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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
Business News

WILMINGTON. Del, May o.-AIbert
Bunker, head Of the liquid Carbonic Com
parry OF Chicago, and George R. Marland
of Ponca City. Okla. we're elected to the
board OF directors of the Marland Oil Com
pany. Bruuker succeeds George l.. Marsh,
deceased. and Marland takes the place OF
Il. C. Ogden, resigned.
NEW Notwithstanding 10 Railway Age,
railroad equipment buying during April con-
sisted Of 1872 locomotives. 9, IA freight cars
and 1873 passenger coaches April purchases
were the smallest recorded for any 1923
month. and compare TO 6l4 engines "a, 5l4
freight and 29l passenger cars ordered IN
March.
NEW YORK-Production Of steel ingots
in April by the thirty companies which pro-
1921. was 3.32I.2T tons as compared TO
3.402 .007 tons in March. according to Iron
ton in April exceeded that OF March. the
figures being 1l0.70q tons, as compared 20
1907 tons IN March. Based on these fig
ures. the estimated production for the Ma
ton in April was approximately 3T95 600
tons, AS against 3SSS 600 tons in March
NEW IORK-Au directors Of Cerro-ds-
Pa=~o Copper were reelected at the annual
meeting OF stockholders
WASHINGTON-TotsI revenue freight car
iosdinTs for the week ending April 2s we're
a63604 cars according to the American
Railway Association. This established
ing record for any week since last Novem-
Der. Incident ally. 1t IS within per cent
OF the largest week IN history. which ended
Oct Il 1920.
NEW NORk-AmeTloan Refiners sold 10
600 tons OF refined sugar 10 Italy italian
buyers ara in tho market for approximately
100000 tons additional Ttalyz readiness TO
buy i attributed 20 the removal Of the
Italian import duty on sugar.
Ne WYORK-Vice President clifford Of
tho American Telephone and Telegraph Com
pany denied a statement in morning papers
that the Illinois Bell Telephone Company
has arranged for an issue Of bonds He
said no issue had been authorized.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
WORK TOLD
Report Made at Conference in United
Brethren Church.

Reports of secretaries Of various
departments were made this after
noon at the annual Women's Mis-
sionary Association meeting of the
White River Conference at the First
Church, United Brethren in Christi
The conference closes Thursday.
Among addresses scheduled for to-
night is one by the Rev. G.. T. Rosse-
lot, returned missionary from Africa.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
GARBAGE UNCOLLECTED
BECAUSE OF CONTAINERS
City System Handicapped In Some
Sanitary Districts.

More than half Of the garbage is
being left uncollected because It Is
not in proper containers, Truly Nolen,
superintendent of sanitation, said to-
day.
He stated that since the summer
collection schedule had started the de-
partment had this trouble, and often
from 5000 to 10000 cans Of garbage
were left uncollected.
Nolen said that no garbage will be
taken unless 1t is put In metal con-
tainer, which must have a handle and
lid.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
GUARDSMEN RECRUITED
Machine Gunners Open Office at Sc L.
Washington.

Company D. machine gum 151st
Infantry Indiana National Guard. has
opened a recruiting station at 36 <.
Washington St, where there is an ex-
hiblt showing q replica Of the linden
burg front line trenches at zero hour,
together with official L. 5. photo
graphs OF the war and a collection OF
war relics.
Men joining the company viii be
sent 20 Camp Knox TINS summer for
a two weeks encampment. The com
pany drills one evening a week. the
men receiving both Federal and State
pay for the drills.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
GIGANTIC BOOZE
SNINDLE Barred
Sweeping Indictments Re-
turned in West Virginia,
By United Press

By United Press
WHEELING. w. Va, May 9.-Ad-
ditional arrests were made today in
connection with eighty-seven Federal
indictments charging officials and
prominent residents of Ohio County
with conspiracy to violate the Vol.
stead act.
The indictments, returned secretly,
constitute the most sweeping action
ever taken against liquor law viola
tors in West Virginia.
Cecil r. Kearns, former Columbus
ohio druggist, now serving a term
in Atlanta penitentiary, is charged
with engineering a huge swindle in
volvtng the purchase Of $4,000, 900
worth of grain alcohol.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
ORGANIZE PARISH COUNCIL
Rev. Elmer Ritter Named Moderator
of Newly Formed Body.

