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SUGAR

NEW YORK. Jan. 81. - Sugar
closed steady; approximate sales 2s..
900 tons. In refined there was n fair
inquiry reported and prices wero un.
changed at $50 TO GO for fine gran.
ulated-
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METALS

NEW YORK Jan. s1-Copper
firm ~electrolytic spot ana futures Is
@15h.
TIN easier spot and nearby 1887:
futures 1915.
Iron steady; prices unchanged.
Lead steady; spot s.0063S.7.
: Zinc steady; East St. Louis spot
and nearby delivery 7.1O87.15.
E Anthony spot 7.12.
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All Stocks Average Down.

The average price of twenty active
industrial stocks traded in on the
New York stock exchange on Tues.
day was 97.75. off 81. The average
price of twenty active railroad stocks
was sG.5S. a net loss of 60.
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Butter and Eggs

CHICAGO. Jan. 3I.-Butter lower;
creamery extras 4sc; standards 46c:
extra firsts 46@47c; f!rsts 44h0
45hc; seconds 43h 944c.
Eggs lower; receipts 1894 cases;
size: ordinary flrsts 2Oq soc;
miscellaneous sou 951c,
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The United States produced 563.-
372, 1O2 barrels of crude oil in 1922
according TO figures compiled by the
Oil City Derrick.
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Gossip AND FIELD NEWS
OPERATORS ASK HIGHER PRICES

At a meeting held in Denver on Tuesday, G. B. Richard
son, Minal E. Young and M. B. Foley, representing the Rocky
Oil Gas association, conferred with T. A. Dimes
and M. K. Blackmer, of the Midwest Refining company, re-
garding the adjustment of the differential in prices between
the Mid-Continent and Rocky Mountain states crude. as held
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OIL leases, rear estate, owners of
Teapot townsite. Representatives
wanted. Call or write us. Teapot
Development Co., 2l8 Midwest Bldg,
NYo. 1871
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open. High. Low. Clio.
Cash Grains.

Cash Grains.
CHICAGO, Jan. 31.-wheat No, .
hard LICK @11sh.
Corn No. ? mixed 71h @7I% No. .
yellow 71A 871h.
Oats No. 2 white 43h 643%- No 2
white 42h 943h.
Rye No. 2. S6H.
Barley 6O96s.
Timothy seed 6.oO16.5O. Glover
seed 13.5o92O.5O.
Pork nominal. Lard ll.5o: Ribs
l 0.50@11.5O.
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cash prices: FAX seed January 2.s3h
bid; February 2.sOh asked; March
ara bid; April 2.s7 bid: May 2.62h;
July 2.5eh bid
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dividend Of so cents a share, the first
since 1917.
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SILVER

NEW YORK. Ian. s1-Foreign bar
silver 64E: Mexican dollars 4s%.
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STOCK TREND
.. IS UNCERTAIN
British Acceptance of Debt
Settlement Is Only Bull
ish Factor.

