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New-York tribune., 1922-01-12
Texas Company Shows Strength


Strength in Texas Company shares,
although not surprising in view of the
advancing tendency Of the market, was
explained in some quarters by the fact
that a non-member house on Tuesday
night sent cut some $4,000 telegram $
broadcast over the country urging the
purchase OF the stock. From low Of
42Ss the stock moved up to As at the
other more fundamental exclamation
for the strong tone Of Texas Company
shares is the cons liberation the manage
ment is giving to its sulphur prop
critics. According to reports now com
pany will be formed to take over
these assets, the shares OF which will
be turned over to Texas Company
shareholders as stock dividend.
New-York tribune., 1922-01-12
Wire Troubles

Whatever business was done or the
Stock Exchange was mostly from local
sources. for orders from out of town
were greatly restricted as q result OF
the storm. Although wire troubles
were said to be not AS bad as during
the New England storm last November
they caused considerable delav from
Western and Southern points. Broker
age firms reported that only so per cent
of their Southern wires were working,
while only 80 per cent of Western CON
ncctlOns were opcn.
New-York tribune., 1922-01-12
Evcr>bod, Buvlng? Not Quite

A widely diversified demand lay at
the basis Of the rise in Liberties
Banks with surplus funds on hand
were purchasers. showing preference
for Victory notes. bot taking bond
where these could not be had. Savings
banks. trustees, insurance companies
and individual investors, and to a
lesser extent corporations, were IN the
market on the buying side Orders
we're not confined to any one locality
But obviously not everybody was buy
ing An important source Of supply
was disclosed by the loan dcpartmen'5 5
Of some Of the banks, which reported
individuals and others for whom they
had been carrying bonds ordering Their
sale and paying off their loans They
were persuaded to DO this, as tncy sa"
the chance to make a slight proht Or
to sell a. a much reduced loss: In
cidcntailJ, this process resulted IN an
addition to the already excessive sup
plv of cash in many Of the banks
New-York tribune., 1922-01-12
Jewell Tea Report Out Soon

The annual report of the Jewell Tea
Company. which will be issued to
stockholders in the near future. is cx-
pectcd to show a moderate profit from
l92l operations, compared with heavy
deficits in the two preceding years. The
report VIII also show the cleaning up
OF all bills payable. amounting to $3.50
ooO at the end 'ot 1920. and reduction
Of 81 100000 in the serial notes Of tho
company, leaving only approximatelv
$l,000.000 of the notes outstaudinc Of
an original issue of S3,5OO,OOO.
New-York tribune., 1922-01-12
Agreement on Oil Production

Herbert G. Wylic, general manager
of the Mexican Petroleum Company.
yesterday confirmed reports that an
agreement had been reached between
the company, the Gulf Oil Company
and the international Petroleum Com
pany, of Maine, regarding the produc
tion in the Toteco field. The com
panes will not increase the amount OF
oil now being taken
New-York tribune., 1922-01-12
Paris Markc, Heavy

PARIS. Jan. 1l.-Prices were heavy
on the Bourse to-day. Three per cent
rcntes. 56 francs; exchange on Lon
don, 81 francs IS confines; per cent
loan. so francs 90 centimos. The dol
lar was auoted at u francs o.. ean.
times.
New-York tribune., 1922-01-12
The Dollar in Foreign Exchange

Foreign exchange trading here yes
terday was featurelcss, although the
general trend was firm and Slight ad-
vances we're made virtually throughout
the list.
Cable rates on London advanced 's
Of cent to s423As Francs were firm
cr. but marks eased off slightly.
Changes in other parts of the list were
small
New-York tribune., 1922-01-12
ia Askal
Kahn to Sneak

Otto II. Kahn viii address meeting
OF the Women's Bond Club. to be held
at tnc Bankers Club next Tuesday. the
event emphasizing the growing impor-
tancc Of women in this field.
New-York tribune., 1922-01-12
Bid and Asked

Following aye the closing bid and
asked quotations Of stocks listed on tho
Stock Exchange in which there were
10 transactions Yesterday
New-York tribune., 1922-01-12
Money and Credit

