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The New York herald., 1921-04-17
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of very few. in a single class, how
could journalism even so much as
exist?
Nevertheless ii has come 10 pass
that an insular people, secluded from
the world and divided by a thousand
years OF feudalism, has, in one human
memory, grown into national con-
sciousness chiefly through reading
Printing presses now make public
opinion and shape Government policy
This is the wonderful story told by
Kisaburo Kawabe. The graduate OF
one of our universities, he has Ph. d.
and LII. B. after his name, and his
books reveals both grasp of facts and
clearness of philosophy in this moving
story of achievement. He shows with
graphic force how the newspapers.
now Thousand, more or less. grew
with the advance of the means Of
transportation and education. the one
reacting upon the other and each upon
all.
Up to 1868 was the pre- journalistic
The New York herald., 1921-04-17
Reviewed by JOSEPH F. GOULD.


sir Ernest Satow is an unusually
fortunate man, for he saw the old
order pass into the new i'm Japan while
he was mere youth and impression
able and sensitive TO the feudal at
mosphere Before he gained a post as
student interpreter Japan had been
the land OF his dreams. His most SAN
guine expectations of adventure We're
not disappointed.
He says of this period: Apart from
one or two unsuccessful conspiracies
against the Government Japan expe-
rienced during 2ss years the profound
est tranquility. She resembled the
sleeping beauty i'm the wood, and the
guardians of the public safety had a
ask no more onerous than that of
waving fan to keep the flies from
disturbing the Princess slumber. When
her dreams were interrupted by the
eager and vigorous West the ancient,
decrepit and wrinkled watchers were
found unfit for then posts and had
to give way TO me- more fit to cope
with the altered circumstances which
surrounded them"
The awakening OF Japan brought
freedom 10 the masses OF the people,
hut the invasion of foreigners was
painful TO the Samurai. who felt that
privileges which they deemed sacred
were crumbling. Their resentment
showed itself in rather a grotesque
heroism like that OF a bull rushing
against the red headlight of locomo-
tive. Many attacks were made upon
foreigners by Samurai, who felt they
we're insulted. For the European
colony life was as exciting as In Cali
fornia before the Vigilantes. They were
In n state of suspense which was
rather enjoyable to the younger mem
bers of the community. Sir Ernest
Satow said: In Yedo we finally gave
M wearing revolvers in 1859, chiefly
because the few of us who resided
there had come to the conclusion that
The New York herald., 1921-04-17
Reviewed by SYDNEY GREENBIE.
MUST WE FIGHT JAPAN? BY Walter
b. Pitkin. Century Company.

Reviewed by SYDNEY CREENBIE.
Must we fight Japan? When was
in New Zealand and Australia friends
would warn me that we must. During
the two and half years of my resi-
dence in Japan / pondered upon this
question continually. Nothing in the
daily lives or in the attitude of the
Japanese ever seemed to me to offer
q reason for such drastic action as
war. On the other hand, / did not
feel that the people as whole were
near enough perfection to warrant the
whitewashing some Americans give
them. l was constantly matching the
real with the imaginary Japan+that
which | saw with my own eyes with
that which Americans at home imag-
ined. Frankly, i was beginning to fear
that nothing would ever clarity the
situation, so little did those who elected
to challenge this Pacific windmill
show any real grasp of the problem.
F'inanciers and florists had spent as
many as three weeks in the Orient and
then returned to assure us that the
Japanese
Without having spent even the Gus
tomary four days in Japan. Walter 3.
Pitkin ventured upon that sea of con-
troversy and has brought his craft,
Must We Fight Japan" safely into
port. There may be a broken mast or
a slight leak or two, but Mr.. Pitkin is
not the sort of captain who is going
TO try to repair it himself. He will
call in expertsFwillnsly, Just as he has
The New York herald., 1921-04-17

