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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12

The W. c, I. U. will hold an infor-
nal social gathering next Wednesday
evening at the Oddfellows' Hall. An
interesting program has been prepared
and a cordial invitation is extended
to the public.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12

MIS-. Joseph Cavosi died Saturday
morning at the family home on Eighth
avenue. Complications following child
'''tu caused her death. She was 80
'eafs old aud leaves her husband and
,a'eechildren. Services were held at St 4.
mary 5 church Monday morning and
OuiIal was made in the local cemetery.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12

Mrs. VIM. Burrows, who has been
at the Tyler residence during the ill
ness of the late Mrs. NJ. Burrows. re-
turned to her home in Minneapolis
Thursday.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12

The members of the Presbyterian
church choir were entertained at a
cOasting party at Montreal Thursday
evening by Rev. and Mrs. c. l.. Har-
ries,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12

The Ladies Aid society of the
Methodist church will meet next
Thursday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Kayarin.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12

An application for a marriage Ii
eense was made at the county clerk 8
office on Wednesday by Mary DaldOs
and VIM. Calligaro of Gile.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12

Miss Ellen Cook, of Cary. departed
Wednesday morning on two weeks
vacation. which she will spend visit
ing friends at Duluth and Hibbing.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12

For killing large timber wolf
Neis DuCharme. of Saxon, was paid
a bounty of $1,000 by County Clerk
Chas. NOren on Monday.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12

Mr., and Mrs. Jack Strouth, of
Wakefield are the guests this week
of Mrs. Strouth's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Neil Brennan.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12

Mrs. Sam Peterson and Miss Lar
son, OF Mellen, were weekend guests
at the John Anderson home at Cary.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12

Miss Elm Westin entertained the
members of the young ladies' sew
lug club at her home Thursday even
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12

vernon Harrington, of Seattle. al
rived last Friday to visit his aunt.
Mrs. John Gardiner.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12

Wednesday of this week was a ban
her day at the public library, there
being handed out 1872 volumes.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12

Joe Seamens has been in Chicago
during the week on buying tour for
Paul's store.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12

Samuel HoaT, a mining man from
Virginia, was a business visitor here
this week.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12

Miss Grace PascOe, of Ashland. was
weekend visitor at the George Lam
briX home.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12

Send in your old books of fiction to
the public library where they may be
Kept in circulation.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12

Mr.. and Mrs. IOnis West. of Wan
paca, are the guests this week of their
niece, Mrs. Jas Mckay.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12
TERSE TALES
PERSONALS

BIC. Nicely, of Crystal Falls, Mich.
was a Hurley visitor Monday.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12

Dr. John HOulehan lett Wednesday
evening for a trip to Milwaukee.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-02-12

Mrs. B. Block and daughter. of
Mellen. were Hurley visitors Tuesday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-28
"MARY" COMEDIAN HAS HAD
MANY ESCAPES At SEA
Frederick Graham Talks Of Hazards
In His Experience

In His Experience
To Frederick Graham, clever English
comedian. who is playing in Mary"
has come the necessity of being bit OF
fatalist.
Fate seems to have chosen the sea as
her medium for thrusts at Mr.. Graham
as twice he barely escaped Davy Jones'
locker. A third time, though it was
starvation he faced, the sea played its
part in ripping the rudder and propeller
from boat, causing it to drift for many
days.
In spite of the tragedies he has seen
and felt on the water, the(lure is strong
and each vacation finds him unable to
turn deaf car to the call of the sea.
Perhaps that is. heritage, though, be-
cause there were old salts among Mr..
Graham's ancestors.
Sitting in his dressing room at the
Garrick Theatre, he told of the tragic
events, the greatest catastrophe being
the loss of the Coombana in 1911.
Mrs. Graham and l were starting
on long planned vacation, and we left
Freemantle, Australia, on the Coombana
bom bound 1.n,s for singapore said Mr.; Gra-
"oh. Inc Suip was Hn Interstate DOaC
and the first port of call was Geraldston.
Leaning over the rail we observed
familiar face on the pier, and when the
gang plank was lowered resumed ac-
quaintance with gentleman we had
met in New Zealand many years be-
fore. He was the owner of a moving
picture and vaudeville house in Geralds-
ton and urged us to defer our trip and
finally persuaded us to sign two weeks
contract with him. You see we had a
repertoire of one-act plays.
well. after considerable difficulty In
getting the Captain to take our baggage
out of the hold we left the ship and it
started for Singapore. Do you know, 1t
has never been heard of to this day?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-28

