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New-York tribune., 1922-08-25
City of Toxic 81

ouestion--Could you tell me why the
City of Toxic 5s are only selling aroupd
II? Are they in dollars or sterling :?
Would you consider them a safe invest
ment-if not why? Also, the st. Louis-
San Francisco 5s, series b? I was think
ing OF buying the above bonds for a con-
servative investment.--S.s D.
Answer-City of Toxic 5s do not
meet the grade of conservative invest
ments. They are sterling bond
computed on the basis of s200 at $4.46
for sterling exchange. They are SELL
ing around 72 for the reason that they
are rated as second grade foreign
bond. The st. Louis-San Francisco
prior lien 5s are good investment.
New-York tribune., 1922-08-25
The Market

Traction bonds comprisrd the strong
est division In yesterdays trading in
bonds, the advance being traceable
chiefly to expectations that the Inter-
borough Manhattan readjustment plan
would be approved. The lower grade
railroad issues, the leaders earlier in
the week, went off under realizing
sales. appearance Of q new speculation
in International & Great Northern
adjustment 6s furnishing an exception.
Bonds of other corporations were
fairly steady, but the list was not with
out weak spots. notably the Interna-
tional Mercantile Marine SIS. Foreign
government bonds were dull and little
changed, while Liberty bonds continued
lower IN narrow dealings.
New-York tribune., 1922-08-25
London Mari, Steady

LONDON, Arg. 2t. - Trading :
quiet and prices were steady oa Z
Stock Exchange to-day. Bar eole "
quoted at 92s I'd; money wss loslss
at 2 per cent. Discount RATS sels.
Short and three-month bills - PEI
cent.
Consols for money were eavSse I,
5s1s. British 5 per cent lesn At "
and British 41s per cent lean at Y
Closing stock quotations were:
New-York tribune., 1922-08-25
No Changes Needed

Question: have read your financial
column for quite while and wish to ask
you the following questions: I own two
Atchson preferred at 10, two Chase Ma
tional Bank at 2S5, ten National Bank of
Commerce at 2s7, two South Side Bank of
Bayshore. L. l., at 220; twenty Exchange
Buffet Corporation at 2sA. ten Union Pa
cifc common at 134h and twenty-one
Westfeld Manufacturing Company at 100.
What changes would you advise? I have
about $500 to invest. What would you
Standard OIL of New Jersey? Will you
please tell me any weak points in my in
vestments? not dependent on the
incone.--J. ]. G. jr.
misunderstanding that you are in
close enough touch with the South Side
Bank of Bay Shore to know the invest
ment worth of the stock, we see no rea-
son for making any change in your in
vestments. We suggest that you use
your new capital for the purchase of
additional shares of Atchison preferred
Standard Oil of New Jersey common, If
that is the stock you have in mind, is q
good investment for any one who is sat
lsfied with the small return offered at
the present rate of dividend.
New-York tribune., 1922-08-25
Days s Nesc Issues

Kissel, Kinnicutt &, Co. are offering
at 1o3M to yield about 4.eo per cent
to 1928 and S Per cent thereafter. a
new issue Of s3,ooo,0o0 Chicago Joint
Stock Land Rank 5 per cent farm loan
bonds, due May /, 1852, optional 1882.
G. ". aIcNear & Co. are offering, to
yield per cent. $4,000 Rogers coun-
ty, okla.,]s per cent funding bonds,
due July /, 1947.
New-York tribune., 1922-08-25
Marland Oil Dividend

Question Will you please advise me
with reference to Marland Oil Company
stock? When Will this stock be declared
ex- dividend and what ii the dividend rate ?
Would you advise a purchase Of this stock
for investment?--T. r. 6.
Answer-The initial dividend Of 81
on Marland Oil stock will be paid on
September 80 to stock of record August
81. We hold that this stock contains
an element Of speculation which rend-
ers it unsuitable for any one who can
not assume business mans risk and
who is not in position to keep posted
on developments in this company.
New-York tribune., 1922-08-25
Paris Market Active

PARIS. Aug. 24-Trading WIS ..
tive on the Bourse to-day. Three ps'
cert rentes, so francs Is ceHtiae-
Exchange on London, 81 fraaes J.
centimes. Five per cent loan Y
francs 55 centimes. The dollar ~
quoted at IL francs centimss.
New-York tribune., 1922-08-25
Broker Suggests United Drug

