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The Washington times., 1921-01-07

IL will be proposed that the Pennsyl-
vania absorbed the outlying capital
Issues Of the New Haven and ex-
change on a basis to be agreed upon
by holders OF Pennsylvania securities
none OF which would have TO be Of
fered for sale. as the earning power
OF the combined lines under the new
schedule OF freight rates would be
more than enough TO yield the per
cent return on the aggregate value
OF the property involved.
In circles where the new proposal
received approval II was admitted that
an an immediate denial OF any
merger between the two companies
probably would be forthcoming, as
both companies had their hands fuli
now proving that private operation
was wiser than Government opera
ton. Al the same time II was as
serted that u definite proposal would
be made.
The Washington times., 1921-01-07
MARkET COMMENT.

In their comment on the market
Jones G. Baker, New York brokers "ay:
One of the reasons for the Increased
demand for copper shares Is found In
the report that as n result OF an in
vcstigation OF conditions in the In
dustry leading copper producers have
decided to withhold their stocks OF
conner from the market for the time
hciru, II IL added that a numb Of
r.nstructivc measures hav" be n dis
uugscd at informal conf rcntes be-
tween prominent copper interests
which II Is expected will lead to i'm
proved conditions
The Washington times., 1921-01-07
FEELING OF OPTIMISM.

A feeling of optimism pervades
among traders who feel that the
worst in the industrial situation has
already been discounted by the vio-
lent declines suffered in values in
the last two months of 1920. At
that time many issues were driven
down to far below their intrinsic
values.
The action OF prices today clearly
demonstrated there was no real ele-
ment of weakness in the market po-
sition. Any setback suffered is only
temporary and can be traced to profit
taking by those who wish to convert
their paper profits into something
more tangible. After hesitancy in
some issues in the second hour, the
list rose sharply on an active demand
after midday
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Furnished by w. Is. Hibbs q Co

county Jail under heavy guard. and
in the custody of Sheriff George T..
Nicholson, and former Sheriff Frank
father. He was "spruced up for
he triaI--new suit. polished shoes,
fresh shaver. and-unusual garb for
him-immaculate white shirt and stiff
collar. His usual garb, according to
his neighbors, was rough brogans,
shapeless trousers, and flannel
shirt. open at the neck.
FORBIDDING OF MEN.
lie is a squatty, huge muscled fg-
ure of man, this Thompson; low OF
brow, swaIthy, and with black eyes
over which are bristling, shaggy
hrows that forever seem to need
brushing He does not look at you
lie seems to glover. 1t was his APP
pcarance. almost as much his police
equation as bad man. which
gave him his nickname of villa"
Today while the jury was being
chosen he sat slumped in his chair
glaring sullenly out at nothing. On
one side sat his attorney, John A.
Garrett noted criminal lawyer en-
gagged by his brother. who operates
a news stand in a local hotel On
the other side sat the aged father.
William Buck Thompson, farmer
with a reputation for gentleness.
FATHER COMFORTS son.
Ever and again the father would
lean over and address some word to
his SON Patiently he was worried,
but trying to seem cheerful Some
times villa would answer-in a mono
yllable Sometimes he would only
grunt. Never did he alter his
straight-away glare into space-not
VEN Tor 50 much as glance.
The quarrel which the state claims
led up to the dynamiting, was due to
politics. Bolton, employed on the farm
of Jewel Walters, near Germantown,
refused to stop work to go and vote.
villa" volunteered to make him do
so, and. armed with a shotgun, went
to the field where Bolton was busy
and ordered him to the polls.
BOLTON HIT HIM.
Instead Of obeying, Bolton reverted
he scythe he held. used the handle
as a club, swung It, and knocked
Villa down with n blow on the head.
then he ran to his house, got lie.
volver, and meeting Thompson I'D.
.oncinR toward him, shot MIN down.
villa was at first thought to be
fatally wounded. but his iron con.
stitution pulled him through in a
eek
CHARGE .vILLA" THREATENED.
As he lay on the ground after being
shot villa is said 70 have sworn he
would get" Bolton.
The dynamiting came a few days
after Thompson had recovered.
The jurors who will decide Villas
tate are all farmers. They are Charles
u Benson. foreman; Isaac II. Burton.
Morris Brady, George l.. Lusby. Frank
Esworthy, Maurice NJ. Mossburg.
James T. Atwood, ClStin Brady, Rob-
art T.. Baker, Lawson II. Riggs, Reu
zen T. Mines, and Hiram w. Harvey
The trial is being conducted before
the full bench of the circuit court OF
three judges. They are Chief Judge
Hammond Urner. Judge Edward c.
Peter, and Judge Glenn w. Worth
ington.
In summing UP his opening address,
states Attorney Dawson asGcd for Il
verdict OF murder in the hrs degree,
with proper and sufficient punish
ment."
This. translated. means tho ~n,lows.
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STEEL COMMON HOLDS.

