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The Washington times., 1922-01-17
WALL STREET GOSSIP
Refunding Program.

Inside of comparatively short
time the chief topic Of interest viii
be the refunding of foreign loans.
This will be the first step in the Ad-
ministration's plan to take care Of the
war debts--not only monetary debt,
but the debt due the veterans. The
President has vacated his previous
platform and now favors the soldier
bonus provided the means OF making
nayment is included in the bill. In
order to dispose OF long-term bonds
OF the other European powers to raise
honus money, extreme optimism, ac-
companied by a booming stock mar
kot and a countrywide hopeful view
of the business outlook. would he
needed. The foundation for this has
already been laid, apd every effort
will be continued TO overcome OBJ
stacles. -.tsNesE
The Washington times., 1922-01-17
The der Receivership.

Announcement of the DER receiv.
ership did not come as a surprise. 1t
had been talked of for a fortnight.
Moe are expected. Ever since the
Stock Exchange took out the tickers
from the old firm of Hughes & DER,
this house has been watched with
close interest. While not connected
with the Stock Exchange, the house
had surprisingly large clientele,
mostly small traders. It's braI ches
were scattered throughout the coun-
try, hence many people are affected.
The Washington times., 1922-01-17
LATEST NEWS c
OF FINANCIAL WORLD

stock Exchange Wen, let these OBJ.
structive members be warned thaf
II they block such safety. measure
and other reform measures designed
TO reduce the losses unfairly suffered
by the public, then they can depend
upon IL that the power to block re
forms will be taken out OF their
hands by enraged voters
1, for one. am not cocksure that
incorporation of the Stock Exchange
would be I'm the best interests OF the
public. But unless the Exchange gov
ernors demonstrate convincingiy that
they are capable Of effective action.
then I would vote for incorporation.
Governors OF the New York Stock
Exchange. it's your move next.
Copyright, 1921, by b. c. forbes)
The Washington times., 1922-01-17
Liberty Bond Market.
Furnished by w. b. Hibbs 4 Coz
GOV. MORGAN WILL AID
DESTITUTE W. VA. MINERS

Replying to an urgent request OF
Secretary Of Labor Davis that steps
be taken to prevent the eviction OF
miners and their families from their
homes in West Virginia. Gov. e. f.
Morgan Of that State today wired
Davis, stating that he would give
Immediate consideration" to the Sec.
retary's suggestions.
In his letter to Morgan, Davis de.
clared that Ito evict several hun.
bred families into the snow without
food or means Of transportation would
not be contributive to future good.
will between the miners and the coal
operators in the West Virginia mins
fields.
The Washington times., 1922-01-17
F. A. Fenping New Director.

Frederick A. Fenning was added to
the board of directors of the National
Savings and Trust Company at the
annual meeting of stockholders yes
terday. The other members Of the
board who served. during the past
year were reelected and they re-
elected last years officers to serve for
the ensuing year. The directors de-
clared the usual quarterly dividend
of 2h per cent and an extra dividend
OF 2h per cent, payable February l
to stockholders of record January 81.
The Washington times., 1922-01-17
Woman Beats Off Thug.

. Beating off a thug who attempted
10 snatch her handbag last night,
near Fourteenth and Monroe streets
northwest, Mrs. Elizabeth Meyer. aged
proprietor Of the Park Lunch Room.
Sixteenth street and Park road north
west. put the man to flight He was
pursued by +. II. Stott, 1910 Monroe
street, but escaped.
The Washington times., 1922-01-17

Mr.. Baum, who has been connected
with the banking business for u
number of years, started with the
Mt. Vernon Savings Bank at its
organization about eighteen months
ago. and in that short space of time
has succeeded in building up its
deposits to more than $1.700.000. The
banks first dividend has already been
declared, despite the fact that il has
only been in existence such q short
time. At the last call of the comp
troller ON December 81, the banks
resources were listed at $2,000.000.
The Washington times., 1922-01-17
Montana Power Strength.