The Rev. Elmer Ritter of SIS. Peter
and Paul Cathedral has been elected
moderator of the newly organized
IS. Peter and Paul parish council of
the National Council Of Catholic Men.
Other officers: President, William !.
Mooney Sr.; vice president, Thomas d.
MCGEE; secretary, Joseph A. Naugh-
ton; treasurer, Joseph A. MCGOWAN,
and delegates to the district council,
William l.. O'Connor and Albert G.
Feeney.
The council will direct considerable
attention to naturalization of foreign
born Catholics.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
AD MEN CHARTER TRAIN
Delegates to Atlantic City Convention
VIII Go I'm Style.

A special train Will leave Indian
apolis over the Pennsylvania line
June for the national convention Of
the Advertising Club in Atlantic City.
Edward w. Hunter, secretary of the
Indianapolis club. announces. Indi-
annapolis and other Indiana delegates
viii take this train.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
p. o. Clerks to Elect

Two delegates to the national con.
venion Of the National Federation Of
Postoffice Clerks viii be elected at a
meeting Of the local branch Of the
federation at the Hotel Denison Sun
day. The convention viii be held at
FL Paso. Texas. beginning Labor day.
There are twenty-four candidates for
the two positions.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
RICHMOND PLOW FIRM
ORDERED TO PAY $5,275
Court Awards Judgment On Patents
for Vehicle Spring Leaves.

Judgment Of $5.275.75 against the
Jenkins Vulcan Spring Company of
Gueutal Of Harrisburg, Pa; Charles
A. Chevraux Of Massilon, O., and vii
liam NJ Mitchell of Santa Barbara,
Cal, by a jury in Federal Court today.
The case grew out Of a contract to
purchase patents owned by the plain
tiffs for q machine to manufacture
spring leaves for vehicles. The con
tract set a price Of St0,0 900. Witnesses
testified that only 5000 Of this amount
was paid by the defendant.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
Second Hour

Action Of American Locomotive in
the late forenoon gave the shorts an
uncomfortable feeling when the stock
which they had used as the vehicle
for bringing about general Iiquida-
ton in other interests advanced five
points. The remainder of the list
firmed up in sympathy with Steel,
which made a gain OF = Of a point.
Noon Hour
Demand for stocks grew stronger
as the day progressed with equip
ments still in the leading van under
influence of American Locomotives
morning advance. Baldwin and
American Car and Foundry benefited
considerably, while Steel again showed
strength Oils began to act better
with Maryland ana Pan-American
leading.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
QUEEN MAY SUMMONED
TO DEFEND BENJAMIN
Witness Testified King" Was
''Vamped" From First Wife.

81 Intfed FTfss
ST. JOSEPH. Mich. May q
Queen" Mary Punell was summoned
to appear before the House Of David
investigation today and defend her
husband King" Benjamin.
Queen" Mary Is 70 appear and face
Mrs. Hazel May Wuerth, who charges
she "vamped" Benjamin away from
his first wife and the seventh son Of
Cod" as Benjamin IS called, INDUCED
In immoral practices with young girls.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
SCHOOL OFFICIALS TO
INVESTIGATE MISDEEDS
Four Youths Held as Members Of Al
legged Crime Ring"
BIZ Tim cs Spccial


SOUTH BEND, Ind, May "a
meeting of the board of school trustees
to investigate alleged immoral condi-
tons in the South Bend high school.
will be held this week. Arrangements
will be made to conduct a complete
investigation Of alleged auto thefts
and bOOtlegginS.
Police are hunting for two more
boys VINO are members of the alleged
"crime ring" Four are already under
arrest. They are Huel Holloway, Oscar
Johnson, John Hartman, and Samuel
Gross. Frank e. Coughlin, prosecutor,
will push the cases to let the fate Of
these boys be a lesson to other possible
offenders, he said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
CASE AGAINST w. D. LONG
CONTINUED UNTIL MAY is
Local Resident Alleged to Have Driven
Car Into City Ambulance.

