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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-03
Traffic Conditions Show Improvement

officials Of railroads operating East
from Chicago and st. Louis report some
improvement in general traffic condi-
tions the past week. In some cases the
total traffic exceeded the volume Of the
corresponding period year ago. but, rs
general thing. the tonnage was
smaller. The light coal movement is
still the main factor in keeping down
the total tonnage Of Eastern roads, and
there is no suggestion of any immediate
change in the situation. In some cases
the decrease in coal, compared to year
ago, amounts to 40 per cent or more in
coal Lumber movement is also mod
crate. compared to last year. With the
opening Of the lake navigation. the
bulk of the movement Of corn. wheat
and other grains has been diverted from
the railroads as a rule. the lake and
rail rates being considerably cheaper
than the all-rail rates both for domes-
tic and export. There appears to be no
decrease in the number of idle cars.
Officials of Southern roads report a
gain in the movement of general mer-
chandse which is running about the
same rs year ago, but coal and lum-
Der shipments have been light. the fall
ing off 10 coal compared to a year ago
being 80 10 AZ per cent, while lumber
shows reduction of about 25 per cent
Shipments of wheat to the Gulf ports
the past week have been about as heavy
as at any time on the crop.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-03

n1;s;= THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
a=fS storkholders of tho North Philadei-
ofice OF the company, BROAD street and
germantown avenue, Wednesday afternoon.
May I, NJ 2 o'clock. Stock transfer books
HARRY p. CORDET'T Secretary.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-03
SECOND NATIONAL BANK OF PHILA.
DELPHIA, AT FRASRFORD

Tte u,rectors hsve tbIs dav dec,aysd a
semi-annusl dividend Of elSht (8) per cont,
free OF tax. payable May 8, to stockho lde r q
jo2i
Checks will be mailed
FRANK .ADSHEAD. Cashier.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-03
Mexican Oil Well Stories

Us long as the majority feel this wny,
reactions are not likely to 90 very far.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-03

There is considerable dispute as to
the veracity Of the "scare" stories sent
out last week concerning the Mexican
oil fields. Many contend they were sim
ply the production Of the bearish propa-
ganda, while others insist the stories,
while somewhat exaggerated, have sub.
stantial foundation. For some time past
reports have cropped out telling OF diff !.
ferent wells running salt water. A
number Of the leading commission houses
have spared no effort to obtain reliable
information on the matter, and the fol-
lowing is a report received yesterday by
one of the leading wire houses:
1--WE get this from weil-informed
Washington people: Replying to your
wire, the Latin American division Of
Bureau Of Foreign and Domestic Com
merce advises us that there has been no
federal report stating that Mexican oil
wells are going to salt. The only mat
ter published by the division is a small
paragraph in commerce reports Of Sep
tember 18, 1920, stating that such
condition is reported to exist. They
have no confirmation Of the report, how
ever. and are inclined to believe that the
whole matter is the result Of propa-
gandn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-03
Our Mexican Trade Expanding

The purchasing power OF our neigh
Dor across the Rio CHARACTERIZATION =
shows a less decline than that which
chAractcrizcs conditions in many other
countries. Our exports to MPxiro in
tho fiscal year which ends with ncxt
month will. according to a statement
by the National City Bank Of New
York, be- double those of the preceding
year and six times as much as tho
annual average prior to 1919, when her
great oil outturn multiplied her pur-
chasing power.
u,tIIN
Arizona state miner., 1921-08-06