Question--Will you kindly give me your
advice in regard to United Drug first pre- :
ferred2 | have been advised by my broke er
that 4 is good buy, Am always inter
pect in October to have $4,000 to invest
and would like TO have you advise me as
10 the disposal OF it---M. L.
Answer-We consider United Drug
flrst preferred second grade stock
suitable for any one who can keep
posted on Developments in the COM
pany. It is not supported by the same
stability of earnings that You will find
in preferred issues like New York
Telephone 61a per cent stock We
consider the telephone stock su-
perior issue from the standpoint of
investment
New-York tribune., 1922-08-25
Bonds Suitable

Question--Will you kindly criticize the
following investments, as ! an, depend
ing on income. and security Is the cnly
question: Canada Southern Railway Ctm-
pany 5s 1852, Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany 4ias. 1860; Lehigh Valley Railroad
41as 2003; West Pennsylvania Traction
Company SIS. 1860; South Pittsburgh Water
Company SIS. 1865; Ontario Power Com
pany 5s, 1s43 Lehigh Coal and Naviga.
ton Company AIS, 1854, and Dominion of
Canada 5s, 1915. E. Nj.
Answer-From the standpoint of se-
curity your bonds are all entirely
suitable. They are high grade bonds
over which you need not be concerned.
New-York tribune., 1922-08-25
Interborough Bond Worries Him

Question: would like to have your
opinion of the following holdings: Hol-
land America Line 6s T.. & N.-Suthern
Railway joint 4s, ST. Louis southwestern
LIST As. Canadian Pacific petretual per
cent debentures. Interborough Rapid Tran
sit first and refunding 5s, five shares Public
Service Corporation, n. j., per cent pre-
from these securities. but want security
with reasonable prospect for arprecia-
ton. The Interborough 5s cause tho most
concern. Do you think the coupons appear
reasonably safe IL the reorganization plan
should fail And have you the June and
July earnings statements at hand ?-F.
II. j..
Answer-Canadian Pacific A per cent
debentures and L. G. N.-Southern Rail-
way 4s are good investments; Holland
America 6s and st. uis-Southwestern
4s are reasonably good investments,
and Interborough 5s and Public Service
of New Jersey preferred stock are
business mans investments, suitable
for any one who can keep in close
touch with the affairs of the two COM
panies. Although we have no means
of knowing whit the outcome Of fail
ure to consummate the rcadjustment
plan will be, it is fair to assume that
if Improvement in earnings should con-
tinue payment of interest will not be in
doubt. The June and July statements
of earnings are not yet available.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-29
CHANGES HUSBANDS
 AS SHE WOULD HATS
Doesn't The License Say Return in 30 Days?" She Does And
 Gets New One

Chicago, July 29. = The course of true love runs smooth for thirty days That Is the theory on which Dora Boob has been marrying.
 As far as she can see, there is lit- tie to choose between getting a new husband and new hat. You have them both sent home on approval, use them awhile, decide something else would be better, and send them back.
 So now there are men in New York, Indiana, Illinois, Wyoming and South Dakota whom Dora married. Illegal? Why, how SO? The license says to bring it back in thirty days. Isn't that a guarantee of money back if you're not satisfiedo
 Dora Boob explained to the court of domestic relations
 "Other people keep their husbands too long. Keep 'em thirty days and return 'em, as 1t says on the mar riage license. Get a new husband and a new license. It's the only way 10 keep peace
 T liked Mir. Boob best and so kept his name, but I couldn't risk living with him after the time on the license was up.''
 But somehow the court disapproved and Dora must stand trial Her lat est John Bruczowki, will be exhibit A, and exhibits B, c and the rest of the alphabet are being sought.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-29
CAR PREFERENCE
 TO GO TO MINES
Priority Measure is Adopted by Coal Distribution Committee, SeCre.
 tary Hoover Notifies.

Washington, July 29.-All produc- ing coal mines of the country will be given first call on railroad coal cars as soon as the organization of the ad- ministrauon's emergency fuel con- trol machine is completed, it was an- nounced today by Secretary Hoover chairman of the federal coal distri- button committee.
 The priorities on cars to producing niNes will be passed upon by the dis tribution committee. Mr. Hoover said. 50 that all coal may be obtained un- der the fair prices agreed upon to pre- vent profiteering The secretary said it would then be up to the states to maintain prices within their boun- daries by the prevention of re-sales and prohteering
 MT. Hoover plans to make public eoon proposals being sent to all states for organization of local fuel bodies.
 The secretary stated that Henry B. Spencer, the administrative member of the presidents committee, is to be known as the federal fuel distributor and not as administrator.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-29
PITY THE POOR REPORTER
North-end Gang Makes Threats to Make Extinct One Local Pen Pusher.

