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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-13
Genuine Bargains
in Sheets, Sheet
ing, Pillow Slips

To practice gonu me- economy you will buy
these cotton roola now, as prices are adj
yaneing and il Will be difficult to replace
these goo6# to retail at these prices.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-13

Regular soc Qudllty WhIle Or lesh
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-13
We invite your
Mail. Orders

II We could sit down and talk with you
personally, We are sure We could interest
you in our mail order department All
orders should be mailed 10 our Watefyille
Store, as we have there special Mail On
der Deparbnent, which gives immed ate
attention TO every order
All orders delivered free by parcel post
Garments gladly sent on our ono da4 aps
proval plan TO reliable customers. In Wit
ing for goods the first time pleas send
references
We are sure you will be pleased with the
service you Will receive IN this department.
Try US
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-22

her but the will 70 assert herself. But
I'VE arc now in the greatest crisis.
Nobody knows when II win end"
Once during his talk Of the Peace
Conference at Paris and Of tho pleas
there for the self-dctermination OF
small peoples he stopped and Ccstur-
ed toward the box where Ignaoe
Paderewski. the former Premier OF
Poland. sat In a box with Colonel and
Mrs. f. NJ. House, and praised him an
one OF the most eloquent OF all those
appearing before the conference. And
the 1000 turned their eyes on Pader-
ewskl. i's
Then he turned to Pershing. He
and Psrshing had had many "beauti-
ful quarrels." he said. and tho Amcri-
can General had will Of his own. He
wanted American soldiers to fixfnt
under their own nag. And hs wns
right. :
At this stage Of his speech, he men,
toned Woodrow Wilson and his four
teen points. and there was a demon
stration lasting nearly a minute
with cheers and applause throughou,
the hall. The Tiger took = drink OF
water in the interval. Another pause
while q man in tho gallery shouted
defiance at him. but he talked rish,
into the face Of tho disturbance while
the man was put out. That also (,
the way Of the Tiger.
The vencral French statesman spokt
for an hour and thirty-five minutes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-22
Simple Way to
End Dandruff

There is one sure way that has never
failed to remove dandruff at once, and
that is to dissolve it, then you destroy
1t entirely. To do this, just get about
four ounces of plain, ordinary liquid
arvon from any drug store (this is all
you will need, apply it at night when
-resls3sag: use enough to moisten the
scalp and rub it in gently with the
finger tips.
BY morning, most II not all of your
dandruff will be gone, and three or
four more applications will completely
dissolve and entirely destroy every
single sign and trace of it, no matter
how much dandruff you may have.
You will find, too, all itching and dig.
ging Of the scalp will stop instantly.
and your hair will be fluffy, lustrous.
glossy, silky and soft, and look and
feel a hundred times better.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-22
NEGRO KILLS YOUNG TEXAN.
Holds Up Auto, Shoots Man and
"Roughly" Treats Woman COMPANION.


By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Waco. Texas. Nov. 22.-Grady
Skipworth. aged 10, was shot and
killed. and his young woman COM
panion attacked. Monday night near
Lovers Leap on the Bosque river near
Waco. The couple were riding In an
automobile. Skipworth was shot at
close range. The young woman,
whom physicians say was treated
roughly" Is in a hospital
According to reports to the police,
the assailant who was a Negro, held
up the automobile = in which tho
couple were riding, and after robbing
Skipworth shot him and threw his
body over thirty-foot cliff.
The Negro later threw the girl over
the cliff. The tragedy occurred about
Q o'clock last night md the girl made
her way home about 3.3o this morn
ing. The Negro escaped In Skipworth's g
automobile.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-22
Two Defendants Paroled.

