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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-19
Unsuccessful Effort Made
To Fire Pastors Home

Leesburg, Va, Dec. 19.-An unsuc--
cessful effort was made to fire the
home of the Rev. II. c. Marsh, pastor
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, in the town of Middleburg, in
the southern section of this county,
about 10 o'clock last night. Only
prompt aetionio nthe part of the Rev.
Mr.. Marsh, who promptly detected the
fire,save d his home.
The fire was started IN woodhouSe
adjoining the residence and the whole
place ha been saturated with oil IL
happened that Mr.. Marsh had placed
some innertubes for his automobile IN
the woodhouse and he detected the ire
by the odor from the burning, rubber.
The place was instantly in blaze. but
it was extinguished By buckets OF wa
ter thrownf unon it,.
is rumored that the motive Tor the
deed was that Mr.. Marsh and Mr.
Winter, one of the leaders III his
church, had been very active recently
in giving information to the local Of
ficals touching the illegal traf'ic IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-19
THE WANAMAKER WAY

The death Of John Wanamaker,
foremost of American merchants,
arouses new interest in his career.
Here, perhaps, is the most signi-
hcant story told in illustration of
his business methods:
When ne started i'll the clothing
business, his first days receipts
were Sz4.67. He kept the OF cents
to make change next morning and
spent the $24 for advertising i'll
the daily newspapers.
There was faith, at a time when
newspaper advertising was con-
sidered largely experimental, to be
INDUCED in with caution and mod
Grafton. Young Wanamaker 5
competitors were glad to see him
elbow in his money" that way.
They thought he was a fool. And
one by one, he left them all in the
rear.
Other factors there were Il
WanamakerS remarkable success
his inauguration OF fixed prices.
plainly marked on all his goods.
at time when bargaining was the
rule; his granting customers the
privilege of returning goods; his
classification OF goods and devel-
opment of the department idea; his
quantity buying and rapid turn
over. etc. But he himself always
recognized that the biggest factor
OF all was continual. liberal truth
ful advertising. giving the buying
public the latest news about the
things he had to sell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-19

The Winchester Star is not at
all pleased over the actions OF the
House in seating John Paul as a
member from the Seventh Vir-
ginia District over Congressman
Harrison.
After referring to Mr.. Paul as
the "illegitimate offspring OF this
political rape" the Star warns up
to its subject and calls Mr., Paul
some real names.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-19

'.arded the message seriously. This
morning, upon learning of the affair,
Commonwealth Attorney Cecil Con-
ror, Sheriff Edwards and Special Of
Gcef Lambert went to Middleburg to
make an investigation, but it is under
stood that they have no clue to the
identity of the person or persons who
started the fire. The community is
much enraged about the matter, and it
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-19

Some simpliied spelling person
complains that it cost $40,W0,000
a year TO print the silent letters i'll
the English language. And how
many million dollars worth of
time would Ike spent in recognizing
the words if all the silent letters
were left out:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-19
NEWSM THE GAZETTE
.r III YEARS AGO
THURSDAY, DEC. 10, 1871

Frederick Town, December 18th.
The Court Martial have been oc-
cupied for the last week in listen
ing TO Gen Wilkinson's defense,
which was commenced on Saturday
last and concluded yesterday even
ing. The court have adjourned I'M
til Monday, when they meet again
To decide on the case, which, in all
probability, they will not be able
to do before New Years day, and
even then the sentence cannot be
known until it has been examined
and approved of by the President Of
the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-19

uhiskey in that section Of he eounSrg
On Thursday of last week Dir. Winter
received typewriter unsigned postal
card, which was mailed at Middleburg,
and which contained the following
warning. M
Dear Sir--You and that Methodist
preacher had better look out; we will
get YOU yet"
Neither recipient at the time re-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-19
stockings Christmas as they are
already well filled

"The world is developing new
conscience says a New York
preacher, ard from casual obser-
walton we should say it's about
time. ......,...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-19