NEW YORK Jan. s1|Short sell
ing and proflt-taking founded on the
disappointing nature of the quarterly
report Of the United States Steel cor
poratJon, impaired n reactionary
trend to prices IN tho early part OF
tcday's stock market. Most Of the
carly losses were recovered, however,
and a number Of stocks moved to
higher ground later IN the rally
which followed announcement of the
British cabinets acceptance Of the
American debt commissions terms.
Foreign exchange and foreign bonds
also exhibited good recuperative pow
er. Sales approxImated 100000
shares.
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shares
NEW YORK. Jan. 31.-Opening
prices IN today's stock market
were Irregular. California Petroleum
opened IL higher on overnight an
nouncement of the declaration Of an
initial quarterly dividend of S1.75.
Selling Of steel shares reflected the
speculative communities d~Isappoint-
ment over the earnings statement OF
the United States Steel corporation
for the last quarter OF 1922. United
States Steel common n Cruclble
zach dropping one point
The early demand for railroad
shares conferred in Delaware and
Hudson, Chicago and Eastern Illinois
Chicago and Northwestern and I'LL
nols Central, all up II to y, but
Reading second preferred dropped ~
and St Paul yielded fractionhlly.
Steel and Tube preferred was pushed
up 2S points and Pan-American 'B
one. Equipments were supplied rather
freely. Baldwin and Pressed Steel car
each dropping n point and American
Locomotive III. Coppers also were
heavy, American Smelling dropping
a pint and Utah II. Foreign ex-
changes were weak. French frnncs
dropping to 5.Sg cents. or Only 10
points above the extreme low record
Of $40 established in November. 1870.
German marks were quoteo at W 4
million or 500 for a cent.
Renewed weakness OF the foreign
exchanges which served to increase
the uncertainty over the immediate
speculative outlook had a depressing
effect on prices. Further pressure
against the steel shares carried
United States Steel common down IA
points to 1O4h. There were a few iso~
lated strong spots but buying of these
khares failed TO halt the liquidation
and short selling elsewhere. RAJ
road issues succumbed with the rest,
but with the exception of 800" which
dropped IL points and Union Pacific,
which dropped one the losses were
limited to fractions. Fischer Body
broke five points to 165 and Ro!
Dutch which has been under pressure
for several days, dropped 2i5. Cali
fornia Petroleum. one of the few
strong spots advanced two points.
Call money opened at AZ per cent
= Prices snapped back on the an
uUUnCGEnbuI VI llb oElIAbu aICtpLiIlGt
Of the American debt terms. Several
OF the active shares rallied n point or
20 from their low prices of the morn
ing, with Coco Cola. New Orleans,
Beechnut Packing. United States Al
oohol, Westinghouse Electric. Texas
Coal and on. Rre9ge n WHY'S
Overland preferred sold l to 2 points
above yesterdays closing. Buying
kiackened when tho call money rate
Eas marked I'd to 5 per cent.
3 The closing was firm. Further
Short covering and some buying for
the long accout caused a further
hardening Of prices in the late DEAL
ings- Brooklyn Union Gas was
pushed up tour points and General
Electric 8. Fischer Body broke 1Sh
points to 1864 the lowest price this
SeAA
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Cotton

NEW YORK. Jan. 3I.-Spot cotton
quiet; middllng 1850.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
BANQUET" PALACE,

The feature attraction at the Pal ace s.arting today for the balance ol the week Is Marshall Neilan's great production ''The Strangers Banquet. with a big cast Of stare.
 4 thrilling drama of the shipyard' dealing with present-day conditions this picturization Of Dom Byrne's well known hook might have been written amidst the towering dry docks and laundering riveters of this plant owned by the Los Angeles Shipbuild- ing and Drydock company.
 This shipbuilding plant appears on the screen in "The Strangers Ban quet." in manner never before pic- tured, as do a number Of the men who figured prominently in govern ment work during the war.
 The Keith vaudeville bill features four good acts with Max Trimmer in a fine novelty; Haney and Morgan in 8 very fine singing and dancing offer ing; Don Quixano will sing favorite popular selections assisted by Ralph Brainard at the piano: and Follis and Leroy. who offer a clever comedy act.
 Starting Sunday night for a run of four days the Palace feature will be the new sensational seven reel com edy hit Safety Last" with Harold
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
faeE ON THE RaRRooM FLOOR

An electrified audience thrilled with excitement at the big climax storm scenes in the new William Fok sps eial, 'The Face an the BsFroanl i'loer," which opened al FoE's lhsater this afternoon for three days run. The storm is one of the most Fsslisr lie ever shown on the screen, Henry x, Malthall plays the leading role,
 With this picture are four acts nf vaudeville, presenting acts of the helr ter kind, including acts of song dance. comedy harmony and novelties,
 ''The Face on the Hsrroom FlearH deals with the dramatic theme Of drink.
 Robert Stevens, an artist. portrayed hg Walthall. is engaged ts marry the beautiful Marion Won Week. While sle is painting in picturesque fishing ,illage he meets an attractive little fisher maid, She poses for him and he concentrates on a picture that at- tracts considerable attention among lis friends, Dick von Week also meets the little girl and becomes lnadly in love with her. but turns out to be a craven coward and leaves her begging pitifully not q desert her, stevens is accused and the Von Week girl breaks the engagement, Then ii IS he takes to drink,
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
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1 things you told me. l ought to have understood that money was for oul | home and nothing else. l Tt is a beautiful place, but l wal so in hopes that we could use some of that money to make a payment on this stock and fifteen hundred dollars q year is too much for Us to pay for rent.
 "I never realized it would cost SC much more for two people to live than for one. I wish I had hold of , that liar who has spoken to the con- trary."
 Then he laughed, took me into his arms and whispered with his mouth close to my ear, T do love you lit- tie girl, and I know I am hard 10 live with.
 T presume I will break your heart many times, but I don't mean 10, dear. I don't mean to hurt you. ] wouldn't trade you off for million of those economical girls you de- scribed to me.
 You know. however, that when a man has plans for other things and
 
