week.
Misses Ruth Minis and Mary Dragc
pe Z, 70 Shreveport Saturday shopping
AID d also to see the famous RUSSIAN
dancers.
Mrs Iva M, Adams worthy grant !,
;;nas fra was guest here Monday, and
fhe 1l Ek s. gave her . reception 10
ne he evening at the Masonic Temple
Rev. and Mrs, 3. L cargill had as
sheir guests Tor the weekend tnen
daughters, Misses Leola and Da!e Ca ~.
rlIl. 81 the Bienville high school lasuil |.
an an their son, Eugene, and his friend,
4 Alton Keurn, students at oenteaafs
College.
r,.tsle Milton Harrison was very
henny HOY on the afternoon q nls
iIffh biilhday, Oct. 10th, when % many y
I q Il his liffle friends came 70 play with
I s,s hr,nginr pretty gifts, Millions
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-21
NEGRO FARMER KILLS
NEIGHBOR, THEN SURRENDERS

About 900 o'clock Tuesday morn
ing, Don Malone, a negro farmer shot
and killed Dick Cooper, another negro
farmer, age about As. The tragedy oc
Cured at Bob Kings gin house about
8 miles northeast of Arcadia In LIN
coin Parish. The shooting followed 9
quarrel and a scuffle in the gin house
The exact cause Of the trouble is mol
known or has not been given out. The
weapon used BY Malone was a shot
gun. He is a tenant on V. p. Boards
place, and Dick Cooper was a tenant
on I. o. sutton's place,
1t Is reported that Malone left inn
mediately after the shooting to go te
Ruston, where he Is said to have sur.
rendered to the sheriff.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-21
DALLAS JUNIOR C. OF C.
MAN VISITS ARCADIA

MIR. Mcknight, OF the Junior Cham.
Der OF Commerce, Of Dallas, called on
C. G. Travis, secretary Of the Arcadia
Chamber Of Commerce last Modnay, his
object being to explain the advantages
OF q Junior c. Of G. for Arcadia. Mr..
Mcknight was In Arcadia three years
|, ago, and says he knows Of no town
that has shown more progress along eli
lines nor more pronounced growth for
the same period.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-21
ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
BY Miss Key.

Prin. J. P. Wagner and Supt. Fisher,
returned Sunday from the High School
Conference, which convened at Baton
Rouge. They report pleasant, as we'll
as a most instructive meeting. The en-
tire program was centered on the work
of the high schools Of this state.
On Tuesday morning the school had
the pleasure Of hearing a very interest
ing talk from Leon White son Of Mr..
P. f. White. The speech was the re-
suit of his trip to the great dairying
and farming district Of the Middle
West. This trip was planned by the
state department at the suggestion Of
State Superintendent, Harris, and
others in order that the boys Of Louis
lana who are interestedin farming
might have knowledge of what is
being done in this section OF wealth,
This is being gotten from the soil
by the means of education, good man
agement and the use Of improved ma
chinery. One Of the best features Of
this trip was to see the wonderful stock
farms, where there is to be found
only thoroughbred cattle and hogs,
This trip is worth great deal to Leon,
as well as the parish. He certainly
brought a message from another Sec
ton that is practical one for this
part Of the country.
Our worthy townsman, Mr.. ]. s.
Andrews, made the trip possible for
this young man. Mr.. Andrews is very
much interested in raising good stock.
He knows what it means to own or
to sell thoroughbred hog or COW.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-21
THIRD AUCTION SALE FOR
LINCOLN PARISH

Rust0n, Oct. 2O.-The third Lincoln
Parish Auction Sale and Trades Day
scheduled for Wednesday, November
Bird.
New features which will be embod-
led in the next sale is the selling of
new merchandise at auction, as well
as stock, produce, and implements
An experienced auctioneer from Tex
as has been hired for the coming sale.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-21
Speaking Of Names.

0PedKtnU VI N~HI0Ss
We learn that a young woman Of De-
troit rejoices In or deplores the name
Of Eura Case: but speaking Of singular
rnonikers It would be pretty hard to
beat that Of a negro youngster In Ala.
bama, Reguspatoft (Reg. q. s. Pat
Off.) Johnson.-Bosto Transcript
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-21

pleasant visit to her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jesse Truman at MT. Lebanon.
Mrs. Morrow will be remembered as
Miss JAMIE Thurman, q very popular
teacher In OUR school q few years ago
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-21
Medium Of Exchange.