Stcl common after yielding, came
back and Baldwin Locomotive rose
over point from the low. Crucible
steel had quick recovery, after
yielding.
The railroad issues were exceptions
TO the vigorous advance although
Sew Haven rose . points. The
Southern Pacific stocks were under
pressure. Southern Pacific falling 1
pcrt while the Rights and pncinc
OIL fell about . points. Southern
- 100 soils F.y Rights on Friday
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Hearing on Express Rates.

The refusal of the Georgia railroad
commission to put into effect in
creases in express rates, allowed the
American Railway Express Company,
today was made the basis of an in
vestigation by the Interstate Com
merce Commission. The commission
ordered the inquiry should determine
whether the intra-state rates now
maintained in Georgia constitute a
prejudice as between localities In in
terstate commerce. Hearing on the
Ease will be held February o at At
lanta.
The Washington times., 1921-01-07
Railroad Asks Loan.

The Wichita Northwestern Railway
company today applied to the Inter
state Commerce Commission for
loan of 1854 900 for fifteen years, and
also sought authority to issue $685.
roo first mortgage bonds and TO
pledge the same as security for the
'oan. The loan is to be used In max.
'ug additions and bettrrmcnts
The Washington times., 1921-01-07
Road Asks Loan.

The Carrolltown and Worthwhile
railroad in Kentucky today applied
to tho Interstate Commerce Commits
sion for loan Of SIS 900 for five years,
the funds to be used for improve
ments. The road points out that this
Is necessary for the movement Of
~, 1000, 900 pounds OF tobacco.
The Washington times., 1921-01-07
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.

NEW YORK, Jan. demand ster-
ling continued it's advance at the
opening of the foreign exchange mar
ket today. making another upturn of
"a cents to $3.62&. other exchanges
showed a firm tone. Quotations are
Franc cables 5.97. checks 500; lire
cables $40. checks 3.4S; marks 1.3S;
Belgian cables 627. checks Q 20;
guilder cables 80. checks 31.90: Swe.
den kronen cables 2O.7O: checks 20. go.
The Washington times., 1921-01-07
WIFE To TESTIFY
AGAINST VILLA"
Mrs. Thompson to Be Star Wit.
ness in Dynamite Staying
Trial in Rockville.
Continued from First Page.)

during her incarceration, she has
changed heart. She now intends tell
ing the story which States Attorney
Dawson believes will result in YER
dict of guilty of murder in the first
degree.
Another important witness for the
state is Detective Peter Is. Bradley
Of Baltimore, who investigated the
cast from the beginning.
Bradley was summoned to Rockville
by telegram. from Boston. where he
had taken Federal prisoner.
CLAIMS REVENGE MOTIVE.
The state expects to show that
"Villa." seeking revenge for a beat
ing given him by Bolton on election
day, stole dynamite from warehouse
near Germantown and. early in the
morning OF November Is. last, before
day-break, planted it under the win
dow of Bottoms bed room and deton-
ated it.
WIFE TO SKATER ALIBI.
Thompson's defense is an alibi. He
claims he was at his home all through
the night of the explosion. Attorney
Dawson says he will shatter this alibi
through Villas wife. She was sched-
uled to go on the stand this after
noon. Immediately after the recess
for luncheon.
She was expected to testify that
instead of being at home, Thompson
left the house about IL o'clock at
night and did not return until
shortly before daybreak
TRIAL BRINGS COUNTRYSIDE.
Dawson outlined the testimony of
Villas wife. in his opening address to
the jury. She would testify. he said,
that on the evening OF the blast, her
husband told her to keep out of the
pantry" and IL ii were absolutely nee
essary for her to go there, to keep
her hands off that package on the
shelf
What's in it?" she asked
dynamite" said Thompson.
What are you going to do with
it," she then asked.
TO MAKE BOLTON Smell LIT.
And "Nilla" replied, she says: "l'm
going to make Bolton smell IT,"
Later, after he had returned homo
early in the morning, following the
blast. the wife says her husband or
dered her, IL anyone asked about his
actions, to say she knew nothing
about him except that he was home
all night"
A huge crowd or spectators, many
of them women, crowded the little
courthouse for the opening of the
trial. Farmers drove in from miles
around, bringing their entire fam.
tiles with them. Children played
about the corridors of the court.
house until 1t seemed almost n
nursery
UNDER HEAVY Guard.
Many Of the farmers brought lunch
with them. They trooped into the
court room carrying bulging bags
and smaT baskets. Their women
folk sat and munchcd peanuts.
villa, the accused, had been brought
m the courthouse from tho Baltimore
The Washington times., 1921-01-07
INTERNATIONAL PAPER UP.