Case of w. d. Long, 81, of 1850 N
Meridian St, charged with driving his
car into a city ambulance and turning
it over at Delaware and North SITS, a
month ago, was continued until May
10 today in city court.
Long was taken into court on order
Of Judge Delbert o. Wilmeth when he
failed TO appear when his case was
called Tuesday afternoon.
Wilmeth today said the action Tues
day was due to a misunderstanding"
Long was released again on his own
recognizanCe.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09

NEW TORK-AU directors Of Cerro-ds-
Pa=@o Copper were reelected at the annual
meeting OF stOckhOders
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
FATAL MISTAKE MADE
Farmer Pours Gasoline Into Auto
Tank as Engine Runs.

By Times special
HARTFORD CITY. Ind, May o
Henry C.. Anderson, So wealthy
farmer. died today Of burns received
Tuesday night when can Of gasO-
limo exploded He was preparing to
pour the gasoline IN his auto, which
ha le't running. He is survived by
tho widow and three children.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
Neid Funeral Thursday.

John Neid, who died at the home
of his brother, Thomas Neid, 1116
Knox St, Monday, will be buried in
Crown Hill Cemetery following serv-
ices at his brothers residence at 1870
p. m. Thursday. He is survived by
his brother and three sisters: Mrs.
Henry Weisnaar, Mrs. Christian Weis-
haar, Mrs. John Wagner and Mrs.
Charles Warnburg, all of Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09

NEW 1Ohh--Arner7Ha RennfTa 300 10.
600 tons OF refined sugar 10 Italy. Ttaliar
buyers ara in tho market for approximatell
81. 600 tons additional Ttaly'z readiness e
buy il attributed 20 the removal Of thu
Italian import duty on sugar.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
HOSPITAL BUILDINGS TO
BE DEDICATED SUNDAY
Sunnyside Sani3orium viii Have 81
New Beds.

Three new buildings at Sunnyside
Sanatorium will be dedicated Sunday
afternoon.
The buildings, which have just been
completed, consist of a two-story fire.
proof building, accommodating "A
beds for children, and two twO-stOry
buildings for adults, each with TWEEN
ty-four beds.
For the accommodation Of guests
special cars will be run by the Union
Traction Company, leaving the depot
at 2 p. m. Sunday. Special motor bus
lines will be in operation.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
Dividends Today

NEW YORK. May 9-Dividend an
nouncements today include:
Standard Oil of Kansas-Regular quarter
" SOC dividend. payable June 10 to stock
of record May 81.
California Pete-Regular quarterly 1915
dividend on common, payable June l to
stock record May 81. and $I.75 on preferred.
payable July ? to stock of record June 20.
June IL to stock of record June /.
Standard Oil Of Observation-Disclosures semi
annual S. dividend, payable June 90 to
stock of record May 10.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
Accessory Firm Formed

Articles Of incorporation Of the
HabiE Manufacturing Company Of In
dianapous organized 10 manufacture
and sell automobile accessories. were
fled with the secretary Of State today.
The capital is $4,000. all common
stock. incorporates are Edward II.
Hab.g, Katherine +. Habig and Ed
ward J. Hermann.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
Grain Briefs

