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Evening star., 1923-02-23
UPPER MARLBORO.

UPPER MARLBORO. Md, February
90 (SpeciaD.-Mrs. A. r. Lee, chair
man Of the publicity comnittee of the
Prince. Georges. County Federation Of
Women's Clubs, announces that petit
tions urging the establishment Of an
eighth grade in the elementary
SCHOOLS in Prince Georges county are
sion of the County Federation of
Womens Clubs and viii be circulated
in every school district IN the comfy,
both white and colored.
Mrs. Lee adds that a large 5elesa-
an. in the. county who rs IN favor Of
eighth grade system, will gather hafc
the morning of March s to present
these petitions TO the county hoard Of
education and the county commission
ers.
The petition follows: More than
90 per cent of our children close their
school days with the elementary
schools. We believe. they should have
the advantages of a more extended
Many transfers are made between
the schools of the county and those
lof Washington and other places hay
/ ing an eighth-g grade system. This is
usually to the. disadvantage and en-
batras of the child.
..We believe Ghilnren are entering
1 the high schools Of the. country with
\ Ihds too immature; the result is
L ECip1cuIty IN tedcn1ng tnem nlSn
Nschool subjects. There are also, too
Rmany failures and withdrawals from
1.-THE high school by purdls Of the first
hyear.
\ Believing 1T would be for the
greatest benefit Of the greatest num-
| Der of children we earnestly request
t,you to establish on. eighth grade
bsystem in the elementary schools Of
l,Prince Georges county, beginning at
1.-THE opening of the schools for the
i;year 192324. ...,.....s.
4 "Of the county commissioners we
tearnestly request that provision be
i.made in the annual school levy tor
fi923-24 to supply the necessary teach
Gers and equipment required for such
,,addition to the school system.
Il when $4,000 bonds were sold
hyesterday at s10S.3f to Stein &
hCo, Baltimore, the Highest figure
treteived for Prince Georges county
Iibonds since before the world war was
sreached. Proceeds of the sale will be
FUSED to erect $4,000. addition to
1.-THE Brandywine High Scho21. and the
lother $4,000 will be applied toward a
lttwo-room school for colored children
tat Glen Arden. Endowment of $1,000
ttfr6m the Julius Rosenwald fund also
Fwil be used in construction OF the
EGan Arden School, making rotal
i,of $4,000 the county authorities have
hreeeived from this fund since AUGUST:
Evening star., 1923-02-23
ny wfLLIAMF. HEFrERNsN

NEW YORK, February eS.AAppar-
entity the interests back Of the mar
lIet for the new $1,000 share issue OF
Checker Cab Manufacturing Com
pany tried to start things off on the
curb market today with too much OF
a rush. The subscription price was
55, and the stock was opened when
dealings began this morning at 6S
This invited naturally a rush Of sell
ing by subscribers, who saw a hand
some profit made Quickly, and the re-
suit was very rapid recoil.
Many of the leaders of the present up
ward movement on the curb exchange
reacted quite sharply today under heavy
realizing by pools and professional oper-
ators who had profits to take. This
selling became quite general before mid
day. but under the impulse of renewed
buying in the afternoon the market
again turned strong and a good part Of,
and in some instances more than, the
early losses were regafned.
+. Standard Oil stocks were exception
ally weak for time. sharp reaction oc-
curing in such stocks as Prairie Oil
Evening star., 1923-02-23
HYATTSVILLE.

HYAfTsyIL1E.. ND. February ~ ~
Wn4na Of rls'y the Youns has
Peoples Society of the Presbyterian
Church to succeed Wesley Frame
Charles Hammer has been chosen vice
president, taking the place of Mar
gatet Christ tenseH, who has been
elected secretary to succeed Bernice
Pearson Edward Shepherd has been
These, Committees have been aamed
Music-Hazel KrYder. Parks Shipley
and Elizabeth Purdum. Social-Grac &C
rGrosdjdier. George Arnold Elizabeth
.Purdum, Hazel Kreider. and. WesleE i,
Frame The executive committee vii
meet Tuesday at the home of Miss
Winona Plaits.
Prof. Nicholas orem, PRINCE Georges
attend the annual sessions of the de-
fnartment of superintendents of the
National Educational Association mex
week in, Cleveland. Some 10000 schoo!
and, college administrators are ex'
Lpected to be present.
Evening star., 1923-02-23
Household Helps.
From the Designer.


