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New-York tribune., 1922-06-27
What's Behind
Actiue Stocks +?
30--Great Northern

TIE declaration Of 4 81 per cent
dividend on the Great Northern
Railway preferred few days ago
leaves undisiurhed a record for pay
inr Z per cent annually since 1899,
exccp, for the faet that the change
from 4 quarterly 20 a semi-anuual
basis viii make the actual payment
for 1899 only So per cent. The
Great Northern operates SITS miles
of road IT. the Northwest. Iron ore,
wheat and bituminous coal are the
three major items Of freight
hauled. The company owns slightly
less than nslf the Si7O,s39,iO0 capt
tai stock Of the Burlington, from
which IL received $2i SOC 900 in
dividends in 1921. Investments in
road and equipment are carried AZ
S4SO. sos. 900 and investments In
affiliated companies AZ 1927 .466 900.
The long term debt totals s266,2l7,-
900 and there is $249.477.l5O OF
stock outstanding. The company
earned ll.4l per cent on the stock
in 1921, as compared with TIA per
cent in 1920. The operating ratio
for the irst four months Of 1922
was IS per cent, or practically the
same az for the full year 1921. The
corporate surplus totaled $i29,37i,-
600 on December 81, 1921. On that
date current assets were t57, ,237 900
and current liabilities sac 1888 900.
Range OF stock since 1910: High.
l43A in 1910; low, go In 1871;
yesterdays close. 81.
New-York tribune., 1922-06-27
Upward Trend
Continued in
Stock Prices
Mexican Petroleum Closes at
I95. Gain of 1884 Points,
After Selling Up to 2O4l2;
Rails Share in Rise

Speculative security prices climbed
further upward yesterday. The tone o.
the market was once more set by the
fast moving shares of Mexican Petro-
leum Company. which opened thirteen
points higher than the closing quota
tion of last week. The stock lea?ed as
high as 2oti1. ard closed at 1875, UP
l34 points.
The strength Of the stock was partly
an expression Of the underlying factors
which have caused the grea; sPurt Of
,he last fortnight. and partly reflex
Of he unin;entionsl advertising given
bv the business conduct committee Of
the stock Exchange. The unwonted
eelerity with which prices scared az
traeted the attention o; the committee,
which ordered an investigation Of the
market position Of every member firm
in order 10 ascertain whether eorne-
was impending During the rise short
sellers had always been able 20 borrow
the stock. and as long as this Is pos
sible no technical corner exists. The
survey Of the business conduct com
nit;ee convinced IL that the market foF
Mexican Petroleum was free and open
and not only was the depressing in
auenc. lifted by the unofficial an
rouncement Of o clean bill OF health,
but the news itssf served further 20
excite the f7naginstien % spectators.
who are at least IN psr. ready 20 aeeep;
the generous estimate OF the worth o.
the shares made by z. L. Doheny,
president e the company. Pan-Amer-
lean Petroleum, which holds about
three-:ourths Of the Mexican Petroleum
shares outstanding, also was firm.
The action of the present market
leader tended 20 encourage other
speculation for the rise, and the trend
vas upward. Rails shared TOO, stnu-
lated by merger reports, which we've
denied. rose. Toward the close The
stifeninc Of call money rates, whieh
fuctuated between ard 5Az per cent,
caused some selling, and final prices
were lower than the best for the day.
Tho hardening q call rates. which
reached 81 per cert for the frat
tine since June :. reflects the with
drawal Of some out o, town funds
which found the "a per cent rate last
week too unattractive 70 continue this
temporary means OF employment O:
surplus money. The shifting Of gov
ernment funds and the massing Of
money for July / Disbursements we're
also factors ~ the market.
Tho foreign exchanges we're irregu-
lar, With sterling firm and francs
easier Marks closed at .2sA Of q
cent, compared with 2sA on satur-
day. Favorable crop reports accom-
panied q decline Of % TO - points in
cotton, and wheat prices at the final
sale were ~ 20 2. cents 3 bu.h.l
lower
New-York tribune., 1922-06-27
Argentine Loan Discussions