act of which he was ashamed. he de-
clared that he alone was the person
who on the 4th of February had out
rageously AZ Kobe ordered fire 10 be
opened on foreigners az they were try
mitted this offence he was going TO rip
up his bowels and requested all pres
ent to be witnesses"
Satow was rather nettled AZ the
criticism he received for having been
n witness, and his reply illustrates not
only his own personal attitude, but the
relentless logic Of events as well. He
says: AS for being ashamed OF hav-
ing been present at a hari-kari on the
ground that II was a disgusting ex-
hibition. | was proud to feel that | had
not shrunk from witnessing a punish
ment which ] did my best to bring
about. II was no disgusting exhibi-
ton. but a most decent and decorous
ceremony, and far more respectable
than what our own countrymen were
In the habit Of producing for the en-
tertainment of the public in the front
of Newgate Prison" He said that
the japanese Of the culprit's province
regarded the sentence as justified
II is impossible 10 make an omelet
without breaking eggs. and the open
ing Of Japan was rather pathetic
spectacle. but i j. fortunate that we
have this record which preserves so
much Of the spirit Of reckless adven.
ture which prompted these nineteenth
century discovers 10 emulate Marco
rolo and the old Conquista,lores
The New York herald., 1921-04-17
Reviewed by
DR.. WILLIAM ELLIOT GRIFFIS.

q CAN the list Of Japanese family
names and note how many have
- in them the word "guchi," mean
ing mouth or entrance.
Japan is a range Of mountains ris-
ing out of the sea, rich in ravines or
valleys. and at ne mouth of these,
where food can be raised, are most
OF the villages. In a word family
names furnish a rough picture OF old
Japan. even down to 1850. With only
primitive means Of communication
scattered and severed from each other
and under feudalism that always
divides--the various communities
knowing little OF the daily happenings
at distSnce-and politics the affair
The New York herald., 1921-04-17

red felt choosing the position which
would afford him the greatest con-
venience in falling forward. man
dressed in black with light gray
hempen mantle then brought in the
dirk wrapped in paper. on q small
unpainted wooden stand. and with a
bow placed II in front OF him. He took
The New York herald., 1921-04-17

Il up with both hands, raised II TO his
forehead, and laid II down with bow.
This Is the ordinary Japanese gesture
Of thankful reception of q gift. Then
IN distinct voice. very much broken.
not by fear or emotion, but. as Il
seemed, reluctance to Acknowledge an
The New York herald., 1921-04-17

THE PRESS AND POLITICS IN
JAPAN. BY X. Kawabe. University
OF Chicago Press.
The New York herald., 1921-04-17
Liquidation Of Authors Royaitic.

Liquidation Of Authors Royalties.
Frederic F'engcr, author OF the
Golden Parrot" tHoughton Mifiin
Company. calls his house in the
country Rum Gagger Farm" Rum
gagger" Is an old expression for one
who gags. or spins improbable yarns
in the hope Of receiving shot of rum
for his trouble. Undoubtedly there are
authors to-day who would not mind
receiving part AZ least Of their royal.
ties IN some such lipuid form.
The New York herald., 1921-04-17
European Dpomatst Tells of Seeing Ceremonous Hari Kari

A DIPLOMATIST IN JAPAN. BY the
Right Hon. Sir Ernest Satow. J. b.
Lippincott Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-07
Wednesday Brighton Market