Greasy paint Or woodwork should
pentine ana then wiped with cloth
dipped in clean water to which a lit
tie Kerosene has been added
Prolong the life of your new broom
by soaking in strong salt water be-
fore using.
Before staining or vanishing on old
floor which is SCARED, mix putty with
darker STAIN fill in the crevices or
knotholes and 'yarnish over. The re-
suits will be shrpFisi9g,.
If a glazed jug, PITCHER or crock
becomes rough or coated from water
standing in it. aNemon solution made
Of the juice and .rind cut and put in
water and left for a day or two will
clean it and make 1t as bright as new.
Adhesive plaster put on the under
side of cut in a piece of oilcloth will
prevent the rent from spreading
Marks on paint made by scratching
matches can be removed by rubbing G
with a cut lemon.
To sharpen a paring-knife, draw the
edge of the knife quickly over the
neck of a crock.
Leather furniture lasts much longer
and looks better If rubbed OCCASION
ally with castor oil. Rub in we'll
When putting anything very hot
into glass jars or tumblers, put 4 sill =
yer spoon in. too 1t will prevent
them from cracking.
Use modelling clay to stop leak in
water-pipe. This does not harden
and fail of rs putty does. and lasts
Tor yeas.
Evening star., 1923-02-23
NEW YORK CURB MARKET
Received by Pfrvate wire Direct to The star once.

and Gas. off points: Vacuum OIL, down
d point and half; Standard Of Kansas,
selling ex-dividend 80 cents. down d like
amount, and Standard OF New York. ex-
dividend, 35 cents, off half point.
Standard of Indiana was heavily sold
for while, but steadied in the after
noon.
The 10000 issue of Independent
Oil and Gas was admitted to trading,
initial sales taking place at the sub
scription price of 15k. The stock
Was dealt in quite heavily and later
advanced close TO 16. The company
Is at present operating 120 wells and
has daily production of more than
1850 barrels.
Independent oils as a rule did not
share in the early weakness and as
the day went on there were some
substantial gains. notably in New
York Oil.
Among the industrials Household
Products iispayed heaviness and yell
low Taxi lost over points. Durant
issues were conspicuousy strong
again. Despite the continued strength
in the outside copper market. these
stocks were generally lower most Of
the time.
Evening star., 1923-02-23
RATE CHANGE ORDERED.
7. C. C. Considers Freight Charges
on Cotton Unfair.