Recent strength in Montana Power
is interesting in connection with the
Anaconda American Brass merger. II
is whispered that the old Brass share
holders have been advised Oh the
promising outlook for Montana Power
IN view OF the reopening OF the Ana
conda mines, which the company
serves. The same interests who con-
troll Anaconda dominate Montana
Power. Naturally. when the same
means can he used to help both
stocks, il is not being neglected.
The Washington times., 1922-01-17
The Postwar Cleanup.

In connection with the "house
cleaning" being carried on by Ger.
tain financial interests much has
been rumoerd that cannot be written
at this time. However, the truth
has habit of coming out. Poll.
ticians, brokers, sporting my, and
others have bedn mentioned. Stock
exchange authorities are working
hard. SO are others. When the
facts arcs told the country will bo
amazed at the qualifications of fl.
nance, the stock market and specu-
lation, as they have been INDUCED
hi by certain interests in the district
from Maiden lane to the Battery.
The cleanup has only started. Those
who so profitahly INDUCED in cues.
tionahlc ppractices during thc infla-
ton period are Fastening TO try to
over their trail.
The Washington times., 1922-01-17
AsAssgsSS rHH%a#@ BUSINESS AND FINANCE or
Local Stocks.
WASHINGTON STOCK EXCHANGES

SALES.
Capital Traction 5's, $1,000@sSh; .
Potomac Electric cons BIS, $l'ooou
90. -
Potomac Electric g. m. SIS, $1,000
,Sx, 81, 000@9S%. 1850,
Capital Traction. 10Gs7k, 10@s7N
5@s7k, 10@s7N. 1@s7k.
Washington Railway and Electric
pfd. 25@66, 6@66. 80
Lanston Monotype, 10@71h,. cog
IN. 2OG71h, 20@7It, 2oQ7lh, 90
Tlh 20Q71, 20Q71. t
~ AFTER CALL.
.Lanston Monotype, 25q7l, 2oQ1l
e0@71.
Mergenthaler Linotype, 5@129h
5@l29h, 5@1291s, 5@12sh.
MONEY.
Call loan per cent and per cent
The Washington times., 1922-01-17
ST. LOUIS AUTO THIEVES
ESCAPE WITH $4,000

ST. LOUIS, Mo. Jan. 17.-Anothcr
daring daylight hold-up was staged
early today. when two automobile
bandits knocked down William. Smith
messenger of the Bank OF Maple.
wood, a suburb, and robbed nm OF
81, 400 and escaped.
The Washington times., 1922-01-17
Southern Railway Issue.

Is it not wonderful how c.rtain
stocks can become strong just Lrior
TO the offering of new issues b. one
Of our most powerful groups of hank
ers? Last week Southern Railway
started up, and now the brokers are
marketing $50, 900 900 of its bonds. OF
course, nothing was said about the
bond issue by those booming the stock.
Dividend resumption" was the main
talk. 1t will be interesting to see
whether the dividend is actually re-
sumed in n short while. as those work.
ing the stock led everyone TO expect.
The Washington times., 1922-01-17
Officers Assume Duties.

The newly elected officers of the
FL Dorado Club, headed by William
s. Jones as president. assumed their
duties last night at the regular
monthly meeting of the club at 14lI
G street.
The Washington times., 1922-01-17

is bound to reap great benefit by hay
ing a staff of employees versed In all
phases of banking. The chapter off
cials are pleased at the action taken
last week by the Commercial
The Washington times., 1922-01-17
Paving the Way.

Slowly but surely the road if being
prepared for the greatest financing
the world has ever known.
The Washington times., 1922-01-17
Three New Directors.

At the annual meeting OF the
stockholders of the American, Sc.
curity and Trust Company, held to.
day, three new directors were added
10 the board in DIR. n. Il. Gibbs
William e. Shannon, and J. p. Herr.
mann. The old board was reelected.
The Washington times., 1922-01-17
More IIouse-Cleaning.

