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Evening star., 1922-01-24
BRIEFLY TOLD STORY
OF ARMS CONFERENCE

tThe Star is publishing daily a summar-
lied story Of the developments Of the arma-
ment conference. BY reading 1t each day
you will keep in touch with the outstaud-
ing events Of the historic meeting.)
The far east committee today
considered the statement made by
Japan that she intended to remove
her troops from Siberia as soon
as stable government was es-
tablished there. 1t was expected
that all would take official cog
nizance of the statement of Japan
Evening star., 1922-01-24
SCOTS TO HONOR BURNS.
caledonian Club at Half-century
Mark on Poets Birthday.

The 16Sd anniversary of the birth
of Robert Burns and the nftieth an
niversary Of the founding of the Gale
donian Club of Washington will be
celebrated by the club at dinner to
he given tomorrow evening at the
Chimney Corner. 216 18th street.
william Jardina. ex-chief OF the
caIedonian Club will address the
members. Hugh Reid. another ex-
chief. will be the POSTMASTER at a
tvpical Scotch dinner. Musical selec-
lions will be presented by Mrs. J.
Rohertson, r. Douglas. Miss N. Cas-
sells. Miss E. Duncan. Miss A.. Graves,
D. MacLean. Miss Foster and Miss
Rose MacLean.
Hugh Reid is chairman Of the ar
Evening star., 1922-01-24
ROW PROBABLY FATAL.

'Cia4de Newsome, twenty four. AZ
4nd l. streets southwest, was shot
And probably fatally injured about 2
O'clock this morning at Hills Bottom,
Arlington county, Va. The alleged
assailant is Dan Beverley. thirty Ave
years old. Newson1e was removed to
Emergency Hospital here.
The shooting was the result of a
quarrel between the two, according
to Sheriff Clemments, who, with
JAi1e- Kines and Deputy Sheriff Mar
cey, made the arrest.
beverley Is being held by Sheriff
Oemments in the Arlington county
SAIL. He is employed by the Texas
OIL Company of Arlington county
Evening star., 1922-01-24
FILRINo CLUB ELEcrs.

At a regular election held Sunday
at tho Y! NJ. c. A. by the Filipino
club of Washington the followina
were elected: President Ricardo ID
ISABELLA; vice president Alfredo Sam
son; secretary. Demetico Suguitan
treasurer, Alberto Gusman house
manager. Felipe Plumantes: sergeant.
at.arms. Caesar Carba1o, and critic
Benito Diax G''s ,f'''
Evening star., 1922-01-24

and the matter of Siberia would
rest there.
The Japanese and Chinese dele
gates will hold their thirty-second
meeting on Shantung this after
noon. 1t was considered unlikely
that they would discuss the Shan
tung railroad matter. 1T was said.
although that remains the principal
issue.
The naval limitation treaty still
waits on advices from Toxic and
London in regard to article 19. re-
lating to the limitation of fortifi-
cations in the Pacific
Evening star., 1922-01-24
CARDINALS TO BE AIDED.
italian Government Takes Steps to
Facilitate Journey.

The Italian government has taken
steps to insure complete liberty o!
action to the conclave, which Will
meet probably February 2, to elect a
new iou,. he Italian embassy an
nounced today.
Instructions have been issued by the
government, the embassy said. that
be placed at the disposal Of cardinals
en- route to Rome for the meeting.
On their arrival at the Italian Dor,
der a special train compartment VIII
be assigned to, each of the distin-
rufshed visitors, and officials along
fhe route will give personal attention
to their comfort and convenience.
Evening star., 1922-01-24
BANKER NEAR TO DEATH.

NEW YORK, January 24.-Hope was.
abandoned today for the recovery Of
A. Barton Hepburn, banker and writer,
who was injured last Friday by
9Th avenue bus According to his ply.
siclaIi, DR.. iAlexander Lambert, Mr..
Hepburn suffered . double fracture
Of the leg and q shock to his nervous
system He Is seventy -iive years old:
Evening star., 1922-01-24
PLAN NEW HELIUM TESTS.
Worlds Supply to Be Sent From
Hampton Roads.

