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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-06
Don't Overlook This
indispensable Service

CERTAINLY you interested in the things designed
and made to give you greater comfort, better living,
more real enjoyment out of life.
1t is right along these important lines that the advertis-
ing columns of this newspaper furnish you with service
of nestimabe value There hardly thing they do net
suggest make the of living easier comfort
able and pleasant. They show you where to get
your moneys greatest worth They keep you informed
styles. values and qualities They point where and
when find the very things for which you have been
searching.
And in reading the advertising remember this: the
who spends his money to invite your consideration of his
wares backs up his belief his goods and leaves the final
decision to you.
Do not overlook this mighty and indispensable service
which this paper offers with the of the days
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-06

WHEN you go to buy pair of boots of peas
w kitchen cabinet do you know exactly what you want
do you shop around" and take pot ucka
You many an hours time-and many good
hard dolar--by knowing beforehand what you want,
where to get it, and Approximately how much will
You always know this much before you enter
store
If it's clothing you know how well it should wear and
what the style should be- it's musical instrument you
know what to expect in tone and workmanship. IF it's
carpet sweeper you know what kind of service should
give
Merchants with established regulations for honesty
the best with whom to deal.
Merchandise with established reputation is the best
to buy
The only way be of the goods you buy read
the advertisements in this paper regularly AS practice
it far better than rummaging around.
1t time. 1t saves money.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-11
.1lCHAEL KUBINAK IS
SlTED FOR CALAMITY

TOTTENvILLE. Nov. 11-Private
Hichael ]. Kubinak, of Pleasant
-piains, who served overseas with
artery C, 105th Field Artillery, has
.ust received from the United States
government commentator for con-
spicuous ~gallantry in action during
he operation of the 105th Field Ar
illery in the vicinity of Brabant-
ur-Meuse, France, from November
to November 8, 1913, In repairing
telephone lines and carrying mes
ages between the battery and bat
alton headquarters under heavy
hell fire and gas concentration. The
commentator is signed by Major
General Organ, Twenty-seventh
Division, through w. H. Raymond,
colonel general staff.
Private Kubinak, who was a tow
.rman employed by the Staten Is
and Rapid Transit. enlisted in Bat
cry C, Second New York Field Ar
illery, on November 20, 1917, and
vent overseas June 80, 1918. He
saw considerable service in France
md came out without a scratch. He
S now rural letter carrier connected
With the Prince Bay post fice
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-11
GUARD AGAINST
THIEVES HERE
Chief Tonnesen Urges Better
Locks and Lights in Bust
ness Places Here

As the result OF the series Of
%robberies occurring in the city re-
Gently Chief of Police Nisls J.
Tonnesen this morning repeated
his request that the merchants of
the city provide more adequate
fastenin gfor their rear doors and
also see to IL that a small light
burns in the interior of the stores
so that the patrolmen making their
rounds may be able to see as much
of the interiors. of the buildings as
possible.
The chief pointed out that in
each robbery it was found that the
thieves had gained entrance
through rear doors without trouble.
demonstrating by this that most
book door locks are not sufficiently
strong. 1t is far better in the end.
the police say. for the merchants to
spend a few dollars now for suita-
bic locks than incur losses from
robbery later.
Small lights burning all night In
the stores will also aid the police
in making their fodnds. Patrolmen
make the rounds of the stores sew
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-11
State to Receive $942,870
Federal Aid For New Roads

TRENTON Nov. 11-New Jer-
sey's allotment Of Federal Aid
funds foe new road work out OF the
$4,000, 600 appropriation just APP
proved by President Harding will
be nearly a million dollars. accord
ing TO a letter from Arthur Wood
of the Presidents conference on
unemployment to Governor Ed
warsds made public by fhe gov
ernor today. New Jersey will i'm
mediately prepare TO contract for
new roads as a result OF this ac-
tion," says the Governor replying
by telegram.
According TO the letter Of Mr..
Wood 1t is learned from the Bureau
of Public Roads that New Jersey
will get s942.s70.95. of which
s314.290.32 is now available and
s62S.5S0.63 will be available on
January first next. These amounts
are, it seems. in addition to an un-
expended balance of s1,51s,4s0
from ellotments TO New Jersey un-
der provisions of former Federal
Aid Acts.
Under the Federal Act. in order
to get the money frcm Washington
each state must duplicate it's allot-
mcnt from its own fund. This New
Jersey is now ready to do. Gov
ernor Edwards having sent the
Washington authorities q telegram
informing them that this state could
match any Federal Aid appopria-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-11