The latest addition to those
"broke.us" who are gone but not Ior,
gotten is one who, IL is rumored. will
90 back to legitimate, painless ex
traction.
The Washington times., 1922-01-17
Another Paradox.

When a broker has continually ad.
vised The bull side of the market and
fails after n three months advance.
The Washington times., 1922-01-17
Help the Farmers.

A former leading light in the Street
is said to be working overtime on a
program of assistance to the farm,cr.
The Washington times., 1922-01-17
Baum Tce-President
Mt. Vernon Savings
Bank Has Grown Rapidly Since It's Organiza-
ton Is Months Ago, Having Resources
of $2000,000 Now.
BY HARRY GUSACK.

William B. Baum, cashier of the Mt Vernon Savings
Bank today made vice president and cashier of that
institution at the annual election of officers at today
The Washington times., 1922-01-17

Somebody ought to go to jail.
Such action might stop Stock Elk
change failures OF the recent type
the Chandler disgraceful col
lspse. and the ugly e. w. Wagner q
Co. bankruptcy.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-08-24
MAY Was Cautious.

After refusing the slightest assist
ance to the writer of book just is
sued entitled "Max Beerbohm In Per-
spective," Max continues In the course
Of his letter: II remember several
books about men who, not yet dead,
had blandly aided and abetted the
author; and / remember what awful
asses those men seemed to me there
by to have made Of themselves Two
of them were rather great men. They
could afford to make awful asses of
themselves. /, who am 100 miles away
from being great, cannot afford such
luxuries. My gifts are small. I've
used them very well and discreetly,
never straining them; and the result
is that I've made a charming little
reputation. But that reputation is a
frail plant. Don't Over-attend to 1t,
Gardener Lynch! Don't drench and
6aluge 1t! The contents of quite
small watering-can will be quite
enough" And then comes this eau
tionary advice: BE judicial. -. :.
Don't, by dithyrambs, hasten the re-
action Of critics against me. Tend
rather to underrate me 80 that those
who don't care for my words shall
not be incensed, and those who do
shall rally round me."-Boston Tran
script.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-08-24

When the negroes of Stanley Pool
saw the first two airships of the Bel
gian postal service land in the Congo
region, their first impulse was to run
away. However, on recognizing the
uniform Of the officers who descended
from the apparatus, they Immediately
returned.
The next day their fear had COM
pletely disappeared. Why should they
be afraid Of these big birds? Were
they not tanned by the white meni
For they were surely couple Of
birds; and without hesitation they
pointed out the male bird and then the
female.
Asked by what they could disfin-
guish one from the other. they replied
that It was not difficult. The birds did
not know the country; the male bird
descended first, then he called his fe-
male. that came down to land after
him.
It is Mr.. Louis Franck, minister Of
the Belgian colonies, who told this
story at the SOrbonne
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-08-24
Cars Pulled by Balloon.

Hochstauf;en, near Bad Reichen.
hall, in Germany, will soon have one
Of the most peculiar railways in the
world. 1t will run up steep moun-
tain side, and will be operated by q
balloon.
The mountain is SO steep that no
ordinary way Of locomotion would do.
so it has been planned to hitch a bal
loon to the car that makes the up
trip, and have 1t practically lift the
car to the top of the hill. But the
car will be held to the earth by
clamps that will retain the wheels
close to the rails, and the upward ten
dency Of the balloon will furnish the
power.
The big bag of gas will be 81 feet in
diameter. and will have a lifting
capacity of about 10000 pounds: -
Milwaukee Sentinel.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-08-24
WITH THAT FIRST MILLION
Harold Hope Has Planned 70 Have
Many Things, but the First 10
a Marble Swimming Pool.