Contractors receiving sets of plans
and specifications shalldeposit $1,000 as
a guarantee of the return of such plans
and specifications, which sum will be
returned to the contractor upon the re-
turn of the the plans and specifications
in good order. Every proposal must be
accompanied by certified check for
80 Of the amount of the bid included
In the proposal as guarantee of the
intent of the contractor to enter into
contract with School District No. 9, of
Maricopa county, state of Arizona, to
we'll and truly preform all matters iu-
cluded in said proposal or as liquidated
damages in the event of the failure or
refusal on the part of the contractor to
enter into the contract as above named
And the said certified check will be
returned to the contractor upon the ex
ecution of a satisfactory bond and con-
tract.
And School District No. 9, of Mari
copa county state of Arizona, reserves
the right to reject any and all proposals
or to withhold award if for any reason
they so determine.
Each bidder is requested to state in
his proposal the time in which he will
guarantee to complete the construction
of the proposed building All bids
should be sealed and the envelope shall
contain the name of the bidder and ad-
dressed to the Board of Trustees,
School District No. 9. Maricopa county,
state of Arizona.
Done by order of the Board of Trus-
tees, of School District No. 9, of Mari
copa county, state of Arizona, this 4th
day of February 1920.
II. C. SPRINGER,
F. GARCIA,
o. C. PATTERSON Clerk.
Trustees of School District No. g.
Arizona state miner., 1921-08-06
Notice To Contractors.

The Board of Trustees of School Dis
trict No. 9. of Maricopa county, state
of Arizona, will receive sealed proposal
for the construction of school building
to be located in the town of Wicken-
burg, Maricopa county, state of Ari-
zona
Plans and specifications for said
ruilding prepared by L. M Fitzhugh,
architect, may be obtained by contrac-
tors wishing to submit proposals, from
H. c. Springer at the Central Bank of
Wickenburg or from the Architect at
210 Noll Building, Phoenix Arizona.
All bids should be mailed or delivered
to O. G. Patterson Clerk of the Board
of Trustees. at Wickenburg, Arizona.
All bids will be opened by the said
Board of Trustees at Central Bank of
Wickenburg at 10 a. m O. clock on the
24tn day of February 1920, and there
after considered.
Arizona state miner., 1921-08-06
Notice of Regular Biennial
Election of The Town of
Wickenburg.

Notice is hereby given. that the regu-
lar biennial Election of the Town of
Wickenburg will be held at the City
Hall in the Town of Wickenburg, on
Monday, May oath, between the hours
of six o'clock a. m. and six O clock o. m.
for the purpose of electing five alder
men from among whom Mayor will
be chosen.
Said Elections will be conducted by
the following officers. toy wit:
Marshall, Ed Devanny: Inspector,
C. M. Shannon: Judges, R. w. Baxter
and L. N. Butler: Clerks, Mrs. Allie
M. Paul and Mrs. l.. V. Wilkinson.
Passed by the Town Council of Wick
enburg this the 18th day of Feb. 1920.
H. B. KELLIS,
Town Clerk.
Arizona state miner., 1921-08-06
Notice Of Registration For
Voters.

Notice is hereby given that registra-
tion for the regular biennial election
will begin on Monday March 21st and
close ten days before the date of the
general election
Ten days after the primary
election voters may again reg
ister with the City Clerk until
ten days before the regular BIZ
ennial election of the City of
Wickenburg.
The register will be open in the office
OF the Town Clerk in the Library Build
ing on business days at the hours of
a m. to IL m and 1870 to D. m.
Passed by the Town Council of Wick
enburg this the 18th day of Feb. 1920
H. B. KELLIs.
Town Clerk
Arizona state miner., 1921-08-06