Coconuts are the common form Of
exchange among The natives OF the
Nicobara. For instance, a boz OF
matches IL worth 20 coconuts, while
FOR needles the price % one coconuf
each.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-10-21
Harness for Men.

10 help support the spines Of men
who have to stoop over at their work,
an inventor has paeented a sort OF
spring harness that is attached to the
shoulders and hips.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-17
GRAIN.

CHICAGO, Dec. 16.-Nervousness over
bearish opinions current regarding the
economic outlook had a depressing eff
feet on to-days wheat market, notwith-
standing export business on a large
scale. The close was heavy. at the same
as yesterdays finish to a cent lower,
with March s15s to $1.58A and May
s1.62A to s1.521a. Corn lost 1ac. to
l NC and oats Nc. to &c. In provisions
the outcome varied from 12c. decline to
soc. advance.
1t was clearly shown that the major
ity of traders lacked confidence in the
bull side of the wheat market. Even
after the fact was widely known that
to-day's export purchasing of domestic
wheat amounted to 10000 bushels. up
turns in prices failed to hold A reduc-
ton of 100000 bushels in the esti-
mated surplus of Australian wheat also
counted but only as temporary slim
illus. On the other hand, continued no
tice was given to unemployment figures
and other adverse aspects of the bust
ness situation. Liquidating sales by
holders became general In the last hour,
especially after word was circulated that
the Governor of North Dakota would
request farmers to sell % per cent. of
their wheat to diminish strain on banks.
Corn and oats were ruled mainly by
the action Of wheat. Deferred deliv-
cries of corn touched the lowest price
of this season.
Provisions sympathized with grain
weakness. but that influence was partly
offset by late steadiness In the hog
market
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-17
QUAKER CITY BOND BIDS
CHECKED BY LAWYERS

Total bids received yesterday by the
Mayor Of Philadelphia for the offering
of S7,000,000 fifty year per cent.
bonds were $5.310.500. including a bid
for 100000 at par for the city sink
Ing fund. There was an absence of
syndicate bids, although much figuring
on the issue had been done by Phila-
delphia and New York syndicates
When Kuhn Loeb K Co. and William
A. Read & Co were informed that the
sale had not been complete success
they telephoned to the city authorities
OF Philadelphia and offered to take the
unsold balance Of about S1.700. 900 at a
substantial price. but the offer could not
be accepted under the legal require
ments, which provide that an unsold
balance must be readvertised Conse-
quently the amount subscribed for was
allotted and the balance will be offered
at a later date.
The purpose OF the new financing
which is part Of an authorized amount
of $4,000, 900 to $65,000.000, is to pro-
vide funds for rapid transit improve
ments as needed. The failure of syndi-
Gates to present bids was not a reflection
on the credit OF the city of Philadelphia
which has now and always has had a
high credit standing but 1t was failure
OF the leading municipal lawyers Of
Philadelphia, who we're consulted. either
to affirm or fail to affirm that the pro-
posed issue was constitutional.
Bids must be unconditional and per
cent. of the bid must be paid in adj
vance. Until the lawyers are in a posi-
ton TO affirm the constitutionality Of
the Offering the syndicates feel II adj
yisable TO refrain from bidding.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-17
EARLY PASSAGE OF
DYES BILL URGED
Is Vital in View of Trade Re-
sumption With Germany,
Says LOngworth.
TO LICENSE IMPORTS
Conference Held on Measure
Which President Would
Approve.
TO LICENSE IMPORTS
SpecioI Despatch to THE New York HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington, ID, C.. Dec 16,