'When I make my first million. !"
said Harold Hope carelessly, "Tm GO
ing to build my house."
Harold has SO many things to do
when he makes his first million that
there Is some anxiety in the minds Of
his friends as to whether the money
will suffice to pay for them all. A
million doesn't go SO very far nova
days, you know, observes New York
Sun writer.
my house." continued Harold. un-
disturbed by any doubts on that score,
sis not going to be like other peoples
houses Oil It's going to be q very
original house in many ways. And
the one feature of 1t that / delight in
more than anything else about my
house is the swimming pool.
"Tve always from childhood wanted
to have my own private marble swim
ming pool with a tame seal. In 1t to
skylark with ME when / take my
plunge. And my dream Is going to be
realized when make my first million
and build my house. haven't quite
decided whether to have seal or a
sea lion. Whichever I,select, I'll prob
ably end by getting pair Of EN-
Har0ld's eyes kindled at the
thought, and he exclaimed:
won't it be wonderful to have
those beautiful animals to sport with
in the wafer? You see, seal swims
for enjoyment. 1t swims for business,
too, of course, but when 1t hasn't any
business to swim 1t just swims for
enjoyment. If you watch 'em In their
tanks at the aquarium or the zoo
you'll see that they take positively
,yoluptuous Joy In their element.
There's an infinite graceful aban-
don in the air with which they circle
round and round on their backs or go
plunging like porpoises, making tre-
mendous splash. playing tricks on each
other and then at intervals rearing
themselves out of the water. pointing
their noses as high as they can, and
trying to look as II they never broke
plate.
"And the sea lions have the most
beautiful eyes In the world, bar none
II don't even except the CRATES, the
llamas or the antelopes And they're
very gentle when you domesticate 'em
and train 'em. / bet they'll enjoy hav-
Ing master who swims with 'em
every day. OF course I'll get young
ones and break 'em In gradually to
swimming with me.
"YOu see, I'm very much the same
class Of swimmer as the seal family.
Maybe was a sea lion Ia my last life.
Anyhow, i make myself one with the
water, just as the seals do. / love to
slide lazily down among the roots of
the water lilies, and mosey around be-
low the surface with very seal-like
joy In the element. And look for
ward to having great games with my
pet sea lions when battle In my
marble tank In the house mean to
build when / make my first million"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-08-24
Its Impossible i
TO Find LincoIns In
Every Log Cabin
But You Will
Always Find "OId Dec Nyal"
At Fox Bros.
(T,rugs) (Sundries)


Amos M. Hansen has been trans.
al citing business at the Twin Cities THE
lpast few days.
Mrs. Frank Brandt and children
who have been visiting at Clear Lake
returned home Sunday.
-
Anybody wanting hay pressing
done, see or write HI. E. Hochdanner
box No. 81. Prcies right. 19-4t
=
Agnes and Walter Eagen of Sponer
are visiting in the city at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. SWEATERS
Mrs. Wernli of LeMars, Iowa, is
visiting in the city at the home of
her daughter Mrs. C. F. Paul.
=
Mrs. John Albers of Amigo is visit
ing in the city at the home of her paF
ents Mr. and Mrs. George Moore.
+
Miss Inga Kosberg is spending her
two weeks vacation visiting relatives
in Superior and points on the range.
=
FIR. Bolucki and four young mem
hers of his parish made an auto trip
to points in Wisconsin during the past
week.
SAVE YOUR BACON-Pure bred
Chester White young pigs for sale
Price $500 each. Highland Farm
Tel. 1888. Il
-
DIR. and Mrs. T. r. Spears and son
Robert, and Mrs. Will Robinson and
son William made an auto trip to
Duluth on Tuesday
-
Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln Holmes and
family, of Amery, are visiting in the
city, guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Brandt and family.
-
The Misses Mary Maitland and
Mercedes Coffey of Park Falls visit
ed with relatives and friends in the
city the past week.
f.
John Chapel, editor of the Ashland
Press, who is camping on Madeline
Island with his family, was caller
in the city Monday evening.
f
Miss Francis Coleman of Duluth, 9
niece of A w. Macleod, has beer
visiting at the Macleod cottage al
Houghton during the past week.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-08-24
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids will be received at the
bayfield, County Highway Commits
sioners office in the city of Wash
burn until 2 P. M. August, 81, 1922,
for the following work:
Filling approaches to bridges in
the Town of Orienta on County Trunk
H between Port Wing and tn, Doug
las County Line. Estimate yardage
is 1900 cubic yards.
The County State Road and Bridge
Committee reserves the right to ac-
cept Or reject any or all bids. 1927
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-08-24
Henry Oberts, a former Washburn