NEWPORT NEWS. Va. January "a.
THE worlds supply Of helium, in
cased in the bag Of the CT at the
Hampton Roads naval base. is to be
compressed and sent elsewhere. Orr
ders to this effect were received yes
terday, and the CT IL to be Dictated
before February 1.
The gas, 1t is understood, will be
taken to another station for experi-.
mental purposes. The CT recently
was given a successful test. -~...-.
Evening star., 1922-01-24
DRHuBERI. WORK RESIGNS
Assistant Postmaster Generals Ac-
tion Matter Of .Fornaaitv. :

!! DR.. Hubert Work, first assistant
postmaster; general. - matter Of
formality has submitted his resigna-;
ton along with that of his chief,
Postmaster General Hays. It became
known today. -
Dr.. Work Ii generally &hougft 10
be ona Of those sprominantIy under
eralship in successio1 TO Mr.. Hays,
who Will retire on March 4 10 accept
q position I'M private business.
Evening star., 1922-01-24
ANCIENT. PISTOL. LOADED.
Pre,Reyolutionary Gun Found
Charged With Powder and Shot. :

NEW YORKrJanuary 24.-Examin-.
ing a pre-revolutfonary pistol that
had been d tplaything for children for
moro than a century, Clyde A. Cop
son today FOUND it was loaded with
powder and shot.
Tho pistol with an eleven-inch
barrel and e half-inch bore, originally
belonged TO Gen. Thomas Wynns OF
the Continental Army, from whica
Mrs. .Copson is deDeende6
Evening star., 1922-01-24
END MEXICAN PASSPORTS.

Passport restrictions for Americans
entering Mexico and, Mexfcans enter
inis this country from Mexico viii be
1boliShed February under executive
orders, signed by President Harding
and by President obregon. -. = =: /:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
J. w. Robinson Resigns from School
Board

AT the Monday evening meeting of
the City Council, J. Walter Robinson
offered his resignation as a member of
the School Committee, to take ef-
fect January LIST. The resignation
was not accepted but tabled
Two communications were read by
the Mayor, one from the Sewer de-
partment of the City of Portland
telling of the way in which that city
examined sewers in need of repair.
This was in response to a request
from Gardiner asking for such infor-
nation with a view of repairing the
Water Street sewer. The second
was from the Public Utilities Com
regarding the cutting of
bushes at the railroad crossings in
the city. AS no one appeared to OBJ
1ect to the Chestnut street Sewer
assessments they We're allowed to
stand as assessed. The tax collector
was authorized to make attachments
Tor debt on real estate on which
taxes remain unpaid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
Bandit Hides Gun
In Bandaged Hand
Gets Away with $1,000

Los Angeles, Cal. Dec. 1S.-The
southwestern State Bank wasrobbed
or $1,000 today by young man with
his hand strapped in a bandage who
walked into the bank.
He presented a check for $1,000
ana letter to B. r. Brundage, the
cashier.
You are looking into the barrel
OF a revolver in this bandage." said
the letter. Il want you to 0. X. this
check; go to the paying teller with
me and get the money"
Mr.. Brundage stepped with the
man to the paying teller and direct
ed him to cash the check, which he
did.
Il want you to go with me-" the
bandit then told Mr.. Brundage and
he walked the latter a block down
the street. passing three policemen.
who stood chatting on the corner"
You may go now" said the BAN
dit. land thank you, you've been
awfully kind" With that he disap-
peared around a corner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
Paul Julien Elected
Commander BOurque
Post American Legion

An election of officers was held al
the American Legion hall last night
after the regular meeting, and an
entertainment and Christmas tree al
the Legion hall. Just before the
election of officers. Thomas Weeks
who has been commander for the
past year gave a very interesting
talk. The following officers were
elected:
Commander. Paul Julien; Vice
Commander. Cyril NJ. Jolly; Adjutant,
H. w. Drawn; Finance Officer, ]. NJ
Bridges; Publicity Officer, C. Y.
Strout; Service Officer, A. Raymond
Rogers; Historian, L. j. Andrews;
Sergeant-at-Arms. George II. Hurley;
Finance Committee, Doctor B. O.
Goodrich. chairman: Philip Jones,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
Lockwood Co.
Increases Stocks