SpeciaI Despatch to THE NEW York HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington, ID. c., Dec. 16.
Passage Of a bill to control importa-
ton Of German dyes is more imperative
than ever before, Representative Long
worth (Ohio), who has sponsored such
legislation IN the House since the arrnls-
tice. said to-day.
Resumption of trade with Germany
would allow a huge flood of dyes to enter
the country at prices that would wreck
the infant American dye industry, he
said In addition to an accumulation OF
dyes in storehouses because of the war,
reports which Mr.. Longworth has re-
ceived show that virtually all German
factories are now running to capacity in
anticipation Of an early entry into the
American markets.
Conferences are being held by Mr.
Longworth and others to determine
whether his bill to provide license sys-
tenn to prevent importation of German
dyes will be passed at this session. Last
session opposition arose in the Senate
because of the licensing sections which
provide that no importations could be
made except under a Government IL
cense.
Mr.. Longworth believes his dye bill
will be incorporated in any general re-
vision of the tariff that will be made,
but since such legislation canot be
passed for nine or ten months he Will
endeavor to have his bill passed at the
short session It is one Of the few Re-
publican measures which President Will
son would be virtually certain to sign,
he having advocated protection of the
American dye industry in two OF his
messages to Congress.
1.-The American dye industry has made
rather rapid progress since the war,
said Mr.. Longworth to-day. but 1t had
a long way to go. 1t was necessary to
build from the very bottom. At present.
however, the American industry can vir-
tually make all dyes with the exception
of few of the highest grade. It's prog
ress and development have been based on
assurances that Congress will grant the
necessary protection. The development
has been a costly process and the fac
tories Of this country are not in condi-
ton to compete with the flood of Ger
man dyes which are ready to be sent to
this country.
IF we are to have dye industry,
whicha has been proved so essential in
time of war, we must allow the start we
have made to grow Nothing is more
imperative, and / believe the dye BILL
which would keep out German dyes ex-
cept those which are not made in this
country, should be passed at the short
session of Congress. The moment trade
with Germany is opened the German
dyes will be started on their way here
in large quantities.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-17
INTERIOR RECEIPTS.
sEABoARD CLEARANCEs.
BID FOR CANADIAN WHEAT.
Pay Large Premiums
for December and january.

Special Despatch 10 THE NEW YORK HERALD.
WINNIPEG Man, Dec. 16.-American
mlllers continue TO bid good premiums
for December and January shipments of
wheat from country points In western
Canada 70 Moose Jaw, Saskatoon and
Duluth, and It is believed that ultimate
destination Of that wheat is Minneapolis.
Shipments Of Canadian wheat into the
United States during the winter are ex-
pected 20 be fairly liberal
There Is big movement Of Canadian
wheat to the south over the 500 line.
and all available foreign cars are being
loaded at Government elevators for
Minneapolis and Chicago. Agents OF n
big Minneapolis milling company and
several Canadian companies have repre-
sentatives in Moose Jaw, Sask., who
are buying wheat from samples at Gov
eminent elevators at premiums over
Canadian prices.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-17
ANOTHER couNTEnErIr As.

Another new counterfeit So Federal
Reserve note the second within few
days. was reported yesterday by the
local Reserve bank. The note is on the
Chicago Reserve Bank, and Is said to be
OF poor workmanship. II is printed from
photo plates on a fair quail
fly OF paper, without silk threads or imi-
tation Of them. The figures are said TO
be larger than the genuine and farther
apart and the portrait OF Lincoln much
darker than that on the genuine note
The seal is green instead OF blue. The
back Of tho note is said to be more de-
ceptlve than the face.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-17
STANDARD TO DRILL
FOR PHILIPPINE OIL
Wildcat Outfit Is on Way
Refinery in Manila Probable.