Stock Yards, July 6-Trading ended
light in all lines of livestock at the
yards this week. Beef cattle were in
| light supply with the demand indif-
ferent and prices about the same as
last week in the average although in
some individual sales better prices
were paid. Calves held firm with a
fair supply. The best lots were TAX
en- promptly. Hogs advanced from
ga a ! cent a pound on local hogs.
Mich cows were in light supply with
the movement slow. A few fancy
cows sell up to $3.50 but the average
range on good mixers runs from s65
a 1875. Ordinary cows sell down TO
$40.
Reported sales Otis H. Forbush
sold bulls at Lee. COW at 1-2c,
81 on l COW at 1-2c, and / COW at
lac, > hogs at 3 1-2c. hogs at Sc,
and 8 hogs at s lac. Robert Con-
nors sold 50 cows at SIS a 125. Z. @.
Piper sold 9 cows at $50 a 800 ]. w.
Brooks sold I cows at a 1.2c. 80
calves at 8 I-2c. 1-hog at &C. hog at
Sc, 80 mich cows at $40 q ITO. c. F.
Gage sold cows at q 1-2c; 40
calves at lac; hogs at Sac. Is
milch cows at $50 q 100. Hall & Low
ell sold COWS av. 1000 lbs. at SC,
bull, 1850 lbs, at SOC, cows av. $50
lbs. at Lac: 20 calves av. 1875 lbs,
at 10c; So calves av. 140 lbs, at Sc: 40
hogs, av. 1856 lbs, at &c; % mich cows
at s45 a l25. A. w. Bags sold cows
at 4c; 2 cows at Sc; and cows at
Lac; 80 calves at lie: 45 mich cows
at sS5 a 100 y. A. Hanson sold 90
calves in three lots at &c, Sc and 1Oc;
20 mich cows at $35 q s.. F. L. Brown
& Son sold 65 Gales in two lots at &c
and ~s~s-4c; IL mich cows at an av.
ss5 each. 81
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Pine Tree Grange

Pine Tree Grange of Lisbon held a
Well attended and very interesting
meeting Friday when the Gath an
niversary of the dedication of the
hall was observed. In the absence of
the master. Past Master NJ. z. Kicker
presided, a singular feature being
that NJ. E. Kicker was master when
the hall was dedicate Mrs. Ella
Ross was lady assistant steward pro
TEN and was the officer when the hall
was dedicated; four past masters
and two charter members, Mrs. Sar-
all Underwood and Mrs. Christiana
Green were present. and visitors from
Danville Junction, Rose Corner and
Auburn Oranges.
One application was balloted upon
and accepted. Eugene Coffin was
made a member of the finance com
mittee pro tenn.
At noon a delicious dinner was
served under the direction of Mr.. and
Mrs. f. T. Smith. Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam /. Kicker and Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Youland.
At the afternoon session it was
voted to have a sign put up and
put in a concrete walk before the
meetings open in the fall. the matter
OF building the same to be left with
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Chicago Cattle Market

Chicago, July 3.
CATTLE-Receipts 5000; beef steers
and she stock steady to strong; top
yearlings steers S25; bulk beef steers
675GS25 bulk fat cows and heifers
45Om650; Gamers and cutters 1850
325; bulls and vealers 25c higher;
bulk bolognas 425 q $50; butcher bulls
50O@ SIS; bulk veal calves S15 q $50:
stockers strong; feeders dull.
HOGS-Receipts $1,000: opened
mostly 25c higher than Yesterdays av-
erage lights closed firm; others lost
part of the early advance; top 975;
bulk 900G970; pigs fully rs cents
lower bulk desirable 900@975.
SHEEP-Receipts 5000; mostly 25
cents higher than packers paid Tues
day; very good Idaho lambs 1915; ma
tive top 1925 to packers; 1865 to snip
pers; yearlings 750@S00; top $50: fat
heavy ewes 300@ $50; good handy
weight 400 q 430.
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Stock Markets
NEW YORK MARKET
Features of the Days Dealings in All
the Leading Stocks

