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Seward daily gateway., 1923-09-10

MELBOURNE, Sept 10.-The fath- CT of J. B. Hawkes., internationally known as a Davis cup tennis player was killed in the earthquake. Russell Reyes, another prominent Australian tennis player, was killed.
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SENATOR WILLIS SUPPORT
 COOLIDGE IS ANNOUNCER

WASHINGTON, D. C., September 10 Senator Willis from Ohio who pre- sented Harding's name to the 1920 convention, announced that he would support Coolidge in the 1924 campaign following a visit to Coolidge at the Whitehouse.
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Chas. Nord, boatswain on the steam CT Admiral Evans, is confined to the General hospital at Cordova suffering with broken leg, which he sustain ed on the ship when a line fastened to the dock snapped. He is brother of Capt. Nord. skipper of the Alaska.
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Many Perish from Intense Heat

PEKING, Sept. 10.-In Tokio many victims perished mainly from the stifling heat in the atmosphere dur ing the great fire. The thermometer reached 15O degrees Fahrenheit, ac- cording to dispatch.
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YACHTS OVERDUE

SANTA BARBARA, Sept. 1O.-Offi cials of the Santa Barbara Yacht Club are apprehensive over the possible fate of the Spindrift and Viking which participated in the Honolulu race. Both much overdue.
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GREECE ACCEPTS ALI
 TERMS IF COUNCIL
 IN ITALIAN QUARREL
ITALY WILL EVAcUATE CORFU IF GREECE SATISFIES DEMAND
 FOR PREPARATIONS

ATHENS, Sept. 1O.-The Greek re- ply to the terms of the council of am- bassadors, which was transmitted to- day to the English, French and Italian legations, accepts all the demands of the conference.
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WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 10- Funds for the relief of Japan are pour ing into the American Red Cross off ces and will ensure the over-subscrip- tion of the five million which was ori- ginally appealed for.
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J. Casey McDannel, former popular caterer on the Alaska railroad, is making extensive improvements to his residence in Anchorage, which when completed will have four three room apartments.
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Financial strenoth Unimpaired

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10-Secre- tary Hoover today said that Japan's financial strength has been unimpair- ed by the recent catastrophe.
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international Banker Killed

KOBE, Sept 1O.-H. W. Morse, of the International Banking Corporation was murdered in Tokio while carrying a large sum of money in a box from the banking corporations building during the earthquake.
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NEW YORK. z

NEW YORK, Sept. 1O.-Pancho de- clsively defeated Buddy Taylor 10 rounds in no decision contest in Chicago last night Reports say that Taylor was badly beaten.
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Italy Accepts Terms

ROME, Sept. 10.-Italy accepts the terms of the council of ambassadors and agrees to evacuate Corfu when Greece has satisfied all Italy's de- mands for reparations.
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SAN FRANCISCO, September 1O- Thomas Abbey, Jr, whose father is credited with first introducing teleg raphy in Japan perished in Yokoha ma.
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WASHINGTON, D. C.. September 10 The work of rescue is we'll in hand, and food and medical stores situation as to foreigners Is satisfactory, the state department has been advised in radio message forwarded by consul Davis at Shanghai, from British cruis. CTS dispatched from Yokohama.
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notton Job, Beinq Kinu

LONDON, Sept. 10.-The Express prints an interview with King George of Greece in which the monarch says Its rotten job, being a king. I have tried it and I know"
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Kennecott Reported Safe

SEATTLE, Sept. 1O.-The Alaska Steamship Company's motorship Ken necott, Capt. John Johnson, unreport- ed since the earthquake, was located at Kobe undamaged.
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UNITED STATES AND CANADA
 WILL CONFER ON PROHIBITION

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10.-The Uni ted States and Canada have agreed to hold a conference on prohibition, each appointing commissioners for the pur pose.
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PEKING, Sept. 10-It is reported that many persons in Tokio perished from the stifling heat, which reach ed 150 degrees fahrenheit during the fire
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YESTERDAYS BASEBALL