CHICAGO Nay a-The wheat market Is
undergoing 4 revision that should have
taken place last August, a leading operator
declared.
A drop of 81 per cent is reported in the
Ukraine winter cereal acreage. attributed to
deficiency Of seed grain.
The winter wheat crop here has been
jeopariized by IN reasonable cold weather
end SHOWS over the Northwest and central
western States.
While exporters have been larger buyers
Of rye, they have had no difficulty In Sc
curing all the grain they need.
Soaking rains of from one to three inches
throughout western Kansas last week have
put the soil in the best condition so far
this spring.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
Swimming School Grows

Attendance at the Y NJ c. A. free
swimming school for boys between ~
and IS has grown to 746, 1t was re-
ported today. Registrations will be
accepted today and Thursday. Glasses
for school boys at 800 p. m. and en-
ployed boys at 7:20 p. m. will continue
until they all know how to swim.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
Other Livestock
BIZ Jritcd FinGHctnl

RI Tinted Financial
'CgICAGO NJ . -Vogs -Roceiota 81 =
On0 ,n5-,let steady m 100 foyvo- man Tnes.
dav,s ayararo ton a. 20. bul+ fG0 -o1n.
,,1,,,,a $3.50 x-i@s<5- so. 90, q7- .r.l-l7d
hntcbcrs = 500 : 70 n,ollirr aoyr- r7aatiy
S6151g bvll desirabIo 110r a.
49, nirs 81 o-rIR IN C,,ffs Re,si.ta
. 600. market bet, steers and butchers
and She stock. strong 20 1Ac higher. spots
l!p more ON beef hoffor-. carly too rnaturfd
stesrs s1o35 bid $40 40 On choice Ma
eourt steer. be-t vear.ing- $40 hu.< faef
stee-a ami ,cor,,rgs e. -6.I4e5 other
,.i,s.os .-or.r7,r, str,fv sh,.,, Tlg..ir,ts
10010 1910, 80 o., f.,,hs at-t-r
o. - 80 ra---l
.o SO HlSn'E w. S",t'i! 7' '''. '.'
-. $500 60 CI.t,i '1'"'.5. -,
III. = ,,-,,,,,d go. e.
-e, -',-r,..ro
-N9 - FNLv' NAY - At' ",
0lpH. -. mafEet a'llL". steady -nliIlhs
stecr7 eSoV4 > % put'h'r EFRde~. - ts
SO COWS So" q 3. NAtEe7- ~ rs
~. .l.'1Jl a'll' s.c4Hy Gus - sheIoN
s1 1{ l. Snoep anl lam % ne tH'-. 49,,
"a c,u a. cb,ico s,1 IL 50 e.ar,,,,-s Il
Il, .fsao N36o$ Uoga RcCai,t.
s 500 ,n,r,trt So loyor. yc-Ifere e. *
+, Al rtrs a. "a. r7tva4 az Of - 4 a..
t,...to- se1re * ro,,ghs &, rnaC .tsy.
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- %
PFTTSBJ RICH. MAY e-CAttle-Reoeint
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
Raw SUGAR Market
b Jnlted Flnanc "a

BV Jnlteu T fndnctdE
NEW YORK. May 9.-The Revere Sugar
Refining Company reduced sugar 30 points
on hards and softs to 900c This price is
about the level quoted by other refincrs.
Raw sugar opened higher. July. $50 %
6.3Sc; August. 6.37 q 63Sc: September. $40
G6.42c: December, 5.3SG 5s4c; March,
Use bid
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
Closing Hour

Trading in the final hour proved but
a continuation Of the general advance
which had marked the aggressive
progress Of individual issues through
out the whole days session. As is
sues began to take life and move for
ward, whole groups were strength
ened. commodity buying being the
only exception 10 an otherwise decid-
edIy bulEsh movement.
Twenty active Industrial stocks on
Tuesday averaged 1854. UP f.13 per
cent. Invent yactive rails averaged
SI55. up lis per cent.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
New York Money Market

81 LnfTfl FIU1nTlTI
NEW YORK. May 9-The time money
market was quiet. with the rate 5fi per
cent and up four months. Commercial pa
per commanded 3 Der cent for prime names
snd other were ; = per cent. Most OF the
business was at > per cent
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
Stuart Walker to Be Guest

