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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-21
DEATH OF MRS. RIXEY

Mrs. Samuel RiXey. formerly of Gull
pepper, Va, died in Washington yester-
day at the home of her daughter. Mrs.
K. F. Bitter. She was in her eightieth
year, and was the widow of an uncle
OF former Representative John F..
RNey, of the Eighth District.
She leaves five children: Rev. r. f.
RlXey, of Hamilton. Va; Samuel f.
RiNey, Of Culpeper; Mrs. Charles H.
keySer, Of Washington, Va; Miss l..
f.: RlXey and Mrs. f. F, Bitter, OF
Washington. d. c.
Funeral services will be held to-
morrow at Culpeper, and will be con-
Quoted by Rev. F.. W. Wnfrey, of
that city, Burial will be at Culpeper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-21
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Hon. C. c. Carlin left yesterday
for a short trip to New York.
Mr. L. Harrison Kell, is attend
ing the Confederate Reunion, held
in Richmond, this week.
The usual mid-week prayer SER
vices will be held in the churches
CT the city tonight.
Mr. Robert Blackwell has re-
turned 10 his home in this city,
after spending several days IN
Charlottesville.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hammond
have returned to their home in
Rosemont. after spending several
DAVIS al Eastern Shore, Nd.
DR. Thomas B. Cochran left Sun
dav for Toronto, Canada, where he
is attending the Kiwanis confer
ence.
MIR. William H. T. Brooke has re-
turned to his home in ROsemont,
after spending the weekend IN
Ocean City, Md,
Sarepta Lodge meets in its reg
ular weekly session in Odd Fellows
Hall, North Columbus street, to-
night. All visiting Odd Fellows
will be cordially welcomed.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Spittle an
nounce the birth of fine 9 pound
son, born at the Alexandria Hos
pital, Sunday, June Is, 1922. Moth
err and son, both doing nicely.
Mr.. E. H. Tompkins, Of 1905
King street, won the $4,000 Liberty
Bond which was ratified off by
Friendship Council Of Sons and
Daughters 'Of Liberty. The lucky
number was iii.
At the mid-wek service of ST..
PauVs Church tonight at 7:45
o'clock in the Norton Memorial
part of the sixth chapter of st.
Johns Gospel Will be studied. Pray
ers will also be offered for the sick.
Marion Davies appears at the
Richmond for a one-day-only pic
ture, "The Brides Play" Corinne
Griffith will play in "A Virgins
Sacrifice" at the Ingomar, and the
Idle Hour is playing THE Wake
field Case" featuring Herbert Raw
hnSOn.
Carl Tee Dreifus, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Dreifus, of this city, a
former Alexandria High Sch6ol ath-
letic star and well known i'm athletic
circles throughout this region, has
just received a degree in Dental
Surgery in the Dental School of Tu-
lane University, New Orleans. la.
DR.. Dreifus is now playing ball in
the minor leagues and doing clinic
work in the school.
A lawn fete will be given Thurs
day evening on the lawn of the Odd
Fellows Hall, by Martha Washing
ton Chapter, No. 42, Order of East
ern Star. Music will be furnished
by the Citizens Band and a good
time is in store for all who attend.
During the evening ice cream. cake
and candy will be served and the
public is invited to attend.
One of the most delightful and
successful lawn parties of the sea-
son was given last night on the
lawn of the Young Peoples Build
ing on North Washington street,
by the Auxiliary Board of the Alex
andria Hospital to finance the new
and up-tO-date laboratory recently
installed in the hospital. Home
made ice cream. cake, and candy
was served, and an excellent musi-
cal program was rendered by talent
from Alexandria and Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-21
THREE MEN IN RIVER
CASE FREED BY COURT
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hand of Waters which was cut. Mrs.
Martin said that later she ascertained
1t was his index finger. Witness saw
fighting on the boat but could not say
who was doing it. The boat had NOT
landed Mt the time, she declared. Wit
ness said she did not believe she asked
Waters how he got his hand cut.
Miss Hazel Hicks, 405 Wolfe street,
testified she and some friends were
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-21
MISS TYLER DEAD