American League-Philadelphia 5 Washington 2; St. Louis 2, Chicago 4; Detroit Cleveland 5; Bonton 0, New York f. Chicago 0, St. Louis 8.
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NAKASAKI, September 1O-About half of the army and navy are engag- ed in relief work funds totaling mill lions of yens have been raised and wealthy residences opened to home less; military patrols are protecting the banks.
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Seattle Subscribes S1OO,OOO

SEATTLE, Sept. 10.-Seattle's sub scription to Japan's earthquake suf- ferers was $S,OOO cash and $9O,OOO in food and supplies.
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TODAYS FISH MARKET

JUNEAU-Halibut 10 and 6 cents king salmon, reds 12 and &. whites 3; sablefsh 31a and 4h.
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Jack O'Brien, movie actor, with the Norman Dawn company, arrived from Anchorage on Saturdays train and sailed for Seattle on the Alaska.
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CALIFORNIA WRITER WEEDS

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1O.-K. c. Beaton, writer, will be married Wed nesday to Mrs. Florence Wood Clark
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CooIidqe Subscribes $1OO

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10-President Coolidge has contributed $100 for the relief of Japan.
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OSAKA, Sept. 10-The Jap govern ment has proclaimed thirty day mo- ratorium for payments falling due from September 10th to 18th. Osaka is cut off from communication with Tokio.
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WILL RUN AS LABOR CANDIDATE

LONDON, Sept. 10.-Premier Bald wins brother, Oliver, announced last night that he has joined the labor party and will stand as labor candi- date for parliament
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SEATTLE BANKER DEAD

SEATTLE, Sept. 10.-O. A. Spen- cer, one of the founders of the Ma tional Bank of Commerce dropped dead today playing golf
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MAYOR BROWN WILL RUN AGAIN
 SEATTLE, Sept. 1O.-Mayor Brown announced today that he would seek reelection
Seward daily gateway., 1923-09-10

Capt. P. A. Agnew, disbursing agent for the Alaska road commission, left on yesterdays train for Anchorage.
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Chief of Police Kavanaugh left to- Nday for Anchorage.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-05-03

Miss Odessa Wolf spent the week
end in st. Paul.
Small garden to let. Inquire at
COS So. Main street.-adv.
Miss Matte Lusk of Minneapolis
spent the weekend in the city.
More Silk and Wool Nackwear,
wrinkle, pin, pull proof. s5e. Bier
stedt & Reasonably.
Call at Dodges stcre for serted
Early Ohio potatoes price 30 cents
a blu. in sacks. X. A. Sylvester.-adv.
Prescott is planning to held a big
celebration to commemorate the open
ing of the new interstate bridge at
that place.
New is the time to get your lawn
mowers sharpened for the summer.
Expert work at the II. W. Thomson
blacksmith shop. adv.
3Ir. and Mrs. H. l. Corson and son
Douglas and Miss Eva Jensen visited
at the Everett Col3cn home in Med
ford, Mimi, Sunday.
The advance" has been revived al
Downing, with Rev. L. L. Litchfield
as editor. The plant is owned by a
stock company compose. of Downing
citizens.
Regardless of the fact that the
price of steel is going up, we can
save you money on cultivator shoveIs.
Call and get our price. Fl. w. Thorn
son.-adv
Mrs. 0. E. Kyllo and son, DE-. Percy
KylIo, of Goodhue, Mimi, visited the
formers sister, Mrs. Anna H. john
son on Wednesday and Thursday of
last week.
Supreme" Brand Special for Sun
day will be Maple Nut. Order early.
We deliver to l0:30 a. m. on Sunday.
Phone So. River Falls Produce and
Creamery CO.-adv.
An exchage informs us that Il
printing office in a little town in IN
diana is always opened with prayer.
This is rare exception to the rule,
as from time immemorial it has been
customary for the office to be opened
by the "devil" and closed by the
sheriff.
The River Falls Produce & Creamy
Co. introdr1eed their new product,
Supreme" ice cream, by giving away
generous helpings all day Saturday
They did not keep accurate check, but
it is estimated that Messrs. Needy &
Moss gave away about 40 gallons dur
ing the day. G. A. Biddle, formerly
with the Wander Bic Co., st. Paul, is
engaged to make ice cream for the
Produce & Creamery Co. All who
sampled the cream were delighted
with it, and praised it very highly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-05-03
Local News
Have Laue measure you FOR that