 to get the rage and disappointment out of his system. The one who is nearest him then. whether if be his wife. his stenographer. his best friend or his barber; that's the per son that has to play martyr while he applies the modern tortures of tho inquisition."
 Tn the meantime he had picked up the lease and, going over to your beautiful old desk. little Marquise. he signed fl with flourish and pre- sented il to me.
 There. Mrs. Prescott. you will now forgive mo. yont you. and think we will be very happy here even if I do have to work like the devil to get the rent money"
 He'eh-o. little Marquise. wonder if you would he quite as happy here. if you were I and if Jack and you had never had this useless quarrel.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10

ing a terrible dust Don't lift the broom off the floor like that. Here Give me the broom. l never saw any body as awkward as you are. l car see that youll never learn to sweep But you ought to be able to learn tc dust"
 'I don't believe I could learn that either" Cuffy told her. If you're going to teach me anything more, ] wish you'd teach me to stand on my head"
 You've come to the wrong place to learn that" Aunt Sally declared. 'There'll be no standing on heads around here. Take this duster. now, and dust everything in the den."
 Cuffy took the duster and snapped it across Aunt sally's face.
 Instantly she brought the broom down upon his head.
 What do you mean by flicking that duster on my nose?" she growled,
 You told me to dust everything in the den," he reminded her.
 My goodness," she grumb bled. T never saw such stupid cub. Don't dust me, Dust the furniture and the bric-a -hrac."
 So Cuffy went around the den, knocking over almost everything he touched. At last, when he dropped Aunt Salys best bonnet on the floor and stepped on it. she snatched the duster away from him.
 Have you ever helped your moth
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
SEVEN OF HEARTS AF LYeEual

The Seven ef Hearts company
 opened a three days engagement st
 the Iyeeum this afternoon and their performance Is esFtsinly enc worthy
 of patronage, The east numbers IS
 persons and they are more than hls isFs,in, each one being a clever and
 capable performer The troupe pre-
 ssnts a hFeezy little musical comedy
 show with plsnIy Of song and dance
 and q dash of comedy that causes Outr
 bursts of laughter, then swings into novelty entertainment that is not unlike a separate vaudeville show, The company should he bis drawing card all week,
 With this troupe the i.yeeum also Is showing high grade picture pfa- gram, including not only the usual news reels and comedies, hut also a feature, The Greatest Menace, This picture bangs out great truth in an exciting and romantic way, 4 young man Of high family rank becomes a drug addict, He goes from bad to worse and finally is accused of a crime he did not commit \ sister who has studied law, defends him and the hoy is being prosecuted by his own father who is the district attorney but who, until the day Of the trial. does not know who the prisoner is, There are many highly dramatic scenes, superb ly staged, and the dope scenes in particular were all taken from real city life,
 An all star east enaets the principal characters. such players being in- eluded as Ann Little. Wilfred Lucas. Robert Gordon. Harry Norfhrnp, Thea Mitchell. Jack Livingston. An- drew Mncclennan, Mildred June. Red Kirby. Gordon Mullen and Lew Mee- han,
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
Letter From Leslie Prescott to the Gay Little Marqmise lContinued

l don't know how long l was ly- ing on the bed, little Marquise, after had closed the door on Jack. only knew that it seemed as though my heart would be torn apart with my sobs.
 Pretty soon , heard a tapping on the bedroom door and Jack called, Leslie" 1 did not answer.
 A louder tapping and louder voice, Leslie"
 Then did not answer.
 Don't be fool, Leslie. Open the door"
 Slowly l rose to my feet and went into the bathroom and tried to take face. My eyes were almost swollen shut.
 l didn't want to go to him. didn't want to go to my own hus- band. I didn't want to make up. just wanted to go home to my mother.
 never would have left her had l known marriage was 10 be like this.
 Here l had done my very best. I had made a beautiful home for the man had married; man who be- fore the wedding had showered me with inc most expensive entertain mcnt of all kinds and who was now very angry because I had put a little moro money into something which was to make us both more comfort able than he had expected.
 Like dog in the manager he would neither help me If out the apartment nor bn satieied with il when I had finished.
 Again Jack was knocking. this tine so loud that l was afraid thn people in the other apartments on ether sidc would hear him. Quickly l went to Inc door and opened it.
 Leslie, I'm sorry" he said. v ought 10 have remembered all the
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
STRAWBERRY CREAM
 PUFFS
BY BERTHA F.. SHAPLEIGH Of Columbia University