AS to the question of the stability of
erlcan people upon my responsibility
as the gOvernor-general that in my
opinion there exists today in the Phil
ippine Islands a stable government,
which l think should answer the re-
quirements laid down by Presidents
Grant and Mckinley, and as l under
stand it, also by Mr. Root-namely, a
government elected by the suffrage Of
the people, which is supported by the
people, which is capable of maintain
ing order and Of fulfilling its interna-
tional obligations.
am very glad to go on record as be-
ing entirely in sympathy with the as
pirations of the Filipino nation for in
dependence.
have recommended to Congress
that in granting independence some
provision be made similar to what is
known as the Platt amendment in the
treaty with Cuba, which restricts the
ability of the new republic in borrow
ing Of foreign governments and also
permits the United States to interfere
with the affairs of the new republic in
case conditions of disorder should be
found to prevail. Such recommends
ton does not come as an EXPIRE ssion Of
the views Of the Filipinos it is my
own view of what would be desirable
to secure feeling of confidence and
satisfaction on the part of all persons
who have already invested money in
the Philippines or who contemplate do
ing so in the near future.
But it is not right that independence
itself should longer be delayed
By temperament, by experience, by
financial ability, in every way, the
100000 FilipinOs are entitled to
be free from every government except
of their own choice. They are intelli-
gent enough to decide for themselves.
| have found the native Filipino Of
fetal to be honest, efficient and as ca
pable of administering executive posi-,
tiOns as any men have met anywhere
in the world.
Arizona state miner., 1921-08-06
Notice of Primary Election of
The Town of Wickenburg.

Notice is hereby given that there will
be Primary Election held at the City
Hall in the Town of Wickenburg, on
Tuesday, April 10th, 1920 for the pur
pose of nominating in each party five
aldermen.
Notice is given that persons desiring
their names to appear on the ballots
must have their nomination papers filed
with the Town Clerk at least twenty
days before the date of the Primary
Election.
Passed by the Town Council of Wick
enburg this the 18th day of Feb. 1920
H. B. KELLIS,
Town Clerk.
Arizona state miner., 1921-08-06
Application For License.

This is to certify that Wicken-
burg Transfer Company has made
application for a license to oper-
ate a transfer and express bust
ness in town of Wickenburg and
vicinity; and notice is further
given that a hearing on said ap-
plication will be held before said
Arizona Corporation Commission
at Phoenix, Arizona on the 25th
day Of February 1920.
Dated at Wickenburg, Arizona,
this 18th day of Feb. 1920.
(Signed) E. J. FORD
Arizona state miner., 1921-08-06
COv.-CENERAL
OF PHILIPPINES
FOR FREEDOM
Declares It Not Right That Free
dom Should Longer Be
Withheld.
BY FRANCIS BURTON HARRISON,
Governor-General Of the Philippines.
(First Article.)

My six years ex-
perience as gov
ernor general Of
the Philippine Is
lands have con-
vinced me that the
Filipino people are
ready and fit to
have their inde-
pendence. I have
re recommended to
Congress, as we'll
as to the executive
a d m in 5 tration,
that independence
l.
Arizona state miner., 1921-08-06

DR.. IF. .CAMPBELL-,@<
SURGEON ST. p aP AND A. AND c. LINES
OFFICE AND PRESCRIPTION
SUPPLIES TO DATE RELIABLY
AUTO SERVICES ON RESPONSIBLE CALLS
WICKENBURG. ARIZONA
Arizona state miner., 1921-08-06
BLUE RIBBON BAKERY!

Announcement: We devoting ourselves now quite
exclusively to the Baking business and are too busy to
attend to anything else at this time
You will fnd however that it is more economical to buy
Blue Ribbon Bread than bake yourself figuring fuel
flour time etc. Ask your grocer for Blue Ribbon Bread
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-23
VARSITY. won
FROM AGClES;
SCORE 38-l6
Houser Did Stellar Work
For Davis While, Severt-
son Showed Up Well.