entrance as a leading man zeena
Keefe is the leading woman.
Special Photoplays
FORREST-"The Parish Priest is the
story that the Hon. Daniel L.. HAN
Mayor of Wilkes-Barre, wrote Tor tne
starring seasons of Dan Sully: a pio,
of love and romance Is varied with
universal comedy that makes II q
good entertainment OF n non-sectarian
nature. William Desmond leads PIG
supporting company. Specially aodea
Ireland" Enlarged orchestra and
vocal selections will be other novel
> ties.
ALLEGHENY--Bebe Daniels. in tive
Weeks Week. witn Clara PaE EkmSaii saif hst YouIf lH
Straight From Paris" last half.
IMPERIAL - BLACK Beauty, with
Jean Page, first half. "A Small Town
GREAT WoRTHERN = Hobart Bos-
Justine Johnstone. in "Plaything OF
Broadway" last half ..r,
diided Lily" frst half. Mr. and
Mrs. Carter DE Haven. in Twin
Beds" last half. -.
MARKET STA Small Town Idol,
first half. whats Worth While"
AIHAMBRA - Tom MIX in Hands
on" first half. "Uncle Toms Cabin
last half
LOCUST-Jane Novak, in "Isobel."
RIVOLT--Anna q. Nilsson. In "What
Women VIII Do" ......
BELMONT-Wanda Hawley, In Her
First Elopement," first half. Eileen
Percy, in Big Town IDEAS last hair
sTRAND-Mae Murray. in The Gilded
Lily"
LEADER-W. s. Hart, in "O'Malley of
the Royal Mounted" first half. Louise
Glaum, in II Am Guilty" last half:
COLISEUM AND CEDAR Pauline
Frederick in The Mistress OF Shen-
stone" Mon. and Tues; other films
/, rest of week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-28
Guide to Photoplays
For the Week to Come

New Photoplays
STANEEY - "Peck's Bad Boy" is the
first starring vehicle for little Jackie
Coogan, the kid who made such a hit
The story has had the benefit of irwin
Cobbs subtitles. Supporting cast in
cludes such favorites as Raymond
Hatton, Wheeler Oakman, Doris May
Harold Lloyd. In his latest, "Now or
Never; singing of the prologue from
Fun in Music store" orchestral
novelty.
sTANTON--"sacred and Profane Love"
of the play in which she appeared last
season The plot deals with the love
of woman for musician who has
fallen into evil habits. William d
Taylor directed. Conrad Nagel is the
musician. Circus Heroes featuring
Sid Smith, is an added "Hallroom
Boy" comedy.
PALACE = "The Travelling Salesman"
featuring Fatty Arbuckle, is n reissue
Shows ,unny ba pese In which nrt s6 fat
resourcefulness while selling goods in
small town. A pretty romance Is in
ARCADIA-""sham" is the feature, with
ethel Clayton as star. She Is seen in
the role of n woman who is clever
enough to dodge bill collectors and
sham her way through society.
Thomas Hebron directed the Geraldine
Bonner play.
VICTORIA--"Not Guilty" is the movie
title of Harold MacGraths story
Parrot Co." Sidney Franklin d.
rected. Locale covers India and
America. Sylvia Dreamer and Rich
ard Dix have the important roles
There is much double-exposure work
In the unfolding of the tale. "a Day
with DEMPSEY" Is added
a revival of Mrs. Leslie Carter's play,
with Catherine Calvert and Crane
Wilbur In the leading roles. The
story deals with romance and his
tory at the time of the Civil War.
CAPITOL - Proxies" is q story of
criminals who go straight and save
family from a bad Situation George
p Baker directed the piece which
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-28
Theatrical Billboard
For the Coming Week
Vaudeville