Miss Constance Norton Tyler, IS
years old died yesterday afternoon at
the Alexandria Hospital. The re-
mains were brought to Demaine'S NOR
tuary chapel and funeral will take
place this afternoon at g o'clock. DR..
Samuel A. Wallis viii conduct the
service, after which the remains will
be sent to Warrenton, Va. for inter
ment. ,tesEs&
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-21
SPECIAL NOTICE

Beginning this week the usual
summer schedule goes into effect in
the Richmond and Ingomar The
aires.
Two-day pictures will be shown
at the Richmond on Monday and
Tuesday and Friday and Saturday
with one-day pictures on Wednes-
day and Thursday. Matinees have
been discontinued at the lngomar
except on Saturdays.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-21

ing on your coat?"
He-"That is the suit | wore last
year I expect the hair has been on
it ever since you were a brunette,
dearest. Judge.
He-"Why not give me your re-
ply now? 1t is not fair to keep me
in suspense"
She-"But think of the time you
have kept me in suspense.'-Boston
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-21
You Can Walk In Comfort

If you can Shake Into Your shoes
some of ALIENS FOOT-EASE, the
Antiseptic Healing powder for shoes
that pinch or feet that ache. 1t takes
the friction from the shoe and gives
relief to corns and bunions, hot, tired,
sweating, swollen feet. Ladies can
wear shoes one size smaller by shak-
ing Aliens Foot-Ea in each shoe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hammond
have returned to their home in
Rosemont, after spending several
DAYS az Eastern Shore, Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-21

MIR. William H. T. Brooke has re-
turned to his home in ROsemont,
after spending the weekend in
Ocean City, Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-21

DIR. Thomas B. Cochran left Sun
dav for Toronto, Canada, where ne
is attending the Kiwanis confer
ence.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1922-06-24

In the District Court of the
 Territory of Alaska,
 Third Division. Christine Swanson, Plaintiff, Nicholas A. Swanson, Defendant Summons for Publication.
 The President of the United States to the above named de fendant Greeting:
 You are hereby required to appear in the District Court of the Territory of Alaska, Third Division, within thirty days af, ter the completion of the period of publication of this summons, to- wit: Within thirty days after the 18th day July 1922, to answer the complaint of the above named plaintiff in the above entitled action, pursuant to an order of Du ublicatiOn of summons in said action duly and regularly dated, filed and entered in the above named District Court in said act ion on the 2oth day of May 1922. Plaintiff in said action demands judgment against defendant for a decree of absolute divorce upon the grounds of cruelty and non support. And you are fur ther notified that if you fail to appear in answer to plaintiffs complaint as herein required, required, plaintiff will take judg ment against you as herein stat ed for want of an answer.
 Witness the Hon. k. E. Ritchie Judge of said Court and the Seal of said court hereto affixed this 5th day of June, 1922.
 Seal W. N. Cuddy
 Clerk of the District Court
 for the Territory of Alaska,
 Third Division.
 Thos. s. Scott, Deputy. Frank H. Foster, Attorney for Plaintiff, Cordova, Alaska. Date of First Publication June 10th. 1922.
 Date of Last Publication July 18th. 1922.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1922-06-24

ft. to corner No. 8; thence N. 280 55' B. 6O8.36 fit. to corner No. 4: thence S. 7O0 Oo' E. 962.46 ft. to corner No. l, the place of beginning; containing an area of 14.745 acres: varia ation 310 E.
 The claim is bounded on the E. by the Rambler Bench No. , Placer sur vey 1405: on the s. by the No. 9 Alb owe Placer on Chittitu Creek, survey 14O6: on the w. by the Deep Gulch Bench Placer unsurveyed: on the N. by vacant public land.
 Any and all persons claiming adversely any of the above deS- cribed land are required to file their adverse claim in the Unit ed States Land Office, Juneau, Alaska within the period of pub lication or eight months there after, or they will be barred by the provisions of the statutes.
 Frank A. Boyle.
 Register.
 Date of First Publication June l7th, 1922
 Date of Last Publication Aug ust 18th, 1922.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1922-06-24