Have Laue measure you for that
next suit.-adv.
George Keith and family, of Ellis
worth, visited in the city Sunday.
Miss Mary Jackman is now employ
ed at the C. o. Wenzel restaurants
Mis-. Harold Fike of Worthington,
Mimi, visited friends in the city Mon
day.
Guaranteed Rockford Work S0X
1sc; 2 pairs, 35c. Bierstedt & Ben
son-adv.
NILS. A. M. Baldwin and daughter
Miss Betty, of st. Paul, visited in the
city Saturday. -
Saturday Special-Chicken Sand
wiches in country style-at the Blue
Bird Lunch Room.-adv.
DR.. and Mrs. J. R. Haddow motored
to Augusta Sunday and attended the
Southwestern Convention of Chirop-
factors.
Dress shirts with soft collar attach.
ed in Tan Blue and Lavender check
sizes IA to 10, $1.25. Bjertedt & Ben
son.-adv
Homer Bailey's Ford sedan was
stolen from his yaId one day last
week, and as yet no trace of it has
been found.
For Sale.-One open and one COW
cred buggy; two halters, surcingle
and carriage whip. Inquire at COS So
Main street.-adv.
Atty. w. T. Doom and family motor
ed here from New Richmond Sunday
and visited at the home of Judge and
Mrs. w. P. Knowles.
Supreme Brand Special for Sunday
will be Maple Nut. Order early
We deliver until 1890 Sunday a. m
Phone So. River Falls Produce &
Creamery Co.-adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Shepard and
children, and Mrs. Eva Shepard and
daughter, Miss Merle, motored to
Turtle Lake Sunday to visit Mis-
Eva Shepard's daughter, Mrs. G. r
Frye.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-05-03
Farm loans at 5 and 5h per cent.

Farm loans at and 5Ia per cent.
j. +. Smith.-adv.
DR.. Nolval Haddow was down from
Minneapolis Sunday.
F.. M, WEIGH of Saltwater was a
business visitor in The city Friday.
A Square Deal-Horse Hide work
Gloves, CSC. Bjerstedt 4 BENSON
adv.
We are now serving MEALS, as well
as lunches, at the Blue Bird Lunch
Ro0m.--adv.
Professor w. H. Hunt conducted a
teachers institute at Green Lake the
latter, part of last week.
Equip your Ford with four new tires
for $4,000. Morley & Hawkinson
Tire & Battery Service.-adv.
The Baldwin, postoffice, according
TO the Bulletin, is to be advanced IN
rating from third to second class.
"Humoresque,' special feature at
the Princess Theatre, Thursday, May
10th. Admission 10c and 25c.--adv.
Oscar Johnson of Pleasant Valley
has purchased the John Peterson
farm in Eau Gale and has moved
there.
DIR. Clough Oculist and Optician at
The Gladstone, May Z. Best OF lenses
and mountings used. New styles that
are fine.
Editor Allen B. Augustin Of the
Glenwood City Tribune and j. w.
Jensen of that place have purchased
an airplane.
Mrs. Alvin Lowell returned Sunday
from Minneapolis where she had
spent few days with her daughter,
Mrs. Fred Healy.
Now is the time to get your lawn
mowers sharpened for the summer.
Expert work at the H. w. Thomson
Blacksmith Shop.-adv.
Regardless of the fact that the
price of steel is going up, We can save
YOU money on cultivat0r shOvels.
Call and get our price. II. w.
ThOmson.-adv.
The Washington times., 1923-08-21
SHOE KING SAYS
6-HOUR DAY
IS NEAR
Eight-Hour Shift Arrival Five
Years Ago, Declares
George F. Johnson.
Bv international News Service.

