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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-09
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WASHINGTON May s-An attack
on the flexible tariff plan proposed by
the senate finance committee on the
recommendation OF President Harding
was launched today In the senate and
In the course OF the four hours de-
bate Chairman McCumbep, in charge
OF the tariff bill, announced that some
Of the objections raised TO the plan
would be considered by the committee
before final senate action on Il,
Senator Walsh, democrat, Montana,
opened the discussion with tha deiiy-
cry OF prepared address, IN which he
cited many authorities and court de-
cisions to support his argument that
the provisions were unoepstitutionai,
senaters Underwood, OF Alabama. and
simmons, Of North Carolina, the dem
ooratio leaders. Joined him, arguing
that for the first time In the history
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-09
GENOA DELEGATES
FEEL GLOOMY AT
TURN OF EVENTS
Premier Lloyd George About the
Only One With Optimistic
Views Of Situation.
SAYS DIFFICULTIES
WILL BE OVERCOME
French and Belgiums Stand
Firm in Opposition to Property
Clause in Memorandum.
lRx 10 AaeocIated preasl

iGENOA, May S.-Optimism was still
professed tonight BY Premier Lloyd
George The little Welshman was still
smiling, but most of the delegates no
l.lopger have the heart to smile.
cssIany difficulties more that this
bava been passed and we shall pass
TINS .ne" said Mr. Lloyd George to the
correspondents tonight, after a frantic
all the leading figures at the confer-
ence. we have come to Genoa to
overcome such difficulties; otherwise
why have the conference 2"
Genoa echoed with all sorts of
rumors about the breaking up of the
entente and the immenent dissolution
Of the economic conference. The
French and Belgians stand firm in
their opposition to the property clau9e
of the memorandum to the Russians.
and insist that failure Of the Russians
to accept the memorandum will mark
the end of the conference.
The Russian delegates, after con-
ferring with Premier Lloyd George, Is
sued a statement denouncing the
French and Belgians for their attempt
TO break up the conference ana call
ing attention to the fact that these
two Countries are tying to make it
appear that everything hinges on the
Russian reply. while they themselves
have not endorsed the very document
they are discussing.
Both, Mr.. Lloyd George, and the
French delegation denied reports in the
French papers that the interview re-
tween the British prime minister and
the French foreign minister on Satrr-
day was a stormy one and terminated
with the declaration by Mr.. Lloyd
George that this disagreement meant
the end of the entente
The Russians attack on the Belgian
position created much discussion
among both the French and Belgian
delegates, apparently they viii not re
ply.
signor Schanzer and other Italian
representatives labored all last even
Ing and today trying to reconcile the
disagreements. but seemingly with no
success.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-09

make minutes from memory in which
the spirit of the statements made often
disappears and actual phrases are
sometimes toned down. ! do not hesi-
tate IN affirming that the substance OF
Mr.. Lloyd Georges words on Satur-
day was as gave 1t, and he afterwards
repeated his statements to others. In
deed, he has repeatedly made analogous
or identical statements both privately
and officially during the conference
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-09

NEW ORLEANS, May S-OfrlcIsI
announcement was made today by re-
| lief organizations that Approximately
! 10000 persons had been rendered
homeless in Mississippi and Louisiana
by the floods along the Mississippi
river. Forty thousand of these are Be-
ing cared for by various relief agencies
and 10000 others are scattered
throughout the flooded areas. the an
Announcement said.
Representatives OF commercial and
civil orga anfzatfons IN New Orleans.
working under the state flood relief
committee, began a campaign today III
this city for the collection of money
provisions and clothing for the thous-
and or more persons driven from their
homes by the crevasses in the AIissis-
sippi Ievees at Poydras and Myrtle
Grove. below New Orleans
A majority Of the families affected
by the inUndation Of the territory ad-
jacent 20 the two breaks have been
transferred TO Jackson barracks in New
Orleans Some stragglers. however.
have remained fin their flooded homes
Major r. 7. Coiner. chief engineer
OF the Fourth levee district, today
branded as improbable an idea enter
tanned in some circles that the aIissis-
sippi might change its course 10 the
Gulf Of Mexico By seeking an outlet
through the Poydras crevRsse Due 70
the fact that the break has widens6
TO 500 feet, approximately ons-third OF
the width Of the river at that place
and that the water has washed hole
a hoalt A feet hack OF the site of the
destroyed levee. was reported TO have
caused some fear that the river might
desert its old bed for the shorter course
to the gulf
Major Coiner said he did not believe
II possible for the food waters to
Bcour new channel between the Gre
vase and the gulf through Lake Lery
whioh would become deep enough in
the natural life Of the flood to attract
the current from its old basin.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-09