In pursuance of the Act of Congress, approved May 10th, 1872 and acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto, the KENNECOTT COPPER CORPORATION, a corporation, organ ized and existing under the laws of the State of New York, whose princi- pal office and place of business, with out the Territory of Alaska, is in the Borough of ManhattenrCity of New York, State of New York, and whose postoffice address and principal place of business within the Territory of Alaska, is at Kennecott, Alaska, does hereby give notice of it's intention to make application for United States Patent for the JUMBO No. 9 LODE MINING CLAIM and JUMBO No. 10 LODE MINING CLAIM.
 Said mining claims belong to and are owned by said Kennecott Copper Cor poration and are situated on unsurvey- cu ground III lIdllCuuc Ol ucSTcoS. oO llllIl utes, North, approx, Longitude 142 de- grees, B minutes, West, approx. said lode mining claims being located on KenneCott Mountain about six miles northeasterly from the town of McCar- thy in Mccarthy Recording Precinct formerly Chitina Recording PrecincD, Tarritorv of A ska
 Said mining claims are described by the official plat and field notes on file in the United States Land Office at Juneau, Alaska, under the serial num- ber Mineral Survey No. l073. a copy of which said official plat is posted upon the land, together with this notice of this application for patent
 The said lode mining claims are by said survey tied to U. s. Location Monument No. 4, which is situated on Bonanza Peak, in Latitude 6l degrees, g minutes 10 seconds North, Longitude 142 degrees,
The McCarthy weekly news., 1922-06-24
LEGAL ADVERTISING

NOTICE of APPLICATION for
 PATENT IN THE UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE AT JUNEAU, IN THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA.
 April 5th.1922 U. 5. Mineral Survey No. 1073.
 Serial No. O54O9
The McCarthy weekly news., 1922-06-24
LEGAL ADVERTISING

DEPARTMENT OF THE
 INTERIOR
 [
 UNITED STATES LAND
 OFFICE
 JUNEAU ALASKA
 June ?, 1922 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Cyril F. M. Cole, Mccarthy, Al aska, has filed application serial O545O under the provisions of the acts of Con- gress approved July 9, 1870 and May 10, 1872, and all acts amendatory thereto, for the COLE BENCH PLA GER MINING CLAIM, mineral survey No. 1457, situated on Chittitu Creek, in the Nizina (unorganized) Mining District, latitude 610 I8' N.; longitude 1420 AT w., and more par ticularly described as follows:
 Commencing at corner No. l, ident ical with corner No. 2 Powell Bench Placer, survey No. 1405 and corner No. Rambler Bench No. 2 Placer susvey No. 1405, whence U. s. L. M. No. 27 bears N. 870 13' E., 23O5.82 it.; thence S. 110 28' W. 622.33 it. to corner No. 2 identical with corner No. 3 Rambler Bench No. ? placer survey Mo- 4O5, corner No. 2 No. 10 Above Placer, on Chittitu Creek sur vey No. 1O88 and corner No. 1 No.9 Above Placer on Chittitu Creek survey No. 14O6; thence N 690 23'W.1149.6O
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-04
MILLION METHOD|STS
TO Join IN T|TH|NG
Christian Stewardship Greatest
Church Movement Ever In
augurated, Promoters Say.