Henry Oberts, former Washbur1
boy who has been located at Portland
Ore, was killed in an automobile &C.
cident, according to advices received
in the city the first of the week. The
telegram did not tell Of the accident
Henry formerly resided in this city
and has lot of friends here who will
he grieved to learn of his sudden
death.
He is a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Oberts of this city.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-08-24
ELECTED OFFICERS

The Methodist Ladies Aid society
elected the following officers at their
meeting held Wednesday afternoon.
Pres.-Mrs Koenig.
Vice Pres.-Mrs Gustafson.
End Vice-President-M Plunkitt.
Treasurer-Mrs. Kurschner
The society was entertained by Mrs.
Newhardt.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-08-24

LOST-Five DOLLARS, between
Corning's store and DR.. Mr5chell's
office, Bayfield, street. Reward
offered. Leave at this Office. 19-lt
=
Mrs. Edward Sowder is visiting in
the city at the home of her mother
in-law Mrs. Ed. Sowder. She was for
merly Miss Gladys Macdonald of this
city.
Mrs. George Moore entertained at
cards last Friday afternoon in honor
of her daughter Mrs Voheers of Wash
ington, D. C. ,pho is visiting in the
city
LOST-Canvast wall tent on
Cornucopia road between Washburn
and Cornucopia. Finder please send
to Larson Bros. store, Washburn, for
reward. IL
Miss Lucille SSegal was here for a
few days during th.e past week visit
ing with relatives land friends. She
returned to Minneapolis Tuesday
afternoon.
-
Miss Eleanor Yderstad, who has
been enjoying. camping trip to
Lake Namakagon, returned to her
work at the office of the county clerk,
on Monday of this week.
II
A large number from this city have
been attending the Frohc ait Bayfield,
TIE past few nights. The Frolic is
being staged under the direction of
the Civic League of Bayfield,.
A number from this city went to
Ashland this morning to hear Senator
La Toilette. Those hearing the
speech report that La Toilette has
lost much Of his old time fire.
-
Mrs. Ewers of LeMars, Iowa, visit
ed at the C. F Paul residence during
the past week. She was on her way
to Bayfield, where she expects to re-
main during the hay fever season.
-
The Howell family have returned
from South Range, near Superior,
where they have been operating
farm during the past season They will
again make their residence in this
city.
+
Frank Downs, candidate for the
Assembly, has been making swing
around the county during the past
week. Everything points to the
nomination of Mr.. Downs by an over
whelming majority.
#
Chris Bradford, who has been en-
ployed on the Washburn News,
severed his connection with that
newspaper last Saturday and left for
the cities. He has been here for the
past six months or more.
-
Jacob Jacobs, who has been visit
ing in the city at the I. w. Mark
residence, left the latter part of last
week for Chicago, where the family
will make their future home. Mrs.
Jacobs and child will visit here for
short time.
a
A large number from this city
went TO Bayfield, last Friday after
noon to attend the funeral of their
old friend, DR.. Hannum- DR.. Han
mum was one of the best known men
in this part of the state. His death
occurred at the home of his son in
Michigan.
+
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-08-24
Woman in Radio Expsgs.

