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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-07
WHEAT INACTIVE
AND PRICES END
LITTLE CHANGED
Close Is Strong With Frac.
tionQl Aduances-Corn
Is Neglected.

Copyright by The San Antonio Light.
Chicago. Aug. 7.--Whent closed
strong 3-S TO IL cent higher. Local
cash sales were 5000 bushels of wheat :;
$1,000 bushels Of corn: 341 900 bush
els of oats end $1,000 bushels of bar
ley.
Corn close unchanged TO II cent
higher. Oats were unchanged TO Is
cent higher. Lard closed 71-2 cents
higher and ribs l. IL to 90 cents
higher.
There was little activity in the wheat
market today. The bulk of the pro-
fessionals were waiting until they
learn the government estimate on crops
due late today. There was slight
dip in opening prices as result of
hedging pressure. On the dip there
was buying by eastern houses and
later some of the more active local
traders bought, causing Il rally. Trad
ers are inclined TO look for bulish
crop report.
Corn was neglected. Prices were
little changed. There was pressure on
the new crop months early because of
the beneficial rains in the Mississippi
Valley. Later the advance of l cent
to 1 IL cents in cash corn premiums
caused a little buying Of September and
the late months sympathized with the
nearby delivery.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-07
TO STAGE BENEFIT
Percy Barbat TO Appear In Eastern
star Charity Show at Majestic.

Through the efforts of the general
relief committee. representing the va
rious Eastern Star chapters in San
Antonio. arrangements have been
made with Mr.. Percy Imrbat, former
ly with the Edna Park Players, Ia
present at the Majestic, matinee and
night, "Wednesday, August s. the show
entitled "Dr. Jekyll an Mr.. Hyde"
Those who have seen Mr.. Barbat in
the various plays presented during last
season by the Edna Park Players at
the Royal Thcater will welcome the
opportunity TO see the play in ques-
ton at this time for the reason that
there are no other shows of this type
in town.
Mr.. Barbat will play n very promi-
nent part in the play in that he will
direct the show and will play the dou-
Bile roll of DR.. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde,
He will also present, personally. q
curtain play entitled 1.-THE Miser's
Death" He will be assisted in all
parts by professional players, except
the part of J. G.. Utterson. Esq. which
part will be played by Horace KEEL
ton. local amateur. Mr.. Kelton has
been seen locally many times in the
"Shriners' Minstrels", and the pub
lie will therefore need no introduction
to his ability.
The play is being staged for the
purpose of providing funds to be used
for charitable purposes among the
Masonic and Eastern Star families
and the entire net proceeds will be
used for this purpose.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-07
RECOVERY CONTINUES
IN COTTON; MARKET
ENDS 20 POINTS UP
Afternoon Trading Ex-
tremely Erratic Follow
ing Morning Rise.

Copyright. by THE san kutonio Light.
New York. Aug. 7.--Each day fur
nishes more convincing evidence of the
change tnat has occurred i'll the cot
ton market. Private reports OF show
ers, following the sensational rise of
three cents iii IL weel. brought heavr
liquidation in the first half hour. Dc
tober ran back half cent from high
figures of Monday and various lines
of cotton came out during the set
back. Then, when the morning weather
map showed no change in the South
west, violent rise of three-quarters
of cent got under way which ran
both October and December over n
cents.
To obtain necessary contracts to fill
orders. brokers were compelled 10 bid
prices up rapidly. An astonishingly
small amount of cotton appeared for
sale on the rise, in view OF the rapid.
ity of the advance.
Now that confidence in a large yield
is being undermined, sentiment Is
shifting, but the cotton market i
such an enormous affair that this
change cannot be made in a day.
Some very poor crop accounts are
coming from various sections of the
belt.
The rush that carried October to
24.15 WAS followed by a very cratic
market the balance of the session.
Profit taking reached large proper
tons and short setback Of 30 TO 40
points occurred during the afternoon.
Cotton seemed to be wanted on the de-
cline and final prices showed gain
of about 20 points on the day.
While the bulk of the crop outside
of Texas and Oklahoma is in good
condition, August is the weevil month
and insect damage kcan be aggravated
by certain conditions in weather. But
it Is the drought question that proves
most important as marke factor at
the moment. Texas has been the back
bone of the cotton crop all this sea-
son and. thesincreased acreage in that
state made an exceptional yield possi-
bic. !
But there are many regions that
have had virtually no moisture since
early June and eachr day reduces pros
poets now.
1t is not surprising that the mar
ket has become alarmed. since the car.
ry-over has reached the long discussed
irreducible minimum current growth
must be sufficient TO meet current
needs.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-07
WIDOW FORMULATES
PLANS FOR FUNERAL
IN MARION FRIDAY
Dead President Will Not
Be Buried bv Side of
Mother and Sister.
BY the Associated Press.