By Associated ress TO Every Evening
Chicago, Feb. 4.--The most extensive
and thorough going campaign ever at
tempted by any religious denomination,
in the interest of Christian steward
ship, has just been launched by the
Methodist Episcopal Church
Three hundred thousand American
Methodists are now enrolled as Chris
tan stewards, mon and women who
agree to pay tenth of tn .ir income
t. Christian work" declared the Rev
erend DR.. Luther E. Lovejoy, d. d., of
Chicago. secretary OF the Steward
ship Division OF the Committee on
Conservation and Advance acre today.
Tho program just announced for
1922 by the stewardship division. how
ever. calls for an immediate enrolment
a. the number of not less than a full
million of tithing stewards, quarter
OF the membership OF the church.
The plan is' for a great tithirs
demonstrates 10 be completed on
Easter SUNDAY. After a period or in
tef.sive preparation through February
an1 March every member of tho
church ana Sunday schoo, will be
asked 10 lay aside one-tenth of his ol
! lier income. for tho week between
Iealm Sunday and Easter. ana bring
II 10 the treasury Of the church or
Ea ster Sunday. as a part Of the pro-
gram fer that day. ALREADY indica.
tons OF q church wide response ar.
/ coming in.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-04
A|NSCOW |NSPECTS
! TWO INSTITUTIONS
Reports>on Findings at Home Of
Merciful Rest and Aged
Women's Home.

Fire Marshall T.. Morton Ainscow
has Just completed an inspection of
the Homo OF Mercnul Rest at Lover
inN avenue ana Unioh streets where,
among other patients. there are six-
teen people almost absolutely helpless.
He recommended that the floor under
the gas range In the kitchen be cov-
cred and that the elevator shaft be
closed in on each floor; also that the
inside of the dumb waiter be lined be-
cause under present conditions fire
starting near either opening would
quickly spread through the entire
structure.
lie recommended that an outside
fire oscape Of metal he built on the
south east side of the hospital. He
said he found only one stairway in
the home and In its present condi-
ton he Judyeo II 20 be very unsafe.
The sre marshal also inspected the
Home FOR Aged Women at Gilpin ave-
nue. and Harrison street where there
are a. inmates. He found two inside
stairways but both leading into the
same hallway on the first floor and he
recommended that two outside fire es-
capes be put up. lie said he found an
open gas light burning IN the store
room with furniture piled near It and
liable 10 topple over on the light. He
recommended that all swinging gas
iets In the hons be abandoned. Mar
shall Ainscow said he found the door
ot the Harrison street entrance block
ed by chairs piled against Il and he
ordered them removed at once.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-04
ATLAS CLUB GIVES
PLEASING DRAMA
Performance, Under Beacon
Auspices, for High School
Library and Charity.

The play Nothing But the Truth
was given last night, under the aus
ptces Of the Beacon College Club. and
produced by Atlas Club players. under
tho personal direction OF John G.
Krusen. of Philadelphia. at the New
Century Club. The following took
part: George Il, Horn. John c. Krusen.
Alan A. Atchlson. Edgar. d. Peoples,
Paul l.. Schacffer. Helen p. Allen,
Mildred n. Gordy, Nellie NJ. Clopein.
Sara Harris. Helen f.. Garrett, vir-
rinia b. Gerhauser, Katie Braunstein.
Miss Nellie NJ. Clopein and Paul T..
Schaeffer had the leading parts, but
the entire cast was given praise.
After the play. the audience had an
opportunity to dance to the stra n s
CT music furnished by the Original Six
orchestra.
Among the guests were; Mayor and
Mrs. I-sRoy Harvey, President of City
Council Howard NJ. Ward, Mrs. John
p. Nields. Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence c
killen, Mrs. Monteith Jackson, Mrs
Tiighman Johnston. Mrs. David Lind
say, Jr., Mrs. Alexander r. Abrahams
and DR.. and Mrs. Robert W. Tomlin-
son.
Ths proceeds from the play, with
the exception of a portion, which will
go to the Wilmington High School
Library, will be turned over 10 the
womon's campaign committee OF the
Mayor's Emergency Relief Fund
President Fisher announced that the
fifth annual banquet of the Beacon
Club would be held in the Hotel du
Font on "Wednesday evening. April ls
to be followed by dance In the ball
reom.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-04