A long-,srm Argentine loan has been
o, the cards for months past and be-
cause Of this circumstance news ad-
vices that Argentine is nov negotiating
for a $4,000. 900 loan in London failed
"a srouse much interest In investment
banking circles. Inquiry indicated that
no information was 70 h.na az 20
whether this projected operation would
conflict or supplement proposed Dor
rovings In this country 80 faF' a.,
least. no conversations have been neld
that would point 20 tho loan taSinZ
the form oi joint operation. A Brt,
ish loan would presumably be handled
by Barring Brothers
New-York tribune., 1922-06-27
Toh,,co shares Show Strength

Strength IN United Retail Stores and
Tobacco Products yesterday was cor
nec,ed with the expected ratification
% tho merger deal between the tTo
eompanies whcn stockholders meet %
.se, On the plan tomorrow. Ihis %
ore a the Industrial combines that
has mot 10 opposition from tHe soV,
errment. Sponsors have gone anssa
with their plans withou. inteIiierenss
although Z. Is understood thai tne rec
e,si Trade Commission ard the De
nsr.r,ent o. Justice have been kep' N
forred regarding details.
New-York tribune., 1922-06-27
Banking Indicss Of Prosperity

On the theory that banking prosper
ity bears a we'll defined relation 70 gen.
eral business prosperity, the National
Bank OF Commerce. in its current cir
eular. concludes from an analysis OF
barking statistics that trade activity
is on the rise. The recent movement
u loans and discounts. IL says. would
seem 70 indicate improving business
conditions in some communities prior
10 last March. Changes in deposits.
the bank finds. point 70 greater i'm
provement in the cities than in tho
rural districts.
New-York tribune., 1922-06-27
~. p.,ev sill Soaring

TIE verde, of the business eonsse. =.
.,,.,, l,,.s % the stock Exchange inat
- ,t.e-o. has beer made 20 crests =
corr.r in Mexican Petroleum and iaa'
,ba market has been natural ohe
S.,r,,z re recent advance, served a.
49, ,,,nvlu. for another buying meTye'
~o,, vs.,erday which carried ne
~-i.. - a. ore tin. 23il points above
Saturdays las, sale. TIE hrst ,a.s. ... :.
fS4i5. recorded a gain a. .. po'n.,s
ard by eariy afternoon ire pt'ee 80
~,on,..s - 2o4H A. th's level n9N. !,''
ever. considerable volume Q, ss..'Hs
~. in is appearance ara -.
o'e,oek the price rad dropped oaeN -
iss net advance O. 1874 points
New-York tribune., 1922-06-27
The Dollar in Foreign Exchange

Foreign exchange rates moved p
regularly Yesterday. sterling recover
ing steadily French francs were IN
supply and fell 20 g rev low FOR the
movement before the New York market
opened, dropping 70 s2s cents, g drop
Of cent from the recent high for the
year There was a recovery later IN the
day. however. Oh buying in New York.
Gable rates on London closed g, 44os
up 2H cents.
New-York tribune., 1922-06-27
Money and Credit

Call money, after opening and re-
neving az I per cent yesterday, rose
ty degrees 20 5iz per cent, the FIST
time 20 high a level had been reached
since June 2. Out-oi-tovn money was
offered FAR less freely than o, late and
locally banks we're preparing for the
Ju,y ! Disbursements. The Federal
Reserve Bank announced that the gov
eminent Vould withdraw to-day s5.-
100000 OF the funds which IL has on
deposit with the banks here. Offer
ings % tine money we're also on q
more restricted scale, but IN the ab-
sencs of important demand rates held
unchanged
New-York tribune., 1922-06-27
New York Central IN May