Present freight rates on cotton.
compressed in transit or prior to ship
ment, between Oklahoma and Arkan-
sas, producing territories. and Calves
ton. Houston and Texas City, are dis
criminatory against those ports and
constitute an undue preference to
New Orleans and Mobile, it was de-
cided today by the Interstate Com
merce Commission.
\ general revision of the schedules
involved was ordered TO take effect
rfay 81. .
In laying down the principles to
guide railroad ratemakers in prepar-
ing new schedules. the commission
declared that equal rates should be
made from the Arkansas and Okla
lioma territory to the Texas ports
and to New Orleans and Mobile
where distances involved are equal.
Where distances are. Unequal the
railroads were Instructed to max e
new rates, with proportionate allow
ances for the differences in mileage
involved.
Evening star., 1923-02-23
WALL STREET NOTES.
Gasoline Price Raised-Road to
Resume Dividends.
speciaI Dispatch TO The STIR.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
NEW YORK, February 23.-The At
lantic Refining Company today ad-
vanced the price of gasoline l cent
making the price 90 cents to dealers
and 26 cents from stations.
Announcement was made today that
dividends will he resumed on the pre-
ferred stock of the Louisville Rail
way Company on April on the basis
of IL per cent quarterly. An addi-
tional payment on the 20 per cent ac-
cumulated dividends will also be
made and may amount to as much as
32f per cent
A special meeting of the Pond
Creek Coal stockholders has been
called for March ! at Portland, Me.
TO act on the liquidation and dissolu-
tion of the company.
In the week ended February 10
there were loaded S53,2s9 cars Of rev
enue freight. decrease of 1885 from
the previous week, but an Increase of
75,49S over the corresponding week
of last year and 165.422 over 1927.
New York bang clearings. ss63, 900
o0Q. New YORK bank balance, sS5,-
100000. New York Federal Reserve
Bank. credits, s75.o0O.0oO Boston bank
ctearings, s71,o0o.000.
Evening star., 1923-02-23
SUGAR PRICES SOAR
HIGHEST since 1920
Cuban Raw at 5 1-2 Cents a Pound.
Granulated Quoted at
8 Cents.
Bv the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press
NEW YORK. February 23-Sugar
today touched the highest price levels
since 1920. Cuban raw sold at 5k
cents a pound. cost and freight. while
sranulated was quoted at cents.
There were sales of about 200, 900
bags of Cubas and 10000 bags OF
Porto Ricos at 7..s. duty paid, and
16,5o0 Cubas at 7.4o.
The raw sugar futures market was
strong and active on continued buy
ing by trade interests and commits:
sion houses. prompted by the strength
In the spot market, with prices ad-
yancing. II to 21 points during the
early operations. March sold up 10
SCI and May SIS. but. at this level
there was considerable realizing. and
prices eased off to within 4 or. S points
Of Wednesdays close, only to again
rally, and at midday were 13 to IS
points net higher.
Evening star., 1923-02-23
.S|LK PRICES ALSO HIT
BEST LEVELS IN MONTHS
Dry Goods Market, Teo. Shows
Broadening in Today's
Business.
,ecial Dispatch to The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, February %. - The
broadening of the buying interest OF
Wednesday in the dry goods market
continued today. The market in
sheetings continued strong. although
there was not such a volume of busi-
ness done as on Wednesday. There
was considerable activity in drills
and pajama checks. prices on which
were very little changed, but firm.
Prices on 3SIa Inch 64 by 60 and a.
inch IS by 73 were slightly higher,
at 1114 and 122s. respectively.
The raw silk market today touched
new high price marks for the year
and for more than six months. Hist-
er prices and great demand in Yoko-
hama were the causes
Evening star., 1923-02-23
Wool MARKET STEADY.

BOSTON, Februagy 2S:-The Com
snercid Bulletin tomorrow will say:
The wool market is going ahead
SLOWLY But steadily. There are a
number Of things which cause the
wool dealer to suspend judgment and
to move slowly. but prices keep very
steady here in. spite of, the easing
abroad. The goods market appears
to be healthy, although still priced
low as compared with the
raw material"
Evening star., 1923-02-23
FIGHTS GAS RATE CUT.

The st. Paul Gas Light Company has
asked the city to continue the pres
ent gas rate Of, 81 per 1900 cubic
feet until July ?. The present con-
tract expires April 1 and it was pro-
posed to reduce the rate to S5 cents.
The company pleads low earnings.
Evening star., 1923-02-23
Washington Stock Exchange

Capital Traction-iO at,1OO
Washington Rwy: 4 Elec. coin.-10 at 651a.
) at 651a.
Washington Rwy. & Elec pfd.-10 at 74ia
. at 7412, 10 at 7iA, % at "a.
Mergcntiialer LinotSpe-10 at IT'S.
AFTER CALL.
Washington Rwy. & Blec. pfd.-10 at "A. 3
at "A, 20 at 73X.
Mergenthaler Iinotype--3 at fI5.
Capital Traction-10 at 9g&.
Money-Call loans.- and D per cent.
Evening star., 1923-02-23
POTATOES STRONGER.