TOTTENvILLE. Nov. 1f.-Sur-
yeyors working in the vicinity OF
Wards Point, Sea Breeze, during the
rast week or more, has given rise TO
ne fact that the proposed ferry be-
} ween South Ambcy and Tottenvlile
is to be a reality. The surveyors
selieved to be in the employ of the
lily of New York have surveyed n
p.operty of Melville Decker. near
Wards Paint, according to the an
noupcement of Mr.. Decker, which
ta has made known and that ne is
holding it for the city of New YORK.
The property of Mr. Decker Is To-
,ated along the Staten Island SOUND
and is situated around the cove
from the Sea Breeze Point. 1t con-
lists of three and a half acres and
27S feet front ON the water ana
leo feet deep on the upland. Mr..
becker is holding the property Tor
e city, he says, for the purpose Oh
having the ferry established here.
Since the announcement OF the
proposed ferry between South Am
boy and Staten Island there nave
zen a number of concerns, 1t Is said
looking over the property at the
sea Breeze point, particularly that
IF the Leland estate which extends
from the point to the bungalow sec
lion of Raritan Bay Park and to a
roint in Amboy Road near Brighton
erect. The South Amboy and Staten
Island Ferry Company and the Jer-
sey Coast Ferry Corporation who
have applied to the South AmDoy
council for a franchise to operate
. ferry from hat city to Staten Is
and and the landing to be made at
ga Breeze are believed to be the
ines the city is holding the Decker
property for.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-11
PLEASANT PLAINS

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Roberts. of
Newark. were visitors in town Tues
lay. .,
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Springfield
nave taken up their residence in
3loomingdale road.
Mrs. Thomas King has returned to
Brooklyn after visiting Mrs. Milton
iilby.
Richard Armstrong. of Brooklyn,
vas q visitor here yesterday.
The first social and dance of the
Amicitia Association held in Ami
,itia hall since the new floor was laid
vas held last night. There We're a
number of friends Of the members
as guests.
A concert for the benefit of the
Richmond Memorial Hospital will
De given by the Philharmonic or
ehestra at the Great Kills school
tuesday night. The concert will be
lnder the auspices of the Great Kills
Community Council.
Rev. HI. B. Leech, of Stapleton,
will be the speaker at st. Marks
church tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-11

Mrs. Newcomer said that a solicit
tor for orders for toilet soaps called
at her home yesterday afternoon
and asked to see her. She was up
stairs when the man was admitted
and when she told him there was no
order for him the solicitor left the
house Immediately. A few minutes
later Mrs. Newcomer discovered that
her purse which had been lying on
u table in the hallway was missing.
The solicitor was then trailed to
Smith and State streets by the
Misses Marguerite Boughton and
Jetta Stacey where Officer Petersen
was notified of the occurrence. The
policeman accosted the man who
denied all knowledge of the incident.
He did not have the purse on his
person and there was not sufficient
evidence to hold him so he was re-
leased.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-11
REAUVAIS POST DANCE
AT AMICITIA TONIGHT

TOTTENVILLE, Nov. 11:-Beau-
gais Post No. 126, of the American
Il egion, will celebrate Armistice Day
18th a military dance and reception
Ionight at Amicitia hall, Pleasant
Claims. Dancing will start at s
o'clock and the music will De fur
1ished by Paugh's orchestra.
All members of the Legion to-
r.ther with others not members
ill appear in uniform on this occa-
ton. The committee in charge of
re arrangements includes August
r'lomsen, chairman; Luther Paugh.
lillian Hayes, David Paugh, Alfred
Cruckman and Charles Woglom.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-11
STALE BLOOD
BLURS LIVING
GrDF-s PrPTo-NANGAN RFvIvEs
THE BLOOD TO HEALTHY
STATE