Bill May says he knows a girl
who is not going to hang up her
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-19

is possible that reward will be offer.
ed for action leading to the arrest
Of the guilty party.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-22

to l.10 Ia Corn finished s-S to 5-Sc down, oats of S-sc to 1-2 at 7-S and provisions unchanged to 2oc higher.
 At first, the wheat market tended downward, Liverpool and Winnipeg quotations having declined, and there being no actual fighting reported from Constartinople. Denials in the last few days that tremendous amount Of ca nadian wheat had been purchased for shipment to Europe had further bear ish influence. With no sign of any .n- portant new export business being done. profit-taking on the Iart of yesterdays buyers set in. but on every dip in prices the market showed constant power to absorb all the wheat that was offered.
 Uneasiness about likelihood of clash between Turkish and British forces at the Dardanelles seemed to be spreading anew among wheat traders during the last part of the day. Nea-oy deliveries were most affected and September went to premium over December as result of covering by shorts but demand failed to broaden out sufficiently to lift the market as a whole. Notice that the Cap per -Tincher bill had become a law was without the slightest immediate result either way in the market.
 Corn and oats were depressed through realizing sales on the part of holders who were determined to prevsat profits slip ing away. The country was said also 10 be accepting bids from here more freely. Provisions averaged higher in line With the hog market. Packers bought lard.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-22
MARKET WAS WEAK

New York. sept. 2i---ThA sharr resc- Hon in today's stock market was mainly due to further -eadjusrms sn: cf Q weak ensd technical position.
 Indications that speculative interests has discontinued all the bulilsh develop ments in siyhs and were no. dIspoEed to add to tEeir commitments on the long side, combined wi.h th, marking up of the call money rate to the highest figure in seven months, induced active selling for both accounts. Extreme reactions, which ran from 1 to nearly points. ex- ceeded those of Monday when the Turk ish war scare was used as an excuse for a general shake out" of prices.
 Early prices Mere generally higher but bear traders began picking out weak spots, such as United States Rubber common and preferred Marine preferred and some of the plblic utility shares and hammer1ng them down one or more points. Their snccess led them to extend their activities in other directions, Rock Island being particularly vulnerable in the early afternoon 3n extremely heavy selling U. s. Eub5er's drop to a new low accompanied reports in speculative circles that much, of the liquidation was for the account of the Americsn Inierna- tional corporation, shares of which also yielded net loss of l 1-2 on the day.
 Except for Reading, Union Facihc, Norfolk and Western, Atchison, Chesa- Reake and Ohio, New York Central and 5reat Northern, pr,Narred, trading in laiis was comparatively light and most ecessions were of 8 Sractional nature
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-22

on reports that the Mexican senate soon would ratify the Mexican Gebt agree ment and that sufficient funds .or the first interest payment already were on deposit here. Early gains ranged from 1 to points but these were GU. ill half later. European bonds also tended up ward at the opening, but Swiss eights were the only ones o register a net gain of as much as point.
 Public utilities were active, gains of i to 1 1-2 points being recorded by Market Street railway fives lives, Laclede Gas fives, Duquesne Light 1-2's and Southern Bell Telephone fives. Wilson convertible sxes moved up Z points to a new high and distillers securities 5's, which jumped more than five points yes terday, moved up another six today, re- fiecting further progress in the reorg- anization plans. Invincible Oil eights and Colorado Industrial fves were heavy.
 Trading in rail shares was compara- lively light, gains If a point or moro be- ing made by Baltimore and Ohio fves St Paul general 1-2's and Kansas City Southern lives. while declines of approximately thu same amount took place in Colorado and Southern refund l ing 4 1-2's. Texas and Pacific frs: and New Haven sixes.
 Liberty prices were generally reaction. ary.
 Total sales (par vaiue) we're s12,ss1.- 900.
 Reports from Chicago indicated that l the $15,000,0O0 Gebeaulra fssney of the Cudahy Packing conl3any was over. subscribed. The province of Ontario !. expected to float a S25,01O 090 loan il this market early nex. month
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-22
Chicago Grain Market.
COTTON
MONEY