Vaudeville
KMTH'S Francis X. Bushman and
Beverly Bayne, clever sketch; Percy
Bronson and Winnie Baldwin, varied
songs and stories; vinie Daily, indi.
vidual singer; Russ Brown and Con
ME Mcdonnell, comedians: Joe Sully
and Stanley Mack. character skit !;
Mallie-Bart company, acrobatics
Jack Rolls and Ruby Royce, dances
Three Belmonts, jugglers "Dooley'
1oleen, equlibrist.
GLOBE - California Bathing Girls
Slatko's Rollickers, with Al Plough,
IN songs and music; Russell and
Hays. "acromedians" NARROW and
Thurston, comedy songs; Hazel Har-
rington company. In playlet; Chester
and Allen, musical comedy girls; Hof-
liday and Willette. skit; Valentine
Vox, ventriloquist; Ollie White, VIC.
linist; Bert Wheeler and company.
novelty.
CROSS KEYS-'Little Cinderella" mu.
Cooper. comedian; Lee Tow -Four.
harmony; Elaine Sisters and Hurd,
songs; Holland and Dean, comedy
and songs; McBanus, in Review. d
BROADWAY-"A Telephone Tangle,"
musical comedy; Mae Murray, 1.-THE
Gilded Lily" movie; Schwartz and
Clifford, skit; Henry 3. Toomer and
anu NC
Gowan, comedy.
WM. PENN = William Demarest and
Estelle Collettes. comedy; Betty
sCompson. prisoners of Love-"
movie; Pearson, Newport and Pear
son. skit; Chris Richards, comedian !;
ClintoRs, songs and dance.
GRAND-Yvette and Eddie Cook and
Kino Clark, musical comedy; Lew
Hawkins; minstrels; Stanley and
Elya, wire act; Jimmy Fallon and
Marjorie Shirley; Louis Hart, Strong
Man." movies.
NIXON-Eileen Percy, "The Tomboy,"
movie; Musical Bits" musical nov
city; Cahill and Romaine, comedy ::
La Toy and Vesta, skit; Raymond
and Barrows, comedy act; Hartman
and Thicker. novelty.
WALTON ROOF - Carrie REYNOLDS
comedienne; Benny Meroff, songs and
dances; Paul and Walter La Varre
artistic pair; Woodward and Morris
sey, Hank the Mule; Bird and
Bernard, dances.
Minstrels
UMONT'S-Farewell week for season.
Elaborate and varied program in
cludes skit on the Bergdoll Gold
boy From Joyland," with Boyden
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-28
Minstrels

UMONT'S-Farewell week for season
Elaborate and varied program in
cludes skit on the Bergdoll Gold
boy From Joyland," with Boyden
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-28

Lee, in potpourri of songs; Carvin
and Lewis, In Something Little
Different" Emmet Welch, in new
ballads; and a movie travesty
"Dreamer of Dream Street" with
Franklin, Lemuels, Sheldon and
others.
Burlesaue
TROCADERO-"Fo Maids" will
sing new songs and dance a bit and
exploit some fresh comedy. The cast
includes such we'll known burlesquers
as Rena Vivienne, Marie Baker, John
Black and Scotty Fridell. Pridig and
Milder will give a dance specially.
Continuing Attraction
GARRICK-"Mary' remains the only
musical comedy in town. Though this
Is its third engagement at this house
the popularity of the piece and its
splendid cast remains unabated. The
pleanant sentiment of the pot and the
wholesome comedy are assets. Janet
Vele, Florrie Millershp. Jack Nc
Gowan and the other members of the
original cast continue in their roles.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-28
Two Walton Roof Shows

At the Walton Roof the first show
starts at 0 80 and there are other big
numbers introduced at the II 10 per-
formance. Dancing is one of the prin-
cipal attractions with an especially
selected orchestra. Carrie Reynolds,
the Philadelphia girl, is held over for a
second week with her songs and stories.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-28
Features at WoodsIde

Woodside Park patrons praise the
Virginia Reel, the latest amusement in :
stalled in the park. The thrills and
keen enjoyment of the ride appeal
strongly.
Durbano, leader of the Woodside con
cert band. is already referred to as the
Young S0usa." Several new selec :
tions have been added to Edna Wallace
Kinney's repertoire.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-28
Kings Baritone" at Stanley

Rn;uuard Albano, who is known as the
scnns s Baritone" and who has been
nv tns success on tours In this coun :
ns s, VIII be the soloist at the Stanley
I"., In. week, when he will sing the pro-
isae from I Pagliacci. Mr.. Albano
young NeapOlitan. He has sung
Car. 'ie'or Emmahuel ana the
Vim Italy his teacher was Maestro
snnee meent lombard. In America he has
npIH,s,ared rpI,, with such artists as Marti-
Botto sembrich and the late Lucca
The New York herald., 1921-03-16
FEW STOCKS TO LOAN.
Many shorts Unable to Borrow Ex-
cept for Heavy Premium.

Prospective borrowers Of stocks to
cover short commitments in the market
were surprised yesterday by the exceed
ingly slim volume OF offerings particu-
larly Of those stocks which have been
heavily sold by the professional short
element on the floor of the exchange
Many borrowers were unable to obtain
accommodations without paying heavy
premium for their stocks and, as a re-
suit OF the unusual demand, there was
after the close a great scurrying about
around the Street between houses to bor-
row for q day or so certain stocks.
United Fruit loaned at u premium
and Crucible at Y and Il. Atlantic
Gulf was III heavy demand and loaned
flat. An unusual feature was the de-
mand for the borrowing OF standard rail-
road stocks. Pennsylvania was in par
ticularly large demand and loaned at 4
per cent. American Sugar loaned at 1872
premium. and there was large demand
for Mexican Petroleum. General Asphalt
and Studebaker Tho general rates we're
Z per cent FOR industrials and per cent
for railroads.
The New York herald., 1921-03-16
COTTON CONSUMPTION
TAKES HEAVY SLUMP
More Than 100000 Bales De-
cline in February.