Staia blo1d hiurs living T. dulis fhs
love for pleasure. and Weakens me spiu
Thoughts sink into an unredesmed dresr-
mess that no EoadfnE ~ fhe wfn can 1is-
pei Where there vac thrilling excitement
there Il only an achlnE sensation % r.
ttgue.
GUIDES Pepto-ManEsn taken rsruiarar
for a while puts a check 70 the depiiltsf-
ing effects % thin. waterg blood. u SUP
plies the blood with rec corpuscies. STEPS
10 up 20 its normal. rlrn redness. Then
20 is that the pleasures q rhysnmic Nv
Ing return The a~mouldsrtnE glow ~ lte
warns and hrirhtens 30 THAT the rleazsrt
sensations q eating. Sleeping. walking -
the golden sunshine. Breathing deep tn
health-EivinR air. again become thrilling
and full Of delight.
Druggists sell GUIDES p~epfo-Nauran 81
both liquid and tablet form.-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-11
TOTTENVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Byron LaForge have
oeen I'D the state near Middletown.
his week, where he is hunting.
Walter Hadley and daughter of
Newark are spending the day here
with friends.
and Mrs. Arthur Lucas, in Jersey
city, this week.
Mrs. George Yetman has returned
home after a visit with her sister in
Newark.
Mrs. Harry Smith entertained the
members of the Five Hundred Club
1t her home yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. James Hodge, Mrs. r. w.
Wood and Mrs. Abram M. Sprague
were awarded the prizes.
James Ellis is slowly recovering
from a recent illness.
Policewoman Anna Conklin OF the
women's precinct, Manhattan, was
n T~ottenville yesterday afternoon.
ne reported at the station house
2:45 o'clock.
DR.. r. T.. Meyers. a practicing
MUSICIAN in Tottenville for the past
I .enty-four years. who sold MS
t-actice to DIR. Charles Nichols, OF
rooklyn, left yesterday for Water
oiry. Conn. He will go later to
syracuse to locate. He expects TO
take up special work in nose and
throat diseases.
Police Captain Frank Peabody
with Sergeant George Conboy and
eight patrolmen are in Manhattan
today doing duty at Fifteenth street
and Fifth rel for the Armistice
Day parade.
Christopher Dern, eighteen years
I'D, of 5472 Arthur Kill road, plead
ing guilty to stealing an automobile
belonging to Robert Fishwick, of
Fuller avenue was this week sent
to The Elmira Reformatory by Coun-
ty Judge Herman. Edward Spinola,
sixteen years old, of Wood avenue,
and Joseph Skonicany. seventeen
years old. of Yetman avenue. were
placed on probation for the same
thing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-11
ELECT SIX DIRECTORS FOR
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The annual election Of six new
directors for the Board Of Directors
of the Chamber of Commerce, which
came to a close yesterday, resulted
as follows: Ira r, Grouse, c. c.
Hommann. Jean Dubois, 1. 7. Mad
sen. John w. Kelly and Adrian
Lyon. Add to these newly elected
members those holding over from
last year and you have the perwson
nal Of the board of directors for the
coming years. Those holding over
are: Isaac Alpern. Fred A. Briggs.
John Pfeiffer. Frank Dorsey and
George f. Reynolds. 1t is likely
that the new board will hold an
organization meeting in the imme-
date future.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-11
DEMOCRATIC PARADE TO
Be HELD IN WOODBRIDGE

WOODBRIDGE. Nov. ia
Democratic parade will be held
here tonight at eight o'clock in
celebration of Armistice Day and
incidentally the election of the
Democratic candidates at the recent
election. A band has been provided
and will begin to play in front of
the Democratic headquarters on
Main street at 1880 o'clock in prep
aration for the parade starting a
half hour later.
The usual red and green fire has
been provided for the parade,
which will be entirely composed of
automobiles. 1t is said, however,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-11

ton which might be made New
Jerseys stand was a particular
strong argument in favor Of early
congressional action according TO
Mr.. Wood who states that the con-
ference desires to express to you
its very great appreciation OF your
cooperation"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-11

that an abundance of cars has been
provided and that there will be
room for all who care to participate
1t is pointed out that the parade
will be as much in observance of
Armistice Day as of the election
results and all are requested to turn
cut regardless of their political af-
filiations.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-11

I take his opportunity 10 express my
sincere thanks and appreciation 70 the
voters OF Raritan Township for the loyal
support given me in my candidacy for re-
election Of assessor for Earitan TOWNSHIP
Il being impossible for me TO thank my
many friends personally for their very
valuable assistance. 1 desire TO show my
gratitude herewith. Very truly.
wM. T. wOERSER.
Assessor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-11
CLAIMS SHE WAS ROBBED
OF PURSE; PRISONER FREED