New York Central advanced 20 .
new high for the year yesterday, al
though the company in - earnings
report for May showed decrease 10
both grcss and net. Total operating
revenues amounted % s2e,52s So com %
pared with 1928 Goa IN the CORE
spending month a year ago. while ne
operating income was sS,o3s,slo' de-
cline o. s700.l50. Net operating n
come for the five months, however. a.
fords a real indication Of the extent
% New York Centrals improved earn
ings showing over 1921. Althougi
cross showed little change. there was
an increase of ss,4i[,sii In re. oper-
a.irg income, or mere than II per cent.
New-York tribune., 1922-06-27
Cnnner Buvlnr Better

Some improvement II the domestic
demand for copper has been noted the
last few days and, considering the ae.
tive buying that prevailed during Apri.
and May, producers assert that present
conditions are satisfactory. Some o.
heiAls have taken advantage OF the
current relative dvllnsss 70 Inspect
their plants. 7. F. Cole. Who vas re-
Gently elected president Of the Seneca
Copper Company, has Just completed
an inspection OF the properties and, u
is understood. will make a favorable
report regarding development work 70
directors when they meet to-day.
New-York tribune., 1922-06-27
nn,looh for Rail Mergers

p.l-oad bankers attach it'le ~ >
....srcc - the rrriors thar crop sp
s-or, ,i-,. % time regarding plans 20,
..-,..y. . ~ The carriers. They fes4
-. ,be time il not get ripe i9r
.... - y, stions OF transportation unis
,ri.b widely varying earning powers
-" 49,, eorhinatior. Of tvo or mere
.,s-.L 90 si...rs1 would be Of little ac'
vantage. The strong roads vou.d gs.a
nothing from absorbing ~eak ..nes -
high prices. one banker eontendee' arc
he latter are rot yet prepared 70 60
into mergers a. low prices. IheFe -
lot OF talk, but until eona.t.ons, me >
teriallv change there viii be !'''e
acfinr.' he said.
New-York tribune., 1922-06-27
Transactions Yesterday in Listed Stocks
cun,,rorv of Stock Exchange Dealings

Cccrzrssh.. 1872. s.- York Tribune iHe)
New-York tribune., 1922-06-27

Bank Clesrings-Bsnk elssrings a.
New York yesterday were: Exchanges.
s557,4ooooo; balances, s5s,ioo,ooo
silver-London. 55hd; New York,
domestic bar. os1e; foreign. Zoe: Mex
.can dollars, 531c.
Evening journal., 1922-12-22

how the interview with Chinatown
Alice ended. Suddenly she found
herself upstairs in the little room
under the eaves-the same httie
room which had known her sorrow
twelve years beforehand there she
gave way to her grief.
"Oh-Dan-Dan," she was taking
aloud. if you could only come back
and tell me about it-I understood
II all while you were here-all of the
things other people blamed you for
= understood you and knew you
weren't untrue at heart-but this
oh. Dan, can't can't live on
even my memory of you is gone now
I can't cherish it-knowing that-
you cared for someone else"
outside, the sun stood high in the
heavens. The little. rain-washed
cottage was bathed in golden glory
There were no shadows. The grass
brilliant IN the strong light. swayed
slightly in a gentle br'eze. Ihs
heaven-kisslng pines were scintll-
liant. Nature was at peace.
But in the room under the caves
Kate Ward suffered.
Finally the door was pushed open
A hand lay lightly on her shoulder
To Be Continued)
Copyright, 1922, NEA service)
Evening journal., 1922-12-22
THE ONE-MAN WOMAN
FDan Could Tell
BY Ruth Agnes Abeling