CHICAGO, February 23.-Potatoes
stronger; receipts, 72 cars; total
United States shipments Wednesday,
.f5: Thursday, 32S; Wisconsin sacked
round whites. i .00af.0I cwt.; dusties,
1l0afeo cWt.: bulk. lota1.25: id.lho
sacked rurals. 1.2J cNt.
Evening star., 1923-02-23
Cite. Service Company Earnings.

Earnings of the public utility divi-
sion of Cities Service Company. both
gross and net, for the month of Jan
uary. 1923, again topped all previous
records and were an Indication Of a
healthy revival of business in all
lines throughout the country,
The earnings of Cities Service Com
pany from all sources for the twelve
months ended January 81, 1928. show
I'd comfortable increases both in gross
and net, with the percentage earned
on the average amount of common
stock increasing to 1910 from 1912
shown in the twelve months ended
January 81. 1922. In the month of
January, 1923, gross earnings were
S1.397,676, as compared with S1.245,-
657 in January, 1922, while net in
creased to $1,356,030 from $1,206,S12
After interest and preferred dividends
there was available in January, 19IA
for common stock and reserves S726.-
SO4 which compared with $623,794 in
January of last year. Total surplus
and reserves as of January 81, 1928,
were S45S75,19N
Evening star., 1923-02-23

Luther Burbank Is trying to pro-
duce a seedless watermelon
Now. if he would only give US a,
squittless NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Globe.
Evening star., 1923-02-23
MERGENTHALER LINOTYPE CO.,

DIVIDEND 1O9 .,
regular quarterly dividend Of ~ per. cent
on the capital stock OF Mergenthaler Linotype
Company will be paid on March 81, 1923. to
the stockholdeys: of record ss they appear at
the close of business on March 8, 1928 The
transfer books viii not be closed
Jos. T. MACKEY, Treasurer.
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Money to Loan

Secured by frst deed of trust on real estate.
Prevailing interest ard commission.
JOceDh | Weller APO Wash. Il. & Trust
bldg, 9th & NV
Evening star., 1923-02-23

NEW YORK. February 23.-Follow-
ing is an official list of bonds and
stocks traded in on the New York
Curb Market today:
Evening star., 1923-02-23
National Life Insurance.

The annual statement Of the Natioral
life Insurance Company of. Montpelier,
Vt. Of which William C. Worthinston
sets of $S4,510.533 Some Of the results
of last years business are $4,000, 4s9
Of new paid-for business s3,253,992 set
aside for dividend distribution to policy
holders in 1928, an amount s253,530
larger than ever before apportioned,
81, los, ,169 increase in surplus and $751;
iS6 Increased in premium receipts.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1923-10-18
NOTICE OF BOND ELECTION.

Notice is hereby given that pur-
suant to the provisions of Ordinance
No. 1853, passed by the City Council
of the City of Wallace, County Of
shoshone, State of Idaho. and ap-
proved by the Mayor of said City on
the Sth day of October, A. D. 1928,
there will be held in said City of Wal
lace, on the goth day of November. A.
d., 1928, an election of the qualified
electors of said City, who on tax
payers of said City. at which election
there shall be submitted to said elect
ors, for their consideration and vote,
the proposition to issue municipal cou-
pom bonds of said City of Wallace.
County of Shoshone, State of Idaho,
to the amount of Thirty-five Thousand
Dollars, for the purpose of providing
for the construction and erection of a
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NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT.
O1S-Nl5-5t