Marion. Ohio. AUG. president
Harding will not be buried beside his
mother and sister in the Marion Gem;
ctery. His body. after the funeral
services here Friday afternoon, will
be placed in the receiving vault at the
cemetery and be held there until
mausoleum is ready 10 receive it.
This was part of the funeral ar
rangements agreed to by Mrs. Hard
ing as communicated TO DIR. George
Il. Harding Jr.. the Presidents broth
err. and DIR. Carl w. Sawyer, who.
boarded the funeral train west of Chi
cago yesterday.
The funeral plans approved by Mrs.
Harding call for the utmost simplicity.
Rev. ]. NJ. Lands. pastor of Trinity
Baptist Church, the late Presidents
place of worship when in Marion, will
conduct the services.
In order that Mrs. Harding's home
folks and friends of his native state
may have the privilege of a last look
at their departed friend. Mrs. Hard
ing's plans call for the body 10 lie in
state at the home of his father from
soon after its arrival Thursday morn
ing till . or 10 o'clock that night and
again for a few hours Friday fore
noon. She would not approve tenta-
tive plans for the body to lie in state
at the Marion county courthouse.
The funeral service at the Harding
home will be conducted at 3 p. M,
Friday.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-07
SECOND STYLE SHOW
VI. Half and Bro. Entertain Trade
Week Visitors.

The second annual style show put
on by VI. Half & Bro. opened Tues
day morning at 10 80 O'Clock. The
show was given to entertain the visit
ing merchants as well as local mer-
chants during Merchants Trade Week
and was viewed by an unusually large
crowd.
Needless TO say. the crowd that at
tended this beautiful style show was
pleased TO the utmost for each model,
attired in attractive costumes. received
applause galore.
Among the exquisite costumes on eX-
hibition were included smart street
dresses. navy blue predominating most
~. trimmed with silk braid. hand en-
broidery and beautiful. dinner gowns
heavily beaded in rainbow colors
proved 10 be quite pleasing.
One of the smartest afternoon wraps
was a jacquette Of white coney trim
med with monkey fur. which is SER
viceable as well as attractive. Other
gorgeous wraps including coats with
extremely large rolled collars and
draped sides. having as a belt, a mar
row band of silk braid with beauti-
full tassel ON either end OF it aud
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-07
BONDS ARE ACTIVE
Speculative Rails Noticeably Strong.
Prices Are Firm.

DOWNRIGHT by The San Antonio Light.
New York. Aug. To-day bonds
were generally active and more firm
than in some time. Notwithstanding q
slight increase in the quotation for
time money there was no weakness
in the price of high grade rails or
industrials. Atchison general 4s sold at
30. which is within is of point
of the high Of the year. General Elec-
trio dehcntrre IS were also firm. Lib
ertvs sold around Mondays high.
1t was in the more speculative rail
road bonds. however. that the better
feeling was the most noticeable. The
Erie bonds were especially strong, the
prior lien IS being at one time point
above Mondays price. There was the
same show of strength in the junior
issues. the general is and the con-
vertiblc A.. According TO the latest
statements. the Erie is not only COW
cring all charges. but is earning n
surplus for all classes of stock and
the only doubt has been as TO the af-
feet Of coal strisc. This possibility
was regarded as remote today and Sc
curitieS of the anthracite carrying
roads benefited accordingly.
Seaboard Air Line adjustments
also went higher. The SeabOard's six
months statement shows all fixed
charges rs well as the half years re-
quirements on the adjustment bonds
covered. with something IN spare. st.
Paul issues rallied from their lows of
Monday in sympathy with the rest OF
the market.
There was also a recovery in Great
Northern as. Apparently the recent
decline in the quotation for the stock
had adversely affected the market for
these bonds which. however. are gen.
orally considered high grade invest
ments. At the present price the bond
gives a maturity yield of over 6 per
cent
There was no decided change in the
foreign bonds.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-07
BUSINESS is IMPROVED
Orders Indicate Prosperity Returning
In Southwest.