this case caused 1T. A few days later.
the other operative resigned. Ellis, ac-
tlons after that were outside of our juris-
dietion. We were out of the case. II
he saw f1t to make any arrangements for
any other party on his own Initiative or
to return to New Jersey. it was none Of
our business. That's as far as we know
anything about the case"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-09
GUILTY OF MURDER.

STATESBoRO, Ga. May S.-sidney
and Gary Rowe, brothers, and w, r.
Lewis charged with murder of Watson
Allen. a Jenkins county farmer, en-
tered pleas OF guilty OF nanslaughter
before a jury in the Builoch superior
court here today. They were SEN
fenced to serve from one to twelve
years in the state penitentiary.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-09
DYCHES FOUND NOT
GUILTY OF MURDER

AIKEN, s. c.. May s-H. p, Dyches
charged with murder. was acquitted by
the jury which returned its verdict at
. o'clock tonight. The case went 10 the
fury at o'clock
Contrary 20 expectations the Jury lld
not visit the scene OF the killing Judge
Rice left the matter with the iurymen
and Il was decided by them that such
visit was unnecessary,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-09
sHULER JURY TO DELIVER
SEALED VERDICT TODAY

AUGUSTA. Ga. May 9-Inforn1atton
resolved here early this morning vas 70
the effect that the jury in the case 81
Jesse shuler charged with soliciting and
urging on others to assault and bettcry
and attempt 70 rob. and now On trial st
Orangeburr. s. c. had retired for the
night and would deliver a sealed verdict
this morning. according 20 instructions
nom the Judge
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-09
HARD FIGHT PUT UP
TO PROTECT HOMES
FROM RISING RIVER
City of JonesviIIe Reported to Be
From Two to Four Feet
Under Water.
SUPPLIES BEING RUSHED
TO STRICKEN REFUGEES
Rations Are Being Supplied to
approximately Five Thousand
People at Ferriday.
(By The AssoeIatsd Pressl

NATCHEZ Miss, Nav S-The laVee
protecting the old portion OF Jonegyille,
La, about two thirds Of the town broke
today. The new section outside the levee
was already flooded. The water IS re-
ported to be from two TO four feet deep
! in the streets OF the town Jonesville
. is in Catahoula parish on Black river
and has a population Of about ! 800
Following the crevasse Ia the Missis-
sippi levee above Ferriday, Louisiana. a
hard fight was made at Jonesvilie TO build
up the private levee protecting the main
portion OF the town ahead of the rising
waters which have been coming up al the
rate Of four inches a day. Sacks and
fiood fighting material were rushed from
Rhtnehart, the nearest point Of railroad
communication and every available man
was put 70 work Residents Of the town
had been apUTehensive for several DAYS.
that the dixie could not be held.
Arrangements have been made TO send
2 steamboat with supplies sufficient 10
last for two weeks 70 the 429 refugees
marooned at Artonish, Mississippi When
a survey Of conditions was made at
Artonish il was found immediate relief
was essential.
Rations have been distributed TO ap-
proximately five thousand people from
tho barge Of supplies sent 70 Ferriday
Louisiana. 70 give aid to those IN The
Immediate vicinity Of the crevasse
3. c. Brown, President Of the Con-
oordia parish police jury. left today Tor
Baton Rouge 10 make an urgent appeal
in behalf Of the hood sufferers in other
sections OF the parish and also for the
lower part OF Tensas parish.
Practically oil Of the people who are
willing to leave their homes. have been
taken out Of the area inundated by the
Weecama crevasse.
The Mississippi river IS on stand here
at a stage of fifty-three feet.
The gap in the Ievee, caused by the
crevasse has not widened TO any great
extent for several days and the swift
ness Of the current going through has
greatly decreased.
At Ferriday and other points in Con-
cordia parish, the rise of bacizwater has
decreased 70 about one-tenth of a foot a
day.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-09