Stuart Walker will be the guest OF
honor at reception Friday afternoon
in the sculpture court of the Art In
stitute by the Drama League of
America, Indianapolis centex,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
Fined for ShopIifting

Nora Brady. 40, Of 272s Boulevard
Pl. was fined SO and costs in city
court today when she admitted theft
Of S. worth Of merchandise from n.
downtown department store.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
Noon Hour
Fourth Hour

The steady advance OF American
Locomotive during the fourth hour
was followed by less sharp, but no
less impressive advances by Baldwin,
Lima Locomotive. New York Air
Brake and American Car and
Foundry. which crept to new levels,
the while influencing the general mar
ket which moved sedately forward.
At no time was selling pressure ex-
ar-fa1
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
Dressed Reef Prices

Wholesale selling prices of dressed beef.
Swift & Co.: Ribs-No. 2. 1sc; No. s. lac.
No. 3, nc: No. 8. lac Chucks-Nos 2. lie;
No. 8, lee Plates-No. 2, SC: No. 8, a.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
In the Cotton Market

BIZ United Financial
NEW YORK. May Cotton opened tr-
regular. May 2570. off 10 points; July,
"a Csc up points; October. 1920, up 3
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
DRIVE WORKERS
ASK TO CONTINUE .
RILEY CAMP AIGN
Program Calls for Collections
to Be Carried on Until
Next Tuesday,

Expressing their desire to clean up
the job" leaders and workers Of the
campaign for the James Whitcomb
Riley Hospital for Children have urged
that it be continued throughout the
city until next Tuesday at least.
Tabulation today of reports made at
a meeting Of workers in the Chamber
Of Commerce Tuesday revealed that
approximately $35, 600 in additional
pledges has been made. More than
$4,000 was pledged by factory en-
ployes and it is expected that the sum
will be doubled before the completion
Of the active campaign, it was an
nOunced to headquarters.
More Factories Organized
Between forty and fifty additional
factories are now being organized for
the campaign and subscriptions and
pledges will mount considerably at the
next meeting of workers to be held
next Tuesday in the Chamber Of Com
merce, 1t is said.
Subscriptions announced today:
Booths in bank and hotels S1OOoM
through the indianapolis Federation of Pan
ent- Teachers Association. $4,000 through
the Woman's Department Club. 81 .465: enl-
ployes of the Indianapolis News, 50 600;
through the Tabernacle Presbyterian
Church. S245; employees Of City Trust Com
pany, $500: New Augusta citizens, 3113;
Mary n Walcott, Charleston. 5. c.. S25.
Employees Of VOEnegut Machinery Com
psny, 5000; Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Bates Jr.,
$500. NJ. E. schreeds. $50; employees -ot
Losey-Nash Motor Company, S706; Star NIL
lmery Company. 500: Stnker-Davis Com.
panS. 5000: Pettia Dry Goods Company,
Large Subscriptions
George J. and Ella P. Marott. 81 900:
Banner Furniture Company. 81. 600 Indiana
Beta Chapter. Delta Sigma Sorority. $500;
SeliE Dry Goods Company. $3.50: Florence
and Harry A. schwankhous. 5000; R.: D.
Syfers. 5000: Hr Al Mrs. Joseph B. Keal-
irg, 5000 Mr.. and Mrs L. H. McCalIister.
Q. J Conrad. Hatfield Electric Company, r.
D. Rutherford Jr. Gallon Bros. William z.
Barton, Mrs Caroline NJ Fesler. Dr.. Delbert
o. KeaTbv. F. c. Dolmetsch Co.. Frank
Powell. OHearn, strack and O'Hearn. 500
each. r. NJ Reilly. $50: Clara and Emma
Indiana Seed Co Perry W. Lesh. V H
Rothley. Elwood f. Harris ". s. Ballinger
and Mrs. Edward A. Wiley. $50 each.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
Local Bank Clearinus