One of The most prominent issues
was International Paper, which rose
over 4 points. Expectation of an un-
usually favorable earning statement
for the past year contributed to the
upturn. American Wooden was an
other strong spot.
The Washington times., 1921-01-07
J, H. Field to Lecture.

An exhibit and lecture on "FleXi-
file Versus Follower Block" will be
given by J. II. Field, of the Flexible
Monday night at o'clock
at a meeting of the Filing Association
of the District Of Columbia.
The Washington times., 1921-01-07
STOCKS CONTINUE
MOVING UPWARD
Feeling of Optimism Pervades
Among the Traders on New
York Exchange Today.

by MAX kASE,
I. n. s. Financial Editor.

NEW YORK, Jan. THE stock
market continued its upward move
ment during the early dealings to-
day, nearly the entire list surging
forward vigorously Up to l o'clock
net advances Of from 1 to 7 points
had been scored in the principal
issues.
The Washington times., 1921-01-07
MADAME SELIA

Egyptian Palmist and Medium.
Gives true advice you can depend on In
busincrs love- health, and family Affairs;
tell. the name OF future husband or wife
and how to win the one you love- makes
mn lovers duarrels or family troubles, re-
unItcs the scNarated and makes happiness
in your home; tells what business Is luck
,est for you and how to gain success In
anything you take in hand II YOU are hav-
ing bad luck or trouble consult Nine Selia
she can help you; satisfaction guaranteed.
Phone Franklin 237s-J. Readings daily
and sunday, sal 9TH ~. n W, near Eye st..
SPECIAL READINGS, soc.
T. TWO WEEKS ONLY.
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Chicago Provision Market.
NEW YORK COFFEE MARKET,

NEW YORK, Jan. THE coffee
market opened one to two points
lower today.
March. G.2Od6 80: May. 672n674:
July. 7.09a1.11: September, 7.39d7.4
October, $50 bid; December, 10 bid
The Washington times., 1921-01-07
LOCAL SECURITIES
w..s,.s,s. stock E.ss..s~
SALES

Washington Gas SIS. .l,OOOQ73.
Federal National Bank, 4Q66h.
AFTER CALL.
Columbia Graphophone. lql2.
washington Gas, 2QSsh, 25Q3sA
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PROF. BELMONT.

Noted Clairvoyant and Palmist, can read
your life by the lines in your palm, which
are. the record Of your life Being grad
uate Of two colleges Of palmistry. and his
wonderful gift of second sight enables him
to lift the veil OF mystery ana reveal 10
Won important matters Of your future life
dives advice on business matters, love.
health and family affairs tells name or
vour future. husband or wife: tells IL one
YOU love ia true or false: what part of the
country is luckiest to you; what to DO to
be successful in life; removes troubles OF
tells the secret Of having personal infu-
ence with your associates. Prof Belmont
10 a Psychologist of World Renown. Read
ines. 81 1915 New York ave. N. W.. next
door to Masonic Temple.
The Washington times., 1921-01-07
BONUS.
PUBLIC UTILITY


Bid. Ask.
Am. Tel. & Tel. 4's.... rs rs
Am. Tel q Tel. ms 1871 So
Am. 4. d T. Ctl. Tr. SIS slh So
Am. I. a. T. con 6's...... 80 96A
Anacostia & Potomac Us G2
Ana. & Pot. Guar. SIS. g. =.
G. a. l.. Telephone SIS. So =.
Cap, Trac. X. X. 5s.... $50 s6h
city * Suburban 5's... 81
Metropolitan X. II. 5's.. 80 80
Potomac Elec. 1t. SIS. 81 -.
Potomac Flee. con. 5's.. 7sh 81
rot t.iec. Power y's. % VI
Pot, Elec. Pow. GIN. 6's 9Oh 81
Wash. Alex. a Mt. V. b's 80 -.
Washington Gas 5's. 72h 73h
Wash, Ity. q Elec As. o. bS
Wash Ry. Elec. GIN. SIS =. 92h
MISCELLANEOUS
ID. {. Paper Mfg. 6's.... :. e8
Riggs Realty SIS OongD.... 81
Riggs Realty IS (short) 92 E.
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MADAM D'ASHMAN