Fort Worth, Tex. Aug. 7.-Locali
ties throughout the Southwest report
ed today that there has been decided
quickening of business in the last
week. Jobbers are enjoying an I'M
usual run of big orders and are wag-
ing IN aggressive advertising cam
paign, expecting augmented buying
power in the fall as a result of pros
porous crops.
Cotton has begun TO move in all Sec
tions of the state and prices are salts
factory. Storage of grain crops con-
tinues general in this section due &c
unfavorable prices and this tendency
has extended TO naise and sorghum
Building has begun to boom again.
The outlook in the oil fields has been
heightened BY an increase of % cents
a barrel in Navarro cr'.de.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-07
CURB AGAIN RISES
Recovery Occurs Following Advance
Of Coal Shares on Stock Market.


Copyright. by The San Antonio Lisht.
New York. Aug. Little DISPOSE
ton was shown at the outset of the
Curb market today 10 continue tine
recovery of the previous day. To-
ward midday. however, the sudden
development of strength in stocks of
the anthracite companies brought n
renewal Of buying in other sections
and the market started forward
again.
A number of sharp advances oc-
CURED in neglected stocks. One was
L. :. Distributing Corporation. The
stock closed last week at 20. its low
for tho year. 1t opened almost five
points higher today and continued in
demand at advancing prices. L. 5.
Distributing Corporation owns the
entire capital stock of the Sheridan
Wyoming Coal company. which was
organized TO hold and operate the
Sheridan. Aceme. Carney and a num-
Der Of other coal companies. In
October. 1920, an initial dividend of
81 was declared and the last dividend
distributed by the company was in
August, 1922.
Officers stated unofficially that
there was no change in the financial
position TO account for the advance.
Coal stocks generally responded TO re-
ports that the new administration
would take drastic measures If neces-
sary. 10 prevent a coal strike.
The remarkable reports that are
co,nin, out for fhp second ouarter
in the automobile industry were re-
sponsible for the violent jump in
Peerless Truck and Motor stock.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-07
by the Associated Press.
Columbus Nhin- Aug. i


where Warren G.. Harding was born,
grew into manhood, started the politi-
cal career which carried him TO the
presidency. and where next Friday he
will be cousicIed TO final rest. today
found its grief more poignant than
at any time since almost unwarned. its
people heard the news Of his passing
flashed from the Far West.
For throughout the gray early morn
ing hours funeral train was wcnd-
ing its way slowly through the state
carrying its first citizen back to Wash
ington to receive hOnors such as are
according only a President.
Hours behind schedule because of
the great crowds which sought to pay
their last tribute as the cortege silent
ly slipped onward and because of the
insistence of Mrs. Harding that travel
be slow enough TO permit all who had
gathered TO view the flower-deckeu
coffin in its dimly lighted car. the
train was greeted by throngs at every
station and wayplacc.
: From Hicksville. the first Ohio vii
lage encountered after the train cross
ed the Indiana line shortly after mid
night. to Youngstown, where it again
departed from the state and slipped
on into Pennsylvania. people gathered
by the thousands to stand bareheaded
in their grief until the last coach was
out of sight.
Many. basing their preparations
upon the original schedule, which cali
ed for an arrival in Ohio early in the
evening. kept the vigil for fourS, refus-
ing TO leave until the cOrtege arrived.
Railroad stations in the cities and
towns were jammed from early even
ing in some eases until long after mid
night. while in larger cities surging
crowds burst through police lines and
forced through trains to slow down as
the passed onward. Almost every cross
roads had its quota OF automobiles,
the occupants Of which snatched what
sleep they could in their cars while
they anxiously awaited the passing of
their dead President
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-07