WASHINGTON. March 15.-Cotton con
sumed n February amounted to 1885,
sos bales of lint and 33.399 bales Of
linters. compared with 515.5s9 and
26,S93 in February last year. the Cen
sus Bureau announced to-day. Cotton
on hand February 2S. in consuming
establishments, amounted to 1886. .435
bales of lint and 205. GAG OF linters,
compared with 1.S69.36S and 2S3,206 q
year ago, and in public storage and at
congresses holdings were 5.497,019 bales
Of lint and 323.447 Of linters. compared
with 3.530,654 and 36S,97S.
Imports in February amounted TO
2S.o55 bales, compared with l23,SS0 in
February last year. Exports were 403,-
426 bales of lint, including 9.713 bales
Of lnters. compared with 64o'S2o and
G.21r in February last year.
Cotton splndles active in February
numbered 32.45s.52s, compared with
34.e55.6 n February last year.
The New York herald., 1921-03-16
STUDEBAKER NET
SALES UP 80 P. G..
Company's 1920 Report Shows
Net Profits of S15.18 q
Share.

As the result OF an Increase OF nearly
so per cent. In net sales during 1920 the
Studebaker Corporation was able to take
care OF its greatly increased operating
costs, taxes, &C.. and have net profits
available for dividends in excess OF those
OF 1919. Those profts, In 1920, aggre-
gated after all deductions. s9.s22,o54. or
$15.1s a share earned on the S60.o00.-
600 Of the company's outstanding COM
mon stock. after preferred divid ends,
whereas. in 1919. they amounted 10
S9.312.2S3, or $LS.54 a share on the
$50, 100000 OF its stock then outstanding.
on the basis of the stock outstanding
year ago the 1920 earnings would
have been at the rate of S30.36 share.
The following table gives comparative
figures of the important items OF the
income account and balance sheet for
the last two years.
The New York herald., 1921-03-16
CAST IRON PIPE HAS SURPLUS.
Reports SSSI.583 for 1920 Com
pared with 1919 DeHcft.

The United States Cast Iron Pipe and
Foundry Company reports for the year
1920 n surplus after charges, expenses
and taxes OF ss51.593, equal to nine
cents share earned on the common
stock after deducting per cent. on the
preferred. In the previous year the
company had loss before any dividends
OF S503.703.
Net operating income aggregated
81. .824. .243 and other income s11s,32S. De-
probation reserve was s43036S and in
terest s160.615, while 5000 900 dividends
on the preferred stock we're paid. ieav-
Ing final surplus for the year OF $751;
5e3. compared with a deficit at the close
OF the preceding year Of 81, 1897
The New York herald., 1921-03-16

By far the largest portion OF tne net
earnings was contributed by the Amerl-
can Shelters Securities Company, al the
outstanding s1s,000.00o common stock OF
which is owned by the American Smeu-
ing and Refining Company. The securl-
ties company declared 90 per cent
cash dividend on the common stock.
amounting to s1o,so0, 900, making use OF
tbe income credit balance for the year
of s2.945.O46 after deducting preferred
dividends and reducing profit and loss
surplus from S12,137.S12 at the begin
ming of the year to s4,2S2,S5S at Us
close.
Simon Guggenheim, president OF the
companies in the remarks TO Stockholm
ers said in part:
During 1920 your companies unuer-
went the same general experience as
did practically all other industrial COM
panies engaged in business in the Inlteu
states. The earlier part was quite sat
isfactory. but the latter part OF the
year was one of declining business ana
consequent lessened profits.
I'm view of the extremely unfavorabie
industrial and trade conditions which
prevailed during a portion of the year
both in this country and abroad, the
stockholders should find substantial
ground for satisfaction in the showing
made by this report. That the COM
pany should have been able, in the face
OF 50 many adverse factors, to make 80
favorable a showing. Is little short OF
remarkable and to a corresponding de-
gree is a matter of congratulation. This
result has not been achieved without
anxious thought and unceasing effort.
"As soon as the general depression in
business began to affect the metal in
dustry, marked curtailment was made
in the New York office expense, in gen
eral expenses and In wages. Labor sup
ply is now ample both in Mexico and In
this country, and Is more efficient than
heretofore. The high prices for metals
prevailing during the war now have
been not only readjusted. but the read
iustment has carried prices below the
prewar level.
Costs of production are still so to 70
per cent. In excess OF the ten year
period from 1904 to 1913. Adopting the
very conservative figure OF 20 per cent.
1t IL apparent that at the present time
the metals should be selling far above.
instead OF well below the prewar level.
IL must be. however. that the bottom
has been practically reached and that
any substantial change In the future
should be one OF Improvement. This Is
the hopeful portion OF the present pic
ture."
The New York herald., 1921-03-16
FORD DOESN'T NEED
WALLSTREET LOAN
Company Reported as Having
Speeded Up Production
and Obtained Cash.