BINGHAMTON, N. Y, Aug. 21.--
America is face to face with the
dawn of the six-hour day. Tho
eight-hour day has really been here
for five years.
So declares George F. Johnson
multi-millionaire shoe king and tire
dominant figure in the Endicott
johnson Corporation, which concerns
experiments with Industrial democ'
racy" have been closely studied by
economists and capitalists of many
lands.
There will be a six-hour day
universally adopted within fifty
years." asserted Johnson. 1.-THE
Steel Trust was wrong in seeking to
maintain a twelve-hour day. The
'eight-hour day has arrived. II
arrived more than five years ago
It is the logical number of hours
out of twenty.four.
Work Hard Short Shift.
1.-THE number Of hours one works
does not necessarily determine the
amount of work one does. DiliEent
application Of ones energies, skill
amount of work.
IT Is true that many people work
more than eight hours a day. It is
true that more people work very
much less than eight hours a day.
own director. He controls his own
hours of labor. He may work no
hours a day. He may work any
M hnR ~
work, as nearly as possible. twenty.
four hours a day. It is his own
affair.
1.-THE farmer, by the nature of his
calling, gets UP early in the morn
ing and goes to bed early in the
evening. Between the rising in the
morning and the retiring at night
he works just as he is inclined. The
farmer is no different than other
humans. But he lays out his own
work. He has diversity in his work.
He has more interest, naturally, be-
cause he is working for himself.
Harmony Essential.
Some wise one has said that
everything in this world has changed
since the beginning, except human
nature. Now human nature is a
great study How to create an in.
terest in life-how to create zest,
enthusiasm and ambition-how to
create the most happiness for the
most people Is some little problem.
my picture of He'll is largely
AUTHORIZATIONS, pickering, quar-.
reling, snarling-which goes on in
families, in communities, in states
and in nations. 1t is, in truth, a
lack of harmony. And so in in
dustry. The nearest Heaven we
shall get in this world can be spelled
out by the word Harmony How to
establish it and how to maintain it!
And that man or combination of men
who deliberately seek to destroy har.
mony and goodwill is an enemy of
mankind-is an emissary of the
devtl-and ought to be Stunned by
all decent, right.thinking people"
The Washington times., 1923-08-21

Local Stocks.
SALES.

Potomac Electric Cons. IS, $1,000
@97, $1,0ooQ97. $4,000 81.
Potomac Electric Is of 1858
$1,O00@101h.
wardman Park Hotels. $1,000
100.
Capitol Traction Co., 5@1O1,
5@101, 7@101.
Riggs National Bank rts., 1899.
2999.
After call:
Washington Gas IS, 5000 e2h,
$1,0o0@e2k. 1,O00@s2h.
c. & P. Telephone SIS Of Vir.
ginia, 3.000@s2h.
Washington Gas Is Of 1888, 100
@100h.
Mergsnthaler Linotype. 5@155h,
6@155%.
Money-Call loans, sos per cent.
The Washington times., 1923-08-21
SEEK TO MEET PANAMA
CANAL COMPETITION

NEW YORK, Aug. 21.-Three adj
ditional requests from railroad COM
panies for lower transcontinental
freight rates to meet the Panama
canal competition will be made
shortly to the Interstate Commerce
Commission, it was reported today.
One will be by the Transcontinental
Freight Bureau, another by the
Southern Pacific and the third by
the Southern Pacific and other rail-
roads combined
No mention was made OF the
amount of the reductions that will
be asked. but 1t was stated that
they would be sufficient to enable
successful competition with canal
rates. The proposed change in
freight schedules does not imply
any change In the present rates to
intermediate poilatA
The Washington times., 1923-08-21
PROFIT TAKING
HALTSR|S|NG
MARKET
Bears Turn Attention to Oi
and Tire Groups in Eary
Trading.
By n. j. DUIZEND.
(Copyright, 1898. by Cosmopolitan
NAwa ServiceO