cnpes of beautiful fur and silk plush
were displayed to Il good advantage.
Beautiful evening dresses Of taffeta
georgette and lace. suitable for the
young miss as well as the grown vi
lady were beautiful displayed.
The stylish fall and winter ha-s
worn by the models were loaned by
the San Antonio Trimmed Hat Com
pany, a concern which has just re-
Gently orened here.
A special feature was Miss Kathryn
Hinsley. a very pretty woman who APP
penred attifed as Ranger girl. dress
ell in San Antonio-made products.
I. II. Kicks. president of the San
.Antonio Trimmed Hat Company and
f. ii. Althage. general manager of the
company; were introduced to the visi.
tors and all were urged TO visit their
place of business.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-07
WRITERS FEEL LOSS
Washington Correspondents Plan Es'
cort OF Honor at Funeral.

Washington. ID. c.. Aug. THE
standing committee of Washington
newspaper correspondents today desig-
mated an escort of honor to accompany
the body of the late President Hard
ing when 1t is taken from the White
House 10 the capitol. The escort
will include the newspaper men VINO
accompanied the President 10 Alaska,
those who were stationed at Marion
during the 1920 campaign and the re-
porters who daily cover the Whlte
House.
A resolution adopted by the com
mittee said in part:
NO finer contact of genuine un-
Outstanding and sympathy ever was
established between an American pres
ident and the newspapermen than that
which governed the relations of Presi-
dent Warren G.. Harding TO the writ
crs of the capital. His personal
charm, lovable disposition. coupled
with great candor and implicit faith
in the integrity of those who dealt
with him, inspired deer affection and
abiding respect in the hearts of the
Washington newspaper correspondents.
We mourn in his passing the loss OF
a real friend. of a colleague, whose
connection with the profession shed a
great dignity and luster to it.
ITO Mrs. Harding. no less gracious
in the friendship. she entertained and
inspired. we offer on behalf of the
corps of Washington correspondents
our deep sympathy and the consola-
ton that she will find in the affection
OF the American people which will pre-
serve for all time the memory OF the
man who inspired her and comforted
her throughout the years of his life.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-07
CATTLE AND HOG
SUPPLIES LESS
THAN EXPECTED
Hogs Start 10 to 20 Cents
Higher, Then React
Slightly.
Q y!ishi. by The San Antonio Lisht.

Co.yIishi. by The san Antonio Lieht.
Chicago, Aug. 1.-Supplies of cattle
and hogs fell short of the expected
numbers today. but the sheep run was
Il little larger than a week ago.
There will be 10 holiday at the local
yards next Friday, but business will
cease for ten minutes during the bur
ial of the late President. Receipts:
10000 cattle. 10000 hogs. 14,00G
sheep and 1000 caves.
Best steers sold well at steady to
strong values during the day. but 9th
or grades barely held steady. Prime
animals again made ST. while bulk
of steers sold al wide range of $3.50
and Sll.J0. Prime ycarlings made
SILL Choice cows also had Il fair
market at fully steady values. but
cline Of 10 and IL cents late in the
session.
Everything below SO showed weak
ness. Good bologna bulls ut $3.50 and
$40 were steady. Calves were 30
and - cents higher with good vealcrs
at So and down.
Hogs started 10 and 30 cents higher
with best light kinds ut IS and IS
but demand weakened later in the ses-
sion when some of tho early advance
was lost. Heavy butchers sold up
to $7.S5 carly. but they could not
reach that high at the close. Packing
grades were only n shade higher aud
many were unsold at the close of the
trade. Bulk Of this class of stock sold
AT 500 and $685..
Fat lambs were steady to strong.
but supply lacked quality. and best
natives went over at S11.TJ. and So.
Prime westerns were placed at S12.lG
and SEED. while Gull lambs generally
sold at So and 81. A small supply Of
aged muttons sold at unchanged pric-
levels &c..
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-07
COTTON WORTH MORE
Harvest In 1922 Brings South Total
of S1,5s1 .0OO,0O0