Indianapolis bank clcarjrEs We6ne=1 ay
we're S366s 600, bank debts were >eGSs.-
600
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09

CHICAGO. Nav a.-Corn-So , yellow.
sIlt q ST. No. . mixed. 81 ri 81 &c. 70.
3 so n SOizc: No. 1 white. 81 ne; 10. .,
81 4. q 81 nc. Oats-No. 3 white. - = nj
45c- No >. 4Jc Barlev-65 a CSC. Rye
T7is G7Ts C.. Timothy-SJ u 900. Clover
.Sl2 Il.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
Chicago Grain Table


CHICAGO. Nay e--P0nary rFc0Ipts-
wheat. SO 600. against 114@GOO. corn.
37s 600. against 1853. 600. oats 413 5000.
against $50 600. Shipments. Wheat, COB
600. against 1889 600. corn. 1 l6S 900,
against T92 600. oats. 10000. against
] lS3 600.
CHICAGO MAY car lot receipts.
Wheat ~. corn. 81. oats, 81. TIC. 3 bar
ley. 10.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
Foreign Exchange

By United Financial
NEW YORK May e--Foreign exchange
opened lower SteriinE-Demand. 81 81 u
cables - 81 = Francs-Demand. 65G &c:
cables 5000. Idre-Demand. 81 = =: ca
hles 4S2c BelEisn-Dcmaud, 5.7Oi2c: ca
bles. 57Ic. Marks-s37 O3T 20 the dollar
CzechO-Demand. 2.97c: cables. 2.97h c
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
DRIVE DATE IS SET
Butler Students to Raise Money for
School.

The Butler University student en-
dOwment drive will open May 18,
which will be known as Loyalty day.
The committee of twenty-nine stu
dents in charge Of the drive hope to
obtain subscriptions averaging 500 a
student. Enrolment Is 908
The committee held a meeting at
the Canteen Tuesday night, at which
more than $4,000 was pledged.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
First Hour

The market continued firm in the
early trading with Studehaker gain
ing more than point. But the mar
ket as a whole showed little change
from the opening. Steel and Baldwin
reacted slightly from their opening.
while Republic Iron and Steel scored
a fractional gain. Sharp advances in
a number of specialtes added a lus-
ter to the market.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
Statement of Secretary Hoo
yer Helps to Improve
General Sentiment,
EQUIPMENTS FAVORED
American Locomotive Scores
FNe-Point Advance Before
NoonY Affecting Setback,
The WALL STREET JOURNAL

NEW YORK, May 9.-Sccretary Of
Commerce Hoover's profession Of
faith IN continued prosperity helped
materially to create improved sentf
ment and buying at today's opening
was of a healthier character than has
been witnessed in weeks. American
Locomotive advanced two points AZ
the opening and Z. S. Steel and Beth
lehem were up fractionalIy. Sugars
also advanced slightly.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-09
CI0verseed Market

Cloverseed was quoted $7@1O bu. In
Indianapolis today.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-05-17
THE D. RYAN BOOK AND
MUSIC STORE.
Opposite the Grand Theatre
j. Philippi, W Va.
SEVERAL PERSONS DEAD IN
FLOOD

HOT SPRINGS, Ark, May 15.-
Hot Springs at noon today was en-
deavoring to extricate itself from
debris and ruin left by flood, fire and
wind, which last night wrecked the
business district with damage tc
property expected to run into the
millions. 9 -
Several persons are reported dead
but thus far reports Of fatalities have
not been varified. 1t is not expected,
however, that the death list will ex-
coed three or four persons. While
the monetary loss is figured in the
millions no accurate estimate is a.
valuable.
The Marquette hotel is a pile of
ruins, representing loss in excess
Of $350,0O0. The only building left
in the Marquette block is the Citi-
zens National Bank.
The city is without street car, cleo
trio or gas service. All utility plants