In the Court OF General Sessions.
yesterday afternoon, Edward Bentley
and Charles Forman, who had plead
ed guilty to charges OF larceny of n
ham from the Wilmington Provision
Co., were paroled by Judge Rice to
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-22

Probation OfYicer oliver for two years.
bentley promised to abstain from the
use OF intoxicating liquor during the
period of probation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-22

Try an Every nven,ns Want Ad.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04

OF The finest things set transmitted
from bf0adcast station.
Miss Margaret PenneiL prominent
niciimphd pianist, scored d compietc
triumph With her splendid seiettiun,
"rhe Last Hope" one OF the most
successful broadcast numbers KNOWN.
Miss Penhell was followed by hfrs.
Stoner's pupil, Master Thutfias t1s-
sell, IN ohe Of Eugene Fields
classics ~rhe DUEL" Young Thomas,
a dlmlhutlve, but vigorous, artist
was abpiauded with reports for his
excellent WORK.
Miss In f'rade responded to long.
distance entpres with her selection
"'rhe Minupt Waltz" followed by
Miss Fenneil playing number Of
other selections, One of the tri-
umphs Of The evening was Mrs.
Stoner's recitation, "Duwn with the
Mem" Each uf tho artists expressed
mingled bcwllderment and excite
ment In playing for the radin.
Next weeks programs will offer
some uf the finest musical enterta In
ments yet given over broadcast, The
accumulated experience Of the entire
in n number OF studio improvements
which Will make tho concerts perfect
IN every detail. The program for
Tuesday, the first musical program
of tho week. offers some artistry
that Is rarely the pleasure of radio
fans,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
nmry M. s. Inncs Tomnrrn,,.

Funeral services for William stan
ley Jones. who died at his humr. i2c
South cherry street. Yesterday morn
Ing ~ o'clock, Will I've conducted
Ivy Rev. J Y. lIuuley, Of Hanover
Avenue Christian Church. tnmur-
row morning ~ 1880 o'clock from
the home. He "a survived Ivy the
following daughters: Misses May
Stanley Jones Irene T.. Jones and
Mrs. -. r.. Bstesi vue grandson,
- T. Bates. irs one sister. Mrs.
Mary r.. Long, "f Baltimore.
Mr. MIR Jones' was n charter
member at hanover Avenue thris-
tan Church aud II member ut Eta
hugh l.cig" of Odd Fellows, No. pa,
Jefferson Council. M. -. Junior Or
dor Of United American Mechanics,
and the Cnicn Council, No. 81. Royal
Arcanum.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
RAIN FAILS TO DAMPEN
ARD0R- OF RADIO BUGS
Musical Program Over Dis,
patch Broadcast Most Sue.
ccssful of Week.

Indictment weather last night
failed to "dampen" the success of
one OF the most interesting programs
yet sent out from the big radio
broadcast station of the Dispatch
Papers. IN spite uf the usual dis
astrous effect Of Il lightning storm
on the radio. fans reported the sig
mails very strong and the quality ~
the Offering eSceptionally good.
Mrs. lone Cutler Stsncr began the
Program with one of her most anus
Ing rccitati"ns. little Boy Blue"
followed Ivy violin solo hy Miss
Winefrsde In frade. winner Of the
recent music-memorS contest here.
entitled ''f'erreuse," which was ac
claimed by those who listened In In
tho distant parts Of the city as one
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
Robert q. Almond.

StFFoLh. VA. June 3-Rutert
q. Allmond -. wen-known mer-
chant ~ this city ana former sup
"rihtendent of the cemetery died
suddenly this afternoon about 4
O'clock as lie stood In the door of
MS store on Central Avenue and
rinner Street MIR. Almond hud been
IN 'he mercantile business In SurnlI,
Tor thirty-uNe years. While he had
not been IN good health for some
months. he has attended to his daily
duties and his death was a shock
10 his family and friends. lie Is
survived by three sons. w. -. All
mona iarrr Almond and Marshall
Nlim"ndi three DAUGHTERS, Misses
Nellie, Helen md Evelyn Almond,
all ~ suffolk two sisters Mrs r.
II. per'sn. OF Norfolk, and Mrs. Ed
ward Dennis, OF suffolk. and half
brother, John Griffin. of Smith;Ie,d.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
Mrs. n,o,,o Ann Adams.