CIAIRyOYANT, CRYSTAL GAZER AND
CARD READER.
This Rifted lady will tell your fortune on
love marriage. divorce, changes, reunites
the separated helps you to win back lost
love happiness and business. Frank. 634.
1873 18th, Between G and II.
Sunday, 2 to I.
The Washington times., 1921-01-07
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
Furnished by Thomson q McKinnon

Furnished by Thomson & McKinnon.
Open. High. Low. 1915 P'v's.
p. IN. close.
Wheat
May. 1861 1902 163& 1854 1874
Mar. 172h 172% 10 172 173%
Corn
May. rs 75 73% 74% 75k
July. 75% 75% TAX 7o% 76h
Oats
May. =. ASH ASH 4S% 4s% 40
July. 77B AN AIN 47B ass
Pork
JAM. 24.00 24.00 24OO - 90 400
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MADAM ALLEN

CLAIRVOYANT AND PALMlST.
Guarantees to read your entire life-past,
present and future: gives true advice on
business, love, health and family affairs.
Speciai readings, soc. Between 8th and 9th.
sic f ST N. w. DAILY AND SUNDAY.
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MADAM VASHTI,

PIANIST AND CLAIRvoYANT.
bOc-SPECIAL READINGS-50c
Tells you anything you wish TO know
about your past, present and future, OF
your luck, love. business, health and fam
Ily AFFAIRS 727 9th st. N. w. (Near Rialto)
The Washington times., 1921-01-07
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET

Furnished by Thomson & McKinaoo.
Open. High. Low. 1915 P'y's.
T.. NJ. Close.
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MADAM FONEDA,

Egyptian palmist and clairvoyant has
an insight OF human nature and born with
a natural gift to tell your past, present
and future family affairs, business and
love: tells the name OF the one you Will
marry and when: removes evil influences
and brings the separated together, she
has helped others and can help you; tells
lust what you want to know. Readings
SO cents.
SOs eth St n. W. Opposite Saks.
The Washington times., 1921-01-07

CONGRESSMAN and Mrs. Richard c.
freeman, of Connecticut, have gone
TO New York and are at the Hotel
IennsylVania.
The Washington times., 1921-01-07
NINE. JEANETTE.

r
Gifted Egyptian clairvoyant and paimist,
guarantees to read your entire life, past,
present and future. She asks no questions
but will tell you what you want to know,
giving names, dates and facts on business
matters love- health and family affairs.
TELLS the name OF who you will marry ana
Mhen. II the one you love is true or false,
what part Of the country is luckiest Tor
ycu, and just what to do to be successful
in life. Brings the separated together. re-
win and hold the one you love. Special
readings, ST. 6z6 st. n. w, between 6th
and 7th next to ShubertGarrick.
NINE. FREEDA--5Oc with this ad.; cards
also 100 4th St n. w.
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NINE. PARKER,

Gifted Clairvoysnt and Medium, can tell
YOU anything you wish to know in bust.
ness, health or family arairs. When and
whom you will marry what to do to be
successful in life. and how to win and hold
the one of your choice. Satisfaction or no
charges. 1911 St N. W., bet. 18th and
The Washington times., 1921-01-07
Licensed BY the District of Colmmb
DIFFERENT FROM ALL OTHERS.
MARTHA SPENCER,

ONE OF THE WORLDS MCSI D!oI IN
GUISHED MENTAL PSYCHIC NED
IUMS AND LIFE READERS
STUDIO, 924 14th st. N. w.
CONSULT THIS GIFTED LADY AND BE
CONVINCED PERSONALLY OF THE
HONESTY AND SINCERITY OF HER
WORK. without asking question she
will tell you the object Of your call, your
name, names OF friends, relatives and &C
tual facts concerning your life and circum-
stances which you know to be absolutely
true. THE MADAME WILL REFUSE TO
ACCEPT ANY FEE UNLESS SHE GIVES
THE UTMOST SATISFACTION. lmmedi-
ately benefited and permanently helped by
consulting her at once. Hours, 10 to y. Cut
this out for future success and reference.
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PRIVATE READINGS GIVEN DAILY.
., MRS. LILLIAN GREEN,
1921 9Th st N w Phone ~ 6366.