SYNOPSIS.
The greatest tragedy OF all came sud
denly into the life OF
KATE WARD. the girl who had been
destined TO walk in tragic paths. In
her youth she ran away from home
after a Misunderstanding with her
mother Then came life in the big
city, her love of
DAN WARD, her marriage to him. HE
death and finally her return to the
she learned. was dead. Kate settled
down to care for her old father,
JUSTIN PARSONS. Then the other
woman appeared.
CHINATOWN ALICE who declared
child.
Kate Ward gazed at the girl, fas-
cinated by the grotesque effect of
her bravado and her childIshness.
Then her eyes turned to Dorothy
and fingered there.
Dorothy was beautiful. Small of
frame, well rounded as to legs and
arms, brown of eye and hair, with a
delicately lovely mouth. There was
something strangely like Dan about
her. Kate thought; there was the
same odd combination of spirituality
and daring. Kate had loved that in
Dan. The child brought it all back
too plainly. The sight OF her opened
the old wounds and set them throb-
bing afresh.
Chinatown Alice" she echoed.
scarcely hearing her own voice.
Chinatown Alice" the girl re-
peated and then laughed. There was
no mirth In the cackling sound,
simply a rattling end jarring OF vocal
tones.
And what-did you want me TO
do?" Kate questioned, did you want
me to--to take the child. keep her?"
falteringly.
But I couldn't do that, you
know" Kate found herself rushing
on. Il couldn't-oh. couldn't" !
Her hands over her eyes. shut out |
the sight OF little Dorothy, who still |
sat on the lounge and watched the !
two women with vide, wondering
eyes.
Evening journal., 1922-12-22
I've brought news." he said.
bD Edison Nai0hdH
SloQQ-liHle, Brown & Company

I've brought news" ne said.
whats your news?" Rays voice
harshened, possessing certain
quality Of grim levity. II guess old
Hiram's brother hasn't come to life
again. has he?"
That's what came to see you
about tonight" Nelson paused. for
the sake OF suspense. Beatrice
came up tonight, as agreed, and she
had a prospector with her--and he
knew old Hiram's brother"
He doesn't seem TO be close
friend OF this old man; he Just seems
10 have met up with him at the
river. and the old man steered him
up here. He asked me where the old
mans claim was. and said he want
ed to go over and see him. He was
taking Hirams wolf and his gun up
to him. told him hadn't heard OF
the claim. that It must be farther
inside. and I think 1 put It over.
There's one thing we can do--and
that quick"
"And what's that7"
Start Chan off tomorrow TO the
office in Bradleyburg and record
this claim in our names. We've
waited too long already"
Ray. you're talking Hike a man
now" Nelson agreed. You and I
stay here and work away, innocent
as oan be. on the S<im. Chan. put
that bottle away and get to bed.
Take the trail down first thing to-
Then we can laugh at all
the prospectors that want to come"
Soon after the break of dawn Ben
put his pick and shovel on his
shoulder. and leisurely walked up |
the creek past Rays cabin.
The vivid morning light only re-
Evening journal., 1922-12-22


Take her! Take her!" Alice
broke in. Take the only thing I've
got in all the world"
II may be a Chinaman's woman"
bitterly. Maybe there isn't much
that 1 care for any more. or much Of
show for me, but-I'll keep my
child
There are other things you could
do her voice had lost its fury and
her thin. white face was wlstful. IF
had little money could send her
to a nice school where she could
take lessons and learn things I didn't
have a chance at.
And she could still be with me
nights" she added.
Kate Ward couldn't remember
Evening journal., 1922-12-22