Funeral services for Mrs. Blulia
Ann Adams, aged -. widow NJ VII
Ham +. Adams, II widely known mu-
stefan. of this city, will ts conducted
this afternoon al 3.3a o'clock !n her
home, 5ot West Cary street She Rev.
Hugh w. Sublett, rector uf 81 Johns
Episcopal Church. and the Rev. !. J.
Srherer. Jr., pastor NJ the First Ens
lish Lutheran Church, officiating
Burial Will be In R!verview Gene
terry.
Mrs. Adams l. survived Ivy twr
daughters. Mrs. John Glaseman AMI
Miss Dotue Adams, ot Richmond
TWO sons, Joseph Il. Adams. az HI
ton Village. and Charles T. Adams
&c this city. and ten grandchildren
William i. and Waiter Francis Al
ans, Mrs. Charles Wood, Luhu. Leon
ard. Joseph. Constance, Dcrcas
Thomas and Regina Adams,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
SPARKS FLY IN STEEL
DEAL Investigation
Sclriff Flares in Anger az I'm
trrmycr Asks Concern
Ing Merger.
MAx1rul.Ar1uH IL CHARGED
Lockwood lawyer Cuntrnd. banker.
Intend tn "Crcntr \ Mnrkct" fur
Stuck Uf New torBnrntion, md
Surycstapa /, R,-srntcd by witness,
ttas Assrrlr,.h i,rrss.l

NEW YDRN, IMnp s-The spark
few again to-day N the Lockwood
committee invpstisUtivn uf the lat
est steel merger, with Samuel I'm
terinren con,nntee counsel, swing
ing on the anvil, and Mortimer l.
Schin. OF Kuhn, f.peh " Co. narinE
In anser at his misconceptions. Their
verbal fnsiiiade g"t 81 hot one time
that Mr., tn,armNer warned the
banker he might az ~ inil FOR re
tusinE tn anawer questions. SchiG
quickly in,Imated that IL he did, Tn
terinrer would kpep him company
behind the bars.
The dsRvasslon conferred around the
part Kuhn, l."eh " Ia, are to take
In merging the Eoruhtir, Midvnle and
Inland Comranies lntn the North
AmeriVan Stnci Computation, SchiH
Insisted the relationship rf his firm
was purely enc ut banking. They
were "AnanVialy fa,hs ring tho en-
tsrprisc, lie said. and worv To head
a Syndicate 10 undurwrttu S25.0o0, 600
IN preferred strVk a. SpN and S+I.-
GOO. 600 in uommnn At Si1 aud thFl
raise another SS0.orp, pn0 In cash 10
purchase additional MidN;tlc paper,
Crtormyer cuutvndeH that the
bankers intpudrd 60 create a mar
ke," for tho stock vt tho now cor
I'ora;ion with this ssp.roN.oOc cash.
and that they were itkrly 10 mau,p-
ula,n prices TO favorable levels by
buying and selling securities,
TirrworIS start,
Hot with resentment, schiG called
on Chairman Lockwood IT, make I'm
termyer cease asking unfair" qucs-
tiops. After he had admitted that
the bank might both buy and sell
stock. tho question tina, No; OF the
fireworks was put to Mr., Schif In
these words:
80 that whilst with ono hand the
syndicate is selling stock TO tho pub
lie. with tho other hand It Is buying
stock from tho public"
SchiG said this was not true be-
cause the transactions were not
simultaneous. and whom tho lawyer
inquired how he knew. he shouted:
''Wo do not wash stock. and i resent
that implication"
Rcfu~e, to Answer.
"All these Iesentments. you know
don't count" Untermyer remark ed
The facts ARE what we taro looking
for"
Then put the questions in the way
40 that they are facts. and don't
twist things" suggested the banker
"M-. Chairman, you had better
warn this witness that he IS not 4.
his banking Office" said the lawyer
And Mother arc you in your OF
Ace" came the rptOrt
''AIr Chairman" continued III,
banker, "Mr. Untcrmyer ~ trying I,
put words in my mouth that we az,
manipulating stock. and Will not d.
Il. refuse to answer another CUES
zion"
Then came the iar threat
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
Edwin BurwcIl Js,e.