Office of the Alpena Copper Mining
Company, Limited. Wallace, Idaho,
October 3, 1928.
Notice is hereby given that at a
meeting of the board of directors of
the Alpena Copper Mining Company,
Limited. held on the 2nd day of Oc-
tObeT 1928. an assessment of one %
mill per share was levied upon the
outstanding capital st ok of the cor
pOration, payable on or before the Bird
day of November. 1928, to A. H.
Featherstone, Secretary Treasurer OF
the corporation, at his office in the
county court house. Wallace. Idaho
Any stock upon which this assess
ment remains unpaid on the Srd day
of November. 1928, will be delinquent
and advertised for sale at public auc-
iton, and unless payment is made be-
fore will be sold on the 21st day of
November, 1928, to pay the delinquent
assessment thereon together with the
costs of advertising and expenses of
sale.
A. H. FEATHERSTONE,
Secretary Treasurer of the Alpena
Copper Mining Company, Limited,
Wallace Idaho O4-Nl-5t
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fire station. City Clerks Office and
4 Jail by said city of Wallace. Such
election shall be conducted as other
city elections. and voting at such cleo
ton shall be by ballot, and the ballots
used shall be substantially as follows;
In favor of issuing bonds TO the
amount of Thirty-five Thousand
Dollars for the purpose stated in
Ordinance No. 15S"
and
Against issuing bonds to the
amount OF Thirty-five Thousand
Dollars for the purpose stated in
Ordinance No. 1853"
That the voting places for said cleo
ton are as follows:
First Ward: Library.
Second Ward: Court House.
Third Ward: City Clerks office
(Rear).
Fourth ward; Congregational
Church.
That il viii be necessary to register
in order to vote at said election. The
name of the Registrar for said cleo
ton is L. Leighty. City Clerk; the
place of registration is the City
Clerks office No 627 Cedar Street.
Wallace Idaho; and the time for such
registration shall begin at o'clock
A. NJ, October is, 1928 and shall con-
tinue each day until o'clock p. NJ,
November II. 1928.
Dated this Sth day of October, A.
D.. 1928
(SeaD l.. LEIGHTY,
City Clerk.
n1Q NIX
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1923-10-18

And IN aecOruance WITH law 50 many
shares of each parcel of such stock as
may be necessary will be sold at the
Office of the company, viz, Room 231
Wright StOnestreet Building, Occur
d'Alene, Idaho, on the 31st day OF
october. 1928, at 1880 p. NJ to pay de-
linquent assessments thereon, together
with costs Of advertising and expenses
of sale.
SOREN SIMONSON.
Secretary Treasurer of the Royal Min
ing Company, Inc, Office room 231
Wright StOnestreet Building, Occur
d'Alene, Idaho.
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NOTICE TO DELINQUENT STOCK.
HOLDERS.

Office of principal place of business
of the Royal Mining Co, Inc, Room
231 Wright Stonestreet Building,
Occur d'Alene, Idaho
Notice is hereby given that there
is delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock on account of assess
ment No. 2S of two CD mills per
share levied on the capital stock of
the Royal Mining Company, cor
ppration. on the 30th day of August,
1928, the several amounts set OppO-
site the names of the respective
shareholders as follows tO-wit:
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Notice of Postponement.

Notice is hereby given that by order
and resolution of the board of di-
rectors of the Royal Mining Company,
Inc, the sale of stock delinquent and
listed in the above notice has been
postponed from the 31st day of Oc-
tober. 1923. to the 9Th day of Deem
Der 1928, at the same hour and place
above described.
SOREN SIMONSON.
Secretary Treasurer of the Royal
Mining Company Occur d'Alene,
Idaho. O1S-N1-3t.
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And In accordance with law, 50
many shares of each parcel of such
stock as may be necessary. will be
sold at the Office of the corporation.
viz. the Office of James A. Wayne, in
the Clyde Taylor Building. Wallace
Idaho. on the goth day of October
1928. at 1 o'clock in the afternoon of
said day TO pay delinquent assess
ments thereon. together with the costs
of advertising and expenses of the
sale
JAMES A. WAYNE.
Secretary. clyde Taylor Bldg, Wal
lace Idaho O4-lS-St.
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NOTICE TO DELINQUENT STOCK
HOLDERS.