KNOWN ALL OVER THE WORLD.
MARY A. BAKER, PIANIST.
You will be surprised by paying me n
visit Hours, 10 n. IN. till . p. IN. Week
days only.
bOc 1898 9th st. n. w. soc
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MADAM K, PIANIST.
Has done good for me. and will do good
for others that wish to call. 7l2 9Th St
IN. w.
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UNDER HEAVY GUAnD.

Many Of the farmers brought lunch
with them. They trooped into the
court room carrying bulging bags
and smalf baskets. Their women
folk sat and munchcd peanuts.
villa, the accused. had been brought
10 the courthouse from tho Baltimore
The Washington times., 1921-01-07

Mrs. William l.. Marshall has re-
turned to Washington from visit
TO brooklyn with her son-in-law and
daughter. Comdr and Mrs. John Har-
riaon Knapp. Mrs. Knapp accom-
named her and is with her at her
apartment, 23Ol Connecticut avenue.
The Washington times., 1921-01-07

Col. and Mrs. L. Q. Donaldson
have returned to Grecnville. ). G.,
to stay until January II. They nave
been visiting the Rev. DR.. Wilson,
Mrs. Donaldson's father.
The Washington times., 1921-01-07

Miss Harriet Hartman, who has been
the guest for a few days of her
brother and sister-inlaw, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Hartman, jr. in the Cor
dOva. has returned to her nome in
Virginia, where she is staying Tor the
present with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Harman, sr.. at their
country place, "RoCklands."
New-York tribune., 1921-01-12
Downey Co. Claim Against
Ship Board, $5,52I,O 900

Federal Judge Chattield in Brooklyn
yesterday appointed ancilary receivers
for the Downey Shipbuilding Corpora
tion in the Eastern District. They are
William f. Purdy and j. E nest Allen
both OF Manhattan, and William G.
Coke, Of Wilmington, Del. They had
already been named as receivers in the
Southern District by Federal Judg,
Hand in Manhattan.
The application for the appointm n,
Of the ancillary receivers was made hy
the Providence Engineering Corpora
ton, OF Providence, r. !. The appii-
cation sets forth that there are p 900
shares outstanding, aggregating So
100000, and that the DoWnry company
owes a balance of 5,A6i co to the
Providence company, out of an original
debit Of 1920 4S1 so
1t was said in the application that
the Downey company has claims
against the United States Shipping
Board and the Emergency Fleet Cor
poration, amounting to $5,52l 607, ana
about $40 against other corpora
tions. The Downey company is now
engaged in building several steel ships
at its yards at Arlington. Staten ISL
and The yards now have weekly
pay roll OF $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1921-01-12
Argentine Trade
Made Difficult by
Exchange Status
Speculative Purchases Are
Factor in Unsettlemcnt;
American Goods Reported
Stored at Shippers Charge

Commercial conditions in Argentina
continue greatly unsettled, according TO
advices from that country. Reports re
ceived in England state that the cx-
traOrdlna. course OF American eX-
change Oh Argentina has contributed to
make matters worse.
Goods ordered ard shipped in the be-
lief that exchange differences would be
more or less nominal, it is stated, have
been landed in Argentina and stored at
shippers charges, the consignees
though unGuestionably liable, refusn,
to pay the relative bills or invoices on
the rates of exchange ruling, which
show difference OF as much as 25 per
cent against the Argentine buyer, when
compared with those ruling when the
merchandise was ordered.
For the present" says the Trade
Supplement of The London Times, "this
suspended business weighs on the
American banks, either in Argentina o.
in the United States. but such a posi-
tlon cannot be maintained indefinitely
and the liquidation, when it comes, may
have serious consequences.
Speculative purchases, facilitated by
banking credits granted by some of the
newer institutions, and principally by
TIE American DankS, unaccuStOmeu CO
the violent fluctuations and other lido
syncrasies Of the Argentine market, ave
largely accountable for the overstock-
ing noticeable in many commodities.
Cereals and meat being .elt out of
the reckoning. the general commercial
outlook is further darkened by the al
most unanimous refusal of European
and American buyers to accept Argen-
tina's valuation for hcr produce This
is particularly true of wool. 1t is
estimated that there are 10000 tons
of this staple still awaiting shipment
from Argentina and nearly 100000
tons in Uruguay
at may be asked why American
buyers, IN view Of the advantage that
they would obtain in exchange, do not
come forward, ard the question is at
Nrst sight reasonable. The only ex~
planation one can conceive, however.
is that in the first place stocks in the
North are still heavy, and second :,
that American financial aid for mer-
camille transactions is not readily
available. There is no question of I.
shortage of tonnage