Mean same date last year, 70.
Accumulated excess this year to date,
2es.
Highest OF record this time Of year %.
Lowest Of record thts time OF year ~,
Rainfall,
For "a hours ending p. m. o.
Total for this month to Z p. IN. iii.
Normal for May 2.es,
Accumulated deficiency this year to
date. 2.5e.
Humidity.
7a.m..es - noon. ~ p.m.,.. 81
Rara ~ a&ar-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-09
THE WEATHER TODAY

Pensacola and vicinfty-Fair Tuesday.
wednesday cloudy.
Winds-West Gulf: Fresh, possibly
strong southeast and south winds and
partly overcast weather Tuesday.
Pensacola. Fla. May 3. 1929
Y. S. Weather Report.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-09

moon, full moon May
IL,
Next high tide about
8 am.
Next low tide, about
Z pm.
Yesterdays Weather.
TaWsnarnt ttfrN
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-12
RALLY Of RAILS
TURNED MARKET Up
Shorts Apparently Caught Nap
ping When Activity Was
Shifted to Carriers

Now York, Dec. 10. - A spirited
upwart, sn,r. q, a.. ,,-s 49,.
towo-J .hS
80" t"e 'a''er part OF the forenoon
completely changed the complexion Of
today's stock market. Tho nreced;nv
movement of tho n....,, H.. 20
az. ..., ne se.eIa' ns. was ol
.ne same iistless and indefinite char
acter noted Tor some days. The sud-
uun Iii, rversaI IN rails was Drought about
wl.no9t any particularly stimulating
news developments. but the sharp char
ucter OF the rally denoted the entire
s'ITmp % De IN an oversold condition:
ahe bareback was more surprising
ue:"sse .s;, use. OIL tne continued neglect OF the
raii div,sion IN the earlier dealings, and
! ;ntn... ;m ai nuicauohs caught the short
r,tres.s nh;aIs completely on their guard,
"n;ms mI' ''"1Mrai'y ~, resulted IN nasty coy
rr,ng' , Inc recovery was made the
~, tnore uisconcerting to the bear camp
t Ison vi tne snarp REBOUND IN Great
., .,oI,nern prelerred, whlch stock re.
sently was subjected to considerable
sssLe i,.,., as result OF rumors OF the
poss'Gle reduction IN the dividend rate
uo,i,, 20 u per. cent OASIS. Of course. the
Iahy touay does not necessarily imply
.ne =! per cent rate will be maintained
Ihny more than the recent decline could
oe accepted rs n reliable forecast of
reguStion to . per cent.
Nhlie the recovery extended to the
NV Iow .priceu issues. the rally was not SO
pronounced as in the higher priced or
uIvldend paying issues. In the latter
eatesory. Jersey Central Jumped 0
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Commodity Markets
GRAIN MARKET

Chicago, Dec. 12.-Cold weather
threatening crop damage tended to lift
wheat prices today during the early
dealings, and SO likewise did an upturn
in sterling exchange. The strength of
sterling more than Offset the fact that
Liverpool quotations on wheat showed
but little response to yesterdays ad-
vance here. Continued notice Of pros
poets for enactment of credit extension
measures at Washington counted also
in favor of the bull side of the market.
! The opening, which varied from un-
changed figures to &c higher. with
May .$1.2Oas to $1.2O1a, and July
81 .1Oh to $1.1O9s, was followed by Il
slight sag and then by material gains
all around.
Corn ascended with wheat. After
opening unchanged to shade off, May
711sc to 71Ac, the market scored a
moderate general advance.
Oats were relatively weak owing to
| liquidating sales on the part of holders
of December contracts. Prices started
unchanged TO 1Hc lower, May 443sc
to 44Mc. but later showed small gains
for May and July.
Provisions declined rs a result Of
{ In, hnu
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-12
LIVESTOCK QUOTATIONS