Letters have been sent out to the
stockholders of the Lockwood Com
pany stating that: notice is hereby
given that at a special meeting of
the stockholders of Lockwood Com
pany, held this day at the Office of
the Company, in Waterville. Maine,
an increase in the capital stock of
the Company from two million five
hundred thousand dollars to three
million six hundred thousand dollars
was authorized.
In accordance with the action Of
the stockholders as above stated the
directors of the company by resolu-
ton duly adopted have authorized
the issue to each stakeholder OF re-
cord of December %, 1922. addition
al shares equal to one half his hold
ings on that date.
Delivery Of all stock to which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
All Wards Have Reported :,
On Red Cross Roll Call

The local Red Cross membership
drive which was started the fi1E.nf.
November and which closed on
Thanksgiving day, now reports th1t
the accounts of the different WARDS
have all been turned in to the office
The last to report were wards six
and seven. The solicitors in ward
six were as follows: Joseph Michaud,
Mrs. John Berube, Fred ConIeaue,
Charles Jones, Bryant Hopkins. Pa
eide Gagne, Parker Stewart, MIR.
Thompkins, John L. Thomas. They
secured SIS. Charles Jones was oAp-
tain in this ward.
Ward Z was solicited by Mrs. Jo-
seph Forth. Herbert L. Butler. Mrs.
Ida Lambert. Simeon Armstrong.
Mrs. John Finnegan, r. violkttes
Charles Collins. Mrs. Joseph Farland.
Felix LeClair. George Hurley, Mrs.
Harold Dubord, Mrs. Claprood. The
secured $3.50. Fred Cyr was the
captain. This was the largest amount
given by this ward for several years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

Los Angeles, Dec. 1s-The condi-
ton of Wallace Reid, motion picture
actor, who recently suffered a ner-
vous breakdown and who was report
ed to be on the verge Of death last
night, improved somewhat today and
his wife. known in the film world as
Dorothy Davenport. said she was
hopeful that the crisis was past
"Wallace's doctors have about made
Up their minds it is a case of influ-
enza," Mrs. Reid said. 1.-THE charts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

OF the hospital where he has been
under treatment, taken during the
past week, show all the symptoms of
this disease. If he can throw this
off he will be back at work as soon
as his strength is regained.
HE weighs only $50 pounds now
and he is six feet, two inches tall, -
Mrs. Reid said her husbands break
down. which came about six weeks
ago, was, she believed, due to habits
peculiarly dangerous to one of Wal
lace's high strung temperament"
"Wallace always drank to some ex-
tent" she said, land about two years
ago began to use drugs. He was
very ill at that time but there was a
great deal of work at his studio and
he felt he must keep up somehow and
he resorted to the artificial means
which have so nearly been his I'M
| doing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

The Gardiner High School debating
team has recently issued a challenge
for a debate, which has been accept
cd by r. j.. Simons, Ferars Stuber
and Ralph McCurdy. The debate will
occur the second Wednesday in jan
uary on 'Resolved; that all studies
shall be elective during the last two
years at Gardiner High" The regu-
lar debating team consisting of Har-
vey A. Allen. Clyde Wakefield and
Martling Jones, will take the mega
two
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

stockholders are entitled will be made
as soon as possible after December
gard.
Scrip certificates will be issued for
fractional parts of shares as provid-
ed in the resolution adopted at the
stockholders meeting held this day.
Scrip certificates for fractional shares
shall carry no right to vote or to re-
ceive dividends. The company will
endeavor to assist the stockholders
to even up their holdings by the pur-
chase or sale Of scrip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
COMING EVENTS

Dec. 19-Associated Industries, Au-
guSta.
Dec. 19--Placing last span kittery-
Portsmouth, \. H.. bridge.
Dec. 2O-Reunion Waldo County Alum
nj. L. of NJ. Belfast.
Dec. 22-Wintcr begins.
Dec, 22-Goyernor and Council, 10 A.
NJ, State House.
Dec. 25-Christmas day (Monday).
Dec. 2l-29-New England Forestry
Congress, State House. Boston.
Dec. 2S-30-Boys' and Girls Agricul.
tural clubs State contest, u. Of NJ.
Dec. 2S-Special election for Represen-
tative to Legislature. Brunswick.
Jan: 1-lnauguration city government
WeStbrook.
jar. domaine Association Optomet.
rsts. Portland.
Jan. 25-Charity Ball, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

The Waterville Women's Club re-
port a goodly sum received from their
Christmas sale of fancy articles. They
are serving sandwiches. hot coffee and
tea for the benefit of the shoppers
who come in from the country who
enjoy sitting down in the warm
home-lke rooms and chatting with
one another over their tea cups.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
Maine Fair Dates and secretaris.