CATHCARr-ln this city on February l,
1922. John Cathcart. sr.,, in his 74th |
Relatives friends and Brandywine Lodge.
No. Is. /. O. O. f.. are invited 10 attend
the funeral from his late residence. 24o9
West sixteenth street. on Saturday, Feb
manuel Y. r. Church at 3 O'Clock In
tcrment at Silverbrook cemetery.
pANDY-In this city on February 3,
1922, Levin Irving Handy. aged 90 years
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services at the Presby-
fsrlan Church. smyrna. Del, on Monday
on the arrival OF the 10. .46 train from Will
mington. Interment at Glenwood ceme-
terry. smyrna. Del.
MACY-In this city. on February 2. 1922.
JOS II. c. Macy aged II years.
Relatives friends and all old soldiers
are invited 10 attend .he funeral services
a. The waiting room III M'eryiew rasy oeme-
az ? O'Clock. lnten Ient at Riverview
cemetery.
N'GINLES-s Suddenly in this city. on
February ?. 1922, William, infant son of
William J. & Helen Mckinley. aged l6
Due notice of funeral will be given
McGINLEY-In this city on February 2.
1922. W lillian. infant son of William J.
and Helen McGinley. aged Is months.
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend the funeral Sryices al the residence
Of his parents. 2ls North Franklin street.
on Monday afternoon at O'Clock. In
tcrment al kiSeryicw cemetery.
NIcNEE-In this city on February 3, 1922
william a. McNee.
Relatives. friends and any organizations
of which he was member are invited TO
attend his fuperal from his late residence.
sos East Tenth street. on Tuesday morn
ing at . O'Clock. Requiem mass, at st.
\ Narys Church. lnterment at Cathedral
cemetery.
I PRICE-In this city on February ]. 1922
at his late residence. 402 West Twenty
first street. James i. Price, in his 6sth
Ksstives. friends and organizations OF
/ whrn ne was a member are invited to
| attend the funeral services In the First
and Central Presbyterian Church. Marke,
7 street betwecD Ninth and Tenth, on Sat
| urday afternoon. FeDrmry g. at 2.3O
o'clock. lnterment at kiyeryiew cenle-
I terry.
RAFFERTY, this city. on February ?,
1922 Michael Rafferty,
| Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend the funeral from the residence oi
pis pransln kim s,reer nea on Monday nada morning 1
February q. at 9 o'clock. Requiem mass
al 81. Thomas Church. Intcrment al
Cathedral cemetery
SPEAR In this city ON February /. 1922
Mary r. widow of Ambrose z. Spear
Relative and friends are invited TO at
tend the funeral from the residence Of he
son-in law, Joseph A III alley. 2OlJ Yves
Eighteenth street. on saturday. Februar,
4, A. ! o'clock. Services at Nazareth NJ
r Church. New Castle. Del, at 2 O'Clock
1nterment at Nazareth NJ r. Cemetery
STRICkIAND-In Cenirevile, Del, dr
FeDrukry 3 1922. Ros,lla Gould widoy
OF NiaSod Strickland. Jr., in her ut,
year
ite,atives and friends are invited TO at
tcld the funeral services at the Funera
parlors OF j. B Smita 4 Son Mes
chester. Pa, on Monday afternoon al 2 3
o clock. Interment private at Cree
Mount cemetery. West Chester Pa
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-04
FIRE HOUSE WORK IS
NEARING COMPLETION
Expect Engine House No. I to
be Ready for Occupancy In
Short Time.

Alterations and improvements bo-
ing made at Engine House No. J arc
rapidly nearing completion ana Fire
Chivf william; j. Isatz EXPECTS to be
able within short time to have the
men and apparatus OF Engine. Com
pany Nc. returned there for perma-
nent occupancy OF the house. This
will be hi1 headquarters when the
work is completed and provision Will
also be made for the accommodation OF
two companies there. just what 9th
er company In addition TO No. i will
bo stationed there has not been de-
termined.
The work at Engine House No. 4
has been delayed somewhat because
of the weather conditions lrt the con-
tractor is again on the Job and is
rushing operations with all possible
speed. This, also, will be two COM
pany house and will be the headquar-
ters OF Deputy Chief Donohue. one
company In addition TO Engine Com
pany No. will be stationed there.
On Monday the directors of the ns-
partmcpt of Public Safety will re.
ceive bids on the improvements tS be
made at Engine House No. Z. This
too, will be two company house an,
one Of the assistant chiefs will be 10.
Gated there.
More or less working the way OF I'm.
provements and alterations Will hav,
TO be done at all the fire houses TAX
en- over by the city to bring them M
to date and make them conform bette
TO the standards of the department
but the safety directors have not We
taken up the plans for these Improve
ments. The work, however, will no
be az extensive ne that which IL goin
on at the three fire houses mentione
above.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-04
llDfRS EXPECT B0NUS|
WILL START BY Jan. j
DIN win b Reported to House
Within Two Weeks, They
Say.