Chicago, Dec. o.-HoGsmReeeipts' ,n a.,
Mondays best time; bulk 2pS o TO 20 ia pound
ayerages. S2SstsaaGG; aG rev ,Np ys45; packing
SONS; mSs.S ihous sSI5M $50; medium.
ssaG q jyIl SO, Ilsht. s. 25 40; lgh, lshts "
ss.a09S; ;85; packing s1w'Ss sao9SS7j5; ao9S 'j5; kill
ias %s; pIss Gssk'ssss ss. ic&ss5 TSSs 5o''"'
CATrLE-Receipts, $4,000. f,r Beef steersT. t,rT
fairiy active; generally steady killing Ing 1uai; n;
ity better than Monday; bulk native ,nred Veet
stesrs. s sio@ sie7S bid snw on 'hSas9 vssp
leads sr,Ds she s!ofs 2se S,ea hsher steeksrs and
sss fssSss rs sIow; better K nd steady; Others
wssE. hulk desirable veal calves 70 packeTs
S0251e.7S: upward to sho tSs Ss.vS vS" "booSns
light veaiers; bulk desirspie neaS ana Seeders.
Ss,Is ss,'sSds.?s. q ??ss 'a'' bulk ''''"
sHEEP-Receipts. 1906 head Opening
very slow; few early sales fit lambs aTiGund innsd
SO pound few iumbs .ilS,Soi sheep ws,ah, tsl,g
steady: heavy fat ewes, "tio bound ased
Fast st. louis, III. pTS pTssf i2MeA steers barely
steady sl0.25 paid: light SeaIilnsS' Snr teers snm
ners, light yeaiers s,pons pmn ''H 10 iSc higher
Bologna bulls iSc to 3SG hlsher Seart.gg&ss; II
G2SS 'bolesna bulls, sac tS9i g, @ sa.yes'
largely Ss.7698,25; stockers' st'.oVo,s 80.
HodsReeeipts ZOO head and MSsttS Sstshers lsG
lower; Love top. ssts FER mlx9u nounds ann up $500
siSei. ossssr prsst,Saiy @s's STEADY t$o pound
averages. ss.I0ds,25 under weights seo
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-12
DIVIDENDS DECLARED

Indiana Pipe Line Company. ouar,.r,, 90
payable February 10 to stock of record Ia
uary 10. '''iu jan
Albany and Susauehanna Railroad Gov,
pany, extra 81 on common, payable Ia n,'n "in
70 stock OF record December 81 "'''"rS
Library Bureau. quarterly . per ..r, -
preferred and II per cent on conmnH ON on
payable January ! to stock of record Dec"m
Mackay Companies. $40 extra q, oo,,.
PAYABLE January = to stock OF record Dec"m,
Loft. Inc. quarterly % cents. noyoh,o -.
cember 30 10 stock OF record DecemSer IN De'
Panhandle Producing and Rennins ~:
pany. quarterly So on Preferred noSohii Sohi
January 10 stock of record Decem harm raS DIE
Hart. Schaffner h Marx CompanV ID
terly sl.75 on preferred. not called foSr Suar
dempton, payable December 2s To rscnra re re-
cember 10. Official announcement NJ a,e
payment OF dividend Will be made on 1y 1.at Yes Yes
certificates registered after November 3h u"
Lord & Taylor, 2l per cent dividsn5' a. o
first preferred, payable Docember io on on
stock OF record December II, ciearinr ~ 10
cumulated dividends 10 December l. lSbpo az
klrby Lumber Company, II per cent Ut,
all preferred and dividend at rate n, o1
per cent ucr Hnnum on preferred entitInd D.,
dividends for period from January 1 iooa ~ y,
July 10 1908. Dividends are paya bio /, 70
cemher 30 to stock of record Deco mber %
Rcadins Traction Company senri.nnpnno;
75c payable January / as registered De-
cember IL, 'e-
Spicer, Manufacturing. quarterly so o.,
preferred, payable January . to stock o"iSI
record December FL, N VI
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-12
LOCAL TRADING
WAS COL0RLESS
Prices Continued to Drift Slug
gishly Within a Marrow,
Irregular Range