New York, Sept 21.-spot cottol quiet, middling 21.05.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-22

at the opening of college Wednesday. An other guest at their. cottage this week is Mrs. John G. Fleck of Bala, Pa.
 Mrs. Walter M. Buckingham and Mrs Everett Moves of the village were enter tained Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. Frank L. Johnson of Havana at the home of her mother. Mrs. Lillian Lucas, in Poquetanuck, where Mrs. Johnson has been spending the summer. Mrs. Lucius Brown of Norwich. was a caller on friends in tue village Monday afternoon.
 The residence of MT. and Mrs. Eddie ] Simmons on the village street is being shingled and improvements are being
 made to the property.
 Mir and Mrs c. NJ. Sperry of Bridge | port, who have been on a motor trip to Canada by way of the Adirondacks, ar rived here last week. where they joined Mrs. Sperry's parents, Mn. and Mrs. James Martin, of Meriden, at their cot ] tage on the Bluff They expect to leave here Saturday. motoring to Bridgeport.
 Mrs. Martin will accompany them, Mir.
 Martin having previously returned to MeCiden.
 Postmaster D. R. Povey is on two
 weeks vacation at Cape Cod.
 Mrs Della Nash of Newark, N. J., ar relative Nathan A. Gibbs. l Mrs. Dudley c. Perkins and daughter Miss Jennie G. Perkins, with a relative
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-22
GALES FERKY

Miss Gladys E. stratton of the farm bureau will again be at the Country club house on the evenings of Sept. 26 and Oct. 2, at o'clock, to finish the course of les sons in chair caning in which she gave instructions last spring.
 Maurice Conan, who was in an acci- dent at turn on the Military highway near Allyn's Point, while riding on his motorcycle. colliding with a Ford car, last Saturday evening. when his arms and legs were injured, is said to be making improvement at his home in the village. His motorcycle was badly damaged.
 Mrs E. W. Scarlett and daughter, Miss Lavinia Scarlet, of Philadelphia, arrived at the Ferry Monday and are guests of Mrs. Lillian Vansciver and her grand daughter, Miss Lillian -Dungan, at their summer cottage on the Bluff. Miss Scar lett matriculated at Connecticut college Monday and entered the freshman class
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-22

There is always material for fierce political quarrel if you can find fools tc engage in 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-22
The Woman Who Dared

CONSTANTLY suffering, nervous, V lacking energy and vitality to throw of the bonds of worry and des- pair, this little woman dared defy the shackles of poor health-dared to defy the skeptics to take that step which she believed would bring her health and happiness.
 She began taking TANLAC-and now, she calls herself the happiest woman in the entire city.
 Her miserable troubles soon disap. peared and she found herself eating better, sleeping better, feeling better and there swept through her veins that buoyant strength and energy which enabled her to be true helpmate to her husband and real joy and in. spiration to her family.
 There is a flood of gratitude in her heart now, as she looks back to that
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-22
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIA

With Pennsylvania selling not far from par, unconhrmed reports were circulated that s50,00o, 900 issue of new stock would be offered to stockholders before the end of the year.
 Standard Oil of New Jersey was the only outstanding exception to the gem eral downward trend, being pushed up for 8 net gain of 4 1-2 points in response to reports of capital readjustment which were later denied by the company and further increases in prices of kerosene. Associated Oil also registered a net gain of 1-2, but most of the other oils were reactionary, the If point drop in Mexican Petroleum being attri- buted' in part to the announcement of an increase of more than four cents bar rel in the September production tax of the Mexican government
 Market street railway issues were up to 3 points, on a report showing that August had been the best month in the company's history United Railway in- vestment shares advanced in sympathy. Gulf States Steel continued it's rise despite official denial of reports of a possible merger with the iron products company. Copper shares were again active, but they were unable to hold their early gains and fell back with the rest of the list, although less sharply
 Sales approximated 100000 shares
 Raising of the call money rate six per cent. from the opening figure of 1-2 was attributed chiefly to the heavy de- mands of import houses seeking to gel goods out of bond in order to obtain the benefit of lower tariff duties Time money rates hardened a bit, despite g light demand The commercial paper market was featured by the vertual dis appearance of the per cent rate Foreign exchange rates eased slightly demand sterling biNs dropping about 1-4 per cent. and corresponding reces- slons taking place in the other allied continental rates.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-22