Dec. 1S-22-Bangor Poultry. Bangor. r.
v Campbell. Bangor
Dec. 26-29-South Berwick Poultry,
South Berwick. Ralph E. Foss. South
Berwick.
Dec. 26-29-South Berwick Poultry
Association show. South Berwick.
Jan. 2-4-Aroostook Poultry Show, sec
ond annual, Pressure Isle.
Jan. 9-11-Western Poultry show.
South Paris
Jan. s-1O-1l, '23 - Western Poultry.
South Paris. c. Guy Buck. South
Jan. a: a!ss.as. '2s-1nternat,onal Poultry
and Pet Stock. Calais, John W.
Goode, Calais.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

Doctor w. j. Young; Chester c.
Ellis, S. L. Russakoff; House COM
mittee, George H. Hurley. chairman.
Harry Maddocks. Doctor Rudolph
Turcotte. Carl Z. Dubord. Ralph
Blunt. Resolutions Committee. p. A.
Drummond, Estelle Rogers, Doctor ~.
Diffon: Inquiry Committee. Walter
Blanchard, Doctor f. E. Wheeler, and
Norman Haskell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

Edison Phillips of WinsIow who has
been confined at his home for several
days on account of sickness is now
improved so that he is able to resume
his duties as chauffeur for DR.. NJ. S.
Goodrich of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

The regular meeting of the Camp
Fire Girls was held Monday evening
in the Parish House, at which time a
rehearsal was held for the play
.T cave it to Polly" which is soon to
ba given. It was also voted to have
= snowshoe hike this (Tuesday) af-
farrnOn-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

A Randolph man was before the
court. Monday charged with intoxi-
cation. Recorder Clason presiding
After hearing the evidence an ad-
iournment was taken until y o'clocf
TUESDAY. in order for witnesses foi
the defense to be produced. At
torney Goodspeed had the case IN
charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

A little five year old girl came to
the Red Cross office yesterday morn
ing and asked if she could have a doll
Christmas. This little girls name
and address will be given to any one
who would like to play Santa Claus
by providing the doll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

take part in the pageant, except
those representing nations are re-
quested to be present for rehearsal.
AS this will probably be the last re-
hearsal it is desired that al will
attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

Joseph Bolsier and granddaughters
Misses Josephine and Delphine Boil
sier, Mrs. S. M. Cover, Kenneth
Woodbury. and Miss Clara Libby all
of Skowhegan were in this city shop
ping Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
r.lrs. Agnes McCoIIett

Mrs. Agnes McCollett, wife Of Cliff
ford McCollett died Sunday evening
at her home on Bridge street, aged %
years. She is survived by her hus-
band and -year-old child. Fun
eral services will be held Wednesday
at 10 O'Clock from her late home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
Winter Sports Carnival

Jan. 21-PortlanG.
Jan. 25-27-North Conway, n. H.
Feb. 1-3-Berlin, n. H.
Feb. 6-S-University of Maine,
Feb. 15-17-Augusta
Feb. 20-22-Waterville.
Feb. 2c-Hallowcll.
Feb. 2o-Bar Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

r r. Hazard and family left
Monday afternoon for Boston where
thew will spend a few days. MISS
barbara Hazard, who is attending
national Park Seminary in WASH
;nntor will ioin them there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

Miss Anne Sweeney Colby '22 who
is a teacher of French and English
in the high school at Canaan, Conn.,,
is spending the Christmas vacation
with her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Den
his Sweeney on Maine ST.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

F. Anton Larson of Monson was in
Wateville yesterday. Mr.. Larson
accepted a position as salesman for
the Watervlle Motor Company and
will start in his duties March LIST,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