=. Prices moved within n narrow, irreg-
ular range in the local market. little
response being shown to the sharp re-
covery on the big board. As a matter Of
fact, most of the local shares showed
an inclination to droop. This. however.
was the outcome Of the narrowness of
the market rather than Of any increase
in selling pressure.
Some disappointment was fclt be-
cause of the relative henvncss Of
Pennsylvania Railroad in face of the
substantial rebound in the other rails
in New York market After an open
ing advance Of a point. the stock
yielded to 46A, but rallied again to
4G1a when the pressure was removed.
Fractional shading occurred in most
of the other locals. American Stores
dropped back n point to 155; Lehigh
Navigation shaded to 1888 Philadel-
phia Traction lost a u at G5 and York
Railways preferred surrendered half of
Yesterdays Z. advance in decline TO
34h.
Philadelphia Electric issues remained
firm. =. II. r. gave evidence Of sup
port. holding steady at 3OIS. Tonopah
Mining improved fractionally at 23s on
the extra dividend declared yesterday,
Union Traction continued to bring 40.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-12

STERLING KEEPS CLIMBING
Rate Touches New High for Last
Four Years-Francs Up
L...4la. x,,c


nounced strength in sterling favorably
influenced the entire market at the
opening. with single exception.
Sterling opened 23Sc above Yesterday =
close and 1asc above the previous high
record for the last four years. Frame,
started in S points higher; Belgians
up 9: Swiss III g. Danfsh and Dutch
up A; lire up 2. and Spanish and
Swedish up I. Norwegian was down
3 points from Mondays close. making
a decline from the extreme high record
reached last week Of 10 points. The
strength of the market was attributed
again to favorable expectations in con
nccton with the European political
and economic problems.
Opening quotations: Sterling cables
cables 4.G1 4, demand l.G1H franc "a
b!os T.13. checks T.i.i, Belgian cables
G.5I. checks G.53H lire cables J.03.
checks 5.O2; Swiss cables 1S.S2.
checks 1879; prsctas cables 1J.5o
checks 15.J1; Danish cables 20.722,
checks 2G.GT; Norway cables 1880,
checks 1885.
YESTERDAYS CLOSING QUOTATIONS
Sterling Francs Lire Guilders
GsHssd csblss 80. " 4tSSSS. 7.ias ssSS4tn So $Ss4 s.
ToDAY'S OPENING QUOTATIONS
Sterling FRANCS Lire Guilders
cs' csbIes 80: 49,: ii.SSiiit 7iis S.SSs 49,: 49,:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-12

S1Ss;io;. packer sows 100 to 15o lower
sAEEP., Receipts. 46o0 head. Very llttl,
eieTIy sicny trSdina; "a @ only par part Of run here prae
Load to PACKERS. SIS; few other sales. SiI. SO
~ H;7o; fat native ewes. $3.50; heavies,
orpdlttssbnrTh. dsTh. Dec; Receipts.
beoyv nead; hlinsr' Heevies. s. 1870 $40
SLEEP AND LAMBs-IReeeipts. 500 head.
,CALVES-Recepts. 200 head Top.
East Bufnlo. n. ". Dec. la.-cATTLE-
ReeSepts 900 head; Steady. Calves. re-
.Hods-Receipts. 1900 head. Steady to
IT, @sSo, @lSSS6 yoIEsrsy aE.1sy dS9s
Yei r2ughs.. 81. .50; stays. 81, so Qp66o,
SHEEP AND LAMBs-Receipts. 5000
mead. Active. unchanged
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St. Paul Makes s1o,ooo.ooo Loan

Washington. Dec lG.--A loan Of SO
900. 900 from tho Government to tho Chi
cago. Milwnugken and St Poul Railroad
was authorized today by the Interstate Conn
merce Commission Tho authorization is
for Il loan to "un until March I. 1880, and
Will enable the company to meet maturing
Indebtedness of lk" amount which the
Government now holds ag"inst the road
own bonds as roIaternl Returns from
operation of tn" ST. Paul system have ben
insufficient in recent years, the commission
held, to i.llOw II to make amy payments on
the principal Of its Indebtedness TO the Gov
ernment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-12
COTTON MARKET