lvealed the crime in more dreadful
detail.
Slowly, laboriously. with little out
ward sign OF the emotion that rent
his heart, he dug a shallow grave.
] He threw the last clod and stood
Hooking down at the upturned earth.
sleep good. old Ez," he murmured
in simple mass for the dead. I'll do
what you said"
Ben worked his way down through
the thickets toward Jeffery Nell
sons cabin. The river flowed quiet
" here, long, still stretch that af-
forded safe boating.
He suddenly drew up short at the
sight Of a light, staunch canoe on
the open water. It was a curious
fact that he noticed the craft itself
before ever he glanced at its occu-
pant. He realized that this boat that
afforded him means OF traversing
this great waterbody, certainly
should be a factor in the forthcom-
ing conflict. The boat had evidently
been the property OF Hiram Mel
Vile
Then he noticed. with strange.
inexplicable leap of HIS heart, that
its lone occupant was Beatrice Neil
son. His eye kindled at the recog-
milton, and the beginning OF smile
flashed to his lips. But at once re-
membrance came to him, crushing
his 10Y as the heel crushes a tender
flower. The girl was OF the enemy
camp. the daughter OF the leader OF
the triumvirate OF murderers. While
she herself could have had no part
in the crime, perhaps she already
had guilty knowledge OF Il. and at
least she was of her fathers hated
blood.
He must stimulate friendship. He
lifted his hat in answer to her gay
signal.
with sure. steady strokes she
pushed the craft close TO the little
board landing where Ben stood. She
reached up to him. and in an instant
was laughing-at nothing in particu-
lar but the fun OF life--at his side.
The man glanced once at Fenris,
spoke in command, then turned to
the girl "Ail rested from the ride, l
Sec" he began easily.
'I never get tired" she responded.
She glanced at the tools IN his arms.
IT suppose you've found a dozen rich
lodes already this morning"
"Only one" He smiled. signif-
cantly into her eyes. Because she
was forest girl unused TO hattery
the warm color grew in her brown
cheeks. And how was paddling7
The water looks still enough from
here"
IT'S not as still as Il looks, but
II IS easy going for q half-mile each
way. II you aren't an expert boat
man, however, hardly think-rd
try It,"
why not? I'm fair enough with
a canoe. Of course--bltt It looks safe
as a lake."
But It isn't" She paused. Listen
with those keen ears Of yours. Mr.
Darby. Don't you hear anything?"
Ben did not need particularly keen
ears TO hear; the far-off sound OF
surging waters reached him with en-
tire clearness. He nodded.
That's the reason" the girl went
on. IF something should happen
and you'd get carried around the
bend-a little farther than you
meant to go-you'd understand. And
we wouldn't see any more of Mr..
Darby around these parts"
His eyes glowed, and he fought Off
with difficulty a great preoccupation
that seemed TO be-seSling over him.
(Conjnued in our Next Issue.)
Evening journal., 1922-12-22
PART TWO
The Wolf Man
The claim Jumpers

AS a wolf might plan a hunt in
he forest, Ben planned hts war
against Nelson and his subordi.
mates. He knew perfectly that he
must not attempt open warfare.
1t was not his aim to give his foee
the least chance to fight back.
= The best way Of all. of course, was
10 strike Indirectly at them. perhaps
ihyough some one they loved. Soon,
perhaps. he would see the way.
And when Beatrice was asleep
Neilsc, stole down the moonIit
MOOSE trail and Joined his men.
Evening journal., 1922-12-22

What are some OF the leading
characteristics OF real
christian Psalm 1918.
Evening journal., 1922-12-22

continued they
Gveaoops nothing bohers them the
he could ride the Honorable Heeza Hoops
Evening journal., 1922-12-22
. I'M - z N Z 2 - 7 g
A BIBLE THOUGHT i
i u --sFOR TODAY
4 n,hla T-ho,gb,, naenorized, viii prove
priceless heritage Ia after yeara. Is
- a,

THE GOD OF PEACE
Now the God OF peace,
make you perfect in every
good work to do his will
Hebrews 1920, 81.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-30
70 ABANDON OIL
BURNER QUICKLY


Oil burners. established some
time ago IN the Moline plant Of the
Peoples Power company, Will be
abandoned lust as soon as the COM
pany can obtain sufncient coal to
warrant their replacement. the oil
burners, however, will not be re-
placed until enough coal Is on hand
to allow for unbr0ken service from
the coal burning generators.
r. B. Macdonald, general mana
ger, said today: 1T II, not q matter
Of economy that is causing us to
use the oil burners in addition to
the coal burning apparatus. but .
matter OF service"
Comparison Of prices which the
company has been paying for coal
and oil does not indicate any econ
omy in the emergency fuel. Last
year coal cost $3.50 . ton and this
year the price will be S.. The price
Of oil is equivalent to s. ton FOL
coal.
S"Compare the price OF oil with
that OF coal and you can readily
see why we are anxious to replace
the oil burners" Mr.. Macdonald
said.
There has been no assurance o.
steady supply Of coal.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-30