NEW YORK, Aug. 21.-Further
profit-taking appeared in the first
two hours trading on the stock ex-
change today. The volume of realiz-
ing sales was less heavy than yes
terday but 1t had the effect Of de-
ferring, for the time being at least,
operations for the rise. Consequent
Iy, those looking for profit on the
short side, utilized this absence OF
bullish initiative to attack certain
parts of the list, especially the oils
and the tires, without, however,
creating general unsettlement.
Prices as a rule were lower, but IN
most instances declines did not go
beyond the point limit.
1t was only natural that the bears
would turn their attention to the
oil and tire groups by reason of
the over production prevailing in
both industries. With buying in
centive lacking it was comparative.
" easy to establish fairly large
losses, ranging from one to two
points in the most active issues.
Producers and Refiners among the
oils and Kelly-Sprfngfield in the
tire section were the main targets.
both declining about two points.
Pan-American Petroleum formed a
favorable exception, being hardly
affected by the prevailing heaviness.
In sharp contract with the re-
dictionary tendencies displayed in
these parts OF the list was the rls-
ing trend in the independent steel
stocks. Although advances were by
no .Hsans pronounced. the buying
was persistent and reported to be
Of the best kind: Constructive atten-
ton to this group was doubtless
drawn by the remarkable ease in
which the elimination OF the ten
hour day is being affected and The
reports of reviving activity in the
steel mills.
Bears launched a sharp drive in
the second hour against Baldwin
Locomotive. presumably with the
Intention Of testing the stability Of
the general market. The stock
broke two points to below 120, but
surprisingly little stock was dis
lodged. Realizing the futility Of
their attempts they took to cover
and with the approach Of the noon
hour stiffening tendency de-
veloped in most directions. Amor
lean Can turned strong, advancing
to above 81 for gain of nearly
point. Woolworth jumped four
points to 254&.
Call money renewed at per cent,
= per cent above yesterdays re-
newal rate.
The Washington times., 1923-08-21
Chicago Grain Market.

CHICAGO, Aug. 21.-Grain prices
started today with an Irregular
tone, but the market soon became
steady.
Wheat started unchanged to Il
cent lower, with q small. mixed
trade. May met with some pres
sure and led the Decline
Corn started y to V cent higher,
with September taken by commits.
son houses and leading the upturn
Trade was moderate.
Oats started y to g cents up,
with September in demand. OF
ferings were limited.
Corn was again strong and
opened u to u cents higher, with
the September In the lead.
Oats were firm and y to g cents
higher. Pressure was Lacking and
moderate buying by commission
houses carried prices up.
The Washington times., 1923-08-21
ADVICE IS RISKY.
IN INVESTING,
SAYS DAVIS
Former Undersecretary Of
State Urges Using Good
Sense With First ST, 900.
BY NORMAN II. DAVIS.
Former United States Undersecre.
tarY Of State,

tary Of State.
Copyright. 1879. by Cosmopolitan
News service.)
NEW YORK. Aug. 21.--My first
81 ,o0O--accumulated through that
excellent agency, savings bank
went into real estate, very good
form OF investment II one ID guided
BY the advice Of those who are
judges OF real estate values.
The average young man, with lit.
tie, IL any, experience, IL taking
chances in investing in real estate
or anything else IL he acts solely
on his own Judgment. With years
come experience.
NY own first investment proved
fortunate because I listened to the
advice OF others whose judgment
was matured and OF value.
It is q difficult matter, however.
to offer general advice to q young
man az to how to invest his money.
Some men win make success Of
an investment In one direction,
while it would be a dire failure in
another.
4 It is 50 much a question Of the
1uOlV1uQ61. 0OtJ1C IIISu VAItu IL IL
not q question Of age alonel viii
take half OF 81, 900 and so invest
It as to make many Thousands.
while others with tens Of thousands
Of dollars at their command will
make q failure Of their investments
every time.
II a young man has q bust.
ness head, let him invest his money
in good business that seems likely
to grow and bring success. The
matter OF standardization should,
largely, be left TO govern his de-
clsion as to what path he should
follow.
In any event, let the young man
who has his first 81 900 remember
that there are plenty of people who
are ready to give him wrong advice
az to how to invest his money,
and be on his guard.
Everything being equal, I be.
lieve a young mans chances for a
good investment OF his money and
further success are better in the
large city than in the small town,
provided he has the proper quail
fications.
But there II one rule that governs
In either place, and that Is: II ho
has not the ability he il not likely
to rise above his mediocre fellow
men.
The Washington times., 1923-08-21
N. Y. Cotton Market.