Playing far below their regular
standard of game. the North Dakota
basketball quint yesterday defeated
their traditional foes, the agricultural
college, in a one-sided game by a score
OF 3S to Is. Only once during the en-
tire course of the game did Davis men
exhibit their wonderful floor game
that has helped so much to place
them on par with the best quints in
the United States.
In the first half of the contest the
Aggies annexed but one field goal and
we're completely outplayed on the
floor at all stages of the game, they
did the greater part of the shooting
during h first session. 1t was evil
dent that the Aggies had been coached
particularly for this game of long
shots. Time after time the embryo
farmers heaved the ball from the CEN
ter Of the floor, only to miss the bas-
ket by a hair. 1t is we'll that the A.
c. men played this sort of game. for
had they tried to work the ball down
under the basket, they never would
have had a shot, considering the way
Skinny Sinclair and Larry Stenshoel
we're working.
In the first session the varsity team
scored IL points to the visitors Z
Coach Davis men were off color and
could not seem to get started. In this
period shot after shot was missed by
every man on the squad. Houser man
aged to get two goals while Richards
and Sinclair each made one. Houser
connected with three free throws.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-23

SEMI-F[NAL BETWEEN jim
RATCLIFFE AND BATTLING
%FITzSIMM0NSLOOK GOOD

Working as Hanlon's sparring
partner was Battling" Fitzsimmons'
of Euclid, MINI. Fitz is a big, raw
boned. sod buster" who came to this
city from the wilds to learn the man
ly art of self defense under HanlOn's
care. He looked good to Tex and he
was anxious to fight so the papers
were Immediately signed by the three
men. =
Since that time bot Radcliffe and
Fitzsimmons have been working daily
for their coming bout Both are
anxious to make a good showing be-
fore the monster crowd that is ex-
pected next Friday. as a good show
ing at this time means considerable
to these men when the next card is to
be lined up.
A communication was received this
morning from Euclid to reserve a
number of seats and to arrange for
hotel accommodations for a number
of Fitz's former playmates and
friends from the "home town" who
are anxious to see the big boy in ac-
ton.
Word was received last night from
Ed. Doran of Crystal hat he will be
on hand for the big card with a large
number of fans from hat vicinity.
Rooms at a local hotel and ringside
seats for the show have been reserv-
ed for Ed. and his followers it was
announced this morning.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-23

bank trophy Stevens and Williamson
reached the third round by defeating
Wynne and MCDANIEL. while Bach
made the third session by winning
from Sheppard. Schlosser. and Gar
win reached the fourth round by de-
feating Grey and Ottum.
Ten Kinks swung into action this
afternoon in the play for the North
western National bank and Trust
company prize. Wynee reached the
second round by winning from Often.
Schlosser. Brown Mulroy and Gray
reached the third round by winning
from Kermott, Garvin. Williamson
and MCDANIEL, respectively.
Banquet Tonight.
All curriers' participating in the
bonspiel will be the guests of the
Grand Forks Curling club at a 'get
acquainted" banquet to be held this
evening at 6:45 O'Clock at the Com
mercial club rooms. Several special
entertainment features have been ar
ranged for and all of the curriers' are
expected to be present.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-23
L4ABATT WINS.

Minneapolis. Feb. 23.-George K
Labatt. Minneapolis. last night de,
feated Sam Hastings of the St. Pau,
A. c.. Is to 10 in the finals for the
Merriman trophy at the Minneapolis
Athletic Curling club. Labatt's vic.
tory gives this city the trophy for the
fourth consecutive year.
Hastings defeated F. Wade. Duluth
in the 5 o'clock draw yesterday after.
noon. score 13 to s. Wade previously
made a good showing.
In the championship contest both
Kinks made the phenomenal record OF
completing the game without missing
a shot.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-23
MARKET w
! NEW YORK.