New Orleans, Aug. 7.-Lnst sea-
SONS cotton crop brought the South
s1.57f 100000, as compared with ST.
Ia, 000.90 the season before. accord
ing to figures just compiled nv II. G..
Hester. secretary of the New Or.
leans cotton exchange.
Hester figures last year's growth at
10,424. 900 bales including linters COM
pared with S.440 600 the year before.
but he estimated the commercial crop
or the amount actually marketed at
11.2S3.000 bales as compared with
IlG33, 900. The average price per
g55Sid received during the last season
was 2408 as compared with 1857 the
year before and 1921 in 1919.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-07
DEMAND FOR
ELECTRICITY:
IS UNUSUAL
Power Stations to Add
1000, 900 New Custom
ers by 1924.
TO SPEND $4,000, 600
Extension Of Service AL.
ready Has Cost $62,-
100000. .-is-
TO SPEND $4,000, 600
BY j. C. REOYLE

Copyright. by The San Antonio Light.
New York, Aug. 1.-THE electrical
central power stations Of the United
States will serve wen over 1000, 900
ew customers by the time 1923 draws
to q close. This estimate is based
on the number of new patrons secured
so far. New building construction
and the natural increase in the use
of electricity for lighting are response
BILE.
These new customers will necessi-
tate the expenditure of $25,000,000 in
installing meters and making service
connections, This. expense does not
include any part of the huge cost of
the necessary enlargement of generat-
ing plants and extension of transmits
sion and distributing lines. SO far
this year the amount paid out for all
ditional service by electrical compan-
les has been approximately S62,O00,-
900, according 10 he figures complied
by the New York state committee on
public utility needs.
The S25,000,000 extension service
Will be for running wires from street
lines and connecting up meters. n
survey of the cost Of setting meters
just completed by the Empire State
Gas and Electric Association shows
that the average cost of meter. mate.
ials, and labor is 500. Costs vary
according to location and market con-
ditions. 49,
l. Meter Costs Sf2 TO SIS.
A meter in the average household
costs 81 TO ,S15. Copper wire costs
fifteen cents pound and the aver
age length of the connecting lines in
this state is 30 feet of double wire,
containing 13 pounds of copper. La
Dor costs differ in communities as
some have some overhead and some
underground wiring systems. but the
average cost is about $40 for the job.
This cost the electric company must
incur before receiving one cent from
the new customer.
There are more than twenty million
homes and it is estimated that about
100000 are wired for electricity.
Electrical company executives say
that the cost Of wiring old houses.
which the householder must pay is the
chief obstacle in preventing further
Mansion of service ms the cost of
fcurrent on the average of year is
only temper cent of the cost of wir-
ing. Wiring an I'D house is 90 per
cent more. expensive than wiring a new
house during construction. -,
p. Many Phones Installed.
Expenditures for improvements have,
been divided among. the four maip
branches of sthe Industry as follows:
Steam generating plants, 5000. Al 900;
hydro-electric plants. S7430G.000:
Transmission systems. S125200000
and distributing systems, S193, $780,
00n.
Establishment of telephone connec-
tions and installation Of instruments
has been almost equally extensive.
The Hawthorne works of the Western
Electric company alone turned out
over .000.000.000 feet of copper
wire for communication conduction.
There have been $4,000 telephone re-
ceivers made. Nearly all of these
instruments were FOR new installa.
tons ne only n small number were
reduira7. for requirements.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-07
roREIGN EXCHANGES.

New York. Aug. 5.-Foreisn exchange:
Easy
Great Britain: Demand. Sass: cables.
S45GA. CO-dsy bills on banks, SISSY.
France: Demand. 5.74: cables. 5.Itis.
Italy: Demand. as; cables. f.Seis.
Belgium: Demand. as; cables. s-Si e.
Germany: Demand, .oooo2S; cables
0OOOS
Holland: Demand. sass; cables, 53.ti-
Norway: Demand. 1879.
T sweden: Demand. $3.50.
. penamrk: Demand. 1850
Switzerland: Demand. 1897.
Suain: Demand. 400.
Greece: Demand, i.So-
Poland: Demand, .000SN.
CzechoSiovakla; Demand, -sA
Austria Demand. .0Off.
Roumania. Demand. sos.
Argentina: Demand. $3.50.
Brazil: Demand. t0l2.
Montreal: sTE.