Washingtcn, Fvb. <-Ways and
msAms q hnATwing the so'Jiers' bo-
NV ntu viii tw discussed at con-
ooeunoo betw~sa frssldent Harding
onA nspub,tcan leaders Of the House
80 senate early next wssk. II was
OootoA yesterday at the White House.
Msmbsrs VI thu Ways and Means
SSsNlnittss said yesterday that the bill
~ b. reported to the House. probably
Within two weeks, wvald provide for
bastnnlns ths cash payments TO the
fvrusaf service mon on Jan. |. 1928.
THEY aAid this would alive time in
which to raise the revenue and TO
pAss upon tho applications for the
oAsh bonus.
i,e.vnactmcnt OF the excess proflta
tax ~ y method of nnsncine the bo-
nas wNs urged before the committee
yesterday by Representatives Wood
run u Michigan and Brown Of Wis
consin. both Republicans.
Mr. Woodrufr said Congress, also
Oh, aid put back tho taxes on per-
flnory. cosmetics, iowclry. seats.
herth- ana Atatervoins and chewing
kum because AL como within the lux
u,y class
10th Mir. woodruff and Mr. Brown
ovposcu any form oi t,lcs tax. as did
previous Witnesses. Including II. G,
Mck-nsie VI Walton. y. y. represent
ins the American Farm Bureau t'ed-
sfstlvn. and Edward L. McGrady
Legislative representative or the
American Federation ot Labor.
Tho President. however. In under
ssood ~ have informed tho Ways and
Means chairman that searching
analysis ot existing and prospcctiv,
nnancial resources had failed To re-
veal any method of raising the money
ZOE Carr,ins cut the mcst modcrat,
~ the bonus plans without rccours,
a. direct heavy taxation, lie is rep.
resented as having said that the ox.
.cutl,e tmsanins hipiseifl HAS not
been ahle to md any way and thai
'he secretary Of the Treasury did not
hnuw uf any.
The President has been profoundl,
Impressed by the growing opposition
a. ihe bonus plan rs reflected by IN,
Mood ~ protests from an parts of tn,
country which have been steadily
lourine IN ON tho White House an,
tonsrc-. for the last week or ter
days,
rhe visit Of Chairman Fordney to
aay ws- prompted by anxiety on tn,
part ~ remtcrs ~ the two houses
who fear the political rcprisals threat
ened by the professional rrumoters q
The bonus plan among .N-serNicc men
The WAYS and Means chairman sug
vortod previous methods by which tn
billions needed 90 carry out the honu
scheme might In raised
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-04
JANUARY Pl1c1s HlGHsR. {
Dant 1sview Avsrsgs "a Have Al.
vunccd Bllghuy.

New York. Feb. l.-The complica-
ton Of average prices for 500 COM
noditiss ~ CT Feb. by Dun's Re-
view showu the average at that date
&c - the highest since Juno !. 1921.
The advance In the everaSc during
January WIS very small amounting
to little n"rs than thrce-tenths of l
per cent. Tho index number has been
practically stationary, since Nov. l..
but as compared With July last yesr
tho low level OF the Dun's l,evlew
monthly averages. tho increase is 3ha
per cent. Compared with tho high
levei of the period reachsS May l.,
1920. tho present index marks h de-
crease of 81 per cent. Compared with
that OF August /. 1914. 1t. shows an
increass OF 36ia per cent. During
January advances were made In all
sroups CT commodities except meat,
dairy produce. miscellaneous. food
stuffs. and metals.