Office of Sabina Mines Company, Wal
lace. Idaho, September rs, 1928.
Notice-There is delinquent upon the
following described stock on account
of assessment levied on August 81,
1923. the several amounts set opposite
the names of the respective share
holders as follows:
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1923-10-18
STATE TIMBER SALE.

Notice is hereby given that at the
Court House at Wallace, Shoshone
County, Idaho. the following described
tracts of timber belonging to the
state of Idaho. situated in Shoshone
County will be offered for sale at
public auction on Friday November
10th, 1928, at 10 o'clock of said day
to-wit:
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NOTICE.

To Whom II May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned will not be responsible for
any debts contracted for, either in
labor or supplies. under the present
lease held by w. McAvoy now in force
on its mining property situated IN
Yreka mining district Shoshone coun-
ty Idaho. oo
Wallace. Idaho. September 10. 1928.
ELDORADO MINING & SMELT-
ING co. BY @. w. Dougherty,
Secretary 7 treasurer.
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No. 3
sWH ...-......... Is 45N AZ s2SOOOO
Appraisement fee 5 $500
Terms Of Sale.
Only bids for total tracts as indi-
Gated will be considered. Twenty per
cent (2Ogo) of purchase price cash on
day of sale; balance in four Cd annual
installments with interest on deferred
payments at the rate of six per cent
(6qd) per annum payable in advance
Provided, however, that before any
timber shall be cut. thirty days written
notice must be filed with the State
Land Commissioners describing the
particular land upon which it is de-
sired to cut timber, by legal subdi-
vision. and on or before the expiration
of the said thirty days notice. the
amount Of the purchase price of the
timber on said subdivision, or subd!-
visions. as described in said notice.
Units Nos. 1 and include all tim
Der lying, standing or being on the
ground over twelve Q2) inches in
diameter outside bark measurement
eighteen Q8) inches above the ground.
Unit No includes all timber over
twelve (12) inches in diameter with
the exception of white pine and cedar;
the white pine and cedar on these
tracts has previously been sold ana
the sale of she timber now being ad-
vertised is subject to the previous
sale.
The purchaser shall have seven
years in which to remove the timber
included in Unit No. and five 60
years to remove the timber included
in Nos. , and 8. Any timber remain
ing on the ground at the expiration
OF such term shall revert to and be-
come the property of the State Of
Idaho.
The purchaser will be required to
enter into a contract with the State
of Idaho relative to the cutting and
removal of said timber. and will be
required to enter into a contract rela-
tive to the disposal and removal of
the slashings and debris incident to
said cutting, and will be required to
furnish a good and sufficient bond with
sureties approved by the State Board
of Land Commissioners for the faithful
carrying out of the provisions of said
contracts Copies of said contracts
will be furnished to any prospective
upon application in advance
of sale.
Each bidder will be required to de-
post with the selling agent at the
time of making his first bid a certi-
fed check or draft in the amount of
twenty (2O2o) per cent of appraised
value of total tract, payable to the
State of Idaho as a guarantee that If
his final bid is accepted he will COM
plete the purchase of said timber ac-
cording to the terms under which said
timber is offered for sale by the State
of Idaho. On failure to so complete
said purchase as aforesaid, the full
amount of the said certified check or
bank draft will be Immediately for
feited. without any further action on
the part OF the State. to the State of
Idaho as liquidated damages for such
failure to complete contract
By order of the State Board of Land
Commissioners.
I. H NASH,
State Land Commissioner.
Publication commenced October IS,
1928
Publication completed November 8
1928.
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Daily Quotations Of Silver, Lead, Zinc and Copper
Which Are the Actual Basis Of Settlement

OF
the
The
to
brands:
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Argentine Mining co.-Levied Sep
TENDER 2S. 1 cent. payable November
% to John f. Ferguson, Wallace. De-
linquent sale November "a.
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ASSESSMENTS Levied.

Alpena Mining Co.-Levied October
.. 1 mill. payable November to A.
II. Featherstone, secretary treasurer,
Wallace. Delinquent sale November
21