The theft of a purse containing
about $40 in change was reported to
Patrolman William Petersen by
Mrs. Martin Newcomer of Kearny
avenue yesterday afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-11

eral times in the course Of each
night and il when they try the
doors they are also able to see in
side the store the protection will
bethat much greater. Chief Tonne
sen said.
Evening star., 1921-05-23
COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK, May 23-There were
more May notices issued in the cotton
market today than on any one notice
day previously. representing about 1000
bales Their circulation. combined with
slightly disappointing Liverpool cables,
led to an opening decline Of to points
here. and active months soon showed net
losses Of 10 to II points, with May sell
ing Off to 1918 and July to 1855.
Futures opened steady. May. 1880 I:
July, 1860; October. 1880; December,
1870; January. 1878.
morning. or 80 points net lower. then
rallied. the last sale Of that position
before its final maturity at midday be-
ing at 1916. Later months were
steadier after May liquidation had
been completed. July sold off to 12.49
points net lower. but showed rallies
Of some to 10 points around mid
day on covering.
NEW ORLEANS. May 23.-Favorable
weather conditions over the major part
Of the belt and cablegrams telling of
serious rioting in Alexandria. Egypt, and
the closing of the cotton exchange there
caused enough selling to depress the
price of cotton Is to s points in the first
hour OF the session today.
Futures opened quiet: May. 1900 ;
July. 1920; October. 1888; December.
1920: January. 1880.
LIVERPOOL. May 23.-Cotton-Spot
quiet; prices easier: good middIing.
S.43; fully middling. 7.9s: middling.
7.3s; low middiing. s.2s: good ordi-
nary SOB: ordinary. 4.2s. Sales. 5000
ceipts. 1000 bales. all American. Fu-
lures closed quiet; May. I'll: July.
sos: October, S.43; December, $50:
January. 8.63; March. S.71.
Evening star., 1921-05-23
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

pI. BALTIMORE. May % (speciaD;;"oo
Potatoes--White. No. /. per 100
pounds. goal 90: cobblers. goal.
potatoes. per barrel, 2.oOa7.oo: sweets.
per barrel. 3.O0a6O 90: yams, 3.0oa5 so.
Beans. green. pearl and wax. per ham
pei 1.ooas.oo. Beets. per 100. Goa Goa
90 coln cAsparagus; per zdoz dozen; m GsSa eSa
bage. per crate. 2,25a275. Kale; per
bushel, 4oa5O. Lettuce, per bushel. 75a
l.5o Spring onions. per 100 bunches: 10
ago Onions. per 100 pounds. 15a9o Gu
pers. per crate. s.ooa45o. Spinach.
1.5oae75. Tomatoes. per crate. 1.5oa
80 Radishes, per 100 bunches' ~ @
a2.00. Rhubarb. per 100 punches. 3oo
a400. Apples. per barrel, 4.ooaS;oU;
per box. 3Ooa4.oo: loose. per bushel.
l:o0a2.5O. Oranges. per box. 3 5oa o.ao
Grapefruit. per box 3.00a5.50. Straw
berries, per quart. 1oa3O.
Selling Prices at Noon.
wheat-No. red winter. spot
spot. 1881 May. 1889.
sales-Bag lot of nearby sample
at lao per bu.
Corn-Cob. new. yellow. 3.s5aS.9o
per barrel in cargoes: contract corn.
spot. 71es: May. 71ss; No. A.. 6s% !;
track corn. yellow, No. or better
IS per bu. q
Oats-No. 2 white. 81: No. 3 WHITE
49,
Rye-Bag lots of nearby rye, as to
quality. l.3oal.4o per bushel; NO; =
western export. spot. 1.67 bid per ousnel'
No: 3. 1:64 per bushel. .s
Hay-No. l timothy. nominal; stand
ard timothy. 2s.0Oa23.oo; No. timo-
thy. 22.O0a22.5O: No. timothy. aa.5oa
1900; No. light clover. mixed. 2e.ooa goa
;2So No light elovsr rsd mi1sd ;s ooa1s 1sSSa oo
No. 2 clover mixed, 14.0oa17 90; No 3.
11.OOa13.OO; No. clover, 15.0OalS 90;
No. clover, 12o0a13.oO; No. 3. 1o.ooa
1150; sample hay. 13.0Oal4.0
straw-No l. nominal; Nc. straign1 nd
rye. nominal: No. ! tangled rye, 100
No. tangled rye, 1900; No: ! wheat.
l3. 3.0Oa135O; No. . wheat. 12.00a12 so:
No. / oat. nominal, 1SO0a1S.5O; No. 2
oat. 16.0Oa17.O0.
CHICAGO. May 23.-Highest prices
vet this season were reached TO-DAY
for the July delivery of wheat. Hot.
dry weather and extremely unfavor-
able crop reports gave big adVan-
tage to the bulls and induced heavy
buying. in which exporters appeared
to be participating. Commission
houses sold freely at times. put the
ing quotations. which varied from u
decline to "a advance. with May
167A to LES. and July .27la to 1854.
were followed by moderate general
setback and then sharp advance all
around.
Corn hardened with wheat. notwith-
standing huge arrivals of corn here
After opening 4 off to y higher. IN
cluding July at GIN to 62A, the mar
ket sagged little more and then
scored gains all around.
Oats paralelled the action OF other
cereals, starting unchanged to u
lower. July Al to Al y. and later MAX
ing a general advance.
Later the wheat advance was
checked by selling. based on the fact
that prices had been on the upgrade
for more than a week. The close was
unsettled " net lower to ~ advance.
with May 1.67A to I67h: and July
1.27& to 1928.
Subsequently the corn market eased
down with wheat. closing unsettled at
"a net decline to a shade advance, with
July 61A to 6lh
Evening star., 1921-05-23
Grain. Produce and Live Stock
LOCAL WHOLESALE MARKET.