PETERSBURG, VA. Jun" 3-Ed
win Rurwcll Jones, ~, brother III
Mrs. q. A. Whitmore, OF Petersburg
died Friday afternoon at o'clock,
after an Illness GOVERN. long time
Mr.. Jones was born IN Rrun.w. g x
County virginia, and was Il highIy
respected citizen OF Crrwr. He WAS
tho son ot DIR. r. q. jones lie +
survived hy two brothers and four
sisters, Samuel GOode Jones, Rruns-
wick County, AMI j Ravcuscroft
Jones. OF Columbus, Ga; Mrs. g. \
Whitmore. Of Petersburg: Mrs 7. +
HardRwaY. OF Petersburg; Mi, cor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
Millinn IL. Miller.

Funeral services for William II
Miller who died Friday morning at
$40 o'clock In his nome. AIS Lcuisi-
ana street. VIII he conducted this
afternoon At 4 O'Clock In St Fat
Kicks catholic Church. burial will
he In Hollywood Cemetery, Mir,
Miller IS survived by three daueh-
tcrs, Miss Ada Miller. Mira, q. a.
DAILY and Mrs. w. !. Neal and one
son. William II. Miller, Jr,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
Mrs. Ninry T.. Ium.dc,

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary T.
lmmsdcn. who died Friday afternoon
at AZ" o'clock In tho home Of hcr
son in Law. Hugh 4. Horn. 35o7 East
Clay street WIZ be conducted this
afternoon at o'clock from Gosrel
Hail, Fulton, Burial Will he In Hol-
lywood, Mrs. Lunfsdcn Is survived
by two DAUGHTERS. Mrs. Il. r.
Vaughan and Mrs. II a. Horn, and
one son. .. ~ l.umsdcn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04

lint OF Ls Comedis Trsncatss At tht
end OF next year. She recently told
follow artistn: II will always be
young"
&C. 1922. Public Lodgor Coz
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04

Then came the taN threat.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
Baby Beds
$11.65

White enameled. Posts
1 LIE inch. Chilless
type of safety crib. Size
30x54 inches. Has a
standard 10-year anti-sag
spring. Openings so child
cannot get It's head
through or get hurt in
any way.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04

corning her voluntary retirement
from lie Coincide Franchise. declared.
'I'll play no more In public, II got
honiesick for the ataeo. will givo
plays In my own home"
Nine. SOrel will go on thu retired
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04

nelia &. lCncs aud Mrs. L. L. Rob.
"rts"n. of Pulaski city. The ourtal
Will take place ut Crewe Sunday at
L. 3" l.. NJ. Mr.. Jones was AN uncle
"' Or. Claiborne jones. uc this city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
Funeral OIL. A. Inni.r

PETERSBURG. VA. June S.-Fu-
neral services for Louis A. lanier
took place this morninS at 10 o'clock
from ST Josrph's Catholic Church
Rev. Martin J. Naier conductirs the
services
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
MISS gAREL TO.PLAY
NO. .MORE:IN PUBLIC

tEpectat Cable pispatch.I
PARIS, iNh8 Hs--Ceails Sorel, con-
The New York herald., 1922-10-28
THE EQUITABLE
TRUST COMPANY
OF NEW YORK
OPPOSE CLASS RATES
ON A MILEAGE BASIS
Buffalo Shippers Assert Pub
lie Would Suffer.