Call money ruled at 3'2 per cent
throughout the session on the Stock
Exchange yesterday. A few loans were
arranged in the outside market at as
low as 3 per cent. but banks showed
little disposition to put out funds at
that figure. An increase in money
from out of town was feature, re-
versing the usual movement in a period
of low rates. Time money vas dull,
with rates unchanged. A fair amount
of six months money was put out on
Liberty bonds as collateral at Az per
cent
New-York tribune., 1922-01-12

LONDON, Jan. ll.-At the wool auction
sales day l ass bales were offered
Ihere wss u strong market for superior
New-York tribune., 1922-01-12

Bank Clearings Bank clcarings at
New York yesterday were Exchanges.
s741 100 900; balances, s77 100000.
Silver London. 3o$sd: New York
domestic bar, o9Hsc; foreign, G6c; Mex
lean, 501ac.
New-York tribune., 1922-01-12
TIIE, AMERICAS

..ECENTINA tpar 4944 cents a paper
pesOl
DcMand .......J;.a0 - 30 .,19i.
Cables ....-.....52.S S2ls .36 SJ.21
BRAZIL (par s..4 cen,s paper nlilrei.l
pemaud .......,12.s1i. 12S7is 100
Cables ...:... lS.eo 100 is.S5 /.
PERU ,par S4.Sn pound)
Checks ........ 3.J2 -. 400
ECUADOR Ip.I As 60 cents a sucrc)
Checks ..-.-.....4.. AIS
CHILE (par So cents peso)
Checks ......... 1881. 1880 1925
URUGUAY 'psr l03.42 cents a pcso)
Checks ......... $50 7l.5o 1850
VEN EIITELA (par 1873 cents bolivar)
Checks ........ls.N5 1925
Canadian EAchan:r--New York funds in
Montreal. 81. per cenl premium: Mont rea
funds IN N.w York. -. per cent discount,
New-York tribune., 1922-01-12

LONDON. Jan. H. Standard copper,
spot. c65 Is Cd; futures, $50 2s Cd; cleo
irolytic. ..spot. s73; futures. s74. Tin.
mot. gl65 15s; futures. ft67 los. Lead,
skst, xa4 - I'd; tutuYse Ea4 - 6d. Zinc,
slsta Es6 lps; futures. e26 i7x 3D.
The Washington times., 1922-12-17
oogyuunpSLsvxsssasss q sgunu9

was first organized about a dozen
years ago at the instigation OF
Mrs. Morris Ernest Locke, who
was then Mrs. Preston Gibson.
She and Mr.. Gibson were the hub
of the exclusive little group COM
prtsing undoubtedly the very
smartest of society. The dancers
met at the playhouse on N street,
tho construction Of which was
due largely to the direction and
effort of Mr.. and Mrs. Gibson.
1t was used to foster a more
general interest In the arts. The
Playhouse more recently has
been identified with the New
Thought exponents and is the
place where the services Of the
Church Of Life and Joy are held.
So apparently It is still going
along the path Of gayety.. Mrs.
Reynolds Hit, I believe. was also
on the original committee of the
"Old Dancing Class"-and Nine.
do Sibour TOO. II again I am re-
membering correctly.
The Washington times., 1922-12-17
EVERYBODY STILL
TALKING OF GREAT
FRENCHMANS VISIT
Clemenceau Came, Saw
and Conquered
Many Hearts.

Continued from First Page.)
win bs fer something worth the
tag price.
The Washington times., 1922-12-17
RAMS HEAD FIRST
NIGHT TO BE GALA
THEATRICAL EVENT
Marks Opening Of
Washington's First
Little Theater.