Shh There is murder in the air. Shortly after 12 o'clock today Cap tain Thomas w. Grace received from a special messenger in the postal service, letter announcing that sometime tonight or within the next few hours reporter for the New Britain Herald is doomed to destruc- ton at the hands of a gang on North street. The writer seemed greatly disturbed over the future of the re- porter.
 The cause of the death threat Is an article in last Monday nights Herald concerning the tactics of bunch of fellows at the corner of North and Lawlor streets.
 As far as Is known Captain Grace has issued no call for reserves to meet any emergency that may arise tonight or any night in the future. It has been said that the reporter will be passing through the danger zone sometime tonight between o:30 p. m. and 10 p. m. There is no admission to be charged to any function that may transpire.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-29
GROEXODUS ID
 AFRICA PLANNED
Dr. Ihorne Will Begin Repatria.
 ti0n Of His Race

New York. July 29.-Within the year, according to the expectations of Dr. J. Albert Thorne. now at IT West odus of Negroes to Africa. which will be the beginning of a repatriation of the race from the dark continent" This will be the fruition of more than twenty-one years of propaganda and education of negroes Of the West In- dian islands and the United States. backed by such white people as Lord Bryce, Henry M. Stanley and the Archibishops of Canterbury and York
 Dr. Thorne is a native of Bar bados, but got his degrees both In medicine and surgery from the Uni versity Of Edinburgh. He is a negro. In opening Nyassaland to negroes he has obtained a conces- sion of 10000 acres on the Zambesi river on terms which indicate the cooperation of the British Foreign office. Every thiry acres in each hundred is given gratis by the gov- ernment. and the remaining seventy are priced at 60 cents an acre.
 The African Colonial Enterprise Is the legal title of the organization He told a reporter for The World yes terday that Marcus Garvey got the scheme he is fathering from the first promuleation of "Ethiopia's Cry" the slogan of the African Colonial Enter prise.
 The main objects of the Thorne plan are the repatriation of the ex- iles" and the "civilization of the na- tive" This will be done by assist ing members of the African race, now resident in the Western Hemisphere to return and settle down in their fatherland. The agricultural, com- mercial and other available resources will first have been developed by pioneers who will be the first settlers with pr. Thorne before the influx Is expected, or even welcome.
 The first unit will contain only 100 negro families. These will receive 90 acres of land. but as we'll as being tillers of the sail, those chosen as pioneers will be handicraftsmen in other lines as well. The allocation of 90 acres is so that of the 10000 of the British concession there will be enough common land for a town site where the schools, church and hos pital, the latter of which has been promised as gift from wealthy Canadian negroes. can be located.
 Already several Jamaicans and Bermudians have expressed their will lingness to go with pr. Thorne and subdue the jungle. At present few American negroes are among the vol unteers but many have promised financial support.
 It is calculated that s1o,ooo will be required to put the plan into opera ton.
 In a few weeks Dr. Thorne will go to Barbados, making Bridgetown his headquarters until spring. when the exodus Is expected to begin.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-29
PARIS IS BECOMING
 RENO FOR EUROPE
Proceedings There Are Secret
 PleaseS Many Americans

Paris. July 2s.-The increasing
 number of divorces obtained in Paris
 by prominent Americans and other foreigners seeking relief from matri-
 monial infelicity has led to many in- quiries as to why the French capital apparently has become such a Euro pean Reno for discontented spouses.
 The chief magnet appears to lie in the fact that divorce proceedings may be brought in French courts with silent ease and completed without even friends and acauaintances be- coming aware that there has been the slightest ripple on the sea Of domes- ticity,. Publication of such proceed ings by native newspapers is a crimi- nal offense on the ground of lowering public morals. The newspapers may they can obtain them and the fact that a divorce has been granted. but nothing more.
 Recent publicity in the United States of some divorces of Americans in Paris has caused an unpleasant feeling of apprehension among attor- neys for others who have been con templating divorce action.
 Provisional decrees usually may be obtained in France in from one to three months and final decree so days thereafter. The complainant must es- tablish residence in France. The second essential condition is that the defendant must appear before the court in person, or through counsel If he Is a resident of France But if the defendant lives outside the coun- try as in the case of Americans mo- tice must be given through the state department.
 There are three grounds for divorce in France: Adultery, conviction of felony and cruelty. Both physical violence and mental anguish are ac cepted under the heading of cruelty Neither party to a divorce is allowed to remarry in France within ten months, bcause of the question of custody and sustenance for the chil- dren.
 At the ministry of justice the sug- gestion that Paris is becoming a second Reno for American divorces IS not we'll received. M. Lemeerieux, first assistant to Minister of Justice Barthou, said today that France was a liberal country regarding divorces. having been the first continental country to grant them to foreigners under the law of 1884 and that Paris was being visited for this purpose just as Plume was such a resort for Italians because of the lack of a divorce law in Italy.
 H E. Barrault, a French advocate who has made inquiries into the number of divorces granted to Ameri- cans in French courts, says there a hve not been more than 20 in one wear, but that the divorcees mostly were prominent rich persons which accounts for the great publicity given in the American press.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-29
COAL CONFERENCE TODAY
Harrington Says He Has No News of Big Conference Except What He Has Read in Newspapers.