To relieve the pressure on It's Call
fornia supplies made by its Oriental
trade, the Standard OIL Company has
made plans for drilling operations on
the Bondog Peninsula, Island of Luzon,
philippines. A party of drillers, with
ruiz equipment for wildcatting, includ-
ing tools, boilers, lumber Sc. has been
started for the Pacific possessions of
the United States. the actual drilling
work to be done by the Richmond Pc
troleum Company, the subsidiary which
has been doing the Standards wildcat
work in New Mexico and Colorado.
II the Standard of California is sue
cessful in developing oil in the Philip
pines In quantities sufficient to make
the exploit commercially successful, 1t
will be the only American company pro-
during oil in the Orient. The old Stand
ard OIL Company OF New Jersey prior
to the dissolution of the trust drilled
in Japan, but subsequently sold all of
its holdings to the Nippon Oil Company,
Withdrawing entirely from the Japanese
Empire. The Standard of New York
some years ago drilled wildcat wells in
China, but failed to get oil in CONNER
cial quantities and besides was unable
to get a satisfactory permanent con-
cession.
flahs Wnlch depend upon the outcome
of the drilling operations include the
erection of a refinery, probably at Ma
Mia, where it will be the closest one to
the Chinese market, with the exception
of those in Japan. 1t will also be closer
to Australia and New Zealand.
1t is the intention to construct roads
In the Philippines The Bondog PENN
sula is virtual jungle, with no roads
except native carabao trails and no
equipment can be moved inland until
roads have been built There is no har-
Dor and all supplies will have to be
transferred by lighters from the steam
er as it lies at the mouth of the Pag-
sanghan River
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-17

These Bonds will constitute the
sole funded debt of the Cerro de Pasco
Copper Corporation, which was organ
lied under the laws of the State of
New York in 1918, to continue the
mining operations heretofore con-
Quoted for many years by the Cerro de
Pasco Mining Company.
The Corporation owns copper mines
and other properties in Peru and dur
ing the last five years has produced
annually an average Of $4,000, 900
pounds of copper and 100000 ounces
Of silver.
The proceeds Of this issue will be
used to reimburse the Corporation for
funds expended on new smelter and
to provide for its completion.
The Bonds are to be convertible at
the option of the holder until January
l, 1851 (unless called for earlier re-
demption by the Sinking Fund ct
1861, into common stock Of the Cor
poration at the rate Of 80 shares Of
stock for each 81, 900 Bond, equivalent
to a price Of S33 I-3 for each share OF
stock.
According to authentic records, the
price range of the Corporations stock,
by years, since 1913, has been as
follows:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-17
ADD MALAY STATES TIN LAND.
Yukon Gold Obtains Large Terri
tory ana VIII Exploit.

That the Yukon Gold Company a So
called Guggenheim property, has ac-
duired a large tin territory in the Malay
States, which 1t plans TO exploit through
large scale dredging operations was
made known yesterday. when the annual
report of its president. William Loeb, Jr..
TO it's stockholders was made public
The company plans TO use much equip
ment released from its expired gold min
ing operations in conducting its new
work.
The report estimates that the profit
resulting from ground acquired, or In
process Of acquisition, after all charg 3
for equipment, depreciation, operation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-17
Loew's Inc.

During the first twelve weeks Of its
fiscal year theatres controlled by
Loew's Inc, had gross box office re-
ceipts Of s5.3A9,7s4. OF that amount the
corporation's share Of net profits, after
estimated taxes, aggregated s670,2O9
Those figures were given to it's stock
holders yesterday In connection with
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-17
SUGAR.

The raw sugar market yesterday was
steadier In tone There were no price
changes. however.
In refined sugar there was a nc. de-
cline by two local refiners who now
list at &C.. less 2 per cent. others hold
ing unchanged at NC. higher. all less
per cent.
The range of prices in yesterdays fu-
lures market follows
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-17
CHICAGO NIPPLE REPORTS.

The report OF the earnings of the CHI
cago Nipple Manufacturing Company in
August September and October shows.
after taxes, depreciation, &c, n total Of
$61.S3136. or at a rate of nearly $780,
600 yearly. The dividend requirement
Of its class A stock is 100000
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-17

If you have money to in
vest and are seeking OPP
portunities in the bust
ness world, either as a
partner or as an owner
of business, consult the
Business Opportunity coli
umns of The New York
Herald both daily and
Sunday, which usually
appear daily among the
classified advertisements
and in the Want Direc-
tory on Sunday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-17
METALS.

On the New York Metal Exchange
yesterday tin was dull with class A
quoted at s33d37; class b. s32@ 80.
and Straits shipments, S336S37. Cop
per weak spot and December, s14. and
January. S1425,all asked Lead weak
New York spot, S4.95. and East st.
Louis, $3.50 asked. Zinc weak New
York, Sc, and East st. Louis spot s5.75.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-17
CUSTOM HOUSE RECEIPTS.