THE first two Founders per-
formances Of the Rams Head
Players will. occur on wednesday.
December 81 ana Thursday. Do
cember %. at half past eight
o'clock. IN the residence of the
late Alexander Graham Bell--with
entrance at 1884 Eighteenth
street.
Three one-act plays will be siven
In this first production, which II
sxDected to run for ten per.
formances. covering a period Of
two weeks. emitting Sunday, Mon
day and Tuesday of each week.
The opening bill includes The
Jewel Merchants" by James
Branch Cabell. Three Nuns and
a Lady" by James Reynolds and
I'm the Shadow Of the Glen" by
J. NJ. synge. Helen Robbins.
recently seen in New York with
Jack Barrymore in Richard III"
and with Lionel Barrymore In
Macbeth" is to be the guest
star Of the occasion.
The latest additions to the list
of Founders of the Rams Head
Players include Mrs. Alice Bar.
ney. Mrs. Alexander Graham
Bill. Mrs. +. A. Delano. Mrs.
James Carroll Frazer, Mrs. r. A.
d. Hancock, Mrs. Beals r. How
ard. Admiral J. 8. jayne. Mrs..
Victor Kaufman. Mrs. Isaac T.
Mann. Mrs. Gabrielle 8. Morgan.
Mrs.. w. B. Noble. Mr.. and Mrs.
James Parmelee. Mrs. Thomas
H. C. Reed, Mrs. Walter Schoell-
kopf. William Phillips. Under
SECRETARY Of State, Capt. and Mrs.
Hayns EIlis and George H. Judd.
The Washington times., 1922-12-17

HO1AAo T. BA1AlGD, VINO u
the fourth ef the name TO
rsprsssnt Delaware IN the Senate.
- also settled down 1t the Lee
house and Mrs. Bayard seems TO BE-
d town OF end on. don't BE-
lisvs. howsvtr. that she win spend
much time hGs per take up her
sfficial duties very seriously until
after the holidays.
! Senator james Cousens, who has
Succssdsd Nswbsrry - the ''usn.
tlsman from lnchisAn." has Joined
the official COLONY at the willard
md has taken IN apartment for
lhs winter. Nrs. Couseps win
Join him iater-"about the fisst Of
the year" being the tentative date.
The Rssds-Senator and 1lrs.
David 4. Reed. Of Pennsyivania,
Are als6 1t the willard. having
faken the apartment left vacaht
~ fsrmer Senator and Afrs. +.
coleman du Pont. 30 the Senate
WIN continue to b wen represent.
81 at this hostslry despite the faot
thaf1the du Points have gons and
ahs FrAncss--ssnator and Mr..
uoseph Irwin Francs-and The
caidsrs- Senator and lGrs. wfniam
n. csiderare soing when this
;Congress 'dies.
The Washington times., 1922-12-17
CLUB RESUMES ACTIVITIES; SENATE LADIES MEET

order that children Of the schesls
and Sunday schools may have ths
opportunity Of seeing the pa-
geant. and the intsrdsnomina,
tional committee - kssniy inter.
ested in the plan which u being
followed out by . number Of
churches and boards Of buyint
blocks Of seats for he afternoon
In order TO send to tho pageant ~
their guests the children and en-
ers in the homes, hospitals and
orphanages Of Washington. In.
dividual seats for both afternoon
and evening performances ere On
sale at the churches and also At
the Willard and Shoreham news
stands, under the direction Of the
committee on tickets
The Washington times., 1922-12-17
Churches Plan
Christmas Pageant

THE poster which In being used
i by the interdenominational com
mittee to announce the produc-
ton of the Christmas pageant
drama. '"The Word and the Way"
at Central High School on Sat
urdey. December %. at 8 O'Clock
In the afternoon and half-past 8
in the evening. was designed by
Mrs. Minnigerode Andrews. Mrs.
Andrews recently entertained in
formally at tea at her studio in
Sixteenth street In honor Of .Bess
Davis Schriener. the author Of the
pageant which IL to be produced
for the second time this year.
The performance on Saturday
churches and boards Of buying
The Washington times., 1922-12-17
Honeymooning At
Ancestral Home