Sentiment as expressed by shippers in
the Buffalo district was hostile TO the
proposal of class rates on mileage
basis in Trunk Line territory to Judge
from the testimony submitted to the
Trunk Line Association at the hearing
yesterday. 1t vas contended principally
that the time was not opportune for
changes that might impose additional
burdens on the shipping public.
+. w. Burton. traffic manager of the
Rochester Chamber CT Commerce. said
that the proposal was inopportune and
would adversely affect business in tho
Rochester territory. Frank w. WILL
hanson. traffic commissioner of the
buffalo Chamber of Commerce. ad-
rarted the need for 4 change in existing
rates. but objected TO the proposal on
ths q cund tina. IL increased the revenue
or ss carriers. J. =. DAILY. representing
the traffic Council OF the Associated
Industries Of New York State, and the
Donner Steel Company said that
shippers wsu,f suffer through the in
crease. He pointed out also that investi-
gatip- Las disclosed that In applying
the percentages 10 the mileage scale 10
rxzrrnSne the relationship OF the sixth
class 10 the first class rate an undue
burden IS thrown on the frs; four
classes
Yesterdays session marked the close
Of the hearings that have included also
New York city Philadelphia, Baltimore
and Pittsburgh. According 10 r.. N.
coilyer. chairman of the Trunk Line
Association. his Organization win sub
init report that will have It's support.
The weeks testimony having been in tho
nature OF an Informal discussion n the
general plan for Va mileage basis in
class rates
The New York herald., 1922-10-28
$s6,OOO,OOO BONDS
TO BE REDEEMED
Gulf Oil Corporation to Pay
Off Debentures With New
5 Per Cent. Issue.
rhe Gulf OIL Corporation is preparing

The Gulf Oil Corporation Is preparing
to redeem its s35.000,000 twelve year
sinking fund debenture rs, due in 1888.
outstanding in the hands of the public.
A new issue of per cent. refunding
bonds will be offered in their place. Il
Is believed the new bonds will be issued
early next week, perhaps on Monday.
The debenture is we're sold last Feb
ruary to raise funds to provide in part
for the retirement of 100000 900 of the
company's $1S.000.0 900 serial per cent.
notes, Of which $4,000. 900 matured July
!. 1921. and July /, 1922. respectively
and to retire current Indebtedness in
Cured for capital expenditures. The
last $6.000.0 900 of the series 6 per cent.
notes will fall due July 1, 1923.
The Gulf Oil debenture rs are redeem
able as a whole only on any interest
date upon four weeks notice at 1881.
on or before February l.. 1927. After
that date the callable price would be
reduced to 1929. The bid price for
these debenture Is at the close of the
market last night was 103h ".
The $35.000.000 debenture Is were
underwritten in 1921 by a syndicate
composed Of the Union Trust Company
and the Mellon National Bank OF Pitts
burgh. and the Guaranty Company
Bankers Trust Company and the Ma
tional City Company of New York. at
9S and interest. 1t is understood that
the new bonds will be handled by tho
same syndicate. with the Union Trust
Company as manager.
The New York herald., 1922-10-28
TOPICS OF WALL STREET.
selling of New U. 5. Bonds.

The mystery which surrounds the
heavy selling Of the new United States
AZ per cent. bonds is the most dis
cussed subject at present in investment
circles. At the low price yesterday
these bonds were at discount OF IL
per cent. at $3.50. but they recovered
slightly before the close Of the market.
The most logical theory put forward is
that despite the heavy oversubscription
Of the Governments $500. 100000 bond
issue the result was nevertheless a dis
appointment to some who had padded
their subscriptions In the belief that
allotmente would be smaller than they
actually were It Is believed that the
selling might be coming from those who
were allotted more bonds than they
really wanted. The only other theory,
according to a prominent banker. is THAT
the selling Of Government securities Is in
anticipation of tighter money marke-
The New York herald., 1922-10-28
Coal to Great Lakes.

The latest report covering the move
ment of coal to the Great Lakes district
shows that up to Monday of this week
a total of s,4s5, 900 tons Of bituminous
coal had been dumped at the ports
there, leaving 100000 tons still to be
shipped north before the close Of navi-
CATION in about four weeks. 1t Is be-
lieved that the roads will be able to NIL
the needs OF the Northwest. Through
out the country loadings OF coal on
Wednesday were 30.006 cars Of bitumi-
nous and $3.50 of anthracite, de-
crease In both Instances from the levels
OF the preceding day. For the nrst
three days of the week bituminous load
ings totaled 103,973 cars.
The New York herald., 1922-10-28
TRADE CONTINUES TO
SHOW IMPROVEMENT
Wholesale Reports Best Since
Spring of 192O.'