One Of AMsFica'g foqIT TeeFmhoegst women
radio experts IS Mrs. Charles p Out
Ter. Of Tacoma, Wash. Mrs, Gutter was
one OF the first women wireless opeF
ators. For some years abe was en-
gagged as a radio instructor and now
she Ia actively interested IN a radio
manufacturing company.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-08-24

Ted-There must be soma subtle
charm about being a first nighter. I've
often noticed what a happy punch
they are.
Ned-Why not? Those fellows gen.
orally get In on free ticket
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-08-24

COW FOR SALE-Fresh Guernsey
c 0w. Call Peter Kosberg-801 RI.
1926
II
County Clerk Jake Ydersbad was a
b lsiness visitor at bayfield,, Tuesday
al ternoon.
II
Art Faulk, Of Racine, is in the city
his fathher, Frank Faulk,
a nd sisters.
WANTED "A housekeeper. Call
CIR write Mrs. Carl Palm, West 4th ST.,
Washburn, Wis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-08-24
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The following announcement, hp-
peared in Rockford paper recently:
Mr.. and Mrs. w H. Brogunier, 1928
North Main street announce the en-
gagement of their daughter Mariae +.
to Walter N. Holmquist Of Wash
burn, Wis. The date for the wedding
has not been set Walter Holmquist
is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Holm
quist Of this CITY
-
Miss Esther Swanson, who has
been in the city for some time visit
mig with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
S. E. Swanson, expects TO leave
shortly for Colwell, Idaho, where she
will teach domestic science the COM
ing year. Miss Swanson taught
at Twin Bridges, Mont, last year.
Idaho County free press., 1922-07-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, U. 8.
Land Office at Lewiston, idaho, June
12, 1929.
Notice is hereby given that Platte
Talbot, of Joseph, Idaho, who, on May
10. 1917, made Additional Stock-rais-
ing Homestead Entry, No. 06690, for
NJ NWA, SEA NWA, WIZ NEA,
SEA NEH, & NEA SE1l, Sec. 21;. &
S1a NWA, NJ SWA, & SWA SWA,
Section 20, Township 2s North, Range
| West, Boise Meridian, has fled notice
of intention to make three year Proof,
TO establish claim to the land above
described, before James Lemon, U. s.
Commissioner, at Whitebird, Idaho, on
the 18th day of July, 1922.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Jamos I, Brust, of Joseph, Idaho.
Charles Peters, Of Joseph, Idaho.
Oscar Nelson, of Whitebird, idaho.
Arthur Nepean, of Whitebird, Idaho.
non-coal HUGH E. O'DONNELL,
SIS Register.
Idaho County free press., 1922-07-13

The lands and premises directed to
be sold by said decree, situated, lying
and being in the County of Idaho,
State of Idaho, are bounded and par
ticularly described as follows, to-wit:
The southeast quarter of the south
west quarter of section twenty-five
(22); the east half of the northwest
quarter, the southwest quarter Of the
northwest quarter, the east half Of the
southwest quarter, and the west half
of the southeast quarter of section
twenty-seven (27; the south half of
the southwest quarter Of section TWEEN
ty-eight (2s). the south half of the
southeast quarter, and the south half
of the southwest quarter of section
twenty-nine (29); the southwest quar-
ter of section thirty-two (32); the
north half of the northwest quarter,
the north half of the southwest quar-
ter, and the southwest quarter Of the
southwest quarter of section thirty
three (33), all in township twenty-five
Idaho County free press., 1922-07-13
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
By H. Rothwen,
Deputy.

In the Probate Court, County of
Idaho, State of Idaho.
In the Matter of the Estate of
j. B. Berry, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that Letters
of Administration with the Will an
nexed on the estate of J. B. Berry,
deceased, were granted to the under
signed on the 22nd day of May, 1922,
by the Probate Court of Idaho Coun-
ty.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to me for allowance at the Of
fee of the Madison Lumber and Mill
Co., Grangeville, Idaho within four
months after the date of the first
publication of this notice, or they shall
be forever barred.
Dated this 18th day of June, 1929.
MARTIN REVIEW,
Administrator with the Will annexed.
r. F. Fulton, Attorney for Admins
traitor. Grangeville, Idaho.
First publication June Is, 1929. 5-5