New York, Feb. 2s.--oi1 rails.
the progress If todays smar&t and
improvement was made by baccos
and textiles. California and fexiAan
petroleums. General Asphal, Peoples
Gas and Utah Copper rose to- !
points. Express companies we con-
.spicuous. Adams. Wells Farf and
American rising l.. 2 andG7 II points
respectively. Shorts COW ed in
American Wooleh, Central eather
and Industrial Alcohol. thos{ issues
rising l to 2 points Buying rails
shares, notably Baltimore an Ohio,
Rock Island: Texas & Pack; St.
Paul, common and preferred Ship,
pings became uncertain. AtlaYc Gulf
FORGETTING part Of it's recoyG and
ness.
ees sa'' money opened at per
Interest in the stock mark& at the
hesitant opening of 4today's session
conferred around Atlantic Gf and
West Indies, the most ~conbicuous
feature of recent Operation The
first transaction of about 20dshares
at 40, was followed by 500 slres at
points, from Mondays Close, Other
shippings were firm. as WEI also
some of the oils, tobaccos ad. rub
bers. Metal and food sharesreacted
fractionally with steels and equip
nients. The only noteworthyfeature
among specialties was a 2 Il point
decline in Sears-Roebuck. Eiscon-
sin Central at an advance of points
featured the rails.
Trade advices which emphaked the
doubtful outlook in various Ganches
of industry caused a. moderate selling
of obscure specialties at midday.
American Agricultural ,Chemhl, Co
Goa Cola, Goodrich. Common I'D Pre-
ferred, and keystone Tire ldt 1 to
nearly 3 points and tobaccos dncelled
their early gains. :"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-23
City Bowling League

In a triple header at the Wilde
alleys last night, Sibell's bowling
squad broke the previous high score
for teams with 1043.
The first contest saw Herald bowl
ers defeated by the Wilde five two
of three games. Wilde topped the
mark fer high score Of the two teams
with a 1875.
The Ontario store won from Great
Northern rollers two of three in the
mex battle. O'Connell rolling 1875 for
the highest mark.
Shells won from Quality Print in
the last contest, taking the two first
games by good margins, but dropping
the last by ffty-nine pins.
Hanson n She'll rolled high scores
with 226 and 224 respectively.
The scores.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-23

What promises to be of exceptional
interest. but has received but little
advertising. is the six-round semi
final bout to be staged by Battling
Fitzsimmons of Euclid. Mimi, and
Jim Radcliffe of Grand Forks at the
athletic carnival to be held at the
city auditorium Friday night under
the auspices of Company NJ.
While Radcliffe is a local man. en-
ployed at the Roat Paint Shop. but
very little is known of him as a fight
er. How he happened to get in line
for the next show is told by Tex
Trotter, promoter for NJ company.
One afternoon. while TEX" was
laboriously attempting to find a suit.
able match for the semi-inal bout
Radcliffe strolled into the Y, NJ. c. A
where a dozen or so embryo pugs
were attempting to make a .,hit with
the promoter. The newcomer intro.
duced himself and announced that he
was a fighter and craved action.
He was told to prepare himself tc
show his wares and he Immediately
slipped into his togs and started tc
warm up. After a short preliminary
workout he put on the big mitts with
several of the boys present. After
making the rounds with the gang and
displaying a class and style of fight,
ing that is suitable to a 150-pounder
Tex Immediately lined him up and
started to look for an opponent.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-23
M00RE'S RINK OF DRAYT0N
WON THOMSON CUP FROM ].
E. SHEPPARD RINK TODAY

r. J. Moore's rink of Drayton de-
feated Clarence Sheppard's rink of
Grand Forks in the final round this
afternoon in the play for the Thorn
son cup. The match vas not decided
until the final stone was thrown by
Sheppard. Mr.. Shepard's final shot
was good but n of his men while
laboring hard to assist his skip, acct
dentally struck n of Moore's rocks
with his broom moving it a few
inches.
According to rule if a rock is NOV
ed by a broom, the skip reserves the
right to place the rock in any posi-
ton he so desires. The match was
thereby awarded to Moore's rink.
Play was started this morning in
the games for the A. H. Smith
trophy. In the first round Girard de-
feated Wynne. Garvin reached the
third round by defeating Bach and
Often reached the third oun by de-
feating MCDANIEL. Schlosser won
from Stevens in the second round.
In the play for the First National
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-23
AWARDED $4,000