LOCAL WHOLESALE MARKET.
Eggs-Strictly fresh. per doz.. "a;
southern. 2s.
Live poultry-Roosters. per h.. 20:
turkeys. per pound. 30a33; chickens.
spring. per lb.. 5oa55; hens per lb:. 80:
Keats. young. each, GOATS: chickens.
winter. per h.. 35a4O.
o,iH, Dressed poultry-Fresh-kiI killed spring
cnlckens: per h.. 60a65; hens. per lb..
81; ROSTERS. per h., q; turkeys. per
10. s5aas: chickens. winter. per lb..
fork-Dressed. small per h.. IS;
meoium. 1sa14; heavy. 1oals; live. 9.
1--we stock-Calves. choice. per lo.'
H. iamos. choice. per lb.. 13.
N Green 6ne fruits-Apples. per bbl.. 3; 3;ooa
t tornia lemons. per box. 3.50a4.5 so. Cali-
iTLmia ITnl;a oranges. per crate. SCAT W.
.oi iua oranges. per crate. 6.OOa6.ao.
grapefruit. per crate. 6.0Oa6.50. Straw
oerr'es' 15a35 per quart
egetables-Potatoes. nearby. No. l.
per DBL. 1.60a1.75: northern. per sack.
Iva 70; new southern potatoes. per
onl.. e.5o@a7oo: @ sweet potatoes. per bbl.
40: l.. .. .ooa7 90: yams. per bbl, 5.00a6 90.
zoo; nearby. per crate, 75a2.o0. Celery.
doz.. 1.ooal.5o; Florida celery. 4.5Oa
$50. Romaine lettuce. 125a250 Gym
blings. per crate. Florida, 2.00a2. SO.
Spinach. per bbl.. 3.00a3.5o. Kale, 2:50a
800 per bbl. Peppers, per basket, ESQ
a3.oO. North Carolina peas. 1.50a3. SO.
Texas onions. 2:ooa2.25: New cabbage.
500. Eggplant. per crate, 3.50a4 so. To-
matoes. per box, 3.50a5 90. North Caro-
lima asparagus. per doz., 2.50a4.00; near
by. per doz.. 1.25a2.25.
Evening star., 1921-05-23
DAIRY MARKETS.