NEW YORK, Aug. 21.-The cot
ton market was firm at the open
ing today with prices from 81 tc
IS points higher. Trading was
fairly active, buying being baset
on better Liverpool cables. INSULT
cient rain in Texas and expecta
tons of bullish private condition
reports.
October opened at $24.60, up IS
Dec. at $24.45, up 81; and Jan. a,
$24.10, up 35 points.
The Washington times., 1923-08-21

Oil Stocks.
FURNISHED by w. B. Hibbs q CO..
------------- TS1G I 4 -
The Washington times., 1923-08-21
Short Term Securities.
FURNISHED by w. B. Hibbs &

Alum. Co. Of A. rs, '25. I102MI1o3A
Alum. Co. Of A. rs, '33. 106X I107
Am. Cotton Oil 6's, 1924. 90 SO
Am. Sum Tob CIV rs, rs SO 81
Am Tel & Tel 6's. "a. =. 1904 100%
Am Tel & Tel col As, '2S 92h OK
m Thread SIS, 20. l101A 1929
Anaconda 6's, 90. .... I101AI102
Anaconda Copper 6's. SO 81 97H
Anaconda Copper rs, '3sl1o0 I10Oh
Ango-Am Oil ms rs. l1O2 u llUz n
Armour & Co. 5h's, '95. s8h SSh
B & o Ry col 6's. "a. 100RI101
B & o P L 31a's, rs. 95h 95A
B & Q S w div 3h's. '25 81 94A
Bell Tel of Can SIS, '25. 976k 981a
Bell Tel Of Can rs, rs. 101A 102 u
Bell Tel Of Pa SIS, '4S. 81 OK
Beth Steel 6's. '4S...... 97h SO
Braden Cop col tr 6's, 81 99hl100
Canad Nor Ry SIS, '25. 99fs 99I.
Canad Nor Ry 5h's, "a 100 1907
Canad Nor Ry 6's. "a. &. 10OIs 100 f
Cent Arg Ry 6's, '27.... 97ss 98%
Cent Lea 1st lien SIS, '25 81 97A
Cudahy Pack. 5h's, 81. 1914 98h
Fed'l Sugar Ref 6's, '33 97h 97A
Gulf Pa SIS. 81. ... 94A 95A
Hooking Valley 6's, "a. 1904 1001s
X. c. Term. 6's, &c.. 100 1907
Kennecott rs, 80. 1O3hI1O4
I. S & NJ S As, 3D.. "a 94h
l. S & NJ S As, 3D.. 91R 90
National Leath 8's, '25. 90 81
Greg l. rcf col as, '29. 92A 92h
Phila Co. 6's, IA. l101 l101X
Sears Roebuck rs. '23. :. 100h l1OOas
Sin. Co. pur 5h's, '26. 95M 96
Sin. Co. 6's, '26. ..... 95A 90
Sloss- Sheffield 6's, '29. =. Sc 97H
The Washington times., 1923-08-21

$Ex. dividend.
The Washington times., 1923-08-21

Open. High. Low. Close.
Money on call. 5 -. 80. ...
Stocks Sold at
IL g.. m. Noon ! pm. 2p. m.
200 1884, 900
Bonds Sold to-
100000 100000 ....
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-05
ASIIONS: SPECIAL FEATURES OF INTEREST TO WOMEN
MOTHERS OF
 FAMOUS MEN

A most remarkable woman was Susanna Wesley, mother of John Wesley, founder of the Methodist church. She was remarkable in the first place for Ter sheer physical achievement-she was the mother of nineteen children. Even if she had accomplished nothing else, she would be entitled to a place among the great. But several of her children became famous-notably her fiji" teenth. who was John.
 The other and even more remarks able thing about Mrs. Wesley was the fact that bearing and rearing nine- teen children. she should have the time, the inclination or the capacity for trying to understand them. Yet she was more to these 19 children of hers than many mother is to only one offspring She was a friend, a playmate, and companion. Her chill dren were not afraid of her. She won their confidence.
 John, in particular, was close to her. Their natures were peculiarly akin, and there seemed to exist be- tween them a very strong bond of sympathy and understanding. Speak, ing of his mother Wesley wrote:
 "I cannot remember ever having kept back doubt from my mother she was the one heart to whom I went in absolute confidence, from my babyhood until the day of her death."