Philadelphia, July 2s,-Distriot presidents Of the central competitive fields comprising western Pennyyl- vania. Ohio. Indiana and Illinois. went into conference with the inter national officers of the United Mine Workers here today 10 consider strike conditions in those four states and the prospects Of calling a four state wage conference.
 Frank Harrington, president Of the Illinois miners said he had no infor- nation that q four-state conference was imminent, except what he had seen in the newspapers. The Illinois leader, who has been at odds with International President John l.. Lewis over organization matters, said that he had seen from an announcement made by Mir. Lewis that a four-state conference had been fixed up without consulting the Illinois miners who represent one-quarter of the organiza- tion. All that needs to be done, he said, he supposed was to fix the time and place.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-29
EXPLOSION KILLS MAN.
Several Others Hurt When Buildings
 Arc Wrecked.

Kansas City, July 2a.-One man was killed, several persons were reported injured and two buildings damage d and set on fire last night by an explo- sion in the downtown district. Plate glass windows in store buildings for a block around were shattered.
 First reports were that the ex- plosion occurred in a restaurant in which many persons were said to have been eating. IL is not known whether all escaped because the building was demolished by the ex- plosion and took fire soon afterward.
 The first fatality occurred when a fireman was killed by Tive" wire Witnesses of the explosion said that 1t would have been impossible for all of the persons in the restaurant to have escaped. rooming house occupied the second story Of the building
New Britain herald., 1922-07-29
City Items

Samuel H, Stearns. Andrew J. slop. CT and Thomas w. Mitchell rendered their resignations as directors Of the soyerigns Trading Company at the quarterly meeting Of the stockholder. yesterday They were succeeded by the election of Thomas W, Crow, Ed ward J. Dehm and Charles w. Smed ley. ,....
 Troop 2, T. T, Junior Achievement club of the South church will meet Thursday evening instead Of Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 The ladies' auxiliary, A. o. H. wifi give their annual excursion to sayin Rock by trolley. Tuesday, August Is.
 Emil Bengston, of Ruol street, has sold his two family frame dwelling on Winthrop street to Carl Engstrom, through the agency of Carlson, Cash man and Danielson.
 A miscellaneous shower was ten- dered Miss Olive Russell last evening at the home Of Mrs. Dwight Skinner of 667 Corbin avenue Miss Russell will be married in the early fall to Ralph Alexander slocum of Easton, <. Y.
 The union services between the First and South Congregational churches and the First Baptist church will be held in the First Congrega- tional church tomorrow morning for the second time. Rev. Henry W. Maier, who has been away on va cation, will be home to preach.
 phtltN -l, longing to Leavitt and Hayes, Inc. reported to the police today, that while driving his machine through Hart street, a car operated by B, A. Hawley backed out of driveway, and bumped into the truck. Tho truck was considerahl damaged
New Britain herald., 1922-07-29
GIRL 9, BLAMEs MAN ss.
Tucct, Feeble. Convicted of Impairing
 Childs Morals.