A delegation Of 125 knights
remplar Of Rock Island command
ery. No. is, accompanied by the
Amoo Crotto band, will attend the
annual Knights Templar conclave
IN Peoria Sept. IL, IL and ID. The
local delegation will leave by spe-
ciaI train Monday afternoon at 2
o'clock, arriving In Peoria at 40
o'clock. The train will be an all
pullman. 1t will return at 8
o'clock Wednesday night from Peo-
ria and will arrive in Rock Island
shortly after 10 o'clock.
Elaborate entertainment is be-
,ns planned for the Knights from
ali parts OF Illinois. Monday eve
n'ns the Amoo grotto band will
give a concert in front Of the JEFF
ferson hotel from 1880 to $3.50
O'Clock and Tuesday will be the big
parade. Wednesday the local del
ecation will participate in a com.
petitive drill In which only COM
nanderies having a membership Of
from 500 to 1000 will be eligible.
Auto rides and entertainment
will be provided for the ladies.
The committee in charge Of the
arrangements for the local delega-
ton is com posed Of Carl A. Hall
zren. H. H. Cleaveland and e. c
Fisher. The headquarters Of tn,
Rock Island commandery will b,
at Hotel Niagara.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-30
leading roles, including such popu-
lar featured players IS Robert NC
Kim.
Gioria SHaason,s Latest.

Her Husbands Trademark"
Gloria SwansOn's latest Paramount
picture which will be shown at the
Fort Armstrong, beginning tomor-
row, is said to be . vivid, c0lorful
screen drama OF supreme interest
and appeal. Miss Swanson has .
delightful role in which her art is
displayed to the finest advantage.
Her leading man is Richard Wayne.
and in the supporting cast are Stu
art Holmes and Clarence Burton.
not to speak of many other we'll
known screen Players. Sam Wood
was the director. -
The children will have chance
to see the new Gloria Swanson pic
ture at the Fort Armstrong Any
child who will clip 20 well known
trademarks or signatures from
newspapers or magazines and paste
them on sheet OF paper, will be
|, admitted any afternoon or evening
during the showing Of Her Hus-
bands Trademark" upon present
ing the collection Of trademarks at
1.-THE door. Included in the 20 sigma
lures or trademarks must be the
Fort Armstrong and Paramount
pictures signatures.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-30
Silly Censorship,

Censorship Of books can be made
as silly as that OF pictures. Walt
Whitman is suppressed in Hungary
as an anarchist and communist
writer. The United States bans
the translation of "Mademoiselle de
Maupin, French story. France dis
continues the serial publication OF
Sherwood Anderson's "Winesburg,
Ohio" but permits the issue OF
Joyce's Ulysses" banned in Amer
lea and England
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-30
WOODS HELD TO
GRAND JURY ON
LARCENY CHARGE
ESPECIAL Moline serv.n,

F. A. Woods Of Rock Island, wh1
was captured in the residence II
P. A. Merriman, 1000 Seventh ave-
nue.. July %. after it is alleged he
stole several articles of stare
jewelry. waived examination IN
police court yesterday and was
bound over to the grand jury. his
bond being fixed at $1,000. Woods
has been granted several confirm
ances because of his inability fl
raise sufficient funds to pay for the
services OF an attorney. We was
arrested after Mr.. Merriman is
said to have subdued him with on
empty revolver. He declared that
he was drunk, and after his arrest
promised to 60 straight. 1t is al
legged that he has served peniten-
tfary sentences.