New York. July 6--The stock mar
ket today made sudden and spirited
advance after further early unsettle-
nent in which new low records were
established by various speculative is
sues.
Specific developments to explain the
recovery were lacking, but the haste
with which shorts covered testified
70 the precarious position of that
faction. Dealings were active and
almost three times those OF yesterday
Mexican Petroleum, the spectacular
feature of the last two months. again
Was the pivotal issue. That stock raj
lied from its early low of S14 to 1Qls,
making net gain of 10 points.
Pan American Petroleum, Atlantic.
Guif Il West Indies, and General AS
phat ended DIT gains of 81 to points
and some of the domestic issues OF
that group also showed marked
strength, but European oils. reversing
Yesterdays movement, were heavy.
Further price cutting by Republic
and Lackawanna steels was without
Getriment to those industrials, in
which advances ranged from t. %
points, equipments and motors also
finishing at substantial gains.
The rise of rails was especially mn
pressive. embracing many or n1gh
grade trans-continentals and grang
ets, notably Canadian PACING. Great
Northern Northern Pacific. also Louis
Vile & Nashville and Atlantic Coast
Lane. at gains of two to almost nFe
points.
Gail money rates were steady at %
per cent. on the exchange and as low
IS II per cent. in The open market.
Foreign exchanges denoted uncertain
conditions abroad. sterling 1allylng
from early reaction, while continents
1emittances continued to ease and Far
Eastern rates showed Increased
strength
With few exceptions Liberty ana
victory issues We're higher. but the
oond list as a whole failed 10 keep
pace with the stock market. Cams
among rails were irregular and Sea
BOARD Adjustment lost five points. with
rrirther weakness in Cuba Cane rs.
ddo,al sales, par value. were Sl0,SIo'-
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the board of trustees. 1t was also
voted TO hold a trio day fair in the
fan. Mr.. and Mrs. f.. f. Kicker Mr.
: and Mrs. c, d. Smith Mr. and Mrs,
Charles Williams. Mrs Sarah Nuder-
wood ana Hubert Bowie with Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Goody. cx otficio,
are Il general committee OF arrange
mCntS empowered to appoint all sub
committees. 1t was suggested that
each member bring in u name at the
first ms citing in the fall.
The following program was pre-
scented: Vocal solo GeneNieVe Tru-
FAINT; history of Pine Tree Grange,
Eva NJ. Carville: vocal solo Ceiestinc
hodgkins; reading, Myrtle Youla"d;
vocal solo, Genevicve Trufant: clip
ping, Evelyn Douglas: reading, Hat
tie Haskell Rowes Corner Grange:
vocal duet, Myrtle and Cynthia You
land; clippings, Hattie White. Eliza
beth Starbird. T.. =. Starbird, vocal
solo, Celestine Hodgkins; clipping.
Mrs. T.. +. Starbird; remarks by Mr..
Robinson of Danville Junction
Grange. Hattie Haskell of Ruwe's
vi hti Nii"h5'' Nh = N'oiN't'il W 49,
burn Grange. Mrs. Dora Trufani of
RiVerview Grange; stories, {. ID.
Smith. Elizabeth Starbird, Evelyn
Douglas: reading, +. +. Starbird: in
strumental music. mandolin and
piano, Dorothy Judkins and Helen
Rand; reading, Iona Bowie and Yer
ia Jordan: story, Eugene Coain,
reading, little Mabel Grant a years
ODD, responded with encore; re
marks, Elizabeth G. Kicker. Eva VI.
Carville; singing, chorus of Young
people: remarks, Sarah underwood;
vocal solo, Genevieve Trufant The
program closed by singing God Be
With You Till We Meet Again"
The next meeting will be August
D6
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Toxic, July SIT is regrettable
! that the real character and policy of
the new American president should
be misunderstood by some of the
japanese people" said Micho Kaku,
secretary of the Japanese embassy in
Washington who has just returned on
furlough, when interviewed by the
Asahi representative Mr. Kaku con-
tinued:
THE president has often had oc-
casion to express his conviction that
an Anglo American- Japanese entente
should be made the basis of world
peace. There is every reason to be-
lieve that the American president and
his staff are all in favor of the main
tenance of friendly relations between
America and Japan.
Mr.. Ozaki's policy of armament
limitation produced a favorable i'm
preston on American minds in gen.
eral although the plan was defeated
by the Japanese Lower House.
"On my way back. I was often
asked by American friends when the
American japanese war was going to
break out. and some young American
women / met in the country districts
assured me that they were deter
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WINSL0W