LIEUT.. ROBERT CALVIN
THAxTON and his bride.
who was Elizabeth Latin or.
daughter Of Rear Admiral Julian
LAtimer. Judge advocate general
of tbs navy. and Mrs. Latimer.
are spending their honeymoon
under the roof which sheltered
her grandfather's grandfather.
Immediately after the wedding
on Tuesday. tho youthful couple
were whisked away by motor to
Shepardstown. w. Va. to Belle
vue. the home for generations Of
Admiral Latimer's forebears. and
they are putting in the first
happy days of their life together
at this beautiful old place, high
on . bluff overlooking the Po-
tomac.
Bellevue 10 now the property of
Admiral LAtimer's cousin. Mrs.
Rowland Carvel Ringgold. and 1t
was she who turned the place
over to the bride and bridegroom.
The house was closed for the
winter. Mrs. Ringgold bsiug ct
present In Washington. but she
sent her servants up ahead to
put everything In readiness. And
when Lieutenant and Mrs. Thax.
ton arrived. cold and tired from
their long motor ride. along about
IL o'clock In the evening, they
found everything in readiness for
their reception. open fires blazing
In the living rooms and supper
piping hot and ready to come on
the table.
RHLLEvuE il one Of the really
fine examples Of pre-colopial
architecture and stands today
just - 1t stood well over 100
years ago. Fashioned of brick--
doubtless the traditional brick
brought from England"-ft has
never been touched by fire nor
has It been restored and remod.
eled out Of all recognition az 20
many colonial mansions have. 1t
was built by Col. Thomas Van
Swearingsn - Revolutionary
colonel he must have been. Ad-
miral Latimer's grandmother was
born In the house. The admiral
used to visit there when he vas
. little lad and his daughter u
the sixth generation to be shel.
tered under the hospital roof of
The Washington times., 1922-12-17
announce Miss
Kings Engagement

CAPTAIN AND MRS. WILL
- LIAM A. KING announce the
engagement Of their daughter.
DorQthea. to Henry. valdimar
Christiani. Miss King II . De
scendant on her maternal side. Of
the Offutts and Bealls. two Of
the oldest families Of Maryland.
Mr.. Christiani y the son Of
Professor and Mr.. Carl q. Chris
tiani. Of this cry. formerly Of
Copephagen, Denmark. :
The Washington times., 1922-12-17

Kermit Roosevelt. formerly Belle
Willard. who Ii a good Virginian.
too. Mrs. Mason has had a most
interesting career, to my way Of
thinking. She IL a psichiatrist.
I didn't know exactly what that
was at first. but find 1t is one
who examines and aids shell.
shocked and nervous patients.
She worked abroad during the
war and since then worked with
the Veterans Bureau In New
York; had some big position with
them. Her husband did war work.
too. in both France and Italy.
hid you know that Carlo Hunt
ington 10 no longer with the
staff of the italian embassy?
He was assistant military attache,
was detached several months ago,
but is staying on in Washington.
He and his wife moved from the
Chastleton to 1855 Nineteenth
street and . day or two ago they
took an apartment At the Farms
boro. MT. Huntington has entered
business here and expects to gay
on for some time The Huntlg-
tons are . very popular young
couple here and We don't want to
lose them. Captain Huntington's
parents were Americans who went
to Italy to 1--we and became
,>naturalixed citizens and their son
was born there, 20. though an
Italian, he has American blood in
his veins and 10 related to the
Curtises' and Lewises, and several
of the old families around Boston.
His wife II an American. too.
They have been In Warrington
for several years now.
nF much interest to real Wash.
ington socisty n the revival
Of the ''old Dancing Class'' under
new, management This dancing
group, Il I rsmsmhsr CORRECTLY.
The Washington times., 1922-12-17
To Give Last Tea
of Year TODAY

THE Secretary Of Labor and
Mrs. James J. Davis will be
the guests Of honor at the last re-
ception this year to be given by
the District Of Columbia Branch
Of the League Of American Pen
Women today. from Z to 8 o'clock.
at the clubhouse on H street.
The Washington times., 1922-12-17
WASHINGTON OPERA
COMPANY PLANNING
TWO PERFORMANCES
Will Present "Rigo-
letto" and Ever-Pop-
ular Carmen"