and guest from River Falls. Wis. attend- ed North Stonington fair Wednesday.
 Miss Susan Mathewson, who has been spending few weeks at Jefferson. Me.t and wh9 was called to Buffalo by the death of her brother, Rufus Mathewson. of that city, returned to her home in tho village last week, accompanied by MT. and Mrs. Randolph Mathewson of Pitts field Mass.
 William D. Allen. who Is employed in New Haven spent the week end with his family at Long Cove. Mrs. E. H.~Latimer and children, with Mrs. Caro- Manierre of the village. accom- panied NIT. and Mrs. Charles Hope of Un- casville on an automobile ride Sunday afternoon tc call on Mir. and Mrs. Frank A. Aplin in Preston.
 Mrs. Orville Allen and children of Long Cove are visiting Mrs. Aliens brother and sister-in-law, Mir. and Mrs. ILL. Stewart, in Franklin.
 Rev. William D. Woodward with his son, Rev. Trueman D. Woodward oi Mapping left Tuesday for an overnight visit in Mapping and left there wednes- | day for an automobile trip to the Pali- sades. New York. to spend a vacation. 1 H. D. Barrows of New London will oc. cupy the pulpit of the NJ E. church here Sunday and will speak on Palestine. I
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-22
BOND MARKET

New York, Sept. s1-Heavy institu- tfonal buying of bonds imparte1 a firm tone to today's early dealings. but some irregularity developed later as a result of the marked recession in stock prices.
 Mexican government bonds were active
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-22

day when she determined to have good health, and backed up that determina- ton by taking her first bottle of TANLAC.
 There Is not a woman reading this little story but wants to help her hus- band in his struggles for success-to be strong, attractive and free from the ills that keep her dragging around without energy or ambition to attain her dreams of happiness.
 But ,Cldt are you doing about it- just wishing? Or, will you do as thousands of courageous, sensible women have done and find health, happiness and the joys of living by taking that splendid tonic medicine and system builder-TANLAC?
 You can obtain this wonderful, up. building, energizing medicine, at all good druggists. Take
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-22
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET

Chicago, Sept 21.-Conficting reports as to the war outlook kept wheat traders On edge today. and prevented any decisive change in prices. The market closed unsettled at 7-Sc net 6e- cline to 1-2c advance. With December I06 3-S to 106 1-2 and May 1.1o S-S
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-22
METAL MARKET

New York, Sept. 21.-Copper dull, electroiytic spot and futures IA; tin firm i; spot and futures 5212@ 92.62; iron steady, prices unchanged; lead steady, spot 6.10@625; zinc firm, East St. Louis spot and nearby delivery; antimony, spot 6.75@7.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-22

New York. Sept. 21.-cail money strong; nigh 6; low l-2; ruling rate 1-2; closing bid i :; offersl at 1-2; last loan 6 call loans against acceptsnr- es A. Time loans frmer; commeI cial paper 4 1-4@4 1-2.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-22
STOCKS.

The following IS summary of ths transactions on the New. York Stock Ex. change I'D to P M.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-22
Liberty Bonds.
foreign Exchange.

With the exception c: sterling. al quotations are In cents per unit of for eign currency:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-10
Bear Crowd Showing More Courage

The speculative situation in the stock
market was called on yesterday to stand
further dcsertion from the bull ranks
and last night nearly all the profes.
sional speculative element was bearish
in market opinions and looked for fur
ther rccessions in the active stocks.
Some Of the operators, who have been
aggressively bulish for long period,
insisted the market had gone to a high
enough level to come to halt, and
they asserted while trading has been
in progress after n long continued ad-
vance, mary outside interests have
loaded up with stocks to degree that
calls for liquidation before the situa-
ton, in their opinion. can again be re.
garded as sound and favorable for bull.
ish activities.
These operators had n good deal to
say about stocks that have been over.
bought and in which the public had
no knowledge, but has taken on large
lines simply because they had been
made active and strong in the recent
past. TIE TRADER.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-10
GOSSIP OF
THE STREET