The Christian Endeavor Society
held its business meeting Tuesday
evening at the home of Misses Lola
and Doris Garland A good number at :
tended. Reports of the various com
mittees We're given and accepted
Henry Howard was elected a dele
gate to the Worlds Christian En-
deavor convention to be held at New
, York City, July ell The society
voted to study the expert Christian
Endeavor book. The leaders to be
George w. Patterson. Mrs Minnie
Garland and Miss Ethel Howard. 1t
was voted to purchase a county han
ner. 1t was announced that the blue
side, Alvan Matheson leader had
defeated the red side. Laura Sherman
leader, in their contest and that the
amount received was $500 An en-
joyable social followed the business
session. Early in the evening the
young people played games on the
lawn and later in the house Sand
wiches, assorted cake. fancy cookies
and lemonade We're served
Mr.. and Mrs James L. Dean and
children recently We're guests of Mr.
and Mrs. George Monk at Clinton
Miss Phyllis Davis of Fairfield is
her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs
Harvey Hodges.
Coleman Brewer, who is employed
in town, recently was guest at his
home in Augusta
Arthur Hansen has accepted a posi-
ton in Hallowell.
\ Frank Stanley and son. Lyle, have
returned from Ocean Point, where
they passed a few days at the Stan
ley cottage.
DR.. John NJ Foster of Swallow,
China, recently was a guest of D. S.
Halves.
There is a little improvement in
the condition of w. w. C1app, who
has been in the Sisters hospital for
two weeks.
Mr., and Mrs. John G. Murray and
son, Frank and daughter, Louise. re-
Gently were visitors at Ocean Point.
Thomas Suite passed few days
with his family at Ocean Point.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Falconer
have returned~to Amesbury, Mass,
after visiting their daughter, Mrs F.
w. Mason of Benton avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fran nix Mason of Hav-
erhill. Mass, are guests at the home
of their son. F. W. Mason.
Miss Marguerite Cushman has re-
turned from Augusta where she
passed a few days with her sister,
tdrs. Leon Douglas
Mrs. Elmer E. Smith is recovering
slowly from her illness
Miss Helen Tereau who is employed
at the home of James L. Dean passed
the Fourth with relatives at Bath.
Mrs. Jennie Withee has returned
from Vassalboro, where she stayed
for a time
James Weeks after a visit with
friends. is guest of hts
cousin. d. S. Halves.
A picnic was held on the lawn at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H.
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mined to offer their services as hos
pital nurses upon the outbreak OF the
American Japanese hostilities.
! II was rather surprised that so
many Americans should anticipate an
American Japanese armed conflict.
My impression is that the Amer
leans are prepared TO fight II
challenged, but otherwise they
will be the last To take
up arms against the Japanese. The
diplomatic relations between the two
countries are not, therefore, by any
/ means so seriously strained or gong
to be strained as to justify any an
ticipation of an American Japan So
war. If the situation appears to be
anything but quite smooth, that is
only because of the propaganda OF
some Chinese and BolsheViks."
! In the Osaka MainiChi, Mr.. katu is
quoted as saying that what had
struck home particularly during his
three years service in the United
i States was the deep impression which
; Japan's militarism had made on
American minds. Th8general impress
1 SiOl dIiiOllS [tIiltiJt tillS 10 NlIol tiIt
military party is predominant in
Japan and that the japanese govern
ment is under its influence. This
bears witness to the extensive injury
which the existence Of the military
party in Japan is doing to the coun-
'try's cause.
, But Mr.. kaku emphasized that Mr..
/ ~ t.yfl.a M
I produced greater echo than expect
ed and that Americans generally in
| terpreted these speeches to Indicate
a decline in the influence of the Jap
anese military party.
He was convinced also that as d re-
suit of the friendly attitude of, the
new American government the anti
Japanese" situation in the United
States had improved very consider
ably.
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Drummond on the afternoon Of the
! Fourth. Mr.. and Mis-. William Olsen
! and son of Waterville were guests.
| Mrs. T. H. Hersom has returned to
Oakland, after visiting her daughter,
Mrs. j. B. Smith of Clinton avenue
Mrs. Alton I<idder of Portland is a
guest of her sister, Mrs. w. T. Rey-
nolds
Miss Ida Kelley has returned to
! Hinckley after visiting Miss Sybl
Dunbar.
| Edward Getchell has returned to his
home at Durham, n. H., after visiting
his aunt, Mrs. F. A. Lancaster and
his cousin. Mrs. Albert Chamberlain.
Mr.. Getchell is an instructor at the
State college at Durham
Mrs. Emily Horne, who has been
staying in Waterville. has returned to
the home of her son. Robert S. Horne
Miss Mamie Michigan has returned
from a visit with Mrs. James Graham
at Amesbury, Mass. She also visited
at Hampden Beach and other places.
Mrs. Harry H. Britton. Mrs. Albert
Chamberlain and Mrs. Minnie Gar
land attended the funeral services of
the late Mrs. Hattie Hallowell on
! Tuesday afternoon at Waterville
MAPLE RIDGE ROAD-Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Downs and Mr.. and
Mrs Ray Getchelli recently visited
friends in Newport.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Bailey, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ivan Hodges, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Wixon and Francis Bushey
passed the weekend and holiday at
Owls Head.
+. w. Towle and wamily, DR.. and
Mrs. w. c. Brown of Waterville and
the Misses Brainerd of China en-
joyed a picnic Monday on the shore
of the lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph LeClair en-
tertained family party on Monday,
consisting of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
LeClair and children of Waterville,
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred LeClair and
daughter and Arthur LeClair
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Boston Produce Market