New York, Dec. 12.--In the> early
dealings. the market for cotton futures
was fairly steady, although early pres
sure from Liverpool and spot houses
caused initial declines of ! to points.
The list was quiet. awaiting the
Census Bureau report due at o'clock,
and, after the start, showed Ift1fe
change. Local trade interests and
Wall Street bought. About twenty
notices were issued this morning.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-12
US. Certificates and Treasury Notes
Brokers Sian Holiday Petition

New York Dec. 1g.-Two hundred Nom.
bcrs Of the New YOrN Stock Exchange have
already signed the petition TO close tho
exchange, December 20. The Board o. GOV,
ernurs will not act on the petition until
Wednesday, December 20.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-12
NEW YORK COFFEE MARKET

New York, Dec. 12.-The market for
coffee futures opened unchanged to n
5-pOint advance on sales of March at
0.i5 and 0.47 and May at 0.10. De-
cember, 1923. sold at sos.
Several cables came in from the Rio
market showing n net advance in term
prices of 125 to $50 reis, Rio exchange
on London 1Sd lower, and advance Of
200 reis on the dollar.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-12
Gain In Atchison's Freight Loadinss

Chicago. Dec. 12.-Revenue freight load
inGs on The AIShS99 m last week were 81 0OS
n4,7bs last year. Total for the year TO date
is l.5Io,5ls cars. against l3O7,S09 q year
"a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-12
London Metal Market

London, Dec, IL Standard copper spot
co. IFS I'D; futures fG3 - Gd; eleCtrolvtic
spot 700; futures, % lc-;, I'm, spot.
t2d; futures, C25 - I'd, a!uC spot L3I
IFS I'D; futures, i34 lTs 81.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-12
BANK ClEARINGS

Bank Clearings todav compared with CORE.
spending day last two Srars:
pba 81, d%5 lS23 200 O. o6S IS2i doo 90 I2?o
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-12
MoNEY.LENOING RATES

NEW YORK-Money on call. both classes
of collateral. opened today at Al per cent
for lending and renewing.
PHILADELPHIA-Call 5 per cent; time
8 per cent: commercial paper. three to ST.:
months per cent.
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STOCK DIVIDENDS

Boston, Dec: h2m,DdireGd,or,s doG,, ro Of the Nisd
dividend of $50 per share In cash. payable
December 20 TO stock Of record December II,
stock from $500. 900 to 81 200, 900, to be is,
sued as 80 per cent stock dividend.
Providence. u. l.. Dec. 1a.--,The General
Fire EXtinguisher Company, has declared
outstanding common stock. The new divi,
dend rate will be decided at the annual
meeting February
Boston, Dec. l2.-Directors Of the Plym-
an Increase IN capital stock from 81, 900, 900
to 81. 900, 900 for the purpose OF declaring
n 100 per cent stock dividend
Boston. DEC. 12-Drectors Of the Chap
man Valve Manufacturing Company have
called u stockholders meeting for December
10 to authorize an Increase In capital
stock from $1,000, 600 to ST. 800 900 for
the ,purpose Of distributing a 80 per cent
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Prices Easy on Parls sours.

Paris. Dec. 12-Prices were easv q, ,,.
Bourss today. Three per cent rentes har
&c; s1ehsnye on London; car doc: 8 per cent
l4f rc ""S euoteu al
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Extra Dividend by United Fruit

B0ston. Dec. l2.--The United FruIt ror,-
pany has declared the regular ausrtsriy
dividend 81 81 and extra 81 In cash. payabis
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-12
RAILROAD EARNINGS

LEHlGH VALLEY
Quarter ended September 30:
c a. l922 Incres Sc
Deficit after tax 49,. 778,00I 4 na3 G33
io.aI income ''.,,. 1887 '5.008.5Ta
NEW YORK. CHICAGO 6 ST. LOUIS
- Quarter ended September 80:
Gross ....,, .,,.........$9,s s2s. b34 So, 90, ,G28
Total income .,,'.... i.6O0,6io .a, SIS. sTs.SSs .ooS