There is every promise that the dinner
to be given on Thursday by the mein-
hers of tic Philadelphia Stock Ex.
change to Seymour L. Cromwell. prest-
dent Of the New York Stock Exchange.
will prove a banner event in the his
tory of the local exchange. The affair
has been in the hands Of the live wires,
or younger element, Of tho local insti-
tuition. Frank G. Matthews. the chair.
man and his hustlirg committc" have
left no stones unturned to make the
event Il bowling success. The. have
been digging around for prominent
speakers. and those selected will keep
the little party to be held in the Rose
Garden of the bellevue Stratford on
their toes from the start To the finish
of the dinner. The selection also in
surcs the discussion Of a wide diversity
of subjects.
George W. Norris. governor of the
Will act as toastmuster. Melbourne +.
stock Exchange. will deliver the address
of welcome to the guests of the evening.
As Mr.. Cromwell has already, on diff
tcrCnt occasions. spoken In most con-
in"tng fashion regarding the operations
Of the stock exchange. his discourse is
likely to prove not only interesting but
Hon. Frank Il. Willis,
| nitc1 States Senator from Ohio, has
also the reputation of being a forciblc
tuIkcr. Eugene Meyer, Jr., chairman
of the War Finance Corporation, is
likely 70 impart some very valuable In
formation. Frastus +. Tcff,s, governor
of the New York Stock Exchange. and
Lafayette Temple, of Baltimore, are
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-10
MISCELLANEOUS
YORK BAR FOR PEPPER
Committee Of Lawyers Sign Paper
lndorsng the Senator

York County bar is the latest 10
come forward with unanimous in
dorsement Of Senator Pepper as can.
didate for the Republican senatorial
nomination.
The Endorsement was signed by the
following committee Of lawyers:
Richard l.. Cochran. J. +. Van Duse.
vor. 5. {. Frey, George s. Schmidt
James G, G'assner, Robert &. Blair. T..
Philip Stair. John J.. Rouse. George
Hay kain. Robert $. Spanglcr, L. y.
Williamson, Elmer :. Welsh. George l..
Ellf, Charles Reider. :. B. Weisen.
holder, Charles \, May. J. II. Mausfde
Samuel *. Mccall, W. II. Kurt. H.
w. Mccall, j. Edward Small and W
j. B. Stewart.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-10
FAKE GOLD MINE NEAR N. Y.
-Four Arrested for Selling Stock Of
"Salted" Operation

New York. May l0.--John Wilson,
New York police detective, yesterday
afternoon arrested four men in Yon-
kers who are under indictment, which
charges them as members of the Irri-
dunn Gold and Platinum Company, Of
New York. with selling between $500, :
900 and 81 100000 worth of stock in
"A fax" gold and platinum mine in
Ncpra Park. one Of the residential ser-
tiOns of ionkcrs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-10
How Soon We Forget

Twenty-one years ago yesterday the
market community closed up the Shut
t"rs and went 10 their respective homes
in fearful state of mind. There had
not, since the Black Panic, been such
a convulsion in the market world. The
corner in Northern Pacific sent that
stock up TO $1,000 n share. while the
rest Of securities were CrUmbing like
the proverbial house Of cards No one
"Yact'y knew what the morrow would
bring forth, although thcr" had beer
announcement Of a compromise or armi.
stce between the giants OF Wal Street.
Speaking Of that mCmorahl" event a
senior member of one prominent bank
ing house yesterday remarked:
"A black day in the history or the
stock market is Of age today. Twenty
one years is not n great period Of
time, but short memories of the spocula.
tive fraternity are demonstrated by the
fact that the anniversary in question Is
81 nearly forgotten that It is not even
casually referred TO in the mornings
grist of gossip. The tragedy through
which the word has passed since that
epochal time is being gradually forgot.
ten, too. Twenty one wears hence |
wonder how many will civ" present day
affairs a passing thought.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-10

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-10
Tax Exempt Bonds May Become Scarce

In their monthly bond letter, llar.
rison, Smith & Co. say;
1.-The movement for the necessary
legislation TO remove tax exemptions
from future bond issues took quite a
step forward in Congress n week ago
when the House Ways and Means Com
mlttcc ordered favorable report on
the SO called Green Resolution" " This
resolution proposes TO give the Federal
Government the right TO tax income
from securities issued. after ratification
of the amendment. by or under the
authority of any State. The same power
Is given to the States as regards Fed
eral securities.
"Tax-exempt issues, the larger part
of which being so-callcd municipal
bonds, have, Of course. during the last
year enjoyed quite their share Of the
rise in price of all bonds. We do not
believe, however. thar this rise has by
any means discounted future develop,
mcnts and look to sec municipal bonds
in the next few years selling at sub
stantialIy higher prices particularly II
this proposed constitutional amcndrncnt
is passed and we feel the probablities
are that it will be-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-10
Asphalt Business Pickinr LIN

Arthur W.. Sswall. president of the
General Asphalt Company, at the an
npal m4e1aAg .yester9ay, discussed IL,