Boston, July 6.
BEEF-Choice whole cattle 1850 q
1900.
RUTTER-Extras 37lq3s: firsts 35
d37
CHEESE-Fresh choice 17q173;
firsts l5A Il6a.
CORN-No. yellow 77G7S.
EGGS-Nearby hennery So SO;
western extras 42d44.
FLOUR-Spring patents 196-lb.
sacks, special shorts s50@s75; stand
ard S@925.
HAY-No. . timothy 29d30.
. Handspring rs 27.
OATS-Fancy 40 pounds 50Q51.
PORKAMedium backs 2il.
POTATOES-New southern $3.50
AS per barrel.
SCGAR-American Sugar Refinery
quotes $50 cents in 100-barrel lots
less per cent for cash.
VEAI-S616
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New York Produce Market
Now Nnrl, lulN /

New ORR, July b.
FLoUR-Easy; spring patents SIS
a S75. soft winter straights 600Q 675 !;
hard winter straights 725 q 500.
WHEAT-Spot easy: No. , red new
1873; No. hard new 1882: No. l Man
itoba l74k and No. > mixed Durum
CORN-Spot steady; No. . yellow
and Nd. white 79a ana No. mixed
7Ss c i f New York Today shipment.
OATS-Spot firm; No. l white 46s
LARD-Firmer; middle west 1907
1140.
BUTTER-F:rm; receipts 1907
tubs; creamery higher than extras
3ea3s!; do. extras 81 score 37@ 57a :;
do. tirsts IS to 81 score 34kM369 ;
packing stock current make No, ? "A. =
EGGS-Firm: receipts 1866 cases;
fresh gathered extra firsts 80 q Sc; do.
firsts 33G34; state, Ia. and nearby
western hennery whites tirsts TO ex-
tras 3SG46; state, Pa. and nearby
gathered browns and mixed colors
tirsts to extras as; refrigerator
frsts 32a@ "a.
POTATOES - Irregular: southern
barrel $4,000; sweets, Jersey basket
150@350.
CABBAGE-Quiet, unchanged
The market for raw sugar was firm
and unchanged at four cents for cen
trifugal. There We're buyers at that
level for Porto Ricos. but offerings
were light and holders asked more.
with the result that no business was
reported
There was only a moderate trade in
futures and operators seemed to be
awaiting fresh developments in the
spot market. The opening was firm.
showing advances of five to seven
points, hut closed at three points net
lower July closed 2.S2, September
2.S5, December 2.61, March 25S, all
bid.
There was no change in refined
prices which are quoted at $50 to
$40 for fine graduated, but better
inquiry was reported.
There was more activity in refined
futures and prices were easier under
scattering Wall street and commits
sion house selling. Final bids: July
$50, September and December $50, all
bid