THE iong-heralded season" oe
the Washington Opera Com.
papy. Edouard Albion. general
director. IL at last approaching.
and the President Theater has
been engaged for the evening Of
January 20 and the afternoon Of
January 2e. the evening Of Feb
ruary 2s and the afternoon of
February 81.
The operas to be presented are
verdi's svsr-popular ''Risoletto"
and the equally popular Car
men" of Bixet. Plans for the two
productions are still In the en-
bryo stage and 1t has not yet
been decided which opera win
be presented first. but 1t 10 known
that stars Of great magnitude in
the opera world will IN the
stellar roles. The casts will be
announced soon, but even now
can tell you that Signor Bo-
nelli. one of the San Carlo Opera
Company's favorite singers. VIII
sing the title role in "Rigoletto."
TWELVE boxes are available 1t
the President. and 1t 10 prob
able that moro viii be added.
for even now. before the sale
opens. Mrs. Charles Boughton
Wood has taken 4 season box.
and 10 have Mrs. r. r. Gown
ard Mrs. Francois Berger Moran
Mrs. Elonzo Tyner and william
Phelps Emo both have boxes for
the opening night.
The Washington Opera Com
pany, a. II its custom, win pre-
sent several guest artists Of ma
tionai reputation supported by q
first-class local company. Those
''well and favorably known" to
Washington in the cast will Be
Charles 'Trowbridge Tittman. bass,
an "sparafucile" in 'Rigoletto:"
Ruby Potter. Albert Shefferman
and Meta Craig. who will sing
"Frasquita" In Carmen" and
should make a most attractive
gypsy. oliver Mellon. who will
be remembered for his brilliant
work with the opera company
during his war service In Wash
ington, win return to town to
sing "Escamillo" In Bizet's opers.
The conductor will. be Arturo
Papaiardo. an Italian maestro Of
international fame, who Is well
known as a conductor with the
Aborn Opera Company. He viii
lead an orchestra Of forty pieces.
The chorus. eighty strong. 10 now
in rehearsal. The scenery and
costumes give promise Of being
an effective N they were in the
Washington Opera Company's pro-
duction Of Aida" two years ago.
Paul Tchernikoff and Elizabeth
Gardner win head the ballet.
Subscription tickets, for which
the demand IL already heavy. may
be had from the secretary Of the
washington Opera Company. 1914
The Washington times., 1922-12-17

DRINCESS BLBESCO soife of the Minister of Ru-
mania, is back in Washington after long absence.
She spent the summer abroad being with her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Asquth in England most of the
tse Incidentally ,ohiIe she in England she dis
posed of her London home. )t,-
The Washington times., 1922-12-17

I'VE just heard that Jules Frank.
lin Wells 10 married. although
It seems to have happened several
months ago. She married Thomas
A. Mason. the wedding talEing
place in the Littis Church Aronnd
the Corner. In New York, and =
now living in New Bedford. she
halls from TairfAx county. Va.
you know. apd b . cousin Of 1Tr,.
Evening star., 1922-06-18
ouch Hammocks--Two Lots

These are made of heavy khaki
or gray duck. Has reclining head
rest, galvanized chain supports at
the side; strong national link
springs, and has we'll filled and
boxed mattress; place for books,
papers, etc. ..-,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-11
PROPERTY HOLDERS NOTICE,

G6nefal NO. OH.
Notice is hereby given all per-
IONS interested that the council OF
| Tie city OF Rock Island, Ill, hav-
ng ordered the paving with as
phaltic concrete to a width or "a
teet, Seventeenth street from the
oath line of Eighteenth avenue TO
he south line OF Twenty-flfth ave-
hue, and the ordinance for the same
being on file in the office OF the
aty clerk of said city, and said
CITY having applied to the county
court of Rock Island county. lill-
lois, for an assessment of the cost
said improvement according TO
Hontage, said assessment being
payable in 10 installments, each
Fearing interest at the rate OF 8
per cent per annum, and an assess
nent therefor having been made
and returned to said court, the
Tearing thereon will be had on the
md day OF May, A d. 1922, at the
Jour OF o'clock a. m, or as soon
hereafter as the business or the
court will permit.
All persons desiring may file OBJ
!ections in said court before said
say and may appear on the hear
lug and make their defense.
Dated at Rock Island, Ill, May
lsls22. JULIUS R. NELSON,
lVncer Appointed to Make Assess
| ment. -(AdvertiSement)
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-11
Through Studio keyhOle.