Receipts for duties at the Custom
House yesterday were s556,S1.27, OF
which s1i9.S1752 was for merchandise
Withdrawn from bonded warehouses and
SIO7, O13.75 for recent importations
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-17

pENNsYIvANIA OIL MARKET.

OIL CITY, Dec. 16-Credit balances,
500. Runs. 74.150; average, 54,222.
Shipments. 1890 average. $3.50
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-17

&c. will be between 10,500,000 and
S16,500 900. depending on the price OF tia
and realizable over a period OF fifteen
years.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-17

New York funds In Montreal went
yesterday to new record high premium
Of 17% per cent, and there was a cor
responding increase in the discount on
Canadian funds in New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-17

Export buying was heavy in yester-
days cash wheat market, estimates
ranging from 100000 to 3.750.000
bushels. but probably the former figures
are nearer correct Great Britain pur-
chased 1900. 900 bushels, while Italy
followed up Wednesdays buying with
another 100000 bushels, and Greece
and Spain were reported to have taken
about 500. 900 bushels. The greater part
of the business transacted was in Gulf
wheat which made cash wheat pre-
miums stronger Exporters also worked
about 100000 bushels of rye. probably
to Holland and Germany.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-17
Bid. Ask.

the announcement of the declaration OF
it's regular dividend Of 80 cents on its
capital stock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-17
NEW YORK PRICES.
MIIEAT--Nn. .

wHEAT-No. red and No. hard, s1.si
C. 1. f., track. ~ Y.
CORN-No. . yellow. 97Ac.; No. mixed.
02hc C (. (. N ", 10 days shipment
OATS-No. / white and No. 2 white were
quoted at 62c No. white. Gle. No.
white, 50i5c. fancy clipped white. 6ileetG5c.;
ordinary clipped white. 6l@6ihc. all ele-
Vator.
RYE-No Western, Sis T. o. b. and
S1.T3 C. l. f., y. Y.
BARIEY-Market steady Feeding. SDd
05c.; mating aac.HSi .0S C. 1. T., N. Y.
BUCKWHEAT-Market dull. Sound mill
ing, 60, nominal. a 100 lbs
HAY-Market steady. No. /. $i.00n2; No.
2. $1.s0Ql.90; No. 3, $1.65di.75; shipping.
81 .4561.55
sTRAw-Market dull No. rye. $1,000
a ton
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-17

v STOCK EXCHANGE QUOTATIONS

To the following prices accrued Interest Ii
TO be added in every case:
FOREIGN BONDS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-17

no event less than $40, 900 each year,,
to be applied to the purchase of B nds
in the market at not exceeding los
and accrued interest, or to the re
demption of Bonds by lot at that price
Such sinking fund is computed to be
sufficient to retire the entire issue Of
Bonds at maturity.
Provision is also made that if any
subsequent mortgage be placed upon
the real property now owned by the
Corporation or on certain specified
securities held in the Treasury, these
Bonds are to be secured Hereunder BY
. prior lien.
During the four years r9I6-I9I9 tue
Corporations ret income available for
interest, United States Federal taxes.
depreciation and depletion ranged
from about S., 100000 TO about SI2.
zoo, 100, which figures do not inciula
undistributed profits Of subsidiary
companies averaging about ST. ,ooo,oo
annually for these four years. 1t is
estimated that the earnings for 1920
will be not less than $4,000, 900,
whereas the interest and minimum
sinking fund requirements on til"
bond issue are less than SI,5oo,ooo
The Corporation since its o.ganiza-
ton has paid dividends Of at least S.
per share per annum on It's stock
The market value OF such stock is oJ.,
$4,000, 800, based on current mark It
prices.
The Bonds are to be isa4ed in
coupon Or fully registered forn in
denominations Of $1,000. interest will
be payable on Janua.y / aA1 July {.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-17
BONDS IN STOCK EXCHANGEI
THURSDAY. DECEMBER 16r 1920.
1920.
$26,614,000
4,374,745,000
RANGE OF LIBERTY BONDS.

CAN Liberty bond transactions subject to 1-ls br