In a sauce pan place one cup Of water and one-half cup ot butter. put over the fire and bring to the boiling point. Then add one cup of four all at once and cook. stirring constantly until the mixture leaves the sides Of the pan. Remove from fire, add four unbeaten eggs, one at time. beating we'll before the addition of each egg. Drop by spoorfuls on buttered sheet and bake 40 minutes in an oven quite hot at first, with the heat reduced the last 20 minutes.
 Beat one pint of cream until stiff, add one fourth cup of powdered sugar and one-half teaspoon of vanilla. Hull and mash one box of raWberries, sweetening to taste.
 When the cream puffs are cool, split and fill with cream and straw berries mixed. Sprinkle tops with powdered sugar.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
CEMETERY REPORT.

The annual report of the cemetery committee has been filed showing re- ceipts during the year of S21. .o25.I, ', including s1,006.60 on hand at the beginning of the fiscal year. and ex- pendtures of s19,042.72, leaving a balance of s1,9S2,99. During the year $5,64o was added to the per pctual fund account, making that fund $70,52S.5a.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
sMEErING AND nUs1ING,

I've taught you 10 pick berries, Aunt Sally Bear told her great-neph. ew. cuhy Now I'll teach you something else, m show you how to sweep the floor Of a den"
 q don't want to learn" he ans swer"d. But Aunt Sally paid no heed 10 that remark.
 Fetch that broom from the rr. ner." she ordered.
 ilc didn't dare iisobey.
 Aunt Sally grabbed the broom out of his paws.
 Now. watch me-" she said. And she began to sweep, You try it." she added presently. No! no. Not tha, way" she soon cried. You're rais-
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
er?" she demanded. "Oh vest"

er?" she demanded.
 "oh. yes.'
 Then my nephew Ephrain's wife must be a terrible housekeeper," said Aunt Sally When l visit your fam fly I see that l shall have to teach your mother good many things. For no good housekeeper would ever have brought you up the way you have been reared. Why. you're worse than useless to have around den. I be- lieve there's very little that l can teach you. It's too late now to train you properly. I ought to have had charge of you when you were six months old"
 T think I could learn to stand on my head" Cuffy told her hopefully.
 "Therell be nothing of the sort while you're in my care" was Aunt saly's stern reply.
 Copyright, 1923. by Metropolitan
 Newspaper Service)
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
BIRTHS AT HOSPITAL

Five children were born at the New Britain general hospital yesterday, A daughter was born to Mir. and Mrs. M. J. Humphrey of $50 Chestnut street a son to Mir and Mrs Herman Goldberg of 80 Talcott street, a son to Mir. and Mrs. Jester Roedler, Plainvile, a daughter to Mir. and Mrs. Frank Pearl of 29 Wilson street. and d daughter to MT. and Mrs. Waiter Spencer of 60 High street.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
POLA NEGRI IMPROVES

Los Angeles, May 1o.--Pola Negri, motion picture tragedienne, who un- derwent surgical operation last Sat urday. is getting along nicely and soon will be fully recovered. it was said at her home today. Miss Negri has been suffering from threat trou- ble and after a fall while at work, which forced her to stop work, the operatior was found necessary.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10

Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound ] feel younger than l did ten years ago, and my friends all tel me l look younger. and owe it all to the Vegetable Compound. 1 do all my house. work for family of seven now. 1 will be glad to answer any woman who writes me in regard to my case. "- Mrs. JOHN MYERS, 55 Union St., Greenville, Pa.
 Many letters similar to this have been published testifying to the merit of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound. They are sincere expressions from women who describe as best they can their feelings before and after taking this we'll known medicine.
 Many times they state in their letters their willingness to answer women who write them. It is an offer dictated by gratitude and desire to lelp others.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
Diocesan Meeting of
 Girls Friendly Society

The semi annual diocesan meeting of the Girls Friendly society was held yesterday at St. Marks church beginning at 10:30 a. m. and con- tinuing until D. m., luncheon being served at 1 o'clock in the parish house. Delegates from all tho branches of the society throughout the state attended.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
PROTESTS ADOPTED
British and French Chambers at Tien Tsin Pass Resolutions Against Chinese Bandit Outrage.