Bernard Granville has deserted
the stage for the movies.
The owners of st. Louis theatre
asked patrons to vote if they wanted
to see a Fatty Arbuckle picture.
They answered in the negative.
II is said that Robin Hood" on
which Douglas Fairbanks is work
ing, will be one Of the most ela0or-
ate film productions of the year
THE Impossible Mrs. BELOW IS
the latest vehicle in which Gloria
Swanson is to be featured
Constance Talmadge is suing her
tobacco merchant husband for dl-
vorce. One of Comics chief en-
barrassments since her marriage
has been the difficulty Of herself
and friends in pronouncing her own
name. Now We are advised to watch
I Comics smoke.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-11
HI-Y WILL HOLD
ANNUAL MEET
r,.et Officers and Hear. Years
summary; Walker Closes
SC's, Campaign.

rlsction of officers will be held
are annual meeting of the Hi-Y
~ next wednesday night in the
s ~ banquet rooms. The annual
-.e,ing will be opened with ban
~ al e:15 o'clock and there will
sneaker. Leland Ash. presi-
81 of the club, will preside at the
81 sasting A report Of the years ac-
.s,;ties will be made by George
oargess after which will follow the
povd / Walker, state boys secre-
..-v addressed the Hi-Y club last
.sgbt in the closing meeting of the
sa5r "C's" campaign. His topic
w. leadership" More than IS
sars attended the meeting anc
ssstn pledged to respect the four
sse'sa-clean living, clean scholar
| hin. clean speech and clean ath'
| istirs Several solos were given b.
| r,ovd Wilson, accompanied by Lei
barton. at the piano. GROUP
tagging concluded the evening
4 urogram.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-11
CALL FOR BIDS.

Bids will be received at the may
US Office, Rock Island, Illinois. IN
" 10 o'clock a. M, May goth, 1872
~ painting the interior of Engine
soom at the Pumping Station al
senty-fourth Street and Second
Avenue.
Bids will also be received fol
Nnting the FIRE hydrants in TINS
4y OF Rock Island.
specihcations on file at the may
1ss Office, city hall. City reserve:
= right to reject any and all bids
=. JOHN A. >MURRIN,
Aavertisemeut) Commissioned
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-11
How You Can Make
Hairs Quickly Vanish
Helps to Beauty

Even a stubborn growth Of hair
will quickly vanish from the face,
neck or arms after a single treat
ment with delatone- To remove
hair from arms, neck or face make
a stiff paste with a little powdered
delatone and water, apply to hairy
surface and after about two min
utes rub off. wash the skin and it
will be left free from hair OF blem-
ish. To avoid Disappointment, be
quite certain you get real delatone
and mix Observation-Disclosures
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-11
|BRITTON TO FIGHT
LEONARD ON JUNE

New York, May 11.-Jack Brit
ION, welterweight champion. and
Renny Leonard, lightweight cham :
s'pion. were matched today for a
bout to be fought about June i.
The promoters reserved the right
to make it a 12-round 'no-decislon
affair for Jersey City, or a 15-round
decision match at New York.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-11

The fapper species received a
hard blow in a bid for public ap-
prevail in a vote taken among New
York fans to choose queen OF
the screen. The honor went TO
Billie Burke, with Mary Carr, loved
for her mother roles, and herseIf
the mother of seven children. run
ming second. Billie Burke hasn't
seven-she has one-but of course
she hasn't been a wife as long as
Mary Carr.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-11

stockton, the bird man whistler.
are among featured members Al
OF these artists vii! be with the or
xanization at the exposition aaa
will lend their talent 10 the spseh-
did program which has been @r-
ranged.