The Waterville Woman's Art Club
recently gave play at the Ticonic
Club House, which was followed by
a dance. A large crowd is reported
to have attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

Mount Holly. N. J.-Justice Kali
1sch today refused the motion OF
Mrs. Doris Brunen's attorney to dis
miss the charges against her in con-
nection with the killing of Honest
John T. Brunen, circus owner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

All those representing nations IN
Tho christmas pageant are requested
to be at the universaiist church az
Z o'clock Tuesday afternoon FOR re-
hearsal. At Z o'clock all those to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

The Dorcas Sewing Circle will meet
at the Odd Fellows hall this after
noon at $50. Supper will be served
at $50, followed by a regular meet
| ing of DOrcas Rebekah Lodge at 7.30.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

The 1922 class of Waterville High
School are making preparations to
hold banquet and reunion in the
Elmwood Hotel next Wednesday ev-
eninG.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
GARDINER

The P. o. Club of Randolph Will
hold their regular meeting TUESDAY
evening at the home of Mrs. FRANK
zieeel. IS Undertook street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

Circle No. 2, Gardiner Girls Club
are to hold a pound party uiis
(Tuesday) evening at the ciuo
rooms, for the benefit of the worthy
moor of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

Charlie Zero, who is attending the
University of Maine is employed in
the American Clothing Store during
the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

Jesse p. Gulford of Boston, Mass,
who has made a large representation
for himself as golf player was in
/ Waterville yesterday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

Mrs. Frank r. Madden Of Show
hogan is employed by the Emery
Brown Company during the Christ
mas holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

Miss Mary Whitcomb Of Simmons
College is at home with her parents,
Mrs. S. c. Whitcomb of Western Az
enue during the Christmas holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

| Henry w. Roundy and his sister
Miss Nellie M. Roundy of Benton
were in this city on business the last
of the week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

Mrs. Joseph LeClair OF Winslow
was week end visitor at the home
of her son, Arthur LeClair of this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

Miss Lulie Brag of Clinton is a
guest of Mrs. George Proctor Of this
city. Mrs. Proctor is also entertain
ing her aunt, Mrs. John Hubbard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

Mrs. Ray Badger of Pittsfield is
the guest of her sister, Miss Winifred
Winnifred Humphrey, of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Holt Of Clin-
ton were in town yesterday shopping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

Mr. and Mrs. ". J. Donelly and
son Alfred Of Pittsfield were callers
in Elm City Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

Mrs. Vera Winters of this city is a
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. MacDou-
gal in Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

Mrs. Blanch Jones of this city spent
the week end in Winslow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Royal Of Au-
gusta were visitors of friends in the
city over the week end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

Mrs. B. F. Steele, of 104 Silver ST.,
is seriously i'll at the Elm City Hos
pital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

Cecil Daggett was in Augusta yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

r. NJ. Brown of Winthrop was a
caller in Elm City Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19
WA7ERv|LLE

Mrs. William Corey is entertaining
Mrs. Ralph Simpson of Clinton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

H. l.. Wilky and c. E. Johnson of
Chicago, are in town for several days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-19

Mrs. Nellie Savage of Skowhegan
was in town Saturday morning.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-01-21
Refined Products Higher

As outlined In this paper sunday
last, the market for refined stuff
has been stronger and the buyers
are numerous these DAYS. There is
a disposition among refiners to keep
down the output and n this policy
were lived mp 20, II would not he
long until there was chance to
break even. and prices would soon
show a possible chance for profit.
As IT IL. with fuel oil selling at
10 cents per barrel, and 5S-e0 new
navy specification gasoline at 13.25,
II Is mighty hard TO see any profit in
owning a refinery. unless there IL
ample supply OF crude to go with it..
Reflners can safely count on a
shortage OF crude. owing TO the cold
and dry weather which is bound To
make Itself felt in the Immediate
future.
Curtis Bryan OF the Union oil Re-
lining company says" Il would ex-
pect to add at least quarter OF a
cent all around, to prices we have
been sending out TO the trade, be.
cauhe II is evident now that there
is going to be real shortagN q
gasoline"