By The Associated Press.
 Tien Tsin, May Io.--Both the Brit ish and French chambers of com merce last night passed resolutions of protest against the bandit outrage. It is understood that the American chamber of commerce which meets today will take similar action.
 The great war veterans association, a British organization. adopted a res- olution condemning the bandit out rage and demanding that armed for eign guards be carried on all express tr9ir1S
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10

"i'll bet you the landlord hired 'em," she said illogieally, and then she laughed msTrily al her own ab- suTdity,
 hut, 10 my terror, the smile on her face changed on the instant to a twisted horrible gTimaea Of pain, and she swaysd toward me with a heart rendering little moan,
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10

will give demonstration of the lat est dance numbers including the val- entino Tango. They were the first to introduce this number in this section of the country. Music for the danc- ing will be furnished by Gary's Ser enaders,
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
sPRINGTnE DANCE REyrE

Bennett and Mankus, formerly starred at the Heng Kong gardens in Boston and Lew shantz, New Eng lands champion Frisco dancer, will be among the features Of the spring time Dance Revue ts be held tonight in United Hall, Tine former team
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
Schubert Director With
 "Tabs" Cast and Chorus

A. N. St. Clair. one of the directors for the Schubert theatrical interests. arrived in the city yesterday 10 take charge of the cast and chorus Of "The Little Millionaire" q cohan musical comedy which is to be presented by the Y. NJ. T. A. X R. society at Fox's theater. May a2 and 23.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10

lCld W0nderS Tor me. II was down in bed when 1 started to
 take it and weighed
 95 pounds. I had hot flashes and was 80 nervous and weak
 that c v verythin g would get black and
 I could not see. l would sit and cry and did not know what l was crying fer. Since I have been taking
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
Black Satin

Some very advanced models in coats and suits are made of black satin trimmed with collars of summer fur and with beading or embroidery.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10

been completely oyershadowed by the ealla lily. tulip and peony in exotic shades of citron and greenish yellow. They are extremely popular for mid summer.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
Red Hats

Red hats are very popular for wear with the red shoes that also are so popular. They are shown in chiffon and georgette with soft crowns and | little trimming.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10

Ilsyd. This is by far the gEs4tsst Ph0tsplsY thsl HsHeld Asya hss get made and ls aas ef shs biEgesg hits seen this season,
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
Goss;p:s Corner
Coffee Spofs

If coffee or tea is spilled on your fable linen. pour boiling water over the stains repeatedly and place on the grass in the sun.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
Rreakfasf Coats

Very lovely and cool looking break fast coats are made of georgette crepe trimmed with puffings of the material. One of apricot color has a rirdle of jade green.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
Roman Striped

Blouses of Roman striped cotton materials are popular with the sum- mer cotton skirts. Printed cotton also shown.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
T.are RuNles

Ruffles Of black lace and a wide sash ot black velvet trim an exquisite rock of white taffeta.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10

New Britains leading farm sup plies journal appears nightly in the Herald classified ads.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10

eated their futures to the big leagues there Is the overall suit It has
 two pockets. They are quite as i'm portnnt to small boy as water to a duck. This is an overall suit that
 gives playing n care-free, mud -slinging advantage.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
Steel kitchenware

Emery powder and sweet oil will keep your steel kitchenware in ex- cellent condition.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
Baked ApOle

Baked apples stuffed with chopped nuts and raisins make very accept able dessert.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
Boiling COrneCl BeeI

When you are boiling corned beef you can improve the flavor greatly if you will add a pinch of ginger, a few cloves, small onion and few bay leaves.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
CHANGE OF LIFE
 LOSES TERRORS
For Women Who Rely upon Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
 table Compound

Greenville, Pa -" took your medi- cine through the Change of Life and it
New Britain herald., 1923-05-10
Summer Flowers

Roses and violets in natural colors that used to blossom on hats have