Continued Improvement In the gem
eral business situation is reported in the
trade reviews.
Bradstreet's says: 'Tn wholesale and
jobbing trade and In industry the trend
Is still in the direction of progress.
reports, in fact, being the best since the
late spring of 1920. and collections are
the best since year ago."
Evidences Of business expansion null
tiply," says Dun's review. ''and the gains
now cover wide feld. One of the best
features of the present situation. mark
ing further departure from hesitation.
Is the increasing disposition to provide
for forward requirements"
The New York herald., 1922-10-28
Victor stock Dividend.

Directors OF the Victor Talking
Machine Company have declared n
stock dividend Of 100 per cent. in ac-
cordance with the recently announced
plan providing for increasing It's capi-
talization from $5,0o0.000 to $35, 900. 900.
Shareholders of record October 81 will
be entitled to receive six new shares
for each share held. The statement
issued by the company said its capi-
talization of $5.000.o00 common and
100000 preferred stock had for MANY
years been out of proportion to the
assets. consisting largely of extensive
manufacturing plants. and added that
the company's dividend policy always
had been conservative and that 10
change In the policy governing cash
disbursements was anticipated.
The New York herald., 1922-10-28
Lehish Segregation Plan.

Counsel for the Lehigh Valley Rail-
road Company will confer with repre-
sentatives of the Department OF JUS
tice late next week regarding certain
amendments to the roads plan for the
segregation of its coal properties. While
this may not be the final meeting to
discuss the changes, 1t is understood
that considerable progress is being made
toward a settlement by both sides and
II Is suggested that the plan probably
will be In final form before the holidays.
Lehigh interests are understood to b
losing little in the way of concessions
under the revisions.
The New York herald., 1922-10-28
B. X. T. IN SEPTEMBER
HAS S168,1z4 SURPLUS
ShoWs Reduction From Same
Month in 1921.

The report of the Brooklyn Rapid
Transit Company for September shows
a surplus after charges of $16S.l74.
compared with $215,07S for the same
month last year. Gross was $2,926,645.
against $2.so5,3o9.. while net income
after taxes was $732,614. against
SS33. sos.
For the nine months ended September
80 last gross amounted to $9.136.133.
compared with $S,7O0,3s7 in the corre-
spending period of the previous year.
Net after taxes was s2.470.6s6. against
$2,531,570. while the surplus afte-
charges amounted to $772,1S6. against
S7O2362
The New York herald., 1922-10-28

r. e. Byram, president Of the Chi
cago, Milwaukee and st. Paul. said yes
terday that the present business boom
along the roads right Of way most like
ly will be carried into the early months
of next year Traffic gains are not en-
tirely traceable to the settlement Of the
coal and shop strikes, but reflect also
an increase In miscellaneous commodity
shipments. September figures OF ST.
Paul are none too favorable and re-
fleet, Mr.. Byram asserts. the extra ex-
pense due to the shop strike. The earn
ings for October are expected to show
an Improvement over the previous
month.
The New York herald., 1922-10-28

The Youngstown Sheet and Tube
Company has not decided whether 1t
will acquire a Chicago tube mill. James
A. Campbell. It's president, said: Our
company will have all the business
transportation can handle for the pal-
ance OF the year. ! look for more
transportation and fuel troubles later
on from the shortage Of railroad equip
ment, particularly locomotives. Steel
prices will probably show little change.
They have fallen back little but they
cannot go any lower, since they now
yield only small profits. Labor has had
the rise in wages which 1t deserves and
IL Is now time for the stockholders to
get something. We have made one
slight increase in dividends and II pres
ent earnings continue We will soon make
another"