New York, July 2s.-Eightyrthree years old and so feeble he had to be assisted into and out of the witness chair, Nicoo Tucci of 34 Hamilton street was convicted in special sessions yesterday of impairing the morals of Mineola Croques, aged nine, of the same address He was sentenced to serve sixty days in the workhouse. Had it not been for his age, Justice Freshi said he would have sent Tucci to the Penitentiary.
 The Croques child told Detectives Rowan and O'Leary the old man had given her cents to go into the base ment of their home with him. The detectives testified Tuccl was arrested on similar charge a year ago. but was discharged. Vincent T. PissaFa of the society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children said Tucci served twenty years in Italy for homicide.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-29
Big Machine Turns Corner and Hits Small Boy Going Home From Movies

Atlantic City, N. J.. July 29.- Herbert Chamner, five. was run down and killed last night near his home in Beach Haven, N. J., by his father, Leon Crammer in an automobile. The boy had been attending a motion pic. ture theater his father owns and started home on his bicycle.
 He had dismounted from the bi- cycle and was getting on again when the automobile came around a cor ner and threw him in the roadway.
 Mir Crammer stopped picGed up the boy and carried him into the car, not realizing until he had the lad in his arms that it was his son. Then he drove at breakneck speed to the Lakewood hospital, where doctors told him Herbert was dead.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-29
CHILDREN FIGHT WILL.
Three Aforementioned as Heirs Ask
 Probate Admission Denied.

Jacksonville. Fla, July 2s.-A pe- tition objecting to probate of the will of Richard Croker. former Tammany leader who died in Ireland, was filed yesterday in County Court at West Palm Beach on behalf of Richard Croker, Jr., Ethel Croker White and Howard Croker. according to an an- nouncement here by J. T. G. Craw- ford, their attorney.
 Under the terms of the will filed re- gently for probate. Mir Croker's es- tate, with the exception of a bequest of s1o,ooo to his daughter Florence. was left to his widow.
 The petition contends the will was not drawn in conformity with the laws of Florida, that it was procured by fraud and that it is not the true will and testament of Mir. Croker. NEW YORK CLEARING HOUSE REPORT
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New Britain herald., 1922-07-29
SAVE WOMAN SEEKING DEATH
Three Plunge Into Hudson at Cats-
 kill After Mrs. Robbins of Brooklyn

Catskil, N. Y, July 29-Mrs. Eliza beth Robbins, GA Herkimer street, Brooklyn, recuperating from a nerv- ous breakdown at the home of her sister, Mrs. c. Holzel of Potter's Hol- low. eluded her sisters vigilance while on her way to Vassar hospital at Foughkeepsie last evening and plunged into the Hudson off the Day Line pier here.
 Jacob Cole, special officer; William Mouse, ticket agent, and James But Ter of the Spoor Lasher company hearing the cry of a person who had seen the woman leap. plunged into the river and, in spite of Mrs. Robbins attempts to break from their grasp or pull them under, rescued her. She was taken to Vassar hospital.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-29
HELD FOR MURDER.

Salem. Mass, July 29.-Tony Cos. tello of this city was arrested toda, charged with the murder of Henry P. McMahon. the 12-year-old boy wohe body was found in a suburban berry pasture here on July 21. Cos tello was questioned yesterday and this morning by the police who said he told conflicting stories.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-29
Stevens. Duryea Auto Co.,,
 Bankrupt, Will Continue

Springfield, Mass, July 2s.-Frank B. Shaw of Chicago and Harry c. Fiske of this city receivers for the stevens-Duryea Co. Inc, manufactur- CTS of automobiles, filed an involun- tary petition in bankruptcy today. and in connection with 1t Mir. Shaw stat ed that the concern will continue pres. ent production of six cars q week. It is indicated he said the stockholders will receive a substantial dividend.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-29
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT

At a weekend house party given by Mir. and Mrs. John W. Anderson of 39s Chestnut street at Point O. Woods, the engagement of their daughter, Miss Astrid B. Anderson to Arthur B. Eliason was announced. Mir Eliason is the son of MT. and Mrs. Andrew Eliason of 49 Winthrop street and is employed as a die maker in Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co., Miss An derson is teacher in the Smith school. The date of the wedding has not been set.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-29
MUST COLLECT A MILLION
Collector Loomis Reports Payments of 46S6, ,0OO-$f 800, ,0OO Is Goal Set For Monday.

At 2 o'clock this afternoon, the rec ords in Tax Collector Bernadotte Loomis' office at City hall indicated that collections to the amount of S666, 900 had been made. In order to reach the million and a half dollar goal that the collector has set for himself Monday evening. it will be necessary for him to collect nearly a million dollars by the close of business Monday. This means col lection of an amount nearly twice what has been taken in so far this year. Several of the heavy paying factories have not been heard of, but checks to be received from those sources are expected to swell the fund materially.