Memphis, Tenn, Feb. 23.-Miss
Mollie Quirk of Milwaukee, who, in
support of her claim to a $500, 600
share in the estate of the ate Patrick
Kallaher, Memphis land owner, de-
tailed a courtship extending over two
decades and cited an alleged agree
ment that she was to inherit the bulk
of his fortune, was awarded $4,000
by q jury in federal district court here
today.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-23

At the start of the second half the
varsity gang came back with renewed
energy and started to carry things be-
fore them, which they did until the A.
c.. captain called for time and a few
substitutions were, made. The game
then continued in much the same
manner as it was in the first session.
Houser did the biggest part of the
scoring for the varsity n played
a good game on the floor. Richards
the work. Stenshoel played a good
game at guard while Busdicker, at
center. was completely off color and
did not come through in his usual
n
Severtson was the big star for the
Aggies and was their most consistent
point getter. He was ably assisted by
Hildre and Kramer. The teams lined
up as follows:
The lineup:
University. Aggies.
Richards, ........... f, Trowbredge
Hauser, Sivertson
Busdlcker, Hllore
Stenshoel, flem
Sinclair, kraemer
Summary:
Referee-Jackson.
Umpire-Thompson.
Observation-Disclosures.
Field Goals-Hauser 8, Sivertson 3,
Richards 3, Sinclair, 2. Hildre, Bus
dicker and Burkman one each.
Free Throws-Hildre 4, Richards 6,
Hauser 2, Sivertson 2, Elem 2.
Fouls Committed-Aggies: Person
ais 8, technicals 2: University: Per-
sonals 9, technicals S.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-23
ST. PAUL.
LIVE STOCK,

. .1Ilt o1OCh. Is
South st. Paul. Feb. 23.--Cattle re-
ceipts $500; inner steady: all other
cattle strong to rs cents higher; no
good or choice beef steers here; bulk
OF common and medium grades 1925
@7.25; few up to s7.75; best she
stock s6.50@7.o0; tanners and cut
ters $2.25@3.75; bologna bulls most
ly $4,000 4.50; stockers and feeders
active, strong to rs higher.
Hog receipts 1880; market ac-
s7.25@9.65; bulk $S.75@9.50; pigs
steady; top $10.25.
Sheep receipts 1900: market strong
to higher; ulk native lambs $1,000
s.75; choice handyweight fed lambs
quotable at $3.50 a 9.75; choice light
ewes quotable 5000 5.25.
MONEY.
New York, Feb. 23.-Prime mercan-
tile paper Z 1907 ga; exchange easy.
sterling 60. day bills 3.83 Ia; Francs
demand 1921, cables h23. Lire demand
3.64, cables. $3.50. Marks demand 1863,
cables 1.64. Greece demand 7.95.
Montreal IL 1-2 per cent discount.
'Government bonds irregular; railroad
bonds irregular. Time loans steady; so
days, 80 days Ind six months 6 1907
per cent.
Call money steady; high, low and
ruling rate Z.
COTTON.
New York, Feb. 23.-Cotton futures
closed steady: March 1884; May
1916; July 1890; October 14.40; De-
cember 1896.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-23
PRODUCE.

New York; Feb .2s.-Bu19fism:
extras 40 1-2 to so; creamery extras,
go score, 40; creamery firsts, 3 to 81
core, 43 to 48.
Eggs unsettled; receipts 1851;
fresh gathered extra firsts Al fresh
gathered firsts SO l-2 TO 80.
Cheese steadier; receipts 2,543;
state whole milk flats, held pedals.
26 to 20; ditto average run "a to
25 IL; state whole milk flat, fresh
specials. "a to %; ditto, ave4ge run
% 1-2 to "a.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-23
SOLDIERS BODIES FOUND.

dublin, Feb. 23.-Bodies of three
soldiers were found near Woodford,
County Galway, last night. Each
man had been shot through the head
and on each body was q note which
read: Spies, courtmartialed ana
found guilty"