Henry Ford has demonstrated his abil-
ity TO get along without recourse to the
Wall Street loan market after all, ac-
cordlng to interests In touch with the
Ford Motor Company's financial posi-
tion. The market for Ford products has
improved measurably, with the result
that the Ford company has converted
automobiles and tractors into cash at a
faster rate than was expected two
months ago. That reduction of inyen-
tory. 1t is estimated, amounted to $780,
100000 since January l and business Is
now running into the years best period.
When a loan to Ford was first dis
cussed In December the matter of cash
for the March Is payment Of his COM
pany's income and excess profits taxes
wes a factor 1t is learned that about
$11, 900 Of its Federal taxes has been
extended to April Is. The company's
$24,500.000 in notes outstanding do not
mature until April is and may be re-
newed If the Ford company elects 50 to
do. Trade acceptances Of the company
aggregating s12,000,000 mature during
April and May, and the betterment of
Ford sales indicates that they can be
handled without special financing.
The change in the Ford financial sit
uation Is described In banking circles as
kaleidoscope, as the manner In which
the demand for Ford cars has expanded
Is decidedly surprising to those who
were negotiating for loan for the Ford
company. Here are some of the facts
surrounding the altered situation.
Last October the company had 10000
unsold cars in stock and 10000 more in
process OF manufacture, a total Of 1885,
900. At the beginning Of March $4,000
Of those cars were unsold. notWith-
standing an increase Of the daily output
from zero in late December to 5000 cars
daily, the current rate. The company $
maximum manufacturing capacity Is
nearly a 600 cars a day
The New York herald., 1921-03-16
M'ADOO PRESSES BILL
ON TAXICAB LICENSING
Tells Assembly Committee IL
Would DriUe Out Crooks.
Special Despatch to THE NEW YoRK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Albany. March Is.

Special Despatch to THE NEW YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Albany, March is.
Chief Magistrate William McAdoo told
the Assembly Cities Committee to-day
that the bill transferring the licensing
Of taxicab drivers from the Bureau of
Licenses to the Police Department Is In
the interest of both the public and hon
est drivers. He said that the purpose of
the measure Is to make 1t impossible for
persons of questionable character to get
licenses to drive taxicabs. The dishonest
chauffeurs were almost as formidable in
aiding criminals as submarines were In
helping sea raiders in the war, Mr.. Nc
Adoo said.
There Is wide suspicion OF taxicab
drivers to-day" said Judge McAdoo.
Women principally regard them with
distrust This attitude is a great injus-
tice TO a large number of the drivers
who are honest. We can eliminate the
undesirables by placing the licensing un-
der the Police Department. as 1t is done
In all other big cities
The bill would transfer Inspector
brennan and ten other employees Of the
Bureau OF Licenses to the Police De-
partment There was no opposition.
The New York herald., 1921-03-16
GAIN BY GULF STATES STEEL.
1920 Surplus After Dividends Half
Million Ahnxn InIR.

The Gulf States Steel Company's re-
port for 1920 elbows net profits after
charges and Federal taxes OF s751.220.
or s5.44 share earned on the outstand-
ing common stock after deduction OF
dividends on the two classes of pre-
ferred Gross profits for the year were
s1,1530s9 and depreciation charges
Federal taxes. interest, &C, s40i.S69
For dividends on the two preferred Is
sues s145,046 was paid. leaving a sur
plus OF s606,174. compared with n sur
plus In the preceding year OF s23.143
after the payment or si11,136 dividends
on the common stock
The New York herald., 1921-03-16
GOODYEAR MEETING PUT OFF.
To BE on March 22---s5 II. G. of
Holders Favor Refinnncinr Plan.

AKRON. Ohio. March 15.--The Good
holders meeting scheduled for to-day
was postponed until March %. IL was
announced at the Offices OF the company
here. Reports to directors showed IS
per cent. OF shareholders had given
proxies to be cast In favor OF the re-
financing plans.
The committee In charge OF merchan-
disc creditors reported that II was ex-
pected that the unanimous consent OF
the company's creditors would be OBJ
tained before next week