BALTIMORE. May % (SpeciaD.-
Chickens. live. springers. per pound.
4oa5s: white leghorns, 40: young
ROSTERS, IS: ducks. 25a32: pigeons. 40.
Eggs Gloss of). nearby strictly
fresh nssts' per dozen. %; southern
Butter. creamery fancy, per pound.
2Sazs; ladies. 2oa22: rolls. per pound.
packed. Is: process. 24a25.
NEW YORK, May 23.-Butter-
Firmer: receipts. 1880 packages: :
creamery higher than extras. 2Sa2sh: !:
creamery frsts (ss to 81 score). 24a
27h: packing stock. current make.
Eggs-Firm: receipts, 1887 cases;
fresh gathered extra frsts. 24a20:
hrsts, 21a231.. state. Pennsylvania
hrsts to extras 2sa33; state. Pennsyl-
vania and nearby western hennery.
browns extras. 3la32: do. gathered
browns and mixed colors, firsts to ex-
tras. 23a2s: storage packed. extra
hrsts, 26a2f, do. firsts. 25a26.
boxes: state, whole milk. fats. fresh.
specials. l5al6t.; do. average run. la
I5.-State. whole milk twins. specials,
15aish: do. average run. Halls.
Pouitry-LiVe, weak; broilers. 35a
so; fowls. IS: roosters. IA: turkeys.
25. Dressed poultry-Dull: western
chickens. boxes. 25a55: fowls 25a2G;
.ioid roosters. 17a2l: turkeys. o0a25.
CHICAGO. May CHER.
creamery extras. 27i2: firsts. 2l1.a
c51a: seconds. 1Ta20: standards. 27I.
Eggs-Cnchanged; receipts. 32s32
cases: hrsts, 2la22: ordinary nrsts.
1sa1s: At mark. cases included. 2a2i:
standards %.
Poultry-Alive; higher: fowls. "a:
broilers, 30.
Evening star., 1921-05-23
BALTIMORE LIVE srock

UNION STOCK YARDS. Claremont.
Baltimore, May 23.-Cattle-Week's
receipts ended noon today were 2,OyS
head. against 1898 head last week
Receipts. 81 carloads for market for
week; 2S carloads for market TO-DAY.
With exceedingly high receipts, the
steer market was steady. while bulls
and cows declined from rs to SO.
Steers-Choice, &.75 to s.25: good
butcher. 500 to s.50 medium. 700 to
1.75. common. $50 to $50. Heifers-
Choice. 7.50 to 800: fair to good, 675
to 1.25: common to medium. 500 to
500. Bulls. stable fed-Choice, S25
to SIS: fair to good. 500 to 5.15; COM
mon to medium. 400 to 500 Cows
Choice. 500 to 6.25: fair TO good. 500
to 5.75; common to medium, 200 to
400.
Sheep and lambs--Receipts for week
ended at noon today were 1926 head
against 1919 head last week. Liberal
supply; market dull and lower.
: smeep,2 as p ;.or 90 to $50; spring lambs.
Hogs-Receipts for week ended at
noon today. were 1883 head, against
14.S24 head last week. Light supply;
market slightly higher. Lights, 1915;
medium. 0.15: heavy, 9.75; pigs. 1915;
roughs. 5.75 to 7.25.
Calves-Receipts for week ended at
noon today were 1894 head. against
1927 head last week. Light supply:
market strong. Calves. 500 to 1915 !;
extra, 11.00.
Evening star., 1921-05-23
MORGAN & co. TO FLOAT
BIG LOAN FOR FRANCE

NEW YORK. May 23-J. p. Morgan
& Co. today announced that the
French government has authorized it
to issue in the United States $780,
100000 of French twenty-year exter-
nal loan 7h per cent bonds.
The loan is to be underwritten by a
syndicate now being formed by the
Morgan firm. The bonds will be Of
fered at 95 and interest, yielding
slightly over per cent.
The bonds are not subject to re-
demption prior to maturity. but the
French government covenants to pay
100000 annually. in monthly in
stallments of S750.O00, as sinking
fund. These payments will COM
mence July /. 1921. The sinking fund
is to be used to purchase bonds in
the market at not to exceed par and
accrued interest.
The proceeds Of the issue will be
used TO retire obligations of the
French government maturing in the
United States during the current year,
and for such purchases of foodstuffs
and raw materials as the French
may be required to make
in the United States.
Evening star., 1921-05-23
Washington Stock Exchange

Washington Ga. 5s-sl 900 at rs 81, 900 at
u. 81 .OOO 1T 10
Capital Traction 5s-S1 600 at Slta.
Washington Railway CONS at 3o.
Washington Mechanics Rank-J at 2a.
AFTER CALL.
Washington Railway pfd.-l0 at Ga. 10 at
Capital Traction-15 at So. 10 at IS.
Mefgenthaler Linotype at 12l1.. at
wsshinEton Gas Light at a.. at A.,
at a..
Evening star., 1921-05-23

Forty-siH people are said to have
died in England at more than 1870
years Of age.